INT. LUNCHROOM - DAY
Camera pans over to freaks table. Amy, Ken, Nick, and
Sarah are sitting together. Kim is going on and on but on
one is listening. Lindsay is staring into space.
KIM
And he is just a total stalker, he
won't stop calling- I mean get a
clue buddy- I don't like you!
Lindsay
(staring ahead)
um-hmm
KIM
He thinks because we made out I'm his
girlfriend or something..
AMY
(leaning forward)
Kim, just flat out tell him- "I
don't like you"
KIM
But yeah, that's kind of mean,
isn't it?
NICK
(laughing)
YOU are afraid of being mean?
KIM
Hey! I can be nice!
KEN
She yells
KIM
I'm nice
(elbows Lindsay)
Tell them I'm nice!
Lindsay
(startled)
What?
--
130.
KIM
what's wrong with you? Are you
stoned?
Lindsay
(rolling her eyes)
no, I'm not stoned!
(standing up, suddenly
anxious)
I have a history test next period,
I gotta go study!
She hurries away and walks out of the cafeteria and in rushing to
get away, runs directly into Mr. Rosso
ROSSO
Whoa whoa Lindsay- slow down!
Lindsay
(trying to go
around him)
Sorry Mr. Rosso
ROSSO
whoa- where you going so fast?
Lindsay
(looking down)
no where
ROSSO
Well I've actually been looking
for you
Lindsay
Why?
ROSSO
(walking with her
down the hallway)
I wanted to thank you
Lindsay
Thank me?
ROSSO
(turning to face
her)
You know, some days this job isn't easy.
You talk and talk and try to
break though to the students. Some
days it just feels like I'm
flappin my lips. It goes in one
ear and out the other. But you
Lindsay, you really do listen.
Lindsay
Mr. Rosso, WHAT are you talking
about?
ROSSO
Daniel Desiro- I asked you to talk
to him?
--
131.
Lindsay
(her face falls)
What?
ROSSO
I talked to him this morning. Came
by my office. He has decided to
enroll back in McKinley. I don't
know what you said to him Lindsay,
but it worked!
Lindsay
(starting to
panic, defensive)
Nothing! I didn't say anything!
ROSSO
(not really
listening)
He told me you were going to tutor
him- I'm so proud of you Lindsay,
you really made a difference in
someone's life!
Bell rings and freaks walk up behind Mr. Rosso and Lindsay
Lindsay
I-I- I didn't do..
Daniel rounds the corner
DANIEL
(confident)
Hey Mr. Rosso, Hey Lindsay
ROSSO
Glad to have you back Mr. Desario!
Lindsay is in horrified shock and Daniel approaches the
freaks. Mr. Rosso walks away
KIM
What the hell are you doing here?
NICK
(slapping hands)
Hey man
Daniel slaps hands with ken
SARAH
So are you back for good?
DANIEL
(stretches his
hands above him)
I'm back baby!
The guys come forward and they start excitedly talking.
Kim, hands on her hips, exhales loudly and rolls her eyes
and stops away. Lindsay follows.
--
132.
INT. GYM CLASS - DAY
Sam and Neil are sitting next to each other in the
bleacher,Bill approaches
NEIL
Where were you this morning? I
thought we were riding our bikes
to school. Your mom said you left
early.
BILL
sorry. I- Um I had some extra
homework to do... So Magnum PI is
on tonight, whos house should we
watch it at?
NEIL
Not my house, my parents are
barely speaking, it's awkward
enough as it is
COACH
(to class)
alright pipe down.This is just a
reminder that the track team
tryouts are this Friday. Many of
you would make great additions to
the team, so I hope to see you
there.
(claps hands
together)
OK today...
BILL
(whispering)
We can watch Magnum at my house if
you want. But coach fredricks will
probably be there. My mom gets off work
early today.
NEIL
(whispering)
ugh. no offense Bill, I would
rather not see Fredricks tonight.
I want to have a relaxing evening.
(to Sam)
What about your house
SAM
(whispering)
I can't, I have plans with Stacey
tonight.
COACH
(loudly)
AH- Wier? would you shut your
trap, please?
Sam gives Neil the death look
COACH
Now today the cheerleaders need
half our gym. They need to practice for nationals
and there was a little plumbing problem in the wrestling
room. Please be respectful- and don't stare or
(MORE)
--
133.
COACH (cont'd)
gawk at them- White-this means
you.
Alan gives coach a dirty look. The cheerleaders file in and
start putting out mats. Stacey sees Sam and waves. He gives
a small wave back.
COACH
Alright, lets go, 10 laps around
The class gets up and off the bleachers
NEIL
(climbing over a
bench)
Sam, come on, don't become one of
those guys who abandon all their
friends once they get a
girlfriend!
SAM
I'm not. And she isn't my
girlfriend!
BILL
She isn't?
SAM
Well we made out at a party and
that it. So I guess I don't know..
They start to jog slowly as coach yells at everyone in the
background. Two jocks bust though them and push them apart.
They laugh hysterically. Neil rubs his shoulder and rolls his eyes.
BILL
Well if making out makes someone your
girlfriend, then Vicki Applebee is
MY girlfriend.
NEIL
What?
BILL
(teasing Neil)
We made out at a party.
NEIL
You are delusional
(to Sam)
Sam how do you not know if she is
your girlfriend?
SAM
(shrugs)
I don't know, with Cindy, she just
called me her boyfriend first. I
guess that's how I knew.
NEIL
Sam! You can't wait around for
that to happen! Stacey's hot, she's
a cheerleader. If you don't
establish something, some other
guy is going to swoop up and
(MORE)
--
134.
NEIL (cont'd)
become her boyfriend.
SAM
I don't know- I mean, I think she
likes me.
NEIL
Maybe, but don't you think it's
best to lock it in?
(his face breaks)
Oh oh she's coming this way
Stacey jogs towards them, and they slow down. Coach is
making Alan do sit ups and not paying attention
STACEY
Hi Sam, hey guys
Everyone says hello and slows to a stop
STACEY
So Sam, I was thinking. I know we
have plans tonight, but Magnum PI
is on. Do you want to come over
and watch with me. I mean- do you
like that show?
NEIL
We love it!
STACEY
(laughs)
You guys like that show too?
BILL
Yeah Selleck is awesome
Neil nods
STACEY
(excited)
Hey! You guys want to come too? Oh
my god it would be so much fun!
Guys look at Sam unsure
STACEY
Sam, doesn't that sound like fun?
SAM
(unsure)
Sure, yeah sounds good.
BILL
Yeah
Coach looks up from Alan and sees them standing around
COACH
(across the gym)
Aberchuck, Wier, Schwiber- What
are you standing around for- lets
go!
--
135.
STACEY
(nodding excitedly)
Ok great, alright, I'll see you
guys tonight!
She kisses Sam on the cheek
STACEY
I'll call you after practice Sam,
ok?
SAM
OK!
COACH
If you three don't get moving
right now... Do you want to end up
like white here?
Alan is still doing sit ups sweating and dying. The boys
start to jog away
STACEY
(after them)
Bye guys!
She exits and boys look at each other confused. Sam shrugs.
INT. CLASSROOM - DAY
Kim is sitting in the back of a classroom looking bored, she
is doodling in a notebook-it's a drama class, the teacher is
dramatic and annoying
TEACHER
So for our first project I need
each of you to think about things you
REALLY hate. What are your
peeves? Think about really why that
is, feel the annoyance,and anger
that comes with it.
Kim is nodding off
TEACHER
You just need to get up here, and
talk- just talk about your
feelings. I want you to list 3
personal pet peeves and why you
have them. This time, I don't want
you guys to write anything down,
just think about the assignment
really hard and let it come from
inside.
TEACHER
(looking at Kim)
Miss Kelly?
Kim is sleeping
--
136.
TEACHER
(louder)
Miss KELLY!
Kim jerks awake
KIM
What? Yeah?
TEACHER
(to class)
OKAY class, it looks like Kim will
be going first tomorrow!
KIM
(confused)
huh?
TEACHER
You heard the assignment Kim,
right? Please be prepared to go
first tomorrow
KIM
What?
TEACHER
Yep-
(to class)
Kim Kelly, up first tomorrow
KIM
(to herself)
Aw man!
INT. HALLWAY - DAY
Lindsay is walking down the hallway by herself. She sees
Daniel from a distance and tries to weave toward the other
side of the hallway. He sees her and continues to walk
directly towards her.He stops in front of her and she tries
to go around his right, and he blocks her and then she goes
left.
Lindsay
(looking up)
What? Come on Daniel! I gotta get
to class!
DANIEL
(quiet and serious)
I need to talk to you
Lindsay
(looking around)
I don't think there is anything to
talk about
DANIEL
It's not what you think
--
137.
Lindsay
(irritated)
I don't care what it is, I don't
want to talk to you!
Starts to go around him
DANIEL
(grabbing her arm)
But-
Lindsay
(pulling away)
DON'T- touch me
She walks away and he stands there, looking frustrated.
INT. STACEY'S HOUSE - NIGHT
Stacey's house. Typical Midwestern ranch. All four of them
are sitting on the sectional couch, facing the television.
Neil and Sam are on one side, Stacey and Sam on the other.
Sam looks uncomfortable.
NEIL
You guys think I should grow a
'stache like Selleck?
BILL
No way would you be able to grow a
mustache that thick.
NEIL
Can so. If you haven't noticed,
Bill- I've got a LOT of hair. Us
Jews are very swarthy.
STACEY
I was going to go to the Mall
tomorrow, does anyone want to
come?
They all look around waiting for Sam to speak first
SAM
Ah yeah um sure I'll go
BILL
I do need some new socks
Bill looks at his feet, his toes are sticking out of his
socks
NEIL
eeeew! Bill get those away from me
STACEY
(laughs)
Yeah Bill, you definitely need new socks!
Bill puts his feet on Neil and Neil pushes them off. They
start pushing each other.
--
138.
STACEY
(to Sam)
Are you ok Sam? You don't look
very comfortable.
SAM
(shifting in his
seat, very awkward)
no, I'm fine.
STACEY
Do you want something to drink? My
mom made us lemonade. It's pretty
good.
SAM
Um ok sure
STACEY
(standing up and
speaking to all)
Do you guys want some lemonade?
NEIL
Yeah
BILL
okay
STACEY
OK, I'll be right back.
She exits
BILL
(laughing and
making a fake
mustache with his
hands, mocking)
Hey, I'm Neil I think I can grow a
mustache.
(mocking)
mah mah I'm Tom Selleck
NEIL
(hits Bill and
laughs)
Shut up
BILL
(hits him like a
girl)
you shut up
They start slapping at each other like little girls
SAM
(though gritted
teeth)
SHHHHHH! You guys are embarrassing
me!
They stop hitting each other and look up.
--
139.
BILL
what?
SAM
You guys are acting so stupid. How
am I ever going to find out if-
(lowers his voice
even more)
If she's my girlfriend. I mean did she ask me
to the mall or not?
NEIL
I don't think so, she asked Bill too.
Why don't you just ask her?
SAM
This isn't the most romantic
setting, with you two cracking
jokes the whole time.
NEIL
(condescending)
So? Go into the kitchen. Help her
with the lemonade. Then ask her to
be your girlfriend.
SAM
(pauses)
right now?
NEIL
Yes right now- hurry up, before
she comes back.
STACEY
I got the lemonade!
Stacey enters the room holding the drinks and Sam jumps up
to help her, glancing quickly at the guys and giving them a
desperate look
INT. KIM'S CAR - NIGHT
Lindsay, Kim, and Amy are sitting in Kim's car. Kim is
playing with her straw.
KIM
My stupid drama teacher is making
me get up in front of the entire
class tomorrow and do this lame
assignment. I think I'm going to
bail- do you guys want to go to
the movies or something?
AMY
I can't miss another English quiz,
I'm barely passing as it is-and I
have practice after that
Kim looks at Lindsay
--
140.
Lindsay
(shaking her head)
NO.
KIM
(pouting)
You guys suck. Seriously. What am
I going to do? I can't talk in
front of my entire class!
Lindsay
come on Kim, you aren't exactly
shy!
AMY
(laughing)
She was pretty quiet around Daniel
today...
Kim
Shut up!
AMY
What Are you scared of him or
something?
Kim
Scared? Yeah right. I wonder why
he came back anyway?
AMY
(kidding)
Maybe he came back for you Kim?
Kim
(makes gagging
noise)
It's like I look at him and I
think "what was I thinking?" He is
SUCH a loser!
AMY
Well he DID come back to school.
Kim
SO what?!
A horn beeps loudly and Ken pulls up. Daniel is in the
passengers seat.
KEN
(to Amy)
Are you coming?
Kim
(seeing Daniel and
rolling eyes)
ugh!
--
141.
AMY
(to girls)
I gotta go
Jumps out of car and runs to Kens car and Daniel whistles
DANIEL
Whoo hot mama!
KEN
(hits Daniel)
Cut it out!
(laughs)
DANIEL
(Yelling across
the window)
Hi Lindsay!
Lindsay looks down and clears her throat
DANIEL
(simply stating
her name)
Kim
Kim rolls her eyes and screeches off. Her
and Lindsay laugh.
INT. CLASSROOM - DAY
Kim is sitting on a chair in her drama class in front of the
entire class. She looks uncomfortable and awkward.
TEACHER
OK Kim, lets go-
Kim
(shrugs)
ok-
TEACHER
Ok, Kim- what are your 3 pet
peeves, what things do you hate
the most?
Kim
(acting board)
um- I don't know
TEACHER
Come on Kim- What REALLY ticks you
off?
Kim
(rolls her eyes)
This class for one thing
The class laughs
--
142.
TEACHER
OK Kim, fair enough. What about
this class do you "hate"?
Kim sighs loudly
Kim
(shrugs)
I don't know, It's boring?
TEACHER
and...
Kim
And that's all, it's boring and I
don't like it.
TEACHER
How does it make you feel?
Kim
(annoyed)
God- I told you, it's boring, I
feel bored!
TEACHER
The assignment is supposed to help
us feel more comfortable
expressing ourselves in front of
each other. Kim, you need to
elaborate on how this class makes
you feel!
Kim
(starting to stand
up)
I just did! Whatever this is
stupid! That's another reason I
hate this class- it's stupid!
TEACHER
(sighs)
So I guess you are going to take
an incomplete on this assignment
ms. Kelly?
Kim walks to the back of the room and sits down and crosses
her arms.
Kim
Yeah I guess!
TEACHER
Well I guess you will be meeting
with me after school today for
detention then.
(turning to class
and brightening)
OK So who is next?
Kim rolls her eyes and puts her head down on her desk
--
143.
INT. MALL - DAY
Sam, Neil, Stacey, and Harris are walking though the mall.
STACEY
So guys, where's Bill?
NEIL
Who knows, he made up some excuse
about his mom needing something.
He has been such a flake lately.
HARRIS
Lets go to the comic store, I
heard the new Spiderman is out.
STACEY
Yeah, I heard in this issue he
battles the Firelord!
Sam nods his head and laughs
STACEY
What?
NEIL
He just can't believe that you know
about Firelord.
STACEY
Face it Sam, I'm just cooler then
you
Sam and Neil make a oooooooooooh sound
SAM
Fine- you might be cooler then me,
but I'm definitely cooler then these
guys.
Stacey leans her head on Sam's shoulder. He looks really
uncomfortable but lets her. The four of them walk into
the comic store
NEIL
(pointing to
display)
There it is!
He grabs the comic and runs over to the register
HARRIS
I had no idea you had that kind of
money Neil.
They all walk over to him
NEIL
Since my parents aren't talking to each other so
they have no idea that they have both been
giving me an allowance.
--
144.
STACEY
They still aren't talking?
NEIL
Nope. My dad moved to the guest
bedroom yesterday. I mean- I don't
know how this whole thing works.
Does he move out?Does my mom move
out-I mean what happens?
He pays and they all leave the store together, Sam and
Harris trailing behind
SAM
They didn't tell you? What happens
now? Now that they are getting a
divorce?
NEIL
No, I mean no one is saying much
of anything at all. They don't
talk to each other-only in front
of me-or if they have to.
STACEY
(touching his arm)
Oh Neil, that must be so hard!
NEIL
(shrugs)
I guess
STACEY
(Looks at him)
Neil
(stops walking)
You need to talk to them. You are
part of the family and deserve to
know.
NEIL
I don't know...
STACEY
Just ask them!
NEIL
(thinking)
Maybe I should...
SAM
(to Harris in a
low whisper)
That is the most he has talked
about this in weeks!
They watch as Stacey talks an upset Neil in a big hug
HARRIS
Stacey is pretty cool
--
145.
SAM
(confused and watching them)
I guess
EXT. NEIGHBORHOOD - DAY
Lindsay is walking down the street deep in thought, it's about to storm.
as tires screech behind her. She turns to see
Daniel's car peeling around the corner. He stops in front of
her.
DANIEL
Can I drive you home?
Lindsay
Did you follow me?
It's starting to get windy outside. The car creeps along as
she walks
DANIEL
Just get in the car.
Lindsay
(looking around)
no
DANIEL
Come on! Are you still mad at me?
Lindsay
no Daniel, I'm nothing at you.
DANIEL
I thought you would be happy to
see me!
Lindsay
(sarcastic)
you did?
DANIEL
Yeah. I'm back in school aren't I?
Isn't that what you wanted?
Lindsay
What I wanted? What?
A loud crash of thunder is heard
DANIEL
Come on! It's going to start
raining!
Lindsay
(looking around as
rain starts to
fall)
ok, fine!
she starts to get wet, the rain is coming down hard- she
runs into the car and slams the door, Daniel looks at her.
--
146.
Lindsay
What?
DANIEL
(looking ahead)
Just checking out your white
t-shirt
Lindsay
(swats at him)
Shut up!
DANIEL
(he looks back at
her chest)
Seriously
she folds her arms over her chest. They sit in silence for a
second. He starts to drive.
Lindsay
What ARE you doing back Daniel?
DANIEL
I thought about what you said- and
you were right. I don't want to
live like I was living, I want to
go to film school, I do!
Lindsay
(deadpan)
really.
DANIEL
You know what? you don't have to
believe me- you don't. I know. I
know.
Lindsay
(nodding)
alright, ok. Well that's great
Daniel, I really hope it works
out.
DANIEL
I mean not going to school every
day meant I didn't get to see Nick
or Ken or you or whatever...
(voice trails off)
Lindsay
I don't know how much of me you
will be seeing
DANIEL
What? Why? Is this because we
kissed? Don't be lame Lindsay.
Lindsay
What?
--
147.
DANIEL
I mean whatever- that stuff
happens. it's not a big deal- I
didn't tell anybody.
Lindsay
Daniel it is a big deal! Every day
I have to look my best friend in
the face and lie to her- do you
have any idea what that feels
like?
DANIEL
I-
Lindsay
Oh yeah- that's right you do know
what its like- I saw how you were
with Kim- you are a liar!
DANIEL
I am not a liar- Lindsay you know
Kim is crazy!
Lindsay
Maybe you are ok with what you
did- but I'm not. I shouldn't
even be here in the car with you.
I'm a horrible horrible person.
DANIEL
(sarcastic)
Sorry to cause you so much pain
and suffering- I know how terrible
it must have been for you.
Lindsay
(quietly)
Shut up
DANIEL
(anger building)
no- I know what's going on- Rosso
told me that he suggested you come
talk to me- I know that's why you
came to my house that day.
Lindsay
I came to your house that day-
DANIEL
(mad now)
Because Mr.Rosso told you to- you
were on assignment from the stupid
school!
Lindsay
Daniel, I was there, because I
wanted to see you AND tell you I
THOUGHT you should come back, not
because Mr. Rosso thought you
should .
DANIEL
Yeah Yeah
--
148.
silence
Lindsay
so I just think that for now- I
mean- until I figure this out- we
just should just stay away from
each other.
Daniel rolls his eyes and leans back
DANIEL
MY GOD girls are so dramatic!
Lindsay
(slamming her hand
down)
How can you just not care? What
kind of a person are you??
DANIEL
Hey! you kissed me too!
Lindsay
not really. I mean it was pretty
much all you.
DANIEL
(laughing and
bringing the car
to a hault on her driveway)
I may have kissed you but you hit
on me!
Lindsay
no way
DANIEL
(In a deep mocking
voice)
"OH Daniel your so smart, oh
Daniel your so capable, you can
do anything blah blah"
she laughs out loud
Lindsay
Oh. OK is that what I sound like?
Sexy.
The rain falls on the car and they look at each other
DANIEL
So are you going to help me?
Lindsay
With what?
DANIEL
(exasperated)
school! I'm really trying this
time around. I need to get at
least all b's this year if I want
to get into film school.
--
149.
Lindsay
(shaking her head
in shock)
This is so weird.
(pausing)
Daniel, I told you we need to stay
away from each other for now
DANIEL
(upset)
Lindsay! I need you. I can't do
this without you. I'm really ready
to work this time- you are the
only one who can help me.
Lindsay
(sighs)
Fine. But no funny business.
DANIEL
funny business? what are you
talking about? You think I want to
jump your bones or something?
Lindsay
(defensive)
no! I mean-I'm asking Kim if it's
ok first.
DANIEL
What? no! Why? Shes not your keeper!
Lindsay
You know what? unlike you, I CARE
about my friends.
DANIEL
You didn't seem to care when you
were mercilessly hitting on me!
Lindsay
(rolling her eyes)
You know what? It's fine- it's
going to be no problem. I'm going
to have no issue keeping this
strictly business.
DANIEL
ok good- fine
Lindsay
(nodding)
good
DANIEL
ok
Lindsay
(opening car door)
ok bye
DANIEL
later
--
150.
EXT. WEIR DRIVEWAY - DAY
It's morning, Sam and Lindsay are standing outside. Kim's
car peels around the corner and up the driveway.
Lindsay
(turning to Sam)
Are you sure you don't want a
ride?
SAM
(Makes a face and
backs away)
Not from HER
Lindsay
Fine
(Walking towards
car)
Hey Kim!
Kim
Hey
Lindsay gets in the car and Kim backs down the driveway,
yawning
INSIDE CAR
Kim
My god I'm tired. My mom and Jeff
were up last night arguing again.
I didn't fall asleep until 2 am!
Lindsay
(distracted)
yeah
Kim
(laughs)
Does your brother still take the
bus? What a geek!
(looking at
Lindsay)
What's wrong with you?
Lindsay
(nervous)
ah nothing- I mean actually Kim I
need to ask you something
important.
Kim
What
(gasps and looks
at her)
Oh my god you aren't pregnant are
you? Don't worry I know exactly
where to go-
Lindsay
(cutting across
her)
What? NO!
--
151.
Kim gives a sigh of relief
Lindsay
Why does everyone always think I'm
pregnant, it's unbelievable!
Kim
(shrugging)
I don't know..
Lindsay
(continuing)
I mean you have to have sex to be
pregnant, and we both know I'm- I'm
Kim
(loudly)
OK- so you aren't pregnant- what do
you have to ask me?
Lindsay
Well Mr.Rosso..
Kim
(mocking)
Mr.Rosso got you pregnant- oooh a
McKinley High scandal!
Lindsay
(laughing)
Shut up!
Kim
ewwww, you would have like little
hippie babies, with long hair and
and they would say
(in baby voice)
far out mamma!
Lindsay
(laughing)
EWWWW Kim!
Kim laughs
Lindsay
(serious now)
No- Mr. Rosso asked me to tutor
Daniel.
Kim
(laugher fades)
Daniel Desario?
Lindsay
(exhales a nervous
laugh)
Yeah, what other Daniel is there?
Kim
Well that's a joke if I ever heard
one- he obviously refused, I mean
like Daniel even cares about
graduating. He just came back
(MORE)
--
152.
Kim (cont'd)
because he was bored
Lindsay
(shrugging)
I don't know, I think he wants to
do it.
Kim
(looks at her,
sarcastic)
really..
Lindsay
That's what he said
Kim
(quickly)
who said?
Lindsay
(defensive)
What?
Kim
Daniel said? Or Mr.Rosso?
Lindsay
(nervous)
um no- Mr. Rosso said Daniel wants
to do it.
(rushing)
and I just wanted to ask you, I
mean let you know- just because
it's Daniel and everything...
Kim
(annoyed)
Why would I care? Your the one
being forced to tutor the dumb
ass-
Lindsay
well actually-
Kim
Good luck with that. He is lousy
at everything else, I'm sure he
will suck at this too!
Lindsay
(starting to
defend Daniel)
Well I mean I think-
Kim
(snorting)
ha! Daniel with a tutor- no
offense Lindsay, but Einstein
himself couldn't teach him!
shakes her head and laughs and Lindsay looks out the window,
defeated.
--
153.
INT. LUNHROOM - DAY
Sam and Neil are sitting at lunch table, Bill rushes up
SAM
Where have you been? Lunch is over
in 10 minutes
BILL
(not looking up)
I had a doctors appointment, my mom
dropped me off
NEIL
(suspicious)
for what?
BILL
My allergist- why should I have to
explain to you?
NEIL
Since you have been disappearing
all the time lately. We hardly see
you anymore!
SAM
Neil, lay off him
NEIL
Fine-
(to Bill)
I just got a new rocket. Sam and I
were going to go to field behind
the church and shoot it off after
school- you're coming, right?
Don't make us invite Harris or
Gordon
SAM
(rolls his eyes)
That guy was such a pain yesterday.
He thinks he knows everything
NEIL
Sam, he was just trying to help.
He does know a lot about this
stuff, he does have a girlfriend
you know.
BILL
Oh yeah, so what happened at the
Mall, is Stacey your girlfriend
yet?
NEIL
No- Sam chickened out again.
SAM
Well it's hard to have a private
conversation when there are always
other people around!
--
154.
BILL
Just ask her on a date. Have her
come over for dinner. Isn't that
what girlfriends do? Didn't Cindy
come over for dinner?
SAM
I don't know, Harris thinks I
should play hard to get. Let her
come to me.
Sam looks over to Stacey's table. She is sitting with Cindy
and some jocks laughing.
SAM
(suddenly
confident)
You know what? I'm going to do it,
yeah!
BILL
You are going to ask her to be
your girlfriend?
SAM
No, I'm going to ask her to
dinner.
NEIL
Don't you think you should just-
SAM
(standing up)
shut up Neil, before I loose my
nerve
He turns and walks right for the cheerleader table and walks
right up to Stacey.
SAM
(to Stacey)
Hey
(to group)
hi
Stacey
Hi Sam
SAM
Can I talk to you for a second?
Stacey
ok yeah sure
She stands up and follows Sam into the hallway. They look at
each other.
Stacey
What's going on Sam?
SAM
(nervous)
Um well um- I want you to meet my
parents
--
155.
Stacey
(laughs)
I have met your parents, silly.
Remember, at your dad's store?
SAM
(realizing)
Oh yeah- well I mean- um. Do you
want to come over for dinner
tonight?
Stacey
(surprised but
happy)
Really? Okay well sure, great!
SAM
Ok.- I just wasn't sure if you- if
we...
(speaks suddenly bluntly)
Are we going out?
Stacey
Do you WANT to be going out?
SAM
I do! I mean I just wasn't sure.
After the party we haven't really
been- I mean we haven't really..
Stacey
(sighs)
Sam- I'm sorry.
SAM
(confused)
For what?
Stacey
(embarrassed)
Well Cindy and everyone told me to back off-
you know, play hard to get. I know I come on really
strong- I wanted to make sure you
liked me. I feel stupid now.
SAM
(surprised)
no- I- don't feel stupid. I didn't
know what to do either!
Stacey
I just really like you, I
just didn't want to mess it up.
SAM
Well I like you too, so you kinda
CAN'T mess this up.
They look at each other and Stacey leans
forward and gives him a soft kiss on the lips for a moment
and then pulls away. Sam smirks of embarrassment.
--
156.
Stacey
So what time for dinner tonight?
SAM
six?
Stacey
OK see you then!
She touches his arm before walking back to the lunchroom.
Sam stands there in half shock half content.
EXT. OUTSIDE SCHOOL - DAY
Sam and Neil are sitting outside on the steps at school
SAM
She said she was playing hard to
get! She didn't want to come on to
strong! Then she kissed me .
NEIL
You don't have to thank me- but
you have to admit- I was right.
(looks at watch)
Where the hell is Bill? You told
him 4 o'clock right? He knows I
gotta be home by six. Plus we
can't launch rockets later anyway.
It's too dark to see anything.
SAM
I don't know where he is
NEIL
That guy has been such a flake
lately. I wonder what his problem
is?
Lindsay walks out of the school and sees them sitting on the
steps.
Lindsay
Hey what are you guys doing?
SAM
Waiting for Bill. Did you see him
inside anywhere?
Lindsay
(shrugging)
Yeah, he was heading to the gym,
he said he had some study session,
I don't know..
(to Sam)
But he did tell me Stacey Carr is
coming over for dinner!
SAM
I guess
Lindsay
You guess? This is a big step Sam,
meeting mom and dad. I mean, she
will find out that they are crazy,
you know that, right?
--
157.
SAM
(laughs)
Yeah I know
Lindsay
So I take it she is your
girlfriend?
SAM
(modest)
I think so
NEIL
He doesn't think so, he knows so-
they made it official this
afternoon.
Lindsay
Sam!
SAM
It's not a big deal
Lindsay rolls her eyes
Lindsay
I'm going home, are you coming?
SAM
no, we are going to wait for Bill
a little longer
Lindsay
ok bye
She exits
NEIL
(standing up)
Sam, forget it, he's not coming.
Lindsay said he was in a study
session. Whatever that means. Lets
just go launch these without him.
SAM
(standing up also)
isn't that kind of mean?
NEIL
Mean, is saying he is going to be
here and then running off to some
study session. Do you think I want
to spend half my afternoon sitting
on my butt waiting for him?
SAM
(standing up)
OK come on, lets go
INT. CLASSROOM - DAY
School is out. The drama teacher is sitting at her desk when
Kim slinks it and sits down at an empty desk
--
158.
TEACHER
(looking up)
Ah Kim, welcome to detention
Kim just looks at her, says nothing
The teacher gets up and walks around her desk, standing in
front of Kim.
TEACHER
So do you want the good news or
the bad news first?
Kim
I guess the good news
TEACHER
The good news is that you can
leave here today whenever you
want.
Kim looks confused
TEACHER
The bad news is that is after you
complete todays assignment. What
happened today, Kim?
Kim
Nothing- I thought I did do the
assignment, you are the one who
thought it was unsatisfactory.
TEACHER
I'm just surprised- I thought this
would be an easy assignment for
you.
Kim
Why?
TEACHER
Well pardon me for saying- and I'm
not making judgements- It just
seems like a lot of things annoy
you. You seem to have a short fuse
as it is. All you really had to do
was talk about it
Kim laughs loudly, and the teacher starts to laugh.
Kim
(sighs)
Well I'm not ALWAYS pissed off all
the time- it;s just that people
piss me off with all the stupid
things they do!
TEACHER
what stupid things
Kim
Like my mom for example- she
always assumes every time I leave
the house it's to go drinking or
(MORE)
--
159.
Kim (cont'd)
to some wild sex party.
TEACHER
well are you?
Kim
not always. I mean, if she just
trusted me and didn't jump down my
throat all the time, I wouldn't
always be yelling at her.
TEACHER
so maybe your pet peeve is when
people don't trust you?
Kim
Yeah, that could be one.
She suddenly looks alarmed that she revealed all this
information. The teacher takes something off her desk and
puts it in front of Kim
Kim
What's this?
TEACHER
It's a play. It's a copy of
"taming of the shrew". It's a
Shakespeare comedy
Kim
What are you giving me this for?
TEACHER
The protagonist in that play is an
outspoken, intelligent, woman. She
is just very abrasive and harsh,
someone you might call a "bitch"
Kim
(offended)
ok- so you are saying she's like
me?
TEACHER
(smiles)
I'm saying I think you can relate
to her.
(pauses)
How about this? Just take a look
at the role of Kate. Study it, work though
it and then if you come back
tomorrow and I will run
though it with you.
Kim
(paging though the
script)
Why would I do that?
--
160.
TEACHER
Because if you don't, you are
going to get an incomplete on the
assignment.
INT. WIERS HOUSE - NIGHT
Sam, Stacey, Lindsay, Jeane and Howard are all sitting at
the table. Sam looks really uncomfortable.
JEANE
(to Stacey)
So honey, what is your favorite
subject in school?
SAM
MOM!
Stacey
(to sam)
No Sam, it's ok.
(to jean and
howard)
I really like Science. I think I'm
going to try and place in Advanced
Biology this year.
HOWARD
(eyes wide)
Really?
SAM
Yeah Staceys really smart, she has
the highest grade in our class
right now!
JEANE
Wow Stacey!
Stacey
It's nothing, really.
Lindsay looks bored, stabbing at her food and rolls her
eyes
HOWARD
I bet you study pretty hard then,
huh? My kids should take a page
from your book.
Lindsay
Well dad, as it happens, I'm
having a friend over to study
tonight.
HOWARD
Who? I didn't okay this- you know,
you are still officially grounded.
Jeane gets up to clear the table and Sam and Stacey help.
Lindsay
Dad we are STUDYING!
--
161.
HOWARD
who is "we"?
Lindsay
(looking away)
My friend Daniel
HOWARD
(confused)
Daniel? I've never heard of him
Stacey comes back to the table to grab another plate
Lindsay
Daniel Desiro? Maybe not, but we
are going to be right out there,
in the dining room, studying. Dad,
it's FINE.
Stacey
(chiming in)
Daniel Desario? I heard he decided
to come back to school, is that
true?
Lindsay
(looks at Stacey
in alarm)
Yeah. And this time he wants to
graduate and he needs my help. He
is really trying.
Stacey scurries away to the sink and Howard looks thoughtful
HOWARD
(realizing)
Wait a minute Lindsay! That Daniel
hoodlum? The one that came to the
house for your friend Kim and
knocked all the pictures off the
wall?
Lindsay
No dad, he was having a hard time,
he was fighting with Kim, he is
trying to change!
HOWARD
(pointing at
Lindsay)
That kid is never coming into this
house again.
Lindsay
(yelling)
What? I said I would help him. He
WANTS to study. I told Mr.Rosso I
would, he is counting on me!
Stacey
(sheepishly
walking back to
the table)
I should go- Thank you so much Mr.
Wier
(MORE)
--
162.
Stacey (cont'd)
(turning to Jeane)
Mrs. Wier. It was nice meeting you
Howard nods
JEANE
It was a pleasure Stacey. Come
back for dinner anytime!
SAM
(rushing forward)
I'll walk you out
They exit
HOWARD
Lindsay, that boy is not coming
over!
Lindsay
Dad! I'm trying to do something
nice for someone, plus Mr. Rosso
asked me! You are being
judgmental. People can change!
There is silence for a moment as jeane comes back over to
the table and looks at howard. The doorbells rings and they
all look at each other.
JEANE
Howard, she is trying to help the
boy.
HOWARD
(Sighs)
Well, alright. But stay in the
dining room, where I can keep an eye on you.
Lindsay
Dad, I promise
Lindsay gets up and runs out of the room to get the door,
Jeane and Howard look at each other.
INT. WIER HOUSE FRONT ENTRY WAY - NIGHT
Lindsay trots to the door, and catches sam pulling away from
a kiss with Stacey at the door. She takes a step back and
giggles.
Lindsay
um-sorry
Sam wipes his mouth and Stacey takes a step back standing
next to Lindsay as she flings open the door. Daniel is
standing there, leather jacket and ripped jeans, looking
tired but smiling.
--
163.
Lindsay
Hey
Stacey
(to Sam)
OK, bye Sam!
All three of them watch her as she slides past Lindsay to
the doorway
Stacey
(to Daniel)
Hi
SAM
(out the door)
Bye!
They all watch her walk away, Daniel with a smirk on his
face
SAM
(angrily, to
Lindsay)
God Lindsay!
Lindsay
(smirking)
What?
Sam storms off
Lindsay
(to Daniel)
Come in
He walks inside the house and looks around as she shuts the
door behind her
DANIEL
so what was that about?
Lindsay
(whispering)
I caught him and his girlfriend
kissing.
DANIEL
(amused)
woahh ho ho- that chick? She was
pretty cute!
Lindsay
come on lets go
in the dining room, there is more
room there.
--
164.
INT. WEIR DININGROOM - NIGHT
Daniel is sitting at the table. Lindsay is taking books out
of her bookbag and placing them on the table. Daniel takes a
beat up copy of "Catcher and the Rye" out of his pocket and
places it on the table. He rearranges the notebook and pen
on the table a few times. Lindsay sits down at the table and
watches him. He continues to re-arrange for a moment. She
can't take it anymore.
Lindsay
(loudly)
OK
Daniel suddenly looks up at her
Lindsay
Did you bring your book?
DANIEL
(sarcastic,
holding up book)
Yeah. Got it right here.
Lindsay
Did you read the first two
chapters?
Silence
DANIEL
(defensive)
I tried too ok- today at lunch. But
I was so tired, I kept falling
asleep! Reading makes me tired!
Lindsay
Daniel!
DANIEL
(earnest)
I know, I know, I'm sorry Lindsay.
I promise I will read next time,
but can you just tell me what it's
about so I can get started ok?
She looks at him, disapproving
Lindsay
(pauses first)
Fine. But next time, you promise?
DANIEL
(looks relieved)
I promise!
(lightens up)
OK, lets study!
Lindsay
(laughing)
whoa, OKAY!
--
165.
camera pans away then back to show the passage of time.
Papers are everywhere and Lindsay is reading from the book,
Daniel's is actually following along with his book.
DANIEL
(astonished)
I can't believe it. This guy is
just like me. Flunked out of
school, sick of his friends, wants
to escape...
Lindsay
(smiling)
Well that's kind of the point,
Holden is all of us, the book is
about the hardship and loss we
experience in growing up.
DANIEL
(pointing at a
part of his book)
Woah! Hey!Did you know they curse
all over the place in here! It
says Faaaa-
Lindsay
(leaning across
the table)
Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Daniel my dad!
DANIEL
What? It's just a word!
Lindsay
A word he would kick you outta
here for saying!
DANIEL
(looking though
the book)
I had no idea this was THAT kind
of book.
Lindsay
It's pretty controversial. When it
first was released in the 1950's,
a lot of people and groups
tried to get it banned.
DANIEL
Come on, it's not that bad!
Lindsay
(lightly)
Oh just wait. There's a whole lotta
sex in there also.
DANIEL
(reading intently)
hmmm
--
166.
Lindsay smiles and goes back to writing notes. The picture
fades though various stages of them studying, Daniel growing
more and more distracted and tired. We end with his head on
the table, facing Lindsay.
Lindsay
So what is the significance of the
pond?
DANIEL
(mumbling)
He says it's frozen and unfrozen
Lindsay
yeah, good but how does this
relate to Holden?
DANIEL
I don't know
Lindsay
(frustrated)
Yes you do! Remember we talked
about symbolism and how these
things and events SEEM
insignificant but they are an
example of what is happening to
holden or how he feels?
DANIEL
(Mumbling)
He feels trapped
Lindsay
yeah, good, and? He is trapped
between two places, right?
DANIEL
Right. Being a kid and being an
adult
Lindsay
(grinning)
EXACTLY! The pond is frozen and
unfrozen. Holden is not yet an
adult, but not completely a child
either.
(looks at her
notes)
Good.
Daniel sits up and stretches in his seat, he has totally lost
interest. He is looking around the dining room.
Lindsay
(looking up)
So lets talk about the part where
he goes to see Mr. Spencer
DANIEL
now? Aren't we done for now?
--
167.
Lindsay
(laughing)
We have to go though the rest of
Chapter two. The quiz is tomorrow!
DANIEL
It feels like we have been doing
this forever.
Lindsay
(looks at watch)
it's only been an hour
DANIEL
(puts his elbows
on the table and
leans forward)
Lindsay look I got it.We read it
and talked about it. We will be
fine tomorrow. I gotta go anyway
Lindsay
(hurt)
Why?
DANIEL
Nick and I are going to see
Strokers band tonight. They are
supposed to suck, so we plan to
just make fun of them and boo.
Lindsay
(putting her
things away and
not looking up)
That's nice.
DANIEL
(standing up)
Lindsay, seriously thank you,
really.
Lindsay
(she softens and
looks up)
No problem
DANIEL
I think I am going to ace that
quiz tomorrow.
Lindsay
(happy)
yeah? You think you got it?
DANIEL
Yeah I got it, and you got it too,
so why don't you relax and just
come out with us- it's going to be
fun. Please?
--
168.
Lindsay
Daniel, you know I can't on a
school night, plus I have a little
more work to do.
DANIEL
(gives up)
Alright, ok I'll see you tomorrow
then
Lindsay
yeah bye
He exits
INT. CLASSROOM - DAY
English Class, Daniel is sitting behind Lindsay looking
distracted, chewing on a straw. Mr. Mead is passing back the
quizzes
MR MEAD
Can someone please explain to me
what happened with this quiz?
(looks around the
room)
Anyone?
MILLE
(piping up)
Our grades were bad?
MR MEAD
(sighing)
Yeah your grades were bad!
Millie looks horrified
MR MEAD
Oh come on Millie, obviously not
yours!
MILLE
(feeling dumb)
oh..
MR MEAD
Did you guys even READ the book?
Listen I know it's hard to get in
the groove. But I promise you-
this book is good, you will LOVE
Catcher in the Rye. Please read and
look over the study questions, ok?
He walks around the room, starting to pass back tests
MR MEAD
There will be another quiz
tomorrow.
Mr.Mead approaches Lindsay's desk and drops a quiz on her
desk. There is a big red A at the top of the page. She
breathes a sigh of relief.
--
169.
MR MEAD
Good work Wier
(hands Daniel his
quiz)
Mr. Desario..
Lindsay turns around to see Daniel's test.There is a big red
D on it. He seems pretty unaffected. The bell rings and
students scramble..
MR MEAD
(yelling after
students)
Please read, ok? Chapters 3 and 4,
tomorrow!
Daniel stands up and Lindsay follows
Lindsay
Daniel, it;s going to be fine- we
just need to spend more time going
over some of the themes
DANIEL
(walking into the
hall)
Yeah I know
Kim is in the distance, She is talking to another random
freak, but watching Daniel and Lindsay with her eyes
Lindsay
It will take some time, but you
are really making progress!
DANIEL
Yeah. I was going to go get a
slushie or something during lunch,
wanna come?
Lindsay
I can't, I told Kim I would eat
with her today.
Kim decides to approach them and stops forward
DANIEL
Yeah alight.
he steps away
Lindsay
You are coming over to study
tonight though, right?
He turns back around as Kim approaches
DANIEL
Yeah, I'll be there!
Smiles and turns around, walking away. Lindsay sees Kim
standing there, and is a little surprised
--
170.
Lindsay
oh hey
Kim
what was that about?
Lindsay
Oh you know, school stuff
They start to walk down the hallway together
Kim
He is actually studying?
Lindsay
Yeah he seems to be getting it. He
did get a D on our test though
Kim
(laughs)
Lindsay when are you going to
learn? You are to nice. Daniel is
a lost cause. He's hopeless.
Lindsay
Actually, he's a pretty smart guy.
He seemed to understand a lot of
the themes in the book. I think he
could do well.
Kim
please? Daniel and smart don't go
in the same sentence. I'm smarter
then he is- I have street smarts.
I could do better if I just tried
a little harder.
Lindsay
So why don't you?
Kim
(getting annoyed)
That's not the point! We are
talking about Daniel here. The day
he gets better grades then me is
the day hell freezes over.
Lindsay
ok Kim, relax.
Kim
I am relaxed. I'm just telling
you, you are wasting your time
with him, you really are.
Lindsay rolls her eyes
INT. OUTSIDE SCHOOL - DAY
Gorden, Neil, and Sam walk out of the school and over to a
grassy area. Track team tryouts are going on in the
background
--
171.
GORDEN
So did I tell you guys that my
cousin is coming in town this
weekend? He is so cool. He is from
Vancouver, and they have this
theater there called imax. He saw
star wars on a 50 ft screen.
SAM
Yeah yeah I've heard of those, you
sit in this huge dome and the
screen surrounds you. It's soppsed
to be pretty cool.
They sit down
NEIL
I wish I lived in Vancouver
He glances over at the track tryouts. The camera focuses on
Bill, who has just finished a lap around the track. He is
slapping hands with some other guys. Neil's mouth drops open.
NEIL
(shock)
You guys, is that Bill?
He points and everyone looks. Bill sits down on a bench and
drinks water from a waterbottle. Coach comes over and puts
his hand on Bill's shoulder. Bill laughs.
SAM
(shock)
Oh my god, Bill is trying out for
track?
GORDEN
I didn't even know he could run
NEIL
(deflated)
He actually can run. Really well.
SAM
Why didn't he tell us?
(realizing)
That's where he's been this whole
time, making up lies and excuses.
He was trying out for the track
team!
NEIL
poor Bill. I bet Coach Fredricks
and his mom made him do it. I bet
he is miserable
They look over as Bill laughs again
SAM
He looks like he is having a
pretty good time
--
172.
NEIL
(to Sam)
Do you think he will become a
jock? I mean that's crazy right, he
won't make the team?
SAM
(still bewildered)
I don't know...
INT. CLASSROOM - DAY
Kim and her teacher are sitting in the desks in the
classroom, reading from scripts.
TEACHER
Thou hast hit it. Come, sit on me.
Kim
(mildly annoyed)
you are made to bear, and so is an
Ass!
(looks at script)
wait
(looks at script
again)
Asses are made to bear, and so are
you
TEACHER
Women are made to bear, and so are
you.
Kim
No - no such jade as you, if you
mean.
(stumbles)
I mean if me you mean.
Teacher puts her script down
TEACHER
Ok good Kim, but I'm not totally
feeling it.
Kim
Why?
TEACHER
I mean, what's happening here is
almost like a flirtation. Kate is
still very angry, put enjoying
herself in this verbal sparing.
Has there ever been someone in
your life you feel you hate so
much, but also kind of enjoy
fighting with?
Kim
no
--
173.
TEACHER
Come on, what about that boy, I
would see you in the hall with him
last year all the time, Daniel
something?
Kim
Ugh Daniel? He is such an idiot!
TEACHER
(smiles)
You may think he is an idiot but
he was your boyfriend,Yes?
Kim
(thinking and
nodding)
OK, I think I get it
TEACHER
Just pretend like you are in that
moment, and lets continue
(looks at script)
Alas, good Kate, I will not burden
thee! For, knowing thee to be but
young and light-
Kim
(with passion)
Too light for such a swain as you
to catch;And yet as heavy as my
weight should be.
TEACHER
(acting)
Should be! should- buzz!
Kim
(angry, passionate)
Well taken..
(stumbles, looking
at page)
well ta'en, and like a buzzard
TEACHER
O, slow-wing'd turtle, shall a
buzzard take thee?
Kim
(half standing)
Ay, for a turtle, as he takes a
buzzard.
TEACHER
Come, come, you wasp; I' faith,
you are too angry.
Kim
(stands up now,
angry acting)
If I be waspish, best beware my
sting
--
174.
TEACHER
My remedy is then to pluck it out
Kim
(mocking)
Ay, if the fool could find it
where it lies
Teacher drops her script and starts clapping. Kim breaks
character and looks humiliated, and sits back down quickly.
TEACHER
(excited)
Kim- wow, oh wow, that was GREAT!
I mean really amazing. I KNEW you
had it in you!
Kim
It's not a big deal
TEACHER
It is, it is a big deal. You are a
very good actress.
Kim
(quietly)
thanks, I guess.
TEACHER
(leaning forward)
Kim, auditions for the school play
are this Friday. I really think
you should try out.
Kim
(laughs)
What? Me? A drama geek? I don't
think so!
TEACHER
Oh but you are so talented! I just
know you could do so well.
Kim
(putting the
script down)
Thanks, but I don't think so.
TEACHER
The play this year is Annie,
everyone is really excited. Please
just think about it.
There is a long pause and Kim looks at her
Kim
I'm sorry but can I go now? I did
the assignment
TEACHER
(disappointed)
Yes, you can go now.
--
175.
Kim tentively gets up and walks out, turning around in the
doorway.
Kim
(sincere)
Thanks
The teacher nods as Kim turns away and walks back down the
hall. She walks by a classroom and sees Lindsay sitting at a
table. As she gets closer she sees Lindsay is sitting with
Daniel, papers and books everywhere, they are laughing. She
starts to get more and more steamed up as she stands there.
Finally she turns around and storms back into the classroom.
Kim
Ms. Losser?
The classroom is empty. Kim spins around on her heels and
stomps towards the door. On her way out she spies the sign up
sheet for Annie auditions. She stares at it for a second,
before leaving the room. A beat later, she rushes in, puts
her name down on the sheet and rushes out of the door and
hurries down the hall.
INT. HALLWAY - DAY
After school, geeks storm down the hallway, Neil is very
focused.Sam look anxious.
NEIL
Hurry up! We gotta catch him right
as he is leaving the gym. That way he can't
lie!
SAM
I don't think this is such a good
idea Neil
NEIL
(rushing)
Why? We tell each other
everything. Bill flat out lied to
our faces!
SAM
Maybe he wasn't telling us for a
good reason-
NEIL
Like what? That coach fredricks
forced him to try out?
The round the corner into the gym and Sam runs directly into
Bill, coming out of the gym, sweaty and red in the face
BILL
(caught off guard)
Hey! what -um what are you guys
doing here?
--
176.
NEIL
The question is what are YOU doing
here?
BILL
um..
SAM
It's ok Bill, we know you are
trying out for the track team.
BILL
(a little relived)
you do?
NEIL
(angry)
Yeah- we saw you on the field.
Why have you been lying to us?-Is
that where you have been these
past few days, making excuses and
lies?
BILL
I'm- I'm sorry.
SAM
Why didn't you tell us Bill?
BILL
I didn't want you guys to be mad
SAM
Mad?
BILL
Yeah the jocks always pick on us,
and coach fredircks, and I know
you hate gym, so I thought you
would give me a hard time.
NEIL
wait- you WANT to be on the track
team?
BILL
(embarrassed)
Well, Yeah
NEIL
oh
BILL
And I'm pretty good at it- I mean
I'm pretty sure I'll make the team
SAM
Really?
BILL
I've came in 2nd or 3rd on most of
my trials
--
177.
SAM
(happy)
That's great Bill!
NEIL
(annoyed)
no... no it's not great! Between Sam
dating a cheerleader and you getting in
with the jocks, where does that
leave me?
BILL
Come on Neil, don't be stupid-
just bc I'm on the track team
doesn't mean we aren't friends! Nothing
is changing.
Two jocks push though the door and see Bill
JOCK 1
(to Bill)
Hey abershuck, that last sprint
was awesome!
BILL
(modest)
Oh- thanks
JOCK 2
(to Bill)
Hey, I think fredricks is putting
you on for sure.
(to Jock 1)
I really think with Aberchuck we
can go to the state finals
JOCK 1
(to Jock 2)
I know, who knew?
(to bill)
Later Aberchuck, see you tomorrow.
BILL
(holds up hand in
a wave)
b-bye
Jocks walk a step past Bill to Sam and Neil, Jock 2 pushes
Neil and Jock 1 stares down Sam until he moves.
JOCK 2
(to Neil)
Outta the way pee wee!
The jocks walk away and the guys look at each other
NEIL
(sarcastic)
Yeah- nothing is going to change..