Here is another 'episode' in a mythical 'Season 3'. I feel this 'episode' is a natural extension of where the series was going (though the development was significantly 'speeded up' due to the movie). Remember, feedback is good (even if it's bad).
COLD OPENING
FADE IN:
EXT. HIGH SCHOOL—QUAD—DAY
The students are all outside eating at tables. We see KATE and ETHAN. Ethan is consulting with Kate in low tones. He seems to be assuring her of something, then lightly shoes her on. Holding a lunch tray, and looking extremely hesitant, we see her make her way through the crowd when we spy what she's making a beeline for—a particular table seating LIZZIE and GORDO who are also eating lunch.
KATE
(shyly)
Uh, hi.
LIZZIE
(equally uneasy)
Hi.
There's an awkward pause as no one knows how to break the ice.
KATE
So, uh, how're you doing?
LIZZIE
Fine. How about yourself?
Gordo's had enough.
GORDO
(to Lizzie)
Just have her sit down already.
LIZZIE
Gordo!
(beat)
Sit down Kate.
Kate sits down warily.
KATE
(trailing off)
I just thought…
GORDO
(finishing for her)
That we'd have lunch together?
She nods.
GORDO (CON'T)
So? We're all together, let's have lunch.
Kate smiles, relieved. Lizzie's own smile echoes this.
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EXT. HIGH SCHOOL—QUAD—DAY—LATER
The trio are having an active conversation and there's smiles all around, when who should come up but MIRANDA.
MIRANDA
Sorry I'm late guys. You won't believe—
Miranda cuts off her breathy dialogue at seeing Kate at the table. Suddenly the atmosphere is awkward once more.
MIRANDA
Kate.
KATE
Miranda…
MIRANDA
Uh, Lizzie? Can I talk to you for a moment?
Lizzie gets up, dreading what she knows is to come. The two move out of earshot.
MIRANDA
(motioning towards Kate)
What's going on?
LIZZIE
(hesitant)
Well, we're having lunch with Kate…
MIRANDA
I can see that! Why!
LIZZIE
Well—
Miranda interrupts her. She's really starting to get worked up.
MIRANDA
Are we friends with Kate again?
LIZZIE
Well I—
MIRANDA
Because, remember what happened Lizzie? She left us! She left us!
LIZZIE
Yes, but—
MIRANDA
Have you forgotten how she's treated us? How she's treated you?
LIZZIE
Well, yeah. But—
MIRANDA
Do you remember how she embarrassed you in front of the whole school at the pep rally?
CLIP: RUMORS—Kate and the cheerleading squad performing the 'Lizzie Loser' cheer.
BACK TO SCENE
MIRANDA
Or the time she tried to ruin your gymnastic routine?
CLIP: I'VE GOT RHYTHMIC—Miranda foils Kate's plot to use Larry to ruin the routine.
BACK TO SCENE
MIRANDA
Not to mention the number of times she's put you down.
CLIP: Various episodes where Kate insults Lizzie.
BACK TO SCENE
LIZZIE
I know all that Miranda.
MIRANDA
(hotly)
Then why are you eating with her?
LIZZIE
Because. Look, you weren't there in Rome with us over the summer. I think—I think she's changed.
MIRANDA
Oh, she changed all right. She changed into a stuck up dirk!
LIZZIE
Miranda. I don't think you're giving Kate a fair chance.
MIRANDA
Fair chance? Fair chance? Since when does Kate deserve a fair chance? She cut us loose a long time ago Lizzie. Fool me once, shame on me. Fool me twice, shame on you.
Lizzie and Miranda look at one another.
MIRANDA
I'm outie.
Miranda leaves in a huff. Lizzie looks conflicted. In the background Kate has seen Miranda storm away. She looks glum.
FADE OUT:
END OF COLD OPENING
