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Some are born from darkness- others from light- it is your choice to choose which path is wrong or wright.

[Scene 1]
*We open to a wide shot of a car*
We find Kathryn sitting in the backseat of Ms. Robinvale’s car, Ms. Robinvale is driving, inaudible music plays on the radio.

Wendy Robinvale-
Well, this is exciting. Your first foster home in 8 years (She says with excitement)

Kathryn-
Wee (Unenthusiastically)

Wendy Robinvale-
Aren’t you excited?

Kathryn-
Why, they're just going to abandon me like everyone else. Besides I’m 16, no one wants a 16 year old.
Wendy Robinvale-
Maybe this time will be different?

Kathryn-
I find that unrealistic.

Wendy Robinvale-
Well, we’re here now.

(The car pulls up to an old white house)

(As Kathryn steps out of the car Carrietta comes out of the house and steps onto the porch)

Carrietta-
Oh, Hello dear. You must be Kathryn- Oh I’ve heard so much about you from Ms. Robinvale. You’re in good hands now.

(Kathryn is shocked by Carrietta’s enthusiasm and looks perplex)

Kathryn-
Uh, Hi. I guess I don’t need to introduce myself.

Carrietta-
Oh, mind my manners. I’m Carrietta, your new foster mom.

(Carrietta opens the door and welcomes them inside)

Carrietta-
Please don’t mind the candles, we’ve been having power outages all week.

(They step inside)
(the entrance sitting room is filled with vintage furniture, every surface decorated in different crochet and knitted patterns. Even the curtains are crocheted)

(Wendy takes out a clipboard with foster parent forms)

Wendy Robinvale-
Well, Miss White you’ll just need to sign this form confirming you will be Kathryn’s legal guardian until further notice.

(Wendy hands Carrietta the clipboard)
(Carrietta signs the paperwork)
Wendy Robinvale-
Looks like y'all are good. I’ll see y’all around.
Bye-bye now.

Kathryn-
Bye

Carrietta-
Thank you ma’am.

(Carrietta sees Wendy out the door and she drives off)

Carrietta-
So, welcome Kathryn. Your room is the left door in the living room, the restroom is down the hall, and you can help yourself to snacks anytime, and if you need anything just let me know. Unless I’m in my office.

Kathryn-
Oh, thanks. I’ll just go to my room now.

Carrietta-
Okay sweetie.
[Scene 2]
(Kathryn makes her way past the lovingly decorated living space and into her room)

(Kathryn opens the door and is almost blinded by the sunlight escaping past the yarn curtains, which look to be handmade. Kathryn flops onto her bed adorned in lovingly handmade quilts and fluffy throw pillows. She looks up at the ceiling fan painted like a sun above her. The ceiling is adorned with little painted clouds and wisping blues to mimic a bright sunny day, The wallpaper has a vintage pattern of cat silhouettes and flowers. Beside the bed is an old elm-wood nightstand with flowers chiseled into the sides, a beautiful vintage lamp adorns the top of the nightstand with beaded tassels along the trim, a wall closet sits in the corner of the room, the door slightly ajar.)

(Kathryn gets up to open the closet door)

(The closet is filled with clothes, a selection of dolls in a corner and a clear container filled to the brim with sewing supplies)
(Kathryn takes out a sweater that looks to be too small. She puts the sweater on and it rips)

Kathryn-
shit , she’s going to be so mad at me.

(she looks through the sewing supplies and sews in extra fabric to make the sweater bigger. Which shows Kathryn's ingenuity and creativity.)
(She steps out of her room wearing her new sweater, a red denim skirt, black and red knitted beanie hat, black fingerless gloves, burgundy leggings and old black work boots.)

(Carrietta sits in the living room knitting and sees Kathryn’s new outfit)

Carrietta-
Where did that sweater come from?

Kathryn-
Sorry, I ripped your sweater, but I fixed it the best I could!

Carrietta-
It’s okay dear, I’m not upset.

Kathryn-
Really? You’re not mad?

Carrietta-
Should I be mad? You fixed it. Besides I bought it at an yard sale, it’s good that you found a way to repurpose it. And besides, it looks hip.

Kathryn-
People don’t say ‘hip’ anymore.

Carrietta-
Oh, then what do the cool kids say nowadays?

Kathryn-
Um, we say cool now.

Carrietta-
Ah, cool. Cool cool cool cool cool, very cool.
Well, if you're hungry then there's meatloaf in the fridge.

Kathryn-
Okay, I’m just going to take a bath now.

Carrietta-
Oh, that’s okay. It’ll still be there when you're done.

Kathryn-
Okay.

[Scene 3]

[Kathryn is in the bath when the power goes out]

(She wraps a shower robe around herself and leaves to find Carrietta)

(Kathryn makes her way thru the hallway with a candle in hand when she sees light coming through Carrietta’s office door and knocks on it)

(Carrietta opens the door holding a candle)

Carrietta-
Oh Kathryn, you startled me, I thought you’d be in bed by now

Kathryn-
No, I was just taking a bath when the lights went out, I thought I’d get some extra candles from you.

Carrietta-
Yes dear, you can borrow some candles from the living room, just be sure to stick them on a candelabra or it’ll cause a fire.

Kathryn-
Okay, Goodnight.

Carrietta-
Goodnight, dear.
(Kathryn heads to her room and sets the candles down)

Kathryn-
Alright Kathryn, you can do this. Just don’t fall asleep, don’t fall a-

(Kathryn falls onto the bed and enters the dream realm)

Kathryn-
Shit, you had one job!

(Kathryn is in a red lit boiler room with claw marks adorning the walls)
Freddy-
Kathryn~

(Freddy creeps through the hall, advancing slowly to mess with Kathryn)

Freddy-
Daddy's home!

(Kathryn runs the opposite direction)

Freddy-
You can’t run forever!

Kathryn-
Yes I can, Asshole!

(The hall seems endless but it slowly fades to the inside of someone's house)

Kathryn-
Shit, he’s entered someone else's dream, I need to find him before he does.

(Kathryn runs through a door in the hall, she finds a little boy with red hair standing over a dead body)
Glynn-
I didn’t do it- I didn’t do it!

Kathryn-
Holy shit!

(Kathryn grabs the boys wrist and they run out of the room)

Glynn-
I didn’t do it, it wasn’t me, this isn’t me!

Kathryn-
It’s okay, we just need to wake up!

Glynn-
I don’t want to hurt people, I didn’t mean to-

Kathryn-
Don’t worry- you just need to wake up!
Glynn-
But I can’t, I’ve tried!

Kathryn-
You have to if you wanna survive!

Glynn-
Ok (hesitantly)

(Glynn lets go of Kathryn and burns their hand on a pipe and they disappear)

(Freddy grabs Kathryn)
Freddy-
Aww, look at you trying to be the hero! No one can save you now, you’re mine!

Kathryn-
Not if I can help it!

(Kathryn slips out of her shawl, burns her hand on a pipe and wakes up in a cold sweat with a burn on her hand)

Kathryn-
There’s no escape from him. I hope that kid is okay.

(Kathryn gets out of bed)

(insert montage of Kathryn dressing her wounds, getting dressed and eating breakfast)

[Dining room]

Carrietta-
Got any sleep?

Kathryn-
Yep.

Carrietta-
That’s nice.

Kathryn-
You have no idea.

Carrietta-
I saw you didn’t eat the meatloaf last night.

Kathryn-
I wasn’t hungry.

Carrietta-
You can pack it for lunch instead if you want?

Kathryn-
Why are you being so nice to me?

Carrietta-
Because I am your guardian.

Kathryn-
Only till further notice.

Carrietta-
Kathryn, I understand you’ve had a difficult past but I just-... I’ll see you after school.
(Carrietta looks disappointed but Kathryn leaves before she can feel sorry for her)

[Scene 6]
(outside, sidewalk)
(Kathryn is walking towards the school when she is suddenly knocked to the ground by a short girl, with Green and hazel heterochromia, blond hair loosely knotted into braids, holding her science project in one arm and a denim bag of books in the other.)

Tessandra-
Sorry, I didn’t see you there. Lemme help you up.

(Tessandra then shifts the bag to hang on her shoulder and reaches her hand out to help Kathryn up.)

Kathryn-
Uh, thank you.

Tessandra-
Oh pardon me, My name is Tessandra but my family and friends call me Tessy, so you can call me Tessy. (She spoke fast)

Kathryn-
I’m Kathryn.
Tessandra-
Well based on your backpack we be heading to the same place?

Kathryn-
I guess so.

(They start to walk and talk)

Tessandra-
I haven’t seen you before, are you new to the neighborhood?

Kathryn-
Yep..

Tessandra-
That’s cool, my parents used to move around alot before my pa got incarcerated. So after my brother was born we settled down here.

Kathryn-
Why was your dad incarcerated?

Tessandra-
I dunno, my momma says tax fraud.

Kathryn-
Wouldn’t he just get probation or something for that?

Tessandra-
That’s what I was thinking! But momma kept her mouth shut, I think she does it to keep us safe. We do write to my daddy everyday week, we don’t get replies but momma says he was never much of a writer.

(That’s a lot of information to dump on an introduction, but Kathryn doesn’t reply much. Even if she wanted to befriend anybody Freddy would probably find some way to get rid of them. Kathryn stays lonely, she’s safer that way.)

(They arrive at a very small, very old school. The town is so small they only had the room for one school, it wasn’t tiny, but compared to other highschools it’s smaller. Every grade goes to that school, there are separate buildings but they’re very small and off to the side, they look more recently built.)

(Tessandra leads Kathryn to the cafeteria where they find Tom sitting eating the school's excuse for a breakfast. Tessandra comes up from behind him and covers his eyes with her hands.)
Tessandra-
Guess who!

Tom-
Tess, we’ve talked about this.

Tessandra-
Right, no touching you while you are eating.
Thomas, this is Kathryn, Kathryn this is Thomas.
He’s my lab partner in chem class.

Tom-
Hi, welcome to hell, anymore questions or can I get back to eating?

Tessandra-
Fine, we’ll leave you to your platter.

(suddenly Tessandra goes still as a set of twins walk through the cafeteria doors. Both with fiery red hair. One twin has shorter hair and the other's hair is longer. Kathryn recognizes the short haired twin, she’s seen them before, in her dream.)

Tessandra-
That’s Glynn and Glenda, Glynn’s in my theatre class and Glenda is the hottest person in school. She’s also in our theatre class but she would never talk to me, I’ve made my peace with that.

(Kathryn studies Glynn, they couldn’t be the kid from her dream, they’re clearly her age, but the resemblance is uncanny to Kathryn. They make eye contact, A look of recognition comes to Glynn’s face but looks away soon after.)

Kathryn-
It’s him.

Tessandra-
Oh, you know Glynn?

Kathryn-
No, I just think I recognize him from somewhere.

Tessandra-
You mean ‘Them’, they’re both gender fluid.

(The first bell rings and the students all scurry out into the hall to their homerooms, Kathryn takes a look at her schedule.)

Kathryn-
I think we have the same homeroom, 105 chem?

Tessandra-
Exactly, Me and Tom will walk you there.

[Scene 7]
(105 chem, Mr. Herbert’s Homeroom)

(Kathryn, Tessandra and Tom walk into class. Tessandra leads Kathryn to their seats.)

Kathryn-
Aww man, only 2 seats, I’ll just sit somewhere else then-

Tessandra-
That’s okay-

(Tessandra takes an unused chair from the back of the class and plops in next to her chair.)

Tom-
I don’t think that’s allowed.

(Mr. West walks into the room)

Mr. West-
Good morning class, Last week I assigned a group project summarizing everything we’ve worked on this last 9 weeks.

(Mr. West looks over at Kathryn.)

Mr. West-
I see we have a new student. Tessandra and Tom, Are you willing to let Kathryn help with your project?

Tom-
Fine.

Tessandra-
Yeah!

Kathryn-
What-

(Kathryn stands with Tom and Tessandra. Tessandra’s project looms next to them.)

Kathryn- What am I supposed to do?

(Tom hands Kathryn queue cards)

Tom-
Just read off the cards.

Kathryn-
I uh, The mitochondria as we know, is the powerhouse of the cell…
But the cell mainframe is made out of 3 parts-
The Plasma Membrane, The Cytoplasm, and The Nucleus, Within the Cytoplasm are various or-en-gen-elles? Which includes the Mitochondria.

(Tessandra turns on a diagram she made and it lights up and rotates. Her face lights up in pride.)

[Scene 8]
(In between classes Kathryn, Tessandra and Tom are standing in the hall.)

Tessandra-
Wow we Murdered that! Did you see the diagram!? I worked hours on it! And Kathryn, you started off a bit wonky but we got there eventually.

Tom-
Only because I brought my notes. Y’know I had a slideshow planned- but Mr. West vetoed it.

Kathryn-
Well, I gotta head to class.

Tessandra-
We’ll see you at lunch right!?

Kathryn-
Sure (unsure)

(Kathryn makes her way to her next class, Digital Media 120 2nd period)
(She walks in and see’s Glynn and Glenda sitting towards the front. Kathryn finds a seat in the back, Kathryn didn’t have the luck of knowing anyone in class. The same new kid's speech is said by the teacher and we skip forward to lunch time.)

(Kathryn see’s Tessandra and Tom sitting at lunch. Tessandra hisses at anyone who even so much as looks at the empty seat next to her. Kathryn heads towards the lunch line and gets her tray. She sees Glynn but sits next to Tessandra.)

Tessandra-
My star’s! Kitty Kat, you made it! I thought I’d give you a nickname since we’re friends now.

Kathryn-
Friends ok.

Tom-
Don’t scare her away Tess.

Kathryn-
No, it's fine.

(Kathryn sits down next to them.)

(We switch perspectives to Glynn and Glenda)

Glenda-
So you think you saw this girl in your dreams?

Glynn-
Yeah, it’s crazy right?

Glenda-
The same dream you’ve had for years, the dream with the blood-

Glynn-
We don’t have to talk about it.

Glenda-
And no one’s ever showed up in your dream before?

Glynn-
No.

Glenda-
Weird. I’m gonna talk to her

(Glenda gets up)

Glynn-
Wait Glenda- no!

(Tessandra and Tom get up to put their trays up.)
(Glenda sits across from Kathryn at the table.)

Glenda-
So, my sibling here says they recognize you?

Kathryn-
Uhm, I don’t know him.

Glenda-
I’m not asking if you know him, I’m asking why they saw you in their dream?

Glynn-
Glenda, no! I’m so sorry, Glenda’s very headstrong! Please excuse us.

Kathryn-
Were you the little boy covered in blood?

Glynn-
Yea.

Kathryn-
Did he cause it?

Glynn-
Who caused what?

Kathryn-
Did Freddy kill those people in your dream?

Glynn-
No, I- uh-I can’t explain, but I didn’t see anyone else in the dream until you came in, then the boiler room came up and that dude started chasing us.

(Glynn pulls up their sleeve and shows Kathryn the burn mark)

Glynn-
If what I’m thinking is true, then something freaky is going on here.

(Tessandra and Tom come back to the table)

Tessandra-
So anyway Tom, I was thinking- *Gasps*

(Tessandra’s mouth hangs like a dying goldfish)

Glenda-
Um, sup. You’re Tessandra yea? We have theatre class together. You stare at me sometimes during monologues.

(Tessandra stays staring like a deer in headlights.)

Tom-
Hi, sorry about Tess, she can be A-LOT!

Glenda-
I knew that, Don’t we also share theatre together?

Tom-
Yeah, I keep to myself.

Glenda-
Yeah, you also played the Guard in 12 Angry Jurors.

Tom-
Oh you noticed. I didn’t have any lines, Mr. Shammer said they had to cut my lines for competition season.

Glenda-
That’s some bullshit…

(The 1st bell rings for 5th period)

Glenda-
Welp, that’s the bell. See ya losers later.

Glynn-
Don’t worry, Glenda calls everyone that.

Glenda-
Hurry up loser!

Glynn-
I’m coming.

(Glynn scurries after)

[Scene 9]
(After school Kathryn walks home with Tess)

Tessandra-
So, where do you and your folks live?

Kathryn-
Um, my foster mom’s house is down the street, it’s the little white one.

Tessandra-
Oh you mean Ms. Gray? She’s friends with my mom.
She just showed up in town one day, she doesn’t really leave her house. Momma invited her over on Christmas when there was a power outage. Our house still had power so we invited her over, she’s a bit weird but my families weird too.

Kathryn-
Yeah, I guess she’s nice.

Tessandra-
You don’t really talk much. Why’s that.

Kathryn-
I don’t like to get attached to people.

Tessandra-
Cause you’re a foster kid.

Kathryn-
Yea.

Tessandra-
Maybe you’ll find a home here?

(The stop at Tessandra’s house.)

Tessandra-
I’m home now. If you need someone to talk to, I'm right next door. Do you have a phone?

Kathryn-
No.

Tessandra-
My offer still stands. I’ll see you tomorrow!

(Tessandra enters her house and is seen waving out a window to Kathryn, Kathryn waves back.)
(Kathryn returns home and finds Carrietta knitting)

Kathryn-
Hey, Ms.Gray? I’m sorry for being weird this morning. I’m not used to people treating me nicely. I guess I thought you were just-

Carrietta-
Overbearing?

Kathryn-
Yea.

Carrietta-
I’ll promise to be less overbearing from now on.

Kathryn-
Ok. I’ve got homework to do now.

Carrietta-
Alright dear, any ideas for dinner?

Kathryn-
Surprise me?

(Kathryn heads to her room and sits on the bed)

Kathryn-
I guess I’m not sleeping tonight.
I won’t let Freddy hurt them, or anyone ever again. Even if it kills me.

(Kathryn puts on her earbuds and listens to Blue Oyster Cult’s Don’t Fear The Reaper)

All our times have come-
Here but now they’re gone-
Seasons don’t fear the reaper-
Nor do the wind, the sun or the rain.
We can be like they are-
Come on Baby- Don’t fear the reaper~
Baby take my hand- Don’t fear the reaper~
We’ll be able to fly- Don’t fear the reaper~
Baby I’m your man.

(Insert montage of characters getting ready for bed)
(Thomas brushes his sisters hair before bed, he is wearing a hair cap and pajamas)
(Tessandra falls asleep watching TV with her brother and Mom (Baby Firefly))
(Glynn draws at their desk in their room) (Glenda plays her bass in their room)
(Their mom Tiffany is seen cleaning up a mysterious stain on the carpet)
(Carrietta Sips tea and looks over papers, piles of yarn packed along the shelves, Above her is a cork board with newspaper clippings and old pictures of Kathryn.)
(Kathryn Drinks Coffee and does her homework)
(The song ends- Credits Role)

Chapter Text

Hatchet Field Mental Research Institution-

Legal Name: Kathryn Doe

Age: 16

Sex: Female

Date of birth: September 13th

Date of commitment: April 30th

Reason for commitment: Insomnia and self harming tendencies.

Diagnostician: Dr. Samuel Loomis

Patient suffers from graphic night terrors, delusions of figures, hysterical meltdowns, depression and thoughts of self-harm, acts of self-harm, PTSD, issues with trust.

Diagnosticians log:
In my 40 years of working with the mentally distraught I’ve seen many patients in similar situations as Kathryn work through their inabilities and return to the real world, amongst my many successions also came many failures. Though I’ve been described as stubborn, nothing compares to Kathryn’s innate Stubbornness and defiance towards the other members of staff as well as myself. For the last 8 years I have tried to pick and prod at her brain in an attempt to get through to her. All I have to show for it is the information already given to me by her former foster agencies and past medical records.
The following is a documentation of said information-
Kathryn estimated birth date September 13th, brought into foster care at only 3 weeks old. Kathryn was docile for most of her earlier years but tended to isolate herself from others. She’d eventually be adopted at age 5, but due to the sudden deaths of her new family caused by an unforeseeable fire, Kathryn was put into attentive care for the next year before returning to the foster system. It was at this time that Kathryn started to avoid sleeping. It’s not that she wasn’t tired, she claims she couldn’t and willed herself awake even if it meant she’d be up for weeks on end. The nurses would use Midazolam to render her unconscious, but we only ever had to use it once.
We made a plan to monitor Kathryn’s brain waves whilst unconscious. It took forever to get her to stand still. The day Kathryn was induced patients and staff would report sightings of a shadowed figure roaming the halls, it was thought to be a trick of the lights, just another ghost story, that was until the mysterious massacres. There weren’t any direct entrances into the patients holding cells nor were there any objects around the patients to cause injury.
We’d hear a scuffle, a cry, and then nothing. We’d find the bodies bloodied and butchered, Kathryn would wake up in a hysterical collapse and beg not to be put under again. Scars would form on her body in instances where self mutilation wasn’t plausible. She was monitored religiously, no one ever left her sight. We’d send in psychiatrists from all over the country, but we couldn’t get any answers other than- “If I tell you, then you’ll die”. At the time of documenting this The Hatchet Field Mental Research Institution will be shutting down due to lack of government funding. Which means Kathryn will be out in the real world for the first time in 8 years. I pray she finds peace in this life. If not, then maybe in her next. I unfortunately won’t be there to help her, but with certainty I must inform you. Don’t let her fall asleep.

Though I am certain my words may fall on deaf ears.

Private property of The Hatchet Field Mental Research Institution.

Chapter Text

Scene 1-
Setting- Theatre club after school

Mr. Shammer-
Alright thespians, today we will be voting on this semester's school play. Keep in mind we don’t have the budget to afford any broadway productions and I’M NOT DOING ANOTHER BAKE SALE! Anyways, I am now taking suggestions, GO!

Barb-
A stage adaptation for Bohemian Rhapsody.

Mr.Shammer-
I can’t afford the stage rights nor the legal rights to use Queen’s music!

Tom-
Repo The Genetic Opera?

Mr.Shammer-
Ok, that’s not entirely off the table but I also don’t want that perv creator to sue us for copyright infringement!

Albert-
Jeckle and Hyde?

Mr.Shammer-
That’s a safer option- maybe.

(Glynn raises their hand)

Mr.Shammer-
Glynn before you say another word, you better not recommend some weeb shit!

(Glynn puts their hand down)

Glenda-
Ride the Cyclone?

Mr.Shammer-
Too kniech!

Jeffrey-
Isn’t it your job to choose the school musical Mr.Shammer?

Mr.Shammer-
I didn’t have any ideas this year.

Barb-
Well you don’t like any of our ideas.

Mr.Shammer-
Does literally anyone else have any good ideas?

Tom-
We make our own play!

Mr.Shammer-
Too much work and not enough creative junction for this school.

Brian-
Hamilton?

Mr.Shammer-
We don’t have enough kids of color to pull it off, also we can’t afford to get sued by Lin Manuel Miranda and his Disney money.

Jane-
Romeo and Juliet?

Mr.Shammer-
Oh my god, Jane can you be any more basic! Why are you even in this club?

Jane-
I needed an art credit…

Mr.Shammer-
Listen up people, we need a good idea by the end of the week or we’ll be forced to do Grease again, AND I’M NOT DOING GREASE FOR ANOTHER SCHOOL YEAR! IF I HAVE TO HEAR ANOTHER DOO WAP DOO WAP I WILL-

(Kathryn walks into the auditorium)

Kathryn-
Uh, am I interrupting something? I heard the theatre club was in here.

Mr.Shammer-
Yes this is the right place. What’s your name?

Kathryn-
Kathryn.

Mr.Shammer-
Last name?

Kathryn-
Doe?

Mr.Shammer-
What brings you here today?

Kathryn-
I was told by my counselor that I need an art credit.

Mr.Shammer-
Great, we got another one.
Well, we’re currently brainstorming musicals for this semester. Do you have any ideas that aren’t shit?

Kathryn-
Um, I don’t really listen to musicals… sorry.

Mr.Shammer-
If we do repo the genetic opera; no one will speak a word about us not having the rights to the stage play?

Everyone in unison-
Yes.

Mr.Shammer-
I’m going to have to do so many rewrites to get this school board's approval.

(Kathryn’s face gives off a look of “What did I just get myself into?”)

Scene 2-
Setting- After school at home

(Kathryn walks through the door and is startled by Carrietta holding a box)

Carrietta-
Oh, so sorry if I startled you. I got you something today.

(Carrietta hands Kathryn the box and she opens it to find a phone, it’s not new in the slightest)

Carrietta-
I saw this at the pawn shop and thought you’d need a phone. Y’know, because you’re a teenager.

Kathryn-
My first phone… Thank you.

Carrietta-
It’s not new, but it’s still functional, but I still need to get it connected to my cell plan. Technology isn’t as simple as it used to be.

(Quick Cut to Carrietta trying to use a computer in the 90’s)

Carrietta-
I think it’s gotten quicker to set up but I still use my landline…

Kathryn-
Um thank you.

Carrietta-
And I already have Ms.Sawyer and Tessandra’s number in there for you. Speaking of Tessandra, she told me you were friends now; She came by this afternoon to tell me you were in the theatre club today too.

Kathryn-
Oh, you met Tessandra?

Carrietta-
Yes, I’m friends with her mom.

Kathryn-
She mentioned that.

(Suddenly the power goes out)

Carrietta-
Aw shoot, the power goes out nearly everyday now. Do you have any homework?

Kathryn-
Not today.

Carrietta-
Well, I don’t know about you, but I don’t feel like cooking in the dark. Wanna stop by Cravens Dinner?

Kathryn-
Sure…

Carrietta-
Are you feeling okay Kathryn? You don’t look so good?

Kathryn-
I’m fine!

Carrietta-
Sweetheart calm down, it's okay. Is there anything you need to tell me?

(Kathryn takes a moment of consideration)

Kathryn-
No.

Carrietta-
Do you still want to get dinner?

(A small rumble can be heard from Kathryn)

Kathryn-
Yea.

Scene 3-
Setting- Kraven’s Dinner

(Kathryn and Carrietta sitting in a small booth near the door of the dinner)
(Before they settle in, Ms. Firefly-Sawyer greets them in her waitress uniform)

Baby Firefly-
Oh, well I’ll be. If it ain’t Carrie and Kathryn! Kathryn, my daughter’s told me so much about you!

(Kathryn gives a small wave)

Baby Firefly-
And Carrie, Why didn’t you tell me you were a mom?

Kathryn-
She’s my foster mom.

Baby Firefly-
Oh… It’s just that- you look so similar. Could’ve fooled me.
Can I start y'all off with some drinks?

Carrietta-
I’ll have water with lemon.

Kathryn-
I’ll just have a diet coke.

Baby Firefly-
Alrighty then!

(She scurries to the kitchen)
(Suddenly from across the room)

Tessandra-
Kathryn! Hiii!
I was just helping my little brother with his homework when I saw you and Ms.Gray!
HEY, JUNIOR!!!

(A very tall boy covered in bandages walks over and stands next to Tess)

Tessandra-
This is BuhBuh.

(BuhBuh gives a small wave and looks down)

Tessandra-
He’s very shy.

Kathryn-
Little brother?

Tessandra-
Yep, just 8 years old.

(BuhBuh holds up 8 long fingers)

Tessandra-
Look at you, doing your numbers. He’s got a lot of health issues so we homeschool him.
Kathryn-
Um, is it safe for him to?-

Tessandra-
Don’t worry, it’s not contagious. Just genetic.

Carrietta-
He’s a very sweet boy.

Kathryn-
Well it’s nice to meet you BuhBuh.

(BuhBuh looks bashful and runs back to their old table)

Tessandra-
I better go after him. It was nice talking to you.

(Baby enters the room with the drinks)

Baby Firefly-
Here are the drinks. Ordering anything else or are yall doing a juice cleanse /jk.

Kathryn-
I’ll have a burger with fries.

Carrietta-
I’ll have the salad.

Baby Firefly-
Alrighty, now if that’s all I’ll be on my way with your order.

(Baby exits the room)

Carrietta-
So, you’ve made good friends with Tessandra, that’s quick.

Kathryn-
I guess so.

Carrietta-
So… How was the theatre club?

Kathryn-
It was fine, the teacher was a bit… eccentric.
Carrietta-
Oh yeah, Mr.Shammer’s a fickle one.

Kathryn-
You know him?

Carrietta-
I substitute at the school sometimes. He’s not my favorite person.

Kathryn-
That’s fun to hear /sarcasm.

Carrietta-
I hope you’re enjoying your time here.

Kathryn-
Illridge isn’t my problem.

Carrietta-
I notice you don’t sleep at night. You only slept your first night here.

Kathryn-
How do you know that?

Carrietta-
Honey, I recognize the bags under your eyes. They never go away y’know. Is there anything you’d like to tell me?

(In the back of Kathryn’s head she hears Freddy's voice)

Freddy-
Kathryn~ don’t fall for her tricks, Kitten. I’ve dealt with her kind before. You don’t want her knowing about me!

Kathryn-
What? I can’t- I don’t understand what you're talking about.

Carrietta-
I think we both know what’s going on with you Kathryn.

Kathryn-
What do you mean by that?

(Baby enters the room with the food)
Baby Firefly-
Good thing ya’ll are the only people in today, y’know other than my kids. Enjoy your dinner and just holler if you need anything.

(Kathryn immediately shoves the burger in her mouth to keep from continuing the conversation)

Carrietta-
I won’t pry any further then.

(They proceed to eat their diner in silence)

Scene 4-
Setting- Back at the house

(Kathryn goes back to her room and sits with herself for a while)

(Suddenly Freddy appears in front of Kathryn)

Kathryn-
But I’m not asleep!

Freddy-
You haven’t slept for days, ~Kitten. Your brain is on autopilot, which means we get to talk.

Kathryn-
What did you mean earlier by you’ve met her kind before?

Freddy-
Oh, I never did tell you about your birth mother, did I?

Kathryn-
It never came up, you were too busy using me to kill people in their dreams to ever talk about her.

Freddy-
*Chuckles* Your mother was a whore… For knowledge I mean, and other things~

Kathryn-
I don’t want to hear about that!

Freddy-
Okay, I’ll keep this talk PG13, at least until the later chapters.
When your mother summoned me, I told her that in exchange for knowledge, she'd have to give me a ward. Of course the only way I can affect the real world is through someone of my own blood, the problem is I’d never had any children… So she gave herself to me.

Kathryn-
Gross.

Freddy-
We were gonna have the talk at some point y’know!
Of course, she didn’t want you, so she took her knowledge and abandoned you! And that’s why I’m the only person you can trust with this knowledge, And the reason why you can never tell anyone about these moments. Remember the last time you told someone. Oh their screams were delicious Kathryn, and you were so helpless to save them, the evidence was there, yet no one believed you. You would’ve been in that place forever if it hadn’t lost funding.

Kathryn-
SHUT UP!

Freddy-
ADMIT IT!

Kathryn-
SHUT UP!!

Freddy-
You’ll fall asleep eventually!

Kathryn-
SHUT UP SHUT UP GET OUT OF MY HEAD GET OUT OF MY!!!!-

(Kathryn leans to throw a pillow at him but he’s disappeared)
(Suddenly there’s a knock at the door)

Carrietta-
Kathryn, are you okay?

Kathryn-
I- I’m fine Ms.Gray.

Carrietta-
Honey, I heard you scream.

Kathryn-
It was just a bad dream.

Carrietta-
Kathryn, If there’s anything you need to tell me-

Kathryn-
No, there isn’t anything I need to tell you, what happened to you saying you weren’t going to pry?

Carrietta-
KATHRYN- I know what you’re going through!

Kathryn-
No you don’t. You don’t know anything about me! You’re not my real Mom!

(Silence falls on the room)

Carrietta-
There are things I know, that you aren’t ready to hear, I get that. But you’ll need to listen to me sooner or later.

(Carrietta leaves the room and cries in her study)

Carrietta-
I want to tell her, but it’s too soon. He’s already gotten to her. If I’d known this would happen to her, I would’ve found her sooner.

(Carrie weeps over Kathryn’s medical documents and photos of Kathryn from old news papers)

Carrietta-
I wouldn’t have given you away.

Chapter Text

Chapter 4- Sleepover at Tessandra’s

Scene 1-

Setting- Tessandra’s house.

(Kathryn stands outside of Tessandra’s front door, Cars are parked all around the house. Kathryn is holding a gift bag and a backpack with her sleepover clothes in it)

Kathryn-

You can do this, just be cool.

(Tessandra opens the door)

Tessandra-

I knew you’d come! Where’s Ms.Gray?

Kathryn-

She needed some alone time..

(Quick cut to Carrietta knitting like mad with a scarf half engulfing her on the couch)

Tessandra-

Okay, come on in!

(The party is surprisingly small for how many cars were in the yard).

(Glynn, Glenda, Tom and Barb are playing charades; while the moms (Tiffany, Baby and Ms.Robinvale) are all chatting in the kitchen)

Tessandra-

Wanna join us in Charades?

Glynn-

Our team could use another player.

Kathryn-

Uh, Sure.

Glynn-

Cool, you know how to play, yeah?

Kathryn-

Yeah.

(Glynn hands Kathryn a cowboy hat full of little pieces of paper with prompts on them)

(Kathryn gets a card that says ‘Film-breakfast at tiffany’s’)

Kathryn-

I’ve never seen this before.

Glynn-

It’s okay, just improvise.

(Kathryn makes an eating motion)

Glenda-

Food!

Tom-

Breakfast!

(Kathryn makes a film motion)

Tom-

Breakfast Club!

Glynn-

Breakfast at Tiffany’s! My mom loves that movie!

(Tiffany from the kitchen “That’s right, Kiddo!”

Barb-

Okay, it’s our team's turn. Tessie you’re up.

(Book- The great gatsby) 

(Tessandra makes a book with her hands)

(Tessandra outstretches her arms)

Tom-

Big Book?

Barb-

James and the giant peach?

(Tessandra makes a quarter rubbing motion with her fingers)

Glenda-

Big Money?

Glynn-

The great book of finance?

(Tiffany from the Kitchen “Finance for Dummies?”)

Kathryn-

The Great Gatsby!

Tessandra-

Correct. Wow, that was a hard one.

Kathryn-

Yeah I read that book back at th- an old school I went to.

Barb-

Uh, okay?

(Baby shouts from the kitchen “Hey kids! Ready for cake!?”)

(Tessandra growls in a death metal style “Yeeeaaasss!!!!”)

Tom-

I know I can growl, but I have no idea how she does that.

(Everyone sings happy birthday for tessandra)

(Afterwards Barb is then startled by BuhBuh who seemingly appears out of nowhere)

Barb-

My goodness!... Sorry/sincere

(BuhBuh gives an ‘it’s alright’ motion) 

Tessandra-

This one’s from Barb- Glitter Glue, Perfect! I can use this for my collages.

This one’s from Tom- Aw, you made me a bracelet!

Tom-

Yeah, I thought it’d be a nice addition to your bracelet collection.

Tessandra-

Aw that’s so thoughtful.

Oh, this one’s from Glynn and Glenda- Aw earrings that look like teeth, Awesome. They’ll go perfectly with my baby teeth bracelet!

(Tessandra shows off her baby tooth bracelet)

Tessandra-

And this last one’s from Kathryn- It’s a giftcard to MartMart? Thanks, I’ll be sure to use this soon…

Kathryn-

Sorry, I didn't have much time to go shopping.

Tessandra-

It’s okay.

Tom-

I’m gotta head home now, my baby brother’s got surgery tomorrow.

Tessandra-

Aw, Okay. Bye Tom, see you on monday!

Tessandra-

Okay ladies- wait Glynn, aren’t you supposed to go home?

Glynn-

Your mom said it’s fine just as long as I don’t do anything too “boyish”.

Baby Firefly-

And I made him promise that if he did anything to my little girl that I’d chop his prick off and use em as truck nuts.

Glynn-

Should I be scared?

Baby Firefly-

Not right now.

Glenda-

Good to know.

Scene 2-

Setting- Tessandra’s room

(Barb is braiding Tessandra's hair, Tess is braiding Glenda's hair, and Glenda's trying to braid Glynn's hair but it's short so she's giving them tiny braids).

Tessandra-

Sure you don’t wanna join the braid train? Your hair is the perfect length for braiding and Barb has to leave soon.

Kathryn-

Um sure. I guess.

Scene 3-

(Later that night)

(Everyone’s asleep and Kathryn attempts to stay awake by watching TV but passes out. She once again falls through the floor and she’s once again in the dream realm)

Kathryn-

Oh, Shit!

Freddy- 

I told you, you would fall asleep eventually, didn’t I?

Kathryn-

Don’t fucking touch my friends!

Freddy-

Come on, It’s been a while, let me have some fun!

Kathryn-

Fun… Fun!? The last time I gave you control I ended up in that asylum! I won’t let you do that again! I won’t let you hurt them!

(Freddy teleports behind her)

Freddy-

Who said I was asking?

(Suddenly Kathryns transported into someone else's dream)

Kathryn-

No, no no, this can’t be happening! Where… Whose dream am I in?

(Kathryn hears laughing in a field. Tessandra’s hunting rabbits with her mom as her dad ‘Buh Buh senior’ cooks barbecue)

Kathryn-

This must be Tessandra’s dream. Tessandra!

(Little tessandra looks up at Kathryn)

Tessandra-

Oh, you’ve come to hunt the rabbits with us?

Kathryn-

No, Tessandra, have you seen any creepy guys around here? Like a guy in a striped sweater and hat?

Tessandra-

A sweater? In this weather?

Kathryn-

Just come with me!

Tessandra-

But, Daddy’s making Bar-B-Que!

Kathryn-

That’s not your Dad, this is a dream Tess!

(Tess turns into her current self again, and looks disappointed)

Tessandra-

But, he’s here, he hasn’t gone away yet. Can I just stay a little longer?

Kathryn-

No! We need to find the other’s, Tessandra!

(Tessandra looks back at her parents and her dad’s turned into Freddy)

Tessandra-

What’s happening, Kathryn!?

Kathryn-

We need to go!

Tessandra-

Where!?

Kathryn-

I don’t know-

(Suddenly they drop into another dream)

Kathryn-

Wha-what? This hasn’t happened before!

Tessandra-

Kathryn, What was that!?

Kathryn-

I don’t know!

(Kathryn spies Little Glynn)

Kathryn-

There’s Glynn, We need to get them, Quick!

(Glynn’s about to strike someone when Kathryn Grabs their arm)

Glynn-

Kathryn!?

Kathryn-

Hurry we need to get you out of here!

Glynn-

Again? What’s even happening right now!?

Tessandra-

I don’t know, I’m just as confused as you are!

Kathryn-

Come on, Glynn!

(Kathryn Grabs Glynn’s hand and they turn back into their normal self)

Glynn-

What the?

Kathryn-

No time to explain!

(Freddy takes his time climbing through the corridor into the room. They’re cornered. Freddy stretches his arms out and contort them into prison bars closing in on them)

Glynn-

Oh my god, we’re trapped!

Kathryn-

Someone else has to be dreaming, right?

(They all think quickly)

Kathryn, Tessandra, Glynn- Glenda!

(They fall through the floor into Glenda’s dream. They seem to be floating into space, various shapes floating in the room. The gang parcours it to Glenda who’s trapped in a strange Gem. The peace is broken when Freddy, who’s now even more aggravated, reaps his way to Kathryn and the others)

Freddy-

No where, left to run! You're in my world now, Brats!

(Glenda shatters out of the Gem)

Glenda-

What the fuck is happening!?

Kathryn-

I fell asleep and he’s trying to kill you! But he can’t hurt you unless he’s gotten me!

Glenda-

Well, let’s kill this mother fucker!

Kathryn-

Wait, stop, Glenda!

Glenda-

Alright, Grandpa! You're in my Playhouse now!

(Glenda transforms her mind into how they like it. They summon a wrestler esc ring and have a magical girl anime esc transformation into a dolly esc outfit with patchy overalls, buttons, their hairs in a faux hawk with braids at the sides, their usual shoes are now platformed with spiky accessories; which if I ever draw I will post it. Follow me at Bianca_Scream on Bluesky for updates and concept art, just BTW)

Glenda-

IT’S FUCKING PLAYTIME NOW MOTHER FUCKER!!!

(Glenda brings out a giant mallet but Freddy fades out before Glenda can land a hit)

Glenda-

 Aw. No Fare!

(Freddy appears behind them and kicks their back, pushing Glenda onto the ground)

Glynn- GLENDA!!!

Glenda-

Glynn, this isn’t your battle, I’ve got this!

Kathryn-

No, you don’t know what Freddy’s capable of!

Glenda-

Then what the fuck am I supposed to do then- uhoff!

(Glynn jumps into the ring and grabs Glenda)

Glynn-

Just Tap Out!

(In the real world, Buh Buh nudges Tessandra Awake and everyone wakes up)

Tessandra-

What Happened!?

Buh Buh Jr- …pancakes… Momma made pancakes… 

(Buh Buh Jr then walks out of the room)

Tessandra-

He’s never spoken in sentences before! Wait up, Buh Buh!

(Tessandra runs after Buh Buh and gives him a hug)

Tessandra-

Ah, I’m so proud of you!

(Buh Buh looks bashful but is still focused on the smell of pancakes in the kitchen)

Tessandra-

Always thinking with his stomach. He’s a growing kid.

Glenda-

What just happened?

Glynn-

The pancake thing?

Glenda-

Yes, the pancake thing… No dumbass, I meant the dream thing!

We all saw what happened right? Kathryn, who was that Guy?

Kathryn-

He’s… my Dad…

(Tessandra’s back in the room with a plate of pancakes)

Tessandra-

And I thought MY family was a little weird.

(Quick cut to Carrietta sleeping in a pile of scarves on the couch. Suddenly she wakes up. The sun beaming through the curtains)

Carrietta-

Kathryn! (Notices the Scarves), I need to get more yarn.

Chapter Text

Chapter 5

Scene 1

Setting- Dining room- morning

(Everyone’s eating pancakes and sitting at the table, Glenda is seen rubbing their neck)

Baby Firefly-

So, did anything wild happen last night?

Tessandra-

I had a weird dream, Kathryn and Glynn and Glenda were there and there was this crazy guy with knife hands and-

Kathryn-

Wow, that’s crazy Tess! Um, I’m going to go home after breakfast, I live next door so you won’t need to call Ms.Gray.

Baby Firefly-

It’s fine, I can just call her up and tell her you’re going home.

Kathryn-

No that’s fine, I can just walk back.

Baby Firefly-

Are you okay sweetie?

Tessandra-

I was dreaming of hunting rabbits with you Mama! And, and then- and then Kathryn showed up and Daddy turned into a crazy guy with the knife hands and then- and then Glenda came out with a giant hammer and and-

Baby Firefly-

Sounds like an exciting dream sweetie.

Tessandra-

Yeah, but the crazy part was that the knife guy knew Kathryn’s name! 

Kathryn-

It was just a dream Tessandra…

Glenda-

But I was there too-

Kathryn-

IT! Was just… a dream… I don’t remember anything after I fell asleep.

Glenda-

Yeah sure/ doubtful

Glynn-

*In an attempt to break the awkward silence* Wow miss Sawyer, these pancakes are great!

Baby Firefly-

Aww, gee thank you! At least someone has an appreciation for my pancakes.

It’s a family recipe y’know.

Glynn-

Cool, what is it?

Baby Firefly-

If I tell yah, then I’d have to kill yah. *Laughs but has a serious look in her eyes as if to say “I still don’t trust you yet”*

Glynn-

Ok, I’m good, I gotta pack my stuff before our mom picks us up.

Baby Firefly-

Yeah, that’s the smart thing to do.

(Glynn leaves the room)

Scene 2

Setting- Front porch- morning

Glenda-

What went on back there?

Kathryn-

I don’t know what you mean.

Glenda-

It happened Kathryn, that thing was your Dad? How can I forget that? You can’t just say one thing is true then come back later and say it isn’t, that’s my thing!

Kathryn-

Your main personality trait is messing with people, I thought you’d be on my side. Noone’s supposed to know.

Glenda-

About what? /gaslight, gatekeep, Nonbionary-girl-boss.

Kathryn-

My dreams, I didn’t even know I could dream jump at will till last night.

Glenda-

Guess it never happened? /gaslight, gatekeep, Nonbionary-girl-boss.

Kathryn-

Yes.

Glenda-

So I didn’t go super Glenda and beat that dude up?

Kathryn-

You barely scratched him and he slammed you down.

Glenda-

Nah, that didn’t happen, doesn’t sound like me. 

/gaslight, gatekeep, Nonbionary-girl-boss. 

(Yes I will be writing this everytime Glenda messes with people. You can’t stop me! I have the keyboard Muah Hah Ha!!!!)

(Glynn meets Kathryn and Glenda on the porch)

Glynn- 

Alrighty, Mom says she’ll be here soon. You okay Kathryn? What's wrong with her?

Glenda-

What do you mean?

Glynn-

The shared dream thing?

Glenda-

Dunno.

(Glenda winces with the back pain)

Glynn-

Glenda are you okay?

Glenda-

I slept in an awkward position last night. I’m not used to sleeping in a bag.

Kathryn-

You should probably get that checked out soon.

(*Beep Beep* Tiffany drives up in a cherry red 1960’s pontiac)

Glynn-

We gotta go, Bye Kathryn!

Glenda-

Buy Loser! See you on Monday!

(Kathryn stands on the porch for a moment and watches as Glynn and Glenda drive off)

Scene 3-

Setting- Theatre class.

Mr.Shammer- 

They say that if you reach for the moon you’ll land amongst stars. Well, I reached for the stars and landed in a teaching career. 

Jane-

Aw that’s nice.

Mr.Shammer-

No it isn’t! I wanted to be on Broadway, but a teaching career was a more “realistic” option.

Jane-

Why didn’t you just go to theatre art’s school?

Mr.Shammer-

Why don’t you mind your business Jane?

Jane-

Sorry.

Mr.Shammer-

If your parents weren’t on the school board I would have kicked you out ages ago.

Jane-

I’m trying my best.

Mr.Shammer-

Then act like it! Alright thespians, with much thought and begging with the school board, I am proud to announce that we will be doing Repo Repossessed.

Barb-

You mean Repo the Genetic Opera?

Mr.Shammer-

No Barbera! Repo Repossessed is a non-copy-written parody rewrite of Repo the Genetic Opera. After many rewrites and plot cuts, I’ve created a parody play that they basically can’t sue us over. Which means many songs have been cut. But overall the plot is basically the same, minus all the plot holes .

Glenda- 

How long did it take you to make this?

Mr.Shammer-

2 school nights, 3 lunch breaks, 10 pots of coffee and many hours praying we don’t get sued.

Barb-

Why didn’t you just pick a lesser known play?

Mr.Shammer-

Because if the fall play isn’t a musical then no one will come! We will be having auditions this afternoon. You don’t need to rehearse a shitty monologue, just be good at singing. And it’s not a big deal, but your future careers will be on the line if you don’t at least make it to the chorus. And your participation will be mandatory.

Jeff-

But some of us take the bus and can’t stay after-

Mr.Shammer-

MAN-DA-TORY!

Jane-

I can drive you home -

Mr.Shammer-

SHUT-UP-JANE!

Scene 4-

Setting- After school in the auditorium.

(Mr.Shammer sees a freshman sitting in the auditorium)

Mr.Shammer-

Jeffery, what's your brother doing here?

Jeff-

Lou gets bullied on the bus if I’m not with him, so he’s here till we go home.

Mr.Shammer:

Ugh, Just stay out of the way.

Lou:

Ok!

Mr.Shammer:

Let’s begin!

*insert audition scene Pitch Perfect style*

Mr.Shammer-

Okay, some of you didn’t sound half bad. And by some of you I meant like 5 of you. And just to update everyone, you will all be double casted, and some of you will be tech kids in between scenes, I will have the cast list up by tomorrow afterschool. We are currently under casted so we will be accepting more kids as extra help. I’m not saying we are desperate, but we are desperate, you will get extra credit in my class if you ask your friends to join.

Kathryn-

Can Tessandra be in the play?

Mr.Shammer-

I’ve had Tessandra before, and I don’t think theatre is for her.

Kathryn-

Yeah, but that was in her freshman year! You can’t exactly afford to be picky about the kids in your play. I mean, you even casted Jane, and you’ve made it VERY clear that you don’t like Jane.

Mr.Shammer-

Jane got the role of Shiloh because she can sing well and fits the character description of her, also her parents said that if I didn’t cast her that they’d claim I was being “Discriminatory” against her because she’s a quarter Dominican . I didn’t even know that about her until they told me. So yeah, unless Jane drops out, you’re Shiloh’s understudy.

Kathryn-

Just give Tess a chance to to help out, she can help work on the sets? 

Mr.Shammer-

Fine, I’ll consider it.

Scene 3-

(Later the next day)

Cast list:

• Jane Fosters- Shiloh
• Albert West- RepoMan
• Thomas Robinvale- Grave Robber/ Rotty
• Glenda Valentine- Amber Sweet/ chorus
• Glynn Valentine- Pavrati /chorus
• Jeffrey Woods- Luigi /chorus/ tech
• Barbara Carpenter- Blind Mag/ tech
• Angel Garcia- Marnie /chorus/ tech
• Kathryn Doe- Understudy for Shiloh/ chorus/ tech
• Tessandra Sawyer- Set design/ tech/ understudy :D

Tessandra: 

*Happy noises* I got in!

Tom:

YES, I’m not in the chorus anymore, Let’s Go!

Jane:

I knew I’d get it!

Angel:

Yeah, your parents really helped, you wouldn’t have gotten in otherwise- 

Jane:

Shhhh!

Angel:

Oh, yeah sorry. Kathryn, you might as well just sign off.

Kathryn:

Angel, I’m just an understudy, and I can’t drop out because I’m part of the Tech Team.

Jane:

Yeah Angel, don’t say that. Everyone deserves to be included.

Tessandra:

Oh, I’ve already got so many ideas for the set. We’re gonna need a fog machine and a lot of platforms!

Mr.Shammer:

*Yelling from down the hall* We don’t have the budget for that!

Tessandra-

Oh, Boo! I’ll just bring stuff from home.

Scene 4-

Setting- Carrietta’s house

(Kathryn reads through The Repo script with Tessandra and listens to the track list for the show)

Kathryn-

Thank god I’m just an understudy. 

Tessandra-

We're only doing half of the songs in the show, which is good.

Song list:

• Genetic RepoMan- Tom

• 21st Century Cure- Tom/Jane

• Shilo Wakes- Tom/Jane

• Infected- Jane

• Legal Assassin- Albert/Angel

• Thing you see in a graveyard- Barb/Tom/Jane/

• Mark it up- Tom/Jeffrey/Glynn/Glenda

• Inopportune Call- Jane/Tom

• Zydrate Anatomy- Tom/Jane/Glenda

• Chase the Morning/Come Back- Barb/Jane/Tom/Angel

•  Aching Hour- Barbura

• At the Opera Tonight/ Tonight we are Betrayed/ Bloodbath- Everyone

•  We started this Opera Sh- Stuff!- Glynn (only half of it, the rest of it isn’t school appropriate, we’re keeping it in because the rest of the cast need to change costumes- Mr.Shammer)

• Chromaggia- Barbura

• Piece de resistance- Tom/Albert/Jane

• Let The monster rise- Albert/Jane/Tom

• The Man Who Made You Sick- Everyone

• I Didn’t know I’d Love You So much- Albert/Jane

• Genetic Emancipation- Jane

• Epitaph- Tom

Kathryn-

Still, that’s a lot of music to memorise.

Tessandra-

Why did you act so weird around my Mom the other day?

Kathryn-

Because no one’s supposed to know about my dreams or else I’ll get sent away.

Tessandra-

Where?

Kathryn-

Promise not to tell anyone! Even your family?

Tessandra-

Yea!

Kathryn-

For most of my life, anytime I went to sleep  I’d see my Dad, Freddy. He was harmless the first few years of my life, but he was very controlling of my thoughts. He wouldn’t allow me to talk to anyone.

But somehow, when I was 5 I got adopted. They were good people, my adopted Mom’s name was Cathie, she was a streamsess; I learned how to sew from her. My adopted Dad’s name was Dan, but he wasn’t around much. Cathie fostered a lot of kids, so I met a lot of other kids. But 2 years later, when I was 7, a fire burned down our house… Cathie and 4 of my foster siblings… died. Dan didn’t want me so I was put back into foster care. That’s when I started to have nightmares. Freddy used me to enter people's dreams and kill them in their sleep. I still remember hearing the sound of someone choking on their own blood for the first time… You can never forget something like that. I’d try telling people what was going on, but they just waved me off as “Emotionally disturbed” and “Schizophrenic”. At age 8 I was sent to Hatchet Field. For 8 years I was treated like a monster, shocked and bound like a dog. They always tried to give me sleeping pills, but I didn’t want to sleep, I didn’t want anyone else to get hurt… So one day, they strapped me down and… Everything after that is black… When I woke up, I was hysterical, screaming, irritable… I begged for them not to do that ever again… Then the place shut down and now I’m here.

(Tessandra looks in horror)

Tessandra-

What- The- Heck!? I thought you were just introverted! *Sobs* I had no Idea you went through that Kitty Kat! *Sobs* I’m sorry If I ever made you uncomfortable! *Sobs*

(Tessandra comes in to hug Kathryn)

Kathryn-

Uhh, it’s okay? *Pats Tessandra’s back*

Tessandra-

So that’s why your eyes are always sunken in and dark?

Kathryn-

Yea/ a little annoyed

Tessandra-

Yeah, you should look into wearing concealer for that. I know this place that like 5 minutes out of town and-

Kathryn-

I’m good, Tessandra.

Tessandra-

Okay. I need to leave soon, Mama’s making BBQ tonight, you’re free to join us.

Kathryn-

No, I’m good.

Tessandra-

You sure?

Kathryn-

Yeah, I just need some time to myself now.

Tessandra-

Okay, see ya tomorrow Kitty Kat!

(Tessandra exits the room and leaves the house)

Chapter Text

She should know. When should I tell her? I thought I was doing the right thing when I gave her away, I promised myself I’d never turn into my mother, but she’s all I see in my reflection now.

I missed so much of Kathryn’s life, I could have stopped him from getting to her, I tried to fight back when it happened, but I wasn’t strong enough. 

I couldn’t bring myself to abort Kathryn, consider it religious guilt. It was such a hard decision.

It’s almost ironic how I’ve tried so hard to not be like my mother, the similarities to our lives are almost the same.

In a fit of mad rage I burned my school down, I may have gotten my revenge but so many innocents died that night. I killed my bullies, my classmates, and my own mother.

After everything that happened, I was ready to die. Holding my mothers corpse in my arms. The pressure of my guilt fell onto me as the house collapsed around us.

I didn’t expect to survive, no one expected me to survive.

I woke up under the carnage, clawed my way out from the dirt and ran.

I was weak, scared and confused; I didn’t know where I was going, but I knew I couldn’t stay there for longer.

I spent a very long time on my own, wishing for death, but as a sick joke by god I couldn’t.

My old life was gone, I spent weeks taking what clothes I could find in donation boxes. Eating from trash bins. And freezing in the cold winter nights. God had forsaken me, and I didn’t blame him.

I didn’t dare use my powers in those times. Sure I could have stolen spare change or new cleaner clothes, but I didn’t want to risk damning my soul even more.

I’d spend most of my days in the library, looking for any information on my telekinetic abilities. I admit I sought answers in dark places, did things I wasn’t proud of, and met him…

That monster tricked me. I never agreed to mother his spawn, I fought, I swear I fought as much as I could. But when I woke up from our meeting, it seemed like just another nightmare, but the pain from it remained, I gave no thought to it until I found myself expecting…

Kathryn, my little girl, born in autumn. I loved her as soon as I saw her, but I couldn’t keep her, I couldn’t let her suffer with me, I promised myself I wouldn’t repeat my mothers mistakes. So I gave her up.

I moved to Illridge to start again. Soon after I met Vera, she was a mother of two, her husband had been taken away and I grew close with the family. I settled into the house next door, started substitute teaching at the school and started healing, but I couldn’t stop thinking of my daughter. 

Then I heard about the fire. I tried to get Kathryn back, but she’d already been committed to The Hatchet Field Mental Research Institution. I spent so long waiting for my chance to take her back, to be there for her when she needed me. 

When she finally showed up, I couldn’t believe my eyes. She had grown up, she looked a picture to me as a teenager; though she kept her fathers nose and chin, I didn’t care. I had my baby back. But she wasn’t fond of me. I understood of course, but I’d be lying if I said it didn’t break my heart a little.

I tried to get her to open up to me, but she tries to avoid me as much as possible. We’ve gotten into a few fights; but Baby says it’s normal for teens to fight with their parents; though I never saw her fight with her kids.

It’s hard.

 I’m doing all I can for her, but I can’t erase the years of torment she’s faced under his control. Had I known he’d bind himself to her, I wouldn’t have read that stupid book of the dead or have summoned him in the first place. 

I wouldn’t have given her away.

Kathryn loves to sew, and she’s seemingly opened up to everyone… Except me.

I can hear her talking to him through the walls, the lies he tells her, I can feel her pain, but I’m helpless to stop it. I need to tell her, but how?

Chapter Text

Scene 1

Setting- Theatre Classroom.

Mr.Shammer-

Alrighty thespians, I assume you’ve all read the cast sheats?

Everyone in unison- Yes!

Mr.Shammer-

Well good news for you Kathryn, because Jane is DEAD!

(The class gasps in shock)

Mr.Shammer-

-to this production… She’s in the hospital recovering from a fire incident.

Kathryn-

Wait what?

Lou-

Is she going to be okay?

Mr.Shammer-

I don’t know Louis, I didn’t go to medical school! Where’s your brother Jeffrey?

Lou-

He has the Flu.

Mr.Shammer-

Well then you’re standing in for Luigi Mangeoni!

Lou-

But I’m part of the tech team!

Mr.Shammer-

You’re also the only male understudy and I’m out of options.

Lou-

But I can’t play the tough guy!

Mr.Shammer-

Who cares, the role is small and you don’t need to be a good singer to play the part.

Lou-

Hey, I’m a good singer.

Mr.Shammer-

No you aren’t Louis, just be grateful you even got a part with lines! 

Rehearsals will resume after school at the usual time!

Scene 2-

Setting- Cafeteria

Thomas-

How is it that it took me 3 years to get a sizable role in the school play, when it took Louis’s brother getting sick for him to get one?

Tessandra-

Maybe it’s just bad timing? There aren’t many kids in the Theatre club this year.

Kathryn-

Just be happy for yourself, you get to play Grave-Robber, he has the best songs in the show!

Tessandra-

What about you Kathryn? If Jane isn’t able to make the show, you might be playing Shiloh permanently.

Kathryn-

Those are big shoes to fill.

Glenda-

Not really, you have the same shoe size as Jane.

Kathryn-

How do you know that?

Glenda-

Costume department, it’s my job.

Glynn-

It’s sad what happened to Jane. She was really excited about the show.

Glenda-

You and your empathy…

Glynn-

I’m just being a person, maybe you should try it sometime. And Kathryn I think you’ll do great as Shiloh. I mean, you might need to wear a black wig or dye your hair, but your pretty enough to play the part.

Kathryn-

Pretty?

Glynn-

I meant, um. You fit the character visually, kinda. I’ve gotta go!

Glenda-

Where are you going? Lunch isn’t over for another 15 minutes!

Glynn-

I uh forgot something in Mr.West’s class, gotta go!

Tessandra-

Was that foreshadowed?

Glenda-

I have no idea what you’re talking about.

Kathryn-

Shouldn’t you check on them?

Glenda-

Nah, they’ll be fine.

Kathryn-

Any updates in the costume department?

Glenda-

Nothing much. I still need to work on the RepoMan costume, which is gonna be a bitch to make.

Kathryn-

Why not ask Glynn, I heard they used to make cosplays?

Glenda-

Well…

(Flashback:

Glynn-

Where did I put my worbla!?- Of course the sewing machine breaks 6 hours before the deadline!- Why didn’t I just join Art like every other kid!- *Rocks back and forth whilst sobbing in the fetal position* *Glenda comes into frame and we see her standing in the doorway for a moment then leaving awkwardly*)

Tom-

Woof…

Tessandra-

So that’s why he stops functioning when he sees a glue gun?

Glenda-

Yep.

Tom-

Explains a lot.

Glenda-

Yep.

Tessandra-

Are you okay?

Glenda-

Yep.

Tessandra-

Do you want to talk about it?

Glenda-

Nope… Bye Losers!

Kathryn-

That’s odd.

Tessandra-

She’s just mysterious like that.

(Tessandra seemingly stares into the void)

Tom-

Are you still nursing that crush? Dang.

Tessandra-

I’ve gotten better at hiding it!

Tom-

No.

Scene 3-

Setting- Auditorium

(The kids are practicing the choreography)

Mr.Shammer-

For the love of god Lew! Stop doing that thing with your face!

Lew-

You told me I was supposed to look tough when playing Luigi!

Mr.Shammer-

Yeah I told you to look tough, not constipated! Also, Glynn! Stop shaking your leg!

Glynn-

I can’t help it, that’s just what happens when I cross my legs. Can I just cross my ankles?

Mr.Shammer-

*Sigh* Fine, if it’ll get you to sit still!

Glynn-

Thank you.

Mr.Shammer-

Alright, let’s get back to work. CUE THE MUSIC!

Glenda enter’s stage left!

Glenda-

Where the heck is father, brothers!?

Lew-

He left ME in charge sister!

Glenda/Lew-

I don’t take lip from a-

*Glenda stage slaps Lew*

Lew-

Ow.

Glynn-

I think my bro and sis should-

Glenda-

Pavi! SHUT UP!

Mr.Shammer-

Good job, but make the slap more realistic.

Glenda-

Like this?

(Glenda slaps lew for real this time)

Lew-

Ah!

Mr.Shammer-

Good Job, just like that!

Lew-

Aw man.

Mr.Shammer-

Proceed from the slap!

Glynn-

I think my bro and sis should-

Glenda-

Pavi, SHUT UP!

Lew-

I’m the smartest and the toughest, I will find a hole and fill it!

If there ain’t one, I will make one, Luigi don’t crap from no one!

1 BRAIN, MARK IT UP! Only I got brains enough!

Glynn-

Oh please! Ask a Gentern… Who they prefer- ten out of nine will say The Pavi! The most dashing, fancy, smashing! I leave the public drooling! 10 hearts MARK IT UP! Pavi steals all of the hearts!

Mr.Shammer-

Glynn! You forgot to grab the Genterns!

Glynn-

I didn’t feel comfortable doing that!

Mr.Shammer-

Glynn! You are playing a perverted-drama-king, ACT LIKE IT!

(Glynn looks at Angel and Tess who are wearing surgical masks)

Glynn-

Are you okay with that?

(They both nod)

Mr.Shammer-

So you just grab their hips during “Pavi steals all of the hearts!” part. Also act like you’re flirting with everyone.

Glynn-

Uh okay.

Ask a Gentern… Who they prefer- ten out of nine will say The Pavi! *pops hip out* The most dashing , fancy, smashing! *blows kisses* I leave the public drooling ! 10 hearts MARK IT UP! Pavi steals all of the hearts! *Glynn holds Tess and Angel by their waists*

Mr.Shammer-

Great job!

I want it done exactly like that!

*Kathryn enters the Auditorium*

Mr.Shammer-

Good, you finally showed up.

For a second I thought our Shiloh wasn’t going to make it today!

Kathryn-

I’m sorry Mr.Shammer, I got held up in history.

Mr.Shammer-

Well show up on time or you’ll be history!

Anyways we’re doing choreography for the MARK IT UP number.

Kathryn-

Neat.

Glynn-

Hi Kathryn! *Waves from the stage*

Kathryn-

*Kathryn waves back* I heard about Jane, I promise I’ll try my best to-

Mr.Shammer-

Yeah that’s nice, now get your script, everyone needs to be off book by the end of the week.

Kathryn-

Yes sir.

Mr.Shammer-

Yes director!

Kathryn-

Yes Director!

Mr.Shammer-

That’s better!

(Flash forward to the kids rehearsing the Chromaggia scene, Barb is being set up in a wire mechanism)

Mr.Shammer-

Be careful! We can’t afford any students to fall out of it… again. Barb, are you fully secured?

Barb-

Yes Mr.Shammer!

Mr.Shammer-

Excellent, now cue the Chromaggia track.

(The spotlight beams on her face as Barb proceeds to sing Chromaggia as smoothly as any former church choir kid could, the wires slowly lift her off the ground as she raises her vocal cords and moves to the music)

Barb-

Aaand take these EYES~ I would rather be BLIND~ *Pretends to pluck eyes out as choreographed* *The stage lights turn red as choreographed*

Mr.Shammer-

Bravo! Great job as always Barb!

*They lower her down and unhook her from the wires*

Barb-

Um, thank you! I guess 10 years of Opera Training and Church Choir weren’t for nothing!

Kathryn-

Wow, you’re so talented. That’s gonna be hard to compete with.

Barb-

Theatre isn’t a competition, Kathryn. If you’re worried about your singing abilities I’d be willing to give you some pointers?

Kathryn-

That would be helpful.

Barb-

Okay, so start singing for me.

Kathryn-

I’m~ Infected~

Barb-

Okay, direct your voice from your diaphragm.

Kathryn-

I’m Infected~ BY~ your Genetics!

Barb-

Now with “Your and You” you are going to pronounce them like the letter U. This gives a cleaner transition to each syllable. So for “Your” you’ll pronounce it like “U-or”

Kathryn-

I’m infected~ BY~ your Genetics!!

Barb-

Great job! Now with breath control, you’ll need to learn how to hold your breath without thinking about it.

So sing the longest note you can.

Kathryn-

Aaaaaa~ *6 seconds*

Barb-

Okay, now sing again but exhale slowly.

Kathryn-

Aaaaaaaaaaa~ *11 seconds*

Barb-

Great job! You’ll do great on stage.

Kathryn-

I’m not even off book yet.

Barb-

Nobody is off book in the first week. I’ve been doing theatre for four years, no one gets this good in one rehearsal.

*Glynn walks up to Kathryn*

Glynn-

Um- hey Kathryn, I was wondering since you’re staying for rehearsals now, would you like us to- me to- um… Do you and Tessandra want our mom to drive you home?

Kathryn-

Sure, if it’s alright with my foster mom.

Glynn-

Great! And if you need anyone to memorize lines with, you can call me.

Kathryn-

But, I don’t have your number.

*An awkward silence fills the empty air surrounding them*

*Glynn’s face flushes red with embarrassment*

Glynn-

Oh, um. Here… So I’ll see you after practice?

Kathryn-

Sure.

*Tessandra walks up to Kathryn*

Tessandra-

Ooooo~ something you want to tell me?

Kathryn-

No, Glynn’s just dropping us off after rehearsals, aren’t you more nervous about sitting next to Glenda in a car?

Tessandra-

No, I can be chill about it.

*Glenda makes a passing remark to Tessandra*

Glenda-

Good job today I guess, I mean your job is to just stand in the background and sing occasionally.

*Tessandra is now beet red*

Tessandra-

*Wimpers* Yea, thanks *Wimpers*

Glenda-

See you losers after rehearsal!

Kathryn-

Yeah, you played it super cool. /sarcasm

Scene 4

Setting- Pickup

(Kathryn and Tessandra wait with Glynn and Glenda in the parking lot)

Glynn-

Are you okay Kathryn? I’m sorry if I don’t take the time to talk to you when we meet. I just um… Don’t know how to handle everything that’s happened as of late.

Kathryn-

Oh, you mean the dream thing? To tell you the truth, I’ve never willingly brought people into my dreams before… Maybe I just never had a group of friends this close before?

Glynn-

Wow, I guess that’s a huge step for you. Glenda’s been having back pains all week.

Glenda-

No, I’m just a little sore from sleeping in a bag!

Glynn-

That was two days ago.

Glenda-

I don’t need you telling me how to heal!

Glynn-

Glenda refused to see a doctor about it.

Glenda-

It’ll work itself out. Besides, you know mom can’t afford any medical bills after the move.

Kathryn-

What move?

Glenda-

We moved here half a year ago.

Glynn-

Yet you still have boxes in your room that haven’t been unpacked yet.

Glenda-

I didn’t ask for your input now, did I Glynn? /rhetorical question.

*Tiffany drives up in her cherry red 1980’s pontiac*

Tiffany-

Hey kids, mind the boxes in the back, I’m decluttering the house.

Glenda-

I call shotgun!

*Glenda sits in the front passenger seat*

*Kathryn, Glynn and Tessandra sit in the back together*

(music plays on the radio as Kathryn sits with everyone. For once she almost forgets about Freddy, and feels like a normal teenager, with normal teen problems and friends)

Scene 5

Setting- Home

*Carrietta sits in her study, the candles flicker around her to show her unstable emotions when she hears Kathryn open the front door*

*The candles stop flickering and she calms down. She leaves to greet Kathryn*

Carrietta-

Hi Kathryn, how were rehearsals?

Kathryn-

They were fine.

Carrietta-

Good. I made some soup earlier, you can microwave it for dinner.

Kathryn-

Okay, we need to talk.

*Kathryn sits on the sofa*

I’m sorry for how I’ve been acting and it’s not your fault. Geeze, I feel like we’ve had this talk so many times before but I’ve got a lot on my plate right now. I appreciate you, I really do, but the way you talk to me sounds like you’re too familiar with me and it makes me uncomfortable. I want to believe that you have good intentions but I don’t want to end up hurt again.

Carrietta-

I know Kathryn. I mean I really know. I’ve been through a lot, so have you, and from the information I was given about you- I believe we are very similar. My mother was a tortured soul. My father left before I was born and my mother believed that I was the anti-christ sent by god to punish her.

Kathryn-

That doesn’t make any sense, was she crazy?

Carrietta-

I don’t think she was always like that, I just never knew her before she became a religious zealot. 

Kathryn-

I had a home once, but nothing good lasts forever and I had to leave. No one wanted me. I was alone for a long time. I just wanted a family, a place to call home, but not even my birth mom wanted me.

Carrietta-

Who made you think that?

Kathryn-

I mean, I was abandoned as a baby. A normal kid with a loving family would at least be sent away to a grandparent or something, but I had nothing, so I was worth nothing.

Carrietta-

That isn’t true Kathryn!

Kathryn-

You don’t know that!

Carrietta-

I HAD A DAUGHTER ONCE!

Kathryn-

What?... What happened to her?

Carrietta-

I had to give her away. I couldn’t take care of her so I thought she would be better off if I let her go.

Kathryn-

What did she look like?

Carrietta-

She had dark brown hair, blue eyes, but she was little so her eyes could be different now.

Kathryn-

How long ago was that?

Carrietta-

16 years ago… She was born in autumn…

Kathryn-

Maybe you’ll meet her again someday? (Oblivious)

Carrietta-

Do you think she would forgive me?

Kathryn-

I don’t know. I don’t know if I could forgive my mom, but maybe she’ll think of you differently?

Carrietta-

Maybe…

Kathryn-

I'm going to heat up some soup for dinner now.

Carrietta-

Alright dear, remember you have an appointment tomorrow with Mrs.Robinvale so you don’t need to go to school tomorrow.

Kathryn-

Okay M- Miss- Carrietta

Chapter Text

Scene 1- 

1 week before the events of the story

Setting- Mrs.Robinvale’s office

(Kathryn sits in the waiting room at a foster center, Kathryn where’s hand me down clothes)

(A kid walks out of Ms.Robinvale’s office)

Kid 1-

Your turn.

(Kathryn enters Ms.Robinvale’s office)

Mrs.Robinvale-

Hello Kathryn, it’s nice to meet you.

(Kathryn stays silent)

Mrs.Robinvale-

I see you’re not one for conversation. That makes sense, you did spend 8 years in The Hatchet Field Medical Research Center. It’s understandable that you’d be anti-social.

Kathryn-

We don’t need to talk about it.

Mrs.Robinvale-

Kathryn, as your social worker I feel it’s important for us to communicate before we go any further.

Kathryn-

Just tell me where you’re going to drop me!

Mrs.Robinvale-

Normally we’d send you to a family member, or a temporary foster home. But you’re a special case.

Kathryn-

A special case?

Mrs.Robinvale-

Someone called to take you. I was suspicious of course- I mean no one’s quick to adopt a teenager, let alone one who spent 8 years in a mental institute. Nonetheless, you will be under the care of Ms.Gray. She will have you till your seventeenth birthday, but it’ll be your choice if you want her to adopt you by then.

Kathryn-

So I’m not going back to the institute?

Mrs.Robinvale-

Kathryn, you’re here because the institute shut down. Do you know how hard it is for someone to get out of that place? 

Kathryn-

Unless you’re Micheal Myers. They still haven’t caught him yet.

Mrs.Robinvale-

Yes, unless you’re Micheal Myers, but you’re not. So pack your bags Kathryn, you’ll be staying in Illridge for a bit.

Scene 2-

Present day

Setting- (Back in Ms.Robinvale’s office)

Mrs.Robinvale-

Kathryn, it’s so nice to see you again.

Kathryn-

I saw you at Tessandra’s birthday party.

Mrs.Robinvale-

Yes, I believe you are friends with my stepson Thomas.

Kathryn-

I think he mentioned you were his stepmom once?

Mrs.Robinvale-

Alright. So I take it you’re enjoying your time in Illridge?

Kathryn-

I guess so. I have some friends and I’m in the school play.

Mrs.Robinvale-

Anything you want to say about Ms.White?

Kathryn-

She’s nice, if not a little pushy. I have a nice room, good food, friends, and a social life. I like it here, but I’m scared.

Mrs.Robinvale-

Scared of what?

Kathryn-

I’m scared that at any moment, I can lose it all.

Mrs.Robinvale-

Are you still having the visions?

Kathryn-

… Don’t send me away again…

Mrs.Robinvale-

Kathryn, do you still have the visions?

Kathryn-

Yes.

Mrs.Robinvale-

Have you been taking your medications?

Kathryn-

Yes.

Mrs.Robinvale-

Have you continued to self harm?

Kathryn-

No.

Mrs.Robinvale-

Do you want to be adopted by Ms.Gray?

Kathryn-

I don’t know.

Mrs.Robinvale-

Well, you have 3 weeks left to decide.

Scene 3-

Setting- Rehearsal

(Kathryn is dissociating and staring into the distance)

Glynn-

Kathryn… Kathryn? Kathryn!? It’s your line!

Kathryn-

What- sorry. “If dad found out that I got out and you got in he’d-”

Mr.Shammer-

Two lines too early Kathryn!

Kathryn-

Sorry, I just got off the book.

Mr.Shammer- 

Then remember your lines! From the top!

Barb-

“Shiloh. Is your name Shiloh?

Can I talk to you?

Can you come down please

so we can speak?

I saw you at the show-

I thought I’d seen a ghost-

Your resemblance is striking.

You have your mother’s eyes-

Her hair.

I was told you died with her.

All these years have come and gone.

How do I put this…?

I’m your Godmom. “

Kathryn-

“State your business”

Barb-

“Business?”

Kathryn-

“What do you want?”

Barb-

“I want, I want to finally meet you-

Something real to cling to-

Leave you with the hope that you will go do all you’re meant to.

All I’ve failed to.

In you is a world of promise.

We have both been kept in bondage.

But you can learn from all my failures…”

Kathryn-

“I’m not supposed to talk to strangers…”

Barb-

“Or let them through the gate?

Kathryn-

“That either.... a big risk…”

Barb-

“A big fence....”

Kathryn-

“A mistake…

Barb-

“A new friend…”

(The spotlight shines on Angel who is suspended in the air)

Angel:

“Chase the morning…

Yield for nothing…

Chase the morning…

Yield for nothing…”

Kathryn:

“How'd you do that?”

Barb:

“Do what?”

Kathryn:

“Do that…

That, that eye thing…”

Barb:

“These eyes can do more than see…”

Kathryn:

“I know- I mean, I’ve seen you sing.”

Barb-

“Where?”

Kathryn-

“From my window-

I can see the world from there-

Name the stars and constellations-

Count the cars and watch the seasons.”

Barb:

“I wish we could have watched together.”

Kathryn-

“I can’t have guests”

Barb-

“Never?”

Kathryn-

“Ever.

If dad found out that I’d been let out-

Or you’d been let in…”

Barb-

“I should go then.

Before I do, promise me you won’t-”

Kathryn-

“It’s better that you”

Barb-

“Don’t forget me.”

Kathryn-

“Best if I resume my life inside my bedroom”

Barb-

“Don't forget that 

A sheltered rose needs a little

Room to bloom outside her bedroom.”

Angel:

“Chase the morning…

Yield for nothing…

Chase the morning…

Yield for nothing…”

Barb-

“Let your life be your dream

Integrity, Honesty, It’s too late for me-

Don’t look back ‘til you’re free to-

Chase the Morning.”

Angel:

“Chase the morning…

Yield for nothing…”

Barb-

“Yield for nothing.”

Mr.Shammer-

Great job, now get Angel down from there before the wires break!

Angel-

I’ve been dieting!

Mr.Shammer-

Clearly not enough, maybe skip some lunches.

Kathryn, you’re showing a lot of promise. Remember- the entire show rests on your shoulders!

Glenda, how are we doing in the costume department?

Glenda-

We’re doing alright. I still need some help sourcing red pleather for the RepoMan costume-

Mr.Shammer-

Well get on with it. We’ll need these costumes ready for dress rehearsal next week!

Glenda-

I’ll see what I can do *whispers- “Douchebag”*

Mr.Shammer-

What did you say?

Glenda-

I said “I can do that”!

Chapter Text

Scene 1-
(Auditorium)

Mr.Shammer-
Alright! Tonight is our dress rehearsal!
Glenda how are we with costumes?

Glenda-
They’re not perfect, but they’re done!

Mr.Shammer-
Close enough.
Angel, how are we with makeup?

Angel-
We’re working with what we got.
*Wisper* -escuela de culo pobre- (Translation: Broke ass school).

Mr.Shammer-
Watch it with the language!

Angel-
¡Lo siento, director!
*Wisper* -Ugly ass mother fucker-

Same scene different room-
(Dressing room)

Albert-
*Talks to self* You can do this Albert West…

*Knock Knock Knock*

Mr.Shammer-
Albert!
Rehearsals are beginning in 2 minutes, we need you on stage!

Albert-
On it Mr.Shammer!… *Talks to self* Just do what you do best… and crush them.

(Note: I’m sorry for not introducing Albert earlier than this, I kinda just forgot to write him into the plot. I might go back and change that when I rewrite the whole thing).

(Albert emerges out of the shadows and onto the main stage)

Mr.Shammer-
Alrighty, From the top of scene 2!
Queue Lights! Curtain! Action!

Angel-
“Nathan… Nathan… Nathan…”

Albert-
“Where did our daughter go?”
“It’s me she must escape.”
“My burdens I can’t escape.”
“The mother I might have saved…”

Ensamble in background-
“Assassin… Murderer… Monster…”

Albert-
“Marni, I need you now.”
“Look at what I’ve become.”
“The nightmare that she should fear.”
“Is the father you left alone!”

Ensamble in background-
“Assassin… Murderer… Monster…”
“Assassin… Murderer… Monster…”
“Assassin… Murderer… Monster…”

Albert-
“The years roll by without you marni.”
“Seventeen have come and gone.”
“I raised our Shilo with the best intentions.”
“But there is something I cannot tell her.”
“I am lost without you here.”
“I am only living out a lie!”
…
“Shilo can never leave!”
“She is my everything!”
“Nothing can bring you back!”
“Shilo is all I have!”

Ensamble in background-
“Assassin… Murderer… Monster…”
“Assassin… Murderer… Monster…”
“Assassin… Murderer… Monster…”

Albert-
“The years roll by without you marni.”
“Seventeen have come and gone.”
“I raised our Shilo with the best intentions.”
“But there is something I cannot tell her.”
“I am lost without you here.”
“I am only living out a lie!”

“I’m the monster!”

Ensamble in background-
“Assassin!”

Albert-
“I’m the villain!”

Ensamble in background-
“Assassin!”

Albert-
“What perfection!”
Ensamble in background-
“Assassin!”

Albert-
“What precision!”

Ensamble in background-
“Assassin!”

Albert-
“Keen incisions-
I deliver!”
“Unscathed organs-
I deliver!”
“Repossessions-
I deliver!”
“I’m the Repo!”
“Legal Assassin!”

Ensamble in background-
“Assassin! Assassin!”
“Assassin! Assassin!”
“Assassin! Assassin!”
“Assassin! Assassin!”

(The lights are reset and the sound turns off)

Mr.Shammer-
That went better than I imagined!
Great work as always Albert!
Ensemble, you could have done better.

Lou-
I thought we did okay.

Mr.Shammer-
Do it better tomorrow night. We need everything to go perfectly!
Kathryn!?

Kathryn-
Yes, Sir- Director!

Mr.Shammer-
To be clear, I expected less from you as Shilo’s understudy, but you have proven to be a good asset to our program.

Kathryn-
Um, Thank you?

Mr.Shammer-
Don’t get used to it.

(Thomas leans on the wall of the left stage wing)

Thomas-
You did great as always… show off…

Albert-
At least I can carry a note, something you’ve still yet to accomplish.

Thomas-
Hey, you may be playing Nathan, but Grave robber is still a sizable roll!

Albert-
Well, that’s true, I hope you can handle the pressure of all the people in the audience… Watching you… Judging your performance… But I’m sure you’ll do fine with the 4 scenes you have.

Thomas-
Don’t try to get into my head!

Albert-
I don’t have to try, it’s quite easy.

Thomas-
You’re easy.

Mr.Shammer-
Thomas! What did we say about smack talk!?

Thomas-
But I didn’t even start-
Nevermind.
Break your legs Albert!

Albert-
Don’t you mean, break a leg?

Thomas-
I didn’t stutter.

*Glares at each other*

(Scene 2)
(After dress rehearsal)

Kathryn-
What was that about? I mean, I knew Tom and Albert had a rivalry but I’ve never seen them act like that before.

Tessandra-
Oh, their rivalry goes all the way back to preschool. I didn’t live in IllRidge then, but Tom told me all about it.

*Flashback*
(Albert played Phantom of the Opera in 6th grade. Tom playing the candelabra.)
(Albert played Mufasa in the lion king in the 7th grade. Tom played zebra number 4.)
(Freshman year Albert plays Antoni in Sweeney Todd. Tom plays dead guy number 2.)

Kathryn-
You didn’t explain anything. You just stood there, quietly for a minute.

Tessandra-
Oh, I forgot you can’t see those.

Kathryn-
See what?

(Tom enters the scene)

Tom-
Ugh, can you believe that slimy, smug faced, little weasel, with his stupid linguistic abilities! And Ingenuity! And perfect Face!

Tessandra-
What about his face?

Tom-
Nothing! Ugh, he’s always been like this! He thinks he can get into my head! It’s like he knows I know how he does it, but he’s always sneaky about it, getting me riled up- Ughh.

Tessandra-
Are you good?

Tom-
I’m fine. My Dad Will be here in a minute so I gotta get going before he-

*Bzzt Bzzt*

Hello.

*Insert muffled audio of Tom’s Dad*

Tom-
I’m on my way Dad.

*Hangs up*

Tom-
That’s my dad, I gotta go! BREAK A LEG GUYS!

Kathryn-
His Dad sounds nice.

Tessandra-
Yeah, I wish I could talk to my Dad… In general.

Kathryn-
Is he the only one in our friend group with a Dad that’s still around?

Tessandra-
Probably. I don’t know about Glynn and Glenda though.

Glenda-
You don’t know what about us?

Glynn-
We don’t have a Dad.
Our mom says we had a mystery donor.
She did a good job raising us on her own.

Glenda-
She did alright raising YOU.

Glynn-
What’s that supposed to mean? You turned out… eh. Alright?

Glenda-
Exactly.
Anyways, don’t sweat about tomorrow Kathryn.
I mean, the show is riding on your shoulders, but you’ll be fine..

Kathryn-
Why are you standing like that, Glenda?

Glenda-
Doc says I need to wear a back brace for a while. Mr.Shammer says I can wear it as long as it doesn’t interfere with my performance or costume.

Glynn-
At least your posture is better.

Glenda-
I wasn’t asking for your commentary, Buttface.

Glynn-
Well, there’s no need for name calling.

(Barb enters the room)

Barb-
Oh, have any of you seen Tom?

Kathryn-
He just left. Why?

Barb-
I wanted to check on him. Albert was being a pill and I wanted to make sure Tom was okay..

Kathryn-
Yeah, what is up with that kid?

Barb-
Albert is running for junior of the year, so is Tom. I’m not because I’m a senior. I think if they weren’t so stubborn they’d be good friends.

Tessandra-
Tom is never not stubborn.
I think he’s a taurus?

Barb-
Well whatever he is, he’s stronger than most. Albert is not a key actor in the theatre program because he’s got great pipes. I mean he does but that’s not all. He’s super competitive.
If he wants a roll, he gets it, and if anyone stands in his way, he crushes them. His father is also Mr.West the biology teacher.

Tessandra-
He’s the son of Mr.West? That guy is so stingy about giving out A+’s. He’s really messing up my GPA.

Kathryn-
Now that you mention it, he does act super similar to his dad, like almost too similar.

Glynn-
Like, a clone?

Barb-
I mean, I’ve heard rumors around school about Mr.West’s past in the biochemist field , but they’re probably just stories.

Glenda-
I heard he used to do frankenstein shit, like bringing people back from the dead.

Glynn-
I heard he went to prison.

Barb-
Mr.West’s possibly questionable credentials aside, we’ll never know for certain.

*A car pulls up*

Barb-
That’s my Mom, Break a leg tomorrow!

Kathryn-
Break a leg Barb!

(Scene 3)
Kathryn’s room-
(Kathryn stares into her mirror)

*Knock knock knock*

Carrietta-
Kathryn, dinner is ready.
(Dining room)

Carrietta-
So, how was Practice today?

Kathryn-
It was good.

Carrietta-
Any news on that girl Jane?

Kathryn-
Not really. And Jeff hasn’t showed up to school in a bit either…

Carrietta-
…Kathryn, your birthday is coming up and I… I wanted to talk to you about-

Kathryn-
-I know.

Carrietta-
Not to rush you, but have you at least thought about it?

Kathryn-
I have… and… I still don’t know what I want.

Carrietta-
Well, you have 2 weeks to decide…
Just know that…
It won’t hurt my feelings if you don’t want to stay here.

Kathryn-
I never said I didn’t want to stay here.

Carrietta-
I just… I’m trying my hardest to make you feel comfortable and I don’t want to screw this up… I don’t know if I’ll ever have this chance again.

Kathryn-
Sure you will. You’re going to keep fostering, right?

Carrietta-
… No. I just…

Kathryn-
If this about your daughter, I don’t know if-

Carrietta-
It’s not about that. I just…

Kathryn-
You see me as a second chance?

Carrietta-
If I wanted to replace my daughter I wouldn’t have chosen you specifically Kathryn.

(Kathryn’s cup floats up an inch for a moment before slamming down.)

(Carrie looks shocked, she didn’t do that)

Kathryn-
I’m sorry, I’m just really tense about tomorrow.

Carrie-
No, I get it. Take some rest tonight, or an equivalent to it.

(Kathryn leaves the table)

(Carrie studies the cup of water)

Carrie-
It’s happening…