Peter and Sophie are waiting at the cabin, the meeting point when all the solo hike camp sights have been set up. Sophie keeps staring at her watch as Peter continues to build a fire.
"She's late." Sophie says. She then grabs the walkie-talkie and speaks into it. "Taylor are you out there?" The only sound coming over the walkie is static. Sophie tries again. "Taylor?"
Peter just continues to get ready for Taylor's arrival. He opens his bag and pulls out a manila folder, then lays it on the table.
Sophie, out of the corner of her eye sees movement outside. She turns her full attention to the movement and is relieved that it is Taylor coming towards the cabin. She goes over and sits down next to her husband.
"She's coming."
"You truly thought she wouldn't come back?" Peter questions her.
"You didn't?" Sophie playing plays with Peter's hair.
"She'll probably figure out that there won't be any solo hikes until after winter." Peter says taking Sophie's hand into his.
Taylor enters the cabin and drops her bag down near the door. She looks up at Peter and Sophie with suspicious looks.
"You just sent me out on a hike for nothing?" Taylor accuses.
"You caught me." Peter confesses.
"Why?"
"To build trust." Peter answers. Taylor folds her arms and starts to laugh. Taylor says nothing and sits down in a chair by the table. Peter then picks up the folder lying on the table. "There's are your placement tests scores." Taylor sits back shakes her head and gives a sly smile. Peter slides a folder over to Taylor. Taylor looks at it awkwardly.
"What's this?"
"Open it." Peter keeps his poker face.
Taylor opens it to reveal brochures to private schools. She flips through them and then throws the folder on the table.
"I thought you weren't giving up?" Taylor stands and goes to leave. Peter stops her.
"I'm not giving up, you are."
"Let go of me Peter." Taylor threatens.
"Sit and listen Taylor." Peter says matching Taylor's threatening voice. Taylor doesn't move. "Either sit down or pack your bags."
Taylor stares into Peter's stubborn set eyes. Sophie is standing off to the side watching. Peter did not inform her on what he was doing. Taylor decides to sit down. Peter and Sophie sit down beside her.
"If you wish to stay here, here's the deal". . .
Later that night.
Peter drives the school's jeep up to the administration building. Sophie and Taylor climb out of the jeep. Sophie helps Taylor grab her belongings. Taylor starts to walk off towards the girl's dorm. Sophie gets back into the jeep.
"Dinner is in a half hour. . .don't be late." Peter yells to Taylor. Taylor keeps walking without acknowledge Peter.
Peter gets back into the jeep. Sophie continues to stare out the window. Peter starts the jeep and begins to drive off.
"I really think we got to her tonight." Peter says driving towards their home.
"Yeah, you did." Sophie says sarcastically and exaggerating you.
"What?" Peter asks.
"You could've told me what you were about to do. I thought we were together in this."
"We are together in this Soph."
"Well you sure as hell didn't show it tonight."
"Soph. . ."
"Save it Peter."
Peter pulls up into their driveway. Sophie gets out and heads into the house. Peter follows her.
"I'm going to take a hot bath. . .alone."
Sophie heads up the stairs by herself, Peter stares after her.
Dining RoomShelby and Scott are sitting close together talking and getting back to knowing each other. Sitting next to Shelby is Daisy, next to her is Ezra, next to him is Juliette, next to her is Trey. There is an empty seat next to Trey where Taylor is to be sitting. The Ridge Runners begin to serve everyone. Sophie enters, followed by Peter. They take their trays and get served by the students. They head to the counselor's table and sit at opposite ends. Roger raises an eyebrow and looks at Peter. Peter meets his friend's stare.
"You two need to take a vacation." Roger advises his friends. "The school's not going to fall apart if you leave for a week or two."
"We don't need a vacation . ."
"Peter. . ." Roger says. "You and Sophie have been through a lot of stress in your first year of marriage."
"Our marriage isn't stressful." Peter replies.
"Oh really." Roger lays down his fork and puts his hands together. "Let's see, just in the first semester, you've been sorting through all the students problems and becoming three very troubled teenage girl's guardians. Peter, I love you and I know when you are stressed. You and Sophie need a break. Take care of yourselves first, other wise; you won't be any good to the students, let alone Shelby, Jess and Taylor. Those three alone need you at your best."
Peter and Roger continue their conversation. Sophie stands and goes outside. She looks around for their missing student and sees two students emerging from the shadows.
"Andrew? Taylor?" Sophie steps up to the two. "What are you two doing out here?"
"Talking." Andrew replies. "Just talking."
"Get to dinner." Sophie continues to walk away.
Andrew and Taylor just look at each other and walk towards the Cafeteria. They enter the cafeteria as the Ridge Runners are cleaning up. Peter sees the two and walks over to them.
"Where have you two been?" Peter folds his arms and looks at the two of them.
"Talking" Andrew replies once again.
"I'll deal with you two tomorrow. Right now you can help the Ridge Runners clean up."
Peter leaves the building. Andrew begins to help clean up. Taylor just stands there watching.
"You're not going to help?"
"Why should we?" Taylor walks over to Andrew. "We didn't do anything wrong."
"I'm not going there. I'm helping. I don't want to make Peter angrier."
"Do what you want."
Taylor goes to leave. Roger steps in front of her. Taylor looks up at Roger and rolls her eyes. Roger stands without saying a word and keeping his arms folded. Taylor goes over and helps Andrew clear a table.
KITCHENJuliette and Trey are in the kitchen. Except for the staff, they are the only ones there. Juliette begins to run the sinks water. Trey stands and watches her. Juliette turns to him.
"Why don't you get that sink ready?" Juliette suggests.
"I don't know how." Trey says.
"What?"
"I've never had to wash dishes." Trey replies. "It's women's work." He adds at the end.
"You've never washed a dish?" Juliette asks really amazed. Trey shakes his head no. "I never had to either, until I came here. The maids did it at our home." Juliette turns off the water. "Who did it in your house?"
"My mother." Trey replies.
Juliette and Trey stand in silence. Then Juliette goes over to the next sink.
"This sink is where you pour that blue stuff. It's supposed to sanitize the dishes." Juliette starts to pour liquid blue sanitizer into the sink. "You pour about a lid full into the sink. Then fill the sink with cold water."
Trey turns on the sink and lets it fill. Juliette goes over and turns the hot water on in the third sink. As she does so, As Juliette moves to the first sink to begin washing, Trey touches one of her hands and smiles a handsome flirty smile. Juliette flashes a flirting smile back. The counselor clears his throat. Juliette pulls away and begins to wash the dishes. She shows Trey how to and he joins in.
Administration BuildingShelby is sitting outside of the building. Scott had gone to get some mail that his father sent over. He comes out of the building reading a letter. A huge smile goes across his face. Shelby stands and smiles as he approaches.
"What?" Shelby smiles back at him, putting her hands in her pockets.
"They still want me." Scott says still reading the letter.
"Who?" Shelby pulls her hands out of her pockets and looks at Scott. "Who still wants you?"
"My top three picks for colleges. They still want me to try out for their sports programs." Scott hugs Shelby. Shelby looks off worried.
"That's great." Shelby pulls back trying to not sound upset.
"You know what else is great?" Scott looks into Shelby's eyes with great excitement and love. "My father said that you can come with me for Christmas Break." He looks at Shelby for a reaction. "We get to spend Christmas together away from this place."
"That's great." Shelby smiles a half smile.
Peter's OfficePeter is answering all his phone messages. He pulls the last one and gets a frown acrossed his face. He dials the number, a woman with an accent answers.
"Ciceros residence."
"Mrs. Ciceros, this is Peter Scarbrow."
"Oh Mr. Scarbrow, I'm glad you returned my call."
"Tell me what Auggie's been up too."
Peter sits back and listens to Mrs. Ciceros talk.