Black screen.
NORA
Something happened. Something bad. And nothing will ever be the same.
Abridged version of suicide scene, interspersed by flashes of black, fading in and out, more somber music. Drinking alcohol, grabbing pills, sinking into bathtub. A drum beat per shot
REPORTER
In other news, 17-year-old Alma Rodriguez committed suicide last night (pause). The Harrison High school junior was reportedly being bullied at school for being gay and died from drowning herself in her bathtub.
Shot of grieving family, sitting at table covered in black. Shot of memorial made by students with pictures, teddy bears, flowers
RAINA
Why are you doing this?
NORA
To make what happened to Alma never happens to anyone - gay, straight, whatever - ever again.
A bully stands, screaming, with a crowd surrounding him, laughing.
BULLY
You’re nothin’ but a bunch of FAGGOTS!
Nora riding bike, with fliers under her arm. Nora looks broodingly at mirror. Nora stares into her bath.
RAINA
You can’t do it. It’s impossible - the people, the prejudices - they’re not going to change. You can’t possibly take on the world.
Large crowd of people flocking to table and signing up.
NORA
You can take on the world, or let it take you. But it should always be your choice. It only takes one person to make a difference.
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