*Pacey and Andie in the lunch line* Pacey: Then he tells me that I have no future that doesn't involve the fast-food industry. Andie: And he's called a guidance counselors. Pacey: Yeah, amongst other things. Andie: Just because a student doesn't fit into some cookie-cutter mold that the public school system deems acceptable they're ready to write 'em off. I mean, Einstein failed second grade and not because he was stupid but because he was bored. And the incompetency of an inferior public school system failed to recognize it. You know, they'd rather just dismiss someone who's in obvious need of some guidance, rather than reach out to him. I mean, if someone along the way had just taken two seconds to notice, to care, they would have noticed that you need to be rescued not ridiculed. *The entire cafeteria is watching Andie now.* Pacey: Ladies and gentlemen, Andie McPhee. *They clap.* *Cut to Pacey and Andie* Andie: This isn't funny, Pacey. It's just that you're entire future is on the line here and I think you should be a little more nervous. I mean, you're so not nervous, you're making me nervous. Pacey: Now that all my postulating of illigitimy(sp?) has been duely-documented, I kind of feel like a weights been taken off, you know? Andie: If that's the way that you perceive yourself, then that's the way people are going to look at you. If you act like a joke, people are going to treat you like one. Pacey: You finally figured it out. I'm not Luke Skywalker, I'm not even Luke Perry. There's no hero here, Andie. I am a joke. Andie: I'm not coming to your pity party. You know I don't think you're a joke, Pacey. Pacey: But it's too late. I've spent too long being a screw-up, I'm kind of passed the perverbial point of no return. Andie: Well, change your course. Break the chain. Anyone can re-invent themselves. I mean, it's America. Madonna does it every week. Pacey: But I don't know how. I don't know where to start. Andie: Try starting from the inside. I mean, anyone can change their fate. Heroes are made, not born. *Pacey stares at her and smiles thoughtfully.* *Cut to Pacey walking into the McPhee's backyard.* Mrs Mcphee: Pacey! Hello. Nice to see you again. *Andie rushes out* Andie: Okay, we're going to be upstairs studying if you need anything. Okay, Mom? Mrs Mcphee: Would you kids like something to eat? I could make you a sandwich. Pacey: No thanks, I just ate. Mrs Mcphee: What are you studying? Pacey: Tonight's double feature includes US History and biology. Mrs Mcphee: If Tim was here, you could get some help. US History's one of Tim's favorite subjects. Andie: Okay.. *They go inside* Pacey: I thought you said your mother was getting better. Andie: She is. She just slips sometimes. Pacey: Well, I don't mean to be insensitive, Andie, but she talks about your brother like he's still alive. Andie: Well, she has her good days and her bad days. Pacey: And what day is this? Andie: Pacey. Pacey: I'm sorry. *They go upstairs. Cut to them going into Andie's room. Pacey walks over to all her prizes and trophies.* Pacey: You know the only thing I ever won came out of a cereal box? How do you do all this? I know you have a type-A personality, but my God, Andie! On top of everything, you take care of your family and you still find time in the day to rescue a guy like me. Aren't you tired? Andie: You do what you gotta do. Okay, let's get started. Now, I always allow myself a margin of error for any occasional, unforseen roadblocks. Unfortunatly, you have no margin of error. You are, in what we studious circles refer to as...up crapola creek without a paddle, hanging on to the tenth grade by a thread, one cliffnote away from-- Pacey: Complete and utter disaster. I get it. Page 2 |
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