SCENE 1:
Outside Ace’s building.
[ Ace & Mark return from
the gym.
Settling into the
living room, Ace turns on
the TV and lays back. ]
ACE: Finally I can get a work
out in without being in
agony afterwards.
MARK: Feels good, doesn’t it?
[ Mark joins him on the couch. ]
ACE: Yup. So
what did you get
Ski for your 3rd year next week?
Knowing you, it’s something
extravagant.
MARK: These.
[ He hands Ace two tickets
to London. ]
ACE: No way.
Hasn’t he always
wanted to go there?
MARK: Yes and I managed to
keep it a surprise too.
ACE: That’s awesome.
Best
boyfriend ever,
I’d say.
[ They toast their beers &
continue to relax in silence. ]
SCENE 2:
The next day, at TA.
[ Inside Mark’s office. ]
MARK: So what’s up?
HAHN: Not much.
I can’t believe
your ditching me next week
during our biggest sale
of the year though.
One you
organized, by the way,
MARK: It’s me and Ski’s 3rd
anniversary. I
wanted to do
something special.
HAHN: A bit last minute.
Oh well. Me and
Charles can
handle it.
MARK: Right. So
when are we
gonna double date with you
and Syria?
[ Hahn starts to laugh. ]
HAHN: Four isn’t a good number
for us.
MARK: What do you mean?
HAHN: Syria’s ex is back in town
and guess who he’s staying with?
[ Mark shakes his head. ]
HAHN: Your other assistant manager.
MARK: Wow.
HAHN: Yeah, we found out on a
dinner date last month.
MARK: Very interesting.
SCENE 3:
Next door, TA Salon.
[ Inside Ace’s office. He’s
on the phone with Kyle. ]
ACE: I’m surprised you
answered.
KYLE: Yeah.
Sorry I’ve been
distant. Busy
week.
ACE: How’s your
clients been
looking?
KYLE: Great. I
have daily trainees
now. Thanks to
your references.
ACE: Happy to help.
KYLE: Now let me help you. I have
some free time this weekend.
Let’s go see my jeweler.
ACE: Hey, hey.
Just because we
had one talk about rings doesn’t
mean I’m jumping on the band
wagon.
KYLE: What wagon?
I just don’t
understand what is holding you
back.
ACE: It’s simple man.
I’m not
looking to be engaged.
KYLE: Alright. You’ve
been
with Karie for awhile.
If the purpose isn’t to get
married, then what is it?
SCENE 4:
Meat Department, TA.
[ Mark approaches the counter. ]
“Sir!”
[ Charles sits up, shaking his head. ]
CHARLES: That would’ve been funny
had I not almost hit my head.
[ Mark laughs anyway. ]
MARK: Anyway, I’m on my way out.
Just wanted to see how sales
are doing this week.
[ Charles hands
him a paper. ]
MARK: Thanks. I’m
actually not
going to be here next weekend.
CHARLES: During the sale?
MARK: Yes. Hahn
has all the
details.
CHARLES: I’ll call him.
MARK: Just make sure every
department has the product
and samples a couple days
ahead.
CHARLES: And I’m guessing
that’s a no on wearing the
meat dress.
[ Mark just looks at him,
smiles, and walks away. ]
SCENE 5:
TA employee parking.
[ Ace is sitting in his car with
the window down, when
Mark walks outside. ]
ACE: Perfect timing.
Where you headed?
MARK: To meet Ski. Something
wrong?
[ Mark leans down. ]
ACE: Just Kyle made me think
earlier. That’s
it. My crazy
head again.
MARK: Listen, don’t let what
anyone else in your life is
doing influence your decisions.
Including me.
As long as you and Karie
are happy. That’s
all that
matters.
ACE: Thanks.
MARK: I’ll call
you later.
[ Ace waves & drives off. ]
SCENE 6:
At Mark’s house.
[ Ski is in the living room
when Mark walks in. ]
SKI: Good you’re home.
Can’t believe how empty
this house seems lately.
[ He looks over at Mark
who has a cheesy smirk
on his face. ]
SKI: What?
[ Mark stays silent. ]
SKI: Anyway silly.
What do
you wanna do next weekend?
MARK: Yeah, about that.
[ He sits down by Ski &
hands him an envelope,
waiting for his response. ]
“Ohhh mmy god.”
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