January 22, 2025

1AM, 2AM, 3AM . . .RYE! [ #Surprise25 ]

 
[ Magic’s Grub & Dance. . .Late Thursday Night. ]

[ The floor is flooded with rowdy students, friends
& family members.  Drinking & dancing while
TA members are huddled into the comfy booths
on the side. ]

[ Jai stands, joining the DJ on stage. ]

“First night of a long weekend. Are you
ready?”

KIILYN: Yeah, I’m ready.  If you knew
how much cash I’ll be getting over the
next few days you wouldn’t of asked
 me that.  

JAI: Okay, I get it.  Your bills aren’t 
going to pay themselves but did you
get any sleep before you got here?  

KIILYN: I got enough.  And you should 
be more concerned about the constant
fighting with your girlfriend.  

Where is Kay anyway?

JAI: She’s not here.  And that’s 
probably a good thing.  

KIILYN: Well, you’re off tomorrow.

How about an after party at my place?

[ They clink glasses. Meanwhile. . .Amber, 
Dyminic, Monica. Kyle, & Mark are
talking at a table across the room. ]

DYMINIC: I haven’t been to a college party
in over twenty years.  

MARK: Oh, that’s right.  Former frat boy.  

AMBER: We’re not a part of the party.

[ She points to the busy dance floor. ]

AMBER: We’re the supportive VIP friends.

MARK: Not for long.

DYMINIC: Yeah, speak for yourself.  

[ Dyminic gets up, extending his reach 
passed his wife & in Mark’s direction.

Mark takes his hand, being led away. ]

“Oh brother! Anyway. . .”

[  Kyle exclaims, standing and scooping
up Monica. Looking back, he motions
for Amber to come join them. ]


[ Fang’s House. . .A Few Hours Before. ]

[ Fang & Hithe are sitting across from
each other at the kitchen table. ]

“Everything is almost ready.”

[ She states, smiling at Hithe. ]

HITHE: Thanks for inviting my
son and his partner.  Sorry they
kind of move as a unit.  

FANG: That’s fine.  My mother
is actually on her way over too.  

[ Hithe’s expression changes to
concern. ]

FANG: I’m joking.  

[ He leans across the table & they
kiss. 

Later on, the doorbell rings. ]

“Hey, I’m H.  It’s nice to meet 
you.

And this is Caleb.”

[ Fang is noticeably shocked. ]


CALEB: Okay?  We can go.

[ Hithe comes up, not hearing
any of this. ]

FANG: No, no.  Come in.

[ She states, eyeing Caleb hard as 
he walks by. ]


[ Amigos & Amigas Gym. . .Early Next Morning. ]

[ Kiilyn is sitting on a bench lifting
weights when the gym owner 
approaches. ]

“It’s 10AM! You come here straight
from your after party, or what?”

KIILYN: What party?

KYLE: You may be fooling your
mom about what you get up to
but you aren’t fooling me.

I’ve been there, done that.

KIILYN: Yeah, well the ladies
love a good DJ.  And if I’m 
not sleeping, I might as well
be doing something.  Productive.  

KYLE: Right.  If that what you 
call it.  


KYLE: And go see a doctor.  

KIILYN: Anyway, I’ll get sleep
before my gig tonight so please
get off my back, Daddy!

KYLE: Okay, fine.  I’ll leave
you to it then.

[ Kyle walks away & Kiilyn
continues his workout. ]


[ Back At Fang’s. . .Dinner Table. ]

A salad bowl, mashed potatoes, and
macaroni and cheese are centered on
the table.  Fang is passing around a
sizzling plate of meat. ]

“Would you like some steak?”

[ She looks at Caleb. ]

CALEB: No thank you.

LITTLE H: He doesn’t eat meat.

FANG: Oh, I’m sorry. 

CALEB: Its fine.  There’s plenty 
of other food.  

[ H notices Hithe’s wine glass. ]

LITTLE H: Dad, you’re drinking?

HITHE: Just a couple glasses.
 
I’m staying here tonight.

FANG: So, are you still planning
on joining me this Sunday for
church?  Maybe you two would
like to come? 

HITHE: Sure, sounds good.

[ Hithe is too busy looking at Fang
to notices H rolling his eyes at them. ]

LITTLE H: I don’t think so.

[ He says, slamming his fork down. ]


[ Tori’s Bar & Grill. . .Friday Night. ]

[ Kiilyn is setting up his DJ equipment. ]

“Is there a Mr. Morr in the house?”

[ He looks up to see his sister standing
in front of him. ]

KIILYN: Hey, what are you doing 
here so early?

TRAILYN: I came because we need
to talk.  

KIILYN: Let me guess, Kyle called
you.  Well, you’ll be happy to know
that I slept a for a full eight hours
before I got here.

Whatever was going on with me
is clearly over with.  So can I just
enjoy my night?

[ About an hour later, the bar has filled
up & Kiilyn is on stage. 

Maxx, Scott & Brian are seated at
the bar. ]

BRIAN: I can’t believe you dragged
Scott out here.  He should be home
resting his arm.  

SCOTT: It was my idea to come.  

MAXX: So, what happened to
Erme?

SCOTT: He was busy.  With his date. 


[ Returning to Fang’s. . .Living Room. ]

Hithe, Little H, & Caleb are sitting on
the couch. ]

“I don’t like this.”

HITHE: What, the food? That’s 
okay, just keep it to yourself.

[ He starts to laugh. ]

LITTLE H: No!  First, the drinking
and now you have a sudden interest
in church.  She’s changing you.

HITHE: I’ve never been and she 
enjoys it, I thought I could at least
check it out.  

LITTLE H: Seriously? And she
clearly has an issue with us.  You
didn’t see her reaction at the door
to Caleb.  

HITHE: Listen, I respect your opinion
on God but the fact that she’s into her
faith doesn’t make her a bad person.

LITTLE H: Let’s go.

[ Caleb gets up fast, grabbing their coats. ]

LITTLE H: Look, if she’s going to be
around you all the time now.  

Then I won’t be.  

[ They exit, leaving Hithe alone. ]


[ Back At Tori’s. . .After Lock Up. ]

[ Tori approaches Kiilyn with a stack
of cash. He reaches up for it but she
playfully holds it out of reach. ]

“You didn’t tell anyone about 
how you secured this weekly
spot here, did you?”

[ She grabs Kiilyn’s hand, pulling
him up to face her. ]

KIILYN: No ma’am.  But I knew
my after parties were useful for
something.  

TORI: And now that I’ve found
you.  I have some plans to really
take this place to the next level.

[ Her evil laugh bounces through the
empty building as her & Kiilyn
 passionately kiss. ]