Try Again (A Scripted Series)-Part One

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INT. HALLWAY – DAY

Torie is at her locker when Savannah comes over.

SAVANNAH

So I have this idea. Maybe we could incorporate basketballs into the routine.

TORIE

You barely have the regular routine. Now you want to add props?

SAVANNAH

We don't have to be the Harlem Globetrotters. I just thought it would be cool.

TORIE

I appreciate your input, but we don't have the time.

She closes her locker.

TORIE (CONT'D)

Oh, and we're wearing gold for the show, so send me some shots of your options so I can sign off.

SAVANNAH

What if I don't have anything gold.

TORIE

Buy something.

SAVANNAH

So you expect me to go spend money on an outfit I'll most likely never wear again?

TORIE

Then borrow one of mine. It's not a big deal.

SAVANNAH

It is to me. I joined this group because I thought I'd get to do something I love and make new friends, but what's the point if I'm not allowed to be myself. Now I see why Brandy left.

She walks away leaving Torie wounded. Torie moves down the hall. Hearing music coming from the Out of Order bathroom, she stops. Moves closer.

INT. OUT OF ORDER – BATHROOM

Abram sits on the sink playing an acoustic guitar as Torie walks in. He mutes his guitar.

ABRAM

You know this is the boy's bathroom.

TORIE

Sorry. I heard the music. You sound good.

ABRAM

Coming from the great Torie Logan, I'm honored. 

Torie takes his condescending sarcasm to heart.

TORIE

If you hate me so much, why'd you cover for me in the parking lot?

ABRAM

You're so vain, you know that? It's not always about you.

TORIE

Then what was it about?

ABRAM

An audience wanted a show, so I gave them one.

TORIE

Well, thanks anyway.

She turns to walk away. Abram starts to feel guilty.

ABRAM (CONT'D)

I don't hate you.

Torie faces him.

ABRAM (CONT'D)

Your music, on the other hand, is unbearable.

Torie joins him on the sink.

TORIE

That's because you're too close-minded. Play something.

Abram stares at her. Seriously?

TORIE (CONT'D)

Go ahead.

Obliging, Abram restarts the song he was just playing. Torie sings something and they vibe off of each other. Abram stares at her, seeing her in a new light.

TORIE

Not so bad, right?

ABRAM

It wasn't horrible.

TORIE

Did I gain a new fan?

ABRAM

Probably not. But nice try. I think your ego is big enough.

Torie looks away.

TORIE

Everyone keeps making me out to be this enormous control freak. I just want what's best for my group.

Abram has a reflective moment.

ABRAM

Or maybe you just want what's best for you.

TORIE

That's not true.

ABRAM

Really? Or are you just being a hypocrite?

TORIE

How am I a hypocrite?

ABRAM

Didn't you just say something about having an open mind?