[Scene: Mallory's Room. She is on the phone with Alex]
Mallory: So what do you think I should do?
Alex: I don't know Mallory, I never did like him.
Mallory: What do you mean you NEVER liked him?
Alex: I never liked him! He. is. even stupider than YOU!
Mallory: Hey!! That wasn't very nice!
Alex: I know. Maybe that was calling him a little TOO stupid.
Mallory: Alex!!
Alex: Okay, I'm kidding, you aren't stupid.
Mallory: Thank you!
Alex: You're welcome, I guess.
Mallory: Now what should I do?
Alex: Just go with your emotions.
Mallory: And how would YOU know what that is?
Alex: I'm not emotion-less!
Mallory: Oh right, Mr. "I'm On Top"!
Alex: Fine then, ask Jennifer or Andy what to do.
Mallory: I probably should. I'm sure Andy would have a better answer than you!
(Jennifer walks in Mallory's room)
Jennifer: Who are you talking to? I heard you talking really loudly from the
hall.
Mallory: Jennifer, it's Alex. Hold on a second.
Jennifer: You called ALEX?! Are you crazy? Insane? I can't believe this!
Mallory: (back on the phone) Okay Alex, well I better get going.
Alex: Well, tell Jennifer and the rest hi for me.
Mallory: Okay, I'll do that.
Alex: And one more thing.
Mallory: What's that?
Alex: Don't call me again at work!!
Mallory: Oh yeah, I forgot. But it was an emergency!
Alex: Teenage issues. emergencies? I don't think so!
Mallory: Yeah yeah yeah. bye Alex.
Jennifer: What did he want?
Mallory: I called him, he didn't call me.
Jennifer: Something MUST be up if you called him!
Mallory: Actually, something is.
Jennifer: What is it Mallory?
Mallory: I'm. thinking I might. break up with Nick.
Jennifer: Really?! That's great!
(Mallory gives a sad look)
Jennifer: I mean. that's horrible! Such a dilemma!
Mallory: I still haven't decided yet.
[Scene: The Living Room. Elyse & Steven are sitting on the sofa, and Mallory
comes down and joins them]
Mallory: Mom, Dad, how do you know if you've found the right person for you?
Steven: First. why do you ask?
Mallory: Well. I might break it off with Nick.
Steven: (very interested) Really?!
Elyse: Steven, don't be so cold-hearted! Why honey?
Mallory: I don't think he's the right guy for me.
Steven: Honey, we knew that all along.
(Mallory glares at Steven)
Elyse: Well, we think you are doing the right thing.
Mallory: But I haven't done anything yet! Why does everyone WANT me to break up
with Nick? I thought everyone started to accept him!
Elyse: But Mallory, us even having this conversation must give you a clue.
Mallory: A clue about what?
Steven: Elyse, she's never had a clue.
(Elyse & Steven chuckle)
Mallory: Well, it appears to me I'm not getting any help here.
Elyse: Mallory. it's your choice, not ours. Do what you think, do what you feel.
Mallory: Okay, I will.
Steven: So what have you decided?
Mallory: You'll find out later.
[Scene: Nick's Apartment. Mallory is ringing the doorbell]
(Nick opens the door, after a long delay)
Nick: Oh. it's you. Hey!!
Mallory: Hey, Nick.
Nick: What's new?
Mallory: A lot. can I sit down?
Nick: Sure, you can sit on the sofa.
Mallory: Thanks. But. we need to talk.
Nick: Okay, let's talk.
Mallory: Okay.
[There is an awkward silence]
Nick: So.
Mallory: So.
Nick: Anything you wanted to say?
Mallory: Actually, there is.
Nick: Okay! Go ahead and say it!
Mallory: Nick, I think we should break up.
Nick: Break up?
Mallory: Break up.
Nick: But, we were doing so well together, Mal.
Mallory: You think so?
Nick: Yeah, you are the only girl for me!
Mallory: Why do you say that?
Nick: You are funny. bright. beautiful. everything I wanted in a girl, but have
never had before.
Mallory: Really?
Nick: Really.
Mallory: That's so sweet of you to say, Nick. But I don't believe a word of it.
Nick: What are you saying?
Mallory: You don't sound too sincere.
Nick: Mal, it's all for real!
Mallory: Why exactly did it take you do long to open the door? Around three
minutes, if I counted right.
Nick: Why are you doing this Mallory?
Mallory: Just answer the question.
Nick: (hesitant) I. was sleeping.
Mallory: Nick, it is Eight O'clock.
Nick: So a guy can't take a nap? I have nothing else to do.
Mallory: That's exactly it, Nick. You don't do ANYTHING! Anyways. can I use the
restroom before I go?
Nick: Uhh. no. It's. broken!
(Mallory walks over, and tried to open the door, but it's locked.)
Mallory: Why is it locked? Who is in here?!
Nick: No one, Mal.
Mallory: Whoever is in here BETTER open the door!!
(The door opens, and a girl walks out)
Mallory: So. this is why it took so long! I. I.
(Mallory runs out of the apartment, but when she opens the door, Skippy is
standing there)
Mallory: Skippy.??
Last Updated (MM-DD-YYYY): 08-09-2002