Scene 3 - Amica and Mary

(Amica and Mary walking along toward camera. Camera is backing away so that the distance remains relatively constant between camera and girls. They are walking along a partially shaded path which leads to the parking lot.)

Amica: Well, I think he's got a thing for Carol.

(Mary makes a face.)

(Pause)

Amica: I know she's got a thing for him.

Mary: You don't know that.

Amica: Oh, yes I do, girl. See you say stuff and you don't even know what you're talking about. (Pause) I heard her talking to Ms. Foley up by the library. Carol was telling her she was going on a date with him.

Mary: Did she say his name?

Amica: No. She said she was going on a date with him.

Mary: Well, it could have been anybody, then.

Amica: You think so? (Pause) They make a pretty good couple...

Mary: (Stops walking. Amica stops. Camera motion lags behind the girls'. Camera travels a distance, then comes back to original distance.) No way! They're nowhere near compatible. (Girls resume walking in silence after brief pause. Mary continues) Besides, it's unethical for teachers from the same school to get romantically involved. I read it in Cosmo.

Amica: (Stops walking) Girl, ain't you a trip! (Resumes walking) That man's not even thinking about you...

Mary: (Stops walking) AMICA! You're supposed to be my friend!

Amica: I am your friend and because I'm you're friend I'm trying to protect your feelings later by telling you that man's not thinking about you now. (Pause) He's all grown, girl! (They continue looking at each other for a spell, then continue walking. Mary looks to be sulking, while Amica is entertained. Amica continues) But you do have some things in common...

(Mary looks over at Amica, first a little hurt, then thoughtful.)

(Fade)