Untitled Script (3)

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1. Endearing introduction of fem. lead --> bumps into one of the male leads, theyare different

2. Male lead's gf breaks up with him publicly3. Male leads frenemy makes the bet, picks the girl4. Male lead tries to win her over (bonding with the brother, talking to her friend,

consulting his sister, involving the soccer team)

5. Male lead goes to Female leads talent show (open mic)6. She goes out to a group hang, is out of place7. Makeover8. Debut with some sort of comeuppance for those who had looked down their

noses at her; friction with the ex girlfriend

9. Prom queen fight10.Revelation of the bet; fem. lead stays home and/or agrees to go to prom with the

shitty friend


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Scene 2

Setting: The Learning Commons. Brianna takes Lucas into one of the glass rooms for privacy.

Lucas: Hey girl (tries to kiss her. She turns her head). Whats that all about?

(tries again). Cmon. We havent seen each other for 3 weeks.

Brianna: (speaking in an English accent) What the bloody hell are you doing?

You are going to smudge my make-up.

Lucas: (slight reaction to the accent) I just missed you. You never called.

Brianna: Yeah.

Lucas: I was only in Ohioyou could have answered my texts. At least.

Brianna: Well, if you really must know. Right after you left, it got really hot.Me and the girls spent every day getting color at the beach. None

of that fake tanning. That stuff gives you malaria or something.

Lucas: Uh, you mean melanoma?

Brianna: Whatever. Anyhoo, so my cousin from London was visiting, and I

was really mad because shes so lame but her superhot boyfriend

came, too and he was the guy from that Zombie movie.

Lucas: What Zombie movie?

Brianna: You know the one, where Brad Pitt has to save his family by chopping

off the heads of seventeen thousand undead duh. Heath was in that!

Lucas: Okay, what does that have to do with you not calling me?

Brianna: Well, one day Charlotte got sun poisoning and she had to stay

home with this really gross aloe stuff all over her face, and so I took

Heath to the beach with me.

Lucas: Okay, why are you telling me this?

Brianna: Hold on, okay, Im getting to the best part. So. Were at the beach,

and its really hot. All of a sudden, out of nowhere this football

comes hurtling at my head at like a thousand miles an hour and it

hits me right in the eye. My contacts fell out! So Heath, right, being

the gentleman that he is, gets up and kicks those guys you-know-


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whats and makes them apologize to me and buy me a milkshake

which I didnt drink anyway because Im on juice cleanse duh . I dont

think theyll be coming back to the beach anytime soon.

[FLASHBACK]

Lucas: Well, it isnt summer anymore so I dont think that would be a

problem anyways.

Brianna: Yeah. So I dont know how to tell you this but. You and I are

done, Lucas.

Lucas: What?

Brianna: Yeah.

Lucas: Because your cousins boyfriend put the arm of justice on a couple

of middle schoolers?

Brianna: Correction: Heath is MY boyfriend now. Charlotte went back and

hes staying. With me. So bye! (Stands up and leaves).

Lucas: (Stands up and goes to follow her. When he emerges from the glass room,

he looks around and everyone goes back to what they were doing). Good

talk, Brianna. I gotta go to class anyways so well catch up later!

or not. (Close up of his disappointment/shock/embarrassment. He

leaves/bell rings).


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Scene 3

Setting: Field house. Gym class. Paul Walker is the Paul Walker character.

[Lucas and Paul Walker are sitting on the bleachers while a group of girls continuously fan them

and bring them gaterade. They are in gym clothes, but are doing nothing but talk and PaulWalker lavishes in the attention from the chicks]

Gianni: (Enters the gym and runs in the direction of the bleachers). Lucas! Yo!

Lucas! (He reaches them and shoos away the girls).

Lucas: Hey man. Whats going on?

Gianni: Dude, I just heard about you and Brianna Thats ROUGH. You

just lost your ticket to rack city.

Lucas: Wait, how did you know about that? It was two minutes ago!

Gianni: Its all over, Lucas. I heard it from likeforty people on the way

here!

Paul Walker: Thats the way it goes, Luke.

Gianni: Harsh But you know what, you gotta just bounce back. Get with

some other chick right away and just forget about her.

Paul Walker: Hows he gonna forget about Brianna? Shes the hottest girl inschool, with the longest legs, the shortest skirts, and the richest

daddy. So shes you but with panties.

Lucas: Thanks for rubbing it in, dude.

Gianni: Come on, come on. Dont even sweat it for this long. Brianna might

be sexy with a banging body, but her elevator dont go all the way

up to the top floor, if you know what Im saying.

Lucas: Youre right. If you put any girl in the right clothes, with the right

boyfriend, and give her some attitude

Gianni: And you can MAKE your own homecoming queen.

Paul Walker: Naw, theres no one as gorgeous as Brianna. Sorry bud. Its the

cold, hard truth.


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Lucas: You know, Briannas not even that great. Nobody ACTUALLY

likes her. And shes as plastic as her iPhone. Not hot.

Paul Walker: (Lightbulb goes off). Bullshit.

Lucas: Look at this girl. Shes (description) but with a little help, in sixweeks she could be homecoming queen.

Paul Walker: Riiiiiiiiight.

Lucas: You doubt me?

Gianni: Dude. Hes LUCAS. Hell just pick one. You could have whoever

you want, and shell just BECOME the hottest girl in school.

Lucas: Yeah (looks at bro 2 for ______) No sweat.

Paul: Okay if your game is that tight put your money where your

mouth is. Let ME pick which one you work on and you can prove

me wrong.

Lucas: No problem.

Paul Walker: Or, you dont have to accept, if you dont feel up to it right now. I

mean, its been a tough day. Kicked to the curb by Brianna Stinson.

Lucas: Dude, I said no problem. Go ahead. Show me the girl. (looks around,points to someone normal) how about her?

Paul Walker: Nah, Ive seen her at parties. She cleans up good. You need a

challenge. To get your head back in the game. Howabout. (sees

Alyssa doing something awkward) HER.

Lucas: Alyssa Waters?

Gianni: Lyssa-Pissa?

Paul Walker: Lyssa. Pissa.

Gianni: DAY-UM.

Lucas: [close up. Unsure. Hint of sympathy for whatever mortification is

happening]


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Paul Walker: Well? Can you do it or cant you? Are you a man, or are you THE

man?

Gianni: Naw, thats too much, Lucas. Even for you.

Lucas: Hey, hey, hey. Im Lucas. I got this.

Paul Walker: Yeah?

Lucas: Youre on. (Shake hands)

[WHISTLE]

Paul Walker: See you later. [leaves with bro 2]

Lucas: [sees Alyssa] Wow.

[shot of Alyssa] WHAT THE ----- [blackout][bell bleeps him]


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Scene 4

Setting: Cafeteria. Alyssa and Christa are at the water machine. Alyssa is wearing headphones

and eating a banana. Alyssa is used to Christa fighting with the machine everyday

disinterested in the daily battle. Christa is pounding and kicking the machine to get her water

out. Lucas approaches.

Lucas: (Alyssa has just taken a big bite of the banana). Hi, Alyssa.

Alyssa: (Stunned look. Food in her teeth. Smiles. BFF is still banging, oblivious).

Hi.

Lucas: How you doing? (Lucas bangs the machine, water comes out).

Christa: (Stands at attention. Mouth open).

(Awkward pause).

Lucas: (to Christa) Are you going to drink that? (Bends over and gives to

Christa)

Christa: Uh. Uh. Uh. Thirsty.

Alyssa: (rolling her eyes).

Lucas: So Alyssa

Alyssa: (pulls headphones down) Why are you talking to me?

Lucas: (Realizes that he has no reason to be there) UmI really likeyour

headphones. Where did you get them?

Alyssa: Uh, I dont know. They were my moms. (turns to Christa) Are you

ready? I need to get to Chorus.

Christa: (Looks at Lucas. Looks at Alyssa. Dont you see LUCAS is talking toYOU) We have like another minute.

Alyssa: I dont want to be late.

Lucas: So Ill see you around?

Alyssa: Sure. Lets go. (Ladies walk away).


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Lucas: (to himself) Well played sir.

Christa: (as they walk away) OMG. Lucas was talking to you.

Alyssa: Okay And

Christa: You should have stayed and talked longer. You know he just broke

up with Brianna.

Alyssa: (with sarcasm) And he is going to fall head over heels for me. Thats

exactly what is happening.

Christa: The things I could do to him.

Alyssa: Really?

Christa: If I was into that sort of thing.


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Scene 5

Setting: Hallway. End of the school day. Lucas is at his locker. Picture of Brianna taped to

locker door. Brianna walking from opposite direction sees picture. Grabs it. And tucks it in her

shirt. Lucas sighes and closes locker door. Paul Walker is standing there when Lucas closes the

door. Gianni is behind PW. Lucas reacts.

Paul Walker: Hows it going, buddy? End of day one. You should pretty much

have this Alyssa Pissa thing wrapped up by now.

Lucas: I got this. Im laying the ground work already.

Gianni: You hit that already? Damn. Told you my boy Luke has got skillz.

Lucas: No. But I have got a way in.

Paul Walker: Oh, really. What is it?

Lucas: I dont want to talk about it until I know its a sure thing. Dont

want to jinx it.

Paul Walker: (Laughs) So no plan, then? Have a good one buddy.

(Paul Walker and Gianni leave. Lucas sees Christa walking to down the

hallway by herself. Catches her.)

Lucas: Heyuhuhuh

Christa: Christa. Hi?

Lucas: Yeah. Wheres Alyssa?

Christa: Alyssa Waters? Yoouu wanntt tooo knoowww

Lucas: Wheeerree IIII caaannn fiiinndddd heerrr riiigghtt noooowwww

Christa: (She laughs) Oh, okay. She is practicing in the Chorus Room for the

Coffee House next week (points to Coffee House poster).

Lucas: Okay. Cool. Thanks. See you arooouunnddd.

Christa: Okkkkaayyyy. Bye, Lucas.

Lucas: Umone more thing. Where is the Chorus Room?


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Scene 6

Setting: Lucas is walking down the hallway looking like he does not know where he is going.

Hears music. Follows it. The Chorus Room door is cracked. Alyssa is in the room alone. Back

to the door. Bent over a music stand. Humming along. She starts to sing the chorus softly, but

beautifully. Lucas pushes the door a bit to hear further. Chorus teacher taps Lucas on the

shoulder.

Chorus Teacher: You know there are laws against this.

Lucas: What!??!!!

Chorus Teacher: Just kidding. Thinking about joining the Chorus? You know, we

need more guys.

Lucas: Oh, I dont really sing.

(Hears Alyssa again)

Lucas: Actually


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Scene 7

Setting: The next day. Guidance Counselors office.

Lucas: so I am just taking so many Honors classes. I know its only the

fourth day, but I am really feeling overwhelmed. I am playingsoccer. You know we are expected to make the states this year. I

just need an easier class at the end of the day, to like, you knowto

feed a different part of my soul. LikelikelikeChorus.

Counselor: Yousing? Lucas the soccer star sings?

Lucas: I meanits kinda hard being me all the time. I dont get to show

that side of me because I have to be what people expect me to be.

All the time. Sometimes I want to try somethingfor me. (Catches

himself. Pause) Uh, plus it will help round out my collegeapplication.

Counselor: Okay. I guess, you are in luck drop/add ends today. And there is

one slot left in 4th period Chorus.

Lucas: Ill take it. Thank you so much. (As he leaves) You are so inspiring.

Counselor: Oh. (smiles). NEXT!


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Scene 7b. Lucass home. Lucas sits on his bed, doing homework and listening to music and

singing along. Lucas has his back to the door and doesnt notice the door open. Lucass parent

(LP) comes in and listens incredulously for a moment, then walks over to the stereo and unplugs

it.

LP: Lucas.

Lucas: Whoah. Hi Mom.

LP: I spoke to your guidance counselor today because I wanted to

check on your college applications

Lucas: Mom, its September. You cant apply yet.

LP: Early action, Lucas. You should be working on your Harvard app

and essay NOW.

Lucas: (Dismissing) Ok.

LP: And imagine my surprise when the counselor mentions that you

just dropped Honors Physics for Chorus. What the hell are you

thinking, Lucas?

Lucas: Why are you checking up on me? I know what Im doing. I dont

need that class. And I wanted to relax a little.

LP: Relax?! Are you serious? First semester senior year is no time torelax. Three generations of Brauns have graduated Harvard and

its time for you to start carrying your weight. Lucas, you dont

want to end up like Aunt Sharon: four kids, living in East Boston,

the manager of a shoe store.

Lucas: But Aunt Sharon is happy.

LP: Only because she doesnt even know what she missed out on.

Thats not for us.

Lucas: Right. Well, Im not dropping chorus.

LP: You know what? I cant do this right now. Well fix this mistake

when I come back from my conference in New York. This is not

over. (LP leaves, door still open).


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Lucas: (Sighs)

(Lucass Sibling LS pops head into the doorway).

LS: Everything allright?

Lucas: Yeah, just mom being mom.

LS: Chin up. Hey you wanna look at my new sketches? (Produces a

sketch book, approaches him).

Lucas: Wow. Cool.


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Scene 8

Setting: Outside the Counselors office. Paul Walker and Gianni and sitting with Yolanda at the

hall monitor desk. They see Lucas coming out of the Counselors office with the red add/drop

slip. Walk up to him.

Paul Walker: Hey, Buddy.

Gianni: Lu-cas!

Paul Walker: Whatcha got there? Your early acceptance to Hah-vahd?

Lucas: I havent even appliedyet.

(Paul Walker takes the slip).

Paul Walker: Oh. Oh. OOOoooohhhhhh.

(Hands to Gianni. Nudges Gianni to play along).

Gianni: Luke, you gettin your Justin Bieber on. (Sung to the tune of the Justin

Bieber song): Youre my baby, baby, baby, ohhh.

(Paul Walker joins in. Lucas gets a little embarrassed).

Lucas: Guys chill. Itsjust part of the master plan.

Paul Walker: What are you gonna do? Sing her to death.

Gianni: Alyssa-Pissa, I love youYoure my baby

(Paul Walker smacks Gianni upside the head).

Gianni: Hey!

Lucas: If you want me to sleep with the enemy. I have to first become the

enemy.

Paul Walker: Oooohhhh. Play on playa.

Gianni: Thats what Im talkin bout, baby. Ba


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(Paul Walker holds up his hand).

Lucas: Now if you guys are finished, some of us have work to do.

(Lucas walks off).

Gianni: Deeemmmmnnnnn. Dont hate the playa, hate the game.

Paul Walker: That doesnt even make sense.


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Scene 9

Setting: Hallway to the Chorus Room. Sounds of singing. Lucas stops to collect himself before

entering. Opens doors to class in session. Walks down steps with no one noticing. Alyssa

notices him first. [SOUND: Record scratching sound]. Singing peters out. Everyone stares at

him.

Lucas: HiiiiI got transferred to this class.

Teacher: Boyohuhhitsjust hot in here.

Lucas: Heres my drop/add. Where do you want me?

(Girls start giggling. Teacher blushes).

Teacher: Uhyou can sit next to Jeremy.

(Pan to sorry looking fellow).

Lucas: O-kay.

(Walks past Alyssa without looking at her. Stands next to Jeremy).

Teacher: Nowlets pick up from measure 69

(Class sings. Lucas looks at the music for a moment. Thinks to himself.

Quietly starts to sing. Jeremy notices. Alyssa glances at Lucas from

across the room. Suspicious. Continues singing).


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Scene 10

Setting: Chorus Room hallway. Bell rings. Class files out of the room. First few ladies come

out whispering to each other about Lucas. Lucas enters shot. Alyssa fights through crowd to

catch up to him.

Alyssa: What are you doing?

Lucas: Uh, walking. (Secret grin).

Alyssa: No. I mean in class. What are you doing in Chorus?

Lucas: I joined up. My guidance counselor thought it might make me

more well-rounded.

(People notice them talking. She grabs him, and drags into the

Auditorium lobby).

Alyssa: Right. Stalker much.

Lucas: I dont know what you are talking about. I just wanna sing. How

does that make me a stalker?

(Christa arrives to pick up Alyssa).

Alyssa: Yeah, right. Everyone knows you are a soccer star, and you are

going to be the next President of the United States. How doeschorus help you with that?

Christa: Am I interrupting something?

Lucas: Oh, heeeyyyy Christa. No. Alyssa is afraid that my voice may

outshine hers.

Alyssa: This is crazy. Lets go.

Lucas: See you tomorrow.

(Alyssa and Christa leave).


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Scene 11

Setting: Street. Black iron fence at the side of RHS. Christa and Alyssa are walking. Both are

silent.

Christa: Okay, what the hell is wrong with you? Yesterdayawkward.

Today you are just plain mean.

Alyssa: You dont know. You dont even know what you are talking about.

Christa: If I didnt know any better I would think that you had a crush on

him.

Alyssa: Are you kidding me? Lucas Braun is the reason that I have been

called Alyssa-Pissa since 2nd grade.

Christa: Lucas had nothing to do with you pissing yourself.

Alyssa: Are you serious? You didnt go to the Whelan. You have no idea

what happened that day.

Christa: Oh, so Lucas peed on you. Very R. Kelly of him.

Alyssa: It was himStop. (They stop walking).

[Tells the story FLASHBACK. Setting: Whelan Elementary].

It had to be the middle of the year. Lucas was new to Revere. And

it was his first day at the Whelan. He didnt know that we were

supposed to use the bathroom during recess. He was playing

soccer and he just never went. I guess even then it was clear that

soccer was his thing. Anyway. We had just come in from recess,

and I found him by himself in the hall kinda crying. I looked down

and there was a puddle on the floor. I told him that he could go to

the nurse to get cleaned up. He had just walked away when Ms.Pirkeys 2nd grade class came into the hallway. Paul Walker

Christa: Come on. He didnt really look like that back then.

Alyssa: He totally did. And its my story. Ill tell it how I want. Anyway.

Paul Walker takes one look at me and the puddle on the floor, and


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starts pointing and laughing. The whole class turns around and

looks.

Paul Walker: Look. Alyssa peed all over the floor. lyssaPISSA.

(Kids laugh. Chant: Lyssa-Pissa. Alyssa turns. Sees Lucas standingout of sight. Looks back at Paul Walker. Alyssa starts to point out Lucas.

Decides not to. Kids stand around chanting).

Christa: Oh my God, I feel so sad for little you. Why didnt you say

anything? Why didnt he say anything?

Alyssa: It doesnt matter. Some people are destined for greatness. Some

people arent.

(Alyssa walks off. Christa is left thinking for moment. Then runs to catchup).


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Scene 11a

Setting:Alyssas house. Kitchen. Dad is trying to make dinner. Using the metal colander to

grate cheese. Having a hard time.

Alyssa: Um, Dad, what are you doing?

Dad: Making chicken parm. Just like your mom(Pause). Its not as easy

as I thought it would be.

Alyssa: Why dont you let me do that? Focus on the pasta. Wouldnt want

you to burn the water.

Dad: Oh, weve got jokes. (Pause). Everything alright?

Alyssa: Oh, yeah. Just another day in paradise.

Dad: That good, huh? (Using the spoon). Tell us about your day.

Inquiring minds want to know.

Alyssa: No comment. (Dad puts spoon down). Nothing major. Just shit from

a long time ago.

Dad: Have you tried toilet paper? (Pause).

Alyssa: (Gives half smile) Ill go set the table.

Dad: God, I wish your mom was still here (pleads towards heaven). Lisa

you were always so much better at this. (Sound of water boiling over).


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Scene 12

Setting: Chorus Room. The next day. The group is singing together. Lucas has a disgusted

look on his face. The teacher stops the group singing to work with the altos. Lucas sits. Takes

out a pack of gum. Looks at it.

Lucas: Hey. Want some gum?

Jeremy: We cant chew gum in chorus.

Lucas: I think you shouldlive on the edge. Go head. You know what.

Take the whole pack. Save it for later.

Jeremy: Thanks man. Ill hit you back.

Lucas: Dont worry bout it.

(Alyssa has been noticing them talking out of the corner of her eye.

Curious expression on her face).

Jeremy: Um. I hate to be rude, but why are you here, man?

Lucas: You cut me to the quick, Jeremy.

Jeremy: Nah. I mean it. I mean, youre like cool. But here you are

withus.

Lucas: If you like to sing, you like to sing. It doesnt mean anything.

Jeremy: Well, to some of us this is more than a joke or a blow-off class.

Lucas: Its not like that.

Jeremy: Well, this isnt some elective. Some of us really want to sing.

Lucas: Like who, you?

Jeremy: Nah, Im alright. But my cousinman. Alyssa (indicates her). Shes

real good, but she doesnt even know how good she is. She sings

back-up at the Coffee House sometimes, but she should be upfront.

(Bell rings. Close up on Lucas reacting to Jeremys story. Class exits).


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Scene 13.

Setting: The cafeteria. Next day. Jeremy is coming from the food line to sit at a far table with

Christa. A group of 2-3 boys (Punks 1-3) are seen gesturing mischievously at Jeremy and cut

him off as he is walking towards Christa.

Punk 1: Hey __________________ (fitting insult), still singing like a little

bitch?

Jeremy: Actually its a choir and

Punk 2: And youre the only dude.

Punk 1: Thats cuz hes not a dude.

Jeremy: Well, actually

Punk 1: Shut up! Heyyyyy I like your new shirt!

Jeremy: What are you talking about?

Punk 1: (Spills tray on him. Laughter from various groups, including Brianna

specifically). Oops. Sorry.

Jeremy: Asshole!

Punk 2: What did you say?? (Punks get up in his face to intimidate him. Jeremy

looks around. It works).

Jeremy: Nothing.

Punk 1: Yeah, thats what I thought you said. Why dont you go running

back to the dyke over there--

Punk 2: --The only girl you have a chance with. (Punks laugh and leave, high

fiving each other).

(Jeremy goes and sits down next to Christa, who tries to help him cleanhimself up).

Christa: What the hell did they say about me? Jackasses.

(Lucas enters and approaches them).

Lucas: Whats up, man? Oh, hey. Whats wrong with your shirt?


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Christa: Some guys

Jeremy: -- Uh, nothing. No big deal. Dont worry about it.

Lucas: Okayyyy. So this coffee house. Where is it, exactly?

Christa: Why do you wanna know? I mean, its cool if you come, but just

unexpected.

Jeremy: Room 214. Five oclock on Friday. But dont you have practice?

Lucas: Practice? We talking about PRACTICE? Practice? I feel you, but no.

Im good.

Christa: (Reacts) OKayyyyyyyyyyy

Lucas: Okay, then. See you then.

(Lucas leaves. Brianna shuffles after him, out of the caf).

Christa: What was that about?

Jeremy: I just didnt want him to know about those guys, Im finally making

a cool friend and--

Christa: --No, I mean about the coffee house.

Jeremy: Oh we were just talking about it, and I told him how Alyssa sings,and he wanted to check it out.

Christa: Reallyyyy.


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Scene 14

Setting: Hallway outside the cafeteria. Just moments after. Brianna is flanked by two plastic

girls.

Brianna: (Catches up to Lucas and spins him around). Lucassssss.

(Plastic 1 and Plastic 2 freeze and pose).

Lucas: (Reaction under his breath). What.

Brianna: So Heath and I are throwing this little FIESTA on Friday night. My

parents house. Tons of jungle juice. I thought you might want to

come by and meet my new man.

Lucas: Brianna, we just broke up like a week ago why would I want to

come over just to meet your new boy toy? Besides, Ive got things

to do.

Brianna: (Turns on a dime). What, like hang out with those losers back there?

Plastic 1: (Disgusted) That homeless kid

Plastic 2: (Fascinated)and that dark lesbian?

(Brianna & Plastics laugh).

Brianna: My, how the mighty have fallen.

Lucas: (Reaction to all of itBriannas meanness, the fact that Jeremy is

homeless).

(Brianna walks off in a huff. Lucas is left alone).


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Scene 15

Setting: The Coffee House. The end of one act. AnneMarie. Lucas comes in, sees Jeremy, waves,

and sits next to him. Host takes the mic. Announces Alyssas group, __________. Members

come out. Alyssa meekly enters last. Lead singer begins. Alyssa has one line solo. Notices Lucas,

and shrinks back. Audience applauds. Intermission. Alyssa finds Jeremy and hugs him. Lucas

is behind Jeremy).

Jeremy: You were so good.

Alyssa: No, I was so nervous.

Jeremy: You couldnt tell at all.

Alyssa: (whispers to Jeremy) Why is he here?

Jeremy: Oh. Hey, Lucas. This is my cousin, Alyssa. Alyssa, Lucas.

Alyssa: Weve met. (overlapping)

Lucas: We go way back. (overlapping) You were greatSort ofYou have

a really pretty voice but you didnt do much

Jeremy: (trying to smooth things over) I told you she doesnt know how good

she is.

Alyssa: (challenging) Its not easy to be up there by yourself. Its morepersonal than being on a team.

Lucas: My family always says, confidence no matter what.

Alyssa: Really. (Host calls everyone back to their seats).

Host: This is the part of the evening where we have open mic. Any

takers?

Alyssa: Over here. Lucas Braun. (crowd reaction. Lucas reaction. Jeremy

reaction).

Host: Great. Lucas Braun, ladies and gentlemen. [insert corny joke here]

Lucas: (Host leads Lucas to the mic). Uhh. (Lucas looks at Alyssa smirking).

Do you have a keyboard? My mom used to sing this song to me.

Here it goes


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(Song ends. Stunned silence. Jeremy starts the applause. Alyssa looks

pleasantly surprised. Lucas looks embarrassed, but covers it bravado.

Lucas returns to the table).

Alyssa: That waswow.

Lucas: It was alright. But I cant even imagine what kind of a response

you would get. They only like me because I am Lucas. Your voice

would

Host: Thanks, everyone for coming out. See you next month.

Alyssa: Yeah, right(The whole room is still staring at Lucas et al. Alyssa grows

uncomfortable). Well, we gotta bounce.

Lucas: Ohokay.

Alyssa: See you, Mondayinin chorus. (Gives Lucas a little smile. Jeremy

and Alyssa rush out. Lucas reacts Im chipping away).


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Scene 16

Setting: Interior entrance to Alyssas house. Alyssa and Jeremy enter conversation in progress.

Jeremy: Why do you find it so hard to believe?

Alyssa: Have you seen him? Have you seen me? You cant be serious.

Youve been watching too many chick flicks.

Jeremy: Its my mom. I cant help it. And stop trying to change the subject.

Alyssa: Honestly, he showed up and embarrassed me again. I dont know

how you read like in that.

(Alyssas dad enters).

Dad: Hows my favorite American Idol contestant? Randy Jackson just

called. He said wassup dawg. Woof-woof.

Alyssa: Really? Hey, daddy.

Jeremy: (Exchanges secret greeting with Dad). Whassup Uncle Joe?

Dad: (Silence) Sooo, how was the Radio City Music Hall. I mean, the

Coffee House. How long was the standing ovation?

Alyssa: Daaddd. You know I only sing back-up.

Jeremy: She had a solo tonight, and it was great. Short. But great.

Dad: Thats what she said. (Dad and Jeremy laugh. Alyssa rolls her eyes).

Alyssa: It was just one line, and it waso-k.

Jeremy: I think she was showing off for hernew friend. (Alyssa pops

Jeremy).

Dad: Ohnew friend. Do tell?

Jeremy: Only the most popular dude in school. Lucas Braun.

Alyssa: Hes not my friend. And I was not showing off. He was showing

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Jeremy: Like when blow fish puff up to impress the lady fish they want to

mate with.

Alyssa: Blowfish get big to put off their enemies. (Jeremy gives her a look).

Hey, you watch Lifetime, we watch Animal Planet.

Jeremy: See? Shes trying to change the subject again.

Dad: So, who is this guy? Besides the most popular kid in the class. Do I

need to meet him? Do I need to make him an offer he cant refuse?

(Godfather gestures).

Alyssa: Definitely not. Its nothing.

Jeremy: Sure, sure whatever you say. (Alyssa turns away from the two of them

to grab something from the fridge. You can tell that shes thinking aboutthe possibility of Lucas actually liking her. She blushes).

(Fridge door closes).


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Scene 17.

Setting: The next day at school. Science Lab. Christa and Alyssa are partners, working on

beakers, etc. Brianna is behind them with plastic 1. As Christa and Alyssa start to talk, Brianna

ignores them, but once the conversation includes Lucas she jerks to attention and begins to

eavesdrop.

Christa: So Jeremy told me about the Coffee House last night. Lucas was

pretty impressive, huh? Everyones talking about that.

Alyssa: Im sure they are (fishing) I still dont even know why he came.

Christa: (Catching on). Well, Jeremy said that Lucas didnt come to the

Coffee House for the coffee. (Sassy) Maybe he came for the biscuits.

(Shot of Brianna looking disgusted. asks for the bathroom pass and rushes

out of the class-- )

Alyssa: (Playfully slaps Christa on the arm). Nasty. AND false. Whatever.

Why are we even talking about Lucas Braun anyways?

Christa: You brought it up

Alyssa: Whatever.

Christa: Why do you find it so hard to believe that, in all the coffee houses

in all the world, hed walk into yours?

Alyssa: You know why.

Christa: Because of something that happened in the second grade? Really?

Alyssa: No, its not that

Christa: Its the same thing, you just dont think youre worth anything. Get

over yourself.

Alyssa: Well Im not exactly his type, you have to admit. ugh why am I

even talking like this? It doesnt matter. Can we just drop it?

Christa: (Studies Alyssas face) Dropped.


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(Shot of two different colored liquids being combined into the same

beaker).


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Scene 18.

Setting: In the hallway. Lucas comes out of a classroom with his cell phone, agitated. Brianna

fixes her hair.

Lucas: Why the hell are you texting me, telling me to meet you in thehallway in the middle of class? You broke up with me, Brianna,

isnt that enough? Shouldnt we be done with this?

Brianna: But you came.

Lucas: (Reddens) What do you want?

Brianna: I heard the most disgusting rumor just now, and I wanted to make

sure it wasnt true. Do you want to hear it?

Lucas: Do I have a choice?

Brianna: (Already launching into it). So. I was listening to these two skanks

going on and on about you being at the Dunkin Donuts Pity Fest

last night, and singing something?

Lucas: So?

Brianna: Ugh. You mean its true? I was afraid that my breaking up with you

would push you to the edge, but I didnt realize youd go crooning

over it.

Lucas: People sing, Brianna. And I really dont care about us anymore.

Brianna: Yeah, right. Denial. Anyways, at least tell me that this part isnt

true: I heard one of them say that she thought you were there to try

to get all up on ugh I cant even say it Alyssa Pissa.

Lucas: Thats none of your business.

Brianna: (Overly dramatic) Ugh! Wow. Are you like sick or something?Lucas: No (Bell rings and Lucas sees Alyssamoves to follow after her to the

caf) I actually think Im getting better.

Brianna: (Left standing alone. Gasps). Gross.


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Scene 19.

Setting: Lucas catches up to Alyssa just inside the caf and he stands next to her while she waits

in line.

Alyssa: So you really are a stalker.

Lucas: I like to think of myself more as a big game hunter.

Alyssa: (Offended) Excuse me?

Lucas: Oh my god, I didnt mean that youre like, big, I just

Alyssa: And youre supposed to be smooth.

Lucas: Well, I ---

(interrupted by Jeremy being harassed across the room by punk 1 and 2.

The punks are up in his face, and Jeremy is attempting to yell back ).

Lucas: -- excuse me for a second.

Alyssa: You cant just call a girl big and then walk away (talking to

Lucass back as he trots away). Hey. (Looks around, realizes shes alone.

Spots Lucas across the room, advancing towards Jeremy. Starts following

curiously).

Punk 1: Poor [insert insult] kid. (picks up Jeremys food and drops it on the

ground). Oops. (Spits on the sandwich) It needed a little secret sauce, I

think. (Picks up the sandwich and puts it back on the tray in front of

Jeremy). Now, eat it.

(Jeremy looks around. People are watching).

Punk 2: What are you gonna do, start crying now? Booo hoooo

hahahahaha.

Jeremy: I wouldnt give you the satisfaction.

Punk 1: EAT IT! (Grabs Jeremy by the neck and tries to shove the sandwich closer

to Jeremys mouth).

Lucas: (Comes up behind Punks). Howre we doing today, fellas?


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Punk 2: Lucas Braun.

Punk 1: Im pretty sure this is none of your business.

Lucas: You see, thats where youre wrong. This here is a good friend of

mine. And I dont think he wants to get your STD phlegm all overhis sandwich.

Punk 1: What did you just say to me? (Advances).

Lucas: Are you serious? (as he smiles, several boys from the soccer team stand

up and look menacingly at the punks. the caf is silent. shot of Paul

Walker coming in, watching incredulously).

Now, eat it. Both of you.

Punk 2: Naw, man.

Punk 1: In your-- (in unison, soccer players take one step closer).

(Punks eat the sandwich, people respond with ewww noises. Alyssa is

stunned).

Lucas: Jeremy, let me get you something fresh to eat.

(Jeremy reacts to being saved and having a friend. Lucas and Jeremy get

back in line. The rest of the caf goes back to its buzz, but Alyssa is leftstanding there. On the far side, Paul Walker gets the hint, shakes his head,

and exits).


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Scene 20.

Setting: The end of that day, students exit the chorus room at/after the bell. Alyssa catches up to

Lucas in the hall.

Alyssa: It was great what you did today.

Lucas: What are you talking about?

Alyssa: What you did for Jeremy. I really appreciate it.

Lucas: What did it have to do with you?

Alyssa: Just because you want to like, date me, doesnt mean you had to

stick up for him.

Lucas: It wasnt like that. Jeremy and I are cool.

(Paul Walker & Gianni interrupt).

Paul Walker: Hey buddy, stranger things have happened!

Gianni: Whats up, lovebirds?

Lucas: Oh hey, Paul, Gianni this is Alyssa

Paul Walker: I know. Lissa P-- Hi, Alyssa.

Alyssa: Were not (Begrudgingly) Hi Gianni. (Folds her arms).

Paul Walker: Alyssa I know youre not still holding a grudge from way back in

the day! (No response). Okay, maybe you are.

Gianni: Lucas, are you still coming to the beach later?

Lucas: Um, I guess so. Maybe.

Paul Walker: Cmon. Cmon! And (eyeballs Alyssa) Bring your girl.

Lucas: (same time as Alyssa) Shes not my girl.Alyssa: (same time as Lucas) Im not his girl

Paul Walker: Oh then theres no problem. See you on the beach. (He leaves).


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Gianni: (Turns back) Yoforget about him, but you should really come. Itll

be a lot of fun!

Alyssa: I wasnt invited.

Gianni: Well, youre invited now.

Lucas: Yeah! (Paul Walker calls out to Gianni leaves behind PW). Sorry

about that. Paul Walker can be a prick sometimes--

Alyssa: --most of the time.

Lucas: Anyways. It will be a good time. But you dont have to come if you

dont want to.

(The door on the next locker over slams to reveal Christa, nodding

voraciously at Alyssa).

(Christa walks by, texting. Alyssas phone beeps, and the text reads SAY

YES ALREADY).

Alyssa: No, I Ill go.

Lucas: Cool! Can I pick you up at 4? (Alyssa nods, Lucas starts to walk

away).Uh where do you live?


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Scene 21

Setting: ExteriorAlyssas house. Dad is outside working. Lucas pulls up. Alyssa sees Lucas

through the window.

Dad: Can I help you?

Lucas: Im here to pick up Alyssa? My name isIm Lucas Braun.

Dad: And what are your intentions for my daughter young sir?

Lucas: Intentions? I guess, I intendto drive her to the beach. If thats

alright with you? (Lucas and Dad feeling each other out).

Dad: Hey, thats a Mustang GT with a 4.6 liter engine.

Lucas: Yeah, it belongs to my mom. She lets me take it out for a spin everynow and then.

Dad: Observing the speed limit, of course.

Lucas: I never do over 25.

(Alyssa comes out of the house).

Alyssa: So you actually showed up.

Lucas: Of course.

Alyssa: Sowhat were you guys talkin about?

Lucas: Your father and I were just discussing my safe driving record.

Alyssa: Great.

Lucas: Well, we should get goin. Wanna get there before the sun goes

down.

Dad: Make sure you have her home before 4:30.

Alyssa: Dad, its 4 oclock right now.

Dad: I know. Just joshin ya. Have fun kids. (Dad raises his eyebrows as

they get in the car).


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Scene 21a

Setting: Gas station.

Lucas: I have have to put some gas in. Ill be right back.

(Interior of car. Alyssa pops on the radio. Song comes on. She starts humming. Then singing.

She does not think that anyone notices, but Lucas hears. Reacts).


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Scene 22

Setting: Revere Beach. People playing, swimming, tanning. Lucas and Alyssa getting out of the

car. Paul Walker and Gianni approach.

Paul Walker: Hey, buddy. Look who showed up.

Alyssa: Paul Walker. Always a pleasure to see you.

Gianni: Hey A.

Alyssa: Hi.

Lucas: Yo, wherere we at?

Gianni: Ova herr.

(They all walk to where the ladies are sunning Brianna, the two plastics and a few stragglers).

Paul Walker: (Turns to Lucas) Lets go kick the ball.

Lucas: Sure. (Turns to Alyssa) Ill be back. Youll be alright. (Waits for

response. Runs off after Paul Walker and the boys).

Brianna: (Has been pointing to Alyssa and gossiping with her girls). Alyssa!

Come sit over here next to me!

Alyssa: (Looks around as if shes not sure if Briannas talking to her). Uh, me?

Plastic 1: Yes, you!

Alyssa: Uh, okay. (Alyssa sits on the sand next to Brianna).

Brianna: SoLucas, huh?

Alyssa: Lucas what?

Plastic 2: You know what, girl. He brought you to the beach. So wassup with

that?

Alyssa: Theres nothing up with that. Lucas is in my class and he asked me

to come to the beach. Were just hanging out, I guess.

Plastic 1: Mmmmmm-hmmmmm.

Brianna: Well. Let me ask you this: has Lucas tried to ____________________.


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Alyssa: Um no.

Brianna: Thats what he always does when hes trying to get with a girl.

Alyssa: Well he wont with me. Its not like that.

Plastic 1: Just you wait and see

[Cut to guys conversation, playing soccer further down the beach].

Gianni: So hows it going with Alyssa, dude? She looks good in that

bathing suit, wellnot that bathing suit but you can tell shes got

something going on underneath.

Paul Walker: You look like youre doing well

Gianni: Ready to win that bet from you, Paul Walker!

Lucas: Yeah.

Paul Walker: You tap that yet?

Lucas: Uh, no. Its not like that [Boys give him questioning looks, he recovers

it:] it takes finesse. Something you losers wouldnt knowanything about. Alyssas special.

Paul Walker: Oh! Shes special, huh? [Cut to Alyssa doing something ordinary

pulling her suit out of her butt, emptying her shoes of sand, etc. and

awkward] Well, special is as special does.

Lucas: Look, this bet has nothing to do with me having sex with Alyssa.

Im making her homecoming queen. Im not going to take

advantage of her like a scum bag. So, chill out. I got this.

Gianni: Wow. Hes a gentleman and a cassanova!

Paul Walker: Whatever. Lets just play. [Keeps his eye on Alyssa]

[cut back to the group of girls, who are joined by Heath and his guitar.

Delight. Brianna calls the boys over]


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Brianna: Lucas! Paul! Hey guys! Come over here! Heaths gonna play the

guitar for us! [DUB? CUT?]

[the boys drop their game and trot over to the circle. Lucas is behind them

a little, and shakes his head. Sits down between Brianna and Alyssa ]

Heath: So thats _________ (crazy song). Whats next? Anybody sing?

Paul Walker: Lucas is a singer! Joined the choir and everything. Hell probably be

the next American idol!

Lucas: No no, Alyssas the one who can really sing. [turns to her]

Alyssa: What? [mortified]

Lucas: I listen to you at chorus and I heard you in the car! Youre really

good. Go ahead, sing something!

Brianna: [catches on that Alyssa is super embarrassed] Yeah, Lyssa P--- Yeah,

Alyssa, sing us something!

Plastic 2: Show us how its done! [sarcastically]

Alyssa: Oh, no

Heath: Come on, what do you know? Rhianna? Adele? Pink?

Alyssa: No, I really cant

Brianna: Alyssa! Seriously! Have some fun!

Heath: Yeah!

[Everyone is looking at Alyssa expectantly].

Lucas: [deflecting for Alyssa] Heath. Youre the superstar. Why dont you

sing?

Brianna: [turns to Heath] Yeah, baby! Itd be better anyways!

Heath: Ok. This goes out to my baby [kisses Briannas ear. Starts I will

always love you].

[Lucas and Brianna look at each other and roll their eyesHeath is

AWFUL at singing and guitar]


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[When the song finally ends can we make it seem like it took three

hours? Make it funny]

Lucas: Well! Wow! That wassomething. We um we should get going.

Its been great.

[Lucas and Alyssa risehe helps her up]

Paul Walker: Where are you two lovebirds off to? That singing got you in the

mood, right?

Alyssa: Yes, Paul, in the mood to tell you ---- [shes about to tell him off]

Lucas: [pulls her away, and starts towards the car. Looks back over his shoulder]

Bye GIANNI

Gianni: See ya later, Lucas! Bye Alyssa! [waves, but Brianna smacks his hand

down and she and the plastics laugh].


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Scene 22a

Setting: Revere Beach. Intimate location. Lucas and Alyssa find a moment to sit and connect.

Alyssa: Ummcan I ask you a question?

Lucas: Technicallyyou just did.

Alyssa: (Exasperated) Oh-my-god(small sign)...you are just like my dad.

Lucas: Sorry...yeahgo ahead.

Alyssa: Whyare you still hanging around with Brianna? After what she

did?

Lucas: Its kinda like a package deal. Theyre the girls that me and my

boys hang out with.

Alyssa: There are better girls.

Lucas: (Alyssa is the bettergirl) I know. (Awkward pause). Your

dadscool.

Alyssa: Yeah. He really is. Its taken a while.

Lucas: CanIask you a question? (Alyssa nods knowing what he is about toask). Wheres your

Alyssa: She died. Three years ago. She was the bestbecause when

everything suckedshe didnt even say anything. She just put her

arms around me, andI knew she loved me. (Pause) I miss her.

Lucas: Im sorry.

Alyssa: Its okay. Were good now. Me and dad learned how to get by with

just the two of us.

Lucas: Thats how I feel about my sister and me. Its me and her against

the world. Our parents dont get us.

Alyssa: I didnt know you had a sister.

Lucas: Yeah, shes a freshman. In the Academy. Shes not like me.


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Alyssa: What? Popular?

Lucas: Shesshesbraver than I am. She gets to be herself.

Alyssa: Last time I checkedyou hadfree will.

Lucas: Uhyou havent met my mom.

Alyssa: Whats different between you and your sister?

Lucas: I dont know. Maybe because Im the oldest. My mom is always

talking about RE-SPON-SI-BIL-ITY, and carrying on the family

name. The worst thing is to have a mom who is always on your

back all the time

Alyssa: Its not the worst thing (Lucas is embarrassed. Alyssa gives him a

knowing glance). Dont worry about it. You can owe me one.

(Touching his shoulder). I like dill pickles. (Reaction) Sometimes a

pickle is just a pickle. (They laugh and head towards the car).

[LUCAS DOES THE SECRET MOVE. Alyssa reacts with a mixture of liking it and

recognizing that what Brianna said was true, its only a move].


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Scene 23

Setting: Interior Alyssas house. Dad is sitting in front of the T.V. watching the Animal Planet.

Alyssa enters. Closes door, and leans. This scene is the beginning of a change in Alyssa fromslightly melancholy mom is dead to a little more optimistic.

Dad: That good, hunh?

Alyssa: What?

Dad: How was the beach?

Alyssa: Sandy. Lots of waves.

Dad: Really?

Alyssa: Yeah, Im gonna go upstairs. (Goes to the stairs).

Dad: Was he a gentleman?

Alyssa: Huh?

Dad: Did Lucas behave himself?

Alyssa: Yes, dad (rolls eyes).


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Scene 23a

Setting:Alyssas room. Cell phone rings. Alyssa picks up. Christa on the other line.

Alyssa: Hey, I was just about to

Christa: Skank! You were supposed to call me as soon as you got home.

Alyssa: And I just got home.

Christa: Well, how was it? I want all the details.

Alyssa: Lucas _________ me.

Christa: What? (Other line beeps in).

Alyssa: Hold on. (Switches lines). Jeremy?

Jeremy: You went to the beach? With Lucas? I knew he was into you.

Alyssa: Uh! How did you even know about the beach?

Jeremy: Uh, Instagram. You were in one of Briannas pictures.

Alyssa: You follow Brianna?

Jeremy: Thats besides the point. Im your cousin and I

Alyssa: Gotta go (clicks over to Christa).

Christa: What was that?

Alyssa: Jeremy was on the other line. He knew about the beach. There is a

picture of me online. God, does everyone know?

Christa: Probably. Anyways. I dont know what you mean he _________?

Alyssa: (Alyssa sighs dreamily). Nothing. No biggy.

Christa: You like him.

Alyssa: Goodnight, Christa.

Christa: You wanna loovvee him, and kiss and marry him.


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Alyssa: Say goodnight, Christa. (Hangs up. Lays back in her bed. Shakes the

day off).


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Scene 24 Montage

Setting: Interior school hallway. The next day at school. Alyssa walks down the hall. Students

are acknowledging her. Some are smiling. Some giving her a whats up nod. Alyssa looks

perplexed, but smiles back. Lucas catches up with her. They walk into lunch together. Brianna

and the Plastics see this interaction. Brianna reactions with disgust.

Setting: The Learning Commons. Lucas and Alyssa are studying together. Playful interactions.

Paul Walker observes with interest.

Setting: Chorus class. Lucas and Alyssa eyeball each other during singing. Share a moment.

Setting: Interior Alyssas house. Lucas, Alyssa, Christa and Jeremy are watching a movie

together.

Setting:Revere Beach. Lucas and Alyssa are walking and holding hands on the edge of the

water.

Setting: Soccer field. Lucas gets out of practice. Alyssa is there waiting for him. They kiss, and

walk off together.

Setting: School stairways. Alyssa walks up stairs followed by Lucas. Shot of their feet (obvious

that they are kissing).


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Scene 25

Setting: School hallway. Lucass locker. Alyssa leaning again the other locker while Lucas gets

his stuff. He closes the locker door, and Paul Walker is standing behind it.

Paul Walker: Hey, buddy.

Lucas: Jeez, are you like Batman or something.

Paul Walker: Im Superman, baby (looking at Alyssa. Christa comes by and Alyssa

and her have a side conversation).

Lucas: What do you want, Paul Walker?

Paul Walker: I wanna throw your girlfriend a party.

Lucas: What?

Paul Walker: Her big debut. If she is gonna get nominated for Home Coming

Court, you gotta get her out there.

Lucas: What are you up to?

Paul Walker: Alright. I wont do it. Ijust wanted it to be a fair fight.

Lucas: (Lucas thinks for a moment. Begrudingly says) Alright. Time andplace?

Paul Walker: My house. Friday. Nine. (As Alyssa comes back). Look hot. (Paul

Walker exits).

Alyssa: What was that all about?

Lucas: Theres a party on Friday. I think we should go.

Alyssa: With your friends?

Lucas: Yeah.

Alyssa: I dont have anything hot (finger quotes) to wear.


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Lucas: I got it covered. Come to my house. (Alyssa shots a look). No, no, no.

My sisteryoure about the same sizedont worry about it, shes

cool.

Alyssa: Ook. Lets do it. (She kisses him on the cheek, and they part ways).


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Scene 25

Setting: Exterior Lucas house. Alyssa walking up the front steps. Takes a deep breath. Knocks

on door. LS answers the door.

LS: Hi.

Alyssa: Hi.

LS: You must be Alyssa. I have heard so much about you.

Alyssa: (Sarcastically) Yeah, right.

LS: No, really. Lucas never actually invites a girl here.

Alyssa: (Reaction).

LS: So should we get started?

Alyssa: Wheres Lucas? (New thought). Get started with what?

LS: (Laughs) He didnt tell you? Lucasll be home in a minute. Cmon.

Lets go have some fun.


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Scene 25a

Setting: Downstairs front entrance of Lucass house. Base of stairs. Lucas calls up.

Lucas: Are you guys almost done?

LS: (From upstairs) Just a minute.

(Interior of LSs room. She holds up a mirror that hides Alyssa from the audiences view ).

LS: Whaddaya think?

Alyssa: Wow. What did you do?

LS: Not that much, actually. Youre really pretty. And Im not the only

one in the house that thinks so.

(Camera focuses on the top of stairwell. Lucas at the bottom of the steps. He backs up as he sees

Alyssa begins descend the stairs. As she hits the first step, she falls down the remainder of the

stairs. Once she hits bottom, she stands, flips her hair as Lucas helps her up ).

Lucas: Uhuhuh

Alyssa: I knowIm killing it.

Lucas: Yesyou are.

(Shot of LS hand over mouth thinks they look cute together. Lucas and Alyssa are lost in

looking at each other).

LS: (Breaking the mood) Yeah, Im not gonna go to the party. Thanks for

asking, though.

Alyssa: Ohwhy not?

LS: My essay is due at midnight on TurnItIn. Miss Rice can be a real


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Scene 26

Setting: Exterior of party house. Interior of party. Lucas guides Alyssa through the crowd,

many of whom notice her appearance with astonishment and interest. Lucas and Alyssa areapproached from behind by Paul Walker.

Paul Walker: Hey, girl. Im Paul Wa

Alyssa: (She turns, recognizes him) ugh. Were you seriously just

hitting.ugh.

Paul Walker: Whatever. You look good girl.

Alyssa: Excuse me. Im gonna get a drink. (Alyssa leaves Lucas to find a

drink).

Gianni: Yo, L, lets go check out Paul Walkers new pool table. (Lucas

hesitates for a moment than decides to follow Gianni towards the

basement. Meanwhile, Alyssa gets to the kitchen, opens the refrigerator,

and reaches for a Diet Coke. She opens it, leans against the counter when

Heath enters her personal space).

Heath: How come Ive never seen you around here before?

Alyssa: Are you joking? (Pause) Oh, my god, you are totally not kidding. Ijust moved here and just looking to bang a hot British guy.

Heath: Really? (Moves in and touches Alyssa).

Alyssa: No.

(Alyssa goes looking for Lucas, runs into the Plastics. No one notices Brianna lurking).

Plastic 1: OhMyGod. Where did you get that dress? It is to die for.

Plastic 2: Like, hell yeah.

Alyssa: Thank you. I know I dont know you like this, but are Brianna and

Heath still together. Because he just seems a little touchy-feely.

Plastic 1: Oh, thats normal. But dont say anything to Brianna.


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Plastic 2: Yeah. And dont be so shocked. Youre kinda hot now. Dont you

see everyone looking at you? (Alyssa looks around at all of the

observing eyes). Get used to it.

Alyssa: (Embarrassed) Im gonna go find Lucas (Alyssa leaves, Brianna

scampers up to the Plastics).

Brianna: What were you doing talking to her?

Plastic 1: We liked her outfit.

Plastic 2: Plus shes hot (ala Paris Hilton).

Brianna: Are you serious? Im hot (Brianna looks and sees others paying

attention to Alyssa). You guys distract Lucas. I need to knock this

girl down a peg. (Brianna takes one of the Plastics drinks and says)Watch this.

(Brianna goes over to Alyssa goes over and throws her drink on Alyssas dress so it looks like

Alyssa peed herself).

Brianna: You mightve gotten all dressed up, but some things never change.

Look, everybody. Its Lyssa-Pissa 2.0. (Starts a chant)LYSSA-

PISSA!! LYSSA-PISSA!!

(Alyssa absorbs all of the people standing around chanting including Paul Walker. She takes allof this in, and then runs out of the house. Lucas and Gianni enter from the basement confused

about all of the commotion. Lucas approaches Paul Walker).

Lucas: Wheres Alyssa?

Paul Walker: I guess she needed to change her clothes.

Lucas: (Suspicious) Why?

Paul Walker: Ask your ex. (Grabs Lucas as he tries to walk away). If the

Homecoming Court gets voted on, you may wanna rethink your

chances on winning that bet.

Lucas: Im not thinking about the bet. Im thinking about Alyssa.

(Lucas storms towards Brianna).


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Lucas: What did you do?

Brianna: I just brought her down memory lane. Thats all. Lyssa-Pissa. I cant

believe you brought her. Shes a nobody.

Lucas: And youre a bitch. (Lucas leaves hurriedly to go find Alyssa).


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Scene 27

Setting: Interior doorway of Alyssas house. Alyssa hastily enters. Dad is sitting in livingroom.

Dad: Youre home early. (Notices Alyssa closing and leaning on door ala

early scene). Have you been crying?

Alyssa: No, its stupid.

Dad: (Stands up) What did that boy do to you?

Alyssa: What? Lucas? No. It had nothing to do with Lucas. He wasnt even

there.

Dad: Well, why wasnt he there?

Alyssa: I dont want to talk about it. (Alyssa hastily climbs the stairs, and goes

to her room. Knock on the front door. Dad crosses. He opens the door).

Dad: And contestant #2. Cmon doowwwnnn.

Lucas: Siruh. Is Alyssa here? (Dad gestures up the stairs. Lucas immediately

runs up the stairs).

Dad: Help control the pet population. Have your pet spayed and

neutered (ala Bob Barker).


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Scene 27a

Setting: Interior Alyssas room. Alyssa has already changed, and is lying in the bed staring at

the dress. Lucas enters tenderly.

Alyssa: Im real sorry about your sisters dress.

(Lucas, without saying a word, takes off his jacket and cradles her in his arms ).


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Scene 28

Setting: Interior living room of Alyssas house. Dad is serving cups ofcoffee to Jeremy and

Christa.

Alyssa: Dad, could you excuse us? Leave the gun, take the cannoli.

Dad: Its time to go to the mattresses, isnt it?

Alyssa: Its time to go to the mattresses. Listen up everybody. You all

know what happened last night. Were here to decide what

happens next.

Jeremy: Shes going down to Chinatown (All look at him, shake their heads no.Jeremy shrinks back into the couch).

Christa: Well send her a thank you brick.

Jeremy: Like inFootloose. (They look at him blankly). Umwhen Kevin

Bacon tries to make a dance in the town. And all the people in the

town are like no, Kevin Bacon. Dancing is wrong. And so they

throw a brick through the front of his house from a pick up truck.

And little girls cry. (And everyone just totally ignores him).

Alyssa: (Shaking her head) No. I dont wanna do anything that I could get in

trouble for. I wanna hit her where it really hurts.

Christa: In the va-jay-jay?

Alyssa: Really?

Christa: Im just sayin?

Alyssa: What is that Brianna wants most in this world?

Jeremy: Why?

Alyssa: Cause Im gonna take it from her.

Christa: Well. She just wants to bethe starthe center of attention.


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Alyssa: Center of attention

Jeremy: What about

Christa: Not now, Jeremy.

Jeremy: No, serio

Alyssa: Cmon. Im trying to think.

Jeremy: Just LOOK!! (Jeremy is holding an iPad. On the Briannas Twitter screen

is a sign that reads Brianna for Homecoming Queen).

Christa: So?

Jeremy: Well. Think about it. Since you and Lucas got together, everyonehas been talking about you. Good stuff. No one else is gonna run

against her. You totally should.

Alyssa: Me? I couldnt beat Brianna.

Christa: Lets crunch some numbers. Youve got Lucas. Hell carry the

soccer team. Thats like 30 guys. Varsity and JV. The choir will

definitely vote for you. And I can get the GSA. And everybody who

does the Coffee House can be persuaded.

Jeremy: Thats like 75 people. Maybe.

Christa: Well. Those are just the one that are already in the bag. The rest

well have to work for.

Alyssa: Idont know.

Christa: Youve got this. Just be yourself.

Jeremy: This is crazy.

Christa: Yeah, but it could be crazy enough to work.

Alyssa: Give me a day or two to think about it

Jeremy: But we havent made a decision.


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Christa: There always the brick


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Scene 28a

Setting: Interior of Alyssas house. Moments later. Knock at the door. Dad anwers. Lucas. With

a jar of pickles in hand.

Dad: (Dad sees pickles. Shots Lucas a look). Welcome to the war room.

Jeremy: Lucas. Youre just in time. We need your help.

Lucas: With what (sitting down next to Alyssa)?

Christa: Alyssa is going to beat out Brianna for Homecoming Queen. Isnt

that great?

Lucas: (Dumbfounded. Series of facial reactions).

Alyssa: I know its a stupid idea.

Lucas: NoIts not (realizes what he just said)

Alyssa: Really? You think I can do it.

Lucas: Uhuh

Christa: Say, yes, dummy.

Lucas: I mean, liketotally. Because youre awesome. But do youreally

want to do this?

Alyssa: (Everyone looks at her). I dont know. Its impossible. But I will have

a pickle (CU of Lucas conflicted).


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Scene 29

Setting: Sign-up for Homecoming Queen posted outside of DeCristoforos office. Alyssa, Jeremy

and Christa are hanging out. Alyssa is staring at the sign-up sheet. A crowd approaches.

Christa: (Sarcastically) Make way for the queen.

Brianna: Well, if it isnt Lyssa-Pissa and her band of merry men. Count

Blacula and Tinker Bitch(The Plastics laugh. Brianna signs up).

Alyssa: You know what, Brianna? I could care less what you say to

meBut Christa and Jeremyyou dont even know them (Crowd is

gathering).

Brianna: As if I want to. Vote for me (putting a sticker on their foreheads).

Alyssa: You know whatIve had enough of you.

Brianna: And what are you going to do about it?

Alyssa: Im going to kick your ass (in Briannas face nose-to-nose and very

delicately snatches Briannas pen. Alyssa goes up to the board and writes

her name. Turns back to Brianna. Drops the pen. Walks away).

Christa: [insert witty remark].

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