High School Musical: The Musical: The Series: Season 4

Welcome Back! Broadway and Therapy

Miss Jenn was adjusting to her office. She really misses this place. She was still friends with Mike and now she and Benjamin are back on the same page. In fact, he decided to stay at East High just for her.

Miss Jenn's Talking Head

It's so great to be in the place I belong. I can't wait for my wildcats to put on a production of the well-deserved "High School Musical 3!" It's time for the new Winter Musical. This is for the children, and I can't wait to see them shine

As she hears a knock on her door, she looks up to see Benjamin. "Hey there," he grins. "Benjamin" Miss Jenn smiles before getting up from her chair and hugging him. As she pulls away she looks around "Oh, I remember my first day here and the first thing you said to me."

"Your assistant needs a hall pass if he's going to be late for class" Mr. Mazzara remembers everything. It's a little bit creepy, but Miss Jenn doesn't mind. "So have you checked on Mr.Bowen?"

"Ricky?"

"The other Mr. Bowen."

"OH," Miss Jenn's eyes widen. "Well, Mike and I do hang out every once in a while, but I still only have eyes for you" she assures him taking his hands. They have gotten pretty comfortable with the whole touching thing.

Suddenly, a man (Luke Benward) knocks on the door. The 2 adults turn to see a man, with blonde hair with a beard. "Sorry to interrupt, but the principal said that I could find the drama teacher in here."

"That's me, Miss Jenn" she smiles, shaking his hand. "Nice to meet you, I'm Cameron Willaims."

Miss Jenn's eyes widen as he looks at the man. "Wait, you're Cameron Willaims? The famous Broadway Director! I'm such a fan!!"

"Well, I'm still waiting to see my name in lights."

"Oh, your day will come, I believe it will."

"Hph" Mr. Mazzara fake coughs. "Hi, I'm Mr. Mazarra. Is there a reason for your visit? "Oh, yes, definitely," Cameron says and all the adults take a seat. "After I saw your production of Descendants 3 at Salt Lake, I watched your other shows. High School Musical and Beauty and the Beast. The students you teach are incredibly talented, especially Nina. They've even written original songs?"

Miss Jenn smiles brightly knowing that one of her idols has seen her shows. "Well, I'd love to take credit but at the end of the day, it all comes to the children."

"And that is exactly the reason for my visit. I would like to offer you and your students a shot at being on Broadway, if you say yes, you'll be working with another team to make a production of Tangled."

Miss Jenn starts to smile widely. Her kids would be able to be on Broadway! They can perform for more people than ever, they can finally shine like they were meant to. Before she could answer, Mr. Mazzara places his hand on her shoulder. "Well, what team would we be working with?"

"A few kids from different schools. You'll also be working with Zack Roy and a few students from North High."

North High. As that word leaves his mouth, Miss Jenn's eyes widen. "Zack? North High?" She says, trying her best to put on a smile "Yes, now I know about the East, North High rivalry, but there won't be enough cast members without both of you. Here's my card, I'll give you some time to think about it" he says before handing her his card and walking out.

As he walks out, Miss Jenn starts to twirl her hair. "Well, this complicates this" she sighs.

"How so?"

"Zackey? He stole our beast mask, he stole our Crown. Knowing him, he'll make it a competition."

"Hey," Mr. Mazzara says, taking a step closer to her. "This is a can't-miss opportunity. We can't pass this up. I know how much you care about the kids and now you can give them the chance you had. Besides, I believe Mr. Rodriguez once told me that he was supposed to be on Broadway."

Miss Jenn giggles at Mr. Mazzara's joke and nods her head. "You're right, it's all about the kids, and I can announce it at the Pep Ralley today."

"That's great" Mr. Mazzara smiles.

"I'm so glad I have you by my side" Miss Jenn smiles, taking his hand. He tenses up but soon settles into it. "Well, I have my moments."

Meanwhile...

The class was ending and the others were heading to the pep rally. Ricky was a little distraught, before school started his dad shared some big news with him, and right now, he was explaining it to Big Red. "Your dad's really doing that?"

"He thinks it'll be good for me."

"Thinks what will be good for you?" Nini asks, catching up to them. "Um, my dad told me something before school started.

"Hey, what's wrong?"

A few hours ago...

"Dad! I'm heading out!" Ricky calls from the living room as he packs his bag and grabs his skateboard.

"Actually, bud, there's something I need to talk to you about," Mike says before walking into the living room. "Can it wait?"

"Nope, I gotta say this now."

"Okay, what's up?"

Mike takes a seat and pats the spot next to him. A confused Ricky takes a seat next to him. "Now, I know you've been through a lot. With me and your mom, Nini, and that blonde girl, I thought maybe I should get someone for you to talk to."

"Dad, I know you're always there for me, you got nothing else to do" Ricky jokes, but Mike was serious. "Not me, bud."

"Dad? What are you saying?"

"I think Therapy might be good for you, Rick."

Ricky's eyes widen and his lips part. "No" was all he could say.

"Ricky, buddy, listen to me."

"No, dad, I'm not some broken case who needs therapy."

"I don't think you're broken."

"Then don't make me take Therapy."

"Ricky, try to see this my way, please," Mike says before standing up. "You've been through a lot. You've been watching you and your mom fight, you broke up with Nini twice, and you told me about this Lily girl. I talked to your mom, and we both agree Therapy might help you."

"So the only way you guys can agree on something is when it's fixing your broken son, parents of the year" Ricky scoffs. He was sick of this, and he definitely isn't going to Therapy.

"Ricky please, I just wanna make sure you're okay. Just one appointment and we can see where it goes after that, please?"

Ricky knows his dad means well, so maybe he should try and go through with it. "One appointment, dad of the year."

"Thanks, bud, now head on out, senior year!" Mike smiles, giving his son a side hug. Ricky tries his best to put a smile on his face and walks out

"Well, maybe Therapy will be good for you" Nini shrugs.

"Please, my dad thinks I'm broken."

"He doesn't think you're broken, he just wants to help," Big Red says. "Besides, you got a lot of problems" Big Red and Nini snicker before heading off.

Ricky's Talking Head

Huh?

Let's be real. Ricky totally needs therapy. Half of these characters need therapy. And it's crazy the people who need therapy somehow never get therapy. We need to talk about that. And now you all know what the play is. Can you predict the roles? The next chapter is introducing the new characters. I guess you could think of them as another Jet and Maddox, only they're not brother and sister, and both are straight. Stay safe and have a great day or night, wherever you are.