Fallen Rise: Part 4 (Aftermath & Vows)

[ Standing in a silk, flowing, pure

white dress; Amber places on her

veil seeing her bridesmaid walk

in through the mirror. ]

"You look - - - - - -"

[ Jeszyca stops speaking.  She 

smiles instead as she starts to 

suddenly get teary eyed. ]

AMBER: Please.  Ski almost got

me on the way over here with

his do you know how far we've

come speech.

[ They loosely hug onto each 

other. ]

JESZYCA: I'm just glad we're all

happy.  It's not every day an ex

on both sides can be involved in

the ceremony.

[ She jokes to lighten the mood. ]

AMBER: Right and did you notice 

who is doing Ski & Mark's speech?

JESZYCA: I didn't see yet.  Who is 

it?

AMBER: Spokesman Landyn aka 

Weis' ex.  

JESZYCA: You're joking.  The

little world we live in, I guess.

[ Meanwhile, in the men's dressing

room.  Dyminic is speaking to his

father. ]

"Are you nervous?"

DYMINIC: Not at all.  Thinking about

being with Amber for the rest of

my life only makes me excited.

[ His Dad gives him a look. ]

DYMINIC:  I know.  I messed up

with Syria but our relationship

is nothing like that.  This is it.

DAD: Good to hear.

[ He grabs his son's shoulder. ]

DAD: Because if this happens

again.  I won't be there.  

SCENE TWO :

Outside; the back area.

[ Ring-bearers Chais & Jai are con-

versing with their god brother 

Little H. ]

"Caleb's here right?"

LITTLE H: Yes.  I parked him

toward the front on the right

side.

CHAIS: Alright cool.  Did you

pat him down first?

[ He cracks an off smile. ]

JAI: Shut up.  Better if we

can keep an eye on him.

CHAIS: It would be better if

H would talk to his parents.

Or someone could at least.

LITTLE H: I will okay.  Tonight.

But right now we should focus

on this walk.  Do you want to

be the one who screws up this

wedding?

[ Back inside. ]

"I just talked to Landyn.  It's

full on both side."

SKI: Great.  You sure LeeVigh

doesn't mind helping record?

WEIS: It's no problem.  He's

always forcing us to make

annoying videos with the

band anyway.  

[ Best man Hithe & Groomsmen

Larrie walk in. ]

HITHE: Hey, you got 15 minutes.

SCENE THREE :

Hallway near the entrance.

[ The S&M and D&A wedding parties

are lined up side-by-side, waiting

to walk into their separate rooms.

Near the front of each stand is a

screen showing the muted action

from the opposite area. ]

[ Music starts to play as they disperse,

two by two, walking down at the

same time.

Then the music changes & the door

shuts.  Ski is sitting on a flat decorated

board with Hithe & Larrie on each side

ready to lift him.  Amber looks over

on foot, smiling at them. ]

AMBER: Brace yourself boys.  

[ A little while later, Landyn & his

female counterpart end their speech-

es while Mark leads into the unmuted

vows. ]

MARK: When I first transferred TA's

five years ago when we met, I had

no clue what I would shortly find.

DYMINIC: It all started with a mix

up in hotel rooms.  Little did I know

that very night, I'd met the love of

my life.

AMBER: Even though some may have

doubted us at the beginning.  You

never let that bring down our spirit.

[ She side glances at her maid of

honor Karie. ]

SKI: I fall more and more in love

with this man everyday. 

SCENE FOUR :

"I now pronounce you Husbands."

"I now pronounce you Husband and Wife."

[ Everyone stands & applauds while the

wedding parties quickly walk down.

They gather outside in a line on 

the steps.  Ski looks up shocked

by the first person to greet him. ]

SKI: Funny.  You don't seem 25 gs

richer.

[ Zain laughs & they hug. ]

SKI: I'm so happy you made it.

Are you staying in town?

ZAIN: Oh yeah.  Me and Joh

start looking for places next

week.  It's crazy though. I 

didn't expect so many to 

know who I am.

[ Mark chimes in. ]

MARK: You we're the star man.

[ A woman not dressed for the

ocassion & a seem-to-be nurse

appear out of nowhere.

They approach their victim. ]

"Come with me.  Now."

[ Caleb turns around as he

is being dragged out by his

mother and a stranger. ]

HITHE: What's going on, where

are they taking him?

[ He looks at Little H who

stands frozen near an equally

shocked Trailyn & Mairya. 

H searches for words, then

whispers to his friends. ]

LITTLE H: They found out.

SCENE FIVE :

Downstairs, same location.

[ After the meal & dances, everyone

is chilled out.  Mark & Acer are dining on

cake/drinking wine at the head table. ]

ACE: Well that was a sick scene.

MARK: Hey.  You can't have a wedding

without a little drama.  Right?

ACE: That's true.  At least it's not with

me and the maid of honor.

[ He points over at Karie who is sitting

at the far end. ]

MARK: Too bad. I was waiting for you

to go toe-to-toe with her new beau.

ACE: Not happening.  Next year I'm

all about the new.  And a relationship

just isn't in the cards for me.

MARK: That's cool. Whatever makes

you happy.

[ Trailyn, Mairya, Little H, Jai, Chais

& Jenni are gathered near the cake

and punch table. ]

"I'm freaking out right now.  What

if they charge him?"

MAIRYA: I think they would be more

concerned about the crying out

for help part.

TRAILYN: Yeah.  Besides scare us,

he didn't really do much.  Maybe

they'll see that. 

JAI: Wait.  Caleb was wearing a mask.

How did they find out it was him

to begin with?

SCENE SIX :

Much later that night.

[ At Stuu & Weis' apartments. ]

STUU: That was one hell of a

show we put on tonight, if I

do say so myself.

[ Weis joins him on the couch,

undoing his tie. ]

  WEIS: We make a good team.

A lasting one.

[ He flicks Stuu playfully on his

nose. ]

STUU: When the baby comes next

month, we will be a totally diff-

erent one.

WEIS: The schedule change will

take some getting use to but you're

going to be an awesome Dad I

know it. 

STUU: I'm more worried about us.

WEIS: Well don't be.  I knew this

was a possibility when I moved

in here.

I made my decision to stand by

you and nothing's going to 

change that.  I promise.  

[ Stuu stays silent through Weis'

reassuring stare.  They lay down,

snuggled together & soon drift 
off to sleep. ]

FRAME BY FRAMES :

 Next Season.

Fallen Rise: Part 3 (A Tetralogy)

SCENE ONE :

Downtown, The Texi Mex.

[ Ski, his best man Hithe, &

groomsmen Larrie, Weis, &

Mark's brother Josh are 

eyeing over their menus. ]

"I think you picked the worst

place to eat before going 

out all night drinking."

[ Everyone looks up at Weis. ]

SKI: That's why we left a day

in between the wedding.

LARRIE: Good idea.  Gives

you some time to recover.

JOSH: I'm guessing that came

straight out of Mark's mouth.

[ Ski smiles, not seeing the 

stares that are coming at him

from across the table. ]

SKI: I'm ready when you are.

[ He puts down his menu. A few 

minutes later, a blonde wait-

ress in loud shoes saunters up

to the table. ]

JOSH: Can we get some beers

all around to start with?

[ He nods at the girl, pressing

out his lips while the guys

watch. ]

JOSH: Whatever you suggest

will be fine.  Thanks gorgeous.

[ She walks away. ]

JOSH: I'll have her number by

the end of the meal, just wait.

HITHE: Spoken like a true Simon.

SCENE TWO :

Magic Springs Prep School.

[ Trailyn, Jai, Kiilyn, Mairya,

Billy, Chais, & Little H arrive at 

the school.  After Chais parks,

they start walking toward

the back door. ]

"It's suppose to be open."

[ Everyone follows Jai & Trailyn,

walking slowly down the hall. ]

TRAILYN: I don't hear any music

and no ones here.

JAI: I know it's weird.  There

was all these responses online.

CHAIS: Well I at least want to

know who wasted our fucking

time.  

[ He picks up his speed toward

the Science classroom.  

They all enter into a barely lit

area as the door unknowlingly

locks behind them. ]

MAIRYA: Guys. Someone's there.

[ She points to a masked man

who is sitting down in front of

the room.  He immediately starts

to yell. ]

"Face the wall.  Hands in the air."

[ They all obey while Little H turns

around a little trying to get a peak

at the stranger. ]

"No one talk.  Just listen."

[ He walks down the line, making

sure everyone is looking in the

opposite direction. ]

"Just so you know I'm serious."

[ Shaking, he brings his hand up

up & points the gun at a statue.

They are stunned as it shatters

into pieces all around them. ]

SCENE THREE :

Later, at their 1st bar.

[ Hithe, Weis, & Larrie are all

out on the dance floor while

Ski is taking a break, leaning

up against the wall.

Josh comes over to him. ]

"Why are you so quiet?"

SKI: Just thinking.  With all

this planning and stuff.  This

is the first time I've had a 

moment to myself.

JOSH: I understand.  And

Mark isn't the easy person

to get along with.

[ Ski looks up at Josh. ]

SKI: What do you mean?

JOSH: Well you know, he

has some annoying habits.

And he always wants to

be right.  Anyway.

[ He hands Ski a shot off

the table next to him. ]

"After you."

[ After inhaling the liquor, Josh

leads Ski out on the dance 

floor.  The guys look on as he

starts to get a little too close. ]

SCENE FOUR :

Back in the classroom.

"It's Caleb"

[ Little H whispers over to

Chais who face is swept with

anger. ]

CHAIS: We know who is doing

this.  We're not dumb and 

when people find out.  You

will be screwed.

"I said. No talking.  All I am

is this huge problem to you.

My parents don't even know

I exist anymore.

Well if I'm no longer around.

Guess what?  Problem solved."

[ Little H hits the wall while

Mairya starts to cry.  Trailyn

speaks up.  ]

TRAILYN: Please don't do this.

KIILYN: Yeah man, it's not the

right way.

[ Jai stands there, shaken. ]

"I've made up my mind already."

[ In that moment, complete silence

is challenged by the sound of the

gun going off.  Everyone stands

there, too panicked to move. ]

SCENE FIVE :

[ Weis, Hithe, & Larrie are watch-

ing as Josh drunkingly moves

about over the dance floor. 

Ski is trailing behind him, trying

to avoid attention. ]

"Dude chill out."

JOSH: Sorry man. 

[ He stops dancing & faces Ski. ]

SKI: It's cool, I just don't want

to be kicked out of here.  

JOSH: You know I've never really

had a girlfriend.

SKI: You're joking.  As much as

you talk about woman.

JOSH: I'm serious.  Not one.  I

just sat back while my older

brothers got all the dates.

SKI: That really sucks. I'm

sorry.

[ He looks away but Josh hasn't

taken his glance off him. ]

"Let's go sit down."

[ Ski & Josh retreat to a back

bench by the bathroom.  Before

Ski can say anything, Josh is

leaning over him, eyes glazed.

He closes his eyes and starts

to move toward Ski. ]

SCENE SIX :

[ Scared, no one wants to turn

around until Little H finally gains

the courage.

He sees Caleb sitting on the

ground with the gun off to

the side.  H sits next to him

& he starts to cry.  One by

one everyone turns around. ]

LITTLE H: It's okay.  It's okay.

CHAIS: Where did you get a

gun from?

[ He comes over & the rest

stay back. ]

CALEB: I just found it, I swear.

I wasn't going to hurt any

of you.

[ He states, barely choking out

the words.]

TRAILYN: I believe him.

[ Trailyn & Mairya come over. ]

JAI: This is a little messed up

guys I'm sorry.  We're just going

to let it go.

[ He looks over at everyone

& the expression on Caleb's

face. ]

CHAIS: We need to agree.  Just

put the gun back wherever you

found it and we'll keep our mouths

shut. Okay?

[ Everyone agrees.  Caleb unlocks

the door & they leave. ]

Fallen Rise: Part 1 & 2 (A Tetralogy)

SCENE ONE :

Saturday afternoon, TA.

[ Jenni is standing at the end

of her checkout lane when Jai 

comes in from getting carts. ]

JENNI: Tell me the time has

magically skipped from 2 to 3

I have essays that are calling

my name.

JAI: Nope sorry it's only been

fifteen minutes.  At least

Chais is on his way to get

us.

[ She brightens up a tad when a

customer with a full cart comes

toward her.  Jai gets ready.

About an hour later, they are

'skipping' out the front door. ]

"Hey! Don't run away now."

[ Jenni sees Chais & Billy getting

out of her parked car after Caleb

who is trying to get inside. 

Chais grabs his shoulder and

turns him around. ]

CHAIS: You had plenty to say

on the way over here.

JENNI: I told you to give him a

ride.  What is this?

[ They ignore her, continuing to taunt. ]

BILLY: Someone can't keep their

lips to themselves.

CALEB: It was a mistake.  I don't

even like girls.  

CHAIS: First Mairya.  Then H.  You just

enjoy messing with people.  You're a

poser and only with H because

 he pays you some attention. 

[ Caleb gets a little closer, raising his

sullen deep voice. ]

CALEB: I'll pay you to fuck off

and mind you're own business!

SCENE TWO :

Outside Mirror TA location.

[ Acer, Sascha, & Jeszyca are

walking toward the entrance. ]

"Thanks for coming along."

JESZYCA: You're kidding? This is

exciting.  We'll meet up with

the training class okay.

ACE: Alright cool.  I'm going

to go find management.

[ Later inside, Acer approaches

a group of execs who are talk-

ing inside of an empty check in

area. ]

"We want to make sure there's

enough room for the self-check

in station."

[ Before thinking, Acer interjects. ]

ACE: That's good.  Are you certain

you want the desk to be so far

back?  It's better if you can

see it from the window.

[ The execs start to nod, letting

the idea sink in & Acer starts to 

smile not noticing the manager's 

icy expression.

A few minutes later, Acer is

talking to him. ]

ACE: So when do think you'll be

open?

MANAGER: In January.  Thanks

for helping out today.  But rem-

ember.  You're here to assist 

not make shitty suggestions.

[ He leaves for his office. ]

SCENE THREE :

Meanwhile, at the Castle.

[ Zain & Jazpur are sitting in

the living room. ]

"I can't believe we've been in

this house for almost two

months."

ZAIN: Yeah, I've gotten use to

it.  When this is all over, I

don't know what I'm going to

do.

JAZPUR: You'll go back home.

You have a whole team of

people waiting for you there.

[ Jazpur gets quiet as Mari comes

in with another male & female

contestant. ]

JAZPUR: Look it's Mari & her loyal,

brainwashed disciples.

[ They watch as the girl sits down

& the guy is all over Mari. ]

ZAIN: Imagine if we left and it was

down to just those two.

[ He points to Mari who is kissing

the male. ]

JAZPUR: I wouldn't worry about it.

People will see right through her.

Anyway, time to be social.

[ He hands quotes the last word

before walking toward the

gathered group. ]

SCENE FOUR :

Back Outside The Aisles.

CHAIS: You hurt my little brother.

[ Chais quickly holds onto Caleb's

shirt collar, pushing him to the

ground. ]

That is my business.

"Chais!"

[ Jai pulls Chais off while Caleb

sits up, hands on head. Little H

runs over from the Salon & stands

near Caleb. ]

LITTLE H: What is going on out

here?

CALEB: It's nothing.

[ H tries to take his hand off but

Caleb runs off in the other dir-

ection. ]

CHAIS: And stay clear of my Dad's!

[ Chais shouts after him while

everyone except H gets into the

car.  Confused, he follows after

them. ]

SCENE FIVE :

Still at Mirror Salon.

[ Jeszyca notices Acer sprinting

toward the exit. ]

"What are you doing?  We still

have another hour or two."

ACE: Then I'll wait in the car.

They don't appreciate me

being here anyway.

[ He starts again but Jeszyca

stands in front of him ]

ACE: Stand back or I'll drag

you with me.

[ He states with a stern face

but can't help but laugh. ]

JESZYCA: Come on.  It was

just one cocky manager.  You

were asked to come here by

the owners.

ACE: I know. I know.

JESZYCA: Then go back in

there and show them why

we're here.  

SCENE SIX :

Produce Dept, Our TA.

[ Scott has just arrived at work

& looking over the area for things

to fill when his manager sneaks

up behind him. ]

"Hey."

[ Scott turns around a little shaken. ]

SCOTT: Crap.  Don't do that.  And

I thought you were off today.

LISA: I traded my days so I could

be here with you.

[ Scott takes her words for a tease. ]

LISA: I see you eyeing the baby

carrots a little hard.  Is there some

particular reason?

[ He looks away as the color drains

from his face. ]

SCOTT: What?  I wasn't.

[ Lisa leaves him, smiling & shaking

her head.  Later they are both

inside the prep room. ]

SCOTT: Okay there is a story.  See I

like carrots but not for eating.

LISA: What do you mean?

SCOTT: I like to use them for.

LISA: Yes spit it out.

SCOTT: Pleasure.

SCENE SEVEN :

[ Everyone is in the living room

at Mark & Ski's except Caleb. ]

LITTLE H: Thanks a lot.  Now he

isn't answering me either.

[ Jenni gets up, leaving Chais

sitting alone. ]

JENNI: I told you you were 

too rough on him.

CHAIS: Please.  Me and Jai

have gotten into worse play

fights then that.  He should

suck it up.

BILLY: So man, he's not Jai.

Not everyone takes things the

same way.

CHAIS: I did H a favor okay

and I'm not going to listen

to this crap anymore.

[ Chais walks out & goes into

his room. ]

JENNI: Just give him a night

H.  I'm sure he will get a hold

of you in the morning.

SCENE EIGHT :

Late night, at Acer's.

[ Acer & Mark are enjoying a

beer in the living room. ]

"Should I even ask?"

ACE: You mean you didn't

catch the drift with my I

need to drink asap text.

MARK: The execs are killer

I tell ya.  Invite you to some-

thing and then slay your ass

in the process.

ACE: It wasn't them though.

It was the manager.

MARK: Oh really, what did 

he say?

ACE: You're not here to make

shit suggestions or some gar

-bage.

[ He takes a long gulp of his

beer. ]

MARK: Wow, you don't say.

ACE: I'm sorry but I thought

that's exactly why I was

here.  Well minus the shitty

part.  

MARK: So what did you do?

ACE: I went back in and

kept making them. One after

another, after another. 

MARK: That's my boy.

[ They toast their beers. ]

SCENE ONE :
About a week later.

[ Acer & Jeszyca are venturing out
to another Salon.  This time across
town in Magic Springs. ]

"Here we go again?"

ACE: Hopefully there's no oppos-
ition like we had to deal with the
last time.

[ He sighs as they are greeted
by a tall, female manager. ]

"Good morning."

[ Acer & Jeszyca reply while the
woman shakes both their hands,
keeping her eyes on Acer. ]

"Were having a meeting in a few.
I look forward to working closely
with you."

[ The managers smiles taking her
time walking back into the
store. ]

JESZYCA: Yeah, I don't think you're
going to have that problem this 
time.

ACE: Ohhh boy.

[ They follow her inside. ]


SCENE TWO :
Inside Mark & Ski's.

[ Jenni, Chais, Little H, Mairya,
Trailyn, Jai & Billy are sitting in
the living room. ]

"He finally answered."

JENNI: You don't sound too 
happy about that.

[ Chais & Billy are playing video
games & not paying attention. ]

LITTLE H: He sent me a text
that said he was going to stay
away.  He didn't want to piss
anyone else off.
JAI: Look, it's your relationship.
Don't let my brother get in
the way.

TRAILYN: Yeah, if you want
to see Caleb still. Then tell
him.

[ Everyone agrees.  Mairya is
even encouraging him.  He
walks outside & dials on his
phone. ]

LITTLE H: Please call me back.

I just want to talk.


SCENE THREE :
Same place, much later.

[ Ski, Mark, Dyminic, & Amber
are in the kitchen with their
wine glasses waiting to take
the first sip. ]

"Rehearsal out of the way.
Now all we have left is
the real thing."

[ Ski has a big grin on his face. ]

DYMINIC: I'm still in awe that you
two put this whole double wed-
ding together.
AMBER: Told you we didn't need
a planner.  I'm kind of sad that
it will all be over in a couple
weeks.

SKI: You won't be the first time you
wake up being Mrs. Jones.  

Or me Mr. Simon.

[ He looks over at Mark. Later on,
everyone has dispersed into other
rooms except Ski who is now joined
by his groomsman Larrie. ]

"Are we still set for downstairs
at ten?"

SKI: Yeah.  Can you believe we're
going to see Zain soon. I can't
wait.
LARRIE: I love you like a brother
but aren't you being a little naive.

[ Ski doesn't speak just drinks from
his glass. ]

LARRIE: Whatever outcome tonight.

I'm pretty sure Zain isn't coming
back. 


SCENE FOUR :
Earlier, back at the Salon.

[ Ace is slowly being guided
into a small, room with only
a chair & a desk inside. ]

"Something tells me we're
not suppose to be in here."

MANAGER: Shhh. We don't
want anyone to hear and try
to interceed.

[ She backs Acer up against
the wall and plants her firm
lipsticked lips onto his ]

ACER: Whoa.  Are you sure
you want to do this now?

[ The manager replies by splitting
open his sports jacket, causing
the buttons to fly everywhere.

Acer just stands in surprise. ]

MANAGER: Yes.

[ She simply whispers in his ear
as Acer continues, wrapped up
in her madness. ]


SCENE FIVE :
At a nearby ice cream shop.

[ While the adults are partying &
the boys are busy.  Mairya, Trai-
lyn, & Jenni have snuck off. ]

"How long do you think it will
take them to realize we're
gone?"

[ Mairya licks her vanilla cone. ]

TRAILYN: Awhile.  So let's
enjoy it.

JENNI: Not to be a downer but
I'm really concerned about
Little H.  Hope Chais' anger
didn't ruin things for him.

[ Mairya looks away. ]

TRAILYN: I think they'll be
fine.  H is like his savior.

Caleb will get lonely and
come crawling back any
day now.
MAIRYA: Yeah so anyway. 

JENNI: The way Chais acted
though.

It was like he was a different
person.  He doesn't usually
flip out like that.  
TRAILYN: True.  It's normally
Jai.  Chais is the calm one.

JENNI: Oh well.  Everyone
ready?  We have to get back
before Castle Watch starts.


SCENE SIX : 

[ After Mari's boyfriend, then trusted
sidekick has left, they are down to
the last three contestants.

Silently they sit at the dining room
table waiting for the results until 
Zain breaks the silence. ]

"Doesn't anyone have anything
to say?"

JAZPUR: Sure.  Why don't we guess
how long it's going to take before
Mari dumps Chris?
Considering he didn't win like she
thought.

[ Mari stands up, facing them both. ]

MARI: I've never said that.  I had
no idea who would win.

[ They are both stopped by the noise
of the crowd.  Soon the host is about
to say who has come in first place. ]

ZAIN: Good luck.

"In 3rd place is Mari."

[ Zain is in complete shock as he
stands frozen watching her leave. 

Minutes later, It's down to Zain & 
Jazpur. ]

"The people have voted for a week.

The winner of Castle Watch 1 and
the 75,000 prize is . . . . . .


Jazpur."

[ They stand up.  Jazpur grabs a hold
of Zain, giving him a long hug before
letting him break away to exit the
castle. ]


SCENE SEVEN :
The next day, our Salon.

[ Acer is walking through the front
when Lorenzo comes out applauding
him while Jeszyca smiles from behind
the desk. ]

"What is everyone's deal?"

JESZYCA: They know.

[ Ace looks away, adjusting his tie. ]

ACE: Know what.  Sorry I was late.
I had to stop off at the location
across town.
LORENZO: Uh huh.  For a morn-
ning piece I would imagine.

You're sweating bro and you
come in fixing your clothes.

ACE: Alright, alright.  It's her
store and she initiated it
all though.

[ Lorenzo shakes his head, walking
off with a smirk. ]

ACE: I swear.

[ He turns around to face Jeszyca. ]

ACE: I know what you're going
to say already.  I'll be careful.

[ He leaves for his office. ]


SCENE EIGHT :
Meanwhile, Mark & Ski's.

[ Jai wakes up & hears his email
sound going off on his phone.

He turns over to read it. ]

"Secret Prep School Party:
Invite Only.  This Friday
Night.  

Come in by the back little
hallway."

JAI: That's weird.

[ Walking out into the kitchen, he
sees Chais & Billy eating cereal
at the table. ]

JAI: Did any of you get this email?
CHAIS: My phone is dead.

[ Billy turns his on. ]

BILLY: I did.  See.

[ Trailyn & Mairya join them. ]

TRAILYN: Guys.  There's this.

JAI: Secret party?  Yeah we've
heard.

It's obviously fake. No way some-
one could get away with that
without supervision.  Let's just
ignore it.  

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