310 Now I'm That Bitch

[ Present day, Deborah
Simons meets her ex
husband Mark at a
local Dunkin’ Donuts ]

‘Well, you made it.

Early and on Sunday
morning. . .Should I
feel special?

MARK: No, I actually
have an engagement
to take care of
after this
DEBORAH: Oh I
figured that
MARK: Yeah, so what’s
this about Deb?
DEBORAH: Hey, since
were waiting here
You want a straw-
berry frosted donut?
MARK: That’s a
tempting offer, but
Ski has me on
this new, exciting
diet [ laughs ]

DEBORAH: Oh well!

I don’t see how
one, little bite
would hurt

[ She hands him one
& he quickly eats it ]


[ Hauling groceries,
Jeszyca doesn’t
notice a man
standing by her
door. . . ]

[ He turns around
as she walks up ]

‘Hi. . .what are
you doing here?’

CLYY: I’ve been
thinking about you
Jesz, ever since you
showed up at the
bar that night
JESZYCA: That’s
nice, how did
you find out
where I live?
CLYY: Oh, I have
my ways. . .You
must have forgotten
how persuasive I
can be. . .
JESZYCA: Right,
I guess I’ll need
that restraining
order
CLYY: No reason to
be hostile. . Let’s just
hang out like we use
to before you left. You
know I’m worth it


[ After fleeing from
his ex, Mark is at
the counter of a
jewelry store. . . ]

‘So, that will be
$2,021. . .’

[ He pays, then
opens the cover
displaying a male
diamond ring ]


[ At home, Ski
turns over in bed
as he feels some-
thing hit him in
the back. . . ]

[ Sitting up, he
grabs onto a line
and feels a ring
hooked on it ]

[ A few minutes
later Mark comes
into the bedroom ]

‘How’s that for
a catch?’

SKI: Definitely better
then fishing

[ He laughs ]

Well, Skilyr
Sirom, I guess
that means you
will marry me


[ Back at Jeszyca’s
place, her & Clyy
are watching a
movie. . . ]

‘Well, this is a
change from what
we usually do. . .’

JESZYCA: Yeah,
there is a such
thing as having
a night in
CLYY: Right!

I’m surprised
you can afford
this place
Working where
you do now
It can’t be
easy. . .
JESZYCA: I’m fine

CLYY: How about,
you scratch my
back and I’ll
scratch yours. . .


[ That night Mark
shows up to Deb-
orah’s house. . . ]

DEBORAH: You
made it just in
time to help with
the furniture
MARK: Very funny

DEBORAH: No,
but I do need
some help pick-
king up this room
MARK: Sounds
simple enough

[ They clean in silence until Mark interrupts. . . ]

MARK: So, I
know you & Ski
aren’t exactly friends
But I might as well
tell you now the
big news

[ She looks up ]

We’re engaged!

DEBORAH: Already?
It’s not been
that long, has it?
MARK: Eight months
DEBORAH: Even now
I bet I still know
you better than
him [ smiles ]

But back to the
real reason I
asked you here

[ She walks over
to him. . . ]

MARK: Here you
go with your
agendas
DEBORAH: It’s not
an agenda actually

I’m moving to Japan
next week Mark,
I got the promotion.


[ Jeszyca stands up ]

‘I think it’s time
to leave Clyy’

CLYY: I’ll be out
of your hair soon
I just, have a tiny
favor to ask you

[ He stands up
putting a stack of
cash down on the
table. . . ]

JESZYCA: What’s this
for?

CLYY: It’s $725 Jesz
And I’ll leave
it all here
All I want is
one private show
like you use to

I wont touch you
. . .I promise

JESZYCA: That’s
not the point
jerkoff, it would
still be wrong

CLYY: Look, cut
the innocent act
with me
You know how
this works.
If you weren’t
going to cooperate,
why did you invite
me in?

‘Here’

[ He hands her
the cash. . . ]

CLYY: I’ll even give
you a few minutes
to think it over.


[ The next morning,
Mark’s son Chais
is celebrating his 13th
birthday. . . ]

[ After the birthday
singing. . . ]

‘Honestly, a netbook?
You think it’s a
little early for the
whole “strangers at
his fingertips’ idea?’

DEBORAH: Oh, lighten
up you

[ He’s watching Ski
& his son talking ]

DEBORAH: Hey, despite
popular belief
I will miss them,
a lot
MARK: I know you
will

‘Well I better get
going. . .’

DEBORAH: You know,
I’m not forbidden
You can still call
if you ever need
anything

[ She hugs him &
walks off as Ski
comes over ]

SKI: So I guess
it’s goodbye
MARK: Yeah
‘Konichiwa’!


[ Jeszyca is waiting
for Amber to pick
up the line. . . ]

‘Morning beautiful.’

JESZYCA: Hey,
can you come
over fast. . .

We really need
to talk...

(Edited 09/24)

211 ANGELs ON THE MOON

( Twisted&Tragic/#1 )

‘Last night at a local TA grocery store

manager Mark Simon was shot by an

unknown assailant, he remains in critical

condition. . . ‘

[ Ski is sitting in the waiting room,

& stands up, turning up the TV. ]

[ At Monica’s, she is getting her kids ready

& stops suddenly hearing the news… ]

‘This unknown gunman was found later on

dead in a nearby park…it appears he shot

himself shortly after fleeing the scene. . .’

[ Monica looks up stunned, holding her hand

over her mouth. ]

TRAILYN: Mommy, what's wrong?

[ clears her throat ] MONICA: Nothing, sweetie

You two, go get your backpacks so

I can take you to school…OK? [ holding back tears ]

TRAILYN: OK [ she walks off ]

[ Monica sits there, thinking about the

last time she saw her EX & burst into tears. ]

[ At the hospital, Ski is watching Mark

through the window when he feels

a hand on his shoulder. ]

HITHE: Hey. . .

[ Ski turns around, & falls into Hithe’s arms crying. . . ]

HITHE: He’s going to be OK, I know it…

[ they separate ] What did the doctor say?

SKI: Well, he suffered a lot of damage

He had surgery last night and now they're

just waiting.

HITHE: You been here all night?

[ wiping his eyes ] SKI: Yeah, I wanna be here

when he wakes up. . .

[ looks up at him scared ] He’s gonna wake up, right?

HITHE: Yeah, Mark’s a fighter…he’s gonna make it!

You wanna meet your godson?

[ looks surprised ] SKI: What, are you serious?

HITHE: Yeah, come on.

[At The Aisles. . . the few employees that are

there are gathered around. ]

ACE: So, were missing half our staff and

both managers. . .this is great!

AMBER: I know, how is Mark doing?

[looks down ] ACE: He’s still unconscious. . .

But I spoke to Hithe and I’m gonna

be taking over today. . .Where is Monica?

[ walks up ] MONICA: I’m here

ACE: OK good

and one of the guys from the Deli is

coming over to help cashier. . .Uh, [ looks around ]

AMBER: Kyle?

ACE: Yeah, that’s him!

Sorry, I’m still kinda new here. . .

I know, everyone’s sad about what’s going on

Trust me, I’ve known Mark for a long time

But we still gotta try and run the store the

best we can, OK?

AMBER: OK [ looking away ]

MONICA: Yeah

[ comes up ] KYLE: I'm here.

ACE: Alright, well I’m gonna go in

the back. . .let me know if you need anything.

[ walks off ]

AMBER: I can’t believe all of this!

And I feel bad for Ace, you could tell he was down.

KYLE: Yeah, him and Mark came from the same store.

[notices Monica… ] AMBER: Yeah, hold on. . .

[ walks up ] AMBER: You OK?

MONICA: No, I feel like this is all my fault!

AMBER: What?

MONICA: Amber, the guy who shot Mark. . .

That was my ex boyfriend!

AMBER: Oh my god, really?

MONICA: Yeah, and he was here to talk to me. . .

But I wouldn’t talk to him

AMBER: Wow [ looks down ]

You didn’t know he was going

to do this though. . .Did you?

MONICA: I didn’t, but not only that. . .

Now that he’s gone, what do I tell my kids?

Maybe, if I could have just talked to him. . .

[ Amber goes over to her & gives her hug. ]

[ Back at the hospital, Hithe & Ski are

looking through the window. ]

SKI: Aw, he looks just like you. . .

[ smiles ] HITHE: Yeah.

They have him on oxygen right now,

But he’s doing OK.

SKI: I’m so happy for you. . .

How’s Kristyn?

HITHE: She’s fine, just resting

SKI: Oh, OK

HITHE: We talked about it though. . .

and were keeping the baby

SKI: Really, what made

her change her mind?

HITHE: You know what, I don’t know

I’m just glad she did!

SKI: Aw, I think it would be good

for both of you. . .

Well, I better get back to Mark.

HITHE: Yeah, I better go too.

[ Ski starts walking away from him. ]

HITHE: Hey Ski!

[ turns around ] SKI: Yeah?

HITHE: Love you man.

[ surprised ] SKI: Love you too.

Ill talk to you later [ turns & goes ]

[ As Ski gets near Mark’s room he notices

a bouquet of flowers sitting on a table

outside the door, looking up he sees someone

familiar walking away. ]

SKI: Weis?!?

[ Weis turns around for a second &

Ski can tell he’s been crying. . .

he looks at him, then walks away. ]

[ Ski looks at the card on the vase & reads it. ] 

' From the night crew. . .Get

well soon! Love, Weis ‘

[ Back at the store, its getting busy

and Amber goes to find Ace. ]

AMBER: Oh, there you are!

We're really busy up front. . .

[ raises his voice ] ACE: Why didn’t anyone call me?

AMBER: Uh, we did [ backing away ]

[ looks down ] ACE: Oh, I’m sorry. . .

I just have a ton of work to do/

I guess I didn’t pay attention.

AMBER: I know, and it’s OK.

But if you need any help were all here.

ACE: Thanks! I’ll go open a lane for awhile.

[ Back at the hospital, Ski is sitting down

when he sees someone unfamiliar walking

towards him & stopping at Mark’s window. ]

[ stands up ] Hi, I’m Ski. . .

‘Yeah, I know who you are!’

SKI: OK? Well then, who are you?

‘I’m Mark’s wife. . .’

SKI: Oh, you mean. . .EX wife!

MARKsEX: And who are you?

SKI: I’m his. . . friend from work

[ walks up ] MARKsEX: Yeah, you must think I was

born yesterday. . .

So, this is what Mark’s doing now! [ rolls her eyes ]

[ raises his voice ] SKI: What is that suppose to

mean? You don’t know me!  And I

didn’t see your ass here sitting all night

with him!

MARKzEX: No, I was taking care of our kids.

I better not hear of you being alone

with them ever again!

SKI: Excuse me bitch.

You may think you know me, but I’ve

heard about you too and now is a fine

time for you to start acting like a mom!

MARKsEX: Whatever, just stay away from

my kids!

[ She walks away, leaving Ski shocked,

standing there in the hallway. ]

[ Monica & her kids are walking inside

the house. . . ]

MONICA: Hey, you two…sit down!

I have something to tell you. . .

KIILYN: What is it, Mom?

MONICA: Uh, it’s about your Dad. . .

I don’t know exactly how to say this,

but I’m afraid your not going to be

seeing him anymore

KIILYN: What do you mean?

MONICA: He’s gone

TRAILYN: Where did he go?

MONICA: Well, um. . .

Something bad happened [ fighting back tears ]

And well, he’s in a different place now

KIILYN: You mean like grandma?

MONICA: Yes, like grandma.

[ She starts to break down as her kids

come close, hugging onto her. . . ]



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