Names and Identity
This is the name Sam prefers instead of Samantha.
Sam
Blade recently moved from this state.
California
Sam receives this pink item that makes her feel misunderstood.
sparkle purse
Sam’s parents are going through this major life change.
divorce
The game “Secret Santa” gets renamed to this more neutral term.
Secret Sharers
This “safe” elf name Sam blurts out instead of Flame.
Sparkles
These shoes Blade wears that break the school’s usual look.
military boots
Sam first gives Blade this gift, which turns out to miss who she really is.
mini makeup kit
This is the name of Sam’s mom’s boyfriend.
Scott
Miss Lee says students must now be clever little ______ instead of elves.
ninjas
This bold elf name the new girl chooses without hesitation.
Blade
Rumors say Blade owns three of these animals
snakes
Abby and Regan coincidentally give each other gifts that change color based on this.
mood
Sam’s mom calls her this nickname as a “middle ground.”
Sammy
Sam describes her crush feeling with this repeated sound.
“bah-boom”
This is the name Sam almost says is her real name before correcting herself at the end.
Samantha
Instead of reacting to jokes, Blade responds with this expressionless emoji-like face.
blank-faced / no-mouth stare
Sam wraps the shoelaces in this comic strip featuring a boy and his tiger.
Calvin and Hobbes
When Sam asks for the shoelaces, her mom does this supportive action.
giving them back / handing them to her
Blade says this after realizing Sam is her Secret Santa: “You’re such a good ______!”
artist
This name represents who Sam wants to be — bold and unapologetic.
Flame
Blade ties this object around both her wrist and Sam’s wrist.
skull shoelaces
The shoelaces symbolize this deeper idea between Sam and Blade.
being seen / understanding / connection
This moment shows growth: Sam corrects someone and says, “My name is ___.”
Sam
The final word Sam says out loud, confidently and not whispering.
Sick