Sooner Than Later

**Sooner Than Later** (108) is the eighth episode of the first season of the *Younkers* series.

Previous episode: **Gone Going** (107)

Next Episode: **A Lesson Never Learned** (109)

## Full Story

### Scene 1

CJ is in his room. He calls Harrison.

* Harrison: Hello?
* CJ: Hey, what's up?
* Harrison: What's up, man?
* CJ: What are you doing?
* Harrison: Nothing, why?
* CJ: You wanna come over?
* Harrison: Wait, you're really not going to his party?
* CJ: Nope. Come over.
* Harrison: Alright. I'll be there in a little bit.
* CJ: Cool.

They hang up the phone. Alyssa walks in the room. She sits down next to him.

* CJ: What's up, mom?
* Alyssa: You're really not going to JJ's party?
* CJ: I don't want to.
* Alyssa: Listen, nobody is more angry at him then me right now. But even I'm going. Your father has been wanting custody of at least one of you for a while. Now that he has one of you, I doubt he's going to come back. This might be the last time you see JJ in a really long time.
* CJ: If I'm lucky.
* Alyssa: You never seem this grumpy about him. What's wrong? What did he do?
* CJ: It's not even about him. It's about Angie.
* Alyssa: Oh. Even if you're mad about her, don't worry about that right now. At the end of the day, Justin's gonna your brother for the rest of your life. He's all you got. You and Angie could break up and never see each other again. Being brothers, especially twin brothers, lasts forever.
* CJ: I know, but I also don't wanna see dad.
* Alyssa: Why are you so weird around him all of a sudden?
* CJ: I just... I don't know.
* Alyssa: I don't want you to just sit here with nothing to do.
* CJ: I invited Harrison over.
* Alyssa: He's not going to JJ's party either?
* CJ: Mom, that's the kid that JJ beat up.
* Alyssa: JJ BEAT UP HARRISON?!
* CJ: Yeah. They hate each other.
* Alyssa: I thought he beat up one of those guys in his little clique.
* CJ: That would've been a little better.
* Alyssa: Well, I can't make you want to go see him. Just make sure that in your heart, you know you don't wanna say goodbye to him.

The doorbell rings.

* CJ: He's already here?

CJ runs off while Alyssa stares at him. He opens the door.

* JJ: Hey.
* CJ: Oh... hey.
* JJ: Daynah told me you're not coming to the party?
* CJ: Nope.
* JJ: Why not? Is it because I didn't invite Angie?
* CJ: No- wait, you didn't invite Angie?
* JJ: (*chuckles*) No. She hates me.
* CJ: I wonder why.
* JJ: Wait, so why aren't you going?
* CJ: You purposely didn't invite my friend.
* JJ: I didn't think he would want to come, and I didn't want him to ruin it.
* CJ: How's he gonna-
* JJ: This is the last time I'm gonna see anybody here. I just want it to be fun.
* CJ: So why do you want me there?
* JJ: You're my brother. I'm gonna miss you.
* CJ: Really? That's a first.
* JJ: I know we don't always get along. But you have my face.

They both laugh.

* CJ: What happened with you and Jenny?
* JJ: I don't know. She hasn't talked to me. I invited her to the party. I try talking to her but she just ignores me.
* CJ: So are you guys breaking up?
* JJ: Probably not. She's done this before.
* CJ: But you're moving.
* JJ: Well... I don't know. We can still call each other and stuff. I don't know what those New York girls are gonna be looking like. Dad says they're hot.
* CJ: You really wanna move to New York?
* JJ: It sounds fun.
* CJ: I hope you have fun man.
* JJ: You sure you're not coming?
* CJ: I'm sure. I guess this our goodbye, huh?
* JJ: Man, I can't believe you're really not going. Is it because of dad?
* CJ: Well, him being there doesn't help. But no. I don't wanna be around all your friends. They all make fun of me, and make me feel like less than any of them. Can't we just say goodbye like this?
* JJ: Fine. If that's what you want.
* CJ: Thanks man.

They both awkwardly look at each other and give each other an awkward hug.

* JJ: Don't tell anybody I did that.
* CJ: Who am I gonna tell? They'll all be at your party.

JJ laughs.

* JJ: Bye.
* CJ: See ya.

### Scene 2

JJ is setting up for the party.

* JJ: Dad, are you gonna be here for the party?
* Xavier: No. I'm not gonna be the lame dad that kills the party.
* JJ: Man, this is why you're so much better than mom.
* Xavier: I know right. Did you see Cam?
* JJ: Yeah.
* Xavier: So is he coming?
* JJ: Nah.
* Xavier: Why not? Is it because of me?
* JJ: I think so. You know he doesn't like my friends anyway.
* Xavier: Yeah, he's not too fun. I don't know how you last with him. He's just like your mom.
* JJ: I know. It's whatever.
* Xavier: Yeah, it's still gonna be fun. You got all the Bells coming?
* JJ: You know Ashton didn't wanna come.
* Xavier: Is Lance coming? That boy's as hot and cold as it gets.
* JJ: I know. He thinks he's mature, but then he's just like us. But yeah, he's coming.
* Xavier: Ashton's the only one not coming?
* JJ: Yeah. Ashton works.
* Xavier: He probably wouldn't have came anyway. I'm gonna go meet up with this woman I've been talking to.
* JJ: You gonna tell me about it?
* Xavier: Probably not. She don't mean nothing me. I ain't gonna talk to her after we leave. You know how I move.
* JJ: Definately. What time are you coming back?
* Xavier: Just call me. I probably won't be back til tomorrow morning. If you need me back, just tell me.
* JJ: Oh okay. (*excited*) Thanks.

### Scene 3

CJ's doorbell rings. CJ opens the door.

* Harrison: What's up?
* CJ: I just saw JJ.
* Harrison: What did he say?
* CJ: We just said our goodbyes.
* Harrison: How was that?
* CJ: I don't know. It felt weird. I never thought I'd be saying bye to him.
* Harrison: But isn't he annoying?
* CJ: Yeah, he is. That's what's so weird about it. I'm not gonna have anybody to keep my company at home.
* Harrison: You have your mom.
* CJ: It's not the same. And how am I gonna know about stuff? I don't have him anymore, and I probably don't have Angie anymore either.
* Harrison: Oh yeah. Look, I know she was with Sebastian but she seemed really upset at you being mad at her.
* CJ: She did, didn't she?
* Harrison: You know I'm always the first to doubt her, but maybe she really didn't do anything with Sebastian. And, to me, it looks like you don't even care if she did. You'd be hurt, but I know how much you like her.
* CJ: I've liked her for too long, man.
* Harrison: Is she going to JJ's party?
* CJ: Nah, JJ didn't invite her.
* Harrison: So it's not just me?
* CJ: He only invited the jerks.
* Harrison: Oh, I figured. So then, where is she?
* CJ: I wouldn't have to be worried about her being with Sebastian. I know Sebastian's going to be at JJ's party.
* Harrison: Then call her and get her to talk things out. You have to make sure you do that before she gives up. You know how her sister is. If she gives up, her sister will be right there to bring her into her little slutty activities.
* CJ: Oh my god. You're right. I already ignored so many of her calls. She stopped calling. Do you think she gave up?
* Harrison: I don't know.

CJ runs over to the house phone and sees Alyssa on it.

* CJ: Mom, I need to use the phone.
* Alyssa: Not now, honey. I'm sorting out something with the school. You know how JJ just decided to withdraw from Ford? Yeah, there's a lot of paperwork that your father didn't even think about.
* CJ: I gotta call Angie.
* Alyssa: She's been calling all day. She'll call again. Wait a while.
* CJ: I hope she's right.
* Harrison: Maybe. I guess you have no choice.

### Scene 4

Jenny and Angie are getting ready.

* Angie: So are you gonna tell me where we're going?
* Jenny: I'm going to JJ's party.
* Angie: No! You can't.
* Jenny: I'm not gonna stay. I'm gonna just go and break up with him and leave.
* Angie: Why? You can't wait til after the party and call him or something?
* Jenny: Why would I do that?
* Angie: Nobody thinks less of him right now then I do. Believe me. But you want to bum him out before his party?
* Jenny: No. I figured he's gonna have girls there. Might as well break up with him and walk out of the relationship with the tiny bit of dignity I have left.
* Angie: That makes sense. Wait, I have to go?
* Jenny: I just want you to come to make sure I stay strong. I don't need you to talk to anybody or anything. Just stand there when I talk to JJ.
* Angie: Okay. I know this is gonna be hard for you. I got your back.
* Jenny: Thanks. I owe you.
* Angie: So what happened after everyone left the office?
* Jenny: I don't know what she said to Jace but he got really mad.
* Angie: What do you mean?
* Jenny: She told me to go to the main office. So I was watching in the window. She said something and he got more and more mad at everything she said.
* Angie: I wonder what it was.
* Jenny: I don't know. He just came out and yelled "It's none of your business!" and slammed the door.
* Angie: They're all kinda weird.
* Jenny: Who all?
* Angie: Everybody in Jace's family. The other day, Drew was talking to CJ in Burke's class and once CJ mentioned his parents, he got all awkward and walked away.
* Jenny: That's weird. Did their parents, like, die or something?
* Angie: Wouldn't we have heard about that?
* Jenny: Yeah. I don't know.
* Angie: What could Eafford have been asking him? Why him anyway?
* Jenny: Wait, she kept him because he was like "I just brought JJ home."
* Angie: You think he got in trouble for bringing JJ home?
* Jenny: I don't know.
* Angie: It doesn't matter.
* Jenny: Yeah, let's just go to this party and get it over with. Oh yeah, what happened with you and CJ?
* Angie: I tried apologizing. He didn't want to hear it. I kept saying I'm sorry, and that it's not what he thinks. But he didn't want to hear it.
* Jenny: He doesn't believe you?
* Angie: Why would he? I lied to him three times.
* Jenny: He's your boyfriend. He should trust you.
* Angie: But I'm saying how could he?
* Jenny: You don't need him then. Find somebody that'll trust you.
* Angie: What kind of stupid logic is that? I'm supposed to find somebody that'll just believe whatever I say, even if I lie to them? I really don't need your advice. And by the way, I know I don't need him. But I want him.
* Jenny: Blah blah blah. Look, I think I know a little bit more about boys than you.
* Angie: Who's the one with the black eye?

 Jenny gasps and walks away.

* Angie: Jen! Wait! I didn't mean it like that.
* Jenny: At least my boyfriend's trying to talk to me. Yours doesn't even want to be bothered with you. He's probably done with you altogether.
* Angie: You think so?
* Jenny: Why don't you ask him? Oh wait, he's not picking up the phone. I rest my case.
* Angie: I don't care. I'm gonna get him to talk to me again. None of this would've happened if you weren't so determined to make JJ jealous. JJ's an ass. That's who he is. You're not gonna change that. You should've left him a long time ago. But no, what do you do? Stay with him, let him make you miserable, and you even make him miserable. Then you drag me into your problems, make me distract your decoy's disgusting friend, and now my boyfriend's mad at me because of you. And the best part of all, another one of your plans to get into his head fail, he hurts you, and moves away without a care in the world.
* Jenny: I'm breaking up with him now though.
* Angie: I'll believe that when I see it.
* Jenny: Wow, I thought you were gonna be the only person there on my side.
* Angie: Stop acting like a little girl. We're not in elementary school anymore. We're not grown up, but we're on our way. You need to stop relying on me to help you make your big girl decisions.
* Jenny: Alright, alright. I get the point. I'm stupid. My boyfriend's an ass. Yours is perfect. I get it.
* Angie: I never said he's perfect. He's perfect for me. You know for a fact JJ is not perfect for you. And he doesn't make you happy. Cam makes me really happy.
* Jenny: Well, at least he's leaving. I should start taking more of your advice. I'm sorry if I ruined you and CJ's relationship. Honestly, I don't think I did. He really likes you. You don't have to come with me to the party. Go to CJ's house and fix this.
* Angie: Really?
* Jenny: Yeah. I don't wanna cause any more trouble.
* Angie: You know what? I wanna go with you. I'll go to Cam's house after. I'm still your sister. I wanna be there for you.
* Jenny: Thanks. You sure? You really don't have to.
* Angie: Yeah. I want to.

### Scene 5

Angie and Jenny walk into JJ's party. Jenny walks up to JJ.

* JJ: Hey babe. (*leans in to kiss her but she turns away)* Too soon?
* Jenny: Listen, I'm just here to say goodbye.
* JJ: What are you talking about?
* Jenny: I'm done with you. You treat me like I'm nothing and I'm tired of it. Too many guys like me for me to be worried about you all the time. I don't even feel like you like me.
* JJ: How could you think that?
* Jenny: I have a black eye because of you.
* JJ: That was an accident! I'm sorry. It was a mistake.
* Jenny: So was this relationship.
* JJ: You think so many guys like you? You think Jace likes you? He doesn't care about you at all. None of these guys care about you. You'll never do better than me.
* Angie: I think if she found a serial killer, she'd be doing better than you.
* JJ: Would you shut up? You're not relevant anymore. Cam's done with you.
* Angie: What?
* JJ: He's done. You can't do any better than my brother either. Sebastian doesn't care about you either. Both of you don't matter to anyone.
* Angie: Really? Then why was Sebastian all over me and I told him that I have a boyfriend that I'm crazy about? You were too busy beating up your girlfriend to even notice what was really happening.
* Jenny: Ex-girlfriend.
* JJ: Whatever, I don't care. I don't want you to like me. I just care about Jen. Babe, come on. Think of all the good times.
* Jenny: What more good times are we gonna have? First of all, we haven't had a good time in a while.
* JJ: That's not-
* Jenny: And you're moving away. We'll never see each other.
* JJ: We can-
* Jenny: I'm sure those New York girls are gonna love you.
* JJ: But I don't-
* Jenny: Goodbye, Justin.

Jenny walks away. JJ tries to grab her but Angie pushes him off and JJ tries to push her back, but Jace comes from behind him and holds him back. Sebastian and Daynah come in to keep the two seperated. Jace walks away with JJ.

* Sebastian: I'm sorry about that.
* Angie: It's fine. Come on, Jen.
* Sebastian: Wait.
* Angie: No, I'm good.
* Sebastian: Please?
* Angie: I really shouldn't-
* Sebastian: Hold on.

Angie stops. Jenny looks at her, shocked.

* Sebastian: I heard that you and CJ might be breaking up for real this time. I heard you've been trying to get in touch with him. You would never have to try to get in touch with me. I'd always be thrilled to talk to you no matter what.
* Angie: Look, Sebastian. Let's not forget why he was mad at me in the first place. It was kinda your fault. I know you didn't make me go, and I know you didn't get us all in trouble in the office but-

Sebastian tries to kiss her. Angie slaps him hard in the face. Sebastian is mad and a whole crew of guys has to hold him back.

* Jace: Could you two just get out of here now that you've ruined the party?

Jenny takes Angie out of the party. They are now walking outside.

* Jenny: I had no idea you were so... strong.
* Angie: I'm not. I doubt that hurt him too bad.
* Jenny: No, I mean... I never thought you'd slap a guy in the face like that.
* Angie: He's ridiculous. First, he causes a whole problem between me and my boyfriend, then he treats it like a joke, then he tries to use it to win me over.
* Jenny: I'm so proud of you. I should probably follow your advice now.
* Angie: Couldn't hurt.
* Jenny: Now, let's go to CJ's house.
* Angie: You don't have to come with me.
* Jenny: I want to.
* Angie: You're not sad after breaking up with him?
* Jenny: Well, I am.
* Angie: It's okay. Seriously. Go home. Cheer yourself up.
* Jenny: Thanks. I love you, seriously. You're a really good sister. I would've been really scared to that by myself. Now that I think about it, I probably would've chickened out. When JJ was saying all of those things, it was so hard to say no.
* Angie: But it was great that you did. You didn't even let him say them. I'm so proud. Now go home. Take a nap, eat food, watch TV. You might be a little upset. Cry if you have to. It'll get better.
* Jenny: Good luck.
* Angie: Thanks.

### Scene 6

Angie arrives at CJ's door. Him and Harrison open it.

* Angie: Hey.
* CJ: Hey.
* Harrison: Uh... hey.
* Angie: I think we need to talk.
* Harrison: Uh oh.
* Angie: Can you... let us talk?
* Harrison: Sure. I'll just... go help your mom rant about JJ.

Angie and CJ laugh.

* Angie: I tried to call you a couple times.
* CJ: Yeah, well...
* Angie: Do you not want to talk to me anymore.
* CJ: Honestly, I was mad at first. But I don't really care what happened with you and Sebastian. I still like you a lot.
* Angie: Listen, I know it sounded bad. I know I lied about my mom. I know I lied about Hawk Hill. But can I tell you the real honest truth?
* CJ: You swear this is the truth?
* Angie: Pinky swear.
* CJ: Okay, go ahead.
* Angie: Jenny wanted to get JJ jealous, so she wanted to use Daynah. But she knew Sebastian would get in the way, so she told me to come and talk to him so he would be distracted. That's what we were talking about in the hallway that day. I don't like him. And he tried to make a move on me at the park but I told him I have a boyfriend I really care about.
* CJ: Okay. Did you talk to him again after that?
* Angie: Well, me and Jen just went to JJ's party.
* CJ: You did?! And?!?!
* Angie: Sebastian tried to talk to me again, but I told him no, again.
* CJ: Is he gonna just keep doing this?
* Angie: I was afraid of that too, so he tried to shut him down and he tried to kiss me so I bitchslapped him in front of all of their little friends. Now he hates me. So problem solved there.
* CJ: That's great.
* Angie: I'm really sorry. I would never risk what we have over some tall idiot.
* CJ: What about a short idiot?

They both laugh.

* CJ: Why did you guys go to the party then?
* Angie: Jen broke up with JJ.
* CJ: JJ must have been happy.
* Angie: Actually, no. He begged her not to. It got kinda ugly. A bunch of the guys had to break it up.
* CJ: He begged? He just got done telling me that he was about to end it because he doesn't know what's waiting for him in New York.
* Angie: How is your brother so horrible and you're so sweet?
* CJ: I don't know.
* Angie: So why didn't you want to go to the party?
* CJ: If I tell you, you can't tell anybody else.
* Angie: What is it? It's Chase, isn't it? I know you don't like him.
* CJ: It's not that. Well, I didn't really like a lot of people that were going.
* Angie: Then what is it?
* CJ: I didn't want to see my dad.
* Angie: Actually, I didn't see him.
* CJ: He had to have been there.
* Angie: Maybe I just didn't see him. Who knows? But why didn't you want to see him? I never even hear you talk about him.
* CJ: He... uh... I don't know. I don't like him.
* Angie: That's not it.
* CJ: So you're telling me I like him?
* Angie: No. I mean that's not the whole story.
* CJ: Of course it is-
* Angie: Cameron.
* CJ: Whoa. You used my whole name there.
* Angie: Tell me.
* CJ: ... he...
* Angie: What?! He what?!

CJ lifts his shirt and shows her all of the bruises on his body.

* Angie: Oh my god! What happened?!
* CJ: He did this.
* Angie: WHAT?!
* CJ: He beats me. A lot.
* Angie: ... Does he do it to JJ too?
* CJ: No. JJ's his favorite.
* Angie: Oh my god. (*hugs him*) I'm so sorry. (*she kisses him on the cheek, then on the lips*)

CJ starts crying into her shoulders. She rubs the bruised parts of his body.

## Trivia

* This episode is named after "Sooner Than Later" by Drake.
* This marks the end of JJ and Jenny's relationship.
* This marks the last appearance of JJ and Xavier McConn, as they move away to New York.