Rachel Douglas, a nineteen years old woman who is studying Criminology at University of Seattle.Her parents, Christian Douglas and Mary White-Douglas, got married after their high school graduation since they got pregnant with Rachel.Francis is a Criminal Attorney and earns $185,000/year, Mary is a Forensic Psychologist and earns $114,115/year.They have an eight years old son, Rafael Douglas.
INT. CHRISTIAN HOUSE RACHEL'S BEDROOM - NIGHT
The night before the first day of Sophomore year.Rachel is sitting at her desk and video chatting with her lover, Noah Smith.
Noah (over the laptop): You look beautiful in the night light too, baby.
Rachel blushes and her phone notifies a message from her friend, Chloe Matthews and she checks the inbox.
Noah (over the laptop): Who's that?
Rachel: It's Chloe.Her car is at the service station.I am supposed to give her drive to college tomorrow.
Noah (over the laptop): I can pick you both up in the morning.
Rachel: Really?
Noah (over the laptop): Yeah, baby.It's been a long time since we three hanged out like middle school.
Rachel: Monday morning breakfast at Luna Park, everyday evening at Ercolini Park.I miss those days, baby.
Noah (over the laptop): Inform Chloe.Breakfast at Luna Park tomorrow.I'll pick her up first and then we come to your house.
Rachel: Mm-hm.
Rachel's door knocks and Rafael walks inside.
Rachel: Hey, buddy.Why aren't you in your bed?
Rafael: You don't hear those quarrels?
Rachel walks to the door.
Mary (from downstairs): Jesus Christ, Chris! Can't you sleep without fighting with me a single night?
Rachel: I hear them now.Come and sleep in my room, buddy, It's soundproofed.
Rachel and Rafael walk inside the room and Rachel closes the door.
Noah (over the laptop): Good night, buddy.
Rafael: You scared me, Noah.
Rachel and Noah chuckle.Rachel tucks Rafael in the bed and kisses him and walks to her desk.
Rachel: Good night, baby.
Noah (over the laptop): A goodnight kiss for me?
Rachel: Shh.
Rachel gives a flying kiss.
Noah (over the laptop): I love you.
Rachel: I love you too.See you tomorrow.
Rachel closes the laptop and walks to the couch and goes to sleep.
INT. CHRISTIAN HOUSE RACHEL'S BEDROOM - DAY
Rachel is picking up her books for college.Her door knocks and Mary walks inside.
Mary: Morning, Rachel.Your breakfast is ready.
Rachel: Good morning, Mom.I am going out for breakfast.
Mary: You could have told me last night, right? I wouldn't have prepared it in a hurry in the early morning.
Rachel: I'm sorry, Mom.You and Dad were...you know fighting? Keep it in the refrigerator.I'll heat it and eat that for dinner.
Mary: Okay.Can you pick your brother from his school after your college?
Rachel: Sure.
Mary: Have a good day.
Rachel: You too.
Mary closes the door and walks downstairs.Rachel's phone rings.
Rachel: Good morning.
Chloe (over the phone): We are on the way to your house.
Rachel: Okay.
Rachel hangs up the phone and walks downstairs.
INT. CHRISTIAN HOUSE BREAKFAST ROOM - DAY
Christian, Mary and Rafael are sitting at the table and having their breakfast.Rachel enters the room.
Rachel: Good morning.
Christian and Rafael: Good morning.
Rachel: Buddy, Wait at your school till I come, okay?
Rafael: Mm-hm.
Christian: Aren't you joining us for lunch?
Rachel: Lunch?
Mary: Nothing.Chris, That's on Saturday.We have something to discuss with you both so we planned to go out for lunch.
Rachel: Oh okay.I'll plan my schedule.
Car honks.
Rachel: Have a good day.
Rachel exits the house.
INT. NOAH'S CAR - DAY
Noah and Chloe are in the front seat.Rachel sits in the back seat.
Rachel: Good morning, guys.
Rachel kisses Noah.
Noah: Good morning, baby.Shall we go?
Rachel: Mm.
INT. LUNA PARK RESTAURANT - DAY
Noah, Rachel and Chloe enter the restaurant and walk to a table.A waitress walks to them.
Waitress: Welcome to Luna Park.
The waitress hands them the menu.
Rachel: I'll have a Vegan Breakfast Burrito, please.
Chloe: Egg Florentine, please.
Noah: I'll also have Egg Florentine.
Waitress: Do you want anything to drink?
Rachel: I'm fine, Thank you.
Noah: No thanks.
The waitress walks away.
Noah: Baby, Can we Netflix and Chill tonight at my place?
Rachel: Um...I've to pick up Rafael from his school.I don't know when my folks will come back from work.
Noah: Shall we do it at your place then?
Rachel: Okay.
Chloe: Are we still on for counseling this weekend?
Noah and Rachel: Yeah.
Rachel: And I can't have the afternoon slot on Saturday.My parents want to have a family lunch on Saturday.
Chloe: I'll try to reach someone.
Rachel: Danny can handle my slot.
Chloe: You won't leave his topic, right?
Rachel: C, I am not telling in that way.He has changed many teen's lives.Just for two hours, right?
Chloe: I can't talk to him.
Rachel: I'll handle it.
Their orders arrive and they start eating.
Noah: Check, please.
The waitress brings the check and gives it to Noah.Noah gives it to Chloe.
Rachel: How much?
Chloe: Thirty nine.
Rachel pays twenty dollars and Chloe pays twenty dollars.
Chloe: Thank you.
They exit the restaurant.
INT. UNIVERSITY OF SEATTLE HALLWAY - DAY
Rachel and Chloe are standing at their lockers.Danny Fisher walks to his locker.
Rachel: Good morning, Danny.
Danny: Hi, Rae.
Chloe: I'll see you after class, Rae.
Chloe walks to her class.
Rachel: Danny, I need your help.
Danny: Oh my goodness.The one and only Rachel Douglas wants my help.
Rachel: Can you manage a slot this Saturday at our counseling?
Danny: I thought I was unofficially dismissed.
Rachel: You know Chloe, Danny--
Danny: I was just kidding, Rae.I'll manage the slot.Which slot?
Rachel: Afternoon slot.
Danny: I'll be there.
Rachel: Thanks, Dan.
Danny hands a book to Rachel.
Rachel: Wolf Hall? I looked for this book in every single store.
Danny: I know.I know how crazy you are about Hilary Mantel.
Rachel: How much did it cost?
Danny: Five hundred dollars.
Rachel: What?
Danny: Look inside the book.
Rachel opens the book and sees Hilary Mantel's autograph with Rachel's name inside the book.
Danny: This is the first copy signed by her.
Rachel: You are always the best, Dan.
Rachel gives two hundred dollars to Danny.
Rachel: I'll transfer you the rest amount.
Danny: I didn't do this for money, Rae, I did this for my best friend.
Rachel hugs Danny.The bell rings.
Rachel: See you on Saturday.
Rachel walks to her class.
EXT. MC GILVRA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ENTRANCE - DAY
After college, Rafael is standing at the entrance.Rachel walks to him.
Rachel: Hey, buddy.
Rafael: Rae, Principal Blossom wants to talk with Mom.
Rachel: Okay.We'll tell Mom to talk to her tonight.
Rafael: No.She wants to talk to her right now.
Rachel: Is something wrong, Rafael?
Rafael: Please come and talk with her.I don't want Mom to talk with her.
Rachel: Alright.
Rachel takes her phone and dials Noah.
Rachel: Hey.Could you please wait for sometime?
Noah (over the phone): Something wrong?
Rachel: The principal wants to talk to my Mom.I'll just go and come.
Noah (over the phone): You want me to come with you?
Rachel: No, I'll be fine.If you have any work, you carry on.
Noah (over the phone): No no.I'm free, baby.I'll wait.
Rachel hangs up the phone and they walk to the Principal's Office.
INT. MC GILVRA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL ROOM - DAY
Rachel knocks on the door.
Principal Blossom: Come in!
Rachel and Rafael enter the room.
Rachel: Good evening, Mrs Blossom.
Principal Blossom: Good evening, Rachel.Please take a seat.
Rachel sits on the chair.
Rachel: Rafael told me that you needed to talk with my mother.
Principal Blossom: Yeah.Did he tell you why I wanted to talk?
Rachel: Uh...no, he didn't.
Principal Blossom: Rafael, Wait outside.
Rafael exits the room.
Rachel: Is something wrong, Mrs Blossom?
Principal Blossom: Rafael started a fight with another fellow classmate in the interval, Rachel.
Rachel: What?
Principal Blossom: No one knows why he started it.
Rachel: I'm so sorry, Mrs Blossom.Can I know who he started the fight with?
Principal Blossom: Charles Matthews.
Rachel: Oh god.I'll talk with him, Mrs Blossom.
Principal Blossom: Since, Rafael is a good student.I am not taking any actions this time, Rachel.Please make sure this will be the last time.
Rachel: I will.Thank you so much.
Rachel exits the room.
INT. NOAH'S CAR - DAY
Rachel and Rafael step inside the back seat of the car.
Noah: Hey, buddy.How was your day?
Rachel: It won't be good from now even if it was good before.
Noah: Someone is so frustrated.
Rachel: Noah, Do you need scoldings too?
Noah: I'm good.
Noah starts the car and drives to Christian's house.
INT. CHRISTIAN HOUSE LIVING ROOM - DAY
Rachel, Rafael and Noah enter the house.
Rachel: Noah, You go and wait in my room.
Noah walks upstairs.
Rachel: Why did you start a fight with Charles, Raf?
Rafael: Can we just forget about that, please?
Rachel grabs Rafael's hand and pulls him.
Rachel: Why did you start the fight?
Rafael: He was spreading rumors about Mom and Dad, okay?
Rachel: Rumors?
Rafael: You don't wanna hear them.
Rachel: Spill the beans, Raf.
Rafael: He was telling everybody that Mom is seeing someone else and our parents are gonna get a divorce.
Rachel: He told that?
Rafael: Yeah.That's why I hit him.
Rachel: How long has this been happening?
Rafael: Since, Mom and Dad started fighting.
Rachel: Why didn't you tell me or Mom or Dad?
Rafael: I didn't want to hurt any of you.
Rachel: Raf...
Rafael: Please don't tell Mom or Dad.I won't repeat this.
Rachel: Okay, I won't.Change your clothes and have some snacks.I'll come and help you with your homework.
Rafael and Rachel walk upstairs.
INT. CHRISTIAN HOUSE RACHEL'S BEDROOM - DAY
Noah is sitting on the couch and browsing on Rachel's laptop.Rachel enters the room.
Noah: Is everything okay, baby?
Rachel: Rafael got in a fight with Charles.
Noah: Whoa.
Rachel's phone rings.
Rachel: It's Chloe.
Noah: Do you want me to talk with her?
Rachel: No.
Rachel answers the call.
Rachel: Hey.
Chloe (over the phone): Rae, I'm so sorry on behalf of my brother.
Rachel: I am sorry too, C.
Chloe (over the phone): He hurt Raf a lot.Please forgive him.
Rachel: It's okay, C.They are kids.
Chloe (over the phone): I'll talk to you later.
Rachel hangs up the phone.Noah closes the laptop and walks to Rachel.
Noah: Problem solved.Can we have some grownup time now?
Noah pushes Rachel to the door and locks the door.Rachel chuckles.Noah lifts Rachel and kisses her.
INT. CHRISTIAN HOUSE RAFAEL'S BEDROOM - DAY
Rafael and Rachel are sitting at his desk.Rafael is writing his homework and Rachel is using her phone.The door knocks and Mary walks inside.
Mary: Rachel, I am going to your grandfather's house.
Rachel: Ok--
Rachel sees the impression of someone's hand on Mary's face and tears in her eyes.
Rachel: Mom, What happened?
Mary: Nothing.Call me if you need anything.Take care of your brother.
Mary kisses Rafael and Rachel.
Rachel: Wait, Mom.Did anyone hit you?
Mary: You don't have to worry about it, Rachel.
Rachel: Did Dad slap you?
Mary: I'm sorry to say this now, kids.Your father and I are getting a divorce.
Rafael: A divorce?
Rachel: Mom...
Mary: Goodbye.
Mary exits the room.
Rafael: Rae?
Rachel: Rafael, Go and be in my room and lock the door.Don't open the door for anyone except me, okay?
Rafael walks to Rachel's room and Rachel walks downstairs.
INT. CHRISTIAN HOUSE LIVING ROOM - DAY
Christian is sitting on the couch and watching TV.Rachel walks to him.
Rachel: Dad, We have to talk.
Christian turns off the TV.
Christian: Tell me, honey.
Rachel: Mom told me that you both are getting a divorce.
Christian: Yeah, we are.
Rachel: Dad, You both have been together for the past 24 years.Why are you getting a divorce after these many happy years?
Christian: Is there any law that we can't get a divorce? I don't know if there is any such law.
Rachel: This isn't something to joke, Dad.Did you think about Rafael? He is a kid, Dad.
Christian: He's the reason for our divorce, Rachel.
Rachel: What?
Christian: You heard me right.Because of him only we started fighting.From the day he was born we never slept peacefully without a fight.
Rachel: Dad, I am your first child and you both survived with me for twelve years before Raf was born.You both didn't have a house, a stable job and you both were in college when I was born.
Christian: We didn't fight over you because your grandparents raised you.You, me and your mother were together only on the weekends.We both aren't ready for parenthood yet.
Rachel: Do you hear yourself, Dad? Okay fine.Who is gonna get custody of Rafael?
Christian: Neither of us.We have decided to place him in foster care.
Rachel: Foster care? You were in foster care too, Dad.Don't you know how much the children in the system long for love, affection and family?
Christian: Couples aren't like that anymore, Rachel.
Rachel: Why should he grow as an orphan when he has a family who are well settled?
Christian: Rae, You don't have to worry about that, okay?
Rachel: Not worry about that? Dad, He is my brother.I can't accept your decision.
Christian: Is it so? What are you gonna do?
Rachel: I am gonna file a custody case over Rafael.
Christian stands up.
Christian: Are you out of your mind?
Rachel: You are out of your mind, Dad.
Christian: You can't take care of him, Rachel.
Rachel: Why not? You took care of me when you were my age.
Christian: Will Noah agree with this? Do you know what this society will speak about you?
Rachel: To answer both of your questions.I don't care.Noah is not gonna provide any help to raise him and this society is bullshit for me.
Christian: You are gonna regret this, Rachel.
Rachel: You are the one who's gonna regret this decision when we are in a good place without your help, Dad.
Rachel walks upstairs.
INT. CHRISTIAN HOUSE RACHEL'S BEDROOM - NIGHT
Rachel is packing her things and talking to someone on the phone.
Rachel: Yeah.The amount is ready.What's the address?
Man (over the phone): I have shared the location, Ms Douglas.
Rachel: Okay.
Rachel hangs up the phone.The door knocks and Rafael walks inside with his bag.
Rafael: Rae, You don't have to do this for me.
Rachel: What are you talking about, buddy? We are just gonna stay at my friend's house till Mom and Dad sort out their problem.
Rafael: They already sorted their problem and found a solution to end that, Rae.I overheard you and Dad.
Rachel: Raf, I am not gonna leave you like an orphan.If I couldn't take care of you, I will adopt you out someone who deserves you, okay.Now, Let's get out of this place.
Rachel and Rafael exit the room.
INT. RACHEL HOUSE LIVING ROOM - NIGHT
Rachel and Rafael enter the house.
Rachel: Raf, This is our house from now, okay?
Rafael: Okay, ma.
Rachel: What did you call me?
Rafael: Ma...
Rachel hugs Rafael.Rachel's phone rings and she answers the call.
Rachel: Hi, Danny.
Danny (over the phone): Where are you, Rachel?
Rachel: Danny...
Danny (over the phone): You come to my house right now, Rae.Why should you live in a rented house when you can live in my house?
Rachel: Danny, I am very happy that you are supporting me this much.But I have to take care of Rafael on my own to prove them wrong.
Danny (over the phone): Rae, You know you are always welcome here.
Rachel: I know, Dan.
Danny (over the phone): Call me if you need any help.
Rachel: Uh...Can I get a job at your brother's cafe?
Danny (over the phone): You talk to him right now, Rae.
Ed (over the phone): Hey, Rae.How are you?
Rachel: Hi, Ed.I am okay.Ed, Is there any job vacancy at your cafe?
Ed (over the phone): Rae, The cashier job was vacant.
Rachel: Oh.It's okay.I'll--
Ed (over the phone): The job is yours, Rae.Come and join tomorrow after college.
Rachel: Thank you so much, Ed.
Ed (over the phone): No need to thank us, Rae.Danny and I are your extended family.
Rachel: Yeah, you are but I have to thank you both.
Ed (over the phone): Your welcome.See you tomorrow.
Danny (over the phone): I can babysit Rafael if you want.
Rachel: Danny...
Danny (over the phone): What? You pay me wages.
Rachel: I'll think about it.
Danny (over the phone): Okay.Lock your doors and sleep.Keep your phone close.
Rachel: I am not a kid, Dan.
Danny (over the phone): I'm sorry but I am concerned.
Rachel: I will.Bye.Good night.
Rachel hangs up the phone.
Rafael: Danny and Ed are the sweetest people, ma.
Rachel: Yeah, they are, buddy.Come let's go and unpack our things.
Rachel and Rafael walk to the bedroom.
INT. RACHEL HOUSE BEDROOM - NIGHT
Rachel and Rafael are sleeping on the bed.Rachel's phone rings and she answers it.
Rachel: Hello.
Noah (over the phone): Rachel, Where the heck are you? Your father just told me everything.
Rachel: Noah, Calm down.
Rachel exits the room.
INT. RACHEL HOUSE LIVING ROOM - NIGHT
Rachel sits on the couch.
Noah (over the phone): Are you out of your mind, Rachel?
Rachel: Noah, I can't leave my brother on the street.
Noah (over the phone): Rae, You are gonna have your own life in two years.
Rachel: Let my brother be in my life too like you.
Noah (over the phone): Are you kidding me? Your brother and I are the same?
Rachel: I love you as much as I love him, Noah.
Noah (over the phone): Rachel, Decide right now.Me or your brother?
Rachel: Noah...
Noah (over the phone): Me or your brother, Rachel!
Rachel: My brother, Noah.
Noah (over the phone): I thought we are forever, Rachel.Let's break up.
Rachel: I don't want anything that I get by sacrificing my relationship with my brother, Noah.Goodbye.
Rachel hangs up the phone.Rachel starts crying.Rafael walks to the living room.
Rafael: Ma?
Rachel: Hey.What happened, buddy?
Rafael: Why are you crying?
Rachel: Uh...Nothing.Let's go back to bed, no? Come.
Rachel and Rafael enter the bedroom and go back to bed.
INT. UNIVERSITY OF SEATTLE HALLWAY - DAY
Rachel is standing at her locker.Danny walks to her.
Danny: Morning, Rae.
Rachel: Morning, Danny.
Danny: What happened to your eyes? Didn't you sleep well last night?
Rachel: Uh...What did you ask?
Danny: Rae, What's wrong?
Rachel: Nothing.I'm fine.Can you pick up Raf after college everyday?
Danny: Sure.Do you want me to take him to your house or mine?
Rachel: I don't have my car.Can you take him to my house?
Danny: Okay.
Rachel hands Danny the house key.
Rachel: Thanks, Danny.
Rachel walks to her class.
INT. ED'S CAFE - DAY
Ed is standing at the counter.Rachel enters the cafe.
Ed: Good evening, Rachel.
Rachel: Good evening, Ed.How you are doing?
Ed: I'm good.Are you ready for your first day of work?
Rachel: I was born ready.
Ed: I know.You know what to do, right?
Rachel: Yep.
Ed: Your uniform is in the staffs' lounge.Go and change to it.
Rachel: Um...Ed, What about my wage?
Ed: Yeah.$11/hour, okay? I'll raise your wage after a few weeks or months.
Rachel: I'll work till the closing time, Ed.From three to nine thirty in the evening.
Ed: Okay but how will you do your college work?
Rachel: Don't worry about that.I'll manage it.
Ed: All the best.
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