Season One Episode Four

SEASON ONE

EPISODE FOUR
SCENE ONE

It was Friday night and Amelia and Dustin were in his car heading over to his house. He was excited about Amelia meeting his parents.

Amelia- So this is it. I'm finally going to meet your parents?

Dustin- *Smiles* Yeah. This is so great! Look don't worry my mom is extremely nice and genuine. She'll probably, if not already, fall in love with you. She knows that you make me happy so she'll most likely show you more love and affection than I would in years. *As he teased* Babe just relax okay?

Amelia- I'm good. *As she laughed*

Dustin- You good? *As he laughed*

Amelia- I'm Good! *As they both laugh*

Dustin- Good because we're here.

They then pulled up in his drive way and Amelia instantly became nervous and a bit overwhelmed. Sp she stood their panicking while trying to fix her clothes. Dustin noticed how out of place she looked and immediately tried to calm her down.

Dustin- *As he smiled* You look beautiful. 

Amelia- *As she smiled feeling less self-conscious* Thank you.

They then made their way inside. Mrs. Prescott was in the kitchen and Amelia and Dustin walked in.

Dustin- Mom? Hey! This is Amelia, Amelia this is my mom.

Mrs. Prescott- *Gasps* Hey sweetie. *As she hugged her* It's so nice to finally meet you.

Amelia- *As she smiled* It's so nice to meet you too.

Mrs. Prescott- And you're more beautiful than Dustin described.

Amelia then looked at Dustin and smiled

Dustin- Mom, I'm going to grab something from upstairs, I'll be right down.

Mrs. Prescott- Okay.

Dustin then leaned over and kissed Amelia on her cheek and left.

Mrs. Prescott- So the food is almost done, I just have to do the salad. Care to help?

Amelia- Oh no problem. *As she smiled* WHat do you need me to do?

Mrs. Prescott then got the vegetables and gave them to Amelia to wash.

Mrs. Prescott- Just rinse these off and I'll start the chopping.

Amelia did as she said and Mrs. Prescott kept looking up at Amelia.

Mrs. Prescott- You really do make my son happy. He talks about you all day long. Sometimes *As she took the vegetables from Amelia* his father and I would have to tell him shut up or turn up he TV. It's just crazy.

Amelia- He makes me happy too. He's a real sweetheart that's for sure and honestly... I wouldn't trade him for the world.

Mrs. Prescott- Yeah but I know it has something to do with you as a person because after that last relationship with that Courtney girl *As she gave a unsatisfactory facial expression* I thought she ruined Dustin. It was like she took advantage of him… she broke him.

Amelia- How'd she do that?

Mrs. Prescott- He never told you?

Amelia- *She shake her head* No.

Mrs. Prescott- *She stopped chopping to think* Hmm, I wonder why?

Amelia- I wonder too. *As she looked away in oblivion*

Mrs. Prescott- Probably hurts too much to talk about. But ugh yeah you know those kids that were given everything? The ones everyone wants to be like or only like because they felt they had to. Like the kids you don’t understand why people like them so much they aren’t even good people yet everyone did… Sigh that was her. She was the most manipulative girl I had ever met. Sigh and she tried every way to break Dustin's spirit. She wanted him to be someone else just to accommodate her life style and her needs and never cared about his.

Amelia went into deep thought as she stared.

Mrs. Prescott- I'll never understand why Dustin loved her so much you know? What made him hold on so long? But I'm just that type of mom that instead arguing or making it harder and only thought of myself, I use to try and be understanding *As she gave the salad to Amelia to put in the bowl* I tried to allow him to know that I'm here I want him to turn to me. I know you probably think he's a mommas boy *As Amelia smiled* but he isn't. It wasn't always like this but always remember a change always has to come, that's life.

Amelia was still in deep thought as she looked away and stared.


Mrs. Prescott- *Tried to lightened up her mood* Well hey, look at it this way, he has you and never has to worry about her any more. *As hey both walked into the dining room with the salads* Just always remember even if you and Dustin don’t work out or even if I never see you again, which I forbid *As she laughed* Always remember that as much as you want to make others happy don't beat yourself up in the process of it. Your happiness matters too.

Dustin then walked in with the house phone in his hand.

Dustin- That was dad he's 2 minutes away.

Mrs. Prescott- Well let's set this table. I'll turn off the oven. *As she walked into the kitchen*

Amelia then walked up to Dustin and hugged him. It was something different, it was something vibrant and it had a sort of passion in it. It was a type of hug that needed no questions, no explanations; it just needed to be done.

At first Dustin was a bit confused but then he just let go and went with it and this led on to a kiss.

Dustin- You're the best.

Amelia- *As she hugged him and her head was on his chest* And so are you.

SCENE TWO

Meanwhile, they were at the dinner table and Amelia was sitting next to Dustin, Mr. Prescott was sitting at the head of the table and Mrs. Prescott was sitting across from Amelia. They were eating dinner and conversing

Mr. Prescott- The office was so crazy today. I mean everyone is so excited about our family BBQ.

Mrs. Prescott- Of course! Our family BBQ is the best. We sure do cook up a storm if one thing's for sure, the food is amazing!  *As she laughed*

Dustin- Yea! Last year was amazing. Dad is Joe coming? *As he teased and they all laughed*

Mrs. Prescott- *Laughed then cleared her throat* Dustin? Now you know your dad will invite his good friend Joe. *As she laughed*

Mr. Prescott- Ha-ha-ha *He said sarcastically* You really want to go there?

Mrs. Prescott- Oh honey, we're just kidding.

Mr. Prescott- Yeah, yeah, yeah!

Mrs. Prescott- So Amelia, are you coming?

Amelia- Ugh... *As she looked at Dustin then back at Mr. Prescott* Well this is the first time I'm hearing about it.

Mr. Prescott- Uh-Oh, Dustin you didn't invite her?

Dustin- I was, I just didn't get around to it yet.

Mrs. Prescott- Well I'll invite you, you can probably come over and help me prepare the food. Bring a change of clothes so that you can get ready here after.

Amelia- *Smiles* That sounds really good.

Mr. Prescott kept looking at Amelia as if he knew her from somewhere. From her voice to her smile, it was all familiar to him.

Mr. Prescott- Amelia, what's your last name?

Amelia- Delerentez.

Mr. Prescott- Delerentez? Delerentez? *He said to himself trying to remember* You're Amy's daughter?

Amelia- *Looked shocked* Ugh yeah that's my mom.

Mr. Prescott- Hit the nail right on the head. *As he laughed* You look exactly like her. Wow she and I worked together years ago she and her husband Davin came to our family BBQ before, you probably weren’t even born yet when I last saw her. She can tell you it's really nice, it's been a family tradition for generations.

Dustin- *Clears throat*

Everyone then looked at Dustin as he drew attention off of the Topic.

Mrs. Prescott- Ugh, sweet heart she died, like a few months back.

Mr. Prescott- Oh, I had no idea! I'm truly sorry.

Amelia- It's okay, I'm ok.  It's been hard.. really hard but... I’m learning to deal with it. *As she smiled*

Mrs. Prescott- So you're good?

Amelia- Absolutely!

Mr. Prescott- Well your mom was a great women. And as if you had any doubts before, you and her are so much alike. *As he smiled*

Amelia- Yeah, my dad always tells me that. *As she smiled*

Mr. Prescott- Your dad's ...Davin? Right? 

Amelia- Yeah that's him! 

Mr. Prescott- How is he doing? 

Amelia- Better than me that's for sure. He's been holding up. Being strong I guess for the both of us. It's just the two of us left. 

Mrs. Prescott- Awe sweetheart, if its any consolation, you have us now. What ever you need... 

Amelia- Thank you. Like really, thank you. *As she said with a smile holding back her tears*

 Mrs. Prescott- You're welcome. *As she smiled* Have you decided on what college you're going to yet? *As she changed the subject because the previous subject got a little emotional*

Amelia- Actually, not as yet. With all that was going on I just never got around to it.

Mrs. Prescott- What are you waiting for? You’ve got another year and that’s it, you’re all out of high school.

Amelia- Don’t get me wrong, I know what I want to study, I just haven’t figured out which college I want to go to.

Mrs. Prescott- Well, Dustin on the other hand, needs to get 15 more credits and he can start college by the Fall.

Amelia- Fall? *As she looked at him* Fall of the following year?

Mrs. Prescott- No Fall of next year. He-he didn’t tell you?

Amelia- No, actually, he didn’t. Seem to not be telling me a lot recently.

Dustin the looked at Amelia then back at his mom as he felt under pressure and as if he was placed on the spot and for a second he didn't know what to say.

Dustin- I would have told you, it just didn’t seem relevant at the time. That’s whole 15 credits Amelia, who knows if I’ll get all of that next semester.

Amelia- Relax. *As she smiled* You’re going to get those credits. You’re the smartest guy I know. I mean who else can juggle student council president, basketball captain, class president, and manage to keep a 4.0 GPA. Come on you and I both know it’s possible you can get those credits by the end of this semester. 

Dustin- No its not, I didn’t take enough classes to get 15 credits.

Amelia- Then next semester! Point is, you’re going Dustin. *As she took a deep sigh* you’re going. *As she played in her food and became a bit down*

Dustin- Sigh… *As he placed his hand on top of Amelia’s*

Mr. Prescott- With that said before I forget, Dustin let your basketball friends know that they can only come if they are helping. And dress nice no jerseys please and for goodness sake please be decent.

Dustin- Haha, you want them to become someone they're not.

Mr. Prescott- Exactly! *As he laughed*

Amelia- Can I be excused please? *As she got up and Dustin stared up at her*

Mrs. Prescott- Sure no problem.

Amelia then got up and walked to the kitchen. She was a bit bugged because she knew Dustin kept that from her on purpose. Dustin then got up too and followed her.

Dustin- Amelia?

Amelia- Just give me a minute, I’ll be right back in there. 

Dustin- What's wrong? Are you ok?

Amelia- I'm fine just give me a minute please. *As she walked way from him*

Dustin- Come on, you’re mad..

Amelia- I’m not mad. *As she walked on the other side of their island kitchen counter*

Dustin- Yes you are. Let’s just talk about.

Amelia- There’s nothing to talk about !You’re going to college next year and that’s that.

Dustin- You still haven’t decided which college you’re going to. We can probably go to the same college. Or something... let’s just talk about this babe. I don’t want you to be mad.

Amelia- I’m Not Mad! *She said angrily as she turned to face him but ended up knocking over a glass but Dustin caught it* I’m so sorry. *As she covered her mouth*

Dustin then paused for a second because he was not expecting that reaction. He then walked up to Amelia and held her. He clearly needed to give her some reassurance.

Amelia- Why didn’t you tell me?

Dustin- I didn’t know how to tell you. 

Amelia- I don’t want a relationship where you don’t know how to tell me things. We should be able to talk to each other about anything, no matter how bad or how hurtful it is, we have to talk Dustin.

Dustin- And you’re right! I agree with you one hundred percent. But believe me when I say I was going to tell you. I wasn't going to just pick up and leave. Besides I wasn’t leaving you behind, you’re either coming with me or going to a college near me. Where I go, you go. We're a team. Now stop being mad at me, because I’m not going anywhere. I’m in this for the long run.

Amelia- *As she smiled* I’m not mad at you. 

Dustin- Good, because we're going figure out this college situation together. No matter how far apart I want this... I want you.

Immediately after, the basketball team came in to the house with a crowd of noise as if they were home getting relaxed and interrupting the Prescott's dinner.

Mr. Prescott- Speaking of the devils.

Jordan- Hey what a do Mrs. P?

Vincent- Mrs. P, Mrs. P? *As he greeted them*

Mrs. Prescott- Good evening gentlemen.

Dustin- Haha, my boys! *As he walk towards them and greeted them*

Jordan then leaned over and grabbed a roll and the other guys got plates and began to take up their food without asking. However, Mr. and Mrs. Prescott didn't mind; they were use to this behavior. The team were always there eating and helping around the house.

Mr. Prescott- *Rest down his fork* I lost my appetite.

Jordan- *Pats Mr. Prescott's stomach* You need to lose more than just your appetite. *He teased and tapped Mr. Prescott’s stomach*

Mason and Tyrone then walked pass with basketballs and headed to the back yard.

Mason- Oh look there's Amelia.

Tyrone- Oh hey. *As he kissed her cheek*

Amelia- What are you guys doing here?

Tyrone- Oh I forgot it's your dinner night with his family. It totally slipped my mind. We'll just go out to the back to get out of your way and shoot some hoops.

Mason- *As he kissed Amelia's cheek* Hey beautiful. We'll head out back. 

The basketball team then went around back except Jordan, who was trying to gather as much food as possible. He had a mouth full two plates in his hand, Gatorade in his arms and a fork under his chin.

Jordan- Hey you guys wait for me! *He said far from clear*

Mrs. Prescott- Amelia I am so sorry! They do this all the time…

Amelia- No need to apologize, I go to school with them I know how much of wild animals they can be.

Mr. Prescott- Especially, Jordan! That boy needs to be tamed!

Dustin- Dad knows Jordan is his favorite.

Amelia- *Laughs* Ugh Dustin, you have the time?

Dustin- It's a quarter pass nine, why?

Amelia- Nothing I just remembered something.

Mrs. Prescott- Well you're not leaving are you? We haven't had desert.

Amelia- Awe no *She smiled* I'm not leaving.

Mrs. Prescott- Awe good. I'll be right back. *As she got up*

SCENE THREE

Mr. Prescott- I am exhausted! I think I'm going to call it a night. *As he got up* Amelia it was really nice meeting you. *As he shuck her hand*

Amelia- *Smiles* Thank you we should do this again.

Mr. Prescott- Most definitely!

He then left and Amelia and Dustin were just sitting there staring and an awkward silence sprung.

Amelia- If we do end up to the same college or to colleges that are close by, we should share an apartment. I heard dorms are expensive and you’re stuck with a roommate or roommates for months and theirs like no privacy….

Dustin- Living with Amelia huh?

Amelia- I know, she’s not so bad once you get use to her.

Dustin then leaned over and kissed her and his mom stood by the hallway with the desert on a tray in her hand watching and began to smile.

Dustin- It's time. *As he looked at his watch*

Amelia- For what? *As Dustin took her hand*

They then went out through the back door and it was dark. Amelia had no idea what was going on so she grabbed on to Dustin's hand.

Amelia- Where are you taking me?

Dustin- *As he gave a Cue.* Now!

Dimmed beautiful lights came on and the basketball team did a beautiful selection for Amelia.

Travis- Amazing you are and you are to me. *He made an ‘A’*

Jordan- Magnificent, your smile, your style and your voice. *He made an ‘M’*

Jayme- Everything, I’ve ever wanted. *He made and ‘E’*

Mason- Lovable, loving, lovely, loquacious *He laughed* Oh man. *As he made an ‘L’*

Amelia then laughed and hid her face. Dustin laughed as well and held her hand.

Tyrone- Infinity and beyond my heart grows for you. *As he smiled and made an ‘I’*

Devin- Adequate, Ambitious Amelia my girl.

Everyone- Happy anniversary the light of my world. *As they all pulled out flowers*

Amelia- *She wiped the tears from her eyes and turned her back* Gasps, Oh my god. *She covered her face*

Dustin- Happy anniversary babe. *As he hugged her from behind*

Amelia- *As she turned to him slowly* You kept track of how long we've been together?

Dustin- Hell yeah I did. 4 whole months. *As he teased* 

Amelia- Awe you’re too sweet. *As she hugged him* Happy  four month anniversary. *They then kissed*

Meanwhile, Tyrone was just walking into his house when his little sister April ran to him smiling and excited.

April- Tye!! *She jumped on him*

Tyrone- Hey princess! *He span her around and then placed her back down* How are you?

April- I'm good. *Took him by his hand and pulled him* Close your eyes I have a surprise for you.

Tyrone- *Closed his eyes* You do? *As they began to head for the living room*

April- Yes!

Tyrone- *Peeks* What is it?

April- No peeking just follow.

They then arrived in the living room and April was smiling; she then let go of his hands.

Tyrone- *Eyes shut* Can I open it yet?

Angelique- Sure you can.

Tyrone recognized the voice and opened his eyes in shock.

Tyrone- Angelique?

She was an extremely beautiful girl with long brown hair and a beautiful smile. She was biracial. It was a girl from his past and who he hadn't seen in over seven years. She was all grown up and more beautiful than before.

SCENE FOUR

Angelique- That's how you greet the girl you use to love?

Tyrone then smiled and gave her a huge hug.

Angelique- Much better. So much better.

Tyrone- It's been so long.

Angelique- I know just promise me you'll never let go again.

Tyrone- Not even for the world.

She then smiled and hugged him again.

Meanwhile, Mason and Monica were in his living room down stairs watching a movie his mom then walked in with bags of groceries. 

Mrs. Smith- Mason I'm running late can you unpack these? *As she walked in* Oh you've got company.

Mason- Hey mom, ugh sure. This is Monica, Monica this is my mom.

Monica- *Leans out hand* Nice to meet you Mrs. Smith Mason's told me so much about you. *As she smiled*

Mrs. Smith- *Shakes her hand* Nice to meet you too. You two go to school together?

Monica- Yes ma’am, We are both athletes. I’m head cheerleader and he’s a basketball player so that’s basically how we met.

Mrs. Smith- That's nice! Well you are quite beautiful.

Monica- Thank you. That's so nice to say.

Mrs. Smith- *As she smiled* How old are you?

Monica- 17. 

Mrs. Smith- Oh, so you’re just a kid too.

Mason- Mom?

Mrs. Smith- What? Well you’ll always be my little boy no matter how old you get. *As she teased*

Mason- Ugh! Here we go…

Mrs. Smith- What am I embarrassing you in front of your girlfriend? Well you are his girl friend right? 

Monica- *As Mason looked at her waiting for her to answer*   Yes, I'm his girl friend. And trust me when I say, I really care about him.

Mrs. Smith- Good. And I'm sure he really cares about you too. He doesn't normally bring girls home so that means something to me. Just make sure please that you two are careful and safe.

Mrs. Smith- Mom??

Monica- *As she smiled* Definitely!

Mrs. Smith- Ok, ok. I’ll back off now. Ugh if you kids are hungry I have some tacos out in the kitchen.

Monica- Actually, tacos sounds really good right now!

Mrs. Smith- Okay, come right this way.

They both got up and headed to the kitchen then the doorbell rang.

Mason- I'll get that.

Mason then opened the door and it was Jennifer. She was infuriated and began to shout at Mason.

Mason- Jen? What are you doing here?

Jennifer- What am I doing here? When since did I need a reason to be at your house? 

Jennifer- Wait let me guess your little girl friend's here?

Mason- I-I ugh.... *As he looked behind him then closed the door and walked out further outside*

Jennifer- Yeah I saw you two! How dare you do that to me? I deserve the best! Yeah you were stuck between two but I at least deserved the truth; I do have feelings Mason! So screw this! I hope you two are miserable together! Because you honestly don't deserve me, not as girlfriend and neither as a friend! So you don't have to worry about me coming over any more and you don't have to ask me "What are you doing here?" Because I'm done! Our friendship? Is done!  *As she walked away and towards her car*

Mason- Jennifer? *He ran behind her* Jen? Wait let's at least talk about it! Jennifer?

Mason- Jennifer?

Jennifer- We have nothing to talk about!

Mason- Yes we do! I love you and I’ll always love you. You’re my best friend and you'll always be that. I’m sorry. I know you want more and honestly I thought I did too but I didn't want to ruin things and now look... Look at us...

Jennifer- Yeah, I’m sorry too. *She drove off and Mason walked back into the house* ... Ughh! *As he slammed the door*

He then turned and saw Monica and his mom staring with tacos in their hands.

Mason- What? *He shouted*

They both then turned around when he caught them spying and pretended they were talking.

Monica- So about that movie?

Mrs. Smith- Yeah, that movie. You’ll love it. Let’s go!

As they rushed inside  with the tacos in their hands and Mason stood their angry breathing in deeply. He knew that Jennifer was his best friend and that he messed up their friendship when he kissed her. He then walked inside and closed the door. Contemplating on how he could fix things between he and her. High School.

THE END


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