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Season 1 Episode 17: Taking the Next STEP

Casey and Derek finally face the feelings they have for each other.

-EPISODE START-

*scene opens on Sonya’s bedroom - she’s lounging on her bed, reading a magazine*

*suddenly, Casey bursts through her door, flustered - she’s wearing men’s clothing*

*Sonya looks up at her, surprised and confused*

Casey: *starts pacing back and forth* “Sonya, I think I did something really bad last night!”

Sonya: *smirks* “Is that why you never came home last night?”

Casey: “Kind of.” *sigh* “But not really.”

Sonya: “And could it also be why you’re wearing someone else’s clothes?” *raises her eyebrows*

Casey: *looks down at her clothes* *sighs and shrugs*

Sonya: *shuts her magazine, smiles* “Spill.”

Casey: *whispers* “I kissed Derek.”

Sonya: *leans toward her, interested* “Do tell.”

Casey: “I don’t know. I got really drunk, and I was dancing with Kenny, and then Derek stopped me from making the biggest mistake of my life, and he was yelling at me, and I started having this revelation-”

Sonya: “A revelation?”

Casey: “I need someone who drives me crazy, right? Someone who will fight for me. Someone I can be passionate about.”

Sonya: *nods* “That’s exactly what you need.”

Casey: “And who is a better example of that…” *sighs, unsure* “-than Derek?”

Sonya: *excited, squeals*

Casey: *confused by her reaction* “But Derek’s my step-brother!”

Sonya: *shrugs, nonchalant* “Yeah, emphasis on the step.”

Casey: *thinks for a second* “He doesn’t feel the same way.”

Sonya: *bursts out laughing*

Casey: *confused, offended* “Why are you laughing?”

Sonya: *still laughing* “You’re funny!”

Casey: *still confused*

-THEME PLAYS-

*Casey against a blue background*

Casey: “I’m used to making very smart, logical decisions. So, why is my heart telling me to do just the opposite?”

*scene change: Queens quad*

*Sonya and Casey are walking together*

Casey: “The thing is-” *ranting* “-Derek is a bad boyfriend. Believe me, I lived with him for three years. He’s a two timer and a jerk and an idiot, but-”

Sonya: *raises her eyebrows* “But?”

Casey: “He told me when Scott was dating other girls, and he told me to be myself when I changed for Max, and he left a party - Derek left a party - to take me home after I caught Truman kissing my cousin-”

Sonya: “You’ve dated some real winners, huh?”

Casey: *sighs* “Yeah, it’s been a rough run.”

Sonya: “Have you spoken to Derek since ‘the incident’?”

Casey: “No.” *sighs, looks at her feet* “I guess our paths just haven’t crossed yet.”

Sonya: *gives her a skeptical look, then looks around the quad* *her eyes land on something and she perks up* “There he is!”

Casey: *looks at Sonya, panicked*

Sonya: *starts to wave, yells* “Hey, Der-”

Casey: *puts her hands over Sonya’s mouth*

*Derek turns and looks at them from across the quad*

Sonya: *pushes Casey off* *confused* “What are you doing?”

Casey: *pleading* “I can’t talk to him yet. I’m too embarrassed.”

*Casey looks over at Derek, who’s also looking over at her* *she sighs, then turns and walks quickly away in the other direction*

*Derek watches her go, confused and a bit hurt*

*Sonya also watches her go, then turns and walks toward Derek*

Sonya: *approaching* “Hey.”

Derek: *puts his hands in his pockets* “Hi, Sonya.”

Sonya: “Casey is really grateful to you for last night.”

Derek: *raises his eyebrows* “Is she?”

Sonya: *smirks* “She is. And I happen to know that she’s not doing anything tonight.”

Derek: *stares at her, skeptical* “Good to know.”

Sonya: *smiles* “Bye, Derek.” *turns and walks away*

Derek: *watches her go, still a bit skeptical*

-BLUE SCREEN SCENE: *Casey is wearing a hat, sunglasses, and a big coat - she’s trying to hide* *Derek is looking around for her - he scratches his head in confusion*

*scene change: Venturi-McDonald household - living room*

*George and Nora are sitting on the couch cuddling with each other - they are smiling and giggling*

George: “It’s so much quieter around here without having to take Casey to dance and Derek to hockey.”

Nora: “I know. It’s like we finally have a moment to ourselves.”

*George and Nora lean in to kiss each other, but before they can-*

Lizzie: *runs down the stairs, throwing her duffel bag over her shoulder* “Mom, let’s go! I’m gonna be late for soccer!”

*George and Nora look up at her*

Nora: *sighs* “Okay, Lizard. Let’s go.” *stands up from the couch*

Marti: *runs down the stairs after Lizzie - she’s wearing a karate uniform* “Dad, you have to take me to my karate class!”

George: *stands up next to Nora* “Alright, Marti. I was gonna meet my George of the Jungle buddies and jam with them anyway.”

Nora: “Yeah, and I have that book club meeting to go to.”

*the camera cuts to Edwin, who’s standing in the dining room, holding a glass of lemonade*

Edwin: “Oh, yeah. I have important stuff to do too.”

*the rest of the family are all talking at the same time, ignoring him*

Edwin: “Yeah, I also have hobbies!”

*George, Nora, Lizzie, and Marti all leave through the front door together, still ignoring Edwin*

Edwin: *watches them go* *sighs*

*scene: Casey’s dorm hallway*

Derek: *walks down the hall, stops and knocks on a door*

Casey: *opens door, confusion clouds face*

Derek: *leaning against door frame with one arm* “Got any plans tonight?”

Casey: “As a matter of fact, I do.” *crosses her arms over her chest*

Derek: *raises his eyebrows*

Casey: “I’ve got a date with my bed and my copy of Pride and Prejudice.” *looking at him smugly*

Derek: “Pride and Prejudice? Can’t we watch something a little more… action-packed?” *brushes past her, starts looking through her DVD collection*

Casey: *still standing in doorway, turns to face him* “We?”

Derek: *rifling through DVDs* “These are all chic movies!”

Casey: *closes door, walks toward him* “They’re called rom coms. And they’re not just for girls.”

Derek: *turns toward her, raises eyebrows*

Casey: “They’re also for sensitive guys.”

Derek: “Ugh!” *rolls eyes, then jumps onto Casey’s bed and puts his arms behind his head* “Alright, put on the Prince and the Pauper movie or whatever.”

Casey: *rolls eyes* “Pride and Prejudice.”

Derek: “Yeah, whatever.”

Casey: *scoffs* “You’re going to watch Pride and Prejudice?”

Derek: “Well, you don’t have anything better, so-” *gestures to the TV* “Just do me a favor and spare me the tears.”

Casey: *puts the movie in, turned away from him* “No promises.” *under her breath*

Derek: *confused, concerned* “Huh?”

-BLUE SCREEN SCENE: *Casey is still hiding, and Derek is still looking for her* *he spots her, then pulls the hat from her head* *he smiles at her, but she looks nervous*

*scene change: McDonald-Venturi household - living room*

*Edwin is sitting on the couch, playing a video game* *the coffee table is littered with snacks and trash*

Edwin: *super into the video game* “Die, zombies! No! No, no, no!” *throws down the controller and sighs, disappointed* “Man! I’m not even good at Zombie Shooters!”

*Edwin checks his watch, then looks at the front door longingly*

Edwin: “I need a hobby.”

*scene change: Casey’s dorm room*

*Derek and Casey are sitting side by side on her bed*

Derek: “Ugh! How do you watch this?” *points at TV* “This guy is such a sap!”

Casey: *scoffs, smiling* “Mr. Darcy is not a sap!”

Derek: *rolls his eyes*

Casey: *scoffs* “You know, you didn’t have to come over.” *turns toward him* “You can pretend to despise me all you like, because at the end of the day, you chose to be here.”

Derek: *puts his hand to his chest, jokingly defensive* “I was trying to be nice.”

Casey: *’yeah, right’ look*

Derek: “Here I am on a Friday night, watching rom coms with my sister-”

Casey:“STEP-sister.”

Derek: *looks over at Casey, hopeful*

*Derek and Casey look at each other, then slowly begin leaning in to kiss each other*

Casey: *suddenly jumps off the bed* “What am I doing?”

Derek: “Uh…” *watching her, pretends to be nonchalant* “Making me watch a boring movie?”

Casey: “More like making the worst decision of my life!” *pacing* “I can’t believe I want to kiss you right now!”

Derek: *raises his eyebrows, smiles* “You wanna kiss me?”

Casey: *sighs* “Yes, unfortunately.”

Derek: “Well, then it’s your lucky day.” *stands from the bed and walks over to her* “I’ll be honest-” *smirks* “-I didn’t think my charm worked on you.”

*Casey holds out her hand to stop him as he steps up to her, and Derek looks down at it, confused*

Casey: “It doesn’t. And what are you doing? You can have any girl you want!” *gestures at him*

Derek: “What if I want you?”

Casey: “Derek, you don’t do long-term relationships, and that’s the only thing I do!” *exasperated* “This would never work!”

Derek: *smiles, chuckles* “Casey, we’re basically already in a long-term relationship.”

Casey: *scoffs* “It’s not a very good relationship.”

Derek: *raises his eyebrows* “Says who?”

Casey: “Says everyone. All we do is fight.”

Derek: “Yeah, because you’re crazy about me.” *smirks*

Casey: *crosses her arms over her chest* “More like you drive me crazy.”

Derek: “I know!” *crosses his arms over his chest, smug* “And that’s why ya love me.”

Casey: *smiles, hits his chest playfully*

Derek: *catches her hand and holds it to his chest* “So…” *smirks* “You still wanna kiss me?”

Casey: *rolls her eyes, annoyed* *smiles* “Yes.”

Derek: *smiles, then leans in and kisses her*

Casey: *kisses him back*

-BLUE SCREEN SCENE: *Casey removes the sunglasses she was wearing as a disguise and smiles at Derek* *Derek takes her hand, spins and dips her*

*scene change: McDonald-Venturi household - dining room*

*Edwin is sitting at the dining room table - there are different hobby supplies covering it*

*Edwin is attempting to knit a scarf, but it looks awful*

Edwin: *looks at his work and sighs* *sets the knitting down* “Knitting: nope!”

*he looks around at the other things on the table*

Edwin: “I can’t paint, I can’t bake, I can’t knit!” *sighs, disappointed* “What can I do?”

*George, Nora, Lizzie, and Marti enter through the front door, all laughing and talking together - they spot Edwin at the table*

Nora: “Oh, hey, Edwin! Are you taking up knitting?”

Edwin: *upset* “No!” *gets up and runs up the stairs* “Sorry I’m not good at anything!”

*they all watch him, confused*

Lizzie: “What’s gotten into him?”

Marti: “Maybe he feels self-conscious because he doesn’t have any hobbies and we all do.”

*they all look at Marti, surprised*

Marti: “What? I’m just making an observation.” *shrugs*

*scene change: Casey’s dorm common room*

*Sonya enters the common room from outside, is walking toward her bedroom, but as she gets to Casey’s, the door opens*

*Sonya stops suddenly as Derek appears in the hallway from Casey’s bedroom*

*Derek pauses as he sees her, then slowly closes Casey’s door*

Sonya: *smiles* “Derek.”

Derek: *nods* “Sonya.”

Sonya: “Fancy seeing you here.”

Derek: “I was just leaving.”

Sonya: *raises her eyebrows* “Without your shoes?”

*Derek and Sonya both look down at Derek’s socked feet*

Derek: *glances back up at her* “Um…”

Sonya: *smiles, then points down the hall* “Bathroom is the third door on the right.”

Derek: *sighs, relieved* “Thanks.” *walks past her, toward the bathroom*

Sonya: *turns back toward him* “And Derek?”

Derek: *turns back toward her* “Yeah?”

Sonya: “I’m happy for you guys.” *smiles, then turns and goes to her room*

Derek: *smiles, turns back toward the bathroom*

-END CREDITS-

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Season 1 Episode 16: University Casey

Casey takes Derek’s advice to let loose, but Derek is worried that she might have gone too far.

-EPISODE START-

*scene: Casey’s dorm room*

*Casey is laying on her stomach on her bed, working on homework* *her door is open*

Sonya: *appears in Casey’s doorway* “Cancel your plans. We’re going to the Kappa Sigma party tonight.”

Casey: *looks up in surprise and smiles* “Okay!” *stands and smooths out her shirt*

Sonya: *looks her up and down* “Come to my room once you’re dressed.”

Casey: *confused* “I already am dressed.”

Sonya: *raises her eyebrows*

Casey: *gestures to herself*

Sonya: *rolls her eyes* “You can’t wear that to a frat party!”

Casey: “Well, what should I wear, then?”

Sonya: *walks into Casey’s room and goes to her closet - starts sifting through her clothes*

Casey: *follows her to the closet* “What are you looking for?”

Sonya: “Your slutty clothes.” *wrinkles her nose at Casey’s clothes*

Casey: *offended* “My what?”

Sonya: *groans* “Come with me.” *grabs Casey by the wrist and leads her out of the room*

-THEME PLAYS-

*Casey against a blue background*

Casey: “All my life, I’ve been such a perfectionist. And where has it gotten me? Maybe it’s time I try to live a little… dangerously.”

*scene change: Sonya’s bedroom*

*Sonya is sitting on her bed, smiling at Casey* *Casey is standing in front of her in a very skimpy outfit*

Casey: *looks down at herself* “How am I supposed to wear this? I feel ridiculous.”

Sonya: “Think of the hottest, steamiest sex you’ve ever had-” *smiles* “-and that’s how you should feel in this outfit.” *picks up her water bottle from her bedside table*

Casey: “Sonya, I’ve never had sex.”

Sonya: *is taking a drink of water - spits it out in surprise* “What?! Why not?!”

Casey: *embarrassed* “I don’t know. I just never got around to it.”

Sonya: “Well, get around to it!”

Casey: “With who?” *plops down on the bed beside her* “I don’t exactly have a boyfriend anymore!”

Sonya: “Just do it with some rando. Don’t make it into a big deal.” *waves her hand dismissively*

Casey: *nervous* “I don’t think I can do that.”

Sonya: “Don’t worry.” *stands from the bed and faces Casey* “I’ll get you super drunk. You won’t be nervous at all.”

Casey: *still unsure, but thinking*

-BLUE SCREEN SCENE: *Casey is wearing a very short dress, and she’s trying to pull it down to cover more of her legs - she looks nervous and uncomfortable*

*scene change: McDonald-Venturi household - hallway outside of Lizzie’s bedroom*

*Marti knocks on Lizzie’s door*

Lizzie: *opens the door and looks down at Marti* “What, Marti?”

Marti: “Will you play with me? I’m bored.”

Lizzie: “Sorry, Marti. I’ve got homework.” *looks up and sees Edwin walking toward them down the hallway* “Ask Edwin.” *closes her door*

Marti: *turns and sees Edwin* “Edwin! Will you play with me?”

Edwin: *doesn’t stop walking on his way to the attic stairs* “Sorry, Marti. I’ve got some phone calls to make.” *pats Marti on the head as he passes her*

Marti: *looks disappointed* “Okay…” *sighs, hangs her head*

*scene change: college house party at Derek’s fraternity*

*Casey enters, dressed in her skimpy outfit - Sonya is right behind her*

*Sonya sees someone she knows across the room and walks toward them smiling, leaving Casey looking nervous, standing alone*

Derek: *glances over and sees Casey* *pushes past the crowd he’s talking to, approaches Casey* “What are you doing here on a weeknight? Don’t you have an 8a.m. class tomorrow?” *looks down at her outfit* “And what are you wearing?”

Casey: “I’m taking your advice! I’ve decided that I’m going to skip tomorrow!” *smiles excitedly, claps her hands*

Derek: *smiles, nods* “Okay, living a little dangerously. I approve.”

Casey: *sees a guy walking past with two shots in his hands* “Oh, can I just-” *takes them from his hands* *downs them one after the other*

Derek: *shocked surprise*

Casey: *eyes widen, grimaces* “Oh, my God. That tastes horrible! What was that?” *looks down at shot glasses*

Derek: “That-” *takes shot glasses from her hands* “-was tequila. Maybe you should slow down a bit.”

Casey: “No way! You’re looking at dangerous Casey!” *points to herself, smiling*

Derek: “Well, bring it down a notch or I might be looking at Casey puking her guts out.”

Casey: *looks past him* *gasps* “There’s dancing!” *runs past him to join people dancing*

Derek: *turns and watches her, concerned and unsure*

Kenny: *appears next to Derek, also looking at Casey* “Dude, your step-sister is so hot.”

Derek: *looks at him, disgusted* “Ew!”

Kenny: *looks at Derek, chuckles* “I’m gonna go shoot my shot.” *walks toward Casey*

Derek: *watches him, concerned and horrified*

-BLUE SCREEN SCENE: *Casey is still wearing her short dress, but now she looks more confident* *she’s posing and modeling in her dress* *Derek appears and looks disgusted* *he takes a blanket and throws it overtop of her*

*scene change: McDonald-Venturi household - dining room*

*Marti comes down the stairs and spots Nora and George at the table - she picks up her pace*

Marti: “Will you guys play with me? Edwin and Lizzie are boring!”

George: *picking up one of the bills on the table and sighing at it* “Sorry, Marti. Nora and I are in the middle of something right now.”

Nora: *also looking at the bills* “Marti, if you’re bored, you can go play with Simon.”

George: “That’s a great idea! Marti, go spend some time with your brother.”

Marti: “But Simon can’t do anything! He’s no fun to play with!”

Nora: “Well, he’s only a baby. You have to be the one to entertain him as his big sister.”

Marti: *pouts, sighs* “Fine! I’ll play with my stupid brother!”

George: *distracted by the bills* “Okay, have fun!”

*scene change: Derek’s frat party - music playing loudly*

*Casey drunkenly dancing with a group of people, laughing*

*Derek glances at her from the group of girls he’s talking to, obviously flirting with them - he looks concerned about Casey*

*Casey ignores him, continuing to dance*

*Derek sighs and turns back to the girls he’s talking with*

*scene change: McDonald-Venturi household - living room*

*Marti is sitting on the floor facing Simon, who’s in a bouncy seat*

Marti: *looking bored* “How am I supposed to entertain a baby?”

*Simon is looking at her blankly*

Marti: *puffs out her cheeks and sighs deeply, disappointed*

*Simon begins to giggle*

Marti: *perks up* “You like that?”

*Simon continues to giggle*

*Marti continues making funny faces at him, and Simon continues to laugh*

Marti: *giggles* “You know what?” *smiles* “You’re not so bad after all.”

*Simon continues smiling at her*

*scene changes: Derek’s frat party*

*Casey is talking to one of Derek’s fraternity brothers - she’s standing in front of him while he sits on the couch and looks up at her*

Kenny: *yelling over music* “Do a little spin for me.” *twirls his finger to imitate a spin*

Casey: *giggles drunkenly* *spins*

Derek: *standing with a girl* *she’s talking to him, but he’s watching Casey closely* *he raises an eyebrow*

Kenny: “How about we go to my room? You can show me some of those cheerleading moves.” *stands and takes Casey’s hand*

Casey: “O-kay!” *puts arm up as if she’s cheering* *laughs at herself*

Derek: *appears beside Casey* “Actually…” *puts hands on Casey’s upper arms from behind* “Casey’s gonna retire for the night.” *turns and starts pushing Casey the other way*

Casey: *annoyed* “Der-ek!”

Kenny: “C’mon, Derek. She’s a big girl, she can make her own decisions.” *sidles up next to Derek, places his hand on Derek’s shoulder*

Derek: “She’s also really drunk, so she can’t really consent right now.” *glares at Kenny, then at his hand on his shoulder*

*Kenny lets go of Derek’s shoulder, begrudgingly*

Derek: “Good choice.” *starts leading Casey to his room*

*Kenny crosses his arms over his chest as he watches them go, annoyed*

*Derek arrives at his door, he opens it and pushes Casey inside before shutting them both in; he locks the door and sighs before turning back to face Casey*

Casey: “Derek, you are ruining my college experience!” *pushes on his chest in anger*

Derek: “You are not doing any favors for feminism out there!” *points behind him to indicate the party*

Casey: *scoffs* “Since when does Derek Venturi care about feminism?” *crosses her arms over her chest*

Derek: “Derek Venturi doesn’t care about feminism, but Casey McDonald does.” *points at her*

Casey: “Well, University Casey is trying to ‘loosen up’ and ‘have a little fun.’” *she puts air quotes around these words* “The way Derek told her to.”

Derek: “Well, now Derek is telling her to reel it in a bit.”

Casey: “Why do you even care what I do?”

Derek: “Because you care.” *places his hands on her shoulders* “You care about things, which means that you obviously still care about what your first time will be like. And if it’s with Kenny, and you’re drunk, it will be-”

Casey: *brings her hands up through Derek’s arms, grabs his face, and kisses him*

Derek: *eyes widen, then he kisses her back, placing his hands on her waist*

*they kiss for about five seconds*

Derek: “Wait, Casey.” *stops kissing her, pulls away, puts her at arm’s length*

Casey: *stares at him defiantly* “What?”

Derek: *expression softens* “You’re just- You’re really drunk. I don’t want you to do anything you’re going to regret later.”

Casey: *her expression softens* “I won’t regret this later.”

Derek: “Yeah-” *he stares into her eyes* “-we’ll see.”

*they continue to look at each other for a few seconds*

Derek: “Here-” *breaks eye contact, steps past her, opens dresser drawers, pulls out a T-shirt and sweatpants and throws them to her* “-you can sleep in these.”

Casey: *catches them, looks dejected* “Thanks.”

-BLUE SCREEN SCENE: *Casey is still wearing her skimpy outfit, but now she’s fighting with Derek, who’s still trying to cover her with the blanket* *Derek wraps the blanket around her, picking her up and carrying her away* *Casey is fighting against him, annoyed*

*scene change: Derek’s bedroom at the frat house*

*Derek sitting at desk, trying to study - it’s dark, obviously late, and his desk lamp is the only light that’s on* *he keeps glancing over at Casey sleeping in his bed*

*Derek teeter-totters his pen, then drops it, sighs, and runs both his hands through his hair*

Derek: *whispers* “Damn it, Casey!”

*Derek stands up and walks to his bedroom door - he opens it and exits the room* *he starts to walk away from the bedroom, but he pauses*

*Derek sighs, then turns and walks back to his door - he pulls out a key and locks it*

*Derek pockets the key, then walks to the couch and collapses onto it* *he stares at his bedroom door for a second before closing his eyes and trying to sleep*

*scene change: Derek’s frat bedroom*

*light is pouring in through the window - it’s daytime*

*Casey wakes up on her side, groggily rolls onto her back, then grabs her head and groans*

*Derek opens the door, comes in, and then shuts it behind him* *he’s balancing two mugs of coffee and a glass of water in his hands*

Derek: *fake peppy* “Good morning, sunshine!” *sets water and one mug on the bedside table*

Casey: “Why are you yelling?” *pulls comforter over her head*

Derek: “Because-” *pulls comforter down so her face is exposed, smiles* “-I have your hangover cure.”

Casey: *groans, then sits up in the bed*

Derek: *sits on the edge of the bed* *handing her coffee mug* “Coffee-” *indicates water glass* “-water-” *places two tablets in her hand* “-and Advil.”

Casey: *sips coffee* “I’m never drinking again.”

Derek: “A wise decision.”

Casey: *furrows brow at him* “How aren’t you hungover?”

Derek: “Well, for starters, I didn’t drink last night.”

Casey: *skeptical* “You didn’t?”

Derek: “No, you did enough of that for the both of us.”

Casey: *half-smiles, sets her coffee mug on the side table*

Derek: *watching her* “And I also didn’t sleep last night.”

Casey: *confused* “And why not?”

Derek: “Because-” *smirks* “-you snore.”

Casey: *smiles* “I don’t snore!” *picks up a pillow and hits Derek with it*

Derek: *laughing as she hits him*

*scene ends on them play-fighting and laughing*

-END CREDITS-

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Season 1 Episode 15: Battle of the Bands

When Battle of the Bands comes to Queens, Derek is ecstatic to get D-Rock back together, but Casey has other plans.

-EPISODE START-

*scene opens on Queens hallway bulletin board - Casey glances at it a she walks past, then doubles back to it*

*she’s looking at a flyer that says ‘female vocalist needed’* *she rips it off the board and takes it with her*

*scene change: Queens dorm common room - a group of three girls are sitting around playing with their instruments*

*Casey walks in holding the flyer* *she stops in front of them*

Casey: “You guys are looking for a vocalist?”

Girl: *looks Casey up and down, laughs* “Yeah, but not you, sweetheart.”

Casey: *offended* “I’ll have you know, I was the lead singer in a band in high school.”

Girl: “Look-” *stands* “-I’m sure you’re great, but… you don’t really have the look-” *gestures to her* “-we’re going for.”

Casey: *eager* “Well, I can change my look.”

*the girls look at each other, contemplating*

Casey: “I can dance too.”

Girl: *suspicious* “Dance how?”

Casey: “Mostly jazz.” *looks at them nervously*

*the group stares back expectantly, unsure*

Casey: “And ballet!”

Girl: *sighs, rolls her eyes* “Alright, fine. Come with us.”

Casey: *claps her hands* “Yay!”

-THEME PLAYS-

*Casey against a blue background*

Casey: “Working with Derek can be rewarding…. But beating Derek can be so satisfying.”

*scene change: Queens hallway*

*students are milling about* *Casey is walking down the hallway with a book open in her hands - she’s looking down and reading it*

*suddenly, Derek runs up behind her and falls into step beside her*

Derek: “Have you seen this?” *holds up a Battle of the Bands flyer*

Casey: *looks up, casual* “Oh, yeah.”

Derek: “Well, Ralph and Sam agreed to drive down this weekend and play with us.”

Casey: *looking down at her open book, not looking at him* “Who’s ‘us’?”

Derek: *gives her a ‘duh’ look* “D-Rock.”

Casey: “I’m not in D-Rock. Remember?” *fake smiles at him*

Derek: “Well, now you are. Congratulations!” *pats her on the back, condescending*

Casey: *stops, turns toward him* “What if I don’t want to be in D-Rock?”

Derek: *confused* “Why wouldn’t you want to be in D-Rock?”

Casey: “I don’t know. Maybe because the lead guitarist doesn’t take constructive criticism.”

Derek: “Casey, c’mon!” *grabs her by the shoulders* “D-Rock needs you. We have a new song, and you have to sing it.”

Casey: *pushes his hands off her shoulders* “Sing the song yourself.”

Derek: “What do I have to say to convince you? Do I have to beg?” *joking*

Casey: *raises eyebrows, interested* “You would beg?”

Derek: *sighs, annoyed* “Casey, please sing for D-Rock on Saturday. I am begging you.” *monotone, unenthused*

Casey: *crosses arms over her chest, smug* “Surely you can do better than that.”

Derek: *groans, annoyed* *slowly, dejectedly gets to his knees*

Casey: *smiles as she watches him, raises her eyebrows*

Derek: *on his knees, glares up at her* *yells* “Please, Casey! I beg you!”

Casey: “This-” *gestures to him* “This is a moment I will forever hold close to my heart.” *puts hands over heart*

Derek: *sighs, relieved, smiles*

Casey: “But I’m still not singing for D-Rock.” *turns on her heel and starts walking away*

Derek: *exasperated, confused* “Huh?” *quickly gets to his feet and chases after her* *catches up to her and grabs her arm* “Why not?”

Casey: “Because I joined a different band. And we’ll be competing against D-Rock on Saturday.” *smiles, smug*

Derek: *confused* “What kind of band would hire you?”

Casey: *glares at him* “If you must know, we’re called The Pixie Styx.”

Derek: *feigning disinterest* “Sounds lame.”

Casey: “Hmm. Guess we’ll have to prove you wrong.” *smug*

Derek: *scoffs* “Good luck with that.”

Casey: “See you Saturday.” *waves, walks away*

Derek: *glares after her* *whispers to himself* “Casey!”

-BLUE SCREEN SCENE: *Derek is on his knees, his hands together, pleading with Casey* *Casey is rolling her eyes at him and shaking her head*

*scene change: high school cafeteria*

*Edwin, Ronny, and Lizzie are sitting at a lunch table together*

Lizzie: “Ronny, my mom packed me apples. Do you want one?” *holds an apple out to him*

Ronny: “Sure!” *smiles at her* “Thanks, Lizzie.” *takes the apple from her*

Lizzie: *blushes, nervous* “You’re welcome.” *tucks a lock of hair behind her ear*

*Lizzie continues looking at Ronny, batting her eyelashes at him*

Edwin: *watching her, confused* “Liz, do you have something in your eye?”

Lizzie: *looks at Edwin* “No!”

Edwin: “Then why are you doing that weird blinking thing?”

Lizzie: *blushes, embarrassed* “I’m not!” *glances at Ronny*

Edwin: “Yes, you are.”

Lizzie: *glares at Edwin* “I’ve got to go.” *stands quickly and walks away, leaving her food behind*

Edwin: *watches her, confused* *yells after her* “What about your lunch?”

*Lizzie continues speed-walking, ignoring him*

Edwin: *turns back to Ronny, rolls his eyes* “Women.”

*Ronny laughs*

*scene change: karaoke bar*

*there’s a girl singing on the stage, and Derek and Kenny are sitting at the bar drinking beers*

Kenny: “Not her, dude. She’s completely tone deaf.” *takes a sip of his drink* “And fat.”

Derek: *glances at him disapprovingly* “She’s not really fat, but you’re right. She’s not what I’m looking for.”

*the girl finishes her song, and everyone claps* *she gets off the stage, and the announcer takes the mic from her*

Announcer: “Alright, who’s next?”

*the camera settles on Casey and her bandmates sitting at a table together*

Casey’s Bandmate: *points to the stage* “Okay, Casey. Show us what you’ve got.”

*Casey excitedly gets up and takes the mic from the announcer*

Derek: *looks up and sees her on the stage* “Oh, this is gonna be rich.”

*Casey begins singing*

-song: That’s The Way I Loved You - Taylor Swift-

*during the first verse, Derek is scoffing and making fun of her*

*when she gets to the chorus, he stops making fun of her and starts listening to the lyrics, and he looks thoughtful and engrossed*

Kenny: *impressed, nodding his head along to the music* “Dude, she’s really good. You should go ask her to be D-Rock’s lead singer.”

Derek: “Uh, Kenny.” *points at Casey* “That’s the singer I’m trying to replace.”

Kenny: *looks at Derek, surprised* “Aw, man, dude.” *chuckles* “Good luck.”

*Derek groans and turns back toward the bartender, lifting his hand to signal he wants another drink*

-BLUE SCREEN SCENE: *Casey picks up a trophy and holds it up* *Derek looks annoyed at this*

*scene change: McDonald-Venturi household - living room*

*Edwin is sitting on the couch watching TV* *Lizzie enters from the front door and spots him*

Lizzie: “Edwin!” *walks over to him* “Can I talk to you about Ronny?” *sits next to him on the couch*

Edwin: *confused* “Sure. What about him?”

Lizzie: *embarrassed, nervous* “Does he ever talk about me?”

Edwin: *confused* “No… why would he?”

Lizzie: “Well…” *sighs* “This is so embarrassing, but I kind of like him.”

Edwin: *surprised* “You do?”

Lizzie: “Yes! After talking to him, I realized he’s actually really nice.”

Edwin: “Yeah, and I knew that the whole time.”

Lizzie: “I know. So… do you think he likes me?”

Edwin: “Uhhh…” *panicked* “Ronny hasn’t said anything about you. I don’t think he likes you.”

Lizzie: *face falls, disappointed* “Oh.”

Edwin: “Sorry, Liz.” *turns back to the TV, then glances at her from the corner of his eye*

*Lizzie looks sad*

*scene change: Battle of the Bands - backstage*

*Derek, Sam, and Ralph are watching a band from backstage* *they look nervous*

Sam: *looks around* “She’s really not coming, is she?”

Derek: *without looking at him* “Why would she? She’s competing against us, remember?”

*Sam looks at Derek, noticing that he feels betrayed by Casey*

*announcer announces D-Rock, and they walk out onto the stage and get ready to play*

Derek: *turns back to look at Ralph and Sam* “Well, here goes nothing.”

*D-Rock plays, and it’s really good*

-song: don’t light the match - the Maine-

*throughout the song, we see Casey watching from the crowd - she’s wearing a hoodie* *she looks impressed*

-BLUE SCREEN SCENE: *Casey is still holding the trophy* *Derek grabs it from the other side* *Casey and Derek begin fighting over the trophy*

*scene change: Battle of the Bands - crowd*

*Derek, Sam, and Ralph are standing in the crowd* *The Pixie Styx is announced*

Derek: *crosses arms over his chest, smirks* “They don’t stand a chance.”

*The Pixie Styx enters the stage - they are all wearing matching outfits* *they start their set, and Casey is actually dancing really hot*

-song: Are You Scared of Me Yet? - Daisy Grenade-

*Derek, Sam, and Ralph’s jaws drop, amazed*

Derek: *cannot believe it* “Wait, that’s not Casey, is it?”

Sam: “Whoa, what happened to her?”

Ralph: “Well, if she looked like that when she played with D-Rock, we would have won Battle of the Bands.”

Derek: *looks at him* “Shut up, Ralph.”

Ralph: “It’s not my fault your sister is hot.”

Derek: *scoffs, looks back at the stage* *under his breath* “Step sister.” *sighs*

-BLUE SCREEN SCENE: *Casey yanks the trophy from Derek’s hands, then sticks her tongue out at him, mocking*

*scene change: high school cafeteria*

*Edwin and Ronny are sitting at their lunch table*

*Lizzie walks by with her own lunch*

Ronny: *sees her* “Hey, Lizzie! Do you want to sit with us again today?”

Lizzie: *pauses, looks at Ronny* “No, thanks.” *sighs, then continues walking away*

Ronny: *confused, watches her* *turns back to Edwin* “What’s with her?”

Edwin: *nervous, chuckles* “I don’t know!”

Ronny: *shrugs, goes back to eating his lunch*

*Edwin watches Ronny, looking guilty*

*scene change: Queens quad*

*Derek, Sam, and Ralph are all standing around talking*

Casey: *approaches them, smiling and giddy* “Hey, guys. How did you like The Pixie Styx?”

Ralph: “You guys were amazing.” *staring at Casey’s cleavage*

Casey: *does up a couple of buttons on her shirt, uncomfortable* “Thanks, Ralph.” *turns to Sam* “Hi, Sam.”

Sam: *smiles, hugs her* “Good to see you, Casey. We missed you up there.”

Casey: *smiles* “But you guys were amazing! And, that song - who wrote it?”

Ralph: “Derek did.”

*Derek elbows Ralph in the side, and Ralph looks at him, confused*

Casey: *looks at Derek, surprised and impressed* “You wrote that?”

Derek: *looks at the ground, suddenly shy* “Yeah, I guess.” *looks back up at her*

Casey: *sincere* “It was really beautiful.”

Derek: *suddenly scoffs* “It wasn’t supposed to be beautiful! It was supposed to be rock n’ roll!”

Casey: *rolls her eyes* “Whatever.”

*scene change: high school hallway*

*Edwin and Ronny are walking in the halls together*

*Edwin is still looking guilty*

Ronny: “Edwin, is something the matter?” *stops walking*

Edwin: *stops and looks at Ronny, surprised* “Of course not! Why do you ask?”

Ronny: “You’ve been acting weird all day.”

Edwin: “Oh…” *chuckles, nervous* “It’s nothing. Just…” *hesitates*

Ronny: *raises his eyebrows, waiting*

Edwin: “Do you have a crush on Lizzie?”

Ronny: *confused* “What? No!”

Edwin: *relieved* “You don’t?”

Ronny: “I don’t.” *crosses his arms over his chest* “Why?”

Edwin: *glances around, then leans in closer to Ronny* “Lizzie has a crush on you, and she asked me if you liked her back.”

Ronny: “What did you tell her?”

Edwin: “I told her no.”

Ronny: “So that’s why she was acting so weird at lunch.”

Edwin: “Yeah…”

Ronny: “Look- I like Lizzie as a friend. But I’m not looking for a girlfriend.”

Edwin: *smiles, relieved* “You’re not?”

Ronny: *smiles back* “Nope.”

-BLUE SCREEN SCENE: *Casey is still holding the trophy, looking excited* *Derek begrudgingly puts a medal around her neck*

*scene change: Queens campus diner*

*Derek and Casey are sitting on opposite sides of a booth sharing a basket of fries*

Casey: “It was nice of Ralph and Sam to come.”

Derek: “Well, it wouldn’t be D-Rock without them.”

Casey: *smiles* “I still can’t believe we beat you.”

Derek: *rolls his eyes* “Only because of the sex appeal.”

*Sonya appears and sits in the booth next to Casey*

Sonya: “You-” *grabs Casey’s face in both hands* “-looked so hot!”

Casey: *smiles, excited* “I did?”

Derek: *watching exchange, smiles and chuckles*

Sonya: “Yes!” *let’s go of Casey, looks over at Derek* “Derek, didn’t she look great?”

Derek: *smirks, nonchalant* “She was alright.”

Casey: *smiles, looks down and blushes*

Sonya: “I have to say - confidence looks great on you.”

Derek: *scoffs* “Casey’s always confident.”

Sonya: “Not about this amazing body!” *gestures to Casey’s chest*

Casey: *crosses her arms over her chest, uncomfortable*

Derek: *looks between them thoughtfully* “Alright-” *stands suddenly* “-that’s my cue to go.”

Sonya: *smirks at him*

Derek: “Night, ladies.” *walks away*

*Casey and Sonya start excitedly chatting about the competition, and the scene ends on that*

-END CREDITS-

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Season 1 Episode 14: Mr. Not-So-Perfect

Casey breaks up with Ashton, and he gives her some parting words to think over. Meanwhile, Lizzie fights for what she believes in.

-EPISODE START-

*scene opens on Casey’s dorm common room*

*Sonya is sitting on the couch, reading a magazine, and Casey is pacing back and forth in front of her*

Sonya: *glances up at Casey and rolls her eyes, then looks back at her magazine* “Okay, you’re being Pacey-Casey again. What’s up?”

Casey: “I’m on my way to either make the best decision of my life, or the worst decision of my life.”

Sonya: *raises her eyebrows, sets down her magazine*

Casey: “I haven’t yet decided which.”

Sonya: *sighs* “Casey, it’s going to be the best decision. Trust me.”

Casey: *looks at her, unsure*

Sonya: “Just go break up with him.”

Casey: *sighs, crosses her arms over her chest, thinking* “Hey, okay.”

-THEME PLAYS-

*Casey against a blue background*

Casey: “Breakups are always hard. Even when you’re the one doing the breaking-up-with.”

*scene changes: Queens courtyard*

*Casey is sitting at an outdoor table writing, study materials are out around her*

Ashton: *appears in front of her* “Hey, beautiful.”

Casey: *looks up at him, smiles sadly* “Hey.”

Ashton: *sits across from her* “I heard you wanted to talk to me.”

Casey: *closes textbook and pushes it aside, sighs* “I do.”

Ashton: *stares at her, a bit confused*

Casey: *looking down at her hands in her lap, glancing up at him* “I don’t think this is working.”

Ashton: *looks down* “I had a feeling this was coming.”

Casey: “I’m so, so sorry, Ashton.” *sighs, looks him in the eyes* “I know this sounds like a cliche, but it’s not you - it’s me.”

Ashton: *crosses his arms over his chest* *furrows his brow in confusion*

Casey: “I just… I need something more.” *moves hands to indicate that she’s thinking* “I need someone with passion, someone who will fight me on things, someone who just makes me crazy sometimes.”

Ashton: *continues staring at her, thinking*

Casey: *sighs, drops hands* “Ya know?”

Ashton: *nods thoughtfully, not looking at her, a bit resentful* *looks up at Casey* “You’re breaking up with me because I’m not enough like Derek?”

Casey: *jaw drops open, offended* “No! Ew! Derek’s my step brother!”

Ashton: *chuckles, bitter* “Does he know that?”

Casey: “What?” *confused*

Ashton: *raises eyebrows at her, gets up and leaves without answering*

Casey: *turns to watch him walk away, scoffing* “What is that supposed to mean?”

Ashton: *keeps walking, ignoring her*

Casey: *turns back toward her books* *confused, to herself* “What?”

*scene change: sidewalk in residential neighborhood*

*Lizzie is walking next to Edwin when they hear a loud buzzing sound* *they both spin around to face the source, startled*

*there’s a man with a chainsaw across the street from them, and he starts cutting through a big tree*

Lizzie: *yells* “Hey!” *starts running across the street toward him*

Edwin: *confused* “Lizzie, what are you doing?” *starts chasing her*

*as Lizzie approaches the man, he turns off the chainsaw and pulls down his protective earmuffs*

Man: *annoyed* “Whaddaya want, kid?”

Lizzie: “Why are you cutting this tree down?” *gestures to the tree, exasperated* “Is there something wrong with it or something?”

Man: *chuckles* “Yeah, there’s something wrong with it. It’s ugly!”

Lizzie: *glares at him, angry* “That’s no reason to cut it down! You know, this tree has been alive longer than you! What gives you the right?”

Edwin: *pleading, embarrassed* “Lizzie, come on.”

Man: “I’m the one with the chainsaw! That’s what gives me the right!” *starts chainsaw again*

Lizzie: *outraged, panicked* “No!” *runs to the tree and throws her arms around it*

Edwin: *worried, exasperated* “Lizzie!”

Man: *stops chainsaw again* *annoyed, rolls his eyes* “Oh, great! A tree-hugger!”

-BLUE SCREEN SCENE: *Lizzie is holding a sign that says ‘Save The Trees’* *Edwin his dressed as a lumberjack, holding an axe - he looks annoyed*

*scene change: Queens campus diner*

*Casey is sitting in a booth studying*

Sonya: *slides into the booth across from Casey* “So… did you do it?”

Casey: *looks up at her, sets down her pen* *smiles* “I did.”

Sonya: *smirks* *takes one of the fries from Casey’s plate* “Don’t you feel better?”

Casey: “Actually, yeah.” *nods*

Sonya: *smirks, leans in toward Casey* “Who’s the next target?”

Casey: *chuckles* “No one. I’m taking a break from dating to focus on having the college experience.”

Sonya: “Oh, so you’re gonna be a party girl now?” *looks a bit excited*

Casey: “I was thinking more…. School clubs?”

Sonya: *rolls her eyes* “Great. Boring Casey’s back.”

Casey: “No, contented Casey is back.” *smiles, picks up her pen and starts studying again*

Sonya: *sighs, sits back*

-BLUE SCREEN SCENE: *Casey is reading among a stack of books* *she’s smiling, looking content*

*scene change: McDonald-Venturi household - front entryway*

*Lizzie walks through the door, angry* *she’s followed by George and Edwin, who look a bit disappointed*

Lizzie: “So, what? It’s over?” *turns to face George and Edwin, exasperated* “Just like that?”

George: “I’m sorry, Liz. There’s nothing we can do.”

Edwin: *unbelieving* “Lizzie, he had a chainsaw!”

Lizzie: *ignoring Edwin, still angry* “That tree has done nothing wrong! We can’t just let people cut down trees when they’ve done nothing wrong!”

Edwin: “Lizzie, it’s just a tree.”

Lizzie: *looks at him, angry* “Just a tree? Well, maybe you’re just a boy! How does that make you feel?”

Edwin: *confused* “It… um…”

Lizzie: “Forget it!” *runs up the stairs, upset*

*Edwin and George look at each other, confused*

*scene change: Queens quad*

*Casey is walking when Derek appears and falls into step beside her*

Derek: “Hey, where’s that guy you’re always hanging around with? What’s his name? Asher?” *smirks, smug*

Casey: *rolls her eyes* “Ashton?”

Derek: “Oh, yeah - him.”

Casey: “We broke up.”

Derek: “Oh.” *looks a bit awkward* “Are you okay?”

Casey: “Actually-” *turns to look at him and smiles* “-I’m great.”

Derek: “Yeah, probably for the best.” *looks forward, away from Casey* “I heard he sucks at oral sex anyway.”

Casey: *stops walking, shocked*

Derek: *stops a few steps in front of her and turns to look back*

Casey: *fuming* *talking to herself* “Sonya.”

Derek: “Hey, no shame.” *puts his arm around her shoulder* “Not everyone can be like the D-Man.” *points to himself, smirking*

Casey: *shocked* “Ew!” *pushes his arm off of her* “Der-ek!”

Derek: *starts laughing*

Casey: *scoffs* “For your information, that is not the only thing I look for in a potential partner.”

Derek: “Oh, yeah? Then what else was wrong with your Prince Charming?”

Casey: “He was just…” *glances at Derek, unsure* “Not right for me. That’s all.”

Derek: “Oh, yeah. And I’m sure his lackluster skills had nothing to do with it.” *sarcastic*

Casey: *scoffs, rolls her eyes*

-BLUE SCREEN SCENE: *Casey is still reading her book* *Derek walks past, and she lowers the book to watch him, interested*

*scene change: McDonald-Venturi household - hallway outside of Lizzie’s bedroom*

*Nora, Edwin, and Marti are gathered outside of Lizzie’s bedroom door*

Nora: *yelling through the door, worried* “Lizzie, please come out and tell me what’s the matter!”

Lizzie: “Climate change is the matter!” *muffled through the door* “And there’s nothing I can do about it.”

Marti: “What’s climate change?”

Lizzie: *appears and opens the door, looks at Marti* “Marti, you don’t want to know. You should enjoy your childhood while it lasts.”

*Nora and Edwin look at each other, concerned*

Lizzie: *looks at Nora* “There has to be something George can do about this.”

Nora: “I’m sorry, Lizard. Mr. Mulligan is completely in his rights to cut down that tree.”

Lizzie: “It just doesn’t seem fair. That tree is providing oxygen that we need to breathe!”

Marti: “I like breathing!”

Lizzie: *looks at Marti* “Yeah, me too!”

Edwin: “Lizzie, c’mon. There are plenty of other trees.”

Lizzie: “For how long?” *exasperated* “Until more Mr. Mulligans decide they’re too ugly?”

*Lizzie retreats into her room and slams the door behind her*

*Nora, Edwin, and Marti all look at each other*

*scene change: Queens quad*

*Casey is sitting on a bench, trying to read* *she keeps looking around and seeing couples everywhere* *she tries to ignore it, but she looks a bit bummed*

*Casey looks over and sees Derek talking to his hockey teammates*

Casey: *sets down her book and runs over to him* “Hey, Derek!”

Derek: *pretending to be excited* “Casey!” *face drops* “What do you want?”

Casey: *smiles at his teammates, grabs Derek’s arm* “Can I talk to you for a second?”

Derek: *rolls his eyes at her* *turns to his teammates* “Be right back, boys.”

*Casey drags Derek aside*

Casey: “So, those are your hockey mates, yeah?” *looking over his shoulder at them*

Derek: *confused, suspicious* “Um… yeah.”

Casey: “Which one is the most… like you?”

Derek: *glances back at them, then looks at Casey* *still suspicious* “Why?”

Casey: “Just answer the question.”

Derek: “None of them!” *smirks, crosses his arms over his chest* “I’m one of a kind.”

Casey: *crosses her arms* “Yeah, that’s what I was afraid of.”

Derek: *furrows his brow, confused*

Casey: “Never mind.” *turns and stalks away*

-BLUE SCREEN SCENE: *Derek standing while Casey circles him, taking notes*

*scene change: Paul’s office*

*Paul is sitting behind his desk, and Edwin is sitting in the chair across from him*

Edwin: *ranting* “Lizzie’s losing it! She’s acting crazy!”

Paul: “How’s that?”

Edwin: “She threw herself in front of a man with a chainsaw! It’s like she has a death wish!”

Paul: *confused* “She did what?”

Edwin: “She just keeps going on about the environment and climate change and trees!”

Paul: “Okay, slow down.” *holds up hands* “When did this start?”

Edwin: “It started yesterday on the way home from school. Lizzie saw a guy cutting down a tree, and she completely lost her mind!”

Paul: “It sounds like Lizzie really cares about this issue.”

Edwin: “She does. But I don’t understand why. It’s just a tree!”

Paul: “I don’t think it’s just about one tree. I think it’s about the concept.”

Edwin: *confused* “The concept?”

Paul: “Lizzie might have the ability to control whether one tree lives, but she has no control over the environment. It sounds like she’s trying to hold onto control of what she’s able to.”

Edwin: “Oh.” *looks at his hands* “So, this was about more than just a tree for her.”

Paul: “Yeah. It was about everything.”

Edwin: *looks thoughtful*

-BLUE SCREEN SCENE: *Lizzie is till holding up her Save The Trees sign* *Edwin is still in his lumberjack wear* *he tosses his axe over his shoulder and picks up a sign that matches Lizzie’s* *they smile at each other*

*scene change: McDonald-Venturi household - living room*

*Lizzie is sitting on the couch, watching TV but looking disappointed*

Edwin: *walks through the front door, then approaches Lizzie* “I know you’re upset about the tree, so I got you a present.”

Lizzie: *looks at him confused* “A present?”

Edwin: “C’mon, follow me.” *waves her over to the door*

Lizzie: *sighs, then gets up and follows Edwin to the door* “Edwin, what is this about?”

Edwin: *opens the door and gestures to a small potted tree sitting on the doorstep* “Tada!”

Lizzie: *confused* “A potted plant?”

Edwin: “It’s a baby tree. I thought you could, I don’t know - maybe plant it in the backyard. That way, no one could legally cut it down, except you.”

Lizzie: *smiles* “Thanks, Edwin.”

Edwin: “I know you’re worried about the environment. Hopefully this could make a little bit of a difference.”

Lizzie: “It’s a start.”

Edwin: *smiles* “C’mon. I’ll help you plant it.”

*Lizzie and Edwin exit the house together*

*scene change: Queens quad*

*Casey places a pair of headphones over her ears and lays across the top of a picnic table* *she looks relaxed and content*

*Derek is walking by, tossing a water balloon between his hands* *he notices her and smirks*

*Derek takes a seat at the picnic table, facing inward toward Casey*

*Casey, feeling the shift of the table, opens her eyes and turns her head toward him*

Casey: *pulls her headphones off* “What are you doing here?”

Derek: *smirks* “Ya know, I was just thinking about how I haven’t made your life miserable in a while.”

Casey: “Oh, please.” *sits up* “You make my life miserable everyday. All I have to do is think about the fact that you’re my step-brother.”

Derek: “That just seems too easy.” *smirks, mischievous* “I like a bit of a challenge.”

Casey: *furrows brow, confused* “What are you talking about? You hate putting in work.”

Derek: “Yeah, but this is so easy.”

Casey: “What is?”

Derek: “This!” *stands and pops the water balloon he’s holding over top of her head*

Casey: *surprised, angry* “Der-ek!”

Derek: *laughs, then runs away*

-END CREDITS-

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Season 1 Episode 13: Mental Break

When Casey has a mental breakdown, Derek is forced to help her out of her slump. Meanwhile, Edwin tries to convince Lizzie that Ronny is a good guy.

-EPISODE START-

*scene opens on Casey at the Queen’s diner, open books scattered atop a table* *she looks stressed and overwhelmed as she takes notes*

Casey: *talking to herself* “D over DX times a to the power of x equals…”

*a waitress appears at her table suddenly* *she’s holding a coffee pot*

Waitress: “More coffee?”

Casey: *angry* “Not now!” *suddenly looks up, horrified*

*the waitress looks a bit scared and confused*

Casey: “I’m so sorry! I don’t know why I said that!” *smiles, laughs nervously* “I would love more coffee!”

Waitress: *unsure* “Um, okay.” *pours the coffee and then scampers away*

Casey: *watches her go, sighs and puts her head in her hands in defeat*

-THEME PLAYS-

*Casey against a blue background*

Casey: “For some people, University is an opportunity to party, goof-off, and have pointless fun. But for others, like me, who realize that it’s the first step toward the rest of your life… it’s a bit more… stressful.”

*scene change: Casey’s dorm common room - hallway*

*a girl is leading Derek toward her bedroom*

Girl: “My room is this way. You brought protection, right?” *walking slightly ahead of Derek, looking over her shoulder at him suggestively*

Derek: *smiling, flirtatious* “Protection? Why? What’s in your room?”

Girl: *giggles at his joke*

*Casey appears in front of them suddenly; her hair is a mess, she’s wearing a T-shirt and sweatpants; her entrance is directly preceded by a jump-scare sound effect*

Derek: *takes a step back, brings his hand to his chest* “Jesus!” *looks closer* “Casey?”

Casey: *looking dejected* “What do you want?”

Derek: *looks her up and down* “You look like hell.”

Casey: “I know. Thanks.” *attempts to walk past him*

Derek: “Whoa.” *places his hands on each of her shoulders, bringing her back to face him* “Alright, what’s wrong?” *looks her in the eyes, raises his eyebrows*

Casey: “It’s nothing.”

Derek: “It’s obviously something.”

Girl: “Um, Derek?”

Derek: *briefly glances at her before looking back at Casey* *to the girl* “Just give me a second, okay?”

Girl: “Okayyyy…” *turns and enters her room, slightly annoyed*

Derek: *watches her door shut, looks back at Casey* “Seriously, what’s going on with you?”

Casey: “I can’t deal with your insults right now. Plus, you’re obviously busy.” *flicks her eyes toward the girl’s door, then looks begrudgingly back at him*

Derek: *rolls his eyes* “I promise I won’t insult you. Just-” *leads her to the common room couch, sits her down and takes a seat next to her* “-tell me what’s going on.”

Casey: *looks down at her hands in her lap* “I don’t think I can do this.”

Derek: *gives her a ‘go on’ look* “I’m gonna need you to be a bit more specific.”

Casey: “College is a lot more work than high school was. I just have so much work to do. I’m too busy studying to join clubs or make friends.”

Derek: *teasing smile slips onto his face* “You don’t have any friends?”

Casey: *gives him a death glare* “You said you wouldn’t insult me.”

Derek: “I’m not! Just asking clarifying questions.”

Casey: *sighs, shrugs at him in response* “I have Sonya, but she went home for the week to see her mom.”

Derek: “What about your boyfriend? Ashley?”

Casey: *looks away* “We’re not really speaking at the moment.”

Derek: *stares at her expectantly* “Any more on that?”

Casey: *challenging look* “Nope.”

Derek: “Ok-ay. Look, Case. I think you need to drop a couple classes. How many are you taking? Five?”

Casey: *under her breath* “Six.”

Derek: “Six!” *exasperated* “Why don’t you pick your four favorites and ditch the other two?”

Casey: “I can’t! I have a very detailed four year plan-”

Derek: “Does it include shower breaks?” *raises his eyebrows*

Casey: *sighs, looks down at herself* “Maybe I am doing too much.”

Derek: “Exactly. You’ve got to loosen up. Have a little fun.” *punches her arm playfully* *looks at his hand in disgust and wipes it on his shirt*

Casey: *glares at him*

Derek: “Y’know, I haven’t gone to class all week.”

Casey: *jaw drops, shocked* “Der-ek!” *punches his arm*

Derek: *grabs his arm* *mouths ow*

Casey: “You have to take this seriously! This is your future you’re dealing with!”

Derek: *smiles* “There she is!”

Casey: *glares at him*

Derek: *rolls eyes* “How about this? I’ll meet you half-way.”

Casey: *scoffs, rolls her eyes* “When has Derek Venturi ever met anyone half-way?”

Derek: “Listen.” *puts his hand on her shoulder* “I will try harder -go to class, study a little even- if you will drop two classes and have some good old college fun.” *looks at her earnestly*

Casey: *rolls her eyes, then smiles* “Deal.” *holds hand out to shake*

Derek: *looks at her hand, then back up at her* “Yeah, I’m not touching that until you’ve-” *gestures to her* “-fixed this.”

-BLUE SCREEN SCENE: *Casey carrying a stack of books, struggling and dropping them*

*scene change: McDonald-Venturi household - kitchen*

*George is at the stove boiling water, wearing an apron* *Edwin approaches him casually*

Edwin: “Hey, dad. I’m having a friend for dinner tonight.”

George: *looks at him* “Edwin, it’s wrong to eat people. You’ll just have to have meatloaf like the rest of us.” *smirks*

Edwin: “Yeah, can you refrain from your bad jokes while he’s here?”

George: “What?” *feigns being offended* “That was a good one!”

Edwin: *rolls his eyes* “Okay, dad. Keep telling yourself that.”

*the doorbell rings*

Edwin: *excited, nervous* “That’s him!” *starts running to the door but stops and turns back toward George* “Dad, can you lose the apron?”

George: *looks down at the floral-pattern apron he’s wearing* “What’s wrong with it?”

Edwin: *exasperated* “Dad!”

George: “Oh, fine.” *takes off the apron*

Edwin: *turns and runs to the door*

*George watches him, a bit confused*

*scene change: Casey’s dorm common room*

*Sonya is sitting on the couch watching TV*

*Derek emerges from the hallway and sees Sonya*

Derek: *walking over to her* “What is going on with Casey and Ashton?”

Sonya: *looks over and notices him, then looks back at the TV* “Why do you care?”

Derek: “Because Casey is freaking out, and this guy is nowhere to be seen.”

Sonya: *still looking at the TV* “She’s probably still hiding from him.”

Derek: *confused* “Why would she be hiding from him?”

Sonya: *nonchalant* “Maybe because of the ‘I love you’ dilemma, or it could be because of the oral sex fiasco.”

Derek: “What?!”

Sonya: “Well… A couple weeks ago, Casey found out Ashton is not very good at giving head.”

Derek: *shocked, inhales sharply*

Sonya: *continues without noticing Derek’s reaction* “And then a couple days ago, Ashton told Casey he loved her, and she didn’t say it back.”

Derek: *confused* “Why not?”

Sonya: *looks him in the eye* “Because she doesn’t.”

Derek: “And you know this, how?”

Sonya: *chuckles* “She told me.”

Derek: *surprised, speechless*

-BLUE SCREEN SCENE: *Casey is till holding all her books, and now she’s pleading with Lizzie, Edwin, Marti, and Derek - they walk by, ignoring her*

*scene change: McDonald-Venturi household - dining room*

*the whole family is seated around the table eating dinner* *Ronny is at the table with them*

Nora: “Ronny, when your parents come to pick you up, you should invite them in! It would be lovely to meet them!”

Ronny: “Actually, my parents won’t be picking me up. I came here on my own.”

George: *surprised* “Do you live in the neighborhood? I’ve never seen you around!”

Ronny: “No, I don’t live in the neighborhood. But I have a motor scooter that I drove here.” *smiles, shy*

Edwin: *excited* “You do? Can we ride it after dinner?”

Ronny: *smiles at Edwin, excited* “Sure!”

Lizzie: *glaring at Ronny* “Do you have any idea how bad for the environment that is?”

Edwin: *angry* “Lizzie!”

Lizzie: “What?” *slams her fork down* “It is. When you ride a motorized vehicle rather than a pedal-bike, your carbon footprint increases at a rate of-”

Edwin: *through clenched teeth* “It doesn’t matter.”

Lizzie: *offended* “The environment doesn’t matter?”

Nora: “Kids, let’s not fight at the dinner table.” *smiles at Ronny* “Especially when we have a guest.”

Lizzie: “Fine.” *crosses her arms over her chest, annoyed* “Then can I be excused?”

George: *sighs* “Yes, Lizzie.”

*Lizzie leaves the table, obviously upset*

*the family watches her walk up the stairs, confused and a bit concerned*

*scene opens on Derek walking through a Queens hallway*

Casey: *appears behind him, does a little jog to walk next to him* *huge smile on her face* “I know what I’m going to do to ‘live dangerously.’”

Derek: “You know, Case, when I suggested you drop some classes, I was hoping you would use your free time to do something a little more… productive.”*glances at her* “Hey, you brushed your hair.”

Casey: *ignores his comment* “I’m getting a tattoo!” *squeals, claps hands*

Derek: *raises eyebrows, chuckles* “Sure, you are.” *condescending*

Casey: *offended now* “I am!”

Derek: *nods at her condescendingly*

-BLUE SCREEN SCENE: *Casey wearing Derek’s leather jacket and sunglasses, acting cool*

*scene change: McDonald-Venturi household - Lizzie’s bedroom*

*Lizzie is sitting on her bed with headphones on, writing in a notebook*

*Edwin enters the room and closes the door behind him - he looks angry*

Lizzie: *looks up at him and pulls her headphones off her ears* “What do you want?”

Edwin: “Why are you being so mean to Ronny?”

Lizzie: “Why do you act so different around him?”

Edwin: *offended* “What? I don’t!”

Lizzie: “Yes, you do!” *sets down her notebook and stands up to face Edwin* “You act like you’re nervous about something when he’s around. Is he still bullying you?”

Edwin: “No! We’re friends now! I just-” *hesitates, softens* “I wanted dad and Nora to like him. That’s why I’m nervous.”

Lizzie: * “He’s really important to you, isn’t he?”

Edwin: “Yeah.” *smiles, sheepish* “So, can you at least try to get along with him?”

Lizzie: *sighs* “Fine.”

*scene changes: tattoo shop*

*Casey is sitting on a tattoo table, hands on knees, watching the tattoo artist putting together his tattoo gun*

Casey: “I like your…” *squints at his arm* “‘Criminal’ tattoo.”

Tattoo Artist: *looks back at her, deadpan*

Casey: *nervous laughter*

Tattoo Artist: *turns toward her* “Ready?”

Casey: “Um… yes!” *pulls out a piece of paper with a drawing on it* (drawing is an M, but the V in the middle is red instead of black)

Casey: “This is what I want. See, I’m from a blended family. My last name is McDonald -the M- and my step-brothers and sister are Vent-”

Tattoo Artist: “I don’t need the whole story.” *holds out his hand for the paper*

Casey: *hands it to him*

Tattoo Artist: “Where?”

Casey: “Um, my ankle.” *brings her foot up to indicate*

Tattoo Artist: *grabs ankle, starts tattoo gun*

Casey: “Um, is this going to hurt?” *looks nervous*

Tattoo Artist: “Yes.” *starts going toward skin with tattoo gun*

Derek: *bursts in through the door* “Casey, wait!”

Casey: “Derek? What are you doing here?” *looks appalled*

Derek: *sits in the chair next to tattoo table* “I’m here to make sure you don’t make any stupid decisions.”

Casey: “I’m getting the tattoo.” *defiant*

Derek: “Yeah, I know. I’m not here to stop you. I’m here for support.”

Casey: *smiles* “Awww! You’re supporting me?”

Derek: *rolls eyes* “And I’m getting one too. No way you’re the only one disappointing dad and Nora when we go home for summer holiday.” *smiles teasingly*

Tattoo Artist: “So, can I start?”

Casey: *looks at Derek, who raises eyebrows at her* *looks back at tattoo artist* “Yes. Go ahead.”

*tattoo artist starts tattooing*

Casey: *a look of exasperation crosses her face* *mouths owww*

Derek: *rolls eyes* *without looking at Casey, he holds his hand out*

Casey: *looks at his hand, then at him*

Derek: *gives her a ‘go on’ look*

Casey: *takes Derek’s hand, squeezes*

Derek: *painful look* “Ow! Casey!”

Casey: “If you can’t handle this, then how will you ever handle a tattoo?” *talking through her teeth*

Derek: *looks a bit scared*

*scene change: McDonald-Venturi household - living room*

*Lizzie and Edwin are sitting on the couch with Ronny between them, all watching TV*

*Lizzie looks bored and kind of annoyed*

Ronny: *shyly glances at Lizzie* “Is that a Screaming Geckos shirt, Lizzie?”

Lizzie: “Um…” *looks down at her shirt* “Yeah.”

Ronny: “I love them! Have you heard their song Graveyard Dance?”

Lizzie: “Yes!” *lights up, excited* “That’s my favorite song!”

Ronny: “Mine too!”

*Ronny and Lizzie start talking excitedly about the band*

*Edwin watches them and smiles*

-BLUE SCREEN SCENE: *Casey is still in Derek’s leather jacket* *Derek sneaks up behind her and pulls it off of her, then runs away with it* *Casey starts chasing after him*

*scene changes: Casey and Derek sitting on Derek’s bed*

Derek: *admiring the tattoo on his upper arm* (it’s a poorly drawn heart) “Does it look cool?”

Casey: “Not even a little bit.”

Derek: *scoffs* “Better than yours.”

Casey: *glares at him* “It’s not even well-drawn.”

Derek: *defensive* “I know. It adds to the character.”

*Derek and Casey smile at each other*

Casey: *look softens as she admires her own tattoo* “Do you ever miss them so much that it hurts?”

Derek: “Nah.” *looks nonchalant*

Casey: “Well, I do.” *runs her finger over the tattoo on her ankle*

Derek: *rolls eyes* *reaches into his back pocket and pulls out a folded piece of paper*

*Casey watches with interest*

Derek: “This is what my tattoo is.” *holds out paper to her*

Casey: *looking at him, takes it* (there’s a kid’s drawing on the front)

*Casey opens the paper, then looks at Derek* (inside, there’s a poorly-drawn heart along with ‘I miss you, Smerek - Marti’)

Derek: *smiles*

Casey: “You do miss them.”

Derek: *rolls eyes* “Of course I do. But that’s just between me and you.”

Casey: *smiles* “I’m probably the last person you wanted here, huh?”

Derek: *looks like he’s contemplating* “Nah, you’re not so bad.”

Casey: *smiles, satisfied with herself*

Derek: “And just because there’s a courtyard between us instead of a wall-” * “-it doesn’t mean I’m not still here.”

Casey: *smiles* “Thanks, Derek.” *holds out arms and leans in to hug him*

Derek: *jumps up from bed* “Nope! No!”

*there’s a knock on the door, and Derek opens it to the same girl from earlier in the episode*

Girl: *angry* “Why didn’t you call me?”

Derek: *confused* “What?”

Girl: “We hung out this morning, and you never called me.” *crosses arms over her chest, offended, angry*

Derek: *checks his watch* “I left your dorm, like, twelve hours ago.”

Girl: *angry, yells* “You didn’t answer my question!”

Derek: *backs up a step, looks concerned and a bit scared*

Casey: *watching in awe, giggles*

Girl: *looks past Derek and notices Casey* “And what the hell is she doing here?”

Derek: *glances back at Casey, then looks at the girl again* “I’m just gonna…” *closes the door*

Casey: *starts laughing again*

Derek: *turns back to Casey -rolls his eyes* “I am so done with college women.”

Casey: *sarcastic* “Uh-huh. Sure.”

-END CREDITS-

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I don’t own Life With Derek, and this is purely for the enjoyment of the lovely fandom.

Season 1 Episode 12: She Loves Him Not

Casey starts to wonder if Ashton is the right guy for her. Meanwhile, Derek tries to film a documentary about her.

-EPISODE START-

*scene opens on Casey and Ashton in a Queens hallway - they are talking, laughing, and smiling*

Ashton: “Can I tell you something?”

Casey: *gazes into his eyes, smiles* “Yes.”

Ashton: *smiles, leans toward her, kisses her* “I love you.”

Casey: *smile turns to shock* “Um… I-” *looks down*

Ashton: *still staring at her affectionately* “Yes?”

Casey: “I left my Math assignment at my dorm.” *picks up backpack, throws it over her shoulder in a hurry*

Ashton: *surprised, stares as she scrambles away*

Derek: *flirting and laughing with a girl in the hallway, glances over and sees Casey approaching* *steps out, holds out his arm to stop her, smug look on his face* “Oh, hey, Casey-”

Casey: *pushes his arm down* “Not now, Derek!” *rushes away from him*

Derek: *offended, watches her go* “Geez.”

-THEME PLAYS-

*Casey against a blue background*

Casey: “I always imagined the first time a boy told me he loved me would be special. Or at least that I would be able to say it back.”

*scene change: Casey’s dorm common room*

*Sonya is sitting on the couch watching Casey pace*

Casey: *ranting, exasperated* “And then he said ‘I love you’ and I made up an excuse to run away!”

Sonya: *rational* “Well, do you love him back?”

Casey: “I don’t know!” *plops down onto the couch next to Sonya* “He’s so sweet, and he’s romantic, and cute…”

Sonya: *expectant* “…but?”

Casey: *sighs* “But there’s something about him.”

Sonya: *sighs* “Casey, I think what you need is a man who has the passion to fight for you. You’re a very headstrong person. You need someone who will make you crazy. Sweet and romantic aren’t enough.”

Casey: *looks at Sonya*

Sonya: *puts her hand on Casey’s* “Ashton is not that man. And that’s okay.”

Casey: *disappointed* “So, what? I have to break up with him for being ‘too nice’? For not getting into enough arguments with me?”

Sonya: “You have to break up with him because you’re not in love with him.”

Casey: *sighs* “I do, don’t I?”

Sonya: *sad smile* “Why don’t you give it a few days - really think about it. You don’t have to deal with this right this minute.”

Casey: *smiles appreciatively at her* “Thank you, Sonya.”

*they hug*

*scene change: Queens quad*

*Casey is walking through the quad, kind of hiding to avoid Ashton*

Derek: *appears next to Casey and falls into step beside her* “University is the best!” *excited* “Did you know they assign homework that’s actually fun?”

Casey: “Introduction to Film Making?”

Derek: “Introduction to Film Making! I get to make a short film about anything I want!”

Casey: *distracted* “That’s great, Derek. But I’m not really in the mood to-”

Derek: *looks at her* “And it’s gonna be about you.”

Casey: *stops walking and looks at him, confused* “What?”

Derek: *puts his hands on his hips* “Oh, yeah. Wanna hear the title?”

Casey: *unsure* “I don’t know. Do I?”

Derek: *spreads hands in front of him to indicate a title* “An Inside Look Into The Life of a Girl With Anger Issues.”

Casey: *jaw drops open, angry* “Der-ek!”

Derek: *excited* “I know. Isn’t it great?”

Casey: *annoyed* “It doesn’t matter. I don’t have time to act in your little movie, Derek.” *starts walking away*

Derek: *jogs to catch up to her* “That’s the thing: you don’t have to act. Just be your normal, crazy self.”

Casey: *angry, hits him in the chest* “Get out of here!”

Derek: *rubs his chest where she hit him* “See? That’s perfect.”

Casey: *rolls her eyes* “Do not follow me.”

Derek: *stops, smirks as she walks away*

*scene change: high school cafeteria*

*Edwin walks into the cafeteria and sees Ronny sitting at their usual table* *he looks nervous, and begins walking toward him before stopping* *he turns around and walks out of the cafeteria instead*

Edwin: *leans against the wall and starts taking deep breaths - panicking*

-BLUE SCREEN SCENE: *Edwin and Casey both hiding behind a bush, wearing hats and sunglasses as disguises*

*scene change: Queens hallway*

*Casey walks out of a classroom, glancing around to make sure Ashton isn’t there*

Derek: *approaches her with his camera* “Here she is, in the wild-”

Casey: *points at him* “Come any closer and that film will turn into a story about your near-death experience.”

Derek: *looks up at her, away from the camera* “Amazing improv, Case. This is golden.” *looks back down*

Casey: “I’m serious, Derek.”

Derek: “Ladies and gentlemen, we are about to experience an eruption.”

Casey: *angry* “Der-ek!” *starts chasing after him* “Give me the camera!”

Derek: *running away, but still trying to film* “And right on time! We could call her Old Faithful at this rate!”

*other students dodge them as Derek runs and Casey chases him*

*scene change: Paul’s office*

*Paul is sitting at his desk, eating a sandwich when Edwin bursts through the door*

Edwin: “Paul, I have a problem!” *panicked*

Paul: *surprised* “Edwin! I don’t normally see you in here during lunch.”

Edwin: *sits across from Paul* “I’m hiding from someone.”

Paul: *concerned* “Not a bully, right?” *sets his sandwich down*

Edwin: “No-” *sighs, dejected* “-a crush.”

Paul: *raises his eyebrows at Edwin and folds his hands on the desk*

Edwin: “I don’t get it. I talk to this person everyday, but now I feel weird around them.”

Paul: “Have you told her how you feel?”

Edwin: “No, I haven’t told-” *hesitates* “…her how I feel. I can’t.”

Paul: “Why can’t you?”

Edwin: *groans* “I can’t tell you. It’s just really complicated.”

Paul: “Well, do you want this person to be your girlfriend?”

Edwin: “No!” *nervous, blushing* “I mean, I don’t know.”

Paul: “Then maybe you should focus on being her friend first.”

Edwin: “I’m already his-” *eyes widen* “-I mean - her friend.”

Paul: *smiles knowingly* “Then keep being their friend. It doesn’t have to go farther than that for right now.”

Edwin: “Yeah, you’re probably right.”

Paul: “You don’t have to think so much about the future, Edwin. You can focus on the present.”

Edwin: *nods his head, thinking* “I should go talk to them.” *stands up from the desk* “Thanks, Paul!”

Paul: *smiles* “Any time, Edwin.”

-BLUE SCREEN SCENE: *Edwin and Casey are still in disguises from the previous scene* *Edwin takes off his disguise and shrugs at Casey, then walks away* *Casey looks annoyed and disappointed*

*scene change: Queens quad*

*Casey is walking and glances up, seeing Ashton across the quad* *she ducks behind a tree*

Casey: *standing with her back against the tree, she looks over her shoulder at Ashton to check if he saw her*

Derek: *appears on her other side, looks confused and amused* “Who are you hiding from?”

Casey: *jumps, gasps* *turns and sees it’s Derek, rolls her eyes* “You, for one.” *looks back over at Ashton*

Derek: *smirks, crosses his arms over his chest* “You’re not doing a very good job, then.”

Casey: *glares at him* *crosses her arms over her chest* “Whaddaya want, Derek?”

Derek: “I would like a sit-down interview with you for my documentary.”

Casey: “No chance. You sure are taking this film assignment to an extreme.”

Derek: “I’m a director.” *gestures to himself like ‘duh’*

Casey: “Sure you are.” *condescending*

Derek: *looks past Casey, scoffs* “Oh, great. And now your boyfriend is coming to yell at me.”

Casey: “He is?” *turns in a panic and sees Ashton walking toward them*

Derek: *smiles and waves at him, sarcastic*

Casey: *turns back to Derek* “Pretend you didn’t see me!” *runs the other direction*

*Derek watches Casey run away, confused*

-BLUE SCREEN SCENE: *Casey, still in disguise from the previous scenes, drops her glasses and loses her hat* *she looks panicked and tries to hide behind her hands*

*scene change: high school cafeteria*

*Ronny is still sitting at his normal spot at a lunch table*

*Edwin walks through the doors and confidently steps up to him*

Edwin: “Hey, Ronny!”

Ronny: *looks up at him, surprised* “Hey, Edwin. Where’ve you been? Lunch is almost over.”

Edwin: “Oh, uh…” *looks nervous* “I had to talk to Paul.”

Ronny: *confused* “Paul?”

Edwin: “Never mind. It doesn’t matter.” *sits at the table across from Ronny*

Ronny: “Have you eaten yet?”

Edwin: “No… But I’m okay! Really!”

Ronny: “Here, have the other half of my sandwich.” *hands Edwin half of a sandwich*

Edwin: “Are you sure?” *hesitates to take it*

Ronny: “Yeah, I wouldn’t want you to go hungry.”

Edwin: *smiles, takes the sandwich* “Thanks, Ronny. You’re a good friend.”

Ronny: *smiles back at Edwin*

*Edwin takes a bite of the sandwich*

*scene change: Sonya’s bedroom*

*Sonya and Casey are sitting on Sonya’s bed facing each other*

Sonya: *disbelieving* “You ran away?”

Casey: *covers her hands with her face in embarrassment* “A full-on sprint.”

Sonya: *chuckles* “Casey, you don’t have to hide from him. Just tell him you need some space-”

Casey: *suddenly holds up a finger* “Wait a second.” *looks at door suspiciously*

Sonya: *glances at door, then looks back at Casey* “What?”

Casey: *puts finger to her lips* “Shhhh.”

*Casey quietly stands from the bed and tiptoes to the door* *she quickly opens it*

*Derek falls into the room, having been leaning against the door* *there’s a guy standing behind him holding a video camera*

*Casey turns and gives Sonya a look that shows her annoyance* *then she turns back to Derek, who’s on the floor at her feet*

Casey: *angry* “What do you think you’re doing?”

Derek: *chuckles nervously, looking up at her* “Just… getting footage for my documentary.”

Sonya: *confused, amused* “Documentary?”

Derek: *quickly gets up to stand next to Casey, facing Sonya* “Yeah, my documentary for my film class.”

Sonya: “About Casey?”

Derek: “About Casey’s anger issues.”

Sonya: *smirks* “I see.”

Casey: “Get out!” *grabs the front of his shirt and begins pushing him toward the door*

Derek: “You’re only proving my point!” *turns to look at the guy with the camera* “You’re getting this, right?”

Guy: *focused on camera, pointed at them* “Oh, I’m getting everything.”

Casey: *pushes Derek out the door* *points* “Out!” *puts her hand on the door to slam it*

Derek: “Wait!” *holds out hand*

Casey: *pauses* “What?”

Derek: “Care to comment on your emotional wellbeing at this moment?”

Casey: *glares at him* *slams the door in his face* *turns and looks at Sonya, exasperated*

*Sonya laughs*

-END CREDITS-

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Season 1 Episode 11: Surprise Guest

Casey can’t decide whether she’s more excited or horrified when Ashton shows up to meet her family unexpectedly.

-EPISODE START-

*scene opens on the McDonald-Venturi household - living room*

*Derek is sitting in his chair watching television, and Casey is sitting on the couch reading a magazine*

Derek: “I picked up the phone to call Sam last night, and I was surprised to hear silence on the other end.”

Casey: *looks up from her magazine* “What, Sam’s gotten bored with you?”

Derek: “I just mean that you missed your nightly ‘I miss you’ chat with Annabelle.” *mocking, smug*

Casey: “He didn’t call last night.” *looks back down at her magazine* *nonchalant, unbothered* “Probably he was busy with his own family.”

Derek: “You sure he’s not just sick of you?” *smug*

Casey: *glares at him* “What, like I am of you?”

*a knock sounds on the front door*

Derek: *walks over to the door and casually opens it* *suddenly surprised, confused* “Ashton!”

Casey: “See? You know his name!”

Ashton: *walks through the door, stands next to Derek* “Hey, Casey.”

Casey: *surprised, a bit horrified* “Ashton!”

*Derek looks at Casey, confused and a bit amused* *he chuckles*

*Ashton is smiling, but he looks a bit confused at Derek’s reaction*

-THEME PLAYS-

*Casey against a blue background*

Casey: “Your boyfriend meeting your family is a natural step in any normal relationship. The problem is that this family is not normal.” *crosses her arms over her chest*

*scene change: McDonald-Venturi household - living room*

*Casey is showing Ashton around, and Derek is standing near them smirking*

Casey: *gesturing* “That’s the dining room, and then the kitchen.”

*suddenly, the front door opens and George enters*

George: *confused* “Oh, hello.”

Casey: “George, this is Ashton.” *pleading for him not to embarrass her* “My boyfriend.”

George: *surprised* “Oh, nice to meet you. I’m sorry, I didn’t realize we would have company tonight.”

Casey: “Yeah, me neither.”

Ashton: “I wanted to surprise Casey.” *holds out hand to George* “I hope you don’t mind.” *smiles*

George: *looks down at Ashton’s hand* *wipes his own hand on his own shirt before reaching out to shake his hand, smiling* “Of course not!”

Casey: “And he drove really far, so he’ll have to spend the night here.”

George: “Oh, that’s one for Nora to decide.”

Edwin: *coming down the stairs* “Casey’s having a boy sleep over?”

Casey: *annoyed, angry* “Edwin, stop eavesdropping!”

Edwin: *ignores Casey, approaches Ashton and holds out his hand* “Edwin Venturi. Pleased to meet you.”

*Ashton takes Edwin’s hand, amused*

Edwin: *pulls Ashton in and leans in close, serious* “You’d better treat her right.”

*suddenly, Lizzie and Marti appear on the stairs*

Marti: “Who’s that guy?”

Lizzie: *scolding* “Marti, that’s rude.” *comes to stand by the others, looking at Ashton* “But who are you?”

Ashton: *smiles* “I’m Ashton, Casey’s boyfriend.”

Marti: *confused* “Casey has a boyfriend? But I thought her and Derek were newlyweds.”

*Derek starts laughing at this*

Casey: *horrified* “No, Marti! We were just partners in the Newlywed Game.”

Ashton: *confused* “You were partners in the Newlywed Game?”

Casey: *rolls her eyes* “It’s a long story.”

-BLUE SCREEN SCENE: *Casey holds two signs, one in each hand* *one sign has a smiley face and the other has a frowny face* *she debates which one to hold up, and then eventually holds up both and shrugs*

*scene change: McDonald-Venturi household - dining room*

*the family is at the dining room table having dinner*

Nora: *looks up at Ashton and smiles* “So, Ashton. Where are you from?”

Ashton: “I grew up in Calgary.”

Nora: “Oh, that’s lovely. Any siblings?”

Ashton: “No, I’m an only child.”

Edwin: “Lucky you.” *under his breath*

George: *scolding quietly* “Edwin.”

Nora: *ignoring Edwin* “What’s your major?”

Casey: *annoyed* “Mom, this is not an interview.”

Ashton: *looks at Casey* “It’s okay-” *looks back at Nora* “I’m majoring in Art History.”

Derek: *snorts at this*

Casey: *glares at him, tries to kick him under the table*

Edwin: “Ow!”

Derek: *glances at Edwin, then looks at Casey* “Ha! You missed me!”

*Ashton looks between them, confused*

George: “That’s wonderful, Ashton!” *ignoring Derek and Casey* “Maybe you could help Derek finally decide on his major.” *looks at Derek*

Derek: “Oh, c’mon. I’ve got tons of time to figure out my major!” *points at Casey with his fork* “Plus, Casey didn’t figure it out until, like, two weeks ago.”

Casey: *scoffs at him* “I was between two majors, not just slacking off like you.”

George: “That’s enough, you two.”

*Casey glares at Derek, who smirks back at her*

*the baby monitor suddenly emits a cry*

Nora: “Oh, that’s the baby. I’ll just-” *starts to stand*

Ashton: *holds out his hand to her, stands* “No, please. You made this beautiful meal, and you should be able to enjoy it. I’ll check on him.”

Nora: *surprised* “Oh, I couldn’t ask you to do that!”

Ashton: *smiles* “You didn’t. Please, continue enjoying your meal.” *smiles at Casey*

Casey: *smiles back at Ashton*

*Ashton goes down to the basement*

Nora: *waits until he’s out of ear-shot* “Wow, Casey. That Ashton is a keeper.”

Casey: “Yeah, I know.” *smiles*

Derek: “Great. Parent-approved.” *rolls his eyes*

-BLUE SCREEN SCENE: *Casey holds up the smiley face sign confidently* *Derek appears behind her and takes it out of her hands, mocking and annoying her*

*scene change: McDonald-Venturi household - living room*

*Casey and Ashton are sitting on the couch - his arm is around her* *Derek is in his chair* *they are all watching TV*

Ashton: “It’s so impressive that some people can do that.” *points to the television*

Casey: *sits up, smiling* “Oh, yeah?” *stands, then does a handstand and starts walking on her hands*

Derek: *rolls his eyes*

Ashton: *impressed* “Whoa, Casey! That’s my girl.” *smiling, watching her*

Derek: *looks at Ashton, disgusted*

Casey: *stands, pretends to curtesy, smiling at Ashton*

Ashton: *grabs her around the waist and pulls her back onto the couch next to him* “You can show me more of that later tonight.” *leans in to kiss her*

Casey: *giggling, leans in and kisses him*

Derek: *disgusted, looks at the stairs and sees Nora coming down* “Nora! I’m so glad to see you!”

*Casey and Ashton stop kissing and look toward Nora*

Nora: *confused by Derek’s comment* *looks over at Casey and Ashton* “Okay, Lizzie has agreed to share your room with you tonight so Ashton can sleep in her room.”

Casey: “Awesome!” *looks at Ashton* “Come on! I’ll show you Lizzie’s room!” *gets off the couch*

Ashton: *watches her, sighs* *gets up to follow her*

Derek: *watches them go, amused* *chuckles and turns back to the TV*

*scene change: McDonald-Venturi household - hallway outside of Casey’s bedroom*

*Casey is leading Ashton down the hallway toward Lizzie’s bedroom*

Casey: *pointing* “That’s Lizzie’s room.” *gesturing* “This is my room, and that’s Derek’s room.”

Ashton: “Your room is right next to Derek’s. Great.” *sarcastic*

Casey: “Yeah, well, it was either that or the basement.” *shrugs*

Ashton: “You could have had the whole basement to yourself?”

Casey: “Yeah, but it’s a basement.” *looks at him like ‘duh’*

Ashton: *confused* “So?”

Casey: “So, I find basements soul destroying.” *starts walking into Lizzie’s room* “Come on.”

*Ashton stares at Derek and Casey’s room for a second before following her*

-BLUE SCREEN SCENE: *Derek holds up the smiley face sign in front of his own face while Casey glares at him* *he takes the frowny face sign from her hand and holds it in front of her face* *she slaps it away*

*scene change: McDonald-Venturi household - hallway outside of Casey’s bedroom*

*Casey is standing outside her bedroom door in her pajamas and Ashton is standing outside of Lizzie’s door in sweatpants and a T-shirt*

Ashton: “Goodnight, beautiful.” *leans in to kiss her*

Casey: *leans in and kisses him back* “Goodnight.”

*Casey smiles at Ashton as he enters Lizzie’s bedroom and shuts the door*

*as soon as the door is closed, Casey’s smile turns to a glare - she turns to Derek’s door*

Casey: *enters Derek’s room and quietly closes the door behind her*

Derek: *pulls off his headphones, confused*

Casey: *comes to stand by his bed, looking down at him* “Did you invite him here?”

Derek: *confused* “What?”

Casey: “Did you invite Ashton to this house?”

Derek: *chuckles* “Casey.” *stands to face her* “Why would I invite him here?”

Casey: “I don’t know.” *shrugs* “To embarrass me?”

Derek: *chuckles* “I think you were doing a pretty good job of that yourself.”

Casey: *crosses her arms over her chest, suspicious* “So, you had nothing to do with this?”

Derek: “No. But, honestly-” *raises his eyebrows* “-I’m surprised you didn’t.”

Casey: *looks thoughtful for a moment*

Derek: *smirks* “It almost sounds like you don’t want him here.”

Casey: *offended* “No! Of course I want him here!” *sighs* “I just wish I had some sort of heads-up.”

Derek: *confused* “He really didn’t tell you he was coming?”

Casey: “No.”

Derek: “He just… showed up?”

Casey: *shrugs*

Derek: “Isn't that- what would you call it?” *pretends to think hard* “Manipulative?”

Casey: “No! It’s sweet!” *offended, defensive*

Derek: *raises his eyebrows at her*

Casey: “Do you think Ashton is trying to manipulate me?”

Derek: *waves his hand* “Nah. He doesn’t really seem like the scheming type.”

Casey: *confused, begins pacing* “But why would he just show up here out of the blue?”

Derek: “I dunno - you said it yourself. Maybe it was supposed to be sweet.” *gestures to Casey*

Casey: “Well, would you do that for a girl?”

Derek: “No.” *smirks, crosses his arms over his chest* “But I’m not desperate.”

Casey: *scoffs* “Ashton is not desperate! He’s been on the dean’s list every semester since he’s started at Queens.”

Derek: “Is that supposed to impress me?”

Casey: “Well, it would impress most humans.” *rolls her eyes* “So, no.”

Derek: *sarcastic* “Good one.”

Casey: *thinks for a second* “Maybe you’re right!”

Derek: *confused* “I am?”

Casey: “Maybe he likes me so much that he just wanted to surprise me during break.” *smiles, imagining it*

Derek: *rolls his eyes* “Sure.”

Casey: “I shouldn’t be mad at him - I should be grateful to have such a thoughtful boyfriend.”

Derek: “Uh, yeah. Okay.”

Casey: *smiles at him* “Thanks, Derek!”

Derek: “Any time. Now, uh-” *points at the door* “-get out.”

Casey: “Right.” *strides to his door and opens it, but faces him to smile at him one more times*

*Derek waves, mocking*

*Casey exits Derek’s room, shutting the door quietly behind her, and turns around*

*Ashton is standing right behind her, watching her*

Casey: *surprised* “Ashton!”

Ashton: *confused, suspicious* “Casey. What are you doing?”

Casey: “Uh…” *flustered* “I was just going to bed!”

Ashton: *raises eyebrows* “In Derek’s room?”

Casey: “Of course not!” *laughs nervously* “I just had to speak to Derek privately.”

Ashton: *suspicious* “About what?”

Casey: *obviously lying* “Family stuff.”

Ashton: *still suspicious* “Family stuff.”

Casey: “Goodnight!” *slides past him and enters her bedroom, closes the door behind her*

Ashton: *watches her, then glares at Derek’s door*

-BLUE SCREEN SCENE: *Derek still holding both signs, but now he’s making fun of Casey and laughing at her* *she’s trying to swat him away*

*scene change: McDonald-Venturi household: kitchen*

*Derek and Casey are bickering, and Edwin and Lizzie are sitting at the counter watching them*

Ashton: *walks into the kitchen, confused* “Uh, what’s going on here?”

*Casey and Derek continue fighting, not seeming to notice him*

Edwin: *looks at him, through a mouthful of cereal* “Casey and Derek’s early-morning fight. It’s classic.”

Lizzie: “Sorry. We’ve never had a breakfast guest.”

Ashton: *looks at them, confused* *looks up at Casey* “Hey, Casey?”

*Casey and Derek still fighting, ignoring him*

Ashton: *yells* “Casey!”

*Casey and Derek stop fighting and look at Ashton, surprised*

Casey: “Oh, Ashton! Good morning!” *smiles* *picks up a plate of food* “I made you breakfast!”

Ashton: *smiles back, but still a bit annoyed* “Thanks, but I’ve gotta run.”

Casey: *face falls* “Oh.”

Derek: *puts his arm around Casey* “Don’t worry, Case. I won’t let this-” *takes plate of food from her* “-go to waste.”

Ashton: *stern* “Get your hands off my girlfriend.”

Derek: *quickly takes his arm away from Casey, confused* “Um…”

*Casey also looks confused, and she and Derek glance at each other before looking back at Ashton*

Ashton: “Bye, Casey.” *leans in and kisses her on the cheek* “I’ll see you at school.”

Casey: “Okay.” *still confused* “Drive safe.” *waves as Ashton walks away*

*Ashton picks up his bags by the door and walks out*

Derek: “Is he-” *pointing at the door Ashton just left through* “-jealous? Of me?”

Casey: *offended, looks at Derek* “No! Who would be jealous of you?”

Derek: *smirks, smug* “Prince Charming sure seems to be.”

Casey: “Oh, please.” *rolls her eyes* “What do you have that Ashton doesn’t? Body odor?”

Derek: *comes to stand in front of her and leans on the counter* “Oh, I don’t know. Maybe your undivided attention.” *smirks*

Casey: *appalled* “You do not!”

*Derek turns casually and starts walking toward the living room*

Casey: *following him, angry* “You know, just for that, I’m ignoring you from now on. Got it?”

*Derek continues ignoring her*

Casey: “Do you understand that? I’m going to ignore you.” *angry that he’s not answering her* “Der-ek!”

-END CREDITS-

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Season 1 Episode 10: The Newlywed Game

When George and Nora receive The Newlywed Game for Christmas, they ask Casey and Derek to play against them.

-EPISODE START-

*scene: McDonald-Venturi household - kitchen*

*it’s morning, and Derek and Edwin are sitting at the kitchen island* *Derek is drinking coffee and Edwin is eating cereal*

*George emerges from the basement in his pajamas - he’s smiling and chipper*

George: “Merry Christmas and good morning!” *takes a mug from the counter and reaches for the coffee pot*

Derek: “I wouldn’t do that if I were you.”

George: *pauses, confused* “Why not?”

Derek: “Because Sleeping Beauty will be down here any minute, and if there’s no coffee for her in that pot, you’re gonna hear an earful.”

George: *laughs* “That’s ridiculous! She can just make another pot.” *pours the coffee into his mug*

Derek: *turns to Edwin* “Don’t say I didn’t warn him.”

Edwin: *shrugs*

*suddenly, Casey appears in the kitchen and walks directly to the coffee maker* *seeing the empty pot, she turns around to face the boys, angry*

Casey: *accusing, exasperated* “Who didn’t put more coffee on after taking the last of it?”

*Derek puts his mug to his lips and takes a sip, points at George*

*Casey turns to George and glares at him*

*George looks a bit scared* *he glances at Derek*

Derek: *smirks, smug* “Told ya.” *stands and leaves the kitchen*

Casey: *watches him, confused* *turns back to George, still angry and crosses her arms over her chest*

*George chuckles nervously*

-THEME PLAYS-

*Casey against a blue background*

Casey: “People tell me I’m just like my mom, and Derek is just like his dad. So… how did those two end up married?” *confused*

*scene change: McDonald-Venturi household - living room*

*the whole family is sitting around the Christmas tree - they are opening presents*

George: “And there’s one more for-” *reads tag on present he’s holding* “-Nora!”

*Nora holds out her hands, and George hands it to her* *she excitedly rips it open*

Nora: *confusion* “The Newlywed Game?” *turns it to face the rest of the room* “Lizzie, we’re not newlyweds anymore.”

Lizzie: *shrugs* “I thought it would be fun to test your knowledge of each other.”

Marti: “What’s a newlywed?”

Edwin: *to Marti* “It’s what you call someone who just got married.”

George: *taking the game from Nora* “Who would we even play against?”

Lizzie: *innocent* “You can play against Casey and Derek.”

*Casey and Derek look at each other, disgusted*

Casey: *looks at Lizzie* “Liz, the game is supposed to be for couples. Which Derek and I are not.” *glances back at him*

*Derek mimes vomiting*

Lizzie: “Oh, c’mon, guys! Humor us.”

Casey: *looks over at Derek, questioning*

Derek: *shrugs, nonchalant* “Whatever.”

Casey: *turns back to Lizzie* “Fine.”

-BLUE SCREEN SCENE: *Casey is in a wedding dress, twirling and dancing around* *cut to Derek in a suit, smugly straightening his tie and smiling*

*scene change: McDonald-Venturi household - living room*

*there are 4 chairs set up in a row, facing the couch- on the left are George and Nora, and on the right are Casey and Derek* *they are all holding dry-erase boards and markers*

*Edwin is standing in front of the couch, wearing a suit* *Lizzie and Marti are sitting on the couch on either side of him, and Lizzie is holding a sleeping Simon*

Edwin: “Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to The Newlywed Game! I’m your host, Edwin Venturi. And let’s meet our lucky couples!” *approaches George and Nora* “Here we have George and Nora! How long have the two of you been married?”

Nora: “Um, three and a half years.” *takes George’s hand and holds it*

Edwin: “Three and a half years! You’re sure to do well!” *approaches Derek and Casey* “And here we have Derek and Casey! How long have the two of you been married?”

Derek: “Ew!”

Casey: “Edwin!” *scoffs, glaring at Edwin* “We’re not married!”

Edwin: *ignoring her, turns back to the couch* “Let’s get started!”

-BLUE SCREEN SCENE: *Casey in a wedding dress with a veil over her face, Derek in a suit* *they’re facing each other* *Derek lifts the veil to reveal Casey’s face, and both their expressions change to disgust*

*scene change: McDonald-Venturi household - living room*

*everyone is in the same position as the previous scene*

Edwin: *holds up a card* “First question: How does your partner like their steak cooked? George and Derek, go ahead and write your answers down.”

*George and Derek both write on their boards*

George: “Done!” *looks at Derek, who’s still writing* “Ha! I won!”

*Derek, Casey, and Nora all look at him, confused*

Casey: “George, it’s not a race.”

George: “Oh, right.”

Edwin: “O-kay.” *approaches Nora* “Nora! How do you like your steak cooked?”

Nora: *smiles* “I like my steak medium-well.”

Edwin: “Let’s see how well George knows you!” *gestures to George* “Dad, what did you write?”

George: *turns his board around, looking defeated* *it says ‘Medium’*

Edwin: “Oh! So close!” *snaps fingers*

Nora: “Aw, it’s okay.” *strokes George’s arm, comforting*

Edwin: “Let’s see if our second couple does any better.” *approaches Casey* “Casey, how do you like your steak?”

Casey: “I don’t like steak.” *smug, looks over at Derek*

Edwin: “Derek?” *gestures to him*

*Derek turns the board around* *it says ‘Freakazoid doesn’t eat steak’*

Edwin: *smiles* “And that’s a point for Derek and Casey, putting them in the lead!” *turns and points to Marti*

*Marti springs up from the couch and goes to her drawing board* *there are two columns - one labeled “George and Nora” and the other labeled “Derek and Casey”* *Marti puts a 1 under Derek and Casey’s names*

George: *whining* “That’s not fair!”

Edwin: “Don’t worry, dad. You’ll have another chance right now with question number 2! Would you reveal a deep, dark secret about your spouse for one million dollars? Nora and Casey, write down what you think your spouse will say!”

*Casey glares at Derek before writing down her answer - Nora also writes on her board*

Edwin: “Derek, would you reveal Casey’s deep, dark secrets for a million dollars?” *leans close to him*

Derek: *smirks* “I would, but I don’t have that kind of money.”

Edwin: *laughs* “We’ve got a jokester on the show, folks! Casey, what did you write?” *points to Casey*

Casey: *flips her board around to reveal ‘yes, and some stupid comment about how he doesn’t have a million dollars’*

Derek: *looks at Casey’s board, amused* “Hey, you got it!” *smiles at Casey*

Edwin: “Dad?” *looks unsure*

George: *sincere* “I would not share Nora’s secrets for any amount of money.” *looks over at her and smiles*

Nora: *angry* “George!” *turns her board around* *it says ‘yes! It’s a million dollars!’* “Do you have any idea what we could do with a million dollars?”

George: *also angry* “Nora!”

*the camera pans over the kids’ faces, and they look a bit concerned*

-BLUE SCREEN SCENE: *Derek and Casey, still in wedding attire, fighting and picking on each other*

*scene changes to indicate time is passing - Edwin asking questions, people writing and answering* *Marti is putting another point under Derek and Casey’s names*

Edwin: “So that’s twelve for Derek and Casey, and… two for Nora and George.” *hesitant, unsure*

George: “First to thirteen?” *sheepish*

Edwin: “Okay, then. Your question is: describe what you first thought of your spouse using only one word. George and Derek - write what you think your spouse will say.”

*George and Derek write on their boards*

Edwin: “Now, Nora - what did you think of George when you first met him?”

Nora: “I thought he was very sweet.” *smiles at George*

Edwin: *hopeful* “And, dad, what did you write?”

George: *turns his board around, smiles and laughs triumphantly* *it says ‘sweet’*

*Nora claps her hands excitedly and hugs him*

*everyone claps for them*

Edwin: “Now, Casey. This one is for all the money - for a perfect score. What is the one word you would use to describe Derek the first time you met him?”

Casey: “Well-“ * “-there were many words that ran through my head when you asked this question, Edwin.”

Edwin: *expectant* “I’m sure there were.”

Casey: “But I finally settled on ‘horrible.’” *fake-smiles at Derek*

Derek: *fake-smiles back*

Edwin: “Well, Derek?”

Derek: *looking disappointed* “Well, I wrote down ‘annoying’…”

*Lizzie, Marti, and Edwin share a collective sigh of defeat*

Derek: *suddenly smiles as he turns his board around* “But then I crossed it out and wrote ‘horrible’!”

Casey: *surprised, smiles*

*Lizzie and Marti start excitedly applauding*

Edwin: *amazed* “Wow! And there you have it, ladies and gentlemen - Casey and Derek are tonight’s winners of The Newlywed Game!”

*Nora and George are looking at each other, embarrassed and disappointed*

*Casey and Derek are celebrating, high-fiving*

Lizzie: *yells through the noise* “It looks like Derek and Casey are a better couple than mom and George.”

*Casey and Derek stop celebrating and look at George and Nora, unsure*

Marti: *excited* “Does that mean Derek and Casey are gonna get married?”

Derek and Casey (simultaneously): “No!”

*George and Nora are still looking defeated*

Casey: *searching for something to say* “We actually have another present for mom and George. From all of us kids.”

Derek: *confused* “We do?”

Casey: *glances at him* “Yes. Derek and I will babysit, and the rest of the kids will be super well-behaved while the two of you go out for a nice date night.” *looks around at her siblings*

Derek: “I never agreed to this!”

Casey: *glares at him* “Then I’ll babysit and you’ll make yourself scarce.”

Derek: *makes a face at her*

Casey: *gesturing to Nora and George* “Why don’t the two of you go get changed? I’ll start dinner for the kids.”

Nora: *smiles* “Thank you, Casey.” *hugs her*

*George and Nora go to the basement, and Casey smiles as she watches them go* *as soon as they’re out of sight, she looks at the siblings sternly*

Casey: “Best behavior.” *points at Derek* “Especially you.”

Derek: *rolls his eyes* “Okay, mom.”

-BLUE SCREEN SCENE: *Casey and Derek are still in wedding attire* *Casey, who’s standing behind Derek, taps him on the shoulder* *Derek turns around and is hit in the face with cake* *Casey laughs*

*scene change: McDonald-Venturi household - kitchen*

*Casey is in the kitchen making dinner when George and Nora emerge from the basement dressed for their date*

George: “Thanks again, Casey.”

Casey: “No problem.” *smiles*

George: *calls into the living room* “And Derek, I expect you to help your sister.”

Derek: *sitting in his chair watching TV* “Yeah, yeah.”

George: *sighs*

Nora: “We won’t stay out too late.”

*George and Nora leave the house*

*the phone starts ringing in the other room*

Casey: *calls into the living room* “Can someone get that?”

Marti: “I’ll get it!” *jumps up and runs to the phone*

Marti: *answers phone* “McDonald-Venturi residence. This is Marti.” *pauses listening* “I’m sorry, Casey can’t come to the phone right now. She’s marrying Derek.” *hangs up phone*

*scene cuts to Ashton, phone still to his ear - he looks very concerned and confused*

-END CREDITS-

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Season 1 Episode 9: Holiday Disaster

Derek and Casey head home for the holiday. Little do they know, there are problems they’re expected to solve.

-EPISODE START-

*Casey at a diner late at night, studying* *she’s leaning her head on her hand, elbow resting on the table, and she’s falling asleep*

*Ashton is lovingly watching her, smiling*

*suddenly, fingers appear and snap in front of her face, then Derek comes into frame and slides into the booth next to her*

Derek: “Hey, sleepyhead.”

Casey: *jumps awake* *looks at him, angry* “Der-ek!”

Derek: *mocking* “Cas-ey!”

Ashton: *annoyed, passive-aggressive* “Oh, great. For a second, I thought I would get to go the whole day without seeing you.” *checks watch* “But it looks like you just made it.”

Derek: *sarcastic, smiles* “Nice to see you, Allen.”

Ashton: *ignores him, looks at Casey* “I’ll get another pot of coffee.”

Derek: *watches him get out of earshot, turns back to Casey* “Ya know, I think he actually hates me more than you do.”

Casey: *watching Ashton, confused* “I know, right?”

Derek: “What have you been telling him about me?”

Casey: “Honestly-” *looks at Derek* “-not nearly enough.”

-THEME PLAYS-

*Casey against a blue background*

Casey: “Going home for the holidays is supposed to be relaxing. It’s supposed to feel like a break from the chaos. But in my family?” *rolls her eyes, smiles*

*scene change: Queens quad*

*Casey and Ashton are standing in the quad facing each other*

Ashton: “I’m going to miss you.”

Casey: *smiles* “I’m going to miss you too.”

Ashton: “I’ll call you every night.” *leans in to kiss her*

*Casey starts to lean in as well, but before their lips connect-*

Derek: “Time to go!” *speed-walks past Ashton and Casey, putting his arm around her and pulling her with him away from Ashton*

Ashton: *annoyed, sighs as he watches Derek pull her away* “Bye, Casey.”

Casey: *looks a bit relieved, but turns and smiles at him as she’s walking* “Bye!”

-BLUE SCREEN SCENE: *Casey and Derek laying in recliners, wearing robes and with avocado face masks and cucumbers over their eyes - relaxing*

*scene change: McDonald-Venturi household - entryway*

*Derek and Casey enter through the front door, holding duffle bags*

Derek: *shouting* “Guess who’s home!”

Marti: *appears, running down the stairs* “Smerek!”

Derek: *throws his bag down, opens his arms* “Smarti!”

*Marti runs into his arms and he picks her up and spins her around*

Casey: *feigns being offended as she watches them* “Marti, I’m here too!”

Marti: *glances over at her, still in Derek’s arms* “Oh, hi, Casey.”

Casey: *scoffs, a bit offended*

*suddenly, Lizzie and Edwin appear from upstairs*

Edwin: “Hey, bro! Long time, no see!” *walks up to Derek*

Derek: *sets Marti down, then fist bumps Edwin* “Hey, Ed.”

*Casey watches the exchange between Derek and Edwin, then turns to Lizzie*

Casey: *jaw drops* “Lizzie, is that you?”

Lizzie: *annoyed, rolls her eyes* “Obviously.”

Casey: *shocked* “What happened?”

Lizzie: “I changed my look.”

Casey: “Yeah, I can see that.”

Lizzie: *crosses her arms over her chest* “You don’t like it?”

Casey: *lost for words* “Um… uh…”

Lizzie: “Ugh!” *angry, storms up the stairs*

Casey: “Wait, Lizzie!” *starts running up the stairs after her*

Derek: *laughs, watching them* *then turns back to Edwin, still smiling*

Edwin: “I actually have to talk to you about something too.”

Derek: *smile disappears*

-BLUE SCREEN SCENE: *Derek and Casey are still relaxing - Lizzie and Edwin show up. Lizzie takes one of the cucumbers from Casey’s eyes and Edwin taps Derek on the shoulder. Derek removes the cucumbers from his eyes and Casey removes the other from hers. They look at Lizzie and Edwin and then at each other, concerned*

*scene change: Venturi-McDonald household - hallway outside of Derek and Casey’s bedrooms*

*simultaneously, both doors open, and we hear Lizzie and Edwin both yell “Get out!” as Casey and Derek are shoved into the hallway from the two separate rooms*

Casey and Derek simultaneously: *yells through the door* “It’s my room!”

Lizzie and Edwin simultaneously : *heard through door* “Go away!”

Derek: *looks over at Casey* “No luck?”

Casey: *looks over at him, saddened* “She won’t even talk to me.”

Derek: “Edwin won’t stop talking. About his feelings.” *looks disgusted*

Casey: “What kinds of feelings?”

Derek: *nonchalant* “I dunno. I wasn’t listening.”

Casey: *rolls eyes, then gets an idea* “Wait. What if I talk to Edwin and you talk to Lizzie?” *points at him*

Derek: *unconvinced* “What am I supposed to say to Lizzie?”

Casey: *exasperated* “I don’t know! She’s being all angsty!”

Derek: *groans* “Fine.”

*Derek and Casey walk past each other, stop at the opposite’s bedroom door - they look at each other and nod before entering the respective rooms*

-BLUE SCREEN SCENE: *Casey fighting with Lizzie, Derek fighting with Edwin - Marti appears in a fairy outfit, waves her wand, and makes Derek and Casey switch places. Casey and Edwin shake hands, Lizzie and Derek high-five*

*scene cuts to Casey’s bedroom - Derek enters*

Derek: “Hey, kiddo.” *closing Casey’s door behind him, looking a bit unsure*

Lizzie: *looking at him from Casey’s bed, where she’s sitting with her legs stretched out in front of her* “What are you doing here?”

Derek: “Just… hanging out with my favorite little sister.” *chuckles, awkward*

Lizzie: “Isn’t-” *smiles teasingly* “-Casey your favorite ‘little sister’?” *air quotes*

Derek: *scoffs* “Casey’s not my sister.”

Lizzie: *raises her eyebrows, smirks*

Derek: *looks down, then back up at Lizzie* “But she did ask me to come talk to you.”

Lizzie: *confused* “Why would she send you?”

Derek: “Probably because she knows I’m way cooler than her.” *sits on bed* “Plus, I’m in a punk rock band, remember?”

Lizzie: *smiles, chuckles* “D-Rock is still together?”

Derek: *thinks for a second* “We might be on a hiatus.”

Lizzie: *smiles, chuckles*

Derek: “So, what’s up?”

Lizzie: *sighs* “Nobody likes the way I dress or my hair or the music I listen to. Or my new friends.”

Derek: “And that’s a problem?”

Lizzie: “Well, yeah. I don’t want the family to be disappointed in me.”

Derek: *chuckles* “It’ll be pretty difficult to beat me at that game. Listen, Lizzie. As long as you’re happy, the family will be happy for you.”

Lizzie: “You really think so?”

Derek: “I know so. And if they aren’t? Then that’s their problem.”

Lizzie: *smiles* “Thanks, Derek.” *opens her arms to hug him*

Derek: *stands up from the bed* “Yeah, I don’t hug. Sorry, Liz.”

Lizzie: *drops arms, chuckles*

*scene change: Derek’s bedroom*

*Edwin is sitting on the side of Derek’s bed, Casey sitting in his desk chair, facing him*

Casey: *smiling excitedly* “I heard you wanted to talk about your feelings.”

Edwin: * “You are way too excited about this.”

Casey: *takes a deep breath* “Okay, toning it down. Now tell me about your feelings.”

Edwin: *sighs* “I’ve been talking to Paul-”

Casey: *cuts him off, excited again* “You’re talking to Paul?”

Edwin: “Yeah, but he’s not nearly as helpful as you made him out to be! He won’t tell me what to do!”

Casey: “Yeah, that’s kind of his style. But he’s great - trust me.”

Edwin: *nervous* “Casey, what if I liked someone… I’m not supposed to like?”

Casey: *confused* “Not ‘supposed’ to like?”

Edwin: “Like, someone who other people wouldn’t want me to like.”

Casey: “Well-” *thinks for a second* “-if you really like them, then it shouldn’t matter what other people think.”

Edwin: “Even if it would make people angry?”

Casey: “If those people really cared about you, they would understand and want you to be happy.”

Edwin: *nods, thinking* *looks up at her and smiles* “Thanks, Casey. That was actually really good advice.”

Casey: *scoffs, fake-offended* “Don’t sound so surprised.”

Edwin: *chuckles*

Casey: *leans in* “So, who is this mystery girl?”

Edwin: *stops smiling - looks unsure* “Um…”

Casey: “C’mon, Ed. You can tell me.”

Edwin: “It’s…” *hesitates*

Casey: *scoots closer to him* “Yeah?”

Edwin: *sighs* “It’s Ronny.”

Casey: *confused* “Ronny?”

Edwin: “Ya know, Ronny. The fridge’s brother?”

Casey: *eyes widen, jaw drops* “Oh.” *shocked* “Oh.”

Edwin: *suddenly panicked* “You can’t tell Derek!”

Casey: *taken-aback* “Edwin, I won’t. But, why not?”

Edwin: “Because it’s embarrassing!”

Casey: *sighs* “Oh, Ed. I you shouldn’t be embarrassed.”

Edwin: *sighs* “I’ll tell him eventually.”

Casey: *smiles at him*

-BLUE SCREEN SCENE: *Derek and Casey shaking hands, high-fiving*

*scene change: McDonald-Venturi household - hallway outside of Derek and Casey’s bedrooms*

*Lizzie and Derek exit Casey’s room at the same time Edwin and Casey exit Derek’s room*

*Lizzie and Edwin are both smiling, and they walk toward the stairs*

*Casey and Derek stay by the doors*

Casey: *watches Lizzie walk down the stairs, relieved* “Well, she seems to be in better spirits.”

Derek: “Yeah, so does Ed.” *looks at her* “What did you say to him, anyway?”

Casey: *smirks* “It’s a secret.” *walks past Derek into her bedroom and shuts the door in his face*

Derek: *watches her, confused and intrigued* *chuckles as he turns and goes into his own bedroom*

*scene change: McDonald-Venturi household - dining room*

*the whole family is sitting at the dining room table eating dinner*

Derek: “Nora, what’s in this casserole?” *looking at a bite of casserole on his fork, unsure*

Nora: “Actually, George made the casserole.”

Derek: “That makes sense.” *puts fork down and pushes plate away* “Should we get pizza?” *looks around the table for approval*

George: *offended* “Hey! It’s not that bad!”

*Lizzie laughs at this*

Nora: *surprised* “Lizzie, you seem to be in better spirits today.”

Lizzie: “Yeah, I guess I’m just happy to have my big brother and sister home.” *smiles at Derek*

Edwin: “And to celebrate them being home-” *opens arms* “Pizza?”

George: *sighs, annoyed* “Okay, fine.”

Derek: *standing from table* “Cool! I’ll order it!”

Marti: *stands and follows Derek* “Make sure you get pepperoni!”

Casey: “Wait!” *gets up to follow them* “Shouldn’t we get a healthy option? Like vegetarian?”

Lizzie: *gets up and joins them* “Yeah, we need one without meat! Do you have any idea how problematic the meat industry is?”

Edwin: *stands and joins them* “No meat?! That’s the best part of a pizza!”

*the kids all continue to discuss pizza toppings in the living room*

Nora: *watching them, smiles* “Wow, Derek and Casey really seemed to fix everything.”

George: “I know. The kids have been acting so strange since they left. I’m glad to see everyone back to normal.”

Nora: *looks at George, raises her eyebrows*

George: “Well-” *shrugs* “-our version of normal.”

*Nora and George chuckle together*

*scene change: McDonald-Venturi household - Derek’s bedroom*

*Derek is sitting at his computer*

*the phone is sitting on Derek’s desk, and it starts ringing*

Derek: *picks up the phone* “Hello?”

Ashton’s voice on the phone: “Hello, Derek. Is Casey there?”

Derek: *smirks* *pulls phone away from mouth and yells* “Casey! Albert’s on the phone!”

Casey: *appears in his open doorway, and walks in* *grabs the phone from him, glaring* “It’s Ashton.”

Derek: *smirks*

Casey: *walks out the door, putting the phone to her ear* *still glaring at Derek* “Hi, Ashton.” *rolls her eyes* “Yeah, I miss you too.”

Derek: *chuckles as he watches her leave*

-END CREDITS-

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Season 1 Episode 8: For Better or For Worse

Casey is furious when Derek starts dating her boyfriend’s ex. Meanwhile, Edwin develops an unlikely crush of his own.

-EPISODE START-

*scene opens on the Queens quad in winter*

*Casey and Ashton are walking together when a snowball hits her in the back*

Casey: *surprised, annoyed* “Ah!” *looks around for a culprit*

*Derek is standing nearby, pretending not to notice her*

Casey: *angry, annoyed* “Der-ek!”

Derek: *acting innocent, but smirking* “Yeah, Case?”

Casey: “You are so immature! Adults don’t start snowball fights!”

Derek: “Oh, yeah?” *smirks, challenging* “What are you gonna do about it?”

Ashton: *gives Derek a pitying expression* ���She’s not going to do anything about it-”

*Casey shoves her books into Ashton’s hands*

Casey: *scooping up snow and forming a ball* “I’m going to destroy you!” *throws snowball*

Derek: *dodges snowball, chuckles* “By throwing like a girl?”

*Derek and Casey start throwing snowballs at each other - they are chasing each other, and they start laughing*

*Ashton sighs, annoyed*

*Derek runs toward her, wraps his arms around her, and tackles her into the snow*

*Casey lets out a gleeful scream*

-THEME PLAYS-

*Casey against a blue background*

Casey: “Meeting your boyfriend’s ex girlfriend is never a fun situation. But meeting your boyfriend’s model-tier ex girlfriend feels like torture.”

*scene change: Queens hallway*

*Casey and Ashton are walking together, talking casually*

*a gorgeous girl in heels is walking toward them, and she comes to a stop in front of them*

*Casey and Ashton stop*

Courtney: *smiles, devilish* “Hi, Ashton.”

Ashton: *unamused* “Courtney.”

*Casey looks between them, confused*

Courtney: *looks at Casey and smirks* “Who’s your little friend?”

Ashton: “This is Casey-” *puts his arm around Casey and pulls her into him* “-my girlfriend.”

Courtney: *fake-smiles* “Cute.” *glares at Ashton* “I was his girlfriend once.”

Casey: *awkward, uncomfortable* “Oh.”

Ashton: “And you’re not anymore, so move along.”

Courtney: *glares at Ashton, then looks at Casey* “Let me know if you need any tips.” *winks at Casey*

Casey: “O-okay.”

Courtney: “Bye, Ashton.” *waves flirtatiously, then walks away*

*Ashton rolls his eyes as he watches her leave*

Casey: *staring after Courtney* “That’s your ex-girlfriend?”

Ashton: “Unfortunately.”

*Casey glances at him, disbelieving*

*scene cuts to Derek, who is watching this exchange from across the quad - he smirks*

*scene change: high school - cafeteria*

*Edwin and Ronny are sitting together at lunch*

Ronny: “Here, you can have one.” *holds out cookie*

*Edwin reaches out and takes it* *their hands touch and they pause for a second and look at each other*

Edwin: “Uh-” *lets go of cookie and looks away nervously* “-I shouldn’t. I’ve been, uh, watching my figure.” *joking*

Ronny: “You look pretty good to me.” *realizes what he said, blushes* “I-I mean- that a cookie won’t hurt.”

Edwin: *blushes, looks down* “Oh, haha. Thanks, I guess.”

Ronny:

Edwin: “Uh-” *stands quickly* “Be right back!” *rushes out of cafeteria*

*scene change: restaurant*

*Casey and Ashton are sitting at a table facing each other - they are on a date*

Ashton: *looks over, sees something and groans* “What is he doing here?”

Casey: *looks over to where Ashton is looking, confused*

*Derek and Courtney are at a table across the room, obviously on a date*

Casey: *scoffs* “What is she doing here?”

Ashton: “Whatever.” *looks back at Casey* “Let’s just ignore them.”

Casey: *glaring at Derek and Courtney* “He’s only dating her to bother me.”

Ashton: *annoyed* “Casey, why do you care?”

Casey: *still staring at Derek and Courtney* “I don’t.”

*Ashton starts talking to Casey again, but she’s not listening*

*Derek gets up and walks toward the bathroom*

Casey: *watching Derek while Ashton talks to her* *cuts him off* “I’ll be right back.” *gets up from the table and speed-walks after him*

Ashton: *sighs, shakes head - annoyed*

*Casey grabs Derek by the jacket and shoves him into a wall by the bathrooms*

Derek: *surprised, taken off guard* Ah!”

Casey: *angry, accusing* “What do you think you’re doing here?”

Derek: “I was gonna take a leak.” *points to the bathroom door*

Casey: *pushes him in the chest* “You’re doing this on purpose!”

Derek: *confused, exasperated* “Doing what on purpose?”

Casey: “Dating Ashton’s ex.”

Derek: *surprise turns to amusement* *chuckles* “Casey, although I wish it had been my intention to annoy you this much, I had no idea you were going to be here.”

Casey: *glares at him*

Derek: *smirks* “Are you enjoying your date with Amber?”

Casey: *angry, through her teeth* “Ashton.”

Derek: *ignoring her* “Huh. Courtney and Casey.” *pretends to think* “They sound pretty similar, don’t they?”

Casey: “Ugh!” *turns and stomps away*

Derek: *watches her stomp away, smirks conspiratorially*

*scene change: high school - bathroom*

*Edwin bursts through the door in a panic*

Edwin: *looks at himself in the mirror, critical* “What is wrong with you? Why are you acting so weird?”

*another boy walks out of a stall, and there’s a flushing sound* *he gives Edwin a strange look before exiting the bathroom*

Edwin: *watches boy leave the bathroom* “Oh, great.”

*Edwin looks at himself in the mirror again, then groans*

*scene change: Casey’s dorm bedroom*

*Ashton and Casey are making out on her bed*

Casey: *breaks away from the kiss suddenly* “Let’s make love.”

Ashton: *raises eyebrows* “Whoa, slow down.”

Casey: “I really just want to get it over with.”

Ashton: *chuckles* “Casey, sex isn’t something you just ‘get over with’. It should be slow and sensual.”

Casey: *annoyed, passive-aggressive* “Was it slow and sensual with Courtney?”

Ashton: “Let’s not talk about her.”

Casey: “I agree. Let’s make love.” *starts to reach for him*

Ashton: “Wait.” *puts his hands on her shoulders and looks her in the eyes* “I want to do something special for you.” *smiles*

Casey: *interested* “Like what?”

Ashton: “Just trust me. You’ll never want it to end.”

Casey: *nervous* “…okay.”

*Ashton lifts the blanket and disappears beneath it*

*Casey looks nervous and uncomfortable*

-BLUE SCREEN SCENE: *Casey looks uncomfortable - she covers her face in embarrassment*

*scene change: Casey’s dorm bedroom*

*Ashton is fast asleep, and Casey wide awake* *she looks over at him, sighs, and then gets out of bed*

*the camera follows her as she quietly leaves her room and shuts the door behind her, walks to the next door and knocks*

*the door opens to Sonya, bed-headed and confused*

Sonya: “What?”

Casey: “Can I sleep in here tonight?”

Sonya: *smirks* “Are you hiding from your boyfriend?”

Casey: *sighs, shrugs*

Sonya: *smiles, opens door wider*

Casey: *walks past her into the room*

-BLUE SCREEN SCENE: *Casey hiding behind a plant and peeking out*

*scene change: Sonya’s bedroom*

*Sonya and Casey are both laying in her bed on their backs, staring at the ceiling*

Sonya: “So, what happened?”

Casey: *nervous* “What do you mean?”

Sonya: *looks over at her* “Why don’t you want to sleep next to Ashton?”

Casey: *looks at her, sighs, and then rolls onto her side so she’s facing Sonya* “Something really weird happened between us.”

Sonya: *concerned, turns onto her side facing Casey* “Weird how?”

Casey: *groans, then covers her face with her hands* “It’s too embarrassing!”

Sonya: *grabs Casey’s hands and takes them away from her face* “Tell me!”

Casey: *exasperated* “Ashton went down on me!”

Sonya: *stares at her, expectant*

Casey: “And it was… really bad.” *embarrassed*

Sonya: *bursts into giggles*

Casey: *hits her arm* “It’s not funny!”

Sonya: *still giggling* “It’s a little bit funny.”

*Casey tries to fight a smile, but she starts giggling too*

*scene ends on the two laughing together in Sonya’s bed*

*scene change: Casey’s dorm bedroom*

*Ashton wakes up in Casey’s bed and turns over to face her, but the bed is empty* *he sits up and looks around, confused* *he sighs, annoyed*

*scene change: Queen’s quad*

*Ashton is speed-walking through the quad, heading directly toward where Derek is standing with the hockey team*

*when Ashton is about 20 feet, away, he calls out to him, but continues walking toward him*

Ashton: “Derek!”

*Derek turns at his name, then looks confused when he sees Ashton*

Derek: *confused, unsure* “Uh… yeah?”

Ashton: *reaching him, angry* “Where is Casey?”

Derek: “How would I know?”

Ashton: *suspicious, accusing* “You haven’t seen her today?”

Derek: “No…” *suspicious, concerned* “Is she missing or something?”

Ashton: *annoyed* “Kinda. Her phone is in her room, but she’s nowhere to be found.”

Derek: *stares at him for a second, suspicious, and then takes his phone out and dials a number while holding eye contact*

*scene changes to Sonya sleeping - her phone begins to ring*

Sonya: *groans* *reaches for her phone and answers it with her eyes still closed, slurs words in sleep* “Hello?”

*scene changes back to Derek, who turns away from Ashton*

Derek: “Have you seen Casey?”

*scene changes back to Sonya, still without opening her eyes, pushes the phone toward Casey*

Sonya: “It’s for you.”

Casey: *rolls onto her back, confused, and takes the phone from Sonya* *groggy* “Hello?”

*scene changes back to Derek, who rolls his eyes as he hears her voice*

Derek: “Great. You’re alive.”

*scene changes back to Casey, who furrows her brow*

Casey: *confused, annoyed* “Why wouldn’t I be?”

*scene changes back to Derek*

Derek: *mocking* “Your boyfriend is worried sick.”

*scene changes back to Casey, who groans and hangs up the phone*

*scene changes back to Derek - he laughs, then puts his phone away*

Derek: *turns back to Ashton* “Try Sonya’s room.” *pats Ashton on the shoulder, condescending*

Ashton: *confused* “Who’s Sonya?”

Derek: *confused* “You don’t know Sonya?”

Ashton: “No…”

Derek: *unbelieving* “Casey’s best friend?”

Ashton: *shakes his head, confused*

Derek: *disappointed in him* “Dude…” *turns back to his hockey friends*

*scene change: Casey’s dorm - bathroom*

*Casey and Sonya are standing at the sink - Sonya is brushing her teeth and Casey is brushing her hair*

Sonya: *spits into the sink* “So… why haven’t I met Ashton yet?”

Casey: *shrugs* “I don’t know. He never really asked about my friends. And he usually decides what we do when we hang out.”

Sonya: “And are these things you want to do?”

Casey: *pauses, thinking* “Most of the time.”

Sonya: “You’re not letting this guy push you around, are you?”

Casey: *slightly offended* “Never! I am a feminist woman who does not bend to the will of a man.”

Sonya: *smirks* “Yeah, okay.”

-BLUE SCREEN SCENE: *Casey steps out from behind the plant confidently, not afraid to be seen anymore - she smiles, smug*

*scene change: high school - Paul’s office*

*Edwin storms into the office*

Edwin: “Paul, we have a problem!”

Paul: *pauses with his mug of coffee halfway to his mouth, confused*

Edwin: *sits in the chair across from Paul* “I am freaking out!”

Paul: “Okay, Edwin. Take a breath.” *sets his mug of coffee on his desk* “What’s wrong?”

Edwin: “I think I have a crush on someone.”

Paul: *chuckles* “And that’s a problem?”

Edwin: “It’s a problem because of who the someone is.”

Paul: “And who is the someone?”

Edwin: “I can’t tell you!” *throws his hands up, exasperated* “I can’t tell anyone!”

Paul: “Well, what about Lizzie?”

Edwin: “Absolutely not.”

Paul: “Derek? Are he and Casey coming home for the winter break?” *looks a bit hopeful*

Edwin: *thinks about it* “Yeah, I guess I could tell him. Maybe.”

Paul: “Well, Edwin. If you can’t tell me, then you should at least tell someone you trust.”

Edwin: *sighs* “Yeah, I guess you’re right. Thanks, Paul.” *stands and walks toward the door, opens it*

Paul: “And Edwin?”

Edwin: *turns to look back at Paul*

Paul: *smiles* “Remember to breathe.”

Edwin: *smiles, takes a deep breath, and leaves the office*

*scene change: Derek’s frat house - his bedroom*

*Derek is laying on his bed reading a comic book*

*a knock on the door sounds*

*Derek rolls off the bed onto his feet and opens the door*

Courtney: *smiles, flirty* “Did you lose my number?”

Derek: *laughs* “No, I just didn’t call.”

Courtney: *raises eyebrows, surprised* “Oh, really?”

Derek: *scratches the back of his head* “Yeah, I was actually just dating you to bug Casey.”

Courtney: “You asked me out to mess with your sister?”

Derek: “My step-sister, yeah.”

Courtney: *stares at him, confused* “Well, that’s really weird. But, it’s your loss.” *turns and walks away*

Derek: *chuckles as he watches her leave, then goes back into his room and shuts the door*

-END CREDITS-

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Season 1 Episode 7: Labour of Love

Casey and Derek go home to meet their new brother, but they experience trouble along the way.

-EPISODE START-

*scene change: Derek’s fraternity house*

*Casey is excitedly speed-walking down the hall to Derek’s room - she arrives and throws open the door*

Casey: “Derek, my mom’s in labor-” *stops, horror-struck*

Derek: *in bed, asleep - awakes* *shirtless, sheet pulled up to his waist* “Casey!” *sits up quickly*

*girl in bed with Derek also sits up, pulling the sheet to her chest, glaring in surprise*

Casey: *shocked, stuttering* “Oh, my God. I, um-” *covers eyes with both her hands*

Derek: *exasperated* “Get out!”

Casey: “Yes!” *turns, eyes still covered, and runs into the doorframe* “Sorry-“ *uncovers eyes, exits room, and closes door quickly behind herself*

Derek: *sighs, falls back into bed and grips his hair*

Girl: *annoyed, angry* “Who was that?”

Derek: *looks over at her* *groans*

-THEME PLAYS-

*scene change: Casey against a blue background*

Casey: “There are some things you just… don’t need to see. Or think about.”

*scene change: Queens parking lot*

*Casey stands in the parking lot, leaning against the passenger side of The Prince - she looks at the ground nervously as Derek approaches*

Derek: *walks past her to the driver’s side, spinning keys on his finger* “Ready?”

Casey: *still looking at ground* “Yep.”

Derek: *gets in car and closes door*

Casey: *takes a steadying breath before turning and getting in the car*

*scene change: *McDonald-Venturi household - entryway*

*Nora is standing by the front door and George is scrambling around, holding a bag and being generally flustered*

George: *flustered* “Do we have everything? The overnight bag, the boombox…”

Nora: “Um, George.” *looks at him, concerned* “The kids?”

George: *overwhelmed* “The kids!”

Nora: *rolls her eyes*

George: *running up the stairs and yelling* “Kids! Get in the car! Nora is in labor!”

Nora: *watching him - sighs*

-BLUE SCREEN SCENE: *Marti holding a baby doll, but she looks unsure about it*

*scene change: The Prince - Derek is driving, Casey is in the passenger seat*

Derek: *turns music down* “So…” *drums hands on steering wheel* “About earlier…”

Casey: “I shouldn’t have just barged in like that. There’s a sign-”

Derek: “Well, a sign has never stopped you before.” *glances over at her and smirks* “But I’m sorry… that you saw that.”

Casey: *smirks, looks down* “Was that your girlfriend?” *sheepishly looks over at him*

Derek: “Nah, just sex.” *glances over at her*

Casey: *shocked, speechless* *looks away from him*

Derek: *laughs* “That word cannot make you that uncomfortable. You’re in university! Aren’t you having sex?”

Casey: *still shocked, looks at him* “That is none of your business.” *offended, defiant*

Derek: *raises eyebrows, then looks back at the road*

Casey: *crosses her arms, still defiant* “But, no, I’m not.”

Derek: *glances at her* “I mean, suit yourself.”

*they drive in silence for a few seconds*

Casey: “I just want my first time to be special, ya know?” *defensive*

Derek: *glances at her, surprised* “First time?”

Casey: *her expression confirms him*

Derek: *laughs* “Casey, what have you been doing all this time?”

Casey: *scoffs* “Um, studying. Something you should be doing more of!”

Derek: “Yeah, I’ll get around to it.” *smug*

Casey: *scoffs* “Well, Mr. Player, who was your first time with?”

Derek: “That-” *points at her* “-is none of your business.”

Casey: *looking at Derek, turns and defiantly stares out window*

Derek: *glancing at Casey, her back to him* *uncomfortable* *reaches out and turns up the music, drums hands against the steering wheel*

*scene change: hospital - Nora’s room*

*Nora is pacing around the room with her hands on her back, taking deep breaths*

Nora: *panicked* “I can’t believe I’m doing this again! I’m way too old for this!”

George: *sitting on a chair, breathing into a paper bag* “Nora, you’ve got this!”

Nora: *looks at him, angry* “That’s the problem. I’m the one who has to ‘have this’, because you’re falling apart more than I am!”

George: “It’s just so stressful. I mean, another baby.” *looks panicked* “What if it turns out like Derek? Or worse, like Casey?”

Nora: *offended* “Hey! I’d rather have a high-maintenance overachiever than a high-maintenance slacker.”

George: “I guess you’re right. Either way-” *starts breathing into paper bag again*

Nora: *sighs*

-BLUE SCREEN SCENE: *Marti is still holding the baby doll, but now she’s looking at two cribs - one with a picture of Casey overtop and one with a picture of Derek. She looks between them, but can’t decide*

*scene change: The Prince - Casey and Derek are staring forward and not talking to each other*

Casey: *reaches over and turns off music* “Do you think I should just get it over with?”

Derek: *annoyed that she turned his music off* *fake smiles at her* “Get what over with?”

Casey: *obviously overthinking* “My first time.”

Derek: “Oh, Casey! I thought we were done talking about this!”

Casey: “Well, now you’ve got me thinking-”

Derek: “Thats’s never good.”

Casey: “-I’m thinking that I should just…” *hesitates* “-do the deed.”

Derek: *glances at her, disgusted* “Do the deed?”

Casey: *ignoring him, still overthinking* “Should I ask Ashton to make love to me?”

Derek: *panicked* “Ew! I don’t want to hear this!” *reaches for volume dial to turn up music*

Casey: *also reaching for volume dial* “No, Derek! I need your help!”

*they begin fighting over the volume dial*

*they hit a patch of ice, the car starts spinning*

*Derek puts his hands on the steering wheel and they both scream as the car goes into a ditch*

*they both look at each other in shock and fear*

Derek: “Are you okay?” *worried*

Casey: “I’m fine. Are you?” *also worried*

Derek: *face changes to anger* “No, I’m not okay! You crashed my car!”

Casey: *angry* “I wasn’t even the one driving!”

Derek: “But you were assaulting the driver!”

Casey: “Derek, that is ridiculous and you know it!”

*they continue fighting*

*scene change: hospital waiting room*

*Lizzie, Edwin, and Marti are sitting in chairs, looking bored*

Edwin: “So… how long is this gonna take?”

Lizzie: “According to my health textbook, labor can last up to 36 hours.”

Edwin: *shocked* “36 hours?!”

Marti: “I’m hungry.”

Lizzie: “Here-” *pulls a five-dollar bill out of her pocket and hands it to Marti* “-go get something from the vending machine.”

Marti: *takes the money* “Okay!” *walks away*

*Lizzie and Edwin watch her go*

Edwin: “I don’t think she’s ready for the baby to come.” *sighs* “She’s going to have to be a middle child just like us.”

Lizzie: “Will she ever be ready?” *looks at him* “Were you?”

Edwin: “Yeah, I guess I wasn’t.”

Lizzie: “Me neither.”

*scene change: side of a road, outside*

*Casey is standing with her back against The Prince, and Derek is on the other side, talking on the phone*

Derek: *hangs up cellphone* *leans against car next to Casey* “The tow truck won’t be here for another hour.”

Casey: *shocked, outraged* “An hour?”

Derek: *shrugs, annoyed*

Casey: “Well, maybe there’s something we can do.” *starts looking around*

Derek: “I’ve got an idea. Let’s play the quiet game while we wait for the tow truck.”

Casey: *ignoring him* “I know! I’ll get in the driver’s seat and steer, and then you can get behind the car and push!”

Derek: *glares at her* “You want me to push both you and The Prince back up onto the road?”

Casey: *sighs* “You’re right. You’re way too scrawny.”

Derek: *looks offended*

Casey: *looks down the road and perks up* *gasps* “Look! Someone’s coming! Maybe they can give us a ride!”

Derek: “We’re not hitchhiking!”

Casey: *waves arms at truck as it approaches* “Hey!”

Derek: *grabs Casey’s arms and pulls them down* “Casey, no!”

Casey: “Derek, let go of me! I’m getting us home!” *pulls arms away from him* *starts waving them again*

Derek: “You’re going to get us murdered!” *reaching for her arms, trying to contain her*

*they start wrestle-fighting as the truck screeches to a stop*

Trucker: *rolls down window* “You kids need a ride somewhere?”

Casey: *dodging out of Derek’s arms while he tries to fight her* “Yes! We’re heading for London!”

Trucker: “That’s right on my route! I can take you there.”

Derek: “No, thanks! We’re good.” *waves dismissively*

Casey: *turns to him, annoyed* “Derek!”

Trucker: “Are you sure about that? I’ve got some nice hot tea as well.”

Casey: *smiles* “Oh! I’d love-”

Derek: *puts arm around Casey’s shoulder and over her mouth, cutting her off* “You have a good day, sir!” *smiles, dismissive*

Casey: *glares at Derek*

Derek: *glares back at Casey*

Trucker: *shrugs, rolls up window, and drives off*

Derek: *sighs, relieved* *takes hand off Casey’s mouth, pulls his arm back*

Casey: *angry* “You are a terrible brother!”

Derek: *fake smiles* “Then I’m doing great!”

*scene change: Nora’s hospital room*

*George, Lizzie, Edwin, and Marti are huddled around Nora, who’s holding the baby*

Edwin: “Aw, he’s cute!”

*the baby starts to cry*

Edwin: *steps away* “Never-mind.”

Lizzie: *feigning indifference* “So, does he have a name?”

George: “We hadn’t decided on one yet.”

Marti: “What about ‘Simon’?” *looks at George and Nora for approval*

Nora: *looking at Marti* “Simon.” *looks back at baby* “You know, Marti. I like that.”

Marti: *smiles*

*suddenly, the door opens and Derek and Casey enter, pushing each other out of the way*

George: *stern* “You two!”

*Derek and Casey stop their fighting and look at George, nervous*

George: *smiles* “Come meet your new brother!”

*Derek and Casey both smile, and the scene ends with a wide-shot of the whole family excited and hugging and looking at baby Simon*

-END CREDITS-

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Season 1 Episode 6: Hazing Day

Derek gets hazed by his new fraternity, and Casey worries about his wellbeing. Despite their differences, Edwin and Lizzie rekindle their friendship.

-EPISODE START-

*scene opens on the Queens quad - winter*

*wide shot of Casey and Ashton talking to each other - Casey is laughing*

*Derek is across the quad, a group of girls huddled around him - he’s flirting with them* *he glances over and sees Casey and Ashton* *he excuses himself from the group and starts walking toward them*

Derek: *approaches Casey and Ashton* “Hey, sis. Are you going to introduce me to your new boyfriend?”

Casey: *glares at him* “Derek, get out of here.”

Ashton: *looks from Derek to Casey, confused*

Derek: *puts hand to heart, pretend hurt* “Oh, I’m sorry. Am I embarrassing you?” *chuckles* “I thought for sure you would have found a way to do that yourself by now.”

Casey: *scoffs* *looks over at Ashton* “Ashton, this is my step-brother Derek-” *glares back at Derek, who’s smirking at her* “-who obviously has nothing better to do than annoy me.”

Ashton: *raises eyebrows* “Your step-brother.” *eyes Derek*

Derek: *smiles smugly at Ashton* “Sup?”

Casey: “Don’t worry. We’re only related by marriage.” *glares at Derek*

Ashton: *staring at Derek* “That’s not what I was worried about.”

*Casey and Derek share a confused look*

Ashton: *looks at Casey, grabs her arm, and starts leading her away* “Let’s go, Casey.”

Derek: *watches them go, confused* *mouths o-kay and walks away*

-THEME PLAYS-

*Casey against blue background*

Casey: “I’ve always known that Derek is stupid. I just didn’t expect him to be…. Get-yourself-killed stupid.”

*scene change: fraternity house*

*Kenny and the rest of the fraternity brothers are in a group - Derek is standing in front them*

Derek: “Alright. Streaking through the quad - done. So, when can I move in?”

Kenny: *laughs, along with the rest of the brothers* “You really thought that would be all it took?”

Derek: *smirk disappears* “It wasn’t?”

Kenny: *laughs, slaps him on the shoulder as he walks past him*

Derek: *looks confused and worried*

*scene change: Queens quad*

*Derek is sitting atop a statue’s platform. It’s mid-winter, and he’s bundled up and shivering*

Casey: *walking with group of classmates, stops - they go on* “Derek?”

Derek: *looks down and notices her* “Hey, C-c-c-Casey.”

Casey: “Why are you out here? It’s freezing.”

Derek: “It’s part of my hazing. I have to stay out here on the statue for 24 hours.”

Casey: *shocked, angry* “That’s ridiculous! You could die of hypothermia!”

Derek: “Getting hazed isn’t supposed to be fun.”

Casey: *scoffs* “Well, how far in are you?”

Derek: “About-” *checks watch* “-six hours.”

Casey: *exasperated* “You have to be out here for eighteen more hours?”

Derek: “Hey, you’re getting better at math.” *laughs, then violently shivers*

Casey: *serious, scolding* “Derek! It’s, like, ten degrees out here.”

Derek: “Seven. Trust me, I can tell.”

Casey: “Well, then, forget the fraternity! You don’t have to do this.”

Derek: *determined* “Yes, I do!” *under his breath* “I can’t sleep by the bathroom anymore.”

Casey: “Fine. Suit yourself.” *stalks off smugly*

Derek: *to himself, watching Casey* “Oh, I will.”

-BLUE SCREEN SCENE: *Casey happily making cookies - Derek watches her, judging*

*scene change: high school - hallway*

*Lizzie is speed-walking down the hallway toward a bulletin board* *she stops in front of it and looks at a list - her face falls*

Lizzie: *to herself, disappointed* “I didn’t make it?”

*Lizzie’s new group of friends approaches her*

Friend: “Liz, what’s wrong?”

Lizzie: “I didn’t make the hockey team.”

Friend: “Oh, well, that’s okay.” *chuckles* “The hockey team is lame anyway.”

Lizzie: *half-heartedly chuckles* “Yeah…”

*scene change: Queens hallway*

*Casey and Ashton are standing talking with each other, smiling*

Ashton: “So, there’s this poetry reading tonight.” *smiles at her* “It’s at a little cafe in town.”

Casey: *excited* “I love poetry readings!”

Ashton: “Would you like to accompany me there?”

Casey: *looks excited, then her face falls* *regretful, sighs* “Ashton, I really want to, but I have something I have to do.”

Ashton: *disappointed* “Oh, well, I could help you with your thing instead.”

Casey: *smiles* “That is incredibly sweet.” *sighs* “But I can’t ask you to miss the poetry reading for me. You go and have enough fun for the both of us.”

Ashton: “I’ll read one of the poems I wrote about you.”

Casey: *smiles, then leans in*

*Casey and Ashton kiss*

Ashton: *pulling away from her slowly* “I’ll see you later?”

Casey: *smiles, giddy* “Definitely.”

*Ashton smiles at her, then turns and walks away*

*Casey watches him go for a second, then turns and walks the other way - there’s a bounce in her step*

-BLUE SCREEN SCENE: *Casey picks up a cookie from a cookie sheet - it’s heart shaped. She smiles as she looks at it. Derek appears, takes it from her hand, and takes a bite. Hands it back to her and walks away. Casey scoffs in disgust*

*scene change: Queens quad*

*Derek is still sitting on statue podium - it’s now dark, and he’s illuminated by a campus street light*

*Casey approaches holding a hot chocolate in one hand a takeout bag in the other* “A-hem.” *she holds them up*

Derek: *opens his eyes and notices her* “Casey! For once, I’m glad to see you.”

Casey: “Can’t say the same for me, but mom and George would kill me if I let you freeze to death.” *hands up the hot chocolate and takeout*

Derek: *takes them eagerly and holds the hot chocolate in both hands* “Ah, warmth.” *sets it down and opens the takeout bag, pulling out a bowl of soup* “And food!” *begins eating it and making ‘mmmm’ sounds*

Casey: *looks grossed out* “I’ll leave the two of you alone.” *turns to go*

Derek: “Wait, Casey!” *holds out hand in a ‘stop’ motion*

Casey: *turns back around, waits for his follow-up*

Derek: “It is so boring out here. Can you stay for a minute?”

Casey: “So you can insult me some more?”

Derek: *sighs in frustration* “I promise I won’t insult you.”

Casey: *rolls her eyes, then walks over to him and holds out her hand*

Derek: *sets down takeout and pulls her up to sit next to him* “-for the next thirty seconds.”

Casey: *glares at him*

Derek: “Your boyfriend is really weird.”

Casey: “He’s nice.” *defiant*

Derek: “Alright.” *makes a go on motion with his hands* “What else?”

Casey: *confused* “What else?”

Derek: *picks up takeout box and starts eating again* *through a mouthful* “He’s nice. What else is he?”

Casey: “He’s…” *searches for words* “Um…”

Derek: *staring at her expectantly, raises eyebrow smugly* “Boring?”

Casey: “No!” *pushes his arm playfully*

Derek: “Sounds like he is.” *puts arm around Casey’s shoulders* *surprised* “Oh, glorious body heat!” *puts other arm around in as well, tucks his face against her shoulder*

Casey: *scoffs and pushes him off* “I’m going to need that to get back to my room.”

Derek: “Oh, c’mon, Casey. Admit it, you love spending time with me.” *smirks*

Casey: “Derek, I hate spending time with you.”

Derek: “And yet, you’re here.” *gestures to her*

Casey: “Only because you begged me to stay.”

Derek: “Whoa-” *puts hands out, offended* “-I did not beg.”

Casey: *rolls her eyes* “Well, if this is what the hazing process is, I think I’ll keep away from the sororities.”

Derek: “Ah, c’mon, Case-” *elbows her side playfully* “-it’s not that bad.”

Casey: “Staying out here in the cold all night? It sounds pretty bad.”

*scene change: McDonald-Venturi household - kitchen*

*Lizzie comes in the back door and slams it behind her* *she’s upset*

*Edwin, who’s making a sandwich, only looks at her*

Lizzie: “Can I talk to you about something?”

Edwin: *bitter* “Why don’t you go talk to your new best friends about it?”

Lizzie: *sighs* “Edwin, you’re my best friend.”

Edwin: *hopeful* “I am?”

Lizzie: *sighs* “Yeah, and I miss you. Can we stop fighting?”

Edwin: *smiles* “Yeah, I’d like that.”

*Edwin and Lizzie hug*

Edwin: “Okay, what do you want to talk to be about?”

Lizzie: “I didn’t make the hockey team.”

Edwin: *surprised* “You didn’t?”

Lizzie: “No!”

Edwin: “Well, what are you going to do about it?”

Lizzie: “Is there anything I can do?”

Edwin: “Yeah, you can go tell the coach that you deserve to be on the team!” *enthusiastic*

Lizzie: *her eyes light up* “I can, can’t I?”

Edwin: “You can.”

Lizzie: *smiles* “Thanks, Edwin.”

*scene change: Queens quad - morning*

*Ashton is walking through the quad when he looks up, then does a double take and stops*

*the camera pans to the statue podium, where Derek and Casey are huddled together, asleep*

Ashton: *staring, confused* *calls up to her* “Casey?”

Casey: *wakes up suddenly, sits up* *confused* “Whaaa?”

*as she sits up, Derek, still asleep and leaning into her, falls over and hits the podium* *he awakens*

Derek: *sits up* “I’m awake!”

Casey: *looks at him, confused and trying to get her bearings*

Ashton: “Casey, what are you doing up there?”

Casey: *looking down at herself, then over at Derek* “I don’t know. I must have fallen asleep.”

Derek: *to Ashton* “What time is it?”

Ashton: *glances at Derek, then back at Casey, ignoring him* “Casey, it’s 8am. We have English in 15 minutes.”

Derek: *raises his eyebrows at Ashton’s passive-aggressive attitude toward him*

Casey: *groans* “Oh, God. Okay.”

Ashton: “Let’s go.” *dismissive*

Casey: *looks at Derek* “Are you coming?”

Derek: *sighs* “I can’t. I have four more hours.”

Casey: “Well-” *slaps her legs* “I’ll grab you some coffee before I go to class.”

Derek: *smiles*

Ashton: *to Casey* “You’ll be late.”

Casey: *looks down at Ashton* “Save me a seat?” *starts to scoot to the edge of the platform to climb down*

Derek: “Casey.” *reaches out and takes hold of her wrist*

Casey: *looks back at him* “Yeah?”

Derek: *sincere* “Thank you.”

Casey: *smiles*

Derek: *smirks* “And get me a bagel too.”

Casey: *smirks back, rolls her eyes* “I’ll think about it.” *turns back and lets Ashton help her down from the platform*

*Ashton and Casey begin walking away, and Ashton puts his arm around her shoulders*

*Derek watches them go, stoic*

*scene change: high school - cafeteria*

*Edwin walks into the cafeteria and sees Ronny sitting at their usual table - he starts to walk that way*

*Lizzie appears and stops in front of him, halting him*

Lizzie: “Come sit with me and my friends.”

Edwin: *confused* “But-”

Lizzie: *cuts him off* “And invite Ronny too.” *smiles*

Edwin: *smiles back* “Okay.”

*Lizzie turns and goes back to her table*

*Edwin walks over to Ronny, and starts speaks with him for a moment, gesturing toward Lizzie’s table*

*Ronny looks unsure, but he gets up and follows him there*

*the scene ends on Lizzie introducing everyone, and everyone is smiling*

-BLUE SCREEN SCENE: *Derek approaches Casey, who looks sad, with a heart-shaped cookie. She smiles as she takes it from him, but he looks indifferent about it*

*scene change: Queens campus - Casey’s dorm common room*

*Derek walks in, casually goes to Casey’s door and opens it to an empty room* *he looks disappointed*

*off camera, someone speaks: “Looking for someone?”

Derek: *turns to find Sonya leaning against the wall next to him* “Uh, yeah.”

Sonya: *smiles at him sadly* “She’s out with her boyfriend.”

Derek: *sighs, annoyed* “Of course she is.”

Sonya: “You don’t like him, do you?”

Derek: *chuckles* “No, not really.”

Sonya: “Me neither.” *smiles*

Derek: *smiles back*

Sonya: “Want me to give her a message?”

Derek: “Uh-” *looks at the ground* “-yeah. Just tell her I said thanks.” *puts his hands in his pockets*

Sonya: “For?”

Derek: *looks her in the eye* “For last night.” *turns and leaves*

Sonya: *watches him leave, shocked*

-END CREDITS-

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I don’t own Life With Derek, and this is purely for the enjoyment of the lovely fandom.

Season 1 Episode 5: Love and Lust

Casey starts seeing a classmate romantically, while Derek discovers the joys of the college hook-up scene. Edwin tries to move into Derek’s old room. Lizzie drastically changes her look, much to the horror of the rest of the family.

-EPISODE START-

*scene opens on Derek walking through the Queens quad, hockey gear on*

Casey: *appears next to him suddenly and nudges his arm* “Derek.”

Derek: “Ah!” *pulls arm away in surprise* “Why are you sneaking up on me like that?”

Casey: “I can’t believe I’m saying this, but I need your help.” *annoyed*

Derek: *chuckles* “Little Miss Perfect needs my help? With what?”

Casey: *rolls her eyes, annoyed* “I need you to help me with math.”

Derek: *laughs, smug* “Oh, yeah. You don’t have the math gene, and I do.”

Casey: *begrudging* “I admit that you’re better at math than me.”

Derek: *smirks*

Casey: *softens* “So, will you help me?”

Derek: *looks away from her* “Can’t. Hockey tryouts are today.”

Casey: *looks away, disappointed*

Derek: *groans* “But maybe I can help you tonight.”

Casey: *sighs* “I can’t tonight. I already have plans.”

Derek: “Do these ‘plans’ include books and pajama pants?” *uses air quotes, mocking*

Casey: *glares at him* “Actually-” *embarrassed* “-I have a date.”

Derek: “A date?” *looks at her, surprised* “With who?”

Casey: “A guy in my English lecture.” *looks at him* “Not that it’s any of your business.”

Derek: *sarcastic* “Well, I hope he’s good at math.”

*Casey stops watching and glares at Derek as he casually walks away*

-THEME PLAYS-

*Casey against a blue background*

Casey: “I haven’t had much luck in the dating scene since I started university, but I have a feeling that’s all about to change.” *smiles, shrugs*

*scene change: McDonald-Venturi household - kitchen*

*Marti and Edwin are sitting at the kitchen island eating cereal* *George and Nora are making breakfast*

*Lizzie enters the kitchen dressed in all black, with black eyeliner around her eyes*

Marti: *looks up* *drops spoon and screams*

Edwin: *looks up* “Whoa!” *concerned*

*George and Nora turn around - both are stunned*

Nora: “Lizzie!”

Edwin: *horrified* “What are you wearing?”

Marti: “Is it Halloween?”

Lizzie: *angry* “This is who I am now!” *turns and stomps away* *yells back* “No one understands me!”

*the family watches her leave, confused*

George: *sighs* “Teenagers.”

-BLUE SCREEN SCENE: *Marti covering her face, looking scared*

*scene change: Paul’s office*

*Edwin bursts through the door, throwing his backpack into the corner and coming to take a seat*

Edwin: *angry* “This is so unfair!”

Paul: *surprised, taken aback*

Edwin: “Everyone expects me to live up to Derek’s reputation, but Lizzie’s not expected to be the next Casey.”

Paul: *composes himself* “What makes you say that?”

Edwin: “It’s always Venturi-this and Venturi-that, but never McDonald.” * “Casey didn’t build a reputation at this school the way Derek did.”

Paul: “And Lizzie doesn’t try to be like Casey?”

Edwin: “No.” *sighs* “Lizzie’s been acting… different lately.”

Paul: “Bad different or good different?”

Edwin: “Definitely bad different. She won’t talk to me at school anymore.”

Paul: *confused* “And why’s that?”

Edwin: “I think I embarrass her.”

Paul: “Oh, I’m sure that’s not true.”

Edwin: *looks unsure*

-BLUE SCREEN SCENE: *Derek walking, Edwin copying his movements behind him. Derek turns and sees Edwin, who continues copying him. Derek looks confused and annoyed*

*scene change: Casey’s dorm common room*

*Casey walks out of the bathroom and toward her room* *she’s dressed up and wearing sparkly blue eye shadow*

*Sonya exits her room and sees Casey*

Sonya: “Wow! You look amazing!”

Casey: *smiles* “Really?”

Sonya: *looking her up and down* “Really. What’s all this for?”

Casey: *blushes, a bit embarrassed* “So, there’s this guy.”

Sonya: *smirks* “Go on.”

Casey: “He’s the sweetest, kindest, most respectful guy.”

Sonya: *suddenly confused* “He is?”

Casey: “Yes! And he’s handsome, too! And hygienic, and well-dressed.”

Sonya: “So, we’re not talking about Derek Venturi?”

Casey: *outraged* “Ew! No! Derek is my step-brother.”

Sonya: *realizing, mouths oh*

*scene change: Queens quad*

*Derek is leaning against a tree, obviously looking for someone* *he suddenly sees who he’s looking for and starts speed walking toward them*

*he falls into step with a girl who’s walking down the sidewalk*

Derek: “Hey, Lana.”

Lana: *looks over at him* “Oh, hi, Derek.”

Derek: “Wanna catch a movie tonight?”

Lana: “Um, Derek. This was more of a one-time thing. We don’t have to, like, hang out.”

Derek: *confused* “Are you breaking up with me?”

Lana: *laughs* “No.”

Derek: *relieved, laughs* “Oh, cuz it sounded like-”

Lana: *nonchalant* “We were never dating. So we can’t really break up.”

Derek: *confused again* “We weren’t?”

Lana: “No, silly!” *pushes his arm lightly* “I was using you.”

Derek: *looks a bit offended*

Lana: “For sex.”

*Derek stops walking, but Lana continues* *he watches her go, half-stunned and half-amused*

*scene change: outside of Casey’s dorm building*

*Ashton and Casey walk up to the door and stop*

Casey: *turns to face him and smiles* “I had a really great time tonight.”

Ashton: “Casey-” *takes her hands and looks into her eyes* “-I really like you.”

Casey: *smiles* “I really like you too.”

Ashton: “I just want you to know that I’m not seeing anyone else.”

Casey: *a bit confused* “Okay.”

Ashton: “I just mean that I don’t date around. If we continue to see each other, I’d like to be exclusive.”

Casey: *smiles, relieved* “That sounds… perfect!”

*Ashton smiles, then leans in and kisses her*

*Casey puts her arms around his neck and kisses him back*

*scene change: McDonald-Venturi household - hallway outside of Lizzie’s room*

*Lizzie is taking the posters off of her bedroom door and replacing them with posters of goth bands*

*Derek’s bedroom door opens, and Edwin walks out with a box of his own things*

Lizzie: *looks over at him* “Edwin, what are you doing?”

Edwin: “I’m moving out of Derek’s room.”

Lizzie: *confused* “Why would you do that?”

Edwin: “Look, I just don’t think I’m really worthy of the room.”

Lizzie: “Edwin, that’s stupid. You hate living in the attic. You’ve wanted that room your whole life.”

Edwin: “It’s Derek’s room.” *walks up the stairs to his old room*

*Lizzie watches him go, concerned*

-BLUE SCREEN SCENE: *Edwin is still copying Derek, and Derek pushes him off frame*

*scene change: Queens campus diner*

*Casey and Derek are sitting on opposite sides of a booth, facing each other*

*Casey is bent over a piece of paper, writing* *she looks very concentrated and tense*

*Derek is watching her, uninterested*

*Casey suddenly stops writing, then picks up the paper and hands it to Derek* *she’s looking at him expectantly and hopefully*

*Derek takes the paper and looks over it for a moment* *then he smirks at her*

Derek: “Not bad.”

Casey: *excited* “Is it right?” *reaches for the paper*

Derek: *hands it to her* “It’s right.”

Casey: *looking over the paper, smiling* “Yes!”

Derek: *smiles, watching her* “So-” *drums knuckles on the table* “-how was your date?”

Casey: *looks up at him, suspicious* “Why do you care?”

Derek: *shrugs* “I don’t. Just thought you would want to talk about it.”

Casey: *smiles, giddy* “It was great!”

Derek: “He’s not anything like Truman, is he?”

Casey: “Nothing like Truman!”

Derek: “Good, because I’m not listening to you cry when he kisses your cousin.”

Casey: *scoffs* “He’s not gonna kiss my cousin!”

Derek: *raises his eyebrows*

Casey: *smiles* “Because Vicki’s not here.”

Derek: *chuckles*

*Casey giggles too, and the scene ends on the two of them talking and laughing*

-EPISODE END-

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Season 1 Episode 4: Feuds and Friendships

Casey makes an unlikely friend at school. Derek tries to get into a fraternity. Edwin starts seeing Paul, the guidance counselor, where he expresses concern for changes in Lizzie.

-EPISODE START-

*scene opens on a frat house - a group of fraternity brothers are sitting around a table talking*

*the door opens suddenly, and Derek strolls in wearing his leather jacket*

*the group of guys watch him as he walks toward them, then stops before them*

Kenny (fraternity brother): “Who the hell are you?”

Derek: *holds out his hand to him* “Derek Venturi, soon to be your fraternity brother.”

Kenny: “Oh, yeah?” *chuckles*

Derek: “Yup.” *crosses his arms over his chest, smug*

Kenny: “Well, to get into Kappa Sigma, you have to prove your loyalty.”

Derek: “Alright-” *cracks knuckles, smug* “-what do I have to do?”

Kenny: *smiles, chuckles*

*scene change: Queens quad - the lawn*

*Casey is sitting in the grass with a study group* *they are all looking at their books*

Derek: *runs past naked, hand covering crotch* “Kappa Sigma!”

Casey: *looks up at him, jaw drops in disgust* “Der-ek!”

Study Group Girl: *leans in toward Casey, still looking at Derek* “Your brother is cute.”

Casey: *looks at the girl, grossed out* “He’s my STEP brother.”

Study Group Girl: *smiles at her suggestively, but Casey doesn’t pick up on it*

Casey: *scoffs at Derek again, then looks back down at books*

-THEME PLAYS-

*Casey in front of a blue background*

Casey: “For some people, making friends is a piece of cake. But for others, it’s a bit more of a… challenge.”

*scene change: McDonald-Venturi household - hallway outside of Lizzie’s bedroom*

*Edwin exits Derek’s room and is about to walk toward the stairs when he hears music coming from Lizzie’s room - he walks to her door and puts an ear to it*

*suddenly, the door opens - the music gets louder (it’s screamo) and Lizzie looks at Edwin suspiciously*

Lizzie: “What are you doing?”

Edwin: “Nothing!” *defensive* “Just trying to figure out what that horrible noise is.”

Lizzie: *glares at him* “It’s music.”

Edwin: *surprised* “That’s music?”

Lizzie: *annoyed* “You wouldn’t understand.”

Edwin: *confused* “Why not?”

Lizzie: “Just forget it.” *walks back into her room and slams the door behind her*

Edwin: *to himself* “What’s her problem?”

Marti: *appears in the hallway - comes to stand next to Edwin* “What’s that sound?”

Edwin: *looks down at her* “Music, apparently.”

*scene change: Casey’s dorm room*

*Casey is lying on her stomach on her bed, studying*

*a knock sounds on the door*

Casey: *looks up at the door, confused* “Yeah?”

*knob turns and door swings open - Sonya is standing on the other side*

Casey: “Oh.” *confused* “Hi.”

Sonya: “Can I come in?”

Casey: “Um… sure.” *hesitant, skeptical*

Sonya: *takes two steps into Casey’s room and stops* “How’s your semester going?”

Casey: “Um… it’s okay. Busy.” *gestures to her books*

Sonya: *nods knowingly* “Wanna go get coffee? I’m buying.” *smiles*

Casey: *surprised* “Um-” *closes book, sits up* “Sure!” *smiles*

-BLUE SCREEN SCENE: *Casey is proudly holding a trophy - Derek comes into frame and takes it from her. She tries to get it back, but he successfully is able to keep it*

*scene change: Queens campus diner*

*Casey and Sonya are sitting at a booth together, drinking coffee and talking*

Sonya: “So, have you chosen your major yet?” *puts her elbows on the table and leans toward Casey*

Casey: “Ya know, I think I have. I really think I want to go to law school.”

Sonya: “Wow. Ambitious.”

Casey: *shrugs* “I’ve always been a bit of an overachiever.”

Sonya: *chuckles* “Yeah, I can tell.”

*Casey and Sonya are silent for a few seconds, and it starts to get awkward*

Casey: *searching for something to say* “Do you have a boyfriend?”

*Sonya opens her mouth to answer, but is interrupted by-*

Derek: *slides into the booth next to Casey, looking at Sonya* “Good question. And I would love to hear the answer.” *smirks*

Casey: *glares at Derek, pushes his arm away from herself*

Sonya: *watches them, amused* “And, you are?”

Derek: “Derek Venturi.” *holds out his hand to her, smirking*

Sonya: *looks at his hand* “Thanks, but no thanks.” *doesn’t shake it*

*Casey smiles at Sonya, then looks at Derek smugly*

Derek: “Ah-” *pulls hand back, glances at Casey and then back to Sonya* “-so you do have a boyfriend.”

Sonya: “No.”

Derek: *looks confused, but still smug*

Sonya: *leans in, smirks* “I have a girlfriend.”

Casey: *looking at Sonya, surprised - smiles, then looks at Derek*

Derek: *raises eyebrows, realizing* “Oh.” *looks at Casey* “It’s not you, is it?”

Casey: “No.”

Sonya: “I wish.”

*Casey and Derek both look at her, shocked*

Sonya: *smiles* “I’m kidding.” *looks Casey up and down* “Mostly.”

*Derek watches this exchange in awe, focusing on Casey’s reactions*

Casey: *smiles, blushes* *nervous, flustered*

Sonya: *smiles at her, then looks at Derek* “Anything else?”

Derek: *confused, speechless* “Um… no.”

Sonya: *smirks* “Bye, then.” *begins to wave with her hand*

Derek: *defeated, gets up from the booth* “Bye, ladies.”

*Sonya and Casey watch him leave, smiling conspiratorially*

Sonya: “He’s cute.”

Casey: *looks at Sonya, confused and disgusted*

Sonya: *looks at Casey, smiles and chuckles*

-BLUE SCREEN SCENE: *Derek and Casey fighting over the trophy. Casey gets it from him, pushes him down and holds up the trophy, victorious*

*scene change: Paul’s office*

Edwin: *walks into the office, closing the door behind him* “Hi, Paul?”

Paul: *folds hands on desk in front of him* “Yes, young man? What can I do for you?”

Edwin: “Well-” *sits in chair across from Paul* “-I’m having a hard time finding myself in high school. Casey told me that you really helped her out, and-”

Paul: “Casey McDonald? How do you know her?”

Edwin: “She’s my step-sister. She spoke very highly of you.”

Paul: “That’s sweet. How is Casey doing?”

Edwin: “Fine, I guess. She calls often.”

Paul: “And Derek?”

Edwin: “He calls… less often. Listen, I have a lot of problems, so be prepared to give guidance.”

Paul: *chuckles* “Just like your sister.”

Edwin: *ignoring his comment* “Well, my first problem is that I can’t make any friends because people think I’m weird.”

Paul: *opens his mouth, about to speak*

Edwin: *cuts him off* “And the only friend I did make is someone Lizzie really doesn’t like.”

Paul: *looks concerned* “Do you often let your siblings dictate who you talk to?”

Edwin: *shrugs* “Not really. Except Derek.”

Paul: “But Derek is away at college now.”

Edwin: “I know, so it’s hard to know who I should be friends with. He’s not here to tell me.”

Paul: “It sounds like you relied on your brother’s validation of your choices.”

Edwin: “Well, yeah. Derek knows what’s best for me.”

Paul: “Have you tried making friends Derek wouldn’t have approved of?”

Edwin: “Not until now.”

Paul: “Maybe you should try it. You might like it.”

Edwin: *nods, thinking*

*scene change: high school cafeteria*

*Edwin walks into the cafeteria and stops when he sees Ronny sitting alone at a table* *he stares at him for a second, then glances over at Lizzie*

*Lizzie is sitting at a table with her new friends, watching Edwin* *she shakes her head threateningly at him*

*Edwin stares at her, challenging* *then he looks back at Ronny and walks to his table* *he sits down across from him and they start talking*

*the camera cuts back to Lizzie, and she looks disappointed in him*

*scene change: Derek’s dorm common room*

*Derek enters his dorm common room from outside and stops, confused*

*the camera cuts to what Derek sees - all his dorm mates are cheering as one of them shotguns beers one after the other, spilling everywhere*

*the whole place is filthy, and all the guys ignore Derek as he stands watching them*

*Derek sighs, then walks past them into his room and shuts the door behind him*

-BLUE SCREEN SCENE: *Casey still has the trophy, and Derek is on the ground from when she pushed him - she puts her foot on him and holds up the trophy like a victor. He looks annoyed, offended, and disappointed*

*scene change: Casey’s dorm common room*

*Casey and Sonya enter from outside to find all the girls who live there painting each others’s nails*

*the girls turn to them and squeal* *one of the girls runs over to greet them*

Girl: *excited* “We’re doing manicures!” *takes both of Casey’s hands and looks down at them, then back up at her* “Can I do yours in pink?”

Casey: *smiles, then looks at Sonya*

Sonya: *smiles at her, nods to the girls in approval*

Casey: *excited* “Okay!”

*Casey lets the girl lead her to the others, and the scene ends on them all talking and giggling*

-END CREDITS-

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Okay, so as I’m working on this screenplay, I have an idea in my head of how these new characters look.

These are Sonya and Ashton as I see them.

If you want, I can continue to post my idea of characters as they appear throughout the series.