Introduction
Emma and Manny are walking outside, ready to go home from school.
Manny...So, what are you up to this weekend, Em?
Emma...They're about to tear down the old house down on 4th St. along with all of the trees on the block, so I'm going to protest.
Manny...Well...uh...have fun.
Emma...You're not coming?
Manny...You know I'm not into that kind of stuff...
Emma...You need to support me! Please! For our friendship! Emma pouts and begs
Manny...Fine, whatever, but I stay no longer than an hour, alright?
Emma...gives Manny a huge hug Thank you so much! You're a sweetheart!
Saturday, at the lot
Manny...walks up to Emma and a whole bunch of protesters
Emma...Manny! The construction crew is just arriving! I'm so glad you came!
Manny...Right...glances at the construction crew on their way, picks up a picket sign, and then goes over to a cute boy and starts talking
The construction crew arrives
Protest Leader...Okay, everyone, take your places!
People jump out of the crowd and bombard the crew, destroying machinery and beating up the crew, and people join in, causing a mob of confusion and fighting
Protest leader...STOP! YOU! GET DOWN! NO!
Emma...Manny! goes looking for Manny
Police arrive
Emma...Manny! Where are you!
Police arrive, handcuffing random people they find in the mob to break it up. Emma gets handcuffed and pulled away as the police read her her rights and drag her towards a car
Emma...I didn't do anything! What are you doing! I'm innocent! sees Manny Manny!
Manny...runs to officer and starts trying to pull him off of Emma What are you doing? Let go of her!
Police officer comesand handcuffs Manny too. Ther get thrown into the car and the car speeds away
At the police station
Emma...On the phone with her mother But, mom, I didn't do anything! No, please...no...okay. This is bull sht, okay, I won't say that, but I'm upset starts crying I love you too. Bye. hangs up phone and goes back to cell with Manny Two weeks. Two weeks we're stuck in here.
Manny...For nothing.
Emma...For nothing.
Manny...My parents are getting a great lawyer, they said.
Emma...Two weeks.throws her head in her hands, bending over, and then climbed in her bed as Manny did the same. Tired and frustrated, they fell asleep as the cell door opened and closed. They have a new cellmate
