Chapter 2 (The SURFACK Club)

Chapter 2 (The SURFACK Club) is the second chapter of The Clearwood Murders: Episode II - The SURFACK Club and the eighteenth chapter of the overall Clearwood series. It was written by Donald Newton and is expected to be published on August 8, 2020 along with Chapter 1.

Plot
As the survivors of the previous story attempt to move on, Clarence gets a new job as a security guard at the hospital.

Full Chapter
EXT. CARTER RESIDENCE - DAY

We focus on the same house that was the main location of the previous story. It still has the same look with the same cars in the same spots.

INT. MASTER BEDROOM

CLARENCE CARTER (45), the former Sheriff, is putting on his new security uniform. His wife, KATHY CARTER (42), comes over to him and helps him tie his tie.

KATHY: You're going to do great on your first day.

CLARENCE: Thanks, sweetheart. Thank you for having confidence in me.

They kiss each other.

INT. KITCHEN

The Carter Siblings; ANDREW (17) and LORRAINE (19) and their new housemate SCOTT LANE (17) are eating breakfast together. Often do Lorraine and Scott eye at each other, trying to hide it from each other, of course. This means that they both hold secret feelings for each other. And they both refuse to let each other know it. It's like they refuse to acknowledge it not only to each other but to themselves. But there is somebody who does see it -- Andrew. But out of respect to them, he doesn't say anything.

Clarence and Kathy come into the kitchen to join their children for breakfast.

LORRAINE: I'm so thrilled for you, daddy.

ANDREW: Yes, Dad. I'm proud that you found another job that is honorable and comfortable for you.

SCOTT: (joining in) Right. That hospital will be safe with you there.

CLARENCE: Thank you, guys. I must confess that it's not the best job or my dream job. But it's on my level. I'm able to protect people and serve the public. Well, most specifically the hospital's patients and staff.

ANDREW: I'm still sad that you resigned as Sheriff.

LORRAINE: I agree, Daddy. You were the best Sheriff that Clearwood ever had.

Clarence smiles.

CLARENCE: Thanks, sweetie. But those days are over.

There is an awkward silence at the table. Not only because this is different direction for the family over Clarence's job. But the tension between Lorraine and Scott's desire for each other is rising. And they both continue to refuse to acknowledge it to anyone. But even the parents feel it. They know how they feel about each other. But like Andrew, they won't say anything.

EXT. CLEARWOOD HIGH SCHOOL - DAY

The high school also makes a return where our main characters attend school. Nothing has changed here either.

INT. CLEARWOOD HIGH SCHOOL - HALLWAY

We are reintroduced to Clearwood Murders survivor IRIS LILLY (17). She is still that cute nerd that we loved in the previous story. Except now she holds the "popular" status for being a survivor. But she doesn't feel any different. She's still a nerdy girl trying to get through school to live a normal life.

Iris is putting stuff in her locker as well as taking stuff out that she needs for her upcoming classes. She feels a presence not far from her. She turns to see -- CHARLIE RODRIGUEZ (17), a Spanish-American boy, who is at his own locker. She smiles as she stares at him. She finds him to be very cute.

Charlie happens to turn to see Iris. But she quickly turns away. He isn't sure if he saw her staring at him or if it was just him. So he just shrugs it off and closes his locker. He starts to walk away, walking by Iris's direction. He turn to see her, checking her out. But because she isn't looking at him, he turns away. And just as he does that, she turns to watch him walking away from her direction. They both have a crush on each other but neither one knows it.

At the other end of the hall, we find Scott and NICK CURTIS (17) by their lockers and talking.

NICK: So he resigns as Sheriff after becoming a hero for a second time to work for a hospital? That sucks, man. He should have stayed as the Sheriff.

SCOTT: I know. But the guilt of not saving those who died got to him. The fact that Francis and...(remembering his ex-girlfriend)..Melina did this to target him got to him.

Nick notices that Scott still struggles over Melina.

NICK: I'm sorry, man. I see that she still hurts you.

SCOTT: It just hurts more knowing that I let her in, giving her access to my friends. Those who I loved...and let them die. I let that happen.

NICK: It isn't your fault, man. She lied to you. She used you. You're a victim, too.

SCOTT: (trying to be tough) I'm Scott Lane. A badass rebel stoner. I'm not a victim.

Even if he uses the words to act tough, Scott's tone says a different story. He's haunted and hurt. Even feeling some guilt over the events of the previous story. Iris passes them by.

IRIS: See you in English.

SCOTT: See ya.

EXT. CLEARWOOD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - DAY

Clearwood Memorial Hospital is an extremely large hospital. It is the city's main general hospital. The largest and considered the best in town.

INT. CLEARWOOD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - HALLWAY

Clarence is being given an tour by the ADMINISTRATOR. They pass by many patients and staff. The Administrator introduces many of them to Clarence. They come by one doctor -- BILL TANNEN (50); tall, handsome, fit, and professional.

ADMINISTRATOR: Clarence, this is Dr. Bill Tannen, one our finest doctors. Bill, this is our new Chief of Security, Clarence Carter.

Clarence and Tannen shake hands.

CLARENCE: Nice to meet you, Doctor.

TANNEN: And it's nice to meet you...Sheriff.

Clarence smiles and nods, realizing the respect that the doctor has for him over his former job. He may be the new Chief of Security at the hospital. But everyone will always remember him as the legendary Sheriff of Clearwood that took down two Francis Killers.

TANNEN: If you need help with anything, let me know.

CLARENCE: Thank you, Doctor.

TANNEN: (friendly) Bill.

CLARENCE: Thank you, Bill.

The ANNOUNCER over the P.A. system calls for the Administrator to his office immediately.

ADMINISTRATOR: I must be going. I'll check on you later, Mr. Carter.

CLARENCE: Sure.

The Administrator leaves. Tannen is trying to lift up a patient's leg but needs help.

TANNEN: (to any staff around) Is there any nurse available?

CLARENCE: You need help?

TANNEN: Please.

Clarence holds the leg as Tannen wraps it with plaster.

TANNEN: I'm new here myself. I started a month ago. I use to work in Everett.

CLARENCE: It's been a long time since I've been to Everett. Of course, as Sheriff of Clearwood, I stayed here a lot. Then I would spend time with my family after work. My wife and two kids.

TANNEN: I hope they're doing good...after...

Clarence understands what he's talking about.

CLARENCE: They're doing great. They're strong. Do you have any kids?

TANNEN: I do. I have a son.

CLARENCE: Wife?

TANNEN: Divorced.

CLARENCE: I'm sorry to hear that.

TANNEN: It happens.

Tannen finishes up with plastering his patient's leg.

INT. CLEARWOOD HIGH SCHOOL - ENGLISH CLASS - DAY

Our main characters (Scott, Andrew, Iris, and Nick), Charlie, and other classmates are listening to MICHAEL CRUISE, the same teacher from the previous story, reading a book for their next assignment.

Andrew notices a beautiful and tomboyish redhead. Her name is DAPHNE PRICE (17). She notices him staring at him and smiles at him. He smiles back. Its similar to when Scott first saw Melina in the previous story. Will history repeat itself?

Cruise finishes reading the final chapter and closes the book.

CRUISE: Now, I want you to take a scene from the story and change the way the scenes went. Could there be a different outcome? Could it end the same way? Give me your alternate ending to the story. You will have until Friday to complete the essay.

BELL RINGS! Everyone gets up from their desks to leave.

CRUISE: See you all tomorrow!

Andrew and Daphne nearly bump into each other as they go for the door. They just stare at each other for a moment, wondering who will go first. But Andrew, being a complete gentleman, allows her to go first.

DAPHNE: Thanks.

ANDREW: No problem.

As Daphne walks away, she turns to Andrew and smiles at him flirtatiously. After Andrew walks out of the classroom, he just stands there and watches Daphne walk away until she's blends into the crowd of students going from one class to another.

INT. CLEARWOOD HIGH SCHOOL - HALLWAY - DAY

Hanging out in the hallway is a group of friends consisting of group leader DEREK GAINES (17), his younger but taller brother, KYLE GAINES (15), GERALD DIXON, Derek's girlfriend ROBIN GORMAN, KENNY REESE, Kenny's girlfriend MARTHA EVANS, and her twin sister/Gerald's girlfriend NORA EVANS (All 17).

DEREK: So we all agree? Going directly to the clubhouse after school?

DEREK'S GROUP: Agree!

DEREK: So I think...

Suddenly, they're bumped into by AUSTIN WENDELL (17) and his teammates SIMON (17), MARTINEZ (17), and TRAVIS (17). This was done viciously by Austin, who gets into Derek's face.

DEREK: (defensively) Seriously, Austin. Back off!

AUSTIN: And what are you going to do about it?

Gerald comes to Derek's defense.

GERALD: It's what I'll do that'll hurt.

Austin's team surrounds Gerald, which frightens Derek's group. But Gerald isn't afraid.

GERALD: Oh, I dare you to try me.

ROBIN: This is not the time or place for a fight.

Austin turns threateningly to Derek.

AUSTIN: Just watch your back, Derek.

Austin and his team leaves.

GERALD: I could have taken them.

DEREK: They outnumbered you.

GERALD: We outnumbered them.

KENNY: Not all of us can fight.

GERALD: We're a group of survivors yet we allow ourselves to be bullied by some high school pricks? That's bullshit!

Gerald leaves in frustration.

Deaths
None.

Trivia

 * Clarence has a new job.
 * First appearance of the SURFACK Club members Derek Gaines, Robin Gorman, Kyle Gaines, Gerald Dixon, Martha Evans, Kenny Reese, and Nora Evans.
 * First appearance of Charlie Rodriguez.
 * First appearance of Daphne Price.
 * First appearance of Bill Tannen.
 * The main characters' english teacher Michael Cruise returns in this chapter.