Freshers (New 10 Part Drama Series)

INT. UNIVERSITY (FASHION WITH PHOTOGRAPHY) DAY

Jess is sat in the lecture room, having an introduction to her course, by course leader Marcus Wilks.

Marcus walks up and down the centre of the classroom, trying to suss out each of his students. The majority are airheads dressed in the latest fashions.

Marcus: I’ve seen a lot of students over the years on this course, and they all think it’s plain sailing, but I hate to tell you all, it’s going to be hard work.

Several groans from some of the students, Jess rolls her eyes at them, and listens to Marcus attentively.

Marcus: I expect the best from my students, because in the real world any less wont get you anywhere. I want you all to be rivalling Stella McCartney and Jasper Conran. I’m gonna separate the wheat from the chaff, and I want you all to give me 100%.

Girl:(Jokes) So much for uni being a doss eh?

Jess: If that’s how you feel why don’t you just go back home and work in MacDonald’s?

The classroom goes silent, students start to laugh and talk between themselves, the girl looks embarrassed. Marcus looks over to Jess.

Marcus: Thank you…?

Jess: Jess…

Marcus: Jess…well as Jess said, if you don’t hard work, then this isn’t the right place for you.

Marcus smiles at Jess, silently thanking her. Jess keeps her head down as the girl looks over at her, casting her a scornful look.

Marcus: To survive this course you’ve got to have a real love for fashion. And I don’t just mean you like shopping, and you like wearing clothes…fashion is more than that. Fashion in it’s truest sense is an art form, and it encompasses a lot. A piece of clothing can be just as much as masterpiece as a film or a painting.

Marcus’ lecture seems to be boring the majority of the class, Jess being one of the few exceptions.

Marcus: When you design you’re clothes, and make them I want to feel that every last drop of you is in there somewhere. All that creativity, passion, emotion is reflected in your work. I expect good things from you all, so you’d all better deliver.

Jess: (To herself) Oh I’ll deliver alright, don’t you worry…

Jess looks over at Marcus as he continues speaking, she is clearly impressed by his passion for the subject he’s teaching.

INT. UNIVERSITY (PYSCHOLOGY) – DAY

Alex and Micky are sat next to one another in their Psychology induction. Lisa Trueman is sat at the front of the room, projecting herself to the class.

Lisa: I know uni work can seem a bit dull at times, but I’m going to do my best to liven it all up for you, and make it as fun as possible. I know you’ll here to have a good time, and I encourage it, make the most of this freedom whilst you have it…but also know when to draw the line. Know when it’s time to get your head down and do some work.

Micky is sat admiring Lisa, not paying attention to what she is saying. Alex nudges him.

Alex: You’re drooling…

Micky: (To Jess) Now she is a TILF if ever I saw one…

Alex: Dare I ask?

Alex shakes her head, laughing it off, before listening once more to Lisa.

Lisa: I don’t want you thinking I’m just a lecturer; I’d like you all to see me as a friend. If you need someone to talk to, or help with anything my office is only in the next block. I hope to get to know you all over the next year, and look forward to seeing what work you all produce. Now off you go…student union awaits, enjoy yourself.

The class get up and start packing their bags.

Lisa: Remember, first lecture 12 noon tomorrow, no excuses you’ve got a long enough lye in…see you all then!

Alex and Micky get up, Micky’s eyes are focused on a couple of girls who are leaving the room.

Alex: Fancy getting some lunch Mick’?

Micky: Erm…no I ate earlier…I’m gonna erm…

Alex detects what he is looking at.

Alex: Go on, off you go, work your magic on them :p

Micky: Cheers Al’, we’ll go for a drink later yeah!?

Alex: Sure :)

Micky hurries off in pursuit of the girls. Alex smiles, amused at Micky’s carefree approach to life. Alex grabs her back and heads out to the front to leave.

Lisa looks down her list, and then moves over towards Alex.

Lisa: Hi. Alex isn’t it?

Alex: Yeah…cool lecture, I look forward to starting work..

Lisa: Ah that’s good to hear, nice to know I didn’t bore you all to death

Alex: Oh no, not at all.

Lisa: I’ve been looking over your application Alex, I noticed the additional notes about your father…

Alex: Oh, is there a problem?

Lisa: No, not at all. I just thought you might want to talk about it…

Alex: What’s there to talk about? He’s got MS, it’s nothing major…

Lisa: No, it’s just…I can imagine it’s hard on you, looking after your father all these years

Alex: You kind of get used to it, you know?

Lisa: It’s very brave of you, not many girls you age would be able to cope.

Alex: Well it’s a case of having to really.

Lisa: I hope you don’t think I’m prying Alex, but if you ever need anyone to talk to about it, if anything goes wrong at home, and you find yourself struggling…

Alex: I won’t, I can manage…

Lisa: I’m sure you can, but I can imagine it’s a great burden to juggle university and looking after your father. It might seem like everything is stacking up against you, but just so as you know, I’m here if you need me.

Alex: Thanks I guess…

Lisa: Don’t mention it. Anyways, I’ll leave you to get on, see you tomorrow.

Alex: Yeah, see you tomorrow.

Alex leaves. Lisa smiles, her heart warmed by such a bright and nice mannered young girl. Feeling sorry for her predicament.

What are we going to do about Mr Wu?? :lol::lol: funniest line ever!!

I see Jess and Marcus having an affair, naughty naughty lecturer

I'd forgot all about Mr Wu, that was a brilliant line. I am warming to Mickey as a character now as well.

:rotfl: That was a good line with Wu :p.

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Marcus looks over at Marcus as he continues speaking, she is clearly impressed by his passion for the subject he’s teaching.

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Mistake here I think??

I agree Siobhan I think Marcus and Jess are gonna have a fling. Awww :p. V naughty.

Great start to ep 2 :).

INT. UNIVERSITY (POPULAR MUSIC PERFORMANCE) – DAY

Jack is sat in the performance studio with a handful of other students. Rich Trueman is stood in the middle, as one by one the students show him a sample of their music style.

One of the girls in the class plays the piano, and sings “Back To Black” by Amy Winehouse.

Faith: Black, black, black, black, black, black, black, I go back to, I go back to…
We only said good-bye with words, I died a hundred times, You go back to her
And I go back to black….

The group clap as she finishes her performance.

Rich: Impressive Faith. Love the piano skills. Right, last of all…Jack, care to give us a performance?

Jack: Sure, I’ll sing Wild World, is that okay?

Rich: Yeah, great, go for it.

Jack plays “Wild World” by Cat Stevens to perfect on his guitar. His voice and his musical talent captures the attention of all in the room, especially Rich. Upon finishing he meets with a huge round of applause.

Rich: That was really something else Jack, well done I really enjoyed it.

Jack: Thanks.

Rich: It’s good to hear what all of you performed today, gives me an idea of the kind of direction I can take this class. You’ve all got some real talent, and hopefully we can work on that over the next year. Now I wont be seeing you until next week, in the mean time I want you to write me a song. About anything, but make it good. C’ya next week.

The group pack up their instruments and head out of the studio. Rich walks over to Jack.

Rich: Jack, how’s it going?

Jack: You alright sir?

Rich: Really did enjoy your performance today, best of the lot by far.

Jack: Cheers sir, glad you liked it.

Rich: It’s very rare to see someone your age so good with the guitar. Did you teach yourself?

Jack: Yeah, been playing since I was seven.

Rich: Really? That’s pretty impressive.

Jack: Yeah well music’s my life. I live for it.

Rich: You sound a lot like I did when I was your age.

Jack: I dunno it’s just, my one escape you know? Life is so dull at times, especially with my family. When I’m with my guitar, I dunno, I just seem to forget about everything…

Rich: Which is exactly what music’s there for. What kind of music do you listen to then?

Jack: Any kind of rock, mostly the oldies – Led Zep, The Stones, The Who

Rich: God, never thought I’d hear these bands coming out of the mouth of a student. It’s great to hear not everyone listens to the stuff in the charts. You know, I used to have my own band.

Jack: Really? Wow.

Rich: Nothing brilliant really, never got anywhere other than doing the circuits. But you remind me a lot of how I used to be.

Jack: Hope that’s a good thing…

Rich: Yeah, it is. You’ve got a real talent Jack, I look forward to working with you. Stick with me and I’ll have you signed to a record label in no time.

Jack: Wow sir, cheers.

Rich: Anytime Jack, always there to help a student. Off you go now.

Jack picks up his guitar and hurries out of the studio, full of enthusiasm.

INT. UNIVERSITY (PERFORMANCE) – DAY

Lydia and the other performance students are sat on the floor in the drama studio. Patricia Farrow, who is dressed in eccentric clothing walks around the room, full of emotion.

Patricia: Performance is at the heart of any aspiring act-or! You are the next generation of talented thespians and it is my job to milk the talent from your oozing udders! I am surrounded by next Laurence Oliviers and Audrey Hepburns! You each have already shown me a spark of delight, and I am shall turn that spark in a shining supernova!

Lydia turns to the lad beside her, Liam, and mutters a comment.

Lydia: I’ll have whatever she’s on.

Girl: **** probably…

Liam: Count me in then.

Patricia: I shall guide you all into the valley of success, and turn you into the next big thing!

Liam: The bigger the better…

Patricia: Alas! Forgive me! I have been carried away in my words to you all! I have yet to introduce myself! My name is Patricia Farrow, but I’m more commonly referred to by students as “Batty Patty”.

There are a several laughs amongst the students at this.

Patricia: “Batty” as in mad, not as in “batty boy”! I’ll have you know I am 100 per cent heterosexual; all I have ever desired is a stiff penis! There is no other substitute!

Liam: This woman speaks volumes….

Patricia: You may mock, but eccentricity should never be mistaken for insanity! Eccentricity is what makes us performers! It’s what makes us stand out from the crowd and absorb the radiance of the limelight!

Lydia: She’s absolutely barking mad…

Patricia: Today! You shall all perform a five minute condensed version of the bard’s finest! Now into groups all of you please!

The students separate into groups. Lydia groups herself with Liam and a couple of other girls.

Patricia: You – Macbeth! You – King Lear! You – Othello! You – Hamlet! Now, snap snap! Time is of the essence! Every minute is a moment wasted!

Liam: Great, Othello, my favourite…yawn:rolleyes:

Lydia: Shakespeare is so last century…

Liam: Try four…

Lydia: Whatever, if it aint new it aint worth doing if you ask me. By the way –Lydia.

Liam: Liam. Didn’t I see you getting booted out of Junk last night?

Lydia: God yeah, don’t ask, my saps of flatmates.

Liam: That bad eh?

Lydia: Nah, they’re alright, just don’t think they’re into the clubbing scene.

Liam: You’re with the wrong crowd then babe, you should come out with us lot.

Lydia: Got yourself a little posse?

Liam: It’s not little, I don’t do little. I’ve got the guys, the girls and the gays. Stick with me and you’ll have a good time Lyd’.

Lydia: Sounds like fun, where you off to tonight?

Liam: Probably the OC. Bring some of your flatmates along, see if we can mould them into shape.

Lydia: Yeah, I will do, don’t you worry.

Patricia: Lydia! Liam! There’s no time for idle chat chat! Gossip is the mass murder of time and creativity! The works of the bard require total focus and dedication!

Lydia and Liam laugh off Patricia’s wackiness, and get down to working on their performance.

INT. UNIVERSITY (PYSCHOLOGY) – DAY

Lisa is sat in her lecture room looking over some third year proposals. There’s a knock on the door.

Lisa: Come in.

In walks Rich, carrying a bag from Starbucks.

Rich: I come bearing coffee…

Lisa: Oh hi babe, god you must have read my mind, sit down.

Rich sits down on beside Lisa.

Rich: How were your first years?

Lisa: Not too bad, them seem like a nice enough bunch. How about yours? Found the next Bob Dylan amongst them?

Rich: Funny you should say that…heard a lad today, I tell you, he’s got some real talent babe…

Lisa: Really?

Rich: Yeah, he reminds me so much of be at his age, the resemblance is scary.

Lisa: Well let’s hope he doesn’t end up down the road of self destruction like you eh?

Rich: Nah, he seems to have a level head on him, he wont be that stupid.

Lisa: Just aswell, we’ve got enough Pete Doherty’s in this world as it is.

Rich: You alright, you seem a bit down?

Lisa: I’m fine…

Rich: I don’t think you are babe, you’ve been off for the past few days…

Lisa: It’s just this doctor’s appointment, I’m dreading it.

Rich: Don’t, you can’t work yourself up like this.

Lisa: I know, but if he tells us we can’t have kids…

Rich: We’ll cross that bridge when, or if, we come it, okay?

Lisa: Oh come on Rich, get real will you!? We’ve been trying so long and nothing…

Rich: These things can take time babe.

Lisa: Not eight years worth of time…

Rich: All I’m saying is, until we know for sure, just hope for the best.

Lisa: I’m just facing facts, chances are we can’t conceive, and I just can’t bear to hear it.

Rich: There’s other ways Lisa…

Lisa: False hope more like, all these treatments raise your hopes, and end up dashing them, I’m not strong enough to deal with anymore heartache Rich.

Rich: I’ll be here for you babe, not matter what, okay?

Lisa: You say that now, but what use is a Barren wife eh?

Rich: Don’t say that!

Lisa: (Emotional) Well it might be what I am. Baron. Fruitless. Maybe it’s just not meant to be eh!?

Rich grabs hold of Lisa’s hands, and stares into her eyes.

Rich: Let’s just wait ‘til next week yeah? And deal with whatever he tells us then. We’re gotta stay strong babe, no matter what.

Rich tries to stay optimistic, but Lisa’s face is one of sheer despair, unable to believe in hope.

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Originally Posted by bondboffin

Patricia: “Batty” as in mad, not as in “batty boy”! I’ll have you know I am 100 per cent heterosexual; all I have ever desired is a stiff penis! There is no other substitute!

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I laughed out loud at this :rotfl:

I love Patricia.. she is crazy lady...

Barren - incapable of bearing off-spring

Baron - title of rank - the lowest of the peerage.

Audrey Hepburn was the actress, although there seem to be loads of Heyburns on the internet I think that they may be typos.

Loved the drama teacher!

Didn't like Rich - don't know why...

Still looking great, Bry!

Patricia reminds me of the teacher from High School Musical haha! She was pretty good Bry, she's going to be fun :p.

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Jack: Wow sir, cheers.

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Do you call the lecturer's sir and miss in uni?? Don't in college lol.

Can't wait for more :D. This is really addictive.

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Originally Posted by CrazyLea

Patricia reminds me of the teacher from High School Musical haha! She was pretty good Bry, she's going to be fun :p.

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Jack: Wow sir, cheers.

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Do you call the lecturer's sir and miss in uni?? Don't in college lol.

Can't wait for more :D. This is really addictive.

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some people did in my class at the beginning before they really knew the lecturers that well

INT. SOUTHAMPTON SHOPS – DAY

‘Labels Or Love’ by Fergie plays over a montage of Ash and Lydia going shopping. The girls walk into various shops, and have fun as they try on different outfits, laughing and joking along the way.

With each shop they leave, they end up with more shopping bags. Exhausted, the pair leave Topshop, carrying handfuls of bags.

Lydia: And that, is how you shop lady.

Ash: You really didn’t have to do all this Lyd, spend all this money on me.

Lydia: Don’t sweat darl’, I wanted to…

Ash: But I feel guilty letting you buy all of this stuff.

Lydia: The bill goes to daddy darl’, I couldn’t care less. Besides, them clothes are gonna look a million dollars on you babe.

Ash: Do you reckon?

Lydia: Girls you almost outshined me back there, and that NEVER happens. You were looking hot girl.

Ash: Thanks.

Lydia: I just can’t believe you’re parents never let you go and bury normal clothes…

Ash: Yes but normal to them is traditional Muslim clothing. They think clothes like these are vulgar, tarty…

Lydia: “Tarty”!? Does that make me a tart for wearing them?

Ash: I didn’t say I agree with them…

Lydia: No offence, I know they’re you’re parents and all that babe, but don’t you think they’re a bit outdated, in their views and that? They sound like my Nan.

Ash: I don’t really think it’s my place to speak bad of them really.

Lydia: No, I mean I’m just saying, it’s like…we’re living in the 21st century now, religion shouldn’t get in the way of how we live our lives, know what I’m saying?

Ash: I suppose, but the very heart of religion is about giving people guidance to live their lives in a particular way.

Lydia: Yeah well don’t you think it’s a bit stupid? Being told what you can and can’t do? Living with all these strict rules.

Ash: It’s restrictive, but I wouldn’t call it stupid. My whole family has followed it for centuries.

Lydia: Don’t you think it’s time to break the mould babe? Cut ties with it all?

Ash: If my parents found out they’d disown me…

Lydia: Maybe that aint such a bad thing.

Ash: How can you say that!?

Lydia: I mean, without them dictating your life, you can start living how you wanna live.

Ash: I already am…

Lydia: Could’a fooled me babe, you were practically pissing your pants before you had your first drink yesterday…

Ash: Yeah well it’s hard, to break away! I’ve been brought up to believe all these things are wrong or forbidden, and then to go against what I’ve been taught…it seems like I’m betraying my parents, my religion…

Lydia: At the end of the day babe, **** parents, **** religion, you’ve gotta do what’s gonna make you happy. You can live for your parent’s or your god’s approval, or you can go out there and enjoy life.

Ash: I see what you’re saying Lydia, but at the moment I don’t want what to think or feel.

Lydia: Well you’re gonna have to decide soon enough babe, because the way you’re carrying on atm, it’s all just contradicting itself.

Ash sighs and nods her head, realising that Lydia is speaking sense. Sooner or later she’s going to have to decide between friends and religion.

EXT. STUDENT HALLS – DAY

Jack is sat outside of Drake Block, in the student gardens. He sits against a wall playing his guitar, trying to think up a song for his course assignment.

Moments later Alex walks into the garden, hearing his guitar.

Jack: Alex…

Alex: Hey, what you doing out here?

Jack: Thought I’d make the most of this sunshine whilst we have it…

Alex: It’s alright for some, mind if I join you?

Jack: ‘Course not.

Alex sits down on the grass beside Jack.

Alex: Playing your guitar?

Jack: Oh, our lecturer wants us all to write a song

Alex: That sounds exciting…

Jack: Not really, I have no inspiration.

Alex: What!? There’s inspiration all around you. Life. Love…

Jack: Wouldn’t know much about that.

Alex: Oh I’m sure you do…

Jack: I’ve never really fallen in love.

Alex: Niether have I, but you can’t give up hope.

Alex smiles optimistically, Jack looks at her for a second and smiles.

Jack: No, I suppose not..

There is a silence between the pair for a few seconds, neither one sure of what to say.

Jack: How was uni?

Alex: Yeah not too bad, my lecturer seems pretty nice. Micky ended up chasing after a couple of the girls in our class…

Jack: What’s he like eh?

Alex: He’s alright, infact everyone in our flat’s cool, couldn’t have got a better group of us if we’d tried.

Jack: No I suppose not, Lydia’s a bit of handful though…

Alex: I’m sure we’ll get used to her, but they sure broke the mould when they made her.

Jack: Thank god!

The pair laugh with one another for a moment.

Alex: So come on, wow me with your lyrical skills…

Jack: I dunno, I’ve never been brilliant with that side of things, I’ve only ever done cover stuff…

Alex: Well it’s about time you tried eh? You never know you might surprise yourself.

Jack: I’m just not creative when it comes to that…

Alex: Of course you’re creative. The way you play your guitar, you’re so talented…

Jack: Writing lyrics is completely different though…

Alex: It’s just like poetry. I love poetry.

Jack: Maybe you can help me out then? You right the lyrics and I work on the chords. How about it?

Alex: Yeah that sounds cool.

Jack: Sweet! Get writing then! Think we could make a great duo y’know!

Alex gets a pen and paper out of her bag. The pair have smiles plastered on one another’s faces.

INT. HALLS (REESE’S ROOM) – DAY

Reese is sat in his room, feeling sorry for himself. Lydia walks past dressed in only a bakini, carrying a beach towel. She peeks into his room and sees he’s looking down.

Lydia: You alright Reese babe?

Reese: Yeah. Not too bad. Come in.

Lydia walks into his room and sits down.

Reese: Where you off to dressed like that?

Lydia: Just outside in the gardens, Alex and Jack are already down there, thought I’d catch some rays. You should come down.

Reese: Nah, think I’ll stay here. Kelly might be online in a bit…

Lydia: You can’t stay chained to your laptop in hope of her coming online…

Reese: I know but I wanna chat to her.

Lydia: And say what? The mood you’re in you’ll only depress her.

Reese: I just want to hear a familiar voice, it’s hard being away from home.

Lydia: D’ya think? I’m loving every minute of it.

Reese: Yeah well, you haven’t got anyone special back home have you?

Lydia seems to take this comment to heart a little, suddenly seeming touched by this comment.

Lydia: No, I really haven’t. My life’s here now I suppose…

Reese: Don’t you feel sad about that though?

Lydia: Nah, not at all babe. Why get yourself tied down. Why get involved with people, they’ll only hurt you in the long run…

Reese: Kelly wouldn’t do that to me.

Lydia: No of course she wouldn’t, because she’s not like every other human being is she?

Reese: Look Lyd’, you might have been hurt in the past but it doesn’t mean everyone in the world’s a *******.

Lydia: I’m just saying, if you pin all your hopes on one person, you’re opening yourself up for heartache.

Reese: You speaking from experience?

Lydia: (Touchy) I’m just saying okay!? Take my advice, or leave it. I’m only looking out for you y’know!

Lydia gets up, suddenly offended. Reese realises he has overstepped the line and calls her back.

Reese: No, wait. Lyd’s I’m sorry, I’m just tempramental at the moment.

Lydia: Yeah. No one’s saying it’s gonna be easy you being away from Kelly. But like it or not Reese you’re here in Southampton with us lot, you might aswell make the most of it, rather than mooping around. You can have fun without Kelly you know.

Reese: Yeah, I know. Soon enough I’ll realise that and chill, but at the moment, I’m just…I dunno…

Lydia: I tell you what babe, one of my course mates has asked me out to the OC tonight, why don’t you come along? It’ll be a laugh.

Reese: I dunno Lyd’, I’m still recovering from last night…

Lydia: Babe, university is all about recovering, if you aint got a permanent hangover, then you aint living life to the full.

Reese: I don’t want Kelly to think I’m ignoring her though.

Lydia: If she wants you, she’s got your number. Don’t you let her stop you from having fun d’ya hear me? Tonight, you and me are gonna get sloshed, and forget our worries, d’ya hear me?

Reese: Doubt you’re gonna take no for an answer are you?

Lydia: No, course not! :D. Anyways this skin aint gonna catch the sun by itself, I’ll see you later babe.

Lydia gets up and leaves Reese online in his room. Reese’s face lights up as he hears the sound of someone come online. His smile fades when it says “Josh”.

I can't wait to fin out who Josh is.

This is great so far :D

Awww loving Jack and Alex, can't wait to see the song, bet it will be all lovey :p.

Awww Lydia is a little loud, but I feel a little sorry for her.. don't know why yet.

I am really enjoying this, you are doing a brilliant job :clap:

Lydia really is a handful, i think thats a great description by Jack.

Can't wait for more.

INT. STUDENT HALLS – DAY

Jess walks back into halls, returning from her lecture. As she enters, she bumps into a random blonde girl, who is wrapped in only a towel. She runs from the shower back to Micky’s room.

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INT. HALLS (KITCHEN) - DAY

Jess grits her teeth in annoyance before marching into the kitchen, where Micky is stood making two cups of tea. He is dressed in only his boxer shorts.

Jess: What the hell are you playing at Micky?

Micky: Jess! Can I make you a cup of tea?

Jess: Who the hell was that tart I just passed in the hallway!?

Micky: I’ll have you know she’s a very nice young lady…

Jess: Who is she!?

Micky: Marie. What’s the problem?

Jess: My problem is she’s about the sixth girl you’ve had in your room since we got here!

Micky: So? What’s wrong with that?

Jess: We’ve only been here two days!

Micky: An average of 3 a day, not bad going eh!? Look you know me, I don’t waste time…

Jess: I can’t believe you’re being so casual about this!

Micky: It’s just sex, I don’t get what the big deal is.

Jess: Haven’t you got any respect for yourself? Sleeping your way around Southampton like some kind of manwhore!?

Micky: Manwhore is good! I could live with manwhore.

Jess: Jesus! It’s time’s like this when I think about going lesbian!

Micky: No that is something you should definitely do! Lesbian would suit you!

Jess: Don’t test me Micky!

Micky: Never had a lesbian before, would be fun to turn them back on the straight and narrow…

Jess: As oppose to turning all the straight girls gay!?

Micky: Hey, the amount of girls I’ve been with, the chances are high…

Jess: You make me sick Micky! The way you treat women like some kind of…

Micky: Disposable pleasure?

Jess: Exactly!

Micky: Hey they know what they’re getting when they hook up with me. No strings attached fun. We do the deed, and then get on with our lives, it’s the way it works. I’m happy, they’re happy, I don’t see what the problem is!

Jess: The problem is you’re such a sexist pig Micky! You think you can just turn on the Irish charms and talk any woman into bed!

Micky: You sound jealous Jess…

Jess: Oh don’t you start on that one! No way would I ever sleep with you! The way you treat women is disgusting! And you don’t even have the decency to admit what you’re doing is wrong!

Micky: Because it isn’t! I’m just having fun whilst I can…

Jess: And **** the thoughts of anyone else, eh!?

Micky: With all due respect Jess, what I do, and who I do it with, is nothing to do with you okay!?

Jess: Fine! Don’t wanna take my advice!? Screw yourself!

Micky: Why would I when I’ve got Marie willing to!?

Jess screams out before storming off in annoyance. Micky shakes it off casually, laughing to himself at Jess being so easily irritated by his actions.

EXT. STUDENT HALLS – DAY

Lydia walks outside and joins Alex and Jack in the gardens.

Lydia: Hiya guys.

Alex: Hey

Jack: Y’alright Lydia?

Lydia: How’s the song writing going?

Alex: Not too bad.

Jack: Alex has certainly got a way with words.

Lydia: Wehey, we’ll be hearing you on the charts in no time.

Jack: Not really aiming for that kind of audience…

Lydia: Why not? All the big indie bands are hitting the charts these days, Razorlight, The Kooks, Kaiser Chiefs…

Jack: (Impressed) I’m surprised you know who they are…

Lydia: Oi, I’ll have you know I’m not just a pretty face darl’ :p

Jack laughs at her, impressed. Alex feels a bit uneasy at the pair flirting with one another. Suddenly Jack’s phone rings.

Lydia: Oh, in demand I see…

Jack: It’s mom, best take it.

Jack gets up and walks off to have a conversation with his mom. Lydia checks him out as he goes. She turns to Alex, who is lying down on the grass beside her.

Lydia: Certainly a fine figure of a man there.

Alex: You reckon?

Lydia: Oh don’t be all coy Alex, you don’t fool me.

Alex: How d’ya mean?

Lydia: It’s obvious you fancy the pants off of him!

Alex: I do not!

Lydia: There’s no fooling me darl’, I’ve got a sense for these things.

Alex: Honestly Lyd’…

Lydia: There’s nothing wrong with fancying him, he’s a real catch.

Alex: Ok, maybe I like him a little…

Lydia: “A little”? Over statement of the century babe. You’ve proper got the hots for him…

Alex: Is that that obvious?

Lydia: Babe, of course it is! You’re spending every waking minute together, it’s like you’re already going out!

Alex: God, I bet he thinks I’m a right freak or something…

Lydia: From where I’m sitting darl’, he’s loving every minute of it.

Alex: D’ya think so?

Lydia: I know so. Ooo how exciting, it’s like being back at school!

Alex: I dunno, I doubt he likes me, I’ve never really had any luck with boys…

Lydia: For god’s sake babe, don’t let that get in the way of things! He’s a stunner, and if you don’t snap him up, plenty of others will.

As she says this Lydia licks her lips, checking out Jack as he stands stalking to his mother, oblivious of the pair’s topic of conversation.

Alex: Oh god. This is all just too much to take it. What should I do?

Lydia: Just tell him how you feel babe.

Alex: Yeah but…

Lydia: No buts okay? You get yourself back into halls, doll yourself up, and come out with my and Reese tonight. Bring Jack, and tell him you’ve got the hots for him. Simple as.

Alex: You say that but…

Lydia: No buts! Christ alight girl, you’re hard work when you wanna be aint ya? Get yourself in there now girl and put on your gladrags!

Looking nervous, Alex gets up and heads indoors, Lydia smiles at her encouragingly. With Alex out of sight Lydia continues eying up Jack, a contemplative look on her face.

I have got the feeling that Mickey and Jess just might end up together one day :hmm:

INT. OCEAN & COLLINS NIGHTCLUB – NIGHT

Ocean & Collins – a swish new club at the heart of the Solent clubbing scene. Lydia, Reese, Alex and Jack head into the club.

Alex: It seems really nice in here.

Reese: Ash would have loved it, why hasn’t she come out?

Jack: She said something about group work.

Alex: Where’s your mates Lydia?

Lydia looks over to the VIP Area, where Liam and some of her course mates are sitting, he waves over at Lydia.

Lydia: Over there in VIP, the boy knows…

Jack: How’s he wrangle that?

Lydia: God knows but that’s what we’re talking about, it’s gonna be a good night, I’ve got a feeling in my bones!

Lydia follows the group of them over to Liam & co in the VIP Area.

Liam: Lydia, thought you weren’t gonna come!

Lydia: Well you know, it’s not fashionable to be early. How did you get yourself in VIP?

Liam: Got off with one of the bouncers earlier

Lydia: Ha, love it! You’re certainly not one of these modest gays are you?

Liam: No way, 100 per cent gay and proud, no other way to be.

Alex and Jack are shocked by Liam’s openness, Reese looks uncomfortable.

Lydia: Guys this is Liam, Liam this is Alex, Jack and Reese.

They all say their hellos, and Liam introduces them to the rest of the group.

Jack: I’ll get some drinks in, you two coming?

Alex and Reese follow Jack to the bar. Liam sits down beside Liam.

Liam: Your friend is seriously hot…

Lydia: What Jack?

Liam: No the cute blonde one…

Lydia: Reese.

Liam: Cute name.

Lydia: Yeah well you’re wasting your time there. He’s straight, got a girlfriend…

Liam: And!? Turning straight guys is my speciality.

Lydia laughs at Liam’s confidence.

Liam: Oh my god! Look over there, eleven o clock.

Lydia turns around, and to their horror in walks Batty Patty, their Performance lecturer, dressed up to the nines, ready for a night on the tiles.

Lydia: What the ****!?

Liam: Who the hell invited her!?

The group laugh and joke between themselves as Patricia walks towards them.

Patricia: My beautiful students! What a surprise!

Liam: Batty, what you doing here?

Patricia: Well I overheard you all mentioning this place tonight, thought I’d tag along! Group bonding and all that!

Lydia: Doubt it’s really you’re scene miss…

Patricia: Nonscene darling! I’m hip, I’m with it. I’m down with the kids blood. Play me a bit of 50 cents, and JT. I can bust my moves sister!

Lydia can barely contain herself, the others in the group start laughing at loud at Batty Patty’s attempts to relate to her students.

Liam: This is gonna be one hell of a night.

Lydia laughs to herself in disbelief. Liam looks over towards the bar, checking out Reese...

I like Patricia.. she remind me of Edwina from Ab fab!!

how embarrasing meeting the lecturers. I've fallen on two of mine whilst drunk. took some explaining the next day.

Micky certainly is sure of himself isnt he.

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I could not think of who it was she reminded me of, but now you mentioned it, I was thinking that too.

INT. CORK & BOTTLE PUB – NIGHT

The cork & bottle, the local pub for students living in halls. Enraged by her argument with Micky, Jess storms into the pub and sits herself down at the bar.

Jess: Get me a shot of your strongest vodka barman!

Marcus: That bad eh?

Jess turns beside her to see Marcus, her lecturer, sitting beside her at the bar.

Marcus: Jess wasn’t it?

Jess: Yeah, what you doing here?

Marcus: Drinking myself into oblivion. It’s been one of those days.

Jess: Hasn’t it just…

The barman brings Jess her drink. Marcus hands the barman money for it.

Marcus: Here, let me pay for it.

Jess: I don’t need your money.

Marcus: You’re a student, of course you do. Besides, think of it as a thank you for earlier…

Jess: It was nothing honestly, she was annoying me…

Marcus: Well I appreciate it. The amount of students like her I’ve had over the years…it makes me wonder why I bother.

Jess: For the sake of those that do care?

Marcus: I take it you do then?

Jess: I wouldn’t be at university if I didn’t.

Marcus: Oh I dunno, some kids come to uni to live it up, a three year escape from the real world.

Jess: Well not me, I’m hear to get my head down, get the grades, and better myself.

Marcus: You’ve no idea how refreshing it is to hear that. I don’t here many students speak like that.

Jess: Yeah well I’m not your average student…

Marcus: Thank god for that, if I could have 30 of you in my class, my job would be such much more enjoyable.

Jess isn’t impressed by his attempt to charm her. She downs her shot. After an awkward silence, Marcus breaks the ice.

Marcus: So what’s got your goat then?

Jess: Sorry!?

Marcus: Shotting vodka, anyone would think you want to get drunk.

Jess: It’s just one of my moronic flatmates.

Marcus: What’s happened?

Jess: Oh it doesn’t matter, he’s not worth my time. You gonna keep them shots coming or am I gonna have to dig deep into my student funds?

Marcus laughs at this, Jess finally offering him an olive branch. He gestures for the barman to get her another drink.

Jess: So then, “one of those days”?

Marcus: Say what?

Jess: That’s why you’re hear. Why would a man of your age be sat drinking alone?

Marcus: Oh it doesn’t matter.

Jess: Playing me at my own game are you?

Marcus: Eh?

Jess: I don’t reveal my problems, you don’t reveal yours…

Marcus: It’s not important. I’d much rather sit here and get to know you a bit better.

Marcus smiles at Jess, who begins to warm to her lecturer.

INT. OCEAN & COLLINS NIGHTCLUB – NIGHT

The night is well under way. Batty Patty is attempting the Soulja Boy dance with some of her students. She slips over a spilt drink and lands **** over tit on the dance floor.

Jack, Alex and Reese are stood at the bar. Reese notices that Liam is checking him out.

Reese: I wish he’d stop looking at me like that, it’s creeping me out…

Jack: Oh don’t worry, he’s all mouth and no action him…

Reese: D’ya reckon?

Jack: Don’t worry mate.

Girl: Oi Reese!

Reese: Ah that’s one of my course mates; I’ll see you guys in a bit.

Reese heads off to join his course mate, leaving Jack and Alex alone at the bar.

Jack: And then there was two…

Alex laughs nervously.

Jack: You alright? You seem a bit edgy tonight?

Alex: Yeah I’m ok, just a bit tired…

Jack: If you’re not feeling this place we can head back to halls?

Alex: Oh no, I wanna stay, looks like it should be a fun night.

Jack: Cool, just say if you wanna go though.

Alex smiles at him, overwhelmed with nerves at telling him how she feels. The scene moves back to Lydia who is looking over at Jack, Liam picks up on this.

Liam: Like him don’t you?

Lydia: What, Jack?

Liam: It’s so obvious, why don’t you make a move?

Lydia: Well Alex was planning on doing so tonight…

Liam: And!? Get in there before her! Don’t pass up a chance for a bit of ****!

Lydia: No, she’s a mate.

Liam: Yeah, and he’s a potential **** buddy, screw her. She who dares…

Lydia: I suppose I could work the old Lydia Hughes charm on him

Liam: That’s the spirit girl, get your claws into him whilst you’ve got the chance!

Lydia: Doubt he’d want anything to do with that little sap anyways, she’s never even had sex before…

Liam: What and she’s eighteen!? God that is tragic!

Lydia: Me and him are much better suited.

Liam: Well what you waiting for then!? Get yourself over there and work your magic on him!

Lydia applies a new layer of lipstick onto the lips then snaps her compact mirror shut. She gets up and walks over to Jack, a confident look on her face.

INT. OCEAN & COLLINS NIGHTLCUB – NIGHT

Reese says goodbye to his course mate before making his way through the crowds to the toilets. Liam, who’s had his eye firmly fixed on Reese on all night downs his drink and follows him into the toilets.

Reese goes into a cubicle and locks the door, moments later Liam goes into the cubicle next to him. Reese stands for a moment, before his phone begins to ring. He looks at the screen “Josh Calling”, he turns pale.

The phone continues ringing, reluctantly he picks it up.

Reese: Look Josh, stop calling me yeah!? I can’t stand much more of this! It’s not fair!… That was a mistake okay!? I shouldn’t have done it… I’m not gay and you know it!

Liam’s face lights up as he overhears this conversation.

Reese: Shut up, you don’t even know me! I’m with Kelly, how can I be gay!?…No Josh, I’m not okay!?… Don’t, please!… Even if I wanted to I can’t! It’d be wrong! … Please, don’t call me again, just move on.

Reese hangs up and puts his phone away, he is shaking with nerves, breathing heavily. He leaves the cubicle and walks to the sings, splashing some water on his face before leaving.

Liam leaves the cubicle with a smug grin on his face, knowing Reese’s dirty little secret.

INT. OCEAN & COLLINS NIGHTCLUB – NIGHT

Lydia walks towards Jack and Alex who are on the dancefloor. She passes Batty Patty who is sat down, her leg in agony.

Bouncer: Can I get you an ambulance?

Patricia: **** the ambulance! Get me another drink sweetie!

Jack and Alex and dancing, smiling at one another.

Alex: Jack, I want to tell you something…

“Scream” by Timbaland plays as Lydia hits the dancefloor. She interrupts Alex before she gets a chance to reveal her feelings to Jack.

Lydia: Sweeties! How you feeling it!?

Alex: Yeah it’s good!

Jack: You wanted to tell me something?

Lydia: You can talk anytime, now’s time for dancing!

Lydia begins to dance provocatively, showing off her slim figure. She rubs her hands over her breasts trying to get Jack’s attention.

Lydia: I loooove this song!

Before long Lydia is practically rubbing herself up and down Jack, to Alex’s horror. Jack steps aside from her.

Jack: What are you doing Lydia?

Lydia: Dancing baby, you like?

Jack: No…what’s wrong with you, you’re acting like a tart!

Lydia: But I thought you liked me!?

Jack: Liked you? In what way…

Lydia: Oh come on, you’ve been giving me the eye long enough!

Alex is lost for words, feeling completely betrayed by Lydia.

Jack: You’re so wrong Lydia! I don’t like you that way…

Lydia: What!?

Jack: I’m sorry, but you’re just a friend.

Alex begins to smile as he says this, her hopes raised. Lydia pretends not to be bothered.

Lydia: Well whatever, you’re loss ennit?

Lydia walks off, back towards the VIP area. Liam hands her a glass of champagne. He has a smug look on his face.

Lydia: Not, a, word. Alright?

Liam: Babe, that was some fierce rejection there!

Lydia: I just don’t believe it, is he gay or something!?

Liam: No way, he’s too much into that girl. It’s obvious that he likes her.

Lydia: Well I don’t get what he sees in the little skank. I am that bad!?

Liam: I wouldn’t know darling, I’m gay.

Lydia: He as good as called me a tart…

Liam: The way you were dancing, I think he’s got a point…

Lydia sips her drink, giving Alex and Jack daggered looks.

Liam: Just forget about him, and find someone else babe.

Lydia: Oh no, he’s not going to fob me off that easily. I always get what I want, don’t you worry…

Lydia watches as Jack and Alex laugh with one another, she grinds her teeth, seething with jealousy.

:( Oh dear, I wouldn't like to get on Lydia's bad side. Scary lady.

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I dont like her.. know a far too many people like her.. always wants to get "her man", splits up a couple and then dumps the guy... :angry::angry: if she only wants a bed buddy, get it on with Mickey

Grrrr don't like Lydia! Can't believe she did that!

Oh we have a touch of the old gay/confussed issues coming out with Reece. Lydia has a lot of skeletons in the cupboard she's been starved off affection by her Dad all her life and the only way she thinks she can get it is by having sex with every guy with a pulse.

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Oh we have a touch of the old gay/confussed issues coming out with Reece. Lydia has a lot of skeletons in the cupboard she's been starved off affection by her Dad all her life and the only way she thinks she can get it is by having sex with every guy with a pulse.

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Do you think she is that fussy? :lol:

EXT. CORK & BOTTLE PUB – NIGHT

Jess and Marcus stumble out of the pub at closing time. Jess almost falls over, but Marcus catches her.

Marcus: Easy now…

Jess: I’m fine.

Marcus: You look it.

Jess: I’m just a little tipsy, that’s all.

Marcus: A bit more than that I’d say…

Jess: Speaks the alcoholic, you’ve been in there since three o clock…

Marcus: Ah, I blame you, you’re a bad influence on me…

Jess: Don’t you go blaming me matey, I didn’t force you to drink them pints!

Marcus: No but you gave me an incentive to stay…

There is a moments silence between the pair as they walk back towards halls.

Marcus: I’d have never have thought it, drinking with one of my students…

Jess: What, you think you’re too cool to hang with any of us?

Marcus: No, not at all. I just never thought I’d have so much in common with someone so young…

Jess: Yeah well, I’m mature for my age.

Marcus: You certainly are, and very beautiful too…

Jess: Oh shut up, you drunken fool.

Marcus: No, honestly.

The pair stop for a moment, Jess looks into Marcus’ eyes, to suss out what he’s trying to say.

Jess: You wouldn’t be coming on to me now would ya?

Marcus: Maybe…

Jess: What would the principle say about that?

Marcus: **** the principle…

Marcus leans in and kisses Jess, she responds and the pair share a passionate kiss in the middle of the street.

Jess: This is crazy!

Marcus: What is!?

Jess: You’re twice me age!

Marcus: I want you so bad!

Marcus buries himself in Jess neck, kissing her passionately once more. Jess succumbs and grabs hold of him.

Jess: Come on, let’s go back to halls.

She grabs his hand and the pair run back to her halls, giving one another lustful looks along the way.

INT. OCEAN & COLLINS NIGHTCLUB- NIGHT

Lydia, Reese, Liam and several others are sat in the VIP area.

Liam: God this place is dry, why don’t we liven things up a bit…

Lydia: Another round of drinks?

Liam: **** drinks, let’s have some fun, how about truth or dare?

The group seem to liven up at the prospect of playing the game.

Lydia: That’s what we’re talking about!

Liam: Up for it Reese?

Reese: Oh I dunno…

Liam: Go on, you might enjoy it :p

Reese is a bit put off by Liam’s flirtatious nature.

Liam: Lydia, you start, truth or dare?

Lydia: Truth…

Girl: Have you ever had anal?

Liam: Bloody hell gal, you don’t waste no time do ya!? Skip to the dirty questions or what!?

Girl 2: Come on, we’re all friends here…

Lydia: Ok yeah I have…

Liam: Dirty cow!

Lydia: What can I say? I was drunk? Try everything once!

Girl 1: Sick!

The group laugh at Lydia’s openness.

Liam: How about you Reese, you done it doggy style?

Reese: No…of course not…

Liam: Yeah sure, I’ll believe you…

Reese: I haven’t!

Liam: We’ll get the truth out of you one way or another.

Reese begins to feel uneasy around Liam.

Lydia: Who’s next?

Liam: Reese! Truth or dare!?

Reese suddenly looks worried, and does anything to avoid further questioning.

Reese: Dare.

Girl 1: Ooooo!

Liam: I dare you…to get off with me…

Reese: What the ****!? No way!

Liam: Oh come, where’s the harm?

Reese: I’m not gay man, it’s sick!

Liam: If you aint gay, then what’s the problem? It’s just a kiss!

Reese: Fine!

Reese leans in for a brief kiss, but Liam grabs hold of him and lowers him onto the sofa, launching himself in for a full on snog. The group are speechless, some amused, some horrified.

Reese: Get the **** off me man!

Reese runs off, to the entertainment of the others.

Lydia: What the **** was that about Liam!?

Liam: I wanted to see if he was gay…

Lydia: And!?

Liam: He’s gay alright, no doubt about it.

Liam has a look of satisfaction on his face, as she sees a worried Reese run off.

INT. OCEAN & COLLINS NIGHTCLUB – NIGHT

Jack and Alex are sat down having a drink, Reese storms past them clearly upset.

Alex: Reese, are you okay!?

Reese: Just leave me alone!

Reese hurries out of the club. Alex looks at Jack, concerned.

Alex: We’d best go with him…

Jack: No, leave him, he probably wants some space…

Alex: I hope he’s okay…

Jack: He’s probably just a little drink.

Alex takes a sip of her drink, and stops worrying about Reese.

Jack: So, what were you gonna tell me earlier?

Alex: Eh?

Jack: Before Lydia interrupted…

Alex: Oh it doesn’t matter…

Jack: It sounded important…

Alex: Forget it, it’s nothing…

Jack: I think I know what this is about…

Alex: You do?

Jack: You like me don’t you?

Alex: Who told you!?

Jack: No one, but you do don’t you?

Alex: Yeah…I kinda do…

Jack: Well I like you too…

Alex’s face lights up, hearing this.

Jack: I don’t suppose you wanna go on a date sometime, see how things go…

Alex: Yeah, I’d love to!

Jack: Great…

Jack holds out his hand and Alex holds it, she looks longingly into his eyes.

Alex (Voice Over): A date!? Me! Little Alex! The doomed romantic! I might have chickened out of telling him, but it all turned out well in.

INTERCUT:

INT. HALLS (JESS’ ROOM) – NIGHT

Jess unlocks her room, and pushes Marcus inside. The pair are barley able to control their passion as they rip clothes off one another.

Alex (Voice Over): Relationships are like roundabouts, forever changing. One minute a couple are getting together…

INTERCUT:

EXT. OCEAN & COLLINS NIGHTCLUB – NIGHT

Reese rushes outside, and down an alleyway, he looks at picture of him and Kelly on his phone before throwing it against a wall. He falls to the floor in tears.

Alex (Voice Over): But at the same time, it looks like others are doomed…

INTERCUT:

INT. OCEAN & COLLINS NIGHTCLUB – NIGHT
Alex and Jack are on the dancefloor, enjoying one another’s company, now aware of their shared feelings for one another.

Alex (Voice Over): Love is a gamble. For some it pays off…

Lydia sits beside Liam, looking over at the pair, green with jealousy.

Alex (Voice Over): For other’s it doesn’t…

Jack smiles at Alex, she smiles back at him.

Alex (Voice Over): For once it looks like things are finally going in my favour…

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INT. DEANE’S HOUSE – NIGHT

Alex’s house. William Deane, Alex’s father, gets out of bed and walks across the landing in darkness. He suddenly trips up, and falls down the staircase. He lies at the bottom, screaming out in pain, unable to get up or call for help.

END OF EPISODE