Joyce, Amy, and Phil are sitting on the front steps of the school.
Joyce: How was your night?
Amy: Shit..didn't do anything.
Phil: Mine was hell, because you weren't there.
Joyce: Shut up, Phil.
While their talking, a man walks up to Joyce and punches her in the face. She rolls down the steps.
Joyce: What the hell?!
The man throws Joyce against the wall.
Joyce: Who the hell are you?
Phil: (Runs up to the man) don't you know that you never lay hands on a woman?
Man: Shut the hell up. (Pulls a knife out)
Phil: Hey.hey..
Man: (Puts the knife under Joyce's neck)
Amy: I'll go get the teachers.
Joyce: No! Who are you?
Man: You don't remember? Think back...1997...Ryan Brown
Joyce: 1997..
Ryan: Well maybe I'll help you with your memory, your dad cost my family a fortune.
Joyce: What does that have to do with me? I don't live with my dad.
Ryan: All I know is that I can't find your dad anywhere..and with my luck I found you.
Joyce: What the hell do you want from me?
Ryan: Give me back the money that your dad ripped us off with.
Joyce: You're fucking kidding me right? I don't have any money.
Ryan: Well maybe your mom does.
Joyce: Don't you fucking touch her!
Ryan: I want the money that your dad ripped us off of.
Joyce: He was the one that ripped the money off of you not me..not my mom.
Ryan: I don't fucking care, either way I'm going to get the money back. (Puts the knife deeper into Joyce's neck)
Joyce: Get the hell away from me! (Pushes him off)
Joyce walks up the steps of the school, but Ryan is furious that Joyce doesn't listen to him; he picks her up and throws her into the window. The glass breaks, Joyce lays on the broken pieces of glass. Ryan picks Joyce up, and throws her against the wall. Joyce's head has a huge cut, and blood is dripping out of it.
Ryan: I am not joking, I want my $250 000, by the end of this week.
Joyce: I can't get it to you that fast.
Ryan: You're not making this any easier.
Joyce: I can't get the money that fast..
Ryan: Two weeks, and if I don't start seeing the money, I will go after your mom. (Lets go of Joyce, and runs out of the school)
Amy: Joyce are you alright?
Joyce: I think...
Steven walks out to where Joyce is.
Steven: What the hell happened here?
Phil: Some guy...
Joyce: Nothing..it....
Steven: I think you need to go to the hospital.
Joyce: I'm fine Mr. Harper.
Steven: Fine, but you're going to the nurse.
Its lunchtime now, Harry is sitting in the Dungeon, when Amy walks in.
Amy: Mr. Senate..
Harry: Amy, how's Joyce?
Amy: She's ok; I think...she's still a little out of it.
Harry: What happened?
Amy: That I really think you should ask Joyce about.
Harry: Is she by herself right now?
Amy: I think.
Harry: Thanks.
Harry walks out of the dungeon and walks to the infirmary, he sees Joyce sitting on the bed.
Harry: You probably should be sleeping.you'll feel much better.
Joyce: (Smiles) Harry, I'm fine.
Harry: (Sits down beside her) what happened?
Joyce: Nothing...it was all an accident.
Harry: Joyce..
Joyce: I'm fine..I don't want to talk about it right now.
Harry: Ok.
Joyce: It's probably a good idea if you go; Mr. Harper is going to come talk to me.
Harry: Alright. (Gives Joyce a kiss on the cheek) I'll see you after school?
Joyce: Ya.
Joyce is sitting in Steven's office.
Steven: Do you want to tell me what happened?
Joyce: It's personal.
Steven: Personal? When it gets on school grounds its not personal anymore.
Joyce: ...
Steven: Joyce if you have family problems at home...
Joyce: Even if I do, it's not any of your business. If you're worried about the window, I'll pay for it Mr. Harper.
Steven: Joyce, that's not what I'm worried about. Can you just tell me what happened?
Joyce: (Shakes her head) I have nothing to say.
Steven: Fine, go.
Joyce: (Walks out)
Scott: Steven you're just going to let her go like that?
Steven: If she won't tell me what's wrong, what's the point of keeping her here?
Scott: Are we going to go to the police?
Steven: Not yet.
Harry is sitting in the Dungeon, he looks at the clock and sees that it is 4:00pm, but Joyce still hasn't shown yet. He goes up to her locker and opens it, her coat and purse is gone. Marilyn walks up to him.
Marilyn: Opening a student's locker...I thought only Scott did that?
Harry: .....
Marilyn: (Looks inside the locker) Joyce's locker.
Harry: Ya.
Marilyn: I won't ask, but are you looking for her?
Harry: Did you see her?
Marilyn: I saw her leave a couple of minutes ago.
Harry: Thanks. (Turning to walk away)
Marilyn: Harry.you seem a little..
Harry: It's nothing, I just heard that she was hurt, just wanted to see how she was. I mean she is my student.
Marilyn: Was your student.
Harry: I do care about the students who were in my class.
Marilyn: Ok.
Harry: See ya Marilyn. (Walks off)
Harry drives up to Joyce's house, he sees the light on in her house, he knocks on the door, but no one answers. He gets back in his car, and waits for Joyce. It is 4:00 am, Harry sees Joyce walking out of her house.
Harry: (Walks up to her) Joyce..
Joyce: Harry? Why are you here this early?
Harry: Why are you ignoring me?
Joyce: I really don't want to talk about it right now. I've got to go.
Joyce walks around Harry, trying to avoid him; Harry grabs her by the arm, causing Joyce's bag to drop to the ground. The things that are in her bags fall out.
Harry: (Picks up the things) what the hell are you doing with this?
Joyce: It's not what you think.
Harry: Not what I think. What the hell are you doing with drugs? I thought you quit.
Joyce: I did.
Harry: Then tell me why you have it.
Joyce: You sound like my fucking mom.
Harry: Tell me what's going on.
Joyce: There are some things that I just don't want people to know. I promise you, I'm not using it.
Harry: Joyce..
Joyce: I'm sorry Harry, I've got to go. (Walks off)
The next day, Harry is standing outside of Marilyn's class, he is on prep. The bell rings, Marilyn walks out of the room.
Marilyn: Harry. Let me guess you want to know if Joyce is here.
Harry: Is she?
Marilyn: No, she's not here.
Harry: Thanks.
Marilyn: Why are you on her case so much?
Harry: I just am.
Marilyn: The fact that you say you don't have a relationship with her is kinda hard to believe.
Harry: I don't have one with her.
Marilyn: I really want to believe that but..
Harry: Whatever..
Harry turns around, he sees Steven standing in front of him.
Steven: Harry my office.
Harry sits down on the chair.
Harry: I don't have a relationship with Joyce Hayes.
Steven: I really want to believe that Harry, but the rumors that are going around the school.
Harry: ..
Steven: Harry tell me the truth.
Harry: I am.
Steven: The fact that you are going to Joyce's class to find out if she's there or not.
Harry: She's my student Steven. The fact that she was thrown through the window and you didn't do a single thing about it. I just wanted to make sure that she was alright, considering all her family problems.
Steven: ...Family problems?
Harry: Like I said, she was in the Dungeon; I had the chance to talk to her. But now she isn't, I just wanted to make she's alright.
Steven: What is going on with her?
Harry: I don't know that's what I wanted to find out.
Steven: Ok, but Harry, I swear if you...
Harry: I know Steven. Can I go?
Steven: (Sighs) Ya.
Harry walks out of Steven's office, he sees Joyce at her locker.
Harry: Joyce.
Joyce: Harry.
Harry: I have to talk to you.
Joyce: I have to get to class. I'll talk to you after school.
Harry: I don't think so, my room, let's go.
Harry walks into the Dungeon with Joyce, he closes the door.
Joyce: I really don't want to talk about this.
Harry: You're going to talk, or I'm going to the police.
Joyce: Look, you don't tell me every single thing that happens in your life, why do you expect me to tell you everything?
Harry: What do you want to know? I'll tell you every single thing.
Joyce: I...
Harry: Please.
Joyce: I didn't do any of the drugs that you saw last night.
Harry: What were you doing with it?
Joyce: I was selling it.
Harry: Selling it?
Joyce: Yes. I need the money.
Harry: Does this have to do with the fact that you were thrown through a window?
Joyce: ...
Harry: I just want to help you Joyce.
Joyce: That's the point Harry, I know if I tell you you'll want to help.
Harry: Joyce...
Joyce: I'm sorry. (Walks out)
Joyce is sitting in Lauren's class, she is suppose to be doing a test, but isn't.
Lauren: Ok, pass your tests to the front.
Lauren collects all the test, the bell rings and everyone rushes out of the room, except Joyce.
Lauren: Joyce? Is everything alright?
Joyce: Ya, can I stay in here for a couple of minutes?
Lauren: Are you sure everything is ok?
Joyce: Ya.
Lauren: I know we don't always get along, but if you need someone to talk to..
Joyce: Thanks Ms. Davis.
Lauren: Ok, I'll just leave you alone in here.
Lauren walks out of her room, and closes the door. She sees Harry down the hall.
Lauren: Hey Harry.
Harry: Hey.
Lauren: Are you ok?
Harry: Ya just didn't get a good sleep last night.
Harry looks down to the front doors of the school, he sees a suspicious looking man standing there.
Harry: Lauren, I've got to go. See ya ok.
Lauren: Ok.
Harry walks out to the front of the school.
Harry: Are you waiting here for someone?
Ryan: I don't think its any of your business.
Harry: Well maybe I should make it a police matter for trespassing.
Ryan: I'm waiting for someone.
Harry: Who? Everybody's gone.
Ryan: Not the person I'm waiting for.
Harry: Who are you waiting for?
Ryan: Joyce Hayes.
Harry: You're waiting for Joyce? Who are you?
Ryan: You're a nosy guy.
Harry: What do you want with her?
Ryan: It's none of your business.
Harry: I'm making it my business.
Ryan: Really?
Harry: Tell me what the hell is going on.
Ryan: Well..
Ryan tells Harry the whole story on how Joyce's dad had ripped money off of his family. Harry writes the man a check of $250 000.
Harry: (Hands him the check) you better stay away from her, and her mom.
Ryan: (Smiles) I will. Thank you. (Walks off)
Harry walks back into the school, and sees that Joyce had just walked out of Lauren's classroom.
Harry: Joyce! (Running up to her)
Joyce walks faster down the hall; she didn't want to talk to Harry, but he catches up with her.
Harry: Why are you doing this? You can't avoid me forever.
Joyce: I know, I..I just don't want to talk about it Harry.
Harry: Joyce I..
Joyce: See ya tomorrow. (Turns to walk away)
Harry: I'll give you a lift.
Joyce: It's ok. (Walks off)
Joyce is walking down the street, she sees Ryan standing around the corner. Ryan walks up to her.
Joyce: I don't have any money for you yet.
Ryan: I'm not here for money, I just want to say thank you.
Joyce: Thank you?
Ryan: Your friend paid me the money that you owed me.
Joyce: My friend?
Ryan: Someone from your school. I just want to say thank you and sorry about last time.
Joyce: It's ok, just as long as you leave my mom and me alone.
Ryan: Considered it done. Thanks. (Walks off)
Joyce is standing there; she knows that Harry was the one that paid Ryan.
Joyce: How was your night?
Amy: Shit..didn't do anything.
Phil: Mine was hell, because you weren't there.
Joyce: Shut up, Phil.
While their talking, a man walks up to Joyce and punches her in the face. She rolls down the steps.
Joyce: What the hell?!
The man throws Joyce against the wall.
Joyce: Who the hell are you?
Phil: (Runs up to the man) don't you know that you never lay hands on a woman?
Man: Shut the hell up. (Pulls a knife out)
Phil: Hey.hey..
Man: (Puts the knife under Joyce's neck)
Amy: I'll go get the teachers.
Joyce: No! Who are you?
Man: You don't remember? Think back...1997...Ryan Brown
Joyce: 1997..
Ryan: Well maybe I'll help you with your memory, your dad cost my family a fortune.
Joyce: What does that have to do with me? I don't live with my dad.
Ryan: All I know is that I can't find your dad anywhere..and with my luck I found you.
Joyce: What the hell do you want from me?
Ryan: Give me back the money that your dad ripped us off with.
Joyce: You're fucking kidding me right? I don't have any money.
Ryan: Well maybe your mom does.
Joyce: Don't you fucking touch her!
Ryan: I want the money that your dad ripped us off of.
Joyce: He was the one that ripped the money off of you not me..not my mom.
Ryan: I don't fucking care, either way I'm going to get the money back. (Puts the knife deeper into Joyce's neck)
Joyce: Get the hell away from me! (Pushes him off)
Joyce walks up the steps of the school, but Ryan is furious that Joyce doesn't listen to him; he picks her up and throws her into the window. The glass breaks, Joyce lays on the broken pieces of glass. Ryan picks Joyce up, and throws her against the wall. Joyce's head has a huge cut, and blood is dripping out of it.
Ryan: I am not joking, I want my $250 000, by the end of this week.
Joyce: I can't get it to you that fast.
Ryan: You're not making this any easier.
Joyce: I can't get the money that fast..
Ryan: Two weeks, and if I don't start seeing the money, I will go after your mom. (Lets go of Joyce, and runs out of the school)
Amy: Joyce are you alright?
Joyce: I think...
Steven walks out to where Joyce is.
Steven: What the hell happened here?
Phil: Some guy...
Joyce: Nothing..it....
Steven: I think you need to go to the hospital.
Joyce: I'm fine Mr. Harper.
Steven: Fine, but you're going to the nurse.
Its lunchtime now, Harry is sitting in the Dungeon, when Amy walks in.
Amy: Mr. Senate..
Harry: Amy, how's Joyce?
Amy: She's ok; I think...she's still a little out of it.
Harry: What happened?
Amy: That I really think you should ask Joyce about.
Harry: Is she by herself right now?
Amy: I think.
Harry: Thanks.
Harry walks out of the dungeon and walks to the infirmary, he sees Joyce sitting on the bed.
Harry: You probably should be sleeping.you'll feel much better.
Joyce: (Smiles) Harry, I'm fine.
Harry: (Sits down beside her) what happened?
Joyce: Nothing...it was all an accident.
Harry: Joyce..
Joyce: I'm fine..I don't want to talk about it right now.
Harry: Ok.
Joyce: It's probably a good idea if you go; Mr. Harper is going to come talk to me.
Harry: Alright. (Gives Joyce a kiss on the cheek) I'll see you after school?
Joyce: Ya.
Joyce is sitting in Steven's office.
Steven: Do you want to tell me what happened?
Joyce: It's personal.
Steven: Personal? When it gets on school grounds its not personal anymore.
Joyce: ...
Steven: Joyce if you have family problems at home...
Joyce: Even if I do, it's not any of your business. If you're worried about the window, I'll pay for it Mr. Harper.
Steven: Joyce, that's not what I'm worried about. Can you just tell me what happened?
Joyce: (Shakes her head) I have nothing to say.
Steven: Fine, go.
Joyce: (Walks out)
Scott: Steven you're just going to let her go like that?
Steven: If she won't tell me what's wrong, what's the point of keeping her here?
Scott: Are we going to go to the police?
Steven: Not yet.
Harry is sitting in the Dungeon, he looks at the clock and sees that it is 4:00pm, but Joyce still hasn't shown yet. He goes up to her locker and opens it, her coat and purse is gone. Marilyn walks up to him.
Marilyn: Opening a student's locker...I thought only Scott did that?
Harry: .....
Marilyn: (Looks inside the locker) Joyce's locker.
Harry: Ya.
Marilyn: I won't ask, but are you looking for her?
Harry: Did you see her?
Marilyn: I saw her leave a couple of minutes ago.
Harry: Thanks. (Turning to walk away)
Marilyn: Harry.you seem a little..
Harry: It's nothing, I just heard that she was hurt, just wanted to see how she was. I mean she is my student.
Marilyn: Was your student.
Harry: I do care about the students who were in my class.
Marilyn: Ok.
Harry: See ya Marilyn. (Walks off)
Harry drives up to Joyce's house, he sees the light on in her house, he knocks on the door, but no one answers. He gets back in his car, and waits for Joyce. It is 4:00 am, Harry sees Joyce walking out of her house.
Harry: (Walks up to her) Joyce..
Joyce: Harry? Why are you here this early?
Harry: Why are you ignoring me?
Joyce: I really don't want to talk about it right now. I've got to go.
Joyce walks around Harry, trying to avoid him; Harry grabs her by the arm, causing Joyce's bag to drop to the ground. The things that are in her bags fall out.
Harry: (Picks up the things) what the hell are you doing with this?
Joyce: It's not what you think.
Harry: Not what I think. What the hell are you doing with drugs? I thought you quit.
Joyce: I did.
Harry: Then tell me why you have it.
Joyce: You sound like my fucking mom.
Harry: Tell me what's going on.
Joyce: There are some things that I just don't want people to know. I promise you, I'm not using it.
Harry: Joyce..
Joyce: I'm sorry Harry, I've got to go. (Walks off)
The next day, Harry is standing outside of Marilyn's class, he is on prep. The bell rings, Marilyn walks out of the room.
Marilyn: Harry. Let me guess you want to know if Joyce is here.
Harry: Is she?
Marilyn: No, she's not here.
Harry: Thanks.
Marilyn: Why are you on her case so much?
Harry: I just am.
Marilyn: The fact that you say you don't have a relationship with her is kinda hard to believe.
Harry: I don't have one with her.
Marilyn: I really want to believe that but..
Harry: Whatever..
Harry turns around, he sees Steven standing in front of him.
Steven: Harry my office.
Harry sits down on the chair.
Harry: I don't have a relationship with Joyce Hayes.
Steven: I really want to believe that Harry, but the rumors that are going around the school.
Harry: ..
Steven: Harry tell me the truth.
Harry: I am.
Steven: The fact that you are going to Joyce's class to find out if she's there or not.
Harry: She's my student Steven. The fact that she was thrown through the window and you didn't do a single thing about it. I just wanted to make sure that she was alright, considering all her family problems.
Steven: ...Family problems?
Harry: Like I said, she was in the Dungeon; I had the chance to talk to her. But now she isn't, I just wanted to make she's alright.
Steven: What is going on with her?
Harry: I don't know that's what I wanted to find out.
Steven: Ok, but Harry, I swear if you...
Harry: I know Steven. Can I go?
Steven: (Sighs) Ya.
Harry walks out of Steven's office, he sees Joyce at her locker.
Harry: Joyce.
Joyce: Harry.
Harry: I have to talk to you.
Joyce: I have to get to class. I'll talk to you after school.
Harry: I don't think so, my room, let's go.
Harry walks into the Dungeon with Joyce, he closes the door.
Joyce: I really don't want to talk about this.
Harry: You're going to talk, or I'm going to the police.
Joyce: Look, you don't tell me every single thing that happens in your life, why do you expect me to tell you everything?
Harry: What do you want to know? I'll tell you every single thing.
Joyce: I...
Harry: Please.
Joyce: I didn't do any of the drugs that you saw last night.
Harry: What were you doing with it?
Joyce: I was selling it.
Harry: Selling it?
Joyce: Yes. I need the money.
Harry: Does this have to do with the fact that you were thrown through a window?
Joyce: ...
Harry: I just want to help you Joyce.
Joyce: That's the point Harry, I know if I tell you you'll want to help.
Harry: Joyce...
Joyce: I'm sorry. (Walks out)
Joyce is sitting in Lauren's class, she is suppose to be doing a test, but isn't.
Lauren: Ok, pass your tests to the front.
Lauren collects all the test, the bell rings and everyone rushes out of the room, except Joyce.
Lauren: Joyce? Is everything alright?
Joyce: Ya, can I stay in here for a couple of minutes?
Lauren: Are you sure everything is ok?
Joyce: Ya.
Lauren: I know we don't always get along, but if you need someone to talk to..
Joyce: Thanks Ms. Davis.
Lauren: Ok, I'll just leave you alone in here.
Lauren walks out of her room, and closes the door. She sees Harry down the hall.
Lauren: Hey Harry.
Harry: Hey.
Lauren: Are you ok?
Harry: Ya just didn't get a good sleep last night.
Harry looks down to the front doors of the school, he sees a suspicious looking man standing there.
Harry: Lauren, I've got to go. See ya ok.
Lauren: Ok.
Harry walks out to the front of the school.
Harry: Are you waiting here for someone?
Ryan: I don't think its any of your business.
Harry: Well maybe I should make it a police matter for trespassing.
Ryan: I'm waiting for someone.
Harry: Who? Everybody's gone.
Ryan: Not the person I'm waiting for.
Harry: Who are you waiting for?
Ryan: Joyce Hayes.
Harry: You're waiting for Joyce? Who are you?
Ryan: You're a nosy guy.
Harry: What do you want with her?
Ryan: It's none of your business.
Harry: I'm making it my business.
Ryan: Really?
Harry: Tell me what the hell is going on.
Ryan: Well..
Ryan tells Harry the whole story on how Joyce's dad had ripped money off of his family. Harry writes the man a check of $250 000.
Harry: (Hands him the check) you better stay away from her, and her mom.
Ryan: (Smiles) I will. Thank you. (Walks off)
Harry walks back into the school, and sees that Joyce had just walked out of Lauren's classroom.
Harry: Joyce! (Running up to her)
Joyce walks faster down the hall; she didn't want to talk to Harry, but he catches up with her.
Harry: Why are you doing this? You can't avoid me forever.
Joyce: I know, I..I just don't want to talk about it Harry.
Harry: Joyce I..
Joyce: See ya tomorrow. (Turns to walk away)
Harry: I'll give you a lift.
Joyce: It's ok. (Walks off)
Joyce is walking down the street, she sees Ryan standing around the corner. Ryan walks up to her.
Joyce: I don't have any money for you yet.
Ryan: I'm not here for money, I just want to say thank you.
Joyce: Thank you?
Ryan: Your friend paid me the money that you owed me.
Joyce: My friend?
Ryan: Someone from your school. I just want to say thank you and sorry about last time.
Joyce: It's ok, just as long as you leave my mom and me alone.
Ryan: Considered it done. Thanks. (Walks off)
Joyce is standing there; she knows that Harry was the one that paid Ryan.