(Morena's house)
Mr Castillo: The money is gone.
Miguel: It was the only solution. Either that or they would have killed you.
Mr Castillo: Where're we gonna get money for you to get the scholarship form?
Morena: There's always a way Dad...
(Next Day)
(Balacar Middle School)
Mrs Ninel: Good morning Miguel.
Miguel: Good morning Mrs Ninel.
Mrs Ninel: So, Did you get the money for the form?
Miguel: (sighs) I wasn't able to, Mrs Ninel.
Mrs Ninel: Miguel, The deadline to get the form is today, What're we gonna do now?
Miguel: I have an idea. But don't worry, I'll bring the money for the form before school closes.
(Meanwhile)
Mr Landeta: Castillo, What's up?
Mr Castillo: I'm good....Landeta, I need to talk to you about something important.
Mr Landeta: Hmm, Like what?
Mr Castillo: See, My son is applying for a scholarship exam and he'll need $100 to get the form. I had it but yesterday, Our house got robbed and the robbers collected the last money we had.
Mr Landeta: Ohhh, That's bad
Mr Castillo: Yeah, I was wondering if I could burrow $100 from you. I'll pay you pack as soon as possible.
Mr Landeta: Okay. Although, I only have $80 with me.
Mr Castillo: No problem. (Mr Landeta gives him the money) Thank you very much.
Mr Landeta: You're welcome.
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(Meanwhile)
Morena: Hey.
Russell: Hi
Morena: I heard you were looking for someone to sell you a "Swiss bracelet"
Russell: Yeah. But it costs $60 and I don't have up to that.
Morena: Don't worry, I could sell you mine for $30
Russell: Hmm, Fairly used...(thinks) Deal!
(Morena sells her bracelet)
(Later)
Morena: Dad! I'm back
Mr Castillo: Were you able to sell it?
Morena: Yes Dad. For $30.
Mr Castillo: That's good. I burrowed $80 from Mr Landeta.
Morena: I should hurry to Miguel's school to give him the money before school closes, And I could buy some groceries with the remaining $10 on my back.
Mr Castillo: That's a good idea.
(Morena takes $100 to meet Miguel outside Balacar middle school)
Morena: I came on time. Here's the money.
Miguel: Thank you so much.
Morena: You're welcome. Now go hurry!
(Miguel goes to meet Mrs Ninel)
Miguel: Mrs Ninel! I brought the money.
Mrs Ninel: Thats good. (She gives him a form) Fill it.
(Miguel does as instructed and Mrs Ninel collects the form back when he's done)
Mrs Ninel: You're gonna have to study very hard for this exam.
Miguel: I will Mrs Ninel.
(That evening)
(While Miguel is studying, The power goes out)
Miguel: The power's out. What happened?
Morena: Dad couldn't pay the electricity bill.
Miguel: (sadly) Awwwnn, Now how am I supposed to study?
Morena: Don't worry, I told Diego yesterday that you'd be coming to his house today to study and he said no problem.
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(At Diego's house)
Morena: Thanks for letting my brother study over at your house.
Diego: You're welcome anytime. I'm really happy he's getting a scholarship.
Morena: Me too.
(Morena takes out a small bag and hands it to Diego)
Morena: Here, I brought them for you.
Diego: (collects the bag) Hmm thanks.
(Morena hears the toilet flush)
Morena: Is someone else here?
Diego: Actually....
(Isabella comes out of the toilet)
Isabella: (angrily) Ugh. What's this poor church rat doing here?
Morena: Ugh, And what's this spoiled snob doing here?
Diego: Its okay you guys. (To Isabella) Her brother came over to study and she accompanied him.
Isabella: (To Morena) And why couldn't he study at your house? Oh I forgot. Your father doesn't have enough money to pay the electricity bill.
Diego: Isabella stop it.
Isabella: (sighs) Whatever. I'm just stating facts. (she puts her earphones in her ear)
Morena: (To Diego) Maybe we should leave...
(She stands up from the couch)
Diego: No, no, no...It's alright.
(Morena sits back down)
Diego: (he opens the bag of nachos and starts eating them) Mmmm...You bought them?
Morena: (smiles) No, I made them myself.
Diego: They're tasty and delicious.
Morena: Thanks.
(Isabella takes out her earphones)
Isabella: I'm hungry. (To Diego) Umm...Where did you you get that from?
Diego: Morena brought it.
Isabella: Why am I not suprised? No wonder they look so cheap!
(Morena glances at Isabella)
Diego: You want some?
Isabella: Never.
Diego: I thought you're hungry.
Isabella: I am but I don't eat foods like this. But Diego, I can't believe you're eating something like this...
Diego: Why? Isn't it food?
Isabella: (sighs) Whatever. I'll look for something else to eat.
Morena: I don't think you're hungry because if you are, You would have eaten what you were offered.
Isabella: (angrily) Hey! Who the hell do you think you're talking to like that? It seems like you've forgotten that you and I are of different class. Look, Even if you get all the opportunities in this world....You will still be poor, You're just very WRETCHED!
Diego: (warningly) ISABELLA!!!
Morena: (To Miguel) Pack your bag and books. (To Diego) We'll be leaving now...
Diego: Morena wait!
(Morena and Miguel leaves his house)