Eternally Yours
It's a new school year and Sean has been dating Ellie for some time now. Emma still hates Sean because he broke her heart by dumping her and for stealing Mr. Simpson's lab top. Even though Sean admitted the truth to Mr. Simpson, she still resents him. Meanwhile, Sean has moved on with Ellie.
Sean: You know, it's not as easy as you think living by yourself.
Ellie: Yeah, I know. I try to come over as much as possible.
Sean: (smiles) Yeah, I know. And those are the best times ever.
(Emma walks by and makes eye contact with Sean. Sean gives her a weird look and Ellie just looks at the two of them)
Ellie: Sean???
Sean: Huh? Oh yeah. You were saying something?
Ellie: Nothing. Nothing at all.
(In Ms. Kwan's class)
Manny: Hey, Emma. How are things with you and Chris?
Emma: Nothing. There is no me and Chris. That little fling last year dwindled to nothing.
Manny: Have you ever wondered if he was a rebound from your breakup with –
Emma: (raises a hand and interrupts) Manny! Don't say it! Don't even say his name.
(Manny just looks at her and wonders why she still hates Sean as he walks to his desk)
Ms. Kwan: Okay class, settle down. Today, I'm going to pair you all up for the project that I've been talking about over the pass couple of days. Actually, you're going to draw names so when I come by your desk, reach into the bad and pull out a strip of paper. Remember that the project has to do with child development. You and your partner are married and I will be handing out further instructions as we go along.
(When Ms. Kwan passes Sean, he reaches in and picks out a name. His eyes bug out really wide and he slams his fist on his desk.)
Manny: I wonder what's his problem.
Emma: Don't know and I don't care.
(Sean walks up to Emma and hands her his slip of paper with her name on it)
Sean: (in a tired sort of voice) Umm . . . I guess we're partners.
Emma: WHAT? Are you KIDDING ME?
Sean: Look, I don't like anymore than you do. Let's just . . . try to make the best of it.
Emma: Yeah, easy for you to say.
(She stomps over to Ms. Kwan's desk)
Emma: Ms. Kwan, I can't work with my partner.
Ms. Kwan: Sorry, Emma. The point of the project is to promote classmate interaction.
Emma: But –
Ms. Kwan: No buts. No changing partners. I'm sure you and Sean can work together.
Emma: (under her breath as Ms. Kwan walks off) Easy for you to say. He didn't break your heart.
