Unnamed Journal Volume 4, Issue 4 | Page 17

Jonathon Macoon HAROLD Johnny? Are you in there? Open the door! JONATHON Go away, dad. I need to be alone in here. I'll come out later when I'm finished. MARGORIE Jonathon, this is your mother speaking. Come out of there right now, young man! I need to have a conversation with you about the proper storage of skateboards. And what you're doing in there isn't decent! HAROLD Listen to your mother, Johnny. We're both very concerned about you. JONATHON [Grunting] Go away! [Gasping] I need to be alone. You don't understand what this feels like. MARGORIE If you don't come out right this instant, you'll be grounded for a month! Open the door! JONATHON [Panting] I don't think that matters right now. I can't help it, mom. HAROLD Son, we're worried about you. We just want to make sure that you're okay. How about being a sport and letting us check on you? JONATHON [Grunting and snarling] I think it's better for me to stay in here. [Snarl] MARGORIE Jonathon! Don't give in! Don't blind yourself to what's really important! JONATHON [Grunting and snarling]