Episode 2: ...Creating Problems
The next morning...
The whole family is gathered around the dining room table, eating breakfast.
Ru-stares off into space, swirling spoon in cereal
L-Ruthie? Everything okay?
Ru-Huh? Oh yeah..fine smiles, and continues to stare off into space
Sa&Da-Mommy, we're done our breakfast. Can we go play superheros?
An-Yes, of course.
twins leave room
Er-Are you sure everything's fine, Ruthie?
Ru-Better than fine...smiles again
L-What do you mean by that...?
Ru-startled, thinks quickly Umm...bye...runs out of room
An-Someone go find her...
L-I'll go, ya know, since I'm her sister and everything runs up to Ruthie's room
L-Hey, it's me.
R-lays on bed, staring at celing Come in.
L-Sooo...anything you wanted to tell me...maybe about..say..you and Martin..?
R-appears shocked How..did you know?
L-Ehh, I seem to know these things sometimes
R-smiles
L-appears excited Now give me every last detail. Don't leave a thing out!
Meanwhile...
In the backyard
Simon and Sandy sit on a bench together. baby is inside sleeping
Si-I feel really bad about what I did to Rose last night. I never should have gotten engaged to another girl hours after we called the wedding off..
Sa-almost starts to cry Are you saying...you don't want to marry me...?
Si-No! Are you kidding? I love you. I want to spend the rest of my life with you. I just think we should put off the engagement until the end of summer gets up and walks around
Sa-sits, almost crying Thinks: Does he really love me? Is it just for the baby that he's doing this? What if he leaves me, too?...
Ruthie and Marin makeout
Later that day...
In the living room
all females in the house are there
Sa-Can I talk to you for a minute?
An-Sure
L-Yeah
Ru-Okay
Sa-I don't think Simon really loves me. I think he just wants us to stay together because of the baby.And something about Rose being jealous, too.
L-Don't worry. I know my brother. he's just looking out for the best interest of everyone.
Ru-And if anyone can keep a promise, it's him.
An-Okay, if you're not going to be getting married for awhile, I'll offer you the garage apartment. It's open now that everyone's left.
Sa-face lights up Really? Thank you all!
In the Yard...
Matt and Sarah are about to leave to go home
Si-Hey, can we talk?
M-Sure.Of course.
Si-What should I do? Sandy thniks i don't want to get married right away because I don't really love her. I just want what's best for everyone. To settle down and everything first.
M-Wellll..if I overheard correctly, Mom and Dad are giving the garage apartment to you guys
Si-Thats good...but what should I do about the Sandy situation
M-Just listen to your heart, Simon. It'll tell you the way to go. walks away
Si-sits down on grass and looks up at sky What do I do...?