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Episode 104: "Questions Best Unanswered"

Kirk gets a call from Elaine, asking him if he's okay, as she saw one of his classmates was killed the previous day. When Kirk asks how she knew what class he was in, Elaine explains her little brother is also in his class, and he'd brought it up the previous night. Kirk asks her how much luck she's had finding out about Holly, but Elaine explains she's not had much luck, though she'll keep trying.

That day Kirk has an unusual encounter with one of his classmates, Lincoln, who tells Kirk to be a man and stop asking his sister to do his dirty work for him. Kirk goes to the library to look for an old copy of the school yearbook, knowing it will probably have Holly in it. He finds one, but it's been vandalized, with several pages missing, including the one which should feature Holly.

Kirk sees Holly check out an art book from Carly who he recognizes as one of his classmates. He asks Carly why she can talk to Holly, and Carly explains her job at the library is separate from her school life, something she expects he understands. Kirk points out the damaged yearbook and asks what's going on, but Carly explains it's not her place to tell, but if he wants to find a non damaged copy, he'll need to talk to her boss, Mr. Clemens.

Elaine calls Kirk and tells him she's made some headway, and asks if he wants to meet her after her shift is over. Elaine takes him out to dinner and tells Kirk he needs to make good on his promise to explain why he's interested in Holly. The two have a long conversation, in which Elaine explains her less than wonderful relationship with her brother, who she wishes were more like Kirk. Unbeknownst to them, Noah, one of Lincoln's friends, sees them together.

The next day Lincoln demands Kirk leave Elaine alone, for her own good. Kirk asks what he's taking about, but Lincoln won't explain, simply telling him to stop dragging her into things neither of them understand.

Kirk has a somewhat normal conversation with Jericho and Nolan about class. He notices Nolan and Thomas aren't hanging out as much, and Noland admits his friend's gotten a little serious since Sherry's death, though he's not sure why. Jericho notices Lincoln and Isabel talking and looking at Kirk, and comments Kirk seems to have a new fan club. Kirk isn't amused.

Later Nolan tells Kirk to come meet him after class. He leads Kirk to the roof, where they find Isabel waiting. Isabel comments Kirk must not enjoy being lied to anymore than Sherry did, to which Kirk angrily replies he didn't expect any of that to happen. Isabel explains she understands, and a lot of it's probably her fault, but some things really can't be helped. In any case, she explains from now on he needs to start taking his cues from her and the others.

Kirk gets a call from Elaine, who he briefly explains is Lincoln's sister. Isabel angrily yells at Nolan, who was supposed to keep Kirk from involving anyone else. Kirk tries to tell Elaine her brother doesn't want them talking anymore, but she snorts and says he'll have to get over it. Elaine tells Kirk what little she's found out, which mostly means her brother's patent insistence there's no one named Holly Jordan in their class. Kirk is confused, since he knows he's spoken to her. Holly Jordan has to exist. Before their conversation can go any further, he hears a screech of tires and a siren, along with Elaine crying out. He stares at his phone in horror while the other two look on.

Flashback: Nolan's relations with Isabel and Thomas.

Episode 105: "Desperation"

Lincoln isn't at school the next day. Kirk realizes what he must've heard, but can't decided what to say to his friend's brother.

Kirk is approached by Jonah, who he hasn't seen much of recently, due to a recent bout of illness. The two talk about their troubles and bond. Kirk comments he wishes more of their classmates were as forthcoming with information as Jonah. Jonah shrugs and replies he's long since gotten over being afraid to die, which confuses Kirk. Jonah gives Kirk his number, and says they'll talk soon. Kirk asks him for a copy of the class's seating chart, and Jonah says he'll do his best.

The police come to interview Kirk about Elaine's death. They explain she was killed in an auto accident: a city bus's brakes failed and hit her while she was crossing the street, killing her instantly. As soon as Kirk leaves the room, Lamp shuts the door and Isabel tells the rest of the class they're now free to begin.

When Kirk returns later, he finds most of his classmates gone. He tries to ask Alexandria what happened, but she shakes her head and says she's got things to do. He gets a text message from Jonah, telling him to meet at a nearby park. There he sees Jonah and a visibly uncomfortable Jericho. Jonah explains he doesn't think it's fair to take the class's fear out on Kirk, and tells him he'll answer any of his questions. Kirk asks about Holly, but before Jonah can explain, he has an asthma attack and suffocates in front of them.

Kirk arrives for school the next day at the same time as Alexandria. He bumps into her in the hallway and apologizes, but she hurries away, leaving some of her things behind. when Kirk gets to class, he finds the door locked already, and no one will let him in. Confused, he heads back to his locker, where he finds an anonymous note telling him to find Holly. Pinned to it is a copy of the class seating chart. Holly Jordan's name is present, confirming her existence.

Flashbacks: Jonah and Sherry.

106: "Five"

Kirk tries to return Alexandria's books to her at home, but she refuses to come to the door. Confused, Kirk tries calling Nolan and Jericho, but neither will pick up their phone. Remembering the note from his locker, he heads back to the last place he saw Holly after school, the toy store. There he finds her and shows her the note. Holly smiles sadly and tells him she'd expected things to go this way, before elaborating and saying she'll answer his questions truthfully...but only five of them.

Over the course of their conversation, Kirk learns about the curse and the class's role in it, as well as Holly (and now his) status as a nonexistent student. She also explains the countermeasures. Kirk is irritated no one has taken the time to explain this before hand, especially since one of the countermeasures officers lives next door. Holly explains his actions have put them all in a difficult position, and it's not their fault they couldn't handle it.

Kirk calms down a little, and thanks Holly for being honest with him, commenting it seems to be a trait less and less common around town. He meets Holly's strange mother, but tells them he needs to leave. Holly offers to walk him home, since the streets are confusing at night. Holly tells Kirk he's welcome to come over again if he so chooses, since from now on nobody else will talk to him. She also explains it was a mistake for him to talk to her in the first place, but she appreciated the effort, since most people wouldn't have bothered.

Kirk asks Holly if Sherry, Elaine, and Jonah's deaths are his fault. Holly replies she knows they can't have been, as the curse had started before he was even in the country. Kirks asks how she knows, but Holly shakes her head and says that's one question she won't answer yet.

Before they part ways, Holly comments Kirk still has one question unasked. Kirk replies he knows, but he's going to save it for later. Holly smiles and walks away, telling him goodnight. Heading home, it takes Kirk a minute to realize she'd removed her eye patch.

Flashbacks: Holly is chosen to be ignored. At first a little upset, she goes and spends the day with her cousin and best friend, Jordan. The two have a lot of fun, until Jordan collapses and is rushed to the hospital, where she dies. A withdrawn Holly goes to school the next day, but is unable to tell anyone what she's feeling. Mr. Lamp explains they'll be getting a new student next week, that Thomas, Sherry, and Isabel are going to welcome him, and that they'll all need to work together to make things run according to plan.

That's all I've got for tonight. This took a while longer than I thought it would.

What do you think?