When Noah is accidentally blamed for one of Drake's troublemaker antics, Drake must choose if he's loyal to Noah of his current 1 more warning suspension ahead of the school's biggest party of the year. FULL EPISODE: INT. SCHOOL HALLWAY - DAY

Drake leans against his locker as Principal JAMES storms over, Noah close behind with a worried glance.

PRINCIPAL JAMES

We have a zero tolerance policy on vandalism, Mr. Peyton. First you destroy the science lab, now the bathrooms are trashed. One more strike and you're suspended! I've had enough

Drake faces pales but James' gaze shifts suspiciously to Noah.

PRINCIPAL JAMES

Unless you have an alibi for last night, Drake...

UH OH..

Noah stammers, covering for Drake who secretly nods "it was me." But Noah remains silent under James' accusing stare.

NOAH

I did all that vandalizing…

PRINCIPAL JAMES

This is unlike you Noah… but you could just be covering, Tomorrow I'll review the tapes and ask Drake one more time. If found guilty you'll be suspended for a month.

OOOOOH

Principal James walks away as Drake and Noah's face fall pale.

INT. DRAKE'S HOUSE - DAY

Drake paces, conflicted about ratting out his real troublemaking to save Noah's clean record.

DRAKE

It's not fair you taking the fall for my mess! The big party's this weekend. I even heard we're doing a giveaway with epic gift bags.

Noah sighs, touched by Drake's loyalty yet devoted to protecting him as always.

NOAH

Just say it was you, for once take responsibility! I get your a troublemaker but are you really choosing a little suspension over me?

Drake gazes out at the open road, wrestling with a tough choice between the party and mischief...

will Drake confess to in order to save Noah? Things are getting serious as their heartwarming friendship faces its biggest test yet! - Later At the Peyton family dinner that evening, Drake pokes at his food, still debating his choice.

MAY

Penny for your thoughts, honey? You've been awfully quiet.

Drake glances at Noah for support, taking a deep breath.

DRAKE

It's just...at school today, Principal James thinks Noah vandalized the bathrooms. But we both know that was me.

Lance raises an eyebrow in surprise. Kelsey rolls her eyes, sensing more trouble brewing.

LANCE

You should just admit it. It's wrong for somebody to get blamed for your flipping shenanigans!

NOAH

You don't have to confess, Drake. I'll take the fall for you.

Drake shakes his head adamantly. After all Noah's done, betrayal sits like lead in his gut. Drake knows Noah is only saying that to make him happy

DRAKE

No way. You're always bailing me out, now it's my turn. Even if it means missing the biggest party of the year...

May and Lance exchange a look, proud yet wary. Dangerous waters lay ahead for their reckless son.

MAY

Doing the right thing is hard sometimes, but you'll feel better for it. We support you, son.

With family behind him, Drake vows to face the fallout like a man. - The Next Day At School, Drake paces anxiously, awaiting Noah's meeting with Principal James.

Suddenly, ANDY bounds over beaming. "Party's at my mansion guys! Pool, DJ, you name it."

The crowd ERUPTS in cheers. Drake hesitates - how can he pass up the social event of the year? Drake has a lot on his mind but must choose quick

Noah senses Drake's resolve weakening. "You promised you'd do the right thing." Just then Principal James and security walk over.

PRINCIPAL JAMES

So Drake… was it you or Noah who vandalized school property?

Drake hesitates before finally spitting it out…

DRAKE

It was… (drake glances at Andy preparing for his party with everyone celebrating) It was…

Noah.

Noah's face falls pale of sadness

Drake shakes his head sadly.

Noah's face falls in hurt betrayal as two teachers escort him towards James' office.

SECURITY

Noah, Principals Office.

Drake reaches out helplessly.

"Noah, please - I'll make it up to you, I swear!" But Noah refuses to look back.

Distraught, Drake leans against his locker as the warning bell RINGS. He's lost his best friend and any chance of redemption Later Outside, Noah sits alone at lunch, still reeling from Drake's betrayal. Suddenly, Drake approaches, remorse etched on his face.

DRAKE

Hey dude…

Noah ignores Drake

DRAKE:

Noah, please - I'm so sorry. You have to believe me, I never meant to hurt you like this.

NOAH: But you did, Drake. You looked me in the eyes and promised to confess, then bailed for some stupid party!

DRAKE

Dude I said I was sorry!

NOAH

So?

DRAKE

So stop being mad at me and at least talk! Would you please move?

Come on, dude.

I said I was sorry.

Noah

Yeah, I heard you.

DRAKE

Then stop being mad at me!!!! Please

NOAH

I'm not mad at you.

I'm done.

DRAKE

What is that supposed To mean?

NOAH

I don't want to do anything to do with you anymore

DRAKE

So what,

Are you gonna switch schools & have our parents stop being besties?

NOAH

No.

This is a school where I work

And I guess we'll be classmates & neighbors

Until the day I leave

For college,

But that's all we'll be,

Is neighbors.

I'm done with you.

Ooooh

Drake reaches for Noah desperately. Noah pulls away, boiling over in anger and anguish.

NOAH: Being friends...it's not enough for me anymore. I want loyalty, trust - and you broke that. We're done Drake. From now on, we're just neighbors. That's all.

With that, Noah storms off, leaving Drake shattered and alone in the wake of his greatest loss yet. Drake sinks to his knees in the grass, gutted sobs tearing from his throat as his entire world comes crashing down. What has he done...? - TO BE CONTINUED….