(Daniel goes to meet Morena)
Daniel: Morena, Why didn't you tell me.
Morena: About?
Daniel: About this blackmail. Cecilia has been blackmailing you, Nina and Andrew all these while.
Morena: (sighs) Yeah. I didn't tell you because I just didn't want you to get angry and do something irrational.
Daniel: Really? You think that's what I'd do?
Morena: I know how you act, Daniel.
Daniel: Well you're right....I'm really sorry about all these. I tried to talk to Cecilia concerning this blackmail but she refused to listen
Morena: I hate that girl so much.
Nina: You're not the only one.
(Crenshaw Elementary school)
(In the Principal's office)
Principal Antonio: Good morning madam.
Sergio's mother: There's nothing good about this morning, Principal Antonio. My son came home yesterday without his eyeglasses and he complained about a girl in his class, breaking it. And I simply couldn't believe my ears!
Principal Antonio: We're on top of the situation, Madam. I guess you already know that we are parents as well so you can always trust us to act in your best interest at all times.
Sergio's mother: (sighs) I know that...
Principal Antonio: Why we invited you to school is to find out the cost of Sergio's broken eyeglasses and then surcharge the vandal accordingly.
Sergio's mother: I bought it in the states during our last trip there. They cost $2,000 minus the lens which costs $1,500. It's a bit expensive and that's one of reasons I was practically mad when I learnt they were broken.
Principal Antonio: Okay.
Sergio's mother: I got it for him about a month ago when his opthalmologist said his former one was already weak.
Principal Antonio: No problem, Madam. I'll send for the father of the naughty girl involved right away.
Sergio's mother: I just hope we'll get a quick response.
Principal Antonio: Absolutely Madam. I can assure you that by this time tomorrow, We should have settled this case.
Sergio's mother: Okay, Thank you sir.
Principal Antonio: You're welcome, Madam.
(She leaves his office. As she leaves, Principal Antonio sends for Juanita and she goes to see him in his office)
Principal Antonio: Do you see that problem you've caused?
Juanita: (without remorse) I'm sorry.
Principal Antonio: Sorry or not, You're still going to be severely punished according to the school rules and regulations.
(He hands her a letter)
Principal Antonio: Give that to your father.
(Juanita collects the letter and utters no word as she leaves his office)
Principal Antonio: Naughty girl.
(At Chuks restaurant)
(A woman enters the restaurant and Cecilia rushes goes to meet her)
Cecilia: Good day Madam, What would you like?
Woman: Where's Morena? I want her to take my order not you.
Cecilia: (smiles) Well unfortunately, Morena's not feeling well so she asked me personally to attend to her clients.
Woman: Well in that case, I'd like a plate of noodles.
Cecilia: Okay. Your order will be with you in about 15 minutes.
(Cecilia goes back into the kitchen and sees Pascaline)
Cecilia: Pascaline, What're you doing in here?
Pascaline: Its my lunch break. I came here to eat.
Cecilia: MORENA!!!
Morena: (sadly) Yes?
Cecilia: Go get me some vegetables from the store. Carrots, green peas, green pepper... You're not dumb, I'm sure you know what I'll need.
Morena: (sighs) Yeah.
Cecilia: Good! Now hurry up!
(Morena goes into the store amd returns few seconds later)
Morena: I brought them (Hands it to her) Here...
Cecilia: (angrily) What the hell is this?!
Morena: Carrots, Green peas, Green pepper, Onions...
(Cecilia angrily slaps Morena)
Pascaline: Cecilia! Why'd you slap her?!
(Cecilia ignores her)
Cecilia: (To Morena) Why would you bring me these carrots?
Morena: (confused and angry) But you asked me to go get you carrots!
Cecilia: I did. But I meant small carrots! Why would you bring me big carrots? Ohhh, So you wants me to incise myself?
Morena: (quietly) No.
Cecilia: Go back in there and look for small carrots!
(Morena collects the carrots and goes back into the store)
Pascaline: Why're you ordering her about?
Cecilia: (smiles) It's just between us.
Pascaline: (suspiciously) Hmm...
Cecilia: Yeah. Anyways, I've been meaning to ask, Who's that new cook?
Pascaline: Her name's Alicia. She was employed when you and Morena got suspended.
Cecilia: Why would she get employed? She's not even a good cook.
(Just then, Alicia enters the kitchen. Pascaline sees her but Cecilia doesn't)
Pascaline: Oops.
Cecilia: What do you mean by "Oops''? I'm right. All the new cook ever does is burn client's food. She's a terrible cook and she's just wasting our salaries!
(Cecilia turns around and sees her)
Cecilia: (startled) Uhhh...
Alicia: (angrily) WHO THE FUCK WERE YOU TALKIN' ABOUT?!!!
Cecilia: (stutters) Umm, I was....I was.....
(Alicia looks around for a nearby weapon, She sees a small knife and picks it up then turns back to Cecilia)
Alicia: YOU WERE WHAT?!!!
(Cecilia becomes silent)
Alicia: I heard you call me a terrible cook and say that I was wasting "your salary'', Well let me tell you somethin' bitch, If you tired of me then you can do us all a favor and get the hell outta this restaurant because I ain't gonna leave this restaurant for nobody! Let me tell you somethin' else bitch, Ain't nobody cares about you or where you at so you leavin' this restaurant might just be the best thing that's ever happened here, Bitch!
(Alicia drops the knife then packs the dirty dishes and leaves the kitchen)
Pascaline: (mockingly) Finally. You've mellowed down.
(Cecilia hisses at her and continues cooking)
Pascaline: Your sharp tongue will get you into trouble one day.
Cecilia: Just hurry up and leave here. This kitchen isn't your station.
(Morena returns to the kitchen)
Morena: I found small carrots.
Cecilia: Good. Chop it along with the rest of the vegetables.
(Morena does as instructed)
Cecilia: You know what? Cook up the food, Go and serve the woman and whatever tip she gives to you, come back and give it to me... And don't even think about playing a smart one on me.