E staring at the door, Amelia reading dictionary, Izzy reading American newspaper. Whitney upstairs sleeping, Lori in kitchen, Ian in his room, Skylar in inventing room (lots of noise), Zooey upstairs.
Zooey: (Comes down stairs. looks at E weird) What are you doing?
Skylar: NO! (some mysterious object rolls down stairs.)
Zooey: (turns to object, looks at weirder)
Evangeline: Shhh… watching the door (holds up left hand. whispers)
Zooey: Alright then. (walks around corner into kitchen)
(Door Bell)
Ian: (sticks head out of room) Evangeline, get the door. (weird look cause of staring)
Evangeline: You. (hasn’t moved)
Ian: (Looks authoritively at E) (Walks back into room)
Evangeline: (gets up, kicked mysterious object out of way, opens door) (looked at people and slammed the door)
Ian: (Comes back in, curious) Who is it?
Evangeline: No one of consequence. (sits back down and resumes staring)
Ian: Are they still there?
Evangeline: I dunno.
Ian: (walks to door, holding back anger)(opens it) Sorry about that, my daughter is disturbed.
Man (officer 1): (Shoves girl through doorway, Ian moves aside.) Here it is.
Evangeline: (Got up, walked toward the door)
Man: (Caught Evangeline’s eye) Straight from Zurich, just like I told you she would be (I added cause thought might be good. What do you think?), she arrived at the orphanage last night. (Hesitant and Stumbling)
Ian: Maniacally) Well take good care of her (quieted) this time. (Angry) Well, Thanks.
(Man Leaves)
Ian: (Almost slams door, then turns around to E staring at girl) Glad to see you’re back to normal. (slaps back twice and hard)
Whittney: (Walks down stairs) (Smiles big) Who’s at the door, Ian? (sees girl) Oh hi! Are you new? I’m Whittney! It’s so great to meet you! (Starts shaking hand hard and doesn’t stop!) I always wanted a sister that wasn’t completely off her rocker! I can tell you and me are going to be best friends!
Everyone: (looks at Whittney weird)
Ian: Whittney, I thought you weren’t feeling well?
Whittney: (Still shaking hand) Well, I feel great now!
Evangeline: (clears throat) Isabelle, why don’t you take Whittney upstairs (Should E receive glare from Ian here?)
Isabelle: (Detaches Whittney’s hand from the girl’s and starts steering her upstairs.)
Whittney: (Burst out crying!) What did I do wrong!?! (at top of stairs) I always hated you Isabelle… (voice fades)
Ian: Okay then, I guess you’ve already met Whittney, (turns back to already assembled group) Guys, this is Emmalee. (Turns back to Emmalee and points to every person in turn) This is Skylar, Amelia, Zooey, Lori, myself – Ian, and Evangeline (Ev glares). Their all adopted just like you. (He tried to smile)
Whittney: Izzy, where are you going?
Izzy: The bathroom!!! (Half yelling)(Door slams)(Walks down stairs and into awkward silence, everyone staring at her)
Ian: And that is Isabel (pause), Well get to know each other. (He leaves and Lori wanders away)
Amelia: I’m absolutely euphoric to meet you! I’m Amelia! What’s your name, again?
Girl: Emmalee.
Zooey: (pushes Amelia out of the way) I’m Zooey. I’m good at math. And (sounding superior) what are you gifted in?
Skylar: (pushes Zooey out of her way) Don’t scare the girl, Zooey. I’m Skylar. Don’t worry about Zooey; you learn to ignore her.
Isabel: Where are you from? (Pause) any interesting historical facts? (rushed and erratic)
Emmalee: Uh… I don’t remember.
Zooey: Then, how do you know your name?
Skylar: (Smacks Zooey)
Emmalee: They told me…
(Awkward Silence, creeping/chilling silence)
Amelia: Hey, Evangeline, she’s just like you!
Evangeline: Don’t compare me to that monstrosity! (stalks away!)
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