Scene II: Beach party, last day of summer
Mindy: So Jennifer, are you excited about our first day at UC San Diego tomorrow?
Jennie: Mindy, I told you. I'm not into school like you are. I'm only taking a couple of classes. Who is that cute guy over there in the band? With the red hair?
Mindy: That's Drake Parker. Megan's brother.
Jennie: Too bad he wasn't a camp counselor this summer!
Mindy: No way, Jen. He's just like Bobby. He isn't the kind of guy you'd want. He is however, looking for a keyboardist.
Jennie: Like Bobby? Yeah, Megan told me about Drake's issues with debauchery. I play piano, I could use the money.
Mindy: I'll introduce you then. Drake, this is Jennie. She plays piano.
Drake: Creature. Hey Jennie. I need a keyboardist for my band. Interested?
Jennie: Sure, want me to play?
Drake: Sure, want a drink?
Jennie: Well okay. Hey, where did Mindy go?
Drake: Probably to find Josh. Thank goodness she's gone. Has anyone ever told you that you look like Rachel Leigh Cook?
Jennie: Actually yes.
Drake: Wanna go out this weekend?
Jennie: You're kidding, right? You tell me I look like an actress and expect a date?
Drake: It's always worked in the past.
Jennie: Well it doesn't work on me.
(Jennie sits down and begins to play George Gershwin's "You Can't Take That Away From Me")
Drake: Wow you're an amazing pianist. (He consults with the rest of the band) Here's my number. We'll work out a schedule for rehearsals. Are you sure you don't want to go out? I'm charming!
Jennie: I'm sure okay? Hey, here comes Mindy with a really cute guy. Maybe she'll introduce him to me.
Drake: (laughing) I highly doubt that.
Jennie: Really? Why?
Mindy: Jennie, I'd like you to meet my boyfriend, Drake and Megan's brother, Josh.
Jennie: (hiding her obvious disappointment at this news) Nice to meet you Josh, I've heard a lot about you this summer.
Josh: Nice to meet you, Jennie. All good stuff, I hope? Hey, do you want to see a magic trick?
Drake: Josh, enough with the magic tricks. They're not cool!
Jennie: Don't listen to him, he thinks only rock stars are cool. I'd love to see a magic trick.
(Josh does a magic trick)
Jennie: Hey, that's great!
Mindy: Josh, I have to go now. I have to study for tomorrow.
Jennie: Mindy, you've been studying all summer! That's why our cabin liked me better than you.
Drake: (laughing) You tell her, Jen. Ask her why she's at UC San Diego and not Princeton this year.
Jennie: Drake, that's rude. You don't ask someone why they aren't at a school like that.
Mindy: It's okay, it's all thanks to the "Great SAT debacle of 06" anyway.
Jennie: That's too bad.
Josh: So you two lived in the same room with Megan all summer. That's even worse than living in a house with her, eh?
Drake: I don't know about that, Josh. Megan gives us special treatment.
Josh: True dat.
Jennie: Megan likes me, she taught me a few tricks.
Mindy: Yeah, by using them on me!
Drake: (high fives Jennie) Alright, Megan!
Mindy: Well I'll see you guys later.
Jennie: See you tomorrow! (under her breath) Book snob!
Drake: Nice one. Sure you don't want to go out?
Jennie: If I say yes will you stop nagging me?
Drake: Yeah.
Jennie: Fine. Pick me up Saturday at 7:00, and don't be late.
Josh: Well, I'm going to catch up with Mindy. See you later Jen.
Jennie: Bye, Josh!
She stares after him
Drake: So how did you end up in San Diego? (pauses) Jen? (pauses again then mumbles) Oh great, she's in love with my brother! (aloud, snapping) Jen!
Jennie: I'm sorry, what were you saying?
Drake: So. What is it you like about my brother? His dinky magic tricks?
Jennie: He doesn't have an ego the size of Texas. He treats Mindy with respect. Do you know that anything farther than kissing, and Mindy had to make the first move?
Drake: So what do you think of her then? You're so impressed with Josh, but HELLO, he has a girlfriend. And you're nothing like her.
Jennie: I know! Do you think I don't? I spent all summer with Mindy. If that's what Josh wants in a girl, I know I can't deliver. If it weren't for her singing his praises all summer, I wouldn't even have this problem. But Mindy and I became friends this summer. Besides Megan and her friends, she's the only person I know here. Don't try to make me mad at her.
Drake: Hey, I'm just wondering what has you so interested in the guy who's had a girlfriend for two years, when I'm single and supposed to take you out Saturday night.
Jennie: Well between Wendy's praises and Mindy and Megan telling me how you really are, why do you think I'd want to go?
Drake: Alright, yes. I used to be like that. But it's this summer that changed me. Ask Josh.
Jennie: Well you're certainly still using your old M.O. aren't you?
Drake: Okay, admittedly, I have some things to work on.
Jennie: Okay well I've got some unpacking to do. I'll see you Saturday.
Drake: (hugs her) See you then.