Ah, back to my story..Okay, disclaimer: Nurse Tripper is the only character
that belongs to me..The rest belong to some writers down in Canada.
Act V
Scene I: Marco hung around on the couch, lazily flipping channels. Nothing good ever seemed to be on at five in the afternoon. It was always the news or some type of Anime cartoon. Marco sighed as he finally changed the channel from the food network to the news. He couldn't take any more "Food 911." Suddenly an announcement caught his attention.
Anouncer: .And in local news, the recent trial over the former school nurse at Degrassi Community School has finally come to a close. (Marco inches closer to the television set.) Just moments ago, the jury came to a verdict. Defendant James Tripper was found guilty of all charges. The charges include seven counts of sexual harassment, and three counts of sajitory rape. For these violations, Mr. Tripper will be serving 25 years at Monroe Prison in Toronto.
Marco: Woah, 25 years.
Announcer: We now take you live to the scene outside the courthouse where correspondent Eileen Griffin is waiting. Eileen? (The program switches over to the courthouse, where a mob of reporters and photographers stand outside.)
Eileen: Yes Brian, as you can see there's a pretty large crowd out here. This, of course, being one of the biggest sexual harassment cases in public school history, it has attracted a lot of media attention. The big question everyone is asking is "how could someone like Mr. Tripper go so long undiscovered?" This case has caused many parents, especially those in the Degrassi area, to wonder whether the schools are doing a proper job of taking care of their children. (She motions to a police officer standing next to her.) I'm here with police Officer Matthew Brooks of the 12th Precinct in Toronto. (She turns to him.) Now, Officer, it's my understanding that you were one of the cops to first arrest former Nurse Tripper. Am I correct?
Officer Brooks: Yes, Eileen, you are correct.
Eileen: Interesting. And can you describe to our viewers your feelings on the situation?
Officer Brooks: Well, personally, I think it's outrageous. I mean, how could that principal ever think to hire such a man? You see, in my field, you deal with a lot of perverts, but you know, it never really affects you that much until it starts to hit close to home.
Eileen: Could you expand on that thought?
Officer Brooks: Heck, I've got a nephew going to that school..and to think, they let one of those people loose around him- it's just disturbing.
Eileen: I see. Well, thank you for that thought, officer.
Officer Brooks: No, thank you, Eileen. (They shake hands.)
Eileen: Well, that's all news around here. I'll keep you up to date if anything new happens. Back to you Brian. (Scene switches.)
Announcer: Thank you, Eileen. (He shuffles some papers.) Okay, let's have a look at the weather. I now take you over to Mark Weathers, the Weather Expert. Mark?
Mark: (Standing in front of a map of Canada.) Thank you Brian. Now, as you can see, we've got a heavy cold front coming in from the west which will eventually head on down to the U.S. We're expecting some heavy rains around- (CLICK! The television screen goes blank.)
Marco: One of those people? Those people? Oh, fuck. I'm so tired of this. You know what? I think it's time that Silent at Degrassi wrote Emma another letter. (Marco stands up determinately, runs a hand through his hair, and runs up the stairs.)
End Scene.
Ahah! Done. You know this chapter took all week to write? Well, anyway, brace yourself because the final chapter is finally coming up. I figure it's the next one, or the one after it, depending on how I format it. Either way, the conclusion is now to come. Now, more than ever, I need your comments. So please, review, review, review!
Act V
Scene I: Marco hung around on the couch, lazily flipping channels. Nothing good ever seemed to be on at five in the afternoon. It was always the news or some type of Anime cartoon. Marco sighed as he finally changed the channel from the food network to the news. He couldn't take any more "Food 911." Suddenly an announcement caught his attention.
Anouncer: .And in local news, the recent trial over the former school nurse at Degrassi Community School has finally come to a close. (Marco inches closer to the television set.) Just moments ago, the jury came to a verdict. Defendant James Tripper was found guilty of all charges. The charges include seven counts of sexual harassment, and three counts of sajitory rape. For these violations, Mr. Tripper will be serving 25 years at Monroe Prison in Toronto.
Marco: Woah, 25 years.
Announcer: We now take you live to the scene outside the courthouse where correspondent Eileen Griffin is waiting. Eileen? (The program switches over to the courthouse, where a mob of reporters and photographers stand outside.)
Eileen: Yes Brian, as you can see there's a pretty large crowd out here. This, of course, being one of the biggest sexual harassment cases in public school history, it has attracted a lot of media attention. The big question everyone is asking is "how could someone like Mr. Tripper go so long undiscovered?" This case has caused many parents, especially those in the Degrassi area, to wonder whether the schools are doing a proper job of taking care of their children. (She motions to a police officer standing next to her.) I'm here with police Officer Matthew Brooks of the 12th Precinct in Toronto. (She turns to him.) Now, Officer, it's my understanding that you were one of the cops to first arrest former Nurse Tripper. Am I correct?
Officer Brooks: Yes, Eileen, you are correct.
Eileen: Interesting. And can you describe to our viewers your feelings on the situation?
Officer Brooks: Well, personally, I think it's outrageous. I mean, how could that principal ever think to hire such a man? You see, in my field, you deal with a lot of perverts, but you know, it never really affects you that much until it starts to hit close to home.
Eileen: Could you expand on that thought?
Officer Brooks: Heck, I've got a nephew going to that school..and to think, they let one of those people loose around him- it's just disturbing.
Eileen: I see. Well, thank you for that thought, officer.
Officer Brooks: No, thank you, Eileen. (They shake hands.)
Eileen: Well, that's all news around here. I'll keep you up to date if anything new happens. Back to you Brian. (Scene switches.)
Announcer: Thank you, Eileen. (He shuffles some papers.) Okay, let's have a look at the weather. I now take you over to Mark Weathers, the Weather Expert. Mark?
Mark: (Standing in front of a map of Canada.) Thank you Brian. Now, as you can see, we've got a heavy cold front coming in from the west which will eventually head on down to the U.S. We're expecting some heavy rains around- (CLICK! The television screen goes blank.)
Marco: One of those people? Those people? Oh, fuck. I'm so tired of this. You know what? I think it's time that Silent at Degrassi wrote Emma another letter. (Marco stands up determinately, runs a hand through his hair, and runs up the stairs.)
End Scene.
Ahah! Done. You know this chapter took all week to write? Well, anyway, brace yourself because the final chapter is finally coming up. I figure it's the next one, or the one after it, depending on how I format it. Either way, the conclusion is now to come. Now, more than ever, I need your comments. So please, review, review, review!