CHARACTERS
- Main Characters
- Billy Porter- Played by flamergamer8
- Norah Smith- Played by imprincearthur
- Cory Bates- Played by C00LDUDE1000
- Lillian Davis- Played by Madelyn
- Lauren McCammon- Played by Rae
- Secondary Characters
- Latisha- Played by Latisha0987
- Savannah Hogan- Played by Falconbait26
Billy and Norah walk away, and the other three are left alone.
Lilly: Oh my god, this place is sooo pretty!
Lauren: I know. And this view is-
Lilly ignores Lauren once again.
Lilly: Hey Cory. I think we should check out the room.
Lilly gets so close to Cory’s ear, she’s practically chewing on it.
Lilly: (whispering) Maybe we should check out the mattress? Make sure it works?
Cory feels his heartbeat rise, and he gets a dumb smirk on his face.
Cory: Oh, yeah. Have to make sure there’s nothing wrong with it.
Cory and Lilly start to walk away, but Lauren stops them before they get too far.
Lauren: Wait. Hey, Cory. Could we talk really quick?
Lilly: Um do you mind? Cory and I have some things to take care of. Right, Cory?
Lauren: It’s important. It’ll just take a couple minutes. Promise.
Cory: Uh, I don’t-
Lilly: Come on, Cory! Let’s go!
Cory thinks for a moment, before grabbing Lilly’s hand. He looks to Lauren briefly.
Cory: We’ll talk later. I’m sure it can wait.
Lauren: Uh- okay…
Cory and Lilly leave Lauren, taking their bags with them. Lauren turns back to the water. She rests her hands on the railing and sighs, watching as the waves crash into the ship. Suddenly, she feels a hand on her shoulder. She turns to see a young woman with dark skin, about her age. She is tall, and her long black hair is put into box braids. Her name is Latisha.
Latisha: Hey, cheer up! You’re on vacation!
The girl smiles at Lauren and walks away, gone as quickly as she had arrived. Lauren watches as she walks away, her posture tall and her gait confident. When she is out of view, Lauren turns back to the water, lost in thought.
Billy and Norah approach a fancy looking wooden door.
Billy: This should be the room. Let’s get this over with, am I right?
Norah laughs.
Norah: Billy, they’re your parents, not the cops. There’s no need to be nervous.
Billy: I know, I know. I just- I don’t wanna spend too much time talking to parents this week. It’s supposed to be a getaway, you know?
Norah: I know. We’ll just go in and talk with them for a while, and then we’ll be good. Okay?
Billy pauses for a moment, before nodding.
Billy: You’re right. You’re always right.
Norah: I know.
The two smile and share a quick kiss. Billy knocks on the door.
Billy’s father, Lance Porter, opens the door almost immediately, catching Billy by surprise.
Lance: Ah, William and Norah! Great to see you!
Billy: Hey, dad.
Norah: Hi Mr Porter! I like the haircut!
Lance: Please, call me Lance. And thank you! Please, come in!
Lance holds the door open for the two, and they walk in. Billy’s mom, Dawn, is taking clothes out of her bags and putting them into dressers. When she sees Billy and Norah, her eyes light up.
Dawn: Billy! There you are!
Dawn gives Billy a big hug, and he gives back a half-hug with one arm. Dawn turns to Norah.
Dawn: And Norah! I swear you get more pretty every time I see you!
Norah: Aw, thanks Mrs Dawn! And you are too! I love the dress!
Dawn and Norah hug. Lance comes in from behind them.
Lance: So, are you all ready to party or what?
Norah: You bet! I can’t believe I get to experience something like this! Thank you both so much!
Lance: Oh, no problem! I’m just glad we could afford to do something like this for you all.
Lance turns and looks directly at Billy. Billy stares at the ground.
Lance: I’ve always wanted to give you the kind of life my parents couldn’t give me.
Billy shifts uncomfortably.
Billy: Thanks, dad…
There’s a pause for a moment. Dawn breaks it.
Dawn: Well, the ship is leaving the harbor in an hour! They have a big dance party on the deck. Make sure you make it, and wear something nice!
Norah: We will. Thanks again for everything. Come on, Billy. We should-
Lance: Wait! Norah, could you let us have a quick word with Billy? We’ll only be a minute.
Norah: Oh. Sure. I’ll be right outside, Billy.
Norah gives one more round of “thank you’s” before leaving the room. When the door is shut, Lance locks it, and turns to his son.
Lance: William. What’s wrong?
Billy: I- it’s nothing.
Lance: (intimidating) Billy… What is it?
Billy: I just-
Billy sighs, and then speaks again, his voice taking a nervous, fast-paced tone.
Billy: I saw a kid earlier today. I couldn’t place who he was, but he looked really familiar. He looked lost.
Lance looks at Dawn for a moment, who looks just as tense. He then looks back to Billy.
Lance: A kid? William, are you still taking your medication?
Billy: Yeah, of course!
Lance: Are you lying?
Billy: No! Why would I lie? Don’t you trust me?
Dawn: Oh, of course we trust you, sweetie! We’re just making sure.
There is a silence in the room for what feels like an eternity. Lance finally breaks it.
Lance: Your girlfriend’s waiting. Go rejoin her. Don’t tell her about the kid. And keep taking your meds. Okay?
Billy doesn’t respond. Lance squeezes his shoulder, and speaks again, more forcefully.
Lance: Okay, Billy?
Billy: … Okay, dad…
END OF EPISODE
Questions on Episode 3 (if you'd like to answer them):
1. Thoughts on Billy's parents? What are they hiding?
2. Thoughts on Lauren's predicament? Do you think she should give up on Cory?
3. Favorite character(s)?
Comments
Sorry I am late lol
1.I am not sure, could be something dating back to Billy's childhood? It is definitely something from his past and I am curious to see what it will be.
2.I mean Cory is definitely a guy lmao I kinda feel bad for Lauren tbh. I hope she is able to talk to Cory sometime
3.Probably Lauren tbh.
1.I am not sure, could be something dating back to Billy's childhood? It is definitely something from his past and I am curious to see what it will be.
2.I mean Cory is definitely a guy lmao I kinda feel bad for Lauren tbh. I hope she is able to talk to Cory sometime
3.Probably Lauren tbh.
Indiybomboo making sure you know I commented lol