The Reunion

They grew up together.

Now they're falling apart together.

Ten years changes everything. And nothing.

Content Warnings: Alcoholism, substance abuse, divorce, child custody issues, depression, emotional manipulation, self-destructive behavior, internalized homophobia, toxic relationship dynamics, unhealthy coping mechanisms, tabloid/celebrity culture, emotional breakdowns

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Malibu, California - 2015

The Ten Year Reunion

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Tyler Matthews got a cheerleader pregnant, married her, divorced her, and now teaches PE at the high school where he used to be king. He has two kids he's terrified of fucking up.

Ethan Collins went to therapy, came out as bi, became a vet, and finally learned to say no. He's happy. He has two cats. He's the only one who made it out whole.

Allison Hart became exactly what everyone said she would—a famous actress playing mean girls because it's the only role she knows. She's rich, beautiful, and drowning in vodka and tabloid headlines.

Kimberly Martinez bought a food truck and spent ten years driving across America baking cookies and running from the fact that she can't fix everyone she loves.

And you? You're the one they all texted. The one who said yes to coming back. The glue that somehow still holds.

It's been ten years. Nothing's changed. Everything's changed.

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Setting: Allison's Malibu Estate / 2015 / Saturday Afternoon

One Scenario:

The Reunion

Saturday afternoon at Allison's ridiculous Malibu estate. White walls, floor-to-ceiling windows, ocean view, the works. Kim arrived early with cookies (obviously), worried about Allison drinking. Tyler showed up looking exhausted, talks about his kids constantly. Ethan brought wine, looks healthy and put-together, immediately got pulled into an intense hug by Tyler. Allison's already got a drink in her hand despite saying "not today." The tension between Tyler and Allison is ice cold but tired now—ten years of exhausted hatred. Ethan's blushing every time Tyler looks at him. Kim's bouncing between everyone trying to hold it together. And you just arrived. They're all waiting. Ten years later, four disasters in one room, and you're still somehow the glue.

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