Tori wakes up listening to Backyard Boy by Claire Rosinkranz, she's motivated, puts on her best outfit ready to save Sikowitz.
She grabs her notebook with the powerful speech inside of it and puts on shades ready to go.
INT. HOLLYWOOD ARTS HIGH SCHOOL - HALLWAY - MORNING
Tori walks seeing all the students & her friends. They do not even need to say anything and already know, at 12 pm it's go time.
We fade into Tori's class where she's telling the students about the protest speech
"Okay we-we cannot allow our beloved school to whitewash this crisis of conscience"
She finishes her speech and the entire class claps, even the emo girls.
Tori
Really? You guys don't think it's too much?
Carabella
If anything it's not enough. This school board are assholes
Woo
Yeah, Just because Sikowitz saved our goddamn lives that means he's allowing crime?
Carabella
You'll deliver this like a queen Tori.
Everyone murmurs cheering her on
Tori
Well actually Jade is gonna deliver it.
Everyone's excitement pales
Kalvin
Are you sure….? I mean with her anxiety every single person at this school will be watching.
Tori sighs but realizes it has to be done
Tori
The Time Has Come. Sky's The Limit, Jade can overcome this anxiety and she won't do it if she can't stand her ground anymore like she did 10 years back.
The Camera cuts, Now it's 11 am and one hour until all hell breaks loose.
The Gang are having lunch at the Asphalt Café.
Trina
I honestly think we should demand more. Shitting on people for giving students & even staff a second chance is a much bigger issue than one person's job.
Everyone listens
Trina
I feel like we have the wrong idea. This shouldn't JUST be about Sikowitz, this should be about calling the school out on their false advertising. They advertise themselves as helping you learn and being the only way you can even breathe yet criticize people who do what they claim to do? They don't like people being better
Everyone claps agreeing
Leah
Absolutely. Idk if you guys know but we had a petition about this last year and they just swept it under the rug.
Trina
Can we just please make this clear then? If the school has done this for years this isn't just about Sikowitz. This is about all the students, the careers; the success, this thank you's, the tears & greatness talent it takes to be in this damn place.
A couple students overhearing the conversation join in
Student #1
Look we can sit around all day and worry about what these intimidating ass fuckers might do but the point of a protest is to let people know that there's a problem!
Student #2
And I think we can all agree Hollywood Arts High School HAS a PROBLEM.
Student #3
We just want you guys to know Hollywood Arts obviously isn't an ordinary school, you can't cave now else you'll be dead meat.
Jade starts having a secret anxiety panic attack knowing there's no going back and if she doesn't do the speech they're most likely fucked.
Cat
Trina's right.
Robbie
This is bigger than Sikowitz, it's bigger than all of us.
Tori
Sikowitz made us. Saved us. Now it's our turn to pay it back just like we told him we would when we signed up for this shit!
Everyone starts getting louder
Beck
WE HAVE TO TAKE A STAND!
As it gets louder, everyone in the cafe realizes it's now 12pm.
Jade starts obviously having anxiety and Andre pulls her away into the park to calm her down
Andre hugs Jade tightly
Andre
I see you Jade. I know Ms Man got in your head, Just remember we have to take a stand together!
Jade
I get that… it's just I'm trying to consider both sides here.
Andre stops hugging her
Andre
Well let me help. One side are corrupted assholes who want students to rot in life and not help for mistakes which WE had to and still have to, and another side is the obvious good one.
Jade
Maybe they want people to face consequences for their actions?
Andre
Actions that they never even tried to stop. Just let this place begin dystopian
Andre hears the protest horn and realizes it's time
Andre
Look it's up to you to decide who you wanna stand with.
Andre walks away as Deja Vu by Easy McCoy plays in the background, Jade has decide to either sellout for the teacher's award or stand her ground for everyone.
Jade has gotten panic attacks, anxiety attacks, emotional damage, mental spirals and even a damn heart attack for this protest.
Is she really about to sellout?
As The Students & A couple of staff members who support the protest await the school, they all discuss/argue a couple of students & staffs fear about going through with this
Tori
No, okay? We still need to protest. This is about more than just Sikowitz!
Zenith
Tori's right if we back down now nothing changes and we all face Hell like punishments.
Mr Tyson
I'm not getting fired over this.
Mr Bate
Yeah fuck this protest honestly.
The giant crowd murmurs & chatters about where they align whether it's with the school or protest.
Until Andre finally shuts it down.
Andre
The only way these morons can win is if they divide us! Ain't no way they gonna suspend every student, and 92% of their damn staff.
Everyone goes quiet and thinks about it for a few and most think Andre has a point.
Edge (getting up)
Nah- Mr Harris's right. They would catch way too much social media heat, maybe even some people would bomb this place.
And if so they'll get cancelled and this hell will shutdown.
Tori
So it's a win-win, basically if they silence us they'll be dead and if they don't we win.
Everyone calms down
Tori
Okay now is everyone's anxiety done? We're safe? Can we all agree to stick to the protest?
All: Yes!
Minutes pass, Tori walks back outside with Cat as Different Problems by Kateel plays in the background
Tori
Listen up everyone… We've got some great and bad news. We met with administration for the last 30 minutes and they want a bit of mercy. We can go through with the walkout!
Everyone celebrates & cheers with applause until Tori takes a turn.
Tori
And they will review their decision
Everyone claps
Tori
However uh- we- um (stuttering)… We just also have to agree to not make any signs, and can't chant or any speeches or opinions
Everyone's excitement pales
Andrea
What the fuck? That ruins the entire point that's just putting us on mute
Everyone starts booing
Every single school administrator in the legacy currently starts walking out and has overheard everything
Principal McIntyre
It's a compromise. It's a give & take I'm sure you independents who know everything understand what that is?
Leah
Well there's a lot of give on our part, we are basically throwing everything away and all your punk asses are saying is we can voice our opinions but no calling you out.
Principal McIntyre
Silent protests can be powerful.
Dakota
What you're talking about isn't a protest that's a fucking muted fire drill!
Chief President Officer Admin
Well it's our best & final offer. Otherwise we can go to war with you and you all can be in painful trouble….
The ultimatum has been given
Tori feels defeated and feels there is only one option
Everyone's face pales
Principal McIntyre
Alright fine I'll have mercy. All in favor of the compromise raise your hands
A lot of people raise hands but hesitantly.
Principal McIntyre
Those opposed?
Only a few raise hands
It feels the whole protest vibe has been ruined and the admins continue walking away as dramatic music plays.
The Camera cuts back on to Leah walking away as Tori follows
Tori
Leah. LEAH!! Are you seriously just gonna leave?
Leah turns around
Leah
Protests are supposed to fuck with authority, Tori. If they're okay with doing what you're doing then you're doing it wrong and it's a setup.
Leah
Can't you see they fucking with us?
A retired but visiting Lane walks up to an applause and Tori's forced smile.
Lane
She's right. So why don't we play them back?
Tori
We?
Lane
I support you guys. Always will
Leah
Wait what are you thinking-?
Tori
Um it doesn't matter cause we already have a plan.
They start debating
Lane
Let's pretend to go along with it.
Tori
I like that.
Leah
Like that a lot. Fuck these idiots
Leah
So what's the call Tori? Going viral… or not?
Now Tori is put into an uncomfortable position
Tori (nervously)
Yeah…. Fuck it. Let's do it
Everyone cheers as Family by Laro Benz play in the background and it's time for war!!!!!
They make their way to the main court
Tori and the two make their way to the hallway where some other students & staff are
Tori
If your participating in the school walkout, right this way (guiding them)
Everyone leaves, and it's time for war outside.
Jade walks up to Tori
Tori
It's time. Ready?
Jade
Hell yeah. Team Sikowitz!
Tori gets on the stage they set up
Tori
Alright everybodies here! Thank you
An applause from Team Sikowitz occurs
Tori gets off stage
Tori
Alright everyone this is amazing!
Dominik
Yeah this is great but what are we supposed to do just stand around?
Tori
Just take lots of pictures and videos! We're going live on my massive page, everything. Hollywood Arts is dead after this
Tori goes live
Tori
So we hope that seeing everyone here rallying behind former Hollywood Arts teacher Mr Erwin Sikowitz inspires YOU to use your voice and rally for his reinstatement, Um thank you so much for the support! Tori ends the live and Jade ends hers as well, difference is Jade is getting the anxiety again.
Jade
Yeah okay- I felt pretty good about that.
Leah
That video was boring as fuck!
Tori
Leah….
Leah
Get a picture of this! (Showing marker written signs on her hands)
Tori
We promised no signs!
Tori turns to administration with a furious look
Which Leah also notices causing her to run away
Tori
Jade you have the camera!
Lisa
You should be getting that on camera! (Pointing to admins taking signs)
Jade stutters and hesitates
Lisa
WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU DOING? Seriously? Nevermind I'll do it.
People start giving Jade a disappointed look
Leah who's being grabbed on, is yelling for Jade
Jade starts getting a blind blur in her eyes and starts having the biggest anxiety panic attack she's ever had, people are yelling for her, she glances at Ms Man.
Tyler
Did you see that Jade they took away the banner? But you can still do the speech
Jade stammers
Speech..?
Tyler
Yeah like we talked about! Just jump on a table and start talking
Tori
Great idea
Tyler
Even if they drag you away to hell we'll just record it! And it'll have the same effect
Jade can barley even breath and starts getting nauseous
Lisa
Jade what the fuck are you doing? Cmon!
Everyone starts rushing her and Jade starts getting even more scared
Jade
Just give me a sec-
Tori
Are you oka-
Jade
IM FINE IM FINE!
Jade starts shakey voicing
Jade
Just please- FUCK!
Jade runs away and everyone is confused
Tori sees this and an echo of what Andre said to her replays
"If you see ABSOLUTELY ANYTHING off with, Tell the nurse Ms Jessie (Leah)"
Tori remembers Leah got dragged away and starts panicking and admins come out and it's time for war, Yet Jade's in trouble
Lisa
Tori what are you doing cmon-
Tori rushes off after Jade and Lisa starts making a mad face
Lisa
She's a fraud.
Later, Tori finds Jade in the rose garden crying after throwing up
She immediately hugs her,
After comforting each other for a few seconds, Jade looks up at Tori who looks completed brainwashed. The two then begin making out in the rose garden.
It's very romantic, and they even unbutton each others clothes.
But what will this mean for the protest? For Leah?