Bittersweet Candy Bowl

40. Moving On, original chapter posted 7/7/07

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Transcript

*Birds fly over the trees as Daisy and Abbey walk home together.*
Daisy: So what are you planning this summer, Abbey?
Abbey: Hmm?

*Daisy winces slightly. She is wearing a backpack and holding a book close to her chest.*
Daisy: They’re skipping me to pre-calc.. .. so I have a lot of preparation to do. Maybe if we could find a time..
*Abbey looks down at Daisy, smiling sweetly.*
Abbey: …

*Abbey scratches his cheek, frowning a little.*
Abbey: I was thinking about.. What you said before..
Daisy: .. Hm?

*Abbey keeps looking ahead, avoiding Daisy’s gaze.*
Abbey: I’m gonna go try seeing a counselor over the break.
*Daisy glances at Abbey in surprise, her eyes wide.*

*Abbey goes silent. Daisy looks proud of him.*

*Abbey looks up to the sky, frowning.*
Abbey: The way I act isn’t normal.. I guess it’s to do with my father and everything that happened.. I need to work this out so I can get better.

*Daisy throws herself at Abbey, wrapping her arms around him and hugging him tight. His eyes go wide in surprise.*
Daisy: Don’t worry, Abbey. I’m gonna be there for you every step of the way..

Daisy: I’ll be here for you all summer long, you hear? I got your back!
*Abbey smiles bashfully down at Daisy.*
Abbey: Daisy..

*Abbey looks off into the distance again.*
Abbey: …

*The scene transitions to Abbey’s living room, where the corner of a couch can be seen. A framed wedding photo of Abbey’s adoptive parents hangs above a small end table with a table lamp.*
Abbey: Thank you.
*Abbey unlocks the door.*

*Janet sits on the sofa, reading a book. She’s smiling quietly.*

Abbey: .. Hey, Janet?
*Janet glances up, startled. She closes her book partway.*

*Janet looks at Abbey.*
Janet: Abbey! I didn’t hear you come in!
*Abbey stands awkwardly, frowning a little.*
Abbey: Um..

*Janet frowns in concern, one hand covering her chest.*
Janet: Are you alright?
Abbey: It’s a little hard to say, but..

*Abbey looks down, refusing to look at Janet. He’s shaking nervously.*
Abbey: You know how you said you’d always be there if I was ready to talk..
*Janet looks at Abbey compassionately, reaching out one hand to him.*
Janet: Oh, sweetheart..

*Daisy stands on the sidewalk outside Abbey’s house, watching through the living room window as Abbey and Janet hug.*

*Daisy smiles gently and takes one last glance over her shoulder at Abbey’s house. Ahead of her, the street lights are coming on.*

*Daisy begins her walk home.*
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