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
- Lance Porter
- Dawn Porter
Norah’s leaves the room, closing the door behind her, and begins to walk away. Billy walks back to his original position on the balcony and takes out the pills. He looks out over the ocean, deep in thought. He observes the bottle once more, looking at the faded blue pills within it.
Billy sighs, giving in, and opens the bottle. He takes one out and puts it in his mouth. He grabs a cup of water drinks it, swallowing the pill as well. After a moment, gasps. The effects of the pill rush to him almost immediately. His vision becomes blurry and his legs get weak. He stammers to his bed and lays down. He fights to keep his eyes open, but the pressure on his brain is too much. They close, and Billy gives up. A sudden calm washes over him. And then, silence.
On the deck, a crowd gathers near the edge of the ship, waiting to set sail. Lauren watches from the outside as a man in a bright Hawaiian shirt and khaki shorts speaks through a microphone.
Entertainer: (excitedly) Who’s ready to set sail??
People scream with excitement.
Entertainer: I can’t hear you!
They scream louder.
Entertainer: Alright, that’s what I like to hear! We’re leaving in ten seconds! Can you give me a hand in counting down!?
Entertainer and Crowd: Ten! Nine! Eight-
Norah walks next to Lauren and smiles, joining in with the people.
Entertainer and Crowd: Seven! Six! Five! Four! Three! Two! One!
The ship lets out a loud horn, and begins to move. It moves slowly through the harbor. People scream with excitement. Norah is among them, until she notices Lauren’s indifferent expression.
Norah: Come on Lauren! We’re on a cruise!
Lauren gives a half smile.
Lauren: I know. I’m just- thinking about stuff.
Norah gives and understanding nod, and motions to a small bar, away from the noise. They walk over to it.
Norah: What’s up? Is it the whole thing with Cory?
Lauren: Well, yeah. I think he’s avoiding me or something. I tried to talk to him earlier, but he left with his girlfriend as soon as I brought it up.
Norah sighs, sorry to hear the hurt in her friend’s voice.
Norah: That’s Cory for you. Ugh, I don’t know why Billy’s such good friends with him. He’s such a child. Are you gonna be okay this week?
Lauren sighs and looks down.
Lauren: Yeah, I think so. I just have to move on, I guess…
Norah frowns, and rubs Lauren’s shoulder. They hug.
Suddenly, a loud, familiar voice is heard from not too far away. Lauren and Norah turn in its direction.
Lilly: HEYYY!
Lilly and Cory stand hand in hand. Lilly wears a tight, revealing purple dress, showing off her cleavage and reaching just inches down her thighs. Cory wears a short-sleeved red flannel shirt and khakis.
Norah: Oh, hey guys.
Lilly: Oh my God, Norah. You look so pretty! That dress looks so good on you! And Lauren, you look- comfy.
Lauren looks to Cory for support, but he just looks down.
Lauren: Whatever.
Lauren storms off. Norah leers at Lilly.
Norah: Was that really necessary?
Lilly: What? I just complimented her!
Norah: You know that’s not true.
Lilly: I’m just being friendly. She chose to take it in a bad way. That’s her fault, not mine.
Norah: Ugh. Just stay away from her, okay?
Norah looks Cory in the eyes.
Norah: Both of you.
Norah walks away, in search of her friend. Lilly turns to Cory, steamed.
Lilly: Man, those two must have giant sticks up their asses, right?
Cory: Uh, yeah.
Cory quickly finds a way to change the topic.
Cory: Hey, let’s find some beer.
Norah: Lauren! Wait!
Lauren storms to the nearest unoccupied corner and sits, burying her head in her knees. Tears stream down her cheeks onto her jean shorts. Norah catches up to her and sits next to her.
Norah: Lauren-
Norah tries to put an arm around Lauren, but she is immediately pushed away.
Lauren: Don’t! Please, I just wanna be alone right now.
Norah: Lori, I’m not going anywhere. You know that.
Lauren doesn’t respond. Instead, she just continues to cry, harder than before.
Lauren: I’m so stupid. I knew he was bad and I gave him another chance. I’m so dumb-
Norah: Lori, you’re not dumb. You’re just confused. And that’s okay.
Lauren: He couldn’t even stick up for me! We dated for three months and he didn’t even care enough to back me up-
Lauren’s speech cuts off. She leans on Norah and sobs into her lap. Norah rubs her back, sympathetically.
Norah: Shh, it’s okay. It’s okay…
On the deck, a new song begins to play. It’s an older one- from the 60s or 70s- but they both recognize it instantly. Norah speaks to Lauren is a soothing voice.
Norah: Hey, isn’t this your favorite song?
Lauren: I don’t know. It used to be, I guess.
Norah: How about we go dance? Would that make you feel better?
Lauren: I don’t know. I don’t think I’m in the mood.
Norah: Are you sure? I bet it’d help take your mind off of things.
RAE. You have a choice!
Be introspective ("Yeah, I'm sure. Can we just stay here a while longer?") or Adventurous ("You know what? You're right. Let's go.")
