INT: ADRIANS WEDDING REHERSAL/ HALL - NIGHT
We see a lakeside Restaurant and Party Hall overseeing a lake behind it. Everyone is entering, dressed elegantly for the occasion.
Adrian and Omar are greeting everyone inside, first we see George, Kathleen, Grace, and Tom enter, then Leo, Camille, Ben and Chloe, then Madison and Jack, then Clementine, then Nora and Willadean, then Lauren, then Amy and Ricky, then Ethan, MARGARET, and SHAKUR, then Ricky, Amy, and John, then Anne, Alex, and Robbie, and then KATHY(19). There are others walking in as well but the camera is more focused on the above mentioned people.
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INT: ADRIANS WEDDING REHERSAL/ EATING AREA - NIGHT
The room is decorated beautifully, and all the guests are finding their tables and mingling with each other. We see Ethan sitting at a table with Margaret, and Shakur. Margaret and Shakur are talking amongst themselves, Ethan looks around the room to see who has arrived when he spots Kathy walking into the room. He suddenly looks very nervous, as if he was waiting for this moment to arrive. He gets up and pats down his suit to make sure he looks presentable and begins walking over to Kathy.
Kathy is looking around at the tables, trying to locate her name so she can figure out where she will be sitting, when Ethan approaches her from behind.
ETHAN
Kathy?
Kathy looks startled for a second, she turns around and see's Ethan, she gets excited and says...
KATHY
Oh my goodness, Ethan!
She hugs him.
KATHY
How are you?
ETHAN
I've been good, great actually.
Kathy smiles.
KATHY
Well that's good to hear.
ETHAN
And what about you? How's Texas?
Ethan almost seems saddened by his own question.
KATHY
Um, it's okay. I mean I'm doing really well in college down there.
ETHAN
Well that's great.
KATHY
Yeah, I'm actually looking into transferring this fall to San Diego though. They have a really great program for nursing and human development.
Ethan looks surprised.
ETHAN
San Diego? Wow. Texas isn't working out for you?
Kathy shrugs.
KATHY
It's not that it isn't working out exactly. I just prefer California over Texas, and I want to experience living in the dorms, and like I said the programs they offer are a lot better in San Diego.
Ethan nods.
ETHAN
Well, that will probably be a fun experience for you.
KATHY
Yeah, I think so. Something different you know?
ETHAN
Yeah, definitely.
KATHY
So what about you? How is everything? You are in college out here right?
Kathy smiles.
ETHAN
Yes I am, I'm also working part time at the butcher shop now too. Things are going pretty good right now.
KATHY
Well I'm happy to hear that you are doing well.
Ethan smiles at Kathy.
KATHY
What are you studying?
Ethan looks down and chuckles a little.
ETHAN
I am actually majoring in Algebra and Education...
Kathy looks surprised.
ETHAN
Yeah... I think I eventually want to become a high school Algebra teacher.
Kathy is smiling.
KATHY
Well look at that Ethan, I guess Algebra wasn't so bad after all anyway huh?
Ethan laughs and looks at Kathy for an extended period of time, then smiles.
ETHAN
No, I guess not.
They are both looking at each other smiling.
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EXT: ADRIANS WEDDING REHERSAL/ BALCONY AREA - NIGHT
We see Anne, Alex, Robbie, Amy, and John standing on the outside balcony. John and Robbie are chasing each other around, Amy and Anne laughing at them. Anne turns towards Amy and says...
ANNE
So Amy, Alex and I have some pretty big news to tell you!
Amy is still watching John and Robbie. She turns towards her mother curiously.
AMY
Oh yeah? What's that?
ANNE
Well...
Anne and Alex grab hands and they both have gleaming smiles on their faces. Amy takes notice.
AMY
Spit it out!
Amy laughs.
ANNE
Alex and I thought about this for a long time now, and well we entered into a domestic partnership together!
Amy looks shocked.
AMY
Like legally?
ANNE
Yes Amy, legally. We are officially a civil union!
Anne smiles at Alex. Amy is taking it in.
AMY
So like married basically?
Anne looks confused.
ANNE
Yes Amy.
Amy still looks shocked.
AMY
Wow. Congratulations I guess?
She finally cracks a smile and then hugs Anne and Alex.
ANNE
Isn't it great?
Amy looks like she is faking a smile.
AMY
Yeah, of course it is.
Amy looks off at John and Robbie.
ALEX
You're okay with this right?
Amy looks at Alex and smiles.
AMY
No of course it is! I'm happy for you both!
Anne is looking at Amy as if she is wondering what is wrong.
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INT: ADRIANS WEDDING REHERSAL/ BAR AREA- NIGHT
Ben is sitting on a bar stool, leaning up against the bar counter. It is obvious he is not in that great of a mood. He has a drink in front of him and he is twirling the straw around in it. Suddenly Chloe walks over to him.
CHLOE
Ben, hey, what are you doing over here?
Ben looks up and realizes its Chloe. He looks back towards his drink.
BEN
I'm just having a drink, not really interested in the "hey how've you been's?" A hundred times, so I figured I would just avoid it all together.
Chloe looks concerned; she sits in the seat next to him.
CHLOE
Everything okay?
Ben laughs, like he is insinuating a "yeah right" chuckle.
CHLOE
Okay, what's going on?
Ben sips the last of his drink and then signals to the bartender for another one.
BEN
What's going on? Huh, that's an interesting question... What's going on is just about everything, in everyone else's lives, except mine!
Chloe looks confused.
CHLOE
Ben what are you talking about? You are doing great! You're about to start LAW SCHOOL, Law school Ben! How many people can say they are doing that!?
Ben smirks his lips.
BEN
Yeah and? Law school… big deal. What about having a girlfriend by now that actually loves me? What about a family? What about all that?
Chloe looks taken back.
CHLOE
Ben, you are 23 years old! You have so much time to wait for those things; you're too young for it anyway!
Ben laughs negatively.
BEN
Yeah, right. Everyone else around me is happy; they are settling down, that's what I want.
Chloe is confused by Ben's reaction.
BEN
Adrian and Omar are getting married, Jack and Madison are having a baby, and Ricky and Amy are living happily ever after, and look at me... I'm sitting alone at a bar analyzing my entire life with my sister!
Chloe laughs.
CHLOE
Ben you are going to find all of those things one day, when the time is right for you! Stop thinking about everyone else and look at yourself, look at how great you really are doing!
Ben shrugs.
CHLOE
Come on, this night is about Omar and Adrian, remember, Adrian, you're best friend! You are supposed to be there for her tonight, wishing her well as she takes this next step in her life.
Ben looks at Chloe, smiles.
BEN
You're right.
Chloe gets up.
CHLOE
Come on, I'm going back inside to enjoy the rest of this night.
Ben looks over at Chloe.
BEN
You go; I'll be there in five minutes.
Chloe looks at him suspiciously.
CHLOE
Alright, but listen no more drinks okay?
Ben smiles and nods. Chloe pats his back and walks away.
Ben is sitting there looking at his drink again, he replays Chloe's words back in his head, "Adrian is your best friend! You are supposed to be there for her tonight...".
Suddenly Ben looks up, as if he just had an epiphany.
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EXT: ADRIANS WEDDING REHERSAL/ BALCONY AREA - NIGHT
Ricky is standing outside just looking over the balcony when he sees Ben walking past him, he knows this is a perfect opportunity to talk to him. He calls out to him...
RICKY
HEY BEN!
Ben seems like he is looking for someone when he hears his name and looks over. He realizes its Ricky; he rolls his eyes and walks over towards him.
BEN
Oh what a pleasant surprise (sarcastically)
Ricky catches the sarcasm, but ignores it.
RICKY
Hey listen, can I talk to you for a few seconds?
Ben is still looking around.
BEN
Uh, I'm kind of in the middle of something, is it important?
RICKY
Well yeah, it kind of is.
Ben looks at Ricky with his eyebrows up.
BEN
Fine. What do you want to talk about?
Ben crosses his arms.
RICKY
Listen I know we don't have the best of friendship...
Ben cuts him off.
BEN
Friendship? There is no friendship here at all.
Ricky nods.
RICKY
Well, I'm aware of that... But I need to talk to you about Amy.
Ben tilts his head back.
BEN
About Amy? What about her? If you're looking to apologize or rehash you and Amy's shin-dig back during spring break, than save it, please, and spare me the details, I don't need to know.
RICKY
Ben, that's not what I was going to say...
BEN
Okay, well what then?
Ricky gets annoyed, but again calms himself down and ignores Ben's rudeness.
RICKY
Listen, Amy and I, you know we are living somewhat together again, but we are taking things slow, we are letting our relationship evolve on its own, but the thing is... I am struggling with something and it's really preventing me from moving forward with Amy...
Ben interrupts him.
BEN
Oh don't tell me you are cheating on her Ricky! I don't want to know this!
Ricky's frustration comes out this time.
RICKY
Ben STOP! I am NOT cheating on Amy, just listen will you!
Ben takes a deep breath and motions for him to continue.
RICKY
I need to know that you are one hundred percent over her this time Ben, I can't do this whole love triangle anymore! I love Amy with everything I have Ben, and I really don't want to be hurt again... I really don't.
Ben starts to sympathize with Ricky.
BEN
Well, you have nothing to worry about alright.
RICKY
Ben, seriously be completely truthful with me.
BEN
Ricky I'm telling you the truth okay, Amy and I, we just didn't work... We tried, and I'm sorry the way it happened, but I am glad it did, because it made me realize that Amy is just not the one for me.
Ricky looks very serious.
RICKY
You are positive Ben?
Ben chuckles, he then puts one hand on Ricky's shoulder.
BEN
Ricky I'm telling you the truth, Amy and I are over, for good... Besides, there is someone else I have my eye on.
Ricky looks at Ben suspiciously; he then gets a whiff of alcohol and makes a face.
RICKY
Thanks Ben, I appreciate your honesty.
Ben nods.
BEN
You're a good man Ricky; I know you'll take care of Amy and John.
Ricky smiles.
BEN
Thanks Ben, I appreciate it.
Ben looks around again.
BEN
Yep. Well listen I really have to find someone alright.
He walks away before Ricky could answer. Ricky laughs to himself; he then leans back towards the balcony as if he is relieved.
Suddenly he hears his name being called. He turns around and sees Clementine. She looks nervous. He doesn't really want to speak to her, but he chooses to be nice.
CLEMENTINE
Hey...
RICKY
Hey, how are you?
Clementine looks down.
CLEMENTINE
I'm okay. You?
RICKY
I'm good.
Silence lingers for a few seconds. Ricky smiles awkwardly at her and then turns back towards the view. She walks over next to him and looks out at the view as well.
CLEMENTINE
This view is amazing.
Ricky nods.
CLEMENTINE
Listen Ricky, I don't want things to be awkward between us now.
Ricky looks at her confused.
RICKY
How can it not be?
CLEMENTINE
I don't know. We were friends before all of this; I just wish it could be the same.
Ricky laughs.
RICKY
It was never that simple.
CLEMENTINE
What do you mean?
RICKY
Are you kidding Clementine? You had feelings for me since the first day I walked on campus. You knew I was with Amy, and you wrote me that letter, you came to see me at my job... Things were never just normal between us.
Clementine looks offended.
CLEMENTINE
That wasn't all me Ricky, you obviously had feelings also.
Ricky snapped back.
RICKY
I did nothing to lead you on until Amy and I were over! I never wanted to hurt Amy and I told you that!
Clementine looks shocked by what he just said.
CLEMENTINE
I know you didn't...
Silence lingers again.
RICKY
What do you want me to say to you Clementine? Do you want me to tell you that we can be friends and act as if nothing ever happened between us? Do you want me to bring you over to Amy, and tell her you are my best friend? What do you want from me?
Ricky's face was now red. Clementine now began to snap back.
CLEMENTINE
Ricky I just wanted to talk to you, that's all! God, you are the one who hurt me! You do realize that don't you!?
Ricky began to realize that he may have been a little too mean.
RICKY
I'm sorry alright. I'm sorry for hurting you, I am sorry that we ended the way we did, I am sorry. But I need you to understand that we cannot be friends Clementine, please understand that okay? Amy and I are finally back together again, and I love her Clementine, I really do, I always have... I can't lose her this time, It will kill me, so please... Understand that, please.
Clementine looked depressed by his statement, but nodded in understanding.
RICKY
I am really sorry for any pain I've caused you Clementine, I truly am.
Clementine turned towards Ricky, she put one hand up on his face.
CLEMENTINE
Amy is a lucky girl, I just hope she realizes it this time, and I truly wish you both the best. I hope you get everything you've ever wanted.
Clementine gives him a quick kiss on the cheek.
CLEMENTINE
Goodbye Ricky.
She slowly takes her hand off of his cheek, and walks back inside.
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INT: ADRIANS WEDDING REHERSAL/ DOORWAY TO BALCONY - NIGHT
Amy is standing at the doorway watching Clementine and Ricky. She had originally went to find Ricky to let him know that dinner was being served, but she stopped and watched from the door when she seen Clementine's hand on Ricky's face, and then she saw Clementine kiss his cheek. She couldn't believe it. She walked back into the dining area without telling Ricky at all.
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INT: ADRIANS WEDDING REHERSAL/ EATING AREA - NIGHT
Everyone is taking their seats as the food is being served.
The camera zooms in on Adrian sitting at the table with Omar. Suddenly she hears her cell phone beep. She receives a text message from Ben...
To: Adrian
From: Ben
After you finish eating, meet me outside on the balcony alone ASAP, I have to talk to you! It's really really important!
Adrian looks confused by the text and quickly closes it and puts her phone back in her clutch next to her.
She looks across the room at Ben who is staring directly at her.
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INT: ADRIANS WEDDING REHERSAL/ EATING AREA - NIGHT
About forty minutes later, everyone has just finished eating. Grace, who is also Adrian's Maid of Honor for her wedding, makes a dinging noise on her cup to notify everyone that she is going to make a toast. She stands up; everyone's attention is on her.
GRACE
Hey everyone, I just wanted to make a toast to the very soon to be bride and groom.
Grace looks over at Adrian smiling, like she is about to cry.
GRACE
I want to apologize in advance if I cry during this toast...
Everyone laughs.
GRACE
God, Adrian and I have been best friends since high school, and although we have had countless drama, and insanely crazy moments together, I wouldn't trade them for anything in the world...
Adrian is smiling at Grace, and tearing up.
GRACE
...I have seen her at her lowest moments and I have seen her at her highest moments, and I have to say that this is just about the highest moment I have experienced with her thus far... Omar, when you came into Adrian's life she was just starting to get over a tragic event in her life. She was probably at her lowest point ever, but as your relationship grew together, you built her back up, back up to the person that I love, and call my best friend every single day. You brought meaning to her life, and you supported her every move until now. As her best friend and her maid of honor, I honestly don't think she could have picked a better man to marry. So with that being said...
She wipes back her tears with her fingers.
GRACE
...Congratulations to the soon to be bride and groom, Omar and Adrian, and I wish you a life of happiness together, now and always! Love you guys!
Adrian is wiping her face. Everyone stands up and claps. Adrian and Omar both stand up and hug Grace. Grace and Adrian smile at each other and hug for a second time.
CAMERA THEN SWITCHES TO AMY AND RICKY'S TABLE
They both have just sat back down after clapping.
Ricky goes to put his arm around Amy, but she nudges it off.
Ricky looks confused.
RICKY
Are you okay?
Amy doesn't even make eye contact with him, she just says...
AMY
Yup.
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EXT: ADRIANS WEDDING REHERSAL/ BALCONY AREA - NIGHT
Ben is standing outside leaning up against the wall waiting for Adrian to come outside, now that everyone has finished eating.
A few seconds later she walks outside, and towards Ben. She seems him standing there, as she gets closer she smells the alcohol on him.
ADRIAN
Hey Ben, is everything alright? I got your text, what's going on?
Ben is visibly drunk. He is staring at Adrian.
BEN
You are so beautiful...
Adrian's eye brows go up.
ADRIAN
Uh thanks Ben, but what did you have to talk to me about?
Ben looks down smiling, he chuckles.
BEN
You're making a big mistake Adrian.
Adrian looks confused, but she knows that Ben is drunk.
ADRIAN
Ben...
BEN
No Adrian, you are... You're making a mistake... You should be married to me, this isn't supposed to be this way...
Adrian cuts him off.
ADRIAN
Ben you've been drinking, you don't realize what you are saying...
Ben cuts her off.
BEN
No Adrian, I'm fine. I know what I'm saying! You are supposed to be with me... We are supposed to have our little girl... We were supposed to have Mercy!
Adrian reacts to the sound of her name, it still send pain up and down her body to hear it.
Ben starts to whimper.
BEN
Why am I loosing everyone I love Adrian? Why is this happening to me?
Adrian sympathizes with Ben. She puts her hand on his.
BEN
Ben, listen I know you've been through a lot this year, and I love you so much, you know that. And Ben there is no telling how things would have turned out if Mercy was alive and here, but you and I both know that we are not meant for each other...
BEN
We could be Adrian...
ADRIAN
Ben, were not. Come on, where is this coming from? You know this is crazy talk. I am in love with Omar, I am marring Omar tomorrow Ben. And you know you are not in love with me...
Ben looks at Adrian.
BEN
I don't know what to do anymore, everyone is so happy, I just don't understand, I want to be happy Adrian.
Adrian saddens by Ben's words.
ADRIAN
Ben, you are going to find someone at some point... And when you do... She is going to be the luckiest girl in the world Ben... And that's when you will realize that all this depressing stuff and the way you feel right now, wasn't true, because somewhere out there, she was waiting for you, you just hadn't found her yet...
Ben smile, he realizes was an idiot he has been, he then hugs Adrian.
BEN
I needed to hear that Adrian. I'm so sorry for making you come out here; I don't know what I was thinking...
Adrian hugs him again.
ADRIAN
It's okay Ben, you can text me at any time, day or night and I'll always come talk to you... I love you Ben... But as a friend!
They both laugh.
BEN
You're not going to mention this to Omar are you?
Adrian laughs.
ADRIAN
No. Our little secret okay?
Ben smiles.
ADRIAN
Now, no more drinks alright? You don't need any more Ben.
BEN
I won't, I promise.
Adrian smiles and hugs him again, and then walks back inside.
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EXT: ADRIANS WEDDING REHERSAL/ BALCONY AREA - NIGHT
Amy is on the opposite side of the balcony as Ben, he hasn't seen her yet. Amy is looking at the view, visibly upset about what she was earlier. Madison and Lauren walk outside to see her.
MADISON
Hey Amy.
Amy looks up.
AMY
Hey guys.
Madison notices she is upset.
MADISON
Are you okay?
Lauren is folding her arms.
AMY
No. I was so stupid to think this was going to work with Ricky again.
Lauren is holding back frustration, she looks at Madison and Madison gives her a "quiet!" Look.
MADISON
Why? I thought things were going good with you guys?
Amy laughs.
AMY
Yeah so did I... Until earlier... I went to tell him they were serving dinner and I seen him outside with Clementine...
LAUREN
So?
AMY
...I saw her kiss him on the cheek, and she had her hand on his face.
LAUREN
And did he have his hands on her?
Amy looked confused by Laurens responses.
AMY
No, but he could have before I seen them...
LAUREN
Okay? But you didn't see him...
Amy started to get annoyed with Laurens responses.
AMY
Lauren what are you getting at? That it was okay?
Lauren started to get really angry.
LAUREN
No what I am saying is you don't know what happened so why don't you just ask Ricky, instead of whining about it out her to us!
Amy was shocked.
AMY
I'm sorry I wasn't aware that I was annoying you Lauren...
LAUREN
You know what Amy, do yourself a favor and just grow up already okay!?
Now Madison was shocked, and almost speechless.
MADISON
Lauren!
Lauren rolled her eyes.
LAUREN
You know what; I'll be inside Madison, when you're finished listening to the non-sense that I want absolutely no part of you can come find me.
Lauren stormed off.
Amy couldn't believe what just happened.
AMY
You can go with her if you want, I'm fine.
MADISON
Well, I was originally coming out here to tell you guys my big news... But I guess I'll tell you separately...
Madison looked saddened. Amy looked towards her.
MADISON
It's a girl...
Amy's eyes lit up, she forgot her problems for a few minutes and hugged Madison.
AMY
Oh my god, a little girl!
Madison smiled.
MADISON
I'm so excited... I can't wait.
Amy smiled back.
AMY
You're going to be a great mommy.
Madison smiled again.
MADISON
Well, I'm going to get back inside; Jack is probably looking for me.
AMY
Okay.
Madison hesitates as she walks away, she then turns back a second.
MADISON
Amy?
AMY
Yeah?
MADISON
Don't take what Lauren said too personal okay; she's going through a lot also. When you cool off, and aren't so mad at her, just pick up the phone a give her a call okay?
Amy nodded, as if she knew she had neglected her friends for a while. Madison smiled and then walked back inside.
Amy turned to go inside also a few minutes later and she noticed Ben walking inside also.
AMY
Hey Ben.
Ben looks over.
BEN
Hey.
AMY
Fun night right?
Ben laughed (thinking about this whole night).
BEN
Uh, it's been... Eventful.
Amy smiles.
BEN
Listen I'm about to head out though, so take care Amy.
AMY
You too Ben...
Ben looks at Amy.
BEN
Oh, one thing... Ricky is whole heartedly in love with you... Just in case you doubted him...
Amy looked confused. Ben continued walking away from her, he smiled as he walked away, and because he knew for the first time that he was completely over Amy Jeurgens.
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INT: ADRIANS WEDDING REHERSAL/ EATING AREA - NIGHT
Everyone was getting ready to wrap up the night and go home. Grace was sitting over at the table checking her cellphone when Jack walked over and sat down next to her.
Grace looks up surprised.
GRACE
Jack. Hey.
Jack smiles.
JACK
Hey Grace, long time no see.
Grace smiles back.
GRACE
Yeah, I know.
JACK
You look good, haven't changed much.
Grace smiled.
GRACE
You do too Jack.
They were silent for a few minutes.
GRACE
I heard you and Madison are expecting, congratulations.
JACK
Yeah, we are, and thank you.
GRACE
I'm happy for you Jack; you're going to be a great dad.
Jack smiled.
JACK
And Med School huh? You did it Grace. I'm proud of you.
Grace looked down smiling as she played with her fingers.
GRACE
I'm glad that you are doing so well also, you look really happy Jack.
Jack studied Grace's face.
JACK
I am, I really am Grace.
Madison walks over, she no longer has resentment or hatred towards Grace, but instead she is smiling.
MADISON
Are you ready to go Jack?
Jack looks up at Madison, smiles and nods his head. Grace smiles at Madison. Jack gets up and holds Madison's hand.
JACK
It was really nice seeing you Grace.
Grace looks up at him, then at Madison's pregnant stomach.
GRACE
Uh huh, you too Jack.
He smiles and walks away hand in hand with Madison. Grace is watching them walk away, she looks saddened.
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INT: ADRIANS WEDDING REHERSAL/ EATING AREA - NIGHT
Ethan and Kathy are sitting at the table talking and laughing together.
ETHAN
Hey, do you want to get coffee or something?
Kathy looks a little nervous. Ethan notices.
ETHAN
I mean, if you are busy then that's okay also...
Kathy smiles.
KATHY
No, I'm not busy. Yeah let's get coffee.
Ethan smiles, they both get up and start walking out.
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EXT: OUTSIDE THE HALL - NIGHT
Adrian and Omar have said goodbye to everyone and the only people still with them are Grace and Ben.
Adrian and Omar walk over to them to say good night.
ADRIAN
Alright guys, tomorrow is the big day! I have to go get my beauty sleep.
They all laugh.
GRACE
Everything is going to be perfect tomorrow guys.
Adrian and Omar hug Grace.
Adrian then looks at Ben and smiles.
ADRIAN
Come here you...
She hugs him, Ben smiles.
BEN
I'll see you guys tomorrow.
Adrian and Omar get in the car and leave.
Ben looks over at Grace.
BEN
Grace, hey, I meant to say hello earlier, it has been a crazy night.
Grace smiles.
GRACE
Yeah, for me too.
Grace looks down as if she's upset.
BEN
Everything okay?
Grace is playing with her fingers again.
GRACE
Yes... No... Ugh, you ever get the feeling that everyone around you is happy, but you aren't?
Ben looked up quickly... He couldn't believe what Grace just asked him, it's like she read his mind.
BEN
Grace you have no idea.
Grace looked up at Ben; she had tears in her eyes.
BEN
Listen Grace, you want to go get coffee or something? Catch up; get our minds off of tonight? I'm not going to lie I have had a bit to drink and I just want to sit somewhere other than my dad's house and let it wear off...
Grace looked at Ben, she smiled through her tears.
GRACE
Yeah, sure, I'd love too.
Ben smiled at her.
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EXT: RICKYS CAR - NIGHT
Ricky, Amy and John were driving home. John was sleeping in the backseat. The tension was so thick you could cut it with a knife. Ricky broke the silence.
RICKY
Amy are you going to tell me why you are mad at me or are you going to continue to shut me out here?
Amy looked out the window.
AMY
Are you going to tell me why I saw Clementine kiss you?
Ricky was taken back, he didn't know Amy seen that.
RICKY
Amy, she kissed me on the cheek, I didn't reciprocate it, I didn't do anything. She did it as she was saying goodbye to me that was it.
Amy laughs.
AMY
Am I supposed to believe that?
Ricky gets really angry, and shouts...
RICKY
Are you kidding me Amy?!
Amy reacts to him shouting and looks back to make sure John wasn't woken up.
AMY
Ricky, you're going to wake him up!
Ricky looks at John through the rear-view mirror, he calms himself.
RICKY
I'm sorry, I didn't mean to yell, but Amy please don't sit here and tell me that you don't trust me. Don't do that to me okay? I am telling you the truth... She came over to me; I tried to end the conversation as quickly as I could, and as she was going to leave she grabbed my face and kissed my cheek... What was I supposed to do? Push her off of me? I wasn't going to get into a big thing over nothing. I wasn't intending on kissing her back so I just let her walk away afterwards. I don't care about her Amy, you need to understand that.
Amy sat in silence.
RICKY
Amy, I love you. You are all I care about; please just let it go, please.
Amy still stood silent looking out the window, but a few seconds later she moved her hand on top on Ricky's hand as he was leaning it on the arm console.
Ricky felt her hand on his; he looked over at her staring out the window and just smiled.
FADE OUT