Today is the 4th of July. The first scene opens in Riley's bedroom. Maya is still asleep, covered in sheets, while Riley is wide awake, sitting in her bed, looking at magazines. Riley is sick of Maya still in bed, so she decides to yank the sheets off of her.
"Happy Fourth of July Maya!" Riley said, yanking the sheets. Maya gave no response, but she snored. Riley jumps up and down on the bed in order to wake her up. "Maya? No, you are not sleeping anymore! It is already 1:59! In the afternoon!" Riley said. Riley wondered how she can still be in bed. Maya still wanted five more minutes, and claims that she is tired. "It is the 4th of July! I can't believe that you are still sleeping on this exciting day! There are tons of thing that we can do today! You even missed lunch! Wake up, or else I am dragging you outta bed," Riley said again.
"Okay, I am up. The last time you did that was not fun. What did you guys have for lunch?" Maya asked. Maya's stomach growled.
"Tater tots," Riley said, knowing that tater tots was Maya's favorite.
"How dare you let me sleep through tater tots!" Maya said.
The next scene is in the Matthews' living room. It is shown through the intercom that Lucas and Farkle are at the front door. Cory comes to the room and asks the girls a question. "Hey girls. Do you know why the Fourth of July is celebrated and what happened on that day of the year, 1776?" he asked.
"Of course!" Riley said"
"Again not a clue. I don't get why American history is so important. Besides, 1776 is like thousands of years ago! Why learning so much about the past when there is so much to look forward to in the future?" Maya said.
"Maya, it is not just history. Even us having this conversation is history! Remember I told you that before?" Cory said. A few moments later, the doorbell rings and Riley went over to the door.
"Oh, Dr. Turtle Neck and Howdy are here. No more to this conversation," Maya said.
"Come on in guys! Join our history lesson," Riley said.
"Ooh, is it Belgium 1831? Finally, the day I am waiting for years," Farkle said, sounding excited.
"Uh, I don't think so Farkle. It is Independence Day and I think it is about that," Lucas said.
"Yeah, I really don't get the point why everyone is excited about a holiday that is getting the way of me relaxing and sleeping on a perfect summer day. I am out," Maya said.
"Where is she going?" Farkle said.
"To get more sleep I assume. Wait, it is 3:00 in the afternoon!" Lucas said.
"How could she not know the holiday that our country gained our independence?" Riley said, shocked.
"I don't know," Lucas said, shrugging.
"I wished she knew. That day of the year of 1776 that changed our lives forever," Farkle said.
"Then we have to make Fourth of July a special day for her. You three, bay window, now!" Riley ordered.