315 Letter From a Thief

[ Kristyn walks up to
Hithe, who is kneeling
down by their son’s
grave ]

‘Hey. . .’

[ Hithe stands up
and puts his arm
around her ]

HITHE: I’m glad
you’re here
KRISTYN: It took me
awhile. . .but this
is something
I needed to do

[ He’s still staring
down. . . ]

KRISTYN: I just
wonder what
our lives would
have been like
if our son had
made it out of
the hospital
HITHE: Well. . .
I would hope
that we could
finally move in
together

KRISTYN: I thought
we were waiting
until my kids got
a little older
Isn’t that what
you were saying
last night?

HITHE: Yeah, it’s
not that though

There’s something
else bothering
me

KRISTYN: What is it?

HITHE: Something
happened that
night at the
hospital Kristyn
I’m certain, and
we should be
doing something
about it

KRISTYN: Like what?
I thought you
said the doctor
did everything
he could
HITHE: He did
Nevermind, I’m
sorry. . .

[ He stands up and
she starts walking
away ]

HITHE: Where are
you going?
KRISTYN: I’ll just
see you at work

Bye

[ Hithe hears her
car start & drive
off/ Minutes later
he’s walking out
of the graveyard
and his phone
rings ]

‘Morning, , .
It’s Jared’

HITHE: Hey, how
are things?
JARED MEYHR: I
was just calling
to let you know
that I’m in the
beginnings of
your case. . .

They know we’re
coming after them
now

HITHE: Okay, that’s
good
JARED MEYHR: Yeah,
I’ve got it all under
control. . .So,we
just sit back, relax
and wait for them
to respond

Oh, and don’t
do anything
crazy, okay?

HITHE: Wait,
what?
JARED MEYHR: I’ll
just say I’ve heard
stories about your
past behaviors

Anyway, I’ll
be in touch!

[ The line goes
dead. . . ]


[ At Jeszyca’s, she rolls
over in bed/ Standing
up she enters the
bathroom and stands
in front of the sink ]

[ Looking at the
mirror, she sighs ]

[ Getting closer
she sees a small
gray hair shining
in the light. . . ]


[ At the hospital
a receptionist
sees a man enter
the building ]

‘Sir, can I help
you?’

HITHE: Yeah,
I’m looking for
Doctor Keller,
Is he in?

[ Looks around ]

RECEPTIONIST: Do
you have an
appointment?
Mr. . .

HITHE: No, I just
needed to ask
him something
RECEPTIONIST: Well,
he’s with a patient
at the moment
Wait here and
I’ll see what I
can do
HITHE: Sure

[ She walks off into
the back/ As soon
as the coast is
clear, Hithe hurries
through the doors. . .
walking toward the
examining rooms ]


[ Meanwhile at
TA. . . ]

‘Morning Kyle’

[ Kyle looks up
and sees Amber
waving near him ]

KYLE: What a
surprise
You seem to
be in a good
mood today
AMBER: Yeah,
should I not
be?

[ She gives him
a look as she
walks away ]


[ Back at the
hospital a nurse
sees Hithe stand-
ing in the hall ]

‘Sir, you can’t
just walk back
here’

[ Just as Hithe
goes to turn
and run out he
bumps into
Dr. Keller ]

HITHE: Sorry

DR KELLER: What
are you doing
here?

HITHE: I hope
you’re ready
to pay for what
you did to my
son

DR KELLER: Mr.
Larohzyn, right?
Listen, I don’t
know where the
hell you get off
coming in here
like this but if
I were you I would
leave now before
I have you thrown
out

[ Hithe sees two
security officers
approaching. . . ]


[ Downtown Jeszyca
is sitting at a table
in an outdoor
restaurant and
sees Larrie
walking from
across the street ]

‘I can’t believe
I let you talk
me out of my
bed so early’

LARRIE: So, what
are we doing
out here?
JESZYCA: I just
needed to talk
to someone,
sorry. . .
LARRIE: It’s fine,
I’m guessing
you didn’t
have the flu
when you
missed work
the other night

JESZYCA: No,
not exactly [ sighs ]

I’m getting old
That’s has to
be the reason
I got dumped

LARRIE: What,
you’re crazy?
You’re only
twenty-eight
JESZYCA: It
might as well
be thirty. . .
And this morn-
ing I found a
gray hair!

[ He starts to
laugh and she
hits him. . . ]

LARRIE: Look, I’m
probably the
last person
you would
expect to get
advice from

But if she was
the one. . .I
don’t think
little things
like your age,
or hair color
would matter
to her

JESZYCA: Yeah,
you’re probably
right


[ At TheAisles ]

‘Hey, wasn’t
Hithe suppose
to be here?’

KRISTYN: Yeah,
he’s almost two
hours late. . .
He was acting
really weird
this morning
MONICA: Kristyn,
men are weird

Perfect example,
Kyle over there
Do you not recall
his recent game?

KRISTYN: Of course

[ She turns around
rolling her eyes,
just as Hithe walks
in the store. . . ]

[ Hithe whispers
something to
Ace before
Kristyn comes
over ]

‘Where have
you been?’

HITHE: Don’t
worry. . .Ace
covered for me
KRISTYN: That’s
not the point
First this morning
and now you’re
late. . .What is
going on Hithe?

Are you drink-
Ing again?

[ He turns around ]

HITHE: No. . .
How could you
even ask me
that?

[ He walks away
and leaves her
standing there ]


[ Before Hithe gets
to the back his
phone rings. . . ]

‘Hello. . .’

HITHE: Oh, hey
Jared
What’s up?

Yeah, and what
are they saying?

They want to
settle on how
much?

[ He stands there
in shock as his
phone falls out
of his hand and
hits the floor ]

314 Hey Soul Sister

[ Monica opens the
front door and drops
her bag on the floor ]

‘Hey, thanks for
staying late today’

BABYSITTER: Don’t
worry about it. . .
they were fine

[ Monica hands her
cash, she takes it
then leaves. . . ]

‘Where are you
two?
I got us pizza for
dinner’

[ Her son walks in
the room ]

KIILYN: Really mom

. . .Again?


[ Meanwhile, Joh’s
home for break ]

JOHsMOM: Everyone
was happy to see
you back at the
meeting today. . .
You sure you dont
want to go eat
with us?
JOH: No mom, I’m
just gonna stay
around here. . .
I’ll order in

JOHsMOM: Ok, we’ll
be back late

[ His Dad gives him
a look as he walks
out the door. . . ]

[ Finally alone, Joh
goes in his room &
gets on his laptop/
Logging onto his
‘EXtube’ account
he sees a reply
has been posted
to his video ]

‘Hey man, nice
run. . .very dar-
ing. Good job!’

[ He shuts his
laptop & starts
dialing his cell ]

JOH: Hey Stuu
it’s me. . .Joh
STUU: Uh, hello
I’m surprised
you called me
JOH: Yeah, I’m
at my parent’s
and I really don’t
wanna be here
Are you busy?
STUU: Me. . .
Yeah right!
I’m alone. . .you
could come over
if you want

JOH: Alright cool
See ya in a bit

[ Back at Monica’s
she laying on the
couch when she’s
suddenly startled
by the phone ]

[ sighs ] ‘So much for
rest and relaxation’

KRISTYN: Hey!
MONICA: How did I
know it was you. . .
So, what happened
to your date
tonight?
KRISTYN: Hithe’s busy
But I was hoping
to turn it into a
girl’s night, maybe?
MONICA: Yeah, you
would
Given recent events
I think I’m better off
staying home though
KRISTYN: Come on,
Amber’s single now
and she said she’ll
go with us
MONICA: Amber?
Yeah, that would
be just a little
awkward
But you two have
fun!

[ She gets off the
phone & as soon
as she lays down
there’s a knock on
the door. . . ]

[ sighs ] ‘I’m gonna
pull my freaking
hair out!’


[ At Stuu’s, Joh is
sitting on his bed
& Stuu’s at his desk
not saying anything ]

JOH: You alright,
dude?
STUU: Yeah, um
Is it hot in here
to you? I’m burn-
ing up!

[ He turns on a
fan. . . ]

JOH: No, I’m fine

Look. . .about what
happened during
pledge week
Don’t worry about
it. . .I mean, I was
freaked out at first
but we were both
really out of it

STUU: Yeah, I’m
sorry

JOH: It’s old news
So, what’s all this
stuff?
STUU: Just like experi-
ments and science
shit I’ve been doing
since I was little
. . .Kinda lame
JOH: What’s in the
tube? Like airplane
glue or something

[ He laughs ]

STUU: Uh, yeah
That’s exactly
what it is

[ He quickly shoves
it into his desk
drawer. . . ]


[ Monica opens the
door and stands
there in surprise ]

KYLE: Hey, before
you slam the door
on me
I didn’t get a chance
to apologize to you

I’m sorry
MONICA: You came
all the way here
just to say that?
KYLE: Well, no I’ve
been doing some
thinking and. . .
MONICA: Oh yeah?
Funny how you
couldn’t think
before you acted
the last time
KYLE: I know, but
listen. . .I really
do like you Monica
And the little time
we did have I know
we both enjoyed it

So, I was thinking
maybe we could
start again, for real
this time

[ He looks at her
and waits. . . ]

MONICA: I can’t
be with someone
I don’t trust

You led me on,
strung me along
for months!
Goodbye Kyle

[ She shuts the
door ]


[ The next morning,
Hithe shows up to
a dark office build-
ing & a tall man leads
him into a back room ]

‘Thanks for meeting
with me. . .After the
whole thing with
Kristyn
I figured you’d rather
fight me then fight
a case for me’

JARED MEYHR: No pro-
blem! That’s what
I’m highly paid for
And anyways, I’m not
as naïve as my ex-
wife seems to think

I knew she was
pregnant
HITHE: Oh. . .um
So, you are thinking
there’s something
up with the hospital
right?
JARED MEYHR: Yes,
it’s strange they tried
to butter you up with
a ceremony for your
dead son after not
speaking with you
for eight months. . .

They are definitely
hiding something
And I will do what-
ever it takes to find
out the truth

HITHE: Thanks

[ He stands up &
shakes his hand ]

JARED MEYHR: Sure,
just one more thing

I would appreciate it
If Kristyn never knew
about this


[ Joh wakes up passed
out on the couch at
Stuu’s. . . ]

‘Crap! What time
is it?’

STUU: Almost noon
JOH: My parent’s are
gonna freak!
I have to leave,
but call me later
. . .ok dude?
STUU: Yeah sure

[ He leaves & Stuu
rolls back over ]


[ Late that night, a
little before the over-
night shift starts. . .
Markis is outside &
looks around before
walking to his car ]

‘Hey.’

MARKIS: Hi, I haven’t
seen you here before
MONICA: Yeah, I’m
a day cashier. . .
Jeszyca’s not feeling
well so I’m working
her shift tonight
MARKIS: Oh, alright

Ski was just sneaking
me my last check
MONICA: You were
fired?
MARKIS: Yup, not by
him though. . .
Long story
Anyways, I have to
get out of here
before I’m seen
by someone else

Maybe I’ll see you
around

MONICA: Sure

[ She smiles & he
drives off, leaving
her standing in
the parking lot ]

313 Ridin Solo

[ Hearing the doorbell,
Markis leaves from a
closed off room in his
basement & shuts the
door behind him ]

[ Running upstairs he
opens the door to
Tiesun standing on
the other side ]

‘Hey, you hear from
Airynn today?’

MARKIS: Nope, sorry
to disappoint. . .is
that all you wanted?
TIESUN: Oh. . .I’m
sorry, am I inter-
rupting something?
MARKIS: Yup, you are

So. . .see ya

[ He starts to close
the door. . . ]

TIESUN: Hey, you don’t
have to hide it. . .I
know all about what’s
going on in there

MARKIS: What?

TIESUN: Don’t worry,
I’m not a snitch. . .
I’ll let you get back
to your work though

Bye

[ She turns around,
walking away ]

MARKIS: Wait, you could
stay if you wanted to
I mean, I could use
some help. . .


[ Landyn is laying down
in his living room dial-
ing his cell. . . ]

‘You’ve reached Weis
if I don’t pick up it’s
probably cuz I’m drow-
ning in class work.
Leave a message and
as soon as I get a sec
to breath I’ll get back
with you. . .’

LANDYN: Yeah, hey bud
It’s me. . .I know
you’re busy, but it is
your 17th birthday this
Saturday and I thought
maybe I could take
you out to dinner

Well, call me when
you can. . .Love ya

[ He sighs, throwing his
phone on the floor ]


[ Back inside Markis’
basement. . . ]

‘Wow, I can smell the
jail time in here’

MARKIS: No, that’s the
smell of opportunities
. . .Big ones!

Anyway, I have a
question for you
TIESUN: What’s up?

MARKIS: Speaking of
opportunity. . .

What is a smart girl
like you doing with
an idiot like Airynn?

TIESUN: Hey, he’s
not an idiot

I did get him to
finally dump Marisa
He’s made some
improvements

MARKIS: I guess, but
why settle for imi-
tation. . .when you
can have the real
thing

[ Her phone starts
ringing. . . ]

‘Hey, where you
been?’

MARKIS: It’s Airynn,
isn’t it?

[ Tiesun motions for
him to be quiet. . . ]

AIRYNN: What the hell
are you doing there?
TIESUN: I was just see-
ing if he’s heard from
you, that’s all
AIRYNN: Yeah ok
You must think I’m
really slow

But that’s cool. . .
We’ll see whose
the dumb one now

[ He hangs up ]

‘What was that about?’

TIESUN: I should pro-
bably get going. . .


[ Meanwhile, it’s after-
noon at Aisle 6n9. . . ]

‘I can’t believe
you’re still talking
about that. . .’

MONICA: You mean
my movie theater
make out with Kyle?
KRISTYN: Yeah, that
was so months ago
And you haven’t
been out with him
since

MONICA: So true
I’m on my way
to settle that
right now actually

[ Back in the break-
room ]

‘So, how is the
Salon going?’

ACE: Still no name,
still no furniture
budget and
It’s all on me

KYLE: Sounds like
good business
practice
ACE: Yup, just like
the kind you used
with Monica

Seducing a grown
woman you work
with. . .when you
have no intentions
of getting serious

[ Suddenly the door
opens & Monica
comes in. . . ]

ACE: Hey. . .

[ He quickly leaves ]

KYLE: Monica, hi
MONICA: You don’t
have to explain
anything really

KYLE: I didn’t
think you were
taking me seriously
MONICA: So this was
all your version of
some sick game
The movies. . .the
constant flirting

Real mature, Kyle


[ Markis is taking a
break & his phone
rings. . . ]

‘Who is this?’

JIM: Markis, it’s Jim
the regional manger
MARKIS: Hey. . .
what’s going on?

JIM: There’s an invest-
igation going on
of a security tape
we found of you
doing some. . .
Well, illegal acti
-vity at the store
MARKIS: What are
you talking about?

JIM: Let’s not play
games here
The bag. . .the
money exchange

MARKIS: Did you
call the cops?

JIM: Me and Mark
didn’t feel it was
necessary to get
them involved

But if you ever
show up around
a TA again
We’ll have no choice
but to turn you in

[ He hangs up on
him ]


[ Landyn is sitting
at his laptop, closing
the lid. . .he looks at
the clock and realizes
he’s been waiting all
day for Weis to call
him back. . . ]

[ Sighing. . .he goes
over to his nightstand
and pulls out an open
plastic bag and an
old credit card from
his top drawer ]


[ Tiesun’s talking
to Airynn on the
phone as she
parks her car. . . ]

‘Don’t you think
your taking this
way too far?’

AIRYNN: You’re one
to talk
TIESUN: Excuse me!
You just got some-
one fired for no
reason
AIRYNN: He started
a war. . .All I did
was end it
TIESUN: Well guess
what soldier
That’s not the only
thing that’s ending

[ He doesn't say
anything ]

TIESUN: Let me be a
bit more clear. . .

It’s over, Airynn

312 Blame It On The Girls

( T&T/#6 )

[ Airynn walks out the
Kohnel’s front door &
gets into his car. . . ]

‘What a relief,
now we don’t have
to sneak around
anymore.’

AIRYNN: You act like
that was so simple
for me to do

TIESUN: You were
dating us both
Am I suppose
to feel bad?
AIRYNN: No, I guess
you wouldn’t

Let’s just get out
of here, ok?

[ He drives off ]

TIESUN: One more thing

[ She puts his hat back
on him backwards ]

‘There.’


[ Home and alone in
his bedroom Airynn
throws his stuff down
and answers his phone ]

‘Hey man, what’s
up?’

AIRYNN: A lot of shit,
you busy tonight?


[ Jeszyca and Amber
are sitting in silence
outside on the porch ]

‘Are you ever gonna
say anything?’

AMBER: Sure. . .how
about I have no clue
how you could think
putting on a private
show for that sleazy
asshole would be
acceptable
JESZYCA: I needed
the money. . .for bills
And I swear, he never
touched me Am
AMBER: That’s not
the point, if you were
in trouble you should
have just told me

First, you hide being
a stripper and now
this. . .How can I
even trust you?

[ She gets up and
walks toward the
front door. . . ]

‘I think you should
go. . .This was
a bad idea’

JESZYCA: Amber,
please just listen

AMBER: I’m sorry,
but that’s not some-
thing I can just forgive


[ Markis is sitting down
& Airynn is up to bowl ]

‘Strike, beat that!’

MARKIS: Yeah, you were
pretty busy all summer

Tiesun finally driving
you crazy?

[ He gets up to bowl ]

AIRYNN: Naw man,
what do you mean?
MARKIS: Just, I know
how she can be some-
times
AIRYNN: Yeah, it’s
alright though

I like my bitches
feisty. . .keeps me
on my toes

[ He laughs ]

MARKIS: Right man,
so which do you like
better?
Blondes or brunettes?
AIRYNN: Uh, what?
It’s your turn. . .

MARKIS: Nothing

[ He walks off & Airynn
sees he has a voicemail ]

‘I can’t believe you
did this to me after
everything we went
through. . .You know
what? It may be easy
for you to ignore me
now, but you just wait
Airynn cause this is far
from over [ CLICK ]’

MARKIS: Hell yeah,
you see that spare?

I’m catching up now

[ Airynn hangs up &
sits there stunned ]


[ At Mark’s, Ski is in
the kitchen when he
sees some mail open
on the table/ He looks
around then picks it up ]

‘Savings account for
Chaison Simon. . .
Balance $0.00
Please make deposit
soon or account will
be closed’

- FLASHBACK –

SKI: One question though. . .
How did you get me
out?
MARK: I had some money
put away

- END –

‘Hey Ski, me and the
boys want pizza. . .
Is that fine?’

SKI: Uh, yeah
Be right there

[ He quickly puts the
mail back how he
found it and leaves ]


[ Back at the bowl-
ing alley. . . ]

‘Earth to Airynn!
It’s your turn man’

AIRYNN: Oh, my bad

MARKIS: So, is there
anything else going
on you might want
to talk about?

[ He turns around ]

AIRYNN: Naw uh,
what do you mean?

MARKIS: Look, I know
all about Marisa. . .

And you may think
what you’re doing is
cool now, but event-
ually it will all catch
up with you

Just saying man

AIRYNN: Yeah, well
maybe you should
mind your own
fucking business

[ He turns back
around to bowl ]

‘Hey guys. . .uh,
Airynn can we talk?’

[ They both look and
see Marisa standing
there ]

MARKIS: It’s cool, I’m
pretty much done
with him anyway

[ He gives Airynn a
look & then leaves ]

AIRYNN: How did you
find me?
MARISA: Easy, I went
to your house and
your little brother
told me where you
we’re hiding
AIRYNN: So, you wanna
take Markis place?

MARISA: I’m not
here to play games

You’ve done enough
of that already,
haven’t you?

AIRYNN: What?
MARISA: You must have
thought you were real
slick balancing me and
Tiesun. . .
Yeah, I’m not an idiot
Airynn I saw her outside
my house the other
night with you!

Don’t think for one
second I’m gonna
make this easy for
you two either
You’ve messed with
the wrong bitch

AIRYNN: Marisa, I. . .

MARISA: Save it Airynn,
I’m sure I’ll be seeing
you real soon. . .

But for now I’d advise
you and Miss Denali
to watch your backs

[ She walks out leaving
him standing there ]


[ A few hours later,
Airynn is sitting on
his bed/ Thinking he
gets up & starts going
through his stuff. . . ]


[ Finding a video tape
he puts it in his VCR
and on the screen
it shows Markis at
the store handing
off a bag and putting
money in his pocket ]

‘Yeah, you’ll think
done. . .Let’s see
what happens when
TA’s resident
drug dealer is finally
exposed’

311 Blame It On The Girls

( T&T/#6 )
‘Hanging out on campus
during summer break
That’s your great idea?’

[ Airynn stops walking
and turns toward
Tiesun. . . ]

TIESUN: Let’s see. . .
No Marisa,
No Markis

Do I have to spell
everything out
for you?

AIRYNN: Well,
thanks to your
private tutor
sessions,
I managed to
pass all my
classes this time
TIESUN: Right,
and I managed
to make it through
a whole semester
playing nice
with Miss Marisa

AIRYNN: Yeah. . .
You’re perfect

TIESUN: Whatever
AIRYNN: I’m serious
Look, I’m sure you
didn’t meet me here
just for conversation

[ Airynn starts to kiss Tiesun
& Weis comes around the cor-
ner stopping when he sees ]


[ Early morning at TA Ace &  Karie are sitting on the outside
of his truck when Amber
pulls up next to them ]

‘What’s with all
the construction?’

[ She gets out of
her car. . . ]

ACE: You haven’t
heard?
Welcome to Mark’s
“New Expansion
Project”
AMBER: His what?

[ He laughs ]

ACE: Nothing. . .
He’s putting in
a Hair Salon
AMBER: In the
middle
of the summer?
What perfect
timing [ sighs ]

ACE: Yeah, speaking
of timing. . .

[ Kyle walks up &
Amber looks at him ]

AMBER: Well, the air
conditioning is
calling my name

[ She walks away ]

KYLE: You better answer
that call then

Man, I’m really over her
hot and cold attitude

ACE: No your not

[ Ace shakes his head
& Karie laughs. . . ]


[ Airynn is walking
into his bedroom
when his phone
rings. . . ]

‘Hey baby’

TIESUN: I have
a surprise for
you
AIRYNN: What
kind of surprise?
TIESUN: Well, we’ve
been dating awhile
now. . .
AIRYNN: Yeah
TIESUN: I think it’s
about time
AIRYNN: Time for
what?
TIESUN: Tonight
you finally come
over. . .And meet
my parents

AIRYNN: Uh, I’m
not sure that’s a
good idea
TIESUN: What, you
are my man right?
AIRYNN: Of course
TIESUN: I’ll see your ass
at seven then

[ She hangs up. . . ]

[ An hour later, Airynn
is laying on his bed
and the doorbell rings ]

‘Airynn it’s me,
open the damn
door!’


[ He opens the door ]

AIRYNN: F***!
MARISA: Nice welcome

AIRYNN: No, I’m sorry
babe. . .It’s just
MARISA: What, don’t
tell me you forgot?
AIRYNN: No, I haven’t
MARISA: Come on then,
we’re going to be late

And what are you
wearing?

[ He quickly grabs
his stuff as she pulls
him out the door ]


[ Later that night, Weis
is waiting outside the store
when Markis walks by. . . ]

‘Hey’

MARKIS: Weis, what’s
up?
WEIS: Nothing much,
It’s just I saw something
earlier. . .that I think you
might be interested in

[ They walk over to the
side of the building. . . ]


[ At Marisa’s house ]

‘See Dad, Airynn is
not the guy you
thought he was’

MARISAs DAD: Yeah,
at least this time
I’m not pealing him
off you, half dressed
on my couch
AIRYNN: Not at all

[ Airynn starts to
laugh, but stops
when he sees her
Dad’s stern look ]

AIRYNN: Seriously
I have absolute
respect for your
daughter

[ He clears his throat
& looks away ]


[ Ace & Karie arrive
in Larrie’s basement ]

‘Hey Grinch!’

[ Larrie rolls over ]

LARRIE: Damn,
I really need a
lock for that door

ACE: Yeah, you should
get up and go eat
with us. . .You know,
get out of the house

LARRIE: Third wheel
to you & Barbie?
I think I’ll pass
ACE: Fine, whatever
man. . .
Sit in your gloom


[ Airynn kisses Marisa
goodnight and walks
out the front door/
Stunned he notices
someone sitting in
the passenger seat
of his car. . . ]

‘What are you doing
here?’

TIESUN: Did you forget?
Me & Marisa did
a project at this
same house

Real nice family

[ She gets out and
starts walking ]

AIRYNN: What the hell
are you doing?

[ She turns around ]

TIESUN: Oh, it’s real
simple Airynn. . .
I’ve waited long
enough

Either you go in there
right now and tell
that bitch it’s
over. . .Or maybe
I should just tell
everyone myself

[ She starts walking ]

‘Wait, Tiesun’

AIRYNN: Just chill out

I’ll tell her

Summer of 10. . .F I R S T * L O O Ks [ II ]

Summer of 10. . .F I R S T * L O O Ks

310 Now I'm That Bitch

[ Present day, Deborah
Simons meets her ex
husband Mark at a
local Dunkin’ Donuts ]

‘Well, you made it.

Early and on Sunday
morning. . .Should I
feel special?

MARK: No, I actually
have an engagement
to take care of
after this
DEBORAH: Oh I
figured that
MARK: Yeah, so what’s
this about Deb?
DEBORAH: Hey, since
were waiting here
You want a straw-
berry frosted donut?
MARK: That’s a
tempting offer, but
Ski has me on
this new, exciting
diet [ laughs ]

DEBORAH: Oh well!

I don’t see how
one, little bite
would hurt

[ She hands him one
& he quickly eats it ]


[ Hauling groceries,
Jeszyca doesn’t
notice a man
standing by her
door. . . ]

[ He turns around
as she walks up ]

‘Hi. . .what are
you doing here?’

CLYY: I’ve been
thinking about you
Jesz, ever since you
showed up at the
bar that night
JESZYCA: That’s
nice, how did
you find out
where I live?
CLYY: Oh, I have
my ways. . .You
must have forgotten
how persuasive I
can be. . .
JESZYCA: Right,
I guess I’ll need
that restraining
order
CLYY: No reason to
be hostile. . Let’s just
hang out like we use
to before you left. You
know I’m worth it


[ After fleeing from
his ex, Mark is at
the counter of a
jewelry store. . . ]

‘So, that will be
$2,021. . .’

[ He pays, then
opens the cover
displaying a male
diamond ring ]


[ At home, Ski
turns over in bed
as he feels some-
thing hit him in
the back. . . ]

[ Sitting up, he
grabs onto a line
and feels a ring
hooked on it ]

[ A few minutes
later Mark comes
into the bedroom ]

‘How’s that for
a catch?’

SKI: Defintely better
then fishing

[ He laughs ]

Well, Skilyr
Sirom, I guess
that means you
will marry me


[ Back at Jeszyca’s
place, her & Clyy
are watching a
movie. . . ]

‘Well, this is a
change from what
we usually do. . .’

JESZYCA: Yeah,
there is a such
thing as having
a night in
CLYY: Right!

I’m surprised
you can afford
this place
Working where
you do now
It can’t be
easy. . .
JESZYCA: I’m fine

CLYY: How about,
you scratch my
back and I’ll
scratch yours. . .


[ That night Mark
shows up to Deb-
orah’s house. . . ]

DEBORAH: You
made it just in
time to help with
the furniture
MARK: Very funny

DEBORAH: No,
but I do need
some help pick-
king up this room
MARK: Sounds
simple enough

[ They clean in silence until Mark interrupts. . . ]

MARK: So, I
know you & Ski
aren’t exactly friends
But I might as well
tell you now the
big news

[ She looks up ]

We’re engaged!

DEBORAH: Already?
It’s not been
that long, has it?
MARK: Eight months
DEBORAH: Even now
I bet I still know
you better than
him [ smiles ]

But back to the
real reason I
asked you here

[ She walks over
to him. . . ]

MARK: Here you
go with your
agendas
DEBORAH: It’s not
an agenda actually

I’m moving to Japan
next week Mark,
I got that promotion


[ Jeszyca stands up ]

‘I think it’s time
to leave Clyy’

CLYY: I’ll be out
of your hair soon
I just, have a tiny
favor to ask you

[ He stands up
putting a stack of
cash down on the
table. . . ]

JESZYCA: What’s this
for?

CLYY: It’s $725 Jesz
And I’ll leave
it all here
All I want is
one private show
like you use to

I wont touch you
. . .I promise

JESZYCA: That’s
not the point
jerkoff, it would
still be wrong

CLYY: Look, cut
the innocent act
with me
You know how
this works.
If you weren’t
going to cooperate,
why did you invite
me in?

‘Here’

[ He hands her
the cash. . . ]

CLYY: I’ll even give
you a few minutes
to think it over.


[ The next morning,
Mark’s son Chaison
is celebrating his 13th
birthday. . . ]

[ After the birthday
singing. . . ]

‘Honestly, a netbook?
You think it’s a
little early for the
whole “strangers at
his fingertips’ idea?’

DEBORAH: Oh, lighten
up you

[ He’s watching Ski
& his son talking ]

DEBORAH: Hey, despite
popular belief
I will miss them,
a lot
MARK: I know you
will

‘Well I better get
going. . .’

DEBORAH: You know,
I’m not forbidden
You can still call
if you ever need
anything

[ She hugs him &
walks off as Ski
comes over ]

SKI: So I guess
it’s goodbye
MARK: Yeah
‘Konichiwa’


[ Jeszyca is waiting
for Amber to pick
up the line. . . ]

‘Morning beautiful.’

JESZYCA: Hey,
can you come
over fast. . .

We really need
to talk

309 FAKE I.D.

‘One more week
of freedom and
then I’ll be back
to class. . .’

[ Weis sits up in
bed/ Joh and Lee-
vigh are across from
him on the couch ]

LEEVIGH: That’s
a sad thought!
JOH: Yeah, your
vacation was over
before it even
began. . .

WEIS: I know, and
that’s why we
need a plan. . .
for tonight!
JOH: Like what,
dude?
It’s not like we
can get in any-
where downtown

LEEVIGH: You can
if you have one
of these

[ He hands Joh
an I.D. saying
he’s twenty-two ]

JOH: Wow, first cheat-
ing on a exam and
now a fake I.D. . .
You’re out of control!

LEEVIGH: Hey, just
because I’m smart
doesn’t mean I’m
some prick prude

WEIS: Yeah, besides
you two have a
real reason to
celebrate
JOH: Oh, we do?
WEIS: Uh, yeah
Did you forget
about getting into
the Fraternity?

JOH: Oh right, thanks
to someone else’s
helping hand. . .

[ They just look at
him not knowing
what to say. . . ]

WEIS: Anyway, I will
figure something out

See you two later

[ He walks out ]

LEEVIGH: Speaking
of that. . .Have you
even seen your
offender lately?
JOH: Nope, not
since that night
LEEVIGH: Well, he
can’t hide from
us forever


[ Weis is inside
Joh’s truck talking
to his boyfriend
on the phone ]

‘So let me guess
You’re probably in
some secluded area

Parked, and getting high?’

[ Weis starts to
cough. . . ]

WEIS: Yeah, you're
probably right
LANDYN: See, I
know everything
about you. . .
So, are you still
coming by tonight?
WEIS: Actually me
and my friends
we’re wanting to
check out Version
LANDYN: Version, huh?
WEIS: Yeah, too
bad we’re under-
age
LANDYN: I can get
you in. . .that's no
problem!
WEIS: Your serious?
LANDYN: Yeah, just
meet me downtown
around nine. . .
And I’ll take care
of everything else
WEIS: Great! See you
later then


[ Outside of Aisle
6n9 Kyle is talking
to Monica & Kristyn ]

MONICA: Come on,
you sure you don’t
wanna come?
KRISTYN: Yeah, I’ll
drag Hithe along
and we’ll make a
date out of it

KYLE: I’m really
tired. . .I’m just
gonna go home
and crash
Ill call you though

[ He waits for them
to leave and then
walks over to Amber’s
car/ She rolls down
the window. . . ]

‘Hey stranger’

KYLE: Hey, I know
we haven’t exactly
been cool since
you dumped me
But I was thinking,
maybe we could
try and at least
be friends
AMBER: Of course
we can [ smiles ]

KYLE: Cool, you
got any plans
for later on?
AMBER: Nope, Jesz
is working. . .
KYLE: What about
your friends?
AMBER: I don’t know
Hithe’s been M.I.A.
and Ski’s practically
married now, so
KYLE: Well, this
new place just
opened up downtown
called Percussion. . .
Coffee, live music
Wanna check it
out?
AMBER: Sure, sounds
fun. . .I gotta go
but call me and
I’ll meet you there

KYLE: Alright great!


[ Later that night Joh,
Leevigh, and Weis
are standing outside
the club. . . ]

JOH: Dude, where
is your boyfriend at?
LEEVIGH: Yeah, lines
moving pretty fast
WEIS: Who knows,
He isn’t answering
my texts

‘Looking for me?’

[ Landyn walks up
behind them. . . ]

WEIS: Yeah, is your
phone broken or
what babe?
LANDYN: No, I’m
sorry bud. . .Here

[ He hands Joh
and Weis I.D.s ]

JOH: Wow, these
are pretty solid
LANDYN: Yeah,
apparently there’s
famous models
who look just like
you two [ smirks ]


[ Inside Version, Landyn
gets a whole tray
of shots and brings
it over to the table ]

‘Here you go boys!’

[ Everyone takes a
couple and drinks
them. . . ]

‘Alright, now you’re
coming with me
Mr. . .’

[ Weis takes Landyn’s
hand and drags
him out on the
dance floor. . . ]


[ A few blocks down,
Amber sees Kyle
through the window
of the coffee house
and waves. . . ]

AMBER: Wow, this
is very nice
KYLE: Yeah, the
band should be
on anytime now
Can I get you
a drink?


[ Back at the club
Joh and Leevigh
are still watching
them dance. . . ]

‘Dude, I think I’m
already drunk!’

[ laughs ] LEEVIGH:
Ok, light weight!
JOH: I know,
wanna finish off
the last two?

[ They drink them as
Weis and Landyn
come back. . . ]

LANDYN: You guys
having fun?

LEEVIGH: Yeah, he’s
totally gone
LANDYN: I see that
Just be careful,
alright man?
LEEVIGH: Sure, I’ll
watch him

WEIS: Well, we’re
gonna take off
see ya later
JOH: Ok, bye
guys

[ They leave, then
Joh starts to walk
off. . . ]

LEEVIGH: Hey, where
are you going?

‘Be right back,
gotta pee!’

[ Joh opens the
bathroom door and
sees someone
standing over the
sink scratching their
head. . . ]

‘Stuu, is that you?’


[ Outside the coffee-
house Kyle is walking
Amber to her car ]

AMBER: That was amaz-
ing Kyle, thanks
for inviting me
KYLE: You’re welcome

AMBER: Well, it’s late
and I have to open
tomorrow
KYLE: Ok, I’ll see ya

[ Amber turns around
and Kyle is right there
about to kiss her/ She
steps back. . . ]


[ Joh and Leevigh
are walking down
the street. . . ]

‘You’re serious?
He just ran off’

JOH: Yup!
Oh well, you
know what I’ve
always wanted
to do, dude?
LEEVIGH: What?
JOH: Ever seen
the movie Old
School?
LEEVIGH: Yeah
Wait, are you
talking about. . .
JOH: It’s late,
no one’s around
Might as well

[ He starts taking
off his clothes
one by one. . . ]

[ laughs ] LEEVIGH:
Now whose out
of control?

[ He stands there
as Joh runs off ]


[ At Landyn’s, he’s
sitting at the table/
Emptying out a bag
he takes a card from
his wallet as Weis
comes in the room ]

‘What the hell
is that?’

LANDYN: Oh, hey

[ He looks right
at Weis. . . ]

Oh, it's nothing
Just something
I like to do
after I club

[ He pulls out a
rolled up dollar
bill and puts it
up to his nose ]

‘Do you wanna try
it?’

308 The Lovesong Writer

‘What is wrong with
you?. . .Mixing pills
like that. You could
have killed yourself’

[ Ace and Larrie are
walking outside the
hospital. . . ]

LARRIE: That would
be my entire point!
ACE: Yeah, it’s not
a joke fuck the
people who care
about you, I
guess. . .

And you’re lucky
I found you
in time

LARRIE: Well, I
wish
you hadn’t!
ACE: Why? At least
now your working
, . .Things aren’t
as bad as you
make it out to be
LARRIE: And? I still
have to deal with
my Dad’s nagging
bullshit

ACE: I know that. . .
I totally understand

LARRIE: No, you really
don’t

Look, I just want
to get out of here
And I hope you
can keep this
to yourself. . .

ACE: Fine, as long
as you don’t ever
try any dumb shit
like that again


[ A few days later
it’s Morning shift at
The Aisles . ../ Kyle
is walking to break
and someone stops
him . . . ]

‘So, you and Monica?’

AMBER: That’s some
-thing I never
saw coming. . .

[ He gets closer to
her. . . ]

KYLE: Why would you
say that?

[ Talks quieter. . . ]

We’re just friends

AMBER: Oh. . .well
that’s not what I
heard. . .


[ She goes back to
work and Ace comes
out of his office. . . ]

‘She finally find out
you’ve been hooking
up with Monica?’

KYLE: I guess, but
I really haven’t
been. . .
ACE: Your not? I
thought you did
too man
KYLE: I was just
doing a test. . .You
know, like an experi-
ment type of thing

[ He stops and real
-izes that instead
of paying attention
Ace is watching
a girl who just
walked in. . . ]

‘Is that her?’

ACE: Hold that
thought. . .

‘Hey, remember me?’

ACE: Yeah, of course
I do. . .You’re the
bread girl [ smiles ]

ANJELA: Right, my
name’s Anjela
ACE: Nice to meet
you, again
ANJELA: Actually I
was hoping I’d
run into you
ACE: Really, why’s
that?
ANJELA: Well, me
and my sister kinda
have this bet
going about you
ACE: Sisters, huh?
ANJELA: Yeah, we’re
twins. . .

ACE: Oh, alright

ANJELA: So, what
are you doing
after work?
ACE: Nothing yet
ANJELA: Perfect. . .
How about we
take you to a
late lunch date?

ACE: Sounds great

ANJELA: OK, see you
in a few hours

[ She leaves. . . ]


[ Late that afternoon,
Ace walks outside
and sees Anjela
and her sister. . . ]

‘Hey handsome,
Get in. . .’

ACE: Hi, what’s
your name?

‘Karie’

[ She gets out
and he sits in
between as Anjela
drives off. . . ]


[ Downtown they
stop at a park
Anjela stops the
car and they all
start walking. . .]

‘So, this a picnic
for three?’ [ laughs ]

KARIE: No, not
quite. . .

[ She comes up
behind him and he
feels a scarf being
tied around his eyes ]

ACE: I could get
into this. . .

[ Anjela stands in
front of him and
takes his shirt
off. . . ]


[ A few hours later
Jeszyca, Ski, Markis,
and Joh are sitting
in the break room
when Larrie comes
in. . . ]

[ Jeszyca immediate
-ly hugs onto him
and he breaks free
of her. . . ]

‘Why is everyone
acting like there’s
been a fucking
funeral in here?’

MARKIS: Because
there almost was

JOH: Yeah, we heard

[ He and Joh leave,
then Jeszyca does ]


‘There only leaving
because their upset,
You should have
seen them last nite’

LARRIE: Look, I
already had to
hear it from my
cousin. . .
I don’t need
a second dose
from you too

SKI: I know, I
just wanted you
to know that
we’re all here
if you need it

[ Meanwhile Ace is
still blindfolded at
the park and the
twins are feeding
him grapes. . . ]

‘So, have you two
shared men before?’

KARIE: Oh, we’re
not going to be
sharing you
ACE: No? I thought
that was the plan
ANJELA: We want
you to choose. . .
In fact, before we
drop you off. . .
We’ll need an
answer

ACE: Seriously?

[ Karie and Ace
are sitting alone
near the water ]

‘So, what do you
do for work. . .if
I can ask?’

KARIE: I’m a hair-
stylist. . .
ACE: That’s cool
KARIE: Yeah, sorry
about this whole
thing. . .It was
my sister’s idea
ACE: It’s fine, I
don’t mind doing
things out of
the ordinary. . .

[ He laughs and
she smiles back
at him. . . ]

[ A few minutes later
Ace is walking back
looking for Anjela ]

‘Uh, Karie. . .’

[ She walks up
behind him. . . ]

KARIE: What’s up?

ACE: I think your
sister left us

307 Villain

( T&T/#4 )

‘Yeah, I just took the
last three I had. . .

Not sure man
Never been on those’

[ Larrie is on the phone
when he hears a knock
on his door. . . ]

LARRIE: Whatever’s cool
I’ll be there soon

[ He hangs up. . . ]

‘What?’

LARRIEsMOM: I haven’t
seen you all day
I just wanted to
make sure you’re
okay. . .
LARRIE: I’m fine, Mom
I was just worn out
after working
That’s all

But anyways, I have
to leave now

[ He walks toward
the door. . . ]

‘Wait, Ace called
He wants you to
call him back. . .’

LARRIE: Yeah, alright
Mom. . .Bye

[ He leaves her stand
-ing there. . . ]


[ Hithe is checking his
mail and he sees a
letter from the hospital ]

‘We’re deeply sorrowed
about the passing of
your baby boy in our
hospital last fall. . .
And we would like
to invite you to a
special memorial service
Please call us at your
earliest convenience if
you are interested. . .’

HITHE: What the hell?


[ Larrie is parked in
a driveway when a
stranger gets in his
back seat. . . ]

‘You wanted twelve?’

LARRIE: Yeah
that’s fine man

[ Looks around ]

Here. . .

[ He hands him money
and takes the bag of
pills. . . ]

[ Taking two out, he
takes them and then
drives off. . . ]


‘Yeah, I got the
same mail. . .’

[ Hithe is talking to
Kristyn on the phone ]

HITHE: Don’t you think
that’s a little wierd
for them to wait seven
months to say anything?
KRISTYN: Yeah, I guess
But what are you
getting at babe?
HITHE: What if their
hiding something and
they could
have saved our son?
KRISTYN: Come on,
Hithe
I’m sure their just
being considerate
HITHE: So you don’t
think we should do
anything?
KRISTYN: I can’t get
involved in this right
now I’m sorry

But I can’t allow
my emotions to
drive me crazy like
they did last year

HITHE: Well fine,
I guess I’m on
my own then


[ Larrie pulls his car
into a park and stops
as his phone rings ]

‘Incoming Call. . .Ace’

[ He ignores it and
gets out sitting by
the water. . . ]

[ Hours later he wakes
up/ Sitting up he checks
his phone and there’s
a voicemail from Ace ]

‘Hey, everyone’s wonder
-ing where you are.
Work, your mom, and
also me if you even
care. . .Look, just stop
acting strange man
and call me back.’


[ BEEP ]

‘MESSAGE
ERASED’


[ The next day Larrie
rolls over in bed and
it’s 2:30pm/ He hears
someone coming down
the stairs. . . ]

‘Hey, your manager
called. . .Where
were you last night?’

[ sits up ] LARRIE: No
-where I just lost
track of time, Dad
LARRIEsDAD: Yeah,
you must think I
was born yesterday
or something. . .
Your 25 years old,
Larrie. . .when are
you going to start
acting like it?
LARRIE: It was one
damn absence!
LARRIEsDAD: You
know that’s not
what I’m talking
about smartass
You were somewhere
fucked up out of
your mind
LARRIE: Yeah, Ok
since you know. . .

‘Where the hell is
my medicine?’

LARRIEsDAD: I have
them. . .
LARRIE: What, why?
LARRIEsDAD: Because
you’re letting these pills
control your life. . .

You mom and I
talked and she wants
to take you to the
doctor and have you
taken off of them

LARRIE: No! I need
them for my anxiety

And like you said
I’m 25, not a child
so your not going
to stop me from
getting them, Dad

LARRIEsDAD: Maybe not,
but I’ll tell you what
you are going to do

Either you can clean
yourself up Larrie or you
will have to move out

[ His dad looks at him,
then turns around and
walks out. . . ]


[ Hithe is laying on his
couch flipping through
the channels when he
sees a familiar face ]

‘Are you in need of
some serious legal
advice?’

[ He sits up. . . ]

‘If you are a victim
of negligence, but
not sure if you
have a case. . .
Then contact me

Jared Meyhr
616-307-6996‘

[ Hithe quickly gets
his cell and saves
the number. . . ]


[ Larrie is getting up
from his desk and he
leaves his computer
screen on. . . ]

‘Dear Family, I am
sorry I’ve become
such a disappointment

I think it’s best for
everyone involved if
I just go away so
you don’t have to
worry about me any
more and I don’t ruin
anyone else’s life. . .’


[ He takes out a bottle
of pills, opens it and
takes them all throwing
the empty bottle on
the floor. . . ]


[ Hours later Ace is
walking down the
stairs to Larrie’s
room. . . ]

‘Did you forget man?
I know where you
sleep at night’

[ He laughs. . . ]

‘What the hell,
are you hiding?’

[ He walks over to
the bed, lifts off the
cover and it’s empty/
Seeing the bottle he
picks it up and starts
reading the note on
the screen. . . ]

[ He looks around
realizing Larrie’s
not there. . . ]

ACE: Oh my god!

306 Innocense Has Ended

( T&T/#5)

[ Downstairs in a small
room of the Fraternity
house Joh and 3 other
pledges are sitting at
a table ]

[ walks up ] ‘Let me
start by introducing
myself. . .I’m Mike,
and I’ll be guiding
your through our
initiation week. . .’

‘I’m going to be
asking you a series
of questions just so
we can get to know
each other better,
everyone cool?’

[ They all four nod ]

‘Who would you say
is the most important
person in your life?’

MAC: My girlfriend

‘Where do you see
yourself in five years?’

LEEVIGH: In five years,
I hope to be using
my degree at a
computer software
company. . .

‘What is your greatest
fear?’

STUU: I’ve always
had a problem with
. . .being alone

‘How do you think
being a fraternity
brother will help
you as a person?’

JOH: Well, um
Up until a few
months ago I was
living a pretty
structured life with
my parents
And I hope that
if I get in. . .it
will help me relax
and not be so
serious all the time


[ Minutes later, Joh gets
his stuff and exits
the Fraternity house/
Outside he starts walking
toward his dorm. . . ]

‘Hey, Joh!’

[ He turns around
and sees Airynn ]


AIRYNN: What’s up?

JOH: You serious?
Your just gonna
casually walk up
to me and say hi
AIRYNN: Oh, sorry
we can’t talk? I
mean, we did use
to be best friends
JOH: Yeah Ok. . .
What is it you
want anyway?

AIRYNN: Man what
are you doing?
Honestly, pledging
a fraternity?
JOH: Yeah, is there
a problem with that?

[ He starts to walk
away, but Airynn
stops him. . . ]

‘Do you really think
they’re gonna let
you in?’

JOH: Why wouldn’t
they?
AIRYNN: Come on
Joh, if you couldn’t
even bend the rules
to make out with
a girl last year
How is this gonna
end up any different?
JOH: What does
that have to
do with anything?
AIRYNN: You’ll see
They will search
until they find
the one thing that
will test you the
most. . .And then
what will you do?

[ Airynn looks at him
and then walks away
shaking his head ]


[ The front office of
TA Mark just
finished meeting with
the managers. . . ]

HITHE: As usual Mark
not only was that
informative. . .But it
was also quite
entertaining [ smirks ]

[ He pats him on
the back on his
way out the door ]

‘Hey Ace, I wanted
to talk to you about
something. . .’

ACE: Yeah, what’s up?

MARK: Well, I was
thinking of bringing
your name up to
manage the new
store addition
ACE: Your serious?
MARK: Yeah, but
lately it seems like
you’ve lost your
drive. . .
What’s going on?

ACE: I’m sorry. . .
It’s a family issue
My cousin is
getting kind of out
of control and I’m
the closest to him
MARK: I understand,
It’s alright. . .
I really think you
should push for
this promotion though
it could open a lot
of doors for you
ACE: Well, thanks
Mark
But I don’t think
I could handle
that responsibility
right now. . .

[ He walks past Mark
and out of the office ]


[ Back at the dorm,
Joh is laying in bed
when Weis walks in ]

JOH: Wow, you
finally cleared the
room of the tsunami
attack that was in
here earlier
WEIS: Yeah, well
I happen to have
a important date
tonight
JOH: See, I knew
there had to be
a reason [ smiles ]

WEIS: Uh huh, so
how’s pledging
going?
They make you do
any sick shit yet?
JOH: Nope, nothing
so far. . .
WEIS: Ok, then
why do you look
so stressed?

JOH: I don’t know

WEIS: Well, I’m gonna
take off to the
shower room. . .
And you could have
some. . .time
to yourself maybe
JOH: Yeah right,
even if I wanted
to I couldn’t

[ He throws a pillow
at him as he walks
out the door. . . ]


[ A few hours later,
it’s Night shift at
TA and Ski
walks up to Larrie ]

‘Hey, I’m not trying
to be a dick. . .
But you gotta stay
awake at work’

LARRIE: I know,
I’m up now. . .
Sorry, I just haven’t
been getting much
sleep lately

I’ll be right back

[ He quickly leaves
and Ski’s left there
looking confused ]


[ Joh walks into his
dorm room. . .
Turning on the
light, he looks
around then takes
off his robe. . . ]

[ Walking over
to the mirror he
looks at himself,
flexing his muscles
and making faces ]


[ Across town Weis is
sitting on a couch
with his date Landyn ]

WEIS: I can’t believe
you use to model
LANDYN: Thanks, it’s
just some catalog
work though. . .
WEIS: I know, but
why didn’t you
pursue it?
LANDYN: Oh, I’m
not sure
Just sort of lost
interest after
awhile, I guess
WEIS: Oh, I see
So, what are you
interested in now?
LANDYN: You mean,
besides you? [ laughs ]


[ Early the next morning
Joh and the 3 pledges
are back in the Frat-
ernity basement. . . ]

MASTER MIKE: Tonight
the Fraternity will
be holding a party
here at eight. . .
So I expect you
four to be here
on time, Got it?

[ Outside after the
meeting Joh is sitting
on the steps. . . ]

‘Yeah, I’d like
to get him!’

[ Turns around ]

JOH: What did
you say?
STUU: Uh, nothing
See you later

[ He hurries off ]

LEEVIGH: Ready
for tonight?

[ Stands up and
they start to walk ]

JOH: Yeah, why?
LEEVIGH: I heard
we’ll have some
big task to do
JOH: Like what?
LEEVIGH: No clue. . .
Whatever it is
Good luck though!


[ The party is going
on and Mike’s talk-
ing to the pledges ]

‘This is the mystery
punch bowl. . .
Rule is as long
as you’re here
you have to keep
drinking it. . .’

MASTER MIKE: So,
everyone get a
glass, do some
mingling. . .

And uh, Mac. . .
Can I talk to you?

[ They walk off and
Joh takes a drink
from his glass ]

‘This stuff’s pretty
good. . .’

LEEVIGH: Yeah, I bet. . .
It’s probably spiked
JOH: What?
LEEVIGH: See, I told
you. . We’re being
set up man. . .


[ In the back room ]

‘What is this?’

MASTER MIKE: It’s
time to prove to
me you’ll be a
loyal member to
this Fraternity

So as your final
test I brought
in a girl, she’s
blindfolded. . .

I’ll leave you two
alone and all you
have to do is get
a picture of one
kiss’

[ 5 minutes later, Mac
exits and Stuu enters ]

MASTER MIKE: In order
to be a leader in life
you have to learn
to rely on yourself

So, I’m gonna leave
you in here and
we’ll see if you can
figure the way out

[ Leaving him inside
he locks the door
behind him. . . ]


[ Leevigh is talking to
Joh when Mike taps
him on the shoulder ]

MASTER MIKE: Hey,
can I talk to you
over there?
LEEVIGH: Yeah, actually
I have a test early
in the morning. . .
So, I was wondering
Is it ok if I leave?
MASTER MIKE: Yeah,
it’s Economics. . .
right? Here, it’s
the answer guide

I’m afraid you won’t
get much studying
done tonight

[ The door opens to
the back room and
Joh is pushed in,
stumbling around ]

‘Joh, you alright?’

JOH: Dude, what
was in that stuff?
STUU: I don’t know
What did Mike say?

[ Joh comes over and
lays on the floor next
to him. . . ]

‘I have to masturbate’

STUU: What, why?
JOH: Because I’m not
allowed to. . .it’s
my religion
STUU: Look, fuck him
You don’t have to
do anything you
don’t want to
JOH: Yeah, I do. . .
He’s watching us
STUU: How?

[ Joh passes out on
the floor and Stuu
notices a string
inside his waistband ]

[ Pulling on it he
feels something and
starts to unzip Joh’s
pants. . .Seeing a key
he takes it and goes
toward the door ]

‘Hey, maybe if I just
I mean, you wouldn’t
be doing any wrong’

[ Kneeling over, he removes
Joh’s pants and begins
to stroke him
through his underwear ]

305 Black Heart Inertia

[ Late afternoon, Kyle and
Ace are on checkouts
talking. . . ]

‘Careful staring at a
chick that long your
eyes might get stuck’

KYLE: Shutup man,
I wasn’t staring
ACE: It’s cool, not
like I don’t understand
what you’re going
through
KYLE: Oh yeah?
That must mean
your mystery girl
hasn’t returned yet
ACE: Not a sign
KYLE: That’s too bad

Hey, how do you
know I was looking
at her anyways?

ACE: Well, I’m sure
It’s not Kristyn, she’s
clearly taken
And then there’s
[ faces him ] Monica?

KYLE: What. . .Is she
not the type you
think I’d go for?
ACE: No, I mean
she’s pretty settled
. . .And you?
KYLE: I’m in transition


[ Meanwhile Monica’s
coming back from
break. . . ]

KRISTYN: Did you think
any more about
the other night?
MONICA: No, why
would I?
KRISTYN: Because
Kyle was obviously
flirting with you
MONICA: Flirting?
Come on, this isn’t
high school
And Kyle? Girl, I
don’t know

[ She stops for a
second and Amber
walks by. . . ]

KRISTYN: Well, just
make sure you
let him down easy

[ Amber watches as
Monica gets her lane
back from Kyle. . . ]

KYLE: Hey, this might
seem random. . .
But, what are you
doing tonight?
MONICA: Me and Kristyn
are taking our kids
to see a movie
KYLE: Oh, have fun
MONICA: I’m sorry

[ Kyle starts walking away
and Amber turns around
before he passes her. . . ]

‘Hiding from someone?’

AMBER: No, it’s just. . .
Nevermind, how
are you doing?
HITHE: Fine, I guess
Kristyn. . .she’s busy
chasing her youth with
Monica
AMBER: Yeah, that’s
not the only thing
she’s chasing. . .
HITHE: What?

AMBER: Nothing
HITHE: Ok, well later


[ Kyle and Ace are
walking out of the
store. . . ]

ACE: So she turned
you down. . .
What now?
KYLE: I don’t know
But I will get her
This isn’t over yet


[ Kyle’s at home flipping
through channels and
sees a picture of him
and Amber sitting on
the table. . . ]

[ Sighing, he picks up
his phone and dials
a number. . . ]

‘Hi, can you tell me
if any kids movies
are playing now?’

KYLE: Is that the
only one. . .
Ok, and it’s starts
in thirty minutes
thanks

[ He hangs up, grabs
his jacket and leaves ]


[ Monica’s sitting in
the theatre and her
phone goes off. . . ]

[ TEXT ] KYLE: Hey,
looks like you’re
having fun
[ TEXT ] MONICA: Where
are you?
[ TEXT ] KYLE: Right
behind you

[ She turns around and
he’s in the back waving
at her. . . ]

MONICA: You’re never
going to give this up,
are you?
KYLE: Nope, I’m not
MONICA: Well. . .we are
already sitting here
KYLE: Yeah, that's true

[ He leans in like
he’s going to kiss
her. . . ]

MONICA: My um,
kids. . .their only
a few rows down
KYLE: Your kids are
fine. . .but what is
it you wanna do?

[ She thinks for a
second and then
takes his hand and
they quietly leave
the theatre. . . ]

KYLE: Where to?
MONICA: In here’s
fine
KYLE: The girls
bathroom?

[ Kyle gets dragged in
as the door shuts ]


[ A little while later,
the lights come on
in the theatre. . . ]

KRISTYN: See, I knew
you would like
that movie [ looks around ]

Now, I wonder where
your mom went


[ Outside in the hallway
Kyle comes out of the
bathroom wiping off his
lips. . . ]

[ He leaves, and Kristyn
walks out into the hall ]

‘Oh, there you are’

[ walks up ] MONICA: Yeah,
Did you all like
the movie?

[ They nod, and Kristyn
just looks at her. . . ]

KRISTYN: Especially
the ending. . .what
a surprise right?
MONICA: Uh, yeah
Didn’t see that one
coming at all. . .


[ Kyle’s driving home
on the phone. . . ]

‘So, you think that
did it man?’

KYLE: Yes my friend
I’m pretty much
going to call it. . .

Mission accomplished

304 Illustrations Whore

( T&T /#11 )

[ Jeszyca walks into the
store and Amber is
waiting for her. . . ]

JESZYCA: Isn’t
this a rarity?
AMBER: I know,
the first time
I see you in
days would be
at work
JESZYCA: I know,
and I’m sorry. . .
I’ll make it up
to you tonight
though
AMBER: Sure, can’t wait

[ She stops and looks
at Jeszyca. . . ]

JESZYCA: What?
AMBER: Nothing,
you positive you’re
fine?
JESZYCA: Of course,
well I better go clock
in. . .

[ They kiss and when
Amber turns around
Larrie is standing there ]

‘Nice!’

[ Amber ignores him and
walks out/ He passes
Jeszyca staring at her ]


[ An hour later Monica
is getting groceries and
sees someone walk
ahead of her. . . ]

‘Kyle?’

[ He turns around ]

KYLE: Hey, we would
be the only two
insomniacs here
shopping in the
middle of the
night
MONICA: Right
KYLE: Not that
I’m complaining
or anything [ smiles ]

[ She just looks at
him weird. . . ]

[ Back up front Jeszyca
sees Kyle and Monica
coming and turns away ]

[ She looks at Kyle. . . ]

MONICA: Ready to get
your chips and salsa
on? [ laughs ]
KYLE: Hey, you can’t
blame a man
for getting hungry
MONICA: Yeah, you
sure you’re not
just baked?
KYLE: Nah, just
a couple hours of
intense working
out courtesy of
my Wii fit. . .
MONICA: I see
Well, I have to
get home. . .
KYLE: Ok see
you
tommorow

[ Jeszyca turns around
after she walks away ]

JESZYCA: Hey Kyle
[ surprised ]KYLE: If
it isn’t Jeszyca?
You know, I almost
forgot you work here

[ She rolls her eyes
as he gets his bag
and walks out. . . ]


[ A few minutes later
she’s cleaning the
lanes and her phone
vibrates. . . ]

‘Hey, figured out where
were going. Can’t wait
to see you! Love, Am.‘


[ Much later that night,
Jeszyca is standing
in front of the mirror
wearing a tiny, black
dress. . . ]


[ Sitting on the bed
she looks at the
collections of bills
next to her and
the doorbell rings ]


[ Inside Amber’s
car. . . ]

JESZYCA: So,
where are you
taking me?
AMBER: I thought
we’d go check out
Scandals. . .you know
that place downtown?
JESZYCA: Really, I
figured we go
to Version. . .It’s
all you can drink
AMBER: Come on,
we always go there.
I’m ready to get a
little wild and crazy

You can afford to
escape
sainthood for one night


[ Downtown Jeszyca & Amber
enter Scandals taking
seats near the bar. . . ]

AMBER: You relax, I’ll
get us some drinks

[ Jeszyca sees an older
women coming towards
her and quickly turns
away ]

‘Jeszyca?’

JESZYCA: Hi. . .
WOMAN: I haven’t seen
you
in what, eight months?
JESZYCA: Yeah [ looks
around her ]
Something like that
WOMAN: So, where you
been?
JESZYCA: Just away. . .
And actually, I’m on
a date so
WOMAN: Oh, sorry dear
[ walks away ]

[ Amber comes back and
hands Jeszyca a drink ]

AMBER: Ready for the show?

[ A female stripper is on
stage and Amber’s moving
towards her. . . ]

‘Oh yeah, work it!’

[ She puts some ones
inside the girls’s thong ]

AMBER: You having fun?
JESZYCA: As long as you
are [ smiles ]

[ The girl on stage comes
over by them. . . ]

‘Hey, you seem familiar. . .
Do I know you?’

JESZYCA: No, I don’t think
so

Be right back Am, I’m
gonna
find the bathroom

AMBER: Ok

[ She goes back to the
show/ Jeszyca’s not paying
attention bumps into someone ]

‘Jess. . .you’re back?’

[ She turns around. . . ]

JESZYCA: Clyy, just
the guy I was hoping
to see [ rolls eyes ]
CLYY: Really, you should’ve
called Jesz. . .I would have
found a place for you

JESZYCA: I’m not here
to work. . .I told
you when I walked
out of here eight months
ago I was done
CLYY: You’ll be back,
Do you not remember
five or so years you
worked here?
I recall you loving
to live the high life
JESZYCA: Well, I have
a real job now. . .
And someone I care
about and that’s way
more important then
money
CLYY: Good for you

[ She walks into the bathroom
and Amber comes up. . . ]

CLYY: Hey, you must
be Jeszyca’s girlfriend
AMBER: Yeah, who are
you?
CLYY: I’m Clyy, the owner
Nice to meet you
AMBER: You too
So, how do you
know Jeszyca?
CLYY: Oh, we go way
back
She didn’t tell you?
AMBER: Tell me what?
CLYY: Your girlfriend
use to be my main
girl here
AMBER: You’re kidding
CLYY: Nope, for six
years
AMBER: Wow, um
Thanks for the
information. . .

[ She walks into the
bathroom where Jeszyca
is washing her hands ]

‘Why didn’t you tell me
you use to work here?’

[ turns around ] JESZYCA:
I’m sorry Am, I didn’t
know how to and you
were so excited about
coming here
AMBER: So much for
sainthood, I guess
JESZYCA: Listen, it was
something I needed to
do to get me through
school
But now I have TA
and your in my life
I wouldn't go back.
AMBER: Ok, I trust you
JESZYCA: Let’s just get
out of here
AMBER: Good idea,
I'll pull up the car

[ She leaves and as Jeszyca
is walking out Clyy runs up
to her. . . ]

‘Hey!’

CLYY: You’re just gonna
walk out on me again
JESZYCA: Yup, you don’t
own me and
I’m not one of your girls
anymore


[ He grabs her arm and
pulls her toward him/ Jeszyca
yanks from his grip hard and
slaps him in his face ]

‘That was the last time
you will ever put your
hands on me!’

303 You're a Jerk

[ In the middle of the
previous night, inside the
store’s break room. . . ]

‘Considering you’re half
the staff here. . .
Shouldn’t you be helping
your customers?’

AIRYNN: Oh, my bad
I thought that’s what
I was doing

[ He grabs her waist ]

TIESUN: Not so fast
You didn’t tell anyone
about our hook up at
the party, Did you?
AIRYNN: Now why
would I wanna do
that?
TIESUN: Hmm, I
don’t know. . .
Maybe to brag to
your friends that
you half nailed
a black chick?
AIRYNN: Well, I
wouldn’t have
to brag
TIESUN: Please,
And I know I’m
not the only girl
you’re fucking
around with
AIRYNN: Oh, how do
you know that?
TIESUN: I can tell
. . .But don’t worry
you’re not the only
one who can keep
a secret

[ She puts her finger
to his lips. . . ]

AIRYNN: Oh, I see
Now how about
we get started
on that other half

[ She hits him and
he laughs. . . ]


[ Back up front, customers
are going through self-
check while Markis walks
by the window. . . ]

[ on the phone ] ‘Hey
man, it’s almost light
out. . .Are you coming?’

MARKIS: Alright hurry, bye

[ walking back ] Hey,
can I help you?

MALE SHOPPER: Yeah,
where’s the popcorn?
MARKIS: Try aisle five
MALE SHOPPER: Thanks

[ The customer walks
away just as Trae
and D’Ondrae arrive ]

D’ONDRAE: Is it safe?
MARKIS: Yeah, it’s
cool
D’ONDRAE: Alright man,
here [ hands him
cash ]

[ Markis pockets the
cash and then
hands him a bag
from his jacket ]

MARKIS: OK, get
out of here!

[ He sighs as they
both leave. . . ]


[ In the back of the
store Airynn is unlocking
Mark’s office door. . . ]


[ Going through the
security screens he
sees Markis handing
off the bag. . . ]

AIRYNN: What is this?



[ Morning a few days later
Weis is hanging out in
the dorm and Joh walks
in. . . ]

JOH: I swear I just
slept through half
that lecture
WEIS: Really, you
swear?
Isn’t that kinda
anti-Christ
of you? [ laughs ]
JOH: You know
what I meant,
dude [ sighs ]
WEIS: Speaking
of that. . .I was
wondering why all
the spiritual hooky
lately?
JOH: I don’t know,
I’ve been thinking
of backing off for
awhile
WEIS: Oh, and what
will you do with
all your extra time?
JOH: Well, I heard
the frats start taking
pledges for next year
soon
WEIS: You’re joking,
right?
JOH: It’s just an idea
Anyways, whose that?
WEIS: This new guy,
Landyn
JOH: You just started
here, and you’re
already talking
to someone?
WEIS: Well, not
exactly dude
He’s not a
college student
JOH: I see, how
old is he then?
WEIS: Mid twenties
JOH: Earth to Weis,
Are you trying to
get someone else
locked up?
WEIS: No, I’m sixteen
now. . .I can legally
do whatever I want
JOH: Right, I just
don’t think it’s the
best idea


[ A couple buildings away,
Airynn is talking to his
girlfriend Marisa before
class. . . ]

MARISA: Where were
you last weekend?
AIRYNN: I’m sorry, babe
After I covered for
the party. . .I spent
the next day studying

I’ll make it up to
you tonight, I promise

[ He kisses her, and
she walks away. . . ]


[ At the store, Kyle
is coming back
from break. . . ]

KYLE: You need
some help?
MONICA: Yeah, this
must be the wrong
brand of sugar
KYLE: Oh, well I
can go check
that for you. . .
MONICA: Well, thanks
KYLE: No problem

[ Monica smiles, and
he walks off. . . ]


[ Larrie and his sister
enter the store and
Ace sees them. . . ]

ACE: Well, you’re the
last person I’d
expect to see out
and about this early
LARRIE: Trust me,
I’d rather not be
ACE: Let me guess,
you’ve reached the
bottom of the bottle?
No wonder your not
in your normal
drugged out haze
LARRIE: Well, I’m
sorry we can’t all
be managers with
college degrees and
live up to your
sickening high
standards
ACE: What?
Sorry I was just
messing around,
man

[ Larrie ignores him
and walks away ]


[ Inside Marisa’s class ]

‘Hey, I’m kinda
new here. . .
Would you
maybe wanna
tackle Wilson’s
project together?’

MARISA: Yeah sure,
I’m Marisa. . .
What’s your name
again?

‘It’s Tiesun, nice to
meet you [ smiles ]


[ 5 minutes later, Airynn
is outside the door
and Marisa comes out ]

AIRYNN: Hey, how
was class?
MARISA: Fine, I
just got assigned
another huge ass
project though
AIRYNN: I’m sorry
MARISA: Thanks,
at least I have
a partner this
time
AIRYNN: That’s good

[ He puts his arm
around her. . . ]

AIRYNN: So, what
you wanna do
tonight?


[ Airynn and Marisa
walk away as
Tiesun watches from
the classroom door ]

302 My Name is Trouble [ SEASON PREMIERE ]

( T&T /#9 )


[ Weis walks outside of
TA and his phone
starts ringing. . . ]

WEIS: Hello
MARK: Hey buddy,
you still working?
WEIS: Nope, just
stepped outside. Why?
MARK: Ok good
Listen we need to talk
WEIS: I know
I don’t want Ski to
go to jail because of
something I said
MARK: Well, I was doing
some thinking. . .
And I realized your Mom
has to show evidence
that you and Ski ever did
anything
WEIS: I know, but what
if she’s seen us
kiss or something
MARK: Yeah, that’s why
will probably have
to use some persuasion
WEIS: What do you mean?
MARK: I mean, if they
find out you weren’t
the legal age of consent
when you and Ski
had sex. . .that could
pretty much seal the deal
WEIS: Yeah, and what
if the judge doesn’t
buy it?
MARK: Well, as long as
you put on a good
show no one will know
the difference

Besides this all started
as a lie. . .might as well
end as one


[ At self-checkout Amber
sees one of the help
lights flashing. . . ]

AMBER: Is there something
I can help you with?
FEMALE SHOPPER: Yes, I
thought this bread was
the one on sale this week
it was in Aisle6
AMBER: Actually we ran out
of that brand, but I can
write you a rain check

[ She looks up and sees
a Manager coming. . . ]

AMBER: Hey, we ran out
of the on sale bread

[ Ace looks at the customer ]

ACE: Just do it for the
price of the sale
and I’ll override it

[ He walks over and
scans his badge. . . ]

FEMALE SHOPPER: Uh,
thank you
[ smiles ] ACE: No
problem. . .
You have a great
rest of your day!

[ Ace walks away +
over to Kyle’s lane ]

[ sighs ] ACE: She likes me
KYLE: Oh yeah?
How can you be
so sure?
ACE: She’s been coming
here on the same
day, at the same
time for weeks
KYLE: And? Maybe she’s just
here for all our neighborhood
values [ smirks ]
ACE: Anyway, next
time I see her I’m
asking her out
KYLE: OK man
ACE: Yeah, I’m
determined
to finally have a
girlfriend this year
KYLE: Well, good luck
with that. . .
ACE: I’ll see you later,
Oh and let me
know if she comes
back. . .

[ Kyle looks up and notices
Amber at the self-checks ]


[ Ski is sitting in the dining
room when Mark comes
in with his lawyer. . . ]

‘ Ski, this is Malcolm
Utilan ‘

SKI: Nice to meet you


[ Everyone sits down
in the living room ]

SKI: So, honestly. . .
What are my chances?
M. UTILAN: Well, I’m
pretty sure that we can
get you the minimum
sentence?
SKI: Sentence. . .
As in jail?
M. UTILAN: Don’t
worry
Mr. Sirom
Like I was telling, Mark
even if you and the
minor did have sex
His mom has no
way to prove it
So basically they have
no chance in hell
MARK: Right, and if
they ask Weis has
already agreed not
to say anything
SKI: Well, I’m glad
you two are so
sure, but this isn’t
a done deal yet


[ It’s afternoon, and Amber
sees the female shopper
from earlier come in just
as Ace is coming out of
his office. . . ]

ACE: Hey! Don’t tell me
you’re back for
more bread. . .

[ She stops slowly and
turns around ]

FEMALE SHOPPER: No,
what are you talking
about?

ACE: Oh, um. . .
My mistake

[ She looks at him weird
then walks away leaving
him standing there ]


[ At Mark’s, Ski is standing
in front of his bedroom
mirror in his vampire
costume when Chais
comes in. . . ]

CHAIS: Hey Ski,
Where’s Dad?
SKI: He’ll be back
He had to run to
the store. . .
You ready to see
your Mom?
CHAIS: Not at all


[ Mark pulls up and starts
walking toward the house
when a car speeds up
besides him. . . ]

‘What the hell?’

MARK’s EX: Hello Mark
MARK: Jesus Deb, are
you trying to fucking
kill me?
MARK’s EX: Not me,
you had your employee’s
jailbird baby daddy to
almost do that for you
MARK: Yeah, it’s nice
to see a big time
business women like
you still has time
to keep up with
local news [ smirks ]

[ Chais and Jai
come outside and walk
to their Mom’s car ]

MARK: Bye guys
See ya Deb

MARK’s EX: Oh, and
by the way. . .
Have fun with your
felon boyfriend!


[ Marks stands there
as she leaves. . . ]


[ Downstairs Ski pulls out
a beer and takes a sip
before sitting it down on
the bar. . . ]

MARK: Starting already?
No ones even
here yet. . .
SKI: Oh, it’s fine
I might as well get
use to doing things
on my own

MARK: Listen, Ski
Everything’s

SKI: What Mark?
Gonna be fine...
Is that what you
were about to say?

Well, save it

[ Mark backs up as
Ski brushes past him ]


[ 30 minutes later the
basement is full of
costumed employees/ Mark
is sitting with Amber and
Jeszyca. . . ]

MARK: I like your, um. . .
[ cough ] Tails, on
your costume
JESZYCA: Oh, you do?
We’ll we can
purr too

[ Makes noises ]

AMBER: Oh yeah,
meow bitch!

[ Everyone laughs. . . ]

AMBER: So, where’s
your tardy boyfriend?
MARK: Far away from
me
If he can help it

[ Ski walks up and
sits by Mark. . . ]

SKI: Hey, what’s up?
AMBER: Uh, I was
just asking about. . .
MARK: Are you alright?
SKI: Yeah, I’m fine

Sorry about the
meltdown earlier


[ Back at TA
Airynn and Markis
are all alone. . . ]

MARKIS: Man, did you
forget about the
pizza?
AIRYNN: No dude
I been called, it should
be here any time now
MARKIS: Good looking
out bro, I’m starved
AIRYNN: Yeah, I bet
you are
MARKIS: Alright man.
What’s
your problem?
AIRYNN: Sorry, I
just got a lot on
my mind

[ Markis looks up and
Airynn turns around
as Tie-Sun walks in ]

TIE-SUN: Hey guys,
what’s up?

MARKIS: What is she
doing here?


[ Ski excuses himself
and walks upstairs
into the kitchen. . . ]

SKI: Hey, why aren’t
you chatting it up
down there with the
tribe?
HITHE: I don’t know
I’m not in a party
type of mood, I guess
SKI: By the looks of
that empty glass
I’d say different
HITHE: That, no...
It was water, trust
me
SKI: That’s good
Look, I need to tell
you something

HITHE: Here we go
again

[ Smiles and looks up
at Ski. . . ]

SKI: Not like that, idiot!
I have a court date
tomorrow
HITHE: Are you serious?
SKI: Yup, apparently
that’s what I get for
trusting a lying ass
little kid
HITHE: That’s fucked
up, Ski!
I wish there was
something I could
do to help you

Hey, if you do end
up locked up. . .
I promise to write

SKI: Thanks Hithe,
You’re so
comforting [ sighs ]


[ Ski exits to find
Mark and notices
someone dressed as
a pink care bear ]

SKI: Who is that
over there?
MARK: I’m not sure,
but they were asking
about you
SKI: Me, why?
MARK: To see how
you are, I guess
SKI: Oh, that’s wierd
Anyways, I’m pretty tired
I think I’ll go lay down
MARK: OK


[ Inside the courtroom,
Ski is on the stand ]

LAWYER: Have you ever
had sexual thoughts
about my client?
SKI: Yes, but that
was before I knew
his real age
LAWYER: So since
It was before
that justify’s you
sleeping
with him too, right?
SKI: Um, I never
said I did
LAWYER: Will let the
evidence speak for
itself then

[ A television is being
rolled in and a tape
starts to play. . . ]

SKI: What is this?

[ Suddenly it becomes
clearer as Weis is
shown handing Ski
a condom and them
getting undressed. . . ]

WEIS’MOM: Oh my God!

[ whispers ] MARK: How
the hell did
they get that?
THE JUDGE: Skilyr Sirom,
you are sentenced
to ten years in jail


[ Ski is cuffed and dragged
away as Mark watches
and Weis gets pulled
out by his Mom. . . ]



[ Mark is walking into
his bedroom. . . ]

‘ Hey, you better
get up soon or
we’ll be late. . .’

[ rolls over ] SKI:
What?


[ Inside the courtroom,
Weis is on the stand ]

M. UTILAN: Is it true
my client asked your
age when he first met
you?
WEIS: Yes, he did
M. UTILAN: And what
did you tell him?
WEIS: I said I was
eighteen
M. UTILAN: So, you lied
And is it also true
that as soon as he
found out your age
he stopped associating
with you outside of
work?
WEIS: Yes, he did

M. UTILAN: And my final
question. . .
Did my client ever
come onto you or
try to force himself
on you in a sexual
manner?

[ Ski looks at Mark
and then looks down ]

WEIS: No, he never did

M. UTILAN: That’s all I
have

JUDGE: I’ll be right back
with my decision. . .


[ A few minutes later, Weis
is back standing by his Mom
and the judge enters the
room ]

‘ Because of the lack of
evidence I find Skilyr Sirom
not-guilty and I’m dropping
all charges against him ‘

MARK: Yes! See, I told
you

[ Mark hugs Ski and Weis’
Mom walks away /Outside
the courtroom. . . ]

WEIS: Hey, I’m so
sorry
about all this. . .
SKI: Yeah, you should be
WEIS: I know, but
everything’s fine now
Can’t we just be friends
again?
SKI: I’m afraid it’s not
that simple, Weis

I could’ve just as easily
been locked up today
had the judge chose
not to believe us

So no, I don’t trust you
And no, we’re not friends