Suddenly, Rapunzel's phone starts to buzz.
Rapunzel: (answering phone) Hey, Jake! What's up?
Jake: Hey, Rapunzel! I was wondering if you'd like to go with me to the formal.
Rapunzel: Mother Gothel says I won't go anywhere.
Jake: (encouraging) Don't worry, Rapunzel! We'll figure something out, I really want to take you to the formal.
Rapunzel: (smiling)Thanks Jake That means a lot to me.
(Just then, Ryan comes over to visit her)
Ryan: Hey, Rapunzel! Can I talk to you for a minute?
Rapunzel: (nervously) Oh...sure, Ryan.
Ryan: (smiling) I was wondering if you'd like to go to the formal with me?
Rapunzel: (surprised) Oh...Ryan, I...
(Rapunzel looks torn, unsure of what to say)
Rapunzel: (nervously) Ryan, I...I don't know what to say.
Ryan: (smiling) Just say yes!
Rapunzel: (hesitating) But...I already told Jake I'd think about with him.
Ryan: (disappointed) Oh...I didn't know that.
Rapunzel: (guiltily) I'm so sorry, Ryan. I feel like I'm stuck in the middle.
Ryan: (kindly) It's okay, Rapunzel. I understand. You have to do what's best for you.
(Just then, Mother Gothel appears and Jake stepped in)
Mother Gothel: (sternly) Rapunzel, what's going on here?
Rapunzel: (nervously) Just talking to Ryan and Jake about the formal, Mother Gothel.
Mother Gothel: (disapprovingly) I don't want you going to that formal, Rapunzel. It's not a good idea.
Rapunzel: (frustrated) But Mother Gothel, why not? I'm almost 18!
Mother Gothel: (angrily) Because I said so, that's why!
(Rapunzel looks upset and trapped)
Rapunzel: (defiantly) I'm going to the formal, Mother Gothel. You can't stop me.
Mother Gothel: (angrily) Fine. But don't say I didn't warn you.
(Mother Gothel storms off, leaving Rapunzel feeling anxious)
Rapunzel: (to Ryan and Jake) I'm so sorry, guys. My mother is just really controlling.
Jake: (supportively) Don't worry, Rapunzel. We're here for you.
Ryan: (agreeing) Yeah, we'll support you no matter what.
(Rapunzel smiles, feeling grateful for her friends)
Rapunzel: (smiling) Thanks, guys. You're the best.
(Just then, Gina walks up)
Gina: (excitedly) OMG, Rapunzel! I just got us tickets to the after-party!
Rapunzel: (excitedly) That's amazing, Gina!
Gina: (smiling) I know, right? It's going to be epic!
(The group starts making plans for the formal and after-party)
Rapunzel: (excitedly) Okay, so we have the tickets to the after-party. Now we just need to figure out who's taking me to the formal.
Jake: (smiling) I thought we already established that I'm taking you.
Ryan: (laughing) Oh no, I don't think that's been established at all.
Rapunzel: (laughing) Okay, okay. Let me think about it.
Gina: (teasingly) Oh, Rapunzel's got two guys fighting over her. This is getting good.
Rapunzel: (laughing) Gina, shut up.
(Just then, Mother Gothel appears again)
Mother Gothel: (sternly) Rapunzel, I don't want you going to that formal with either of those boys. You're going to go with the boy I choose.
Rapunzel: (defiantly) No way, Mother Gothel. I'm going to make my own decisions.
Mother Gothel: (angrily) Fine. But you're going to regret this.
(Mother Gothel storms off, leaving Rapunzel feeling worried)
What do you think happens next?