Act 1 Scene 4

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by evymergay968

by evymergay968

John C. McGinley as Coach Wickers

Scene 4

*In Jesse's bed room, Jesse is on his bed writing

Liam
*Entering room

Hey, what's up

Jesse

Oh Hey

Liam

So listen, I'm sorry about what happened the other day..

Jesse

(Giving Liam a paper)

Here

Liam

(Confused)

ok then. What's this?

Jesse

It's a script that I have to write for Mrs. Kris's class. Do you mind if you and I act it out? I know your not the best actor but...

Liam

Ok. Sure

( clears throat )

For the sake of all of the world. Please give me a chance to prove my love. I will run to the ends of this earth to prove it. Please I beg you

Jesse

You have hurt me before. Why have you come back? You don't have any experience. My father will have your head before sunrise and....

Liam

(confused)

Jess, what is this about?

Jesse

I'm sorry I can't

Liam

What? What can't you do?

Jesse

I cant live like this anymore.

Liam

What do you mean?

(Pause)

*Jesse is silent and starts to shed tears

Baby.... I don't understand.

Jesse

Liam. I'm upset. I mean, what is with us? are we a couple? We have been dating for 6 months in secret and nothing. (upset yet mad) We cant even go on a date in our own town. We have to drive 15 miles just to see a movie. A MOVIE! We cant hold hands and the fact that you wont even talk to me in school......

Liam

That's what trying to say, About all of this. I know I told you about taking baby steps. And I was wrong. It's been long enough. We need to be intimate. I think it's time

Jesse

Time for what?

Liam

For this

(Kisses Jesse)

Jesse

(Shocked)

(puts his arms around his neck)

what ever happened to baby steps?

Liam

Baby steps are for babies. I love you

(kisses Jesse)

(Jesse stops kissing)

Jesse

Looks like I do get true loves kiss

Liam

Yes you do

( lays on bed)

Come here, A request from Prince Charming

(Jesse starts to cuddle with Liam )

I want to take you to my cabin at Fishes point. Just the 2 of us

Jesse

(Springs up)

(Nervous)

Wait why?

Liam

I just want to have a nice weekend with my boyfriend isolated

Jesse

And do what?

Liam

Maybe take a hike at sunrise.... Swim in the lake.... Fish...

Jesse

(Relived)
Oh thank god

Liam

What?

Jesse

I thought you wanted to have sex

Liam

We just kissed for the first time like 5 minutes ago

Jesse

I know, I know, it's just that I'm not ready for that

Liam

One step at a time

(Pause)

Jesse

Liam, can I ask you something?

Liam

Sure

Jesse

Why haven't you come out yet?

Liam

I can't. My parents would kill me and coach would...

Jesse

What about Coach?

Liam

(gets up and looks out the window)

Jesse

Liam? Liam you can tell me anything. Liam please. I can't live like this anymore

Liam

(deep breath)

Coach Wickers made me team captain

Jesse

That's great! I don't understand the problem

Liam

And he said if he finds out that there are any gay players, they are off the team

Jesse

That's why?

Liam

And I can't be kicked off the team. SCU and FBU are looking at me for their baseball team.

Jesse

Do you care about the opinion of a fat old homophobic coach?

Liam

No. But I need to stay on the team till May. After that I will come out. I promise

Jesse

We don't have to set a date for this. You can come out when your ready (hugs Liam)

Liam

Sweetie (kisses Jesse on forehead)

(BLACKOUT)