INT. MS. NORTHRUP’S CLASS - DAY

The classroom is full of an assortment of oddball teenagers.
We see Ms. Northrup, a middle-aged school teacher, make an
announcement.

MS. NORTHRUP
All right class, I think I know
most of you, but it looks like we
have a few new faces this year.
Camden, why don’t we start with
you. Please introduce yourself to
the class.

After some prodding, Camden sheepishly stands up and
introduces himself, speaking quietly and nervously at first.

CAMDEN
My name is Camden. I just moved
here from California. Not by
myself. With my family, I mean.
Well, part of my family . . .

All of a sudden, Camden’s introduction becomes a confession,
and everything comes streaming out.

CAMDEN
My parents got divorced and I had
to move up here with my mom. I
really wanted to stay in California
with my dad, but since mom has
custody she gets to choose where we
live, which is pretty stupid I
think.

Ms. Northrup steps in quickly.

MS. NORTHRUP
OK, Camden, I think that will . . .

The floodgates are now open and Camden is testifying like an
alcoholic at an AA meeting.

(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED: 4.

CAMDEN
And now she’s dating! Can you
believe that shit? My parents have
only been divorced for a year, and
she’s already bringing guys home.
And you should see these guys!
Total losers. One of them tried to
make me . . . listen to prog rock!

A large GASP from the class. Ms. Northrup tries to sit
Camden down.

MS. NORTHRUP
Thank you Camden. That’s a lot of
information for us to process . . .

Camden knocks Ms. Northrup down with a flailing arm. He is
now screaming like a maniac.

CAMDEN
I hate my life! I hate living out
here in the fucking woods, I never
get what I want for Christmas, and
I’m never going to have sex!

CUT TO:

CLOSE-UP - CAMDEN

Camden is standing before class. It’s clear that the
previous outburst was just a fantasy in Camden’s mind. He
clears his voice and mumbles . . .

CAMDEN
My name’s Camden.

Camden slumps back deep into his seat, mortified.