Ext - Jason's house - evening

Amanda pulls into Jason's driveway, scraping the underside of the car as she does. Jason looks up from the brake system that he had been working on. Jason sets down the brake rotor and stands up. He grabs his can of soda and walks over to Amanda. Amanda opens her car door and steps out.

Amanda

Hey!

Amanda shuts the car door and walks towards Jason who is now leaning against the garage door.

Jason

Hey! I would give you a hug, but we wouldn't want to get that pretty little dress dirty.

Amanda

Haha yeah, guess I should've worn my work clothes.

Jason

So what brings you to my neck of the woods?

Amanda

Carson. It was on the news earlier.

Jason

Yeah, I saw it. Sucks.

Amanda

How you holding up?

Jason

Considering he's my cousin, ok I guess. Working on my car helps.

Amanda

Speaking of which, how's it coming?

Jason

Pretty good actually.

Jason leads Amanda into the garage and over to where he had been working.

Jason

Radiators in, engine runs, and I'm working on the last corner of the brake system.

Amanda

What's left to do then?

Jason

Suspension, that should be coming tomorrow. Then there's just the test drive. I want to test out the new turbo.

Amanda walks over to the fridge in the garage and grabs a soda. Jason bends down and continues to work on the brakes.

Amanda

So how much longer are you going to be doing this?

Jason

(Grunting)

Just...about...there!

The brake caliper snaps into position.

Jason

Now I just have to tighten the bolts and I'm done.

Jason quickly inserts the bolts and tightens them down.

Jason

Ok, I'm done.

Amanda drinks the rest of her soda and tosses it in the trash can.

Amanda

Good. Let's go.

Amanda begins to walk out of the garage. She stops and turns around and looks at the grease covered Jason.

Amanda

But, change first. Your filthy.

Jason

Fine, but where are we going?

Amanda gives a slight smile.

Amanda

You'll find out.

Jason smiles back and shook his head. Jason walks back inside his house and down to his room. He quickly changes out of his greasy clothes and puts on a new set. As he's running out the door, he grabs his wallet and leather jacket.

Amanda

There you are slow poke.

Jason walks over to Amanda. Amanda jumps up from where she had been leaning against her car and hugs Jason.

Amanda

Now your not grubby.

Jason

Yeah, I feel clean and I don't like it.

Amanda walks over to the passenger door and opens it. She tosses the keys to Jason and gets into the car. Jason catches the keys and walks over to the driver door, opens it, and slides in next to Amanda.

Jason

So where are we going? 

Amanda

Laser tag downtown. We're meeting some people there.

Jason

Who's going to be there?

Amanda

You, me, Trevor, Adam, Michelle, Stacy, and I think Adam said there was a new kid at school that he was bringing. Oh what was his name?

Jason starts up the car and backs out of the driveway. Jason shifts the car into 1st. Jason looks over at Amanda.

Jason

Can I?

Amanda shakes her head and smiles.

Amanda

Go ahead, just don't crash.

Jason revs the car, dumps the clutch, and hits the brakes with his left foot. The car jolts forward for a moment, then starts to squeal. Smoke starts to pour out of the rear wheel wells. Jason lets off the brake and the car slowly moves forward as it tries to regain traction. The car's tires suddenly grip and the car launches forward.

Jason

Gotta love that.

Amanda

You're crazy.

Jason

Yeah, but who wants to be normal? That's boring.

Amanda

One of these days your going to end up like Carson.

Jason falls silent and continues to drive.

Amanda

Sorry, I shouldn't have said that.

Jason

It's fine.