Voice over: So, Sally, I think the tables have turned. After driving cross country with Ben two summers ago, here I am driving cross country with Noel, the guy I left for Ben. And it's not that things are the same with Noel, because of course they're not. I mean, what happened with Ben was so spontaneous, so almost unnatural, and that's what made it special. Whereas with Noel, we're just friends, and our friendship is just as special to me...still, sometimes...I don't know. I know this is playing with fire, to even think about two summers ago, to even think about the choice I made. I've got to stick to that choice. I mean, God, that was a big deal, but Noel really got the raw end of it. The more I think about it, the more I can't stand myself. I mean, I was really horrible to Noel, without meaning to be. I really hurt him, and I know I'm crazy, but some part of me thinks that maybe I can only right that by...no, I'm being stupid. Besides, I can't wait to see Ben again.

Setting: Noel and Felicity are in the car, nearing their end of the road trip to the South Carolina beach house. Felicity is sitting in the passenger seat, her hair in a sloppy pony-tail and her sunglasses pushed back atop her frizzy hair. Noel looks exhausted, his eyes focused intently on the road as Felicity gives directions.

Felicity: Okay, it says left on Palm and the take the next right onto... (she pauses to flip the page over) Beach.

Noel: Okay, left on Palm (he turns the car onto an isolated drive)...Jeez, these directions are too perfect...Palm, Beach...

Felicity: Yeah, I know, like we couldn't remember where we're headed-oh, quick turn, that's it, make a right!

Noel: Okay, there, now what.

Felicity: Okay, now it says it should be about half way down, and on the right...55547...Okay, there, yeah, turn here.

Noel: ...Wow, ohmigod, look at this place!

Felicity: It's like a little compound...that house is huge.

Noel: Definitely not like the little cottage my Aunt Louise has down here. Felicity, you'll be livin' the life of luxury.

Felicity: Yeah, it sure looks great.

(Noel parks the car, and they get out and step around to the trunk. Noel hands Felicity her bag.)

Felicity: Look, Noel, thanks for driving me. I can't tell you how great it was to really spend some time with you. I wish you'd-

(Meghan and Sean come running out of the house yelling.)

Meghan and Sean: Hey Felicity, Noel! Hi!

Felicity: (hugging Meghan and Sean) Wow, guys I thought you were in Europe! I e-mailed you...how did you?

Meghan: Oh, my parents decided to rent out the house a week early. We were bored of that place anyway. I saw your e-mail, and Sean's been dying to see Ben, and (in a whisper to Felicity) he seems to think a summer beach house would be a great place to revive his out docuventary or some other stupid thing....God...

Sean: (to Felicity) Don't listen to her...actually I wanted to see you and Ben, but Noel, man, it's great to see you. I had no idea you were coming. This is amazing.

Noel: Well, it's really good to see you guys. Actually, I can't-

(A sun-tanned dark-haired guy with no shirt and a pair of madras shorts and flip flops comes walking up, taking off his sunglasses)

Jay: Hey, looks like the I'm missing my own party-it's moved out here! (extending his hand to Felicity) Hi, you must be Felicity. I'm Jay, I've heard a lot about you.

Felicity: Nice to meet you. Where's Ben?

Jay: Oh, he just ran to the store to pick up a few things, corn, some burgers. We were thinking a cook-out tonight, ya know...sound good? And (looking at Noel)...you are?

Noel: Noel, but um, I'm not staying. I'm just Felicity's ride. I'm actually heading out to meet my Aunt and my grandma in a few hours.

Jay: Well, you should at least stay the night. I mean, it's already getting late. C'mon, man, you should stay.

Sean: Yeah, I'm sure Ben won't mind. You came all this way.

Meghan: Yeah, Noel stay.

Noel: I really-(he's interrupted by the beeping of a car horn as Elena and Tracy come flying into the driveway).

Felicity: Elena!

(Elena steps out of the car with a beach bag over her shoulder and an orange sarong tied around her waist.)

Elena: Hey everyone!

(Tracy steps out of the other side of the car.)

Tracy: Hi.

(Jay is introduced to Elena and Tracy while Noel hangs back from the group pacing uncomfortably.)

Jay: Alright everybody, while we wait for Ben, let me take you inside and show you around. (They all begin to walk towards to large house, and Jay looks back). Noel, you comin'?

Noel: Sorry, can't. (He begins to walk toward the car as everyone walks into the house, but Felicity hangs back and comes running up to him).

Felicity: Noel, c'mon. I really think you should stay, at least for dinner, and for tonight.

Noel: Felicity, I can't stay.

Felicity: Why not? We can call your aunt's house, tell 'em you'll be there tomorrow morning-

Noel: Felicity, (Noel puts both hands on her shoulders) I can't stay tonight, because I know if I did, Ben would be angry with me.

Felicity: But Noel, it's just tonight. You drove me all this way, and I know Ben will understand. C'mon, Noel.

Noel: Okay, but just tonight. I am hungry.