CHADWICK- “One more game, then soon graduation will be here, then prepare for Foxbury.  Are you ready for all of that, Gabe?”

GABE- “I suppose. just a little nervous and I’ve never been away from home before, so anxious as well.”

CHADWICK- “Foxbury is like home, at least once you get used to it. I prefer campus to being at home. I mean I love my uncle Adrian and everything he has done for me, but this past year has been life changing for me. I am an independent soul, so I suppose that is why I have done so well.”

GABE- “I am not so much. I suppose I will have to learn how to be though, huh?”

CHADWICK- “Hey, Jackson will be there, and Symia...and of course I will be there to help you get acclimated. You will do fine.”

Jackson and Symia are talking amongst themselves and not paying attention to Gabe and Chad.

JACKSON- “So, I guess this is good night, how about a good night kiss?”

SYMIA- “Of course, and I am serious, Jack, nothing to Gabe about any of this, okay?”

JACKSON- “Just kiss me, okay.”

GABE- “So you coming to the rally and the game, Chad?”

CHADWICK- “Yeah, sure.  I mean if you would like me to. Not a big fan of football, but sure I would love to see you play your final high school game.”

CHADWICK- “Listen, Gabe, I know this is short notice, but the winter ball is in a few weeks. The last event of the winter season. I was wondering, well I was hoping you would go with me... what do you think?”

GABE- “Uh...I hadn’t thought about going, I mean Balls are like football is to you, not a big fan of them. But, if you would like me to----

CHADWICK- “I would love for you to, it would mean a lot to me. I mean it is the social event of the season here, so to speak and I will be going back to Foxbury for the final semester just a few days after the Ball and...well I would like to spend some time with you before I go back.”

GABE- “Okay, sure. I would like that.”

CHADWICK- “Good...whew... that wasn’t so difficult.”

GABE- “Why would that be difficult for you, Chad. I mean we have been friends for a long time, of course I would go with you.”

CHADWICK- “Yeah, I just meant...well nothing. You are right, I don’t know why I thought it would be difficult.”

GABE- “I mean it’s not like it’s a date or something, right? Just two friends enjoying a night out.”