Kirsten Smith

Cameron and Michael confront Patrick to discuss their scheme to get Cameron a date with Bianca by having Patrick woo her sister, Kat. The stakes involve navigating high school social hierarchies and Patrick's mercenary attitude toward the arrangement. The scene establishes the alliance between the three boys and the transactional nature of their plan.

Following a party, Kat and Patrick share a rare moment of vulnerability as Kat recovers from being drunk. They move past their usual defensive bickering to acknowledge a genuine mutual respect and growing attraction.