is just getting started when it comes to bringing Mouse to life on . During an exclusive interview with , Pyles, 23, discussed how Mouse has come into her own, from her character’s romance with Ash ( ) and the care that went into this season’s Pride episode. “[Not having Mouse’s mothers during season 2] was incredibly necessary for Mouse’s growth.

So much of her identity as a character is the fact that she’s been sheltered and kind of caged in a lot of ways her whole life. I do think she needed that level of independence to make these mistakes and also just to move freely with the girls,” Pyles said before noting how she would like Mouse’s parents to return in a potential third season. The actress was thrilled to , adding, “Of course, you get to see Ash have sleepovers in her bed and I think their relationship as well reaches new heights.

I definitely think having a certain level of freedom with her mothers being on a Disney cruise — which is hilarious — provides [something important for Mouse].” with the friend group trying to enjoy their summer while taking extra classes. Mouse found herself wrapped up in the Bloody Rose mystery through the horror website Spooky Spaghetti.

But that was just the first of her problems as Mouse was also in charge of watching her grandmother, whose mental health was deteriorating quickly. “Loretta being a part of this season is integral to the story line with Mouse’s own growth and her as a protector and being pulled.