They laugh.
MJ
I’m excited to see you tomorrow.PETER
Yeah, me too.A tender moment between the two. Until--
HAPPY
Wrap it up!Peter jumps! Turns to see--
HAPPY (CONT'D)
(through his sleep apnea
mask)
You both like each other, we get
it. Hang up. There’s no new
ground being broken. Okay? I need
my eight hours.PETER
(to Happy)
Have you been listening this whole
time?MJ waves on Peter’s phone screen.
MJ
Hi, Happy.HAPPY
Uh... not by choice.PETER
MJ says hi.HAPPY
(to MJ, waves)
Hello.EXT. MIDTOWN HIGH - ESTABLISHING SHOT - DAY
BETTY (V.O.)
We’re covering the first day of
senior year from Midtown High’s
most famous student...Just outside the front doors, it’s CHAOS. FANS, PROTESTERS,
REPORTERS, etc. Including BETTY BRANT, in school reporter
mode.