''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.
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