She sits on the edge of her bed, with her legs hanging off. ELIZABETH: I am just in so much pain. My leg has been killing me for the last week and a half. ELIZABETH moves to stand up but whinces with pain as she does. ELIZABETH: Yeah, it does not feel any better. ELIZABETH'S MOTHER enters her, ELIZABETH'S room, once again to say goodbye and goodluck. ELIZABETH'S MOTHER "Okay Elizabeth, I am going to head off to work but I will see you later at your track meet." ELIZABETH "Okay, see you mom." I love you." Elizabeth hobbles over to give her mom a hug. ELIZABETH'S MOTHER "Are you okay, ELIZABETH?" ELIZABETH glances down at her right leg as she answers. ELIZABETH: "I'll be fine." I just messed up my leg a couple weeks ago and I was hoping it would feel better today but no luck." ELIZABETH'S MOTHER "Awh, I am so sorry! That is no good for me. Are you going to be okay running today?" ELIZABETH: "I have to be okay." This is my last chance to qualify for state. I need to run