High School(1x01: Pilot)

concept byZach Kastens

Episode written byZach Kastens

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FADE IN:

INT. - OSCAR'S BEDROOM

Pan in across the somewhat messy bedroom, starting on the floor.

OSCAR(V.O)I could tell today was going to be a good day.

We continue panning across the room as Oscar talks.

OSCAR(V.O) (CONT'D)It was my first day as a senior in high school, and I felt ready. Really, truly, ready. I had signed up for all easy courses, and I had a good feeling about my future.

We end by panning up to the bed to reveal it is empty.

CUT TO:

INT. - 24/7 TRUCKSTOP

Oscar sits behind a check-out counter, about to fall asleep.

OSCAR(V.O)Then again, what do I know?

Oscar turns to and yells over his shoulder.

OSCAR (CONT'D)Carl! I've got to go to school!

CARL(O.S.)So go!

OSCARNo one else is here to take over!

CARL(O.S)So stay!

Oscar sighs and grabs his bookbag, already filled with books.

OSCARI'm going!

He exits in a hurry.

cut to:

EXT. - STEVEN SPIELBERG HIGH

Oscar pulls up in his car, a beat-up Buick, and gets out. As he does, a youngish kid runs up and holds out his hand. Oscar gives him the keys. The kid gets in and drives the car away.

OSCAR(V.O)One of the perks in being a senior was...well, freshmen. The guys had to do whatever we said, and the girls...

Pan over a group of hot freshmen girls who are eyeballing Oscar up and down.

OSCAR(V.O) (CONT'D)...girls will do whatever it takes to get senior guys to notice them.

NICK(O.S.)Oscar!!!!

A younger kid, Nick, a sophomore with wild frizzy hair, comes running into the frame across the grass. He collides with a couple chatting, but keeps running, not even apologizing. He reaches Oscar and jumps into his arms.

NICK (CONT'D)Dude! You're a senior! Aren't you excited?!

Oscar sighs.

OSCARNick, I'm running on zero hours of sleep, and my first class of the day is with Mrs. Bitch.

NICK(frowns)

She doesn't like to be called that.

OSCARIt's her name!

OSCAR(V.O) (CONT'D)It's true. Her name really is Mrs. Bitch. Her husband's the janitor.

NICKStill.

Oscar sighs, and the two walk inside.

2.

INT. - STEVEN SPIELBERG HIGH

Oscar walks with Nick and the two converse, watching students rush past them.

OSCARWhat about you? You're not a freshman anymore. No longer the low man on the totem pole. Bet it feels great, huh?

NICKYeah. Now I won't have to worry about anybody spraying my locker down with tar and shoving me inside anymore.

OSCARI only did that once, dude.

Oscar stops walking suddenly and stares off into the distance wistfully.

OSCAR(V.O) (CONT'D)So, before we go any further, there's something you should know about me.

Pan around to view what he's looking at. An extremely attractive CHEERLEADER is leaning over to take a drink from a fountain in a very suggestive pose.

OSCAR(V.O) (CONT'D)I'm basically in love with this one girl. I've been in love with her since I was old enough to not run away when somebody screamed cooties on the playground.

The cheerleader looks up, and smiles at Oscar and Nick. After a moment, she moves out of our line of vision, revealing Layla, a plain girl with a flare for punk-chic fashion waiting impatiently for a drink.

OSCAR(V.O) (CONT'D)Layla. She's the only one I've ever wanted. Unfortunately, she doesn't even realize I'm around.

Layla, after taking a drink, walks up to them and looks at them both.

3.

LAYLAHey, Nick. Hey, Oscar.

(waits for a response. Gets none)

Okay, bye.

She walks away. Oscar looks after her whistfully.

OSCAR(V.O)See?

As Layla walks off, Nick nudges him.

NICKYou know what Dave would say.

OSCAR(annoyed)

So?

NICKHe would say you should just ask her out.

OSCAR(still annoyed)

And?

NICKAnd he would say that she likes you and you're just being stupid about it.

OSCAR(curious)

How do you know?

NICKBecause A) He's her best friend, and B) I just talked to him last night.

OSCAROh, really? What was he doing?

The two resume walking.

NICKYou know...

CUT TO:

4.

EXT. - COLLEGE CAMPUS

Dave, a somewhat husky kid with long hair, is hanging upside down on a bungie cord, dangling from the roof of a nine story dorm building.

DAVE(into phone)

No, of course Layla likes him, Nick. Well, tell him to stop being so stupid!

(pause)What am I doing?

cut to:

INT. - STEVEN SPIELBERG HIGH

Oscar and Nick walking.

NICK...college stuff, I think. Anyway, what are we doing after school?

They reach Oscar's locker.

OSCARNothing. Carl's got me doing inventory.

NICKCan't you get out of it?

OSCARNo. He fired everyone else who works there. I've had to pick up the slack since then.

NICKWhy'd he do something like that?

Oscar pauses and looks thoughtful.

cut to:

INT. - 24/7 TRUCKSTOP

Flashback

Oscar watches, bored, while KEEGAN, ANDREW, MARCUS, and KELLEY finish tying a rope to one of the front doors. Keeganturns to the other three.

5.

KEEGANGentlemen...this may very well be the greatest thing we've ever done.

Pan out to reveal the rope is crisscrossing the entire store, going through rows of shelves and up and over products. All four watch the door intently until a CUSTOMER comes up and opens the door. As he does, wacky sound effects go off and BAM! all the merchandise in the store falls over and causes utter chaos. The four laugh like idiots.

KEEGAN (CONT'D)Wait for it!

A moment later, Carl runs in.

CARLWhat the hell is going on out-AHH!

This last part is said as he slips on something on the floor and goes down hard. The four continue to crack up and high five each other.

END flashback

cut to:

INT. - STEVEN SPIELBERG HIGH

Oscar finishes thinking.

OSCARHe had a minor disagreement with their way of thinking.

Suddenly, the PA system comes on with a loud hum, causing many students to cover their ears.

PRINCIPAL DILLON(OVER PA SYSTEM)Attention students. There will be an all school assembly in the gym in ten minutes. I repeat. An all school assembly...in the gym.(pause)In ten minutes.(pause)That is all.

Another loud hum as Principal Dillon goes off the air.

OSCARI rue the day the school board got him that PA system.

6.

NICKLet's go, dude.

The two walk off, following a crowd of students down a hallway.

cut to:

INT. - STEVEN SPIELBERG HIGH - GYM

Nick and Oscar look around, then walk up the steps towards some bleachers. As they walk, Oscar does a voice over.

OSCAR(V.O)Every so often, we have all-school assemblies. Usually, they end up telling us only one thing.

As Nick and Oscar sit down next to BEN, a skinny gawky kid with way too much hair, MRS. CHANCE walks up to a podium with a microphone.

MRS. CHANCEThank you students. I'd like to open this assembly by reminding you that it is not okay to flush the cafeteria food down the second floor girls’ restroom toilets.

Oscar and Nick roll their eyes - they've heard this before. Ben leans over to Oscar.

BENWhat's going on?

OSCARSearch me. First day stuff, most likely.

MRS. CHANCEI'd like to take this time to introduce you to your new Student Council President, Katie Blanche!

Oscar sighs as everybody applauds.

OSCAR(V.O)I ran for Stu Co president last year and didn't get it. Which, to be honest, was super bogus, because my speech at the election rocked.

cut to:

7.

FLASHBACK

Dave stands on the same podium as a preppy girl finishes speaking.

KATIE...and in conclusion, I would state that I believe, with support and hard work, we can all achieve a brighter future!

She sits down and everybody applauds. After a moment, Oscar stands up.

DAVEThank you, Katie. Oscar, same question.

(reads off card)As Student Council President, name one thing you would change about our school?

Oscar pauses and thinks for a moment.

OSCAR(certain)

Gravity.

He sits down after this declaration. We hear cricket sound effects as Dave smiles nervously. Someone coughs.

END FLASHBACK

Oscar shakes himself out of his reverie as Nick nudges him.

MRS. CHANCE(continuing)

Unfortunately, Ms. Blanche and her family moved to Oregon over the summer, so your new Student Council President, Oscar Holiday, will be welcoming you all into the new school year.

Again, crickets. Oscar looks panicked.

OSCAR(V.O)Oh, no.

MRS. CHANCEIs Oscar even here?

8.

Silence. Nick pinches Oscar hard, causing him to yelp. Everybody hears.

MRS. CHANCE (CONT'D)Oh, good. Oscar, why don't you come down and tell your fellow students what to expect under your leadership for the following year?

Oscar cocks his head and thinks.

OSCAR'S FANTASY

Focus on an empty hallway. With a loud flare, STAR WARS music plays and Oscar, Nick, Ben, and Layla run in with lightsabersand begin dueling.

END FANTASY

Oscar is now standing at the podium. He is looking nervous.

OSCAR(loudly, too close to microphone)

Hey.(winces, feedback)

Uh, I guess I'm your new Stu Copresident. I'll try not to screw up.

(pause)Sorry.

Oscar steps back and walks away quickly. Nick and Ben exchange a look. From their look, we pan down to see Laylasitting by REGAN, looking bored with the whole thing.

REGANOh, that's gotta hurt.

Layla sighs.

BLACKOUT

END ACT 1

ROLL OPENING CREDITS

9.

ACT 2

FADE IN:

INT. - STEVEN SPIELBERG HIGH - STU-CO ROOM

The room is abuzz with chatter. Various representatives all sit around and discuss things. Meanwhile, Oscar sits at the head of the table, looking distraught.

OSCAR(V.O)Last year, my best friend Dave was Student Council President.

FLASHBACK

Black and White image. Dave stands at a round table. Oscar stares up at him in admiration, as do the other students. They are all dressed in Medievil attire, wearing armor and shields and swords. This is a King Arthur/Braveheart spoof. Dave speaks in a Scottish brogue.

DAVEOh, aye! We could bow to the demands of the School Board and change the school dress code.

STUDENTSBoo!

DAVEOr!

(pounds fist)Or we could take their treaty and send it back to them in pieces! If our wenches want to wear their kilts short and their blouses low, that's their business! Who's with me!

STUDENTS(cheer)

Huzzah!

They all jump up as one and start rattling their swords and armor.

END FLASHBACK

Present day. Oscar stands up

10.

OSCAR(V.O)Just gotta take control...

OSCAR (CONT'D)(scottish accent)

Excuse me!(notices accent and corrects it)

Excuse me!

No one notices. Oscar SIGHS, and sits back down.

cut to:

INT. - STEVEN SPIELBERG HIGH - LUNCHROOM

Oscar, Nick, Layla, Ben, and Regan sit at a table with their school lunches. It is a round table and Regan sits by Layla, while the three guys sits together with Oscar in the middle.

OSCARIt was a disaster.

REGANOscar, it was your first day.

NICKThese things happen.

BENPlus, no one really wanted you in anyway, so they don't respect you.

Silence.

OSCAR(angry)

I know they don't respect me, but I don't know how to change that! How am I supposed to get them to listen if I can't get them to...listen!

NICKYou know, in prison, I hear that the first thing you're supposed to do is take out the baddest mother in the joint, that way everyone knows you're the boss.

OSCARNick, this is high school, not prison.

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NICK(shrugs)

Dumb rules, greasy food. You tell me the difference.

BENIn prison, he'd at least be having sex.

Oscar glares at Ben. Layla sighs and shoves her plate away.

LAYLANick's idea, while somewhat skewed, is theoretically sound. All you've got to do is show them that you're in charge. Do something big. Something bold...something-

cut to:

EXT. - STEVEN SPIELBERG HIGH - FOOTBALL FIELD

LAYLA(VO)-fierce.

Oscar, Nick, and Ben are holding bright red gas cans and looking out at the field in admiration of their handiwork.

BENDo you think this is a bad idea?

OSCAR(explains)How can this be a bad idea? In a few days, the gasoline will kill all the grass, revealing the message "Spielberg High Sucks," and our rival school, George Lucas High, will be blamed. I, as StuCopresident, will lead the strike team to "get them back," and then, the Student Council will respect me.

NICKWow. That is ridiculouslycircuitous.

OSCARNo more so than Dave's plan to make out with Amber last year.

cut to:

12.

EXT. - MOUNTAIN OVERPASS

It's raining. Thunder crashes. A wrecked car lies to the side of the road. Beside it, a really hot girl holds Dave. Blood pours from his stomach.

DAVE(weakly)

Amber...I don't think I'm gonnamake it.

AMBER(sobbing)

No! You have to!

DAVE(weakly)

I've got nothing left to live for...

AMBERYes, you do! Me!

She kisses him chastely on the lips. As she pulls away, Dave grabs her and they begin to make out furiously.

cut back to:

EXT. - STEVEN SPIELBERG HIGH - FOOTBALL FIELD

Back at the field, Oscar continues talking.

OSCARAnd besides, this plan is foolproof. Absolutely nothing can go wrong.

CRASH! Lightning strikes the ground, IGNITING the gasoline. The fire spreads further than they intended, beginning to devour the entire field.

The three stand there, stunned, as the field goes up in flames. Ben finally breaks the silence.

BENOh man. One of us really should have seen that coming.

NICKRUN!

cut to:

13.

INT. - LAYLA'S HOUSE - LAYLA'S ROOM

Oscar paces back and forth, while Nick, Ben, and Layla watch him. The three boys are covered in soot and their clothing is dirty.

LAYLAYou destroyed the football field?!

OSCARNot on purpose! Holy crap, what am I going to do!

NICKYou're gonna have to leave town! Principal Dillon's gonna hang you out to dry.

BENThis is going in your permanent record, dude.

OSCARIf I go down, I'm taking you guys with me!

NICKDude!

BENHarsh!

OSCAR(stamps foot, points)Guy code!

LAYLAYou guys, it's obvious.

Everybody stops talking and looks at her, confused.

LAYLA (CONT'D)There's only one way out of this.

Oscar and Ben exchange a look.

OSCARLie about it?

LAYLA(angry)

No!

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(MORE)

You're going to have to tell the truth, and take your punishment. That's the right thing to do.

Oscar sighs.

OSCAR(dejected)I guess you're right. Come on, guys. Let's go.

cut to:

INT. - STEVEN SPIELBERG HIGH - STU-CO ROOM

The Student Council is gathered. Oscar is speaking. Nick and Ben stand behind him.

OSCAR(continuing)

...which is when we arrived and saw those kids from G.L. High running away with gas cans and matches!

NICK(pumps fist in the air)

Yeah!

Ben cocks an eyebrow and leans over to Oscar.

BEN(to Oscar)

I thought we were going to come clean!

OSCAR(whispers back)

Why would you think that? Have you met me?!

The Student Council starts to discuss things amongst themselves in loud, raucous tones. Oscar quickly pounds a gavel down - the room comes to order. Impressed, Oscar starts to speak, but before he can, MITCH stands up and shoves him aside. MITCH is a rather large football player, one who is cocky, arrogant and loud. The students love him.

MITCHSo GL High thinks they can just walk all over us, huh?! What do we have to say about that?!

15.

LAYLA (CONT'D)

STUDENTS(unison)

NO WAY!

MITCHThat's right!

(to Oscar and the guys)Meet me in the parking lot tonight - the four of us are gonna settle the score - Mafia style.

Oscar, Ben, and Nick exchange worried glances, and then we

BLACKOUT

END OF ACT 2

ACT 3

FADE IN:

INT. - LAYLA'S HOUSE - LAYLA'S ROOM

Layla is doing her homework and listening to indie rock on the stereo. (Writer's Note: The music sucks.) The phone rings and the screen SPLITS as Layla picks it up.

Regan is on the other line, and she's listening to death metal rock. (Writer's Note: This music also sucks.) Regan is on her computer.

LAYLAHello?

REGANWhatcha doin?

LAYLAHomework. Math.

REGANYeah, whatever, boring. Did you hear about what happened?

LAYLA(sighs)

No, what happened?

16.

REGANApparently, Oscar, B, and Nick are heading over to GL High to get them back for the whole “burning field” thing.

LAYLAWhat? They are?

REGANI know, right? Who knew Oscar had any stones? Mitch is totally going with them - what do you think they're gonna do?

LAYLADo?

REGANProbably swipe the mascot; that one never goes out of style. Then again, where exactly would they hide it?

LAYLARegan...

REGAN(continuing)

I mean, it's not like giant tortoises are the easiest things in the world to carry, and who knowswhat they even eat.

LAYLARegan, if I tell you something, can you promise to keep it a secret?

Regan, flippant, answers.

REGANNope.

Silence. Regan realizes Layla is serious.

REGAN (CONT'D)Oh my god, I'm kidding, you have to tell me! I swear I won't tell anyone.

LAYLAThe guys are the ones who set the field on fire, not GL High.

17.

REGANHoly crap.

(beat)They are going to get MURDERED.

LAYLAWhat?

REGANYeah, one of my friends from Cobeysaid that their football team is gonna stand guard tonight, in case of retaliation. Our guys are gonnaget the crap beat out of them tonight, and it is going to be HILARIOUS.

LAYLARegan, that's not funny!

(beat)Okay, it's a little funny. But we can't let this happen!

REGANWhy not? It'll be good for them. Every guy needs to get beat up at least once in his life.

LAYLARegan! Get over here, now!

REGANFine, don't yell! I'm coming!

cut to:

INT. - GEORGE LUCAS HIGH - LIBRARY

Oscar and Ben look around as they help Nick drop in from an open skylight.

OSCAROkay, so breaking and entering...check. What's next on the list?

MITCH(blank stare)

There's a list?

18.

OSCARYou're telling me that you dragged us all the way over here without a plan?

MITCHListen, shrimp, I'm an idea man. I'm not the one in charge of organizing stuff.

OSCAROkay, we'll have to do this the old fashioned way. Nick, you got the TPand spray paint?

NICK(blank look)

TP and spray paint?

OSCAR(sighs again, looks around)

Guys, come on. This is day one vandalism. Seriously, no one brought toilet paper or paint?

(they shake heads)Okay, split up. Ben, you go to the shop class and find something we can spray on the walls. Nick, you hit the Janitor's office and get the reserve paper. Mitch, why don't you-

MITCHDon't give me orders, mama's boy.

Oscar gets angry and pokes Mitch in the chest.

OSCARListen, long-face. I don't care if you can pass for two hundred yards a game, when we’re on a crime spree, you follow my lead - got it?

BEN(quietly)

“Spree?”

OSCAR(continuing)

You got us into this, and now I'mgonna get us out. So do as I say, or else-

19.

BEN(interrupting)

You know what I just realized?

NICKWhat?

BENThis is a lot like that time Scoobyand the gang solved the mystery of the haunted mansion.

Long pause.

OSCARHow? How is this like that?

BENWell, it's dark.

(beat)And spooky.

MITCHI swear to god, if you don't shut up, I will make you eat my sneaker. (shakes head)Fine, let's do this.

Oscar and the guys move out.

cut to:

EXT. - GEORGE LUCAS HIGH - PARKING LOT

With a screeching of tires, two pickup trucks squeal to a stop in the parking lot. Cheesy metal plays. We pull out to show a bunch of tough jocks getting out. One of them is DALE MIRKWATER.

As they all get out, whooping and hollering, chucking empty cans to the ground, Dale reaches into the back of his pickup and pulls out a baseball bat.

cut to:

INT. - GEORGE LUCAS HIGH - JANITOR'S OFFICE

In the Janitor's Office, Nick is looking around for paper. He opens a couple of cabinets and looks under stuff, but he can't seem to find it. Then, he turns and looks at something off camera and smiles.

cut to:

20.

INT. - LAYLA'S CAR

Layla and Regan race to the rescue, Regan is flipping through CDs while Layla drives.

LAYLAOh, man. I hope we get there in time. This is not good. This is definitely not good.

REGAN(bored)

What's the big deal?

LAYLARegan, come on! They could get expelled, or even arrested. Breaking and entering? This is really bad.

REGANGeez, lighten up. Live a little!

LAYLA(freaking out)How can you be so calm about this?!

REGANDont' you remember? We used to do this kind of crap all the time when Dave still went here. We'd always go driving off to McClark or Overland at two in the morning to save his and Oscar's asses. It always works out, doesn't it?

LAYLAYeah, well, Dave's not here! Regan, think about. Every single crazy hare-brained scheme that the guys squicked out of for the past three years? They all got into it because of Dave! And now Oscar's doing it! Is this going to be our lives from now on? Him running around going nuts and me chasing after him?

Regan shrugs and doesn't say anything, thoroughly disinterested. Layla gives a frustrated grunt and looks straight ahead.

LAYLA (CONT'D)Why am I even talking to you?!

21.

REGAN'Cause I'm the only friend you've got without a Y chromosome.

Layla sighs again as we cut to:

INT. - GEORGE LUCAS HIGH - HALLWAY

Nick and Ben meet back up with Oscar in the main hallway. Ben is loaded to the brim with cans and Nick is pushing a cart filled with COPY PAPER.

OSCARFind anything?

BENSorta.

OSCARWhat do you mean?

Ben hands Oscar one of the cans he's holding. Oscar takes it and reads it.

OSCAR (CONT'D)(looks up)

Ben, this is whipped cream.

BENOh, I raided the art room, too. Look!

(produces a couple of tiny little bottles of acrylic paint)

They're so cute!

OSCAR(takes a bottled)

Great. Now all we need is a ladder and twelve years, and we can do our very own Sistine Chapel. Nick, how'd you do?

NICKGot the paper.

OSCAR(looks at paper)

This is copy paper.

NICKIt was all I could find!

22.

OSCARWhat the hell are we gonna do with whipped cream and copy paper?!

DALE (OS)I dunno - make a couple of ice cream sundaes and write to your boyfriends about it?

There's a loud chorus of laughter, and we change angles to reveal all the jocks just a few feet from the guys. They all take a step back, completely surprised that they're there.

NICK(aside, to Oscar)

What do we do?

OSCAR(aside, to Nick and Ben)

Follow my lead.(louder, to Dale)

That's the best gay joke you could come up with?

DALEWhat, you got a better one?

OSCAR(pause, thinks about it)

Gimme a minute.

The jocks begin guffawing loudly and shouting out adlibbedinsults.

JOCK 1Butter his bread, Mitch!

JOCK 2Yeah, let's kick their faces in!

DALEI heard you think you're one hot turd, Oscar H. I got news for you: you ain't. This is our turf, ya dig? And you three

(points at them)are gonna pay for what you done.

BENUh, technically, we haven't doneanything yet.

23.

JOCK 1Yo, shut the hell up!

JOCK 2That's it, let's kick their facesin!

Oscar suddenly sees something behind Dale and the jocks, then smiles.

OSCAROkay, I got one.

DALE(distracted)

What?

OSCARI've got a better gay joke: What has six arms, six legs, three stupid expressions, and is about to get pounded from behind?

Confused, Dale exchanges a look with his friends, and then: WHAMMO! Mitch, who had snuck up behind the three, hauls off with a right cross that nails Dale in the jaw. Dale goes down like a sack of bricks.

Ben, sensing an opportunity, TOSSES the box of paper, lid open, at the other two jocks. Paper flies everywhere, obscuring their vision.

NICKAbort!

BENSke-daddle!

TAKE ME HOME TONIGHT by Eddie Money begins playing as Ben, Oscar, and Nick run for the exit.

cut to:

EXT. - GEORGE LUCAS HIGH

The guys burst out through the front doors and look around.

OSCAR(re: doors)You mean these were unlocked?!

NICKWhere's Mitch?

24.

BENScrew him, he's done for - Let's go!

NICKHe was our ride!

On cue, Layla and Regan arrive. They throw open the doors and come to a jarring halt.

LAYLAGet in!

The guys exchange glances, amazed at their luck.

BENNice.

They quickly get in, slamming the doors shut behind them.

LAYLAFor the record, you guys are idiots.

NICKAw, you love us.

They drive away, leaving the jocks and Mitch behind at the school.

cut to:

INT. - STEVEN SPIELBERG HIGH - LUNCHROOM

Layla, Regan, Oscar and Nick are all sitting at their usual table.

LAYLAYou guys, that was nuts.

OSCARI know, but you don't understand, all right? I wanted people to like me, to respect me. I've never...I've never been popular before and I thought that if I showed how willing I was to take a risk and do something stupid, then I would be.

A group of cute freshman girls approach the table.

25.

CUTE GIRLHey, Oscar.

OSCAR(bewildered)

Uh, hey.

CUTE GIRLWe heard about what happened.

CUTE GIRL 2Ohmigod, you are soooo brave.

CUTE GIRLWhat was it like standing up to Dale like that? I bet it was awesome.

OSCARYeah, uh, it was pretty...awesome.

BEN(hopeful)

You know, I was there too.

REGANOh, sweetie, no one cares.

Just then, Nick arrives and sits down, dispersing the crowd of girls.

NICKMitch didn't make it out.

BENWhat?

NICKThey caught him and duct taped him naked to the flagpole outside.

REGAN(excited)

Oh, I've gotta see this.

Regan gets up and practically bounces out of the cafeteria, leaving only the four to watch her go. Ben whistles appreciatively at her retreating form

LAYLA(disgusted face)

Ugh.(to Oscar)

26.

(MORE)

On a side note, I'm glad you guys aren't the ones out there with your dangles waving in the breeze.

OSCAR(sighs)

You know, when Dave and I used to do this stuff, it seemed a lot easier. I guess I never really appreciated how much you bailed us out.

(smiles)Thanks.

Layla, blushing, looks down at her tray. Oscar smiles and turns to the guys

OSCAR (CONT'D)Well, gang. It looks like my plan worked. People like me, I'm head of the Student Council, we stood up to Dale and those jocks, Mitch got his comeuppance for being a jerk, and best of all, there were no repercussions or lasting consequences.

BAM! A tray slams down, startling all five into looking up at...MITCH!

OSCAR (CONT'D)Mitch?!

MITCHYou guys left me there.

NICKIn all fairness, you were being kind've a dick.

MITCH(glares at Nick, who promptly zips his lips and shuts up)

You haven't seen the last of me, Holiday. Mark my words...this isn't over.

He takes another moment to lock eyes with everyone at the table, then picks up his tray and leaves.

Everyone exchanges a look of confusion.

27.

LAYLA (CONT'D)

LAYLAI hate high school.

BLACKOUT.

28.