DISCLAIMER: I do not own In a Heartbeat (Disney and Alliance Atlantis do) or Jamie, Caitie, or Val. All I own are Rachael and Theater Production's plot.

One
Setting: drama room, Caitie is staying after class to talk to Mrs. Walters. Jamie is outside the classroom's open door, waiting for Caitie.
Mrs. Walters: Caitie, now, I know you may be surprised, but-
Jamie motions Caitie to hurry up.
Caitie: Look, I'm in sort of a hurry, so could you uh, make this snappy?
Mrs. Walters: Right. Now, Caitie, as you know, our advanced drama class will be doing a production of Hamlet-
Jamie keeps motioning.
Caitie: I, um, heard.
Mrs. W: Great! Well, anyway, what would you say to having one of the main roles?
Jamie and Caitie both look shocked.
Caitie: Um...right. (she gets an idea) Would it, say...help my grade at all?
Mrs. W: Why, absolutely! But that's not the reason we need you. It's just that your rebellious spirit would give a lot to playing Ophelia.
Jamie looks shocked, then motions at Caitie to tell her to hurry up.
Caitie: (looks surprised, but ignores Jamie) Ophelia?! You'd have me play Ophelia. How is it that I'm having some trouble believing what you just said?! Can I um, think about this before I accept it?
Mrs. W: Well, of course, but I know you'd be just prefect for the part!
Caitie: Okay, great. Well, I'll see you later.
She hurries out before Mrs. W can say anything else.
Later
Jamie and Caitie are walking down the hall to leave school.
Jamie: So...Ophelia...you?
Caitie: Yeah, right. That's the only time my "rebellious spirit" has helped in any of my classes.
Jamie: Well? Are you gonna do it?
Caitie: You think? It would help my grade. But it depends...who's playing Hamlet?
Jamie: You've read the play?
Caitie: Only three times. No way, actually. But I know the story. And if Hamlet ends up being some sick overacheiver, I can tell that part ain't for me.
Jamie: (noticing Tyler and Hank along with their overacheiving football group) Speaking of overacheivers...
Caitie: Let's make a run for it!
They run away as fast as they can for the sidewalk.
Jamie: Well, I have duty pretty soon.
Caitie: (looks disgusted) With the Super Squad?
Jamie: Yes. With the Super Squad. But with or without the Super Squad, I should go.
Caitie: Well, see ya!
They each go their separate ways. Later on, Caitie is in her room when the phone rings. After three rings, Caitie picks it up.
Caitie: It's Caitie.
Val (on the phone): Caitie! I'm so glad I caught you! Listen, I heard about your big acting debut. Congratulations!
Caitie: What? Val, I didn't even agree to the part yet.
Val: You may have not, but Jamie sure did!
Caitie: What?!
Val: He's really happy for you. I mean, just think, Caitie, a leading role in one of our plays? Sure, I was a little surprised too, but it'll be so good for you!
Caitie: That is, if I do it.
Val: But won't you? Come on, Caitie, you'll be great, and if you're worried about whoever's playing Hamlet, you should stop right where you are!
Caitie: And the reason for this?
Val: Come on, Caitie...
Caitie: Mineral, plant, or animal?
Val: Cai-tie. It's Jamie! He told me that if you go for it, then he will too.
Caitie: Jamie? Jamie Waite? Are you sure?
Val: Yes, I'm sure. Listen, I have to go, but think about it, okay?
Caitie: Think about it. Right. Bye Val.
Val: See ya, Caitie.
Caitie: (tosses the phone out of the way and lies down on her bed) Think about it...right-
Caitie's sister enters (Rachael), chucking a book at her.
Caitie: (picking up the book) Huh?
Rachael: Heard about your big break, and all I can say is, read the play.
Caitie: Rach, I have work to do. Algebra. Fun.
Rachael: Well, if not tonight, read the play as soon as you can. (glances at her watch) Well, I just stopped by to get that to you. Duty calls. Work as usual.
Caitie: (sits up) Okay. Later.
Rachael leaves.
Caitie looks around to make sure no one else can see what she's doing, then opens up the book and starts reading.
Caitie: (smiling) So this is Shakespeare?...I can do Shakespeare.