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- My name is Steven Turano

and tonight I'm gonna kill myself.

Steven, you ready?

We're leaving in two!

Depression.

That's the word people use.

Just because I think about it doesn't mean that I...

I really want to do it.

You can do this.

Just get out of the chair.

Is that mine?

It was.

Breakfast is for people who are on time.

Come on, let's go.

Okay.

- Look, when you're late, I'm late, okay?

What are you doing in your room anyway?

Come on.

It's only my first day.

Seat belt.

Okay.

That's my dad.

He's a cop.

Treats me more like I...

I should be in the Army or following some book of rules

because he screwed up.

I don't know.

Most days we don't really talk.

I don't know if he can't look me in the eye

because of me or because of himself.

- Must Charles and Doris's grandson.

Let's hope they get that one right.

Geez.

- Like you're getting it right?

You don't even know them.

You don't even know me.

Why can't you stop judging everybody?

Steven.

Let's make it a strong year, son.

- A small arts school might seem

like a way to protect your kid from the world

because it's artsy fartsy or whatever

but there's no real way to protect your kid from school

unless you talk to them or they feel safe there.

But how do you feel safe?

Look, guys.

It's our very own resident time traveler

who went back to 1995

and picked up a trapper keeper for elementary school.

Nice scarf, Richard.

Oh, nice attitude, Kim.

Richard.

Kim.

Now that everyone's here,

I can actually start my announcements.

Go ahead.

Right.

Whew!

I just want to start by welcoming everybody back.

Welcome back.

We have a great year in store for you guys.

We have three new plays on the schedule,

which is just super exciting.

The first play is Anything Goes.

- And I love it because my dad actually grew up on a ship.

He wasn't in the Navy, he was just poor, but...

Hi.

Hi, and you are?

Clarence, Clarence West.

- Clarence, you're late.

I know, I'm sorry.

It's my first day here.

My first day at school actually.

Oh, here's a banana.

Thought it'd be cooler than an apple.

Clarence, Clarence West.

Have a seat.

Okay.

- What kind of a name is Clarence West?

Are you a jazz musician?

I love jokes.

We're gonna get along great.

Clarence.

- Richard, but, um, too many rings.

Okay, Richard.

I love your scarf, it's very dapper.

Oh, thanks so much.

I like your outfit.

Did a hipster throw it up?

Did you get it from the eclectic douchebag boutique?

- Okay, well, this was actually made for me

by two less fortunate souls while I was volunteering

in South America.

They're actually no longer with us.

Moment of silence.

Okay.

Just a reminder, auditions are in three weeks

so I'll see y'all there.

You can stay home.

Emma?

Here!

Ella.

Here.

Steven.

- And it hit me, it's your senior year.

Dude, aren't you pumped?

I don't know, it's whatever.

- You think I could be a conductor?

- I don't know, would you just be careful with that?

Hey, bud.

Aw, shit.

Hey, Steven.

How was your summer?

Oh, you don't want to talk to me now?

I mean, it's our last year together, bud.

What's this?

- Come on, Nick, that's a gift to Steven.

Huh, this yours?

Oh, I bet you want to hit me now, huh?

Do it.

Come on.

Do it.

Hit me.

Do it, hit me.

Hey, that's enough.

Hey!

I don't know who you are, but this doesn't concern you.

Okay.

Hey, what the hell, let me go!

Or you'll what?

You keep moving and your arm's gonna snap, bud.

Get off of me!

Apologize.

No, no way.

Apologize.

Right now.

To what's your name, kid?

Steven.

Steven Turano.

There it is, now just say it.

No.

Say it, say I'm sorry.

Two seconds.

Do it!

Say it.

I'm sorry, Steven.

Okay?

Is that what you wanted to hear?

You're done here.

Oh.

Nick.

What's that guy's deal?

I'm sorry for my boyfriend.

Are you alright?

Yeah, yeah, I'm okay.

Are you okay?

Yeah.

- Alright. - Screw that guy.

Hey, what's going on here?

Three of you, come with me.

What?

Where'd you learn how to do that?

Japan.

What are you?

Good afternoon, gentlemen.

So.

Why don't you tell me your side of the story?

- Miss Simmons, we were just walking in the hallway,

going to our lockers, all three of us, normally,

when Nick comes up to us, angrier than ever,

and he just wants to start like a fight with us.

Okay, okay, okay, slow down.

Let's go back.

Ma'am, if I may?

I'm sorry, we haven't formally met yet, I'm Clarence.

Clarence West.

Very nice to meet you.

Well, ma'am, I was just minding my own business,

listening to some music

when I noticed a commotion in the distance.

I saw Nick, is it?

I saw Nick and he was harassing these two fine gentlemen.

Nick then grabbed Steven's conductor baton

and broke it over his leg.

I waited and I waited as long as I could

for a faculty member to come assist,

but sadly no one came.

I figured that I'd step in before things got serious.

Nick then attacked me.

I simply defended myself with a standing Kimura armlock.

Wait, wait, wait.

What's a Kimura armlock?

- It's essentially a reverse arm entanglement?

Volunteering in Japan, I practiced the art of judo.

Anyway, I successfully immobilized Nick.

I asked him to cease and apologize, he complied.

At which time, Mrs. Mack finally came over.

I'm sorry, ma'am.

I feared for Steven, I really did.

I'm confident when you review your security cam footage,