Int, Mystic Falls High, classroom. Morning.
The bell rings. Students take their seats. The energy of the room settles and becomes still. Just then, Alaric bursts in, bringing with him a crisp energy from outside. He sets down his bag, picks up a piece of chalk, and begins writing on the board. Finished, he sets down the chalk, dusts off his hands, and opens up to the class, revealing what he has just written: POLYFIDELITY....
Alaric: Now, who can tell me what this term means?
The class sits in complete silence. No one answers...
Alaric: Ok. Let me ask you another question. How many of your parents have been divorced?
Two thirds the class raise their hands.
Alaric: Alright. Those of you who's parents are still together; how many of you would say they are happy?
Only a third of them raise their hands.
Alaric: Alright then. Based on this micro survey, what can we make of the institution of marriage?
A student in the back raises his hand.
Alaric: Yes, Aaron.
Aaron: With all due respect Mr. S, but what the hell does this have to do with the American Revolution?
Alaric: Everything, Aaron. You see, I've come to believe that divorce in this country is in fact the New American Revolution, and that old traditional models of stability are no longer working. I believe we've come to a crossroads in our social evolution and it's time for a new discussion. If marriage was so great, and monogamy our true state of being, then why do we see so many broken families. Why is there so much infidelity happening? Why can Kim Kardashian be married for only 72 days, and yet same sex couples, who been together for years, can't marry at all? Why do some people destroy a whole family just because one parter may have strayed? Perhaps it has nothing to do with marriage or monogamy, but clearly something is happening within our culture that needs to be addressed. So, in the interest if shaking things up, creating a new dialogue, and hopefully teaching you something in the process, Id like to discuss what polyfidelity might mean to you, and what would our future look like if we embraced this concept?
Just then the classroom door opens, and in walks the very attractive, Mrs Ashley - the schools Principal. At any given moment Mrs Ashley could easily be mistaken for Monica Bellucci.
Alaric: Mrs Ashley, to what do we owe the pleasure?
Mrs Ashley: Oh you know me, I like to sit in on a classes every now and again and take some notes. You wouldn't mind if I take a seat in the back and listen to your lessen for a few minutes would you? American History is one of my favorite subjects.
Alaric pauses a beat.
Alaric: No that's fine. We were just getting started.
Alaric erases the blackboard as Mrs Ashley takes a seat in the back. Alaric begins writing something new on the board as he speaks
Alaric: We were just discussing....
The class in unison:
Polyfidelity, and the New American Revolution.
Alaric stops writing, puts the chalk down, and slowly turns around.
He looks at his class who try to cover their smiles.
Alaric: Gee, thanks guys.
[A pregnant pause]
Mrs Ashely: Well, now that's sounds fascinating. We never once covered that in any of my history classes. Polyfidelity, huh?
Please, Mr Saltzman, what exactly is polyfidelity, and what does it have to do with American Revolution? Hmm? Because when I meet with parents at the School-board meeting tonight, I better have a damn good explanation as to why you're teaching their kids about polyfidelity in a history class.
Alaric looks around the class, takes a beat. Looks back to Mrs Ashley.
Mrs. Ashley: Well, Mr Saltzman?
Alaric: Are you married, Mrs Ashley?
This question surprises her.
Mrs Ashely: You know that I am.
Alaric: Are you happy?
This stops her cold.
Mrs Ashely: Perhaps you'd like to continue this conversation in my office Mr. Saltzman.
The kids slouch in their seats, oohing at that trouble Alaric has found himself in.
Mrs Ashely: Now would be a good time, Mr Saltzman.

Fade out

To be continued.....

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