Scene VI: The gig
Drake: This song goes out to Jen, who's new to the city, and new to the band. You guys will see her performing with us soon. (Begins playing Highway To Nowhere)
Jennie: Wow, I wish he hadn't done that. Now everyone's anticipating. If they had just found out about it my first performance when it happens I wouldn't have anticipation to live up to.
Megan: Gosh nervous much?
Jennie: Yes. I am nervous, okay?
Megan: You know, I heard about your crush on Josh. Gross!
Jennie: How did you hear about that?
Megan: Oh, I spy on everything in my house. I saw you arguing with Drake after practice. I'm actually cooler with your date with Drake, than your crush on Josh.
Jennie: Really? I'm surprised to hear you say that. After all the crap you said about him this summer, and the…less negative things you had to say about Josh.
Megan: Look, after what happened this summer, I think you need to have a little fun. Drake is not a serious person. Although after what I heard this afternoon, I'm not sure what to think. It seems like he cares way more about this date than I would have expected him to. Anyway, Josh has a girlfriend, remember? How is it going to help you to like someone who is dating someone else?
Jennie: I know. I've already had that conversation with Drake. Three times now. He can't figure out why I'm not all over him, like the girls he is used to. And he can't understand why I like Josh. Although, to give him credit, he mostly just doesn't understand why I like someone who is taken.
Megan: Why DO you like someone who is taken?
Jennie: I always like the guys who are taken. That's my nature. I haven't figured out a way to stop it yet. I never fall for the guy who actually likes me.
Megan: Yeah, about that. Drake likes you. Apparently, this is serious for him. What gives? Drake does not get serious.
Jennie: I don't know. Seriously. I have no idea. The Drake I've gotten to know in the past few days is more Wendy's Drake than yours and Mindy's. But he keeps telling me he changed this summer. I guess you wouldn't know that any more than me. You should have set up some remote spy gear before you left.
Megan: I did. The changes must have happened away from home or something. If they happened. I don't know what to think about this. It's so weird! Drake's acting like a sincere human being. Has he got you to make out with him yet?
Jennie: Nope. I'm not as easy as the girls you told me about.
Megan: I think that has something to do with it. I don't understand Drake's "moves" but he can get total strangers to make out with him.
Jennie: He hasn't tried to pull that with me. Maybe he is different now. I don't care. I agreed to go out with him because he wouldn't leave me alone. I can't believe I'd have to fall for Mindy's boyfriend.
Megan: I wish they would break up. Mindy has him so whipped there are emotional scars.
Jennie: Really? I wouldn't think it's that bad.
Megan: You're taking Women's Studies with her. She thinks he is her slave. And he's willing to do anything for her. She's got him wrapped around the proverbial little finger.
Jennie: I would never treat him that way. Relationships are about love and compromise.
Megan: Hey, if you and Drake don't work out, I have an idea.
Jennie: What kind of an idea?
Megan: Well, I don't like how Mindy treats Josh. I'm going to help you break them up.
Jennie: Oh no! I'm not breaking anyone up. That's not me.
Megan: Look, do you want Mindy to keep pushing him around? Besides, we are simply going to point out her flaws, and make him fall in love with you. Simple.
Jennie: I don't want her pushing him around, no.
Megan: Well it's no good discussing it here, in public; we don't want people hearing us. Besides, Maybe you'll get along with the New Drake.
Jennie: I don't think all of his old ways are gone. He put on quite a bit of charm to get this date, you know.
Megan: We'll talk about it later. How do you like the band?
Jennie: I love it! I've always wanted to be in a band, and I love the sound of this one.