Status: This is part 1 of a 3 part series. Hoping to have it picked up and turned into a film.
The Key
int. makings of a bond: principals office - afternoon
int. makings of a bond: principals office - afternoon
Shaun, Kevin and Liela are outside of the principals office.
Shaun is sitting in the middle and Kevin and Liela are at his sides.
KEVIN
What do you think is going on in there?
Liela
Probably suspension.
KEVIN
Ah man I can't get suspended now, I just got here!
SHAUN
That's right..you're that new kid in my class..Kevin right?
KEVIN
Yeah..that's right. Hey you guys wanna hang out after school?
SHAUN
Sure..
Liela
(still looking away)
Can't. I've got piano lessons tonight.
KEVIN
Hey no prob! By the way what did that kid want you to do anyway..
Shaun glances over at Liela.
Liela acts like she isn't paying attention.
SHAUN
I don't know...
Kevin gives a confused look and is about to respond when the door opens.
The bullies are seen leaving the principals office.
Shaun, Kevin and Liela each look.
PRINCIPAL
You boys can go to your lockers and get your things.
VINCENT
(crying)
Ah man.. my old mans gonna kill me...
The bullies leave the scene.
PRINCIPAL
It's just a few days off Vincent Montgomery, not the end of the world. Take some time to think about your actions.
The principal watches the bullies leave for a few more seconds before turning to Shaun, Kevin and Liela.
PRINCIPAL
Now, school policy is pretty clear about no students allowed in the halls during recess. Care to explain why I shouldn't suspend all 3 of you?
The teacher from the lunchroom is seen walking out with Samantha and a nurse from the nurses office.
teacher
Principal Hawthorn? A word with you please?
The principal looks at the 3 students sitting down.
PRINCIPAL
You better have a good story by the time I get back.
The principal is seen walking over to the teacher.
The principal puts his hands on his waist as he listens. He then becomes concerned and looks down at Samantha. In doing so he kneels and puts a hand on her back and comforts her. He looks up at the nurse and teacher and stands up again.
The teacher makes it apparent he is talking about the kids on the bench outside his office who helped Samantha.
The principal looks over and continues talking with the teacher.
Samantha looks over and sees Shaun and Liela. Samantha waves at them quickly and smiles.
Liela waves back and Shaun smiles.
Kevin is waving with a smile.
Shaun and Liela look confused and turn to Kevin.
Kevin stops waving.
KEVIN
What?
The principal has walked over with Samantha.
PRINCIPAL
Alright you two! I heard what you did for this student and I'm very proud of you both, but! School policy is there for a reason. We'll let this one slide.. just for today. Lets not be here again..understood?
Shaun and Liela nod their heads yes.
The principal excuses them and they take off for the remainder of recess.
Kevin is getting up and begins to walk off.
PRINCIPAL
And just where do you think you're going? Have a seat.
Kevin slumps back down.
KEVIN
(mutters)
..great.
PRINCIPAL
Samantha please have a seat, I'm sure your parents will be here shortly. If you have any issues just signal the nurse.
Samantha nods and takes a seat.
Kevin looks over at her and Samantha looks back.
KEVIN
(smiles)
..I'm Kev.
Samantha
..Sammy.
Samantha smiles and moves her hair.
Scene ends.
Shaun, Kevin and Liela are outside of the principals office.
Shaun is sitting in the middle and Kevin and Liela are at his sides.
KEVIN
What do you think is going on in there?
Liela
Probably suspension.
KEVIN
Ah man I can't get suspended now, I just got here!
SHAUN
That's right..you're that new kid in my class..Kevin right?
KEVIN
Yeah..that's right. Hey you guys wanna hang out after school?
SHAUN
Sure..
Liela
(still looking away)
Can't. I've got piano lessons tonight.
KEVIN
Hey no prob! By the way what did that kid want you to do anyway..
Shaun glances over at Liela.
Liela acts like she isn't paying attention.
SHAUN
I don't know...
Kevin gives a confused look and is about to respond when the door opens.
The bullies are seen leaving the principals office.
Shaun, Kevin and Liela each look.
PRINCIPAL
You boys can go to your lockers and get your things.
VINCENT
(crying)
Ah man.. my old mans gonna kill me...
The bullies leave the scene.
PRINCIPAL
It's just a few days off Vincent Montgomery, not the end of the world. Take some time to think about your actions.
The principal watches the bullies leave for a few more seconds before turning to Shaun, Kevin and Liela.
PRINCIPAL
Now, school policy is pretty clear about no students allowed in the halls during recess. Care to explain why I shouldn't suspend all 3 of you?
The teacher from the lunchroom is seen walking out with Samantha and a nurse from the nurses office.
teacher
Principal Hawthorn? A word with you please?
The principal looks at the 3 students sitting down.
PRINCIPAL
You better have a good story by the time I get back.
The principal is seen walking over to the teacher.
The principal puts his hands on his waist as he listens. He then becomes concerned and looks down at Samantha. In doing so he kneels and puts a hand on her back and comforts her. He looks up at the nurse and teacher and stands up again.
The teacher makes it apparent he is talking about the kids on the bench outside his office who helped Samantha.
The principal looks over and continues talking with the teacher.
Samantha looks over and sees Shaun and Liela. Samantha waves at them quickly and smiles.
Liela waves back and Shaun smiles.
Kevin is waving with a smile.
Shaun and Liela look confused and turn to Kevin.
Kevin stops waving.
KEVIN
What?
The principal has walked over with Samantha.
PRINCIPAL
Alright you two! I heard what you did for this student and I'm very proud of you both, but! School policy is there for a reason. We'll let this one slide.. just for today. Lets not be here again..understood?
Shaun and Liela nod their heads yes.
The principal excuses them and they take off for the remainder of recess.
Kevin is getting up and begins to walk off.
PRINCIPAL
And just where do you think you're going? Have a seat.
Kevin slumps back down.
KEVIN
(mutters)
..great.
PRINCIPAL
Samantha please have a seat, I'm sure your parents will be here shortly. If you have any issues just signal the nurse.
Samantha nods and takes a seat.
Kevin looks over at her and Samantha looks back.
KEVIN
(smiles)
..I'm Kev.
Samantha
..Sammy.
Samantha smiles and moves her hair.
Scene ends.