INT. HOLLYWOOD ARTS - SIKOWITZ's CLASS - DAY
Sikowitz
Okay class today-
Before Sikowitz can even speak Principal McIntyre walks in
Principal McIntyre
Erwin. My office
Sikowitz seems a bit worried but postpones his class and follows Principal McIntyre to his office
After getting there the two sit down to where Sikowitz is confused
Sikowitz
So what's up?
Principal McIntyre
There's no easy way to say this…. Actually there is your fired.
Sikowitz gasps
Sikowitz
FIRED????????????!!!
Principal McIntyre
Look it wasn't easy, it's just we've learned you helped Cat & Robbie out of prison after Robbie assaulted a man & Cat did drugs.
Sikowitz
Look it's not what you-
Sikowitz is cut off
Principal McIntyre
Save it! We have no tolerance for corrupt teachers, please leave.
Sikowitz starts tearing up realizing he just sacrificed himself for the kids
Sikowitz walks out depressed
Tori
Hey Sikowitz wait up!
Sikowitz turns around with red eyes & tears
The Camera cuts to Tori & The Gang with a couple staffs in a meeting room
Tori
The administration is firing Sikowitz because they're caving to a few horny parents who are upset with him!
The Gang are writing stuff down and listening while Tori pastes back and fourth standing her ground
Tori
All he's guilty of is saving his students and giving them a bright future in this goddamn hell of a life!
Andre
Mhm.
Tori (motivating)
AND WE HAVE TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT!
Tori
Look I know Sikowitz works in a high school but his firing reflects on the ENTIRETY of the Hollywood Arts Community.
Everyone starts getting motivated
Jade
Can't believe I'm saying this but Tori's right. Sikowitz looked after so many of us when we were having a hard time. We owe him this
Tori
I think that… rallying to save Sikowitz's job is a cause worthy of our nation.
Beck
I agree.
Cat
I think this is the perfect cause for us to show the school that we are here, and we won't allow one of the few beloved & powerful teachers to be dismissed.
Andre (motivated)
Yeah! THIS IS OUR SCHOOL TO
Jade
I think it's time we let them know we aren't joking and taking their shit anymore. They don't even care about this dystopian ass pool, we had to save it!
Everyone stands up
Tori
We should protest.
Ms Man
Protest???
Tori
Yes! Maybe we just leave class for a while like like- a walkout!
Andre
Exactly! But it's not a walkout…
Everyone listens
Andre
It's a blackout.
Tori
Yeahhhh!!!
Everyone claps and cheers ready to an applause!
Jade is walking out in the bright outside when she is called by Ms Man
Jade
What's up Ms Man?
Ms Man
I was surprised to hear you speak about Sikowitz with such passion. (Knowing she has anxiety and is dark)
Jade
Oh well yeah… of course he is a GREAT teacher and I think what's happening to him is really unfair (standing her ground).
Ms Man
I agree of course, but there's a right way to handle things and a wrong way to handle things.
The two stop walking as Jade is confused a bit
Ms Man
Especially here.
Jade (stuttering)
Well um- Tori was just talking…. Ya know brainstorming……. We're not actually gonna uhhh get up and walk out with students. (Nervous)
Ms Man
I'm glad to hear that Jade. Because as the person who suggested coming back here, your reputation will be tied to it.
Careful.
Ms Man walks away leaving Jade speechless and a bit worried about how this could go.
The Camera cuts to, At The Asphalt Café, Jade rushes to her table with her friends
Andre
Ah look who it is the queen of spades! Jade West
Jade West (nervous)
I wanted to talk to you guys about the um…. (Stuttering & shakey)…. walkout.
Andre
Blackout.
Jade
Sure… whatever we decide to call it I just…… (hesitant) I don't think it's a good thing.
Everyone is confused
Tori
Well I guess it's not supposed to be a 'good thing' it's a protest….
Trina
But that's why you're gonna be the hero to all of our people around here with us.
Jade
Okay but like- I don't know what if- I don't know… (shakey) what if we're just going too far?
Tori (comforting her)
Look Jade stay strong…. We got your back it's just the anxiety kickin in we're all in this together.
Everyone agrees
Jade tries to calm down but is clearly scared, Andre thought about what Jade said and now gets scared his damn self while Different Problems by Kateel plays in the background as The Gang all try to stick together during this hard time
Tori posts on TheSlap that her penthouse will be turning into a protest party event, where they will all gather to support Sikowitz and discuss what they'll do at school.
Jade meets with Ms Man in her class as they have a debate
Jade
Look I tried to talk the gang out of going through with the walkout but noone's gonna back down at this point. Everyone's all riled up now!
Ms Man
Because they think this is a game. Talent School students cosplaying as protesters for the week.
Jade gets offended
Jade
Shouldn't you be on our side?
Ms Man
I am.
Jade
No the hell you aren't! You're acting like a corrupted fool just like the rest of the teachers
Ms Man
Watch your mouth. And as the faculty adviser I'm advising you all to think this through. You all have worked so hard, you're all stars and you're trying to ruin it for some lame ass Teacher?
Jade starts catching on
Jade
Does this have anything to do with the associate head of school position that they literally just announced? Let me guess you want in so are trying to stay on their side.
Ms Man
Your name has come up in the firm room discussions for Teacher's Award. President of the student body and winning the schools highest honor. You'd love that right?
Jade is speechless but clearly does
Ms Man
That's what I thought. Now shut this protest down and find a way to convince your little jammy friends to get with the damn program.
Ms Man sends a powerful messages confirming she's aligning with the school.
Just then, Andre calls for Jade
Andre
Yo! Jade, you uh ready to go?
Jade looks at Ms Man
Jade
Uh yeah….
Ms Man looks at Jade warningly as Andre & her walk away
The Two walk outside
Jade
I'm ordering some catering food tonight what do you want?
Andre
I wanna know what program Ms Man wants me to get with (angrily)
Jade sighs
Jade
You heard that.
Andre
Mmmhm.
Jade
Look she's just aligned with the school everything she says is bullshit.
Jade
I mean I don't even blame her do you really expect schools to just cave?
Andre
Well they will if our sides stick together. But for that to happen YOU have to stay strong Jade. It's either Sikowitz or The School even if you don't participate you're eventually gonna have to align with somebody.
Jade
How the fuck am I all of a sudden the center of this?
Jade
Like yesterday I was just another member and Tori was 'our little motivational bitch'.
Andre
This is about you finally becoming the leader you always wanted to be. Not be controlled by some skunk ass Director for Netflix
And think about our careers, Nah our lives. It's all cause of Sikowitz, you want him to blame himself for saving us?
The talk falls quiet
Jade
No.
Jade sighs before continuing
Jade
Okay your right… I choose Team Sikowitz (concluding she's going through with the walkout)
Andre high fives Jade and hugs her as they keep walking, But Jade looks so unsure and scared as Deja Vu by Easy McCoy plays in the background.
INT. TORI's PENTHOUSE — DAY
The House is majorly busy with over 100 people there, it's Sunny, it's bright, there's food, there's a pool, a tennis court, it's a huge big sunny sunshine party as they prepare for the protest.
Tori (telling the workers)
I wanna be able to see the banner from ACROSS the street.
The workers walk away
Tori notices Jade sitting sad in the sun so walks over and sits
Tori
Jade…. You okay?
Jade
I just keep thinking about what Ms Man said.
Tori
Don't worry about her, she's a corrupted bitch.
Tori
Look don't stress once our school sees this they're gonna be super sorry they ever messed with Sikowitz.
You've gotta have hope Justice will prevail.
Soft dramatic music begins playing
Jade
But what if it doesn't?
Tori falls speechless and Jade realizes Tori is only being a politician. She doesn't have any answers to her questions and just wants her on board with the protest.
The Camera cuts to inside the house where Beck & Liv are guiding guests
Liv
Okayyy if you wanna help make protest signs that's happening in the arts & crafts room! (None of the dialogue really matters it's just her & Beck giving a tour)
Cyrus (walking over)
Yep we got enough food for everybody!
The Three head outside to where Tori on the stage she set up
Tori
I just want to thank each and every one of you for joining this cause. I mean we need to stand up, even if you don't go to Hollywood Arts it's wrong to fire somebody for saving lives. Not just for our teachers but for our students! Tori notices Cat on her phone
Tori then gets off stage to stop the "travesty"
Tori
What the hell are you doing?
Cat
Oh uh I'm making some calls, trying to grow a coalition. Look it dawned on me that if we can get support from the entire student body….
Tori
Right…
Cat
We could win this! Before we even have to walk
Tori
I have an idea that's like ten thousand times better
Cat (ditzy)
What??
Tori
Get the fuck off the phone and work in groups!
Cat gets up and leaves
Andre
Tores you got a sec?
Tori
Sure.
Tori follows Andre into a guest room
Tori
What's up?
Andre
We need your help.
Tori
Who's we?
Andre
Everyone. Look are you aware Jade takes medication for anxiety?
Tori
Yeah…
Andre
Jade started weaning off the meds and we need you to keep an eye on her. That emo lesbian shit from dice I don't think he was joking, and Jade is already dark so if she doesn't have meds thats gonna be a major issue with her brain.
Tori is speechless
Andre
If you see absolutely ANYTHING off, Tell the nurse Ms Jessie.
Tori realizes that's Leah as Andre walks away
Tori realizes putting pressure on Jade is not a good idea yet now she's the leader of the operation.
Cat is chatting with workers while making signs
Piper (knitting)
Ya know every year the school makes a dumb decision like this.
Cat
Really?
Piper
Yes. Last year they literally banned being gay
Jade overhears this and continued listening
Cat
Wait is it still banned?
Piper
Yes. No lesbians, no gay folks, LGBTQ is basically dead in this school.
Cat is shocked
Jade is hiding behind the couch listening and begins having a mild heart attack of anxiety.
She can't believe the school has betrayed her
One of the party guests rushes in with epic good news
GUEST
EVERYONE!!!! MR ERWIN SIKOWITZ HAS ARRIVED.
The crowd blasts with excitement and everyone stops what they're doing to go outside, However nobody at all notices Jade and she's left behind the couch still having a heart attack with nobody to save her.
Different Problems by Kateel plays in the background as everyone reunites with a blushing & overwhelmed Sikowitz.
Sikowitz
Seeing so many of my students, friends, using their collective voices to fight for your principles!
Everyone listens and some tear up
Sikowitz
It just—it fills my heart. I love you all
Tori
We love you too.
Leah
That's why we're gonna try to get you back in school with us.
An applause for Sikowitz happens as he is overwhelmed and almost feels like crying
Sikowitz
I will let you all get back to your organizing. And everyone, good luck tomorrow.
The applause continues as war is tomorrow and it's a big day, but the question is Will Team Sikowitz win or Will The School's Board win?.
To. Be. Continued….