+NURSE'S OFFICE+

Nurse: What can I help you with?
Ashley: Umm, my hand. (holds up her bloody fist)
Nurse: (wrinkles her nose) Oh, what happened, sweetie?
Ashley: Oh, umm. My locker... I -- I closed it on my hand. (fake smiles)
Nurse: Oh well, here. (she gets out some gauze and some athletic tape)

While the nurse is wrapping her hand, Ashley's world becomes dark, her ears pop and she becomes very light-headed. She can barely hear what the nurse is saying.

Nurse: (distorted sounding to Ashley) Ashley? Honey, lean back. Edna! Get some orange juice! Ashley, stay with me.

All of a sudden, Ashley's eyes roll back into her head; she's out.

(TIME PASSES BY)

Nurse: (faint sounding to Ashley) Ashley? Ashley? Wake up, Ashley.

Ashley sits up slowly and the nurse puts her right hand on Ashley's back to help her sit up.

Ashley: (rubbing her forehead) Ugh. What happened?
Nurse: You passed out. I think you were a little overwhelmed.
Ashley: Oh. Okay, I think I remember now.
Nurse: We have a Spencer Carlin waiting for you in the office.
Ashley: Spencer? Why?
Nurse: Because when you were passed out, you said her name once or twice.
Ashley: I did?
Nurse: (putting a straw in an orange juice bottle) Yeah. Are you two friends or something?
Ashley: Or something. (looks up at the nurse)
Nurse: Oh, I see. (quickly raises her eyebrows; up then down)
Ashley: Yeah. (looks around the room) What time is it?
Nurse: 5:33, hon.
Ashley: Are you kidding me?
Nurse: Nope. You've been out all day. (opens up the door to the office and quietly whispers) Spencer? She's awake, sweetie.

Ashley could hear Spencer's voice and it gave her butterflies in her stomach. She sat still so she could clearly understand their conversation.

Spencer: Is she okay?
Nurse: Oh, she's just fine. Just a little blackout is all.
Spencer: Oh.
Nurse: Would you like to come in and see her?
Spencer: (gets up and grabs her bag) No. But, just tell her that I said 'Hi'.
Nurse: (cocks her head to one side) But you've waited all this time to make sure that she's alright and now you're not even going to go in and see her?
Spencer: Wow, you nurses are smarter than you look.

With that said Spencer put her legs into motion and walked swiftly out of the office. The nurse came back into her room and looked at Ashley with a sorrowful look.

Ashley: Well, this has definitely been my all-time favorite day. (she gets up, grabs her purse and some extra bandage wrapping) Thanks for all you help today.
Nurse: You're welcome. I hope it works out between you and Spencer.
Ashley: Yeah, me too. (she walks out of the room and heads to her car)

As she's walking through the parking lot, she sees Spencer sitting on the curb, outside of the gym. Ashley gets in her car and decides to drive over to her.

As Spencer's looking off towards the tennis courts, she hears a car pull up beside her. She takes one glance at the car and then quickly turns her head back to where it previously was.

Ashley gets out of her car and goes around the back of it to the same side that Spencer is on.

(SILENCE)

Ashley takes a seat on the curb next to Spencer.

Spencer: (opens her mouth, hesitates, then proceeds to talk) Are -- you okay?
Ashley: (startled at the sound of Spencer's voice) Yeah. My hand hurts a little, but -- I'll live.

Spencer shakes her head, giving Ashley the gesture that she understands.

Spencer: They told me that you closed your locker on your hand.
Ashley: (rolls her eyes) Oh, yeah. That's not true.
Spencer: (sarcastic laugh) Great... so, there's another lie, huh?
Ashley: (sighs and turns her body towards Spencer) Spencer, if you knew how sorry I was...
Spencer: What?
Ashley: (stands up) You know what? I don't blame you for hating me. In fact, I'd advise you never to talk to me again.
Spencer: And why would you say that?
Ashley: Because I don't deserve you and I'm not good enough for you. And that's the honest truth.

Ashley walks around to the driver's side, opens the door and gets in.

Spencer: (quickly stands up) Ashley, wait!
Ashley: (rolls the passenger's side window down and says in almost a low tone) Get in.

Spencer opens up the door and gets in. They drive off; not really knowing where they were going.

Ashley pulled in the parking lot next to the beach. Without saying anything to each other, they both got out and walked down to the sand. They take a seat next to each other and sit and listen to the waves crashing against the fence posts.

Spencer: Here, (turns so that she's in front of Ashley) I'll make this easier on you. Why don't you just tell me the truth to all the lies you've told me.
Ashley: (sighs) Spencer, you're being really unreasonable.
Spencer: Oh really? Well, tell me how 'reasonable' I should be. Please, tell me. Ashley, I need to know the truth.
Ashley: (moaning) Why?
Spencer: Because, if I don't know, how will I ever trust you? Even right now, I feel like I can't trust you. (pauses) This is tearing us apart, Davies. You know that right?
Ashley: Yes, I do. (sighs) Okay, I'll tell you.
Spencer: Everything?

Ashley: (shakes her head in agreement) Everything.