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Amy is clutching her mothers hand

Amy: "mom I can't do this!"

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Amy, Anne, Ricky, and George are sitting in the hospital.

Amy: "the baby deserves a stable home with people that can take care of him."

George: "are you sure?" He looks over at Ricky. "Are you ok with this?"

Both Ricky and Amy nod sadly.

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10 years later.

A class of ten year olds are being led through the halls of Grant High School.

Teacher: "alright everyone keep up."

A boy is in the back of the line trying to fight tears while attempting to hide the bruise on his arm.

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The new guidance counselor notices the boy.

Man: "Are you alright?"

The boy looks up at the man and nods his head.

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The class is led through the halls and they pass a classroom with the name Mrs Underwood on the sign. The class looks in to see a pretty women with long brown hair that goes down her back. She looks up and smiles at the class.

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The man the boy saw earlier waves him into his office.

Man: "Hi, I'm Mr Underwood. I'm the guidance counselor."

The boy gives him a small smile.

Boy: "are you married to Mrs Underwood, the English teacher?"

Mr Underwood nods.

Mr Underwood: "yes we've been married for five years."

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The boy is about to leave the office when Mr Underwood stops him.

Mr Underwood: "I didn't catch your name!"

The boy turns and looks at him.

Boy: "my name is John."

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John walks into his house to see a very angry woman.

Women: "where the hell have you been?!"

John shakes in fear.

John: "I-I-I'm sorry mom."

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John wipes his tears and finds some bravery. He turns to his mother who is walking away from him.

John: "I just want you to love me!"

John's mother turns and looks at John with sadness.

John's mother: "John, the only part about you that I love. Is when I get to walk away from you."

She leaves John with a hurt expression on his face.

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John is at his friends house with a computer on.

John: "Luke I need your help!"

Luke: "with what?"

John has a determined look on his face.

John: "I want to find my birth parents."

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Luke smiles.

Luke: "John! I found what their names are and how old they are but I can't find where they live."

John: "that's ok just tell me the names."

Luke: "Amy and Ricky Underwood."

John's eyes grow wide with realization.

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John knocks on the door to Mr Underwood's office.

Mr Underwood: oh hi John sorry you caught me at a bad time. My wife's in here."

John enters the office.

John: this will only take a second."

Mrs Underwood: so what can we do for you?"

John takes a deep breath.

John: "I think I'm your son."

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Mr and Mrs Underwood are talking.

Mrs Underwood: "Ricky I think he's telling the truth."

Ricky: "So do I Amy."

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Amy and Ricky are talking to John

Amy: "we should take you home."

John panics.

John: "no! Please don't take me back there!"

Ricky and Amy look at him in a confused way.

Ricky: "why not?"

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John's mother is yelling at John.

John's mother: "what the hell is wrong with you?! I take care of you, I've raised you. You do not have the right to go out and find the people who gave you away!"

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Amy and Ricky are talking.

Amy: "do you think John's been acting weird?"

Ricky: "yeah he's not acting like he usually does."

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John is sitting on his bed, sobbing.

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Ricky realizes something.

Ricky: "Oh no! No!"

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Amy and Ricky are running as fast as they can and eventually stop. They both have petrified looks on their faces.

Amy: "John!"

Ricky: "No!"

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John is with his mother.

John: "I've tried to love you! I thought if I did that, then you would love me too. But no matter what I do, you'll probably never love me."

John's mother sighs.

John's mother: "John I..."

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Amy and Ricky are talking.

Amy: "For the last ten years you've been asking me what I want to do right?"

Ricky: "yeah. I have."

Amy: "I know what I want to do."

Ricky gestures for her to continue.

Amy: "I want to get my son back."

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