EPISODE 4
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Mike: but he could've atleast asked
Jayden: bro ,blaming cay won't help,it's not his fault anyways
Mike: right
(Jessica calling Laura )
Laura:(phone ringing,she answers the call) hey
Jessica: (silently crying) so you really chose Kyra over me?
Laura: (sad) jess , you know that's not true, I didn't choose anybody
Jessica: (sobs) but you made your choice ,the minute you let me go, all I ever needed was having a friend,but you,you just used me and dumped me like a peace of dirt
Laura: Jessica ,I didn't do that
Jessica:(angry) yes you did, you couldn't even stand for me,let alone said anything,when your friend was chewing me like a bubblegum.
Laura:(feeling bad) I'm sorry jess okay, I didn't know what to say back then,Kyra got me by surprise,and, and I ,I ,I had no words to say, I was confused and blank,please understand
Jessica:okay fine,jets just say I understand,then what will you do? Will you fix the mess Kyra did?
Laura:(silent)
Jessica: ( hurt) I thought as much, you know the worst part is that ,you didn't even bother checking on me after that, even when you got home,you didn't even think of calling me
Laura: ( crying in silence) listen jess, I was gonna call you, I was trying to take some advice from my sister and brother
Jessica: (scoffs) yeah right, as always , Laura taking advice from someone else, you know Kyra was atleast right about something, you can't make decisions for yourself ,so save your little advices and leave me alone
Laura: (angry) ah come on... You can't be serious
Jessica:well , I am
Laura: okay fine (sobs) leave me ,Jessica ,I fought my sister and her friend when they said your not good for me, and now guess what?I regret it , because the person I'm trying to stand for ,now she's acting motivational,so Jessica fine go(she hangs up,and starts crying)
Jessica:(also crying and talking alone) oh god, what have I done,I let my anger ruin everything now
(Charlton and Triton are at work, taking a break)
Charlton: (sighs) I'm telling you, T-man, being a guardian is not easy.
Triton: (laughs) You're telling me? I've seen you running around, making sure Claire and Laura are okay.
Charlton: (smirks) Someone's got to do it.
Triton: (serious) You know, Charlton, you're a good brother. Those girls are lucky to have you.
Charlton: (looks away, embarrassed) Shut up, T-man.
Triton: (laughs) I'm serious!
Charlton: (smirks) Yeah, yeah. Let's get back to work before we get in trouble.
(They both head back to work)
(Later that day, Haera and Leon are walking home from school)
Haera: (excitedly) Oh, man! I'm so excited for the weekend!
Leon: (smirks) What's so exciting about the weekend?
Haera: (grinning) We're going to the beach!
Leon: (raises an eyebrow) We are?
Haera: (nods) Yeah! Mike and Jayden are coming too!
Leon: (smirks) Sounds like fun.
Haera: (excitedly) I know, right?!
(The next day, Cassie and Krishna are walking to school)
Cassie: (excitedly) Oh, Krishna! Guess what?
Krishna: (curious) What?
Cassie: (grinning) Laura and Jessica had a fight yesterday!
Krishna: (raises an eyebrow) What? That's crazy!
Cassie: (nods) I know, right? Apparently, Kyra made Laura choose between her and Jessica.
Krishna: (gasps) That's so mean!
Cassie: (nods) I know! And now Laura and Jessica aren't talking to each other.
Krishna: (concerned) That's not good. They're best friends!
Cassie: (shrugs) I know. But I'm sure they'll make up eventually.
Krishna: (nods) Yeah, hopefully.
(They arrive at school and see Kyra walking alone)
Cassie: (whispers) Look, Krishna. Kyra is walking alone
Krishna: (whispers back) Yeah, and it looks like she's enjoying every moment of it, or did Laura end their friendship,why isn't she with her
Cassie: (nods) Yeah, it looks like it...and it's getting juicy!
Krishna: (laughs) Cassie, you're so dramatic!
Cassie: (grinning) Hey, someone's got to keep things interesting around here!
(Charlton and Claire are in the kitchen, making breakfast)
Charlton: (concerned) Hey, Claire, have you seen Laura this morning? She seems a bit off.
Claire: (trying to play it cool) Oh, yeah... I saw her. She's fine.
Charlton: (skeptical) Really? Because I could swear she's been crying.
Claire: (quickly covering) I'm sure it's just school stress or something.
Charlton: (nods) Yeah, maybe you're right.
(Claire tries to hide her knowledge of the situation, not wanting to reveal Laura's secret to Charlton)
(Charlton continues making breakfast, unaware of the tension)
Charlton: (to Claire) So, what's the plan for today?
Claire: (distracted) Um, I don't know. I have a lot to catch up on.
Charlton: (teasingly) Ah, Claire's got a lot to catch on. That's a first.
Claire: (laughs) Shut up, Charlton.
(Just then, Laura walks into the kitchen, looking upset)
Laura: (quietly) Morning.
Charlton: (concerned) Morning, kiddo. You okay?
Laura: (forcing a smile) Yeah, I'm fine.
(Claire gives Laura a knowing look, but says nothing)
(Charlton hands Laura a plate of breakfast)
Charlton: (smiling) Here, kiddo. Eat up.
(Laura takes the plate, but doesn't start eating)
Claire: (trying to lighten the mood) So, Laura, what's your plan for today?
Laura: (shrugs) I have school to attend obviously.
Charlton: (concerned) Okay, kiddo. Well, make sure you eat something before you go.
(Claire and Charlton exchange a worried glance)
Claire: (casually) Hey, Laura? Can I talk to you for a minute?
Laura: (hesitates, then nods) Yeah.
(Claire gets up and follows Laura out of the kitchen)
(Claire and Laura walk out of the kitchen)
Claire: (concerned) Laura, why didn't you tell Charlton about what happened with Jessica?
Laura: (shrugs) I don't know. I just didn't feel like talking about it, I guess.
Claire: (softly) Okay. But you know you can always talk to us, right?
Laura: (nods) Yeah. I know.
Claire: (gently) Laura, I want you to know that I'm here for you, no matter what. If you need to talk or just need someone to listen, I'm here.
Laura: (smiles slightly) Thanks, Claire. That means a lot to me.
Claire: (smiles back) Anytime, sweetie. Now, you'd better get going or you'll be late for school.
Laura: (nods) Yeah. I should go.
(Laura heads out the door, and Claire watches her go with a concerned expression)
(Claire watches Laura walk out the door, then turns to head back inside)
Charlton: (calling out from the kitchen) Hey, Claire? Everything okay?
Claire: (returning to the kitchen) Yeah, everything's fine. Just making sure Laura gets off to school okay.
Charlton: (nods) Okay. I was worried about her. She seemed a bit off this morning.
Claire: (smiles reassuringly) She's just dealing with some stuff, that's all. She'll be okay.
Charlton: (curious) What kind of stuff?
Claire: (hesitates, not wanting to reveal too much) Just girl drama, Charlton. Don't worry about it.
Charlton: (raises an eyebrow) Girl drama, huh? Alright, I won't pry. But if Laura needs someone to talk to, I'm here for her.
Claire: (smiles) I know, Charlton. Thanks.
(Claire glances at her phone and sees the time)
Claire: (to herself) Oh no, I've got to get moving. I've only got an hour before I have to be at work.
(Claire quickly gets up and starts heading to the bathroom)
Charlton: (calling out) Hey, Claire? Everything okay?
Claire: (yelling back) Yeah, I'm just running a bit behind. I've got to get ready for work.
Charlton: (laughs) Okay, go!
(Claire rushes into the bathroom and starts the shower)
Charlton: (from outside the bathroom door) Hey, Claire? Don't forget to grab some breakfast before you run out the door!
Claire: (yelling over the sound of the shower) I won't!
(Claire quickly showers and gets dressed, then rushes out of the bathroom to grab a quick breakfast before heading out the door)
(Claire grabs a cup of coffee and a piece of toast, and heads out the door)
Charlton: (calling out) Have a good day, Claire! Drive safely!
Claire: (yelling back) Thanks, Charlton! See you tonight!
(Claire rushes out the door and heads to her car, taking a sip of her coffee as she goes)
Claire: Ain't you going to work?
Charlton: (laughing) Oh, yeah! I'm going to work today. I've got a meeting at 10 am. I'll grab my stuff and head out the door. (he heads to the closet to grab his jacket and keys)
Claire: Use mine and drop me at Ainsley's.
Charlton: (smiling) Alright, sounds like a plan. Let's get going!
(Charlton and Claire head out the door and get into Claire's car)
Charlton: (starting the engine) So, what's going on at Ainsley's today?
Claire: (buckling her seatbelt) Just a normal day, I guess. I've got a few meetings and some paperwork to catch up on.
Charlton: (backing out of the driveway) Okay, well, I'll drop you off and then head to my meeting.
Charlton: (driving) Hey, Claire?
Claire: (looking at him) Yeah?
Charlton: (smiling) Thanks for letting me use your car. I owe you one!
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