EXT. BART’S HOUSE
Bart sits outside alone on his porch as the group arrives.
BARTHOLOMEW
Hey guys, you’re early!
ZEKE
Someone has to make sure you know what you’re doing, ever thrown a party before Bart?
BARTHOLOMEW
No, but I watched project X last night so I think I’m pretty caught up on how parties work.
Zeke and Bart walk inside while Fin and Ava talk.
AVA
So, did you invite Ash?
FIN
I sent the text a while ago and he opened it, but I didn’t get an answer. So much for “Having my back”
AVA
Ugh, I don’t want this party to be another bust.
Cars pull up and the rival football team gets out. CHASE (6’7 and 300 pounds of pure muscle.)
CHASE
So this is what a South-Hall Party is like? I didn’t expect much, and I’m still disappointed.
AVA
(Whispers to Fin)
That’s Chase Howard, He’s the running-back for North Ridge, we haven’t beat them in years.
FIN
Look, man, I don’t remember you being on the guest list, but hey, we could always use a bouncer. You know, if standing around looking angry is your thing.
CHASE
Ha, the only thing that’s gonna be bouncing is your head off the pavement if you keep talking like that.
AVA
Fin, shut up. He could eat you.
FIN
Alright Chase, it’s time to leave.
CHASE
I don’t plan on going anywhere, the party is just starting.
Four trucks pull up and Asher and the rest of the jocks step out outnumbering Chase and his buddies.
ASHER
Get out of here Chase. No one invited you.
CHASE
And if I don’t want to leave? Are you gonna make me?
ASHER
Yeah, I think we will.
Asher and the rest of the team stand next to Fin and Ava.
CHASE
Yeah, okay. We’ll settle this on the field like we always do. Good luck keeping Coach D around once we’re through with you.
Chase and the Rival team hop in their cars and drive off
FIN
Ash! You came!
ASHER
Of course, I told you we’ve got your back, you’re one of us.
Fin smiles and gets patted on the back from jocks
AVA
Hey Ash, why don’t I show you where the drinks are.
Asher and Ava head inside.
JOCK 1
Hey new guy! I have to show you the fastest way to get drunk! It’s a tradition!
FIN
Uh. That’s okay, I’m gonna stay out here and think for a little bit, go on in I’ll see you in a few.
Bart steps outside
BARTHOLOMEW
Hey Fin, you coming in?
FIN
Maybe in a few Bart, I’ve just got a lot on my head, kind of just want to stay out here and look at the stars.
BARTHOLOMEW
Follow me dude, I know the perfect spot.
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Bart and Fin sit on Bart’s roof and look at the stars
FIN
How often do you come out here?
BARTHOLOMEW
Like every night dude, mom and dad haven’t been home in a while, they work off so it gets lonely, and I like the stars.
FIN
Oh yeah, you told me they got you a mental health pet, where is Fido?
BARTHOLOMEW
Oh, I had to put him up, he gets crazy around people and the garage is cold, he likes it there.
Kyler and Cali Pull up in Kyler’s Truck.
FIN
(Coughs)
Man, I could use a drink.
BARTHOLOMEW
On it!
Bart pulls out two beers from his pocket
FIN
It feels warm.
BARTHOLOMEW
It’s better that way.
FIN
I’ve never drank before, will this get me drunk?
BARTHOLOMEW
Only if you do it the jock way.
Fin and Bart laugh.
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INT. INSIDE BART’S HOUSE
Ava and Asher
ASHER
I thought we were getting alcohol
AVA
I had something better in mind.
They open a door and enter the garage and begin to make-out when they hear a noise
ASHER
Who’s there??
They turn on the lights to reveal a penguin sitting in a kitty pool with ice in it.
FIDO THE PENGUIN
SQWUAK!
Asher and Ava scream as Bart and Fin come inside.
ASHER
Bart, WHY THE FUCK DO YOU HAVE A PENGUIN!
BARTHOLOMEW
It’s for my mental health.
FIN
FIDO IS A PENGUIN! Who names a penguin Fido.
BARTHOLOMEW
Did I seriously not mention that?
FIN
I would have remembered a fucking penguin Bart.
BARTHOLOMEW
Good point
Kyler and Cali walk in with Emily and her friend SARAH (18, Asher’s old flame.)
KYLER
Hey guys! Why’s everybody so quiet?
The penguin slides down the hall.
KYLER (CONT’D)
Holy shit!
CALI
Fido is a penguin? That’s a terrible name for a penguin.
FIN
(Laughs)
That’s what I was saying.
KYLER
Oh my gosh Fin, Meet Cali, You guys have so much in common it’s like someone cloned my best friend and gave him boobs.
FIN
(Mocks Obi wan)
Hello there.
CALI
(Laughs)
Hi, Kyler has told me all about you, you’re like his favorite person ever.
FIN
(Smiles)
Well we’ve been through a lot.
Fin and Kyler hug and then do their handshake.
KYLER
So, did you make the team?
Before Fin can answer the jocks shout at Fin.
JOCK 1
Hey new guy! Get over here and help us catch the penguin!
FIN
Sorry Kye, looks like I’m needed elsewhere, enjoy the party!
KYLER
Later Fin!
CALI
He seems nice.
KYLER
Yeah he is. Lets get a drink.
CALI
Okay, but please don’t overdo it, I don’t want to have to babysit your ass.
KYLER
You can’t throw a perfect game without going all out, Cali.
Fin and Cali walk over to the drinks and Bart approaches Emily
EMILY
This is some party Bart, I didn’t know you had it in you.
BARTHOLOMEW
I have so much more inside me.
EMILY
Oh.
SARAH
I’m gonna go see if I can find Ash.
BARTHOLOMEW
So Emily, would you like to meet Fido?
EMILY
I LOVE penguins they are adorable, where is he.
BARTHOLOMEW
Well, Fido gets a bit worked up around new people. I’ll try to settle him down in my bedroom so you can meet him when he’s calm.
EMILY
Awesome!
BARTHOLOMEW
First door on the right! I’ll be right back
Bart goes to find Fido.
BARTHOLOMEW (CONT’D)
(Whispers)
I can’t believe that worked.
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Sarah looks for Asher and opens the door to a bedroom and sees Asher and Ava making out.
SARAH
Who is this bitch?
ASHER
Um, Sarah, I haven’t talked to you in weeks. How are you?
SARAH
WHO IS SHE.
AVA
I’m the one he can’t seem to get his hands off of, who are you?
Sarah attacks Ava and grabs her by the hair and drags her out of the bedroom, an all out chick fight starts.
Fin sees the fight and runs to get Bart.
Fin opens the door and sees Emily and Bart sitting on the bed petting Fido.
FIN
Bart! Hurry. There’s a chick fight!
BARTHOLOMEW
Oh shit!
Ava and Sarah fight in the kitchen with a group of people watching.
AVA
You like pulling hair? How’s this feel.
Ava yanks a fist full of hair off of Sarah’s head and throws it behind her.
ZEKE
I CAUGHT IT, HOLY SHIT I CAUGHT IT
Zeke waves around the hair as he celebrates.
FIN
(laughs)
Dude this means your next.
Zeke touches his hair.
ZEKE
But I love my hair.
Bart talks to Fin
BARTHOLOMEW
Dude I’m so torn, that was one of the craziest things I’ve ever seen so thank you, but you definitely just cock blocked me so screw you.
FIN
Sorry dude, it’s the bro code, “Always Inform your bro ASAP when you stumble upon the happenings of a chick fight.”
BARTHOLOMEW
Wait, so this means we’re bros?
FIN
I’ll get you a copy of the book and everything.
Bart smiles.
Sarah screams.
SARAH
Look what you did to me!
AVA
You pulled first, I just pulled harder.
SARAH
Ugh! Em, let’s get out of here.
Emily looks at Bart
EMILY
Sorry Bart, she was my ride. This really was a great party though.
Fido walks out of the room with a red solo cup around his beak.
ZEKE
Holy shit someone gave the penguin a drink!
The penguin waddles out even farther and stumbles very drunkenly.
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Boys throw fish for Fido to catch and start making a game out of it
Cali and Kyler sit in the kitchen drinking.
KYLER
So, you think there was nothing wrong with Anakin basically getting every Jedi killed.
CALI
Well, maybe not the whole youngling thing, but the prophecy said he would bring balance to the force, and it wasn’t very balanced until he evened the odds.
KYLER
And you don’t think he couldn’t have just converted some Jedi to the other side? “Do you have a moment to hear about our lord and savior Emperor Palpatine?”
Kyler takes a big sip from his drink
CALI
(Laughs)
Well, I just think we all have a purpose—who we’re with or, why we’re with them. The prophecy told Anakin his, and he acted on it… Sure, it got messy, but without him fulfilling his purpose, the other three movies wouldn’t have made much sense. It’s the whole big picture thing, you know?
KYLER
I don’t know Cali I don’t really believe in destiny, or fate, or whatever you want to call it.
CALI
I think some things are just meant to happen—doesn’t matter how much you fight it.
They pause before Kyler speaks.
KYLER
It sounds like the Jedi just had a fuckening coming.
CALI
(Laughs)
A fuckening?
KYLER
(Laughs)
Yeah, you know when life is going really good, like everything is finally going your way? Make an A on a test, your crush sits next to you on the bus.
CALI
Oh yeah, and then bam it all goes to shit.
KYLER
Precisely, that is called the fuckening. It’s rule like 7 in Fins bro code. “Always be wary of the fuckening”
CALI
Bro code huh, sounds like a pretty big deal.
KYLER
We’ve followed it ever since we were kids, it’s like our gospel.
Cali looks at Fin as he throws a fish into Fidos mouth and everyone celebrates. Fin stumbles showing his drunkenness.
Cali looks back at Kyler and sees him taking another bid drink.
CALI
Okay Kyler I think you’ve had enough, lets get you home.
KYLER
C’mon I’m fine.
Kyler takes another drink.
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Kyler is passed out drunk on the porch as Fin and the Jocks pick him up and carry him to his truck, and place him in the passenger seat.
FIN
Are you sure you don’t mind taking him home?
CALI
I’ll be okay.
FIN
And you’re sure you aren’t drunk?
CALI
Yes, I stopped drinking when I noticed Kye can’t handle his alcohol.
FIN
Yeah, he’s been drinking ever since we were kids, his dad gave him his first sip when he was like 9.
CALI
Wow I didn’t know that, he hasn’t told me about his dad.
FIN
I’m sure he’ll get around to it, that isn’t really something you would normally tell someone you’ve only known for a couple of days.
CALI
(Holds her gaze on him)
Yeah, it’s not.
FIN
Well, be safe!
CALI
You too!
Cali and Kyler drive off as Fin Asher and the Jocks stand outside.
ASHER
Great party Fin. Thanks for the invite.
FIN
Of course, I had a blast.
ASHER
Hey do you have a ride home?
FIN
Oh yeah, they’re just-
Fin looks at where Zeke’s car was parked and it is no longer there. Fin looks at the time and sees that it’s four in the morning.
FIN (CONT’D)
(Laughs)
Damn, I guess they left.
ASHER
Here, let me give you a ride.
FIN
Are you sure?
ASHER
Anything for a fellow jock.
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Fin and Ash ride home.
ASHER (CONT’D)
So, how long have you known Cali?
FIN
(Lying)
Um, I just met her, I barely know her.
ASHER
C’mon Fin, you don’t look at her like you barely know her.
Fin looks up and debates whether or not to confide in Asher.
FIN
Okay well, you can’t tell Kyler, but I met her at your party, but she doesn’t recognize me because we were in costume.
ASHER
She was in costume too though, so how do you know it’s the same girl?
FIN
Her eyes, she has these dark brown eyes, I haven’t seen anything like them before.
ASHER
(Laughs)
Oh so you’re down badddd.
FIN
Yeah, but I can’t tell Kye because he called dibs and I think he really likes her.
ASHER
Damn, that really sucks.
They arrive at Fins house.
FIN
Yeah, but that’s my cross to bear.
ASHER
Whose car is that? It’s slick.
FIN
It was my dad’s, we were gonna fix it before he passed, and I don’t know what I’m doing so it just sits there. Goodnight Ash.
ASHER
Goodnight.
FIN
Oh, and you won’t tell anybody about Cali?
ASHER
Your secret’s safe with me.
Fin shuts the door and walks inside.
Fin lays down in bed and sees a bunch of texts from Zeke.
ZEKE
(12:01)
Sorry we bailed—someone sent my mom Ava’s fight. We had to leave fast. You good to get home?
ZEKE (CONT’D)
(1:38)
Fin, you make it home?
ZEKE (CONT’D)
(3:20)
Fin?
Fin types back.
FIN
yeah, made it. Don’t worry. night, buddy.
Fin lays down and everything is spinning as he falls asleep.