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You Don't Know My Story
by Dyamond Morgan (dyamondforever@hotmail.com)

Rated: PG-13   Genre: Teen Movies   User Review: ***
A story about a teenage girl dealing with friends that her parents no longer approve of and dealing with life in general.


This screenplay is copyrighted to its author. All rights reserved. This screenplay may not be used or reproduced without the express written permission of the author.



FADE IN:

INT. BARACK OBAMA MIDDLE SCHOOL - DAY
                                                            
It's 2:55 and the bell is going to ring at 3:00.The kids are
pushing and shoving to get the door so they can be the first
to get out to "school-free, fun, hot summer".
                                                            
                       MRS.BEELLE
Sit down and stop talking,make
sure I have all of your make up
work and work you have not turned
in hear,I don't want to teach you
again next year.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
      (Talking to Ashley)
Ugh when will she take a chill
pill,Im so glad I turned in my
last grades for her last week so I
don't have anything to worry about
girl.
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
Yeah I had only one missing
assignment and I turned that in
yesterday,so Im cool,but dang we
have 3 minutes left til we can
leave from this place.
                                                            
                       MRS.BEELLE
Ms.Sutton and Ms.Wright be
quiet,you will have time to talk
in 2 minutes!!!!
                                                            
                       LATOYA
Ugh Ms.Belle shut up dang you act
like its not one minute from
school being out.
                                                            
                       DERECK
Yeah Ms.Belle just chill out
shoot.
                                                            
The whole class laughs.
                                                            
                       MRS.BEELLE
LaToya and Dereck go to the office
now and if yal don't stop laughing
im not letting you out this class
when the bell rings try me if you
want to.
                                                            

2.

                       CHRIS
Ms.Belle why u gotta send them to
the office?
                                                            
                       MRS.BEELLE
Um Chris since it concerns you so
much you can go to the office and
see,so bye.
                                                            
The bell rings,and then there;s constant yelling and
talking.
                                                            
 
EXT. IN THE PARKING LOT - DAY
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Hey I'll see yal later,Imma miss
yal so much.
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
Imma miss you too.
                                                            
                       BRITTNEY
Yeah imma miss both of yal soooo
much,I love you guys.
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
Hey D we just got cell phones last
week so when you gone get yours so
we can talk to you lol.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
I'll see,what company are yal wit?
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
We wit talk-mobile.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
That's the company my parents are
wit,but I see my dad so I'll talk
to yal later.
                                                            
Everyone is just now getting dressed and is a typical day
                                                            
 
INT. THE KITCHEN - DAY
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Yes mom Im so glad it's summer
break.
                                                            

3.

                       MOM
Oh you are,Im not.
      (laughs)
                                                            
 
EXT. OUTSIDE AT DADS CAR - DAY
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Ugh dad how do you know that?
                                                            
                       DAD
Because Im your father and i talk
to other parents and i talk to
your principle so i pretty much
know, inplus i see some of your
friends hanging out at that mall
and that place yal call "the spot"
and trust me their not worried
bout school. But I have run to
work real quick;we will talk later
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
But dad.
                                                            
Interrupted by her dad.
                                                            
                       DAD
We will talk when i get back
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Mom do you feel the same way as
dad?Or do you think it will be ok
if I went back and make
cheerleading squad and make
homecoming queen and all
that.Dont you want that for me
mother. Remember im your little
angel.
                                                            
Interruted by her mother while walking back in the house
                                                            
 
INT. IN MOMS ROOM - DAY
                                                            
                       MOM
Yes thats every girls dream but
you can do all of that at another
school,in a better environment.We
just want you try something
different and we dont like we will
send you somewhere maybe we can
move to Alaska lol......
                                                            

4.

                       DERE'ON
MOM!!!!
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
What i was just joking around
lol......I love honey,but we just
want the best for you and we spoil
you rotten lol...
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
I know mom and thank you for
spoiling me lol......
                                                            
                       MOM
Be nice to your dad because you
know your gettin a phone next week
ok.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Ok.we have a whole month to figure
this out so mom lets go to the
mall so you can spoil me some more
lol....PLEASE
                                                            
                       MOM
Well alright Im bored anyway.Let's
go.
                                                            
 
EXT. IN MOMS CAR - NIGHT
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Which one we goin to?
                                                            
                       MOM
Um I guess Lennox Mall.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Oh ok cool
                                                            
Dereon gives a false look
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
So whats my budget today mother
lol.....?
                                                            
                       MOM
What was it a few weeks ago? Was
it $300?
                                                            

5.

                       DERE'ON
Yeah i think so... this time i
want $350....lol im just
playing....
                                                            
                       MOM
That sounds fair....i guess....but
see im not your dad so im not
givind you $500 you hear me.
                                                            
                       MOM
And maybe if you start finding
sales on your favorite clothes and
accesories you will get much more
and save up money for you to have
when you really need it just in
case we cant give you cash right
off ok.....
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
YES mamm
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
ok mom we will look......thanks
mom
                                                            
 
INT. LENNOX PARK MALL - NIGHT
                                                            
They walk into a new store called Sisely....
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Mom i have never heard of this
store
                                                            
                       SALES MANAGER
Hello welcome to Sisley
Fashions.Can I help you find
anything or is there something
particular your looking for?
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Yeah im just looking for some cute
jeans and nice glittery shirts.
                                                            
                       SALES MANAGER
Ok we have jeans right here and
shirts right there...tell me if
you have any questions come tell
me
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
MOMM...these jeans are the bomb
                                                            

6.

                       MOM
How much are they?
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
They are only $85 mom.(now this my
kind of store I love expensive
clothes)
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
They are only $85 mom.(now this my
kind of store I love expensive
clothes)
                                                            
                       MOM
You and these expensive clothes
D.Did you even bother to look in
the sales section.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Mom they just opened,they dont
have anything on sale yet.
                                                            
                       MOM
Even though your father and I make
alot of money doesnt mean we have
to spoil you,you know we can
afford to give you $1,000 a month
but we dont because we dont want
to spoil you too much lol ok.But
get the clothes you want ill be
waiting up front.
                                                            
Dereon sees they have a now hiring sign.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
ok mom....oh my GOD thats a great
idea!!MOM
                                                            
                       MOM
Yes honey...
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Mom cant i just get a job so i can
spoil myself.
                                                            
                       MOM
You know what, thats a great idea
sweetie but at most jobs you have
to be 16 and your only 14 so you
come work on my garden for $10 an
hour lol.....
                                                            

7.

                       DERE'ON
NO mom,Im goin to see if i can
work here .
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Hello mamm my name is Dere'on
Sutton and I was wondering are yal
hiring?
                                                            
                       SALES MANAGER
Um Im not really sure if I want to
hire anyone right now under 16 or
even under 18 because I just
opened this up and this my
personaly owned store so i have to
make good decisions and i really
need someone to be here with me in
morning i mean you can work right
now but then school starts for you
soon.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
I could be a good help and I could
tell all my friends about your
cute clothes and your new store.
                                                            
                       SALES MANAGER
That sounds like a new idea but
how much do you want an hour?
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
IDK maybe $5 or $6 an hour and I
can start this weekend.
                                                            
                       SALES MANAGER
Before I get too far I have to
talk to your mother or father,tell
her to come talk to me.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Mom she wants to talk to you.
                                                            
                       MOM
Hello how are you.
                                                            
                       SALES MANAGER
Im fine I just wanted to talk to
you before we made any decisions
oh Im sorry my name is Debrah Cox
and your name?
                                                            
                       MOM
Denise Sutton
                                                            

8.

                       MOM
Um is it okay with you and your
husband if she works here.
                                                            
                       MOM
yeah absolutely she needs
something to keep her busy while
we are at work.Do we need to feel
out paper work?
                                                            
                       SALES MANAGER
Yes i just need to make a contract
and make make sure I have your
medical information etc. and that
will take maybe a day to get so
just feel out an application so I
can have til you come back in a
few days ok.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
OK thank you so much
                                                            
                       MOM
Yes I thank you. Come get the
clothes you want so we can go D.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
I have to try them on first.
                                                            
They are walking to the dressing rooms.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Mom I like the way these feel and
I love this shirt too. If she
hires me I will work here for the
rest of my life.
                                                            
                       MOM
After we leave here I need to find
you something to where to church
Sunday.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Ooh can we go to Body Central or
Wet Seal or no um Charlotte
Russe.Mom please.
                                                            
                       MOM
UM I was thinking more like
Dillard's or ooh.....JCPenny's.
                                                            

9.

                       DERE'ON
I guess mom but if I dont find
anything can we go check at the
other places.
                                                            
They are done talking and trying on clothes and they are
walking to the register.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Ok Im ready maam.
                                                            
                       SALES MANAGER
Alright.Ill give you a employee
discount ok.Your total is $105.73
and with the discount it will be
$99.48.
                                                            
Mom hands $100 to the sales manager.
                                                            
                       MOM
My gosh D.You know when I was
growing up my mom kept nice
clothes on our back but she didn't
care that they werent brand names
even though the other kids did we
just had to deal with what we got.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Mom you tell me that story
everyday huhh....
                                                            
                       SALES MANAGER
your change is $0.52. Enjoy your
clothes and bring the application
back when you get the chance ok.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Thank you.
                                                            
The walk out of Cisely's going to Dillard's.
                                                            
                       MOM
Ok let's go to Dillard's and find
a dress for you.
                                                            
They are now walking into Dillard's.
                                                            
                       MOM
Ok let's find the junior section.
                                                            
They go up the escalators.
                                                            

10.

                       MOM
Here we go. OK I want you to find
a nice dress and some shoes ok.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Ok mom.
                                                            
                       MOM
Why dont I just shop for you ok so
we can make this go faster.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
That's find with me because there
is only 2 things I like about
Dillard's is there Prom dresses
and there purses.
                                                            
                       MOM
Look I already found you
something. It's black,pink,and
green.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Yeah that's fnd I kind of like it.
                                                            
They walk across the way to the shoes.
                                                            
                       MOM
Ok now for some shoes.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Mom I like these so can we check
out and go.
                                                            
                       MOM
Ok go get your size.
                                                            
                       DILLARD'S EMPLOYEE
Hello can I help you find
something.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Yes I need this In a size 8
please.
                                                            
                       DILLARD'S EMPLOYEE
Ok I'll be right back.
                                                            
                       MOM
Did you get your shoe?
                                                            

11.

                       DERE'ON
Yea she just went to back to get
it.
                                                            
                       MOM
What do they look like.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
They are black and
                                                            
She was interrupted by the Dillard's employee.
                                                            
                       DILLARD'S EMPLOYEE
Here you go.Are you ready to check
out?
                                                            
                       MOM
Can you check out dresses over
here too?
                                                            
                       DILLARD'S EMPLOYEE
Yes maam I can.
                                                            
                       MOM
Ok we are ready.
                                                            
                       DILLARD'S EMPLOYEE
Alright right over here please.
                                                            
They all walk to the register.
                                                            
                       MOM
Here you go.
                                                            
                       DILLARD'S EMPLOYEE
Ok your total is $72.54.
                                                            
                       MOM
See I know how to shop,I only
spent $72 on a nice dress and nice
shoes,
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Yeah Yeah mom I know
                                                            
                       MOM
Where do you want to go now?
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Um im kind hungry for a snack or
something.
                                                            

12.

                       MOM
do you want to go to Auntie Annes
Pretzel's?
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Oooh yeah.
                                                            
They turn around and go down the escalators.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Which way is it mom?
                                                            
                       MOM
Go this way.
                                                            
They find Auntie Annes.
                                                            
                       AUNTIE ANNES EMPLOYEE
Hello, what can I get for you
today?
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
I think I want pretzel stix's with
some marinara sauce and hot salsa
cheese and I want a strawberry
dutch ice please.
                                                            
                       MOM
And I want the #1 combo with a
almond pretzel,a carmel dip and a
coke.
                                                            
Moms phone rings.It's dad.
                                                            
                       AUNTIE ANNES EMPLOYEE
Ok one order of pretzel stix's
with marinara sauce and hot salsa
cheese and a strawberry dutch ice
and a #1 combo with an almond
pretzel,carmel dip and a coke.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Yes maam.
                                                            
                       MOM
Hello
                                                            
Dad at home talking to mom on the phone.
                                                            
                       DAD
Im at home now.Where yal st?
                                                            

13.

                       AUNTIE ANNES EMPLOYEE
Your total is $12.24.
                                                            
                       MOM
Honey wait one second I have to
pay for the petzels
                                                            
                       DAD
Oh get me a cinnamon pretzel
please.
                                                            
                       MOM
Maam can you add a cinnamon
pretzel.
                                                            
                       AUNTIE ANNES EMPLOYEE
Ok that makes your total $15.06.
                                                            
                       MOM
Alright we will be home in 20
minutes honey .
                                                            
Mom hangs up the phone.
                                                            
                       MOM
Here you go.
                                                            
                       AUNTIE ANNES EMPLOYEE
Out of $20.your change is $4.94.I
will get your pretzel's.
                                                            
The employee hands them their pretzel's napkins and straws.
                                                            
                       MOM
Thank you so much.
                                                            
 
INT. THEY WALK TOWARDS THE WAY THEY CAME IN. - NIGHT
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
What did dad want?
                                                            
                       MOM
Oh he was seeing where we were.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Oh..Thanks mom for taking me
shopping. And if yal want to send
me some where else its ok with me.
                                                            
Dereon not believing what just came out her month to her
mom.
                                                            

14.

                       MOM
Aww sweetie im glad you have come
across some matureness for a
change.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Mom I am mature what are you
talking about.(giggling)
                                                            
                       MOM
Yeah now you are.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Huh mom I guess. (giggling)
                                                            
 
EXT. AT MOMS CAR - NIGHT
                                                            
Still laughing as they get in the car.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Mom we spoiled dinner eating these
pretzel's.
                                                            
                       MOM
Not really it was just a snack.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
So what are you cooking?
                                                            
                       MOM
I think dad picked up some
chinese.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Ooh that sounds so good right now.
                                                            
 
EXT. IN THE DRIVEWAY - NIGHT
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Mom this was so fun.I guess
lol....
                                                            
                       MOM
Im glad you enjoyed it.
                                                            
 
INT. IN THE KITCHEN - NIGHT
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Hey dad what you get?
                                                            

15.

                       DAD
I went to your favorite chinese
place Hunan Garden. I got the big
family pack for $39.99.I got sweet
and sour chicken, orange chicken,
honey glazed chicken, and for your
mom bourbon chicken and for the
sides i got fried rice and chicken
lo mein oh yeah and some egg
rolls.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Thanks dad, why do you always
think about me(being sarcastic).
                                                            
They are at the table eating.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
So dad when can I get my phone.
And mom your eating like a pig
lol.... you act like your pregnant
or something.(dereon and her dad
laughs historically,except mom).
                                                            
                       DAD
Honey why are you not laughing?
                                                            
                       MOM
Maybe cause I am pregnant
gosh.(with attitude).
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
      (In Unison with
       dad.)
What!!!!!
                                                            
                       DAD
      (In Unison with
       dereon.)
What!!!!
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Mom I mean Im so happy you know Im
kind I tired of being the only
child.
                                                            
                       DAD
      (Still shocked.)
Yeah whatever she said.
                                                            
                       MOM
Thank you now can we talk about
this later.
                                                            

16.

For the next 5 minutes everyone was quiet.
                                                            
                       DAD
Um yeah we will go get your phone
tomorrow. All 4 of us.(being
sarcastic).And then maybe we can
go catch a game.
                                                            
Mom gives dad a false look then grins.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Well im tired so im goin to take
my shower and go to bed.
                                                            
Everyone is done eating and all getting ready for bed.
                                                            
 
INT. IN THE KITCHEN - DAY
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Come on dad you have to fix some
breakfast mom is in the bathroom
throwing up.
                                                            
                       DAD
Why dont you fix us some breakfast
while go check on mom.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Huh ok whatever
                                                            
                       DAD
You do want your phone right,so
fix me good breakfast and i will
get you a good phone.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Alright.OK i need
eggs,butter,salt,pepper,bacon,sausage,biscuits,white
gravy,and jelly.and of course
pans.
                                                            
It took Dereon about 30 minutes to wip up a good
breakfast,so they ate and was getting ready to go.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Already let's go to the phone
place.
                                                            
                       MOM
Yal just go i dont feel like goin
anywhere.
                                                            

17.

                       DAD
You sure.
                                                            
                       MOM
Yeah.
                                                            
                       DAD
Alright well we will be back.
                                                            
They get in the car and are on their way to the cell phone
place.
                                                            
 
EXT. TALK-MOBILE COMPANY - DAY
                                                            
                       TALK-MOBILE ASSOCIATE
Hi what can I do for yal today.
                                                            
                       DAD
Im here to add a line to my plan
for my daughter.
                                                            
                       TALK-MOBILE ASSOCIATE
Ok can I get the last 4 digits of
your social.
                                                            
                       DAD
1234.. Go look at the phone you
want.
                                                            
                       TALK-MOBILE ASSOCIATE
Ok sir you are Jerry Sutton is
that correct.
                                                            
                       DAD
Yes sir I am.
                                                            
                       TALK-MOBILE ASSOCIATE
Ok you have the 1000 minutes, free
nights and weekend, do you want to
change that.
                                                            
                       DAD
Yeah I want 3000 minutes,
unlimited family text, and you
know the free nights and weekend
thing.
                                                            
                       TALK-MOBILE ASSOCIATE
Ok just give me 5 minutes to set
it up, in the mean while you can
help her choose the phone she
wants.
                                                            

18.

                       DAD
Ok thank you.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Dad I want this new tween
sensation, it has bluetooth and
everythingand a whole touch screen
board,and its only $149.00 since
im starting a new contract.
                                                            
                       DAD
Ok lets go tell him.
                                                            
                       TALK-MOBILE ASSOCIATE
Did you decide on the phone you
want.
                                                            
                       TALK-MOBILE ASSOCIATE
Yeah I want the pink Tween
Sensation.
                                                            
                       TALK-MOBILE ASSOCIATE
Ok..and your number is goin to be
987-6543 and a activation fee of
$40.00 will show on the first
bill.
                                                            
                       DAD
Ok thanks so much.
                                                            
                       TALK-MOBILE ASSOCIATE
I just need to activate your phone
and then yal are good to go.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Thank you daddy.
                                                            
                       DAD
Your welcome sweetie.
                                                            
                       TALK-MOBILE ASSOCIATE
You picked a really nice phone,so
be very careful,dont let your
friends fool around with it alot
ok..
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Ok thank you....oooh thank you
daddy I love it.
                                                            
                       DAD
You welcome...so where are we goin
next?
                                                            

19.

                       DERE'ON
I guess back home to check on
mom...
                                                            
They are goin back home to check on mom.
                                                            
 
INT. IN MOMS AND DADS ROOM - DAY
                                                            
                       MOM
(!!!never would have made it oh
i!!!) My phone is ringing..Whose
number is 987-6543? Hello.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
      (On the phome with
       mom.)
Hi mom this is my new phone
number.
                                                            
                       MOM
      (On phone with
       dereon.)
Oh ok...where yal at?
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
      (On the phome with
       mom.)
We are on our way home to check on
you..
                                                            
                       MOM
      (On phone with
       dereon.)
Oh honey Im alright.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
      (On the phome with
       mom.)
We will be there in about 5
minutes.Do we need to pick up
anything for you?
                                                            
                       MOM
      (On phone with
       dereon.)
Um yeah go to Walmart or Target
real quick and het me some
Bluebell cookies and cream, some
oreos,cheez-its,some twizzlers...
                                                            
Cut mom off as she was talking.
                                                            

20.

                       DERE'ON
      (On the phome with
       mom.)
Mom are you goin crazy or what
lol..?
                                                            
                       MOM
      (On phone with
       dereon.)
No girl Im just craving alot and
get me some 100% juice and please
hurry up.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
      (On the phome with
       mom.)
Alright mom let right this down
cause we are bout to buy up the
whole store.
                                                            
                       MOM
      (On phone with
       dereon.)
Ok bye..
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
      (On the phome with
       mom.)
Bye bye...
                                                            
                       DAD
What store does ahe want us to go
to?
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
She said Target or Walmart.
                                                            
                       DAD
Ok which one do you want to go to?
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
I guess Target.
                                                            
                       DAD
Alright Target it is.
                                                            
 

21.

INT. TARGET SUPERCENTER - DAY
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Ok mom said she wants cookies and
cream ice
cream,oreos,cheez-its,twizzlers
and 100% juice.
                                                            
                       DAD
Ok I'll get the cheez-its and
oreos and you get the
twizzlers,ice cream, and juice.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Ok,I guess we can meet at register
7.
                                                            
.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
      (Reading the isle
       numbers)
Isle eleven says ice cream and
frozen products.Ok here the ice
cream,now I have to go get the
juice.What flavor does she want?
                                                            
Dereon calling mom
                                                            
                       MOM
      (On phone with
       dereon.)
Hello
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
      (On the phome with
       mom.)
Mom what flavor juice to you want?
                                                            
                       MOM
      (On phone with
       dereon.)
UM tropical punch.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
      (On the phome with
       mom.)
Ok bye.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
I think the candy is by the
registers.
                                                            

22.

                       DAD
Hey we made it at the same time.
                                                            
                       TARGET EMPLOYEE
Goodmorning,how are you?
                                                            
                       DAD
Never been better,and you?
                                                            
                       TARGET EMPLOYEE
Pretty good just taking life day
by day.
                                                            
                       DAD
Thats the only way to do it.
                                                            
                       TARGET EMPLOYEE
Your total is $13.74.
                                                            
                       DAD
      (Hands him a $20
       bill)
Here you go.
                                                            
                       TARGET EMPLOYEE
Your change is $6.26 and you have
a nice day.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Dad I think moms goin crazy
lol....
                                                            
                       DAD
Yeah but dont tell her that...she
went through the same thing when
she was pregnant with you.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Oh... well i guess
                                                            
 
INT. AT HOME - DAY
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
MOM were home.
                                                            
                       MOM
Bout time yal get here,yal took
forever.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
IT only took us 20 minutes mom
lol...
                                                            

23.

                       MOM
Well it dont matter,im goin back
to my room and eat.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Yeah you do that mom,dad and I
will go shopping or something
                                                            
                       DAD
We will?
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Yeah dad,cause I dont want to go
home,i mean we dont have to go
shopping but we can do something.
                                                            
                       DAD
Well you want to practice driving.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Yeah daddy let's do that.
                                                            
Dereon goes upstairs to tell mom there leaving.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Mom dad is goin to let me practice
driving a little so we will bw
back later ok,it's about 10:30 so
dont stay home all day.
                                                            
                       MOM
Alright sweetie see you later.
                                                            
 
INT. IN THE CAR - DAY
                                                            
                       DAD
Oh I forgot I need to call my
boss,I'll be right back.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Ok..maybe I should start calling
some friends and give them my
number.
                                                            
Dereon is calling her friends Ashley and Brittney.
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
      (On the phone with
       Dereon)
Hello.
                                                            

24.

                       DERE'ON
      (On the phone with
       Ashley)
Hi Ashley this is Dereon.
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
      (On the phone with
       Dereon)
Oh hey is this your new number?
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
      (On the phone with
       Ashley)
Yeah my dad got me a cell phone.
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
      (On the phone with
       Dereon)
Oh now we can talk as much as you
want.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
      (On the phone with
       Ashley)
Im bout to call Brittney too.
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
      (On the phone with
       Dereon)
Let's just put her on 3-way wit
us.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
      (On the phone with
       Ashley)
Ok.
                                                            
Calling brittney while on the phone with Ashley so they can
put her on 3-way.
                                                            
                       BRITTNEY
      (On the phone with
       Ashley and Dereon)
Hello
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
      (On phone with
       Ashley and
       Brittney)
Hi Brittney this is Dereon and
Ashley and this is my new number.
                                                            

25.

                       BRITTNEY
      (On the phone with
       Ashley and Dereon)
OH hey what yal been up to?
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
      (On phone with
       Ashley and
       Brittney)
OH nothin really,and you?
                                                            
                       BRITTNEY
      (On the phone with
       Ashley and Dereon)
Well just been hanging out wit my
cousins and family,but not nothing
serious.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
      (On phone with
       Ashley and
       Brittney)
Oh thats good.
                                                            
                       BRITTNEY
      (On the phone with
       Ashley and Dereon)
What about you Ashley?
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
      (On phone with
       Dereon and
       Brittney)
Oh nothin just went to the beach
not too long ago.Let's see if we
can all go together.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
      (On phone with
       Ashley and
       Brittney)
Yeah that's a great idea,we can do
it this weekend.
                                                            
                       BRITTNEY
      (On the phone with
       Ashley and Dereon)
Yeah and we can invite all of our
friends to come.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
      (On phone with
       Ashley and
       Brittney)
            (MORE)

26.

                       DERE'ON (cont'd)
Yeah sure.(IN a unsure way)
                                                            
                       BRITTNEY
      (On the phone with
       Ashley and
       Dereon:interupted
       by dereon.)
Dereon I thought you loved hanging
out with all of us,I know you will
see us when school starts back,but
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
      (On phone with
       Ashley and
       Brittney)
I dont think Im comin back to
school,my parents are sending me
somewhere else.
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
      (On phone with
       Dereon and
       Brittney:In
       unison with
       brittney)
WHAT?????
                                                            
                       BRITTNEY
      (On phone with
       Ashley and
       Dereon:In unison
       with Ashley)
WHAT?????
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
      (On phone with
       Ashley and
       Brittney)
I know yal but I'll still be able
to talk to yal and hang out.
                                                            
                       BRITTNEY
      (*On phone with
       Ashley and
       Dereon:In unison
       with Ashley)
Were not mad or nothing but we
wanted to go to highschool
together so we can stick together
and have lot's of great fun and if
you leave we will have to find
someone else.
                                                            

27.

                       ASHLEY
      (On phone with
       Dereon and
       Brittney)
Yeah we used to talk about this
when we were in 3rd grade,but it's
your parents decision so we can
argue with it.
                                                            
                       BRITTNEY
      (On phone with
       Ashley and Dereon)
Well alright yal dont forget to
ask yal parents if we can go to
the beach Saturday afternoon,call
me when yal get an answer.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
      (All together)
BYE!!!
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
      (All together)
BYE!!!!!
                                                            
                       BRITTNEY
      (All together)
BYE!!!
                                                            
                       DAD
You ready D?
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Yeah Im ready dad.
                                                            
                       DAD
Ok remember check your
mirrors,make sure there fit just
for you so that you can see all
your surroundings while
driving,basically for switching
lanes,backing up,looking out for
predestrians,and parking.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Dad you already told me about all
that stuff,I can make out the
driveway you just have to help me
on the road.lol...
                                                            
                       DAD
Ok well let's go.
                                                            

28.

Dereon is backing out of the driveway nice and safely.
                                                            
                       DAD
Very good Im quite impressed.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Thanks Dad!!!
                                                            
                       DAD
Ok just just keep stait for now
because I want you to stay in
neighborhood for a little bit ok.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Yeah cause Im a little scared to
drive out there.lol..
                                                            
                       DAD
Ok your coming to a right turn so
flip your right blinker and reduce
your speed and make a careful
turn.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Yeah!!!I wasnt even close to the
curb.
                                                            
                       DAD
Nice job!!!
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Hey dad I talked to Ashley and
Brittney.
                                                            
                       DAD
Keep straight. Oh what yal talk
about?
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
We just talked about all of us
inviting a bunch of friends and
goin to the beach on Saturday.And
then they were talking about how
our highschool years were goin to
be so much fun together,until I
told them the "bad" news.
                                                            
                       DAD
Um tell me one thing at a time.So
how did they take it?
                                                            

29.

                       DERE'ON
Ugh!!! They flipped out and then
the conversation kind of mellowed
out and then we all said our
goodbyes hung up.
                                                            
                       DAD
Im sorry,I mean your mom and I
have some thinking to do,so you
dont really dont know our
decision,so just go to the beach
Saturday and have a nice time.
                                                            
                       DAD
Maybe I will let you have a sleep
over.When you have bestfriends and
they soon drift off,yal can always
stay together and hang out,hey my
bestfriend went to another school
across town but we were always
there for each other,and you and
your friends can be the same way.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Ok dad that sounds fair.Well dad
can I see if they can come over
Friday and we all go to the beach
together?
                                                            
                       DAD
Yeah just make sure they ask their
parents and you make sure you ask
your mom.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Ok thanks dad,which way do I go
now?
                                                            
                       DAD
Um make a left at the stop sign.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Can we go visit Bre?
                                                            
                       DAD
Yeah,but are you sure you can
drive to her house.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
      (Make a uncertain
       facial
       expression!!!!!)
Yeah dad,I guess.
                                                            

30.

                       DAD
Ok well get focused and listen to
everything I suggest and
everything I correct you on ok.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Ok dad.
                                                            
                       DAD
Now when your going out to the
road you have be alert to
everything around,be friends with
your mirrors,married to the
road,and love the cars around you.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
      (omg I hope he
       doesnt do this
       the whole way
       there or I will
       really wreck.)
OK,thanks for your advice!!!
                                                            
                       DAD
You know how to get there right?
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Yeah dad.So how am I doin?
                                                            
                       DAD
Your doin fine,but just remember
always use your signal when making
turns and/or pulling in or out.
                                                            
 
INT. BRE'S HOUSE - DAY
                                                            
They walk up to the door and ring the door bell.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Hey cousin!!!
                                                            
                       BRE
Hi,I missed yal!!!
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
What yal doin?
                                                            
                       BRE
Nothin just watching t.v.!!!!
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Who all here wit you?
                                                            

31.

                       BRE
Just me and my friend Shay.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Oh hi Shay!!!
                                                            
                       SHAY
HI
                                                            
                       DAD
Where's my brother?
                                                            
                       BRE
He's at work,I think he gets off
at around 6:00.
                                                            
                       DAD
Aw what you doin all alone at
home?
                                                            
                       BRE
Im not alone Im here wit my friend
Shay...Shay come here!!!
                                                            
                       SHAY
Yeah
                                                            
                       BRE
I want you to meet my cousin
Dereon and my uncle Jerry.
                                                            
                       SHAY
Oh hi, I've heard so much about
you!!!
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
It wasnt anything bad was it
lol....
                                                            
Everyone laughs at the joke.
                                                            
                       BRE
So are yal gone come in or what?
                                                            
                       DAD
OH no were stopping by.
                                                            
                       BRE
Alright see you later!!!!
                                                            
Dad and Dereon walking to the car.
                                                            

32.

                       DERE'ON
Bye!!!
                                                            
                       DAD
Do you want to drive or me?
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
You can drive.
                                                            
                       DAD
You want to go get some ice cream?
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Sounds good!!!
                                                            
                       DAD
Let's go to Cold Stone Creamery!!!
                                                            
 
INT. COLD STONE CREAMERY - DAY
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
I want vanilla mixed with brownies
and marshmellow. And my dad wants
butter pecan with brownies please.
                                                            
They get there ice cream and go sit at a table.Then she sees
one of other friends from her old school.
                                                            
                       DAYLA
Hey mom there's Dereon,I'll be
back.
                                                            
                       BRENDA
Ok I'll find us a table by the
window.
                                                            
Dayla walks over to Dereon's table.
                                                            
                       DAYLA
Hey Dereon!!
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Hey what you been up to? I havent
seen since school let out a few
weeks ago.
                                                            
                       DAYLA
Yeah I know,Im so glad lol...
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Are you comin to the beach
Saturday?
                                                            

33.

                       DAYLA
Girl yeah u know I will be there..
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Hey ask people can they bring
snacks and stuff or anything
useful.
                                                            
                       DAYLA
Ok I will,so do you have number I
could call?
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Yeah 987-6543...
                                                            
                       DAYLA
Oh I forgot to tell um me and La
La are planning like first day of
highschool party like one week
before school,but we will talk
about at the beach.
                                                            
Dereon gives Dad a sour look.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Aw ok bye
                                                            
                       DAYLA
Bye!!!!!!!
                                                            
 
EXT. AT HOME - NIGHT
                                                            
Its around 8 o'clock at night and Dereon is in the bed,then
dad comes in.
                                                            
                       DAD
Hey D are there going to be any
parents there,cause if there's not
I can take off of work and come.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Yeah I think so but let me call
Ashley and make sure.
                                                            
Dad walks back to his room and Dereon is calling Ashley.
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
Heyyy Girl what's up!!
                                                            

34.

                       DERE'ON
Aw nothing much,my dad just wanted
to know were any parents going to
be at the beach.
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
Girl naw,everybody agreed to tell
their parents that it will be
adults there with us. So just tell
your dad yeah.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
UH well ok,I mean um nevermine
I'll call you tomorrow so we can
go to the store to by snacks and
to the mall to pick out a
swimsuit.
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
Ok and D if your scared to tell
your parents then I will.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Yeah whatever bye.
                                                            
 
INT. IN PARENTS BEDROOM - NIGHT
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Um dad um
                                                            
Interrupted by Dad
                                                            
                       DAD
Yes Dereon what are you trying to
say im missing my show!!!!?
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Uh I was trying to tell you that
Ashley said their be adults there
watching us so yal can go to work
and I'll ride with Ashley.
                                                            
                       DAD
Aw ok that's cool.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Oh and dad can you take Ashley and
I to the mall tomorrow.
                                                            
                       DAD
No sorry I have to be at work all
day,Im sorry D,I'll make it
up,promise,If I were going to be
            (MORE)

35.

                       DAD (cont'd)
at the party I would though.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Aw that's ok i'll see if her mom
can take us.
                                                            
                       DAD
Ok sweetie goodnight.
                                                            
                       DAD
Goodnight dad.
                                                            
Dereon walks back to her room and calls Ashley.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
      (calling Ashley)
Come on, pick up the phone!!!!
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
      (On phone with
       Dereon)
Hello
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
      (On phone with
       Ashley)
My dad said can your mom take us
to the mall tomorrow because he
has to work?
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
      (On phone with
       Dereon)
Yeah I was gone ask her anyway,she
has to go somewhere out that way
so she'll just drop us off.
                                                            
In a nervous and unsure way.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
      (On phone with
       Ashley)
Dropping us off, yeah dropping us
off is a great idea,all by
ourselves!!!!!!!!!!
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
      (On phone with
       Dereon)
Yeah all by ourselves,do you have
a problem with that?
                                                            

36.

Dereon covers up her feelings.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
      (On phone with
       Ashley)
Girl naw what you talking bout.
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
      (On phone with
       Dereon)
Aw ok girl we will pick you up
around 11:30 k.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
      (On phone with
       Ashley)
Ok see you tomorrow.
                                                            
Talking to herself while pacing in the hallway.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Oh my gosh how will I tell,dad.Ok
if he asks,but if he doesnt I dont
have to tell him,oh what about
mom? hugh..
                                                            
                       MOM
Um Dereon who are you talking to?
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Oh just myself.
                                                            
                       MOM
Sure that's cool,so what did
Ashley's mom say?
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Say about what?
                                                            
In an angry voice.
                                                            
                       MOM
Dere'on Giovvanni Sutton
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Oh yeah her Mom said yes,she's
picking me up at 11:30.
                                                            
                       MOM
Ok well get some sleep and wake me
up before you leave because your
dad has to be at work at 7.
                                                            

37.

                       DERE'ON
Ok mom goodnight,and mom I need
some money.
                                                            
                       MOM
Your dad already put some in your
wallet.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Alright thanks.
                                                            
 
INT. IN MOM AND DADS ROOM. - DAY
                                                            
It's around 11:27 and Dereon has just now finished getting
dressed and then Ashley calls.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
      (On phone with
       Ashley)
Hello.
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
      (On phone with
       Dereon)
Hey D im outside.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Mom...mom...mom
                                                            
                       MOM
Yes baby.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Im leaving now.
                                                            
                       MOM
Ok be careful and make sure you
call me.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Ok see you later.
                                                            
Dereon leaves out of moms room,locks up the house and walks
outside.
                                                            
 
INT. IN ASHLEY'S CAR - DAY
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Hi Ashley
                                                            

38.

                       ASHLEY
Hey girl.
                                                            
                       ASHLEY'S MOM
Which mall am I taking yal to?
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
Um I guess Alanta Mall.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
What kind of swimsuit do want?
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
I dont know maybe a playboy lol..
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
No you do not need a playboy.lol..
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
The first place I want to go to is
Beach Party store,girl they have
all kinds of swimsiuts.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Are they expensive lol..and if you
get a playboy suit you must want
to play wit some boys lol...
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
Girl you know it,but dont let my
mom hear you lol...and yeah there
a little expensive and you know
that's how we role.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Yeah I know right.
                                                            
They just arrived to the mall.
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
Bye mom,i'll call you when we are
ready.
                                                            
 
INT. BEACH PARTY STORE - DAY
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Girl these suits are tight,how
come you never told me about this
store.
                                                            

39.

                       ASHLEY
Because they just opened last
week.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
So are we looking for two pieces
or one pieces?
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
I dont know about you but im
getting a deuce lol....
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Im getting a one piece, like this
one,and it's just $70 yours is
probaly like $90 Ms.Iwant to show
it all. lol...
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
Shut up and I found me one too so
let's hurry up and checkout so we
can go look at some other stuff.
                                                            
 
INT. FOODCOURT - DAY
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Look at all these clothes we
got,but now we need some shoes.
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
Yeah,but let's get something to
eat first.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Yeah I have a taste for
Chinese,what about you?
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
I dont know if I want Chinese or
Mexican.Uhhhh I want Chinese.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
That's what I want.
                                                            
 
INT. HUNAN GARDEN - DAY
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Ahh Ashley these people don't
really talk do they?
                                                            

40.

                       ASHLEY
No so just tell them what you want
and look to the cashier for the
price.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Ok I want honey chicken and sweet
and sour chicken with rice and a
little lo mein please.
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
And I want sesame Chicken and
orange chicken with just rice.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
So where do you want to sit,cause
it is really crowded?
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
Hey here's a set,just for 2 lol...
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
So what kind of shoes are you
looking for?
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
I dont maybe some Jordans.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Yeah those new ones come out
today,so we both should get them.
                                                            
 
INT. FINISHLINE - DAY
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Let's just go in here and get the
shoes then we look for some other
ones before somebody take our
shoes lol..
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
Yeah that sounds like a good idea.
                                                            
                       FINISHLINE EMPLOYEE
Hi how may I help you?
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Um we want the new jordans that
just came out.
                                                            

41.

                       FINISHLINE EMPLOYEE
So yal want the Jordan Men's AJF 6
Basketball Shoe Black/Varsity
Red/White for $159.99
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Yeah that sounds right,well take
it,we need 2 pair.
                                                            
Dereon whispers in Ashley's ear.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
He is cute,I think im in love with
the sales boy.
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
Girl im right wit you and I think
his name is Tavyone.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
How do already know his name
stalker.
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
Uh because smarty pants it says on
his name tag,and just for that im
goin to do something to make you
so so mad.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Like what.
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
You will see.
                                                            
                       FINISHLINE EMPLOYEE
Excuse me for interrupting your
conversation but what size do you
all need.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
I need a 7.
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
I need a 8.And sir you didnt
interrupt our conversation my dear
friend Dereon was just telling me
how cute she thought you were.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Ashley I did not say he was cute.
                                                            

42.

                       ASHLEY
Oh yeah you said he was
fine.lol...
                                                            
                       FINISHLINE EMPLOYEE
So your saying im ugly? lol...
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
ugh..no.
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
No,Tavyone is your name right
she's in love with you. lol..
                                                            
                       FINISHLINE EMPLOYEE
So now Dereon your in love wit me
now.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
No,can you just go get our shoes.
                                                            
                       FINISHLINE EMPLOYEE
Aw that's too bad because I think
your cute too.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
      (Dereon smiles)
Thank you.
                                                            
                       FINISHLINE EMPLOYEE
Imma go get your shoes,so walk up
up to the registar so I check yal
out.
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
Ok thank you,he thinks your cuute
he thinks your cuute..lol
                                                            
They walk over to the registar.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Ashley shut up it's not like i'll
get his number or something.
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
Oh here he comes,act normal.
                                                            
                       FINISHLINE EMPLOYEE
Ok these are seperate right.
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
Yes.
                                                            

43.

                       FINISHLINE EMPLOYEE
Ok Ashley your total is $172.63.
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
Ok just put it on my debit card.
                                                            
                       FINISHLINE EMPLOYEE
Ok,and hears your receipt.And
Dereon your total is $111.99,I
gave you a special discount.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Aww thank you, you really didnt
have to that,im paying wit debit
too,here.
                                                            
                       FINISHLINE EMPLOYEE
I know but you didnt have to tell
me I was cute.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
But I,Ok you win I guess.
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
Oh ok so what do I get.
                                                            
                       FINISHLINE EMPLOYEE
Ok this your receipt and I'll give
a coupon to make you happy.Yal
have a nice day,and Dereon call
me.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
How am I goin to call you with no
number.
                                                            
                       FINISHLINE EMPLOYEE
Look on your receipt.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Oh lord,ok bye.
                                                            
Dereon walks out of Finishline.
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
Hey Tavy you call her,write down
her number, 987-6543,but dont tell
her I told you.
                                                            
                       FINISHLINE EMPLOYEE
Alright cool.
                                                            
 

44.

INT. IN ASHLEY'S CAR - DAY
                                                            
                       ASHLEY'S MOM
So did you girls have fun.
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
Yeah we had lot's of fun,didnt we
D.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Yeah we had fun,what time did we
get there though?
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
We got here like at 11:40
something and it's like 3:30 right
now so we did better than I
thought.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Yeah so now we just have to go
pick up some snacks and drinks
unless you want to do it tomorrow.
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
Well I know we had it planned to
do all that today but I told
everyone 4:00 so we can get them
around 1 or 2.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Ok cool,so what we gone do now.
                                                            
Dereon's phone is ringing.Ashley is hoping it's not Tavy.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Oh I wonder who this is.Hello.
                                                            
                       DAD
      (On phone with
       Dereon)
Hey sweetie.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
      (On phone with
       daddy.)
Oh hey dad!!!
                                                            
                       DAD
      (On phone with
       Dereon)
Where are you?
                                                            

45.

                       DERE'ON
      (On phone with
       daddy.)
We just left the mall.
                                                            
                       DAD
Wow that's surprising,I thought
yal would be there til 6:00.,but
anyway where yal goin now?
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Lol,um im not sure yet,but where
are you?
                                                            
                       DAD
      (On phone with
       Dereon)
Im still at work but,your mom went
to a spa with your aunt Shelly.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
      (On phone with
       daddy.)
Oh what spa did they go to?
                                                            
                       DAD
      (On phone with
       Dereon)
Oh they went to one about 2 hours
away,so they might stay over.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
      (On phone with
       daddy.)
Oh it will just me and you at the
house?
                                                            
                       DAD
      (On phone with
       Dereon)
Well I don't know because one of
my worker's just called in so I
might have to work another double
shift tonight so you can spend a
night with Ashley or Bre.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
      (On phone with
       daddy.)
Oh really dad,but I'll have to get
some clothes from the house.
                                                            

46.

                       DAD
      (On phone with
       Dereon)
Well you have a key so call me
when you know whose house you
going over ok,and see if you can
come by the hospital and talk to
me.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
      (On phone with
       daddy.)
Ok dad i'll see,Love You.bye
                                                            
                       DAD
      (On phone with
       Dereon)
Love you too.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Hey Ashley guess what!
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
Girl what's up?
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
My mom went on a spa,my dad has to
work a double shift and said I can
spend a night at your house or my
cousin Bre house.yaaaaah!!!
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
OMG mom can Dereon spend a night
tonight?
                                                            
                       ASHLEY'S MOM
Yeah but I thought you were going
to the movies tonight.
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
I am,Dereon can come with me right
D?
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Yeah I can come.
                                                            
                       ASHLEY'S MOM
Are you sure your dad would be
okay with that.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Yeah im sure Mrs.Wright.
                                                            

47.

                       ASHLEY'S MOM
Ok well it's fine with me.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Thanks Mrs.Wright , I will call my
dad and tell him.
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
Thanks mom.
                                                            
Dereon calls her dad.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
      (On phone with
       daddy.)
Hey dad,Ashley's mom said it's ok
if I spend a night tonight.
                                                            
                       DAD
      (On phone with
       Dereon)
Ok tell her I said thanks,and call
me later okay.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
      (On phone with
       daddy.)
Ok I'll call you later.
                                                            
                       ASHLEY'S MOM
So do yal know where yal want to
go now?
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
Yeah we can go head and take D to
her house so she can her clothes
and stuff then we go over to
Brittney's house.
                                                            
                       ASHLEY'S MOM
Ok that sounds good.
                                                            
 
INT. DEREON'S ROOM - DAY
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
Man look at all your clothes in
your closet,yuor seriously a
little bit spoliled than me.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Lol so should I pack for 2 days or
3 days?
                                                            

48.

                       ASHLEY
Um maybe you should pack for 3
just in case.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Well I'll just pack 1 outfit and
take one of my new outfits,pack 3
pairs of panties,bras, and
socks.And I can't forget my
charger,my ipod,and deoderant.
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
What about your sleeping clothes?
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Oh yeah I forgot and my
toothbrush.So should I use the
spongebob bag or tinker bell?
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
Um spongebob.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Ok let's go now,im finished.
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
Do you want to take your things to
my house or head over to Brit's?
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
I guess we can go over there.
                                                            
 
INT. BRITTNEY'S HOUSE - DAY
                                                            
                       BRITTNEY
Hey yal,glad you could make it.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Lol..Girl you should have went to
the mall with us!!!!
                                                            
                       BRITTNEY
Man I had to babysit ma little
brother until aunt came and got
him,but next week count me in
lol...
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
OMG I can't believe I forgot to
tell yal,my mom is pregneant!!! So
im goin to have a little brother
or sister.
                                                            

49.

                       ASHLEY
Man it's not all that
exciting,they can be really
annoying at times and they get in
your way.
                                                            
                       BRITTNEY
Yeah my brother irks ma nerves
sometimes but I learned to deal
wit him cause if I didnt I
wouldn't be able to anywhere.lol..
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Man Yal gone have to help me
because I've been the only child
for 14 years now,the only kids
I've been around are cousins and
my parent's friends babies and
even so I would only see for like
an hour or two,
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
We will be there for you no matter
what.
                                                            
                       BRITTNEY
Yeah even if your leaving us soon
to another school.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Awww I love you guys.
                                                            
                       BRITTNEY
So what did yal get at the mall?
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Well we got some swimsuits,some
outfits,and the new Jordans at
Finishline.
                                                            
                       BRITTNEY
What mall did yal go to?
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
We went to the Atlanta Mall.
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
Oh and speaking of Finishline
Dereon got a boy's number that
works up there thanks to me and
girl he is fine,and ms.thing over
here playing hard to get.
                                                            

50.

                       BRITTNEY
Whaaat are you serious,I hope it
wasn't my cousin lol...what's his
name?
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
How would it be your cousin?
                                                            
                       BRITTNEY
Cause my cousin Tavyonne works up
there now,he's like 16.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Oh my gosh I hope you are lying.
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
What are you talking about Dereon
this is perfect,we can invite him
to the beach party
tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
What do you mean invite him
ughhh!!!!!1
                                                            
                       BRITTNEY
Um yal I just remebered that he's
coming over to visit me in like 10
minutes.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
I feel like Im going to faint!!!!!
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
I guess were stuck here cause my
mom is on the other side of town
lol...
                                                            
                       BRITTNEY
Yeah so just act like you dont
know him.
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
      (Being sarcastic)
Yeah that's gone be easy lol...
                                                            
The door bell rings.
                                                            
                       BRITTNEY
      (In unison with
       Ashley)
Is that him?
                                                            

51.

                       ASHLEY
      (In unison with
       Dereon)
Is that him?
                                                            
                       BRITTNEY
I dont know let's go see together.
                                                            
They all three go to the door together.
                                                            
                       BRITTNEY
Hey Tavyonne.
                                                            
                       TAVYONE
Hey cousin,what's up.
                                                            
                       BRITTNEY
Tavy these are my friends Dereon
and Ashley and yal this is my
cousin Tavyone.
                                                            
                       TAVYONE
Hey Dereon,you remember me right
from like two and a half hours
ago.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
      (He is so
       beautiful)
Ummmmm...!!!!!!!/////________.
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
Yeah she remember's you,how could
she not remmeber you.
                                                            
                       TAVYONE
Oh ok then cousin what we got
planned for tonight?
                                                            
                       BRITTNEY
Were goin to the movies at around
seven to see that new movie Friday
the 13th.
                                                            
                       TAVYONE
Who takin yal?
                                                            
                       BRITTNEY
I was just going to ask moma.
                                                            
                       TAVYONE
I would just take yal myself and
hang wit yal tonight,but Dereon
might not want to go with me and
            (MORE)

52.

                       TAVYONE (cont'd)
roll in my car,will you Dereon?
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Uhhh..It really doesnt matter,um I
guess that's cool,is it cool wit
yal?
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
Yeah it's cool wit me but we gone
do until 7,it's like almost 5
o'clock.?
                                                            
                       BRITTNEY
Yeah we gone do for two hours
instead of just sitting here at
the house?
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Don't look at me it's all up to
yal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
We could just get in the car and
drive around until we find
something to do.
                                                            
                       TAVYONE
Or we can just go to Braum's and
eat some ice cream and laugh and
talk you know joke around until
it's time to go to the movies.
                                                            
                       BRITTNEY
Yeah that sounds great,what ya
think?
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Yeah whatever.
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
Ok well let's go.
                                                            
 
INT. IN TAVYONE'S CAR - DAY
                                                            
Tavyone keeps looking at Dereon through his mirror and she's
trying to ignore it as much as she can.
                                                            
                       TAVYONE
Dereon why you being so quiet,I
hope it's not because of me.
                                                            

53.

Dereon is still trying to ignore him,while Ashley and
Brittney just sit there and giggle.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Hmmmm.
                                                            
                       TAVYONE
You are waaaaaaay to beautiful to
not smile,I know your not like
this around your friends.
                                                            
Dereon gives a huge smile she can't even if she tried.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Huhhh
                                                            
                       TAVYONE
Is that a smile I see?
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Lol..............Lol..........
                                                            
                       TAVYONE
So Dereon why havent you called me
yet?
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
I havent had a reason to call you
yet or um never lol...
                                                            
                       TAVYONE
Aw that's cold girl,I can see you
little fiesty,.
                                                            
Tavyone calls Dereon in the car because she doesn't know he
has her number.
                                                            
                       TAVYONE
Hold up let me call my friend real
quick.
                                                            
Dereon hears her phone ringing but doesnt recognize the
number.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Yal whose number is 579-5647?
                                                            
                       TAVYONE
I dont know.
                                                            

54.

                       DERE'ON
      (On phone with
       Tavy)
Hello.
                                                            
                       TAVYONE
      (on phone wit
       Dereon)
Yo what up wit you ma?!!!!
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
      (On phone with
       Tavy)
Uh who is this?
                                                            
                       TAVYONE
      (on phone wit
       Dereon)
Um let's I met you today at
Finshline and I found out that
your diggin me and im trying to
tell you that Im feeling you
too,but you keep putting guard up
amd well all im trying to say is
can you be my date tonight?
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Um how did you get my number?
                                                            
                       TAVYONE
Aw don't worry about that lol...
                                                            
Ashley and Brittney sit there stunned.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
      (On phone with
       Tavy)
Um Tay I really dont know you.
                                                            
                       TAVYONE
      (on phone wit
       Dereon)
But you can get to know me.
                                                            
                       BRITTNEY
      (whispering)
Say yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Well yea I guess I could this
time,bye.
                                                            
 

55.

INT. BRAUM'S - DAY
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Um thanks for buying my ice
cream,that was really nice of
you,i mean that.
                                                            
                       TAVYONE
Aw ma you welcome,it aint
nothin.So how old are you?
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Um Im 14.
                                                            
                       TAVYONE
What your 14 are you trying to get
me put in jail or something lol..
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
First of all we just met and have
any relation each other except you
giving me your number and buying
ice cream,second im bout to be 15
in August so
yeah.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
                                                            
                       TAVYONE
Alright ma I feel you.You know you
have beautiful eyes dont
you,beautiful smile and everything
to go along with it.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Thank you.Your a nice guy,but my
parents wouldn't even think Im
interested in dating,mostly they
probaly wouldnt aprove.Im used to
having guy friends,but not this
level.You make me feel special.
                                                            
                       TAVYONE
Well im glad to be that boy huhem
MAN to dp that for you.And if your
parents dont approve, I will talk
to them.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
That's not a good idea at all,but
you can risk your life if you
want.
                                                            

56.

                       DERE'ON
Yeah your funny.So can I ask you
something?
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Yeah sure,what is it?
                                                            
                       TAVYONE
Do you want to be my girl,you know
my main squezz,my cutie,my baby?
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Yeah soon,I just want to get to
know you better first.
                                                            
                       TAVYONE
It's nothing wrong wit that,you
just can't trust people from jump
right.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Yeah,your not like other boys not
all pushy,you understand and let
go,well now you are,you just had
to trap me huh?
                                                            
                       TAVYONE
Well I guess I did huh?Man I know
moms will you.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Why you say that?
                                                            
                       TAVYONE
Cause mom like's girls that is
nice,pretty,not all ghetto and
stuff,you know like wifey type.The
girl you bring home to moma.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Well my mom might like you but
daddy is not going to put up with
you.
                                                            
                       TAVYONE
Like I said before Im cool with
that,when I have a little girl
trust she ain't goin out no boy
lol.......
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
You sound like my father.
                                                            

57.

                       TAVYONE
I might be in love.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
With who?
                                                            
They both smile and stare in each others eyes passionately.
                                                            
 
INT. MAGIC JOHNSON THEATRE - NIGHT
                                                            
                       TAVYONE
Hey Brit you and Ashley sit
somewhere over there lol.
                                                            
                       BRITTNEY
Huh ok whatever.
                                                            
                       TAVYONE
And me amd you can sit here.What
kind of candy do you want or do
you want popcorn?
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Um I guess some popcorn and a soda
please.
                                                            
10 minutes pass by.
                                                            
                       TAVYONE
Here you go.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Thanks,Im scared already lol...
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
I got you,I always protect you.
                                                            
They both smile and look at the screen.
                                                            
 
INT. AT BRITTNEY'S HOUSE - NIGHT
                                                            
                       TAVYONE
That movie was good huh yal.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Yeah it was pretty good and scary.
                                                            
                       BRITTNEY
I'm goin to have nightmares
lol....
                                                            

58.

                       ASHLEY
Girl me too lol.............
                                                            
                       TAVYONE
Hey yal imma head on home,it's
gettin kind of late,i'll see yal
later.And Dereon see you tomorrow
for the beach party.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Yeah
                                                            
                       BRITTNEY
Are we riding wit you?
                                                            
                       TAVYONE
Yeah,what time should I be over
here?
                                                            
                       BRITTNEY
Like 3:30,cause beach is just 5
minutes away if you take the
highway.
                                                            
                       TAVYONE
K see you tomorrow.
                                                            
He lives out the door and goes home.
                                                            
                       BRITTNEY
Seems like you and Tay are gettin
pretty close.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Yeah I dont feel like talking
about it,I didnt even tell my
daddy when he called me at the
movies lol,let's get to bed.
                                                            
 
EXT. SOUTH BEACH - DAY
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
MMmmm... I love this warm warm
sun,awwwh it's so refreshing
lol...
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
Yes I love this sun it's just I
don't want to get dark like Wesely
Snipes or something lol....I don't
know about you, but I like my dark
caramel look shoot!!!!!
                                                            

59.

                       DERE'ON
Girl I feel you for realz,I love
my skin not too dark, not too
light.
                                                            
The first person arrives finally.
                                                            
                       DAYLA
Hey yal,I made it and I brought
some candy.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Hey girl you rockin that suit.
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
Yeah girl,where did you get it?
                                                            
                       DAYLA
Um I got it at Baywatch in the
mall.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Oh I forgot about that store but
we went to Beach Party at Atlanta
Mall.
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
Are they more expensive than at
Beach Party?
                                                            
                       DAYLA
Yeah regular price but they were
having this big sale,I saw
everybody up there,so you might
see a lot girls up here wit the
same swim siuts on lol....
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
I was bought to get mad at
first,but I don't want to be
wearing someone else's swim suit
lol...
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
Exactly lol..Um what kind of candy
did you buy?
                                                            
                       DAYLA
I bout some twizzlers,reese's,life
saver gummies,and some
bubblegum!!!!!
                                                            

60.

                       DERE'ON
Ooooh my favorite,life saver
gummies yaaah.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Yeah and my favorite,reese's lol
girl you better hope I don't eat
these all from everyone else.
                                                            
                       DAYLA
Lol girl you mess!!!!
                                                            
More people start to arrive.
                                                            
                       LATOYA
Whassup everybody.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Hey Toya!!!!! hey Dereck,Hey
Chris.
                                                            
                       DERECK
What up wit it D?
                                                            
                       CHRIS
I see you Ashley wit the Ms.Sexy
goin,and you even got Dereon
lookin fly,but you know she always
lookin good to me.lol....
                                                            
Everyone laughs with cheer and at the time about twenty more
of their friends show coming from three directions,all of
them with bags of candy,snacks,drinks and much more....
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
      (whispers to
       Dereon)
Ready to party girly?
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
      (whispers to
       Ashley)
LOL girl yeah, let's go tell them
where to put the stuff....And
hey,where's Brittney?
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
Um she called and said she going
to be a little late,but she's
coming,all this was kind of her
idea too......Why you worried
about her,you havent asked about
Tavy. lol...
                                                            

61.

Tavy is walking behind them,but they don't know.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
I'm not worried about him right,Im
see where my friend is lol...
                                                            
                       TAVYONE
      (coming up behind
       them)
Oh ok well I'm not worried about
you lol....
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Awww hi Tavy,I didn't mean it like
that lol...juss trying to find my
girl,im glad you came!!!!!!!
                                                            
                       TAVYONE
I didn't come for you lol...
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Ok whatever lol...um tell Ashley
imma step over here and call
Brittney real quick k.
                                                            
Dereon walks a few steps to the left and she calls Brittney.
                                                            
                       BRITTNEY
      (music in the
       background while
       on the phone with
       dereon)
Hey girl sorry im late,im wit my
cousins...
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
      (on phone with
       Brittney)
That's alright, but where have you
been girly lol?
                                                            
                       BRITTNEY
      (music in the
       background while
       on the phone with
       dereon)
Aw girl we had go pick up "the
stuff"
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
      (on phone with
       Brittney)
YOU HAD TO GET WHATTTTTTT!!!!? I
can't hear you,turn that music
            (MORE)

62.

                       DERE'ON (cont'd)
down........
                                                            
                       BRITTNEY
      (On phone with
       Dereon)
Can you hear me now?
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
      (on phone with
       Brittney)
Yes!!!
                                                            
                       BRITTNEY
      (On phone with
       Dereon)
I said we had to pick up that
stuff for the party,my cousins got
it for us..
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
      (on phone with
       Brittney)
Got what for us?
                                                            
                       BRITTNEY
      (On phone with
       Dereon)
What Ashley didn't tell you?,we
got some liquor for tonight,she
said everyone agreed.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
      (on phone with
       Brittney)
Yeah sure whatever,i'll call you
back.
                                                            
Dereon walks over to Ashley angrily and tries to talk to her
but Ashley interrupts her..
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
ASHLEY!!!!
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
Yeah what's up?
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Um why come I didn't um
                                                            
Interrupted by Ashley
                                                            

63.

                       ASHLEY
Hey look Derreck and Chris are
having a dance battle,we can talk
later....
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
But Ashley, I ....
                                                            
                       BRITTNEY
Hey yal im here.
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
Britt you got the stuff!!!
                                                            
                       BRITTNEY
Yeah I got the Cherry Vodka you
was begging me for lol...
                                                            
Dereon feels she should have changed her mind when she first
had to lie to her parents about there being no grown ups
there.
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
What's the matter D?
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Aw nothin just, whatever i'll be
over there.
                                                            
Ashley and Brittney look at each other as if sayin told you
so...
                                                            
                       DJ
What's wrong with her....she must
need a drink right away...lol, man
she fine, and mmm she mine.
                                                            
                       TAVYONE
Naw man she already wit me.
                                                            
                       DJ
Yeah yeah whateva , nobody was
talking to you. Ill take her from
you if I want to.Stupid punk !!!!
                                                            
Tavyone stands up and gives a response,then everyone starts
comin to see what's going on,
                                                            
                       TAVYONE
Ah I bet you won't come say that
spit in my face nigga...try me.
Dereon don want you.
                                                            

64.

DJ gets up and him and Tavy are a few inches apart...Dereon
see's the comotion and makes her way over there...
                                                            
                       DJ
Dawg nobody playin wit u, you need
to sit yo butt down and shut fa
you get hurt.
                                                            
                       TAVYONE
Naw man you bes get out face fa
you get hurt, I dont care how old
you are,just 1 year older than
me,so if you dont wanna get
embarrased ,you need to get ma
face, or boounce..........
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Hey what the heck going on?
                                                            
                       TAVYONE
Nothing DJ was just leaving...
                                                            
                       DJ
Dawg you not gone get
disrespecting me like you freaking
crazy or something, I will leave
when I'm ready.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Ain't yal cousins?
                                                            
                       TAVYONE
Naw we are Brit's cousin from
different sides, I don even know
this dude.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Well can yal calm down and leave
it alone,gosh.
                                                            
                       BRITTNEY
Yeah can leave it alone and act
like it never happened.
                                                            
                       ASHLEY
Dereon they fighting because of
you.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
What mean because of me.
                                                            

65.

                       ASHLEY
Cause DJ was talking bout he
wanted to get wit you in front of
Tavy.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Aw well...Tavy it's ok, next time
if he says something around you
that you don't like just walk
away, and I will tell him that I
not interested in him,ok lol.
                                                            
                       TAVYONE
Alright im cool...
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
And uh DJ I already have a
boyfriend, sorry.
                                                            
                       DJ
Bitch I don't care I can have you
if I wanted.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Who you calling a bitch, yo momma
a bitch.
                                                            
Tavy rushes over to him, and punched him multiple times
until somebody breaks them up.
                                                            
                       DJ
Aw hell naw, nigga dis aint
over,let me go so i get dis
nigga(a friend holding him)
                                                            
                       BRITTNEY
And Dereon I know you aint calling
my auntie a bitch.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Brittney I don't care.he should
have never called me a bitch, so
don't even start wit me.
                                                            
                       BRITTNEY
Naw don't be calling my auntie a
bitch like you crazy,cause you get
yo azz woop.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Trick who is talkin to, you bout
to be looking like yo cousin in a
minute, who the bitch now Dj.
                                                            

66.

Dereon and Brittney gets in each other face but then Ashley
comes and breaks them apart.
                                                            
                       DJ
Yo Whatever im gone...
                                                            
                       BRITTNEY
Naw you stay here, we just gone
act like none of this happened and
go on with the party.
                                                            
Everyone looks at each other in acceptance and all goes
seperate ways into the party.
                                                            
 
EXT. AROUND THE CAMPFIRE - NIGHT
                                                            
                       BRITTNEY
      (slurred language)
You sure you don't want a drink?
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
No Brittney I don't want a drink
and shouldn want one either, do
you realize yal are all underage
drinking, and britney and
ashley,yal still 14 years old.ugh
my gosh.
                                                            
                       BRITTNEY
Well I don't look 14, but
whatever,your the only one without
a drink in your hand.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Tavy not drinking,what you gone
say about that.
                                                            
                       BRITTNEY
Aw he just frontin in front of
you.
                                                            
                       TAVYONE
Brittney please don't start wit me
right now,you do need to stop
though, im so close to telling yo
momma.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
I don't care tell my momma.
                                                            

67.

                       ASHLEY
Wooooow yal talk alot,just,just
ummm relax or somethin have a
drink or 2 lol.....
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Ashley your drunk,why are you doin
this to yourself.You know what,I
can't put up wit this,im gone
forget this stupid beach party.
                                                            
Dereon gets up and goes to the bathroom, but no one notices
that DJ got up either,not even Tavyone.
                                                            
 
INT. SOUTH BEACH RESTROOM - NIGHT
                                                            
Dereon is wiping her tears and running her hands through her
hair,and pulls out her phone.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
      (talking to
       herself)
I can't believe they are acting
like that.
                                                            
                       DJ
      (startling dereon)
Yeah why they accting like that.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
What are you doin in the girls
bathroom,GET OUT NOW,did you
follow me in here?
                                                            
                       DJ
Why do I have to get out,I just
got in here.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
This is the girls restroom,GET
OUT, before I start screaming.
                                                            
                       DJ
      (Starts to walk
       closer to Dereon)
But I want to stay in here with
you, and If you scream...( he
lifts up his shirt and shows her
his gun)
                                                            
Dereon drops her phone and starts to cry.
                                                            

68.

                       DERE'ON
      (crying)
Please don't hurt me,Im sorry,Ill
do anything,Ill break up with
Tavyone for you,jus don't hurt me.
                                                            
                       DJ
Aw so now you wanna go out wit me,
I see.
                                                            
Dereon drops to her knees and cries harder.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Yes yes,jus don't hurt me.
                                                            
DJ attacks Dereon and get's on top of her,unbuckles his
pants, rips her shirt off and she gives this loud scream of
cry for help,and punches her,she fights to get away but he
is too strong.
                                                            
                       DJ
      (puts his hand
       over her mouth)
Didnt I tell you not to scream.
                                                            
 
EXT. AROUND THE CAMPFIRE - NIGHT
                                                            
                       TAVYONE
Did yal hear that?
                                                            
                       BRITTNEY
Hear what?
                                                            
                       TAVYONE
It sounded like a scream,imma go
check on Dereon.
                                                            
                       DERECK
I'll go wit you.
                                                            
                       LATOYA
Me too.
                                                            
They walk towards the bathroom.
                                                            
                       TAVYONE
Do yal hear that scrambling noise?
                                                            
                       LATOYA
Yeah I kind of hear something,imma
check the reatroom.
                                                            

69.

Toya walks in the restroom.
                                                            
                       LATOYA
      (screaming)
Oh my gosh,Tavyone and Dereck!!!!
                                                            
                       TAVYONE
      (screaming)
Dereon?
                                                            
Tavyone ans Dereck rushes in there and tackles DJ,they both
start punching him,non stop.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
      (screaming and
       crying)
I want my mom and dad. please
                                                            
Toya rocks Dereon in her arms.
                                                            
                       LATOYA
It's ok I got you,imma calling the
police right now.
                                                            
                       TAVYONE
Man didn I tell her to leave you
her alone,don't you ever put yo
fucking hands on her again.
                                                            
                       ATLANTA POLICE
      (On phone with
       Toya)
911.
                                                            
                       LATOYA
      (on phone with
       Police.)
Hello my friend jus got raped and
we need an ambulance right
away,please hurry,she bleeding.
                                                            
                       ATLANTA POLICE
      (On phone with
       Toya.)
Ok where are you at this time?
                                                            
                       LATOYA
      (on phone with
       Police.)
Were at South Beach in the girls
restroom please hurry.
                                                            

70.

                       ATLANTA POLICE
      (talking to Toya.)
Ok were sending help.
                                                            
                       LATOYA
Ok yal take him outside please.
                                                            
DJ is disoriented,Tavyone and Dereck drag him outside,and
then Tavy goes back in to check on Dereon.
                                                            
                       TAVYONE
Dereon Im so sorry,I should have
walked wit you.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
      (crying)
I want my mom and dad.
                                                            
                       TAVYONE
Ok do you want me to call them?
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
      (crying)
Yeah.
                                                            
                       TAVYONE
But before I do,tell me what
happened.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
      (crying harder)
Ugh um well I kind got upset wit
Ashley and Brittney so I came to
the bathroom and I guess no one
noticed DJ had followed me and he
came in here,I kept telling him to
get out but he didnt and fell to
the floor and tackled me and he
said he would kill me if I
screamed,and i accidently screamed
and he punched me,he has a gun.
                                                            
                       TAVYONE
Man imma kill him.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
No don't do anything,jus let the
police handle him.
                                                            
Tavy picks up Dereon's phone and rings her father's number.
                                                            

71.

                       TAVYONE
Um Im calling your dad,do you want
to talk or me.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
You can.
                                                            
                       DAD
      (on phone with
       Tavy.)
Hey sweetie I missed.
                                                            
                       TAVYONE
      (On phone with
       Mr.Sutton.)
Hi Mr.Sutton,um Im a friend of
Dereon and she jus got raped,and
police.......................................................................
                                                            
Interrupted by Mr.Sutton.
                                                            
                       DAD
      (on phone with
       Tavy.)
Excuse me did you say Dereon got
raped,is she ok,can I talk to her.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
      (On phone with
       Dad.)
Hello.
                                                            
                       DAD
      (On phone with
       Dereon)
Honey are you okay,what happened?
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
      (On phone with
       Dad.)
Can you and mom just get down here
please,im scared.
                                                            
                       DAD
      (On phone with
       Dereon)
Ok sweetie we are on our way.
                                                            
 

72.

INT. MOM AND DAD'S ROOM - NIGHT
                                                            
                       DAD
Denise wake up wake up,Dereon got
raped and police are on the way.
                                                            
                       MOM
Whatttttttttt,how did that
happen,we should have never let
her go....
                                                            
                       DAD
I don't know but she wants down
there now,so come on.Let me get a
hand on him.
                                                            
                       MOM
      (crying)
Oh my gosh.why did it have to be
my baby,lord jesus father
why,protect her jesus,heal her
father,only you can.
                                                            
                       DAD
Come
on...........................................
                                                            
                       MOM
What do you have in your hand, a
gun,you can't tkae a gun,there's
goin to be polices there.
                                                            
                       DAD
I really don't care because who
ever is responsible for this is
mine.
                                                            
 
EXT. SOITH BEACH - NIGHT
                                                            
                       MOM
      (yelling)
Dereon,Dereon where are you?
                                                            
                       DAD
      (yelling)
Dereon, Dereon.
                                                            
                       TAVYONE
She's in the bathroom.the police
made us get out.
                                                            
 

73.

INT. SOUTH BEACH BATHROOM - NIGHT
                                                            
                       OFFICER DALE
Excuse me you can't go in there.
                                                            
                       OFFICER DALE
Excuse me you can't go in there.
                                                            
                       MOM
That's our daughter and you will
let us in there!!!!!
                                                            
                       OFFICER DALE
Aw sorry you may.
                                                            
                       MOM
Honey it's mom and dad,please tell
me what happened.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
Mom, Dad what took you so long.
                                                            
                       DAD
Sorry baby we rushed as soon as we
heard,Dereon what happened,you
have to tell us and the cops.
                                                            
                       OFFICER DALE
Sir once we get her stable and
checked out we will begin
investigating.
                                                            
                       DAD
Well can yal some of the kids
questions,or something for now, or
I will myself.
                                                            
Officer Dale sends one of his other Officers to go question
the kids.
                                                            
                       OFFICER KREG
Dale I think we've found liquor on
alot of those kids breath.
                                                            
                       OFFICER DALE
Arrest all of them for questioning
and don't let them leave and find
them two boys and that girl that
was over here holding her.
                                                            
                       TAVYONE
We are right here sir.
                                                            

74.

                       OFFICER DALE
Imma need all three and yal
names,parents name, number, and
address.And Greg get all the
infromation from the kids over
there,thank you.
                                                            
                       OFFICER DALE
Starting with you young man.
                                                            
                       TAVYONE
My name is Tavyone Wilkins.My
parents name are Donna and George
Wilkins.My moms number is 924-
456-3673 and my dad number is
924-718-2833. I live on 3532 Cove
Dr. north of the capitol.
                                                            
                       LATOYA
My name is LaToya Clarkson.Child
of Linda and Robert Clarkson.My
mom's number is 924-368-3212 and
my dad's is 924-686-3813. We live
6688 Lanard St.
                                                            
                       DERECK
LaToya is my stepsister im moving
with her.
                                                            
                       OFFICER DALE
Is this true LaToya.
                                                            
                       LATOYA
Yes Officer.
                                                            
                       OFFICER DALE
Ok I have a question for all three
of yal, where is the boy that did
it.
                                                            
DJ starts to move and Tavy sees him.
                                                            
                       OFFICER DALE
He's over there officer
                                                            
DJ tries to get up this time
                                                            
                       OFFICER DALE
Don't move,stay on the ground. You
have the right to remain silent;
anything you say can and will be
used against you in a court
of law, you have the right to
speak to an attorney, and to have
            (MORE)

75.

                       OFFICER DALE (cont'd)
an attorney present during any
questioning; and if you cannot
afford an attorney, one will be
provided for you at government
expense.
                                                            
                       NEWS REPORTER
Are you getting this?
                                                            
 
EXT. GRANDMA'S HOUSE - DAY
                                                            
                       NEWS REPORTER
This has been the most beautiful
garden I have seen in years.
                                                            
                       NEWS REPORTER
Neighbors say she's been working a
long time on it,I mean look at
it.Their so colorful,you see
green,orange,pink,yellow.
                                                            
Morgan Listen's in on earpiece.
                                                            
                       NEWS REPORTER
You said try to see if she's
here,ok were going to knock on the
door.
                                                            
Morgan goes to knock on the door.
                                                            
                       NEWS REPORTER
I don't think anyone's home,I wish
I could see this woman.
                                                            
Listening on earpiece again.
                                                            
                       NEWS REPORTER
Okay they have spoke to the
grandaughter,she said they are in
Georgia right now but she is
estatic that her garden is being
recognized.
                                                            
                       DERE'ON
This feels like Sunday
morning,don't you think.
                                                            
Pointing over somewhere towards the crowd.
                                                            

76.

                       NEWS REPORTER
It's about 50 people out
there,taking pictures.
                                                            
                       NEWS REPORTER
Okay Oklahoma this is our
story,this beautiful garden,see
you later,and make sure to tune in
tonight at 6,where we will uncover
the story of those brutal murders
last weekend and how to keep you
and your family safe. News 9
repoting live.
                                                            
                       NEWS REPORTER
Jerry back to you.
                                                            


FADE OUT.


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From sergio hernandez Date 4/30/2009 ****
it was a good screenplay

From Kylie Date 4/15/2009 **
Your script lacks description,you even don't introduce ur characters.You got to work on this.


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