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Amy decides on her future school plans, Adrian’s mother encourages Adrian to have a relationship with her father, and Alice and Henry take their relationship to the next level

this episode will be available only on the following dates: Tuesday, September 2nd 2008 - Wednesday, July 1st 2009

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FOREVERandEVER's picture

I have to admit I thought the end when the band started playing as Amy walked down the hall was EXTREMEMLY cheesy.

Grace&Jack 4evr

lelebelle90's picture

okay so i dont understand why ricky would be good for Amy he is a jerk and she is very smart to stay away from him. He is nothing but a cheating moron and Amy who just made one mistake doesnt have to make the same mistake for the rest of her life being with him. And ben is just trying to be a good guy even though he maybe coming on too strong.

live_n_learn's picture

ben- annoying, weird, creepy, skinny, obsessed w/ amy
jack-cheesiest character ever lol retarted
adrian- a little confused w/ herself lol but soooo HOt
amy- eh....not much to say bout her
ricky-reminds me of my baby's deadbeat daddy...so hot But such an A**hole
grace- hate how she says her "S's when she talkSsss! lol

overall...the show is cheesy but somehow addicting. love it ahahaha

K9_Crazy's picture

I have A LOT to say about this episode:
*I agree with Grace’s dad all the way about Jack.
*Grace’s dad, I thought the same thing when Grace mentioned Jack focusing on school until she makes up her mind. Wink
*Does ANYONE understand Grace’s dad’s parallel between food and sex??
*Wow, that was bold of Ricky to say to Adrian. I knew a smack was coming. But Ricky’s right. Like I said in another episode, dads determine their daughter’s self-esteem.
*Why am I not surprised that Adrian and Ricky go from physically fighting to making out?
*I can’t believe Adrian didn’t cover up before getting the door! Is it that hard? Big smile
*Adrain’s dad—just by conceiving Adrian—thinks he can step right in as her father figure by telling her what to do and sharing his concern about Ricky when—as Adrian pointed out in Spanish—none of this was important to him for years and years?
*Why would Adrian's dad want to force her to live with him? And she’s right that at her age, her consent is VERY imperative in court.
*Lauren, are you *?&!@ stupid? You and Ricky have a “connection” and he respects you? Sure it isn’t all about sex, even though this “connection” started over none other than kissing! Lauren, how do you think this all went down when Amy and Ricky had sex? Probably similarly.
*Thank you, Madison, for voicing my point. If MADISON is out-thinking you, you KNOW you’re not thinking clearly! Wink
*Lauren trusts Ricky’s assurance that Amy is the one who wanted to have sex over her supposed BFF’s word?
*Why should YOU Lauren, the culprit, tell Amy you made out with the father of her child if Madison, the innocent one, won’t? Maybe because YOU’RE the one who committed the offense.
*Does Ben seriously have flower-like decorations in his locker? I don’t use the term “gay” as liberally as my peers, because it's inaccurate and offensive, but this truly is suggesting homosexuality. Gasp
*You knew Amy would return to U.S. Grant High.
*This is all the counselor’s fault, Adrian, when he helped you after you begged him to?
*Ben? In a fight? I don’t think so. And I think to be sl_t you’d have to be a “repeat offender,” so to speak, like Adrian, quite frankly. I don’t think unintentionally making one mistake like Amy did makes you deserving of such a vile title. But “independent,” as Ben called it, is certainly too gentle—and inaccurate—a term.
*Geez, I wish I had a dime for every time Amy brushes her hair out of her eyes! Sticking out tongue
*You got one thing right, Lauren: neither you nor Madison has sense enough to know what the right thing is.
*What’s with Lauren’s Barbie doll necklace?
*Whoa, Lauren’s dad hung up on his daughter??
*I paused the video right after Ricky passed by Amy…judging from her eyes, I think he opened his mouth about he and Lauren—yes, he did!
*You never acted like her best friend, Lauren, not since you first found out she’s pregnant.
*So only Ashley notices Amy stutters when she lies—not even her own mom and dad? Embarrassing. Why won’t Amy tell her mom she’s not at the “slut school”? And she gave no return “I love you" to her mom? She said it to Ben under pressure when she didn't seem to mean it, but now she won't say these three words to her mom?
*Get up, wimpy ben! And please, Grace, let’s not overreact by yelping for help.
*“...flaunting her mistake”? Amy is being brave for once, Kathleen.
*Kathleen is some Christian. What’s this show trying to say about them? That they’re either laughably pious or hypocrites?
*Adrian’s mom is unreal! She knowingly helped ruin George’s current marriage, but she's acting victimized and lied to?
*Kathleen cheated on George? Yeah, why ISN’T he advertisting that?
*Why should Grace be traumatized and unable to return to class after helping Ben? Because she came upon some heinously battered victim? Please.
*Why does Lauren need to tell Amy about she and Ricky? She chickened out and Ricky told for her.
*Ricky “in treatment”…what does Madison mean by that? Puzzled
*So one of Adrian’s parents is lying about which one of them wanted to wed and which one didn't.
*Getting pregnant on purpose is pretty low, Adrian's mom.
*Of course Adrian loves her mom. I think it’s nearly biologically impossible for child-parent love not to exist. Adrian just sees her mom objectively.
*Boy, Ricky, you couldn’t connect the dots more clearly, telling Grace you need a friend more now than ever, that Jack has moved on, and that Adrian will be out of the picture.
*Ashley and Adrian may be the smartest characters in the show. No matter what Adrian does with Ricky and no matter how she dresses, I like her because she isn’t gullible. She’s skeptical and sees through people. As for Ashley, she knows guys on the rebound are a danger, which is more than can be said of Amy.
*I THOUGHT I recognized Lauren’s dad, but thought I was wrong. Good twist.
*Ricky’s thought process: I love Grace, therefore, knowing Grace is committed to remaining chaste until marriage, I’m going to work my hardest to satisfy my sexual desire by sleeping with her, even though I know it’ll break her promise and it’ll be something she’ll forever regret. Ricky doesn’t know what love is any more than Ben does.
*Jack, you’re an idiot. You're suggesting a chastity ring is akin to a condom or some other contraceptive? Nice joke. Ha ha ha...
*“I’ve got Alice for that.” So you can only have one female friend at a time, Jack?
*Is Grace really thinking she and Ricky are possibly going to marry?!
*Right after breaking up, Alice and Henry have sex? Is anyone on this show smart?
*“I want to be in love, Henry.” This is what you say to the guy you just had sex with? Nice. And people who love each other don’t play mind games like the one Alice played trying to make Henry jealous, so you two are NOT on the right track.
*Alice and Henry seriously thought they’d love each other after having sex, especially after seeing what happened to Ricky and Amy? How logical. Love doesn’t equal sex. That’s as well-known as having a baby doesn’t fix a marriage.
*Amy, you’re apologizing to Ben for his getting beat up, as though it’s your fault?
*Ooh, those burgers Leo brought in look SO good!
*What a corny parade!

~~K9_Crazy~~
Love. Marriage. Sex. In that order.

lolacutie13's picture

It is okay... just breathe....

lolacutie13

wondersueak's picture

Ben is such a sweet heart for standing up for Amy! He really didn't deserve that. I just want to beat up ricky. Vampire Oh my gosh the parade through the school was so corny! I loved it!

♫Angela♫

123Secretlife123's picture

I can't believe that she is talking to Ricky while Ben is getting beat up Its Big smile Funni yet Big cry Sad

!~Caroline~!

kAYLENAH's picture

OHH Mii GAWRSH DUDEE i LOVED THEE END OF THiSS SHOW!! Gasp

MZ. JAZZY JAZZ

kAYLENAH's picture

OHH Mii GAWRSH DUDEE i LOVED THEE END OF THiSS SHOW!! Gasp

MZ. JAZZY JAZZ

Jemi9999's picture

ben is super super super SUPER annoying! i love the show Heart eyes

-Laters,Kennedee

blasphamy6669's picture

Love this show but hate the site. Every time I try to watch an episode it takes me twenty minutes to get it to play. I wish hulu carried this show.

Mrs.Wilson1223's picture

I really enjoy this show. I know a girl that went through a similar situation. This is a brave thing to do. To be able to go to a school where you get ridiculed for bad choices that you make. Kudos to Amy for sticking with it!

~~~Caylee-jo~~~

rorylogan4ever's picture

LOL. Is it that hard to close your robe, Adrian?

mylifeismine92's picture

LOVE THIS SHOW!!! BUT OMG! why is ben still in the picture? he's the most annoying character on this show. he needs to get a life and realize that they most likely will not end up getting married. i feel so bad for henry too! he's so cute Sad and i know ricky is a jerk and a man-[filtered word]. but i can't get over his badboy vibe. probably not a good thing but who cares?! lol

vanillacupcake333's picture

Ha ha ha . . . Ben totally deserved that punch to the face. He's such an idoit. Angel

astronus's picture

Glad a lot of your foolish teenager girls dont write this show or it would suck [filtered word].

I am a 19 year old guy(not gay) And I watch this show.

First off so many of you are just pretty stupid. Ricky doesn't deserve anything he would have sex with a snake if there was no one left. In fact I can't stand his character at all. "oh, hes so cute. him and amy" that would be so dumb considering all he is. Is a "MAN [filtered word]" who just demoralizes women. potential my [filtered word]. my big toe has more potential....

crayolakaitlyn's picture

why is it telling me that I'm not allowed to watch this anymore?
I live in the US thanks.

peacelovemusickkay's picture

lol dat band march thing was so random lol

-Kkay Big smile

sppicy_hot_devil's picture

i did not see Amy going back to her old school at all. Gasp

K9_Crazy's picture

Are you being sarcastic?

~~K9_Crazy~~
Love. Marriage. Sex. In that order.

Chuchi174's picture

Okay .
Ben is ANNOYING. I hate him.
Jack- can't stand him.
Grace- Shes gonna need to get a grip.
I LOOOVE Ashley and George too !
I know rickys a jerk, but I think hes got potential.
Adrian- I LOOOOVE her; even if shes a slut =D
I like Ashley and Henry.
& I would actually like to see Ricky and Amy together.

asdfghjkl;' =]

secretlifefan2011's picture

I hate Adrian and I hate ricky. Ricky is hot and all but he's a jerk and he's got some issues he needs to work out before he really hurts someone by giving them a disease or before someone get's even more emotionally involeved. He needs help. and even though Amy is having a baby so young, she is still my role model, I mean I know better than to have sex right now and I'm going to wait till marriage to have sex, but Amy has been through so much and she's still so strong.

~secretlifefan2011~

K9_Crazy's picture

I'm not sure how strong she is. She considered escaping reality and her responsibility by delaying telling her parents about her baby, during which time she wasn't even slightly conscious of her baby's well-being, as shown by her diet. She wasn't on any vitamins or visiting a doctor regularly for those first six weeks. Then she considered escaping through an abortion, then through going to stay at her grandma's, then through going to "slut school," as everyone calls it. Others around her are PUSHING her to be responsible and brave when they shouldn't have to.

~~K9_Crazy~~
Love. Marriage. Sex. In that order.

kylexylover122's picture

i think is started to cry a little when ben saw amy at the door and he ran over to hug her it was romantic i felt bad for ben and at the end its nice what grace does for amy but it was a little weird

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K9_Crazy's picture

A little weird and super corny!

~~K9_Crazy~~
Love. Marriage. Sex. In that order.

AmyandRickyTogether4ever's picture

So im new and i think ricky is HOTT!!!!!!!!!!! Heart eyes Heart eyes Heart eyes Heart eyes Heart eyes Heart eyes Heart eyes Heart eyes Heart eyes Heart eyes Heart eyes Heart eyes

AmyandRickytogether4ever

lalaland.'s picture

i agree.
alice and jack. Gasp
they look awkward together

ccrunner's picture

what was with the parade??

pinaybravo's picture

i think grace overdid it a bit by having the parade in the middle of the hallway. i suppose she means well.

Ghost In The Snow's picture

I love this show but I think Ben is annoying as hell. Sticking out tongue And Amy can be annoying at times, too. I love Ashley and Tom!

BenLover14's picture

Awwwwwwwww Ben is so sweet!!!!! I love him; he is so supportive of Amy. I know everyone hates Ben and thinks he's too clingy, but I think he is the picture perfect boyfriend. Ricky screws with everyone's lives! He should go to hell!

AllyCat216's picture

haha so true...but you must admit that Ricky is hot!

bbrrttaanny's picture

I feel that ben is kind of annoying because he is obsessed with amy. if i was amy i would need some space! Also i think it was a bit corny that the band was playing music while she was walking to class, a good idea her friends walked her to class but weird to play music. Also what happend to her two best friends madison and lauren.

AllyCat216's picture

Haha yeah that was really corny! Big smile

Gabzrox10789's picture

i m soooo mad bcuz i cant watch secret life on this comp bcuz its so sloow. waaaa! Big cry Blush Mad

rocio445's picture

this show is the best but sometimes really annoying!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Secret

xSecretLifex13's picture

There are many things in this episode that I'm gonna talk about: Reply if you agree with any of them:

1. I really hope Alice and Henry get back together, because I truly believe they were meant for eachother.
Heart eyes
2. Deep down, I really think Adrian's dad truly loves Adrian. Smiling

3. Amy made the right decision by going back to her school. Smiling

4. I really wish that Madison, Lauren and Amy would be best friends again, cause they really do love eachother. I just hate seeing them drift apart. Big cry

5. Adrians family should sit down and have a conversation. They should talk about what's best for not only Adrian but for the rest of her family. No comment

6. I CANNOT BELIEVE GEORGE DID'T PUT THE CHESSE ON BEFORE HE HEATED UP THE LASAGNA!!! HE REALLY SCREWED UP. HOW HARD IS IT TO DO SUCH A SIMPLE TASK!!!! Mad

7. I guess I'm kinda glad Alice and Henry had sex, (becuase of #1) They were definetly meant for eachother. Big smile

8. I love Leo, (Ben's dad) cause he really knows how to take care of his son, and Amy. He is so supportive of both of them! Smiling

*Tessa

bbrrttaanny's picture

I agree with everything you said especially number 6. haha
but i'm also kind o mad about ben being so attached to amy.

weeza25's picture

i really do agree on this with you this show is something and it is so possible to happen in real life i know a few friends of mine that actually do have this in there life but you know the thing i would agree with you most would be that amy made the right decision to go back to school you know you need and education to get some sort of job that will provide for a family

Cierra_P's picture

Okay, i'm new.
But believe me, I love this show. Idk why its so stupid but I STILL keep watching it, lol.
Ben is just annoying. Hes everywhere."I love you. I love her. I wanna marry her." Blah Blah!
They could've at least used a better looking person for the part.

bbrrttaanny's picture

OMG I KNOW! i want ben to stop being so annoying

Ohio_girl's picture

Amy has to end up with ricky even if its not "together" but just like as parents and helping each other with the baby cuz i think ricky wants to b the father he never had and he doesn't want his kid growing up like him and getting into trouble. Ben is just stupid. Sure he's nice and all but hes creepy. And if everything in the show was very realistic there wouldnt any point in the show. It's more interesting to watch if in some way some things connect.

crzyfrenchhrn's picture

this show is waaay unrealistic. i love ben.....

asdf123444's picture

goddd ben is so annoying. He's like nice or whatever but you can't love someone after like ...a week.. more like 1 night.....

STACE3993's picture

"life is tough,thats why is good to have some one next to you holding your hand,so you can walk away from the rest of the world together"♥
11:13
best part ever!
Heart eyes Heart eyes Heart eyes

STACE3993's picture

it was not on the marathon..
the two episodes were on the same night as the premiere
[which was pretty awesome]
Big smile

erieden101's picture

I don't think this episode was on the marathon..two weren't actually!
I watched the Season Premiere tonight though Smiling.

Peace, Love, Hope, Happiness, Faith, Strength <3 Always

TeamEdwardalltheway's picture

Aaaaaawww Smiling I love Grace now. SHe was sooo nice. I started out thinking she was weird because she was goody-too-shoes but she's really nice. I love the band too. I think that Grace should have a bigger part (If she's nice) but if she's going to be goody-too-shoes then she's kind of annoying. This show is so unrealistic.

amyfan03's picture

wow wats rong with some of you...this show is amazing its not just about a pregnant teenager it indicates what family is! try reading about the show on other sites!! BTW benn looks out for her...he is not to clingy =]

theamericanteen's picture

amy's friends are ***

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