Being Born in 1943 (transcript)

"Being Born in 1943" is the twenty-second episode of the series "My School Life".
==Episode Information==
Being Born in 1943
Episode # 	Series 13, Season 2, Episode 2
Previous Episode	"The 158M Crew Go to Daytona - Final Part"
Next Episode 	"Marayalocks and the Three Bears"
==Description==
Maraya wishes that she was born in 1943 like Ms. Carolyn so she can do all the fun things that used to be there back then. But while Maraya is watching a movie about what it was like in the 1940's, she falls asleep and then gets a nightmare after she wakes up.
==Transcript==
(The episode starts by taking place outside of Maraya's house, where Maraya is waiting for her bus to come)
Maraya (looks at camera): Hi, viewers. It's me, Maraya, and I'm just out here, waiting for the bus to come.
(The scene zooms out for a second and then it is zoomed in again)
Maraya (looks at camera): And also, I remembered that I'm watching a special history movie today in class. Whoo-hoo! (singing) 🎵A movie, a movie, I'm going to watch a movie. It's going to be fun and interesting. La la la la la la la - 🎶
(Suddenly, she sees the bus pass her house)
Maraya (gasps): There's the bus!
(She runs to the bus stop and when she gets there, she talks again)
Maraya: Whoo-hoo, I made it! And here comes the bus again.
(The bus stops where Maraya is and she gets on it after)
Ms. Carolyn: Good morning, Maraya.
Maraya: Good morning, Ms. Carolyn.
(Maraya walks to her seat and sits down so she can buckle her seatbelt)
Maraya: Hey, Ms. Carolyn, guess what I'm going to do in class today?
Ms. Carolyn: What?
Maraya: I'm going to watch a special movie about history.
Ms. Carolyn: Oooh, sounds interesting. And speaking of history, back when I was there in the 40s, we had a lot of good music, drive-in theaters and restaurants, and we played outside till dark.
Maraya: Wow. Ms. Carolyn, I wish I was born in the 40s like you so I can do all that fun stuff, too.
Ms. Carolyn: Well, don't wish your life away, Maraya. You might not want to be born in the 40s like me.
Maraya: We"ll see about that.
(The scene changes to where Maraya is in the classroom, watching a movie about what it was like in the 40s. But suddenly, she gets so tired that she falls asleep and a dream starts to occur. When the dream began, it takes place outside of a hospital on June 11, 1943)
Raymond: I can't believe that you're having your first baby, Wanda.
Wanda: Yeah, I can't believe it either.
Doctor: The doctor is here.
Raymond: Oh, thank goodness you're here, doctor. My wife is having a baby and we need it out.
Doctor: Okay, then. Push really hard.
(A clock appears in the middle of the screen while Wanda is trying to get the baby out. The scene changes again to where the baby is finally out)
Wanda (not seen): Aw, she's sleeping peacefully.
Raymond: So, what should we name her?
Wanda: Well, since she's sleeping peacefully, how about if we can name her Carolyn?
Raymond: Carolyn, yes.
Doctor: Carolyn. That's a great name for this peacefully sleeping baby.
Wanda (not seen): Yeah.
(Ms. Carolyn opens her eyes)
Wanda (not seen): Look, she's opening her eyes.
All: Aw!
Wanda: Well, now that that's over, let's go home.
Raymond: Yeah, let's go.
Doctor: Wait! Your wife is still in labor!
Raymond: What? That can't be right!
Wanda: I wasn't expecting to have...another baby!
Doctor: Well, I wasn't expecting that either. Now get back in that bed and push the other baby out.
(Wanda lays back down in the bed so she can push the other baby out. Another clock appears in the middle of the screen and then the scene changes once again to where she got it out an hour later)
Wanda (not seen): Aw, the other baby is sleeping peacefully, too.
(The scene zooms out)
Wanda: So, what should we name this other baby?
Raymond: I don't know.
Wanda: How about if we can name this one Maraya?
Doctor (not seen): That's a great name.
Raymond (not seen): Yeah.
Maraya: (crying)
Wanda: Aw, she's crying. What do you want, little baby?
Doctor: Maybe she wants some breast milk.
Wanda: Yeah, maybe. Come on, little baby. Let's get you home so you can have your milk.
(It changes to where they get back home)
Wanda: I think our visitors will be coming here soon to see our two new baby girls. Don't you think so, too, Raymond?
Raymond: Yes, honey. They'll be coming here really soon.
(Meanwhile, the setting changes to where a blonde haired girl is walking with her grandma)
Edie: So, when will we get to aunt Wanda's house, grandma?
Edie's grandma: Very soon, Edie. Aunt Wanda's house should be right...here.
Edie: Oh, goody!
(She runs to Wanda's house to knock on the door)
(Knocks on door)
Wanda: Oh, that should be our visitors.
(She opens the door for Edie and her grandma)
Wanda: Oh, hello, Edie. Nice to see you again. We have a surprise for you and your grandma.
Edie: Where is it, aunt Wanda?
Wanda: It's on the couch in the living room.
Edie: Oh, boy!
(She runs inside the house to see the babies)
Edie: Aw...(looks up at Wanda) What are their names?
Wanda (not seen): The one with short brown hair is named Maraya and the other one who has lots of blonde hair is named Carolyn, who is currently taking a nap right now.
Edie: Can I hold one of the babies, aunt Wanda?
Wanda: Yes. You can hold Maraya because Carolyn is sleeping right now.
Edie: Okay.
(Wanda hands her Maraya to hold)
Edie: Her skin is so soft and also her hair is pretty, too.
(Suddenly, she smells Maraya's diaper needing to be changed)
Edie (sniffs): Ew, what's that smell?
Wanda: I think that's Maraya's diaper. She needs to be changed. I'll be right back.
(As soon as Wanda walks away with Maraya, Carolyn wakes up from her nap)
Edie: Oh, hi, Carolyn. Did you have a good nap?
Ms. Carolyn: (coos)
Edie: That's good. Do you mind if I hold you for a minute?
Ms. Carolyn: (coos happily)
Edie: I think that's a yes.
(She lifts her up from the couch)
Edie: You are a very good baby, Carolyn, compared to Maraya.
Ms. Carolyn: (coos again)
Wanda: Oh, it looks like Carolyn's awake from her nap.
Edie: She woke up after you left to change Maraya's diaper.
Wanda: Very well. Let's take a picture of you holding both Maraya and Carolyn.
Edie: All right.
Wanda: On the count of three, smile. Ready? One, two, three!
(After the picture was taken, the scene changes again to where it is five months later)
Wanda: No, Carolyn. This isn't your food.
Raymond (not seen): Wanda, I think Carolyn is ready to eat her first solids.
Wanda: Is she really?
Raymond (not seen): Yes.
Wanda: Oh, boy. Let me go to the grocery store and get her some baby food to try. (she gets up) Look after Carolyn, Raymond. I'll be right back.
(Raymond sits down next to Carolyn to look after her. The scene changes once again to where Wanda comes back from the grocery store)
Wanda: All right, I'm back from the grocery store and I got Carolyn some baby food to try.
Raymond: What kind did you get for Carolyn, honey?
Wanda: Banana. I'm sure Carolyn is going to like it since it's sweet. Okay, are you ready, Carolyn? Here comes your first spoonful of baby food.
(She gives her a spoonful of banana baby food)
Wanda: Is it good, Carolyn? Do you want some more?
Ms. Carolyn: (coos happily)
Wanda: Great! Then here comes another spoonful.
(After Wanda gives Carolyn her second spoonful of baby food, Maraya is seen feeling left out)
Wanda (not seen): Good job, Carolyn. Now you are eating real food, like your mommy and daddy.
Raymond (not seen): Yeah. And maybe soon, Maraya will be ready to eat her first solid, too.
Wanda (not seen): I hope so.
(It changes to where it is four more months later. Maraya and Carolyn are seen playing with blocks until Maraya tries to put the last block on top and knocks down the tower)
Ms. Carolyn: (crying)
(While Carolyn is still crying, Maraya gets up to stand and walk)
Ms. Carolyn: (laughing)
Wanda: Wow, Raymond, look! Maraya's walking!
Raymond: She sure is. (not seen) Come on, sweetie, follow Maraya.
(Carolyn stands up to walk and follow Maraya)
Both: Go, Carolyn! You can do it!
(When she gets to Raymond, he lifts her up)
Raymond: You did it, Carolyn!
Wanda: And you did, too, Maraya.
(The scene changes again to where it is three more months later)
Wanda (not seen): Guess what, Maraya and Carolyn? Today's your first birthday.
(She and Raymond bring Maraya and Carolyn their cakes)
Raymond: Happy birthday, girls.
Wanda: Raymond, do you have the matches?
Raymond: Yes.
(He gets out some matches to light up a little fire on Maraya and Carolyn's candles)
Wanda: Now, let's sing happy birthday to these cute babies.
Both (singing): 🎵Happy birthday to you,
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday, dear Maraya and Carolyn
Happy birthday to you🎶
(Some soft music plays)
Wanda: Make a wish, girls, and also, me and Raymond will help you blow the candles. Ready? One, two, three!
(They blow out the candles)
Both (not seen): Yay!
(As soon as they take the candles out, Carolyn grabs some cake with her hands and puts it in her mouth)
Wanda (chuckles): I think Carolyn likes her cake.
Raymond: So does Maraya.
Both: (laughing)
(The scene changes once again to where it is a little over a year later)
Wanda: Hmmm, I don't know why Maraya's 2 and hasn't said her first word yet. Raymond!
(Raymond comes over to Wanda)
Wanda: I need your help. I don't know why Maraya's 2 already but hasn't said her first word yet.
(Maraya flaps her hands)
Wanda: And that.
Raymond: Hmmm, I don't know. Maybe we should take her to the doctor.
Ms. Carolyn: Doctor?
Raymond: That's right, sweetie. We're taking Maraya to the doctor because we don't know why she hasn't started talking yet and why she's been flapping her hands.
Ms. Carolyn: Oh...
Raymond: Well, come on. We better take Maraya to the doctor to find out why.
(It changes to where they are at the doctor's office)
Doctor #2: Hmmm, I don't see anything wrong with Maraya.
Wanda: There is something wrong with Maraya.
Doctor #2: Huh?
Wanda: Maraya hasn't said her first word yet ever since she was 2 and also, she's been flapping her hands and I don't know why.
Doctor #2: That sounds like a mystery. Let me get my medical conditions and illnesses book.
(When she comes back with the book, she opens it to flip the pages until she found out what was wrong with Maraya)
Doctor #2: Ah, I think I know what's wrong with Maraya. She has autism.
Wanda: Oh...
Ms. Carolyn: What that?
Doctor #2: Well, it's a medical condition where Maraya does movements, like the hand flapping. But because of her condition is in an autism spectrum, she might start to talk later, or she might not be able to talk at all.
Everyone else: (gasps)
Ms. Carolyn: Maraya no talk?
Wanda: Oh, I hope she starts talking soon.
Raymond: Me, too.
(It changes to where it is over a year later again)
Wanda (not seen): Girls, it's time to wake up. Your first day of preschool is today.
Ms. Carolyn: Oh, boy, preschool!
Wanda (not seen): Well, come on. Let's go get ready.
(The scene changes again to where they are in the bathroom)
Maraya: (whining)
Ms. Carolyn: Mommy, why doesn't Maraya like the hairbrush?
Wanda: I don't know, sweetie. Maybe it's because of her sensory issues.
Ms. Carolyn: Oh...
(The scene changes once again to where they are walking to preschool together)
Wanda: So, are you two girls excited about your first day of preschool?
Ms. Carolyn: Yes, we are, mommy. We're going to have a lot of fun together and make lots of new friends.
Wanda: Well, that's great to hear. By the way, we're at your preschool. Let's go in and meet your new teacher.
(The setting changes to the inside of the preschool where a nice teacher is sitting)
Ms. Sidney: Hi. My name is Ms. Sidney and I'm a preschool teacher.
Wanda: Nice to meet you. I'm Wanda Jester, and these are my two girls, Maraya and Carolyn.
Ms. Sidney: Hi, girls. I'm Ms. Sidney, your preschool teacher.
Ms. Carolyn: Hi, Ms. Sidney.
(Maraya just waves at her)
Wanda: I'll pick you up later, okay?
Ms. Carolyn: Okay, mommy.
Wanda: Bye, girls. See you later.
Ms. Carolyn: Bye, mommy!
(Door shuts and then Ms. Sidney is seen walking behind them)
Ms. Sidney: Girls, why can't you sit with the other children? We'll have circle time in a few minutes to introduce yourselves.
Ms. Carolyn: Okay. Come on, Maraya.
(She walks with Maraya to where the other children are sitting)
Ms. Carolyn: Hi. What's your name?
Melanie: Hello, my name is Melanie, and I'm three years old.
Ms. Carolyn: My name is Carolyn, and this is my sister, Maraya. We're three years old, too.
Melanie: Cool. Do you want to sit with me?
Ms. Carolyn: Yes, please!
(They sit down with Melanie together. Ms. Sidney is seen walking to where they are in the meantime)
Ms. Sidney: Ahem. Attention, everyone. It's circle time.
Kids (not seen): Yay!
Ms. Sidney: We're going to introduce ourselves while going in a circle. (thinking) I'm going to start with...you.
(After she points at Maraya, she gets up to go to the center of the classroom)
Ms. Sidney (not seen): So, how do you pronounce your name? Is it Mariah or is it Maria or you can tell me.
(But Maraya looks up instead)
Ms. Sidney: Hmmm, looks like Maraya's a bit shy today. Carolyn, since you're her sister, can you introduce her to everyone?
Ms. Carolyn: Sure I can, Ms. Sidney.
(Carolyn gets up to walk to where Maraya is)
Ms. Carolyn: Everyone, this is Maraya. And although she can't talk like us yet, she communicates in a different way using sign language. Show them how you spell your name.
(After she spells her name in sign language, the others get amazed)
Kids: Wow!
(Maraya takes a bow after she shows them)
Ms. Sidney: Thank you for showing us, Maraya. Now, Carolyn, it's your turn to introduce yourself.
Ms. Carolyn: Okay.
(As soon as Maraya sits down, Ms. Carolyn introduces herself)
Ms. Carolyn: My name is Carolyn and I'm Maraya's three-year-old sister. I like to draw and paint and sing.
Ms. Sidney: Can you sing something for us, Carolyn?
Ms. Carolyn: Sure. (clears throat) Ahem. 🎵La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la🎶
Everyone else (not seen): (applauding)
Ms. Sidney: That was very good, Carolyn. Now, let's continue with the rest of our children.
(A clock appears in the middle of the screen and it changes to where they are done talking)
Ms. Sidney: Okay, children. Since we're done with circle time, how about if we can have some free time?
Kids: Yay!
(The kids all get up and run to have some free time)
Ms. Carolyn: Come on, Maraya. Let's build a tower.
(While they start to build the tower with the blocks, Melanie comes up)
Melanie: Can I help you build the tower?
Ms. Carolyn: Sure you can, Melanie.
Melanie: Thanks, Maraya and Carolyn.
(The scene changes again to where they are finished building the tower)
Ms. Carolyn: There. We're done.
Melanie: Wow, that's got to be the tallest tower we've ever built together.
Ms. Carolyn: Yes.
Ms. Sidney (not seen): Kids, it's time to wash up for lunch.
Ms. Carolyn: Lunchtime, yay!
(They start to put up the blocks and then the scene changes once again to where they are eating lunch together. Maraya is seen signing the word "more" after she finishes her first piece of pizza)
Melanie: Carolyn, what is Maraya doing?
Ms. Carolyn: She's signing the word "more".
Melanie: Oh.
Ms. Carolyn: Ms. Sidney, can Maraya have some more pizza?
Ms. Sidney: Of course she can.
(She walks away with Maraya's plate and gets another piece of pizza for her)
Ms. Sidney: Here you go, Maraya.
(Maraya signs the word "thank you")
(The scene changes again and again to where they are doing other things, including listening to a story, taking a nap, and having snack time. Afterward, it changes to where it is the end of the day)
Ms. Carolyn: Mommy!
(They run over to Wanda)
Wanda: Hi, girls. Did you have a great first day of preschool?
Ms. Carolyn: Yes, mommy.
Wanda: That's good. You can tell me on the way home.
Ms. Carolyn: Okay. Bye, Ms. Sidney.
Ms. Sidney: Bye, Maraya. Bye, Carolyn. See you tomorrow.
(It changes to where it is two days later in preschool)
All (singing): 🎵If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands🎵
(Hand clapping)
All (singing): 🎵If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands🎵
(Hand clapping)
All (singing): 🎵If you're happy and you know it, and you really want to show it🎵
🎵If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands🎶
(Hand clapping)
Ms. Sidney: Very good, kids. Now, the next song we'll be singing together is called "Buckle My Shoe".
(Knocks on door)
Ms. Sidney: I wonder who could be at the door.
(She gets up from her chair to answer the door)
Ms. Sidney: Hello.
Ms. Marina: Hi, you must be Ms. Sidney.
Ms. Sidney: Yes, I am.
Ms. Marina: I'm Ms. Marina, and I'm a speech therapist. Now, I'm wondering if you have Maraya Jester with you today.
Ms. Sidney: I do have Maraya with me today. She's sitting next to her sister, Carolyn. And by the way, come on in.
(She shuts the door after Ms. Marina comes in)
Ms. Marina (not seen): Maraya.
(She gets up from the floor and walks away from the other children, which makes them shocked. Then the scene changes again to the next day)
Ms. Sidney: Kids, tomorrow will be Parents Day at our preschool.
Kids: Wow!
Ms. Sidney: You can have your mom and/or your dad to come and visit us tomorrow.
Ms. Carolyn: Maraya, we need to tell our mom about Parents Day. Got it?
(Maraya nods her head and the scene changes once again to where it is Parents Day)
Ms. Sidney: Ahem. Kids, we have a special presentation from Maraya and Carolyn's mom about something that Maraya has and how it makes her different. (to Wanda) Mrs. Jester, you can go ahead and tell your presentation.
Wanda: Okay.
(She walks up to the front while Maraya and Carolyn get up to be with her)
Wanda: Hello, children. I'm Mrs. Jester, Maraya and Carolyn's mom, and why I'm here is because I have a special presentation to share.
Kids: (applauding)
Wanda: If you're wondering why Maraya doesn't talk at your age, it's because she was diagnosed with a mental condition called autism.
Kids: (gasps)
Ms. Carolyn: And that's why she does sign language, because she's autistic.
Wanda: And also, that's why we called a speech therapist to help with Maraya's communication.
Ms. Carolyn: Yes. And someday, she will talk just like us.
Wanda: Just so you know, having autism doesn't mean she's dumb, it means that she's very unique and different on the inside. And, she's loved equally just like everyone else.
Kids and Ms. Sidney: (applauding)
Ms. Sidney: That was a great presentation. Now, does anyone have any questions for Mrs. Jester to answer?
(All the kids raise their hands)
Ms. Sidney: Goodness me, what a lot of raised hands. Um, Melanie, you ask first since you raised your hand first.
Melanie: Is autism contagious?
Wanda: No. It is not contagious.
(Another girl raises her hand next)
Adrianna: What does autism affect?
Wanda: It affects her brain and how she thinks. Her brain may work a little differently from ours, but she still looks fine on the outside.
(One boy raises his hand next)
Boy #1: When will Maraya start talking?
Wanda: I don't know. She might talk at a later age or she might not talk at all. Some people on the spectrum start talking later while others may not be able to talk.
Boy #1: I hope she starts talking soon.
Wanda: Me, too.
(Another boy raises his hand next)
Boy #2: If Maraya does sign language, does that mean that she's deaf, too?
Wanda: No. Maraya is not deaf. She can hear like all of you while having sensitivity issues.
(A third boy raises his hand after the second boy)
Boy #3: What senses is Maraya sensitive to?
Wanda: I think she's sensitive to every one, except touch.
(The last boy raises his hand last)
Boy #4: What is autism?
Wanda: Autism is a mental condition where Maraya would have trouble with communicating, eye contact, and possibly do certain repetitive behaviors called stimming.
Boy #4: Oh.
Wanda: Okay, any more questions?
(Moment of silence occurs)
Wanda: No? All right, then.
Ms. Sidney: Once again, kids, let's give a round of applause for Mrs. Jester and her two daughters for the great presentation.
Kids: (applauding)
Wanda: Thank you, thank you.
(The scene changes once again to where two months has passed)
Ms. Carolyn: Maraya, can you pass that block you got, please?
(Maraya nods her head and gives it to Ms. Carolyn)
Ms. Carolyn: Thank you. (grunts) Ah.
(Maraya walks to where the box of blocks is as she gets another block)
Ms. Carolyn: Maraya, what are you doing? You're not supposed to grab another block from the box unless if you ask me.
Maraya: (giggles)
Ms. Carolyn: Maraya, come back here! (gasps)
Maraya: (grunting)
Ms. Carolyn: Maraya, what are you trying to do?
(Maraya points to the block and then points to the tower of other blocks)
Ms. Carolyn: Maraya, you can't reach the top of the tower because you're too little. Here, let me help you.
(She lifts her up)
Ms. Carolyn (grunts): Still, can't, reach it.
(She grunts and then turns around to look for another way to put the block on top until she sees a stool)
Ms. Carolyn: Ah.
(The camera points to where they get on the stool together)
Ms. Carolyn: Almost...got it. (grunts) Ah, we did it, Maraya.
Both: (laughing)
Ms. Carolyn: Oh, gee, Maraya. I don't know how much longer I can carry you. (she starts to lose her balance) Whoa, whoa, whoaaaaaaaa! Ah!
(They knock over the block tower together)
Ms. Carolyn: Maraya, look what you've done. You've knocked over our tower. (she gets up) You know what? I do not want to help you rebuild it. Go find somebody else to help you rebuild it cause I had enough!
(While she walks away from her, Maraya yells her name)
Maraya: Carolyn!
(She stops to turn around)
Ms. Carolyn: What did you just say to me?
Maraya: Carolyn.
Ms. Carolyn (gasps): Everyone, come here. Maraya just said her first word!
Ms. Sidney: Did she really?
Ms. Carolyn: Yep.
Ms. Sidney: Then let me hear it.
Maraya: Carolyn.
All (gasps): Wow!
Ms. Sidney: Very good, Maraya. I can't wait to tell your speech therapist the good news.
Maraya: (laughing)
(It changes to where it is nine years later. The scene takes place outside of a voice lesson school where Ms. Carolyn is seen taking her voice lessons)
Ms. Carolyn (singing): 🎵Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah🎵
Ms. Marley: Very good, Carolyn.
Ms. Carolyn: Thank you, Ms. Marley.
(The teacher walks with Ms. Carolyn to the exit of the classroom)
Ms. Carolyn: Mom, did you hear me out there?
Wanda: Yes, me and Maraya both. We think you did good.
Ms. Carolyn: Really? Why, thank you.
Wanda: (laughing)
(It changes to where it is three years later where Maraya and Ms. Carolyn are in an art class together)
Art teacher: Okay, class. Today you'll be learning how to weave another basket again.
All: Aw...
Ms. Carolyn: But we always weave baskets. Can't we do something else like painting or drawing?
Art teacher: Painting and drawing is for the end of the semester, Carolyn. So for now, you'll be stuck weaving baskets with me.
Ms. Carolyn: Oh...
(Knocks on door)
Special ed teacher: Hello. I'm here to get Maraya Jester. She's going to be in my class with me.
Art teacher: Oh, okay. Maraya, guess what? You're going to be in a special education class, so get your stuff.
(While she gets her stuff and walks away, Ms. Carolyn thinks to herself)
Ms. Carolyn (in her own head): Lucky Maraya. She gets to switch classes during the year and I don't. (sighs)
(The scene changes again to where Maraya gets in the new classroom with her teacher)
Special ed teacher: Here we are: your new classroom.
(The scene zooms out to the entire classroom where some kids are seen having fun)
Special ed teacher: Well, what are you waiting for, Maraya? Go and have some fun!
(The camera points to a girl who is putting a puzzle together)
Pip: Hi, my name is Pip. What's your name?
Maraya: Uh, Maraya. (smiles)
Pip: Nice to meet you and welcome to our classroom. Let me introduce you to the others.
(The camera points again to a boy and girl who are reading a book together)
Pip: Those two reading a book have the same disorder. The girl is named Saige and the boy is named Patrick. They have Down syndrome.
Maraya (not seen); That girl looks just like my friend Miranda.
Pip: Miranda? Who's Miranda?
Maraya: I don't know. Some random girl that I met at my high school.
Pip: Oh, okay. By the way, let me continue. That boy sitting at the table is Carlos and he is blind. And that girl sitting in the corner over there is Janie and she has autism.
Maraya: Wow, just like me!
Pip: Me, too!
Maraya: By the way, you kind of look a little like my two best friends, Novalee and Ashley.
Pip: Who's Novalee? And who's Ashley?
Maraya: Some more random girls that I met at my high school, Northgate.
Pip: Northgate? That school wasn't even invented yet, but Newnan and East Coweta were.
Maraya: Oh.
Pip: And that lady with the blonde hair over there is our parapro, Ms. Leah.
Maraya: Oh...
Pip: Wanna help me put this puzzle together?
Maraya: Sure.
Pip: Then let's do it!
(They start to put the puzzle together and then the scene changes once again to where they are done)
Pip: There. We're done.
Special ed teacher (not seen): Time for a class discussion.
Pip: Oh. It's discussion time, Maraya. Let's go to the table.
(She leads Maraya to the table where they do their discussion. It changes to where they are all sitting together)
Special ed teacher: As you can see, class, we have a new student joining our class, and her name is Maraya. Class, say hi to Maraya.
Students: Hi, Maraya!
Maraya: Hi, everyone!
Special ed teacher: Maraya, why can't you play a game with Pip?
Maraya: Okay. Come on, Pip.
(They go to the shelf to find a board game to play)
Maraya: How about if we can play...this one?
Pip: Candy Land! Let's play this one!
Maraya: All right.
(While they set up the game on the floor, Saige and Patrick come by)
Patrick: Hi, Pip. Hi, Maraya.
Both: Hello.
Saige: Can we play with you?
Pip: Sure.
(As soon as they sit down, they start the game)
Pip: Okay, Maraya. You can go first since you're the new girl.
Maraya: Thank you.
(She picks up a card from the stack and looks at it)
Pip: What did you get?
Maraya: Ice cream!
(She shows the card to the others)
Pip: What? That can't be!
Saige: Did you even shuffle the cards?
Pip: I did, Saige. By the way, congratulations, Maraya! You must be so lucky!
Maraya: Yeah, I must be. And also, I got a fun way to get to the ice cream quicker.
Patrick: Quicker? But there isn't any quicker way to get there rather than putting your pun right on the space.
Maraya: There is, in my world. I'll use my imagination, because as Ms. Carolyn says, "Anything is possible!"
(She closes her eyes to use her imagination)
Maraya (not seen): I imagine that me and Ms. Carolyn were the size of game puns so we can actually play the game.
Ms. Carolyn: Let's start! Maraya, you can go first.
Maraya; Okay.
(She runs over to the stack of cards to get a card)
Maraya (grunts): Gee, these cards are enormous! But let's see what I got.
(The card turns around to the front)
Maraya: Wow. It's a picture of an ice cream cone. That means that I have to go all the way over there towards the end of the board game.
(A magic wind takes Maraya to where the ice cream space is. When she lands on it, an earthquake happens)
Maraya: Whoa, what's happening here?
(Meanwhile, Ms. Carolyn sees Maraya wobbling and gets shocked)
Maraya: Whoaaaaaaaaa! Oof!
(When she falls on the space, an ice cream stand appears)
Pip: Hello!
Maraya (getting up): Pip? When did you start working at an ice cream stand?
Pip: This is just in your imagination, remember?
Maraya: Oh, yeah. (chuckles)
Pip: By the way, you have an important job to do. Can you help me give out all the ice cream for free?
Maraya: Sure.
Pip: Great.
(She walks away to make an ice cream cone for Maraya to give out)
Pip: Here. Give the ice cream to that girl in the pink dress way over there.
Maraya: Okay.
(She makes the ice cream fly out of her hand and to Ms. Carolyn)
Ms. Carolyn: Vanilla ice cream, my favorite! Thanks, Maraya and Pip!
Both: You're welcome!
(The camera points to Maraya who is waiting for Pip to get done)
Pip: While we wait, I think we both deserve a treat, too.
(She gives the chocolate ice cream to Maraya)
Maraya: Chocolate ice cream, yummy.
Pip: And I like strawberry.
Both: (chuckling)
(They start to eat their ice cream and then her imagination ends back to where it was)
Pip: Wow, Maraya. You have a great imagination.
Patrick and Saige: Yeah!
Maraya: Thank you. And now, I'm going to fly over to the ice cream space. (not seen) Whee!
All: (laughing)
Saige: You're very silly, Maraya. Okay, Pip. It's your turn.
(The scene changes again to where it is a little over a year later)
Wanda: Maraya, Carolyn, eat your turnip greens.
Ms. Carolyn: But, mom, we always have these for dinner. Here, Maraya. You can have my turnip greens.
Maraya: No way! You eat mine, Carolyn.
Ms. Carolyn: Ah!
Wanda: Cut it out, you two! You can either take it or leave it.
Ms. Carolyn (mad): Well, we had it. We're going to my boyfriend's house. Come on, Maraya.
Wanda: All right, if you decide to leave it, then leave it.
(The scene changes once again to where they get to Ms. Carolyn's boyfriend's house)
Ms. Carolyn: I hope the dinner at my boyfriend's house tastes better than ours.
Maraya: Me, too.
(They get out of the car to go to the door)
Ms. Carolyn: Well, here goes.
(Doorbell rings)
Mr. Danny's mother: Hello. You must be Danny's girlfriend.
Ms. Carolyn: Yep. Do you mind if me and my sister can eat dinner with you?
Mr. Danny's mother: Sure. (to Mr. Danny) Danny, you have a visitor.
(Mr. Danny comes down to the kitchen)
Mr. Danny: Hi, Carolyn.
Ms. Carolyn: Hey, Danny. This is my sister, Maraya.
Mr. Danny: Hi, Maraya. You and Carolyn are going to love the dinner here.
Ms. Carolyn: Really? What are we having for dinner?
Mr. Danny: You'll see.
(It changes to where they are all sitting together at the dinner table)
Ms. Carolyn: What's this? Is this like turnip greens?
Mr. Danny: No. It's collard greens and onions.
Ms. Carolyn: Oh. I never had it before.
Mr. Danny: Try it, it's really yummy.
Ms. Carolyn: Okay...
(She tries a bite of the collard greens and onions and ends up liking it)
Ms. Carolyn: Hey, this is pretty good. What do you think of it, Maraya?
Maraya: It's good.
Ms. Carolyn: (laughing)
(The scene changes to where they are about to go back home)
Ms. Carolyn: Thanks for the dinner, Danny's mom. We really liked it.
Mr. Danny's mother: You're welcome. And, you can come eat dinner with us anytime.
Ms. Carolyn: Oh, thank you. I really appreciate it. (she starts walking away) Bye!
Mr. Danny: Bye, Carolyn. See you soon.
(The scene changes again to where they get back home)
Wanda: Hi, girls. How was the dinner at Danny's?
Ms. Carolyn: Awesome. We had collard greens and onions and they were good.
Maraya: Yeah.
Wanda: Well, I'm glad you two girls found something healthy you liked. And now that you like collard greens, I'll make you eat turnip greens next.
Ms. Carolyn: You can, just as long as you fool us and say that they're collard greens.
Wanda: Oh, all right. (chuckling)
(The scene changes once again to where it is two years later)
Announcer (not seen): And now, here comes Carolyn Jester!
(Applause and cheering)
Ms. Carolyn: Thank you, thank you.
(After she is given her diploma, she walks away so the next person can be called)
Announcer (not seen): Next up, we have Maraya Jester, who is Carolyn's fraternal twin sister.
(Applause and cheering)
(After she walks away with her diploma, it changes again to where it is a year later)
Ms. Carolyn: Here we are: college.
Maraya: Yeah, I can't believe it! We have made it to college.
(They start to hold hands on the way in to the college. The scene changes again to where they are in their dorm room)
Ms. Carolyn: Aaah, this is the life.
Maraya: Yeah.
(The scene changes once again to where it is six more years later)
Ms. Carolyn: Wow, I want to go work there, and also, they said that they're hiring. Well, I better call the interviewers and tell them to set me up for an interview tomorrow.
(It changes to where it is the next day)
Ms. Carolyn: Hello. I am here for the interview.
Interviewer: Very well. Take a seat.
(Ms. Carolyn takes a seat)
Interviewer (not seen): So, what is your name and age?
Ms. Carolyn: My name is Carolyn Jester and I'm 25 years old.
Interviewer (not seen): Okay, tell me about yourself.
Ms. Carolyn: I love to draw and paint, and sew, and garden, and I love to sing!
Interviewer (not seen): And why do you want to work at this place?
Ms. Carolyn: To make money, of course.
Interviewer (not seen): All right, you are in. Thank you for stopping by for an interview.
Ms. Carolyn: No problem. See you later.
(She gets up from the chair to walk away. The scene changes again to the next day where Ms. Carolyn starts her first day at her workplace)
Boss: Hi. Are you here to work for us?
Ms. Carolyn: Yes, ma'am.
Boss (not seen): What's your name?
Ms. Carolyn: Carolyn Jester.
Boss: Nice to meet you, Carolyn. Please meet your working buddy, Sandra.
Sandra: Hi, I'm Sandra, and I'll be your working buddy.
Ms. Carolyn: Pleased to meet you, Sandra. I'm Carolyn.
Sandra: Hi, Carolyn.
Boss (not seen): Okay, ladies. It's time for training.
Both: Okay!
(The scene changes once again to where they are changed into their uniforms)
Sandra: I look very pretty in this uniform.
Ms. Carolyn: Me, too. Now, what are we waiting for? Let's get to training!
Sandra: Okay.
(They walk to their positions where they are being trained)
Boss: Now, Sandra, you'll be welcoming our customers and taking their money, and Carolyn, you're going to cook the food and serve it.
Both: All right.
(A customer comes in)
Sandra: Hello. Welcome to the Chicken Fan. How may I take your order?
Woman #1: I would like a chicken sandwich combo with a sweet tea, please.
Sandra: Okay.
(She gets a cup and fills it up with sweet tea and gives it to the woman)
Sandra: Here's your sweet tea, ma'am.
Woman #1: Thank you.
Sandra: You're welcome. Your food will be served to you in a few minutes.
(As soon as she walks away from Sandra, the boss comes up to her)
Boss: That was very good, Sandra. Now, Carolyn. Let me train you to cook here.
Ms. Carolyn: All righty.
Boss: Get a piece of chicken from the bag in the freezer.
(She walks away to get a piece of chicken)
Ms. Carolyn: Okay, I got it. Now what?
Boss: Put it in the fryer with the oil.
(She puts it in the fryer that has the oil in it)
Boss: Now, we let that cook and you can get some fries to put in with it.
(She gets a bag of fries and pours it in the fryer)
Boss: Good. Now, we let that cook for a few minutes.
(It changes to where they are done cooking)
Boss: Now, you can get another napkin to get the grease out.
(She gets a napkin to get the grease out of the food)
Boss: Good. Now, you can wrap up the sandwich with a wrapper and you can also put the fries in a paper container.
(She walks away to get a wrapper and a paper container to put the food in)
Boss: Very good. Now, you can put them on a tray and serve it to the customer.
Ms. Carolyn: Okay.
(Lastly, she gets a tray to put the food on and then serves it to the customer)
Ms. Carolyn: Here's your food, ma'am.
Woman #1: Thank you.
Ms. Carolyn: You're very welcome. Enjoy!
(Ms. Carolyn walks away to go back to her position)
Boss: Good job, Carolyn and Sandra. You are all trained to take up the next order.
Both: Yay!
Boss: You two get to work, all right?
Both: All right.
(The boss walks away and the customer starts to come up to the cashier)
Sandra: Hello, welcome to the Chicken Fan. How may I take your order?
Woman #2: I would like a chicken sandwich combo with a soda and this little girl would like an eight piece chicken nugget combo with a soda as well.
Sandra: Okay, that'll be $5.00, please.
(The woman gives Sandra a $5 bill)
Sandra: Thank you.
(She fills two cups up with soda)
Sandra: Here are your drinks, ma'am. Your food will be served to you in a few minutes.
(They walk away from Sandra)
Sandra: Carolyn, make a chicken sandwich combo and eight piece chicken nugget combo.
Ms. Carolyn: Okey-dokey.
(She walks to the freezer to get what she needs to cook. Then she walks back to the fryer to put in some oil)
Ms. Carolyn: There. Now we let that cook for a few minutes.
(A clock appears in the middle of the screen until the food was ready)
Ms. Carolyn: There. It's ready.
(She gets another napkin to get the grease out of the food and then puts the food in separate containers and wraps up the sandwich. She puts them on a tray after she's finished. But while she is exiting out of her position, she trips over her untied shoelaces)
Ms. Carolyn: Oops. Whoa!
(She falls to the floor and makes a mess)
Ms. Carolyn: Oh, no! I just made a big mess! (sighs) Now I have to start all over again.
(She picks up all the food she dropped and walks back. The scene changes again to where they are done working for the night)
Ms. Carolyn: That was a hard work's night, wasn't it, Sandra?
Sandra: Yes, it was.
Ms. Carolyn: Well, I'll see you tomorrow.
Sandra: Okay. See you tomorrow.
(They start walking away from each other. The scene changes again to where it is 10 years later)
Maraya: Carolyn, what are you doing?
Ms. Carolyn (sighs): I'm packing up.
Maraya: Why, Carolyn?
Ms. Carolyn: Because my parents have passed away, so -
Maraya: Are you moving away?
Ms. Carolyn: Yes.
Maraya: Well, can I move with you? Look, I even have my suitcase packed up, too.
Ms. Carolyn: No, you can't.
Maraya: Why not, Carolyn? I'm your fraternal twin sister and I love you very much.
Ms. Carolyn: Because I just want to live on my own. If you want to move out, then you'll have to find your own house.
Maraya: Oh.
Ms. Carolyn: Goodbye, Maraya. I'll see you maybe in the future.
(She walks out to shut the door, but Maraya comes out to see what's going on. When Ms. Carolyn leaves, she chases her down the road. It changes to where they are both on the road)
Maraya: Carolyn, wait! Wait! (panting) I don't think I'm ever going to catch up with Carolyn.
(A car pulls up)
Debbie: Perhaps I can help you.
Maraya: Who are you?
Debbie: I'm Debbie.
Maraya: Hi, Debbie. I'm Maraya. Can you help me catch up with Carolyn, please? She's my fraternal twin sister.
Debbie: Why, sure I can. Get in my car and we'll try to catch up with your sister.
(She goes around to get in her car)
Maraya: Thanks, Debbie.
Debbie: You're welcome. Now, let's catch up with your sister.
(Meanwhile, Ms. Carolyn sees Maraya behind her)
Ms. Carolyn: Oh, no, it's Maraya. I better speed up.
(After Ms. Carolyn speeds up, Maraya points to her)
Maraya: Look, she sped up. Try to do that, too, Debbie.
Debbie: But if I speed up, then I'll get a ticket, and Carolyn might, too.
Maraya: Oh. You're right. We wouldn't want to get a ticket.
(The scene changes again to where they get to Ms. Carolyn's new house)
Debbie: Here we are: Carolyn's new house.
(They walk up to her house to knock on the door)
(Knocks on door)
Ms. Carolyn: That must be my new neighbors wanting to welcome me to the neighborhood.
(When she opens the door, it was Maraya and Debbie)
Ms. Carolyn: Oh. It's just you two.
Debbie: I'm here to bring you your sister, Maraya.
Ms. Carolyn: Maraya, I don't want you to live with me. Go find your own house!
(Door slams)
(They walk away from her house and get in the car so they can drive away)
Maraya: I don't think I'm ever going to find my own house. (sighs)
(The scene changes once again to where it is a few months later. Ms. Carolyn turns around and sees that Mr. Danny is here as she leaves her table to sit at his table. When he comes back with his food, he gets shocked)
Mr. Danny: Carolyn, what are you doing here?
Ms. Carolyn: Looking for a nice, handsome husband to live with. Hey, maybe you can marry me. Then, we'll live with each other.
Mr. Danny: Okay, Carolyn. We'll set ourselves up for a wedding tomorrow.
Ms. Carolyn: All righty.
(It changes to the next day where they are at their wedding)
Pastor: Here on this side, we have Danny.
(Applauding)
Pastor: And over there on that side, we have Carolyn.
(Applauding)
(As soon as they get to where the pastor was, the pastor starts to ask Ms. Carolyn and Mr. Danny)
Pastor: Carolyn, would you take Danny as your handsome husband?
Ms. Carolyn: Yes.
Pastor: And Danny, would you take Carolyn as your beautiful wife?
Mr. Danny: Yes.
Pastor: Very well, then. You may kiss the bride.
(They start kissing each other)
(Applauding and cheering)
(The scene changes to where it is three years later)
Ms. Carolyn (not seen): Danny, help me!
Mr. Danny (walking over): What's wrong, Carolyn?
Ms. Carolyn: I'm having a baby!
Mr. Danny: Oh, dear. We'll have to get you to the hospital quickly. We can take my car.
(She runs while holding Mr. Danny's hand to get to the car)
Mr. Danny: Don't worry, Carolyn. We'll be at the hospital very soon. Just hold tight.
(The scene changes again to where they get to the hospital)
Mr. Danny: Here we are: the hospital. Now, let's get you to the emergency room.
(The scene changes once again to where they are in the emergency room)
Ms. Carolyn: When is the doctor coming, dear? I just want this baby out already.
Mr. Danny: Don't worry, you'll be all right. By the way, here comes the doctor.
Doctor: The doctor is here.
Ms. Carolyn: Oh, thank goodness you're here.
Doctor: So, what seems to be the problem?
Ms. Carolyn: I'm having a baby!
Doctor: Oh, then you would have to push really hard, starting now.
(A clock appears in the middle of the screen until it changes to an hour later)
Ms. Carolyn: Finally, the baby is out.
Doctor: Looks like you have a girl. What would you like to name her?
Ms. Carolyn: I would like to name her Alice.
Doctor: Alice. What a beautiful name for a baby girl.
Mr. Danny: Yeah.
(She gets out of the bed with Alice in her arms and walks away with Mr. Danny)
Doctor: Thank you for coming here and have a great day.
Ms. Carolyn (not seen): Thank you!
(Scene changes again to where it is two years later)
Ms. Carolyn: Hey, dear, I'm going to work.
Mr. Danny: Okay, see you later.
(Scene changes once again to where she is on the bus)
Ms. Carolyn: Hey, kids. I'm going to be your new bus monitor for the year.
Kids: Yay!
Ms. Carolyn: And, you're going to have a lot of fun with me, too.
Kids (not seen): Yeah!
(It changes to where they are ridng together on the bus)
Ms. Carolyn: Hey, kids. Wanna hear a poem I recited?
Kids: Yes.
Ms. Carolyn: Okay. Here goes. (clears throat) "If I didn't know where you came from, if you had a different name, or perhaps you were a different color, I would still love you the same. If you lived up in the sky, or maybe in a tree, if you could not laugh or even smile, if your eyes they could not see, if you could not walk upon your feet, if your fingers were your thumbs, if you could not sing a song so gay, I would still love you the same. If you were a little boy or maybe someone else, if your legs they couldn't run and play, nor could you hear nor speak your name, if you do not love me as I love you, I would still love you the same."
(Applauding)
Mallory: Hey, I can't walk upon my feet or run, because I'm in a wheelchair.
Ms. Carolyn: That's right, Mallory.
Lydia: And I can't see with my eyes because I'm blind.
Ms. Carolyn: Yes, Lydia. That's very true.
Ms. Melissa: And Carolyn, some of the kids on our bus can't speak or hear either.
Ms. Carolyn: Oh, yes. You're absolutely right, Ms. Melissa.
Kids: Yeah!
Ms. Carolyn: So, what did you kids think of the poem?
Lydia (not seen): It was great!
Mallory (not seen): Yes.
Ms. Carolyn: Well, I'm glad to hear that. And I'm sure that I'll be reciting more poems and singing songs for you in the future.
Kids (not seen): Yay!
(Scene changes once again to where it is 12 more years later)
Ms. Carolyn (sighs): Now that I became a bus monitor for a few years, I think I'll be ready to drive my own bus.
(She gets up from the armchair and grabs her purse so she can go out)
Ms. Carolyn: Danny, I'm just going to go to take a driving test. I'll be right back.
(Door shuts)
Mr. Danny: Why is she going out to take a driving test? She already knows how to drive.
(It changes to where Ms. Carolyn gets to the bus drivers' training school)
Ms. Carolyn: Hi. I would like to take a bus driving test, please, because I want to work as a bus driver.
Bus driver trainer: Okay, then. Follow me.
(The setting changes to outside of the training school)
Bus driver trainer: This will be the school bus that you will be driving for the test.
Ms. Carolyn: Um, actually, I wanted to become a special needs bus driver.
Bus driver trainer: Oh, okay. Then follow me.
(Ms. Carolyn follows her to where they find a smaller bus)
Bus driver trainer: Okay. This will be the bus you'll be driving for your test.
Ms. Carolyn: It looks rather small, but okay.
(She walks up to the bus and opens up the two front doors with her bare hands)
Ms. Carolyn: Is this how you open these doors?
Bus driver trainer (not seen): Yes.
(The bus driver trainer gets on the bus after Ms. Carolyn)
Bus driver trainer: So, this is the lever you use to open and close the doors, and these are some buttons you can press if you need to. This first button over here works the A.C.
(She presses the button that turned on the A.C. and turns it off)
Bus driver trainer: And then, the button next to the A.C. button works the heater.
(She does the same with the heater)
Bus driver trainer: And then, the middle button works the warning lights and the one next to it works the stop extension arm.
Ms. Carolyn: All right.
Bus driver trainer: Then, this one down here works the windshield wipers and this last one works the defroster. And of course, you have the two-way radio and this microphone so if you have an emergency, you can just pick it up and speak in it.
Ms. Carolyn: Okey-dokey.
Bus driver trainer: Last, you have the first aid kit and the fire extinguisher just in case something happens. So, now do you understand?
Ms. Carolyn: Yes, ma'am.
Bus driver trainer: Good. Now, sit down and buckle up so you can crank up the bus with these keys.
(As soon as she does that, she grabs the keys out of the bus driver trainer's hand)
Bus driver trainer: Okay, now you can crank up the bus over here and wait until the bus says it is more than 13 volts.
(Once she cranks up the bus, she thinks to herself)
Ms. Carolyn (In her own head): I hope I pass this driving test so I can drive my own bus.
(A clock appears in the middle of the screen until it changes again to where she is done)
Bus driver trainer: You did a great job on your driving test. Now, follow me in the photography room. You are going to get your picture taken for your CDL.
(She follows the bus driver trainer into the photography room. The scene changes once again to where they get to the photography room)
Bus driver trainer: This is where you're going to get your picture taken. Sit on this stool and I'll take your picture.
(She sits down on the stool so she can get her picture taken)
Bus driver trainer (not seen): Okay, ready? One, two, three, smile!
(She smiles big and then stops)
Bus driver trainer (not seen): Good.
(Ms. Carolyn gets up from the stool to walk over to her)
Bus driver trainer: Here's your CDL.
Ms. Carolyn: Thank you.
Bus driver trainer (not seen): Make sure to come here tomorrow to get your bus.
Ms. Carolyn: Okay. Goodbye!
Bus driver trainer: Goodbye.
(It changes to where she comes back from her trip)
Ms. Carolyn: I'm home!
Mr. Danny: Hi, honey. How did the driving test go?
Ms. Carolyn: Good. And guess what? I'm going to drive my very own bus.
Mr. Danny: That's great to hear. And now that you've talked about it, it kinda makes me want to drive my own bus, too.
Ms. Carolyn: I know, right?
Mr. Danny: Right.
(Scene changes again to where it is eight years later)
Ms. Carolyn: Wow, I can't believe that I'm officially 60 years old!
Mr. Danny: Yes, you are, honey. Now, make a wish.
(She closes her eyes and then opens them so she can blow out the candles)
Mr. Danny: Great job, honey. Now, let's take those candles out and have a piece of your birthday cake.
(Ms. Carolyn licks her lips and the scene changes once again to where eight more years have passed)
Abby's mom: Carolyn, this is Abby. She's going to be your new granddaughter.
Ms. Carolyn: Aw, she's such a cute little baby, isn't she?
Abby's mom (not seen): Yes.
Ms. Carolyn: Hi, Abby. I'm your grandma, and this is your grandpa.
Mr. Danny: Hi, Abby.
Abby: (coos)
(It changes to where it is one more year later)
Ms. Carolyn: Ah, isn't it nice to be in Daytona, Mr. Danny?
Mr. Danny: Yes, Carolyn. It is.
(They kiss each other in the lips and then the scene changes again to where they are in the present year again)
Ms. Carolyn: Do we have everyone?
Students (not seen): Yes.
Ms. Carolyn: Okay. Then let's go rock and roll.
Maraya (panting): Ms. Carolyn, remember me? I'm your fraternal twin sister and I'm glad to see you again.
Ms. Carolyn: I'm sorry, Maraya, but you are not part of my crew.
Maraya: But, I -
(The setting changes to the outside of her bus as Maraya gets thrown out of the bus)
Ms. Carolyn: Sorry, Maraya, but I want you to go back home with your husband and tell him that you weren't able to see me.
(Ms. Carolyn disappears from inside of the bus)
Maraya: Noooooooooo!
(The dream ends as Novalee is trying to wake her up from it)
Novalee (not seen): Maraya, wake up. Wake up.
(Maraya wakes up)
Maraya: Ah! (she turns around) Novalee, what are you doing here? You know you weren't there in 1957.
Novalee: But it isn't the year 1957. Look!
(Maraya looks around the classroom and looks at herself)
Maraya: Oh, so it was just a bad dream?
Novalee: Yep.
Maraya: Whoo-hoo! Oh, yeah. Oh, yeah. We're in 2017. Whoo!
(Scene changes again to where it is the end of the day)
Maraya: Ms. Carolyn, you're still alive.
Ms. Carolyn: Yeah. So, what were you doing?
Maraya: I was dreaming about how 1943 would be for me, but it wasn't all that great. I'm glad I wasn't born in 1943 like you.
Ms. Carolyn: Me, too, because you'll always be a great student, no matter what.
Maraya: Aw... (laughing)
(The scene fades out and comes to a complete end)
==Characters==
* Maraya 
* Anie (not seen)
* Blake (not seen)
* Clayton (not seen)
* Dylan (not seen)
* Cody (not seen)
* Jonathan (not seen)
* Connor (not seen)
* John (not seen)
* Ms. Carolyn
* Mr. Danny
* Novalee
* Ashley (mentioned)
* Miranda (mentioned)
* Wanda
* Raymond
* Melanie
* Adrianna
* Boy #1
* Boy #2
* Boy #3
* Boy #4
* Ms. Sidney
* Ms. Marina
* Doctor
* Doctor #2
* Mr. Danny's mother
* Art teacher
* Special ed teacher
* Ms. Leah (non-speaking)
* Pip
* Patrick
* Saige
* Carlos
* Janie (non-speaking)
* Boss
* Interviewer
* Woman #1
* Woman #2
* Little girl (non-speaking)
* Bus driver trainer
* Ms. Melissa
* Mallory
* Lydia
* Alice (non-speaking)
* Abby (non-speaking)
* Abby's mom
* Sandra
* Ms. Marley
* Pastor
* Announcer (not seen)
* Debbie
* Edie
* Edie's grandma
==Trivia==
*There is a deleted scene from this episode but it is not in this episode.
**You can only see the deleted scene in the special DVD of the same name in the special features.
*The character Debbie that first appeared in this episode might be Maraya's grandma that appeared in many previous series.
*These are the first appearances of Wanda, Raymond, Melanie, Adrianna, Boys #1, #2, #3, and #4, Doctors #1 and #2, Ms. Sidney, Ms. Marina, Mr. Danny's mother, an unnamed art teacher, an unnamed special ed teacher, Ms. Leah, Pip, Patrick, Saige, Carlos, Janie, Debbie, an unnamed boss, an unnamed interviewer, Women #1 and #2, Sandra, an unnamed little girl, an unnamed bus driver trainer, Ms. Melissa, Mallory, Lydia, Abby, Abby's mother, Alice, Edie, Edie's grandma, Ms. Marley, and an unnamed pastor.
**These characters only made their first appearances in flashbacks of this episode.
**Many of these characters did not speak very much in this episode.
*The characters Alice, Abby, Ms. Leah, an unnamed little girl, and Janie did not speak at all in this episode.
*Almost all of Ms. Carolyn's students (except Maraya) and an unnamed announcer was never seen in this episode.
*The characters Ashley and Miranda were mentioned in this episode but didn't appear in the episode.
*The scene where it's Maraya and Ms. Carolyn's first day of preschool is shown again in the 2020 series "Sisters" episode "First Day of Preschool" but has a few changes to it.
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