[ Club Victory, Promo Room. ]
[ Kiilyn is standing facing a massive, bill-
board size snap of him. Looking over it,
he flashes back to before the accident.
Thinking about his missing limb. ]
Victoria sneaks up behind, wrapping
her arms around him from the back. ]
"Staring at yourself. Really?"
KIILYN: Yeah, I was just thinking
it's probably time for us to re-do
these.
TORI: Why?
KIILYN: I mean. Considering they
don't represent who I am anymore.
TORI: It's still you babe.
[ She kisses him on the cheek. ]
Whatever will make you more
at ease.
We just won't have time before
the weekend.
KIILYN: I know. Can't believe
it's been a month since we've
been open. Are you nervous?
TORI: A little. But we've done
good about keeping the word
out. Updating our socials.
I'm expecting the normal
crowd tomorrow.
KIILYN: That's a relief.
I basically invited the whole of
TA to attend. You know mom.
She's been telling all her friends.
TORI: Great, I'm excited now!
I'm gonna go check in with
the other employees.
[ She smiles at him, then walks
out. ]
Scene Two:
[ True Access University, Theatre. ]
[ The room is silent but filled with
students spread among the tiered
seating.
Waiting for their instructor Little
H to break into his monologue
demonstration. ]
[ He stands still, facing a long mirror
with a sullen expression on his face. ]
"Today is a brand-new day."
LITTLE H: One where I will no longer
be held back by my fears.
One where I will no longer be
crippled by intense anxieties.
[ He turns toward the audience. ]
For today, I am free!
[ He shouts, letting out his excitement
by banging his fist repeatedly on the
glass. ]
[ Later on, the class has cleared out &
Hithe approaches the stage. Hearing
loud clapping, H comes from behind
a dark curtain. ]
"That was incredible!"
LITTLE H: Hey Dad! What are you
doing here?
[ They shake hands & hug onto each
other. ]
HITHE: The rest of the guys are on
their way to Maison City. Thought
we could ride down together.
LITTLE H: Sounds good. Just got to
pick up Caleb on our way. I am so
ready for tonight!
HITHE: Right! I've never been on a
party boat. Will have to watch the
single guys, make sure they don't
get into too much trouble.
[ H laughs. ]
LITTLE H: You mean Ace.
HITHE: Don't worry. Larrie will
be there to keep him under control.
LITTLE H: Oh yeah! And whose gonna
control Larrie?
[ They both laugh, heading out the front
doors. ]
Scene Three:
[ Club Victory, Entrance Area. ]
with her doorman.
Peering down the street at the crowd
of students that have gathered in line,
waiting to be let in. ]
[ Relieved by the turn out, she goes
back inside to locate her DJ boyfriend.
She finds him on stage. ]
TORI: Everything's all good. See I
told you it would be fine.
[ Kiilyn smiles, turning up his music
to full volume. Filling the space, bass
bouncing wall to wall as repeated
vocals invoke a trance. ]
KIILYN: I'll never doubt you again.
[ They kiss and she leaves him to
do his thing.
Meanwhile, on the floor. A little
ways back. ]
COLLEGEGUY1: Yo. What happened
to the DJ? I heard he's one armed now.
COLLEGEGUY2: I gotta see this.
[ They push their way through groups
of people to get to the stage. ]
Scene Four:
[ Party Boat, Maison City. ]
[ Larrie, Ski, Caleb, Hithe & Little
H are sitting on the deck in lounge
chairs, chatting and enjoying their
drinks. ]
LITTLE H: It's been an hour
since Ace left to pee.
Guess he fell in.
LARRIE: Yup. I can guarantee
you he is into something.
SKI: Like those blondes that we're
sitting at the inside bar when we
got here.
[ They laugh, toasting their drinks. ]
CALEB: Maybe someone should
check on him.
[ No one moves so he stands. ]
CALEB: Okay, I'll go check on him.
[ Inside, Caleb finds Acer standing
near the bar, downing his drink &
whispering into a woman's ear.
Seeing his friend, his voice raises.
Calling out to him. ]
"Hey! This is Aniya."
[ Acer states, staring straight at her.
They begin to kiss & grope each
other. ]
CALEB: Nice to meet you.
Scene Five:
[ Back To The Dance Floor. ]
[ The bros have made their way
& now are looking up at Kiilyn.
One goes in on an obnoxious
cackle, catching his attention. ]
[ Kiilyn looks down. Seeing them
falling over and being unnecessarily
loud. People start to notice.
He cuts the music. Stepping down
into their faces. ]
"I believe these two knuckle heads
over here had something to say."
KIILYN: Why don't you tell everyone
in here what was so funny?
[ They stand there stunned as he
speaks into the mic. ]
KIILYN: That's what I thought.
[ He turns to walk back but is pushed
from behind.
Catching his balance, he turns. Arm
up, ready to strike. ]
"Kiilyn!"
[ Hearing Victoria's voice, he stops.
Slowly putting his arm down.
Security follows her, dragging the
guys outside. ]
Scene Six:
[ Nearby Hotel, Acer's Room. ]
[ Acer is sitting on the bed with his
new friend straddle in his lap.
Clutching her face with his hands,
he continues to lightly peck her
on the cheek. Gleaming into her
eyes as she falls back on the bed
on top of him. ]
"What now?"
[ She teases him by placing a finger
tip into his mouth. ]
ACE: You tell me.
[ He grabs her from behind when
suddenly the door opens.
Larrie & Ski barge into the front
room. ]
ACE: What are you doing?
You can clearly see I'm busy
right now.
LARRIE: Yeah, well there was a
mix up with the rooms so now
we're sharing your suite.
ACE: I don't care. Just get out
for now.
LARRIE: Sorry, its 3a and Ski's
already knocked out on your
pull out.
[ Larrie hops into the opposite
bed, looking at his cousin. ]
ACE: Whatever. You're choice.
[ He continues on his conquest,
paying no mind to Larrie in
the room. ]
Final Scene:
[ Club Victory, Office. ]
[ Victoria joins Kiilyn in the back
after the place has emptied. ]
KIILYN: I'm so sorry for that.
I overreacted. Maybe I do need
to go back to counselling.
I thought I was dealing okay.
TORI: Hey, you stopped yourself.
From stories I've been told about
when you were younger, that
wouldn't have happened then.
KIILYN: No, it wouldn't have.
But now I have you.
[ After locking up, Kiilyn & Victoria
are in the parking lot. Worn out now,
they walk to his car. Holding hands.
They separate as Kiilyn gets near the
driver's side. ]
"What is this?"
[ Kiilyn shines his phone light &
is shook as the word that has been
scratched into his paint becomes
clear. ]
"N-I-G - - - "
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