Friday Night Star

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Characters:

Stacey- (female) Teenager. Loves football. Has a crush on Dex.

Drew- (female) Teenager. Staceys best friend. Promiscuous.

Fletch- (male) Teenager. Offensive linemen. Genuine.

Dex- (male) Teenager. Star all-state quarterback. Arrogant.


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SCENE 1:

In darkness, the sounds of a high school football game (cheering crowd, refs

blowing whistles, cheerleaders chanting, etc.) resonate throughout the

theater. A scoreboard is hanging in the back of the set with a bright glowing

star on it. The clock is set at forty-five minutes. It begins counting down. Aftera beat, the lights fade up to full. STACEY and DREW are leaning against the

outside of a fence, watching the football game.

STACEY

Woo! Cmon! Lets go Predators!

DREW

Theres no way were pulling this off.

STACEY

Its not over yet.

DREW

There goes our shot at state.

STACEY

Dont be such a downer, Drew.

DREW

Im not! Im justbeing real.

STACEYWe can still win.

DREW

I doubt it.

STACEY

Two words Dexter McCurdy.

DREW

I guess if anyone can do it, he can.

STACEY

Well, he is a three time all-state quarterback with two state records for passing and

rushing yards in a single season! Hes definitely D-1 bound. I heard Notre Dame and

Florida offered him a full ride.

DREW

Wow Stacey, crushing much?


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STACEY

No, I just love good football.

DREW

Whatever, I can see your lady-wood showing through your jeans.

STACEY

(Slapping Drew playfully)

Stop it! It is not!

The crowd moans loudly. STACEY and DREW react to an incomplete pass to a

receiver.

STACEY

Oh cmon Dex! Hardy was wide open!

DREW

Youre mans blowing it.

STACEY

Hes not my man! [Beat.] Cmon Predators!

DREW

(Aside)

Id like to be blowing your man.

STACEYWhat?

DREW

(Nervously)

I said hes blowing it... man.

STACEY

He is not.

The crowd suddenly gets very excited.

STACEY

There he goes! McCurdy to the forty, the thirty, the twenty, the ten... Touchdown

Predators!

The crowd erupts in celebration. STACEY and DREW excitedly jump and

cheer together.


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STACEY

Oh my God!

DREW

We won!

STACEY

Predators advance to the semi-finals!

DREW

I cant believe it!

STACEY

I told you!

DREW

Yeah, your man pulled it off!

STACEY

Im so happy right now, I donteven care you said he was my man!

They scream and cheer along with the crowd. The crowd starts chanting

"Dex" and the girls start chanting along with them.

STACEY AND DREW

Dex! Dex! Dex! Dex! Dex! Dex! Dex! Dex!

They start cheering and applauding once again.

STACEY

What a game. The bestIve ever seen.

DREW

Forget that, now the real fun starts.

STACEY

What are you talking about?

DREWAfter every playoff win, the team bribes the groundskeeper for a key.

STACEY

Okay

DREW

And they throw a huge party!


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STACEY

On the field?

DREW

Yeah!

STACEY

Who told you that?

DREW

My older sister. She was here the last time we made the playoffs. Its tradition, and

we are so going!

STACEY

I dont know.

DREWOh cmon Stacey!

STACEY

Drew--

DREW

Stacey, you never party!

STACEY

Drew, I dont even drink.

DREW

Dont you want to meet your knight in shining... helmet?

STACEY

Weve met.

DREW

Staring at the back of his head during class doesnt count as meeting. Nows the

perfect time to introduce yourself.

STACEYWhy?

DREW

The man just scored the game winning home run.

STACEY

Its called a touchdown.


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DREW

(Ignoring her)

Hes going to be looking to party, if you know what I mean.

STACEYYeah, I know what you mean. Maybe I could get an autograph or--

DREW

No! [Beat.] I said talk, not stalk.

STACEY

Yeah... that would be weird.

DREW

Just try to act like a normal girl.

STACEY

A normal girl?

DREW

Yes.

STACEY

What are normal girls like?

DREW

Well they dont talk abouttouchdowns, receivers, and the Baltimore Browns.

STACEY

Do you mean the Cleveland Browns or the Baltimore Ravens? Either way, thats

wrong. The Ravens formed in 1996 when Art Modell, the owner of the Cleveland

Browns, decided to relocate the team to Baltimore. Even then they were never called

the Baltimore Browns, though. [Beat.] Oh... now I see what you mean.

DREW

Good.

STACEYWhat am I supposed to talk to afootball playerabout then?

DREW

Normal stuff. Likewhats your favorite movie?

STACEY

"The Express".


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DREW

Oh I love that movie! I like the part when the kid gets on a train going to the North

Pole and he--

STACEYNo, thats the Polar Express". I meant "The Express".

DREW

[Beat.] What?

STACEY

The Ernie Davis Story.

DREW

Okayforget movies. Whats your favorite TV show?

STACEY

"Friday Night Lights".

DREW

Book?

STACEY

Dan Marino: My Life in Football.

DREW

Forget it! Youre hopeless!

STACEY

Im sorry! I love football. Whats wrong with that?

DREW

Football is for guys.

STACEY

Wow... thats not sexist.

DREWJust try to be someone else for one night. Please?

STACEY

Fine. Ill see what I can do.

DREW

Thank you. [Beat.] Tonights going to be the bestnight ever!


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STACEY

(Trying to reassure herself)

Yeah, itll be great.

DREWJust listen to me and it will all turn out fine.

STACEY and DREW exit. Lights fade out.

SCENE 2:

Lights fade up on the same fence. Theres miscellaneous party garbage

strewn about the stage. Current top 20 hits play in the background. The same

playlist can be used in Scene 4. STACEY and DREW enter holding red plastic

cups. They lean up against the inside of the fence. DREW is noticeably drunk.

STACEY is sober.

DREW

Great party right?

STACEY

Yeah, I guess.

DREW

You guess?

STACEYYeah. I just thought that with all the jocks here I might get to talk about football, but

all theyre interested in is hitting on all the other girls here.

DREW

Oh cmon, youre not even giving them a chance.

STACEY

They arent even talking to me.

DREW

Well, why dont you go talk to one of them?

STACEY

Um... no, I dont think so.

DREW

Why not? Girls can make the first move.


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STACEY

I dont--

DREW

Oh, now look whos being a feminist.

STACEY

No, feminists are for womens rights, I think you mean Im being sexist, and Im not.

DREW

Whatever! You should go talk to one of these hotties.

STACEY

They obviously dont want to talkto me.

DREW

Maybe thats because youre not partying! What do you have in that cup?

STACEY

Diet Coke.

DREW

Diet Coke?! Stacey, you need to let loose. Get your swerve on!

STACEY

I dont drink, and I hate it when you--

DREWYeah, yeah whatever. Drink your Diet Coke.

Pause.

STACEY

Drew, Im sorry. Im just really uncomfortable around these people. They dont even

talk to me during school. They dont want to talk to me here either.

DREW

How do you know if youve never tried talking to them?

STACEY

You said it yourself, if Im not talking about football Im hopeless.

DREW

Then fine! Talk about football, talk about soccer, talk about anything, but do it with

someone else other than me!


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DREW

Stacey knows a lot about football.

FLETCH

(Skeptically)

You know football?

STACEY

I know a thing or two.

DREW

She knows a lot of things. [Beat.] Discuss.

STACEY

Well...

FLETCHCmon, lets hear what youve got.

STACEY

[Beat.] I know why youre having trouble pulling on strong side traps.

FLETCH

(Amused)

You do? Tell me.

STACEY

Galleckis too slow off the snap and you keep running into him.

FLETCH

And what should I do about that?

STACEY

I would try running a weak side trap instead.

FLETCH

But then Im not the pulling guard.

STACEY

Youre telling me you cant play on both sides?

FLETCH

No, I can.


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STACEY

Good. Then, you just need to flip sides on those plays and bring in Rodriguez to play

the opposite guard.

FLETCH

Rodriguez? He sucks.

STACEY

He may not be as good a blocker as Gallecki, but hes quicker off the snap. That

fraction of a second is what you need to get a good release. It wont matter if

Rodriguez gets blown up because Gibson will hopefully have turned the corner by

then. [Beat.] Plus, the defense will probably stack the strong side, so running to the

back side will lead the running back away from the majority of the defenders.

An beat of silence follows.

DREWMy work here is done.

DREW exits with a large, smug smile on her face. STACEY takes an

uncomfortable sip from her cup.

STACEY

At least thats my opinion.

FLETCH

Damn.

STACEY

(Slightly embarrassed)

Yeah...

FLETCH

I didnt know girls knew that much about sports.

STACEY

Well... I do.

FLETCHWho taught you?

STACEY

My grandma mostly.

FLETCH

Youre grandma liked football?


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STACEY

She didnt like football. She loved football! When my parents died, I moved in with

my grandparents in Pittsburgh. I was really shy. The only way they could get me out

of my room was with their NFL Sunday snacks. They had a watch party ever Sunday

to watch the Steelers play. Eventually, I started watching thegames with them... and I fell in love too.

FLETCH

Sounds pretty sweet-- the football stuff not your parents-- or I mean-- Im stupid.

STACEY

No, its fine. I was really young. I barely even remember them.

FLETCH

Still, Im really sorry.

Awkward pause.

FLETCH

So... whos youre favorite team?

STACEY

Do you even have to ask? Steelers all the way.

FLETCH

(To the tune of "Black and Yellow" by Wiz Khalifa)

Black and yellow, black and yellow.

STACEY

How about yours?

FLETCH

I dont know if I should.

STACEY

Oh cmon!

FLETCHYoure gonna hate me.

STACEY

(Flirtaciously)

Doubt it.


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FLETCH

No really, you wont like it.

STACEY

Who is it?!

FLETCH

The Ravens.

STACEY

[Beat.] Oh, you shouldnt have said that.

FLETCH

See?

STACEY

You couldve said anybody but the Ravens.

FLETCH

I told you.

STACEY

I dont know if I can even associate with you anymore. Just talking to you would give

my grandma an anuerysm!

FLETCH

Were sworn enemies.

STACEY

I know! I think I should leave.

FLETCH

No, come to the dark side.

STACEY

Never!

FLETCH

(Extending his hand)You know you want to.

STACEY

Seriously, dont stand too close tome. I dont want to get Raven on me!

FLETCH

How do you think I feel?


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STACEY and FLETCH realize theyre flirting. STACEY starts to become very

nervous. She shifts away from FLETCH slightly.

FLETCH

Are you okay?

STACEY

Yeah, Im just really thirsty all of the sudden.

FLETCH

What are you drinking? I can get you one.

STACEY

No thanks. I can get one. Its just Diet Coke. I dont drink.

FLETCHYou dont?

STACEY

I know, crazy right? Drews always on my case about it.

FLETCH

No, I was just surprised because I dont drink either.

STACEY

Really?

FLETCH

Nope. This is Ginger Ale. Do me a favor though, and dont tell any of the guys. They

would give me so much shit.

STACEY

Youre secrets safe with me.

Pause. STACEY and FLETCH begin to slowly draw closer to one another. Just

before their lips touch, DREW enters with DEX.

DREWWhat is going on here?!

STACEY and FLETCH are startled by DREWs sudden intrusion. They pull

away from each other.

Stacey, look who I ran into.


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STACEY is in awe of DEX.

STACEY

Youre

DEXDex.

STACEY

No introductions needed.

DEX

Youre probably right. And your name is...?

STACEY

Im, Im, Im--

DREW

Stacey! This is Stacey. Shes a huge fan of yours.

DEX

Yeah, I can see that.

STACEY attempts to regain her composure.

DEX

Fletcher! Hows it going, my man?

FLETCH

(Slightly annoyed)

Fine. Everythings going justgreat.

DEX

Good to hear it! I gotta keep my best blocker happy. Seriously, Im nothing without

you.

FLETCH

Thanks Dex, I apprec--

DEX

Well maybe notnothing, but definitely slightly less amazing.

DEX laughs obnoxiously.

FLETCH

Right. Good one.


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STACEY

(Like she had to force the words out)

Great game today.

DEXIt was, wasnt it?

STACEY

Your 67-yard run for the game-winning score was spectacular. When you broke that

first tackle I almost had a heart attack.

DEX

I bet you did. It was pretty epic.

STACEY

I was sure Reynolds had you. Hes leading the conference in tackles.

DEX

Aw, thats cute. You hear that, Fletchy boy? The lady thinks she knows a little about

football.

FLETCH

Youd be surprised. Go ahead, Stacey. Let him have it.

STACEY

Actually I--

DREW clears her throat and signals STACEY to stop talking about football.

DEX

Actually?

STACEY

Actually I dont know anything about football. I overheard some guys saying that

earlier.

STACEY looks over to DREW, who gives her a nod of approval.

FLETCH

What? Cmon Stacey, we were having a conversation about football like five-minutes

ago.

STACEY

I mean you talked and I listened.


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FLETCH

Seriously? [Beat.] Maybe I could use a drink.

DEX

I thinkyouve had one too many.

FLETCH

I havent even had one drink.

DEX

Then lets go get a few! [Beat.]Well be right back with some drinks. Do you ladies

want anything?

DREW

Vodka tonic!

DEXYou got it. Stacey?

STACEY

Im fine, thanks.

DEX

Oh cmon, anything you want.

STACEY

No thank you.

FLETCH

Dex --

DEX

What do you have there? Jack and Coke?

FLETCH

Dex she doesnt--

DEX

Ill get you another one of those.

STACEY

Look Dex I dont--

DREW clears her throat again.


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DEX

You should really take some medicine for that.

DREW

(Indicating shes addressing STACEY)

Youre right. I should listen to you.

DEX

Yeah, you should. So, a vodka tonic and a Jack and Coke?

Beat. DREW stares at STACEY.

STACEY

Yeah, sounds great.

FLETCH

What?! Stacey you dont have to--

STACEY

Thank you Dex, I would love a Jack and Coke.

DEX

Alright! Girls wanna party tonight!

FLETCH

(To himself)

High school is stupid.

DEX

Lets go, man.

DEX pulls FLETCH aside. STACEY walks over to DREW.

DEX

Dude, this chick is fine!

FLETCH

Yeah, shes something.

DEX

Ill bet shes amazing in bed.

FLETCH

(Offended)

Maybe.


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DEX

Yeah, that slice of American pie is mine for the taking.

FLETCH

Why do you say things like that?

DEX

You know, I dont really know, Fletch. Maybe Im overcompensating for a paralyzing

insecurity I have that Im never going amount to anything and no matter what I try

to do in life Ill fail.

FLETCH

(Genuinely)

Really? Dex, Im sure youre going to be--

DEX

Man, I just messing with you! I saw that on an episode of Degrassi last night!

FLETCH

(Extremely irritated)

Oh.

DEX

That stuff always works on the girls too. Not like Id need it.

FLETCH

What makes you say that?

DEX

Do you know who I am? She was practically drooling over me.

FLETCH

Dex, this girls not your usualfootball groupie. Shes different.

DEX

Dont care.

FLETCH

I dont think shes really your type.

DEX

My type is bangable. So shes definitely my type. [Beat.] And I need to get it done.

FLETCH

Im telling you, I dont think its going to happen like that.


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DEX

Ill tell you whats going down.

FLETCH

Please dont.

DEX

Whats wrong Fletchy? You jealous?

FLETCH

No!

DEX

I get it. Who wouldnt be?

FLETCH

Im your blocker, alright? Its my job to protect you.

DEX

Thats right! And dont ever forgetyour job. [Beat] Besides, her friend looks pretty

gone. Easy pickings.

FLETCH

I dont think so, Dex.

DEX

By the end of the night shell beso wasted even youll start to lookgood.

FLETCH

(Sarcastically)

Thanks Dex,

DEX

Good, because I have just the thing.

DEX exits. FLETCH follows unenthusiastically.

DREW

What the hell do you think youre doing?

STACEY

What?

DREW

You dont say no to Dexter McCurdy!


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STACEY

I dont--

DREW

I know, so what?! Let him get you a drink! Maybe if you stop acting like such a prude

hell give you something else later on.

STACEY

Wow.

DREW

Do you want to get with Dex or not?

STACEY

(Hesitantly)

I mean...

DREW

Then you should listen to me.

STACEY

Okay, what should I do then?

DEX and FLETCH reenter with drinks.

DEX

(Handing her the drink)

You should drink! Jack and Coke.(Handing the other drink to DREW)

And a vodka tonic.

DREW

Thank God! I was running dry.

DEX

Drink up ladies.

DREW, DEX, and FLETCH drink. STACEY raises her cup up to her lips

hesitantly, but doesnttake drink. She discretely lowers it without the othersnoticing. One by one, they each lower their cups.

DEX

I knew you wanted a drink.


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STACEY

Yeah, I love Jack and Coke. Its my favorite drink.

FLETCH looks at STACEY disapprovingly. STACEY shoots his a, butt out

look.

DEX

Knew it.

DREW

Its like you already know each other so well! You two should get to know each other

more.

DEX

I think that sounds like a great idea.

FLETCHLets all get to know each other. Like did you know my middle name is Leopold?

STACEY

Really?

FLETCH

Yeah! It goes back to my great uncle Leopold--

DEX

Thats great Fletch. I bet thatstory has a great ending. Stacey, would you like to go

somewhere more private?

FLETCH

Or you could just hang out here.

STACEY

Sure, Id love to go somewhere more private with you.

DEX

Two for two. Im on fire today.

STACEY hands her drink to DREW and exits with DEX.

FLETCH

Yeah, I guess Ill see you later, Stacey. I had fun talking...

Beat.


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DREW

Whats your deal?

FLETCH

What?

DREW

I saw you and Stacey getting all cozy. So, whats your deal?

FLETCH

You dont know what youre talking about.

DREW

Do you have a thing for her?

FLETCH

I just met her. [Beat.] Even if I did, shes caught Dexs eye. WhatDex wants, he gets.

DREW

Okay good, because Im just saying Stacey wants the star, not some defensive

lineman.

FLETCH

Offensive lineman!

DREW

Who cares?! Its still not you.[Beat.] However, I dont have a problem with defensive

linemen.

FLETCH

(Sighs)

Offensive...

DREW

Its lucky that Im even using theright sport. [Beat.] And if Im getting lucky... maybe

you could get lucky too.

FLETCH

Wow. You cannot be this gone already.

DREW

(Slurring her speech)

I dont know what you mean.Im more think than you sober I am.

FLETCH

Youre not serious right now?


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DREW

(Playfully)

What? You are kinda cute. You could do whatever you want with me.

DREW grabs FLETCHs hand and flirtatiously caresses it.

FLETCH

(Reaching for DREWs drink)

Okay, I think youve had enough.

DREW

(Pulling her drink away)

No! You havent had enough. Cmon, anything you want...

DREW leans in to give FLETCH a kiss. FLETCH stops her face with his hand.

FLETCH

As tempting as that sounds, Im going to have to pass.

FLETCH exits wiping saliva off of his hand disgustedly.

DREW

Oh cmon, take it to the hole!

FLETCH

(From off-stage)

Thats basketball!

DREW

Ugh, whatever.

DREW takes a big drink from her cup and follows FLETCH of stage. Lights

fade to black.

SCENE 3:

Lights up. STACEY stands on the outside of the fence, staring happily over the

football field. DREW enters.

DREW

There you are! Where have you been. You just disappeared after the party.

STACEY

Yeah, I was... busy


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DREW

Doing what? You dont do anything.

STACEY

Yes I do.

DREW

Watching football with your grandparents and their old-ass friends doesnt count.

STACEY

Why not?

DREW

Because its lame!

STACEY

Its not lame, and besides I didnteven watch football this weekend!

DREW

You didnt?

STACEY

No.

DREW

Then what were you doing?

STACEYI was hanging out with Dex.

DREW

Dex?

STACEY

(Smugly)

Yes. He took me out to dinner.

DREW

Dexter McCurdy, took you out to dinner?

STACEY

Italian.

DREW

Which restaurant?


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STACEY

No!

DREW

Did he kiss you? On the cheek, or on the lips? Did he cop a feel? Wait, did you suck--

STACEY

Wow, stop! Thats disgusting!

DREW

I was just asking if you sucked face.

STACEY

Oh no, we didnt.

Beat.

DREW

What about a blowjob?

STACEY

What?! No, I didnt give him one ofthose!

DREW

Jeez, youre acting like youve never been one a first date before.

STACEY

You do that on the first date?

DREW

Yeah.

STACEY

Thats gross.

DREW

How else am I supposed to get guys to like me?

STACEYHave you tried not being slut?

DREW

Yeah, like that will ever work. Besides, its only slutty if you get paid for it.

STACEY

That cant be right.


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DREW

Whos more experienced, me or you?

STACEY

Definitely you.

DREW

Thats right, I think I know whatIm talking about. Something had to have happened.

STACEY

Nothing physical. We didnt kiss or anything, but he did ask me to be his date to that

party this weekend.

DREW

Seriously?!

STACEYYeah!

DREW

This is crazy!

STACEY

I know!

DREW

Now I dont even care that you bailed on me at the party.

STACEY

You told me to.

DREW

I did? Shit, everythings all fuzzy about that night.

STACEY

So, what did you do after I left?

DREW

I dont remember anything after you bailed.

STACEY

I didnt know you were that drunk.

FLETCH enters.


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DREW

Me neither. I woke up the next day in my bed. I have no idea how I got home.

FLETCH

I brought you home.

STACEY

You took her home after the party?

FLETCH

Yeah, she was about ready to pass out right here against the fence. I could tell she

needed to go, so I took her home.

STACEY

I hope she wasnt a handful.

FLETCHWell, first she kicked my car door, then she threw up in my car, and to finish the

night, she licked my face.

DREW

I dont remember any of that!

FLETCH

The smell of my backseat wont letme forget.

STACEY

Sounds pretty bad.

FLETCH

Well, who doesnt love a face-lick and a car that smells like second-hand White

Castle?

DREW

(Embarrassed)

Oh my God!

STACEY

That was pretty awesome of you.

FLETCH

It was just the right thing to do.

STACEY and FLETCH have a brief moment of connection.


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DREW

Well, thanks for giving me a ride home and stuff. Thats cool I guess.

FLETCH

Youre welcome Drew, but pleasedont make a habit out ofit. I dont think my car or

my stomach can take it.

DREW

(Sarcastically)

Ha ha, youre so funny. Stacey, Im going inside.

STACEY

Okay, see you in class.

DREW exits.

STACEYThank you so much. I know she can be a chore. Sometimes I forget that shes going

to be a veterinarian.

FLETCH

Youre kidding.

STACEY

No, shes gotten scholarships and everything.

FLETCH

I fear for our future pets.

STACEY laughs. FLETCH is visibly happy he made her laugh.

STACEY

Seriously, thanks for taking care of her.

FLETCH

Once you left with Dex, no one else was there for her. [Beat.] Donttell her I told you

this, but I think youre her only friend.

STACEYApparently she has you now.

FLETCH

Yeah, but dont tell her thateither. I would hate for her to know I like her. [Beat.] So

listen, theres this party this weekend and I was wondering--


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STACEY

Yeah!

FLETCH

Yeah?

STACEY

Yeah, Ill be there. Dex is bringing me.

FLETCH

(Dejected)

Oh, Dex is taking you.

STACEY

Yeah, so we can hang out and stuff. I promise, Ill take care of Drew this time.

FLETCHOkay. [Beat.] So... you and Dex are like a thing now?

STACEY

I guess so. It all happened kind of fast.

FLETCH

And you like him a lot?

STACEY

I mean hes Dex McCurdy.

FLETCH

(Aside)

What the hell is that supposed to mean?

STACEY

Are you planning on asking anyone to the party?

FLETCH

Me?

STACEYYeah, Im sure you can have your pick of any of the girls around school.

FLETCH

Oh yeah, you know how it is.

STACEY

So?


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FLETCH

Well, I was planning on asking this one girl...

STACEY

Really? Who is she? Do I know her?

FLETCH

(Hesitantly)

Yeah, I think you do.

STACEY

Who is it?

FLETCH

Its... Drew

STACEY(Surprised)

Drew?

FLETCH

Yeah. We actually hit it off after you left.

STACEY

Really?

FLETCH

Oh yeah. In between vomiting and making me a human tongue depressor, weactually got to know each other pretty well.

STACEY

You didnt even know she was going to be a vet.

FLETCH

Well she didnt mention that, but we got to know each other well in other areas.

STACEY

How well?

FLETCH

(Looking at his hand)

Well, there was an exchange of saliva.

STACEY

Well look at you.


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FLETCH

Yeah, she didnt want you to know yet.

STACEY

Why?

FLETCH

Who knows why Drew does anything?

STACEY

Good point.

FLETCH

So, please donttell her I told you yet.

STACEY

Your secrets safe with me. [Beat.] I really have to get to class, so I guess Ill see youlater.

FLETCH

Yeah, Ill see ya.

STACEY exits.

FLETCH

Great, now I get an even higher dose of Drew. I have a headache already.

FLETCH exits. Lights fade to black.

SCENE 4:

Lights up. Once again standard party fare is scattered across the stage.

STACEY enters with DEX.

STACEY

I cannot believe you did it again!

DEX

Whats not to believe? Im me.

STACEY

I mean, how did you hit that window? It was only there for a split second! Talk about

threading the needle.

DEX

It wasnt hard.


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STACEY

(Laughing)

I love how you pretend to be so arrogant.

DEX

Whos pretending?

STACEY

(Laughing more)

Seriously stop it!

FLETCH enters with DREW.

DREW

Whats so funny?

STACEYNothing, just Dex being himself.

FLETCH

Yeah, I can see how that would be laughable.

DEX

Is that jealousy, Fletchy boy?

FLETCH

No.

DEX

Not everyone can be the star of Friday nights. There has to be a supporting cast too.

DEX gives FLETCH a slap on the shoulder.

DREW

Yeah Fletch, nothing wrong with being a supporter. Some people arent suited for

stardom.

FLETCH

Why do you me hurt like that?

DREW

Because I enjoy it.

STACEY

Arent you two a cute little couple?


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DREW

(Shocked)

A what?!

FLETCH

Oh, what she means to say is a couple of people who cant stand each other. RightStacey?

STACEY

Right, its obvious you guys hate each other.

DREW

Im too sober for this. I need alcohol.

DEX

Im with you on that one. Jack and Coke?

STACEY

Thats my drink!

DEX

Fletch?

FLETCH

Im sure Drew will bring me back a drink. Right Drew?

DREW exits quickly before FLETCH says his line. He looks around for her and

realizes she left him.

DEX

Alright. Be right back babe. Ill make this drink extra special.

FLETCH

Okay honey, thanks.

DEX

Funny dude.

DEX exits.

STACEY

Im sorry about that. I forgot you told me not to say anything.

FLETCH

Yeah, please dont. She will kill me.


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STACEY

You guys seem to already have a close relationship.

FLETCH

So close it almost doesnt seem real. [Beat.] So, you and Dex have really hitting it off,

huh?

STACEY

Yeah, hes great!

FLETCH

And everythings good with you guys?

STACEY

Absolutely.

FLETCHGood, good...

Awkward silence.

Stacey, are you sure about this thing with Dex?

STACEY

Of course I am! Why would you ask me that?

FLETCH

Its just that Ive known Dex a long time and he never stays with any one girl for verylong.

STACEY

Well, Im not just any girl.

FLETCH

Youre not. Thats why Im saying this.

STACEY

Saying what?

FLETCHI want you to get away from Dex.

STACEY

What?

FLETCH

Please, just listen--


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STACEY

Listen to what? This is stupid!

FLETCH

Hes not the guy you think he is.

STACEY

How do you know what kind of guy I think he is?

FLETCH

Because if you knew what I think I know, you wouldnt be with him.

STACEY

Like what?

FLETCH

Theres some stuff that I canttell you.

STACEY

It sounds to me like youre making things up.

FLETCH

Are you serious?! I did not think you were this stupid!

STACEY

Im not stupid! This is justbullshit!

FLETCHIts not!

STACEY

You know what I think? I thinkyoure jealous of his talent.

FLETCH

(Outraged)

What?!

STACEY

Yeah. Hes the star quarterback ofa soon to be state champs team and youre just ano-name offensive linemen who no one will remember even played football in three

years.

FLETCH

Thats what you think of me? Youthink Im that petty?


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STACEY

Jealousy is ugly on a lot of people.

FLETCH

Huh, jealousy?

STACEY

Yeah.

FLETCH

Thats an interesting theory... too bad its complete bullshit!

STACEY

Then what is it?

FLETCH

I cant tell you.

STACEY

Because theres nothing to tell.[Beat.] If you werent with Drew, I would think you

liked me.

Pause. FLETCH gives STACEY a look that says, "you got me."

No, you-- Youre with Drew.

FLETCH

Are you kidding? I could never be with Drew. I cant stand her.

STACEY

You like me?

FLETCH

Yes. I thought it was obvious.

STACEY

So, this whole trying to break Dex and I up is because you want me.

FLETCHI mean, it is, but it isnt.

STACEY

What does that mean?


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FLETCH

I do like you and that is why I want to get you away from Dex, but not just because I

want you. Its because I want to protect you.

STACEY

Protect me? From Dex?

FLETCH

Yeah.

STACEY

Why would you need to protect me from Dex?

FLETCH

Because hes not a good guy.

STACEYWhat? Does he like take candy from babies and punt puppies or something?

FLETCH

Lets just say he gets a lot offgirls.

STACEY

Everybody knows that. His nickname is The Knock-Out.

FLETCH

That name may be more fitting than it should be.

STACEY

Look, Ive had enough of beating around the bush. Just tell me whats going on or Im

walking away.

FLETCH

Okay, but this is just between us. [Beat.] I think Dex might be drugging the girls he

sleeps with.

STACEY

He what?

FLETCH

I dont know for sure, but I think he slips roofies into their drinks at the end of the

night. If he feeds them drinks all night, when they wake up the next morning, they

just figure they got really drunk.

STACEY

Cant they tell the difference?


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FLETCH

Apparently not.

STACEY

If thats true, why havent you called the police?

FLETCH

I didnt know until last week.

STACEY

This cant be true. Those girls would be able to tell.

FLETCH

Well if you dont believe me, askDrew.

STACEY

Drew?

FLETCH

Yeah, he did it to her last week.

STACEY

Dex drugged Drew? Why do you--

FLETCH

I saw him do it.

STACEYWhat? When?

FLETCH

When we went to get you drinks. I saw him pour some powder in one of the cups. I

didnt know what it was then. [Beat.] I think he meant to put it in your drink, but he

accidentally put it in Drews. After you and Dex bailed, Drew started acting really

weird. So, I took her home and I did some research on the Internet. I think he roofied

her. And he tried to roofie you.

Long pause.

Please say something.

STACEY

I dont believe you.

FLETCH

What?


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STACEY

I dont believe you, Fletch.

FLETCH

Why? After everything I just told you, why dont you believe me?

STACEY

You said yourself, youre not sure.

FLETCH

Why would you risk it?

STACEY

I mean, a future NFL MVP has to drug girls to sleep with them, butits never been

reported because he gets them so drunk that they think nothing happened. And now

hes trying to do it to me? Sounds like a hail mary to me, Fletch.

FLETCH

Its true! I have a feeling--

STACEY

One girl would have to have known! How could he get away with that?

FLETCH

Because all these girls look at him just like you do! When they wake up in the

morning and see him in bed with them, they wontask questions. Theyll think, "I got

to sleep with Dex McCurdy." Thats every girl inthis high schools dream. Im tellingyou--

STACEY

And Im telling you. I dontbelieve it.

Long pause.

FLETCH

I thought you were better than this.

STACEYI thought you were.

DEX and DREW reenter.

DEX

Hey babe, got your drink! Its made with a special ingredient... Love.


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FLETCH

(Indicating he knows whats going on)

I dont think love should go into drinks, Dex.

DEX

Then itsgood this drink isnt foryou. [Beat.] Hey babe, this partys kind of lame, andI wanted to have so private time with you. So we can talk and stuff. What do you

say?

STACEY looks at FLETCH. He shakes his head.

STACEY

Yeah, Dex. Id love that.

A look ofdespair comes across FLETCHs face.

DEX(Putting his arm around STACEY)

Alright! Well see you guys later!

STACEY looks back at FLETCH as she exits with DEX.

DREW

Thats my girl, hookin up with Dex McCurdy.

FLETCH

Lets hope thats all it is. [Beat.] Look, Im not feeling too well, so can we go?

DREW

But Im not done drinking yet!

FLETCH

Yeah, but I told your dad Id have you back home before midnight and it would really

suck to get my ass kicked for a girl that I dont even like.

DREW

Youre such a charmer.

FLETCHLets just go.

FLETCH and DREW exit. Lights fade to black. The final second on the

scoreboard counts down. When the clock hits zero the star flickers, then

shuts off.


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SCENE 5:

Single spotlight up on STACEY.

STACEY

All in one moment, everything changed. He was no longer my idol. He was amonster. He forced himself on me, pinned me down, and tore off my clothes. I kept

saying "please dont", but he justlaughed. He looked me right in the eye and said--

Spotlight up on DEX.

DEX

Whats the matter? Isnt this everything you wanted?

STACEY

I kept telling him "no", but he didnt stop. I wasnt strongenough. I couldnt stop

him! [Beat.] He climbed on top of me and I could feel the jagged edges of the rocksunder me dig into my bare back like tiny knives piercing my skin.

(Breaking down)

It hurt so bad. I couldnt keep from crying any longer. He slapped me and screamed--

DEX

Stop crying! Stop it! Your mine now! Your with me! This was what you dreamed of!

Pause.

STACEY

It seemed like it lasted an eternity. I remember trying to count the number of starsin the sky and thinking which one would by my Friday night star now. I couldnt

decide between a big bright blue one to the left and a small twinkling yellow one

way off to the right I chose the yellow one. I needed something to hold on to.

[Beat.] When he was finally through, he left me under the bleachers half-naked and

shivering. It wasnt until morning that I finally found the strength to stand. I walked

all the way home from the football field. [Beat.] My grandparents took me straight

down to the hospital and the next twenty-four hours was non-stop poking and

prodding from doctors, nurses, policemen, and psychiatrists, when I just wanted to

be left alone! [Beat.] Dex was arrested the very next day. Then he got suspended for

the duration of the investigation. So, he missed the state championship. We lost by

forty-two points. Our team was nothing without him. After that I would walk downthe hall at school and I would get looks of pure disgust from everyone, like they

blamed me for the loss. Even Drew stopped talking to me.

Spotlight up on DREW.

I went up and asked her why she was acting like this. She said--


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DREW

Dex was the star of this town. Who are you to come here and wreck everything this

town had to hope for? Youre nobody. [Beat.] Why did you have to say "no" to him?

STACEY

The whole town turn their back on me. Arent I the victim?! I did what I wassupposed to do! I honestly didnt know if I could go on. It was fourth and long and I

was backed up all the way to my own end zone and I could feel the pocket crashing

in around me... I was all alone.

The spotlight on DREW and DEX blackout. Pause.

Then one person came to my defense.

Spotlight up on FLETCH.

Its been about a year and a halfsince... Ive been seeing a therapist and going to asupport group every week. They all tell me things will get better... and they did, but

it took a while. The pain never truly goes away though. Its always kind of there, but

I can handle it now because Im not doing it alone. I have a blocker.

FLETCH steps up and stands next to STACEY. They look at each other with

loving affection.

Weve been officially seeing each other for about two months and I know hell

always be here to protect me and block anything that will try to hurt me. [Beat.] I

finally found my true Friday night star.

Lights fade to black. The star on the scoreboard flickers back on.

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