Jessica (clears throat): Helen, the integrity of the squad is in trouble thanks to Annie Whitman.
Helen (curiously): How? What did she do?
Jessica: You know what kind of girl she is, don’t you? One night I see her with Bruce Patman,the next with Paul Manning,a third with Rick Andover. I get that she's boy-crazy - so am I - but I feel that one boy-crazy girl is enough for the squad! (takes a deep breath) I personally would like to nominate Cara - we've known her for a long time and she'd be great for our image. Can I count on your vote for her?
Helen: Why,sure thing,Jess. It'd be nice for her to be on the team.
Jessica: We still need a second girl for the team - who's your choice,Hel?
Helen: I think Tamara Chase would be my pick - she's pretty and popular. What about you,Jessica?
Jessica: I'm more into Sandra Bacon - she and Jeannie are besties and she's sporty enough that she'd be good for our image.
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Jessica: Listen,Maria,if I don't ace the next chem quiz I get put on academic probation. You know what that means,don't you?
Maria: I don't want you off the squad,Jess,nor do any of us. You're gonna have to hit the books,girlfriend!
Patty: You said it,Mare.
Jeannie: C'mon,guys,let's finish this up so Jess can go study.
Jessica: Ready.....okay!
[Practice continues]
Scene 2 - Mr Russo's office
[Winston and Peggy, chemistry TAs for the day, are in the office, rearranging files]
Winston: I never knew this could be hard work,and I make straight As in chemistry! What about you,Peg?
Peggy: Bs mostly. English is my best subject. Wait,what are those?
[She points to a box]
Winston: Student files,it looks like. [He starts digging through the files] Christina Abbot,1983. You related?
Peggy: That's my sister!
Winston (ignoring her): Kenny O'Reilly,1978........Jena Hoeman,1982.........Sara Mitchell,1981........Mark Luther,1980.......Brenda Kelso,1976.........Josie Carson,1980........Heather Birkett,1984........Mike Trost,1979........Nikki Warren,1983......Tom Levy,1981......Emma Chenier,1982........
Peggy: You’ve made your point,Win!
Winston (digging through the files): Hey,look,the old chem practice test from ‘80! This’ll be real useful on Friday’s test!
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[Caroline leans in close to Mandy]
Caroline: Did you hear Jess and Cara got jobs at the Valley Mall?
Mandy: Why am I not surprised? I know Mr Wakefield's a "penny-pincher" - Jessica's words. She says he's the cheapest guy in town.
Caroline: Thanks for the info,Mandy - pass this on to Anne-Marie Conklin,okay? She'll pass it to Heather Sanford since they're neighbors. Bye!
Scene 12 - an ice cream counter at the Valley Mall
[We hear the busy hum of customers in the background. Annie Whitman,wearing a gold uniform,stands at the counter.]
Annie: Man,I wish I'd get a real job somewhere else - not flipping ice cream for $5 an hour, that gets old real quick.
[Maria Santelli strolls up to the counter]
Maria (delighted): Hey,Annie,fancy seeing you here!
Annie: What can I get you,Ria? Free discount for any SVH student,y'know.
Maria: Strawberry?
Annie: We're out of strawberry,sorry.
Maria: Blueberry - I like blueberry.
Annie: I believe we have that - (checks scoreboard) - yep,we do. One blueberry ice cream coming right up,Ria - cone or dish?
Maria: Dish - I'm expecting Winston.
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[Elizabeth goes into the event hall,Jessica following]
Dana: And thanks to our work,you're gonna have a totally marvy evening,with your REAL pals! Happy birthday,Carrie!
[Dana places her free arm about Caroline's shoulders. Inside the hall,Caroline sees a nice-looking cake on a table. Quite a few SVH students are milling about the room.
Her parents stand at either end of the table and Anita is next to their mother.]
Caroline:Thank you,thank you all!
All:Happy birthday,Caroline! [they all join in singing her Happy Birthday to You]
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[Soundtrack: "Believe", sung by Alex Warner]
[Montage: Sweet Valley scenes, late on a moonless night:
The port,a few unlit fishing boats moored beside the quays
The Dairi Burger,the parking lot empty of cars,a few maintenance lights shining within
The shopping mall,awaiting a new day and new customers
(over the next shot we see the title logo - Perfect Summer : A Sweet Valley High Summer Special)
The Wakefield residence on Calico Drive, two cars in the parking lot, a single light shining within
A residential street, a few cars passing through on their way to LA or Orange County
Olivia Davidson's Victorian-style house, a bike rack in front and a car waiting by a garage
Fowler Crest at the top of its hill, an automated lawnmower working its extensive gardens
The school, a tour bus idling by the main entrance]
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Dana: This is a marvy party,Lila! Great food,great friends,great fun,and great music,y'know?
Lila (smiling tearfully): That means the world to me,Dana. Say,maybe in the new year you and I ought to hang out sometime,okay?
Dana: Of course,Li! Just say when. The Droids and I, we're always down for a big ol' bash.
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