Before The Finale: Dismantled [ #Surprise25 ]

 

[ The Café . . .Across From TA. ]

[ Jeszyca, Amber, & Tiesun are deep

into conversation on their lunch. ]

JESZYCA: So, how is Ava doing?

AMBER: She’s been fine for the last

few days. Her doctor started her on

some new medication so we’re just

hoping that it helps.

On the other hand, I’m pretty sure my

3rd grader has a crush on someone. But

he won’t tell me who, of course.  

TIESUN: Really, isn’t he friends with

Mila?

Wouldn’t it be wild if it was her?   

JESZYCA: Stuu’s daughter?  

TIESUN: Yeah.

AMBER: She’s about to graduate this

year.  I doubt it.  

JESZYCA: I mean, you’re one to talk.

Hello! Your husband is much older. 

Maybe it runs in the family.  

[ Amber grabs a roll off the table

and tosses it at her but she catches

it. ]

JESZYCA: Anyway, switching gears.

Who is that guy I saw walking you

to your car the other night?

TIESUN: That was Rediki.  He’s a new

hire.  

And it’s a very, long story. 

[ They both look at Tiesun, intrigued. ]

JESZYCA: Go on then.  We’ve got time. 

[ Attica Elementary School . . .Cafeteria Area. ]

[ Dibur is nervously sitting at the table,

staring across the room when two of

his buddies sit down next to him. ]

“Who are you looking at?”

DIBUR: No one.

JOEY: He likes Mila and is too

much of a baby to tell her.

[ The other guys laugh. ]

DIBUR: I am not! I’m telling her

today.

[ He states, frustrated and chewing

on his pizza slice. ]

BRODIE: Just go over there and

ask her out right now.  Before

someone else does.

JOEY: If you’re not scared.  

[ Dibur sighs, getting up from his seat.

Finding Mila at a table with her best 

friend Xalia he stops. ]

DIBUR: Hey.

[ He smiles big at Mila. ]

MILA: What’ s up?

DIBUR: Would you like to

go out with me?

MILA: Sure.  We hang out all

the time.  

[ Dibur looks away. ]

XALIA: I think he’s asking you

to be his girlfriend.  

[ She starts to cackle, knocking

over her drink. ]

MILA: Seriously?

[ She questions but can tell from Dibur’s

expression what he means. ]

MILA: I’m sorry.  I can’t.  

[ Dibur turns around, turning red &

taking off out of the room. ]

[ Towne Ranch . . .Near The Stables. ]

[ Erme is walking toward the barn eager

to start his normal task, when he is met

by his father and an unknown male. ]

ERME: Hey Dad, who is this?

MERRILTOWNE: This is Pablo Saint John.

I hired him to keep an eye on the horses.

ERME: Okay, but I do that.  

MERRILTOWNE: Why don’t you go have

a look around, so you can get used to the 

property?  I’ll be back with you in a bit.

[ The stranger leaves and he continues. ]

MERRILTOWNE: Not anymore!

Your manager called me yesterday.

ERME: What about?

MERRILTOWNE: I don’t even want to

voice this.  But have you been screwing

around with the animals?

ERME: No Dad!  I could never.

MERRILTOWNE: You’re lying Ermensau,

I can always tell. You need help and until

you get it you won’t be allowed back here.

ERME: Mark would never do this to me.

Who called you?

[ His Dad ignores the question. ]

MERRILTOWNE: Just go back to the house!

I have business to attend to.  

[ He looks at Erme with anger and disappoint

-ment streaked across his face. ]

[ Amber & Dyminic’s . . .Later That Day. ]

[ Dyminic is sitting in his office when

he sees his son appear in the doorway. ]

“Hey, you we’re quiet at dinner.  

Is something going on?”

DIBUR: I don’t want to go back

to school.  Ever.

DYMINIC: Okay. . .Why?

DIBUR: I asked out this girl.

And she said no. Everyone

made fun of me.

DYMINIC: I’m sorry.  Was she older

than you?

DIBUR: It was Mila.

DYMINIC: I see.  Well, you are way too 

young to be even thinking about dating,

Mr.  

Focus right now on school, your

friends and your sports.  

DIBUR: But I really like her.

DYMINIC: I know but you have

to settle on just being her friend.

 Don’t worry. When you’re ready. . .

[ The 3Ms Airport . . .On The Plane. ]

[ After heaving their luggage into place,

Jeszyca & Sunshine sit relaxed in their

first class seats. ]

JESZYCA: I have a surprise for you.

SUNSHINE: Another one?  As if the

spontaneous weekend trip wasn’t

enough.  

[ She hands her girlfriend an envelope

adorned in fancy letters spelling out

her full name. ]

JESZYCA: It’s from TA Corporate.  

Do you know what this means?

SUNSHINE: I’m getting the can?

JESZYCA: No.  Just open it.  

[ She peels the sticker back, revealing

the invitation. ]

“ You And A Guest Are Invited To

Our Annual Milestone Awards. . .

NOMINEE: Manager Of The Year. “

SUNSHINE: Oh my God!  This isn’t real.

JESZYCA: Are you kidding me?  It was

your idea to open on Saturday’s.  Plus how

Care’s client based has increased over the

past year.  They would be insane to not

nominate you.  

SUNSHINE: Yeah, but I’m up against Mark

and that Mirror manager.  They get nominated

ever year.  

JESZYCA: Oh well.  Just lay back and relax.

When we get to beach.  We’re celebrating.

[ Attica Elementary School . . .The Next Day. ]

[ Dibur arrives at school, looking for his

friends when he notices Brodie down the

 hall perched by a window with Mila. ]

[ Seeing them laughing & sitting close

insights his rage, as Dibur picks up his

pace toward them. ]

JOEY: Hey, what are you doing?

[ He calls to Dibur as he walks past.

Eyes set on Brodie. 

Reaching them now, he pushes Brodie

knocking him back into a plant fixture. ]

BRODIE: What is your problem?

[ He shouts, standing up but Dibur stays

silent.  Teasing him with his fist. ]

MILA: Enough!  

[ Joey runs up grabbing Dibur from

behind and pulling him in the other

direction. 

Mila walks away with her arm around

Brodie, guiding him to the office. ]

[ Back At Towne Ranch . . . ]

[ Erme sneaks down to the Stables. On

a mission after everyone at home is 

sleeping. ]

He attempts to open the door, not noticing

the locks that have been installed. ]

[ Erme let’s out a howling yell of defeat.

Kicking the doors, over and over again. 

Eventually, falling to the ground with 

tears streaming down his face. ]

[ Ocean Beach, CA . . . ]

[ After lounging in the sand all day,

Jeszyca & Sunshine are sitting at

a fancy dining table talking over

food and glasses of wine. ]

“This has been amazing!”

[ She gleams, kissing Jeszyca on

the cheek. ]

SUNSHINE: It is.  And it was exactly

what I needed. Thank you.

JESZYCA: We’ve been through so much

over the last six years but I feel like all

of it has just made us stronger as a couple.

And that’s why I wanted to know if.

[ She stands.  On her knees in front of 

Sunshine now, she presents her with

a diamond ring. ]

“Will You Marry Me?”

[ Meanwhile . . .At Syria & Hahn’s. ]

SYRIA: Mark’s on the porch.  He said

he needs to talk to you.

HAHN: Okay?  Since when does our

manager make house calls at night?

[ He joins Mark outside. ]

HAHN: Are you here to congratulate

me on my 'AM Of The Year' nom?  

MARK: Not exactly.  I’m here to ask

you if you were the one who contacted

Erme’s parents.

[ Hahn freezes for a second. ]

HAHN: They needed to know.  It could

have affected their business.

MARK: I told you to stay out of it!  

Either way, it wasn’t your place.

HAHN: I’m sorry, Mark.  At least now

he is getting the help that he clearly

needs.

I did that kid a favor.

MARK: No, I’m sorry Hahn.  This wasn’t

the right way.  

And you’re fired! Don’t come back to TA.  

[ Mark drives off, leaving Hahn trembling

with wrath. ]

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Nada More Than Korny [ #Surprise25 ]

[ Towne Ranch . . .Inside Stable Area. ]

[ Yazmyn stands wide eyed and intrigued,

observing as her boyfriend tends to his

 favorite white mare. 

Erme lies still, his face flush with its bare

skin. Contently, he brushes each part of the

the body.  Using slow, downward strokes. ] 

“Well, she’s out.  I’m assuming

that you’d want next.” 

[ He remarks, caressing her sides &

lifting Yazmyn up to carry her over

to the bench. ]

YAZ: You’ve got the magic touch.

ERME: I’ve known her since I was

five years old.  I’d say we have a

understanding.  

[ He puts her down, sitting close. ]

YAZ: Almost 15 years. That’s 

certainly a long-term relationship.

I noticed she’s the only all white one.

ERME: Yeah, they are pretty rare. 

That’s why Lady’s special.  

[ Not interested in any more talk, Erme

sternly plants his lips.  Connecting with

Yaz through back-to-back kisses and

 smooth rotations of their tongues. 

He opens his eyes as she backs off a bit.

Placing her finger coyly on his drying

mouth. ] 

YAZ: Wait! Before we go any further.

We should probably have a talk. 

[ They separate. ]

[ Across Town . . .A Random’s Bedroom. ]

[ Diane is standing near the bed while a

much younger man is sat down before

her.  Visibly shaken, he reaches his arms

out and soon they are wrapped up in each

other’s embrace. ]

[ Diane joins the stranger on his bed, sit-

ting behind him now.  Feeling her warmth

emitting near him, he starts to calm down. ]

“Thanks.  This feels right to me.”

DIANE: Shh.  Just stay silent for a moment.

 

Take some deep breaths.  In and out.

[ Caleon takes her advice as Diane stays 

ridged yet soft, up against his back and

feeling every circulation of air moving

within his chest. 

An hour later, Caleon is settled under the

covers, falling asleep.  Diane gets her purse, 

taking cash off his desk and starts toward the 

door when she hears a loud series of knocks. ]

[ Startled, Caleon jumps up to answer but 

the door is already opening on them. ]

“What is going on in here, Cal. . .

Who the hell is this woman?”  

CALEON: She’s a therapist Dad.  I’ve 

been having trouble sleeping since the 

diagnosis.

CALEON: That’s it.  Honest.  

DIANE: I think I should go.  Now.

Sorry for the confusion, Sir.  

[ Diane exits the room quickly as the 

Dad stares her down in shock. ]

[ Back At The Ranch. . . ]

[ Erme is anxiously waiting. ]

“How many girls have you been

with?”

ERME: Just one.  Someone I was

dating back in high school.

[ Yaz stands up, walking a little way

from him. ]

YAZ: And what happened with that?

ERME: She was going off to college 

and I knew that we were moving here.

We decided we’d be better off ending

things rather than suffering through long

distance.  

[ She turns around, walking back toward

Erme. ]

YAZ: Sounds logical.  Was that the only

reason?

ERME: Yes.  Why?

[ He takes her hand, pulling Yaz back

toward him. ]

YAZ: Just trying to get to know you

better.  Is that alright?

ERME: Of course it is.  So, what would 

be your answer then?  

[ She stays quiet, choosing to stare off

into the night sky view coming from

the open doors instead. ]

ERME: What? I’m not going to judge.

You can tell me anything.  

YAZ: Okay then.  None.  

I’ve never been with anyone.

[ TA Kutz . . .The Following Afternoon. ]

[ Jeszyca & Diane are discreetly talking

at a back table in the break room. ]

JESZYCA: So, how did your cuddle

session go last night?

DIANE: Great until his father showed

up, wondering what the heck I was

doing in their house.  

JESZYCA: You’re kidding!  

DIANE: I wish!  Thankfully his son

was intuitive and came up with

that therapist excuse on the fly.

[ Diane starts to laugh but stops

when she sees Jeszyca’s face. ]

JESZYCA: That could’ve turned really

dangerous, Diane!  

DIANE: Oh, that was nothing.

JESZYCA: You don’t worry about people

getting violent or pressing you to do

more?

DIANE: I’m very prepared, Dear.   

No one’s going to mess with me.

[ Still At Kutz . . . Back Area. ]

[ Kira is busy cleansing & sanitizing her

brushes when Yaz enters the room. ]

“Hey.  How was your date?”

YAZ; It was good, until I decided

to bring up my lack of a sexual

past.  

KIRA: Well, it’s rare to be waiting

at your age.  What was his response?

YAZ: He didn’t have one.  

KIRA: That’s a good sign.  You’re

both adults. He may be a few years

younger but he seems to be mature.  

It’s probably not an issue for him. 

YAZ: Maybe.  But that makes me

wonder if he’s the type to look

elsewhere.  

KIRA: You don’t want to jump to

any conclusions, he’s been honest

with you so far.  

Just talk to him. Make sure everything

is out on the table.  

[ A 2nd Random’s . . .Later That Evening. ]

[ Diane is dressed in a long, flowing white

night gown. Standing on the bed barefoot 

 and in silence as an older gentleman 

friend smiles, waiting on her next move. ]

[ She grabs for a pillow, playful and lightly

hitting her opponent until they are locked

in with a full-on battle. ]

[ Moments go by and they are spooning

on the bed with Diane in front of him. ]

“That was exhilarating!”

GENTLEMAN: My heart is still racing.

DIANE: I’m sorry.  Didn’t mean to be

too much for you.

[ She teases him. ]  

GENTLEMAN: It was fine.  And it wasn’t

too much.  In fact, it was just enough.  

DIANE: Enough for what?

[ Suddenly Diane feels a firming up 

against her back as the man’s grip 

starts to get tighter around her. ]

DIANE: What do you think you’re doing?

[ She stands up fast, pushing him off. ]

Gaining her composure, Diane starts to 

head toward the table and he follows. ]

“You’re not getting away that easy!”

[ Diane reaches in her pocket, yanking out

a small bottle.  Without hesitation, she

points and sprays it into the man’s face. ]

“Prick!”

[ She snatches her payment off the table,

leaving him yelling there in agony. ]

[ Towne Ranch . . .Overnight Hours. ]

“Thanks for staying over.  I figured

your old man wisdom might come

in handy one day.”

[ Erme jokes, while him and Scott

are lying on the ground looking up

at the view. ]

SCOTT: Funny. I’m glad you’re cool

with Yaz’ decision and you’re not

gonna be one of those guys.  

ERME: I’m not and won’t ever be.  

Besides there’s other ways to meet

that need, if you know what I mean.

SCOTT: What, like your hand?

ERME: No like.  Never mind.

SCOTT: You gotta tell me now.

I won’t say anything.  

ERME: You know that massager I use

on the horses.  Well, I found out that

it works well in other places on them

too.  

[ Scott just stares ahead, caught off guard.

Searching for the words as the realization

 sets in and his stomach starts to churn. ]  

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If You Were In Scott's Position. . .What Would You Do?

A/ Tell Right Away. 

B/Give Erme A Chance. 

C/ Keep It A Secret Forever.

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Them vs. Me vs. Us

Scene One:

[ Ski walks into the house &

sees Jai passed out on the

couch. ]

"Hey! You know it's 7:30."

[ Jai sits up fast, disoriented. ]

JAI: Shit.  

SKI: Are you alright? I feel

like we haven't talked in

awhile. You're always dis-

appearing at night.

JAI: Yeah I'm fine.  We'll

catch up later I promise.

Can you text Jenni for 

me?  I'll be there in an

hour.

SKI: Sure bud.

[ Jai grabs his stuff & heads

for the bathroom. ]

[ Much later; Ski joins Amber,

Jeszyca, & Hithe at the Cafe

across from TA. ]

"You ready for your fake

camping trip?"

[ Amber smiles, Hithe starts to

laugh a little. ]

SKI: Hey. We're not spending all

our time in the RV.  

HITHE: Give him credit.  This is

probably the most outdoorsy

thing he's ever done.

[ Ski goes silent for a moment

thinking about how Jai was

earlier. ]

AMBER: How's everything going

at home?  I heard that Jenni and

Jai are doing well at Care now.

SKI: Yeah.  I'm not sure how Jai

is really handling it. He has

school also.  I mean we weren't

wrong letting him do both. Were

we?

JESZYCA: Everyone gets tired and

runs late.

HITHE: Unless it gets worse.  I

wouldn't worry about it.  Jai

would tell you if he didn't

think he could handle it.

AMBER: Yeah.  I don't see a pro-

blem.

[ The waiter returns to take

their orders. ]

Scene Two:

[ Charles is standing up to the

counter waiting for his wallet

to be returned to him.

A flash of the past three months

he's spent locked away over take

him until he realizes the clerk is

staring, waiting for him to move. ]

"Thank you."

[ As the door shuts & locks behind

him, Charles notices his friends

waiting in the parking lot. ]

CHARLES: I didn't think anyone

would come.

[ They come closer. ]

RICKY: You think we'd let you walk?

MAXX: Not when we've been counting

the days until we see you.  Why don't

we get something to eat?

CHARLES: Great.  Can we stop at my

place first so I can change?

[ Charles gets in the back & Maxx

heads out of the parking lot.

They turn right & Charles begins

to stare out the window. Cracking

the window, he gasp enjoying the

fresh air. ]

CHARLES: I should call Hahn.

[ Maxx turns down the music &

Ricky pretends not to hear him. ]

CHARLES: For some reason it's

not going through.  My phone

is on.  I already checked it.

MAXX: Yeah about that.  I don't

think you'll be hearing from

Hahn anymore.  And I wouldn't

try to contact him either.  

Sorry man.

Scene Three: The night after.

[ As the sun begins to set at

Mirror Lake.  Ski, Larrie, & Joh

are drinking beers & sitting on

chairs near the water. ]

SKI: Can't believe I've never

heard of this place before.

[ He smiles, behind his shades.

Replacing his empty glass. ]

JOH: Yeah. Nice find.  I'm sur-

prised your girl didn't wanna

come along.

LARRIE: I don't have a girl

anymore.

[ Ski sits up to speak. ]

LARRIE: And no I don't need

to talk about it.  Remember

this is meant be relaxing.

SKI: I agree.  No relationship

drama while were here.

JOH: Fine with me.  I didn't

ever have one.  

[ They start to laugh. ]

SKI: There is something kind

of personal I wanted to discuss

though.  

JOH: You're finally telling me

secrets.

[ He looks excited, getting closer. ]

SKI: Not exactly.  When I ask

you, I'll need your up front

and honest opinion, Okay?

LARRIE: Just say it already.

SKI: Do you think that I'm.

Scene Four:

[ Charles is sitting at the table

with Ricky & Maxx across from

him.  All three are sipping on

their milkshakes. ]

"So what exactly did Hahn say?"

RICKY: Pretty much that he didn't

want to hear from you.  Aside from

making sure your place was around

he's done.  

MAXX: Don't worry about it man.  You

got us.  

CHARLES: This doesn't make much sense

though.  He came in to see me every

week.

MAXX: Not everyone understands that

when you were seeing all those girls

you weren't in your right state of mind.

CHARLES: What is that suppose to 

mean?

I didn't force them to do anything.

[ Maxx takes a break.  Looking for the

words. ]

RICKY: We know that.

CHARLES: But Hahn doesn't. Of all

people he should know.  He should

know me.

MAXX: You can't make him though.

Just try to focus on what you do

have.

CHARLES: Yeah, what's that?  I'm 

tired of starting over.

Scene Five:

[ They continue their conversation in
-side while Larrie is preparing some
food. ]

JOH: Do I think you're shallow?

Well you're married and I don't
really see you checking out
guys.

SKI: I know.  I was just think-
ing the other day about my
choice of friends.
LARRIE: What about us?

[ He actually looks threatened. ]

SKI: Nothing about you per se.
It's me.  I'm attracted to every
single one of you.
JOH: Well thank you.

[ He smirks at Ski. ]

SKI: I think it's starting to really
affect my place as manager too.
LARRIE: Judging by the new hires
I saw last week, I dont think so.

[ He looks over at Joh for approval. ]

SKI: Weis hired them and that's
not really my point.  It just feels
wrong.  Maybe I should see some-
one about it.
LARRIE: Hey, if you need another
opinion I'll just tell you now. We're
all crazy.

SKI: Thanks.

[ He shrugs his shoulders, feeling
worse. ]


Scene Six:

"I thought you were leaving."

MAXX: Figured you might not
want to be alone tonight.

[ He waves & Ricky drives off. 

Back in Charles' living room. ]

MAXX: Fire up the system.

[ He pulls out a bottle of alcohol
& sits two glasses down on the
table. ]

CHARLES: Seriously?
MAXX: Yup.  That's what we're
doing.  

[ Charles watches as the drink
slowly fills each glass.

They both takes long sips. ]

MAXX: I know it's not easy losing
someone you've spent so much
time with.  Real people are hard
enough to find as it is.  That why
I'm gonna be here whenever you
want me to be.  
CHARLES: Thanks man but I'm not
going to cry over it.

MAXX: Focus on the game instead.

Just one more thing.  Promise me
you're not going back.

[ Charles looks up at Maxx. ]

CHARLES: I promise.