Howie wants to tell his close friend Bonnie that he has romantic feelings for her, but is afraid because she already has a boyfriend. He writes her a song to express his feelings, but she gives it to her boyfriend to listen to instead. Howie summons his courage and directly tells Bonnie that he "likes" her, giving her a plastic rose. Bonnie reveals that she did not realize the extent of Howie's feelings for her.

1. (TRANSFORMATION) x BEGINNING (THE CALL): PROBLEM: MORE TENSION: TENSION: TENSION: SOLUTION: END: VIRTUAL PORTRAIT of a STORY By Brett Dillingham & Jason Ohler Howie wants to be more than friends with Bonnie. He’s afraid to tell her how he feels. She has a boyfriend. Writes a song for her. She gives it to her boyfriend to listen to. Dexter comments on his song. Can’t afford a real rose. Buys plastic . Summons courage to tell her that he “likes” her. They walk to school holding hands. Howie learns that even close friends can’t read your mind. You need to tell them how you feel about them.