[ Continuing . . .Mark & Ski’s. ]
“Why would he do this?”
SKI: I don’t know. Jealousy maybe?
You two are always going at it.
MARK: Since we we’re kids. But
what would possess him to take
it this far?
To a criminal level.
SKI: It’s wild, I know.
You need to talk. Find out what is
going on in his head. If corporate
gets wind of this, they will definitely
prosecute.
MARK: He cost the store money, some
of the employees lost time and he
damaged property. Not to mention,
breaking into our system.
This is an extreme case.
SKI: You must consider the policy.
MARK: You’re right. That’s the most
important part.
I tried to contact him, but he isn’t
responding.
SKI: Of course not. I can’t believe he
thought he could get away with it.
MARK: I can’t believe he hates me
this much.
[ He looks down, checking his phone. ]
MARK: You’re kidding me.
SKI: What?
MARK: He’s here.
[ Mark looks upset. Ski put his hand
on his shoulder. ]
SKI: Go ahead. I’ll inform corporate.
[ He leaves to greet his brother outside. ]
Scene T w o:
[ Across Town . . .TA Kutz. ]
[ Diane is styling a client, heavy into
their conversation. ]
“So . . .how are things going with
your man?
DIANE: Julieyn is great. We have
fun. Hardly ever argue.
There’s just one small inconven-
ience.
CUSTOMER: Oh no. What’s that?
DIANE: His family. Let’s just say
they are very involved. Too much.
He has a brother who clearly has
issues with me but denies it.
CUSTOMER: There’s nothing worse
than a fake person who lies to your
face.
DIANE: Right! But that’s not even the
worst of it.
CUSTOMER: Oh yeah. What else?
DIANE: His son. He’s always lingering
around us and the other night I caught
him staring. In fact, I have many times.
CUSTOMER: Maybe he’s into older woman.
[ Diane laughs. ]
DIANE: Please. I’m sixty-five years old.
There’s a lot of strange people in this
world. I’m sure that’s just it.
Scene T h r e e:
[ That Afternoon . . .Inside Fang’s Place. ]
[ Little H & her daughter are sitting
on the rug playing I Spy. ]
FANG: This is nice. After that first
meet up with H, I never thought
we'd end up here. Together.
HITHE: He’s a very forgiving person.
Which is admirable, considering
what he went through before I
adopted him.
FANG: I can’t even imagine.
HITHE: Yeah, it was rough.
Between his messed-up parents
and being bounced around all
over the state.
FANG: That’s terrible.
HITHE: Rylie’s a charmer. Must
have the boys in her class wrapped
around her finger.
FANG: No, because I don’t allow
dating. In fact, I told her to stay
away from them.
HITHE: Really, completely? Isn’t
that a bit of an overreaction?
FANG: No!
Scene F o u r:
[ Outside Of Mark & Ski’s. ]
“What are you doing here?”
UNCLE JOSH: It’s your day off.
Wanted to see if you were
going to join us on the course.
MARK: You’re serious?
Ski showed me footage of you
outside of TA. Desecrating
the property.
[ Josh walks closer to Mark. ]
UNCLE JOSH: I don’t know what you’re
talking about.
MARK: Not to mention, the random
show ups at Care & TA. There’s
plenty of evidence against you.
Why would you do this?
[ He stands there, facing his brother
who stays silent. Suddenly Josh starts
to tear up. ]
UNCLE JOSH: Because! You get everything
you want. And you’re always bragging
about it.
What do I ever get?
Nothing!
[ He yells furiously at Mark as he
stands there in complete shock. ]
Scene F i v e:
[ Acer’s Office . . .TA Kutz. ]
“What are you up to?”
[ Jeszyca enters, sitting on the
other side of the desk. ]
ACE: Just rotating the schedule
a bit for Kira’s return.
JESZYCA: I can’t wait to see her!
ACE: Yeah, me too. It’s such a
blessing she recovered.
Look, a delivery vehicle just
pulled up.
[ He turns his screen so she
can see. ]
JESZYCA: We’re not expecting
anything. Must be personal.
[ They watch the driver get out. ]
ACE: That is the strangest looking
bouquet I have ever seen.
[ A few minutes later, after he
brings it inside. ]
[ He reads the card. ]
“For Diane. Just wanted to let
you know how much you inspire
me.
We’ve had a lot of fun. But now
that I know you’ve chosen Juls.
I’ve decided to back off.
Love always, Cal.
Scene S i x:
[ Still Outside . . .Mark & Ski’s. ]
“You have lots of people that
are on your side. I know you’ve
been unlucky with the relation-
ship route but it didn’t have
to come to this.”
[ Josh doesn’t speak. ]
[ Mark stands, waiting. . . ]
UNCLE JOSH: What do you know?
If you were going to turn me in,
you would’ve already done it.
Problem is. You don’t have the balls.
[ He starts to walk back to his car. ]
UNCLE JOSH: If they wanna lock me
up. They’ll have to me find me first.
MARK: Josh!
[ He exclaims as two police vehicle’s
pull into the driveway. A couple of
male cops jump out, approaching Josh.
Mark falls to his knees, watching. ]
“Joshua Simon, you are under arrest.”
[ Ski comes out the front door, knee-
ling by Mark as he burst into tears. ]
SKI: I’m sorry.
[ Mark hugs onto him. ]
Scene S e v e n:
[ Late Night . . .Diane’s House. ]
[ Shaken, Diane is reading over
the description on the card.
Now for her third time, she deb-
ates whether to tell Julieyn. ]
[ Staring at the bouquet of arrows,
she picks up her phone but he
is already calling. ]
“It’s like you can read my mind.
I was just about to call you.”
DIANE: Julieyn?
[ She is startled by the loud groans
and anguish coming from the other
end of the line. ]
DIANE: Juls! What is going on?
Are you okay?
JULIEYN: It’s Caleon.
[ He finally says, his face soaked
with tears, choking on his words. ]
JULIEYN: He shot himself.
DIANE: No!
“He’s . . .dead.”
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