9. March of Crimes

Complete story — includes the ending

Alison is desperate for the police to believe her. She tries to rally her friends, stressing the importance of keeping “their” story straight, but the girls are beginning to wonder if lying for Alison is worth the antics. Emily breaks into Noel’s car, finding a tape recorder and several printed photos of Alison from when she was missing. Emily meets Spencer at the eye doctor to show her the evidence. Spencer agrees to find a hiding place for it. She also claims to have seen Jenna standing with another Jenna while her vision was hazy. Emily sees the “Jennas,” but recognizes that one is actually Sydney. Emily is furious with Sydney for lying to get close to her. She threatens to use her new assistant coach role to keep a close eye on Sydney from now on. Spencer has just locked up the tape recorder and photos in her lake house when she discovers Noel hiding underneath a sheet. Noel explains that, although he is doing favors for Alison, he expects she will turn on him. Spencer asks if he’s planning to blackmail Alison, but Noel balks at the accusation. He says it’s just insurance. Spencer refuses to return the evidence to him, but promises to keep it somewhere safe. Hanna has decided not to attend Ella and Zack’s engagement party. Caleb presses her to explain, and she admits that Zack was creepy to her. Caleb immediately tracks Zack down at The Brew and punches him in the jaw. Aria tells her mom that Zack might have been inappropriate with Hanna. Ella is visibly upset, but not surprised. The engagement party and the wedding are canceled. Aria finds Hanna to tell her what happened and ask for her forgiveness. The two hug and mend their friendship. The police notify Alison that they may have identified her kidnapper. Alison goes to the station and hears part of the suspect’s interview. His story sounds a lot like her own, but she does not confirm or deny recognizing him. ' A' ending: 'A’ is waiting to be seen at the eye doctor. A nurse is visibly confused by the hoodie and gloves they’re wearing, but doesn’t ask questions. ‘A’ puts in earbuds and listens to a recording of Alison telling her kidnapping story.