Episode #2: Into the Rush
Setting: During Rush week
Synopsis: The houses recruit new pledges during Rush. Meanwhile, Casey returns to CRU to prepare for her departure back to Washington D.C.
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"Go Greek!" a girl was yelling as she passed out flyers on the campus quad.
"The Go Greek Rally," Casey said as she read the flyer she was handed. "Wow, this is like déjà vu. I walked by this exact same spot on the first day of Rush last year, then realized how much I missed ZBZ and ended up as house mom."
"I miss ZBZ in a way but I don't miss the drama," Ashleigh said. "I like it how it is now; I can go hang out with Bex and the girls, but I no longer have to deal with any IKIs or Tegans or out of control sisters or whatever else."
"Unlike last year, this year I'm not feeling the need to run to the ZBZ house after walking by here," Casey said. "I can finally say I've moved on; I'll come back to visit and for alumni events but that's it."
"Yeah, you've got your new exciting job to think about now," Ashleigh said excitedly.
"I am excited," Casey smiled. "Maybe I didn't give D.C. enough time the first time around, but I'm glad it worked out this time and that's where I want to be. When Cap and I get settled we'll have an apartment warming party and you guys can come down on a weekend."
"Definitely, that sounds awesome," Ashleigh said.
"Any idea what's going on at the KT house?" Casey asked. "Is it safe to go get some packing up done?"
"Yeah I'm pretty sure it is," Ashleigh laughed. "Since they're actually doing the Go Greek Rally this year, Rusty's probably making sure they're getting ready for it."
"Casey!" a voice behind Casey and Ashleigh shouted.
"Katherine, hi!" Casey greeted when she turned around and saw her.
"It's nice to see you but what are you doing back?" Katherine asked. "Visiting for Rush week?"
"I'm visiting but not because of Rush week," Casey said. "I was going to try to catch up with you later. I'm here to pack up more of my stuff because I'm moving back to D.C."
"Really?" Katherine asked. "I know you told me your job was ending soon; you found another one?"
"Yeah, my estranged aunt who I haven't seen since I was twelve came back to Chicago and offered me a job as a legislative aide," Casey said. "She was running for US Congress when I saw her last, and I never found out she won, but she did, and she's still a congresswoman."
"Well I'm glad to hear," Katherine said. "And guess what, I just got a new job too, after my summer job ended."
"What is it?" Ashleigh asked.
"I'm the new alumnae liaison for Gamma Psi," Katherine said.
"I never thought you'd be the one who wanted to go back to the Greek system," Casey said.
"Well I took it in hopes of making contacts to get a job when I'm out of graduate school," Katherine said. "And school's not going to pay for itself. I have to make a speech to the rushees at one of the Rush events, which I have to go write, but I'll catch up with you guys later."
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"Are you sure this 'trying' thing is gonna work, Spitter?" Dump Truck asked at the first KT meeting of the year. "We can't afford to lose any more brothers."
"It's going to work," Rusty said. "And we're not going to lose any more. Since we can't have our party here, we'll have to go through the Rush events to pick out potential KTs to invite to the party at Gentleman's Choice."
"Are we really having the party with ZBZ and Tri Pi?" Pickle asked. "With the promise of chicks we're sure to get a lot of pledges."
"Yes, our Rush party is now a six-pack actually," Rusty said. "ZBZ, Tri Pi, Gamma Psi, Omega Chi, and Lambda Sig are in on it with us. Each house is going to pick their best rushees and invite them."
"Then from the party we'll decide who to give final bids to?" Spidey asked.
"Exactly," Rusty said. "Next order of business, officers. We've got three positions that need to be filled: social chair, philanthropy chair, and IFC delegate. So if anyone wants…"
"KAPPA TAU RULES!" the guys heard voices shout from the doorway, which interrupted Rusty. They turned to see Beaver, Wade, and Heath walking in armed with alcohol.
"Hey guys," Rusty greeted happily. "What are you doing?"
"We're here to party!" Wade exclaimed.
"You brought us booze?" Anthony Hopkins asked. "Sweet!"
"Consider it a welcome back gift from three of your favorite alums," Beaver said.
"So what do you say we have some fun before you start Rush?" Heath asked. "Unless you're all too busy."
"Please, are we ever too busy to party?" Pickle said.
"Of course not, we're KTs," Beaver said. "What do you say, Spitter?"
"What the heck," Rusty said. "We'll fill those positions after Rush. We've got a few hours to kill before the rally and since Rush technically hasn't started yet, let's do it!" The guys cheered and headed to the backyard.
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"Okay, can someone tell me what this signal means?" Rebecca asked to the group of ZBZ sisters who were sitting on the stairway. Heather raised her hand. "Yes, Heather."
"It means the rushees seem bored," Heather began. "And any sister who sees that signal should respond immediately."
"Yes," Rebecca said. "And this year we also have a new signal." Rebecca put one finger behind her back and moved it back and forth. "Rush chair Abby, what does that mean?"
"It means that a particular rushee isn't ZBZ material," Abby said. "For whatever reason, she doesn't meet our standards."
"That's exactly it," Rebecca said. "Since winning the Golden Lily award and being the number one chapter in the nation, there are going to be a lot more girls this year interested in pledging ZBZ. But since we're number one, we can only take the best, and not every girl is going to be up to ZBZ standards."
"So if you come across any of those girls when talking to the rushees," Abby said. "Just kindly excuse yourself and don't waste any more time on them."
"So in the time from now until the rally, I want you all to brush up on some of the recruitment drills we practiced," Rebecca said. "Remember, who's the best sorority on campus?"
"Zeta Beta Zeta!" The sisters said in unison.
"That's right!" Rebecca said. "See you all at the rally."
"Oh, and our Golden Lily shirts came in today," Abby spoke up, opening up a box that was sitting beside her. She pulled out one of the pink T-shirts that said, 'Zeta Beta Zeta Golden Lily Award Winner 2010-2011, Cyprus Rhodes University Chapter.' "Everyone come get one and make sure you wear them tonight." The girls began to group around Abby to get their shirts, and then the doorbell rang.
"Oh my God, what are you doing here?" Rebecca asked, surprised to see it was Tegan standing at the door.
"Well that was a nice greeting," Tegan replied sarcastically.
"Before you say anything, I have Rush all under control," Rebecca said. "Just tell me why you're here."
"If you'd let me speak I would," Tegan said. "I'm not here to impose. I'm just here to observe."
"Observe?" Rebecca asked. "For what?"
"Every year, I visit the Golden Lily award winning chapter during Rush to take note on their Rush strategies," Tegan said. "Then I take what I see back to Nationals to use as a lesson to our other not-so-good chapters."
"So you're using us as an example?" Rebecca asked.
"Yes, is that so hard to believe," Tegan said with a small laugh. "Why is it that every time I show up at a chapter, they all think I'm a mean, horrible person?"
"Do you really want an answer to that?" Rebecca asked with a laugh.
"No, that was a rhetorical question," Tegan said. "Now how about you get me some French water and let's have a little chat."
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"Hey Case, is this box going or staying?" Ashleigh asked Casey as they were packing up Casey's things in the spare room of the KT house.
"I don't even know what's in it," Casey said and came over to open it. "Oh, this is all my ZBZ stuff." She pulled out a few buttons that said, 'Casey for ZBZ President' that were on the top. "It'll go with me. I'm actually thinking about making a ZBZ scrapbook if I get bored sometime."
"That'll be cool," Ashleigh said.
"Yeah, I love the CRU one Cappie gave me, and that's what got me thinking I can make my own for ZBZ," Casey said. Just then they both jumped when they heard something hit the window.
"What on Earth is going on down there?" Casey asked, walking over to the window.
"Water bombs," Ashleigh said, seeing what it was that hit the window. "Someone has really bad aim."
"I didn't think Rusty would let them party like that this soon before Rush," Casey said.
"Well, it's either now or they have to wait until after Rush," Ashleigh said. "They still party all the time. That part of KT hasn't changed, and he doesn't want it to. The spirit of KT is always going to be the parties."
"The spirit of KT?" Casey asked with a small laugh. "Now you're really starting to sound like me after Cappie and I got back together the first time senior year. If you spend any more time here, you will start smelling like the place!"
"Hey, it really doesn't smell bad yet," Ashleigh laughed, knowing Casey was joking. "The house isn't even a year old and they had a pledge last year that actually knew how to clean. But I am starting to see what you did in the KTs. That they're so much more fun than the Omega Chis, excluding Calvin of course."
"Too bad the rest of ZBZ didn't think so," Casey said. "That's another thing I don't miss; having to live up to what others expect of me. Don't get me wrong, I love ZBZ, you know I do. But that's something that kinda bothered me, especially when I was dating Cappie. The ZBZs never really hated the KTs; it was just that there were other houses, like the Omega Chis or the Lambda Sigs, that were needed to help get ZBZ on top."
"I know what you mean," Ashleigh said. "For years I've had to live by what someone else or a group of people expected of me. In high school it was Travis, my former best friend Kristen, and these girls who were supposedly my 'friends'. Since I broke up with Travis, most of my high school group of friends barely talk to me anymore. Then in college it was living by ZBZ standards. Now, I can finally say I'm my own person and I've got no one to live up to but myself. No one else is telling me how to live my life or who to associate with except me. I know the people in my life now are my true friends, and I have to say I'm glad they are who they are." She smiled over at Casey.
"And I'm glad you are who you are, Ash," Casey said, smiling back. "We've both changed a lot since graduating, but it's been for the better, and I'm glad that with everything that's happened, we're still best friends."
"I am too," Ashleigh said. "So best friend, how'd you like some help to start carrying all this stuff to your car?"
"I have way too much crap," Casey said with a laugh. "So I would love that."
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"What's the emergency, Bex?" Casey asked as she and Ashleigh walked into the ZBZ kitchen after being called by Rebecca.
"We have an unexpected visitor who wants to talk to you both," Rebecca said.
"Oh God, is it…" Casey began.
"Tegan," Ashleigh interrupted, seeing her walk in the kitchen.
"Hi Casey, hi Ashleigh," Tegan greeted. "Sit down."
"Hi, uh, what are you doing here?" Casey asked.
"You can relax, Case, she's here to observe," Rebecca said, and looked over at Tegan. "And only to observe."
"So why do you need us?" Ashleigh asked.
"Well, when Rebecca let it slip to me that you two were here," Tegan said. "It got me thinking of one suggestion I have for this Rush."
"And what's that?" Casey asked.
"As I told Rebecca last year," Tegan began. "You two were the ones that helped this chapter get out of its turmoil. You're two of the best recent alumni and I want you to be examples to this years rushees. I'd like for you to attend some of the Rush events and talk to the girls about how you helped make this chapter the best, and how they can help keep it the best. You won't be mingling around as much as the sisters, but you'll be there as support."
"So much for moving on," Casey whispered to Ashleigh.
"Well, I guess one more Rush for old time's sake won't hurt," Ashleigh whispered back.
"Okay, we'll do it," Casey said.
"Excellent," Tegan said. "Alumni support is very important to ZBZ, and we want to show that to the new pledges. With that being said, I'm going back to my hotel. I will see you at the rally tonight."
"Remember, you're the fly on the wall," Rebecca said. "No butting in; my girls and I have got this."
"I know you do," Tegan said. "You've proven that."
"Wow, way to go Bex," Casey said once Tegan left. "You told her."
"Well, someone once told me to go around her and not right at her," Rebecca said with a small smile. "She knows I've got this; I just wanted to make sure she's not going to butt in any more."
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"Calvin," Trip came up to him at the Omega Chi house. "Don't get mad at me for bringing this up again, but I really think the KTs are up to something."
"What are you talking about?" Calvin asked.
"That party they're having at Gentleman's Choice," Trip said. "I think the reason they invited us and Lambda Sig in on it is that it's a ploy to try to steal our potential pledges."
"Rusty and the rest of Kappa Tau is not trying to steal our pledges," Calvin said firmly. "I thought this whole thing was finally behind us. There are three sororities in on it, too. It's just a party."
"And it's a party that I could get in trouble for if the administration finds out, since I am IFC president now," Trip said.
"You said you were cool with it and wouldn't say anything," Calvin said. "Didn't you say you thought the restrictions weren't necessary, anyway?"
"Yeah, but unfortunately I have to answer to the administration now," Trip said. "I just don't think it's worth it when we could just do something ourselves. Think about it. Kappa Tau is desperate for a big pledge class this year. And they're going to try anything to get that."
"Look, I can assure you that's not their plan," Calvin said. "Besides, it's not like we're competing for the same guys as the KTs. By the time of the party, the guys who'd like to pledge with us will know it. Plus, you can't deny the fact that the rushees will want to party; we're just giving them what they want."
"Well if you really want to do this, I still think we need to do something to really lock in our best rushees," Trip said.
"Not that I think it's necessary," Calvin said. "But we could do that. What about a trip to Canyon Lake before the party? That's something fun we do in Omega Chi that would really get some of the rushees interested."
"That's actually a great idea," Trip said.
"Yeah, we're going to have great pledges; don't worry," Calvin said. "Hey; you know of the head of Omega Chi's regional board, right?"
"Yeah, Dr. Andrews," Trip said. "But what's he have to do with anything?"
"His son is rushing here, and of course since Dr. Andrews was an Omega Chi, his son Brandon is one of our legacies," Calvin said.
"If his father's on the board we have to get him here," Trip said.
"But that shouldn't be the only reason we rush him," Calvin said. "Remember our Rush strategy this year, and that's diversity."
"Oh I'm all for diversity and rushing some international students like you talked about," Trip said. "But we still have to make sure to secure our top recruits."
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"Here come some girls," Rebecca said as they saw a group of rushees approach the ZBZ booth at the Go Greek Rally. "Get ready."
"That's Dale's little sister, Rachel," Laura pointed out one of the girls that was walking toward the booth.
"Laura, hey," Rachel greeted as she arrived at the ZBZ booth.
"Hey," Laura greeted. "So this is Rebecca Logan, ZBZ president."
"You look nothing like your brother," Rebecca said to Rachel, shaking her hand.
"I never get tired of hearing that," Rachel said with a smile.
"So why do you think you want to pledge ZBZ?" Rebecca asked.
"It's the best sorority on campus of course," Rachel responded. "Like I'd want to go anywhere else." Just then they heard the blasting of loud music coming from nearby. "Wait, are those the Kappa Taus?" Rachel asked, spotting the source of the noise. "I thought they were slackers who never did anything; at least that's what my brother always said."
"Yeah, their house hasn't done Rush events for almost ten years," Rebecca said. "But because of last year's debacle, they've got no other choice if they want a big pledge class I guess."
"Hey big sis," Heather said, walking over to Rebecca with a rushee following her. "This is Amanda and she's totally awesome!"
"Hey, here come some rushees," Rusty said over at the Kappa Tau booth, going to turn the music down.
"This place looks sweet!" one of the rushees said, approaching with two other guys.
"Oh, you ain't seen nothin' yet," Anthony Hopkins said.
"I'm Spitter, president of Kappa Tau Gamma," Rusty introduced. "Names. Home states."
"I'm Paul, and this is Larry and Ted," Paul said. "We're from Pennsylvania; we're suitemates and went to high school together."
"Anyone ever tell you that you look like the Three Stooges?" Dump Truck asked.
"Are you kidding; we get that all the time," Larry said. "Our friends back home say we're like their long lost grandchildren."
"So what do you know about Kappa Tau?" Rusty asked.
"Honestly, not a thing," Ted said. "But it sure looks like you guys have a good time, and this is college and we came to party."
"Then you definitely came to the right place," Rusty said.
"Did you say your name was Spitter?" Paul asked. "Your parents seriously named you that?"
"Not my parents," Rusty said. "Kappa Tau did."
"So if we pledge here we can get our own nicknames, too?" Ted asked.
"Maybe, you'll just have to wait and see," Rusty said. Paul, Larry, and Ted began mingling with some of the other brothers, and Rusty went to seek out some more rushees.
"Hey, I was just talking to this guy named Alfred Hitchcock," Spidey said, coming over to Rusty. "That's his real name."
"Last year we almost had a pledge named Jodie Foster," Rusty said. "But Alfred Hitchcock is just as good."
"What's up with that guy?" Trip asked Calvin at the Omega Chi booth, noticing a rushee standing nearby that seemed to not be enjoying himself. "He looks really out of place."
"I dunno," Calvin said. "But I'll go talk to him." Calvin walked over to the rushee and introduced himself. "I'm Calvin Owens, president of Omega Chi. And you are?"
"Rick Davis," Rick responded.
"So what do you think so far?" Calvin asked. "See any houses you like?"
"Not yet," Rick said. "But the one house I'm really looking at is Omega Chi."
"Of course you'd say that considering who you're talking to right now," Calvin said jokingly.
"No, seriously," Rick said. "Hopefully this doesn't sound stalkerish, but I've heard some things about you that I really like. And I think it's awesome that you're president."
"Uh, thanks," Calvin said surprised. "What kind of things are you talking about?"
"Just things about you that are similar to things about me," Rick said. "I'd rather not talk about it right now, but honestly, you might be able to figure it out. If you do, though, please don't tell anyone else. And I'd really like to be here. My grades are great, I actually enjoy philanthropy, and I like to have fun."
"Zeta Beta Zeta is so cool!" a girl exclaimed, walking over to Calvin and Rick. "Oh sorry, am I interrupting something?"
"No, it's fine," Rick said. "Calvin, this is my twin sister, Sarah. Sarah, this is Calvin, president of Omega Chi, the house I'm interested in."
"Nice to meet you, Sarah," Calvin said. "So Rick, are you coming to the rest of Rush week activities?"
"Yeah, I'll definitely be there," Rick said.
"I just found the guy I want to rush," Dale said, walking over to Calvin after Rick and Sarah left. "His name's Chris and I spent the last half hour convincing him that joining a fraternity isn't sinning in the eyes of God."
"So he's super religious?" Calvin asked. "How was he rushing if he thought it was a sin?"
"He claimed he was here to 'scope out the sin he'd have to avoid for the next four years'," Dale said. "But instead I talked him into rushing for real, and now he wants to pledge Omega Chi."
"Wow, Dale, I never knew you to be the bad influence," Calvin joked.
"Hey Dump Truck, isn't that your girlfriend over at ZBZ talking to Ashleigh and Casey?" Pickle asked back at the KT booth.
"Who?" Dump Truck asked, confused.
"That chick that lived next door to us at the old house," Pickle said. "What's her name, uh…"
"Hannah," Dump Truck responded, finally seeing her over at the ZBZ booth, and he walked over. "Hannah, what are you doing here? I thought you were in Wisconsin."
"I was, but I'm in college now and I'm rushing," Hannah responded. "But now that I'm 18, I'm all for picking back up where we left off, if you want to."
"Of course I want to," Dump Truck responded.
"Okay then, uh Case, I think Tegan wants to talk to us over there," Ashleigh said, as she was still standing there with Casey.
"Yeah, we're gonna go," Casey said. "Nice meeting you, Hannah. Go ZBZ!"
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"Whoa, is this a fraternity backyard or a playground for five year-olds?" Casey joked, walking out to the backyard of the KT house and seeing various inflatables set up.
"If there's one thing that a true Kappa Tau knows how to do, other than party," Rusty began. "It's being a kid. So we decided to rent inflatables for tonight when the rushees come to the house."
"I always loved these things," Ashleigh said. "When I was little my parents bought my sisters and I one of the bounce houses for Christmas. We could spend half the day on the thing and every kid on our street would come over to play."
"When Casey and I were little, they always had these things at the fair," Rusty said. "Casey and I would always race each other on the obstacle course, and I'd win every time."
"Hey, that's so not true," Casey protested. "I won sometimes."
"But nine times out of ten it was me," Rusty said. "Mom and Dad have the pictures to prove it."
"Am I sensing some Cartwright competition?" Ashleigh asked.
"Whenever we had to play together when we were little, it always turned into some sort of competition," Casey said. "Like who could go the highest on the swings, which is something I always won at."
"It helped convince our parents that we were actually having fun," Rusty said. "Remember Mom and Dad's talks when we were younger about how we should 'enjoy each other's company'?"
"Yeah, and it took us over twenty years to learn," Casey said.
"Well, you know there's an obstacle course over there and we've got some time," Ashleigh said. "You could relive some childhood memories and do a rematch."
"Yeah we should," Rusty said excitedly, looking at Casey. "What do you say, Case?"
"I don't know," Casey said skeptically. "I thought this stuff was for your rushees."
"What's the matter?" Rusty asked. "Are you afraid I'm going to beat you yet again?"
"In your dreams!" Casey said. "Okay then, let's go!"
"Oh I so wish I had a video camera for this!" Ashleigh said with a laugh as Rusty and Casey took off toward the obstacle course.
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"Calvin, Dale!" Rusty greeted, seeing them at the Rush party at Gentleman's Choice.
"Hey, haven't seen much of you since we've been back," Calvin said. "But given that it's been Rush week, I'm sure you've been plenty busy, as have I. How goes the rushing, by the way?"
"It's great," Rusty said. "I can tell we're gonna have some awesome pledges."
"Cal, are you sure we should be fraternizing with the enemy during Rush?" Dale spoke up. "I'm kidding. Let's get some drinks, because I can actually get drinks at a bar now, since as of two weeks ago I'm now legal."
"Yeah, I tried calling you on your birthday and you picked up the phone, shouted 'God, give me beer!' and hung up," Rusty said. "What was that all about?"
"Laura got me drunk," Dale said. "And then after that my parents showed up for a surprise visit."
"Oh wow, what did they say when they saw you drunk?" Calvin asked, as they sat down at a table with their drinks.
"I don't think they were happy," Dale said. "But I was legal so they didn't get mad at me. Then Laura took us all out to my family's favorite restaurant for dinner and it all was forgotten."
"Whenever I think of your parents I think of Freshman Parents' Weekend," Rusty said. "I still can't believe they're okay with you being in a fraternity."
"Honestly, I wasn't sure what they'd think either at first," Dale said. "Did I ever tell you that after that weekend, they went back home and signed up for a class on parenting college students?"
"Seriously?" Calvin laughed.
"Yeah, so they took that parenting class and they've been different ever since," Dale said.
"Calvin," someone said, walking over to their table with another guy.
"Sadao, Eugène," Calvin greeted the two guys. "Enjoying the party?"
"We are," Sadao said. "I think college in America is going to be better than I thought."
"And we really like your house," Eugène said. "And we'd be lying if we said we didn't want to join it."
"Well I'd have to say that chances look pretty good for you guys," Calvin said.
"Thanks, and I'm sure we'll see you later," Sadao said.
"Those are two guys that want to pledge with us," Calvin told Rusty. "Sadao is from Japan, and Eugène is from France."
"So now we're telling the enemy about the guys we want to rush," Dale joked.
"Contrary to what Trip might have said, we didn't plan this party to steal anyone else's pledges," Rusty said. "Tonight's the last night of Rush; by now everyone knows where they want to pledge."
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"I'm so glad Tegan's gone," Rebecca said as she sat in Dobler's with Casey and Ashleigh.
"Well you have to admit," Casey began. "She did stick to her word and was only here to watch us. The fly on the wall, as you said."
"I know," Rebecca said. "There's just something about being in her presence that makes me feel less in control."
"Tell me about it," Casey said. "But you were in control of Rush, and you are in control of the house. You're doing a great job."
"Coming from my big sis, that means a lot," Rebecca smiled. "And I really didn't mean to drag you guys into Rush; it just slipped out when I told Tegan that you'd be here."
"Sure it did," Casey joked. "I think, somewhere deep down you wanted us there."
"Maybe very, very deep down," Rebecca said jokingly.
"It was fun talking to some of the girls," Ashleigh said. "I think you'll have some awesome pledges this year. Just then, Evan came over and sat at their table.
"Hey Rebecca," he greeted and gave her a kiss. 'Case, congrats on you and Cap moving back to D.C."
"Uh, thanks Evan," Casey said, looking back and forth between Rebecca and Evan confused.
"Is there something going on here?" Ashleigh asked. "Oh my God you guys are back together!"
"Surprise, yeah we are," Rebecca said.
"So you managed to tell Evan about me and Cap going back to D.C., but you haven't told us about you and Evan getting back together?" Casey asked.
"Sorry," Rebecca said with a laugh. "Honestly, we haven't told anyone yet. I've been so busy with Rush and Evan's getting ready for law school to start again."
"Well I'm so happy for you guys," Ashleigh said. "It's about time!"
"Sorry guys but I've gotta run," Rebecca said, looking at the time on her phone. "It's time for the traditional all-night sleepover to decide on which girls to bid. I'll catch you before you leave tomorrow, Case."
"I'll go get us some more drinks and let you two catch up a minute," Ashleigh said to Casey and Evan once Rebecca left.
"I'm ready for it," Evan said to Casey once Ashleigh walked away.
"Ready for what?" Casey asked confused.
"The lecture I know I'm about to get from you," Evan said with a laugh.
"Well here goes," Casey laughed. "I'm glad she gave you a second chance."
"Really, you are?" Evan asked.
"Yes," Casey said. "Because I know it's going to make you both happy. Now here's the lecture: just make sure you're both on the same page. Because if you aren't, you're just going to end up right back where you ended the first time. And if that happens this time, I don't see her giving any third chances."
"Believe me, Case, I'm going to get things right this time," Evan said. "I wanted this second chance, I got it, and I'm not going to blow it."
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"Okay, who's got the pictures of the rushees?" Rusty asked the KT brothers.
"I do," Anthony Hopkins said, and went to put up the first picture on the display screen.
"Oh I remember this guy," Pickle spoke up. "Tyler Benson. He puked all over a Tri Pi at the party last night."
"So he can't hold his liquor," Rusty said. "Some time in Kappa Tau could teach him."
"We could call him Barf," Dump Truck said. "I say he's in; who's in agreement?" The majority of the brothers raised their hands.
"Okay, Barf's in," Rusty announced. "Next."
"Who the heck is he?" one of the brothers spoke up when the next picture was displayed.
"I don't know, but he looks about forty," another guy said. The majority of the brothers shook their heads.
"Okay, next," Anthony Hopkins said and put up a new picture. "Oh, this guy's cool. But the weirdest thing was I was talking to him one minute, and then I turned around and he was just gone, and then a minute later he popped back up out of nowhere."
"He did the same thing to us," someone else spoke up. "Hey, he can be Flash. I don't even remember his real name."
"Brandon Andrews," Rusty said, looking at his clipboard. "All in favor?" The majority raised their hands. "Okay, he's in. Next."
"Oh, the Three Stooges," Dump Truck said once the next picture was revealed. "They're definitely in, right?"
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"Well I think we've officially packed my car as full as it's going to get," Casey said to Rusty and Ashleigh as she was getting ready to leave for D.C.
"Don't forget these," Ashleigh said, handing Casey a tray with cupcakes and cookies.
"Bex said she made these for me, but I know differently," Casey said with a chuckle. "I can tell they were leftovers from Rush."
"Well, it's the thought that counts," Ashleigh said.
"Have a safe trip down, Case," Rusty said and gave Casey a hug. "I've got some deliveries to make."
"What kind of deliveries?" Casey asked.
"The bids for the rushees," Rusty said.
"Sticky notes?" Casey asked, seeing what Rusty had in his hand.
"It's always been the KT way," Rusty said.
"Well good luck with bid night, Russ," Casey said. "I'll see you both soon."
"Bye, Case," Ashleigh said and gave her a hug. "Go kick some butt at your new job!" Casey laughed and waved one last goodbye and she was off. She wasn't even off of Greek Row when her phone rang.
"Hey Cap," Casey answered, seeing it was Cappie calling her. "I just left."
"Finally off of sorority sister duties?" Cappie asked.
"Yeah, but it was actually fun and better than I thought," Casey said. "What's up?"
"I just got off the phone with our landlord," Cappie said. "He said you could stop by his office and move into the apartment as soon as you get in tonight."
"Wow that's great," Casey said. "I was expecting to have to find a hotel for the night." Just then she heard someone honking their horn behind her.
"Oops," Casey said, as she realized she'd been sitting at the stop sign at the end of Greek Row for a bit too long. "Sorry to cut this short, Cap, but I'm driving. Thanks for telling me about the apartment and I'll give you a call when I stop for gas."
"I'll let you go before you get pulled over for talking on the phone while driving," Cappie joked. "Have a safe drive down. By the way I should be done with my assignment in the next few days, and then I'll be down to help us move in."
"Looking forward to it," Casey said with a smile. "I'll call you later; love you."
"Love you too, Case," Cappie said and they hung up.
-GREEK-
"Where in the world could he be?" Trip asked Calvin at the Omega Chi bid night at Dobler's.
"He who?" Calvin asked.
"He who?" Trip asked in a duh tone. "Dr. Andrews' son. Our number one recruit. He's not here."
"Relax, Trip," Calvin said. "I'm sure something urgent came up or else he would be here. Maybe he got sick; if that's the case he'll probably come by tomorrow and as president, I can let him in late."
"Well, he better be lying in a ditch somewhere if he's not here," Trip said.
"Well honestly, I hope that's not the case," Calvin said. "Besides, look at the pledges we do have, and our numbers went up from last year's pledge class."
"So when can we start ordering these suckers around?" Dale asked, walking over to Calvin and Trip.
"Tonight, it's all about letting them celebrate joining the fraternity," Calvin said.
"Yep, and then tomorrow, we start hazing the crap out of 'em," Trip said.
-GREEK-
"I love our new pledges!" Heather said to Rebecca in the ZBZ kitchen.
"These girls sure know how to eat," Laura said, entering the kitchen. "We're out of ice cream. Again."
"Whoa, what's up with your hair?" Rebecca asked, noticing Laura's hair looked different than normal. "It actually looks good."
"Uh, thanks I guess," Laura said. "Rachel did it. She's going to come in handy when it comes time for formals; she's a French braiding pro."
"You're really hitting it off with Dale's sister," Rebecca said.
"Yeah, she's actually cool," Laura said. "I don't understand why she and Dale don't get along. But they're siblings; I guess it's human nature for them not to."
"Hey, Abby said to come get you guys," a new pledge said, entering the kitchen followed by another one. "We're all playing Truth or Dare in the living room."
"We'll be right out," Heather said.
"Oh Amanda, Hannah," Rebecca stopped the two pledges before they could leave the kitchen. "Here's some more ice cream for you and your pledge sisters. This is all you're getting, so share carefully."
-GREEK-
"Everyone, can I have your attention please!" Spidey yelled at KT bid night at the house. The backyard quieted down. "I'd like to introduce Alfred Hitchcock, AKA Alfred Hitchcock, and Harry Scott, AKA Barney, two new KT pledges!" The brothers cheered as the new pledges were sprayed with beer. "That was so awesome to say!" Spidey said, walking over to a group of the brothers.
"We did great you guys," Rusty said excitedly. "We've got a pledge class of twenty eight already."
"Hey why is that guy called Barney anyway?" Anthony Hopkins asked.
"He made a drunken confession at the party that he watched Barney until he was twelve," Rusty said.
"And to think we almost had to miss out on seeing how crazy freshmen are when they get drunk for the first time," Pickle spoke up. "Gentleman's Choice was epic!"
"Yeah, it looks like KT has a new Rush tradition," Anthony Hopkins said. "But I'm just glad Rush is over now and we could still have our bid night party here."
"Hey guys!" the group of brothers heard a voice behind them, and turned to see three of their new pledges.
"Larry, Curly, and Moe!" Dump Truck greeted.
"Now this is college!" Paul, AKA Pledge Curly, said.
"Just wait until we start meeting girls, and it'll be even better," Ted, AKA Pledge Moe, said.
"There's two more," Rusty said as he saw two guys enter the KT backyard, and went to introduce them. "Everyone, meet two more KT pledges, Tyler Benson, AKA Pledge Barf, and Brandon Andrews, AKA Pledge Flash!"
A/N: Hope you like the new pledges! Some of them will be important and there'll be some plots with them in future chapters, but that won't take away from our other Greek characters we love! :) Also, consider every rushee whose name was mentioned during Rush as a new pledge, even if they weren't mentioned during the bid night scenes.