Ep 16. Just Say Me

In the sixteenth episode of the second season of The Secret Life of the American Teenager, titled "Just Say Me", the story revolves around one central event: a quiz show. The show is set up by Ben and orchestrated by Leo, who has an ulterior motive for setting this up.

The episode starts with Adrian packing up for a trip with her father, but she is reluctant to leave after her recent fling with Ricky. Amy volunteers to take care of Adrian's foster brother while she is away. Meanwhile, Ben wants to win back Amy's attention and decides to enter a quiz show at school. However, he needs someone on the team who can help him win, and he believes that Amy would be an ideal candidate. Leo is the one who convinces Amy to participate, and this raises some questions about Leo's motives.

As the quiz show is about to begin, tensions rise between the students and the teachers. Mr. Molina, the teacher who is hosting the quiz show, is concerned about the tension and asks everyone to calm down. However, the tension boils over when Ben and Amy turn on each other while answering the questions. The audience is left wondering whether or not the team will win.

The episode then takes a turn, and we see Leo talking to Mr. Molina. He asks Molina a question which he used on the quiz show, and this provides a hint that Leo may have set up the whole event. After this scene, the episode cuts to a commercial, leaving viewers wondering what Leo's motives are.

When the show returns, we see Ben and Amy reconciling, and they share a kiss. However, the reconciliation is short-lived as Amy discovers that Ben is still in love with her and she is not ready for that kind of relationship. This leads to some complications for their friendship, and they both realize that things may be too complicated between them.

Meanwhile, Ricky confronts Adrian about her trip, and this leads to a heated argument between the two. It is clear that there is unresolved tension between them, and this deepens when Adrian's father makes a surprise visit. This leads to some awkward moments between Ricky and Adrian's father, and it is clear that the trip has not gone as planned.

The episode ends with a final scene between Leo and Mr. Molina. It is clear that Leo had an ulterior motive for setting up the quiz show, and that he is not entirely trustworthy. The episode leaves viewers wondering what Leo's true motives are, and what his plan for the future is.

Overall, the episode "Just Say Me" is full of tension and drama, with several complicated relationships and hidden agendas. The quiz show event is the main focus of the episode, but there are several side plots that add to the drama. Viewers are left on the edge of their seats wondering what will happen next, and eager to see how the complicated relationships between the characters develop.