Here is Chapter 3 of my Jay-Jay soap opera story arc, which contains Wednesday's episode. Enjoy and comment.
OPENING SCENE:
The "school on the hill" during a very crowded "C" lunch. The gang are discussing the trip to Tarrytown.
NICK:
Plan is, we leave tonight.
CAITLIN:
Why tonight Nick?
NICK:
(shrugging) I don't know.
KERRI:
Can't we leave this weekend?
NICK:
No! We're leaving tonight.
KERRI:
And why's that Nick?
(Nick sits in silence, until Beth snaps her fingers at Nick)
BETH:
Come on Nick, we don't have all day.
CAITLIN:
I think I'm better off explaining it. Nick just wants to get it over with. He rather stay with my mother and watch TV.
NICK:
That's not true Caitlin! I want to go to Tarrytown with my friends.
LAUREN:
Are you sure Nick?
CAITLIN:
Yeah Nick, are you sure you want to go to Tarrytown with us?
(Nick stares at the gang as the scene fades to black)
OPENING CREDITS
SCENE 1
(Memorial Airport. The gang, including Trisha and Nick are waiting for their private charter flight to arrive, which will take the gang to Tarrytown)
TRISHA:
It was nice of Ari to give us a private flight to Tarrytown.
KERRI:
I know! Thanks Ms Foley, for coming with us.
TRISHA:
No problem kids. I hope we all have a great time, and we stay nice and safe while we're there,
(Just then, the charter flight arrives, and Ari walks over to Caitlin)
CAITLIN:
So it really is you?
ARI:
Yep, that's me. I'm alive, I'm well, and I feel great!
(Caitlin hugs Ari tightly)
So, who are these friends?
CAITLIN:
This is Katie, Kerri, Lauren, Beth, Julia and Nick.
NICK:
Don't forget Trisha!
CAITLIN:
I'm sure she knows all about my mom.
ARI:
So, are you guys ready?
(Everybody excitedly climbs on-board the plane, and the gang sets on their way)
(We cut to later on, when the gang arrives at Tarrytown. Brenda Blue is waiting for them, standing next to Herky the Helicopter )
BRENDA BLUE:
Was the flight in safe?
ARI:
Sure was.
BRENDA BLUE:
These must be your friends.
ARI:
These are my friends, Caitlin, Kerri, Katie, Lauren, Julia, Nick, and Trisha.
BRENDA BLUE:
Well, it's nice that you guys are here to assist with the, uh, air-show!
HERKY:
The air-show! The air-show!
BRENDA BLUE:
Sometimes, he gets a little too excited. He'll calm down.
(Trisha goes over to see Herky)
TRISHA:
What a nice little helicopter! I remember flying one of these when I was married. I just wish I could fly it again.
BRENDA BLUE:
Well, I wouldn't mind if you flyed with him. Just be back at sundown!
TRISHA:
I will! Thanks!
(Trisha and Herky fly away, Nick turns to Caitlin)
NICK:
Uh, Caitlin?
CAITLIN:
What is it Nick?
NICK:
I think I have a crush on Ari.
CAITLIN:
Ooooh! That's so sweet! You should go tell her.
NICK:
I can't.
CAITLIN:
Why's that?
NICK:
Because I'm shy.
(Caitlin gives Nick a look as the scene fades to black)
SCENE 2:
(The hotel room. Nick is reading a magazine when a knock is heard at the door. Ari opens the door before Nick can answer it)
ARI:
May I come in?
NICK:
Sure!
ARI:
So you're Nick, huh?
NICK:
Yep, that's me.
ARI:
It's finally nice to see you. I've heard a lot about you.
NICK:
I've heard a lot about you too.
ARI:
I was wondering, would you like to go on a jet-plane ride?
NICK:
I would love to Ari.
(They walk over to Jay-Jay)
JAY-JAY:
Hey guys! Coming on-board?
NICK:
(confused) Since when do airplanes talk?
ARI:
(laughing) That's what Tarrytown's famous for! Talking airplanes! And learning other stuff!
NICK:
Now that I know that, I don't want to ride it!
ARI:
Oh, it's alright. It's fun to try new things!
NICK:
Well, I want to go back to the hotel.
ARI:
Don't make me tickle you,
NICK:
(laughing as Ari tickles him) Stop it! Stop it! That tickles!
ARI:
I'll stop if you get on!
NICK:
(still laughing) Okay!
(Ari and Nick climb on-board Jay-Jay, and are seen flirting through the windows as the scene fades to black)