Rachel
You can break up with her.
Bianca
Can I though? Because…hear me out:
Rachel grabs her best friend’s shoulders.
Bianca groans and lifts her head to meet Rachel’s eyes.
Rachel
You’re gonna knock on this door—
Rachel
No, you’re going to smash it down!
Rachel
And you’re gonna tell Sierra that she’s not worth your time anymore.
Bianca
I don’t want to hurt her.
Rachel
Do I really need to remind you how badly she’s treated you??
All the nights she spent in Sierra’s bed…
Sierra hogging all the blankets—
Leaving Bianca shivering.
All the conversations she and Sierra shared…
Sierra babbling endlessly—
So Bianca couldn’t get a word in edgewise.
When she walked into Sierra’s dorm room…
And caught Sierra in bed…
And Rachel squeezes her hand.
Rachel
Trust me. I’m your best friend…
Rachel
I know what’s good for you.
Bianca looks back up and takes a deep breath.
Bianca
Okay. You’re right.
Rachel
I’ll wait for you around the corner.
Then steps forward and knocks on Sierra’s door.
The door flies open, revealing Sierra, a toothbrush dangling from her mouth.
Sierra
Hey babe! What are you doing here?
Bianca gives Rachel one last worried glance…
Before stepping into the dorm suite.
Sierra’s already in the bathroom…
Spitting toothpaste into the sink.
Bianca
I wanted to chat with you about something.
Sierra
Why didn’t you call?
Sierra
I have to head to work in a few.
Sierra rushes around, grabbing her things.
Bianca
I was just in the area.
Sierra
Are you okay? You look like you have a stomachache.
Bianca
Um. I guess I sort of do.
Sierra
You should try chamomile tea. It’s really soothing.
Bianca
Well it’s not just that…
Bianca
I have something on my mind.
Sierra
Maybe try jogging then?
Sierra
That always helps me when I’m stressed.
Bianca
No — I-I’m not happy.
Sierra slides on a jacket…
Then breaks into a smile.
Sierra
I know what will make you feel better!
Sierra
Let’s go to that stoplight party tonight.
Sierra
You know, those parties where you wear green if you’re single, yellow if it’s complicated, and red if you’re taken?
Sierra
And you look so great in red.
Sierra wraps her arms around Bianca’s neck.
Bianca takes another determined breath.
Bianca
Um — I don’t think that would be—
Sierra
Come on! I’m your girlfriend…
Sierra
I know what’s good for you.
Bianca
Sierra, I really need to—
Sierra
I won’t take no for an answer.
Sierra kisses Bianca on the forehead, and then heads for the door.
Sierra
Lock up on your way out!
And just like that, she’s gone.
Bianca rubs her forehead…
What the h*** just happened?
She trudges into the hallway…
And Rachel’s right there waiting.
She practically jumps Bianca, engulfing her in a hug.
Rachel
I’m so proud of you!!
Then Rachel registers Bianca’s crestfallen face.
Rachel
Sorry, I got ahead of myself…
Rachel
Are you okay? How’d it go?
Bianca hesitates, unsure of what to say.
Rachel
Well breakups never go well.
Rachel
But you did it, and that’s all that matters.
Bianca
I didn’t really…do anything.
Rachel puts an arm around Bianca.
Rachel
Give yourself more credit—
Rachel
— Women never give themselves enough credit—
Rachel
You need to say, “I did this!” And be proud.
Bianca
Actually, I didn’t—
Rachel
I saw her walk by and she didn’t even look SAD.
Rachel
I mean, the nerve of that girl!
Rachel
I’m so glad you’re done with her. My god.
Rachel
Like, who STAYS with someone like that?
Rachel
I’m glad you finally have some self-worth.
Bianca looks down, embarrassed.
Rachel suddenly stops and whirls toward Bianca.
Rachel
We need to celebrate.
Bianca
I don’t really feel like celebrating.
Rachel
Let’s go to that stoplight party tonight!
Rachel
Green is seriously your color anyway.
Bianca’s heart jumps into her throat.
Bianca
Actually, I think I’m…busy.
Rachel
Don’t make up fake excuses…I can see right through you.
Bianca
Well, I think Sierra’s going to be there and I don’t really want to, uh, see her.
Rachel
Even better! Let her see you move on!
Rachel
Come on! I’m your best friend—
Bianca
— And you know what’s good for me.
Bianca stands over her open dresser drawer…
She furrows her brow, thinking…
While Rachel fixes her hair in the mirror, decked out in a green dress.
Rachel
You haven’t decided what to wear yet?
Bianca quickly shuts her drawer.
Bianca
I don’t have any green!
Rachel
Are you sure? I thought you did.
Bianca turns around and rummages through her closet…
Until she finds what she’s looking for.
She slips it on, then turns to show Rachel.
She’s wearing an equally red and green Christmas sweater.
Rachel
You’re wearing…that?
Rachel raises her eyebrows.
Bianca
Yeah. It’s cute, right?
Bianca
I get cold anyway, so…
Rachel
People are going to be confused.
Rachel
They won’t know what color you’re wearing…
Rachel
OR your relationship status.
Bianca
I mean, I just went through a breakup…
Bianca
I don’t really want people trying to hit on me.
Rachel
Yeah. You’re right. I’m just glad we’re going.
Rachel
I can’t wait to see the look on Sierra’s face when she sees you.
The girls grab their makeup bags, then exit their dorm room…
And walk into the community dorm bathroom.
Another girl, Mel, is inside brushing her teeth.
Mel waves, her mouth full of toothpaste.
Rachel turns back to Bianca.
Rachel
I mean, Sierra’s gonna flip right?
Rachel
It’s going to be so awesome.
Rachel and Bianca start applying their makeup.
Rachel
I’m so glad you’re finally single.
Mel sneaks a glance at Bianca, her interest suddenly piqued.
Bianca meets her gaze in the mirror, and Mel looks away quickly.
Rachel
We get to party and go out just the two of us!
Rachel rifles through her makeup bag.
Rachel
Shoot — I need a different eyeliner. Be right back!
She rushes out of the bathroom.
Just then, Bianca’s phone vibrates with a call from: “Sierra ❤️”
Mel glances at the phone…
And raises an eyebrow when she sees the caller ID.
Mel puts up both of her hands, as if in surrender.
Bianca answers the phone.
She cringes and turns away from Mel…
Who smiles, finding this all too amusing.
Bianca
Yeah, I’ll be there tonight…I found something red to wear.
Bianca
Rachel’s coming too.
Bianca
Just so you know, I’ll be hanging out with her mostly.
Bianca
And before you say it, no, she doesn’t hate you!
Bianca
I’ll see you tonight.
Bianca squeezes her eyes shut as she hangs up the phone—
Knowing how this must sound to Mel.
Mel
You’re single now, eh?
Mel
I’m just saying it’s an interesting way to be single.
Bianca
If you say anything I swear I’ll…I’ll…
Bianca fumbles trying to come up with something menacing.
Mel
I don’t think you’ll have time to do anything to me—
Mel
You’ll be too busy salvaging your relationships.
Bianca
I’m going to think of a really good threat in about five minutes.
Mel
Is that so? Well then you can tell it to me tonight.
Bianca
You’re going to the party, too?
Mel
I was on the fence about it…
Mel
But now I have to see how this all plays out.
Mel smiles mischievously as she leaves the bathroom.
Alone, Bianca lets out a groan…
It’s going to be a long night.
Bianca and Rachel stand in the front yard of a small house.
Music is bumping and tons of partygoers mill around—
Everyone wearing red, yellow, or green.
Bianca’s eyes search the front porch.
Rachel
Are you looking for Sierra?
Rachel
But you can stop doing that now!
Rachel
You’re a strong, independent woman.
As soon as they step inside the house, Bianca scans the crowd for Sierra…
And clocks her standing in the kitchen chatting with friends.
No matter what happens, Sierra and Rachel *cannot* interact tonight.
Bianca grabs Rachel and pulls her into the living room.
Everyone dancing as some frat guy DJs.
Rachel shouts over the music:
Rachel
Dance floor already?
Rachel shrugs and starts dancing.
Suddenly, she gasps and points toward a girl in a jean jacket.
Rachel
You should go talk to that girl!
Rachel
I’ll be your wing-woman.
Rachel
What’s the best way to get over someone?
Bianca
Not by doing this.
Rachel
— You get *under* someone new.
Before Bianca can stop her, Rachel calls out to the girl:
Panicked, Bianca slaps her hand over Rachel’s mouth.
Bianca
I’m gonna go get us drinks. Okay?
She makes her way over to a table covered in half-empty booze bottles…
And starts making two drinks.
Mel
Is one of those for me?
Bianca turns to find Mel smirking at her.
But can’t help smiling at the twinkle in Mel’s eyes.
Bianca
No. This is for me, and this is for Rachel.
Bianca whirls around just as Sierra saunters up to her.
Sierra
Weird party outfit.
Bianca
It was the only red I had.
Sierra shrugs and takes one of the drinks out of Bianca’s hand.
Mel winks at Bianca and disappears into the crowd.
Sierra
You wanna go dance?
Bianca anxiously looks around to find Rachel still dancing and chatting with the jean-jacket girl.
Sierra
Uh, alright, strong reaction.
Sierra
How about we go hang out on the porch?
Bianca
Um…I’ll meet you there.
Sierra shrugs and heads toward the porch.
Once Sierra is out of sight…
Bianca rushes back to the table and pours another drink for Rachel.
She brings it over to the dance floor…
And hands Rachel the drink.
Rachel
Took you long enough!
Rachel
Bianca, this is Lena.
Rachel ignores the icy glare that Bianca throws her…
As Lena introduces herself.
Rachel gestures to Bianca’s outfit.
Rachel
I’m sure Lena is wondering what color you’re wearing—
Bianca
— It was the only red I had.
Bianca
I mean green! Green. I get confused, sometimes.
Bianca
Excuse us for a moment!
Bianca grabs Rachel and pulls her into a corner.
Bianca
I told you I didn’t want to talk to anyone tonight!
Rachel
I know, but I thought you would really like her if you just tried!
Bianca stares daggers into Rachel.
Rachel
You need to try new things B!
Rachel
That’s what being single is all about.
Bianca
No, I don’t! I just—
Rachel
Don’t leave her hanging!
Bianca
Rachel, of the two of us, I’m pretty sure she’s not interested in the one wearing a Christmas sweater.
Rachel furrows her brow in confusion.
Rachel
What are you talking about?
Rachel looks over to find Lena staring at her…
Outside on the porch, Sierra downs the last of her drink.
Annoyed, she stands in the doorway, scanning the crowd for Bianca.
Bianca spots Sierra looking for her…
And backs away from Rachel and Lena.
Bianca
I’m going to use the bathroom…I’ll be right back.
She practically runs off the dance floor…
And into a seemingly-empty bedroom.
She shuts the door and collapses against it, closing her eyes and letting out a deep sigh.
Mel
Life of lies going well?
She had no idea anyone else was in here.
She turns to see Mel sitting on the bed, scrolling through her phone.
Bianca
I just wanted one second alone.
Mel smiles and rests her hand on her chin.
Mel
Me too! I hate parties.
Bianca
Okay let’s just…sit in silence then.
Bianca takes off her jacket and slumps down on the bed next to Mel.
Mel
Has anyone ever told you how bossy you are?
Bianca
No. Bossy is the *last* thing I am.
Bianca
If I were bossy, I wouldn’t be in this situation.
Mel
Well, you’re pretty bossy with me.
Bianca
You’re just the only one who listens to me.
Mel
Have you tried telling them the truth?
Mel raises an eyebrow of skepticism.
Bianca
I should probably try again.
Bianca
I’m just scared — I don’t want to disappoint either of them.
Mel
If you live your life afraid of disappointing other people…
Mel
You’ll only ever disappoint yourself.
Bianca
I know I need to tell them the truth. But not here.
Bianca
I need to get them to my dorm. And then I’ll say everything I need to say.
Bianca rests her head on her knees…
And Mel puts a comforting hand on her back.
Bianca
What does one do when their life implodes?
Bianca
Asking for a friend.
Mel
Well, tell your friend they can always call me…
Mel
I’m a great listener.
Bianca sits back up, smiling at Mel…
Then she takes a deep breath.
Mel salutes her, then smirks.
Bianca smiles back, then walks out of the bedroom.
She peers out from the hallway to the dance floor…
As she sees Sierra making her way toward Rachel.
