Fade in
INT. Woodsboro High- Coach Wagner's office-day
Coach Wagner is sitting at his desk doing some paperwork. A knock at the door he opens it to reveal Steve. He let's Steve in and takes a seat at his desk.
Wagner: Steve Rivette. How's my soon to be All Proquarterback doing.
Steve: Not so well coach.
Wagner: Well, tell coach what's the matter. Maybe there's something I could do to help.
Steve: My girlfriend was attacked.
Wagner: I heard. I'm really happy she's okay.
Steve: Coach. I'm sorry to have to tell you this. I'm quitting the team.
Wagner looks at Steve shocked.
Wagner: Your quitting the team? Why?
Steve: I love Jessica and it seems like I'm losing her. I have to do something that shows that I love her. I'm quitting the team so that I could spend more time with you.
Wagner: Listen. We are already halfway through the season. We have not won a state championship since Billy….. We haven't won a state championship in a long time.
Steve: I know coach. I love football. I love my teammates. However, I love Jessica more. Besides, some of my friends don't think Max was the real attacker. If I am around nobody is going to attack Jessica and get away with it.
Wagner: Steve. You are making a life changing decision right now. Your a sophmore and you are the best quarterback in the state. With a little more work when you become a senior you might be the best quarterback in the entire country. You can get a scholarship to just about anywhere and get out of Woodsboro.
Steve: I understand that coach. However, football is a game. Jessica is a human being. I would much rather be a janitor and have Jessica than be a quarterback in the NFL and have anybody else.
Wagner looks at him clearly disappointed.
Wagner: While I do not agree with your decision young man. I do respect it. There's always a spot for you on the team if you want back on.
Steve: Thanks for everything coach.
Cut to
INT. Woodsboro High- Math Class- day
Jill is sitting next to Kirby in math class. Brad is also in there and can't take his eyes off Jill.
Jill: We are all going to see Saw 4 tonight. Would you like to join us?
Kirby: Nope. Jessica and I are having a girls night out. She is still upset over the whole attack thing. I told her I would take her into town so that she could take her mind off things.
Jill: Sounds good.
The bell rings. Kirby walks ahead while Jill stops and waits for Brad.
Brad: You ready for the big night tonight?
Jill: Yes. I cannot wait.
Brad: I have to be honest with you. I have never gone to see any of the saw movies in theatres.
Jill: Really. It's like tradition for me. You know Robbie and Charlie they always have to go see movies.
Brad: I could tell. What time should I pick you up?
Jill: Actually. We will all be meeting over at Robbie's for 6:45. I did this because I didn't want my father giving you any problems. He's very protective of his baby girl.
Brad: If you were my daughter I'd be over protective of you to. In fact, I would probably follow you everywhere you went.
Jill: He did that once. Unfortunately for him he got caught. He was in big trouble with mom for a few days.
Brad: A typical father daughter relationship. Have you talked to Steve today at all.
Jill: No. Why?
Brad: Just wanted to know if the rumor was true.
Jill: Rumor?
Brad: Rumor has it that Steve quit the football team.
Jill: What? He wouldn't do that.
Brad: I hope not. He's our only chance we have off winning.
Cut to
INT. Woodsboro High- hallway- day.
Jessica and Olivia are walking down the hallway. Jessica's face still looks bad but she's wearing a lot of make up to try to hide it. Jessica sees Spencer Williams walking by.
Jessica: Hey Spence.
Spencer looks at her and keeps walking.
Jessica: Nice to see you to.
Olivia: Wonder what his problem is.
They keep walking and Rob Miscia goes by.
Jessica: Hi Rob. How are you today?
Rob walks right by her without even acknowledging her.
Jessica: Jerk.
Olivia: That's not like Rob. He usually says hi to everybody.
They continue walking and finally get to their lockers. Brian Letts walks by,
Jessica: Brian. Brian?
Brian stops and looks at her.
Jessica: Have you seen Steve?
Brian: Sorry Jess. I cannot bee seen talking to you.
Brian quickly walks away.
Olivia: Why is everybody being such an asshole today?
Steve quickly walks up. He surprises Jessica and gives her a nice strong kiss on the cheek.
Steve: Hey Babe. What's going on Olivia?
Jessica: (confused) What's going with your teammates today?
Olivia: They are being assholes.
Steve: They are upset. One of the better players on the team quit.
Jessica: Why are they taking it out on me?
Steve: I was the one who quit. I told coach I cannot play anymore because I need to spend more time with you.
Olivia and Jessica look at him shocked.
Steve: Don't worry. This was my decision. Your attack had nothing to do with it.
Jessica: You love football. You could probably go pro someday.
Steve: I don't want to be a professional football player. I would much stay here in Woodsboro and be with you. I have to go. I will catch you guys later.
Steve walks away. They could clearly tell he was lying about not wanting to go pro.
Jessica and Olivia stare at each other in shock.
Jessica: We have to do something Steve loves football.
Olivia: He obviously loves you more.
Jenny Randall walks down the aisle.
Jenny: Good job Jessica. Thanks to you we will not be able to win a state championship this year.
Olivia: Go away Jenny.
Jenny: Morris. How could this girl be your friend? First she ruined Steve's party. Then she got the wrong guy locked up. Now she has made us gone from one of the best football team's to the worst.
Olivia: Beat it Jenny.
Jenny walks away with a pout.
Jessica: She is right. For once Jenny is right.
Olivia: Don't worry. We will think of something.
Cut to
INT. Woodsboro High.- Library- afternoon.
Steve is alone sitting at a table studying. Everybody looks at him while he's studying. Steve finally notices this.
Steve: You got something to say?
Everybody gets back to what they were doing scared shitless. The sound of a chair being moved.
Steve: Listen. My mind is made up. You cannot
Steve looks up to notice his best friend Brian taking a seat next to him.
Brian: (smiling) I figured you needed a friend.
Steve: Thanks a lot.
Brian: I was surprised about your decision. I don't know what to think. Are you trying to send a message?
Steve: This is the right thing to do. Now Jessica will be safe.
Brian: You know what? You don't have to be with her 24 hours a day.
Steve: I know that. However, atleast I have more time to spend with her.
Brian: Do you think she wanted you to quit football?
Steve: I wanted to quit.
Brian : I don't mind you lying to me. However, do not lie to yourself.
Brian gets up and walks away.
Cut to
EXT. Woodsboro High- Fountain-afternoon.
Olivia, Alicia, Charlie and Robbie are sitting at the fountain eating lunch. Charlie is thinking about asking Olivia to go to saw 4 with her.
Charlie: So Olivia. Are you a fan of the Saw series?
Olivia: I only saw the first two. I never had the privledge of seeing the third one. I had a fever last year so I was not aloud to go.
Robbie: I remember that. You looked so sick.
Charlie: (thought of an idea) We are actually showing Saw 3 in cinema club today.
Robbie: We are?
Charlie elbows him in the stomach.
Charlie: How would you like to come watch it and them come see saw 4 later.
Olivia: Sounds like fun.
Alicia: You have to come Olivia. I do not want to be the only girl there,
Robbie: About that Alicia.
Alicia: Robbie. What did you do?
Robbie: I told Jill and Brad they could come see it with us.
Olivia: I'll definitely go if Jill's going.
Alicia: (sarcastic) Fabulous.
Robbie: Everybody could come straight to my house after cinema club. Jill and Brad are coming at 6 :45.
Charlie: Did you guys here about Steve? Can't believe he quit the football team.
Robbie: Me neither.
Alicia: Jill probably told him to do it.
They all give her a nasty look.
Robbie: You need to give Jill a chance. She's great once you get to know her.
Cut to
INT. Woodsboro High- library-afternoon.
Kirby and Jessica are sitting at the table. They are studying but they spot Jill in the distance. Just as Jill makes her way to the table they put their stuff away.
Jill: I'm here guys. What's up?
Kirby: Steve quit the football team.
Jill: So I've heard.
Jessica: That's why we asked to come here for lunch instead of at the fountain. What do you think we should do?
Jill: (to Jessica) I think this is something you and Steve should work out.
Kirby: She tried that. Steve is just to freaked out about her getting hurt.
Jill: Why? He caught who did it. Your safe now.
Jessica: He thinks that he needs to be around me every second to protect me.
Jill: That's just ridiculous.
Jessica: By doing this he might screw up his entire life.
Jill: Football is just a game. He doesn't have to play football for you two to stay together. He could do much better things.
Kirby: Come on Jill. Steve is sweet but he's not really book smart. You should know that better then all of us. You have known him longer then any of us.
Jill: Okay what do you want me to do?
Kirby: Maybe you should try talking to Steve. I tried. Jessica tried. Brian tried. He didn't listen to any of us.
Jill: He's not going to listen to me.
Jessica: (sad)Listen. If it wasn't for Steve you may not be here right now. We all owe it to him. Please Jill. I know he'll listen to you.
Jill: I'll try.
Jessica gets up and gives Jill a hug who hugs back. They both take seats and want to change the subject.
Jill: You guys coming to cinema club? They're showing saw 3 today.
Kirby: How exciting. How could I miss a chance to see that.
Jessica: Sounds like fun I'll be there.
Cut to
INT. Woodsboro High- Cinema Club- afternoon.
Jill is anxiously waiting outside the cinema club room. She looks into the room to see Brian, Jessica,Kirby,Alicia,Olivia and Brad all sitting in seats. While Robbie and Charlie are up at the front getting ready to address everybody. Steve walks up to her.
Steve: Hey.
Jill: Hey. Something we need talk about?
Steve: No.
Steve goes to head into the room but Jill blocks him.
Jill: It wasn't suppose to be a question.
Steve looks at her but agrees.
Steve: What's up?
Jill: Why did you quit the football team?
Steve: I wanted to.
Jill: You didn't want to. Steve I've known you forever I can tell when your lying.
Steve: Jessica wanted me to. I wasn't paying enough attention to her.
Jill: Well now your paying too much attention to her.
Steve: ATLEAST SHE'LL BE SAFE!
Jill looks at him while tears start coming down his eyes.
Jill: Steve it wasn't your fault what happened. If you ever new she was in danger you would be with her every second. Let's go for a walk.
Steve looks at her but nods in agreement. Jill walks inside the classroom.
Jill: Start the movie. We will be back in 20 mins.
Charlie: Okay. So today…..
Jill gives Kirby and Jessica a thumbs up and then heads back outside. She grabs Steve's hand and starts leading him away.
Steve: Where we going?
Jill: you'll see.
Cut to
EXT-Woodsboro High- football field-afternoon.
Jill has taken Steve up to the football field. It is very clear the offense is struggling very much without Steve. Steve does not seem very pleased that Jill brought him here.
Steve: (annoyed) Why did you bring me here?
Jill: I wanted you to feel how much you wanted to be here.
Steve: You know I don't want to be here.
Jill: You don't want to be here for the wrong reasons not for the right ones.
Steve: Jill if you have something to say please say it.
Jill: I know your scared about what happened to Jessica. I was very sacred too. I was never so scared in my entire life.
Steve: At least you were there. Where was I? I was up on stage presenting awards.
Jill: Where you belonged. I know where you would have been had you known. Steve we can not see you like this. This isn't just about football. You're the member of the crew who always keeps a straight head even in the baddest of situations. We all need you. I need you. Jessica needs you. Kirby needs you. Brian needs you.
Steve: You guys would be fine without me.
Jill: Come on Steve. You think if Kirby ever got attacked you think Brian would ever go hunt down her attacker like you did? You think anybody else could ever throw 5 touchdowns against the Hawks?
Hearing this makes Steve smile.
Steve: That was pretty impressive wasn't it.
Jill: The best.
Steve: Jill your right. I don't want to quit football. I just want to give Jessica what she deserves.
Jill: Well. Most of us are going to a movie tonight. Jessica's not going. Talk to Kirby and you could something really special for her.
Steve: Thanks Jill. You're a real friend who I could always talk to. Now let's head back inside.
Jill: I'm going to head back inside. I think there somewhere more important you need to be.
Steve looks at her confused. Jill smiles and points to the field. Steve smiles at her back and walks onto the field. His teammates greet him very quickly. Jill smiles and walks back inside. She gets to the classroom and the movie's about to start.
Jill: Steve's not coming. He's got somewhere more important to be.
Jill goes and takes a seat next to Jessica.
Jessica: How did it go?
Jill: State championship here we come.
Cut to
INT. Reed Residence- Kirby's room - night.
Jessica and Meghan Reed are looking down at Kirby who looks very sick. She is laying bed with a thermometer in her mouth.
Kirby: (trying to talk) mhmmmmhmh,
Meghan: Baby. Wait until the thermometer beeps. Then you can talk all you want.
Jessica: My poor baby. You look terrible.
After about 15 seconds the thermometer beeps. Meghan removes the thermometer reads it and feels Kirby's forehead.
Meghan: Sweetie it seems you have quite a fever.
Kirby: (sad) This can't be happening. Jessica and I are suppose to go shopping.
Jessica: It's okay. We can go tomorrow or something.
Meghan: I'll go make you some soup.
Meghan leaves the room and can be heard walking down the stairs.
Jessica: Want me to stay and keep you company?
Kirby: No thanks. I'm probably just going to sleep anyway.
Jessica: Take care hope you feel better.
Kirby: Thanks.
Instead of hugging her Jessica blows her a kiss. Jessica then exit's the room and heads out the door. As she gets up to the street Kirby hops out of bed and heads downstairs.
Kirby: How'd I do?
Meghan: To well. Like you have practiced.
Kirby: (nervous) Don't worry mom. I have never ever faked sick before in my entire life.
Meghan: That's my girl.
The view to the back of Kirby shows that she had her fingers crossed.
Cut to
INT. Mercer Residence- living room -night.
Jill,Robbie,Alicia,Olivia and Charlie are all waiting anxiously waiting for Brad to show up. Jill is trying to say something to get Alicia to like her.
Jill: So Alicia. I heard we have a couple things in common. I heard you like to watch movies. Go shopping. Plus your boyfriend is a really good friend of mine.
Alicia just looks at Jill and does not want to have anything to do with her.
Alicia: Sounds like fun. But I have to be honest I do not want to have anything to do with you.
Robbie: Alicia.
Jill: No Robbie it's okay. Do not try to force her to who she should and should not be friends with.
Alicia: That is one order he better listen to.
Jill: Is that what this is about? You think I boss Robbie around?
Alicia: I think you use Robbie. I also think you use all your other friends.
Charlie stands there confused as does Olivia.
Jill: You think I have a magical spell on my friends? I could get them to do whatever I want?
Alicia: I don't think that. I know that. If you were a real friend you wouldn't have tried to kill yourself.
Robbie cannot take it any longer.
Robbie: BOTH OF YOU SHUT YOUR TRAPS! I do not want to come between the two of you. Can't we go out and have fun? I mean we are going to watch saw 4. If anything, we should be discuissing what the twist is going to be.
Brad walks in holding flowers.
Brad: Sorry I'm late I stopped to buy the tickets. I also stopped to buy flowers for Jill.
Brad walks over to and hands her the flowers. Jill takes them from Brad's hands and is clearly still angry with Alicia.
Jill: Thanks.
Brad: What did you guys discuss waiting for me?
Cut to
EXT. Pierce Residence- night.
Jessica is walking home from Kirby's. She is about to walk into her house when she notices a note addressed to her on her stairs. The note says your chariot awakes. At that moment Brian, Letts, Rob Miscia, and Spencer come around carrying a bed with a stick attached. Each of the four boys is carrying a leg. Jessica looks at them in shock.
Jessica: What are you guys doing here?
Brian: My best friend wanted me to do this. We were all involved. Even Kirby.
Jessica: Even Kirby?
Kirby comes around from the house.
Kirby: Even me. I think it's important that you and Steve has this night.
Jessica: So your not really sick?
Kirby: I was just faking. Now get on.
Jessica does as she's told.
Kirby: All right boys take her away.
Kirby snaps her fingers and the boys take her away.
Cut to
INT. Party Place- Dance floor-night.
Jessica has been carried into the Party Place by Brian and Steve's teammates. The place is empty compared to Steve's birthday party. All that remains is a table with two chairs. Once again they have the queen and king crowns on it.
Jessica: So how did Steve get you to carry me here?
Rob: You did get him back on the football field.
Jessica: But that was
Brian: (interrupting her) You. We know. No need to brag anymore Jessica.
They drop the bed on the floor and move away so Jessica could get out.
Spencer: You may get off now your higness.
Jessica: Okay thanks a lot. What am I suppose to do now?
Steve: We are suppose to dance. Just like we were suppose to at my birthday party.
Jessica: Steve. What's going on.
Steve: I am here to make up for everything that happened these last couple of weeks. Nobody else is here. Now you and I can dance like we were suppose to.
Jessica: You did all this for me?
Steve: Well, yes actually.
Jessica: How did you convince Kirby?
Steve: Kirby's our friend she new how important it was for me to make you happy.
Jessica doesn't respond but goes and kisses him on the lips. Steve kisses back and they keep going.
Cut to
INT-Applebees- Dining Room-night
Brad, Olivia, Jill, Robbie, Charlie and Alicia are sitting eating dinner. By their faces most of them were disappointed with Saw 4.
Charlie: What a waste. Cannot believe Hoffman is the new apprentice.
Robbie: I'm even more surprised that Saw 4 happened at the same time as 3.
Alicia: They completely destroyed the Saw 3 ending by killing off Jeff.
Robbie: When I saw Saw 3 I thought he was going to be the new Jigsaw killer.
Brad looks at them surprised.
Brad: I actually liked the movie. I thought it was good. What did you think Jill?
Jill: I thought it was good. Not the best sequel out there but definitely not the worse.
Jill: Olivia?
Olivia: To be honest I didn't watch the movie a lot. That torture shit creeps me out. It's terrible how badly that shit hurts.
Jill: Guys I'm tired I think I'm going to head home. (turning to Brad) Can you walk me home?
Brad: (excited) ABOSLUTELY!
Cut to
INT. Party Place- dance floor- night.
Jessica and Steve are dancing on the dance floor. Both of them are doing a very good job. After the song is over they stop and take a breather.
Steve: You want to order some dinner?
Jessica: Sure I'm starving.
Steve: (yelling) WAITRESS!
After 15 seconds The waitress comes out carrying menus. The waitress turns out to be KIRBY who is wearing a very pretty dress. Steve and Jessica take a seat at the table.'
Kirby: I am Kirbiline and I will be your waitress for today. What can I get you guys to Drink?
Jessica: I will have an iced tea.
Steve: Me too.
Kirby goes and gets their drinks and returns with them.
Kirby: Are you two ready to order?
Jessica: I believe so. I will have the steak. Medium rare, with mash potatoes and gravy. I would also like a salad with Italian dressing.
Steve: I will have the same thing.
Kirby leaves and Jessica gives Steve a smirk.
Jessica: You were going to order what I ordered no matter what.
Steve: You kidding me? I was in the mood for the steak.
Jessica: I cannot believe you did all this for me.
Steve: It was a gift. For everything that happened.
Jessica: You caught who attacked me that was enough.
Steve: We both needed this. You deserved much better then the way I was treating you. I did not dance with you once that entire night. Now I can dance with you the whole night.
Jessica: So who is cooking our dinner?
Steve: My defensive lineman.
Cut to
Ext. Street-night
Brad is walking Jill home from Applebees. Jill is cold so she's using Brad to keep warm.
Brad: Why doesn't Alicia like you?
Jill: She think's I'm power hungry.
Brad: All girls are power hungry though.
Jill: Brad!
Brad: It is the truth.
Jill: I really appreciate you walking me home.
Brad: I'm happy to do it. I'm glad we are finally alone.
Jill: Uh oh. Your not going to rape me are you?
They both laugh.
Brad: Well the other night at Steve's party I had a really really good time.
Jill: As did I until you know.
Brad: Jill, I was just wondering if you wanted to go on a date with me.
Jill looks at him shocked.
Jill: A date? As in just you and me?
Brad: (scared) Well yes.
Jill: Where would you take me?
Brad: Anywhere you want.
Jill: (doesn't know what to say) Brad. This is so sudden. I think you're a great guy and everything.
Brad: Let me show you how great of a guy I am.
Jill: You are a really good friend to me. I wouldn't want t lose that spark if something happened on a date. Besides would your folks really want you going out with a nutcase?
Brad: If they think your a nut case then they'd think we be perfect together. Please Jill. One date.
Jill: Fine. I can live with that, One date. Then we will see how things go from their.
Suddenly The bed carrying Jessica flings by. It now has both Steve and Jessica on it who are kissing. Jill looks at them stunned.
Steve: (excited) HI JILL!
Jill doesn't say anything but turns back to Brad.
Jill: You better come up with something good for me.
Brad: Oh I will.