Aria, worried, follows him.Īt the tournament, she confronts Holden about his heart condition. As they part ways, Aria asks if the tournament is dangerous, and Holden says that he has a rematch against the guy who gave him the bruise, and it's gonna be epic.
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Aria says no, and brushes off the subject. Once in private, Holden tells Aria that there was some weird energy in the car, and asks if Ella is starting to wonder. Later, Holden and Aria have are off by Ella for their date. Later, when Aria is talking to her mom, she tells her that Holden has a heart condition, which is actually the real reason he takes the pills. Holden tells her there's a huge tournament coming up and that it's a qualifying match he can't miss. He shows her bruise, which is completely healed. He tells her that the pills she saw were pain pills he hardly ever takes. Holden tells her he does a type of Korean martial arts, that his parents don't approve of. She says she can't cover for him unless she knows what he is up to. Holden goes to Aria to ask about their date while she's at her locker. When Aria asked how he learned to kick like that, he doesn't answer. Holden comes and kicks Noel in the chest, knocking him over and freeing Aria. She attempts to climb a ladder, and someone grabs her leg. Aria gets trapped on the roof, and then discovers someone was outside with her. When Aria is later running to the roof to find Caleb, Holden notices her. Aria refuses, saying she feels uncomfortable with what they're doing and can't handle it if he's hurting himself, thus, calling their deal off. Later, Holden meets Aria in the hallways and asks if they're still on for Saturday. He says he is not, but before he can explain, Tamborelli calls him away. Aria asks him if he's doing or dealing drugs, and if he's hooked on something. Later, Aria avoids Holden, which leads him to believe it has something to do with her seeing the pills in his bag. Someone then accidentally knocks his backpack, from which bagged pills roll out. She questions him about his bruise and tells him how it's unfair that he knows who she's seeing and she doesn't know who he's seeing. Byron then comes, preventing Aria from asking anymore questions.Īria finds Holden setting up for Truth Up Day at school. Holden makes her promise not to tell anyone about it. Aria mentions her brother Mike also plays football, but she has never seen a bruise like that on him. When she asks him about it, he says it's due to football. Aria gets a glimpse of a nasty looking bruise on Holden's stomach.
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When Aria's father comes to pick them up, a man accidentally knocks Holden into an air hockey table. They decide to bond over air hockey and pizza, and get along well. There he admits that his plans had been cancelled and coincidentally also Aria's had been cancelled. However, when Aria brings up the subject, he says he isn't.Īria and Holden go on another "date" at an arcade. The Liars suspect that Holden may be gay, because of the fact that he lets Aria pretend to date him just so she can meet Ezra. He offers to "go out" with her again next Friday.
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He picks up on their relationship and tells Aria that he has stuff to hide from his parents too. Holden notices the way Aria looks at Ezra, and figures that they are together. He waits for her there, and gives her a bag of gummy bears, repayment for the candy she used to sneak him during his mother's no-sugar phase. Aria accepts and plans for them to attend a play at a local theatre, where her and Ezra had planned to go originally. Holden asks Aria out on a date, unaware of her current status. Holden and his father arrive back in Rosewood.