[s2e13] The First Secret Page

The girls are desperate for an invite to Noel Kahn’s legendary Halloween party.

The episode provides critical context for the secrets the girls kept before "A" began harassing them: [S2E13] The First Secret

The episode follows the Liars—Aria, Hanna, Spencer, and Emily—during the Halloween of 2008, when Alison DiLaurentis was still the undisputed "Queen Bee" of Rosewood. The girls are desperate for an invite to

Struggles with her self-image and her father’s recent departure, all while being bullied by Alison about her weight. "The First Secret" reveals that Alison was being

"The First Secret" reveals that Alison was being stalked long before the other girls were. Throughout the episode, she receives threatening texts and a package containing a creepy voodoo doll with the message: “It’s my turn to torture you” . This suggests that "A" (later revealed to be Mona Vanderwaal) was already active and targeting Alison months before her disappearance.

While shopping for costumes, Alison meets the "new girl," Jenna Marshall. When they both want the same Lady Gaga costume, Alison attempts to intimidate her, but Jenna famously refuses her offer of friendship, marking the start of their rivalry.