College Season 4 Episode 3: Principles of Financing


Edison and Brittaney sit on the couch. Edison’s hand is on her belly.

 

EDISON

I don’t feel anything.

 

BRITTANEY

Give them a second.

 

EDISON

Why can’t we know the gender again?

 

BRITTANEY

I want it to be a surprise.

 

EDISON

Britt, we’re two 22-year-old university students who are pregnant. I think the last thing we need, is a surprise.

 

BRITTANEY

Well, I want to wait.

 

EDISON

(Sigh)

Fine. Well, this surprise is costing us. I got the doctor’s bill. Combine that with our rent and well… I think you get the picture.

 

BRITTANEY

We knew this would be difficult for us financially. 

 

EDISON

I know. I asked my family for some money, but things are tight for them right now. What about your parents?

 

BRITTANEY

I think I can get them to pay for our part of the rent. 

 

EDISON

And I’ll get a job to pay for the other stuff. 

 

Edison removes his hand from Brittaney’s belly.

 

EDISON

They’re probably asleep.

 

INT. PIZZA PALACE - DAY

 

Edison stands at the cash register. A customer walks up to him.

 

EDIOSN

Welcome to pizza palace where the pizza is divine, what can I get you today?

 

CUSTOMER

I will have… spaghetti.

 

EDISON

I’m sorry sir we don’t serve spaghetti. 

 

CUSTOMER

This is an Italian restaurant, correct?

 

EDISON

Yes, an Italian PIZZA restaurant. With over 40 locations.

 

CUSTOMER

I’m just gonna go to Olive Garden.

 

The customer leaves. Andrew and Megan enter the restaurant. 

 

EDISON

What are you all doing here?

 

MEGAN

Brittaney told us you got a job here and naturally, we had to see it to believe it.

 

ANDREW

So how is it so far?

 

EDISON

Not bad. Its food service so a part of me feel like I want to scream. 

 

ANDREW

Good pay?

 

EDISON

$15 an hour. Gonna make that bank.

 

MEGAN

You realize that’s minimum wage.

 

EDISON

I know.

 

ANDREW

Can I get a slice of pepperoni?

 

Edison taps the register.

 

EDISON

$2.13.

 

ANDREW

Oh c’mon can you give me the friend discount.

 

Edison taps the register.

 

EDISON

$2.00

 

ANDREW

Seriously?

 

EDISON

Look man I can’t just give you stuff. I’ve already got two strikes.

 

MEGAN

On your first week?

 

EDISON

Point is, I can’t do anything that’ll get me fired.

 

MEGAN

Do you have anything vegan?

 

EDISON

Get out.

 

INT. HOUSE - DAY

 

Edison enters the house and collapses on the couch. Brittaney enters the living room. 

 

BRITTANEY

Hey, are you okay? 

 

EDISON

I just. I just feel like a failure. I got my first paycheck. It’s barely enough.

 

Brittaney sits down next to Edison.

 

BRITTANEY

You listen to me. You are not a failure. You’ve stayed by my side since the beginning. You are more of a man than anyone.  

 

Brittaney leans in and kisses Edison.

 

EDISON

Britt?

 

BRITTANEY

Edison…

 

The couple kisses.  Edison’s hand touches Brittaney’s belly.

 

EDISON

Whoa, I felt them move.

 

The couple laughs and kisses each other.

 

END.

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