What Goes Up Page #3

an almost-priest, who says,

"In my classroom you are free from

those repressive societal constraints."

He says,

"You can do whatever you like

"without fear of

being judged,"

and they accept.

And maybe the teacher feels

like a god for doing this,

or maybe he feels

like he's gone too far

and he can't

find his way back.

Maybe this almost-priest

thinks he's Jesus,

and who can blame him with

such loyal and lusty disciples?

Where's

the Christa connection?

CAMPBELL:

Well, that's it, isn't it?

It's the murky

side of heroism.

It's the anti-Christa.

These kids have been touched,

they're unshackled.

It's not really

a newspaper article.

It's more like a novel.

And that doesn't help you,

but you're getting the condensed version.

And what about Angela,

the articles?

Are we done with that now?

Now that's done?

If that's your decision.

She's just one woman,

you know.

I mean, it must've

been pretty exhausting

reading about

herself every night.

I'm not fighting you.

Fine.

But I want to see a draft on

the Christa article by tomorrow.

Okay, but that is

the Christa article.

No, it's not.

Tomorrow. And then you can

dance with the devil all you want.

(KNOCKING ON DOOR)

PENELOPE:
Mr. Babbitt?

Mr. Babbitt, I hope

I'm not disturbing you.

No, no.

Because I was

feeling very guilty

about how rude I was

to you this afternoon.

Don't mention it.

Oh, you're very kind.

I have something for you.

His family,

they're in California.

They asked me to

give away his clothing.

Oh, no, no.

I couldn't possibly.

Don't be silly.

That jacket you

were wearing sure won't

be able to tackle

a New Hampshire winter.

Why don't you try it on?

Try it on.

If it doesn't fit,

I will have to give

it to someone else.

Okay. Sure.

- Put it on.

Let's see. Turn around.

You're just his size.

Warm.

Those kids, they just...

I lose my dignity

when I'm around them.

They know all my secrets.

Well, you know

that Sam demanded

his students be

completely honest with him.

It went both ways.

I don't think Sam would...

I know he did.

He told me he did.

To earn their trust, he had to

be completely honest with them.

You knew that Sam and I

were engaged, didn't you?

No. I mean, no...

I don't think he...

Really?

He never told you?

Yes, he mentioned it.

I remember.

Well, a mention.

This is a nice room.

I used to have this room.

Sam used to visit me here.

(SNIFFLING)

I'm sorry. It's just so

hard to take in sometimes.

It's all right.

- Thank you.

It's okay.

Thank you.

I need a hug.

Okay.

Oh, dear.

Yeah. No.

Oh, God.

You've been very kind.

Okay. That's, you know...

FENSTER:

Mr. B! Hey, Campbell Babbitt!

Hey. What's happening?

Jim stole the coffin.

Mr. C's coffin,

with Mr. C in it.

SYLVIA:
We left one in there.

It was from the showroom.

We even put

a stop sign in it.

For weight.

- Yeah.

So, where's the coffin?

CAMPBELL:
Did Jim do this

by himself?

FENSTER:
No. We helped.

CAMPBELL:

So you all stole the coffin?

Must've been tricky.

FENSTER:
It's got handles.

LUCY:
Nice coat.

CAMPBELL:
Thank you.

Well?

Well done.

Yeah?

Yeah, sure.

LUTE:
Isn't he going to

rot or something?

CAMPBELL:
It's on ice.

Oh, my gosh.

That's right.

Well, that's

a f***ing load off.

Do you have a...

No, I'm good.

Did you ever used to

smoke grass with Sam?

Well, I think Lucy did

one time, right, Jim?

Yo, man, you got a light?

He was irreplaceable,

you know?

There's no one

like him anywhere.

No one could

take his place.

No one's trying to, Jim.

As much as

we might want it.

LUCY:
Come, gentle night,

come, loving, black-brow'd night

Bring me my Romeo:

and, when he shall die

Cut him out

in little stars

And he will make

the face of heaven so fine

That all the world will

be in love with night.

Juliet.

Mr. C was her director.

Satellite.

(CHUCKLING)

Hey, man. Want some?

The sensei?

Uh-uh.

- Uh-uh.

Well, if you insist.

I would love to.

Great.

- Great.

(UPBEAT MUSIC PLAYING ON TAPE)

What are you

looking for, Ezra?

I don't know.

I can't believe that McAuliffe

chick gets to go up into all that.

CAMPBELL:
Maybe she'll

bump into Sam.

EZRA:
Maybe.

I once said his name three

times and it started to rain.

I swear to God.

Oh, can you put

that in your story?

CAMPBELL:
Of course, I can.

We saw his face.

In a cloud.

He was smiling.

CAMPBELL:
Perfect.

# She opened her hand and

they flew across the room

(LAUGHING)

# How the morning skies

are high

# I watch them as they turn

from black to blue

ANN:
Do you think

he might do it?

SUE:
Take over for Mr. C?

# I was dreaming

of boats last night

# Boats in the desert and

anchors and bridges and you #

(CHUCKLING)

# Do, do, do, do, do, do, nine

# Do, do, do, do, do, do,

eight

# Do, do, do, do, do, do, do,

seven

# Do, do, do, do, do,

doobie, doobie doobie, six

# Do, do, do, do, do, do, do,

five #

You look ridiculous.

Hey, Lucy!

(DOOR SLAMS CLOSED)

(BABY GURGLING)

# Do, do, do, do, do, do, do,

two

# Do, do, do, do, do, do, do,

one #

(GRUNTS)

(ENGINE STARTING)

Attention all students.

Due to cold water... Weather in Florida,

the Challenger shuttle

launch has been postponed,

so consequently we won't be

having a celebration assembly.

However, I have it

from very good sources

that tomorrow

will be the day.

Please all stand.

STUDENTS:
I pledge allegiance to the

flag of the United States of America

and to the Republic

for which it stands.

One Nation under God, indivisible,

with liberty and justice for all.

(PIANO PLAYING)

# Can you feel

the heat from the boosters?

# Can you feel

the boost from the heat?

# On the Challenger... #

I can't hear you!

Very nice, Lute.

I fixed the spelling.

I see. I see.

Hey, Lute, can you

come and sit down?

I have to ask you a very,

very serious question.

This Mr. Babbitt,

the reporter,

I can't tell

what he's up to. Turn.

Has he been talking to any of the

students, asking them questions?

No. Lute, if you were to be

my assistant choir mistress...

Miss Little, I really don't

know anything about it.

Lute, when do you go

in front of the judge?

Is that tomorrow?

This afternoon.

Well, I wrote you

a very glowing affidavit.

Turn.

Very glowing, despite what I

told you I think of shoplifters.

It was only a pair of jeans,

and just that one time.

I know.

That's why I wrote it.

But it's a...

Turn. ...legal document

that I signed, swearing

to God that you're...

Oh, that's your cue.

Go. Go, go, go, go, go.

# 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3 #

Ready, go!

# 2, 1!

# Countdown!

# To a higher place

# Countdown!

# Yeah, we're talking about space #

# Heroes

# Forever and ever

# What d'you say?

# I, I wish you could swim

# Like the dolphins... #

"Sam Callalucci,

Ethics Committee.

"On receipt of this letter, you are

informed of immediate suspension.

"...inappropriate relationship

with a student."

(PANTING)

Lucy and Mr. C

were in love.

How could that

Rate this script:0.0 / 0 votes