Season 3 Episode 12
“2,500 Words”
Written by
William Fry & Michael Ledesma
INT. APARTMENT - DAY
Word Count = 0
Edison sits at his desk in his room staring at a blank word document. Andrew enters halfway dressed in a suit. He is holding two ties. One blue and the other red.
ANDREW
Hey, which one looks better?
Edison watches as Andrew holds each tie to his chest.
EDISON
None of them. Ditch the tie.
ANDREW
Cool. What are you working on? You’re not writing more Starquest fanfic, are you?
EDISON
No, I have to write my paper for Marketing class.
ANDREW
Oh cool, I finished mine. How many words do you have so far?
EDISON
Zero. Wait.
Edison types his name.
EDISON
Make that two words.
ANDREW
Edison, the paper has to be 2,500 words and it’s due tomorrow.
EDISON
I know.
ANDREW
So why are you just now starting it?
EDISON
Because I had better things to do.
ANDREW
Do you even have a topic?
EDISON
Um no.
ANDREW
Oh my gosh, Edison!
EDISON
Relax dude I got this. Now, why are you getting all dressed up?
ANDREW
I have a date with Sarah.
EDISON
You two are still a thing?
ANDREW
Yes, we are.
EDISON
Huh, I thought you two would have split up after she found out that you were embarrassed by her.
ANDREW
I’m not embarrassed by her.
EDISON
Well, you didn’t tell your parents about her.
ANDREW
Because they will ruin our relationship.
EDISON
Andrew, I think you’re really overthinking things.
ANDREW
I wish I was.
EDISON
Well, good luck.
ANDREW
Thanks, I’m gonna need it.
Andrew leaves.
INT. LIBRARY - DAY
Word Count = 500 words
Edison sits at a library computer. Megan takes a seat next to him.
MEGAN
Are you okay?
EDISON
Yeah. Why?
MEGAN
Well, it’s just that you're in a library without us and actually… doing school stuff.
EDISON
Yeah well, I put off writing this paper until the last day so I’m in work mode.
MEGAN
Can’t you write this at the apartment?
EDISON
I tried but I kept getting distracted. Starquest came out with a new update.
MEGAN
I see. What’s your paper about?
EDISON
How fear is used in marketing campaigns.
MEGAN
Cool. That’s cool.
Megan sighs.
EDISON
Are you okay?
MEGAN
Yeah, it’s just… I’ve just been lonely lately.
EDISON
You do remember that you live with Andrew and me right?
MEGAN
I mean romantically.
EDISON
Oh. Have you thought about dating apps?
MEGAN
I don’t know. Usually, I can easily ask a girl out or get a date but lately I just… can’t.
EDISON
Yes, you can. You're just afraid too.
MEGAN
What?
EDISON
Your last serious relationship ended badly. I think you're afraid to actually start a new relationship because you’re afraid that they will hurt you like Samantha did.
MEGAN
Huh, I guess you're right. Thanks, man.
EDISON
What are friends for?
Megan and Edison smile at each other and Megan leaves.
Later.
Word Count = 1,000 Words
Edison sits at the library computer watching Youtube. Brittaney walks up next to him.
BRITTANEY
Hey.
EDISON
Hey.
BRITTANEY
Andrew told me you were working on your paper.
EDISON
I wouldn’t say working. I can’t think of anything else to write.
BRITTANEY
So you’re watching Youtube videos.
EDISON
Yep.
BRITTANEY
Hey, um I wanted to give you this.
Brittaney pulls out a tiny model of the Colosseum and hands it to Edison.
BRITTANEY
When I saw it, I thought you might like it. I kept meaning to give it to you but I just kept forgetting.
EDISON
Thanks, this is really cool.
BRITTANEY
Your welcome.
Brittaney turns to leave.
EDISON
Britt.
Brittaney stops and turns around.
EDISON
I’m sorry, For how I’ve been acting.
BRITTANEY
It’s okay. I understand.
The two smile at each other and Brittaney leaves.
INT. APARTMENT - NIGHT
Word Count = 1,050 Words.
Edison sits on the couch staring at his paper. He rubs his eyes in exhaustion. Andrew and Megan enter.
ANDREW
Hey buddy, how’s the paper?
EDISON
I didn’t make the word count. How was your date?
ANDREW
Not that bad actually. We didn’t talk about my parents at all.
MEGAN
Edison guess what?
EDISON
What?
MEGAN
I got a date for tomorrow.
EDISON
Good for you.
Edison gets up.
ANDREW
Hey, are you okay?
EDISON
No Andrew I’m not okay. I didn’t make my word count. Yes I waited until the last second to write it but I could have written a lot more if I wasn’t interrupted with you two’s problems.
MEGAN
Edison-
EDISON
I’m going to bed. Hopefully, I can at least get a C on this paper.
Edison goes to his room. Andrew and Megan sit down and look over Edison’s paper.
MEGAN
What do you think?
ANDREW
It’s actually not that bad. He could however expand on a few points.
Andrew begins typing.
ANDREW
Can you look up how Fear Appeal is used?
MEGAN
On it.
Megan pulls out her phone.
The Next Morning.
Edison enters the living room and goes to his computer. He reads over his paper and becomes confused. He looks over at Andrew and Megan who are eating breakfast at the dining table.
EDISON
Did you two-?
Andrew and Megan nod. Edison smiles.
EDISON
Thanks. I appreciate you guys risking getting in trouble for academic dishonesty to help me. You guys are true friends.
Megan and Andrew's eyes widen with realization.
ANDREW & MEGAN
WAIT!!
Edison submits the paper and joins his friends for breakfast.
Word Count = 2,500
END.