Chapter Two: Lucky's Crush
Wednesday, September 14th. Lucky is on her way to History class and she ends up bumping into Callum, knocking her on her butt and dropping her books.
Callum: Deja Vu?
Lucky: It is how we met.
Lucky says, picking up her books before rising to her feet.
Lucky: I was going to my History class.
She says as Callum, this time, kneels down and helps her with her books.
Callum: Who you have for History?
Lucky: Mr Garrett.
Callum: His classes are difficult. Will I be seeing you at lunch?
Lucky: My friend, Peppermint would probably want me to sit with her. But if you wanna sit with us, you can.
Callum: Adria too?
Lucky: She is always welcome.
Callum: Well, I'll see you later.
As the bell rings, they part ways and go to class. In HIstory class, Peppermint and Lucky talk before class starts. Peppermint notices the smile on Lucky's face.
Peppermint: I see that you're all smiles.
Lucky: Yeah, I told my dad about that I wanted to go to film school, then he said I could change out of most of my advanced classes and we hugged.
Peppermint: The same dad who had his heart set on you following his footsteps?
Lucky: You know, it's exciting and weird at the same time.
Peppermint: If I were you, cherish those father-daughter moments.
Lucky: I know. Maybe once, he can treat me fairly. For once, Jenny could get in trouble and not me.
Peppermint: We can only hope.
In Speech & Debate class, May and Jenny sit next to each other and have a conversation.
May: Jenny, we need to talk.
Jenny: About what?
May: I overheard some rumors that Callum Sterling has a girlfriend. A rumor that started after we left school, after tryouts.
Jenny: Like I care about who he goes out with.
May: You will care, since he's going out with your sister. So much for her being a lesbian, right?
Jenny: (frustrated) That dork cannot outsmart me. The pep rally is after school, so I gotta embarrass her in some way.
May: Why can't you just accept that she's actually pretty cool? I mean, she's on the Dance Team and snagged herself a popular boyfriend.
Jenny: Wait, she's on the Dance Team? How could I have not noticed this? I know mom and dad would not approve of this.
May: I think she wears a wig, so you wouldn't notice her, but I can't get passed the freckles on her face.
Jenny: Well if I can't make fun of her, there is always Peppermint.
May: Maybe I can work something out.
During lunch and Lucky sits down with Callum.
Lucky: Callum, when Dandy approached you, what did he want?
Callum: He wanted to get with you, but I told him that you were my girlfriend and to get lost.
Lucky: Dandy is interested me? (repulsed) Ugh! That's something new.
Callum: Well, be careful, cause he may come after you again.
Lucky: You're lucky I'm not into douche-bags.
Lucky changes the subject.
Lucky: So, when you think we can go on a date? Since you declared us a couple, yesterday.
Callum: This weekend, I can take you to Hudson and do something. Is that okay?
Lucky: Yeah, sure.
Lucky and Callum smile at each other and continue eating their lunch.
Gym class and in the weight room. Dressed in their letterman jackets, Dandy, Wyatt and Tommy are standing around with barbells in their hands, lifting weights.
Wyatt: So, scored with the nerd yet, Dandy?
Dandy: Do you idiots realize that she's dating Callum Sterling?
Tommy: Since when does that stop you from getting what you want?
Wyatt: (laughs) Or if you want someone who isn't taken, you can snag Lucky's friend.
Dandy: That little porker? I'm not that desperate. I'll take my chances with Lucky, since I'm not attracted to cows.
Wyatt: So true.
Tommy slaps Wyatt and Dandy upside the head.
Tommy: You're talking about my sister, assholes.
Wyatt: Sorry. I didn't know that Lucky's friend is your sister.
Dandy: I always pictured your sister to be hotter, Tommy.
Tommy: Fuck you, Dandy.
Peeking out of the weight room, Dandy sees Lucky in her Dance Team uniform, ready for the pep rally.
Dandy starts approaching Lucky. That's when a lot of students come into the gym and start finding a spot in the bleachers.
Wyatt: So close, huh Danny-boy?
Dandy: There's always another time.
Cheerleaders run out into the center of the gymnasium. Pop music starts and stunts are done. The football players, aligned to one side of the gym, watching the cheer and wearing their Letterman jackets. The Dance Team takes formation. Pop music starts and the dancers start dancing.
Lucky, who is all bedazzled in her Dance Team uniform, danceing at the left end of the formation. Jealous Jenny just strolls up to Lucky, knocks her out of formation, causing Lucky to fall on her face and her team-mates falling over each other. Music stops and a Dance Team member helps Lucky to her feet.
Of Lucky's face. Her nose broken, bleeding and Lucky crying in pain. Dandy approaches Jenny, not aware that he had a microphone in his hand and grabs Jenny by the arm.
DANDY: (shocked) What the fuck is going on with you, Jenny?
JENNY: Why do you care, Dandy? You suddenly like dorks or something?
DANDY: No, but you're getting yourself in a lot of trouble.
JENNY: So what? I can tell my parents anything and they'll believe that Lucky started it.
Wyatt just happened to be behind him, following after him.
Wyatt: Are you still gonna sleep with Lucky?
Jenny: Did I hear right?
Dandy: I made a deal to fuck your sister, cause I can't stand you, then add her to my score book.
From the bleachers, Chance and Callum react to this news
Chance: Did I hear that, bro. Dandy's trying to take your girlfriend, dawg.
Callum: (upset) Oh, heck nah! He touches her, I'll kick his ass.
Back to the gym floor. The crowd got awkwardly quiet, until a STUDENT shouts to Jenny.
STUDENT (O.S.): BURN!
The crowd breaks out in laughter. Jenny continues to takes her anger out on Dandy.
Jenny: (angry) You agreed to screw my sister? That's sick.
She says and slaps Dandy across the face.
DANDY: (shouts) Fuck you!
Jenny and May leave the gym abruptly. Lucky is escorted by a fellow Dance Team member to direction of the Nurse's office.
Lucky comes home, surprised that Jenny isn't home, yet. She is confronted by her father, who notices her nose bandaged up.
Kenny: Lucky, you're home. What happened to you?
Lucky: Jenny, she had somebody trip me, so I fell on my face and my nose broke.
Kenny: Why would she do that?
Lucky: She hates me, has picked on me for years and she doesn't like it when I get good at something. So today, during the pep rally, she had someone trip me in front of the whole school. She didn't deny it, though.
Kenny: What were you doing in front of the whole school?
Kenny folds his arms.
Lucky: I-I am on the Dance Team.
When she thought her father would be mad, what she didn't expect that her father embraced her with a hug. Jenny coming in, from the front door and immediately starts lying to her dad.
Jenny: Whatever she said to you, it's a lie. At the pep rally, I was cheering with my squad, then she got jealous and knocked me out of formation. I hit her back in self defense.
Lucky folds her arms, waiting for her father's reaction.
Jenny: So, do you believe me or not?
Kenny: After spending most of my time in courtrooms, I can tell when someone is lying to me.
Kenny grabs Jenny by the arms, quickly turns her around and starts whacking her hard on the butt, shouting at her.
Kenny: (shouts) YOU SPOILED, ROTTEN CHILD! I AM TIRED OF YOU ALWAYS LYING AND YOUR MOTHER ALWAYS BAILING YOU OUT OF TROUBLE! IF ANYONE DESERVES AN ASS WHOOPIN', IT'S YOU! MAYBE NOW, YOU CAN START RESPECTING ME AND YOUR SISTER!
Then he let's go of her and she's crying. Lucky doesn't feel sorry for her, at least one bit, cause she had it coming.
Kenny: Look who's not laughing, when it wasn't you getting your ass whooped? Do you think it's funny, now?
Jenny: (sobbing) I'm telling mom on you.
Kenny: Go ahead. Next time you act up, I will use a belt.
Then Jenny runs up the stairs. Kenny approaches Lucky, who's frozen in place and speechless.
Lucky: (jokingly) Okay, who are you and what did you do with my dad?
Kenny: She had it coming.
That evening and in the kitchen, Stacy confronts Kenny after what he did to Jenny. She isn't amused.
Stacy: Jenny called me and told me what you did. I'm not very happy with you.
Kenny: Good. Then, maybe she should stop acting like the world owes her a living, cause she's turning out to be a gold-digging, spoiled brat, like her mother.
That's when Stacy slaps Kenny across the face.
Kenny: Well, at least I know that Lucky is the only one that respects me around here.
Stacy: What can I do that shows you respect, huh? You want it so damn much.
Kenny: You can start by just getting the fuck out and taking Jenny with you, cause I refuse to share the same roof with two gold-digging whores.
Stacy: (upset, offended) Who you calling a whore? And where will I go?
Kenny: As long as it isn't under my roof, then I don't give a shit where you go.
Stacy: Fuck you, Kenny.
Kenny: Hopefully, not ever again.
Then Stacy leaves the room in anger. Kenny, on the other hand, is unphased by her emotion.
Thursday, September 15th. Lucky enters the building and is confronted by Callum.
Callum: How are you doing? I would have said something, but you ran out of the gym with your friend.
Lucky: It's broken. Dad is taking me to the hospital to see if I can get it fixed.
Callum: So, what actually happened? I wasn't on the gym floor.
Lucky: My sister had somebody, that happened to be on the Dance Team, trip me on purpose. I know, cause Jenny said, "It's nice having someone on the inside."
Callum: I really hope she gets in trouble for that.
Lucky: She did. At home, my dad gave her a good spanking.
Callum: Nothing wrong with a good spanking, as long as it's not a beating, otherwise it's just abuse.
Lucky: My dad would never confuse the two.
Callum: Well, that's good.
Lucky agrees just as the bell rings, so they part ways and go to class.
During History class, Mr Garrett is writing notes on the board and distracted by the whispers amongst his students.
Mr Garrett: (to the class, annoyed) Care to share, what's more interesting, than my class?
That's when the class got quiet.
Mr Garrett: That's what I thought. Anyways, please get out your homework from yesterday and please pass them forward.
Papers are handed up and Mr Garrett comes by each row to collect them. He calls on a student, TRENT (age 17), who has raised their hand.
Trent: Have you seen your son's score book?
Mr Garrett: (appalled) I don't see the relevance in this.
Trent: Just curious to know how many deals he made to scare with chicks. Especially, the dyke-looking ones.
That's when the class starts laughing. Mr Garrett isn't happy.
Mr Garrett: (angry) You know what, go ask him. I'm not his bookkeeper. Can we please get back on the subject of the American Revolutionary War?
The class, again, gets silent and he continues lecturing. Mr Garrett stops again to answer more questions, from another student, JESSICA (age 17).
JESSICA: This one is for Lucky Jefferson. How did Dandy Garrett rate you?
Lucky: (annoyed) Is that what Dandy is telling everyone? He must be lame, to need make up another lay, to boost his ego.
Mr Garrett: (annoyed) For fuck's sake, I'm trying to teach a class. Don't like it, I can write you up for detention.
The class, again, gets silent. The end of class and Mr Garrett hands out the next assignment.
Mr Garrett: That's it for today. I want your section questions, answered thoroughly and handed to me by tomorrow.
Just as Lucky grabs her stuff, she is approached by Mr Garrett. Lucky sensed trouble, which made her ears feel hot.
Lucky: I-I'm sorry I called your son "lame".
Mr Garrett: I came over here to apologize for his behavior. I'm quite embarrassed by it. If he's been mean to anyone, then he gets whatever is coming to him.
Lucky: You know he's dating my sister, right? That's how he knows about me.
Mr Garrett: Jennifer Jefferson is your sister? Surprising, cause if I didn't know about this, then I would have thought you come from two different families.
Lucky: Is that a good or bad thing?
MR Garrett: A good thing. Now, go to your next class.
Lucky speeds out of his class and hurries to her Physics class. In Spanish class and Lucky couldn't wait to talk to Peppermint.
Lucky: Man, I couldn't wait to talk to you. A lot has happened yesterday.
Peppermint: How's your nose?
Lucky: My dad is taking me to the doctor, this weekend, to get a closer look at it and stuff.
Peppermint: Good. So, what all happened yesterday?
Lucky: I told dad, about what Jenny did to my nose, he believed me. Then Jenny shows up and starts lying and dad could just tell. He suddenly started spanking her and I wanted to laugh.
Peppermint: I told you that there would be karma.
Lucky: I think my dad is having a midlife crisis, cause he asked mom for a divorce and wants her and Jenny to move out of his house.
Peppermint: Well, a mid-life crisis usually happens with middle-aged men. You do know what a mid-life crisis is, right?
Lucky: Only what I've seen on tv, but not seen in real life.
Peppermint: Your dad is having an emotional identity and self-confidence crisis. Your dad must have regretted something in his past and he'll make irrational decisions to correct that mistake, like a divorce and evicting your sister.
Lucky: I wonder what he regretted, that he had to act like a totally different person.
And then starts whispering to Peppermint.
Lucky: Is it normal to have sexual fantasies about Callum? Especially, since I haven't known him for that long.
Peppermint: You must be really horny, so I guess it's normal.
During lunch, Lucky gets to sit next to Peppermint.
Peppermint: There's something I haven't told you, yet. Remember two days ago, that I told you that Chance and I had sex?
Lucky: What have you not told me?
Peppermint: That I'm pregnant and when I told Chance, I was surprised he didn't freak out.
Lucky: How far long are you?
Peppermint: I'll be thirteen weeks tomorrow. We did it around the last day of school.
Lucky: Have you told anyone else, besides me and Chance?
Peppermint: Adria, but she hasn't told anyone.
Lucky: Ever wonder how your parents are gonna react?
Peppermint: Ever since I took a pregnancy test, all the time.
Lucky: Like any parent, they would end up freaking out.
Peppermint: No kidding.
After lunch, Lucky is in the lobby and approached by Dandy
Dandy: Lucky, we need to talk.
Lucky looks around before answering Dandy.
Lucky: About what? That you told everyone that I had sex with you? You are horrible.
Dandy: I didn't spread that rumor. And besides, you weren't the only one at that pep rally. Anyone could have made assumptions and spread those rumors.
Lucky: So, are you here to clear your name or something?
Dandy: That, and I was hoping we could go out.
Lucky: Hello?! I have a boyfriend and he could probably kick your butt if he knew you were hitting on me.
Dandy: Well, let him try, cause I always get what I want.
And then Dandy walks away. Lucky is feeling disgusted by the thought of anything Dandy. Following Dandy down the hall, he is approached by Adria.
Adria: If Lucky doesn't want you, I'll go out with you.
Dandy: (confused) Who are you and how you know Lucky?
Adria: I'm a friend of hers and her boyfriend is my brother.
Dandy: Your Callum's sister? I didn't know he had a sister.
Adria: You do, now. So, would you settle for me?
Dandy checks her out and is impressed.
Dandy: I sure would, but this weekend and Jenny can't know about this.
Adria: My lips are sealed.
After last class, Lucky is at her locker and is approached by her sister, Jenny.
Jenny: We need to talk?
Lucky: About what?
Jenny: Why does my boyfriend wanna sleep with you?
Lucky: That's a good question. You should ask him.
Jenny: I certainly don't know what you have that I don't.
Lucky: Uh, I guess he needs a conquest, but don't worry. I'm not attracted to Dandy. You got nothing to worry about. At least from me.
Jenny changes the subject.
Jenny: And why you think mom and dad are getting a divorce?
Lucky: Dad's having a midlife crisis. It would be best if we just stayed out of his way until he's no longer in crisis.
Jenny: I can always move in with May. She's like a sister to me.
Lucky: Well, you had a sister and you blew it.
Jenny scoff and struts away.
Lucky comes home, sees her dad sitting at the table and approaches him. He appears to be signing some papers.
Lucky: How's your midlife crisis going, dad? Signing divorce papers?
Kenny: It's much more complicated, than that.
Lucky: Then tell me, so I can understand.
And then she sits down across from him.
Kenny: From the moment I went to college, up until now, I did some things I wish I could go back and do over, but I can't.
Lucky: Like what?
Kenny: I met your mother, on campus and we only got married, cause she got pregnant with Jenny.
Lucky: Do you regret me and Jenny?
Kenny: You, no, but Jenny? Three years ago, your mother came home drunk and admitted that she slept with someone else, while we were dating. So the next day, I got a paternity test done, on Jenny and the results felt like a kick in the nuts.
Lucky: So, is Jenny my sister?
Kenny: Half sister. For eighteen years, I raised someone else's kid.
Lucky: (curious) Did you do a paternity test on me?
Kenny: I was thinking irrationally, so yes and I'm relieved that we match 99.9 percent.
Lucky, also relieved, gives her father a hug and looks back at him.
Lucky: (confused) So, why wait this long for you and mom to get a divorce?
Kenny: I filed the divorce papers, months ago, Lucky. I knew how long it took for the papers to get finalized and once they were, I told Stacy to move out.
Lucky: What about alimony?
Kenny: Your mother and I signed a prenup, which I made sure of, cause she isn't get anything from me.
LUCKY: I can't believe that mom hurt you that badly.
KENNY: I don't wanna say anything bad about your mother. Despite our separation, you can still have a relationship with her.
Then Lucky continues to hug her dad, for support and comfort.
Friday, September 16th. At school, Lucky is approached by Callum in the lobby.
Callum: I was hoping to catch you before first period.
Lucky: Good. I'm happy to see you, too.
Callum: I realize that we haven't gone out on a date, yet, so I figured we can go out tomorrow night?
Lucky: Can I ask, "why not tonight"?
Callum: I had plans to hang out with my guy friends tonight. But tomorrow, we can go out. What do you think?
Lucky: Yeah, sure.
Callum: Any particular place?
Lucky: I never been on a date before, so surprise me.
Callum: Awesome. I'll see you later.
And then they part ways and got to their classes. Lucky needs this happiness to distract her from her parents' divorce.
In Speech & Debate class, Jenny is sitting next to and talking to her friend, May.
Jenny: May, can we talk about something?
May: Sure. You can tell me anything.
Jenny: My parents are getting a divorce and I need a place to stay. Can I live with you?
May: Why are your parents getting a divorce? And why me?
Jenny: My dad's going through some midlife crisis and I always thought of you as a sister, so why not be sisters?
May: Not that I mind sharing a room with a friend, but do you already have a sister?
Jenny: That freckled-face dork? I don't think so. I don't see how we have the same parents, cause she isn't pretty.
May is thankful to have a brother, but also saddened and annoyed at Jenny's loss of reality.
May: Well, let me think about it. And you know what my parents might say, since you are going out with my brother.
Jenny: I'm sure they will be fine with it.
In Spanish class, Peppermint and Lucky have a conversation before lunch.
Peppermint: So, how are things going with you? You find out why your dad's in a funk?
Lucky: Yeah, a lot of things wrong in his life. Mostly, my mom.
Peppermint: Your mom? That's weird. Why?
Lucky: Mom and dad got married, cause mom got pregnant with Jenny. Three years ago, dad found out through a paternity test, that Jenny isn't his daughter. It upset him enough to consider filing for divorce in advance.
PEPPERMINT: I can't believe that your mom cheated on your dad. That's just awful.
Lucky: Don't I know it.
That's when Ms Anderson comes in the room.
Ms Anderson: (in Spanish) Okay students. I hope you finished yesterday's homework and would you please open up your books.
Lucky rolls her eyes, wishing she understood her teacher by now.
Then during lunch, Lucky is back to sitting with Adria.
Adria: Could you believe that it's the weekend already?
Lucky: I know, right? I can't wait for tomorrow.
Adria: Why?
Lucky: Your brother asked me on a date.
Adria: That's good.
Lucky: It would be a nice distraction from my parents being divorced.
Adria: Wait, what? Why?
Lucky: My dad's going through a midlife crisis.
Adria: That's not a good reason for a divorce. I guess people have them when they are unhappy with something.
Lucky: My mom cheated on dad.
Adria: That's not always good.
During Construction class, Callum just happens to share a class with Daniel and Wyatt.
Wyatt: So, when are gonna score with this Lucky chick?
Dandy: As soon as I get her away from everyone, I'll bang this chick in my car and tell everyone how easy it was to get into her panties.
Wyatt: That's it, huh?
Dandy: I also gotta brag about how good she is in the sack.
Annoyed Callum turns around and confronts Dandy and Wyatt.
Callum: Why don't you two shut up and stop talking trash about my girlfriend. You totally knew I was standing here.
Dandy: I can talk about whoever I like, so don't tell me shut up and mind your business, dawg.
Callum: You're asking to get your ass kicked?
Dandy: No, but if I fuck your girlfriend, I'll let you have her panties as a momentum.
That's when Callum tackles Dandy to the floor. Other students gather around, as Dandy tries to fight off Callum.
Callum: I'll kick your ass, white boy.
Callum happens to be within reach of a permanent marker and grabs it off the desk. He uses is to draw a giant penis on Dandy's forehead.
Dandy: Get off of me.
When Callum let's Dandy rise to his feet, Wyatt makes a comment to Dandy.
Wyatt: (laughing) Don't sweat it, Dandy. Callum just wanted to give you his autograph.
That's when the rest of class starts laughing at Dandy, as soon as they could see what Callum put on his face.
Dandy: (to Callum) I fucking hate you.
Callum: Good, now stop messing with my girlfriend.
At the Farley's, Rae is outside and hanging clothes on the clothesline, little Brian on the porch.
Rae: Mrs Sterling?
Rae is approached by a colored, middle-aged woman, MONICA STERLING, who also lives in the trailer park.
Monica: Mrs Farley, I thought I come by with some stuff, especially for Peppermint.
Rae: She's at school. What kind of stuff?
Monica: I got some baby clothes she can sort through. As you know, my kids are now in school and it would be a shame to just this stuff out. Now, Peppermint has clothes when she has her baby.
Rae: Well, that's very kind of you. I'll let her know that you stopped by.
Monica: Must be excited to be a grandmother, huh? I mean, I know she's young, but I know you would help her out. You know, I was mad at Chance at first, but then being mad doesn't solve anything.
Rae: Yeah, I see what you mean.
Monica: If you ever have a baby shower, just let me know, okay? I might bring more stuff.
Rae: Sure, no problem. And thanks for the stuff.
Just as Monica walks off, Rae is too upset to be hanging up any more clothes. Instead, she grabs the box of baby clothes and heads inside her home. Rae throws the box down on the floor, plops down on the couch and starts crying. Little Brian just climbs up on the couch and hugs his mom.
BRIAN: Why you crying, mommy?
Rae: I'm gonna be a grandma.
Rae just conintues crying and Brian, just at age three, is confused.
Brian: Ugh! Grown-up problems.
Then little Brian hugs his mom again.
At Kenny's Law office on Main Street, TOVA BENNETT (age 21) comes into his office, now working as his Intern.
Tova: Is there anything I can get you, boss?
Kenny: Can we just sit and talk for a moment?
Tova: Yeah, sure.
Tova closes the door and sits next to Kenny on his office couch.
Kenny: Tova, do you have any romantic feelings for me?
Tova: Is that a trick question? You're my boss.
Kenny: I'm gonna be honest with you. Ever since you became of age, I started having these feelings for you and I'm hoping you feel the same way.
Tova: What does your wife think about these feelings?
Kenny: She doesn't care, cause we're divorced.
Tova: Not because of me, I hope.
Kenny: Of course, not. She cheated on me and we don't get along anymore.
Tova: And you two were together for a while. Too bad, on her part, cause you seem like a decent guy.
KeNNY: I was only her sugar daddy, Tova. I think what attracted her to me, once she found out about my wealth and my parents' political status.
Tova: Please don't give her any alimony, if she's really a gold-digger.
Kenny: Tova, once I found out that Jenny wasn't my daughter, I had to do a ton of paperwork. I took Stacy off the deed to the house, I redid my will, so Lucky gets everything and filed the divorce papers.
Tova: Where's there a prenup?
Kenny: Believe it or not, your father was my Best Man and he's the one that suggested the pre-nup.
Tova: I like a man, who plans for the future and to be honest, I always wanted to date an attorney.
Kenny: And not because I have money, right?
Tova: I want you for your looks and personality, Kenny. Not your wallet.
Kenny: Good, cause gold-diggers turn me off.
Kenny surprisingly kisses Tova, but the chemistry had them wrapping their arms around each other, then breaking for a breather.
Tova: I gotta warn you, Kenny. I've been raped six years ago and I'm worried about getting triggered about sex.
Kenny: I won't hurt you, Tova and I promise that I'll be sensual with you.
Tova: Damn, you're so hot when you talk sensual.
Kenny: You should come by my house tonight and I'll cook.
Tova: I'll be happy to set the table.
And they kiss again.
When Peppermint came home with Sugar and Tommy, it was Peppermint that sees her mom on the couch and sits beside her.
Peppermint: Mom, there's something I should tell you.
Rae: I know you do.
Peppermint: Then, you should hear it from me. You see, Chance and I had this one special moment and...
Rae: (interrupting) How far long are you?
Peppermint: Thirteen weeks.
Rae couldn't help, but slap her daughter across the face, startling Pepper.
Rae: (angry) You're seventeen years old! Now, look at you! And what special moment? Sharing a milkshake on his momma's couch? If I was your father, I would whoop your ass.
Tommy had come in, just to see what the commotion was.
Tommy: What's going on?
Rae: Your sister got herself knocked up by Chance.
Tommy: He has no business, having sex, without a condom.
Rae: How you feel about all of this?
Tommy: I would kick his ass.
Peppermint: Please don't hurt him. I really like him.
Tommy doesn't listen and rushes out the front door. Peppermint cries in her hands and her mother not feeling any sympathy for her.
A few minutes later, a knock is heard and Mitchell answers the door. It's Chance Sterling, with a rose in his hand and she isn't happy to see him.
Chance: Can I talk to Peppermint?
Mitchell: Oh look, it's the kid who knocked up my daughter.
Chance: I love your daughter and I'm not gonna run off when the baby gets here.
Rae also comes to the door.
Rae: Tommy is looking for you and wants to kick your ass.
CHANCE: Oh really?
Mitchell: (to Chance) You should be more worried about me kicking your ass.
Chance: That's understandable and a fair reaction.
Mitchell: Are you fast, boy?
Chance: What kind of question is that?
Rae: You better run, Chance.
Chance starts running and Mitchell takes off after him. Rae watches Mitchell run after Chance. Peppermint comes to the door.
Peppermint: Was that Chance? Is dad really gonna hurt him?
Rae: Scare him, dear, but not hurt him.
Peppermint: I hope not. I love Chance.
Rae rolls her eyes at the thought of young love.
Rae: You love him now, cause you're pregnant, but once that baby comes, Chance will be gone.
Peppermint: How would you know?
Rae: Not all men can take the responsibility, of being a father and Chance is still a child.
Peppermint: But, Chance wants to be a father.
Rae: I'm sure he didn't mean, right now. If he did, he's trying not to freak out.
Peppermint: Is it okay if I freak out?
Rae: Go right ahead.
Before she does, Mitchell comes back, out of breath.
Rae: So, did you catch Chance?
MITCHELL: No, but I have to admit, that kid is fast.
PEPPERMINT: At least you didn't hurt him.
MITCHELL: I wasn't gonna hurt him, Pepper. His scrawny ass ain't worth going to jail.
Peppermint feels a relief and hugs her dad. Mitchell hugs her back.
At the Jefferson's, Lucky had come home and hears voices in the kitchen. She is astounded to see her dad kissing another woman, which happens to be Tova. Lucky coughs to interrupt them.
Kenny: Lucky, you are home.
Lucky: I live here and that's not mom.
Kenny: No, this is Tova Bennett and my Intern.
Tova: Nice to meet you, Lucky. Your father speaks nice things about you.
Lucky has just become very skeptical of Tova, especially when she shows up after her parents divorce.
Lucky: I know who you are. You're Peppermint's cousin, so you can cut the Intern crap. So, how long were you two going at it?
Kenny: Now, Lucky?
Tova puts a hand up, wanting a chance to speak.
Tova: You have every right to be concerned and I know how this looks. I have a habit of bad timing.
Lucky: So, how long have you two been together?
Tova: It just sorta happened, I swear and it's your father's idea.
Kenny: I know this is sudden, Lucky and I know it will take some time to get used to.
Lucky: It sure will, but for now, I have homework to do.
And then Lucky goes upstairs to do her homework. She couldn't wait to tell Peppermint about this.
Saturday, September 17th. Lucky is laying on her bed and texting her friend, Peppermint from her phone.
Lucky (text): Peppermint, guess what? I came home and my dad has a new girlfriend. And get this, it's Tova. Other than that, I hope you had a fun date and tonight will be my first date with Callum.
By the afternoon, Lucky gets a text back from Peppermint.
Peppermint (text): My cousin is dating your dad? That was quick for your dad, replacing your mom so quickly. And my date went really well. We went to the mall and just walked around. There was no good movies to see, so we just walked around and checked out some of the stores. Where is Callum taking you?
Lucky (text): Not sure on where Callum is taking me. I told him I wanted to be surprised. And thanks for telling me that there are no good movies showing. You know, just in case Callum takes me out to go see a movie.
Peppermint (text): You're welcome.
At the Farley's and at the table, Mitchell and Rae have a long talk with Peppermint.
Rae: (to Peppermint) You know what this is about, right?
Peppermint nods.
Mitchell: Why the fuck were you having sex so young? What's the rush?
Peppermint: It was in the moment.
Rae: (sarcastic) He's a real catch, isn't her, dear.
Mitchell: Yeah, I can picture a black grandchild. And no, that wasn't a racist remark.
Rae facepalms at her husband's remark.
Peppermint: One time, we didn't use a condom and I didn't think I could get pregnant right away.
Rae: It only takes one time, when you're not thinking about it.
Mitchell: So, now what? Do you guys think that there won't be any responsibility?
Rae: He's right. Where you think the financial support is gonna come from? Taking care of a born requires lots of clothes, diapers, a crib, baby wipes, breast pump, a car seat, prenatal visits. That's not cheap.
Mitchell: That baby's needs will come before yours. Lot's of crying, feeding, spit up, diaper changes, teething. What are you gonna do when the baby gets sick?
Rae: I really hope he contributes. At least, financially and I mean with the hospital bills.
PEPPERMINT: (confused) Just the hospital bills?
Rae: Since you both are teenagers and still in high school, I think it would be best if you give the child up for adoption.
PEPPERMINT: (outraged) I don't think Chance would go for that.
Rae: Oh, he would and his parents will agree. You think he would give up his free time and basketball to take care of a baby? Besides, I don't think you can handle a baby while you're in school.
Mitchell: A lot of pregnant teens drop out of school, after they have their baby and that's not gonna happen with you.
Peppermint rolls her eyes, upset and annoyed at her parents.
Rae: Pepper, you may not like the idea of adoption now, but you'll thank me and your father later.
MITCHELL: If it helps, there is an open adoption option, if you and Chance wanna keep in touch with the baby and adoptive parents.
Peppermint calms down and is now relaxed.
PEPPERMINT: I like the open adoption thing.
Mitchell: That's a relief, cause you both are seventeen and need to be teenagers, not parents.
At the Jefferson's, Lucky is in her room and while playing games on her phone, she is distracted by the loud noise that could be coming from her dad's room.
Tova (O.S.): (moans) Oh, Kenny. Oh, Kenny.
Lucky cringes, as it is now hard to concentrate and hides her head under her pillow to muffle the sound.
Tova (O.S.): (moans) Oh, Kenny. I want you inside me.
Still cringing, Lucky just puts on her headphones and listens to her music.
int. living room - evening
That evening, Kenny hears a knock on the door and answers it. It's Callum and Kenny is surprised to see him.
Kenny: Can I help you?
Callum: I'm Callum Sterling, Lucky's boyfriend. I'm here to take out on a date.
Kenny is quite taken by the tall, black man at his doorstep.
Kenny: I wish I knew about this date. What grade are you in?
Callum: I'm a Senior and on the basketball team.
That's when Lucky starts coming down the stairs, smiling at Callum as he stands in the doorway.
Kenny: Well, there is a curfew, so please be back by 10.
Callum: Sure thing, Mr Jefferson.
Lucky: Yes, dad.
After Kenny watches his daughter leave, he closes the door and makes it over to the couch, where Tova just happens to be sitting.
Tova: So, who was that?
Kenny: Callum, Lucky's first boyfriend and they're going out on a date.
Tova: What does he look like?
Kenny: Tall, black and plays basketball.
Tova: Nothing wrong with interracial dating, as long as he treats her right.
Kenny: Well, he better bring her back by 10. That's all I'm gonna say about that.
Tova: It's her first date, so relax.
Kenny: I'll try.
That same evening, Dandy shows up at the Sterling's doorstep to pick up Adria. Her mother opens the door to this strange man.
Monica: Yes?
Dandy: Mrs Sterling? I'm here to take your daughter on a date.
Monica: Date? And who are you?
Dandy: Daniel Garrett, but a lot of people call me Dandy.
Then Adria shows up at the front door and pleased to see Dandy.
Adria: Dandy, I see you made it.
Monica: Adria, I want you back by ten, young lady.
Adria: I will, mom.
Dandy: She'll be home safe, Mrs Sterling.
Adria leaves with Dandy's in his car. Driving on the road, Dandy starts off a conversation.
Dandy: You think your brothers would freak out if they saw us on a date?
Adria: Yeah, since they don't like you.
Dandy: And why did you want to go out with me?
Adria: You are clearly the hottest guy in school and I don't know if I like you, yet.
Dandy: By the end of the night, you will like me.
Adria: Where are we going?
Dandy: We're going up to Hooters in Colonie.
Adria: Gonna make me jealous with all the waitresses in tight shirts and mini shorts?
Dandy: I got a fake ID, so I can buy beer and the wings are the best.
Adria: You know I can't drink beer. I'm fifteen.
Dandy: Order a soda. I'm paying, anyways.
Then Dandy continues to drive Adria to their first date.