When The Lights Go Down

We Need to Talk

*B runs from the car as quickly as possible trying to avoid getting completely drenched*

(Mom) Hey Honey, how was your date?

(Bailey) it was fine, I could have done without the rain, gunna go change…*runs upstairs*

*B grabs some pajamas and goes into her bathroom to change…she gets about as far as taking off her soggy shoes when the gravity of what had just happened finally hits, she slumps down onto the bathroom floor leaning against the side of the tub *

Bailey’s Inner Monologue

It keeps replaying in my head, I can almost still feel Jakes hands all over me, his voice full of anger and amusement, the putrid smell of alcohol…it seems to be lingering on everything he touched…

*Nick walks into the bathroom, without talking he sits down next to B and wraps his arm around her shoulder pulling her close, B leans her head into Nick and starts to cry, after a few minutes B wipes her eyes, stands up and walks into her room to change, Nick gives her a minute to do so then gets up and walks back into the bedroom*

(Nick) *Lays down on B’s bed* Was he upset?

(Bailey) huh-what?

(Nick) Sam, was he upset…about you leaving

(Bailey) oh, no…I mean…I haven't ’t told him yet

(Nick) *eyes narrow* well, then what is wrong, what happened?

*B avoids the question entirely walking back into her bathroom and pulling her hair back into a ponytail and washing her face*

(Nick) *serious tone* B….

*no response*

(Nick) BAI-LEY 

*B walks back out, flips off the light and crawls into bed saying nothing*

(Nick) *flips on the bedside lamp, sees tears in B’s eyes* spill it….what did he do

(Bailey) *blinking tears away* nothing *wiping her eyes* Sam was perfect…our date was perfect

(Nick) k…so what happened in between perfect and home

(Bailey) *sighs* twin privilege only…promise

(Nick) fine, I promise, just tell me

*B tells Nick about her run in with Jake*

(Nick) B…you need to tell the police or something

(Bailey) NO…besides he didn’t technically DO anything…it would just get Sam into trouble

(Nick) didn’t DO anything? What if Sam hadn’t been there B? You have to...

(Bailey) NICKY…you promised, I'm fine. Sam more than handled it believe me…besides we leave on Monday so problem solved,just drop it *reaching over and flipping off light*

(Nick) fine…*wraps his arm around B, she snuggles into his chest* love you

(Bailey) Love you too.

*Next morning, B sits on the front step waiting for Sam, Sam pulls in the drive and gets out looking worried*

(Sam) Morning beautiful

(Bailey) morning…you look worried

(Sam) well, usually “We need to talk” doesn’t end well…I’m sorry about last night

(Bailey) why are you sorry?

(Sam) If I hadn’t left you alone to get the car…and then fighting with Jake…which I don’t regret at all, but I know you don’t like fighting its just…

(Bailey) *smiles* Sam…its not your fault and I am SO very glad you kicked his ass

(Sam) oh, I thought that maybe…well then what did you want to talk about?

*B nervously grabs Sams hand, running a finger over his busted knuckles*

(Bailey) you remember how the other night you were trying to convince me that dating me with my brother's crazy rock star lifestyle wouldn’t bother you?

(Sam) yea…

(Bailey) hold onto that

(Sam) uh-oh….you’re leaving aren’t you?

(Bailey) *sighs* the boys got signed for a Disney movie…production is supposed to be 4 weeks.

(Sam) You’re leaving for a whole month?

(Bailey) I tried to tell you last night but… yea

(Sam) when do you leave?

(Bailey) tomorrow

(Sam) tomorrow?? How long have you known you were leaving?

(Bailey) since yesterday

(Sam) they really don’t give you a lot of notice do they, where are you going?

(Bailey) Canada

(Sam) wow, this sucks...ok well, we will just...do the online, text, talk on the phone thing til you get back.

(Bailey) you aren’t mad?

(Sam) why would I be mad? I’m a little sad…I’m going to miss you 

(Bailey) I’m going to miss you too *smiles*

*Sam leans in and joins B’s lips with his, gently cupping her face in his hand as he deepens the kiss*