Angela = Angela Chase
Sharon = Sharon Cherski
Rayanne = Rayanne Graff
Brian = Brian Krakow
Rickie = Rickie Vasquez
Jordan = Jordan Catalano
Danielle = Danielle Chase
Graham = Graham Chase
Patty = Patty Chase
Hallie = Hallie Lowenthal
Neil = Neil Chase
Kyle = Kyle Vinnovich
Phil = Kyle's friend
Krazynowski = Mrs. Krazynowski (Guidance counselor)
Katimski = Richard Katimski
NoName = Katimski's SO
Anon. = Anonymous person, background
VO = VoiceOver

[ACT I] {Everyone's resolutions...}
Angela-VO
"What I was thinking, as like a New Year's resolution, is to stop getting so caught up in my own thoughts, 'cause I'm like way too introspective...I think."
Sharon-VO
"I resolve to never again have sex with Kyle, or anyone, again, unless I really love and respect them."
Kyle-VO
"..to spend more time with the dog, and Sharon."
Katimski-VO
"..um, give up coffee, there, that's an easy one."
Brian-VO
"I resolve, to stop obsessing, over Angela Chase."
Danielle-VO
"..to badger Mom into letting me wear make-up."
Rickie-VO
"..to find some place where I like really, belong."
Angela-VO
"..but what if not thinking turns me into this shallow person? I better rethink this becoming less introspective thing."
Rayanne-VO
"..to stop drinking, but this time, like, really stop."
Patty-VO
"I resolve to be less judgmental, less critical, to lighten up! and above all, to be more supportive, and less suspicious, no matter how much it seems like he's hiding something."
Graham-VO
"..to tell Hallie Lowenthal once and for all that I'm not going into restaurant business with her...and to stop all those long talks with her after class."
Jordan-VO
"Wait a second, isn't tonight, New Year's Eve?
Angela-VO
"..okay, so I'll stay introspective, but I do resolve to stop doing Jordan Catalano homework."
Danielle
Happy New Year!
Rayanne
Happy New Year.
Angela
Happy New Year.
Rickie
Happy New Year.
{Chase Kitchen}
Graham
Great pancakes!
Rickie
Oh, thanks, I just did what it said on the package..
Graham
Mmm.
Danielle
Mom! Mom!
Danielle
Damn, I wrote ninety-four {rips check}...I'm going to be late..
Danielle
My green sweater like disappeared..
Rickie
Oh no, it's under the coffee table next to the stack of magazines.
Graham
There's a stack of magazines?
Rickie
There is now.
Graham
(to Patty) Hey listen, I'm going to try and get home early tonight, after my class?
Patty
Oh...oh, no um, you don't have to rush home.
Graham
I don't?
Patty
No, you take all the time you need, it's whatever makes you happy.
Graham
It is?
Patty
Yes.
Angela
You're doing the dishes again?
Rickie
Of course.
Patty
Okay I'm out of here, you guys have a great {kisses Angela} first day {kisses Rickie} back at school.
Angela
Ha ha.
Rickie
And you have a good day at work. Oh tonight's Hollandaise, right?
Graham
Right!
Rickie
Well, good luck.
Angela
C'mon, we're gonna be late for the bus.
Patty
..I forgot my other glove, It's freezing out there!
Graham
If only he had come into our lives when the girls were still young and impressionable, hm hmm?
Patty
Rickie?, He's incredible. Not only did he reorganize the linen closet, you can't use a dish without washing it, he's like my mother, only mature.
Graham
We should adopt.
Patty
If only it were that easy.
Graham
Mmm..
Patty
God, he's such a great kid, I mean what is going on? Why haven't we heard from his aunt and uncle? He's been here a week!
Rickie
{coming in from outside} I forgot my Odyssey.
Graham
I know, I tried to ask him about it.
Patty
I know...he just changes the subject. {with Rickie listening} I mean, don't they care? Do they even know where he is?
Graham
Do you think I should talk to him again?
Patty
No, we have to try to contact his parents, or he has to...I mean he can't just stay here forever.
{Katimski's English Classroom}
Katimsky
Hmm, oh, oh, okay. Let's, let's just get down to basics. Did anyone, um, start the book? (beat) Anyone read the book jacket? (beat) Okay, I haven't had a cup of coffee in almost twelve hours, I need a little help here! What does Odysseus want? (beat) Enrique? Any thoughts?
Rickie
Uh, to um...
Katimsky
To what?
Rickie
(mouths "I") [Class bell rings, everyone begins to leave]
Katimsky
Hold it! I want everyone to write two pages, due tomorrow, on what does Odysseus want. No excuses! {Outside in Jordan's convertible}
Angela-VO
"The thing about resolutions is, it's hard to remember them around somebody like Jordan Catalano."
Jordan
This is wrong.
Angela
What?
Jordan
You, doing my homework, it's wrong.
Angela
Well I was just trying to help.
Jordan
It's like I'm taking advantage of you or something.
Angela
You're not taking advantage of me.
Jordan
Yeah I am. It would be different if we were like...but now you're just...you know, a friend or whatever. (beat) I can't do this anymore.
Angela-VO
"I couldn't believe it, for the first time in my life I actually stuck to a resolution." {School Hallway}
Anon
Hey Cherski!
Sharon
Hi!
Anon
{to Kyle} Hey it's Sharon!
Sharon
{sees Kyle, turns and runs into empty classroom}
Rayanne
{in empty classroom w/ Phil} Excuse me, we're like here.
Sharon
Uh..
Kyle
{pushes door open} Sharon, are you avoiding me?
Sharon
What? Kyle!, isn't that a little self centered on your part? To think that people are like spending their day avoiding you?
Kyle
Can you open the door please? {Sharon opens door}
Phil
Later Graff, this place is too crowded.
Kyle
Hey Phil...
Phil
Hey Vinnovich.
Kyle
Look, I know why you've been avoiding me.
Sharon
You do?
Kyle
Yeah, you've been avoiding me because you think that what happened the other night didn't mean as much to me as it did to you...{Rayanne smirks in the background}...Well it did. I love you Sharon.
Rayanne
Ah hah!
Sharon
Huh!
Rayanne
Sorry.
Kyle
That's right! She's a witness, I love you and I don't care who knows it. So, that's all I want to say. {Cooking Class Parking Lot}
Hallie
So, Brad, is like, completely putuzed about whether my gown should be ivory or bisque. And I'm like, can't we just elope, to Monte Carlo?
Graham
Listen, I need to clarify something...
Hallie
You're not going to do the restaurant.
Graham
No I'm not. Now I'm a sane person, I have no desire to squander my family's savings. So, we really should stop talking about it. Because um...what?!
Hallie
Nothing! It's fine. What?, you wanted an argument?
Graham
Well no, no, I just, no, great! I'm glad we discussed it.
Hallie
Me too, 'cause I found this absolutely fantastic space that you can get for a song, no no no, it's perfect, now that you're not involved you can give me an objective opinion! It's got this truly amazing bronze fountain with like, mermaids! It's a storefront down by the train station!
Graham
Hallie.....So, uh, does the fountain work? {Chase Living Room}
Danielle
So I can't even wear lipstick?
Patty
For fun? Around the house? Yes. To school? No.
Danielle
How about if I wear it for fun, and then we go out for pizza? How about just to take like a walk..How about in our driveway?
Patty
Danielle!
Danielle
Daddy! Daddy hi!
Graham
Hi.
Patty
Hi! So I guess you stayed late after all.
Graham
Yes, I...
Patty
No that's okay, really!
Graham
I got stuck talking to Hallie Lowenthal.
Patty
Did you...That's great, how is Hallie?
Graham
Oh she's fine, I told her I wasn't doing this restaurant thing.
Patty
Oh good. I mean, that's what you wanted to tell her, right?
Graham
Well, I mean, isn't that what you wanted me to tell her?
Patty
Well, only if that's what you really want?
Graham
Rickie! What's up?
Rickie
Uh, nothing! I'm just going home.
Patty
What?! When?!
Rickie
Um, uh, I guess like now. I talked to Angela, Tino's going to pick me up. So um, uh, how did Hollandaise go?
Graham
It was fine, um, listen, Rickie..
Patty
Rickie, um..Are sure that this is what you want?
Rickie
Oh, yeah, yeah, um, I talked to them, my aunt and uncle?, and um, you know really talked to them, straightened it all out, and I think things are really gonna work out. So look, I, I really thank you guys, but you know, they're like my family, so..
Graham
Wait a second..
Patty
Rickie, we want to talk to your aunt and uncle..
Rickie
No no no, I know! And, and she's been meaning to call and thank you or whatever, but I think she's a little embarrassed. So, so thank you, for everything. And uh, bye. [Act II] {Katimski's english classroom, bell rings}
Katimsky
Everybody, I want those Odysseus essays before you leave. And, you should all be on page 50 by Friday. Yes, thank you. {to Rickie} You gave up caffeine too?
Rickie
Oh my God, um, I, I, I was just staying at a friend's house. Uh, Angela Chase, she's in your other sophomore english, the girl with the red hair that's kind of growing out.
Katimsky
Where is your essay?
Rickie
Um, see uh, her little sister had this really, really bad headache and um, I had to go with her, to the emergency room. So I actually didn't get a chance to, you know, actually do the assignment.
Angela
Um, Rickie?
Katimsky
Oh hi. How's your sister feeling?
Angela
Fine.
Rickie
Oh my God, I better get to Soc.
Angela
Um, wait Rickie! Listen Rayanne's all concerned, you have to tell her everything's okay, I mean everything is okay, right?
Rickie
Oh, of course, of course.
Angela
Tell Rayanne okay, she thinks my mom kicked you out or something, she's driving me crazy.
Rickie
Okay, I'll talk to her. Later.
Katimsky
Uh wait, um, yeah, Angela, huh, so uh, Rickie stayed at your house last night?
Angela
No.
Katimsky
Oh, I must be confused, I thought..
Angela
No he was, now he's back with his family. I mean everything's calmed down over there now I guess. I mean, I hope so, because..
Katimsky
Oh well good, I, I hope so too, yeah..
Angela
Um, can I, can I just ask you something? Say there's like someone, who's like really smart in a lot of ways, but isn't doing real well in school, especially in English..
Katimsky
Oh, say no more. The, the sign-up sheet, for the peer tutoring program, you could start right after school today. {Gym class}
Rayanne
Come on Cherski, work those abs!
Sharon
Oh, why are you even here? Ow! Quit it!
Rayanne
C'mon, it makes it easier. I keep, like reliving that moment, with you and Kyle.
Sharon
Oh shut up.
Rayanne
I still can't believe the like, fact of it. How he declared his love for you. So this is like it for you, now, you know, 'cause you're totally fulfilled, right? Right?
Sharon
See, Kyle and I had broken up, like officially. But then, New Year's Eve, I was watching that River Runs Through It movie, and he called, and, oh, gosh, what is wrong with me?
Rayanne
Look Cherski, take me and Bobby..
Sharon
Who's Bobby?
Rayanne
That guy I was with when you and Kyle interrupted us?
Sharon
That guy's name is Phil.
Rayanne
Whatever, it's not like Bill and I are in love or anything.
Sharon
Phil!
Rayanne
Whatever! I mean, you don't have to like, be in love to have a good time.
Sharon
Yeah, but let's say he loved you, while you were just like using him, for, you know, because you were watching this movie..
Rayanne
What movie?
Sharon
This Brad Pitt movie.
Rayanne
Say no more.
Sharon
Yeah. And then say you call Phil over, or Bill..
Rayanne
Say I call both of them.
Sharon
Ah hah.
Rayanne
He heh.
Sharon
No, wait, wait..
Rayanne
Ha ha ha ha..
Sharon
Let's say though, that you have a better time then you used to, when you were technically supposed to like love him...like a much better time.
Rayanne
Is this that really dull movie with all the fishing?
Sharon
Mmm...I'm going to Kyle, I'm going to tell him the truth, and then I'm going to never have sex again with anyone, until I know it's absolutely the exact right person that I am in complete and total love.
Rayanne
I just hope Brad Pitt's available...and in the tri-state area. {Future site of restaurant}
Graham
Oh!
Hallie
Oh!
Graham
Sorry!
Hallie
No..oh..I was just..
Graham
I didn't uh..
Hallie
Ah..
Graham
Uh, it's freezing out there..
Hallie
I know..
Graham
My car almost didn't start..
Hallie
I know..ah, it's freezing in here, but isn't it great? Personally um, I see a dance floor.
Graham
Another roller rink..
Hallie
You know, Brad has this theory about you, ha ha ha, you looked so alarmed!
Graham
Well I'm always alarmed whenever anybody's actually talked about me..
Hallie
He thinks you secretly and passionately yearn to do this and if you don't you kill yourself or somebody else, or something..
Graham
Brad said this about me?
Hallie
Brad is surprisingly perceptive! So? What do ya think?
Graham
Well, it needs a little work.
Hallie
No um, seriously, I mean, I, I need to know what you think, I mean I am actually gonna do this and I completely understand of course that you aren't. I just need to know what you think.
Graham
I think it's wonderful.
Hallie
Great! Then you'll do it!
Graham
No! This is why I almost didn't come! {Hallie is laughing..} Get me out of here! I will see you in class.
Hallie
You know Brad has another theory about you..
Graham
I don't want to know..
Hallie
He says you'll cave in at the last minute...ha ha..Bye! {sighs} Yes! {Chase Living Room}
Neil
He heh..
Patty
What?
Neil
Let's just say Graham has a little input, output confusion, {Patty chuckles} I'm almost done.
Patty
Aw thanks Neil, that's great.
Neil
Want me to explain to you what the problem is?
Patty
No...So, I guess Graham told you that he decided not to open the restaurant, I'm actually kind of sorry about it, I mean, you know, that I wasn't more supportive.
Neil
What restaurant?
Patty
Ha!? You mean he didn't tell you about this restaurant he was thinking about opening?
Neil
My brother was thinking about opening a restaurant? By himself?
Patty
Well..Uh, no, as a matter of fact his partner was supposed to be um, you know, that woman?
Neil
Which woman is this?
Patty
You know, that Hallie Lowenthal, woman.
Neil
Hallie?
Patty
Lowenthal. He didn't tell you about Hallie Lowenthal? From his cooking class?
Neil
Uh..wait a, wait, uh, what was her name again? Holly?
Patty
Hallie. Lowenthal.
Neil
Right, yes, Yes! Yes! Of course!, Hallie. Uh, I really should a, should wear a watch...is what I should, {Graham walks in} do...
Graham
Hey!
Neil
Hey.
Graham
I, I just was a...uh, what are you doing here?
Neil
Fixed the stereo. Wanna know what the problem was?
Graham
No.
Patty
So great! Um, oh, hi! {laughs} Um, I have to ah, go upstairs.
Graham
What did you say to her?
Neil
Nothing. Why, what did you do?
Graham
Nothing, Shut up! Nothing. {School Hallway, Bell rings}
Jordan
Wait, you actually signed me up?
Angela
I know, in a way it was wrong, but I just have a feeling, that this is going to be really good.
Jordan
I don't know...
Angela
So whoever is going to tutor you, there name is next to yours...
Jordan
Brain?...Kraykow?
Angela
Wait, maybe this is a bad idea...
Jordan
No, if, if I'm already signed up...{Brian walks up}...Are you, Brain?
Brian
Brian. {Katimski's English Classroom} (Various yelling and cheering as Katimski leads the class through some Odyssey related skits)
Katimsky
C'mon, give me some drama! {More yelling...}
Katimsky
Ok, alright...Wahh! {Payphone in hallway outside class}
Rickie
..but if you move, don't you leave a forwarding number? I, I mean, is there a number?....I mean 'cause they wouldn't just move without telling me....I mean, because, that would be crazy, that would be like impossible, because, people just don't do that, do they? {Katimski walks out, sees Rickie}
Katimsky
Enrique? {Rickie hangs up phone, walks away} Enrique?....Enrique? [Act III] {Katimski's English Classroom, early morning} {Rickie knocks, walks in..}
Katimsky
Enrique!
Rickie
Um, um, Mr. Katimski?
Katimsky
Gee whiz, you're here early..
Rickie
Um, could, could I speak to you before class, uh, about the Odyssey?
Katimsky
Of course! C'mon....{Rickie sits, looks at Katimski's doughnut} If you want to take that ah, doughnut off my hands by the way, be my guest, I gave up coffee for New Year's, it's kind of taken the point out of doughnuts.... What's up?
Rickie
Okay, well, um, you know that essay that I never handed in, about what Odysseus wants? Um, can, I get an extension on that?
Katimsky
'kay...
Rickie
'Cause, 'cause I read it, um, it's, it's about this lonely guy that wanders the world for like, many years, right?
Katimsky
Right.
Rickie
And, and, and the way that, that it starts like um, in the middle, I, what's that called again, I know you told us...
Katimsky
En medius res...
Rickie
Right.
Katimsky
Ah huh, it's in the middle of things..
Rickie
Right. Uh, 'cause see um, right know it's, it's sort of like, um, it's sort of like I don't have a place to live.
Katimsky
...oh god...Well, well now what happened?
Rickie
But, I mean it's okay, it's, it's actually, gonna be fine, I was staying at my friend Angela's house for a while, and they're really nice, they're this really great family, but in a way that made me feel lonelier, and I know that sounds ungrateful..
Katimski
No no no, I understand..
Rickie
And see, my uncle? I was living with my aunt and uncle, because, well it's sort of a long story...{Wonderful transition to Krazynowski's office}
Krysanowski
..And you're certain that your aunt and uncle have relocated?
Rickie
I'm certain.
Katimsky
Oh, Kathy, obviously he can't, I mean there has to be some solution here..
Krysanowski
Well actually I'm, I'm thinking of a place for um, is it Enrique?
Rickie
Uh, It's Rickie, but actually I was thinking that I could get like a job or an apartment..
Krysanowski
Rickie, I gotta say I'm not sure that's realistic, the place I'm thinking of for you is called Pride House..
Katimsky
And, and is that, what kind of a place is that?
Krysanowski
Well, a friend of a friend runs it, and it's got a really warm atmosphere, has a super dedicated staff, and it's, it's, it's great, almost like a family.
Katimsky
Oh well, uh, that sounds pretty good, doesn't it?
Rickie
Uh, yeah, I guess..
Krysanowski
Look, let me make a few calls, you know, and I'll pull in a few favors, and we'll see what we can do...go to your next class, you know, I'll, I'll let you know when we know something..
Katimsky
Well good! Well this sounds..oh my goodness, I've got a class myself, You'll be okay? you, you need another doughnut?
Rickie
No, I'm fine, thanks. {leaves}
Katimsky
Welcome.
Krysanowski
Richard, I'm on hold here, listen, a place like Pride House has a waiting list, you know, I mean assuming he's qualified, even if I pull every string known to man it's going to take a few weeks to get him in..
Katimsky
No but, Kathy, that's.. what is he supposed to do tonight?
Krysanowski
Well it's not a perfect system. Yeah, I'll hold.
Katimsky
No. It isn't. [School Hallway]
Brian
So, Happy New Year. Sharon : What? Oh, yeah, right.
Brian
So, how's everything, how's uh, Delia Fisher? Sharon : What do you want Krakow?
Brian
Nothing, why? Why would I want anything, I don't want anything, I, I, just need like a favor. Sharon : Involving Delia Fisher?
Brian
Involving Jordan Catalano. I was put with him for tutoring. Sharon : So?
Brian
So I'd just rather not tutor him, I mean, you have someone you're like tutoring so could you like, switch with me? Anon. : {Down the hall} See you at practice Kyle.
Brian
So you and Kyle are back together now? Sharon : No...no, it's just... I can't discuss it, okay? So, why can't you tutor Jordan Catalano?
Brian
I can't discuss it either. 'Cause it, it, it, it just makes me feel like a hypocrite or something, you know? {Kyle gives bear to Sharon} Sharon : Yeah, I do actually.
Brian
I love you beary much?! Oh my god! Sharon : Oh shut up!
Brian
Wait, wait, Cherski, wait, wait, wait, I mean, just this whole situation, see it's like I can't even like look at him so like, it just really boils down to respect, you know, I mean I have like zero respect for him, so, you know it's that simple, I mean, for me to tutor someone that I don't respect wouldn't that almost be like using him? Sharon : It is definitely wrong to use people.
Brian
So you'll switch with me? Sharon : No. No, that won't solve it, that's like the cowards' way out.
Brian
Well, I mean, I can live with that, 'cause you know, I kind of am a coward, so, heh.. Sharon : No. No, you have to be honest, you have to tell him that it was a mistake and that, and that you can't pretend anymore and that, and that that whole using him thing that, and you know, you just, you didn't want to hurt him!
Brian
I'm supposed to say all that to Jordan Catalano? ..Hey Cherski?! {waves bear} Anon. : Ooh! Cute bear Krakow! Anon. : What's his name?! {Tutoring room}
Brian
So I basically have like, no real background in the type of stuff you're like, weak in, so you should probably just resign up, and um...Where's my pen...{Takes bear out}
Jordan
What's that bear?
Brian
Oh, huh, that? That's just this thing this girl gave me...
Jordan
Oh yeah?
Brian
Look, I, I, I think I should tell you, even though I signed up to tutor people, um, I may have to like, drop out of the program or whatever.. Girl : Do you have like an eraser I could use for a second?
Brian
I think so.. Girl : My eraser like won't erase.
Brian
Um, here you can keep it. Girl : Thanks.
Brian
What?
Jordan
She would sleep with you.
Brian
What?!
Jordan
She, would sleep, with you.
Brian
Because I gave her my eraser?
Jordan
No..Because, because she would. Go get her number.
Brian
What?! How am I supposed to get her number? I just like ask her just ask some girl I don't even know for her number? Like, without warning?
Jordan
{Goes over to girl, gets number} So, anyway, the Odyssey? Is like this real long book right? and ah, I..
Brian
I don't believe this..{looking at number} I don't..you like do this? This is like how you live?
Jordan
Yeah.
Brian
{starts laughing}
Jordan
{laughs}
Angela
{walks in} Hi! What's so funny?
Jordan
Nothing.
Brian
You sort of had to be there..{more laughing} I have to sharpen my, my pencil..{gets up, laughs}
Angela
Look, if this weird for you, being tutored? I don't mind helping you a little longer.
Jordan
It's not so weird.
Angela
Oh, so, huh. Good!
Jordan
You could, have sex with me though..{Angela laughs} if you really want to help. {Angela gets up, laughing} I guess that's a, no.
Angela
{Laughing} I'll let you get back to your work... {School Office} Anon. : Have a seat. Anon. : {Phone rings} Liberty High.
Katimsky
Enrique..
Rickie
So, they came and got me out of class, so she reach them? or..
Katimsky
Um, no. Heh. I mean..
Rickie
Uh, Mr. Katimski, I just want to thank you for taking the time out, because that Pride place that, that Ms. Krazy, uh, oh, whatever her name is sounded good and I would have never gone to guidance by myself, so, so thanks.
Katimsky
Look, Rickie.
Rickie
Wait, you called me Rickie.
Katimsky
Ah, they ah, they don't, well, you're on the waiting list.
Rickie
Oh..
Katimsky
Which is good, which is very good, the only, the only thing is, you know the immediate problem, so, Mrs. Krazynowski has temporarily placed you in a facility.
Rickie
Oh, ah, what do you mean, you mean I..
Katimsky
No, it's just, it's not forever..
Rickie
But, but, but what? Is, is, is it like..
Katimsky
Look, look, I, I, I don't...Rickie..
Rickie
No, no, okay...I know..
Katimsky
I mean...she wants to see you in her office, she needs to fill out some forms?
Rickie
Uh, sure, uh..
Katimsky
Enrique, wait, Um, I know this is going to work out.
Rickie
Yeah, me too. {Chase Kitchen}
Graham
{On the phone} C'mon stop it! God, you are relentless!
Patty
{Just walking in front door} I'm home!
Graham
Well, I don't care what his theory is...Huh? Ah, hang on a second...{To Patty} Hi, {leans in for kiss} it's Hallie Lowenthal.
Patty
{Pulls back} Oh, tell her hi.
Graham
{Phone} Patty says hi. {laughs} {to Patty} Yeah, she says hi back.
Patty
Great!.. "Fabulous."
Graham
{Phone} What?
Patty
Nothing.
Graham
{to Patty}No, I was just..
Patty
Oh sorry. "So sorry."
Graham
{Phone} I should probably get off the phone.
Patty
No, don't get off the phone.
Graham
{Phone} Okay, I will talk to you in class! {hangs up, laughs}
Graham
She just, she wanted to ask me something.
Patty
No problem. So um, you are considering going into business with Hallie or you aren't?
Graham
I'm not!
Patty
Okay, it was just question, it wasn't a criticism. Hey you know um, you never told me what your New Year's resolution was.
Graham
Um, exercise more.
Patty
Mine too. {Graham exits} {Shelter}
Rickie
{Gets up, out of bed} Anon. : Hey you..Hey, I'm talking to you, {Rickie leaves} Where you going? [Act IV] {Chase Residence}
Patty
{Knocking on front door} Will somebody please get the door?! {Danielle opens door}
Katimsky
I need to speak to ah..
Patty
Danielle? Who is it?
Danielle
I can't tell yet. {Patty comes to door}
Patty
Oh um...
Katimsky
Oh hi, I'm looking for Enrique, Vasquez. My name is Richard. }---> at same time <---
Angela
{arrives at door} Mr. Katimski!
Danielle
Rickie went home.. }--->------------------------<
Patty
Katimski...Um, why do I know that, name?
Angela
Mom, he's my english teacher.
Patty
Oh, oh! Enrique Vasquez, do you mean, Rickie? }---> at same time <---
Angela
What happened to Rickie?
Graham
Who's at the ah.. }--->---------------------<
Katimsky
So, Enrique is not here?
Patty
No, he isn't, why?
Katimsky
Ahh..he was brought to a shelter last night, but I..
Patty
What?!
Katimsky
..got a phone call from one of our counselors, this morning...{referring to the Chase daughters} Aren't they going to be late, for school?
Patty
Oh, ah, girls, go to school. {They leave}
Patty
Can, can I get you a, a cup of coffee, or um, something?
Katimsky
{agitated} No, now, no coffee. Don't you realize, this boy was under, your roof. Now, how! ..can you just let him go like that?
Graham
{To Patty} Who is this guy? {To Katimski} Who are you?
Patty
But, but Rickie told us..
Katimsky
{Freaks out} I don't care..
Graham
Hey!
Katimsky
..what he told you! Now why did you believe..! {Patty breaks down}
Katimsky
{Calmer} I'm sorry, I'm sorry. Forgive me. I uh, gee whiz, I'm really sorry..
Patty
{Crying} No! Don't! No! You're absolutely right! We should have called..
Graham
{To Katimski} Who are you?!
Katimsky
I'm your daughters' English teacher, I am, I am very sorry. I, I, I've never, this is not how I normally behave..
Patty
No, no, it's okay, because I have felt so, bad about this!
Katimsky
No, see I, gave up coffee for New Year's, and I'm going through some, kind of withdrawal and ah...Forgive me, I had no right, to point a finger of blame at you, especially since I've...mmm...I...your daughter Angela, very delightful person I believe, a firm grasp of language but she doesn't, work up to her full potential...
Patty
Are you sure you don't want a cup of coffee?
Katimsky
The old temptress. {Girl's Restroom}
Sharon
I have to tell him the complete truth. I can't become the type of person that would 'use' another person like that, because I could end up like you! heh, no offense. {leaving restroom}
Rayanne
None taken. Hey, Kyle! Cherski here has something to tell you.
Sharon
{to Rayanne, who flees} Shut up!
Kyle
Hey! Ah, you must have lost this? {holds out bear}
Sharon
Oh!
Kyle
I found it hanging from a urinal.
Sharon
Thanks. Ah, Kyle, we really have to talk.
Kyle
Listen um, I rented this video, and I thought maybe we could hang at your place tonight, and like watch it?
Sharon
Kyle, there's something that I have to explain.
Kyle
It's, it's that movie where these two, like housewives are like, on the run in this convertible, and they're babes, but they're like, really old babes?
Sharon
Kyle, look.
Kyle
Who else is in it? Uh, you know that guy...
Sharon
{hopefully} Brad Pitt?
Kyle
Yeah! He's hitchhiking, and they pick him up! He's like, wearing a cowboy hat, like, no shirt! And next thing you know, Bamm! Brad Pitt and that wacky babe are like, going at it in this cheap hotel, like, all night long! ...What did you want to explain?
Sharon
Nothing! How about seven-thirty?
Kyle
That's fantastic! {Chase Living Room}
Patty
God I cannot believe how intense that was..
Graham
I know. I mean he seems like a sweet guy.
Patty
Oh! Absolutely. I just hope we hear from him...Rickie...
Graham
Well, look, he knows where we are if he needs us, hmm? {They go to Kitchen}
Graham
Uh, listen Patty, there's something I have to tell you...It's um, It's been kind of weighing on me...I haven't been um..
Patty
Oh god..
Graham
..completely honest, about something, and I, I just, I can't um..
Patty
{louder} Oh god...Just, just say it, just, say it.
Graham
I want to open this restaurant. See, I missed Angela's birth, uh, because I got stuck in that airport and I missed college, and, because I did. And, and I missed Woodstock? Twice?! And I, I really, I just, I don't want to miss this!
Patty
{sighing in relief} I will be totally supportive.
Graham
Really?! But I, I thought, I mean...you mean that?!
Patty
Oh yes! God yes! I will be, unbelievably, supportive!
Graham
Wait ah, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait a second! What did you think I was going to say?
Patty
Never mind! {Tutoring Room}
Brian
That girl, who's like, number you got for me? Um, she's like a junior, so, I, I don't, I don't know if you still think I should call her, I mean, I cannot stop thinking about how you did that, how you just like, got up and went over there? I mean like, how did you do that?
Jordan
Maybe we better get down to work.
Brian
Oh, okay.
Jordan
You can even ah, start with the, the basics, you know?
Brian
No, okay.
Jordan
I mean, even if it seems like too basic? Start with that. And then after if you want, I can teach you how to get someones phone number. {Dual Scene: Rickie in Phonebooth outside, raining; Katimski, at his home}
Rickie
{In phonebooth, dialing}
Katimsky
{Phone rings} Hello?
Rickie
Ah, ah, Mr. Katimski? It, it's me, Enrique...I'm sorry to bother you, but..
Katimsky
Enrique! You're not, don't be silly, are you, where are you?
Rickie
I'm fine! I'm really fine! How, how are you?
Katimsky
Do you need a place to stay? Because I was at the Chases today, and they care about you, you can go back there..
Rickie
{Shivering} You were at the Chases? Why?
Katimsky
'Cause I was worried about you! I am worried about you!
Rickie
But, but it's okay! I'm fine, I'm really fine! You don't have to worry. And, and actually, I, I found this place to stay.
Katimsky
What, place? Where?
Rickie
Just...a place. I can't stay at that shelter..
Katimsky
I know, Enrique, listen..
Rickie
Uh huh?
Katimsky
{sighs} Never mind, we can talk about it tomorrow. You, you, you have a safe place? to spend the night?
Rickie
{Looks about phonebooth} Um, yeah.
Katimsky
Okay...take care?
Rickie
{Hangs up} {End phonebooth scene}
Katimsky
{Worriedly plays with switch light}
NoName
Could you please stop doing that?
Katimsky
No.
NoName
So, what's gonna happen to him? ..the kid.
Katimsky
The kid'll be just fine, if he lives through the night. The guidance counselor promised me that she'd pull some strings to get him in some group home or another, should only take five or six weeks, it'll be fine!
NoName
It was question, not a criticism.
Katimsky
But you're thinking, why didn't I tell him that he could stay here tonight, you're thinking..
NoName
No I'm not.
Katimsky
Well, I am! We all know what could happen, if we did take him in, if it got out, you realize what people could make of it? I'd lose my job, be crucified..
NoName
I didn't say anything.
Katimsky
What am I supposed to do? Just decide like that, that I'm the solution to some kids life? How egotistical is that? God, I just hate myself, but I can't!
NoName
Don't hate yourself. {leaves} {Future Restaurant Site}
Graham
Hallie? Oh sorry, I didn't uh, see you...
Hallie
Did I scare you? Ah, I do have that affect on people.
Graham
..you didn't scare me. So, Patty is really behind this now, she's ah, she's very into it..
Hallie
That's great! So uh, here's the deal, I did a major schmooze job on the landlord, he said that if we sign now he'll waive the first two months, so, worst case we've thrown away ten months rent, but at least we'll have a place to show investors. I hope to god I haven't pressured you into this..
Graham
{chuckles} Are you crazy? Of course you pressured me into it, without question!
Hallie
No, be honest, I mean people only do what they want to do, I mean, hah, you wouldn't be here if you didn't really want to be, right? You know, Brad, had this theory about you, oh, actually about me...
Graham
He had a theory? Then he lost it?
Hallie
No, he probably still has it, but uh, we broke up.
Graham
What? When, when did this happen?
Hallie
We just decided to, not, be engaged anymore. Well, I mean, he decided. I don't know, it's just, you know, it's, the New Year and, you find yourself taking stock or, what have you, coming to certain realizations.
Graham
I'm really sorry. So, what his theory?
Hallie
{sighs} God, you know, I don't get over to that lawyer we won't even have a lease! {leaving} You won't regret this. {Katimski's house. Dinnertime, a knock at the door}
Katimsky
{Goes to door, opens it, it's Rickie}
Rickie
{crying} Your address was in the phonebook. Sorry. It just got so hard to be alone! {crying}
Katimsky
Come on. {brings him inside} {Door shuts, there's a '3' on the door} [The End]