" Red "

( T&T /#9 )

SCENE 1

‘Larrie, hey
wake up. I
need to talk
to you.’

[ Larrie sits up and
Jeszyca is standing
over him. ]

LARRIE: I’m up,
I’m up. What’s
the emergency?
JESZYCA: I have
no problem with
you staying here,
but you can’t just
leave your dirty
clothes all around.
LARRIE: Okay.
I got it. Sorry.
Where are you
off to so early
anyway?
JESZYCA: Just an
appointment.
LARRIE: You alright?

JESZYCA: Yeah,
I’m fine.

LARRIE: Well, don’t
stress out. I’ll clean
the place up.
JESZYCA: Okay.
I’ll be back
soon.

[ She leaves and
Larrie shakes
his head. ]


SCENE 2

HITHE: Isn’t this
nice?
A romantic evening
alone.
KRISTYN: Yeah.
Thank god for
Kyle and Monica
taking the kids
over night.
Jared hardly does.

[ Hithe looks away ]

HITHE: Yeah.
Can you believe
Kyle volunteered
for them?
KRISTYN: Well,
he’s young and
trying to make a
good impression.
HITHE: I don’t get
it. Anyway. . .what
do you wanna do
today?

[ Kristyn shrugs. ]

HITHE: While
you decide. I’ll
go take a shower.
KRISTYN: Okay.

[ He kisses her
and leaves. ]

[ Kristyn gets up
looking through
the magazines
on the table and
finds a letter ]

‘From the desk
of Jared Meyhr’

What is this?


SCENE 3

[ Across town in
a local office
building. ]

‘Miss Norigami’

JESZYCA: Yes.
ASSISTANT: Come
with me.

[ She walks past
the doors and
into a private
room ]

ASSISTANT: The
doctor will be
in soon.

[ She slams the
door and Jeszyca
shudders. ]

[ Ten minutes later ]

‘Afternoon, I’m
Dr. Speegul. How
are you?

JESZYCA: Hi.
DR. SPEEGUL: Is this
your first time?
JESZYCA: Yes.

[ He comes closer
and smiles at her. ]

DR. SPEEGUL: Well,
just relax.
I will take excellent
care of you.


SCENE 4

[ Hithe walks into
the living room
and Kristyn is
on the couch. ]

HITHE: Figure
it out?
KRISTYN: I sure
did. Let’s go have
brunch at ‘The
Olive Tree’.
HITHE: But
that’s downtown.
Why would we
go all the way
there when
there’s places
around here?
KRISTYN: I’m
in the mood for
one of their. . .
omelettes
HITHE: Whatever
you say Miss.
Should I get
the car?
KRISTYN: That’s
okay. I’ll drive.

[ She walks out
the front door
and Hithe follows
behind her. ]

[ A short trip later
they arrive in a
back parking lot
beside another car.]

HITHE: This isn’t
‘The Olive Tree’.

[ They both get out
as a man walks
toward them. ]

‘What is your
ex husband
doing here?’

KRISTYN: You tell
me Hithe.
I saw your mail
from him.


SCENE 5

[ Jeszyca wraps
a scarf around
her face and
starts walking
down the street. ]

[ She moves fast
toward her car
until someone
calls her from
behind. ]

JESZYCA: Ski,
hi.
SKI: Hey. Hiding
from someone?

[ She laughs ]

JESZYCA: No,
just trying not
to spread my
cold.
SKI: Oh. Well,
I let you get
going then.
Enjoy your
night off.

[ He walks away
and Jeszyca looks
relieved. ]


SCENE 6

‘Listen, Kristyn
I was going to
tell you’

[ Jared walks over. ]

KRISTYN: Tell me
what? Why would
you need a lawyer?
HITHE: It’s about
our son.
KRISTYN: What
about him?
HITHE: Jared was
helping me sue the
hospital.
KRISTYN: So they
did do something
wrong.
HITHE: Yes, but
instead of going
to trial they want
to settle.

KRISTYN: Wait.
You didn’t agree
to that did you?
JARED: I think
I should go. This is
a little too domestic
for me.

Call me Hithe.

[ He leaves and
Kristyn waits. ]


KRISTYN: Well?
HITHE: Yes. I
was thinking of
us. We would be
set for a long time.
KRISTYN: So you
would sell out your
own son for a little
financial security?
HITHE: No, it's no
like that.
You’re not under-
standing me.

KRISTYN: Oh, I
understand.
You’re a sad
excuse for a
man.

I can’t believe
you would do
something like
this.

[ Hithe stands
there as she
drives away. ]


SCENE 7

[ Larrie is sitting
on the couch
when Jeszyca
comes in. ]

LARRIE: How’d
it go?
JESZYCA: Fine.
Just a normal
checkup. What
are you watching?

[ She sits down ]

LARRIE: Some talk
show special. It’s
about those botox
injection things.

I mean, how
silly is that
right?

[ He laughs and
Jeszyca stays silent. ]

" Start a Fire "

( T&T /#7 )

SCENE 1

‘Good news. . .
I spent extensive
time in Mark’s
office the other
day.’

MONICA: Okay. . .
Is there something
I should know
about?

[ She laughs ]

KYLE: Just that
you’re talking to
the future assistant
manager of TA
MONICA: You got
the promotion?
That’s fantastic
babe.
KYLE: Well not
officially, but I
am the only one
to step up so far.
That has to say
something, right?
MONICA: Sure,
but Mark’s not
normally one to
make quick
decisions.

KYLE: Trust me,
I’m in.
How about I take
you and the kids
out to celebrate
tonight?
MONICA: If you
insist.
KYLE: Perfect.
I’ll see you at
work. Night.

[ He hangs up
shutting off
his bedroom
light. ]


SCENE 2

[ Landyn wakes
up startled. Getting
out of bed, he sneaks
down the hallway. ]

‘Where do you
think you’re
going?’

[ He slowly turns
around ]

LANDYN: Damn.
It’s scary how
you can do that.
DANI: What?
Make my voice
sound manlier
than yours ever
could?
LANDYN: Very
funny Miss Thing.
DANI: So how’s
your treatment
going?
LANDYN: I’m not
gonna lie it sucks.
No contact for
three weeks. It’s
killing me.
DANI: I know,
but you don’t
want him to
see you like
this, do you?
LANDYN: Right
I have to stay
focused.

Well, I’ll see
you in group.


SCENE 3

[ Its morning and
Kyle enters TA. Walking
straight to Mark’s
office, he goes to
knock on the door. ]

AMBER: You’re
serious?
I didn’t think the
day would ever
come.
MARK: Well, it
was a very
tough decision.

Kyle: My ass.

But you’ve
worked in
two different
stores, I think
you’re ready.
AMBER: Thank
you so much
Mark.
MARK: You’re
welcome. Make
me proud

[ She smiles. Mark
opens the door
for her & Kyle
falls inside. ]

AMBER: Kyle. Hi.

[ She walks out ]

KYLE: Just letting
you know I'm here.
MARK: Great.
The carts weren’t
cleared last night.
Can you bring the
rest in? Thanks.

[ Mark shuts the
office door ]

KYLE: Sure.
No problem.


SCENE 4

[ At the Recovery
Center everyone
is gathered for
group. . . ]

DANI: Has anyone
seen Landyn?

[ No one answers.
Five minutes later
he comes running
through the door. ]

LANDYN: Sorry,
sorry.
[ whispers ] DANI: I
thought maybe
you escaped.

[ He rolls his eyes.]

‘We’re going to start
out today by talking
about recent positive
experiences.
A memory you’ve
shared with someone
that touched you.

[ Landyn promptly
raises his hand and
waves it in the air ]

‘Go ahead.’

LANDYN: A few
weeks before I
came here, me
and my ex were
sitting on my
balcony. . .

‘He was about
to be 17 and
wanted to drive.
So I told him I
would take him
somewhere to
practice.

[ Landyn stops
for a second. ]

LANDYN: He
was so excited.

Anyway, that is
my best memory.

[ Everyone claps
and Landyn sighs ]

LANDYN: How exactly
is this suppose
to help me?
DANI: It won’t.

If you’re only
here for your
dead relationship,
then you’ll never
get better.

[ Dani gets up
and leaves the
room. ]


SCENE 5

[ Kyle is sitting in
the cart corridor
and Monica walks
in. ]

‘What are you
doing?’

KYLE: Taking a
break from clearing
the lot.
MONICA: That
sucks.
Did you talk to
Mark yet?
KYLE: Not exactly.
MONICA: Well, let
me know if you
hear anything.
Can’t wait for
tonight.

[ She leaves and
Mark enters with
Amber. ]

KYLE: Hey.
MARK: When you
get back can you
get Kristyn off
her lane?
KYLE: Sure boss.

[ Mark leaves ]

AMBER: Hi.
Everyone has
to fill out these
job evaluation
forms for the
district manager.

Just be honest,
I guess.

KYLE: Okay.

‘I’m gonna be
honest alright’


SCENE 6

‘Wow. They let
you outside?’

DANI: Yeah.
They’re watching
I’m sure.
LANDYN: I didn’t
come here for
anyone else.
Just my own
sobriety. Thanks.

DANI: I hope
that’s true.
LANDYN: Trust
me.
I would never
lie to you.


SCENE 7

[ Kyle motions
for Amber to
come here. ]

KYLE: Hey. Does
Mark read over
the evaluations?
AMBER: I don’t
know. Why?
KYLE: No reason.

[ 5 minutes later. ]

‘Kyle H. report to
the back office!’

" Save Me "

SCENE 1

‘So this is what
you’ve been up
to since Airynn
got you canned?’

MARKIS: Yup,
that little snitch
did me a favor
actually.
LARRIE: I see.
MARKIS: It’s cool
though man.
Karma’s a bitch.

Anyway, this is
Tiesun. . .she’ll
hook you up.

[ He leaves &
Tiesun smiles
at Larrie ]

TIESUN: So. . .
Here’s a sample
of our home
grown strain.

[ She puts a bud
and a cigarillo on
the counter. . . ]

LARRIE: Sorry,
but I have no idea
how to. . .
TIESUN: It’s fine,
I’ll do everything
but smoke it for
you.

[ She smiles and
Larrie watches
intrigued. . . ]


SCENE 2

‘It’s been two
whole weeks.
No text, no calls
. . .it’s just weird.’

JOH: You dumped
him dude. I think
some space would
be a good thing.
WEIS: I know, but
what if something
serious happened?

JOH: Listen, Landyn’s
more than a grown
man. It’s not your
responsibility to
protect him.
WEIS: Yeah, I know.
This was my choice
and I need to start
dealing with it.
JOH: Well, I have
to run. Promised
Dad I’d go on this
bible study with
him.
WEIS: Okay.
JOH: See you soon.

[ Weis hangs up as
a bus stops by him
on the street. Swiping
a card, he gets on and
finds a back seat ]

‘You’re Joh’s friend.
Uh. . .Reece, right?’

[ Weis turns around ]

WEIS: It’s “Wes”.
STUU: Oh sorry.
You could’ve sat
here, ya know?
WEIS: That’s okay.


SCENE 3

[ After leaving Markis’, Larrie is
driving home. Off in his own world,
he looks to his side and sees a young
woman walking down the street. ]

[ Distracted, he doesn’t notice a
construction cone sitting in the
road. Swaying at the last second,
he misses and slides right into a
mailbox, knocking it down. ]

‘Holy. . .shit!’

[ Larrie gets out of his car. ]

[ The women jogs by laughing at
him. Larrie looks down the street
and turns around. Seeing its clear,
he gets back in his car and takes
off. ]


[ Minutes later. . .Larrie pulls into
his driveway and gets out. Coming
inside he doesn’t notice his sister
sitting at the dining room table. ]

LARRIE: Why are you
sitting in the dark?
And where is mom
and dad?

RYAH: I don’t know.
out?
LARRIE: Good. Later.

[ He turns to go downstairs,
but Ryah stops him. ]

RYAH: Something’s up
with you I can tell.
LARRIE: Listen kid,
mind your own shit.
Alright?


SCENE 4

[ Sitting down, Weis
is forced to stare at
the back of Stuu’s
head. Feeling crowded
he quickly gets off
at the next stop. ]

‘Weis, hey. . .’

[ He turns around ]

WEIS: What the hell?
Why did you follow
me?
STUU: Relax buddy.
Just wondering what
your problem with
me is.
It’s obviously deep
since you fled the
bus.

WEIS: Actually, I
have a cig issue.
All the people
around made
me want one,
thanks.

[ Weis gets in Stuu’s
face and he backs
up ]

WEIS: But since you
wanna talk, let’s
discuss how you
took Joh’s matters
into your own hands
last semester. Yeah,
you’re fucked up.


SCENE 5

[ Meanwhile, at
Aisle 6n9, Kyle
knocks on Mark’s
office door. ]

‘So, what can
I do for you?’

[ Kyle enters and
sits down while
Mark is reading
over papers.]

KYLE: Well, I
know I’m kinda
new at this store.
But it just seems
like lately I’ve been
ran here, there and
everywhere.
MARK: I know. I’m
working on hiring
new baggers and
getting you in a
more permanent
position soon.
KYLE: That would
be great, but I had
another idea.

Since Ace will be
managing the Salon,
maybe you would
consider hiring me
as a replacement?

[ Mark looks at him ]

KYLE: Just think
about it please.
MARK: Okay, no
promises.
But I’ll see what
I can do.


SCENE 6

‘Okay, I admit
that wasn’t
my finest hour.

But you don’t
even know me.
What right do
you have to
judge?’

[ Weis looks down. ]

WEIS: You’re right.
I’m really sorry.
I’m going through a
lot, but I shouldn’t
have came at you
like that.
STUU: Nope, you
shouldn’t have.

[ Stuu smiles and
starts walking
away. ]

WEIS: Hey.
Where are you
going?

[ Turning around. ]

STUU: Come and
find out.


SCENE 7

[ Larrie shuts the
door and leans
back against it
as he starts to
laugh. . . ]

LARRIE: Damn,
this shit is good.

[ Suddenly he
hears the garage
door opening
above him. ]


[ Minutes later. ]

‘Hey Larrie,
come help with
the groceries’

LARRIE: Coming
Dad.

[ In the garage ]

L’s DAD: Your
sister seems to
think there’s
a weird smell
coming from
the basement.
Wonder what
that could be?

[ Larrie squeezes
by him. . . ]

LARRIE: Maybe
I need to clean.
L’s DAD: Yeah
maybe.

[ His Dad drops a
bag and he turns
around. ]

L’s DAD: Brilliant
idea asshole
Trading one drug
for another.
LARRIE: It was pot
Dad. Give me a little
credit, okay?

At least I’m not
mixing or snorting
my pills like I used
to.

[ His Dad just looks
at him. ]

LARRIE: Right, I was
doing that too,
Mr. Know It All.

I have changed.
You’re just too
blinded by my
past to see.
Don’t bother
kicking me out.

I’ll be gone
tonight.

In One Ear

SCENE 1

[ Before night shift
Jeszyca, Larrie, &
Weis are talking/
Airynn sits away ]

[ Ski enters ]

SKI: Airynn,
could I speak
with you out
here?

[ Airynn walks by
and Ski shuts the
door behind them ]

AIRYNN: Can
I help you?

SKI: Yes, the new
hire will be here
at 12 and I want
you to train him.
AIRYNN: Wow,
after all this time
some recognition.

[ Looks above him ]

I think I see pigs
flying around the
ceiling.

SKI: Good one.
Be serious, okay?
AIRYNN: Don’t
worry boss
I’ll keep it very
professional.

[ He smirks, as
Ski walks off ]


SCENE 2

[ At Monica’s
house ]

MONICA: My
neice is bringing
the kids soon.
Maybe you
should get
going.
KYLE: Or I could
stick around.
Isn’t it time
I meet them?

[ She gets off him
and stands up ]

MONICA: I don’t
know Kyle.
Since their dad
died last year,
I’m more cautious
who I let get
close to them.
KYLE: You don’t
have to worry. . .
I’m not going
anywhere.

[ The doorbell rings ]

‘That’s them!’

MONICA: If you’re
staying. . .Then you
better put a shirt on.

[ She laughs and
goes to answer
the door ]


SCENE 3

[ Airynn and Stuu
are walking around
the store ]

‘So, you’re Joh’s
friend?’

STUU: Yes.
AIRYNN: Right on!
Anyway, our job is
to put up all grocery
stuff.
Nothing cold.

[ He points to the
cooler and stops
walking. . . ]

STUU: Something
wrong?
AIRYNN: No. . .
I just need to
sit for a sec.
Catch my breath.

Too many aisles.

Anyway, [ coughs ]
You’re assigned a
section and it
doesn’t change.

[ Weis walks by them]

AIRYNN: Yup. . .
This cooler happens
to be the place that
guy up there lost
his virginity.
To our boss even.

How’s that for
a day at work?

[ Weis turns
around. . . ]

WEIS: No one cares.
Try getting newer
material jackass.


SCENE 4

[ Monica’s kids
walk in the door ]

‘Hey mom. . .

Who is that?’

MONICA: This is
Kyle, my friend
from work.

[ Trailyn makes
kissing noises ]

MONICA: Girl,
you better quit.

KYLE: So. . .
how was school
today buddy?
KILYN: Fine.
KYLE: That’s good.

Hey, our names
start out the same.
Pretty cool, huh?

[ Kilyn looks at him,
then Monica does ]

KILYN: I guess.

Uh, I’ll be
in my room.
MONICA: Okay.

[ She shakes her
head at Kyle ]


SCENE 5

[ Larrie is pacing back
and forth in his room/
He sits down, looks
at the pill bottle on
the desk and throws
it down. . . ]

[ His Dad enters
the room ]

‘Uh, Dad.
You could’ve
knocked.’

L’s DAD: Is there
something I should
know about?
LARRIE: Nope.
Just getting use
to my new meds.

Zero side effects.

[ He half smiles]

L’s DAD: Yeah.
I meant what I
said last time.
Any more
shit from you
and. . .
LARRIE: Dad,
I told you I’m
done.

[ His Dad leaves ]

[ On the phone ]

‘Hey Markis, it’s
Larrie. These new
meds are killing me.

Alright, I’m on
my way.


SCENE 6

‘Kids are finally
sleeping. . .’

[ Monica walks
up to the couch
and Kyle sits
up ]

MONICA: What
are you watching?
KYLE: Just some
chat line ad, I
guess.

You know late
night TV.
MONICA: Yeah,
I know something
else too.

[ She glances down
and Kyle quickly
puts a pillow over
his lap ]

MONICA: Let
me guess.
It was a perky
blonde that
caused your
current situation.
KYLE: What can
I say? I love me
some women.

MONICA: Yeah,
we will see
about all that.


SCENE 7

[ Airynn sees a
familiar face on
his run around
campus ]

‘Hey sexy girl.’

[ She turns around ]

TIESUN: Airynn?
What are you
doing here?
AIRYNN: Just getting
in some excercise
before this place
is swarming with
rowdy co-eds.
TIESUN: Oh.
That’s nice.

[ She jogs faster ]

AIRYNN: Look, I
know you’re helping
Markis with his little
illegal business.

It’s whatever.
But if you want
to get out, I’d
try and help.

TIESUN: You are
the last person I
would ever need
help from thanks.

[ She runs off and
Airynn tries to
catch up to her/

Shortly after he
stops and bends
over, gasping for
air…]

Violent Pornography

SCENE 1

‘What’s with
your attitude
all the time?’

WEIS: My attitude.

For five months
I’ve watched you
sit around, eat,
and play games

When are you
going to start
doing things
for yourself?

LANDYN: I know,
I shouldn’t be
on assistance.
But it’s hard
for me to find
a normal job.

WEIS: Come on
Land, it’s not easy
for anyone.
You haven’t even
tried.

[ Landyn gets up
from his chair and
walks over to Weis ]

When I was a teen,
at one of my first
modeling gigs

I had a major break-
down and it ended
my career.
WEIS: What kind of
break down?

LANDYN: Because
I didn’t like my
pay I decided
to fuck their
studio up.

Wreck it.
Three grand
In damages.
WEIS: You didn’t
get locked up?

LANDYN: No, but
they shipped me
off to a mental
institution for
six years.


SCENE 2

‘Kyle to the
Salon entrance
please. . .K-y’

[ Ace is waiting
Inside the door ]

KYLE: Told ya, I’m
the store bitch.

ACE: Yeah, or at
least Monica’s.

[ He laughs ]

ACE: But anyway.

KYLE: Figure out
how to cough up
the mucho dinero
for your upgrades
yet?
ACE: Not quite,
but I settled on
a bad ass name.
KYLE: Oh yeah?

ACE: Yes. . .
What do you
think of Ace’s cut
for the Salon?
KYLE: That sounds
like it’s referring
to your

ACE: In your dirty
mind maybe.

But I’m more
hopeful in the
maturity of
our customers.


SCENE 3

‘Hey bud,
come out
here for a
sec. . .’

[ Weis enters
the room with
a towel around
him. . . ]

WEIS: It’s cold,
what?
LANDYN: See,
I’m thinking
about my future.

WEIS: It’s a camera.
What about it?

LANDYN: I’ve always
liked photography.

Why don’t you
come closer
and let me
try it out?

WEIS: Fine, only
a few though.

[ Weis stays still
as he snaps
photos. . . ]

‘Ok, now
hand me
the towel.’

WEIS: Uh,
I don’t think
so babe.
LANDYN: Why
not, you’re
mine aren’t
you?

[ He gets up closer ]

LANDYN: You can
do one, right?

WEIS: Hey, back
the hell up!

[ Weis pushes Landyn
off of him. ]

LANDYN: Are you nuts?
WEIS: No, I’m just sick
of your shit.


SCENE 4

‘Hey, you got
the break
board?’

ACE: It’s down
on nine.
Not like you
to be early
or on time
even.
HITHE: Yeah
well, it’s time
for a change.

What’s new
with the Salon
besides the lack
of furniture?

ACE: Actually,
Ace’s cut is right
on opening
schedule.
HITHE: That’s good.
So, I assume you
have a loan worked
out somewhere.

[ He waits. . . ]

ACE: Well, I
didn’t get
any approvals
just yet.
Hopefully soon
though, I’m
running out
of time.

HITHE: You see,
that’s where
I come in
I may have
a solution to
your problem
my friend.


SCENE 5

‘Airynn up
front for a
cover please,
Airynn. . .’


AIRYNN: Hey Jess,
busy night so
far?
JESZYCA: Not really.

[ She looks at him ]

JESZYCA: Well, thanks.
I’ll be back soon.

AIRYNN: Yeah, see ya.

‘You sure you’re
smart enough
to work that?’

[ Airynn turns and
sees Larrie. . . ]

AIRYNN: We were
all trained smart ass
. . .Got a problem?

LARRIE: No, I’m cool.

But you won’t be
now that everyone
knows you got
Markis fired.


SCENE 6

ACE: Hey baby,
sorry I’m late.

KARIE: You’re fine.
I ordered some
drinks.

So tell me. . .
what the big
news?

ACE: Well, I’ll
no longer be
loosing sleep
over the bank
hassle.
KARIE: I knew
you had a plan
in that sexy head
of yours. . .
Tell me everything.
ACE: Let’s just say,
I found a new
financial partner.


SCENE 7

[ Landyn is online
checking his news
feed ]

‘Weis-Lee Kardin
went from “in a
relationship” to
“single”. . . ‘

[ Shutting his
laptop, he gets
up and starts
frantically
looking through
his stuff ]

[ Tearing through
empty plastic
bags from his
trash, he
suddenly stops ]


[ Hours later. . .
Landyn walks
outside carrying
a large suitcase
to his car ]

317 Muddy Swim Trunks

SCENE 1

SKI: Let me guess,
you didn’t go to
Billy’s the other
day?
CHAISON: Nope,
I rode around
on my bike

Dad is getting
on my nerves!

SKI: I know.
Give him a break
though. . .He’s
under a lot of
pressure at work
right now

CHAISON: Yeah
I know, but still.

I’m sick of him
treating me like
a little kid.

SKI: Do you miss
your Mom. . .
I mean, at all?
CHAISON: No I don’t.
And since she’s gone
we don’t need to
pretend anymore.
SKI: What do you
mean bud?
CHAISON: Dad
didn’t tell you?

Deborah isn’t
my real mom.

SCENE 2

THAT_JA_DUDE: Figured since you
left me a comment.
It would be cool to mail you.
MCMANIA: No big deal, man.
I know it’s hard to find
someone who admits
to shit like this.
THAT_JA_DUDE: True
or doesn’t twist it
into being sexual.
MCMANIA: Yeah,
I have a girlfriend.
THAT_JA_DUDE: I like
this girl too.

MCMANIA: Indoors, your
driveway. . .
You’re a lot more
adventurous then
I am.
THAT_JA_DUDE: It’s
just a comfort thing
to me.

MCMANIA: Got ya!
My conservative
girlfriend, thinks
I’m nuts
THAT_JA_DUDE: Yeah,
that’s exactly why
I haven’t mentioned
it to my friends

MCMANIA: So, we’ve been
talking for a few
weeks now.
You wanna meet up
later and chill?

SCENE 3

CHAISON: Two years
before Dad married
Deb, he was with
my mom.
SKI: I thought
they just married
after you.

CHAISON: No,
my mom hid her
pregnancy from
Dad.
When he found
out, he sued her
and won me back.
He would never
let me see her.

SKI: I’m sorry,
I guess he had
a reason.
CHAISON: Yeah,
but then she died
in a car accident.

A drunk driver.

SKI: Oh my god.
That is terrible.
CHAISON: I can’t
even remember
her now.

SCENE 4

THAT_JA_DUDE: I’m
on my way. Just
wanted to talk
before I get there.
MCMANIA: Got it.
Like I said, my place
is right by the dorms.
THAT_JA_DUDE: All
the colleges in this
city and we go to
the same one.
MCMANIA: Yup.
THAT_JA_DUDE: I
might have seen
you on campus
MCMANIA: Maybe
not though, I’m
hardly there

[ Joh’s cell beeps
and he reads it ]

‘New Voicemail
Stuu’

MCMANIA: Was that
me or you?
THAT_JA_DUDE: That
was me, sorry.

[ He gets out of his
truck and starts to
walk. . . ]


[ A door opens and
Joh stands there
in surprise. . . ]

SCENE 5

[ Ski finds Chaison
soaking in the
hot tub ]

SKI: You okay
Chase?
CHAISON: Yeah.
Where’s Mark?

SKI: He had a late
meeting with the
Boss, but he should
be getting back
any time.

CHAISON: I’ll be
In my room.

SCENE 6

‘Told ya we probably
met before.’

MAC: You did say that.

[ Mac opens the door
just enough for Joh
to slide past. . . ]

MAC: Sorry man,
Didn’t wanna show
my neighbors.

JOH: It’s cool.
So, where can
I. . .
MAC: Disrobe?
Down the steps,
and to the right.
Can’t miss it.

[ Joh steps out of
the bathroom
and goes to
sit on the couch ]

JOH: So, you didn’t
make it though
pledge week?
MAC: No frats
worth losing my
girl over.
JOH: That’s true.

[ It’s silent, and
there’s footsteps
on the stairs ]

STUU: Joh?
MAC: Hey Stuu.

STUU: What are you
doing like this
with my brother?

SCENE 7

[ The doorbell rings ]

‘Thanks, I couldn’t
get to it’

[ Mark walks in with
his hands full. . . ]

MARK: I brought
some food.
Gonna eat before
you leave?

SKI: Yeah, sure.

[ Mark looks down
at the counter ]

MARK: I see you
signed the papers.
SKI: I gave it a lot
of thought and

I want to do this.

SCENE 8

WEIS: Well, thanks
for the ride.
LANDYN: No pro-
blem buddy.

[ He grabs Weis’ hand
and he looks away ]

WEIS: Just because
I let you drive me,
doesn’t mean I’m
not still mad.
LANDYN: I’m sorry
I got so carried
away last time.
I haven’t. . .
‘partied’ since.

WEIS: Yeah, okay.

I'll see ya.

[ He opens the dash
to get his cigarettes
out and a plastic bag
falls on the ground ]

316 Half of My Heart

‘After the way you
ended things, I
didn’t think you
would ever take
me back. . .’

AMBER: I’m sorry.

It took me awhile
to realize. . .
I should’ve just
talked to you

VOICE: Yeah. . .and
I wish you had

AMBER: When I’m
‘ with you, I can’t
explain it. . .

I know now,
I made a huge
mistake

VOICE: I really wish
things were different

AMBER: What do
you mean?
It wasn’t that
long ago

‘It’s too late

Amber . . . I’m sorry.’


[ All of sudden,
Amber sits up
In bed. . . ]


. . .


[ Hithe is standing by
the front office when
Ski walks up to him ]

‘You hiding from
someone?’

HITHE: Right,
that’s it!

Do you even
remember what
we talked about
yesterday?

SKI: Yeah, I
can’t believe
you’re even
considering it

This is about
your son
HITHE: My son
is gone!
And ever since
then. . .Kristyn’s
been drifting away
too

SKI: And you think
taking the money
will somehow
strengthen your
relationship?

HITHE: Look, it’s
not just a little
pedly cash we’re
talking

This is something
that could change
our lives, forever

[ He walks away,
leaving Ski stand-
ing there ]


[ Outside the break
room, Weis & Joh
are sneaking out
the back door ]

JOH: You really
haven’t smoked
all day?
WEIS: Nope. . .
not even a cig
I surprised
my own self
JOH: Aw, my little
Weis is growing
up [ laughs]

WEIS: Yeah right!
Seventeen doesn’t
really feel any
different. . .
And don’t even
get me started
on Landyn’s antics
on my birthday

[ Joh’s cell starts
buzzing in his
pocket. . . ]

[ He takes it
out and looks
down ]

‘New E-mail,
From: EXtube
User. . .’

WEIS: Well, some
one’s popular
tonight. . .

[ He looks at Joh ]

Wait, don’t tell
me you finally
have a girlfriend?

JOH: I wish!
No, I just get
a lot of stupid
spam e-mails


[ The next day,
Amber arrives at
the Salon ]

AMBER: Hey,
thanks for doing
this on such short
notice, girl
KARIE: It’s fine
We’re not busy
right now


‘Alright then,
I’ll see ya next
week Kare’

[ Monica walks
up from the
back. . . ]

MONICA: Oh. . .
Hey Amber

[ She quickly exits
the Salon. . . ]

KARIE: She sure
was in a hurry
AMBER: Wonder why


[ Meanwhile, at
Mark’s. . . ]

‘Turn that down!
I can’t even hear
myself think’

[ Chaison yells back
from the other side
of the door ]

CHAISON: It’s
not even that
loud Dad!

Ski never bitches
at me about it

MARK: Hey. . .
Watch your mouth!
CHAISON: Alright Dad

[ He walks into
the living room ]

MARK: Where
do you think
you’re going?
CHAISON: I’m
going to Billy’s

Bye.

MARK: Oh no
you aren’t Mr!

[ He gets up and
the door slams ]


[ Back at the
Salon. . . ]

KARIE: You’re
working those
curls Am
See I knew you
would like it

[ Amber’s looking
in the mirror. . . ]

AMBER: Well, I
do try [ laughs ]

Seriously though,
tonight isn’t just
any old date

KARIE: I know,
you don’t have
to explain it to
me
AMBER: You do?

KARIE: Come on!
I can tell you’re
still in love with
Jeszyca. . .You
don’t have to
hide it girl

[ Amber looks at
her, then starts
to smile. . . ]

AMBER: Well,
I should go
get ready

Tell Ace I said
‘Hi’. . .

[ She exits ]


[ Mark is waiting
at the kitchen
table when Ski
comes in. . . ]

SKI: So. . .
Are you finally
gonna tell me
why I drove all
the way here on
my lunch break?

MARK: I’m sorry
babe, but we
need to talk
SKI: Yeah, we do
But probably
not for the same
reason

[ He sits down ]

SKI: I know you
used Chaison’s
savings to bail
me out of jail
Mark
You should
have told me
MARK: Hey, don’t
worry about
it. I’ll have it all
back soon

There’s a bigger
problem though

[ Mark stands up ]

MARK: Chase’s out
of control behavior

He’s left again!

MARK: I’ve got
the papers from
my lawyer

You’re like a dad
to him already
and you’re the
only person he
listens to now
I think this is
the only way
to settle the
kid down

SKI: Wait. . .

You want me
adopt him?


[ Amber is all
dressed up and
walking up to
Kyle’s door ]

[ She knocks ]

‘Uh, Amber
Hi. . .what
are you doing
here?’

AMBER: I was
wondering if we
could talk
KYLE: Right now’s
not such a good

‘What’s taking
so long, Ky?’

AMBER: Is that
Monica?