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Rip it Up

(Working title)

By

Alanah Rafferty & Katie Pierce

First Draft

EXT- MATILDA’S STREET- AFTERNOON

It’s the beginning of summer, about three days after school has ended. HAZEL RAMSEY, 14-16, is walking down the street to see her best friend, MATILDA STOCKWELL, 14-17. She sees police cars outside of her house, and gets worried. Matilda comes out of her house being escorted by two police men. Hazel walks over to Matilda and the police to see what’s going on.

HAZEL

Matilda? What’s going on?

Matilda continues to look down.

HAZEL

Matilda?

MATILDA

I’m so sorry. I never wanted you

To know.

HAZEL

Know what??

COP #1

Miss, your friend is being taken to

A rehabilitation center for cocaine

Addiction.

Hazel is shocked by this. The cops push Matilda into the car.

MATILDA

I’m so sorry, Hazel.

She can’t speak. She just looks at Matilda, and runs off to her house.

CUT TO:

INT- HAZEL’S HOUSE

Hazel runs in and slams the door. She has been trying to fight back tears. Her mom, HEATHER RAMSEY, 35-40, is in the dining room with 5 other members of the Village Restoration Group discussing what to do with the fundraiser money.

HEATHER

Hi, honey. How was Matilda’s?

She ignores her mom, and runs straight to her room. She slams the door behind her. They all look upstairs.

BOARD MEMBER

What was that all about?

HEATHER

I have no idea.

They go back to their meeting like nothing has happened.

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INT- HAZEL’S ROOM- EVENING TIME

Hazel is in her room sitting on her bed. She’s looking at a picture of her and Matilda earlier that year. Her dad, RICAHRD RAMSEY, 40-50 knocks on the door, and she stuffs the picture under her pillow.

RICHARD

Hey, princess. Can we come in?

HAZEL

Of course.

HEATHER

We heard about what happened to

Matilda and we’re so sorry.

HAZEL

It’s all right.

Heather comes and sits beside her on the bed.

HEATHER

Well, your father and I have been

Talking about it, and we feel that

It’s best if you spend part of the

Summer with Aunt Sally in Johnson

Shore.

HAZEL

What? Why, you don’t want to see me

Moping around the house?

HEATHER

Of course not. We just don’t think

It’s healthy for you to be where

You can be reminded of…

RICHARD

Plus you haven’t seen your aunt

Since Christmas two years ago! She’s

Dying to see you.

HAZEL

How do you know?

RICHARD

We called her today and made all

The arrangements.

HAZEL

Oh.

HEATHER

Just please try to have a good

Time when you’re there. For us.

She thinks about it.

HAZEL

I will.

Her parents smile, and kiss her.

RICHARD

You better start packing. You leave

The day after tomorrow.

They smile, and leave her room. Hazel flops down on her bed.

HAZEL

It’s better than being here.

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EXT- AUNT SALLY’S HOUSE- 2 DAYS LATER

Hazel is getting her bag out of the car. Her parents are saying good bye to her.

HEATHER

Now you give us a call if need

Something or just want to talk.

RICHARD

And be careful. There’s no such thing

As too careful these days.

HAZEL

I know.

She hugs them both, and gets out of the car. She walks up to the house and rings the door bell. Her AUNT SALLY, 35-45, answers the door, and hugs her.

AUNT SALLY

Oh my God, look at you! You’ve grown

Up to be such a beautiful young lady!

HAZEL

Hi, Aunt Sally.

She walks inside. The house is a very beautiful house. There is a maid dusting a vase on a table by the stairs. Hazel tries to take in everything. Aunt Sally talks to her while she walks her through the house.

AUNT SALLY

Your mother told me what happened

On the phone. I’m so sorry honey.

HAZEL

It’s all right.

AUNT SALLY

Are you feeling okay?

HAZEL

I guess.

AUNT SALLY

Well, dinner will be in 45 minutes.

I’ll show you to your room.

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INT- HAZEL’S ROOM

They open the door to her room. It is very big, and it has its own balcony. Aunt Sally opens the door to the balcony to let in some fresh air.

AUNT SALLY

Here we are. I hope you like it.

HAZEL

Yeah, it’s really nice.

She walks over to Hazel and takes her hands.

AUNT SALLY

Hazel, I promise by the end of the

Summer, you will get through this. We

Are going to spend so much time together,

You’ll forget who Matilda even is.

Hazel is hurt by that comment, but she doesn’t show it. She just laughs along with her aunt.

AUNT SALLY

Are you going to be okay?

HAZEL

Yes, I will.

AUNT SALLY

All right.

She kisses her on the cheek.

AUNT SALLY

I’m so glad you’re here with me.

I really am.

She smiles, and leaves the room. Hazel goes out to the balcony and looks out on to the beach. It’s a beautiful view of the beach, but it still doesn’t make her feel any better. She finally lets the tears come, and breaks down. She wipes away her tears, and watches the setting sun.

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INT- DINING ROOM- EVENING

Aunt Sally and Hazel are eating dinner. One of the maids is serving them dinner. Franny is trying to smile and enjoy dinner, but she’s hurting inside. She goes through dinner talking to Aunt Sally about things she doesn’t care about.

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INT- HAZEL’S ROOM- NIGHT TIME

Hazel is lying awake in her bed. She is looking out at the moon. Her Aunt opens the door.

AUNT SALLY

Good night, Hazel. If you

Need anything, just let one of

The maids know.

HAZEL

Thanks. Good night.

She closes the door quietly, and Hazel closes her eyes.

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INT- HALLWAY- MORNING

Hazel is grabbing her book from the kitchen table, and stuffing it in her bag. She gets her sun hat, and walks out the door.

AUNT SALLY

Where are you going?

HAZEL

I’m just going to walk around town

For a little while.

AUNT SALLY

Just-

HAZEL

Be careful, I know. Bye.

She walks out and closes the door be hind her.

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EXT- MAIN BEACH- MORNING

Hazel tries to find a place on the beach to sit and read. She’s carefully avoiding other beach goers, but accidentally trips over a very large man’s leg. She apologizes, and finds a spot to sit and reads her book. After reading for a couple of minutes, she looks up and sees RILEY GRAY, 14-16, and MIKA WINTON, 14-16, surfing. She puts down her book and continues to watch. While surfing, they accidentally bump into someone, who goes crazy.

ANGRY BEACH GOER

Hey, watch where you’re going! Have

Some respect for the other people

Here!!

They say sorry, turn around and laugh. They walk by Hazel without noticing her. She goes back to reading her book.

CUT TO:

Hazel is walking down the boardwalk, looking around town. She takes in all the sights and sounds of Johnson Shore. There are surfers, tourists, punk-rockers all mixing together. Hazel stops by one shop and looks at the beautiful glass wind-chimes. Three guys, including DEAN, 16-20, spot her, and start to follow her. Dean comes up to her and starts to hit on her.

DEAN

Excuse me, do you have any over due

Library books?

HAZEL

Um, I don’t think so.

DEAN

Oh I know you do, because you got

‘Fine’ written all over you.

Hazel just laughs it off, and walks on. She tries to brush it off, but they are still following her and calling her over. She’s starting to get nervous, when Riley and Mika spot her, and come to her defense.

MIKA

Wow, I didn’t know the circus was

In town. It looks like the freak

Show escaped.

DEAN

Hey, we were just having a little

Fun. Isn’t that right, sweetie.

Riley comes over to help defend Hazel.

RILEY

Hey, Dean. How’s Cynthia?

They all stop laughing.

RILEY

I’m sure she’d love to hear about

This.

DEAN

Bite me. Come on guys, let’s get

Out of here.

They walk away, and Riley and Mika give them the finger when he’s not looking.

HAZEL

Thanks.

RILEY

Don’t sweat it. You’re not from

Around here, are you?

HAZEL

Is it obvious?

MIKA

Just a little bit. But don’t

Worry. Just stick with us, and

You’ll be fine.

She sticks out her hand for shaking.

MIKA

I’m Mika Winton.

RILEY

Riley Gray.

HAZEL

I’m Hazel Ramsey. It’s nice to

Meet you.

They shake hands, and smile.

RILEY

Oh, and don’t mind Dean. He’s used

That line on every girl he’s met.

MIKA

It’s sad, but true.

HAZEL

Well, it was creative. And he

Tried.

MIKA

Wow, rich and a sense of humor.

HAZEL

How do you know, I mean, what

Makes you think I’m rich?

RILEY

Exhibit A, your name. You can’t

Get more aristocratic than Hazel

Ramsey.

MIKA

Plus we recognized your last name.

It’s Hazel Ramsey, as in Sally

Ramsey, one of the richest people

In this whole town.

HAZEL

Oh.

RILEY

But don’t worry about it. It’s not

Like you rub it in people’s faces

Like Cynthia does.

HAZEL

Who’s she?

MIKA

Oh, God. Where do I begin to describe

The spinning black hole that we call

Cynthia?

RILEY

Let’s not go there. Anyway, there’s

This party tonight down by the old

Barn. You want to come with?

HAZEL

Really?

Riley and Mika nod their heads. Hazel smiles shyly.

HAZEL

Sure, I’d love to go.

RILEY

Great. Meet us by the arcade at

Seven thirty tonight.

HAZEL

Okay.

Hazel’s cell-phone rings and she checks who it is. It’s her Aunt Sally.

HAZEL

Oh no. I’m sorry, I have to go.

I’ll see you guys at seven thirty.

She runs back home, and they wave to her.

MIKA

Bye.

RILEY

See ya. So what do you think?

MIKA

A little shy, but she’s cool.

RILEY

Yeah, unusual for your typical

Rich girl.

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INT-DINING ROOM-EVENING TIME

Hazel and Aunt Sally are eating dinner. Hazel is eating quickly so she can go to the party. She’s talking while shoveling food down her mouth.

AUNT SALLY

So how was your day?

HAZEL

Good.

AUNT SALLY

Do you like the town?

HAZEL

Yeah.

AUNT SALLY

What about the beach?

HAZEL

It was nice.

She finishes the last of her dinner, takes a gulp of water and leaves the table.

AUNT SALLY

Where are you going?

HAZEL

I’m going to a party I was invited

To.

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INT- HAZEL’S ROOM

Hazel grabs a shirt and changes. She puts on some bracelets, grabs her bag, and heads downstairs.

AUNT SALLY

Do you have your cell phone?

HAZEL

Yeah.

AUNT SALLY

Remember to call me.

HAZEL

I will. Bye.

She rushes out the front door. Aunt Sally stands there for a moment, shrugs, and walks away.

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INT- BARN PARTY- NIGHT TIME

Hazel, Riley and Mika walk into the barn party. It’s a pretty big party, with lots of beer and loud music. They walk in and make their way through the crowd.

HAZEL

Are all your parties like this?

MIKA

Pretty much. You find an empty

Place big enough to hold at least

100 people. Bring some beer, get

some music and let it rip.

RILEY

Couldn’t have said it better myself.

They find an empty couch to sit on.

RILEY

So what brings you to our neck of

The woods?

HAZEL

My parents wanted me to come spend

Some time with my Aunt, so I’ll be

Here for the next couple of weeks.

MIKA

Your parents don’t mind you being

Gone for so long?

HAZEL

Well, not really. In fact, I think

They’d rather have me here than

Moping around at home.

MIKA

My parents are in Bosnia for the

Summer. Some new tree was discovered

Last week, so they’ve gone to get

Some samples and bring it back here

For testing.

HAZEL

Wow, Bosnia.

MIKA

It’s not bad, though. I mostly spend

Time with Riley and her sister, Audrey.

RILEY

And don’t forget Marcus.

MIKA

Ah, how could I forget Marcus?

HAZEL

What about your parents?

RILEY

They’re in Indiana with my Grandma.

They didn’t want me and Audrey to

Travel so far so they let us stay

Home.

MIKA

Hey, I’m going to get some drinks.

Do you want anything, Hazel?

HAZEL

Sure.

Riley and Mika go to get drinks. When CYNTHIA VELAZQUEZ, 14-17, looks over and sees Hazel, Dean points to her, and she walks over to where Hazel is.

CYNTHIA

Excuse me, were you that guy over there

Earlier this afternoon?

She points to where Dean is.

HAZEL

Yes.

CYNTHIA

So you’re the slut that was hitting

On my cousin.

HAZEL

What?

CYNTHIA

Wow, this is really something. Who

Do you think you are, following him

Around and flirting with him?! You

Must be so desperate to do what you did!

At that moment, Cynthia gets beer spilt all over her. She screams, and Riley and Mika push by her. They drop the empty cups on the ground. Dean rushes to Cynthia’s defense.

DEAN

Hey, do you guys have anything to

Say?

RILEY & MIKA

Oops.

They turn back to Hazel, and Cynthia starts to walk away.

CYNTHIA

You guys are lucky I was in a

Forgiving mood. Next time, you’re

In for it, bitch.

Cynthia and Dean walk away.

RILEY

She actually was pretty forgiving

This time around.

HAZEL

What’s unforgiving?

MIKA

Pray that you don’t ever find out.

HAZEL

Thanks for inviting me to the party.

It was really nice of you.

Hazel turns around, and walks out of the party. Riley and Mika run after her.

CUT TO:

EXT-STREET- NIGHT TIME

Hazel is walking down the empty road. Riley and Mika are a couple feet behind her trying to stop her.

MIKA

Hazel, wait!

HAZEL

I should be getting home now. It’s

Starting to get late.

RILEY

Come on, she’s just a stupid bitch.

And she’s a coward.

MIKA

Exactly. Like the way she had to have

Dean come and protect her. It was

Pathetic.

HAZEL

No, I was.

They grab her shoulders to stop her.

RILEY

Come back to the party. We’ll just

Avoid her the rest of the night.

MIKA

The only way you can show her you’re

Not afraid of her, is if you go back.

HAZEL

But I am afraid of her.

She thinks about it for a minute.

HAZEL

All right. I’ll come back.

They walk back to the party.

When they’re back inside the barn, DAN RAYMOND, 16-19, makes his way through the crowd to Hazel.

DAN

Hey, sorry about that. Cynthia

Has a little bit of a short temper.

HAZEL

It’s all right. I’m just glad I’m not

The one who got beer spilled on her.

DAN

I’m Dan.

HAZEL

I’m Hazel. It’s nice to meet you.

DAN

Nice to meet you too.

They share a moment. Hazel bites her lip, and one of Dan’s friend’s calls him over.

DAN

Oh, I have to go. I’ll see you

Around.

Dan smiles, and makes his way through the crowd to his buddies. Riley and Mika look at love struck Hazel and whisper to each other.

MIKA

Do you think we should tell her?

RILEY

Maybe later.

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INT- HALLWAY- NIGHT TIME

Hazel comes home late from the party. Aunt Sally comes out of her room in her robe.

AUNT SALLY

Hi, where have you been?

HAZEL

I was at the party, like I told

You.

AUNT SALLY

You forgot to call me.

HAZEL

I did? Oh yeah, I did. I’m sorry,

Aunt Sally.

AUNT SALLY

It’s all right. But next time it

Happens…

HAZEL

I know. Good night.

She walks upstairs to her room. Aunt Sally sighs and goes back to her room.

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EXT- BOARDWALK- MORNING

Hazel is walking down the boardwalk, and is tapped on the shoulder. She turns around, and sees that it’s Riley and Mika.

HAZEL

Hey!

MIKA

Hey, we were walking down to see

Audrey and Marcus. Why don’t you

Come with us.

HAZEL

Sure.

CUT TO:

EXT- HANG TEN SURF AND KAYAK LESSONS

They walk down to Hang Ten Surf and Kayak Lessons, where AUDREY GRAY, 18-22, and MARCUS JOHNSON, 18-22, both work. There is a big blue and yellow sign with “Hang Ten Surf and Kayak Lessons” in big white letters. The sign is right above the door.

HAZEL

What is this place?

RILEY

It’s what my parents do for a living.

My sister’s working the front desk

While they’re in Indiana.

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INT- HANG TEN SURF AND KAYAK LESSONS

They walk inside, where Audrey is at the front desk on the computer. She’s reading an article on the effects of global warming on the environment. Marcus is in the back putting back wet suits that were used in the previous lesson. The room is filled with funky trinkets and old equipment.

AUDREY

Morning guys.

MIKA

Morning, Audrey.

RILEY

Morning, Dee.

Mika brings Hazel up to the front desk.

MIKA

Dee, this is Hazel. She’s in

Town for the summer.

AUDREY

Hi, Hazel, I’m Audrey. It’s

Great to know you.

HAZEL

It’s nice to meet you too.

RILEY

We’re just going to grab the

Keys to the house.

AUDREY

Fine by me.

They walk to the back to grab the keys. Audrey continues to read the article on global warming.

AURDEY

God, the government thinks they

Can just destroy our earth so we

Can pollute the air with toxins

That can kill people! That’s total

Bullsh-

Just at that moment, a family with two kids walks in the door. Audrey stops herself, and completely switches modes.

AUDREY

Hi! Welcome to Hang Ten Surf and

Kayak lessons. How can I help you?

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Hazel, Riley and Mika are walking to the back of the building, where he’s hanging up damp wet-suits to dry. He has the radio playing music.

RILEY

Hey, Marcus.

MARCUS

Hey guys.

RILEY

This is Hazel. She’s new to town.

MARCUS

Welcome to Johnson Shore, the happiest

Place on earth.

RILEY

If only. We’ll see you later tonight.

MARCUS

Bye, guys.

They grab the keys, and leave the store. They say good bye to Audrey, who is handing paperwork to the parents.

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EXT- RILEY’S HOUSE

They’re walking down the street to Riley’s house. The street is made up of small beach houses right next to each other. They stop at the last house on the street.

RILEY

Here we are. Be it ever so humble.

She unlocks the door, but it won’t budge. She rams herself against the door, and it finally pushes open. They step inside, and walk to the kitchen. They get some coke out of the fridge, and go upstairs to Riley’s room. She has an old stereo next to her bed. Her surfboard is next to the window in her room. They sit down and lean against the bed.

MIKA

So we saw you talking to Dan last

Night.

Hazel starts to blush, and she bites her lip.

HAZEL

You did?

RILEY

Yes, and you were all over him!

HAZEL

Oh God, I was?

Riley and Mika start to laugh. Hazel is now bright red.

HAZEL

Is he dating anyone?

RILEY

I don’t think he-

Mika jabs her in the ribs. She gives her a look.

RILEY

Yeah, he’s got a girlfriend.

HAZEL

Who is it?

They’re quiet. They’re deciding whether to tell her or not.

RILEY

Do we really have to tell her?

I mean, it’s okay if-

MIKA

Yes, we have to tell her!

RILEY

Shit. He’s going out with the

Scourge of the earth.

MIKA

And her name starts with a “C”.

She holds out her hand in the shape of a C.

HAZEL

Are you serious?

She leans against the bed.

RILEY

Sorry, but we had to tell you.

HAZEL

It’s all right. Better now than

Never.

Riley takes a big gulp from her coke.

RILEY

Changing the subject. There’s a

Windsurfing race down at the beach.

Want to come?

HAZEL

When is it?

MIKA

Five o clock tonight. Meet us by

Hang Ten at quarter to five.

HAZEL

Sure.

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EXT- HANG TEN- EVENING TIME

Hazel is walking down to the shop. Riley, Mika, Audrey and Marcus locking the door to Hang Ten. They turn and wave to her. They all pile into Marcus’ old Chevy truck and drive over to the beach.

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EXT- LOCAL BEACH- EVENING TIME

They get out of the car, and walk over to the beach. There is a crowd of people already. Two guys are by the edge of the water with their windsurfing boards ready. There are 2 buckets on a table with money in them for bets. The one on the left says “Chris”, and the one on the right says “Jake”. The MC is getting everybody to quiet down.

MC

All right guys, you know the rules.

First one to there wins.

The MC points to a spot halfway down the beach. The racers get in their ready positions. Dan spots Hazel and walks over to her.

DAN

Hey! What are you doing here?

HAZEL

Oh, I’m here with Riley and Mika.

We’re watching the race.

DAN

Sweet. So how long are you here for?

HAZEL

I’m here until-

CYNTHIA

Dan!

Cynthia comes to Dan’s side, and hooks her arm around his. Hazel looks down so her eyes don’t meet Cynthia’s. Dan tries to make the situation better.

DAN

Oh, Cynthia, this is Hazel. Hazel,

This is my girlfriend, Cynthia.

CYNTHIA

Hi. Come on, honey. The race is

about to start.

DAN

See you later, Hazel.

HAZEL

Bye.

Cynthia gives Hazel a menacing look while Dan isn’t looking. Hazel stands there until Mika finds her and pulls her over to where they’re all standing. The MC walks over to the two racers, and holds up her arms.

MC

On your mark. Get set. GO!!

She throws her hands down, and the race begins. The two racers fly in the air as they speed towards the finish line. The crowd follows the race to the mid point of the beach. Hazel is immediately gripped by the race and the sport itself. Jake flies by Chris and wins the race. The crowd cheers, and Jake is announced the winner.

MC

The winner for tonight’s race is

Jake! Congratulations. Anybody who

Wants to race next time, see me.

The crowd starts to get smaller as people leave. There are people congratulating Jake on his win. Chris walks over to Jake and shakes his hand to show that there are no hard feelings. Some of Chris’ friends join him, and they walk off. The MC takes the bucket labeled “Chris”, and collects the money for herself. Riley, Mika, Audrey and Marcus congratulate the racers, and they head back for the car.

CUT TO:

Hazel’s mind is still flashing back to Jake flying into the air. Audrey and Marcus are talking to each other by the car. Riley and Mika are talking when Hazel suddenly brings up the next race.

HAZEL

Do you think I could do that?

Riley and Mika stop and look at Hazel.

RILEY

Do what?

HAZEL

Do you think I could race?

MIKA

Well, do you know how to windsurf?

HAZEL

No. But I’m sure I could learn how.

MIKA

I’d give it a second thought if I

Were you.

RILEY

She’s right. If you fall, it’s a

Long way to go.

HAZEL

I know, but I don’t care.

They turn around, a little surprised at her.

RILEY

You really want to do this?

HAZEL

Yes.

Riley sighs and looks at Mika.

MIKA

I think we could do it.

RILEY

So do I.

Hazel smiles, and hugs them.

HAZEL

Thank you guys!

She sees that Riley and Mika aren’t into touchy feely stuff, and backs away embarrassed.

HAZEL

Sorry.

RILEY

It’s all right. We’ll ask Marcus

About it too. He’s good with this

Kind of thing.

Marcus calls for them from the car.

MARCUS

Hey you guys! Hurry up!

AUDREY

Yeah, come on slowpokes!

MIKA

Coming!

They run over to Audrey and Marcus, and get in the car.

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INT- HANG TEN- MORNING

Audrey is hanging up a poster for environmental awareness when Hazel walks in.

HAZEL

Morning, Audrey.

AUDREY

Good morning, Hazel.

Riley and Mika come out from the back. They say hi to her, and bring her to Marcus.

RILEY

Hey Marcus, we need your help.

MARCUS

Sure, what’s up?

MIKA

Hazel wants to compete in the next

Race. We need your consulting.

Marcus examines Hazel. He lifts up her arm to see if she has any muscle.

RILEY

Well, is it hopeless?

MARCUS

She’s got a lot of work to do,

But I think she can do it if

She trains hard enough.

Hazel smiles at that remark.

MIKA

And we were wondering if you could

Help us train her.

MARCUS

And why is that?

MIKA

Because we know how much you love

Us and would do anything to help us.

Riley and Mika make pleading faces.

MARCUS

The puppy dog face doesn’t work on

Me and you know that. But I’ll still

Help you, because I love you that

Much.

MIKA

Thank you, Marcus.

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Hazel, Riley, Mika and Marcus are getting some of the windsurfing boards out of the back.

RILEY

Hey, Dee. Can we borrow some of the

Windsurfing boards?

AUDREY

Sure, go ahead. But if you don’t bring

It back in one piece, you’re dead.

RILEY

Many thanks.

She gives her sister a hug and thy squeeze each other’s hand.

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EXT- HANG TEN- DAY TIME

They’re loading the boards into the back of Marcus’ truck. They pile in and head to the local beach.

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EXT- LOCAL BEACH

Marcus parks the car, and they all get out and grab their boards. Hazel struggles to lift hers up, and Marcus goes to help her. They get to the beach where Cynthia is sun bathing next to Dan. She looks up and sees Hazel with Riley, Mika and Marcus. They get their boards and paddle out to the water. They help Hazel get up on the board, and start to teach her.

MIKA

So just always hold on to the sail.

And when you want to go right or left,

Turn it to the side.

Hazel tries to turn the sail.

RILEY

Okay, Marcus and I are going to surf

Back to shore. Mika’s going to stick

With you and help you out.

HAZEL

Okay.

Riley and Marcus make their way to the shore. Hazel starts to surf to the shore. Mika is following behind her. Hazel steadily makes her way to the shore, when she suddenly crashes. Cynthia sees this, and a devilish grin spreads across her face. Riley and Marcus look over to Hazel to see if she’s okay. Mika surfs over to her.

MIKA

Hey, are you all right?

Hazel tries to get up on the board, but doesn’t succeed.

HAZEL

Yeah, I’m fine.

MIKA

Just take it easy when you’re surfing

Over to the shore.

HAZEL

Okay.

Mika stays by Hazel’s side as she slowly makes her way to the shore. Riley and Marcus look over to her.

RILEY

Are you okay?

HAZEL

Yeah, I’m fine. Don’t worry.

Cynthia walks over to Hazel. She puts her hand on her shoulder and whispers in her ear.

CYNTHIA

Nice job, surfer girl. Next time

You fall on your ass, try not to

Make it look so easy.

She winks, and walks back to where she was before.

MARCUS

Everyone falls on their first try.

Don’t worry about it.

RILEY

Do you want to go out again?

Hazel looks over to Cynthia, who is very pleased with herself.

HAZEL

Sure, I’ll go out again.

The smile on Cynthia’s face goes away when she sees Hazel going out again with the others. When they are out on the water, they go a little slower than last time. When Cynthia is halfway to the shore, she jumps up into the air, and lands safely in the water. Hazel smiles, and Riley, Mika and Marcus are surprised at her. They get back to shore, and lay their boards down on a spot on the beach.

MARCUS

Hey, that wasn’t bad.

RILEY

Yeah, not bad at all.

Dan walks over to Hazel.

DAN

Hey, not to bad for your first

Time.

HAZEL

Thanks.

DAN

Are you entering the competition?

HAZEL

Maybe. I’m not sure.

DAN

If you keep it up, you should.

HAZEL

Thanks.

She smiles at Dan, who walks back over to Cynthia. She saw the whole thing, and is not happy with it. Mika nudges Hazel in the shoulder and laughs.

RILEY

Hey, let’s go out and do a couple

More runs.

MARCUS

Just be ready to go in about half

An hour. I’ve got a lesson at one

Thirty.

They grab their boards and swim out to the ocean.

CUT TO:

INT- HANG TEN- LATER ON

Hazel, Riley, Mika and Marcus get back from the beach. There is water boiling on a portable stove. Audrey is taping a piece of paper onto a used plastic can, and places it on the front desk. The label says “Donations for the ASPA”, and has a picture of a sad looking dog next to it.

AUDREY

Hey, guys. How did it go?

RILEY

It went pretty good. Hazel has a

Knack for this.

AUDREY

Awesome. Do you guys want some tea?

Mika looks at the jar that Audrey put on the front desk.

MIKA

Sure. Hey Audrey, that’s a pretty

Sad looking dog you have there.

AUDREY

Well, there just happens to be thousands

Of other dogs and cats and hamsters who

Are like that, for your information. And

I’m sure lots of people would want to

Help them.

RILEY

Hey, if you want to save them, more

Power to you.

AUDREY

Thanks.

The tea finishes boiling, and Audrey pours everyone a cup of tea. They each grab a Styrofoam cup.

CUT TO:

INT- AUNT SALLY’S HOUSE- EVENING

Hazel is sitting on the couch reading a book. Her Aunt Sally comes in from work. She puts her bag down, and lets her hair down while she’s talking.

AUNT SALLY

Hi Hazel, how was your day?

HAZEL

It was fine. How was yours?

AUNT SALLY

It was busy.

She takes her shoes off as she is talking.

AUNT SALLY (cont’d)

We had to defend this woman who was

Suing this doctor for malpractice.

She looks at Hazel’s face, which is pink from the sun.

AUNT SALLY

What happened to your face?

Hazel looks up from her book.

HAZEL

What?

AUNT SALLY

Your face. It’s very pink.

HAZEL

Oh, I was just out on the beach.

It was so much fun, Aunt Sally!

I was learning how to windsurf today.

Riley and Mika taught me how to do it,

And at first I-

ANUT SALLY

Wait, you were what?

HAZEL

Windsurfing. It was really hard at

First, but then-

AUNT SALLY

Why would you want to windsurf?

HAZEL

It’s a lot of fun when you get the

Hang of it.

Aunt Sally turns around and shakes her head in disapproval.

HAZEL

What.

AUNT SALLY

Hazel, darling. I don’t think it’s

Proper for you to be windsurfing.

It’s only slackers who do that kind of

Thing.

Hazel is shocked at this comment. She tries to hide it.

AUNT SALLY (cont’d)

Who taught you how to do this, anyway?

HAZEL

My new friends, Mika and Riley. They

Took me to one of the races a few

Nights ago.

Aunt Sally sighs.

HAZEL (cont’d)

They raced to the edge of the-

AUNT SALLY

They took you to one of those?

HAZEL

Well, yeah.

AUNT SALLY

I don’t want you hanging out with

Those girls anymore.

HAZEL

What? But Aunt Sally-

AUNT SALLY

Those girls are a bad influence on

You. Do you understand?

Hazel looks down at her book.

HAZEL

Yes, Aunt Sally.

AUNT SALLY

Good. And tomorrow night we’re going

To dinner with some friends of mine.

I’d love for you to be there also.

HAZEL

Sure, I’ll go.

Aunt Sally walks into the kitchen. Hazel tries to read her book, but she can’t concentrate.

CUT TO:

EXT- BOARDWALK- AFTERNOON

Hazel is walking along the boardwalk, when she runs into Riley and Mika.

MIKA

Hi Hazel.

RILEY

Hey, we’ve been looking for you.

HAZEL

Oh, um, hi guys.

They see she’s acting a little off with them.

MIKA

Are you okay?

HAZEL

What? Yeah, I’m fine.

RILEY

Nice try. Come on, fess up.

What’s going on?

Hazel bites her lip and looks at her feet.

HAZEL

Nothing, my aunt and I got in a fight.

RILEY

Really?

HAZEL

Well, it was more of her just yelling

And me nodding my head saying ‘Yes

Aunt Sally’.

MIKA

What was it about?

Hazel is quiet for a moment.

HAZEL

She doesn’t want me windsurfing,

Or hanging out with you guys.

RILEY

Why not?

HAZEL

Well, she thinks you guys are a

‘Bad influence’.

Riley and Mika try to control laughter.

MIKA

Aww, she thinks we’re bad influences?

That really makes me feel so special.

RILEY

I’m getting that warm and fuzzy feeling

Inside.

HAZEL

You guys aren’t mad?

RILEY

Why would we be mad at you?

MIKA

Yeah, it’s not your fault your Aunt

Doesn’t like us.

HAZEL

Well, she doesn’t want me to enter

The race either.

MIKA

Why not?

HAZEL

She thinks only slackers who do that

Sort of thing.

Riley and Mika try to hold in their anger.

MIKA

Okay, that makes us mad.

RILEY

I’d like to see her try to windsurf!

HAZEL

I’m really sorry, guys. I wish I could

Do it.

RILEY

Well, why can’t you?

HAZEL

Because my Aunt says that I can’t.

MIKA

So why should that stop you?

HAZEL

What?

RILEY

Hazel, just because someone thinks you

Shouldn’t do it, doesn’t mean you have

To stop because they said so.

MIKA

Yeah. Try standing up for yourself once.

It feels great.

HAZEL

Well… I guess I just won’t tell her

Where I’m going.

Riley and Mika smile. Mika puts her arm around Hazel’s shoulder.

MIKA

See, it feels awesome.

Hazel smiles. It does feel awesome. Riley puts her arm over her.

RILEY

Hey, there’s another race tonight.

It’s swimming this time. You wanna

Come with?

HAZEL

Sorry, I can’t. My lovely Aunt wants

Me to come to dinner with her and some

Friends of hers.

MIKA

Where are you guys going?

HAZEL

Some place called the shoreline.

RILEY

Seriously?

HAZEL

Yeah.

MIKA

Dude, that’s like, the fanciest restaurant

In town.

RILEY

Yeah, dress code, five courses, the

Whole nine yards.

HAZEL

Wow, I never knew that.

MIKA

But you go and have a good time.

HAZEL

I’ll try.

They laugh, and continue to walk down the boardwalk.

CUT TO:

INT- THE SHORELINE- NIGHT TIME

Hazel and Aunt Sally are sitting at a table for five. They are waiting for Aunt Sally’s friends.

AUNT SALLY

Now where could they be?

HAZEL

Are they usually late?

AUNT SALLY

Well, they are usually five or ten

Minutes late.

Aunt Sally looks up and sees her friends coming.

AUNT SALLY

Ah, here they come.

Hazel looks up in horror to see Cynthia and her parents walk into the restaurant. JOSEPH VELAZQUEZ, 40-50, and ANITA VELAZQUEZ, 35-45, look over and see Aunt Sally. They walk over, and greet each other.

AUNT SALLY

Joseph! Anita! It’s so good to

See you.

JOSEPH

It’s a pleasure always, Sally.

Cynthia looks at Hazel in disgust.

ANITA

And who is this lovely young lady?

Aunt Sally puts her hands on Hazel’s shoulders.

AUNT SALLY

This is my brother’s daughter, Hazel.

Hazel, this is Cynthia Velazquez.

CYNTHIA

We’ve met before. But it’s nice

To see you again.

Cynthia sticks out her hand. She gives Hazel a very forceful look.

HAZEL

It’s nice to see you too.

They shake hands, and Cynthia smiles.

CUT TO:

Everyone is sitting down. They have already ordered their drinks. The adults are talking and having a bottle of wine that is sitting in a cooler. The waiter is taking their orders. Cynthia is the last to order.

WAITER

And for you, miss?

CYNTHIA

I’ll have the steak. And make it

Very rare, please.

WAITER

Of course, maam.

He takes their menus from everybody.

AUNT SALLY

Wow, very rare?

Cynthia looks right at Hazel.

CYNTHIA

I like my meat very fresh.

ANITA

So tell me Hazel. How do you like

It here so far?

HAZEL

It’s very nice. The beach is really

Great.

JOSEPH

How long have you been here?

HAZEL

About a week. I’ll be staying until

The last week in July.

JOSEPH

Wow, that’s quite a long time.

AUNT SALLY

Well, she’s a bit traumatized. You see,

Her best friend just went into rehab

For drug addiction.

Joseph and Anita are a bit surprised by this. Cynthia tries not to snicker.

AUNT SALLY (cont’d)

No one saw it coming. Not even the

Girl’s, what was her name?

HAZEL

Matilda.

AUNT SALLY

Yes, that’s it. Not even Matilda’s

Parents suspected a thing. It was

Probably the best decision to send

Her here.

Joseph puts his glass of wine down.

CYNTHIA

I’m really sorry about your friend,

Hazel. That’s an awful thing to happen

To anyone.

She reaches across the table for Hazel’s hand.

CYNTHIA (cont’d)

If you need anything or just want to

Talk to someone, just let me know.

AUNT SALLY

Aw, that’s very sweet of you, Cynthia.

Joseph and Anita smile.

JOSEPH

Well, that’s our Cynthia.

CYNTHIA

Daddy, stop it. You’re embarrassing me.

Anita smiles, and Joseph kisses his daughter on the cheek. Cynthia gives a smile and a wink to Hazel. Hazel starts to get out of her chair.

HAZEL

Excuse me; I have to go to the bathroom.

She gets up, and walks quickly to the bathroom.

ANITA

Sweetie, why don’t you go with her?

CYNTHIA

Of course, mom.

CUT TO:

INT- BATHROOM- NIGHT TIME

Hazel is in the bathroom. She is washing her hands in the sink. Cynthia walks in and starts to fix her hair in the sink.

CYNTHIA

Hi.

Hazel looks up in shock.

HAZEL

Oh, hi Cynthia.

CYNTHIA

So, I hear that you’re entering the

Race next week.

HAZEL

Yeah, I am.

CYNTHIA

Well, that’s funny. I’m going to

Be racing also.

HAZEL

Really?

CYNTHIA

Yeah, Dan said I should.

HAZEL

Oh.

Hazel sticks out her hand and faintly smiles.

HAZEL

Well, good luck.

CYNTHIA

Keep it. You’ll need a lot of it.

She walks past Hazel, and leaves the bathroom.

CUT TO:

INT- AUNT SALLY’S HOUSE- NIGHT TIME

They get home from dinner, and Hazel walks right upstairs.

AUNT SALLY

You should hang out with Cynthia

Some time. She’s such a sweet girl.

Hazel just walks upstairs to her room, and shuts the door.

CUT TO:

EXT- HAZEL’S BALCONY- LATE NIGHT

Hazel is sitting on her balcony looking out on the ocean. She sees that she has a new voice mail. She calls the number for her voicemail, and listens to the message.

MATILDA (V.O.)

Hazel, are you there? It’s me.

CUT TO:

INT- REHAB- EARLY EVENING

Matilda is at the rehab center. It’s a very beautiful place. She is sitting by a fountain in the yard. There are other people and staff walking around.

MATILDA

I was just calling to see how you

Were doing. It’s really beautiful

Here. I almost wish you were here

With me.

She glides her fingers across the water in the fountain.

MATILDA (cont’d)

I’m so sorry I never told you. I

Wish I could just make this whole

Thing go away, but I know I can’t.

If you never want to talk to me again,

I totally understand.

A nurse walks up to her to take her cell phone away.

MATILDA (cont’d)

I have to go. I’m not suppose to call

People while I’m here. It’s annoying,

I know. Well, I’ll be out by the end

Of the summer.

CUT TO:

EXT- HAZEL’S BALCONY- NIGHT TIME

Hazel is listening to the message. A tear rolls down her cheek as she listens to the message.

MATILDA (V.O)

Bye, Hazel. I miss you.

CUT TO:

EXT- REHAB- EARLY EVENING

Matilda shuts her phone. A staff member comes and takes her phone away. She continues to glide her fingers on the water.

CUT TO:

EXT- HAZEL’S BALCONY- NIGHT TIME

Hazel closes her phone. She looks at it for a second, and then gets into bed. She places her phone by the bed-side table, and goes to sleep.

CUT TO:

INT- HAZEL’S ROOM- EARLY MORNING

It’s about six thirty in the morning. Hazel’s phone vibrates. She groans, and picks it up.

HAZEL

Hello?

RILEY

Guess who?

MIKA

Good morning.

HAZEL

Riley? Mika?

She sits up in her bed.

RILEY

Meet us on the main beach by

Seven.

HAZEL

For what?!

RILEY

You’ll see.

They hang up the phone. Hazel closes the phone and flops out of bed.

CUT TO:

EXT- MAIN BEACH- EARLY MORNING

Hazel is walking down the beach trying to find Riley and Mika. She finds them setting up a make-shift obstacle course. Mika has a stop watch around her neck.

HAZEL

What the hell is this?

RILEY

Do you like it?

HAZEL

Seriously. What is it?

MIKA

If you’re going to compete, you’re

Going to need to get some muscle on

You.

HAZEL

Did we really have to do this?

RILEY

Well, we can do something else.

MIKA

Yeah, you don’t have to do this if

You don’t want to.

Hazel thinks about what she said. She remembers what happened with Cynthia the other night.

HAZEL

No, I want to do this. I have

To do this.

Riley and Mika are impressed with her.

MIKA

All right, just star over there

And follow us.

HAZEL

Okay.

Mika gets the timer ready.

MIKA

Ready. Go.

She runs up to an old TV box, and jumps over it.

RILEY

So how was dinner last night?

HAZEL

It was the dinner from hell.

RILEY

Why?

HAZEL

Because my Aunt’s friends just happen

To be the Velazquez family.

MIKA

You mean?

HAZEL

Yep.

Hazel crawls under the bed sheet like in the army.

HAZEL

An enchanted evening with Cynthia.

RILEY

Oh God, that does sounds like the dinner

From hell.

HAZEL

And to top it all off, she’s entering

The race too.

RILEY

What? That stupid little bitch. My

Grandmother could windsurf ten times

Better than her!

Hazel steps onto the balancing board, and tried not to wobble.

MIKA

Yeah, but your grandmother couldn’t

Get four guys to teach her how with

The snap of a finger.

RILEY

Well, you got me on that one. Okay,

Now ten sit ups.

CUT TO:

EXT- BOARDWALK- SAME TIME

Marcus is jogging down the boardwalk. He looks at the beach and vaguely recognizes someone. He stops for a minute, and he sees Hazel doing sit-ups with Riley and Mika standing next to her. Their voices can be heard faintly. He smiles, and continues jogging.

CUT TO:

EXT- BEACH- SAME TIME

Hazel finishes her ten sit ups and runs over to the pull up rope tied to the bottom of the boardwalk.

RILEY

Just don’t let her get to you.

She’s only trying to make you

Think you aren’t good enough.

MIKA

And believe me, you’re better

Than she’ll ever be.

HAZEL

Thanks, guys.

She finishes her pull ups, and drops to the ground. She lies on her back and catches her breath. Mika checks her time on the stop-watch. It reads five minutes and forty eight seconds.

HAZEL

I just can’t believe she ate an

Entire steak by herself.

RILEY

Well, you are what you eat.

Mika helps her up, and shows her the stop watch as they pick up their obstacle coarse.

MIKA

Five minutes and forty eight seconds.

Not bad for the first time.

CUT TO:

INT- HANG TEN- MORNING TIME

Audrey walks in with a paper bag from the local restaurant. She also has a bag from the local health food store. Hazel, Riley and Mika are sitting on the floor reading a magazine.

AUDREY

Who wants some breakfast?

HAZEL

Thank God. I’m starving.

Marcus hears her, and comes out from the back. He grabs the small table from outside and places it in the middle of the room. Audrey sets out the breakfast of scrambled eggs, bacon, pancakes and home fries. She also takes a few packets of maple syrup, napkins, forks and knives out of the bag. Everyone grabs a fork and digs in. Audrey takes out her breakfast. Everyone looks up from eating to see what she’s eating.

RILEY

Could you please explain to me what

That is?

AUDREY

It’s a veggie meat ball sub with tofu

And organic tomatoes.

MIKA

Did you just say ‘veggie meat ball’?

AUDREY

Yeah.

MARCUS

That is the biggest oxymoron I have

Ever heard.

AUDREY

Well I’d rather eat this than eat

Some poor defenseless farm animal.

Riley is about to bite into a piece of bacon. Mika has already bitten into a piece. They both put it down instead. They instead go for the home fires. Audrey smiles, and goes back to eating her sub.

CUT TO:

EXT- LOCAL BEACH- LATER

Marcus stops the car, and Hazel, Riley and Mika get out. They grab their windsurfing boards.

MARCUS

Hey, I won’t be able to pick you

Guys up until two.

RILEY

No problem.

She and Marcus pound their fists together. Mika does the same. They look over to see what they predicted. Cynthia is in the water on a windsurfing board with four guys teaching her how to windsurf. She stands on the board so they can look at her butt. They can hear her off in the distance.

CYNTHIA

Is this how you do it?

Hazel, Riley, Mika and Marcus look on disgust.

MIKA

Well surprise, surprise.

Marcus looks over to Hazel.

MARCUS

Hey, you go out there put that bitch

In her place.

HAZEL

I will.

He smiles at her, and starts the car.

MARCUS

See you guys, later.

They say good bye to him as he drives off. They grab their boards and head out to the water. Cynthia looks at them, and goes back to learning how to windsurf.

CUT TO:

We go to a montage of Hazel, Riley and Mika windsurfing.

-Riley catches a wave and spins in the air. She lands gracefully on the water.

-A shot from under the water. We see the bottom of Riley’s board land in the water and veer off to the right.

-Mika catches a wave and leaps into the air. She lands, and sharply turns.

-Riley jumps about 10 feet into the air, and falls off of her board. She gets back on her board, and continues to surf.

Hazel saw Riley’s wipe out. She surfs over to Riley to see if she is okay.

HAZEL

Are you all right?

RILEY

Yeah, I’m fine. I just slipped off

Of my board, that’s all.

HAZEL

Are you sure?

RILEY

Yes, I’m positive.

Mika comes over on her board.

MIKA

Hey, are you all right?

RILEY

Couldn’t be better.

She sees Cynthia windsurfing with the four guys helping her.

HAZEL

I think I’m going to take a break.

She surfs back to the beach, and puts her board by her towel. Her phone starts to ring. She gets her phone out of her bag and answers it.

HAZEL

Hello?

RICHARD

Hi, honey. It’s dad.

HAZEL

Dad, hi.

CUT TO:

EXT- COUNTRY CLUB- DAY TIME

Richard and Heather are by the pool. They have drinks sitting on the small table next to them.

RICHARD

Hey, princess. How have you been?

HAZEL

I’ve been good. How about you?

RICHARD

Oh, I’ve been fine. Have you been

Having a good time with Aunt Sally?

HAZEL

It’s been fun. It’s really nice here.

And I’ve even made some new friends.

RICHARD

You did? That’s wonderful, Hazel!

Heather looks up from her book.

HEATHER

Richard, is that Hazel?

RICHARD

Honey, I’m handing the phone over

To your mom, but I love you, bye.

HAZEL

Bye, Dad.

Richard hands the phone over to Heather.

HEATHER

Hazel, how are you?

HAZEL

I’m all right. What’s it like at home?

HEATHER

Oh, it’s been the same since you left.

Have you been having a good time?

HAZEL

Yeah, I’ve been having a great time.

The reception starts to get fuzzy.

HEATHER

Hazel? Honey, can you hear me?

HAZEL

Kind of.

HEATHER

Sweetie, the receptions getting really

Fuzzy, but will see you soon, and we

Love you.

HAZEL

What?

HEATHER

I said WE LOVE YOU!

HAZEL

Mom? Hello?

The reception is lost. Hazel closes her phone and puts it back in her bag.

CUT TO:

EXT- LOCAL BEACH- EVENING

Hazel, Riley, and Mika walk over to Marcus’ car. They put their boards in the back, and get into the car.

MARCUS

Wow, you guys were out pretty late.

MIKA

Yeah, Riley had a major wipe out.

You should’ve seen it. It was

Hilarious.

Riley punches Mika in the arm.

RILEY

Shut up.

Marcus sees Hazel’s bright pink face in the rear view mirror.

MARCUS

Whoa.

HAZEL

What.

MARCUS

Your face! It’s pinker than your shirt!

HAZEL

It is?

She looks at her face in the mirror. She touches her face, and she winces.

HAZEL

Damn!

MIKA

Is it that bad?

HAZEL

Kind of. That, and it’s a dead give away

To my aunt.

RILEY

I know someone who can help.

CUT TO:

INT- HANG TEN

Audrey is painting her nails on the couch by the table. Hazel, Riley, Mika and Marcus come in.

AUDREY

Hey guys, how was it?

RILEY

It was good, but we have a bit of a

Problem.

They bring Hazel to Audrey. She looks up from painting her nails. She leans back in surprise.

AUDREY

Does it hurt?

HAZEL

A little bit.

RILEY

Do you think you can cover it up?

AUDREY

Hmm. I think I’ve got something that

Will help.

Audrey gets her bag from behind the desk, and searches for her bottle of foundation. She finds it, and places it on the table.

AUDREY

Okay, sit down right here.

Hazel sits down, and Audrey starts to apply the make up.

HAZEL

What is this?

AUDREY

It’s this all natural foundation that’s

Made to cover up red parts of your skin,

Which in this situation would be your

Entire face.

She continues to cover up your face.

MARCUS

How did your face get that pink, anyway?

HAZEL

I don’t know. I guess my sun block wasn’t

A strong enough SPF.

MIKA

What do you usually use?

Hazel is quiet.

HAZEL

SPF 60.

Mika struggles not to burst out laughing, as does Riley and Marcus.

HAZEL

Go ahead.

They burst out laughing. Hazel starts to bite her lip.

AUDREY

Hey, there is nothing wrong with

Having fair skin. Don’t listen to

Them, Hazel. I think your skin is

Very beautiful.

HAZEL

Thanks, Audrey.

She finishes applying the make up. She pulls out a mirror, and shows Hazel her face.

AUDREY

There we go. You can’t even see it

Anymore.

Hazel looks at her reflection in the mirror and smiles.

RILEY

What did I tell you? This girl can

Work miracles.

She gives her sister a hug. Hazel’s phone starts to ring, she sees that it’s her Aunt Sally calling.

HAZEL

I have to go you guys.

MARCUS

Do you want a ride home?

HAZEL

If you don’t mind.

MARCUS

Of course not.

They walk out to his car. Audrey gives Marcus a teasing look. They get into the car, and drive off.

CUT TO:

INT- MARCUS’ CAR- EARLY EVENING

Marcus is driving Hazel home.

MARCUS

I saw you out on the water today.

HAZEL

Really?

MARCUS

Yeah, and you were awesome!

Hazel blushes.

MARCUS (cont’d)

Seriously, the first time you were

Out on the water, you were awful.

HAZEL

Oh, thanks! That makes me feel great!

She pushes Marcus, and laughs.

MARCUS

Hey! No punching the driver!

HAZEL

Says who?

They pull up to her house, and he punches her again.

MARCUS

Okay, that’s it.

He starts to lean in on Hazel and punch her. Hazel screams, and she starts to laugh. Marcus loses his balance, and falls on top of her. His face is very close to hers. He quickly gets off of her.

MARCUS

Sorry about that.

HAZEL

Oh, um, it’s okay.

There’s an incredibly awkward silence.

MARCUS

So, I guess I’ll see you tomorrow.

HAZEL

Yeah. Oh, and thanks for the ride.

MARCUS

No problem.

Hazel starts to bite her lip. She quickly says good bye, and gets out of the car. Marcus watches her go, and then drives off.

CUT TO:

INT- AUNT SALLY’S HOUSE

Hazel’s closes the front door behind her, and drops her bag. She watches Marcus drive away. She smiles, and turns around to see her Aunt Sally standing behind her.

AUNT SALLY

Hi, Hazel.

HAZEL

Hi, Aunt Sally.

AUNT SALLY

How was your day?

HAZEL

It was nice.

She starts to go upstairs, but her Aunt Sally stops her.

AUNT SALLY

What did you do today?

HAZEL

I went to some of the shops in the

Boardwalk.

She starts walking up the stairs again.

AUNT SALLY

Oh, really? Which ones did you go to?

HAZEL

I went to the shop with the wind chimes

In the front.

AUNT SALLY

Did you get anything there?

HAZEL

Well, I just looked around, you know?

Plus I forgot to bring money.

AUNT SALLY

Oh. Well, it sounds like you had a nice

Day.

HAZEL

Yeah, it was.

She goes upstairs, and breathes a sigh of relief.

CUT TO:

A montage of the next 2 weeks. Hazel is working very hard to be ready in time for the race.

-Hazel stands at the start of the obstacle coarse. Mika and Riley are by her side. Mika starts the stop-watch, and Hazel starts the obstacle course.

-Hazel goes out to the water and windsurfs all the way to the end of the beach. She practices racing to the end of the beach. Cynthia whizzes by her, and gives her a wink.

- At Hang Ten: Audrey hands her foundation to Hazel as she applies it to her pink face.

-Hazel is at home, she’s icing her aching muscles. Aunt Sally walks by and looks in the room. She tries to shake it off, and walks to her room.

-Next Day: She wakes up early, and sneaks past her Aunt Sally’s room. She goes downstairs and closes the front door very quietly.

- Hazel starts the obstacle course. This time, she goes through it with speed.

-Hazel does her push ups with ease. She runs over to the pull ups.

CUT TO:

EXT- LOCAL BEACH- LATE AFTERNOON

It’s the day before the big race. Hazel, Riley, Mika and Marcus are all windsurfing. Everybody is doing fine, until Hazel leaps into the air on her board. Riley, Mika and Marcus look at her in surprise.

MARCUS

What is she doing?

RILEY

Is she crazy?

Hazel slips off of her board in mid air, and falls into the water, with her board following shortly after. Hazel swims up to the top, and grabs her board while she catches her breath. Riley Mika and Marcus hurry over to her. Cynthia, who’s sitting on the beach with Dan, saw the whole thing, and is laughing at her.

RILEY

Are you okay?

HAZEL

Well, let’s see. My best friend is

in rehab for being a coke junkie, I’m

sent to spend the summer in a place

where most of the people don’t like me.

In fact, one girl wants to make my life

A living hell. And to top it all off,

I’m lying to my aunt who thinks I should

Hang out with the girl who hates me, my

Face is so pink it could pass for a balloon,

And I just fell off of my board in mid air

For everyone to enjoy! Other than that,

I’m just peachy!!

She starts to swim back to shore. Riley Mika and Marcus follow her.

RILEY

Well sorry for asking!

HAZEL

You should be!

MIKA

Hey! Both of you need to calm down.

Look, let’s just head back, and take

It easy for the rest of the day.

They get to shore, and take their boards to the car.

HAZEL

I’m sorry, but I have to back out.

MARCUS

What? Hazel, the race is tomorrow.

You’ve worked too hard to back out now.

HAZEL

But…

MARCUS

But what?

HAZEL

I can’t do this!! I just can’t, okay?!

RILEY

You guys, I think she needs to talk

To Audrey.

MIKA

I think that’s a good idea.

MARCUS

Yeah so do I.

CUT TO:

INT- HANG TEN- EARLY EVENING

Audrey is sitting at the counter reading a magazine. Hazel Riley Mika and Marcus come in. Audrey can tell that Hazel isn’t feeling too well.

AUDREY

Hazel, are you okay?

RILEY

Audrey, do you think you can whip

Up one of your famous pep talks for

Hazel?

AUDREY

No problem.

She puts down the magazine, and gets up from behind the counter.

MIKA

Don’t worry. Audrey gives the best pep

Talks in the world.

She puts her arm over Hazel’s shoulder.

AUDREY

Come with me.

CUT TO:

EXT- HANG TEN ROOF- EARLY EVENING

Audrey takes Hazel up to the roof of the building. It overlooks the main beach. They both look out onto the ocean.

AUDREY

So what’s been bugging you lately?

HAZEL

Well, I fell off of my board today.

AUDREY

On the water, or in the air?

HAZEL

It’s was in the air. And I mean way

In the air.

AUDREY

Ouch, doesn’t sound fun.

HAZEL

Yeah. And, I don’t know. I guess everything

Just came spilling out of me.

She’s quiet for a minute as she looks out onto the beach.

HAZEL

And I don’t think I can race tomorrow.

Cynthia is a thousand times better than

Me.

AUDREY

Don’t say that. If you say it too many

Times, you’ll think that it’s true.

HAZEL

But it is true.

AUDREY

No it’s not.

She leads Hazel to the edge of the building.

AUDREY (cont’d)

Cynthia may think she can do it,

But she just doesn’t get it. She

Does it only because she wants to

Win more than anything. And you…

She looks at Hazel.

AUDREY

You do it because you want to. That’s

What makes you a great windsurfer.

They both look out to the setting sun.

AUDREY

Tomorrow, when you’re out there, I

Want you to think of nothing else but

How good you feel at that very moment.

Can you do that for me?

HAZEL

Yeah, I think I can.

Audrey smiles, and squeezes her. They start to walk back to the stairs.

AUDREY

You know what you need?

HAZEL

What?

AUDREY

You need a break. You’ve been training

So much, so I think you could use a

Little pre-race celebration. Just a bag

Of chips, some soda, what do you say?

HAZEL

I think it sounds great.

CUT TO:

INT- HANG TEN- NIGHT TIME

Everyone is gathered around a bag of chips, and a bag of pretzels. There is music playing on the stereo. They are drinking soda, laughing, and having a good time. Audrey stands up with her soda in hand.

AUDREY

Everyone, can I have your attention

Please?

They stop laughing, and direct their attention towards her.

AUDREY

Thanks. I would like to propose a toast.

She raises her soda.

AUDREY

To Hazel. We all know you will kick

Serious ass tomorrow!

Everyone toasts to that. They go back to talking and laughing.

RILEY

Wait, what was that whole thing about

Your friend being in rehab?

HAZEL

I’ll tell you later. I promise.

CUT TO:

EXT- HANG TEN- LATER THAT NIGHT

Cynthia and Dean are walking down the street near Hang Ten. They see that Hazel left her board outside. Cynthia gets an idea.

CYNTHIA

Hey, do you have anything sharp?

Dean searches around his pocket. He takes a pen out of his pocket.

DEAN

I got a pen.

CYNTHIA

That’ll work just fine.

She takes the pen from him. She sneaks over to the boards, and makes sure no one is watching.

DEAN

What are you doing?

CYNTHIA

Relax; I’ve got the perfect plan.

CUT TO:

INT- AUNT SALLY’S HOUSE- THE NEXT MORNING

Hazel is running downstairs. She is exited for the race today. She runs into the kitchen, where Aunt Sally is sitting down reading the newspaper, and having a leisurely breakfast. She sees Hazel grab a piece of toast, and shove it in her mouth.

HAZEL

Good morning Aunt Sally.

AUNT SALLY

Good morning, Hazel. Did you sleep

Okay?

HAZEL

Yeah, I slept great.

She grabs Aunt Sally’s orange juice, takes a sip, and gives it back to her. She runs out the door before Aunt Sally can say a word to her.

AUNT SALLY

I wonder what’s gotten into her.

CUT TO:

EXT- HANG TEN- MORNING TIME

Hazel is running down to Hang Ten. She sees Riley Mika and Audrey on her way there.

MIKA

Hey, slow down. You need some energy

For the race, remember?

HAZEL

Oh yeah. Sorry.

They get to Hang Ten, and notice something is wrong. Marcus pulls into the driveway when they get there. He gets out of the car, and sees the problem.

MARCUS

You’ve got to be fucking kidding me?!

The sail of Hazel’s board has been stabbed viciously. The board has also been damaged. It has scars going across the bottom. They all look at the board in shock and anger.

AUDREY

Whoever did this is so going to pay

For this!!

RILEY

Do we even need to guess who it is?

Hazel bends down and looks at the torn sail. She tries to suppress her anger.

MIKA

Well, what do we do now? None of our

Boards would be right for Hazel, and

The race is in fifteen minutes.

Marcus tries to think of something.

MARCUS

I think I’ve got something that might work.

I’ll be right back.

He runs to the back, and gets his own windsurfing board. He stands it up.

MARCUS

Come on the board for a second.

She steps onto the board. Marcus smiles.

MARCUS

Perfect.

HAZEL

Whose is this?

MARCUS

This is my board. In fact, it happens

To be my lucky board.

Hazel leaps up and hugs Marcus.

HAZEL

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

Marcus starts to blush.

MARCUS

Hey, you deserve it.

They continue to hug watch other.

RILEY

Okay guys, nice little Kodak moment.

Now we’re moving on.

MIKA

She’s right. We have to hurry.

They load the board into the truck and speed off to the race.

CUT TO:

EXT- LOCAL BEACH- MORNING TIME

There is already a crowd gathered at the beach. The MC is labeling the buckets for bets. Cynthia is waiting by the side with Dan.

DAN

I wonder where Hazel is.

CYNTHIA

I don’t know. Maybe something came up.

Dan looks at Cynthia.

DAN

Okay, what did you do?

CYNTHIA

I didn’t do anything. I just gave her a

Little delay, that’s all.

DAN

I can’t believe you.

Cynthia grabs his arm and presses up against him.

CYNTHIA

Come on, honey. Don’t you want me

To win?

DAN

Not if you have to be a bitch about it.

Cynthia lets go of his arm and steps back.

CYNTHIA

Excuse me?

DAN

Honestly, why do you hate her so much?!

CYNTHIA

I have my reasons.

CUT TO:

Marcus quickly parks the car. They all jump out, grab the surf board and run.

MIKA

Do you think we’ll make it?

RILEY

If we get there in the next 5 seconds.

CUT TO:

The MC gets to the front of the crowd.

MC

Okay guys. The race is going to start

Soon, we just need to find Hazel.

She looks in the crowd to find her.

MC

Hazel, are you here?

She waits to see if anybody answers. A couple of people in the crowd look around to see if she has arrived.

MC

Okay, then. I guess by default,

The winner of the race is-

Hazel Riley Mika Marcus and Audrey are running down the beach.

HAZEL

Wait!! Stop, I’m here!!!

The crowd looks over and sees her. Cynthia’s smile immediately turns to a look of anger. Hazel runs to the front and catches her breath. She catches her breath in between words.

HAZEL

I’m sorry- I’m late.

MC

It’s okay. Are you ready to race?

HAZEL

Yeah, I’m ready.

MC

All right then. Everybody, place your bets.

The crowd takes out their money and places their bet. Most of the people place a bet on Cynthia and only a few places a bet on Hazel. When the crowd is gone, the buckets show that there is only a small amount of money in Hazel’s bucket.

MC

All right everybody, we all know how

It works. Racers get to the front of

The water.

Hazel and Cynthia get their boards to the edge of the water.

MC

On your mark, get set… GO!

They dash into the water, and paddle out. People in the crowd are cheering. Riley Mika Marcus and Audrey make their way to the front of the crowd.

At first, the race is tied. Hazel falls off of her board, and Cynthia gets the lead. She quickly gets back up on the board, and tries to catch up to her. Hazel doesn’t notice the cut on her leg.

Riley Mika Marcus and Audrey are all watching intently. When Hazel falls, Marcus grabs Audrey’s hand tightly. Audrey looks at Marcus.

AUDREY

Dude, chill.

MARCUS

Oh, sorry.

He lets go of her hand. Audrey sighs, and grabs his hand.

The finish line is close, and Hazel and Cynthia are now nose to nose. Hazel realizes what she has to do to win. She leaps up into the air. We can hear her heart-beat. She lands safely, and beats Cynthia by about half a foot.

Riley Mika Marcus and Audrey jump up and cheer. The audience claps and cheers also. Hazel comes onto the shore and runs over to them. She jumps up and hugs them. Cynthia goes onto the shore, and walks over to the crowd.

Hazel and Cynthia stand on either side of the MC. She raises Hazel’s arm in the air like at a boxing match.

MC

And the winner is Hazel!

The audience claps and cheers. Hazel walks over to the group and jumps up and down.

HAZEL

I did it! Holy shit I did it!

Cynthia walks past them. Hazel walks over to her, and sticks out her hand.

HAZEL

Hey, you did a great job.

Cynthia just looks at her hand.

CYNTHIA

I know.

HAZEL

All right, that’s it.

She slaps Cynthia across the face. She is totally shocked. Riley Mika Marcus and Audrey saw what she did, and are completely shocked.

MIKA

That just made my summer!

Marcus starts to walk over to her. Hazel looks at Cynthia, but doesn’t say a word.

CYNTHIA

See, that’s the kind of attitude that

Will never get you a boyfriend.

HAZEL

Wanna bet?

She turns around, and kisses Marcus right on the lips. Cynthia’s jaw hangs open. Riley Mika and Audrey are completely surprised by this.

RILEY

Wow.

Hazel and Marcus look at each other, and smile.

HAZEL

Thank you.

MARCUS

Don’t mention it.

She goes back to kissing him. Cynthia walks back to the shore to get her board. Hazel starts to feel faint.

MARCUS

Hey, what’s wrong?

HAZEL

Nothing, I’m just a little tired I guess.

She looks down at the cut on her leg, which has been bleeding heavily. Her legs wobble, and she falls to the ground.

RILEY

Hazel!!

Riley Mika and Audrey run over to where Hazel and Marcus are. Mika tries to keep her awake.

MIKA

Hazel? Hazel, come on, stay with me.

AUDREY

Marcus, get the car!

Hazel is starting to lose consciousness. Everything goes black.

CUT TO:

INT- DOCTOR’S OFFICE- LATER

Hazel wakes up in the doctor’s office. She looks around the room, and sees the bandage on her leg. The doctor comes in to talk to her.

DOCTOR

Hello, Hazel. My name is Doctor Brown.

You got quite a nasty cut on your leg

There.

HAZEL

I did?

DOCTOR

Yes. But don’t worry, there won’t be

Any permanent scars and it will heal

Pretty quickly. Just don’t go in the

Water for about five weeks.

Hazel moans.

DOCTOR

Oh, and you have a visitor.

HAZEL

I do?

The door opens. It’s Aunt Sally, who is looking extremely ticked off. The Doctor takes a hint.

DOCTOR

I’ll leave you two alone.

He leaves the room, and shuts the door behind him.

HAZEL

Well? Are you going to say something?

AUNT SALLY

I cannot believe you. I really can’t.

How dare you, to disobey me, and lie

To my face!

Hazel looks down at her feet. Aunt Sally marches over to where Hazel is.

AUNT SALLY

You look at me when I’m talking to you!!

This whole damn summer I have been trying

To make sure you would enjoy yourself. And

This is how I get repaid?! By you sneaking

Off like this to that stupid race?!

Aunt Sally continues to rant and rave, when suddenly Hazel raises her voice.

HAZEL

SHUT UP!!!!!

Aunt Sally suddenly is quiet.

AUNT SALLY

You watch what you say to me, young lady.

HAZEL

No, I’m not going to. And I’m not going

To do everything you say because you

Thinks it’s right for me. I am so sick

And tired of your constant judgment!

Aunt Sally is still stunned.

HAZEL (cont’d)

When I was out there, on the ocean.

I wasn’t thinking about you, or my

Parents or anything else. I was just,

Happy. I was happier than I have

Been this entire summer. If you think

It’s for slackers, it’s fine by me.

But I’m going to keep on doing it. You

Can’t stop me.

It’s quiet. Aunt Sally continues to stare at her. She turns around, and leaves the room. She slams the door behind her. Hazel smiles, and looks out the window.

CUT TO:

EXT- AUNT SALLY’S HOUSE- AFTERNOON

It’s about a week later and it’s times for Hazel to leave Johnson Shore. Hazel drops her last bag into the trunk of the car. Riley Mika Marcus and Audrey are all there to say good bye. She walks over to Mika and gives her a hug.

MIKA

I wish you didn’t have to leave.

HAZEL

I wish I didn’t too.

She looks over to Aunt Sally.

HAZEL

But then again…

They laugh, and hug each other. She moves over to Riley, who is trying not to get chocked up.

HAZEL

Riley? Are you okay?

RILEY

Yeah, I’m fine.

HAZEL

Really, cause it sounds like you’re

Getting chocked up.

RILEY

I’m not going to cry. Crying is for wimps.

Hazel gives her a teasing look. Riley finally cracks.

RILEY

But what the hell.

She gives Hazel a hug. Hazel moves to Audrey and immediately hugs her.

AUDREY

If you don’t come back next summer,

We are going to hunt you down.

HAZEL

Don’t worry. I’ll definitely be back.

She finally gets to Marcus, who she kisses passionately.

MARCUS

I’ll see you around.

HAZEL

Yeah, see you around.

She gets into the car, and waves good bye to them. The car pulls out of the drive way, and drives off.

CUT TO:

EXT- MATILDA’S HOUSE- AFTERNOON

It’s a couple of days after Hazel has come home. She is walking by Matilda’s house, when Matilda comes out and they spot each other.

MATILDA

Hi.

HAZEL

Hey. I got your message.

MATILDA

You did?

HAZEL

Yeah, I did. And it’s going to take

A while, but I will forgive you.

Matilda smiles.

MATILDA

Thanks. So, where were you this whole

Time anyway?

HAZEL

Are you in the mood for a really long

Story?

MATILDA

Sure, I don’t have anywhere to go.

They smile, and they start to walk down the street as Hazel tells the story.

The End

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