wrens birthday party

JADE: First of all, you and Marlon are so cute it's almost gross. But is that why Bodhi went off on you?

POPPY: Probably. I think she saw us together.

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POPPY: And I hadn't told her anything.

JADE: Right yeah.

POPPY: There's barely anything to tell. Like, it's really new, so...

JADE: Yeah. Well, just say that and say you're sorry and the whole situation should be fixed.

POPPY: If anything, I think she should be the one to apologize to me. It's like, ever since her and Wren got really tight she's been acting really weird.

JADE: Yeah, you already know how I feel about that one.

POPPY: Wait. So, did Baxter actually shape you a board?

JADE: Yes. It was so cute it's like 'I'm not just hot and cool, here's another green flag'.

POPPY: Wow! You and Wren's brother. Sounds like a lot.

JADE: Sometimes, but I'm really happy. Guess what, the other night Ari went into Summers tent!

POPPY: Shut up!

JADE: I'm serious! I saw him come out, too. I think they kissed.

POPPY: This is crazy!

JADE: I know!

POPPY: So, I'm assuming Ari and Wren aren't, like, polyamorous...

JADE: No, no, no!

POPPY: I'm really happy for the both of them, but if Wren finds out, our team will go up in flames like you and Summers team bonding.

JADE: Funny. But, I mean for once, it's kind of out of Summers hands. Ari has to deal with this next part. It seemed like Ari is gonna break up with her.

POPPY: So... do you think Summer wants to be with him?

JADE: Oh, yeah, definitely.

POPPY: That would be soooo cute.

*Poppy lays down on me and hugs me*

JADE: I know, right?

NEXT DAY

UR NEW OUTFIT

-JUST THE OUTFIT (OPTIONAL!)-

AT THE GIBSONS

WREN: A little lower, I reckon.

*She says to Bax as he is hanging up the banner as me, Summer, and Poppy walk up together*

BAX: Can you just make up your mind already?

WREN: Okay, stop. Yeah. That's perfect. Higher up. See?

*One of the balloons pop and it scares Summer and Ari runs up to Summer and me and Poppy walk away*

ARI: Hey. I tried to get Wren away to talk, but... Yesterday was just no good. It was just terrible timing. I think it's better for everyone if we wait till after Nationals.

SUMMER: Better for everyone or better for you? You said you'd break up with her and now you're throwing her a party?

*Wren looks over*

SUMMER: I know Jade won't, but what if Baxter blows your cover?

ARI: Let's not give him another reason.

*Ari walks away and Honey walks up to Summer*

HONEY: Did you know wrens are very territorial?

WITH ABBIE & MARGOT

MARGOT: This is not for the kids.

*Margot says setting down the pitcher with a pink ish red alcohol drink inside*

ABBIE: Loud and clear.

*Margot hands her a wine glass with the alcohol inside*

ABBIE: Cheers.

MARGOT: Cheers.

*Summer walks into the house*

SUMMER: Hey, Ma.

ABBIE: Your mum's job went great.

MARGOT: 'Greats a strong word - magazine shoots aren't exactly thrilling.

*Summer takes one of the carrots Abbie was chopping*

ABBIE: You're getting work here. Let me be excited for you.

*I walk into the house and hug Margot*

MARGOT: So... you two what's going on? I take it you two didn't get a gift for Wren?

JADE: Uh - me being here is the gift.

*Summer laughs and then Margot does too*

MARGOT: Right.

JADE: Kidding, I got her new jewelry and a shirt she's been wanting

*Summer looks over at the pitcher*

BACK OUTSIDE

*Poppy walks over to Wren & Bodhi*

POPPY: Hey! Happy birthday! You look great.

*Poppy and Wren hug*

WREN: Ah! Thank you!

POPPY: Love the bracelets.

WREN: Thanks. Actually, Bodes got them for me.

*I walk outside and hug Wren*

JADE: You look stunning!

WREN: Thank you!

*I hand her a bag and she squeals when she looks inside and hugs me*

WREN: Thank you so much!

JADE: You're welcome!

*I smile at her*

JADE: I'll be back.

*I walk back inside*

WREN: Anyway, aren't they cute?

POPPY: Yeah. Hey.

*Poppy side hugs Bodhi*

BODHI: Hey.

POPPY: I'm just gonna take a stab, and I assume you saw Marlon and I hanging out.

BODHI: When you got dropped off at the training camp.

POPPY: Yes. Uh... anyway. It's still super fresh, but I should have told you... And I guess this is my... apologisation.

BODHI: Thanks. Um... I mean, I wish you'd have told me you liked him in the first place, but Marz and I is ancient history. So, Im happy for you guys.

*Wren grabs Bodhi's hand*

WREN: Isn't she the best?

POPPY: Totally. I'm gonna go mingle.

*Poppy walks over to Marlon and Ari*

POPPY: Hey, can I please borrow my boyfriend for one sec?

*Poppy grabs Marlons hand and starts to walk away*

MARLON: Boyfriend?

*Poppy stops walking and turns around and wraps her arms around Marlons neck and starts to kiss him*

GRIFF: Okay, get a room!

*Griff laughs and Wren and Bodhi look over*

WREN: Unbelievable.

*Marlon pulls away*

POPPY: What?

MARLON: Are you okay? That was... kind of weird.

POPPY: So, kissing me is weird now?

MARLON: No. It's not that. It's just...

POPPY: Whatever. You're weird.

*Poppy walks away*

WITH JADE & BAX

*I silently splash paint onto a clear canvas and I hear someone walk toward me*

BAX: Heard great things about art therapy.

*I turn around and smile at Bax*

JADE: Don't interrupt a master at work.

*I say sarcastically and he looks over at the rack of boards and sees the one he made*

BAX: You didn't throw it out yet. Although it had been relegated to the back shed.

*I put the paint down and take a sip of the alcohol that was in the pitcher that Summer took*

JADE: Why didn't you just say it was for me, weirdo.

BAX: 'Cause it wasn't ready yet. It wasn't perfect. I might have to thin out the rails on the next one.

JADE: Margot's special punch? It's delicious.

BAX: Ah, it's not my thing but don't let me stop you.

*I set it down and start to kiss Bax and Poppy walks over to where we are*

POPPY: I can't be out there with Wren and Bodhi for one more second.

*We stop kissing and look at Poppy and then Summer comes and drinks a bunch of 'punch'*

POPPY: No offense Bax.

BAX: Some taken.

JADE: Save some for me.

*Poppy drinks some too. TIME JUMP everyone is partying and Poppy is in the middle drinking a bunch of the 'punch' the Summer then me and at this point us 3 are drunk*

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