''Cheating''

TEASER

FADE IN:

INT.JOHN ADAMS HIGH SCHOOL - HALLWAY - DAY

Farkle enters the school,sleepy,hangover.Than,he becomes frozen when he sees Riley talking to Maya.Than,Zay comes in picture,Farkle takes Zay before Riley could have seen him.

RILEY (to MAYA)

You saw that?

MAYA

What?

RILEY

I thought i saw Farkle.

MAYA

That's trouble calling for you.

RILEY

What?

MAYA

You don't know where's your boyfriend,right?It's trouble.

RILEY

And where's yours?

MAYA

At safe place.

INT.MAN'S BATHROOM - DAY

Farkle quickly enters the bathroom,with Zay.

ZAY

What the hell?

FARKLE

You talked to Riley yet?

ZAY

No.Why?

FARKLE

You didn't speak to her...at all?

ZAY

Did you lost your mind or what?

FARKLE

Can you keep a secret?

ZAY

Oh,boy.I'm so done with this friendship things.I love you all guys,but I am very terrible at it.

FARKLE

I trust you,Zay.Or maybe i shouldn't.

ZAY

No,man.Trust me.I'm your friend.Okay,maybe not the good one.

FARKLE

I slept with Smackle.

ZAY

You said what?

FARKLE

It was stupid mistake.

ZAY

Oh,god.Oh,god.How could you?

FARKLE

Oh,boy.Maybe i shouldn't have told you this.You are honest,but big gossip.

ZAY

Are you saying this because i kept Riley's secret and didn't told you?

FARKLE

Just...forget what i told you,okay?

Farkle storms out.

ZAY

Farkle,wait!

Zay storms out too.Than,we notice Charlie in one of the bathrooms,apparently hearing it all,smilling.

CHARLIE

Oh,Minkus.You are so in trouble.

Farkle and Zay get in hallway,running into Maya and Riley.

FARKLE

Hi.

ZAY

Hey.

FARKLE

Well,hello...ladies.

RILEY

Farkle.

MAYA

Okay...what did you do?

FARKLE

What?

MAYA

You didn't use this catch phrase since forever.

FARKLE

And your lover...where's he?

Farkle takes Riley's hand,walking towards class.

MAYA (to ZAY)

Something's wrong,right?

ZAY

Yes.I hate Harper's class.Let's go.

Zay walks towards classroom,leaving Maya,who heads over there too,confused.

END TEASER

ACT ONE

FADE IN:

INT.JOHN ADAMS HIGH SCHOOL - ENGLISH ROOM - DAY

Harper teaches lesson.

HARPER

Infidelity.Affairs.

MAYA

That's today's topic?

HARPER

What that represents to us?

FARKLE

Can we just...move to other topic for a bit?

HARPER

No.This is what we learn today,you can either stay here and enjoy or just go.

Than,we hear bip from Lucas's phone.

HARPER

No phones,Mr.Friar.

LUCAS

Yeah,sorry.

MAYA (to LUCAS)

Something important?

LUCAS

Just...some promotions.They are boring as hell.

ZAY (to LUCAS)

I know.Right?Bastards.

HARPER

How we react to affairs?

ZAY

Don't we just hide it?I mean,woman doesn't wanna know when men cheat on them.

MAYA

That's not totally true.

RILEY

I would like to know it.

ZAY

You would?

RILEY

Any woman would want to know if something like that happens.

FARKLE

I have a question.

HARPER

Yes?

FARKLE

Man cheat,but if they consider it as some mistake...it should be forgotten and make their relationship even stronger,right?

MAYA

That doesn't make sense.

FARKLE

Things happen,Maya.

MAYA

Cheating is cheating.What's there to not be understood?

HARPER

Affair.Let's get back to the affair.

LUCAS

It's nobody's fault.People cheat people,couples do it and than...they just break up and later,get back together.What's the point?

MAYA (to LUCAS)

So,you would cheat on me and never tell me?

LUCAS

I never said that.

FARKLE

But,if affair happens with wrong person and only once...it's not love.Why would couples suffer because of some stupid mistake?

Riley turns around,faces him.

RILEY

Well,maybe for someone it's not stupid mistakes.Woman are emotional human being.

ZAY

Who cares about that anyway?People just...cheat each other.

MAYA

Most marriages break because of high possibility of cheating.

HARPER

So...how to get over it?

RILEY

You can't get over it.It's something you could never forget and...it breaks your heart.You can keep loving that one person,but if he cheats...that will change your imagine about him or her.

Farkle,feels even more guilty,bad,sad.

MAYA

What do you say about that,Frankenstein?

FARKLE

Love conquers all.That's the only thing that really matters.

HARPER

Love conquers all.Good.It might be.

MAYA

That's impossible.You can't cheat someone and expect they forgive you.

RILEY

Well...maybe time heals everything.

MAYA

Time makes fools of us and we realize that we never knew that person at all.

FARKLE

Why would you think like that?

MAYA

It's the fact.

HARPER

Okay.We will discuss this some other time,when you guys have much clear mind.Just imagine situation where your couple cheats on you.

ZAY

Oh,boy.

INT.JOHN ADAMS HIGH SCHOOL - HALLWAY - DAY

Maya and Riley are standing near lockers.

RILEY

Well,this was really...educated class.

MAYA

Finally something interesting and smart coming out of Harper's mouth.

RILEY

Do you think woman knows when men cheats?

MAYA

No.Honey,mens are pigs.

RILEY

You are saying that a lot.

MAYA

It's fact proven by science,medicine and other smart things.

Lucas walks towards them.

MAYA (to LUCAS)

Lucas?

LUCAS

Yes?

MAYA

We are going to my place,right?

LUCAS

Ah...no.I need to...see something...to do something.I mean...it's my parent's thing.So...

MAYA

Really?

LUCAS

I'll call you.

He kisses her on check and leaves.

MAYA (to RILEY)

Did you just see that?

RILEY

Maybe he's cheating on you.

Maya makes worried face.

RILEY (CONT.)

I'm joking.

On the other side,Zay and Farkle are standing.

ZAY

I'm gonna do it.

FARKLE

Do what?

ZAY

I'm gonna show you that i am good friend.

FARKLE

Zay,i didn't really meant...

ZAY (interrupts)

No one will find out.

Charlie comes.

CHARLIE

Except me.

FARKLE

What the hell do you want?

CHARLIE

To tell your secret.

ZAY

You are just improvising.You know nothing.

CHARLIE

This morning...i began liking our mans bathroom.

ZAY

Farkle,don't listen to him,man.

Farkle,more angry than ever,about to do anything.

CHARLIE

You surprised me in funny way.I never thought you were that kind of guys.

FARKLE

What kind of guys?

CHARLIE

The one who cheats.Riley's a princess.Why don't you treat her like that?

ZAY

Go away,Zay.

CHARLIE

Why?You are scared?

FARKLE

Back off.

Charlie laughs.

ZAY

Farkle,let's just...

And before Zay can finish his sentence,Farkle pushes Charlie on lockers,about to hit him,causing Riley to notice it and run to him,with Maya.

ZAY

Oh,boy.

RILEY

What the hell is going on here?

ZAY

Just...

FARKLE (to CHARLIE)

Don't you dare talk with me like that!Did you hear me?I may not look mad and crazy,but i am,trust me.

He pushes Charlie and he runs away.Riley gets closer to Farkle.

RILEY

Farkle?

FARKLE

He was just...annoying us.

MAYA

That's it?He made you crazy as some kickboxer over his own personality?

FARKLE

I won't tolerate him.

RILEY

Let's go.

They walk away.

MAYA (to ZAY)

Okay.I need to know.Something weird is happening here.

ZAY

I don't get it.

MAYA

Farkle's weird,you're weird.Even Charlie began acting like that.

ZAY

Charlie got weird since he was born.It's nothing new.

MAYA

Lucas's weird too.

ZAY

He's not weird.He's just full of secrets.

MAYA

Why did you say that?

ZAY

Read between the lines,woman!

He walks away too.

MAYA

Weird.

INT.TOPANGA'S - NIGHT

Zay is sitting at the bar,alone.Than,Cory comes in,sits beside him.

CORY

What a day!

ZAY

You tell me!I'm the worst friend ever.Keeping Riley's secret and laying to Farkle,now reverse.Keeping his damn secret and laying to her.She will break down.

CORY

What?

ZAY

What what?

CORY

Farkle's secret?What's going on?

ZAY

Oh,boy.I said it a loud?

CORY

You don't need problems with me,trust me.

ZAY

This is so confidential.It's like brotherhood or 007.You know...James Bond things.

CORY

Don't mess with me.

ZAY

Farkle made some small mistake.It's not big deal.

CORY

What mistake?

ZAY

Do i really need to?

CORY

Yes.

ZAY

Why?

CORY

I am the big bull,buddy.You really don't wanna ride on me.

ZAY

Back in Texas...bulls weren't the scariest things.

CORY

If you want to go back to Texas...I can make it possible.

ZAY

You know...Big Apple is good too.

CORY

Spit out the truth.

ZAY

Fine,fine.Just calm down,you're scaring the hell out of me.

CORY

What trouble brought Minkus now?

ZAY

It was a mistake...one night stand and...

CORY

He cheated on her?

Zay nods.Cory storms out of Topanga's,quickly.

ZAY

I'm dead...dead...dead...dead man.

EXT.HART'S HOUSE - GARDEN - NIGHT

Lucas and Maya are walking,she has rope over her eyes.They walk towards some table,dinner.He takes away rope.

LUCAS

Surprise!

MAYA

Lucas...this is...this was your idea?

LUCAS

I was planning it for a long time.

MAYA

I...

LUCAS

You like this kind of stuff,right?

MAYA

I like anything that comes from you.

Lucas smiles,they kiss.

LUCAS

Sit down.

Lucas acts as gentleman,she sits on chair,he too.

LUCAS

I hope you'll enjoy the dinner,Ms.Hart.

MAYA

Thank you,Mr.Friar.

They keep smilling,eating dinner,enjoying like some fancy married couple,happier than ever.

END ACT ONE

ACT TWO

FADE IN:

INT.MINKUS HOUSE - FARKLE'S ROOM - NIGHT

Farkle and Cory are standing.

FARKLE

Mr Matthews...

CORY

Don't talk.

FARKLE

I want to explain everything.

CORY

You hurt her...again.

FARKLE

I never meant to do it.I wasn't planning for this to happen.

CORY

She needs to know.

FARKLE

I can't.I really can't tell her.

CORY

You will need to.If you don't do it,i will.And it will hurt her even more.

FARKLE

I love her.

CORY

I don't care!

FARKLE

This hurts me as much as it will hurt her.

CORY

You think i don't know the feeling?I never did it,but i can imagine what are your troubles.

FARKLE

She will break up with me.

CORY

Maybe...it's the right thing to do.

Farkle nods.

CORY (CONT.)

Maybe she forgives you,maybe she doesn't.I don't care about that...i just want her to know the truth.

FARKLE

Okay.You have my word.

CORY

Tonight.

FARKLE

What?

CORY

Do it tonight.I'm serious.

He leaves room.

EXT.HART'S HOUSE - GARDEN - NIGHT

Maya and Lucas keep having dinner.

MAYA

I'm really happy.

LUCAS

And I'm happy that you are happy.

Maya smiles.

LUCAS (CONT.)

I want to see you smile,every day,every second...every moment of our life.

MAYA

Why are you so overprotective?

LUCAS

You deserve it.I'll do anything to make you happy.

Than,Maya's phone rings,she answers,vrilly serious.

MAYA

Ah...okay.I'll be there as soon as possible.

She hangs up.

LUCAS

What's wrong?

MAYA

My mum.She's at hospital.

LUCAS

Oh my god.What happened?

MAYA

I don't know.She didn't feel well,they think she's fine.

LUCAS

Let's go now.

Maya,stands up,a bit in shock.

LUCAS (CONT.)

I'll call the gang.We need them too.

MAYA

Fine.

They walk away.

INT.MINKUS HOUSE - FARKLE'S ROOM - NIGHT

Farkle takes his jacket,with phone in one hand.

FARKLE

Pick up!Pick up!Just pick up the damn phone.

Than,he hangs up,Smackle enters,for his surprise.

FARKLE

What are you doing here?

SMACKLE

I missed you.

FARKLE

Let me make something clear to you.

SMACKLE

Did you told her?

FARKLE

Not yet.

SMACKLE

She's gonna break up with you,Farkle.And than...it's just me.You will have only me.

FARKLE

That was mistake.

SMACKLE

It didn't look like mistake last night.

FARKLE

I love her,okay?

SMACKLE

You will lose her.You can't fight against that.

FARKLE

Just...leave.

SMACKLE

I'll be waiting for you...always.

She kisses him on check and leaves,making him feel even more angry.

INT.MATTHEWS APARTMANT - RILEY'S ROOM - LATER

Riley is walking,with phone in her hand.

RILEY

Oh,god.Is he alright?Okay,we will be there.

Than,Farkle enters through her window.

RILEY (to FARKLE)

We need to go,quickly!

FARKLE

Where?

RILEY

Maya's mum is at hospital.

FARKLE

I need to talk to you.

RILEY

Can't we talk later?

FARKLE

This is really important.

RILEY

Are you okay?

Farkle,turns around,crying.

RILEY (CONT.)

Farkle?

FARKLE

I...

RILEY

What's wrong?

Riley,puts her hand on his face,feeling his tears coming down.

FARKLE

I love you.I love you so much.

RILEY

Farkle?

He turns around,faces her.

FARKLE

It just happened.I don't know how,but it happened.

RILEY

What happened?And why are you crying?

FARKLE

I so love you that...that i hate myself for what i did.

RILEY

You are scaring me.

FARKLE

I slept with her.I slept with Smackle.

We notice the background music:Heartbeats by Jose Gonzales.

FARKLE (CONT.)

Last night...we kissed and one thing lead to another.I'm bastard,i know.

RILEY

Stop.

FARKLE

But i love you.It was mistake.

RILEY

Stop talking!

Riley sits down,near bed,trying to react normally to all that she just heard.He sits beside her.

FARKLE

Please...forgive me.

Riley,looks right in his eyes.

RILEY

This isn't working.

FARKLE

No...we love each other.

RILEY

You didn't respect me.You should figure out what you really want.

FARKLE

I want you!

Riley takes his hand.

RILEY

We are done.But this time...definitely.

FARKLE

You can't be serious.Don't act like this.

RILEY

Don't worry...healing process won't last too long.

They share one sad look.

INT.HOSPITAL - HALLWAY - NIGHT

Lucas is sitting on chair,Maya is resting her head on his shoulder.The gang comes along,feeling bad about situation.Riley and Farkle are feeling awkward about each other.Doctor,finally comes out,calling Maya.She comes closer,enters.We notice glass,through which everyone see how Katy's situation is better,Maya hugging her.

The background music ends,as the scene.

END ACT TWO

TAG

INT.TOPANGA'S - DAY

Zay and Farkle are sitting at the bar.

ZAY

Look at us two.Miserable,single,pity.

FARKLE

I don't know how to be single,Zay.

ZAY

You will get used to it.

FARKLE

At least...you proved me that you are a good friend.

ZAY

How?I spoke about what happened.

FARKLE

You tried not to do it and i'm thankful for that.

ZAY

How are you?

Farkle,quiet,silent.

FARKLE

I miss her.A lot.

ZAY

I will say something.But,just to cheer you up a bit.

FARKLE

What?

ZAY

Just have fun.Date and do these things.And in a month...you won't even remember her name.

FARKLE

That's mean.

ZAY

Move on,dude!

Farkle,smiles.

FARKLE

I am single again.

ZAY

And i am single for a long time.So...i will teach you a bit.

FARKLE

So...i am your student right now?

ZAY

We will have fun,trust me.

FARKLE

Fine.

ZAY

We will.

Farkle and Zay share look,cheering with beer.

END TAG

FADE OUT.