TEXT: Mr. Nash: Hey. Saying goodbye is the worst part. Ellie: Seriously Mr. Nash: I'm going to be fine, it's just a peace keeping mission Ellie: I know, but... (Looks over at her mom) Mr. Nash: Your mother's fine, she's under control. There's my girl, come on. (Starts walking towards Mrs. Nash) It'll be fine. (Kisses Mrs. Nash.) Mrs. Nash: Okay. Mr. Nash (to Ellie): You just got to keep that smile on, ok? Ellie: Bye Dad. Mr. Nash: Bye. Ellie: Mom, you okay? Mrs. Nash: Don't make a scene Eleanor, just shut up, smile and wave. (Pause) Oh, there he is! (Waves) Walking towards school Ashley: Ellie, hey, how are you? Ellie: What are you, my counselor? Ashley: Sorry, it's just that your dad left yesterday and... Ellie: He's in the army, he leaves, it happens. Ashley: So, you want to go to a movie after school? Ellie: Sweet. And I would, but I got my co-op interview. Ashley: Right. You nervous? Ellie: Interviewing for my dream job. Why would that make me nervous? Not that it matters, Paige is going to get it. Ashley: Well, Caitlin's TV show is about social issues right? Paige probably thinks it's about social life. (Imitating Paige) Hi, I'm Paige and I'm reporting for style factor. You'll get it, just be yourself. Ellie: Like that is gonna get me the job. (See hand put a rose on a locker.) Hazel: By the time Scott calls me back, I'm on the other line with Paige. Secret Admirer struck again. Terri: That's the fourth one. Hazel: And you have no idea who it is? Can't you just ask your tarot cards? Terri: Tarot doesn't work like that. But with my luck, it's probably
SUMMARY:
Ellie is under a lot of pressure. Her dad is fighting overseas, her mother has started drinking again, and she is given a chance to work for Caitlin. The stress causes Ellie to start cutting herself. Meanwhile, Terri receives roses from a secret admirer and worries that it may be Toby.