4th Draft Script

Script
 Growing Up
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Written by
Jack Mallon 

Fade in.

 Episode 1 - Exam Day

(Opening Titles)


Scene 1

INT. COLLEGE HALLWAY - DAY

we see a college Hallway with Joe talking with friends, James, Chris, Hollie, Chloe, and Jack before their exams.

JOE a 18 year old law student with dark brown hair and a slim build.
JOE 
 Good luck today, hope nobody fucks up! ( looks towards Chris)

CHRIS a 18 year old psychology student with light blond hair and a large build.

CHRIS

Joe if anybodies gonna fail today its going to be you.
HOLLIE a 19 year old drama student with long dark brown hair.
HOLLIE
when do we get our results anyway?
JOE
i think its in about a month, but t might take longer because they messed up last year and gave people shit grades even though they did well. But Chris if yours come back crap, then i guess they marked them properly.
 -They all stop at the exam hall-
CHRIS 
(looking nervously)- ugh piss off Joe
-Chris walks into exam hall while others stand still-
JOE
jeez what's up with him?
CHLOE a 18 year old media student with long dark brown hair.
CHLOE
He's just nervous i think. Hes got a lot riding on these results.
JACK a 19 year old sports student with short blond hair.
JACK
well good luck guys. the last exam finally. You all still up for that camping week after we get our results?
CHLOE
Yeah I'm still up for it.
HOLLIE
Me too.
CHLOE
I'm up for it if i get good grades.
- All go into exam room-
End of Scene.


Scene 2
INT. COLLEGE EXAM HALL - DAY
Students rush out of the exam hall.


Scene 3
EXT. FRONT OF COLLEGE - DAY
Joe, Chris, Jack, Hollie, Chloe, and James meet up outside, next to the entrance door
JOE
Well that's the hardest thing I've ever done
JAMES
Yeah well at least its over with.
HOLLIE
Hope you all did good.
JOE
Celebrate at the cafe?
JACK
Sounds good to me.
HOLLIE
sure me too
CHLOE
I'm in.
CHRIS
Ahh i think I'm just gonna go home, maybe some other time.
JAMES
I can come yours if you want Chris? play a bit of xbox.
CHRIS
Okay i guess.
JOE
Alright then, see you guys later.


Scene 4
INT. CHRIS'S BEDROOM - DAY
Chris and James at Chris's house, playing on the xbox.
JAMES
you okay Chris? been off lately.
CHRIS
Jeez I'm fine just get off my back okay.
JAMES
Okay... Sorry i even mentioned it.
JAMES
GET IN! 1-0. Loser! points to Chris and continues celebrating.
CHRIS
Smiles but looks sad.

Scene 5
INT. CAFE - DAY

We see the cafe from the front with people eating and drinking, with waiters/waitresses serving.

we see a table with Joe, Chloe, Jack, and Holly sitting around it.

JOE
This food is just so boring, i mean, come on,burnt toast with watery eggs, why do we even come here?

HOLLIE

did you guys notice Chris? he seems really upset.

JOE

Hes just an attention seeking little prick get over it.

HOLLIE

Don't say that about him. hes nice.

JOE

i will say what i like

JACK

Shut up both of you. i get it that he's upset, but Joe's right too. He is being a little dramatic about it.

CHLOE

lets just not talk about it, we don't even know why hes upset.

JOE

Its because hes an idiot that isn't going to get into university and will be on benefits all of his life.

CHLOE

That's completely uncalled for. (storms out)

JACK

Shes right Joe. You can be such a douche sometimes. (follows Chloe)

JOE

(Looks forward with an angered look)

Scene 6
INT. JOE'S BEDROOM - DAY

Joe's house

Joe receives a text from Chloe asking him to meet at the park.

Joe ignores the text, then replies and tells her he will.

Scene 7
EXT. PARK - DAY

we see a park with people playing and a bench where Chloe is sat

Jack, Hollie, and Chris arrive together.

CHLOE

Where's Joe?

JACK

We don't know we were going to ask you the same thing.

CHLOE

Guess hes not coming then.

HOLLIE

Oh wait there he is

Scene 8

We see Joe walking into the park.

Joe and Chris stare at each other while Joe is walking towards them.

HOLLIE

Where have you been? we stopped by your house but you weren't there.

JOE

Oh, i just went into town for a bit, anybody want a coke?

HOLLIE

i will have one

JACK

Me too

CHLOE

Yeah me too.

JOE

(looks into the bag and then at Chris)

Sorry guess theirs none left.

CHLOE
for fuck sake Joe you obviously did that deliberately, can you not just kiss and make up so we can move on?

CHRIS

Shes right Joe

JOE

What? about kissing or making up?

CHRIS

Being mates again Joe... we've been friends for years. I'm sorry about the other day.

JOE

Okay i guess, (pulls out a coke from his pocket) didn't think i would forget you.

CHRIS

Smiles and looks back at Joe.

JOE

I'm sorry too Chris

CHLOE

Good, now that we have the romance out the way, anybody fancy going going to the forest today? find a good place to camp out.

CHRIS and JOE

Sounds great.

JACK

Lets go then.

Scene 9
EXT. FOREST - DAY

We see Chris, Hollie, Chloe, Joe, and Jack walking through the forest trail.

Chris and Jack are behind Chloe, Hollie and Joe.

JACK

So you're really okay with Joe? we don't have to go if you don't want to.

CHRIS

Jack trust me I'm fine, I'm sure Joe will receive a little bit of Karma sooner rather than later.

JACK

Okay then, if you say so. But if he gives you any trouble just tell me alright?

CHRIS

Okay i guess

Jack smiles and catches up to the rest of the group.

Joe is just ahead.

JOE

Guys what about over there? clear from trees, and right next to the lake.

CHLOE

Looks good to me Joe.

HOLLIE

Yeah Looks nice.

JOE

Lets go check it out then.

Scene 10
EXT. CAMPSITE - DAY.

the group arrive at the potential camp site. We see a lake with small animals scattering around along with trees and grass.

CHRIS

This looks pretty good.

HOLLIE

Yeah

Chloe stands next to the water.

CHLOE

Look at the view.

Joe approaches behind her

JOE

the water looks cold don't you think, maybe you should test it Chloe.

Joe picks Chloe up and props her in the water.

CHLOE

Oh my god! its freezing!

Hollie, Joe, Jack, and Chris all laugh

CHRIS

Hahaa hows the water Chloe?

Chloe looks at Chris while slowly approaching him

CHLOE

Its okay, maybe you should come join me

Chloe grabs Chris's hand and pulls him into the water.

CHRIS

WATER FIGHT!

Hollie, Joe, and Jack all jump into the water and start splashing each other.

Scene 11
EXT. CAMPSITE - NIGHT.
We see stars coming out and the sun going below the horizon with the group all sat down in a circle

JACK

You know what, I'm glad we are all friends. I'm glad i met you all. Even you Joe.

JOE

Feelings mutual jack.

Jack smiles back at him.

CHLOE

Seriously though guys, now that we are off to different unis, do you think we will still stay close?

JOE

How about this? we make a pact right now, to call each other and meet up at-least once a month.

CHRIS

Sounds good to me

HOLLIE

Yeah

CHLOE

That's a plan then. What about you Jack?

JACK

Which unis are you all going to?

CHLOE

Well i don't know just yet, I've got all of my interviews soon though.

JOE

Same with me

HOLLIE

And me

CHRIS

Me too

CHLOE

Why you ask Jack?

JACK

Well I've already had some interviews.

HOLLIE

And?

JACK

I got a place

CHRIS

Where?

JACK

If i pass my Law and Psychology. I will study Forensic Psychology... At Harvard and will try get a job over there.

CHLOE

And your going to take it?

JACK

Well yeah, why not?

CHLOE

What about us?

JACK

I know, that's why i don't want us to argue and stuff,

HOLLIE

That's why you were looking forward to the camping?

JACK

Well yeah.

CHLOE

Its getting late we should probably get back.

Chloe stands up and walks off back towards the town.

The rest of the group follow apart from Jack

Jack sits and stares at the lake

JOE

Jack come on were going

Jack stands up slowly and begins to follow.

We see the group walking along the edge of the lake with the sun setting behind them.

Scene 12
EXT. LONDON STREET - NIGHT.

We see Jack on his walk home, passing bars, closed shops.

Sirens can be heard in the distance.


Scene 13
INT. JACK'S HOME - NIGHT.

When Jack arrives home he is greeted by his mum

JACKS MUM

Where on earth have you been?

JACK

Out

JACKS MUM

What do you mean out? where too? Do you even know what time it is?

JACK

out as in outside, the lake, and yes.

JACKS MUM

Well you missed dinner so just go to bed, i will bring a sandwich up for you.

JACK

Okay, thanks.

Jacks mum looks saddened and understanding.
We see jack walking upstairs and into his room.

Jack turns the TV on and puts his head in his hands, looking saddened, nearly crying.

Scene 14
INT. JACK'S BEDROOM - NIGHT.

Jacks mum knocks on the door, and enters slowly.

JACKS MUM

ham and cheese, like you like it.

Jacks mum puts the plate down on the side table next to the bed.

Jacks mum tuns too leave the room.

Jack quickly pops his head up

JACK

Mum?

JACKS MUM

Yes?

JACK

What happens if i do get into Harvard?

JACKS MUM

Then i think you need to decide what you want to do. it could be a whole life ahead of you.

JACK

Yeah but all of my friends are here.

JACKS MUM

Sometimes you need to sacrifice something for the better option

JACK

Maybe i won't like it there though

JACKS MUM

Maybe you will love it there

Jack sighs and turns his head to the tv

JACKS MUM

If Harvard want you, then any university in England will too. just remember there are other options.

Jacks mum turns and leaves the room slowly.

Scene 15
INT. HOLLIE'S BEDROOM - DAY.

We see Hollie in her room watching tv 

In the background Hollies parents are arguing.
We hear Hollie's parents arguing.

HOLLIES MUM

You were out late again last night.

HOLLIES DAD

So im out late every night.

HOLLIES MUM

Why? your destroying this family.

HOLLIES DAD

Why? maybe its because i have to come home to a pathetic wife like you.

HOLLIES MUM

Oh yeah because you're such a great husband.

HOLLIES DAD

All you do day and night is bitch and moan just give it a rest.

HOLLIES MUM

Yeah well maybe soon you wont have to put up with such a pathetic wife then! Get out of my House.

HOLLIES DAD

Its my house.

HOLLIES MUM

I dont care get out anyway.

We hear Hollies dad leaves the house and slam the door behind him

Hollie recieves a text.

' meet me at the cafe?' - Joe

Hollie sighs, stands up and leaves the room.

Scene 16
INT. HALLWAY - DAY

We see Hollie walking down the stairs and walk out the front door.