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112 - Two Front Teeth

PREVIOUSLY ON WOODSBORO HIGH:
"Kirby agreed to a date with Prichard."

"Charlie missed a chance with Stephie."

"Robbie continued trying to make Niley remember."

"Jill was suspended from school."

"But also met Patrick in the process."

FADE IN:
EXT. WOODSBORO HIGH - FRONT GATE - MORNING
ESTABLISHING SHOT - - CHRISTMAS decorations galore as the students come from the drop off area and go towards the school.

INT. WOODSBORO HIGH HALLWAY - CONTINUOUS
Jill looks down at her phone, opening up a calander. The date - - December 19th, 2008. She puts the phone into her pocket and continues to her locker. Patrick is waiting there, hand behind his back. Jill smiles, welcoming his presence.

PATRICK
(reveals a rose)
Good morning, beautiful.

JILL
Good morning to you, handsome.

THEY KISS. We let this moment sink in for a bit...

PATRICK
I just bought your Christmas present this
morning, I thought I'd just let you know.

JILL
Patrick, you shouldn't have!

PATRICK
And how would one expect to keep you as a
girlfriend if I were to forget about my
lady on this joyous holiday?

JILL
(beat)
You're sweet but really - - you don't even
know what I want.

PATRICK
It's been almost a month, I'm pretty sure
I know your likes and dislikes by now.

JILL
Yeah? Don't get too sure, Patrick.

Kirby approaches Jill from behind, tapping her on the shoulder. Jill turns and at acknowledges her. Patrick starts to step away.

PATRICK
Don't worry, I got it, I know the drill.

Patrick walks off, letting Jill and Kirby have their alone time. Kirby actually looks dressed up, nice - - must be because soccer season is over...

KIRBY
I have a date tonight.

Or not.

JILL
What? With who?

KIRBY
Jill, there's something I haven't been
telling you. Last month, remember when my
appendix burst and I needed surgery on it?
Well, that day, Prichard asked me out on
a date.

JILL
(completely disgusted)
Prichard? !

KIRBY
Yeah, I know. Well, we never followed
through on that and I finally told him,
"okay, tonight." So, I just had to get
that off my mind and tell SOMEBODY.

JILL
(raises her eyebrow)
You'rrrrre not joking?

KIRBY
No! Haven't you been realizing, I've
been trying to look nicer lately? I'm
actually smiling, wearing perfume - -
oh God, what have I become?

JILL
To impress Prichard?

KIRBY
Kinda. No, not really. Sorta. I don't
know! He's just been really nice to me
lately and he's always around so I feel
obligated to at least TRY to look good
for him, you know?

Jill is still in shock. She can't find the words to say.

KIRBY
Say something!

JILL
Uh, well... the gift exchange is tonight!
So you can't do it! There's your excuse!

KIRBY
That's the thing, Jill, I don't know if
I want an excuse! I think I actually wanna
do this.

JILL
... are you sure you weren't in that car
accident and you were the one who hit your
head? Or maybe it was me! Because I don't
know what the fuck is going on anymore
with my friends! Things have been going
good for me lately too, it's like I died
and found peace or something!

KIRBY
I'm sorry.

Jenny approaches, her books pressed against her chest and her chin held high, walking with a bounce.

JENNY
Okay, seriously Jill; am I gonna meet
your boyfriend this time or are ya gonna
just ignore him until he comes to me wondering
where you are again?

JILL
Sorry Jen, it's just difficult when he has
a different lunch schedule and everything.

JENNY
(over acting)
Uh huh, sure. You're ashamed of me, I know!

JILL
(over acts back)
Oh Jenny - - it's the truth! I should
have told you sooner!

Kirby stands back, watching the two of them not amused.

KIRBY
I have an actual crisis over here!

JILL
(ebonics)
Bitch, you ain't got nothin' goin' on,
quit trippin'.

JENNY
What's wrong, Kirbz?

Jenny moves her books away from her chest, her rack looking as voluptuous as ever in what is probably the first time she's actually showing cleavage. Kirby can't help but stare.

KIRBY
I'm sorry, I can't help but stare at
your tits.

Jenny covers them, nearly blushing.

JENNY
Kirby! You're gonna make me self conscious.

KIRBY
Get used to it, it's gonna be like this all
day. Since when did you start wearing low
cut shirts and push ups?

JENNY
I - - I AM A TEENAGE GIRL... in my ripe and -
and - and I have a right to wear this type
of stuff. So ha!

KIRBY
(gasp)
She's turning female.

JENNY
Oh, please! You're one to talk! Look at
you, Ms. Pampered! Who you trying to look
nice for these days?

KIRBY
For your information... Prichard,

JENNY
Ew, what? !

JILL
Maybe you can talk some sense into her?

JENNY
... I think the sound of his very name
should speak for itself.

KIRBY
He's not that bad!
(sighs)
So should I go out with him or not?

JENNY
No! You shouldn't!

KIRBY
But I like him.

JENNY
(holds Kirby's arm)
Then you're a lost cause, honey... and I
will pray for you.

CUT TO:
INT. NILEY'S LIVING ROOM - NIGHT
Niley swings open the door to reveal - - Robbie and Charlie, both standing there with presents up to their chests. Niley's hair is now in a boyish haircut with her natural brown hair - - making do with what she's got.

NILEY
Welcome to casa de Niley! Presents go
by the tree.

They both enter and stop, looking at the over expressive nature that her house has become for this holiday. Not a square inch isn't decorated in some way.

CHARLIE
Whoa... Niley, overboard with the
decorations this year or what?

NILEY
I love Christmas! What can I say?

Niley runs off into the kitchen. Charlie and Robbie unload at the Christmas tree and start to take off their jackets, sitting down at the couch. We can now get a good look at their hideous Christmas sweaters. Charlie observes Robbie's attire.

CHARLIE
Red and green stripes, really? Did you
steal that from Freddy or what?

ROBBIE
Ha ha. This is an actual design, ya know?
Outside of the movie realm?

CHARLIE
I know and I was asking if you got it
from Freddy... the guy who thought he
was Freddy Krueger in Cinema Club...

ROBBIE
Oh yeah... him... no. Although I should've
asked him. Maybe he's occupying it now...

Niley returns from the kitchen, a plate of cookies in her hands. She rests it on the table in between them and she jumps back, sitting on a rocking chair, staring at them both wide eyed and completely joyful.

NILEY
Eat them. They're scrumptious.

Robbie leans forward and takes one. He bites into it - - they're hard as a rock.

ROBBIE
So... so - so... so, so good.

Charlie bends down and takes one, taking a bite.

CHARLIE
Ah! I nearly cracked a tooth!

NILEY
Are they hard or something?

Charlie goes to speak but Robbie stops him immediately.

ROBBIE
NO! They're perfect, Niley!

Charlie looks at him like he's insane. Niley leans back, rocking in the chair with a big smile again. A lightbulb goes off in her head.

NILEY
Oh! Milk!

Niley jumps up and runs back into the kitchen.

CHARLIE
They're "PERFECT?"

ROBBIE
I want her to like me again.

CHARLIE
How? By lying to her? Smooth.

Niley returns with two cups of milk in her hands and sets them down.

CHARLIE
So we're the first ones to arrive?

NILEY
Yup, yup... somehow, that was expected.

CHARLIE
Has Kirby text you and told you when she's
coming yet?

NILEY
Oh, no, she has a date tonight so she can't
make it...

CHARLIE
Co-co-come again?

NILEY
She's going out with Prichard or something,
that's what Jill told me.

CHARLIE
I brought her a gift though...
(finds it hard to even say this next sentence)
And why him? Why Prichard? Where the hell
did that come from?

NILEY
Supposedly they've been hitting off really
well lately. I don't know. Who wants
brownies? !

CHARLIE
I need a second.

Charlie gets up and walks out. Robbie sits there and Niley looks at him, nodding her head into the door's direction. Robbie sighs and gets up.

EXT. NILEY'S HOUSE - CONTINUOUS
Robbie joins Charlie outside on the patio, resting his arms on the railing. Charlie looks down into the grass, trying to not let his eyes show.

ROBBIE
I'm sorry, man.

CHARLIE
It's cool. I should've known better than
to expect anything.

ROBBIE
Maybe - - what you thought of her flirting
with you really wasn't. Maybe you just
interpreted it that way because that's what
you wanted to see. Ya know?

CHARLIE
I guess. But I just feel so stupid. Stephie's
been making moves at me for the longest and
I keep dodging her and turning her down and
then Kirby goes and - - does this.

ROBBIE
Look... call Stephie up right now and tell
her you have a gift for her. Give her Kirby's
gift! That'll piss Kirby off!

CHARLIE
No... Kirby's gift was specifically for her.
Only she would appreciate it.

ROBBIE
You can still call her. Besides, Prichard's
a dick, you know that's not gonna last.

CHARLIE
That's precisely why it WILL. You kidding me?

ROBBIE
She'll come around, man... one day.

Robbie slaps Charlie on the shoulder and walks back inside, leaving him with his thoughts.

CUT TO:
INT. KIRBY'S ROOM - DUSK
Kirby sits at her mirror, Chelsea behind her with a curling iron and doing Kirby's hair. She tries brushing it out - - but since this is a new practice, it's still a bit difficult. Chelsea doesn't seem like her usual, snarky self...

CHELSEA
So... you and Prichard... that's official
starting tonight, eh?

KIRBY
It's just a date. One date and that's
all I'm giving him.

Chelsea looks over at a chair - - a beautiful white dress is sat on it. Chelsea continues working on Kirby's hair.

CHELSEA
That's sure a nice dress for you to have
bought and you're only gonna use it once...

KIRBY
I might use it for other things!

CHELSEA
(smiles but it's forced)
Right...

KIRBY
I've had a good month to think about it.
And he's been nice... but you know, the
whole Charlie liking me thing also... kinda
makes it a bit more difficult.

Chelsea rolls her eyes and slams the curling iron down.

CHELSEA
Kirby, it wasn't Charlie who told me he
liked you. I'm sure he does but it wasn't
him that I told people you were a lesbian for.

KIRBY
... what, really?

CHELSEA
That narrows it down to one other person,
Kirby! Sorry for spoiling the ending.

KIRBY
Roy? No, he doesn't like me!

CHELSEA
He told me himself, Kirby!

KIRBY
Well what do I do about it now? I'm
going on a date with Prichard... it's
too late... and when I thought it
was Charlie, I'm not gonna lie, I kinda
would - - be a bit flirtatious with him.
To make him feel good about himself, ya
know? Now it's really Roy and... ugh.
This is so annoying.

Chelsea starts to brush Kirby's hair a bit rougher, disgruntled but still trying to internalize it.

CHELSEA
Kirby, you deserve... someone who appreciates
you and adores you... and someone you can
trust... and someone who you can just be
yourself around, ya know?
(beat)
And Prichard... he deserves the same thing.
Which is why it's baffling to me why you two
some how have found a way to just be drawn
to each other!

KIRBY
(chuckles)
Now who would be all those things for him, hm?

CHELSEA
(a tear forms)
Someone... I assure you.
(gets her act together)
Okay, turn around, let me see.

Kirby spins in the chair, turning to Chelsea her new glammed up self. Chelsea grits her teeth but smiles.

CHELSEA
You look great. He'll love it.

CUT TO:
INT. NILEY'S LIVING ROOM - MOMENTS LATER
The once empty now has turned into a festive get together of good friends. Niley plays hostess, giving gifts from under the tree to each of them. They open them, smiling and laughing at each present unwrapped and then hug the giver of each.

Charlie sits amongst them, sitting next to an excited Stephie while he still remains a bit emotionless. Robbie takes a moment off from talking to Jill and softly punches Charlie in the arm. Charlie snaps out of it and turns his attention Stephie, starting up a conversation with her.

Jill grabs Jenny by the hand as she comes through the door and takes her directly to Patrick who's playing a game with Roy, the two getting a kick out of each other. Jill introduces Jenny and Patrick shakes her hand, the two smiling at each other politely. Roy watches the two then looks up at Jill... Jill's happy, smiling and radiant... this is new... he smiles, happy for her...

FADE IN:
EXT. WOODSBORO PLAZA - NIGHT
The beautiful downtown area of Woodsboro Plaza looks beautiful on a holiday night. Lights light up every bit of surface it can - - decorative characters align the grass next to the sidewalk. Soft Christmas music plays over the speakers.

Kirby exits her mom's car and begins making her way towards the dining district. She looks stunning, wearing a beautiful white dress and her hair perfectly groomed along with her make up appropriately handled on her face. She stops in the middle, by a fountain and sits down. She shivers and covers up her arms - - waiting... and then... her eyes lit up.

A horse drawn carriage, Christmas lights aligning the sides of it trots down the street directly in front of her. Standing inside, Prichard stands wearing a stunning white suit; he taps the driver's shoulder, signaling him to stop. Kirby is shocked - - a tear nearly falls from her eye. The steps shoot out and Prichard makes his way down and he lets out his hand in her direction.

PRICHARD
My lady?

KIRBY
(still shocked)
What is this?

PRICHARD
It's our date and it's what I had you
dress up for. Is it too much?

KIRBY
Yeah... but I still like it.

Prichard lets out his hand again and Kirby smiles up at him... she takes it and he leads her to the carriage, helping her up the steps. She sits down and he joins her, sitting next to her. The driver gets the deal and the horses start up again.

PRICHARD
Downtown Woodsboro is beautiful, ain't it?
Especially during Christmas... all the lights,
the people, the music, the energy... everything.

KIRBY
Yeah, it's... amazing.

Prichard throws his arm around Kirby and pulls her in... she rests her head on his shoulder, a bit reluctant about it... but now she feels safe. Prichard smiles and rests his head on hers.

White flakes begin to fall... Kirby lifts her head up and catches on in her hand.

KIRBY
Snow!

PRICHARD
(chuckles)
It's a snow blower, they do this every
night in December.
(points to the machines aligning the streets)
See? There and there.

KIRBY
Really? I never knew that. I love snow.
If I would've known that, I would've came
here for Christmas years ago...

PRICHARD
Well than that makes me extra glad that
I showed it to you. And I hope you also
like ice skating because that's the next
activity and that's where this horse
drawn carriage is taking us!

Kirby looks up at Prichard, unable to comprehend what's going on in this moment with her.

KIRBY
What's happening?

PRICHARD
You tell me.

KIRBY
(beat)
You say it.

PRICHARD
Kirby... I'm falling for you.

Kirby blushes, trying to hide it but then looks back up at him... she touches his cheek and looks at his lips... he trembles he's so nervous.

KIRBY
Let's try this again.

They meet half way... and kiss... the carriage continues down the street, snow blowing onto them in the Christmas night. Charlie watches from afar, not minding the snow getting into his hair. It breaks his heart... he holds the present in his hands and begins walking towards a small bridge with a river like stream passing under neath.

He begins to unwrap the small box and then opens the box... he takes the contents out and into his hands... a snow globe. But not any snow globe... a picture of him and Kirby in their freshman year is inside in the middle... arms around each other and laughing. It almost looks like two boys rough housing considering Kirby's tomboy days. Under the picture it reads, "I'll never forget meeting you."

He THROWS IT as hard as he can into the river and watches it splash, the fake snow covering the water and turning it into an icy flow. It flows down the river for just a moment... and sinks. He puts his head down and his hands into his pockets... and walks away... the carriage occupied by Kirby and Prichard behind him and over his shoulder in the distance as he continues into the cold, snowy night...

NEXT TIME ON WOODSBORO HIGH:
New Years Eve and Chelsea takes Niley out for a wild night
Jill introduces Jenny to Patrick
Roy, Charlie and Robbie have an... awkward night together
And Kirby has some breaking news for the group

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