Episode 7- The Mourning

Seth is lying in bed. It is late at night. The door opens and Marissa walks in. Seth looks at Marissa. Marissa has been crying.

Se: Marissa, what's wrong?

She lies down next to Seth in his bed.

Ma: It's Caitlan...

Seth looks at Marissa concerned.

Ma: She's... she's...

Marissa stutters.

Ma: she's dead.

Marissa finally gets out. She starts sobbing. Seth looks at Marissa, shocked. Seth pulls Marissa into a hug. Seth pulls a sheet over both of them.

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Seth is sitting in the kitchen the next morning. Sandy and Kirsten are also there. Everyone is silent.

Se: I can't go to school today, Marissa needs me.

Sandy looks at Kirsten.

Ki: It's your first day.

Se: I know but, I'm really concerned for Marissa, I've never seen her like this before...

Kirsten looks at Sandy, Sandy nods.

Ki: You can stay home today with Marissa.

Kirsten agrees. Seth nods.

Se: Thanks.

There's silence.

Sa: What happened?

Sandy asks.

Se: I don't know, Marissa was short on details.

There's a pause.

Ki: Should we wake her?

Se: No, she was up late last night, I think we should let her sleep.

Seth answers. Sandy puts his hand on Seth's shoulder.

Sa: It'll be all right.

Sandy comforts. Seth looks at Sandy.

Se: Thanks Dad.

Seth says gratefully. Marissa enters the kitchen. Everyone goes silent. Marissa doesn't look well. Seth looks at Marissa, unsure of how to react. Sandy breaks the silence.

Sa: Would you like some bagels?

Marissa looks at Sandy.

Ma: No thanks.

Marissa says, jaded. There's another pause. Marissa looks tired.

Ki: You can stay here as long as you like Marissa…

Kirsten offers.

Ki: if you want I could set up the pool house for you.

Marissa looks at Kirsten.

Ma: Thanks.

Marissa stares ahead. She walks into the living room.

Ki: Do her parents know that she's here?

Kirsten whispers to Seth.

Se: I don't know.

Sandy looks at Kirsten.

Sa: I'll call them.

Ki: Thanks honey.

Sandy grabs the phone and leaves the room. Seth looks at Marissa sitting on the couch.

Ki: You better go check on her.

Kirsten suggests. Seth nods. He walks towards the living room.

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