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Gene What the hell was that? (Sarcastically) “Boogie Shoes”?

Ann I know. Pretty dorky. Well, I need to go study that slope lesson.

Gene Are you kidding? You’re the only one that understands that stuff.

Ann I know. I want to keep it that way!

Gene I need to split too. My mom is cooking her famous pasta tonight. Can’t miss that.

Gene and Ann exit

Linda Whew! That song sucked!

Stephen Yea, I don’t know how anyone can listen to that crap!

Linda tries to kiss Stephen

Stephen. What are you doing?

Linda (Looking confused.) I thought you liked me.

Stephen I do like you--as a friend. Listen, we’ve been friends for a long time. I don’t want to ruin that.

Linda Oh please, if you don’t want me, just say it!

Stephen Come on Linda! Let’s not complicate things.

Linda Do you not have feelings for me?

Stephen Linda, we’ve been friends for our whole lives. I love you like a sister. I’m sorry. I can’t change that. You are so important to me but not as a girlfriend. I just can’t turn on a switch and feel that way.

Linda I understand (sad)

They hug and Stephen exits