INT. KATE'S LIVING ROOM - NIGHT
KATE and THARIN are sitting on the couch relaxing after the wrestling meet. She sits cuddled next to him with her head on his shoulder.
THARIN
So, where's the coach?
KATE
I think Dad was going to get some food with friends.
THARIN
Good. Maybe we'll be alone for a while.
KATE
Your match was really exciting tonight. What was that move you used to get the takedown in the first period?
THARIN
It's called an arm drag.
KATE
Show me how to do it.
THARIN
Okay.
Kate and Tharin stand up on the carpet near the couch facing each other.
THARIN
Put your hands on my shoulders.
Kate places her hands on Tharin's shoulders.
THARIN
(performing the wrestling move as he explains it)
Okay, I just take my right hand and reach across diagonally and grab the back of your right arm and then drag you in front of me while I step behind you and lock my hands around your waist.
Kate reaches back with her right hand and caresses Tharin's head which is above her right shoulder.
THARIN
Okay, my opponents don't usually do that.
KATE
(laughing)
Yeah, I should hope not.
Kate turns to face Tharin, still encircled in his arms.
KATE
Show me another move.
THARIN
(performing the wrestling move as he explains it)
Okay, I clasp my arms tightly around your waist locking my hands at the lower back like this. It's called a body lock or a bear hug.
KATE
Hmm. I like this. Now what happens?
THARIN
I take you to the mat.
Tharin backs Kate slowly over to the couch. He pushes her gently onto the couch and rests on top of her. She wraps her legs around his body.
KATE
(smiling)
What's this called?
THARIN
(smiling)
I think it's called the Saturday night ride.
COACH SMITH (off-screen)
Good evening.
KATE
(pushing Tharin off of her onto the floor)
Shit!
Tharin sits up on the carpet while Kate remains seated on the couch. We now see Coach Smith standing by the doorway to the living room.
COACH SMITH
What's going on here?
THARIN
I was just showing Kate some wrestling moves.
COACH SMITH
Looks like you were going for the pin.
THARIN
(smiling)
Well, that is the goal in a wrestling match.
COACH SMITH
(glaring at Tharin)
It's getting late.
THARIN
(laughing nervously)
Yeah, I guess I should get going.
KATE
I'll walk you out.
COACH SMITH
I think he can find his car by himself.
KATE
Oh for God's sake, Dad!
COACH SMITH
Fine. Just make it quick.
KATE
I promise we'll only make out for fifteen minutes.
COACH SMITH
Damn it, Kate!
KATE
Jeez, I was just kidding. Fine, I'll make it quick.
Kate and Tharin exit the living room. Coach Smith is left standing alone.
COACH SMITH
(shaking his head and smiling)
Damn teenagers.
EXT. STANDING NEAR THARIN'S CAR - NIGHT
THARIN
Thanks for coming to watch me wrestle tonight.
KATE
Of course. I love to watch you wrestle. Although I do wonder sometimes if you had to choose between me and wrestling what you would choose.
Tharin has a concerned look on his face.
KATE
(laughing)
Oh babe, I was just kidding. I would never ask you to give up wrestling. I love you.
THARIN
I love you too. But, I think your dad hates me.
KATE
No, he likes you. He just likes to act tough sometimes. He understands though. He was a teenager once too you know.
THARIN
I'm not so sure.
Kate and Tharin both laugh.
KATE
Don't worry. I'm sure everything will be fine. He'll probably just pull you aside after practice tomorrow night and make you run sprints for an hour.
THARIN
Oh God! I hope not.
KATE
Just kidding, babe. I guess I better go back inside before the old man has a fit.
THARIN
Yeah, I better go home and get some sleep.
Tharin pulls Kate to him and they kiss good night.
KATE
I love you.
THARIN
I love you too.
Tharin gets into his car. Kate walks toward the house as Tharin pulls into the street and drives away.
KATE
(turning back to watch Tharin's car disappear)
I'm going to marry that stud some day.
FADE OUT.
THE END
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