Season 3 Episode 9 Written by
William Fry & Michael Ledesma
INT. APARTMENT - DAY
Edison stares in shock at Brittaney.
BRITTANEY
Hey.
EDISON
You’re back? You’re back!
Edison hugs Brittaney.
EDISON
Oh I’ve missed you. It’s been terrible ever since you left but now you’re back.
BRITTANEY
I’ve missed you too.
Brittaney enters the apartment and takes a seat on the couch. Edison joins her. He can’t stop smiling.
EDISON
You're back.
BRITTANEY
Yeah.
For good? Yes.
EDISON BRITTANEY
EDISON
Fantastic.
The two stare at each other.
EDISON
It’s been terrible without you.
BRITTANEY
Really?
EDISON
Yeah, everything went to hell. But now you're back. Everything is going to be great again.
BRITTANEY
So this is the apartment?
EDISON
Yeah.
BRITTANEY
Are you still friends with Andrew?
EDISON
Yeah. Oh my goodness, Andrew will be back any minute now. He’ll be glad to see you too. Oh and you can finally meet Megan.
BRITTANEY
Megan?
EDISON
Yeah, she’s our third roommate.
BRITTANEY
She?
EDISON
She’s a lesbian.
BRITTANEY
Oh.
EDISON
Yeah, they went out to get pizza. We almost got evicted cause we threw a lot of parties.
BRITTANEY
Dat part tho.
Edison is excitedly taken aback.
EDISON
How do you know about Dat party tho?
BRITTANEY
Social media.
EDISON
Oh yeah, duh.
BRITTANEY
Looks like you and Andrew have been having fun.
EDISON
Yes and no, this year has been rough though.
BRITTANEY
What happened?
EDISON
Well, he and I got in a fight, Megan got dumped, the Starquest movie got delayed, Biden won the election and there was this COVID business but thankfully, that didn't last long.
Edison takes a deep breath.
EDISON
But you’re here now. Everything is going fine now.
BRITTANEY
Well, I’m glad you think that.
EDISON
So, where should we go?
BRITTANEY
What?
EDISON
Our first date. Now that you're back, we can start dating again. I was thinking Italian but I bet you’re sick of that.
Edison-
BRITTANEY
EDISON
They opened up a new sandwich shop. We could try that.
BRITTANEY
Edison, I met someone. In Italy.
EDISON
I bet you met a lot of people in Italy. They’ve got a population of
60 million.
BRITTANEY
No, what I meant was… I met a guy. Who I’m dating.
Deafening pause.
Oh. Yeah.
EDISON BRITTANEY
EDISON
You’re… with someone?
BRITTANEY
Yes.
EDISON
Interesting.
BRITTANEY
I’m sorry.
EDISON
What? No, don’t be. We broke up, you moved on with another abroad student.
BRITTANEY
Actually, he’s Italian.
EDISON
Italian?
BRITTANEY
Yes, his name is Mario.
EDISON
Like the game?
BRITTANEY
Um, no.
EDISON
Do you love him?
BRITTANEY
Edison I don’t think we should talk abou-
EDISON
Oh, of course, you’re right. I’m sorry for pushing. Does he treat you right though?
BRITTANEY
Yes, yes he does.
EDISON
Good. That’s good, that’s all that matters then.
BRITTANEY
Are… are you with anyone?
EDISON
Oh, I’ve just had a few flings. I was with a girl that I really liked but we broke up.
BRITTANEY
Why?
EDISON
No particular reason. It just didn’t work out.
The two sit in silence.
BRITTANEY
So, did anything else happen while I was away?
EDISON
Mmmmm no. Nothing I can think of. Well, Andrew and Sarah are a couple.
BRITTANEY
What? For real?
EDISON
Yeah.
BRITTANEY
That’s fantastic!
EDISON
I guess.
The silence returns.
EDISON
How was Italy?
BRITTANEY
Oh, it was wonderful. I learned so much, got to see a lot of cool things and the food was just great.
EDISON
Cool.
Andrew and Megan enter the apartment carrying pizzas.
ANDREW
So some women don’t actually like it when guys use tongue on thei-
Andrew and Megan see Brittaney and Edison on the couch.
ANDREW
Britt?
Andrew!
BRITTANEY
Brittaney gets up and Andrew sets the pizzas down. They hug.
EDISON
Brittaney’s back.
ANDREW
Yes, I can see. I just hugged her.
BRITTANEY
And you must be Megan.
Brittaney extends her hand. Megan shakes it.
MEGAN
So you’re Brittaney. Edison’s told me a lot about you.
BRITTANEY
Hopefully all good.
EDISON
Don’t worry, it was.
ANDREW
Well, Sarah will be happy to see you. I invited her over.
BRITTANEY
Congrats on you two finally getting together.
ANDREW
Thanks. Hey, since you're back, I guess you and Edison can start dat-
EDISON
Brittaney met someone in Italy. His name is Mario.
ANDREW
Oh? Oh. Well, congrats Britt.
BRITTANEY
Thanks. Hopefully, you all can meet him soon.
EDISON
Can’t wait. Andrew, can I talk to you in my room. I- need to show you something.
Andrew and Edison enter his room.
ANDREW
Wow, I can’t believe she’s back. How are you doing?
EDISON
I’m doing great. Juuuuuuust great. She has a boyfriend now. Mario.
He’s Italian.
ANDREW
Yes, you told me a few seconds ago.
EDISON
Right, yeah.
ANDREW
Hey, are you okay man? You can talk to me.
EDISON
I’m fine. Just processing a few things.
ANDREW
Okay. Well, let's eat pizza. One last “Dat Party Tho”. Remember?
EDISON
Yeah.
Andrew and Edison enter the living room. Sarah and Brittaney are hugging.
SARAH
I’m so glad you're back.
BRITTANEY
Same girl. Same.
SARAH
You, me, and Megan need to do a girls night ASAP.
BRITTANEY
Yes!
The complete group eats pizza, talk about memories, and exchange new stories about each other.
BRITTANEY
So let me get this straight? Andrew took ecstasy and Edison jumped off a balcony to impress a girl?
Yes. Boys.
SARAH
SARAH & BRITTANEY SARAH
So, tell me more about Mario. Have you two… been together?
BRITTANEY
Maybe.
Sarah and Brittaney squeal in delight.
MEGAN
Okay, ladies settle down.
Edison stands up and storms out of the apartment. The room goes quiet.
ANDREW
I’ll talk to him.
EXT. APARTMENT - NIGHT
Edison sits on a bench near the apartment pool. Andrew walks over and takes a seat.
ANDREW
You’re not doing okay, are you?
EDISON
No.
ANDREW
That's perfectly okay.
Pause.
EDISON
I’m sorry.
ANDREW
For what?
EDISON
For everything that happened at the end of last semester and the beginning of this one. Us fighting.
ANDREW
We’ve moved on remember?
EDISON
No. No, I have to apologize. You said that Brittaney and I were just a fling and you were right.
ANDREW
Edison-
EDISON
Damn it! I waited for her. I broke up with a girl that I actually liked for her and now… now she’s got some Spaghetti head.
ANDREW
Edison!
EDISON
Sorry, sorry I didn’t mean that. I’m just…
I know.
ANDREW
EDISON
When Sarah was with Calvin, how did you get over it?
ANDREW
I never did.
EDISON
Even when you were with Gabby?
ANDREW
I liked Gabby. But I also think that I tried fooling myself into thinking I was over Sarah by being with her.
EDISON
How am I going to get over her Andrew?
ANDREW
You won’t. You never really will. You’ll just learn to forget her.
The two friends nod at each other. Brittaney appears nearby. They see her.
ANDREW
Well, I’m still hungry.
Andrew gets up and returns to the apartment. Brittaney sits next to Edison.
EDISON
I really am happy for you.
BRITTANEY
No you're not.
EDISON
Okay maybe not entirely happy but I am glad that you’re happy.
BRITTANEY
I am.
EDISON
That’s all that matters to me.
Brittaney smiles at him.
EDISON
I’m sorry.
BRITTANEY
So am I.
The former couple sits staring at each other with understanding and a tiny spark of their former love.
END.