JADE: First of all, you and Marlon are so cute it's almost gross. But is that why Bodhi went off on you?
POPPY: Probably. I think she saw us together.
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POPPY: And I hadn't told her anything.
JADE: Right yeah.
POPPY: There's barely anything to tell. Like, it's really new, so...
JADE: Yeah. Well, just say that and say you're sorry and the whole situation should be fixed.
POPPY: If anything, I think she should be the one to apologize to me. It's like, ever since her and Wren got really tight she's been acting really weird.
JADE: Yeah, you already know how I feel about that one.
POPPY: Wait. So, did Baxter actually shape you a board?
JADE: Yes. It was so cute it's like 'I'm not just hot and cool, here's another green flag'.
POPPY: Wow! You and Wren's brother. Sounds like a lot.
JADE: Sometimes, but I'm really happy. Guess what, the other night Ari went into Summers tent!
POPPY: Shut up!
JADE: I'm serious! I saw him come out, too. I think they kissed.
POPPY: This is crazy!
JADE: I know!
POPPY: So, I'm assuming Ari and Wren aren't, like, polyamorous...
JADE: No, no, no!
POPPY: I'm really happy for the both of them, but if Wren finds out, our team will go up in flames like you and Summers team bonding.
JADE: Funny. But, I mean for once, it's kind of out of Summers hands. Ari has to deal with this next part. It seemed like Ari is gonna break up with her.
POPPY: So... do you think Summer wants to be with him?
JADE: Oh, yeah, definitely.
POPPY: That would be soooo cute.
*Poppy lays down on me and hugs me*
JADE: I know, right?
NEXT DAY
UR NEW OUTFIT
-JUST THE OUTFIT (OPTIONAL!)-
AT THE GIBSONS
WREN: A little lower, I reckon.
*She says to Bax as he is hanging up the banner as me, Summer, and Poppy walk up together*
BAX: Can you just make up your mind already?
WREN: Okay, stop. Yeah. That's perfect. Higher up. See?
*One of the balloons pop and it scares Summer and Ari runs up to Summer and me and Poppy walk away*
ARI: Hey. I tried to get Wren away to talk, but... Yesterday was just no good. It was just terrible timing. I think it's better for everyone if we wait till after Nationals.
SUMMER: Better for everyone or better for you? You said you'd break up with her and now you're throwing her a party?
*Wren looks over*
SUMMER: I know Jade won't, but what if Baxter blows your cover?
ARI: Let's not give him another reason.
*Ari walks away and Honey walks up to Summer*
HONEY: Did you know wrens are very territorial?
WITH ABBIE & MARGOT
MARGOT: This is not for the kids.
*Margot says setting down the pitcher with a pink ish red alcohol drink inside*
ABBIE: Loud and clear.
*Margot hands her a wine glass with the alcohol inside*
ABBIE: Cheers.
MARGOT: Cheers.
*Summer walks into the house*
SUMMER: Hey, Ma.
ABBIE: Your mum's job went great.
MARGOT: 'Greats a strong word - magazine shoots aren't exactly thrilling.
*Summer takes one of the carrots Abbie was chopping*
ABBIE: You're getting work here. Let me be excited for you.
*I walk into the house and hug Margot*
MARGOT: So... you two what's going on? I take it you two didn't get a gift for Wren?
JADE: Uh - me being here is the gift.
*Summer laughs and then Margot does too*
MARGOT: Right.
JADE: Kidding, I got her new jewelry and a shirt she's been wanting
*Summer looks over at the pitcher*
BACK OUTSIDE
*Poppy walks over to Wren & Bodhi*
POPPY: Hey! Happy birthday! You look great.
*Poppy and Wren hug*
WREN: Ah! Thank you!
POPPY: Love the bracelets.
WREN: Thanks. Actually, Bodes got them for me.
*I walk outside and hug Wren*
JADE: You look stunning!
WREN: Thank you!
*I hand her a bag and she squeals when she looks inside and hugs me*
WREN: Thank you so much!
JADE: You're welcome!
*I smile at her*
JADE: I'll be back.
*I walk back inside*
WREN: Anyway, aren't they cute?
POPPY: Yeah. Hey.
*Poppy side hugs Bodhi*
BODHI: Hey.
POPPY: I'm just gonna take a stab, and I assume you saw Marlon and I hanging out.
BODHI: When you got dropped off at the training camp.
POPPY: Yes. Uh... anyway. It's still super fresh, but I should have told you... And I guess this is my... apologisation.
BODHI: Thanks. Um... I mean, I wish you'd have told me you liked him in the first place, but Marz and I is ancient history. So, Im happy for you guys.
*Wren grabs Bodhi's hand*
WREN: Isn't she the best?
POPPY: Totally. I'm gonna go mingle.
*Poppy walks over to Marlon and Ari*
POPPY: Hey, can I please borrow my boyfriend for one sec?
*Poppy grabs Marlons hand and starts to walk away*
MARLON: Boyfriend?
*Poppy stops walking and turns around and wraps her arms around Marlons neck and starts to kiss him*
GRIFF: Okay, get a room!
*Griff laughs and Wren and Bodhi look over*
WREN: Unbelievable.
*Marlon pulls away*
POPPY: What?
MARLON: Are you okay? That was... kind of weird.
POPPY: So, kissing me is weird now?
MARLON: No. It's not that. It's just...
POPPY: Whatever. You're weird.
*Poppy walks away*
WITH JADE & BAX
*I silently splash paint onto a clear canvas and I hear someone walk toward me*
BAX: Heard great things about art therapy.
*I turn around and smile at Bax*
JADE: Don't interrupt a master at work.
*I say sarcastically and he looks over at the rack of boards and sees the one he made*
BAX: You didn't throw it out yet. Although it had been relegated to the back shed.
*I put the paint down and take a sip of the alcohol that was in the pitcher that Summer took*
JADE: Why didn't you just say it was for me, weirdo.
BAX: 'Cause it wasn't ready yet. It wasn't perfect. I might have to thin out the rails on the next one.
JADE: Margot's special punch? It's delicious.
BAX: Ah, it's not my thing but don't let me stop you.
*I set it down and start to kiss Bax and Poppy walks over to where we are*
POPPY: I can't be out there with Wren and Bodhi for one more second.
*We stop kissing and look at Poppy and then Summer comes and drinks a bunch of 'punch'*
POPPY: No offense Bax.
BAX: Some taken.
JADE: Save some for me.
*Poppy drinks some too. TIME JUMP everyone is partying and Poppy is in the middle drinking a bunch of the 'punch' the Summer then me and at this point us 3 are drunk*
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