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The B.C. Episode 4 - "Easier to be Apart"
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TEASER
Rob is walking with Amy down the halls of St. Thomas Academy
Amy: You know, Rob, there sure are a lot of cute guys here. I don’t know why you hate this place so much.
Rob: I’m going to ignore that comment.
Amy: Seriously though, what’s your problem? Everyone I’ve met so far seems really nice.
Rob: Amy, you’re drop dead gorgeous. Who’s going to be mean to you?
Amy: (Trying to embarrass him) You think I’m gorgeous?
Rob: Well… I meant…
Tony: (Coming up from behind them) Hey guys! What’s happening?
Amy: Hey Tony! Rob was just telling me how gorgeous I am.
Tony: Gorgeous, eh? Don’t you think that’s overstating it a bit? At best, she’s an eight.
Amy: You jerk!
Tony: A little conceited are we?
Amy: Not at all. I just don’t like being underappreciated. I averaged a 9.6 on Hot or Not.
Rob: Whoa! Hot or Not? Now who’s the pathetic one?
Amy: For your information, it was part of a contest with my friends. And don’t act like the two of you haven’t done it.
Tony: Can’t say that I have.
Amy: Come on, Rob. I know you’re on there. (He’s about to speak) And don’t try to lie, cause you’re awful at it.
Rob: I was bored.
Tony: So what was your score, man?
Rob: Before we get into any of that, I just want to go on record beforehand that it was a blurry picture. And I didn’t take my shirt off, which probably would have boosted me a good three to four points.
Amy: Oh my goodness. You got a one, didn’t you?
Rob: Point nine! I told you, it was very blurry. Completely out of focus!
Amy: Alright, hot stuff, or should I say, not stuff…
Rob: Good one.
Amy: …this is my homeroom. I’ll catch you later.
Tony: Mine too. See ya around, bro.
Rob: Hey, you two beautiful people enjoy first period. I’m going to go back to being completely ignored.
Amy: Believe me, Rob. No one can ignore anyone as hideous as a 1.9.
Rob: (Walking away) Three words: Out. Of. Focus.
Tony: (Walking with Amy into the classroom) So gorgeous, where would you like to sit?
Jenny: Tony! (Runs up and throws her arms around him) Oh my goodness! How have you been?
Tony: (Startled and very uncomfortable) Hey, Jenny. I missed you.
Jenny: Oh I missed you too! It’s so good to see you again!
Tony: You too.
Jenny: (Noticing Amy) Oh, hey, we haven’t met, right?
Tony: This is, uh, Amy. She just moved in across the street.
Jenny: Oh, nice to meet you, Amy. I’m Jenny, Tony’s girlfriend.
OPENING CREDITS
Scene 1
Michael is in Mario’s bedroom helping him spackle the hole in his wall.
Michael: You know, it really is amazing that something so small could cause this much damage.
Mario: I’m just thankful the mirror and wall are the only casualties. I can’t imagine what I would’ve done if she’d gone through with it.
Michael: Hey, the important thing is that she didn’t go through with it. There was still that glimmer of hope alive somewhere inside that kept her from ending it.
Mario: I just feel so lost. How am I supposed to get through to her? How do I keep her from trying this again?
Michael: Try spending some time with her. Reconnect. Show her that you love her.
Mario: You ever go through something like this when your wife was diagnosed?
Michael: No, thank God. Pam knew exactly where her hope resided, and made her unbelievably strong. Even at the very end, she was a rock.
Mario: I’m guessing it was in God, right?
Michael: It was. Mario, I can’t even begin to describe the difference it makes when you can lay it all in his hands. His strength is made perfect in our weakness.
Mario: I’m not sure I completely understand, but something’s got to change her, Michael. I’m willing to give anything a shot.
Michael: I’m glad to hear you say that. Beth and I talked a bit this morning, and we thought it might be a good idea for Maria to start attending the women’s Bible study down at church. She was planning on inviting her today while she takes Maria to her consult.
Mario: I wish I could take her, but she wants nothing to do with me at the moment. You’ve got to be kidding me! Another one? (Gets down on the ground) I swear, I’m going to be picking up shards of mirror for the next six months.
Michael: (Gets down beside him) Here’s one more. If only it were this easy to pick up the pieces of your life, right?
Mario: Tell me about it.
Scene 2
Juliet is walking down the hallway when Frankie sneaks up on her from behind.
Frankie: So how’s the first day of high school treating you?
Juliet: (Not looking back at him) Save it, Frankie.
Frankie: (Grabs her arms to turn her around) Will you just give me a second? (Juliet stares at him, annoyed) Look, I’m not here to make excuses. I wasn’t using my head and I ended up hurting you. I’m sorry. It’s probably all for the best anyway, you know? I mean, where were we gonna end up? Right?
Juliet: I know it was dumb, Frankie. But that didn’t give you the right to mess with my head. You were the only boy who ever paid any attention to me like that.
Frankie: Well I’m sure that will change soon enough. You look great. The guys will all be chasing you in no time.
Juliet: I’m not so sure about that. It’s kinda hard to lose the fat girl label.
Frankie: Well, what if I helped you out? I bet making the cheerleading squad would make a difference.
Juliet: Yeah, ok. How are you going to do that? Try-outs are over.
Frankie: Well it just so happens that Crystal Harrison had a little too much to drink when she left the back to school party last night.
Juliet: Is she alright?
Frankie: She’ll be fine. Totaled the car and broke her leg. But that does leave one spot open on the squad. Try-outs are tomorrow. Juliet: And you can really make this happen?
Frankie: Please. I’m a Romano.
Scene 3
Tony is sitting at a lunch table in the school cafeteria with Jenny
Jenny: And then my dad surprised us all with two jet ski’s. Oh my goodness, it was so much fun! All summer I kept thinking how much you’d have liked going out on them with me. You’ll have to come down to Florida with us next summer.
Tony: Sounds fun, but I don’t know. I mean, I got to start saving for college, and I’ll need a job.
Jenny: Well even if it’s for like a week, you got to come.
Amy: (With Rob tagging along behind her) Mind if we join you?
Jenny: Oh, no. Go right ahead.
Rob: Wow, so this is what it’s like to eat lunch with people.
Amy: Yeah, must be tough finding company. I mean, how many people can keep down a tuna melt while sitting across from a 1.9?
Rob: Don’t let the sarcasm and overall lack of decency turn you off to her, Jenny. Once you get to know her, you’ll find it has a certain charm.
Jenny: I’m sure. So Amy, where’d you move from?
Amy: Iowa. We got here on Saturday.
Jenny: Oh, wow. It must be a pretty big adjustment right?
Amy: Not too bad. The guys sure are cuter.
Jenny: You can say that again. (Putting her arm around Tony) But then again, I’d bet you’d look pretty sexy bailing hay in a pair of overalls.
Tony: I’ll stick to the city, thanks.
Amy: So Jenny, how long have you and Tony been going out?
Rob: (Surprised by the statement, chokes on his food) Sorry, bad tuna. Hate that dark meat.
Jenny: (As Tony shoots a deadly look at Rob) Well it kinda started back in the spring. What would you say, Ton’, like April?
Tony: (Looking at Amy apologetically) Something like that.
Scene 4
Beth is driving Maria to her consult.
Beth: So I was thinking that your family could come over for dinner tonight. You have a lot on your mind, and it would save you the hassle of cooking.
Maria: You don’t have to go to the trouble. I doubt I’ll be that hungry. Mario and the kids can order a pizza.
Beth: Oh, it’s no trouble at all. I have to cook anyway. I’ll just double the recipe.
Maria: (after a long pause, looks out the window) Why are you nice to me, Beth?
Beth: What do you mean?
Maria: Why are you nice to me? Why do you care about me?
Beth: Well, you’re my friend, Maria.
Maria: But why? I never return the favor. I’m not overly kind. In fact, I really can’t figure out why anyone bothers with me at all.
Beth: Don’t talk like that Maria.
Maria: It’s true. I mean, ever since Vinnie died, I’ve been nothing but miserable. And I’ve gone out of my way to make sure everyone else feels the same way. I don’t know why anyone puts up with me. I can’t even stand to put up with myself. Truth is, the only reason I didn’t pull that trigger last night - it wasn’t because of my family… (Starts to cry) It was because I couldn’t stand to let myself off the hook that easy. I deserved to have the cancer do it.
Beth: (Pulls the car over) Maria, no matter how much you may hate yourself, I am always going to love you.
Maria: Why? I don’t get it. Why?
Beth: Because there’s someone who loves me even though I don’t deserve it. And, you know what? That same person loves you too. Maria, I really think you should look into starting a relationship with Jesus. Believe me; it will make all the difference in the world. Come with me to my Bible study tomorrow.
Maria: You know how I feel about all of that Beth.
Beth: I know. But I really think it’s what you need right now. Will you at least think about it?
Maria: (After a moment) No promises. But I will think it over.
Scene 5
Tony and Starks are stretching on the football field before practice, when Frankie approaches.
Frankie: Keep working those hammies Tony. You’d better be loose if you wanna keep up with me today.
Starks: He’s been working out all summer. You’re the one who’ll be struggling to keep up with him, couch potato.
Frankie: Don’t be so sure, Johnny boy. Sometimes hard work just can’t make up for raw talent.
Tony: Don’t you have some stretching to do, Frankie? Coach said we start at 3:15.
Frankie: You think I don’t know that? I was just in his office going over the plays for our first drive next week.
Starks: So you’re definitely starting?
Frankie: Well if you put two and two together…
Tony: Congratulations, man.
Frankie: Thanks, cuz. And don’t sweat it. I’ll be sure to run up the score nice and big to get you some playing time. See ya around. (Leaves)
Starks: (Looks at Tony) I’m sorry, man.
Tony: Don’t be. He’s lying.
Starks: You think?
Tony: I know Frankie. He’s trying to get inside my head. He’s late because was flirting with some girl or sitting on the can. Besides, I’ve got bigger problems at the moment.
Starks: What’s going on?
Tony: Well, when your mom is diagnosed with lung cancer and tries to kill herself, football kind of takes a back seat, you know.
Starks: Whoa, man. That’s some serious stuff.
Tony: And to top it all off, Jenny met Amy.
Starks: Dang! And I thought I had it bad with my dad in the hospital.
Tony: Yeah, well if Jenny finds out about the past few days there’s a good chance I’ll end up as his roommate.
Starks: So you gonna cool things off with Amy?
Tony: That’s the thing. I don’t want to.
Starks: So you’re gonna break up with Jenny?
Tony: I don’t know what I’m gonna do.
Starks: Well you’d better figure it out quick. Girls kill your game. And you’ll need everything you’ve got to beat out Frankie.
Scene 6
Mario, Maria, and Juliet are at the Olsen’s dinner table with Beth and Rob.
Mario: The food’s great, Beth.
Beth: Oh please. I just threw it together at the last minute.
Maria: Well it’s delicious.
Beth: Thanks. I’ll make up a plate for Tony later. I have to put one together for Tim anyway.
Mario: Tim’s been pretty busy lately, eh?
Beth: Yeah, you know how it is. Company’s downsizing, so he has to put in the extra hours to prove he’s worth hanging on to. But enough about that. How was your first day of school kids? We want to hear all about it.
Rob: Well I don’t want to speak for Juliet, but my day was fabulous. I got the locker next to the kid who doesn’t bathe, I stepped in some gum, and I managed to get assigned a solid two hours of homework. What’s not to love about that?
Mario: Well that’s going to be pretty hard to top, but what about you Juliet?
Juliet: It actually went great. I’m trying out for cheerleading tomorrow.
Beth: Oh, that’s wonderful. See Rob, getting involved can make a world of difference.
Rob: You want me to become a cheerleader?
Mario: It is a great way to meet the ladies.
Beth: Speaking of ladies, have you made up your mind about tomorrow, Maria.
Maria: Oh, I don’t know.
Mario: Aw, come on, honey. Give it a shot. It can’t hurt.
Maria: I just don’t think I’m ready for something like that.
Juliet: It could make a big difference, Mom.
Rob: Just like cheerleading.
Maria: (Laughs a little) Alright. I’ll go. (Smiles mischievously at Rob) But only if you get involved with something.
Rob: Whoa! How’d I get dragged into this?
Maria: Do we have a deal or not?
Rob: (Agreeing) This is so wrong.
Maria: You’ll thank me later.
Rob: You will too.
Scene 7
Tony is sitting at his desk talking on the phone with Jenny. Jenny is laying on her bed.
Tony: Yeah, coach seemed really impressed. I think I’ve got a real shot at starting.
Jenny: That’s awesome, baby. Looks like spending a summer without the distraction of a girlfriend paid off.
Tony: I guess it did. Don’t get me wrong though, I really missed you. All summer, I couldn’t wait for you to get back.
Jenny: Well, I’m glad to hear that. I know it sounds dumb, but I spent the whole time down in Florida worried that you’d find someone else while I was gone.
Tony: (Covering up) Who could I find that would replace you?
Amy: (Knocks on his door and comes in) Hey Tony.
Jenny: Who’s that?
Tony: (Motions for Amy to keep silent) Uh, just Juliet. She, uh, brought me my dinner. I should probably eat, I’m starving.
Jenny: Oh, ok. See you tomorrow then. Love you.
Tony: (Awkwardly) You too. (Hangs up) So… What’s going on?
Amy: (Toying with him) Let me guess… That was Jenny?
Tony: Uh, yeah. She had this question about biology.
Amy: You don’t have to hide anything from me Tony. It’s alright.
Tony: It is?
Amy: Look, I just showed up here one day out of the blue. I can’t get mad at you for having a life. A guy like you, how could I expect him to be single?
Tony: But I am, or was, or… who knows. Look, I never asked her to be my girlfriend, she just kinda assumed… I just don’t want you to think I’d cheat like that.
Amy: Cheat? Tony, you barely held my hand. At least it all makes sense now. I was beginning to wonder if…
Tony: No! Believe me, no.
Amy: Look, the only reason I came over here was to see what your intentions are. I understand if you want to stay with her.
Tony: I honestly don’t know. I need time to think this through.
Amy: Fair enough.
Tony: Really?
Amy: I told you that I’d wait for you, and I meant it. But that doesn’t mean we can’t have a little fun in the mean time, does it?
Tony: What did you have in mind?
Amy: Well I was thinking…
Scene 8
Jenny is at Tony’s locker the next day at school. She finishes Amy’s sentence.
Jenny: …that we could just have at night in at your place. Watch a movie, cuddle… maybe more.
Tony: I don’t know if tonight’s good, Jen. I got a ton of work…
Jenny: Oh come on, I’ve been waiting three months to spend some time with you.
Tony: You know how spent I am after practice. I’ll probably fall asleep fifteen minutes in.
Jenny: That’s what I was hoping. Then I can do whatever I want to you.
Tony: I just… (sees that he’s upsetting her, and softens) What time?
Jenny: How about eight? That should give you enough time to shower and get yourself ready for me.
Tony: Alright. Eight it is.
Jenny: Have I told you how much I love you? (Kisses him on the cheek) I got English. See you later!
Tony: (As she walks away, he throws his head back in frustration. Then he lets out a sigh and grudgingly reaches into his pocket for his cell phone, dials, and puts it up to his ear.) Hey Amy. Good. Yeah, me too. Listen about that… No, no. I’m not backing out. It’s just, I, uh, remembered that our DVD player is busted, so we’ll have to go over to your place. Ok, see you later. (He hangs up the phone, and then rests his head against his locker)
Scene 9
Maria opens the door to the room where the women’s Bible study is being held. There are several women in the room, praying together. Maria waits for them to finish.
Beth: …And Father, we just pray that you will use these next moments that we spend in your word to speak to our hearts and draw us closer to you. And we ask all these things in the name of your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen. (They lift their heads, and Beth notices Maria) Oh Maria, I’m so glad you could make it.
Maria: Sorry I’m late. It’s been a crazy morning.
Beth: You’re just in time. We were about to start. Here, have a seat. (Maria sits next to her) Everyone, I’d like to introduce you to my neighbor, Maria.
Maria: Hi. I’m glad to be here.
Cathy: And we’re glad to have you.
Beth: Maria, this is Cathy. She’s leads the Bible study.
Maria: Nice to meet you.
Cathy: Shall we begin? I’d like to start by reading a passage in Romans 8. I came across it the other day, and felt that God was laying it on my heart to share it with you today. You can follow along if you like. I’ll begin with verse 28. “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” (Maria head perks up after the first sentence is spoken. She meets eyes with Beth, who smiles at her, showing that she’s just as surprised) “What shall we say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? (Maria stares at Cathy absorbing these words.) Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. (As the final words are read, tears well in her eyes. Although they do not make eye contact, Beth places her hand on Maria’s.) For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Scene 10
Mario is behind the bar at his restaurant, the Bella Noche, cleaning glasses. Carmine approaches him.
Carmine: So this is what an honest living is all about? Cleaning up other people’s messes?
Mario: Better to clean them up, than to create an even bigger one. What do you want, Carmine?
Carmine: What makes you think I want anything? Can’t a guy decide to visit his brother?
Mario: Normally, yes. But you’re far from a normal brother, aren’t you?
Carmine: Alright, Mario. If you must know, I came by to offer my condolences. Ma told me about Maria. I’m truly sorry, bro.
Mario: Thanks, Carmine. I’m sorry for being so hostile.
Carmine: Eh, I pushed your buttons. Look, you know if there’s anything that Gina and I can do…
Mario: I know.
Carmine: So how’s Wayne? Feeling better?
Mario: Doctor’s say he’ll be able to go home in a few days.
Carmine: Good to hear. Listen, there isn’t a chance that Antonio has some gnocchi ready in the back is there?
Mario: Actually, I think he had a pot going. Help yourself.
Carmine: Thanks, bro. I guess the honest life has its perks after all.
Scene 11
Amy is sitting at a lunch table surrounded by athletic looking guys. They are laughing and flirting, when Rob approaches with his tray of food.
Rob: Hey Amy. Mind if I join you?
Amy: Uh, no, that’s fine. (There isn’t a free seat, but Rob squeezes his way in. The guys are annoyed and Amy seems embarrassed.) I don’t know if you guys have met. This is my friend, Rob.
Rob: How’s it going? (The guys ignore him) Sloppy Joe day. Can’t complain, right?
Guy: So Amy, are you going to Trevor’s party tonight?
Amy: Not sure. I might have something.
Rob: Yeah, I think my mom invited you and your dad for dinner. I was thinking we could hang out after. Maybe watch a movie or something.
Amy: (Embarrassed) No, I’m busy. I, uh, really need to get caught up in algebra. We didn’t learn any of this stuff in Iowa. But definitely let me know when the next one is, guys.
Rob: Hey, any of you guys into fantasy football? I’m the commissioner, and I got a few spots open in my league.
Scene 12
Tim walks through the doors of the Bella Noche accompanied by his co-worker, an attractive young woman. Mario is still behind the bar cleaning.
Mario: Tim! What brings you here?
Tim: You mean other than the best Italian food in the city? Well, I haven’t spoken with you since we found out about Maria, and I wanted to see how you were holding up.
Mario: As good as can be expected. We’re going to get through it.
Tim: This is my co-worker, Danielle. She’s been bunkering in with me on the big account.
Mario: Yeah, Beth mentioned that you’d been working late. At least you have some good company.
Danielle: More like some one to put up with. All I do is complain about how this job is killing my night life. I don’t know how he stands it.
Tim: Oh please, I’m sure it’s not half as annoying as listening to me whine about the Mets latest blunder.
Mario: Tell you what. Let me get you a table, and the two of you can complain your hearts out over Antonio’s latest specialty. Compliments of the house.
Tim: You don’t have to do that, Mario.
Mario: Are you kidding me? Do you have any idea how much your wife has fed us the past few days?
Tim: Alright. Why don’t you go with Mario, Danielle. I’m going to make a quick stop at the men’s room.
Scene 13
Tim is standing at the urinal in the men’s room, when Carmine comes up next to him.
Carmine: Tim. What a surprise.
Tim: I got the information you asked for.
Carmine: And?
Tim: From what my sources say, Quescomm reached an agreement with the department of defense. They’re going to be the sole developer of our missile tracking systems for the next eight years. The ink’s drying on the contract as we speak.
Carmine: How much should I go in for?
Tim: The way this looks, all of it. But if you want to play it safe, two hundred grand should net you a nice payoff.
Carmine: Thanks for the advice, Tim. (Begins to walk away) It’s always appreciated.
Tim: (Turns to him) Aren’t you forgetting something, Carmine?
Carmine: How could I forget? (Tosses him a small plastic bag of white powder) It just came in last night from Colombia. Top quality. (Starts to exit) Don’t use it all in one shot. (Tim carefully places the bag inside his suit jacket, looks himself over in the bathroom mirror, and leaves)
Scene 14
Tony and Starks are changing into their gym uniforms in the locker room. Rob is seated across from them.
Starks: So let me get this straight, man. You’ve got two dates with two different girls, at the same time, and they’re right across the street from each other?
Tony: Yeah, that pretty much sums it up.
Starks: And you’re really dumb enough to think you can pull this off?
Tony: It happens all the time on TV.
Starks: Hey Tony, newsflash: This isn’t some cheesy teen drama, this is reality. And besides, on TV, the dude always ends up getting caught.
Tony: Well what do you want me to do?
Starks: Make a choice. Call one up and cancel.
Tony: There’s no way I can cancel on Jenny. And Amy’s been so cool about it all. I can’t do it to her.
Rob: (To himself) Figures.
Starks: What figures?
Rob: Nothing. It was just… Amy told me that she couldn’t hang out because she had to study.
Starks: Trust me, the only thing Amy’s going to be studying is Tony’s lips. Unless, of course, he decides to go with Jenny instead.
Tony: I’m not making a decision yet. I need to think this over.
Starks: Well you’d better do something. Flip a coin. Odds or evens. Anything. No one in Bergen County has as much game as this playa, and even I couldn’t pull off your crazy scheme.
Scene 15
Maria is in the Romano’s family room, staring at books on a shelf. She reaches for a Bible and wipes the dust off the cover. As she looks at it, the phone rings. She places it back on the shelf and answers the phone. It’s Mario. He’s calling from the back room of the restaurant.
Maria: Hello?
Mario: Hey, baby. How are you doing?
Maria: I’m not about to cut my wrists, if that’s what you’re asking.
Mario: That’s not what I meant. I was calling to see if you felt like going out to dinner tonight, just the two of us.
Maria: I don’t know Mario. I can’t say I really feel like being out in public.
Mario: Come on. It will be good for you. It’s got to be better than sitting around the house thinking about it all.
Maria: What about the kids?
Mario: I’ll bring them something from the restaurant. They’ll be fine. It’s us I’m worried about. Will you go with me?
Maria: Alright. What time will you be home?
Mario: Hopefully 6:30. I’ll make reservations at The Chart House for seven. I love you, honey. (There is a click on the phone and then a dial tone. Mario hangs up the phone, staring into the distance.)
Scene 16
Juliet is sitting on the bleachers of the school football field, waiting for the cheerleading tryouts to start. Rob comes over and sits next to her.
Juliet: What are you doing here?
Rob: Keeping my end of the deal with your mom.
Juliet: Wait a second. You’re trying out for cheerleading?
Rob: No. (Hands her a flier) I want to run the scoreboard during games. I feel that it’s an area where my expertise will come in handy.
Juliet: And what expertise would that be?
Rob: Well in addition to my computer proficiency, I also posses a unique vision for integrating sports and the fine arts.
Juliet: What is that supposed to mean?
Rob: No jock jams or gangster rap during timeouts. As much as I appreciate Tag Team, I feel “Whoomp There It Is” has run its course. Time to mix it up a bit.
Juliet: (Amused) Well good luck with that.
Cheerleading Coach: (Stands in front of the bleachers) Excuse me, everyone. May I have your attention for just one moment? Thank you. As you all know, there is only one spot remaining on the cheerleading squad. I’m expecting this tryout to be very competitive, and I encourage you to do you very best. But before we begin, I have some other business to attend to. (To Rob) You sir, may I please have your name?
Rob: Uh, Rob Olsen.
Cheerleading Coach: Well Rob, it appears you’re the only young man to respond to the fliers I put up. So I guess the job is yours.
Rob: Excellent. You know, I really feel that I can sink my teeth into this role and take to a whole new level.
Cheerleading Coach: Well I’m glad that you’re so passionate. It’s not often I see that. You can stop by my office and pick up your costume tomorrow.
Rob: Excuse me?
Cheerleading Coach: Your Freddie Falcon suit. (Rob’s jaw drops) Well, now that we’ve got our mascot covered, let’s move onto the cheerleading tryouts.
Rob: (To Juliet who’s cracking up) Don’t say a word. Don’t even think one.
Scene 17
Beth is cooking dinner on the stove, when Tim comes up from behind her. He wraps his arms around her and kisses her on the neck.
Beth: What put you in such a good mood?
Tim: Maybe the fact that I’m home on time for the first time in two weeks. Then again, maybe it’s the sight of my sexy wife in that outfit. (Kisses her again) It’s hard to tell.
Beth: Well it’s certainly nice to have you home.
Tim: What do you say we make the most of it? Take it upstairs?
Beth: As much as I would love to, we can’t. The Carson’s will be here in half an hour for dinner.
Tim: That man can’t figure out how to microwave a TV dinner? He needs my wife to do all his cooking?
Beth: No! I invited him. Why are you being like that?
Tim: I’m sorry. It’s just… He gets to spend all day with you. I was hoping for my turn.
Beth: (Gives him a hug) Well you’ll get your turn (Kisses him, then pulls away as a tease) – after dinner.
Tim: Honey, are you bleeding? Your lip. (Points to her face)
Beth: (She wipes the blood off of her lip, stares at it, and then looks at Tim.) No, you are. You’ve got a bloody nose.
Tim: (Touches his nose and stares at the blood on his finger) Well, I guess that’s what I get for spending fifteen hours a day in an office.
Scene 18
Tony is on the phone with Jenny in the kitchen. Mario enters the room and goes through the mail on the counter.
Tony: That’s alright. You pick the movie. Anything’s fine with me. I told you, I’ll be lucky if I can stay awake through it. Is that so? Ok, well then I’ll see you at eight. You too. Bye. (Hangs up)
Mario: That Amy on the phone?
Tony: No… That was Jenny.
Mario: I see. So does this mean you and Amy are done?
Tony: We never actually started. But, no, we’re not done.
Mario: So you’ve got two of them chasing after you now? That’s my boy.
Tony: Believe me; it’s not nearly as thrilling as you’d think.
Mario: Oh I know. I’ve been there. It’s hard to stay in the middle of a cat fight without getting scratched.
Tony: I just don’t want to hurt anyone.
Mario: Well I hate to break it to you, but someone’s getting hurt. It’s inevitable. The important thing is that you’re honest with them. That’s really all anyone can ask.
Tony: Yeah, I guess you’re right.
Mario: So how are you holding up after everything with your mother? You doing alright?
Tony: I’ll be fine. What about you?
Mario: I’m not so sure. Your mom and I have a lot to work out. It’s complicated.
Tony: Sounds like you could use your own advice.
Mario: What’s that?
Tony: To be honest with her. You said it yourself; it’s all anyone can ask.
Mario: I am a pretty smart guy, aren’t I?
Tony: I’ll see if I can make it through tonight without any bloodshed before I pass judgment on that one.
Mario: Fair enough. Now if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got to get ready for dinner. Good talk, son. (Leaving the kitchen)
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