The scene begins with a group of friends, including Rhyme and her friends, returning from a trip to California. They're discussing their experiences and future plans. When they arrive at the arcade, they find out it's being sold to a bank and the owner, Monica, is trying to save it with a dance-a-thon. The friends join in to help, and Rhyme performs a song to get the crowd excited.
As the night goes on, the friends continue to dance and perform, trying to keep the arcade open. Meanwhile, Rooney tries to win back Rhyme's affections, but she's not interested. The scene also introduces a new character, Robby, who is a photographer for the school newspaper and becomes a potential love interest for Rooney.
Throughout the scene, there are various musical performances, including Rhyme's songs "Overnight" and "In Your Dreams." In the end, just when it seems like the arcade is going to close, a surprise twist occurs: Robin Robbins, a former resident of Attaway, returns and buys the arcade, saving it from being sold to the bank. The scene ends with the friends celebrating and looking forward to new adventures.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. There is only one flight a day, and the characters have school the next day.
2. The characters are trying to save the arcade from closing.
3. The bank has the right to take possession of the arcade at the end of the day if no customers remain.
4. The characters use this clause to their advantage by keeping the arcade open as long as there are customers present.
5. The band "Rhyme" is called to perform at the arcade to help keep it open.
6. Monica offers coffee to the characters, including lattes and espresso.
7. The characters are encouraged to dance like they've never danced before.
8. The band "Harmony" performs at the arcade.
9. The characters have to leave the arcade because it's past their curfew.
10. Robin Robbins buys the arcade, saving it from closing.
11. Robin plans to set up shop at the arcade part-time.
12. The characters have to wake up early for school the next day.
13. Rhyme has to end things with her boyfriend, Tim.
14. Rhyme and Tim decide to just be friends.
15. A school newspaper photographer takes a photo of Rooney.