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THE LUNCHROOM
Episode Five
"Guess Who's Coming Out at Dinner?"
Written by
Melinda Waterman
& Bruce Snyder
Created by
Bruce Snyder
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Bruce Snyder
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Vincent Biga
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Edward Drogos
STORY EDITOR
Rebecca Parker
CAST LIST
Will Cooper.................................
Joel Mayberry...............................
Brian Vandele...............................
Brock Warner................................
Reicther....................................
Casey Jennings..............................
Chris Hughes................................
Ellen Conner................................
Cathy Matthews..............................
Mr. John Parker.............................
Ms. Diane Ballard...........................
GUEST CAST LIST
Jordan Jones................................
Athaliah Jones..............................
Father Joseph Birmingham....................
Kay Johnson.................................
Lois Warner.................................
Copyright © Bruce Snyder
TEASER
FADE IN:
EXT. SCHOOL – HALLWAY – AFTER SCHOOL
WILL COOPER, REICTHER, and CHRIS HUGHES are all
gathered around JOEL MAYBERRY. Joel is sitting on the
floor looking very sad and lonely. The other three are
standing around, trying their best to cheer him up.
CHRIS
C'mon, Joel. Don't you want to go
by the shake shop?
Joel ignores them and seems to be quietly humming Bob
Dylan's "Like a Rolling Stone."
CHRIS
This is scary I've never seen Joel
Like this before.
REICTHER
Yeah usually you're the one that's
Grumpy and no fun to be around. But
now you've passed onto him like a
cold or something.
WILL
Oh! I know what will cheer him up!
Will starts giggling like a little girl.
WILL
Reicther, what's the capital of
Thailand?
Reicther thinks.
REICTHER
Uh, I don't know...um I think it's
New Delhi.
WILL
(angry)
No! You're suppose to say Bangkok.
Just as he finishes Reicther punches him in the balls.
Will falls to the ground in pain. Reicther laughs in
victory.
REICTHER
You tried to pull that on me? I
INVENTED that move!
CHRIS
Doesn't matter. Joel is still sad.
Reicther turns and sees Chris is right: Joel is still
signing and being sad.
REICTHER
Didn't work? That moment was so
great I think I need to change my
pants.
Chris rolls his eyes. Will tries to stand and continues
to hold his crouch.
WILL
Uh-oh. Look out, Jesus Freak at Five
O'clock.
They all turn and see JORDAN JONES coming their way.
He's slightly taller since last we saw him. He's buzzed
off all his hair and has a small goatee on his chin.
CHRIS
Shit. And here I was thinking I
could avoid him until after
graduation.
WILL
God, when's the last time we've
seen him?
CHRIS
Two years ago...by your locker.
Remember?
FLASHBACK:
INT. HALLWAY – WILL'S LOCKER – TWO YEARS AGO
TOM LAWRENCE stands in front of Will's locker,
proclaiming his love to Jordan who stands surprised. At
the end of the hall, Will and Chris peek their heads out
of the corner to spy on the action.
Tom leans in to Jordan and kisses him on his lips. Chris
and Will look on, astounded.
WILL
Well isn't that ironic and disturbing
enough to be describing it to a shrink.
CHRIS
Yep.
WILL
Let's go tell him before he freaks
out.
They start to walk to Jordan and Tom, who is pulling away
from Jordan after the kiss.
TOM
(smiling)
Well.
Jordan stands there for a moment, then all of a sudden
Jordan gives Tom a kiss, moving him up against the locker.
Chris and Will stop in their tracks. Stunned, Will and
Chris turn around and walk the other way. In the background
Tom and Jordan still kiss.
CHRIS
Your locker is seeing a lot of action,
Will.
WILL
Shut the fuck up!
CUT TO:
INT. HALLWAY - PRESENT
WILL
Oh yeah! Weird how I totally just
forget about something as
frightening as that.
Jordan is getting closer.
REICTHER
Remember men. Stand your ground. If
we're not careful he'll try and
convert you.
CHRIS
(whispering to Will)
To what? Catholicism or
homosexuality?
WILL
Does it matter? With the former
you're getting someone up the ass
while with the latter your taking
it in the ass.
Jordan reaches them. There's an awkward pause. Jordan is
unsure what to say while The Gang look annoyed to even
be in his presence.
JORDAN
Hello all.
Scattered "Heys" all around followed by another awkward
silence.
JORDAN
So...How's senior year going?
WILL
Cut the crap, man!
CHRIS
What do you want Jordan? If you're
here to tell me how my people
killed Jesus, your too late.
Brandon Brim beat you to it.
JORDAN
No. Actually I have a personal favor
that I would like guys to help me
out with.
REICTHER
Personal favor? For you? Why
should we even waste our time? Ever
since second grade you've been a
diaper for us. You're always on our
asses and your always full of shit!
WILL
Not to mention the fact that you've
mocked our beliefs.
CHRIS
And been intolerant to us who are
different.
REICTHER
So what possible favor could be so
important that you would come to
us?
Long beat.
JORDAN
I need one of you to pose as my
boyfriend so that I can come out of
the closet to my family.
This request is met with mouths wide open. From the
general look of their eyes and facial expressions this
might be the shock of the century to them (except for
Chris and Will who already knew.) Even Joel breaks out
of his sad state.
JOEL
You're gay?!!
SMASH CUT TO:
OPENING CREDIT SEQUENCE:
Marvin Gaye's "Ain't That Peculiar" plays over the
credits.
AFTER CREDITS:
FADE IN:
INT. SCHOOL – HALLWAY – SAME
The Gang are all still staring at Jordan with pure look
of shock. Jordan gets tired of waiting.
JORDAN
Okay, you guys can stop staring at me.
You've been doing it for like two
minutes.
WILL
It's just been a while since we've
seen a Gay Republican.
REICTHER
It's impossible. It's one of those
scientific Paradoxes like in Back
to the Future II.
Jordan sighs.
REICTHER
You're not gay. This is probably
some weird trick that has something
to do with Jesus.
JORDAN
I hate to put an end to your long
line of insulting remarks to the
King of Kings but I'm being a
hundred percent serious. I...I'm...
(struggles)
I'm gay.
REICTHER
I still smell a load. Prove it.
JORDAN
(confused)
What? How am I suppose to prove I'm gay?
Reicther thinks.
REICTHER
Sing me a Broadway melody and show
me your abs from all the exercise
you do...or just make out with
Chris.
Chris hits Reicther.
CHRIS
Those aren't facts. Those are
negative stereotypes.
(beat)
Right?
JORDAN
Yes.
Chris hits Reicther again.
WILL
I'm still confused. How could you
be gay? I thought that thing with
Tom was a one time thing.
JORDAN
Sometimes I'm just as confused as
you are. I mean looking back at
what I've stood for and what I've
preached...it just doesn't seem
like the path I would go down.
REICTHER
I'm so confused?! What's this
business with Tom?
JORDAN
About two years ago, during
our sophomore year Tom Lawrence
came up to me and told me he liked
me. And out of the blue he just...
he just kissed me. And I kissed
back.
CHRIS
Which I was lucky enough to witness.
JORDAN
I mean I did it, and it didn't feel
disgusting or odd...it actually
felt kinda right. But at the time I
didn't fully understand those feelings
and I didn't really want to. So I
pushed Tom away. I told him I
wasn't like that and I never would
be. But as time went on my mind kept
going back to that one moment. It
made me question myself like
nothing else had. It made me
depressed just because I didn't
know what was wrong with me. But
then during the summer...
FLASHBACK TO:
INT. BIBLE CAMP – DAY (FLASHBACK)
Jordan is sitting at a desk, deeply focused on reading
the bible.
JORDAN (V/O)
...all the confusing feelings
finally came out.
THE CAMERA PULLS BACK...
To reveal another boy sitting on a nearby bed. This is
MARCO and he's bronze and cute. He looks at Jordan with
a big smile. Jordan looks back at Marco and smiles.
Jordan closes the bible and damn nears tackles Marco.
They kiss furiously until they roll off the bed.
CUT TO:
INT. SCHOOL – HALLWAY – PRESENT
The Gang are all a little put off by the story.
JORDAN
Eventually the counselors found out
and kicked us out...that and for
what we did the Holy water.
CHRIS
That was more then I wanted to know.
JORDAN
Anyway I finally woke up. I realized that
I'm here and I'm quite queer and I
better start getting use to it.
REICTHER
That's great Jordan...well we'll be
getting on our way now.
Reicther and Will begin to walk away. Chris pulls Joel
up and they follow suit.
JORDAN
Wait! Where the hell are you going?
REICTHER
Shake shop.
JORDAN
What about my problem?
CHRIS
(uneasy)
Jordan, I'm not sure if having one
of us pose as your boyfriend will
help you in coming out.
JORDAN
Please! C'mon! I don't know if I
can do this alone.
CHRIS
This is very dramatic thing for you
Jordan. You really want someone
there with you?
JORDAN
I need to do this. And unfortunately
I don't think I can face my mother
with this news alone.
REICTHER
Afraid of his mother?
(scoffs)
Pussy.
Jordan shoots him a "fuck you" look.
WILL
But why us? I mean we don't even
like you.
JORDAN
(ashamed)
...I don't really have any friends.
CHRIS
(surprised)
Oh.
JORDAN
And I figure since Chris and Will
already knew about it that you guys
seemed like the perfect people to
ask.
WILL
He's got a point.
The Gang are at a crossroads.
REICTHER
Gang huddle!
The Gang huddle.
REICTHER
What should we do?
WILL
He's obviously afraid. So maybe we
Should help him out.
REICTHER
Do I hear a volunteer?
WILL
Not from me! I've got plans with
Nadine.
REICTHER
Chris?
CHRIS
I've got a date with Lorelei.
REICTHER
Who?
CHRIS
This blonde girl I'm seeing. She's
really -
REICTHER
Okay, okay. I didn't want your life
story. Well, obviously Joel can't
do it and I can't do it.
WILL
Wait, why can't you do it?
REICTHER
We want this evening to go WELL for
him, don't we?
WILL
Someone HAS to do it.
BRIAN (O.S.)
Hey guys!
The Gang turn and see BRIAN VANDELE standing a few feet
away. They get an idea and start looking at each other.
Brian's suspicious.
CUT TO:
INT. JORDAN'S CAR – LATER
Jordan and Brian sit in awkward silence. Brian is
seemingly displeased with his situation.
Beat.
JORDAN
Wanna play th -
BRIAN
(overlapping)
NO talking!
Silence continues.
CUT TO:
INT. WARNER HOME – LIVING ROOM – LATER
It's LOIS WARNER and ANNE BAXTER's engagement party.
They sit on the couch, drinks in hand. They are
surrounded by various women raging from their twenties,
thirties, forties, and so on. The song "How I feel" by
Kelly Clarkson is playing so house that the room is
almost vibrating. Everyone is laughing it up and having
a good time.
BROCK WARNER enters carrying a tray of little sausage
wieners. He sits them down on the table.
BROCK
Now go easy. This is the last of
the little wieners.
Several of the women start to giggle.
BROCK
(sarcastic)
Wow. I never get old of THAT.
Brock goes back into the kitchen.
CUT TO:
INT. WARNER HOME – KITCHEN – CONTINUOUS
Brock heads to the sink and puts some dishes in. The
PHONE rings. Brock lets out an annoyed sigh before
answering the phone.
BROCK
Hello?
CASEY (O.S.)
Hello, Brock?
BROCK
Casey? Is that you?
(We now intercut between Brock and CASEY JENNINGS who is
standing in his messy room.)
CASEY
Yeah, it's me.
BROCK
Finally, a familiar voice. You
won't believe how rowdy a bunch of
middle age lesbians can get. What
are you up to?
CASEY
Oh a little of this, a little of
that. OH! And my girlfriend is
missing.
BROCK
What?! Missing?
CASEY
Yeah you know where a person's
location isn't known.
BROCK
I know what missing means, you
stooge! How is your girlfriend
missing?
CASEY
her location isn't known so -
BROCK
Enough with the textbook definition,
Casey!
CASEY
Well we kind of had a fight.
The noise from the party gets slightly louder so Brock
walks toward the corner of the room for quietness.
BROCK
What did you "kind of" had a fight
over?
CASEY
We got our replies back from
college...and we both got accepted
to Ball State University.
BROCK
That's fantastic! How could that
start a fight?
CASEY
Because she didn't just get
accepted into BSU. She also got
acceptance letters from Yale and
Norte Dame.
Brock drops some dishes in shock.
BROCK
SHE GOT ACCEPTED INTO YALE?!
CASEY
Yeah. But the problem is that she
doesn't want to go to Yale, she
wants to go to BSU.
BROCK
WHAT?! Doesn't want to go to Yale?
Is she fucking crazy? What possible
reason could there be for her to go
to BSU over Yale?
Beat.
CASEY
...me.
Awkward pause.
BROCK
Oh...
CASEY
I started to yell at her, telling
her she was making a huge mistake
following me to BSU. That going to
Yale is a once in a lifetime
opportunity. Then she screamed "I'm
just following you because it'll
make me happy." Then I said some
things, then she said some things.
And-And...I don't know. She just up
and left. And I have no idea where
she's gone.
BROCK
No clue what so ever where she
might be?
CASEY
I don't know. Maybe out with one of
her friends are something.
Suddenly a crashing sound comes from outside.
BROCK
Casey, I'll call you back.
Brock hangs up. He slowly approaches the window and
looks out.
BROCK'S POV:
He sees a shadowy figure stumbling around the backyard.
Brock looks around and grabs a kitchen knife. He takes a
few deep breaths before heading for the door.
CUT TO:
EXT. WARNER HOME – BACKYARD – CONTINUOUS
The backdoor opens and we can barely make out Brock's
figure. He flips a switch and a light brightens the
entire backyard. It turns out that the dark shadow
stumbling around the yard is KAY JOHNSON, Casey's
girlfriend.
BROCK
Kay?!
Even in the light, Kay continues to stumble. It appears
like she's drunk.
KAY
(drunk)
Brock! Help me! I keep standing
still but the ground is moving so
fast!
She then passes out to the ground.
BROCK
Oh shit!
CUT TO:
EXT. JONES HOUSE – LATER (NIGHT)
Jordan's car pulls up, and Brian and Jordan get out.
Jordan is breathing heavily, obviously nervous.
BRIAN
Hey Jordan. Just out of curiosity,
I'm not thinking about changing
sides or anything but what's it
like to kiss a man?
JORDAN
I don't know. What's it like to
kiss a girl?
Brian thinks.
BRIAN
It's pretty good. I guess it's just
like kissing a dude who bleeds for
five days every month.
JORDAN
(stunned)
You amaze me sometimes.
Brian notices Jordan's nervousness.
BRIAN
Still want to go through with this?
JORDAN
It's now or never. Thanks again for
doing this.
BRIAN
No problem. What else was I going
to do on a Friday night?
Masturbate? At least I'm doing
something that lasts more then a
minute.
They begin walking to the door.
BRIAN
Oh by the way. I came prepared.
Brian pulls out a GAY PORN magazine from his pocket.
Jordan is absolutely confused on why Brian has done
this.
JORDAN
...WHY?! Why would you bring gay
porn to a dinner?
BRIAN
You know...just in case...
JORDAN
(angry; confused)
In case of what? We finish dinner
and decide that instead of desert
we want to rub one to a naked
firemen?
BRIAN
(excited)
There's firemen in this issue?
Brian starts to flip through the magazine. Jordan rolls
his eyes.
JORDAN
Let's keep the focus on me and MY
gayness for now.
The reach the door. Jordan searches for the keys while
Brian puts away the mag.
BRIAN
Is there anything else I should
know before we go in?
JORDAN
Look out for my mom. She's a
little..."off."
BRIAN
You got it.
JORDAN
Oh! And don't look at her left ear.
BRIAN
Why not?
JORDAN
Just don't! If she offers you
whiskey, take it!
BRIAN
I don't even drink!
JORDAN
And for the love of God, if she
asks you to pet the dog then: PET
THE DAMN DOG!
Brian is now scared. Jordan unlocks the door and the two
enter.
JORDAN
Mom, I'm home!
The door closes.
JORDAN (O.S.)
I hope you don't mind but I brought
"someone" home for dinner.
CUT TO:
INT. JONES HOUSE – LIVING ROOM – CONTINUOUS
Brian and Jordan enter. From first glance the house
seems to be like something out of the 1950's or that it
belongs to old people. Crucifixes, odd figurines, and
pictures of Jesus. Jordan takes off his jacket, while
Brian squirms.
BRIAN
So...how should we do this.
JORDAN
...I don't know.
BRIAN
What do you mean you don't know?
How can you not know? This is your
plan!
JORDAN
I don't know, I was thinking about
winging it.
BRIAN
Winging it?! Are you out of your
faggot ass mind?!
Jordan smacks Brian.
JORDAN
Don't use the word "faggot"! It's
degrading!
BRIAN
Thanks Mr. High and mighty! Your
one to talk. You're the one who's
been hiding the fact that he's gay
for two fucking years now!
JORDAN
Some things are better kept in the
dark!
BRIAN
THEN WHAT THE FUCK ARE WE DOING
HERE!!!
Jordan's mother, ATHALIAH JONES, enters from the
kitchen. Quickly stop fighting and put on fake smiles.
ATHALIAH
Hello, thy son. Whose this?
JORDAN
This is my friend, Brian Vandele.
BRIAN
And I'm his big fat gay lover!
Jordan turns to him, just simply stupefied that Brian
admitted it.
ATHALIAH
G-G-Gay? Jordan, is thy heathen
speaking the truth?
Jordan turns to his mother, obviously conflicted.
JORDAN
Well, in a way it is true but I can
explain!
Athaliah gasps before passing out.
BRIAN
Wow...you screwed up pretty badly.
Jordan starts to pushing and shoving Brian
JORDAN
WHAT THE FUCK WAS THAT!!!
BRIAN
You said to wing it! I got nervous
and it was the first thing that
came to mind!
JORDAN
We should have at least talked it
out reasonability. Calm, quiet. Not
just blurting it out!
BRIAN
That WOULD have been better.
Jordan is freaking out.
JORDAN
Oh my God! Oh my God! What am I
going to do!
BRIAN
You know when she comes to, I can
always some I'm the big fat gay
lover of a DIFFERENT Jordan.
JORDAN
Brian, from now on don't talk
unless you can improve the silence.
Jordan continues to pace.
CUT TO:
INT. BROCK'S ROOM – LITTLE LATER
Kay is lying on Brock's FUTON COUCH. We can still hear
the music blasting from the engagement party. Brock
walks over to the door and pops his head out the door.
BROCK
Can you guys try and keep it down!
My friend is slightly hung over!
He closes the door. Moans and groans come from Kay.
KAY
Why are all the good things in life
vomit inducing?
Brock walks over and kneels by her.
BROCK
How are you feeling?
KAY
I feel slightly better.
She suddenly freezes.
BROCK
What's wrong?
KAY
Your walls! They're rotating! Making
me...
Kay reaches for a near by trash can and starts vomiting.
Brock is a more then a little put off by this.
KAY
(as she finishes)
Please don't tell Casey about this.
BROCK
Don't worry. Your secret is safe
with me. Besides, telling him isn't
going to help anybody.
KAY
Your probably right.
Beat.
BROCK
...even though he is kinda right.
KAY
(annoyed)
Ugh, not you too.
BROCK
Sorry, but it's YALE! I mean they
only accept the best and the
brightest! It's a once in a
lifetime chance!
KAY
I know, I know. Believe me I know.
My parents have been telling me
that shit day in, day out for the
last week.
Brock realizes he's crossed the line.
BROCK
Sorry.
KAY
You want to know the reason? It's
because I want happiness. And the
only way I'm going to get that
happiness is if I'm with Casey. I
don't care if that means not going
to Yale...I'd rather happy then be
smart.
Brock is impressed.
KAY
The only reason I got wasted was
because Casey said I was stupid for
doing what I was going to do.
Selfish bastard didn't seem to
realize that I was doing this for
him.
BROCK
Hey, now. Casey just wants what's
best for you.
Beat.
KAY
I just wish he wanted the same
thing I wanted.
Both sit in silence for a few seconds before LOIS WARNER,
drunk, pops her head in.
LOIS
Brock, sweetie, what are the name
of those square cookies we use to
get you when you were little?
BROCK
Fig Newton's?
LOIS
No, that's not it. Remember, they
were filled with fig.
BROCK
(annoyed)
Fig Newton's?
LOIS
That's it! Sweetie, me and the
girls are going to make a quick run
to the Wal-Mart and get some fig
Newton's. If were not back in three
hours, it means were having the
time of our lives.
She leaves. Brock shudders.
BROCK
Why do I constantly surround myself
with drunk women?
KAY
Cause you wouldn't have us any
other way.
Kay starts giggling.
CUT TO:
INT. JORDAN'S HOUSE – DINNING ROOM
Jordan and Brian sit together at the side of the table.
Athaliah can be heard from the kitchen, talking to
someone. Jordan is staring dead ahead, thinking about
his situation. Brian on the other hand looks bored.
BRIAN
(whispering)
Do you have anything to eat?
JORDAN
Not now, Brian!
Athaliah hangs up and reenters the room.
JORDAN
Mother, I -
ATHALIAH
Don't.
JORDAN
I'm just -
ATHALIAH
Be silent, my son.
BRIAN
(whispering)
Why does she talk like that.
JORDAN
She was raised in a very, VERY
strict religious home.
ATHALIAH
You will not speak of thy
grandfather that way! He raised me
prim and proper. Sometimes I wish I
could have raised you that way.
Maybe you wouldn't have turned out
a...a –
JORDAN
A what mom? A faggot? A ferry? Stop
me when I get close.
ATHALIAH
A homosexual.
JORDAN
Ever think that I was born this
way? That no matter how you raised
me I would have turned out this
way?
ATHALIAH
Everyone has a choice in their
destiny.
BRIAN
I'm sorry lady but I'm going to
have to call shenanigans on that.
Not everyone gets to choose what
they become. You think Aquaman
wanted to be Aquaman? FUCK no!
Talking to fish isn't a power!
That's just some bullshit power!
THUMP.
BRIAN
What just kicked me?
JORDAN
Common sense saying shut up!
ATHALIAH
It doesn't matter. I've already
found a solution to this problem.
JORDAN
"Solution?" What do you mean
solution?
ATHALIAH
I've called Father Birmingham and
he's agreed to come over and
exorcise the demons from you.
JORDAN
Exorcise the demons!?! What the
fuck!?
BRIAN
Wait a minute...gay people are
possessed by demons?
(sighs)
This is why I'm an atheist.
JORDAN
So Birmingham is going to try and
"cure" me of being gay?
ATHALIAH
Precisely. Jordan, this isn't just
for me. It's for your own good. We
have to save your soul!
JORDAN
There's nothing wrong my soul and
there's nothing wrong with me!
There's a KNOCK at the door. Athaliah gets up and
leaves the room.
BRIAN
Cure you? They're going to cure you
of being gay?
JORDAN
My mom is really extreme when it
comes to religion.
BRIAN
...Can you cure someone of being
gay?
JORDAN
Can you cure Reicther of being an
asshole?
Ah, so no chance in hell?
JORDAN
Bingo.
ATHALIAH (O.S.)
He's right this way, Father Birmingham.
Athaliah reenters with FATHER JOSEPH BIRMINGHAM by her
side. He's an older man in his early sixties, big
glasses, and a receding hair line. He is carrying a bag
with him.
BIRMINGHAM
So these most be the two little
sinners you were talking about.
Brian looks around.
BRIAN
(to Jordan)
You think he means us?
JORDAN
How did you get here so quick? My
mom only called like a minute or
two ago.
BIRMINGHAM
I actually live across the street
just in case of religious emergency.
BRIAN
(scared)
I'm REALLY glad I'm an atheist.
JORDAN
(sarcastic)
So father, how do you propose to
"rid me of my demons?" Human
sacrifice? Some ancient voodoo
dance?
Birmingham chuckles.
BIRMINGHAM
Oh if only I could be young,
cynical, and mouthy again.
(beat)
No son I'm not going to be doing
any of that. We have a different
method.
Birmingham pats his black bag. Briand and Jordan
exchange curious looks.
CUT TO:
INT. JONES HOUSE – LIVING ROOM
Birmingham, Jordan, and Brian are sitting on a couch
watching TV. Loud moans and grunts come from the TV.
Jordan shakes his head in embarrassment, while Brian is
watching very intently.
BIRMINGHAM
So...this do anything for you?
JORDAN
(to himself)
Oh lord.
Beat.
BRIAN
Gross! Why would a dude do that to
a girl's ass? That's where she
shits.
CUT TO:
INT. BROCK'S ROOM – LATER
Brocks helps Kay walk towards the door. It's obvious
that she's still a little tipsy.
BROCK
I still don't know if I should be
letting you go home. Your still
drunk.
KAY
I'm not drunk. I'm perfectly ober.
BROCK
Ober? Don't you mean sober?
KAY
Sure. What ever floats your boat.
BROCK
Maybe I should give you a sobriety
test. Quick, say you're ABC's
backwards.
KAY
Can YOU say your ABC's backwards.
Brock hesitates.
BROCK
Touché.
They reach the door.
KAY
No need to worry. I'm not driving.
I've got my friend Kylie waiting
outside. She's going to drive me
home.
BROCK
As long as you get home safe. Casey
would kill me if I let you drive.
KAY
Thanks again, Brock. Not just for
shelter but calming me down a bit.
The talk did me some good. You
didn't change my mind but you
certainly gave me some food for
thought.
BROCK
Hey. If you ever need anything.
Don't be a stranger. I just hope my
mother is somewhat sober next time.
KAY
I hope I'm somewhat sober next time.
They both giggle. The two just look at each other.
Awkward silence. Suddenly Kay leans in and KISSES Brock.
The kiss lasts only a few seconds but seems to go on for
a long time. Brock is shocked, while Kay pretends like
it never happened.
KAY
(nervous)
Um, I, uh, probably should le –
BROCK
(overlapping)
Good idea. Go. GO!
Kay quickly leaves. Brock breathes heavily.
BROCK
(to himself)
What the hell did I just do?!
CUT TO:
MUSIC MONTAGE (The Marshall Tucker Band – "Can't You See?")
EXT. JONES HOUSE – LATER
Brian and Jordan emerge from the front door. Brian runs
his hand through his hair, while Jordan stares off to
the distance, distracted.
BRIAN
Well that was an interesting
evening.
Jordan nods, still distracted.
BRIAN
You okay man?
JORDAN
Yeah just a lot on my mind.
BRIAN
Do you need me to stick around for
a while longer?
BIRMINGHAM (O.S.)
Jordan! Check this one out! It's
Demi Moore in "Striptease!" I'm a
man of God and even I'm getting
turned on.
Jordan rolls his eyes.
JORDAN
I think I'll be fine.
Brian nods and begins to walk away. Getting about thirty
feet away he takes one more look at Jordan who is
staring at the ground, contemplating. Brian begins
walking home.
CUT TO:
INT. BROCK'S ROOM – LATE NIGHT
Brock is pacing around the room.
BROCK
(to himself)
Oh God, Oh God, Oh God! I kissed my
best friend's girlfriend! I'm so
screwed. It's okay it's okay I just
have to make sure no one finds out
about it.
The CAMERA PULLS BACK to reveal BRYCE WARNER standing in
the corner of the room.
BRYCE
Who'd you kissed?
Brock freaks out.
BROCK
BRYCE GET THE FUCK OUT OF HERE!
BRYCE
All right. Jeeze. No need to get angry.
Bryce leaves Brock even more freaked out then before.
FADE TO BLACK.
TITLE: "The Following Monday..."
FADE IN:
(THE SONG CONTINUES)
INT. SCHOOL – HALLWAY – MORNING
Jordan is at his locker, getting his books ready for the
next class. Brian turns the corner and walks up to
Jordan.
BRIAN
Hey, Jordan! There you are man,
I've been looking for you.
Jordan turns to him confused.
JORDAN
Why?
BRIAN
Because I want to know how it went
on Friday. Did your mother finally
accept fact.
Beat.
JORDAN
Oh that. No need to worry about it
anymore.
Jordan closes his locker.
JORDAN
They cured me.
Brian's excitement turns to disbelief.
BRIAN
Cured you? C'mon, Jordan. That
"curing" business was a bunch of
bullshit.
JORDAN
That's what you think. But it
wasn't until I started taking
Father Birmingham seriously that I
realized the error of my way. I am
now hundred percent normal again.
BRIAN
Normal? You call bottling up being
gay normal?
JORDAN
I'm not gay anymore! They fixed me.
Brian shakes his head.
BRIAN
Sometimes...you can really scare a
person, Jordan.
Brian leaves, a bit shaken. Jordan shrugs it off likes
it's no big thing.
FADE TO:
INT. SCHOOL – LUNCHROOM – MINUTES LATER
Brian enters the lunchroom and goes over and joins Will,
Chris, Reicther, Joel (who looks slightly happier), and
very nervous Brock.
Reicther is in the middle of talking when Brian sits down.
REICTHER
And that's why I now play Guitar
Hero naked.
(beat)
Where were you, Brian?
BRIAN
Just checking in on someone.
REICTER
Whatever.
Reicther continues talking.
WILL
Finally. There's Casey.
Brock's eyes grow wide.
BROCK (V/O)
Easy, Brock. Don't freak out. I'm
sure Kay kept her mouth shut.
Out of no where a pair of hands grab Brock by the
shoulder and throw him to the ground. A quick PULL BACK
reveals it's CASEY JENNINGS and he is furious. All The
Gang stand up. With Brock on the floor Casey starts to
violently kick him in the stomach. Everyone else in the
lunchroom start to take notice with some gasping and
others shouting "fight."
Will and Joel attempt to stop Casey, with no luck. Casey
gets one last good kick: right in Brock's face. After
that Brian, Chris, and Reicther help them pull Casey
away. A crowd has now form around them. Brock is badly
beaten. He holds his stomach in pain and has blood
pouring from his nose. Casey pushes The Gang away from
him, takes a few breaths, and looks toward Brock.
CASEY
You come near me again or Kay again
I will end your life. That's not a
threat...it's a goddamn promise.
Casey walks away. Everyone is confused, not able to
comprehend what just took place. The Gang tend to Brock
all shouting out variations on "what happened?" As the
crowd pushes in more on Brock, we focus on Casey who
walks away down in empty hall.
FADE OUT.
END OF EPISODE
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