Try Again (A Scripted Series) Part Two

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INT. AUDITORIUM – NIGHT

Mr. Edwards is back on the stage with Mannie.

MR. EDWARDS

Last, but certainly not least, these ladies need no introduction. Please welcome FTW!

Mannie gestures for everyone to stand up, hyping up the crowd as they walk off the stage.

Music starts and the curtains open to reveal the girls posing in the shadows in front of the projection screen.

FTW (RECORDING)

Shae.

The spotlight shines on Shae as videos of her play on the screen.

FTW (RECORDING)

Mo.

Spotlight illuminates Mo as her videos play.

FTW (RECORDING)

Brandy

Spotlight illuminates Brandy as her videos plays.

FTW (CONT'D)

Savannah.

Spotlight illuminates Savannah as her videos play.

FTW (CONT'D)

Torie.

Spotlight illuminates Torie as her videos play. They jump into their choreographed routine as videos of FTW and their friends play behind them. Each member gets their moment to shine and their moves are in perfect sync. These girls are superstars.

At one point, the screen plays a collage of videos from their past performances and they do the routine along with them. A tribute to their journey.

They finish with a strong pose and receive a standing ovation.

CROWD

FTW! FTW! FTW!

The girls take it all in. It feels amazing.

INT. AUDITORIUM – NIGHT

Mr. Edward's stands alone onstage.

MR. EDWARDS

Are you guys ready for the results?

The crowd cheers. Mannie walks onto the stage holding an envelope. Hands it to Mr. Edwards.

MR. EDWARDS (CONT'D)

The winner of the Northpointe Shining Star Talent Show is...

Mannie does a drumroll with his hands and feet and the crowd joins in.

MR. EDWARDS

FTW.

The crowd erupts. The girls return to the stage.

Sitting in the back of the auditorium, Abram is disappointed, but not surprised. Flynn gives him a comforting look.

FLYNN

We did good.

Mr. Edwards hands Torie the envelope of money. She hugs him and Mannie then walks up to the microphone.

TORIE

Wow, guys. Thank you so much. I honestly don't think it's fair to have a winner because everyone who got up here tonight did an amazing job. Really, it's not about winning, it's about bringing everyone together by doing what we love. I just wanted to thank everyone for joining us on this journey. Thank you, Mr. Edwards for your constant support. This school means a lot to us, and that's only because of the amazing people we were blessed to get to know. You will forever be a part of our lives. We love you s much! God Bless!

The audience cheers and FTW hug each other.