" We Said, He Said (100th Post) "

SCENE 1:

[ LeeVigh emerges from the water,

still with no sign of Stuu.  Seeing the

waves start to build, he fears the

worst as he backs away toward

 the beach. ]

“Where is everyone?”

[ Sitting on the ground, he begins to

shake.  Slowly tears start to fall from

his eyes & a hand touches him on

the shoulder. ]

AIRYNN: What are you doing out

here alone?  You loser.

[ LeeVigh turns around & Airynn

can sense his fear.  He stops &

sits down next to him. ]

LEEVIGH: It’s about Stuu.  He fell

over the edge.  I can’t find him

anywhere!

[ Airynn turns away with a sly smirk

on his face. ]

AIRYNN: I’m pretty sure weirdo is

playing you, man.  He’s passed out

in the cabin right now.

LEEVIGH: What?

SCENE 2:

The Following Weekend. . .JW Convention.

[ Marisa follows Joh out of the

stadium exit and into the hallway. ]

JOH: I knew you couldn’t last until

lunch.

MARISA: Yeah, the speakers we’re

good.  I just needed a break.

JOH: You just want to feel my body.

MARISA: Me? I caught you staring at

my legs a few times. 

[ Joh laughs and reaches for her hand. ]

MARISA: What’s in there?

[ They enter a smaller hallway and

walk toward the door at the end. ]

MARISA: Well, it’s not locked. 

[ Inside is a room with various

production equipment and

computer monitors. ]

MARISA: I don’t think we

should be in here.

JOH: Oh well. We’re not

doing anything bad.  Yet.

[ She walks over & Joh grabs

her waist.  Forcing her to fall

into his lap. ]

SCENE 3:

Morning at TA. . .

[ Hahn is walking around the

front end frantic, when Kristyn

walks over to him. ]

KRISTYN: What’s going on?

HAHN: It’s after 9 and Syria

still isn’t here.

KRISTYN: Well, me and Monica

got it covered.  We’re taking

turns on her lane.

I’m not that busy in floral.

HAHN: This isn’t about that.

Her husband is kind of.

KRISTYN: What, is he abusive?

[ Syria walks through the door

flustered & Hahn walks over

to greet her. ]

HAHN: Morning, you alright?

SYRIA: Yeah, I’m fine.

Just had to wait for a ride. 

HAHN: I see.  And how is

Mr. Jones?

SYRIA: I’m going to clock

In.  Don’t want to waste

any more time.

[ She quickly walks away

from Hahn, leaving his

question unanswered. ]

SCENE 4:

Back in the Open Room.

[ Joh & Marisa are making

out when Joh’s foot brushes

against an extension cord

on the floor. 

Suddenly the lights flicker

off & they are in complete

silence. ]

MARISA: Oh no.  What did you

press?

I don’t hear anyone speaking

anymore. 

[ Marisa gets off of Joh.  Getting

down she looks for the unplugged

cord. 

Instead of helping her, Joh heads

over to the door. Before he can do

anything two men rush inside. ]

“What are you two doing in here?”

JOH: It was an accident.  We’re sorry.

We just got a little lost. 

BROTHER1:  And how did you manage

to hit the switch?

I know you’ve been here before.

[ The other man escorts out Marisa &

they continue to question Joh. ]

SCENE 5:

Outside of TA. . .

[ Dyminic is sitting in his

car when Amber arrives &

parks in the space next to him.

He gets out & waits for her

to open the door. ]

“Amber, I didn’t know you

worked here.”

AMBER: Dymnic, hey.

Yeah, I’m one of the

managers now.  I thought

you lived in another city.

DYMINIC: I do, but my wife

works here.

AMBER: I see.

[ They talk for a little while,

not noticing Syria has come

outside & is watching them. ]

HAHN: Hey, someone’s on

your lane.

SYRIA: Sorry, I was just checking

on the carts.  Making sure they

weren’t gone.

[ She heads back inside, & Hahn

sees Dyminic walking away from

Amber. ]

SCENE 6:

Back at the Stadium.

[ Marisa is waiting outside

the room for Joh.  Listening, she

hears loud voices and she

starts to worry.

A few minutes pass by, Marisa

watches as everyone leaves

out except for Joh.  She walks

by the room and he is standing

in the doorway. ]

MARISA: What happened?

Am I not allowed back?

JOH: You? No, you’re just studying.

MARISA: So? I was just as much

involved as you were.

JOH: Doesn’t matter, I’m the one

they reamed.  Called a bad example.

My parents are probably freaking.

MARISA: I’m sorry, let’s just go.

JOH: You don’t understand, Marisa.

They saw us kissing.

It was on camera. On top of other

assumptions.  

MARISA: So what could they do?

SCENE 7:

Back at TA, Late afternoon.

[ Syria is gathering her stuff

in the front break room & Hahn

comes in shutting the door behind

him. ]

SYRIA: You trying to be smooth?

Why did you just lock the door?

HAHH: So you could get your things

in peace, without any crazies

showing up.

[ Hahn walks right up to her.

Bending down, he picks up Syria’s

purse & hands it to her. ]

SYRIA: I don’t know what

you mean. I have to leave.

HAHN: I think you do. Let’s

face it, Dymnic’s not always

a nice person.

But I have been.

SYRIA: Your a little close.

[ Before Syria can move away,

Hahn places his lips on hers.  She

wants to stop him, but soon they

are wrapped up in each other’s arms

kissing up against the table. ]

SCENE 8:

At Ace’s Parent’s House.

[ Ace is talking to his cousin

Larrie in the kitchen. ]

“See, doesn’t it feel better to

be honest?”

ACE: I guess.  My mom cried.

My dad was pissed I didn’t

tell them sooner.

LARRIE: The normal reactions.

So, what’s the next step?

ACE: They’re gonna try and

shrink the growth through

radiation.

LARRIE: Sounds trying.

ACE: Yeah.

LARRIE: You scared?

ACE: Maybe a little.

LARRIE: Well, don’t worry.

I’ll be kicking your ass

until we’re old old

 men.

ACE: Ha!  You’ve never

kicked my ass, man

(Updated 11/24)

" It's All Me "

SCENE 1: Outside of class, at MSCC.

[ Marisa is standing in a corner near

her classroom. ]

“Hey, you hiding from someone?”

[ Startled, she turns around. ]

MARISA: Oh, hey. What would give

you that idea?

[ She laughs nervously and follows

her friend into class. ]

LORI: You’ve been acting strange

for the past two weeks. What’s

going on?

MARISA: Its nothing.  Have you

seen Airynn around since classes

started?

LORI: No, I haven’t.  Don’t tell me

you like him again.

MARISA: Of course not.  I was just

wondering. 

[ Lori gives her a look and sits down

at the table.  Marisa walks away,

looking down at her phone. ]

“Incoming Text: Airynn”

“Hey, sorry I haven’t gotten ahold of

you in a while.  Something came up

that night and I couldn’t make it to

the park.  We should talk. I’ll meet

you after class.”

[ Marisa sits down with a worried look on her face. ]

LORI: I knew something was wrong. That was

him harassing you, wasn’t it?

MARISA: Listen, Airynn’s not the problem.

I am.  And I have to leave.

[ She grabs her bag and exits. ]

SCENE 2: In the Salon office.

“Morning.  I’m ready to hear all

your fabulous ideas now.”

[ Karie smiles, walking up to Hithe. ]

HITHE: Oh hey. How are the appointments

looking for today?

KARIE: Better, I guess.  We’re set until

late afternoon.

HITHE: That’s good.  I have a plan for the

rest of the day too.

[ Hithe stands and begins walking around the room. ]

HITHE: I’m going out there to speak

with the entering customers.

KARIE: Out where? There’s no one around.

HITHE: Not over here.  In front of TA.

[ He opens the door to the office and steps out. ]

KARIE: Yeah. Well, don’t let Mark find out.

HITHE: Not a problem.  I rule at being sneaky. 

[ Outside of TA, Hithe sees a familiar face

coming toward him. ]

“Mrs. Monroe, you’re looking exquisite

today.  Is that a new dress?”

MRS. MONROE: Why yes it is.

Thank you, Hithe.

HITHE:  You’re very welcome.

[ He winks at her and comes closer. ]

 HITHE: You know what would go well

with that?  A nice trip into our salon.

Some new hair.   A romantic night.

 Surprise your husband, maybe? 

SCENE 3: At Marisa’s apartment.

[ Marisa comes in, shutting the door

and drops her stuff on the ground. ]

“I am truly loosing it!”

[ Picking up her phone she calls the

first person who comes to mind. ]

MARISA: Hey, what are you doing

tonight?

Really, that sounds interesting.

I’m serious.  You dress up for those

right?  I’ll get ready and meet you

around 7:30.

Cool.  See ya soon.

SCENE 4:  Hithe enters the Salon.

KARIE: Well, damn.  You have fun bothering

people all day?

HITHE: Bother my ass.  I got the salon

a whole slew of new clients.

Without even leaving the parking lot.  I’d

say I did an exceptional job. 

[ Turned to Karie, he doesn’t see

Mark walk in behind him. ]

KARIE: Someone came to congratulate you.

[ Hithe turns around fast. ]

MARK: Yeah.  Can I speak to you outside?

SCENE 5: Outside in a quiet parking lot.

[ Marisa gets out of her car in a long,

white dress and waits beside it.  Looking

at her phone, she sees the time change

to 7:30. ]

[ 5 minutes later, a truck pulls up close

and a familiar person walks toward

her. ]

MARISA: Thanks for meeting me.

JOH: No problem.  I’m surprised you

wanted to come out here.

I still remember you and Airynn’s

reaction when you first found out

I was a Witness. 

MARISA: Yeah, sorry about that.

The last thing I wanted was

to make you uncomfortable. 

Or rub anything in.

JOH: I know that and Airynn

was just being himself.

MARISA: You mean, an ass?

[ He laughs and she looks away. ]

MARISA: Sorry. Bad word choice.

JOH: It’s fine. I’m not your dad.

So, why sit through a meeting?

[ She stands up and faces him. ]

MARISA: I’m not sure.  I guess I’ve

just been feeling lost lately.  And I

thought that maybe this could be

what I need. 

JOH: Sure, that makes sense. But

what about this?

[ Joh picks Marisa up and sits her down

on the back on his truck.  Not giving her

a chance to speak, he kisses her until

she soon forgets what she was saying. ]

SCENE 6: In between TA and the Salon.

HITHE: First off, have you taken your meds

today?

MARK: Good one, Hithe.  But as much as

I’d like it to be, this isn’t a reaming.  I actually

wanted to tell you tomorrow will be the last

time we need you to manage the late

afternoon. 

HITHE: Thank god.

[ Hithe looks up to Mark staring at him. ]

HITHE: I mean, it was hard balancing both

places.  You know?

MARK: I know you would rather help with

the Salon.  No hard feelings.  By the looks

of things, Ace could use all the help he

can get. 

HITHE:  No.  The kid was just exhausted.  He’ll

be in tip top shape to return tomorrow. 

[ Marks smirks before walking away. ]

MARK: Whatever you say, man. 

[ He leaves and Karie comes outside. ]

HITHE: He’s so damn cocky.

KARIE: Who, Mark?

HITHE: Yeah, it’s like he has no

trust in me or Ace.  His supposed

best friend.

KARIE:  He’s the store.  We’re the Salon.

Why does his opinion matter?

HITHE: It just bothers me.  I’m gonna

show him though.  And anyone else

who dare doubted us. 

[ He walks away, leaving Karie
in shock. ]

(Updated 10/24)

314 Hey Soul Sister

[ Monica opens the
front door and drops
her bag on the floor ]

‘Hey, thanks for
staying late today’

BABYSITTER: Don’t
worry about it. . .
they were fine

[ Monica hands her
cash, she takes it
then leaves. . . ]

‘Where are you
two?
I got us pizza for
dinner’

[ Her son walks in
the room ]

KIILYN: Really mom

. . .Again?


[ Meanwhile, Joh’s
home for break ]

JOHsMOM: Everyone
was happy to see
you back at the
meeting today. . .
You sure you don't
want to go eat
with us?
JOH: No mom, I’m
just gonna stay
around here. . .
I’ll order in

JOHsMOM: Ok, we’ll
be back late

[ His Dad gives him
a look as he walks
out the door. . . ]

[ Finally alone, Joh
goes in his room &
gets on his laptop/
Logging onto his
‘EXtube’ account
he sees a reply
has been posted
to his video ]

‘Hey man, nice
run. . .very dar-
ing. Good job!’

[ He shuts his
laptop & starts
dialing his cell ]

JOH: Hey Stuu
it’s me. . .Joh
STUU: Hello
I’m surprised
you called me
JOH: Yeah, I’m
at my parent’s
and I really don’t
wanna be here
Are you busy?
STUU: Me. . .
Yeah right!
I’m alone. . .you
could come over
if you want

JOH: Alright cool
See ya in a bit.

[ Back at Monica’s
she laying on the
couch when she’s
suddenly startled
by the phone ]

[ sighs ] ‘So much for
rest and relaxation’

KRISTYN: Hey!
MONICA: How did I
know it was you. . .
So, what happened
to your date
tonight?
KRISTYN: Hithe’s busy
But I was hoping
to turn it into a
girl’s night, maybe?
MONICA: Yeah, you
would
Given recent events
I think I’m better off
staying home though
KRISTYN: Come on,
Amber’s single now
and she said she’ll
go with us
MONICA: Amber?
Yeah, that would
be just a little
awkward
But you two have
fun!

[ She gets off the
phone & as soon
as she lays down
there’s a knock on
the door. . . ]

[ sighs ] ‘I’m gonna
pull my freaking
hair out!’


[ At Stuu’s, Joh is
sitting on his bed
& Stuu’s at his desk
not saying anything ]

JOH: You alright,
dude?
STUU: Yeah, um
Is it hot in here
to you? I’m burn-
ing up!

[ He turns on a
fan. . . ]

JOH: No, I’m fine

Look. . .about what
happened during
pledge week
Don’t worry about
it. . .I mean, I was
freaked out at first
but we were both
really out of it

STUU: Yeah, I’m
sorry

JOH: It’s old news
So, what’s all this
stuff?
STUU: Just like experi-
ments and science
shit I’ve been doing
since I was little
. . .Kinda lame
JOH: What’s in the
tube? Like airplane
glue or something

[ He laughs ]

STUU: Uh, yeah
That’s exactly
what it is

[ He quickly shoves
it into his desk
drawer. . . ]


[ Monica opens the
door and stands
there in surprise ]

KYLE: Hey, before
you slam the door
on me
I didn’t get a chance
to apologize to you

I’m sorry
MONICA: You came
all the way here
just to say that?
KYLE: Well, no I’ve
been doing some
thinking and. . .
MONICA: Oh yeah?
Funny how you
couldn’t think
before you acted
the last time
KYLE: I know, but
listen. . .I really
do like you Monica
And the little time
we did have I know
we both enjoyed it

So, I was thinking
maybe we could
start again, for real
this time

[ He looks at her
and waits. . . ]

MONICA: I can’t
be with someone
I don’t trust.

You led me on,
strung me along
for months!
Goodbye Kyle

[ She shuts the
door ]


[ The next morning,
Hithe shows up to
a dark office build-
ing & a tall man leads
him into a back room ]

‘Thanks for meeting
with me. . .After the
whole thing with
Kristyn
I figured you’d rather
fight me then fight
a case for me’

JARED MEYHR: No pro-
blem! That’s what
I’m highly paid for
And anyways, I’m not
as naïve as my ex-
wife seems to think

I knew she was
pregnant
HITHE: Oh. . .um
So, you are thinking
there’s something
up with the hospital
right?
JARED MEYHR: Yes,
it’s strange they tried
to butter you up with
a ceremony for your
dead son after not
speaking with you
for eight months. . .

They are definitely
hiding something
And I will do what-
ever it takes to find
out the truth

HITHE: Thanks

[ He stands up &
shakes his hand ]

JARED MEYHR: Sure,
just one more thing

I would appreciate it
If Kristyn never knew
about this


[ Joh wakes up passed
out on the couch at
Stuu’s. . . ]

‘Crap! What time
is it?’

STUU: Almost noon
JOH: My parent’s are
gonna freak!
I have to leave,
but call me later
. . .ok dude?
STUU: Yeah sure

[ He leaves & Stuu
rolls back over ]


[ Late that night, a
little before the over-
night shift starts. . .
Markis is outside &
looks around before
walking to his car ]

‘Hey.’

MARKIS: Hi, I haven’t
seen you here before
MONICA: Yeah, I’m
a day cashier. . .
Jeszyca’s not feeling
well so I’m working
her shift tonight
MARKIS: Oh, alright

Ski was just sneaking
me my last check
MONICA: You were
fired?
MARKIS: Yup, not by
him though. . .
Long story
Anyways, I have to
get out of here
before I’m seen
by someone else

Maybe I’ll see you
around

MONICA: Sure

[ She smiles & he
drives off, leaving
her standing in
the parking lot ]

(Updated 10/24)

303 You're a Jerk

[ In the middle of the
previous night, inside the
store’s break room. . . ]

‘Considering you’re half
the staff here. . .
Shouldn’t you be helping
your customers?’

AIRYNN: Oh, my bad
I thought that’s what
I was doing

[ He grabs her waist ]

TIESUN: Not so fast!
You didn’t tell anyone
about our hook up at
the party, did you?
AIRYNN: Now why
would I wanna do
that?
TIESUN: Hmm, I
don’t know. . .
Maybe to brag to
your friends that
you half nailed
a black chick?
AIRYNN: Well, I
wouldn’t have
to brag
TIESUN: Please,
And I know I’m
not the only girl
you’re fucking
around with
AIRYNN: Oh, how do
you know that?
TIESUN: I can tell
. . .But don’t worry
you’re not the only
one who can keep
a secret

[ She puts her finger
to his lips. . . ]

AIRYNN: Oh, I see
Now how about
we get started
on that other half

[ She hits him and
he laughs. . . ]


[ Back up front, customers
are going through self-
check while Markis walks
by the window. . . ]

[ on the phone ] ‘Hey
man, it’s almost light
out. . .Are you coming?’

MARKIS: Alright hurry, bye

[ walking back ] Hey,
can I help you?

MALE SHOPPER: Yeah,
where’s the popcorn?
MARKIS: Try aisle five
MALE SHOPPER: Thanks

[ The customer walks
away just as Trae
and D’Ondrae arrive ]

D’ONDRAE: Is it safe?
MARKIS: Yeah, it’s
cool
D’ONDRAE: Alright man,
here [ hands him
cash ]

[ Markis pockets the
cash and then
hands him a bag
from his jacket ]

MARKIS: OK, get
out of here!

[ He sighs as they
both leave. . . ]


[ In the back of the
store Airynn is unlocking
Mark’s office door. . . ]


[ Going through the
security screens he
sees Markis handing
off the bag. . . ]

AIRYNN: What is this?



[ Morning a few days later
Weis is hanging out in
the dorm and Joh walks
in. . . ]

JOH: I swear I just
slept through half
that lecture
WEIS: Really, you
swear?
Isn’t that kinda
anti-Christ
of you? [ laughs ]
JOH: You know
what I meant,
dude [ sighs ]
WEIS: Speaking
of that. . .I was
wondering why all
the spiritual hooky
lately?
JOH: I don’t know,
I’ve been thinking
of backing off for
awhile
WEIS: Oh, and what
will you do with
all your extra time?
JOH: Well, I heard
the frats start taking
pledges for next year
soon
WEIS: You’re joking,
right?
JOH: It’s just an idea
Anyways, whose that?
WEIS: This new guy,
Landyn
JOH: You just started
here, and you’re
already talking
to someone?
WEIS: Well, not
exactly dude
He’s not a
college student
JOH: I see, how
old is he then?
WEIS: Mid twenties
JOH: Earth to Weis,
Are you trying to
get someone else
locked up?
WEIS: No, I’m sixteen
now. . .I can legally
do whatever I want
JOH: Right, but still.
That's super weird.  Anyway,I'm wasting my breath withyou.  


[ A couple buildings away,
Airynn is talking to his
girlfriend Marisa before
class. . . ]

MARISA: Where were
you last weekend?
AIRYNN: I’m sorry, babe
After I covered for
the party. . .I spent
the next day studying

I’ll make it up to
you tonight, I promise

[ He kisses her, and
she walks away. . . ]


[ At the store, Kyle
is coming back
from break. . . ]

KYLE: You need
some help?
MONICA: Yeah, this
must be the wrong
brand of sugar
KYLE: Oh, well I
can go check
that for you. . .
MONICA: Well, thanks
KYLE: No problem

[ Monica smiles, and
he walks off. . . ]


[ Larrie and his sister
enter the store and
Ace sees them. . . ]

ACE: Well, you’re the
last person I’d
expect to see out
and about this early
LARRIE: Trust me,
I’d rather not be
ACE: Let me guess,
you’ve reached the
bottom of the bottle?
No wonder your not
in your normal
drugged out haze
LARRIE: Well, I’m
sorry we can’t all
be managers with
college degrees and
live up to your
sickening high
standards
ACE: What?
Sorry I was just
messing around,
man

[ Larrie ignores him
and walks away ]


[ Inside Marisa’s class ]

‘Hey, I’m kind of 
new here. . .
Would you
maybe wanna
tackle Wilson’s
project together?’

MARISA: Yeah sure,
I’m Marisa. . .
What’s your name
again?

‘It’s Tiesun, nice to
meet you [ smiles ]


[ 5 minutes later, Airynn
is outside the door
and Marisa comes out ]

AIRYNN: Hey, how
was class?
MARISA: Fine, I
just got assigned
another huge ass
project though
AIRYNN: I’m sorry
MARISA: Thanks,
at least I have
a partner this
time
AIRYNN: That’s good

[ He puts his arm
around her. . . ]

AIRYNN: So, what
you wanna do
tonight?


[ Airynn and Marisa
walk away as
Tiesun watches from
the classroom door ]




(Edited 09/24)