The scene revolves around Rhyme, who is encouraged by her friends to go on dates with different guys. She agrees and goes on a series of dates, which don't seem to go well. Meanwhile, a group of people are investigating a story about a famous musician, Robin Robbins, who allegedly stole songs from her friends and is now trying to silence them. The investigation leads to a confrontation with Robin, who threatens to sue if the story is published. The scene also includes various subplots, such as a basketball tryout, a school newspaper, and a group of friends hanging out at an arcade.
Here are the key facts from the text:
1. Rhyme is trying to experience the world and go on dates with different guys.
2. Rhyme's friend is researching a story about Robin Robbins.
3. Robin Robbins' mom and Ellie's mom signed a non-disclosure agreement (NDA).
4. Joan Johnson changed her name to McCallister in the 11th grade after her mother got married.
5. Miss McCallister is a teacher who used to be in a band with Robin Robbins.
6. The band members were best friends until Damian, an A&R rep, came to town and caused tension.
7. Roberta (Robin Robbins) stole songs from her friends and passed them off as her own.
8. Roberta dropped off the stolen songs at Damian's office in L.A. and became a successful musician.
9. Rhyme's friend found some documents in her mom's file cabinet related to Robin Robbins.
10. Rhyme's friend is writing a story about Robin Robbins and wants to get Miss McCallister's quote.
11. Robin Robbins is threatening to sue the newspaper if they publish the story.
12. Robin Robbins has a history of paying people to stay quiet about her past actions.