New Beginnings Episode 2-''Realizations''

(Autumn is at school getting her books out of her locker. Chris comes by)

Chris
Hola.

Autumn
Hi.

Chris
So, where were you last night? You were kind of a no-show.

Autumn
Chris, my moms in the hospital. She fainted while I was out, and I found her lying their...empty.

Chris
Oh my god, Autumn. I'm so sorry.

(Chris hugs Autumn, and she starts to cry)

(Cut to Kelsey. She opens up her locker, and sees flowers. She picks them up, smells them, and smiles. Joe walks up to her)

Joe
Kelsey, I'm sorry.

Kelsey
It's okay. I love you.

(Kelsey hugs and kisses Joe)

Kelsey
I'm still not having sex with you. Not yet, anyways.

Joe
Damn! Just kidding.

Kelsey
Ugh, shut up!

(Kelsey laughs and hits Joe, then kisses him)

(Cut to the office, which Shelbey enters)

Shelbey
Hi, can I have a late pas?

Secretary
Late pass already? It's only the second day of school.

Shelbey
I know. Sorry, I...

(Unexpectedly, Courtney shows up)

Courtney
She got sick, and I helped her. That's why she's late.

(Courtney leaves, and the secretary gives Shelbey the late pass)

Secretary
Try not to let it happen again.

Shelbey
Thanks.

(Shelbey goes after Courtney)

Shelbey
Courtney, wait up.

Courtney
What?

Shelbey
Why did you cover for me back there?

Courtney
Let's just say I've...been in one of those situations before.

(Courtney leaves)

(Main titles)

(Cut to Civics. Mr. Fox is having a discussion about homosexuality)

Mr. Fox
So. Do you think it's right, or wrong?

Cassie
It's definitely wrong. I mean, c'mon. Two guys? That's discussting!

Breanna
So? It's their choice, not yours.

Cassie
Good, I'm glad it's not.

Nick
But...they can't help it. If two guys or girls love each other, and they're happy, then they deserve to be with each other.

Adam
I agree. You know, I'm sick of hearing ''Oh, it's a choice. You weren't born gay.'' It's total crap.

Mr. Fox
That's right. Okay, now what about abortion?

(The class starts debating. Nick turns around, and smiles at Adam. He smiles back)

(Cut to Autumn in the library. It's her free period. Chris walks in, and sits by her since it's his too)

Chris
Thought I might find you here.

Autumn
Hey

Chris
How are you doing?

Autumn
Guilty. Sick. Angry. Basically, a lot of negative adjectives.

Chris
I know I've said it before, but...I'm really sorry.

Autumn
It's okay. It's not your fault. I mean, it's mine. I should've been there. Me and my mom never really clicked, you know? It's always been like that. I don't know, maybe that's what happened. Maybe she thought I left, or I didn't want her, or something. 

Chris
Don't say that. Your mother loves you, Autumn. It's nobodys fault. She's going to be fine. Are you going to go see her? If you want, I can go with you. 

Autumn
No, it's okay. I think I have to do this on my own.

Chris
Yeah. It's going to be okay, Autumn. And if It doesn't, I'll make it be!

(Chris smiles and makes a funny face. Autumn laughs)

Autumn
 Thanks for being there for me. I got to go though, or else people are going to start talking. See ya later.

(Cut to Courtney and Nick at lunch)

Nick
So, Adam kind of ''covered'' for me today.

Courtney
What do you mean by that? Wait, do I want to know?

Nick
Shut up, it's not like that. We were discussing about homosexuality today in Civics and I said a comment, and Adam backed me up with it. It's just...he gets me, you know?

Courtney
That's not all he gets.

Nick
What do you mean?

Courtney
He's kind of staring at you.

(Nick turns around, and looks at Adam)

Courtney
You should go see what he wants.

Nick
Uh, I'll be right back.

(Nick leaves)

(Cut to the inside of a storage closet. Adam starts kissing Nick and he takes off his shirt)

Nick
Woah, what are you doing?

Adam
Don't worry, I'll be gentle.

Nick
Adam, stop.

Adam
You know you want me. I can see it in your eyes.

Nick
I said stop, and I mean it!

Adam
Funny. I didn't get that impression in Civics

Nick
It's not what you think. I was thanking you. And, yeah, I am attracted to you, but I don't even know you. Let alone have sex with you.

Adam
Look, if you're afraid someone will see us, the door locks. 

Nick
Forget it. It's not happening. Good-bye, Adam.

(Nick puts his shirt on, and walks out, leaving Adam confused)

(Cut to the gym. Reyna, Zayna, and Kerry are holding cheerleader tryouts. Shelbey comes in, and sits on the bleachers)

Reyna
K, next!

(Kelsey's next. She runs up, and faces the girls)

Kelsey
Hey guys. I'm ready!

Reyna
Um, listen, you're not really...in to the whole cheerleading thing, are you?

Kelsey
Why else would I be here?

Reyna
It's just that you're in to other stuff. Like, school work, studying.

(Reyna looks up at Shelbey)

Reyna
Boyfriends. 

Kelsey
Look, if you're worried about lack of commitment, I am like, the complete opposite of that. I'm a really hard worker.

Reyna
Well, we'll see right now, won't we? 

(Reyna pushes the ''Play'' button, and Kelsey starts doing her routine, but is kind of really bad. When the music stops, she stops)

Reyna
Well, that was...interesting. We'll call you.

Kelsey
Alright, thanks. Bye

(Kelsey starts leaving, and Reyna looks up at Shelbey)

Reyna
On second thought.

(Kelsey stops, and turns around)

Reyna
You're in.

Kelsey
I'm in? Oh my god, that's awesome! Thank you guys so much. Bye!

(Kelsey leaves, and Shelbey comes down)

Shelbey
Trying to make me jealous? Because it's not happening.

Reyna
Nope. We just realize good talent when we see it.

(Reyna, Zayna, and Kerry start laughing)

Shelbey
Look, you guys know she's not good, so why even put her on the team?

Reyna
To humiliate her, of course. And, obviously, to show you how badly you sucked.

Shelbey
You know that's not true. I bet if Kelsey never tried out, you'd want me on the team.

Zayna
But, wasn't it you who said, ''Don't come running to me thinking that everything's perfect, when it wont be?''

Kerry
She does have a point Shelb.

Reyna
Leave us alone, Shelbey. You're not wanted.

(Reyna, Zayna, and Kerry all leave)

(Cut to Chris at his locker. Kelsey comes up to him)

Kelsey
Hey! Guess who made the cheerleading squad?

Chris
Hmmm. Me?

Kelsey
Ha-ha. No, me! Isn't it so awesome? I've been wanting to make the team since the 8th grade! I wonder how Joe is going to react.

Chris
I'm sure it will be fun.

Kelsey
Yeah, me too. Did you see Autumn anywhere? She wasn't at lunch, and when I saw her, she looked kind of down.

Chris
She didn't tell you.

Kelsey
Tell me what?

(Cut to Shelbey sitting on a bench outside of school. Courtney comes driving up to her)

Courtney
Want a ride?

Shelbey
Courtney, why are you being so nice to me?

Courtney
Because I want to be. Besides, how else are you going to get home?

Shelbey
I'll walk. I don't need you to feel sorry for me, anyway.

Courtney
Suit yourself.

(Courtney starts driving)

Shelbey
Wait!

Courtney
Yes?

Shelbey
...A ride will be nice.

Courtney
Hop in.

(Cut to Nick at his locker. Adam comes by)

Adam
One date. That's it. No sex, no make-out session, nothing. I just...want to get to know you. 

Nick
One date isn't going to change anything.

Adam
I know. Please? It will be fun. 

Nick
Fine. Meet me at the park this Friday at 8. Don't be late.

Adam
Not planning to.

(Nick leaves)

(Cut to Autumn inside her house ready to go out. She opens the door, and Kelsey is standing in the doorway)

Kelsey
Why didn't you tell me about your mother?

Autumn
I'm sorry Kelsey. I just...had a lot of stuff on my mind. I didn't want to make a big deal out of it, and have everyone talking, you know?

Kelsey
Autumn, I'm you're best friend, right?

Autumn
Of course.

Kelsey
Then start acting like it. Don't be afraid to tell me anything, because I will always be there for you. 

(Autumn hugs Kelsey

Autumn
Thanks, because I'm going to need a lot of help .

Kelsey
Good because you're going to get it.

(Cut to Autumn walking down the hospital halls. When she finds her mother's room, she takes a breath, and goes in)

(End Credits)