Scene XIII: That evening, at the dinner table
Jen had given in to Drake and Megan. It was pizza with the works and mocha cola. Although she adored cooking for more than herself for once, it was nice that there wouldn't be any dishes to be done after dinner. She even approved of paper plates and Solo cups. Clean up would be a breeze.
The three kids sit at the table eating their dinner. There's an uncomfortable silence surrounding them.
Jen: So, how was school today?
Megan: Fine.
Drake: Oh, yeah. Nothing new to speak of.
Josh: Yup, just another uneventful day at Belleview High.
Jen: Oh, well, that's good… I guess.
Josh: Uh huh.
Jen senses something's amiss here. She decides to break the ice.
Jen: Ok, what's up with the silence?
Drake: What are you talking about?
Jen: There's no conversation here.
Josh: Well, Mom doesn't like it when we talk with food in our mouths.
Drake: Yeah, it's gross. We're just being polite.
Jen: Bullshit. What's going on?
Megan is oblivious to her brothers spying on her for
the past couple of days. But,
she senses that something's up
with the boys too. Did they get in trouble?
Megan: What did you boobs do this time? Drake, did you put Mrs. Hafer's car in the classroom again?
Drake: I didn't do it! It was proven! What makes you think I did anything wrong?
Megan gives him a look as if to say "yeah, right".
Drake: I didn't do anything wrong! I can behave in public you know.
Megan: Josh, what's going on?
Josh knows that he can't lie… Mrs. Hafer nailed him the last time when Drake was late to class. He's doing his best to keep his mouth shut, but everyone else at the table knows that there's an internal struggle going on.
Josh: Well… uh….uh….
Drake: Megan… Nothing's going on!
Josh: I can't lie! We've been spying on Megan!
Megan: What? Why are you spying on me!
Drake sighs heavily… Why can't Josh just be normal?
Drake: You're talking to boys…
Megan: So what! I've been talking to boys since I was born! I'm talking to you guys! You're boys!
Josh: Well, we are a little worried… You know… Since you're a "woman" now…
Megan: Jen! You said that they wouldn't be interested in it! You said!
Jen: Ok, ok… Let's cool it for a bit. We all need to talk about this together…
Drake: Do we have to do it here? We're eating, for Pete's sake!
Jen: Drake… It's not gross… We're talking about the two of you right now
Jen points to both the boys with a disapproving look, but an understanding one at the same time.
Jen: Now… While I understand that you guys as big brothers want to protect Megan. It's very noble of you two, but you don't need to all of a sudden become overprotective. Megan's a really smart girl.
Josh: I agree, it's what I told Drake. But he made a very strong argument.
Drake: I didn't argue with you. I was trying to convince you that I was right!
Josh: That's what I meant, brainiac!
Drake: Oh…
Josh: Megs, we just want what's best for you. You're entering a new era in your life.
Megan: Jeez, Josh! What are you, a girl?
Drake: Hahaha, she called you a girl…
Josh: Whatever…
Jen: Ok, well, since we've established a common ground, who wants dessert?
The situation was quelled, but there was still tension. Megan helps Jen clear the table, obviously perturbed at the boobs. How dare they decide what's best for her. They never cared about her before, why should they start now?
