Keep Your Friends Close
Day 1 - Week 1
Scene 1 - At Car Park, Before School
Sophia, Brooke Faye, Ruby, Teachers, Pupils
Sophia & Brooke come out of the car & stand next to it, looking at the school their daughters will be attending.
*Sophia shakes her head with a worried face*
[Sophia]
So...
[Brooke]
So...
[Sophia]
This is the school then, finally here
Faye winds the car window down.
[Faye]
Ew.. Looks horrible, lets go back
*looks at Ruby*
[Ruby]
Come on Faye! We have to make this work, for our mums.
Faye gets out the care in a stroppy way.
[Faye]
Look!
*points at school*
Looks like prison to me
Ruby giggles & turns to her mum Sophia
[Ruby]
Mum, listen you & Brooke go to this course in paris. Faye & I will be fine, we'll look after each other. Promise.
*Sophia looks at Ruby in relief*
[Sophia]
Okay baby girl, I will be back straight away if anything happens, nothing will stop me!
*Brooke goes to Faye & hugs her*
[Brooke]
We'll be just a phone call away.
Both mums (Brooke & Sophia) hug their daughters (Faye & Ruby) as tight as they can.
[Faye]
We need to still go in the school so no 'goodbyes' just yet.
*all giggle*
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Scene 2 - Corridor, Before School Starts
Faye, Ruby, Sophia, Brooke, Pupils
As Brooke & Sophia lead the way to the head teachers office the pupils are staring at Faye & Ruby in a intimidating way.
[Faye]
Staring..
[Ruby]
You're just paranoid
[Faye]
I'm pretty sure I took my crazy pills today so no I'm not
*both giggle*
*Ruby shakes head*
[Ruby]
Oh shut up
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Scene 3 - Office of Head of year, Before School Starts
Maggie, Brooke, Sophia, Faye, Ruby
Maggie is sitting on her desk & hears a knock
[Maggie]
Come in
*Sophia walks in then follows Brooke, Faye & Ruby*
[Sophia]
Hi, I am here for my daughters first day & also my friends daughter who is starting her first day today too.
[Maggie]
Oh yes, was expecting you all come, sit down.
*all sit on chairs in front of Maggie's desk*
[Maggie]
Welcome to East Water High girls.
[Ruby]
Thanks
*gives a smile*
[Maggie]
You both shouldn't worry at all, this school is protected in every way possible & the students in here are very friendly, yes it will be hard at first but you will enjoy it here..
*concerned mothers Brooke & Faye interrupt*
[Brooke]
I need all the information about my daughters lessons & all the emergency numbers where i can reach you.
[Maggie]
well..
[Sophia]
So do I & also take my information too
[Maggie]
Okay lets go through them all then.
Maggie smiles while Faye & Ruby look at each other feeling bored already.
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Scene 4 - Staff Room, Before School Starts
Gary, Audrey, Sony, Teachers
Gary & Audrey enter staff room
[Audrey]
And this is the staff room where you will be spending most of your time wondering why you wanted to become a teacher in the first place.
*Audrey speaks in a sarcastic manner, Gary smiles*
[Audrey]
Everyone! This is Gary. he is anew R.S teacher who recently graduated.
*everyone in staff room greets Gary*
[Gary]
Hi I'm really excited to getting to know you all.
[Sony]
Everyone will drive you insane soon, just watch.
Sony walks out the staff room while Gary looks worried but still got a smile on his face.
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Scene 5 - R.S Classroom, Period 1
Audrey, Gary
Audrey introduced Gary to his empty new classroom
[Gary]
So this is where the magic happens, my own classroom.
[Audrey]
Yes, I think now I will leave it to you
[Gary]
Thanks for everything
[Audrey]
Any problems then come to me
[Gary]
Will do
*Gary smiles at Audrey*
Scene 6 - Corridor, Period 1
Ruby, Faye
Ruby & Faye are lost in the school & wondering around.
[Faye]
So do you think this would last?
[Ruby]
What?
[Faye]
This school, you know
[Ruby]
I don't know, but what i do know is that we will need to try, try being on our best behaviour, for our mums, for their dreams.
[Faye]
Yeah.. wait do you hear something?
*Audrey walks out of Gary's classroom. Faye & Ruby look at each other*
[Faye]
RUN!
*both Run*
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Scene 7 - English Lesson, Christine's Class Period 1 & 2
Christine, Ruby, Faye, Connor, Imogen, Barry, Dynasty, Pupils
Faye & Ruby entre in lesson late
[Christine]
Well.. girls
[Faye]
Sorry we're late Miss
[Ruby]
We're new
[Christine]
New, I know, class this is Ruby & Faye, girls please don't make this a habit now take a seat.
*Ruby smiles at Conner & Imogen. Christine is teaching the class in the background*
[Ruby]
Hi
[Imogen]
Hi
[Conner]
Hello
[Barry]
So Faye.. you got a boyfriend?
[Dynasty]
Oh Barry don't.
*Barry looks at Dynasty with an evil eye*
[Faye]
I'll let you know
Faye smirks at Ruby, Ruby smirks back
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Scene 8 - Morning Break, Staffroom
Christine, Gary
Gary is on the laptop planning his lesson when Christine comes in the staffroom.
[Christine]
Oh Gary.. Right?
[Gary]
Yes, thats me
[Christine]
Good luck on your first lesson here, after the morning I had, I think you need the luck.
Christine walks off, leaving Gary in suspense & worried
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Scene 9 - Morning Break, Corridor Hallway
Imogen, Faye, Conner, Ruby
Faye is watching Ruby talk to Conner & Imogen
[Ruby]
So you are both married?
[Conner]
Yeah
[Ruby]
wow aww! Well my mum & Dan got married in high school too & that well erm didn't go to plan..
*Ruby looks at Conner & Imogen in a awkward way*
[Ruby]
Well I'm pretty sure it will be differently different for you two, Conner just don't sleep with Imogen's best friend
[Conner]
I love her too much to do that
[Ruby]
Awww
*puts hands on cheeks, Faye walks over*
[Faye]
Come on Ruby, lets go to our next lesson
[Ruby]
Okay then, bye guys
*Faye & Ruby walks off*
[Faye]
Dont replace me now
*Faye & Ruby both giggle*
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Scene 10 - R.S Lesson, Gary's Classroom, Period 3 & 4
Gary, Ruby, Faye, Barry, Rhiannon, Pupils
Everyone in the classroom, Gary gets up from his chair & pupils sits down.
[Gary]
Hi everyone, I'm your new R.S teacher Mr Harvey, I've been told some of you are new too, so maybe you'll know how I am feeling today, scared, nervous & always getting lost.
*pupils laugh*
[Gary]
So lets go round & talk about ourselves
[Barry]
Nah! Sir this is stupid we came to school to learn not to hear everyones life bullshit.
[Rhiannon]
Sir lets just get on with it, this is boring, yeah
*all the pupils start mumbling load, Faye turns to Ruby*
[Faye]
Wow the R.S teacher is a sort
*Ruby looks at Gary*
[Ruby]
Mmmm yeah
[Gary]
Okay settle down now, lets get on with it
*Faye raises her hand*
[Gary]
Yes
*Gary points at Faye*
[Faye]
I think your idea is great
*Faye gets up*
[Faye]
I'm Faye & I get anything I want & willing destroy anything & anyone that comes in the way
*Faye smiles and sits back down while Ruby is in shock & shaking her hair*
[Gary]
Well err thank you for that
*Barry looks at Faye knowing he knows Faye likes Gary the new teacher, Rihannon interrupts*
[Rihannon]
Kiss ass
[Faye]
Fat ass
Pupils say 'ohhhh' together
[Gary]
Okay settle down class, now lets just start
*Rihannon looks at Faye in despite*
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Scene 11 - Lunch Time, Playground
Faye, Ruby, Pupils
Ruby & Faye Walking & Talking
[Ruby]
I think you should not make enemies we just started this new school
[Faye]
Did you see what she said first, I mean what a mouthy cow.. oh I mean FAT cow
[Ruby]
Ohh stop it, its time for us to grow up now
Ruby walks away shaking her head & Faye follows
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Scene 12 - Lunchtime, Staffroom
Audrey, Gary
In the staffroom having lunch, as soon as Gary takes a bite in his lunch Aubrey starts to talk to him.
[Aubrey]
Gary! How was your first lesson
[Gary]
Well it was interesting, the students are very open minded
*Audrey laughs*
[Audrey]
Oh yes, thats how it is here, theres more to come
Aubrey winks at Gary & leaves.
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Scene 13 - French Lesson, George Windsor Language Class, Period 5 & 6
Ruby, Imogen, Conner, George, Pupils
George has already started lesson & set a task for the pupils to do. Ruby starts to make conversation with Conner & Imogen.
[Imogen]
You know you're actually gonna be okay, right?
[Conner]
Yeah you seem worried
[Ruby]
Well its all new to me, plus I'm alone, I have my best friend yes but still feel alone. I need my mum in these situation.
[Conner]
Yeah
[Ruby]
But I need the full gossip about this school, that'll make me feel better. So tell me everything.
Ruby smirks at Conner & Imogen, they both look at each other & look back at Ruby.
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Scene 14 - End of School, Hallway Corridor
Ruby, Faye, Pupils
Faye see's Ruby & catches up to her
[Faye]
Ruby, missed you, really hate this place
[Ruby]
Just 2 terms then we can go off doing whatever we want
[Faye]
Prison aarrgg
Faye walks off & Ruby laughs & walks off too
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Scene 15 - After School Head Teachers Office
Gary, Christine
Gary enters in the head teachers office & sits down. Christine is on the computer
[Christine]
So Gary, how was your first day
[Gary]
Challenging but I managed
[Christine]
I'm glad to hear that bet you can't wait for tomorrow
[Gary]
I sure can't
Gary walks away looking & feeling tired
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Scene 16 - After School, At The School House
Faye, Ruby, Maggie, Rihannon, Pupils
Faye & Ruby enters the house for the first time, Maggie comes to greet them
[Faye]
Okay now this is better
*Faye looking surprised & happy*
[Ruby]
Yeah
[Maggie]
Welcome, welcome girls, first of all come see your house mates
*Maggie opens both the doors & inside are the rest of the pupils. Faye see's Rihannon*
[Faye]
You!
[Rihannon]
You!
*Ruby looks at both Rihannon & Faye*
[Ruby]
Well this will be an interesting time..
Faye walks out to find her room & Ruby follows.
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