Family Ties
Episode 183 – “Let’s Go Our Separate Ways” (Part I)

[Scene: Mallory’s Room. She is on the phone with Alex]
Mallory: So what do you think I should do?
Alex: I don’t know Mallory, I never did like him.
Mallory: What do you mean you NEVER liked him?
Alex: I never liked him! He… is… even stupider than YOU!
Mallory: Hey!! That wasn’t very nice!
Alex: I know. Maybe that was calling him a little TOO stupid.
Mallory: Alex!!
Alex: Okay, I’m kidding, you aren’t stupid.
Mallory: Thank you!
Alex: You’re welcome, I guess.
Mallory: Now what should I do?
Alex: Just go with your emotions.
Mallory: And how would YOU know what that is?
Alex: I’m not emotion-less!
Mallory: Oh right, Mr. “I’m On Top”!
Alex: Fine then, ask Jennifer or Andy what to do.
Mallory: I probably should. I’m sure Andy would have a better answer than you!
(Jennifer walks in Mallory’s room)
Jennifer: Who are you talking to? I heard you talking really loudly from the hall.
Mallory: Jennifer, it’s Alex. Hold on a second.
Jennifer: You called ALEX?! Are you crazy? Insane? I can’t believe this!
Mallory: (back on the phone) Okay Alex, well I better get going.
Alex: Well, tell Jennifer and the rest hi for me.
Mallory: Okay, I’ll do that.
Alex: And one more thing…
Mallory: What’s that?
Alex: Don’t call me again at work!!
Mallory: Oh yeah, I forgot. But it was an emergency!
Alex: Teenage issues… emergencies? I don’t think so!
Mallory: Yeah yeah yeah… bye Alex.
Jennifer: What did he want?
Mallory: I called him, he didn’t call me.
Jennifer: Something MUST be up if you called him!
Mallory: Actually, something is…
Jennifer: What is it Mallory?
Mallory: I’m… thinking I might… break up with Nick.
Jennifer: Really?! That’s great!
(Mallory gives a sad look)
Jennifer: I mean… that’s horrible! Such a dilemma!
Mallory: I still haven’t decided yet.

[Scene: The Living Room. Elyse & Steven are sitting on the sofa, and Mallory comes down and joins them]
Mallory: Mom, Dad, how do you know if you’ve found the right person for you?
Steven: First… why do you ask?
Mallory: Well… I might break it off with Nick.
Steven: (very interested) Really?!
Elyse: Steven, don’t be so cold-hearted! Why honey?
Mallory: I don’t think he’s the right guy for me.
Steven: Honey, we knew that all along…
(Mallory glares at Steven)
Elyse: Well, we think you are doing the right thing…
Mallory: But I haven’t done anything yet! Why does everyone WANT me to break up with Nick? I thought everyone started to accept him!
Elyse: But Mallory, us even having this conversation must give you a clue.
Mallory: A clue about what?
Steven: Elyse, she’s never had a clue.
(Elyse & Steven chuckle)
Mallory: Well, it appears to me I’m not getting any help here.
Elyse: Mallory… it’s your choice, not ours. Do what you think, do what you feel.
Mallory: Okay, I will.
Steven: So what have you decided?
Mallory: You’ll find out later.

[Scene: Nick’s Apartment. Mallory is ringing the doorbell]
(Nick opens the door, after a long delay)
Nick: Oh… it’s you. Hey!!
Mallory: Hey, Nick.
Nick: What’s new?
Mallory: A lot… can I sit down?
Nick: Sure, you can sit on the sofa.
Mallory: Thanks. But… we need to talk.
Nick: Okay, let’s talk.
Mallory: Okay.
[There is an awkward silence]
Nick: So…
Mallory: So…
Nick: Anything you wanted to say?
Mallory: Actually, there is.
Nick: Okay! Go ahead and say it!
Mallory: Nick, I think we should break up.
Nick: Break up?
Mallory: Break up.
Nick: But, we were doing so well together, Mal…
Mallory: You think so?
Nick: Yeah, you are the only girl for me!
Mallory: Why do you say that?
Nick: You are funny… bright… beautiful… everything I wanted in a girl, but have never had before.
Mallory: Really?
Nick: Really.
Mallory: That’s so sweet of you to say, Nick. But I don’t believe a word of it.
Nick: What are you saying?
Mallory: You don’t sound too sincere.
Nick: Mal, it’s all for real!
Mallory: Why exactly did it take you do long to open the door? Around three minutes, if I counted right.
Nick: Why are you doing this Mallory?
Mallory: Just answer the question.
Nick: (hesitant) I… was sleeping.
Mallory: Nick, it is Eight O’clock.
Nick: So a guy can’t take a nap? I have nothing else to do.
Mallory: That’s exactly it, Nick. You don’t do ANYTHING! Anyways… can I use the restroom before I go?
Nick: Uhh… no. It’s… broken!
(Mallory walks over, and tried to open the door, but it’s locked.)
Mallory: Why is it locked? Who is in here?!
Nick: No one, Mal…
Mallory: Whoever is in here BETTER open the door!!
(The door opens, and a girl walks out)
Mallory: So… this is why it took so long! I… I…
(Mallory runs out of the apartment, but when she opens the door, Skippy is standing there)
Mallory: Skippy…??

-FADE OUT-

TO BE CONTINUED…

Family Ties
Episode 184 – “Let’s Go Our Separate Ways” (Part II)

[Scene: Nick’s Apartment. Mallory has just found Skippy standing outside of the door, when she was trying to run out of the apartment.]
Mallory: Skippy, what are you doing here?
Skippy: Alex told me you were breaking up with Nick.
Mallory: He did?
Skippy: Yes.
Mallory: Well… I did break up with him.
Skippy: Why were you running out though?
Mallory: I found a girl in Nick’s bathroom.
[Nick runs out into the hallway]
Nick: Mallory, I can explain!
Mallory: Nick, I really don’t need or want your explanation.
Nick: What does that mean?
Mallory: It means you’re dumped. Skippy, take me home.
Skippy: Are you sure? Didn’t you drive here yourself?
(Mallory grabs Skippy and starts kissing him)
Nick: Mal, what are you doing?
Mallory: Kissing the person that’s always been there for me, no matter what.
Nick: You aren’t serious, right?
Mallory: No Nick, I’m very serious.
Nick: Well, call me when you get back to normal.
Mallory: Nick, I won’t be calling you again. I won’t be SPEAKING to you again.

[Scene: The Living Room. Mallory & Skippy are talking]
Mallory: I’m so glad I broke up with him!
Skippy: I’m glad too.
Mallory: Why?
Skippy: He wasn’t right for you.
Mallory: Think so?
Skippy: I’m positive.
Mallory: Skippy… why do you like me so much? And for all these years?
Skippy: You are so sweet… and pretty… and intelligent… well, compared to me at least.
[Mallory laughs, and Jennifer walks in the room]
Jennifer: Skippy, what are you doing here?
Skippy: I brought Mallory home.
Jennifer: She couldn’t come home by herself?
Mallory: It was so romantic Jen, Nick and me broke up, and Skippy was there to pick up the pieces.
Jennifer: (sarcastically) Gag me!
Mallory: Jennifer, may we have a moment alone?
Jennifer: I don’t know, what were you planning on doing?
Mallory: Jennifer!
Jennifer: Alright, I’ll leave.
[Jennifer leaves the room]
Skippy: So what is Alex doing?
Mallory: I don’t know, some pompous job.
Skippy: Oh… I see.
Mallory: Yeah, I’m glad to see him out of the house.
[Andy walks in the room.]
Andy: Hi Mallory!
Mallory: Andy, hello. But, can you PLEASE leave us alone?
Andy: That’s not very nice Mallory!
Mallory: Andy, I’m sorry, but everyone is driving my crazy!
Andy: Well I’m sorry you are just that bad of a sister!!
[Andy storms out of the room]
Mallory: Andy, wait!!
Skippy: Don’t mind them, let’s get back to us.
Mallory: Yeah, so anyways…
[Steven & Elyse come walking through]
Elyse: Oh hello Skippy! When did you get here?
Skippy: Mal, I think I better go.
Mallory: Okay, I’ll call you!
Skippy: Goodbye Mr. And Mrs. Keaton.
Steven: Bye Skip!
[Skippy leaves the house]
Elyse: Was it something I said?

[Scene: Mallory’s Room. She is talking on the phone with Alex.]
Mallory: So Alex, why did you call?
Alex: I heard… that… that… you, and… and… Skippy… you… guys… KISSED!
Mallory: Yeah, that’s right.
Alex: Are you serious?!
Mallory: Yes! I’m serious!
Alex: No joke?
Mallory: No joke.
Alex: I knew it would happen sooner or later…
Mallory: Oh you did not.
Alex: How are mom and dad?
Mallory: Fine, I guess.
Alex: Well, haven’t you talked to them lately?
Mallory: Not really.
Alex: What about Jen?
Mallory: She seems happier.
Alex: Happier?
Mallory: Yes, mainly because you are gone.
Alex: Well thank you all for loving me so much!
Mallory: You know we love you deep down inside.
Alex: Aww, thanks!
Mallory: Deep… deep… deep… deep… DEEP down inside!
Alex: Mal, I think I’m gonna go now… bye!
Mallory: Oh Alex, you know I was joking! Bye!

[Scene: The Kitchen. Elyse & Steven are talking]
Steven: Mallory and Skippy… together. Did you ever imagine that?
Elyse: I knew it might happen.
Steven: Oh, you did not!
Elyse: Well, everything’s possible!
Steven: Hey, have you talked to Alex at all lately?
Elyse: Not really…
Steven: I haven’t either. I wonder how he’s doing.
Elyse: Making big money I suppose.
Steven: It would be nice if he gave us some.
Elyse: Don’t hold your breath!
Steven: Well, it would be nice!
Elyse: Where did the time go with him?
Steven: (sarcastically) To a little place called the past.
Elyse: Seriously, Steven. Don’t you think we need to spend more time with the kids we have here now?
[Jennifer and Andy come into the kitchen yelling at each other]
Jennifer: STOP IT ANDY!
Andy: BUT I HAD IT!
Elyse: Well… maybe not.
[Steven and Elyse laugh]
-FADE OUT-