Peggy Sue Got Married Page #7

INT. SCHOOL HALLWAY

Peggy stands bewildered in the hallway. Charlie walks back,

takes her by the hand and leads her to a locker.

CHARLIE:

You're more shook up than you want

to admit. You'll get used to it,

we'll still see each other 2, 3

times a week.

Charlie opens the locker. Peggy watches carefully, memorizing

tho combination. He takes out a few books as Peggy notices

her schedule on the locker door.

CHARLIE:

Want me to drive you home later?

PEGGY:

Would you?

CHARLIE:

(growling)

Would I?!! Why I oughta...

Unaccountably, this cracks Charlie up. He walks away

laughing. Peggy looks completely puzzled. She is surrounded

by a sea of people, who say hello. She can't remember their

names.

INT. CLASSROOM - MORNING

We SEE Peggy, Maddy, Dolores, Arthur and Carol, singing MY

COUNTRY TIS OF THEE. They all mumble, except for Peggy who

delivers a stirring rendition. The class thinks she's crazy.

Peggy's decided to have a good time. Announcements begin over

the PA system. No one pays attention, except Peggy.

MAN'S VOICE (V.0.)

Good morning, students. This is Mr.

Mosey. Our girls diving team is

competing today in the county

finals at Commander Beck High

School.

We know they'll put forth a

splendid effort — so let's wish

them luck.

PEGGY:

Where's Rosalie Testa?

CAROL:

Probably at the diving meet.

MAN'S VOICE (V.0.)

Finally, congratulations go to

Richard Norvik for placing first in

the Statewide Math Contest. We're

proud of you, Richard....That's

all, students.

Several students boo Richard's name. The BELL RINGS.

INT. ANOTHER CLASSROOM

Maddy, Dolores and Peggy enter the room. Peggy stands at the

door till most are seated. She sees an empty seat between

Maddy and Dolores and, assuming it's hers, sits down.

DOLORES:

Did you study for the test?

PEGGY:

(horrified)

Test?

INT. CLASSROOM - TWENTY MINUTES LATER

MR. SNELGROVE, an officious little creep, is standing by his

desk.

SNELGROVE:

All right, class. Time's up.

He walks along the aisles collecting the papers. When he gets

to Peggy he picks up her blank sheet.

SNELGROVE:

What's the meaning of this, Peggy

Sue?

PEGGY:

(patiently)

Mr. Snelgrove, I happen to know

that in the future, I will never

have the slightest use for algebra.

And I speak from experience.

The class gasps, a few students APPLAUD, and Mr. Snelgrove's

jaw drops.

INT. ANOTHER CLASSROOM — DAY

MR. GILFOND is teaching The Old Man and the Sea. MICHAEL

FITZSIMMONS (from reunion cross—country photo) is speaking.

He always wears black.

MICHAEL:

Santiago comes back, with nothing

— there's no meat on the bone. It's

Hemingway's ego defending itself

again; he's trying to prove he can

still perform.

GILFOND:

...What Hemingway's saying,

Michael, is that we are alone —

that when we go out too far we're

vulnerable. The irony, that

Santiago is beaten by the sharks,

doesn't make him less of a hero.

THE BELL RINGS. The class begins to exit.

GILFOND:

Over the weekend read the first

four chapters of The Great Gatsbv.

I hope you enjoy it.

Peggy hesitates. She walks up to Gilfond.

PEGGY:

Mr. Gilfond, can I talk to you?

GILFOND:

Sure, Peggy Sue. What's on your

mind?

PEGGY:

I just wanted to tell you how much

I enjoy your class. You taught me a

lot and... you're a very fine

teacher.

GILFOND:

That's very kind of you. Thank you.

PEGGY:

Thank you. Um, I also think you're

underpaid.

LUNCH AREA:

Walter, Charlie and Arthur sit at a long table.

WALTER:

Why does your father take inventory

on Sunday night? That's poker

night. You always got out of it

before.

CHARLIE:

I've got to string him along for a

while. It's for his own good.

ARTHUR:

But you're not going into his

business. When're you going to tell

him?

CHARLIE:

Soon. I can't tall everybody

everything all at once.

Peggy, Carol and Maddy walk over and sit down with trays.

Peggy deliberately avoids the empty sear next to Charlie.

They're uneasy with each other. Peggy looks with disgust at

the slop on the tray.

WALTER:

Strange rumors are sweeping the

school about you.

PEGGY:

(wary)

What do you mean?

WALTER:

Prom what I hear, you really gave

it to old Smellgrove.

MADDY:

I was there. She told the creep off

right to his face.

ARTHUR:

Atta girl, Peg.

PEGGY:

Arthur, please don't call me Peg.

ARTHUR:

Why I oughta...

Charlie, Walter and Arthur crack up.

PEGGY:

I don't get it.

CAROL:

That's because you' re not a total

moron like they are.

MADDY:

It's some stupid old movie thing

they just started.

WALTER:

That's enough out of you, little

lady.

CHARLIE:

I'll throw the book at you!

ARTHUR:

Why I oughta...

The boys crack up again. The girls think they're hopeless.

Peggy SEES Michael Fitzsimmons, buried in a book. He looks at

Peggy with a penetrating gaze, then back down.

Richard Norvik, also sitting alone, working with a slide

ruler on a book of mathematical puzzles, dressed in early

Nerd.

Peggy gets up from the table. She looks back to Charlie and

the table.

PEGGY:

I'll be right back.

CAMERA TRACKS PEGGY TO RICHARD

ANOTHER ANGLE:

WALTER:

She's not wasting any time. Peggy

Sue and Mr. Square Root?

CHARLIE:

He's a nice guy. You know he's

writing a book?

WALTER:

Oh, a book... Excuse me for a

second.

(fakes gagging)

ANOTHER ANGLE:

Peggy stands over Richard. He looks up nervously, pushing his

glasses up the bridge of his nose, a constant habit.

PEGGY:

Congratulations on the math

contest, Richard.

RICHARD:

It really wasn't that difficult.

Doug Snell (of Merrill—Lynch, at the reunion) walks past.

DOUG:

What're you doing, Peggy Sue?

Fishing for four—eyed worms?

PEGGY:

Get lost you macho shmuck.

Doug and Richard react.

PEGGY:

I have to talk to you. It's very

important.

RICHARD:

I'm not doing any tutoring this

year. I'm too busy.

PEGGY:

It's not that. Can we meet after

school? Please?

RICHARD:

All right. I'll be in the physics

lab. Make it four—thirty. I have a

rocket club meeting.

INT. CLASSROOM - A FAMILY LIVING CLASS

On the walls are several charts: Basic Food Groups, Tips on

Grooming, and prominently displayed, The Happy Home

Corporation, i.e. husband as president, wife, vice—president,

children, employees, grandparents as board members. MISS OTTO

stands by her desk. Standing in the front of the room is:

MADDY:

Therefore, the key to a successful

children's party can be summed up

in one word — planning.. With

proper planning, a successful,

inexpensive happy birthday party

can be had by all. Including the

mother.

She walks back to her seat.

MISS OTTO:

That was very comprehensive,

Madeline. Thank you.. Now...

(beat)

Peggy Sue, your topic was 'How To

Choose A Nursery School.' Are you

prepared?

PEGGY:

All.... Okay. Sure.

Peggy walks to the front and faces the class, smiling primly.

PEGGY:

Choosing a good nursery school can

be one of the most important

decisions you can make. It will

often determine your child's

attitude towards education and

schooling.

(proud of herself)

Of course, the lessons learned are

primarily social —— sharing, being

considerate of others.

(remembering)

And they're so cute when they're

little. They bring you back their

Little masterpieces every day and

you put 'em on the refrigerator

door. They're so proud, and their

names are all misspelled. Scott

would always print his S backwards,

and Beth would make her sweet

little flowers...

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