Swans Crossing: The Season Ending Episodes
(c) 1997 Daniel and Gregory Greco
Episode #3
Scene #1: J.T.s Room
It is early in the morning and J.T. is trying to wake Neil up.
J.T.: Neil, time to get up. Its the first day of school.
Neil: Leave me alone, I need my REM sleep.
J.T.: You need to get up, Bucky Ball, its time for school.
Neil: Not another year. I mean, I love learning, but I just cant go
through one more year in the public school system.
J.T.: Schools not that bad. Cmon Neil, football practice starts today.
What position are you going out for?
Neil: Football, J.T., football?! You are impossible. Weve got half the
international spy ring after us and all you can think about is football.
J.T.: Whats the matter, you think one of those guys are gonna take my
spot on the team?
Neil: Im gonna get you, Bucky Ball.
Neil tackles J.T. and they playfully wrestle on the floor.
Scene #2: Sydneys Room
Ralph is attempting to wake Sydney
Ralph: Wake up, Miss Sydney. You dont want to miss your first day of
school. Your mother is waiting for you downstairs at breakfast.
Sydney: School, school, school! I was just getting used to it being
summer.
Ralph: Well, Im afraid the summers over Miss Sydney. You need to get
dressed and have breakfast.
Sydney (somewhat annoyed): Oh, all right, just give me a minute.
Sydney pictures a summer montage.
Scene #3: Callies Sub
Callie is waiting on the ships deck for Captain Walker.
Callie: Dad, Im leaving for school, dont you want to come and wish me
luck?
Captain Walker enters.
Captain Walker: If only it were necessary. Now dont you embarrass any
of the other children with your brilliance. Now that youre going to public
school, you have to understand that not every ones going to be as smart
as you.
Callie: Oh, Dad. Im just really nervous. I mean, Ive never been to a
real school before. What do I say? How do I address the teachers? What
kind of homework do they assign? Its going to be a lot different than
having you teach me all those years.
Captain Walker: My dear Callie, even if I could answer those questions,
Im sure theyd be dated. I have full confidence that you can handle any
situation put before you. Remember, you are a Walker.
Callie: Thanks, Dad.
Scene #4: Milas room
Countess Rosnovsky comes into the room to wake up Mila, who is in her bed.
Countess Rosnovsky: Mila, my dear, time to get up. I know beauty sleep is
important, but it is time to get up for school.
Mila: Oh, Mom. Im so excited. Its my first day of school.
Countess Rosnovsky: I know, and if you dont get up, youre going to be
late.
Mila: Im up. Between Garrett, school, and the concert, I just couldnt
get to sleep last night. Im so excited.
Countess Rosnovsky: I know, my precious Mila has so many things going on
in her life. You know, youve been so good since you got rid of that riff
raff Billy Rifle.
Mila: Gunn, Mother. Billy Gunn. But hes history. Now, the only boy in
my life is Garrett.
Countess Rosnovsky: Garrett Booth? I thought you werent speaking to him.
Oh, who can keep track? But I guess we were all like that at your age.
Mila: Mother?
Countess Rosnovsky: Yes, Mila?
Mila: Do you think Ill be popular at school? What if no one likes me?
Countess Rosnovsky: What a silly question. Not only are you a Rosnovsky,
you already have so many friends.
Mila: Your right, Mama. I guess Im just nervous that its my first day.
Countess Rosnovsky: And you dont want to be late, either. Look at the
time, you better make it fast if you want to be at school on time.
Mila: Thanks Mama, I will.
Scene #5: Glorys Room
Garrett enters the room. Glory is fast asleep.
Garrett: Glory, Glory, wake up. You are impossible. Its almost time
for school, youre going to be late.
Glory (waking up): J.T.?
Garrett: No, its your brother, and were going to be late for school.
Glory: I didnt think you were going to school.
Garrett: I had a little talk with Dad and we decided that I can start
school today.
Glory: Does that mean youre not going to France?
Garrett: Well, according to Dad I still am. (Garrett looks at his watch)
Great, I was going to check the post office to see if I got any mail from
those record producers, but thanks to you its too late.
Glory: Dont blame me, Garrett. Its not like youve done anything wrong
to me, like steal my poems or anything.
Garrett: Are you still harping on that?
Glory: Yes, Garrett, Im still upset. Those poems were very personal
to me.
Garrett: I know, youre right, I shouldnt have taken them. I just
couldnt help myself. Id do anything for Mila.
Glory: Anything?
Garrett: Almost anything. Im taking Mrs. Birdsongs poetry class. That
qualifies.
Glory: Thats great. J.T. and I are taking the class. It will be so
much fun.
Garrett: Great, cant wait. (said sarcastically)
Telephone rings and Garrett answers. Split screen shows J.T. calling.
J.T.: Hello, is Glory there?
Garrett: One second, rocket boy.
J.T.: Garrett! Would you just give the phone to Glory, Im in a hurry.
Garrett: Fine (said with annoyance). Glory, its a telephone call for
you.
Glory: Who is it?
Garrett: Who do you think it is?
Glory: J.T.! (picks up the phone) Hi, J.T. Its me, Glory.
J.T.: Just called to say that Neil and I are coming by to pick you up.
Glory: Hold on a few minutes, Im not ready yet.
J.T.: Glory, hurry up, were going to be late.
Glory: The why dont I just meet you at school?
J.T.: Glory, I dont want to leave you alone, remember?
Glory: Dont worry, Ill walk with Garrett.
J.T.: Garrett? Why is he going to school?
Glory: He had a talk with dad. Hes letting Garrett go to school.
J.T.: You mean Garretts not going to France?
Glory: Not yet, but Dad still expects Garrett to go to boarding school.
J.T.: Well, I can put up with Garrett in school for one week. Ill see
you first period.
Glory: Bye, J.T. see you in poetry class.
Garrett (sarcastically): Great, this looks like its already shaping up
to be a great year.
Fade to commercial.
Scene 6: Tool & Die
Owen enters the Tool & Die. Bareks there working on a motorcycle.
Owen: Hey, Barek, its me, Owen. Whats up? Did you get a chance to
look over my tapes?
Barek: Yeah. I got a chance to look at em.
Owen: Well, whatd you think?
Barek: I liked em. You did a lot of interesting things with it.
Owen: Like what?
Barek: Like using that bald guy, Now hes really interesting. Do you
know anything about him?
Owen: Yeah, hes a big record producer. Hes looking over a couple of my
tapes.
Barek: A record producer, how interesting.
Owen: Yeah. The guy was a little far out. He kept asking for a Professor
Vann. I mean, I know Ive never heard of the guy, have you?
Barek: As a matter of fact I have. Owen, I want to thank you for lending
me the tapes, youve been so helpful.
Owen: Thanks for looking at them. Youve been a lot of help, too.
Barek: Not as much help as you, my friend, not as much help as you.
Scene 7:Mrs. Birdsongs Classroom
Mila and J.T. in class talking.
Mila: Im so excited. Have you looked at the reading list? Were going
to be reading Emily Dickinson this semester. Shes my favorite poet.
J.T.: Dickinson, Shakespeare, Robert Browning, Robert Frost! Wow, this
is great stuff! Itll certainly give me a break from all those science
courses.
Mila: Im so glad this is my first real class.
J.T.: You should be glad. Last year my first class was Mr. Pemberbrooks
history class. Was he ever boring.
Callie enters. She sits near J.T.
J.T.: Callie, I didnt know you had an interest in poetry.
Callie: There are a lot of things you dont know about me.
J.T.: I guess there are.
Mila: Callie, are you excited for your first day of school? I know I am.
Callie: I guess so, but I already miss the summer.
Sydney and Nancy enter. They sit near Mila.
Sydney: Well, at least there are some familiar faces in this class: Hi
Mila, Callie, J.T.
Mila: Sydney, you have to tell me about all the best clubs to join.
Nancy: Theres cheer leading, theres booster club. However, given your
special talents, Mila, maybe glee club might be your best bet. They
havent been good in years.
Sydney: Im running for Student Council President.
Mila: Sydney, youve got to let me be your campaign manager.
Sydney: Well see.
Garrett & Glory enter. Garrett sits next to Mila, Glory next to J.T.
Garrett (to Mila): Our first class together.
Mila: And think, our favorite subject. You must be hoping for all As.
Garrett: Yeah, but football practice starts today. I dont know how
much time Ill have for both.
Mila: But Garrett, you cant quit poetry. What am I going to do without
your poetry to read?
Garrett: Dont worry. Ill have more time for poems once Dad lets me
stay in Swans Crossing.
Mila: Speaking of that, have you heard anything from those record
producers?
Garrett: Not yet. I didnt get a chance to check the post office this
morning. Ill check tonight after football practice.
Sydney (to J.T.): Did you hear anything about my birth papers this
morning?
J.T.: They werent there when I checked this morning. Ill check tonight.
Dont worry, Sydney. Ill let you know when they come.
Sydney: But I need them before the concert.
J.T.: Im sorry, Sydney. Youll just have to wait.
Saja enters
Everyone: Saja!
Saja sits near J.T. and Callie.
J.T.: What are you doing in this class, Saja? You dont seem like the
poetry type.
Saja: Im not. It was either this or Home Ec.
J.T. signals for Callie and Saja to join Glory and him.
J.T. (whispering): Remember the plan. Stay cool and stick together.
Nothing happened to Neil last night, but he was lucky. Weve got to be
careful, who knows whos watching us.
Saja, Callie, & Glory give reassuring responses (sounds good, O.K. etc.)
Mrs. Birdsong enters and goes to the front of the class.
Mrs. Birdsong: Good morning class. In case you havent heard, this class
is all about poetry, not just the rhymes and rhythms of poetry, but the
art and beauty of poetry. This semester, we will read some of the most
breathtaking poems ever written...
Fade. Reappear at the end of class.
Mrs, Birdsong: So your first assignment is to read the first four
chapters of Poetry: A Writers Guide. (Bell rings) And remember to start
on those projects. You must find a partner by next week.
Everyone walks out of class.
J.T.: Glory, would you like to be my partner?
Glory: Id love to, J.T., that sounds great.
J.T.: Great, then come by tonight. On second thought, Ill come over to
your place.
Glory: Oh, right.
Mila: Bye, Garrett. Ill see you in History.
Garrett: Looking forward to it. (Garrett grabs Sydney. The rest of the
class leaves). Have you talked to Billy Gunn yet?
Sydney: I havent had time. Ill call him tonight.
Garrett: When?
Sydney: After school. Just get off my back.
Garrett: You better not let me down this time, Sydney. Id hate to think
what could happen if you do.
Fade to commercial.
Scene #8: The School Hallway
Sandy and Saja bump into each other through the halls. Baldie #1 is
hanging out at the lockers, unsuccessfully attempting to look unsuspicious.
Saja (not noticing its Sandy): Hey, watch it! Oh, its you, Sandy. A
thousand pardons. I thought it was someone unfamiliar with a warriors
ways. What a coincidence running into you in the hallway (said somewhat
puzzled) both literally and figuratively). So, Sandy, have you found
school to your satisfaction so far?
Sandy: As a matter of fact, I have. Im taking French this year. French
is such a romantic language, dont you think?
Saja: Why, er, yes, yes it is. It is very... poetic. Speaking of poetry,
Mrs. Birdsongs already assigned homework: four chapters, can you believe
that? So, how successful are you at warding of the demons of homework?
Sandy: Are you kidding? Im swamped already. Ive got three chapters to
read in French, and Ive got to finish a whole book for English class
this week, and in History, Ive already-
Saja (cutting Sandy off): Enough! Youre making me worry. Alas, the
demons of homework are alive and well.
Sandy: Youre telling me.
Saja: So, what class do you have next?
Sandy: Ive got trigonometry next period.
Saja: With Miss Sanders?
Sandy: Yeah.
Saja: Great, were in the same class. Mind if I walk you to class?
Sandy: No, not at all. Id like that. Lunch is right after class, so why
dont we just go to lunch from there.
Saja: That sounds great. (Aside) For once, it appears the gods are with
me (gong).
Saja and Sandy walk by J.T. & Neil.
Saja: Hey guys.
J.T.: Way to go, Saja!
Once J.T. & Neil pass Sandy, they give Saja a thumbs up.
Baldie #1 follows J.T. & Neil, reading a paper.
J.T.: Saja with a girlfriend! I dont believe it. That just leaves just
you, Bucky Ball.
Neil: Ive got more important things to worry about than girls, J.T., like
UB2B. And homework. I cant believe it. J,T., look at this. I have read
60 pages tonight in calculus, and 45 in physics. Dont these teachers
understand Ive got important work to do? I cant be bothered by this
trivial homework business.
J.T.: Neil, dont you remember, dork brain, Im in those classes, too.
Besides, all the stuffs review. We knew that stuff in fourth grade. It
will take us an hour, tops. Besides, hopefully tonight, well have
everything well need to finish-
Neil (cutting J.T. off): Our homework. Right, Bucky Ball.
J.T.: Oh, yeah. Homework, right. You get a head start on homework, and
Ill meet you here after football practice. I still think youd make a
good wide receiver.
Neil: Save it, J.T. Theres no way Im going out for football.
J.T.: I tried, I tried. (J.T. notices Baldie #1, whispers) Neil, I think
were being followed. See that bald guy over there, at the lockers. Hes
the one that asked for Professor Vann at Swans, the one Glory thought
kidnapped her.
Neil (whispering): O.K., lets get out of here, fast.
J.T. (extra loud): So we should really hurry to class, we dont want to be
late, especially with all those OTHER people there.
Neil (extra loud): Right, Bucky Ball. It will be very crowded there, so
we better leave.
Baldie #1: Screwball kids not so lucky next time.
Scene 9: Cafeteria
Sandy and Saja are sitting down for lunch. Sydney and Nancy are sitting
at the next table over. Neil, J.T., & Glory are carrying trays and sit at
an empty table. Garrett & Mila sit at the table with Sydney & Nancy.
Mila: This is great. Im sitting with my best friends, and my boyfriend.
Garrett & Sydney (sarcastically): Great.
Garrett: Sydney, did you do that favor I asked?
Sydney: I told you Id get it done after school.
Mila: What favor is this?
Garrett: Nothing special: Only something that will make things between
the three of us much better. Right, Sandy?
Mila: Garrett, thats Sydney, not Sandy.
Garrett: Oh yeah, right.
Nancy: Mila, you simply have to go with Sydney and I to club signing after
school. Well join all the coolest clubs. Itll be so much fun.
Mila: I dont know how much time Ill have for clubs. Mrs. Birdsong gave
us four chapters to read.
Nancy: My dear Mila, we know that. Were in the same class, remember? I
didnt say well actually do anything in these clubs, I just said wed
sign up for them.
Mila: Garrett and I are already partners for the poetry project. Whos
your partner going to be, Nancy?
Nancy: Well, since you and Garrett are partners, and Glory must be doing
her project with J.T. I suppose that Ill have to have Sydney as my
partner.
Sydney (sarcastically): With an offer like that, how can I refuse?
Mila: All I know is that with Garrett as my partner, well have to get
an A.
Sydney: An A for arrogant.
Garrett: With Mila as my partner, A will stand for awestruck, like I am
right now.
Sydney: I dont think I can handle this. Cmon Nancy, lets go to class.
Sydney gets up and leaves.
Nancy: But I just started eating my sandwich. Sydney, wait up!
Nancy follows Sydney and passes Jimmy and Callie, who are walking with
their trays.
Callie: Theres Glory: Lets sit over there.
Callie & Jimmy sit down with Glory, J.T., & Neil.
Jimmy: Hi Glory, J.T., Neil. Hows it going?
Everyone: O.K. Fine. Pretty good.
Glory: So tell me Callie, hows your first day of school been?
Callie: Well, Im up to my ears in homework, Im drowning in it.
J.T.: I guess its a good thing you live in a sub?
Callie: Ha, ha. Very funny, J.T. Were also in a lot of hot water, get
it?
J.T.: Speaking of hot water, guess who I saw in the halls today?
Jimmy: Not Barek?
J.T.: No, it was our bald friend.
Callie: What was he doing?
Neil: He was following us. Ive never seen the guy before, but he gives
me the creeps.
Jimmy: You and everyone else.
Saja walks by with Sandy.
Saja: There you guys are. How come you didnt sit down with us?
Sandy: I gotta go. Ive got singing practice now.
Saja: Bye. Walk you to Swans after school?
Sandy: Sounds great. See you then.
Jimmy: As I was saying, we didnt want to interrupt you.
Saja: Interrupt who? Me and Sandy. Come on guys, dont be ridiculous.
Sandy and me are just friends.
Callie: Friends dont have that look, Saja.
Saja: What look?
Jimmy: That stupid grin on your face.
Saja: Cant a man be happy while not in the pursuit of woman?
Jimmy & J.T.: NO!
Neil: Saja, take a seat. Were talking about...
Jimmy: The great mamba jamba.
Neil: Now whats that?
Callie: Thats just what Saja calls all this.
Jimmy: Before we say anything else, we better make sure were alone.
Everyone looks around the cafeteria. No one sees anything
Jimmy: We are, for now.
J.T.: I wouldnt bet on that. This guys sneaky. Lets just be careful.
Neil: Cmon, lets get out of here. J.T. and I have class.
Everyone gets up. When Neil dumps his plate, Baldie #1 appears from
behind the garbage can.
Fade to commercial.
Scene #10: School Hallway
Nancy, Mila, & Sydney join Owen at the club sign-up.
Owen: Anyone signing up for band?
Nancy: No, Im signing up for booster club.
Mila: Im going to go out for cheer leading.
Owen (to Mila): Are you going to be head cheerleader?
Sydney: No! Ive been head cheerleader the past two years.
Mila: No, Owen. Im just hoping to make the squad. Have you thought
about the video yet?
Owen: Oh right, the video. I havent quite made a decision yet.
Mila: O.K., but remember, you have to make your decision before the
concert.
Owen: O.K., bye Mila.
Mila: Bye, Owen.
Owen leaves.
Nancy: Now hes the kind of person you cant be seen with if you ever hope
to be popular.
Mila: But Owens going to make me a star.
Nancy (sarcastically): Sure he is.
Sydney: Cmon Mila, lets go. We have to practice cheers. Youre going
to have to get better if you want to make the squad. The competition is
going to be very tough this year.
All leave for practice.
Scene 11: Football Field
Coach Johnson addresses the team. J.T. and Garrett are listening up at the
front.
Coach Johnson: All right, team. We did well last year, but we lost a lot
of people. we need our experienced players to step up this year. The
Newport game is in less than a month. I dont need to tell you how
important that game is, so we need a total effort, no slacking off. We
need people on time for practice, and we need people to workout everyday.
So if you dont have the time, I need to know now.
Jimmy enters.
Coach Johnson: Clayton, isnt it?
Jimmy: Yes, sir. Sorry Im late.
Coach Johnson: Dont let it happen again. Your brother played for me,
tailback. He was pretty good.
Jimmy goes next to Garrett and J.T.
J.T.: Jimmy, I didnt know you were into football.
Garrett: Yeah, I thought you were just a primo gearhead.
Jimmy: Cmon guys, theres more in my life than just engines and piston
systems.
Garrett: Oh yeah, I forgot, theres also Miss Walker.
J.T.: Thats right. National Inquirer headline: Jimmy Clayton and Callie
Walker, together at last.
Jimmy: Funny guys... Hey, thats Jeff Simpson over there. Whats he
doing here?
Garrett: I saw that dweeb in poetry class, who is he?
Jimmy: Only the best player Swans has ever seen. Dont you remember? He
was the guy who threw four touchdowns for Central to beat us last year.
Hes won two straight league championships.
Garrett: You heard what Coach Johnson said, that the experienced players
must step up. Theres only room for one quarterback on this team, and Im
afraid for that guy Jeff that its going to be me.
J.T.: Of course it is (sarcastically). Assuming that you dont go off to
France. And assuming that this guy Jeff gets struck by lightning, and
assuming, if none of those things happen, that you can beat me out for the
position. And you know what assuming does?
Garrett: In this case, makes an ass out of you, but not me.
Coach Johnson: Enough chit chat over there, boys. Cmon, lets see what
you got. Booth, you throw the ball, Adams, go out for the pass.
J.T.: But Coach, I want to try out for quarterback this year.
Coach Johnson: Adams, are you crazy? We need you at tight end. Youre
our only experienced player at that position. We cant have the whole team
try out for quarterback. We need you concentrating on being a great tight
end.
J.T.: Yes, sir.
Garrett: See what I mean, rocket boy?
J.T. goes out for the pass. Garrett throws a perfect spiral. J.T.
catches the pass.
Coach Johnson: Nice throw, Booth. A little more zip and youll be there.
Hey, Simpson, come over here.
Jeff comes over to Coach Johnson.
Jeff: Yes, Coach?
Coach Johnson: Jeff, I want you to meet two of our best players. Garrett
Booth, last years quarterback, and J.T. Adams, our tight end.
Jeff: Hey, guys. Booth, right... I saw you play last year, you looked
pretty good. Too bad about that interception at the end of the game.
Garrett (annoyed): Lets just see what you have, Simpson.
Coach Johnson: Thats a great idea. Simpson, throw the ball to Adams.
J.T. goes out for the pass. Jeff throws a perfect, hard spiral. J.T.
catches it, but the speed of the ball knocks him down.
Coach Johnson: Great throw Simpson. Looks like those press clippings are
true. In that case, were going to have quite a year.
J.T. (to Garrett): I think its gonna rain tonight. Theres always a
chance for lightning, Booth.
Garrett: Lightning only strikes once, Adams, so be careful.
J.T.: I am, Garrett, I am.
Scene #12: Inside a Undisclosed Room
Baldies #1 and #2 listening to Owens tape with headphones.
Baldie #2: What is this?
Baldie #1: This is Owens Tapes. But I dont understand code.
Baldie #2: Sounds like teenage music to me. I dont like it.
Baldie #1: I dont know what it means, but I like to dance to it.
Roll Credits.
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