Rival Archival: From day one, bratty Brittany couldn't deal with Mac's
naturally sweet disposition. Once Brittany suspected the attraction between
her main squeeze, Billy, and her No. 1 nemesis, she tried to crush the
innocent teen's esteem with nasty barbs. After spying Billy smooching with
Mac last summer, Brittany declared all-out war. She slipped Billy a knockout
drug and arranged for Mac to eye them in the "throes of passion."
Heartbroken, Mac broke it off with Billy, but when she discovered Brit's
dirty trick, she turned the tables on her foe---and Mac and Billy reunited.
But Brittany's not down for the count yet---her next plan is to dig up dirt
on Mac's estranged mother.

Digest: Mac agreed to work with Brittany this summer. Is it "forgive and
forget" for Mac?
Ashley Bashioum (Mac): No! Mac's watching to make sure Brittany doesn't do
anything fishy. If Brittany does, then she's out.

Digest: Does Brittany really believe she has Mac fooled?
Lauren Woodland (Brittany): Brittany underestimated Mac's (ability to see
through her schemes). So, she's working hard now to convince Mac that there's
a change.

Digest: Before the prom last year, Brittany helped Mac with her makeup and so
forth. Had she set aside her jealously?
Bashioum: Mac was still with Raul, which made it easier for Brittany to be
nice.
Woodland: It was also before Mac was crowned prom queen. Brittany thought
she'd be the winner and her life would be perfect. It didn't go that way,
which intensified Brittany's hatred.

Digest: Mac was a runaway. Does she have the street smarts to compete on
Brittany's level?
Bashioum: I think so. Brittany is more devious than Mac, but Mac had to teach
her a lesson by pretending with the video-tape. Mac wanted Brittany to know
she couldn't be messed with.

Digest: If it weren't for Billy, could Mac and Brittany be friends?
Bashioum: No, they're too different.
Woodland: Their value systems are too far apart. Mac is clear about what she
values, and Brittany isn't.