hysteria

ONE NIGHT


ACT I Scene I
Friday evening in Middleville. The play opens in the bedroom of Jay Jones bedroom. Jay is a tall built teenager. He is innocent by nature but very cunning. He is lying on his bed while his friend Ben Williams sits at the desk. Ben, his best friend Jay: No kidding man, she is blazing.
Ben: Then why don't you go for it, she'll be there tonight.
Jay: Yeah right, anyway she just broke up with Ken a couple days ago, I couldn't do that to him.
Ben: But what if she wants it, Amanda has been telling me how Becky always says how hot your are.
Jay: Shut up, think she'd want it?
Ben: Hell yeah, tonight just bring her into your tent, speaking of which, we better get going.
Jay: Yeah who should drive?
Ben: Remember I got my license suspended for DWI last week. You have to tonight.
Jay: Yeah that's right slick, alright lets roll.
Scene II
Later that night in the woods at a party place. There is a bon fire roaring with numerous kids seated around it. There are tents set up in the surrounding area. Jay and Ben walk through the woods toward the fire.
Jack: Jack is a friend of both the boys, he is short and skinny, he is a partier and has a beer in his hand Hey what's up? Jay, Becky has been asking where you are all night.
Jay: Shut up, where is she anyway?
Ben: Jeez, look at this kid, he wants her so bad.
Lack: Yeah, lucky him, she's over by the fire talking to Amanda.
Jay: Thanks, I'll see you guys later, I got some business to attend to.
Ben: Yeah I bet.
Jay walks over to the far side of the fire. At first site Becky stumbles to her feet and rushes over to Jay. She hugs him immediately.
Becky: Becky is beautiful girl who was homecoming queen, she has been friends with all the boys for years but recently has fallen in love with Jay I was getting worried, I was hoping you'd come tonight.
Jay: Me miss a party? Unlikely, hey have you been drinking?
Becky: Me? She tries to keep a straight face but is unable to and cracks up You bet!
Jay: You know I don't like it when you drink. Oh well, are you staying over tonight or do you need a ride home tonight.
Becky: thinks for a few seconds My mom said she wanted me to come home at two.
Jay: Alright then, I'll give you a ride home.
Becky: Oh Jay I love you, but I shouldn't take rides from somebody who’s gonna be drunk.
Jay: I won't drink tonight then.
Becky: Great.
The party goes on and eventually Becky and Jay end up in a tent, and they have sex. At one thirty Jay drives Becky home. She is virtually passed out when they arrive at her house. With the rest of her family asleep they sneak into the house and he c Ben: Where you been stud?
Jay: Around, what's it to you?
Ben: Oh you nailed her didn't you? I knew it; she wanted it bad didn't she?
Jay: Yeah she was all over me, she wouldn't let me stop when I didn't have a rubber.
Ben: laughing Damn she must be in heat, she's on the pill right?
Jay: I think so. Man she better be. Laughing Yeah but what are the chances I slipped one passed the goalie the one time I didn't have a jimmy cap. Anything happen while I was away, I had to drive her home.
Ben: Nah everyone is just chilling. We thought the police were coming but it was just Ray pulling up. Are you gonna drink now that you’re back?
Jay: Are you that wasted that you don't know who you're talking to? Of course, where is the booze?
ACT II Scene I
A week and a half later at school Becky stops Jay in the hall. They have been seeing each other steadily since that Friday, but Becky had been rather sick the last couple days. Jay is standing at his locker in between periods talking to Ben when Beck Becky: Jay we have to talk.
Jay: Well class is about to start can it wait till after school.
Becky: No, we have to talk now.
Jay: Well what do you want me to do, skip English? Mr. Smith will nail me for sure.
Becky: You have to! Meet me in the courtyard in five minutes.
She walks away, obviously distressed and close to tears.
Jay: with an perturbed look on his face What is her problem?
Ben shrugs and they begin to talk again.
Ben: Maybe you did put the biscuit in the basket Big Shot.
Jay: Yeah right, knowing her someone is wearing the same dress as her. Laughing There hasn't been a real problem in this town in years. If I got her pregnant everyone would want to hang me.
The bell rings and they both go off laughing.
Scene II
The courtyard of the school is a small-enclosed area. There are few people there because it is early in the morning when most people have classes. Becky is sitting on a bench. Jay walks out the door and approaches her.
Jay: So what's so big that couldn't wait until after school?
Becky: Jay, sit down.
Jay: Ok whatever.
Becky: Jay, I'm pregnant.
Jay: What? No you’re not; you’re probably just not feeling good,
Becky: I took one of those tests, it was positive
Jay: Oh great! I have to worry about this now. We have finals in two days and I have worry to about babies. We graduate in fourteen days, are you positive?
Becky: beginning to cry Yes, but I take it you aren't glad.
Jay: GLAD? Pauses realizing what he is doing OH, I'm so sorry, of course I'm happy, this is beautiful, I just wasn't thinking.
Becky: I'm so sorry, It was the first time I forgot to take the pill and…and oh my god do you realize what we've done?
Jay: Just calm down its nobody's fault, but both of us are responsible, remember I forgot to wear a condom. Just calm down we have to think this through take it step by step.
Becky: What is there to think about?
Jay: I don't know, like whether to tell our parents and even…
Becky: Even what, aborting it, I can't do that Jay!
Jay: I know, I know, just calm down. Hey, do you want to get out of here, I'll take you out for breakfast and we'll talk more, ok?
Becky: I'd like that.
Jay: Lets go.
They leave school in Jay's car
Scene III
That night, Jay is in his room studying when the phone rings. His parents answer. After several minutes there is a knock a Jay's door.
Jay: Come in.
Jay's parents walk in with very serious looks on their faces, his mom is close to tears.
Mr. Jones: We've just received a very interesting phone call from the Robinson's. Jay's face turns pale and he takes a deep breath. Did you rape Becky Robinson?
Jay: Shocked and angry What? Rape? What are you talking about?
Mrs. Jones: crying The Robinson's said Becky told them you raped her two Fridays ago? She is pregnant.
Jay: Yeah I slept with her but there's no way I raped her.
Mr. Jones: So you admit it, and you know you got her pregnant? When did you plan on telling us?
Jay: panicking Yes I mean NO, I slept with her but it was mutual she wanted it, and I don't know we talked about it today and we agreed we were gonna tell you all together…
Mr. Jones: Well Becky said you forced her into your tent when she was drunk and you forced her to have sex, and also that you wanted to keep this pregnancy a secret and have an abortion.
Mrs. Jones: My son is a rapist.
Mr. Jones: I don't even know who the hell you are, we'll talk to you in the morning.
Mr. and Mrs. Jones walk out of the room. Jay sits at his desk with his head in his hands.
ACT III
Hallway of Middleville High. Jay enters and immediately everyone stops and stares at him. He slowly walks down the hall fuming in anger. His eyes dart form side to side looking for Becky. He finally spots her within a group of friends. He walks towa Amanda: stepping in front of him before he can get to Becky Haven't you done enough to her? How about you just turn around and get out of here before you hurt anyone else?
Jay: obviously angry Get out of the way bitch, this doesn't concern you, or anyone else beside the liar and me.
Amanda: You pig, I can't even believe you have the nerve to show up here again, you molester.
Jay: That's about enough out of you… the principal walks into the hallway and walks towards Jay. He is a stern man who does not take any harassment. The news of the alleged rape has spread all the way to his office and he has decided to stop thi Principal: I think you better leave those girls alone Mr. Jones, how about you and I take a field trip to my office.
Jay: Happy to, sir.
They walk into the principal's office and the Robinson's, the Jones', Coach Jackson, Jay's football coach, and Jay's guidance counselor are all seated.
Principal: Please have a seat Jay.
Jay: sits down next to his parents and Coach Jackson I'd just like to say…
Mr. Robinson: You'll talk when someone asks a question.
Mr. Jones: Hey don't talk to my son that way.
Guidance Counselor: Will everyone please calm down? We can only do this if everyone cooperates. Now Jay, are you aware of the accusations that Rebecca Robinson has charged you with?
Jay: NO, but I know what she's lied about if that's what you mean.
Mr. Robinson: Shut your mouth you little punk, my daughter would never lie about something like this.
Coach Jackson: Stop being blind and realize that that little slut would say anything to get out of trouble.
Principal: Everyone calm down and we’ll hear Jason's side of the story. Jay what is your account of May 26?
Jay: Well really when I arrived at the party with Ben Williams, Becky was already drunk. We were hanging out and eventually we both went into one of the tents set up…
Mr. Robinson: Oh, so all you little perverts planned to rape all the girls.
Principal: Mr. Robinson do not make me remove you from this meeting. Please continue.
Jay: and we had sex.
Mrs. Robinson: crying You mean you forced yourself on her and took advantage of her while she was drunk!
Guidance Counselor: Mrs. Robinson!
Principal: Had you been drinking Jason?
Jay: No, sir I didn't cause I had to give her a ride home.
Mr. Robinson: Sure, are you sure it wasn't so you could take full advantage of her?
Jay: No sir.
Principal: Did you tell Becky not to tell anyone and that she would have to abort the baby?
Jay: No, we agreed were weren't going to say anything until we could get all our parents together and I never said anything about an abortion, in fact she was the one who brought that up.
Mr. Robinson: under his breath Not what she said.
Principal: Jason, do you understand how serious these accusations are, if charges are brought up against you, you could get expelled or even worse sent to jail.
Jay: Yes sir I do, but I did not force her to do anything.
Mr. Robinson: yelling I've heard enough this little punk is the biggest liar I've ever seen.
Coach Jackson: Shut up or get out before I smack the yellow off your teeth, You’re so blinded by Daddy's little girl you can't tell she is the problem, in fact its all her fault.
Jay: It's no ones fault. It is hers and mine responsibility though. We were both irresponsible and were not careful. I'm willing to take responsibility for what I did, have s The entire room is surprised by the outburst and everyone pauses and sits down
Principal: Well then, if that's all that has to be said this meeting is adjourned, we'll meet again soon.
There is no other meeting. The Jones' are forced to move after constant harassment from the community. The Robinson's had the baby aborted, and the topic of this is never brought up again in Middleville.