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𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 | 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 | 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 |
[PAULA] Thanks for helping me set up everything. I definitely couldn’t have done all of this alone.
[BART] It’s no problem. Are they coming tonight?
[PAULA] No, tomorrow morning. Dad’s distracting her but she probably already knows we’re throwing her a party.
[BART] Is everyone coming?
[PAULA] Just people Mom likes... if this is about your mom, she didn’t answer my texts.
[BART] I didn’t expect her to. She’s very busy in Monaca with Mr. Goldman.
[PAULA] But! Emi’s coming. She needs the distraction really badly.
[BART] Why?
[PAULA]... I thought you two were friends?
[BART] I—I think we are. What does it have to do with this?
[PAULA sighs] Christopher broke up with her three days ago and she’s really sad. I feel bad for her.
[BART] What? Why?
[PAULA] Going to the Navy out of fucking nowhere. I told Emi he never seemed serious about their relationship and look at what he did.
[PAULA] It makes me so mad. I can’t tell Emi this because she goes—she doesn’t like it when you’re mean to him even if he broke up with her. Like— what? He deserves it.
[BART] Is she feeling better?
[PAULA] Probably not, it’s just been three days. They dated for like eight years, she really thought they were going to get married this year.
[PAULA] She’s coming over tomorrow, you can ask her anything you want. I’m going to get more balloons.
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𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 | 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 | 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 |
[PAULA] I have to make a phone call, you’ll be fine, right?
[EMILIA] Yes! I’m literally twenty-five, you know? I can take care of myself.
[PAULA] Yeah, right. I’ll be back.
[SINGER] This next song was requested by Mr. Martin Goldberg for his beautiful wife, Raquel Goldberg. They’d love to see all couples on the dancefloor with them. Thank you.
♫♩ Stars shining bright above you
Night breezes seem to whisper "I love you" ♫♩
♫♩ Birds singing in the sycamore tree
Dream a little dream of me ♫♩
♫♩ Say "Night-ie night" and kiss me
Just hold me tight and tell me you'll miss me ♫♩
♫♩ While I'm alone and blue as can be
Dream a little dream of me ♫♩
[???] May I have this dance?
[EMILIA] Excuse me, please don’t—
[EMILIA] Chris?
[CHRISTOPHER] Emilia. So?
[EMILIA] What are you doing here?
[CHRISTOPHER] I’m here as my girlfriend’s date to a charity gala.
[EMILIA] You said you hated these.
[CHRISTOPHER] With you, I can tolerate them. So, the dance?
[EMILIA] Fine, but don’t step on my dress.
[CHRISTOPHER] You look amazing, by the way.
[EMILIA] And stop staring, my eyes are up here.
[CHRISTOPHER] Being serious... I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have gone to the match at all. I knew this was important for you and yet I still decided to go anyways.They could’ve easily replaced me, I was selfish.
[EMILIA] It’s alright, Chris. I forgive you. We have to start better communicating. I want you to be more open with how you feel. You don’t hide things from me.
[EMILIA] I won’t judge you. Ever.
[CHRISTOPHER] I know. I don’t want to disappoint you. I’m just not used to talking openly about them.
[EMILIA] We’ll take it one step at a time. I’ll be there all along the way.
[CHRISTOPHER] Thank you. I’m sorry again, I love you.
[EMILIA] I love you too.
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𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 | 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 | 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 |
[DOOR OPENS]
[EMILIA] I’m so sorry, I’m currently on my lunch break.
[BART] Uhm, hi to you too.
[EMILIA] Ah! Bart, it’s you. I thought you were a student. Come in, sit! How have you been?
[BART] Good, and you? You seem busy.
[EMILIA] I am busy, like way too much. It’s hard! I kinda expected it, but gosh! I feel like I’m barely at home and when I’m at home, I’m working. I can’t even go on dates with Chris anymore.
[BART] It gets easier.
[EMILIA] Does it, though?
[BART] swear! I went through the same thing last year. I spent way too much time on my own at Belmont Library studying. Have you been there?
[EMILIA] No, actually. The campus is way too big.
[BART] We can study together, if you want. Like that we can motivate each other. There’s also study groups. Plus, just two months until you’re free!
[EMILIA] Hmm, sure! I don’t see why not. I haven’t really made new friends, anyways.
[BART] This is just your second week, Emilia. It’ll be fine. Oh, we were invited to a seminar this Thursday, isn’t your department going? You’ll meet more colleagues there. Don’t worry.
[EMILIA] Yes, you’re right. I should go, it’ll be fun! I heard Beck Tang might make an appearance. I can’t believe it! If I get to meet her, I think I’d faint—
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[EMILIA] Chris! Look, they’re open again!
[CHRISTOPHER] We already have coffee at home.
[EMILIA] Don’t be boring. What’s the rush to go home?
[CHRISTOPHER] Me? You're the one who keeps saying you want to go home already because it’s too cold.
[EMILIA] It is cold!
[EMILIA] Wait in line please? I just want to go check if they have Gardanian wine. I’ll have an extra hot, Monacano with two sugars, please?
[CHRISTOPHER] Fine. Don’t take too long.
[???] Huh?
[EMILIA] Ah! I’m so sorry! I didn’t see you there—
[BART] Emilia?
[EMILIA] Bart? Oh my gosh! It’s so good to see you, I haven’t seen you in like, two years. What are you doing here?
[BART] Oh, uhm, I’m doing an internship at Belmont, I started a few weeks ago. I moved here like, two months ago, maybe? And you?
[EMILIA] No way! I’m starting as a teaching assistant next week!
[EMILIA] What department are you in? I’m in the Literature department!
[BART] I work in the Architecture department. Are you living alone or... are you still with, uhm, what was his name?
[EMILIA]Christopher! Yes, we live together. I moved here like two years ago, our place is near! You should come over sometime!
[BART] Uh, sure. I don’t see why not.
[CHRISTOPHER] Hey, your coffee is sold out— Uh...
[EMILIA] Chris! This is Bart, you know, Paula’s cousin? He also lives here!
[BART] Nice to meet you. It’s—
[CHRISTOPHER] Likewise. Sorry Emi, but we really have to go. Lottie called, she wants to see us at her place. Something about her engagement.
[EMILIA] Oh, alright. It was so good to see you Bart. We’ll be be in touch! See you at Belmont.
[BART] Of course, take care.
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𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 | 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 | 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 |
[PAULA] You’re finally here— Oh, wow.
[EMILIA] Don’t start.
[PAULA] I will. Oh, wow. Is that my best friend?
[PAULA] You look amazing.
[EMILIA] So do you. I told you that dress was the one for you.
[PAULA[ And that one clearly for you. Where were you hiding it?
[EMILIA] It was one I just kept putting off wearing. I didn’t think I could pull it off.
[PAULA] I’ve told Chris before that he’s lucky. Where is he?
[EMILIA] Not coming. Don’t really want to talk about it.
[PAULA] Alright, alright. Aunt Raquel has been looking forward to seeing us, that’s all she’s spammed my mom with the entire week.
[EMILIA] She’s always been nice to us, even before, you know. The separation
[EMILIA] Is Mr. Dudley here?
[PAULA] Uncle’s never coming to Monaca. He says its cursed.
[EMILIA] I thought they were friends.
[PAULA] Before his friend married his ex-wife, yes.
[EMILIA] Right.
[PAULA] There they are. His name is Martin, by the way. Mr. Goldberg
[RAQUEL] Emilia! Paula. What a pleasure to see you both here. Thank you so much for coming. I know you two are so busy lately with your studies. At least, that’s what my Timmy has told me.
[EMILIA] The pleasure is ours, Ms. Dud—Goldberg. The place looks amazing.
[RAQUEL] Every year it gets better. Goldberg has always thrown the best parties.
[MR. GOLDBERG] You are way too kind, darling. Emilia, I’d love to thank you directly for the yearly donations you’ve done. They’ve helped us tremendously with all the charities we support.
[EMILIA] It’s nothing, sir—
[BART] Paula, Emilia, you made it.
[RAQUEL] Oh, you three look so cute. Just like back when you were kids.
[RAQUEL] Remember when you dated little Emilia, Bart? You two were so cute, like little puppies.
[BART] Mom. I think you two should go greet more guests. I can stay with them.
[MR. GOLDBERG] I agree with Bartholomew, for once.
[RAQUEL] Alright. Bye darlings! Have fun. Again, thank you for coming.
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[PAULA] How did auntie just tire me out and we just got here?
[BART] You know she’s always been like this.
[PAULA] Whatever, I need a drink.
[BART] I can get you both one.
[PAULA] We can walk, Bart. Thanks.
[EMILIA] Wait for me!
[BART] Wait, is Chris with you two? I haven’t seen him.
[EMILIA] No, he’s not coming. Previous arrangement, couldn’t reschedule. Don’t worry though, there’s no better date than Paula. Bye~
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𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 | 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 | 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 |
[BART] Emilia?
[EMILIA] Hmm? Hey Bart.
[BART] Sorry I couldn’t make it last Friday, Paula told me you two had fun.
[EMILIA] Don’t worry about it! We knew you were busy.
[EMILIA] How’s the charity gala planning going? I haven’t seen your parents in so long.
[BART] It’s this Sunday, are you coming?
[EMILIA] ...Can I go?
[BART] Of course you can, everyone in Belmont is invited.
[EMILIA] Oh, okay! Then you’ll see us there.
[BART] You and Paula?
[EMILIA] Yes... but I was talking about Christopher and I. He can come too, right?
[BART] ...Yes, not a problem. He can be added to the list as your plus one.
[EMILIA] Yay! It’s been a long time since we’ve gone together to an event.[BART] You two don’t go out much?
[EMILIA] It’s not that, just you know, my mom doesn’t really like us going to places together since we’re just dating. That’s more for… engaged or married couples.
[BART] I see. I’m sure you will look good. I have to go to class, I’ll see you at lunch?
[EMILIA] Of course. See you then!
BEHIND THE SCENES — Wednesday, Ludgrove Academy, 1:02 p.m.
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[???] Excuse me, miss? Do you know where we could find a brunette student who really likes horses that should really stop walking while not looking ahead
[EMILIA] Huh— You’re kidding!
[EMILIA] Oh my god! You actually came!
[PAULA] We promised! St. Ceasar’s semester finished a week ago so we have free time. Even if we’re here for just five hours because of a layover.
[BART] It’s really fancy here.
[PAULA] Duh, obviously. There’s like thirty members of royalty attending for a reason.
[EMILIA] There aren’t that many!
[PAULA] From what you told me, just in your grade there’s like four. And you didn’t even notice until a month in—
[CHRISTOPHER, thinking] Huh? Who’s that? Is he...
[CHRISTOPHER, thinking] Whatever... I waited too long to ask her, anyways.[VERONICA] Hi, Chris!
[CHRISTOPHER] Veronica, hey. Wait, do you have a minute?
[VERONICA] Sure! What is it?
[CHRISTOPHER] You know prom’s next week, right? I was wondering if—
BEHIND THE SCENES — Dalton & Holland Library, 3:30—3:50 p.m.
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[EMILIA] I’ll be quick! Less than ten minutes. I just have to check if they have the new hardcover edition of Dignity & Bias. Horsey’s tired but still, can you watch her please? She gets distracted easily.
[BART] Yes, I know. Don’t worry. Horsey will be fine. I’ll wait out here.
[EMILIA] Okay. I’ll be back! Horsey, sit and be good!
[LAURA] Bartholomew? Is that you?
[BART] Hm? Oh, hey.
[LAURA] You aren’t at school?
[BART] No, I’m waiting for Emilia. Something about a book.
[LAURA] Isn’t like, the most important game of the season happening in two hours? Versus Ludgrove, right? What are you doing here?
[BART] Yeah, it’s today. This is just something quick. I’m leaving right after.
[LAURA] Well, I’ll be there cheering you on. Just like Emilia! You two are... still dating?
[BART] She’s never gone to any of my games, actually.
[LAURA] What? Seriously?
[BART] Yeah, she’s pretty busy with more important things I guess. I don’t think she actually wants to go either. I’ve seen her at Alexander’s games.
[BART] And... we— we’re just friends now. It’s cool between us, though.
[LAURA] Oh, I’m so sorry it didn’t work out. Well, I’ll see you later at the game. Bye Bart!
[BART] Bye Laurie! See you.
[BART] Hey, did you find—
[EMILIA] We broke up? Since when?
[BART] Um, what?
[EMILIA] I heard you just now! You were talking to Laura and you told her we were just friends.
[BART] I never said that! You didn’t hear me right—
[EMILIA] I know what I heard, stop lying. I’m leaving. We’ll talk later.
[EMILIA] Where’s Horsey?
[BART] She was right there, just sleeping. Uh—
[EMILIA] I told you she gets distracted easily! We’re in the middle of the city!
[BART] I’ll help you find her, don’t worry! We just have to—
[EMILIA] No! I don’t want to be with you right now! Actually, since you want it so bad, I’m breaking up with you. Don’t come near me or Horsey! Leave me alone
[BART] Emilia, no, wait—
[EMILIA] Excuse me, have you seen this dog?
[PEDESTRIAN] I don’t think so. I’m sorry.
[EMILIA] If you see her, can you please call this phone number—
[EMILIA] Have you seen this dog?
[PEDESTRIAN] No, sorry.
[EMILIA] Thank you, anyways.
[EMILIA] Where are you, Horsey?
