Overview
- Female: 3
- Male: 4
Context
The friendship group seems happy that things are returning to normal. There are the two subplots of Meagan and Cliff (following Cliff's accident), and Jill and Mike that some know about. The scene starts with no issues to address, just a feeling that they’d like to party after their team’s basketball win.
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JOE
Well, the good guys won again last night. I think we’re going all the way this year.
STEVE
Yeah, baby.
JILL
The basketball game? Absolutely, that was exciting! (Moves a little closer to Mike)
RICK
Everyone was there.
STEVE
It was a rush, loudest I’ve ever heard it.
(Long Pause)
KATIE (Looking around, and then looking specifically at Jill and Mike)
Well, this group is awful quiet.
JOE
You know (puts both hands up), I’ll go ahead and say it. This group hasn’t been the same since that accident. We’ve been talking about some heavy stuff. (Shakes his head)
KAREN
Well, it makes you think about what’s really important, am I right?
STEVE
Yeah, like the “S” word for instance.
(Everyone looks at him, confused. Steve looks back at them and smiles)
You know, School? I want you guys to be the first to hear, I just got accepted to State. (Does a fist pump in the air) (Everyone calls out, congratulates him).
KAREN (Hugging him)
Way to go, Steve.
RICK
Great, maybe you can be my roommate as soon as I hear something.
LINDA
Ha! Fat chance! (Everyone laughs).
KATIE
Well, it’s something to celebrate. And I know something else. (Pauses) It’s Jill’s birthday! (Everyone congratulates her).
KATIE (Moves over and gives Jill a hug)
Happy birthday Jill. (Looks around the room) I say we find someplace to go and have a serious party! (Mike also moves closer to Jill)
MIKE
I’ve got a better idea. You guys party while Jill and I get to know each other better. (Puts his arm around her)
(Everyone exchanges surprised looks and/or goes “Ooohh”).
JILL
Oh Mike (with a deep breath)…
STEVE (Looks at Mike and Jill)
Um, didn’t see that coming.
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