The Next Chapter, at Feelside

The Next Chapter, At Feelside, is the second episode of season one of Feelside (2015). It aired on EMINX and Teen Network on July 16, 2015.

## Plot

Molly discusses her new job with her parents. She later goes to Say Cheese and checks out the open mic and auditions for Amber’s group “Sugar and Spice”. Izaiah helps Molly write her song and performs a snippet of a song of his own. Amber and Dalton break up. It is revealed that the Caldwell family and Ferrell family have a history of turmoil.

## Summary

Molly video calls her parents, who found out about her applying for a job without letting her parents know. Molly apologizes for not letting them know beforehand and her parents let her keep the job, since she was honest with them.. Molly signs off the call, grabs her backpack, and leaves the residence hall for school. We cut to Molly's parents at their home, who have a worried look on their faces. Sherrie is worried about Molly working with a Ferrell-run business. Bruno is scared that their decades-long rivalry may reignite, especially that Molly is attending classes with Amber Ferrell.

After the theme plays, we cut to the spacious lunch room at Feelside Performing Arts. Molly is in the lunch line as she spots a flyer with a QR code. She scans it on her phone, opening up a page Feelside Performing Art School’s website advertising auditions to become the 4th member of Sugar and Spice. Alex Potts is standing behind Molly and he lets her know, without context, to “proceed with caution later”. Alex walks back to his lunch table and leaves Molly confused.

As soon as Molly gets her lunch, she sits at a random table and meets Vesta Beller, Corei Bowman, and Danica Fiorrilli, who are also new students at the school. Vesta signs her name to Molly, and she tells her that she's hard of hearing and a hearing aids user, but it doesn't really impact the way she performs or makes music. Corei tells Molly that she's a DJ, and she produces music for bands at the school. Danica introduces herself, telling Molly that she's a foreign exchange student who wants to learn more about Western music. They invite Molly to the Open Mic event happening after school at Say Cheese. Molly says she will attend once her shift is over.

After school, Dalton is conversing with Alex and Izaiah. Dalton believes that Amber is getting jealous of Molly, and it's most likely due to family influence. Alex notices that Amber's become toxic, as she wants Dalton to never talk or be near Molly. Izaiah agrees, and he thinks that Dalton should confront Amber about it, in order to resolve their conflict.

After she is done with pizza deliveries, Molly changes into her casual clothes and heads to Say Cheese’s auditorium, where open mic and Sugar and Spice auditions are being held. Corei is dj’ing on stage, waiting for someone to perform. Danica and Vesta are dancing along, and cheering for their friend. Amber gets up on stage to announce that auditions are now under way. Amber welcomes everyone for coming, before looking at the audition line. She asks Molly to get on stage and perform a cover of “Style” by Taylor Swift. Hesitant to do so, Molly takes up the offer, in hopes of resolving the unnecessary conflict between her and Amber. While Molly performs, Danica and Vesta are cheering her on, while Amber, Serenity, and Fatima stare her down. Before Molly could finish the chorus, Amber runs on stage and unplugs Corei’s DJ table and the microphone to abruptly stop the music, drawing disapproval and some laughter from the crowd. Molly gets mad and goes on a 2-minute rant on why she deserves a chance to join Amber’s band, and why Amber doesn't need to compare to Molly or be jealous. Amber gets tired of Molly’s rambling and pushes her off the stage and onto the floor. Alex and Izaiah help Molly back up on her feet and walks her back to her dorm, Dalton, sitting in the crowd, sighs as he gives Amber a stern look.

When Molly gets back to her dorm room with Alex and Izaiah, the trio are seen helping Molly add lyrics to her song. Alex complimented Molly’s songwriting skills and says her song would be great for a duet. Molly agrees. Izaiah pulls out his phone to play a snippet of a song he’s working on called “Brave”, which premiered in the first episode as a instrumental. Molly likes Izaiah’s song and she can’t wait for him to complete it.

We turn back to Dalton and Amber, walking out of Say Cheese arguing. Dalton is mad that Amber hurt Molly two days in a row and wants to know why she is doing so. Amber tries to fib, denying the fact she is envious of Molly’s growing popularity and her growing relationship with Dalton. Dalton explains that Amber should meet Molly so she can lessen her jealousy. Amber gets easily offended and announces she wants to break up with Dalton. She stomps away shortly after, leaving Dalton confused. Serenity and Fatima try to reach out to Amber in the parking lot but lose contact immediately.

The morning after Amber and Dalton’s break up, Yolanda comes up to Molly and talks to her before biology class starts. Yolanda feels bad for what happened last night and offers free dance and vocal lessons at Say Cheese, along with the first slot in next week's Open Mic. Molly accepts Yolanda’s offer.

The same morning, the Ferrells and Caldwells are having a heated meeting at Saplimited Industries, the corporation that owns Say Cheese and many other franchises. It is revealed that both families work for the corporation, but the Ferrells take up most of the company assets. Gina and Alfredo are mad at Sherrie and Bruno Caldwell because their daughter is working at Say Cheese. Bruno is glad his daughter is getting payed well and being productive, wanting Molly to keep her job as long as she can. Alfredo is not happy, saying that Molly could bring financial harm to Saplimited, and her job could affect her academically. As the families argue, Sherrie’s phone rings. The call is from Sherrie's sister. Sherrie picks up her phone and answers the coroner’s call. The coroner tells Sherrie that Gina’s late sister and brother-in-law, Thomas and Faith Whitaker, cause of death was from smoke inhalation, something that wasn't told to both families until now. Sherrie hangs up and tells the Ferrells and Caldwells the new details, leaving them silent in shock. The episode ends without further explanation on Thomas and Faith’s death.

## Songs Used

* All I Need Are Wings (Theme)
* Superstar (Premiere, Remix by Corei/Coreimix)
* Style (Taylor Swift Cover)
* Brave (Snippet)
* Sorry (Premeire, instrumental)

## Trivia

* This was the first episode where the Caldwell and Ferrell Family rivalry was introduced.
* Yolanda, some of the Caldwells and Ferrells, Vesta, Corei, and Danica are introduced.
* London, Romello, Franky, and Sonny are background characters for this episode.
* This episode featured the first cover in Feelside (2015).
* The Next Chapter, at Feelside is the third most viewed episode in the Feelside franchise.
* The title for the upcoming Feelside spin-off Feelside: The Next Chapter pays homage to this episode.

## Quotes

* *"Sugar and Spice auditions, eh? Make sure to proceed with caution later. Don't say I didn't warn ya."* - Alex, talking to Molly
* *"My sister finally found out the cause of Thomas and Faith's death. Although they made it out of the burning building, they inhaled too much smoke and their lungs couldn't handle it. That's how they died."* - Sherrie, revealing the details of Thomas and Faith's deaths
* *"Say Cheese is holding free dance and vocal lessons before the next Open Mic. And as an apology for Amber ruining your performance, I'll give you the first slot so you can show off your skills without interruption. Wanna join me?"* - Yolanda to Molly
* *"It's okay to feel jealous- but you have no right to push that new girl. She's a new student just like you! Yeah, you may be from different families, but so what?"* - Dalton to Amber