FADE IN:

INT: RESTURANT BATHROOM/NYC - NIGHT

Ricky is standing in front of the sink washing his hands, he is looking in the mirror, and suddenly he sees Leo Boykewich walk in, in the reflection.

LEO

Hey Ricky!

RICKY

Hello Mr. Boykewich.

LEO

I didn't know you and your family was eating here also tonight, I would have suggested that we all eat together.

RICKY

Thank you, but I think it was kind of last minute. George made the reservations anyway, I didn't know until we arrived here.

LEO

Well, why don't you guys join us? We can combine the tables.

RICKY

We have quite a lot of people, Ashley and her fiance flew in last minute, and with everyone else, we would need quite a big table.

Ricky has an awkward smile...

LEO

I'm sure they could arrange it.

Ricky looks nervous, as if he is holding back what he is feeling.

LEO

Everything okay?

Ricky looks up.

RICKY

No offence to you Mr. Boykewich, I'm just not sure I am able to face Ben right now, after everything you know?

Leo is shaking his head yes, in understanding.

LEO

I understand. You have all been through a lot. I didn't think of the situation, I apologize.

RICKY

No I'm sorry really.

LEO

Don't mention it. Just go have a wonderful dinner with Amy, John, and the family, that's how it should be.

Ricky looks a little confused by his statement.

RICKY

I guess.

LEO

You guess? Trust me Ricky, I know.

Ricky smiles.

RICKY

Thanks Mr. Boykewich.

Leo chuckles.

LEO

Listen Ricky, it's been how many years since I've known you?

RICKY

Ugh, about eight?

LEO

Right, and I still have to tell you to call me LEO!

They both laugh.

RICKY

Sorry, thanks again... Leo.

Leo chuckles.

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INT: RESTURANT/NYC - NIGHT

Adrian, Omar, Ben, Chloe, Leo, and Camille are sitting at a table, looking very full. Leo makes a gesture to the waiter for a check.

ADRIAN

Mr Boykewich I can't thank you enough for this amazing dinner, it was absolutely delicious.

OMAR

It was seriously, I don't know why we have never tried it here before.

LEO

It was my pleasure. I'm happy you both could celebrate with us.

BEN

Yes, really guys thank you for coming, it meant a lot to me that you were here.

OMAR

You're a good man, Ben, were both proud of your accomplishments.

Adrian looks at Omar and smiles, he smiles back.

BEN

Thanks, it's time to start a new chapter of my life, and leave the past behind me.

CAMILLE

That's a good way to look at it Ben.

Ben nods his head.

CHLOE

Yeah, if he is serious this time.

LEO

Oh he's serious this time, aren't you Ben?

BEN

Yes I'm serious, no more Amy Juergens.

Adrian and Chloe make a face to each other as if they are saying "yeah right".

FADE OUT

FADE IN:

INT: HOTEL ROOM/ NEW YORK - NIGHT

Amy, John, Ricky, George, Anne, Ashley and Rosario are standing in Amy, John and Rickys hotel room. There are two full size beds in the room.

GEORGE

So I'm assuming one bed is for John and you Amy, and the other is for Ricky right?

RICKY

Yes.

Ashley and George make a face at each other.

AMY

Anyway! Ashley did you and Rosario book a room on the same floor.

ROSARIO

Oh, no, we have to head back home now.

ANNE

Now? You mean all the way back to Italy? Tonight?

ASHLEY

Yes mother, back to Italy tonight. I have a huge conference tomorrow on the new restaurant that I can't afford to skip out on. We're taking the red-eye back tonight.

AMY

Wow. That is a lot of traveling for one day, are you sure you guys can't stay at least the night? It's been forever since we just hung out.

ASHLEY

Amy, I'm not sure we ever "hung out".

They laugh.

AMY

You know what I mean.

ASHLEY

Yeah, I know. We have to get back though.

AMY

Well thanks for showing up and surprising me, it was really nice to see you Ashley.

ASHLEY

You too Amy, I'm proud of you, congratulations.

They all hug Ashley.

GEORGE

Listen Rosario, I don't know you at all but that ring on my little girls finger better be the real deal, you better be protecting her out there!

ROSARIO

Oh it's the real deal sir, I love her, and I will always protect her. You all should come to Italy soon, we can show you everything, it would be wonderful!

ANNE

Aww. That's so sweet, we will definitely look in to it.

ASHLEY

Okay, Okay, we have to go now before the water works begin, and plans I may regret are made.

They all laugh at Ashley's statement. They hug again and Ashley and Rosario leave.

GEORGE

Aright, well congratulations Ames, I'm proud of my little college graduate but it's time for me to hit the hay.

ANNE

Yeah me too, I want a good night sleep before we have to travel again tomorrow.

AMY

Thanks guys.

They hug. Anne and George look over at Ricky who is lying next to John sleeping.

ANNE

Goodnight Ricky, goodnight John (whispers)

RICKY

Good night (whispers)

GEORGE

Yeah, goodnight. (Stern look)

Anne and George leave. Amy shuts the door behind them, she walks over to the chair in the room and plops down.

AMY

Ugh, I'm wiped out; it has been an extremely long day.

Ricky gets up from the bed where John is sleeping; he walks over to the chair next to Amy and sits down.

RICKY

Yes, really long day, I'm proud of you though Amy. Working as hard as you have, and yet managing to never forget about John along the way. You're an amazing woman and mother you know that? John is going to appreciate everything you've done for him.

Amy smiles at Ricky.

AMY

Thank you. That was really nice Ricky.

RICKY

You're welcome, and it's the truth.

He grabs Amy's hand; she entwines her fingers in his.

AMY

What are we doing here Ricky?

RICKY

What do you mean?

AMY

All this? (She nods towards their hands together)

RICKY

I don't know, why analyze it though?

AMY

I don't know, because I'm scared Ricky, I'm scared of what will happen next.

RICKY

What do you mean?

AMY

Like what's next once we go back to California? Our lives are so different now than they were back then, we are adults now, were not in high school anymore. Are we really ready to do this again, to make it real this time?

RICKY

This time?

Ricky looks confused.

AMY

You know what I mean..

RICKY

No I don't think I do, last I checked it was real last time also, just as real as it is now... Amy I love you, do you understand that? I love you so much, and I want to be with you and only you for the rest of my life, that's real Amy, and I don't know how much longer I have to repeat this to you.

Amy looks at Ricky, she embraces his hand.

AMY

So then where do we go from here, once we get back?

RICKY

I'm leaving that up to you Amy, you said you needed time, so when you're ready, than you decide, you know how I feel already.

Amy looks up at the ceiling.

AMY

Did you know that my dad was going to ask me that question earlier?

RICKY

What question?

AMY

About moving in with you...

RICKY

No I didn't, I swear. He never brought it up to me or asked me about it, not even once.

Amy looks up again.

AMY

Well what did you think about what he said?

Ricky puts his eyebrows up.

RICKY

Well, I don't know if he should have brought that up at that moment, but I personally thought that you may want to come live with John and me once you came home, even if you stayed in the basement apartment until you figured out what you wanted to do.

AMY

Why did you think that?

RICKY

I don't know, because when you left we lived together, so I guess I just figured it would go back to the way it was.

AMY

Ricky... The way it was? So much has changed though.

Ricky looks down.

RICKY

Not everything. Not the way I feel, not the way you feel Amy. Not the fact that we have a son together, a son that want his mommy and daddy under the same roof every day. Not everything has changed Amy, things have just matured.

Amy looks over at John sleeping, she smiles.

AMY

Dad and Kathleen are probably not as thrilled at the thought of me staying there anyway you know...

Ricky chuckles.

RICKY

I'm sure they would be fine with it, why wouldn't they be?

AMY

I don't know.

Amy lies back in the chair.

AMY

Ugh, I don't even know what's next for me. Why didn't I think of all this ahead of time?

Ricky looks confused.

RICKY

Think of what? What do you mean?

AMY

Where I'm going to stay, what I'm going to do with this diploma? Where my life is going to take me next? It's so much to think about.

Ricky rubs Amy's hand again.

RICKY

You will figure it out Amy, it will all come together.

Amy looks at Ricky and smiles.

AMY

I hope so.

Ricky looks down, and then looks back up nervously at Amy.

RICKY

Amy, you know that you are welcome at home with John and me. Even if you want the downstairs apartment for now, until we figure things out. It's really nice Amy, really, all we have to do is paint, and it's yours. It will allow you to have space, and time to think about everything, while still living under the same roof as John.

Amy has a concerned face.

AMY

Ricky, I don't know...

RICKY

Amy just think about it, okay? John will be ecstatic to know that all he has to do is come downstairs to see you whenever he wants.

Amy looks at Ricky as if she is thinking.

RICKY

I'm not pressuring you, all I'm saying is that it's there if you want it, and we would love to have you.

AMY

Let me sleep on it okay?

Amy smiles, she bends over and kisses Ricky on the lips.

AMY

Thank you though.

Ricky smiles, and kisses Amy gently. He then gets up and grabs his duffel bag, he unzips it and pulls out a large bag and a small bag.

RICKY

I have something for you Amy, well from both John and I. I wanted to give it to you once we got back up here to the hotel, without your family around, but John didn't make it (points over to John sleeping). It's a little graduation present for you.

Amy looks surprised.

AMY

Ricky, you didn't have to-

Ricky cuts her off.

RICKY

I wanted to.

He hands her the bags, she opens the frame first and sees all the pictures of them and John, and she reads the engraving and smiles. She looks up at Ricky smiling at her.

AMY

Aww, Ricky I love this.

Ricky smiles, Amy then sets the frame down to the side and pulls out a jewelry box, she gets nervous and looks at Ricky.

RICKY

It's not what you think I swear!

Amy is relieved; because she thought it might be a proposal. She proceeds to open the box, she sees the ring, and then reads the engravings. She tears up, and looks at Ricky.

RICKY

Do you like it?

AMY

Do I like it? Oh my god Ricky, it's beautiful… thank you so much.

There is a tear falling down Amy's cheek. Ricky walks over and wipes it off her face with his fingers.

RICKY

Why are you crying?

Amy is staring at the ring; she puts it on, stands up and looks at Ricky in the eyes.

AMY

I am so sorry I put you through so much pain.

RICKY

It's ok-

Amy cuts him off.

AMY

No Ricky, it's not. I have hurt you so much, and look what you've done for me.

She looks down towards the ring.

AMY

Why are you so good to me?

Ricky smiles and picks Amy's chin up with his hand.

RICKY

Everyone makes mistakes Amy, you accepted me when I was making all the wrong choices in my life, and now I accept you, regardless of anything we have ever been through.

Another tear falls down Amy's face, Ricky wipes her face again.

RICKY

I told you Amy, I will love you, no matter how many obstacles come our way, this is my promise to you, that I will always be by your side, as you were by mine when I needed you most.

Amy grabs Ricky's face, and they kiss intensly.

JUMP CUT TO:

INT: HOTEL ROOM/ NEW YORK - NIGHT

Ben is lying in his bed with only the bedside lamp on, staring at the ceiling when his phone RINGS. It reads HENRY & ALICE, they are video calling him on Skype. He picks up, and we see Henry and Alice on video.

BEN

Hey guys!

HENRY AND ALICE IN UNISON (OVER PHONE)

CONGRATULATIONS!

BEN

Thanks guys.

ALICE

How does it feel to be a college grad Ben?

BEN

Surprisingly it feels pretty good.

HENRY

Well it should!

BEN

How are you guys? How's Japan?

HENRY

Fricken Awesome!

ALICE

What he means is... UH...MAZING!

They laugh.

BEN

I'm sure it is.

HENRY

Dude, the culture here is incredible! You have to come visit us!

BEN

I would love to at some point, maybe over the holidays this year. So I guess you aren't making it to Adrian and Omar's wedding huh?

ALICE

No, we can't.

HENRY

I couldn't get leave so early into this assignment, so we can't make it.

BEN

Yeah, I figured that would happen.

HENRY

So how's life in the ol' USA?

Ben laughs.

BEN

The ol' USA? Eh, it's alright I guess.

ALICE

Uh oh, Amy Juergens problems as usual?

BEN

No! Why does everyone always resort back to Amy when I'm down?

ALICE

Um I don't know, maybe because she has been the cause of your problems for the past one zillion years!

BEN

Well it's not Amy! That door is officially closed.

HENRY

I've heard tha-

Ben cuts him off.

BEN

I'm serious this time guys, I'm done.

They sit in silence for a few seconds.

ALICE

Well, I hope so Ben, for your sanity, and everyone else's.

BEN

She's meant to be with Ricky, I'm aware of that. That is just how it's going to end. I'm honestly okay with that now, we tried, it didn't work, but at least this time I have closure.

HENRY

FINALLY.

ALICE

HANK!

Alice looks at him intensely.

ALICE

Well I'm glad you've gotten to this point. It's for the better.

Ben smirks.

BEN

Yeah well, not everyone can end up as happily married as you guys I guess...

Ben chuckles.

ALICE

Who said anything about happily?

They all laugh.

BEN

Well listen guys I have to hit the sack, I am so tired. I'll talk to you soon?

HENRY

Definitely

ALICE

Night Ben!

BEN

Good night guys!

HENRY

Good night.

They hang up, Ben looks at his phone and smiles, he sets it down on the night table and looks like he is thinking about something. He sighs, shakes his head, shuts the light, and rolls over.

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