March 1, 2016

Lights, Cam, Distraction!

scene one:
Late afternoon, MS Prep school.

[ Freshmen Little H & his junior 
co-host are finalizing spots 
for that weekend's talent 
show in the auditorium. ]

LITTLE H: Sorry for the short
warning everyone but the prin-
cipal is demanding to see each
act before the show now.  

[ The performer's reactions vary
 from surprise to annoyance
as a camera guy arrives,
facing the stage. ]

JR. DEAN: We'll go in order.  We
should be able to knock this
 thing out pretty quickly guys.
LITTLE H: Yeah.  Just like we planned
out but will skip the opening.

[ H notices Dean's glance toward
the aisle & Caleb comes into
view. ]

LITTLE H: Give me five.  Okay.


[ In the waiting area. ]

CALEB: Everything looks set.  I'm
guessing you didn't watch the
video I sent you.
LITTLE H: I've been busy.  And
you know what we agreed on.
CALEB: What? I just got off two
months of being watched.  I just
wanted to do something with our
other friends. Sounded cool.

[ H backs aways from him. ]

LITTLE H: This isn't what I meant
when I asked for space.  This show
is my thing.  I brought it to life.

And you just can't be involved
for my sake.  I'm sorry.  

[ He leaves Caleb standing
in the hall. ]


scene two:
Following day, Dym & Am's.

[ Amber steps downstairs, grab-
ing her jacket from a chair in
the front room.

She quickly notices her hus-
band's glare from the couch. ]

"Why are you looking at me
like that?"

DYMINIC: Simply cause you're
beautiful.

[ He perks his lips in a seduc-
tive manner but Amber isn't
fazed. ]

AMBER: You have no idea 
what tonight is.  Do you? It's
on your office schedule.  
DYMINIC: Okay.  The one I
never look at.

[ Amber shakes her head. ]

AMBER: I'm going to brunch with
Ski & Hithe.  Are you still 
meeting me at the school later?

[ Dyminic nods. ]

AMBER: Good.  See you then.

[ She kisses her man before
scooting out the door. ]


scene three: 
Evening, outside Zain's.

[ Zain, Tiesun, & Baby Mila
are sitting on the porch
watching the sunset. ]

"We should probably get you
ready soon little girl."

ZAIN: Yup.  One thing Stuu
hates is waiting around.
TIESUN: Daddies impatient.

[ Mila smiles, then throws
her bottle toward the wall. ]

ZAIN: Hey!

[ He catches it & she makes
a face. Zain hands it back. ]

TIESUN: What were you try-
ing to tell me earlier?
ZAIN: Nothing serious.  Just
Jazpur again.
TIESUN: He having family
problems?

ZAIN: Yes.  I knew he should-
've moved out and away like
I did. 
TIESUN: So not only is he deal-
ing with random family but
also crazy fans.

ZAIN: And there's a bigger issue.

[ The doorbell rings.  Mila runs
toward it & Zain gets up. ]


ZAIN: He wants to come here.


scene four:
That night, MS Prep.

[ Little H is dressed in his bright
pink tuxedo when Mairya arrives
in a white dress. ]

"Should we practice the opening?"

[ H grabs her hand and Mairya
twirls around. ]

LITTLE H: I think we're solid.

Let's talk instead.

[ They take seats in the empty
auditorium. ]

MAIRYA: I know you're not ner-
vous.

[ H shakes his head. ]

MAIRYA: Then it's Caleb.  It's
always Caleb.

[ He looks serious. ]

LITTLE H: It's not.  Someone
made a move on me.  Some-
one else and I don't think they.

[ They both turn around as H's
co-host enters the room. ]

JR. DEAN: Is everyone excited?

I know I am!

[ Mairya leaves & H looks away,
pretending to be busy. ]


scene five :
A couple hours earlier.

[ Amber, Hithe, & Ski are dining
at a mixed meal buffet before
heading to the show. ]

"Is Mr. Jones getting demanding?"

SKI: Right I mean.  Syria did kind
of warn you.  

[ Ski snickers & Hithe starts to laugh
but Amber waves her fork at them. ]

AMBER: Not at all.  He just doesn't
remember everything I plan.

Dyminic knows we need to do
our own things.  In fact, he's 
taking time out from his cases
to explore some other hobbies.

HITHE: That's cool.  Like what?
AMBER: Uh.  He won't say yet.

SKI: So there's secrets.

[ Ski makes a questioning face. ]

AMBER: I'm sure I'll find out when
the time is right.  So did little Jai
finally pick a song?
SKI: They're doing Little Mix.
AMBER: The new one?  I love it.

[ Hithe starts to hum the melody. ]

AMBER: Can't wait to see H dance
too.

[ She looks down at her phone. ]

AMBER: And guess what.  Dyminic
cancelled.  



scene six:
Back in the auditorium.

[ After the opening, the crowd
is clapping while Mairya exits
the stage.

Little H joins Dean at the mic. ]

"Good evening and thank you
for joining us."

LITTLE H: Its their first year
but they're already making
a mark in Senior Show Choir.

To start us off Trailyn & Jai 
Simon.

[ The rooms goes dark as a tall
curtain begins to lift from the
ceiling.

Trailyn unfreezes from her pose
& starts to sing. ]

TRAILYN: When you hold me in
the street.  And you kiss me on
the dance floor.

[ Everyone starts to clap as Jai
steps out, taking over the lyrics. 

Little H is watching from back-
stage when Dean decides to
grab onto him.  Pulling H out
of view. ]

DEAN: When I said this was
exciting.  Did you know what
 I really meant?

[ H looks down & back up fast
as Dean's hand leads him to the
visible proof.

His speech is stunned as
Dean sits there stroking 
through his pants. ]

JAI: Guys.  We're done.

Oh wow.  What the?

[ Dean looks around, adjust his-
self and heads for the stage.

Leaving H, Trailyn, & Jai struck
by his nerve. ]


scene seven:

[ Amber arrives at home after
a full day to find an over excited
Dyminic waiting for her. ]

"Gee.  How much coffee have
you had?"

DYMINIC: Just a few cups. Or 
four.

[ Amber shakes her head. ]

DYMINIC: Anyway, I just got off
the phone with a buddy of mine.

I finally figured out what I'm 
going to do while I'm taking
some time off.  
AMBER: And what's that?

DYMINIC: I'll give you a hint.

You know how much I love
to ride.

[ He begins to "neigh" at Amber
until she hits him with a pillow. ]