Watchin', I keep waiting, still anticipating love
Never hesitatin' to become the fated ones
Turning and returning to some secret place to hide
Watchin' in slow motion as you turn to me and say, my love
Take my breath away
Berlin, "Take My Breath Away"
Manny struggles with her (mutual) crush on Craig. Ellie and Hazel compete for Marco's affections.
- Bait-and-Switch: The kids in Snake's class pretend there's something wrong with his computer, so they can show him their program congratulating his engagement.
- Brother–Sister Incest: Craig is Squicked-out because Manny reminds him of his half-sister. Also an Actor Allusion, since Cassie and Alex Steele (Manny and Angela) are
Real Life Relatives. - Clingy Jealous Girl: Manny has elements of this when she's getting close to Craig, particularly when she says he shouldn't talk to Ashley anymore after he signs her petition against genetically-modified foods.
- Downer Ending: At least for Manny; she gets dumped rather harshly by Craig and he tells her that he doesn't return her affection.
- Disney Acid Sequence: Manny's fantasy of singing with Craig.
- Girls Love Stuffed Animals: Manny has the whole fluffy collection.
- Love Triangle: Hinted at between Craig, Ashley, and Manny. This will continue for another season.
- "Rashomon"-Style: Manny and Craig have differing versions of their date.
- Shout-Out: Ellie is reading Edward Gorey 's The Gashlycrumb Tinies.
