Circle of Chance

SCENE 1:
Sunday Morning, TA Salon.

[ Jeszyca, Karie, & Amber are
talking in the break room. ]

"I just came by to see how
things we're going."

JESZYCA: We're fine.  Lorenzo
doesn't have that many clients
coming in today.
KARIE: Okay.  If not, Sascha is
free and close now.

[ Karie walks toward the door. ]

AMBER: See ya Kare.

JESZYCA: Dyminic came in the
other day.  He's so random.  Even
had other customers rolling.
AMBER: Yeah, it can be a little
draining at times but I love him. 
JESZYCA: I'm happy for you Am.

AMBER: I saw that pic you posted
the other night with the blonde.
She your new girl?
JESZYCA: Not officially no.  She just 
moved to the states.  A friend 
of Renzo's.

[ Suddenly the door swings open hard. ]

JESZYCA: Speaking of her, hey.
AMBER: Well okay then. I'll let you 
two talk.  Hi.

[ She waves and exits as Sunshine
approaces Jeszyca. ]


SCENE 2:
Afternoon, Weis' apartment.

[ Weis starts knocking on
his bathroom door. ]

"Come in."

WEIS: You almost ready?

[ He sits down on the shower
edge while Stuu is fixing his
hair. ]

STUU: Yeah.  You didn't have
to knock weirdo,

[ Weis stands up next to him. ]

WEIS: Is that my gel?  Since when
do you give a crap about what
your hair looks like?
STUU: I don't.  Just trying out 
something different.  You like
it?

[ He places the tub in the 
drawer, turns & walks out.

Later inside Stuu's car, he
notices Weis' gaze on him
as he drives. ]

STUU: What's up? I know you
wanna say something.
WEIS: You're gonna keep your
cool around Landyn, right?
I mean, there was the whole
thing with Larrie at TA.
STUU: That was a misunder-
standing.  I apologized.  
And I'm use to your circle
of exes by now working
with Ski for so long.

WEIS: Hey, that's a little
different.  We're closer friends.
STUU: Not really.  If I'm not on
my best behavior, you can feel
free to spank me.  
WEIS: I'll hold you to that.

[ They laugh as Stuu pulls into
the parking lot. ]


SCENE 3:
Back inside the Break Room.

JESZYCA: I wasn't expecting to
see you until tonight.

[ Jeszyca gets closer but is stopped
by Sunshine. ]

SUNSHINE: This isn't a friendly visit.

[ She backs up, removing her scarf
slowly to reveal a blinding tone
to her hair. Jeszyca looks in awe. ]

SUNSHINE: If you haven't guessed, 
this wasn't what I was going for.

I asked for a more natural blonde.
JESZYCA: I'm sorry.  Lorenzo must
have gotten confused on the color.
He's still learning.
SUNSHINE: This is unacceptable.  I
have an important meeting and I
look like an old shrew.

JESZYCA: I'm sure Lorenzo can fix
this no problem.  I'll go let him
know.  
SUNSHINE: That's alright.  He 
doesn't seem able.  Listen, I like
you a lot.  Hope this doesn't
mess anything up but I'm filing
a complaint.


SCENE 4:
Inside Landyn's.

"So if someone could help
me get this bed frame out
to the truck."

STUU: I got it.

[ Stuu looks at Weis before
disappearing outside. ]

STUU: You're really smooth in
those TA ads.  How'd you get
so comfortable on camera?
LANDYN: I did a little modeling
when I was younger.  Shot
a few for a local store.  

[ They sit the furniture down &
head back inside. ]

WEIS: I'll get the chairs.

[ He whispers to Stuu but doesn't
notice Landyn watching in the
distance. ]

WEIS: See.  It's easy being nice.

[ Stuu pushes Weis as he walks
by.  Landyn looks away.  ]

STUU: Can I ask you a question?

[ He glances out the window
for Weis who is busy lifting
the chairs. ]


SCENE 5:
Meanwhile, at the Salon.

[ Jeszyca & Lorenzo are talking
near his station. ]

JESZYCA: Someone needs to work
on their coloring.

LORENZO: I knew she came in
here to complain.  That's all
she has done ever since me
and Madeline got together.
JESZYCA: Really, is she that
threatened?

LORENZO: Apparently.  I think
she wants to move out too.
I offered to fix it last night.

What else can I do?
JESZYCA: Maybe you should
try giving them their time.
Those girls have been
 through a lot.
LORENZO: That's true.  The last
thing I wanna do is get in the
middle of their friendship.

JESZYCA: Well then go.  Use your
charm in a positive way for once
and talk Sunshine out of that
write up.
LORENZO: Fine.  I'll do it for the
team.

[ He smirks at Jeszyca while head-
ing towards the back. ]


SCENE 6:
Outside of Landyn's.

[ Stuu is waiting in the car while
Weis talks to Landyn. ]

WEIS: Sure you don't need any
help at the condo?

LANDYN: Thanks but Kyle is meet-
ing me there.  We're having a guys
night after.
WEIS: That's cool.
LANDYN: Stuu seems like a nice,
normal guy.
WEIS: Yeah.  What's normal?
LANDYN: Nothing.  It's a good thing.
I'll have you over some time when
I get things settled.

[ Weis joins Stuu in the car. ]

WEIS: Let's go.  Weren't you saying
you wanted to lay down?  Or was
that just an excuse to get in my
bed?

[ Stuu stays silent. ]

WEIS: What's wrong?
STUU: I'm not so good at this dating
thing but since we're for real I
thought I should tell you.

Someone kissed me a little while
ago.  I put a stop to it though.  They
were just drunk, I'm sorry.
WEIS: It's fine.  No big deal.  

[ Weis catches his stare. ]

WEIS: Hey don't be afraid
to tell me anything.  I'll be
cool.
STUU: That's a huge relief 
then because it was Joh.


WEIS: Wait, what?

Change To Bare Part 2

SCENE 1:
The Next Morning.

[ Dyminic is drinking coffee
in the hotel lobby when Amber
sits down across from him. ]

DYMINIC: Well geez, I didn't
think you were ever joining 
me.
AMBER: Yeah sorry about the
beach thing.  I wasn't trying
to ruin our first day.

[ Dyminic looks into her eyes. ]

DYMINIC: No worries. 
AMBER: If you want to go back
we can.
DYMINIC: It's fine.  I found other
areas for us to explore.
AMBER:  I'm intrigued.
DYMINIC: Great.  Keep that up.

[ He cracks a crooked smile. ]

DYMINIC: I wanna take you by
some places I went to as a kid.
Starting with the downtown
water park.
AMBER; With rides?
DYMINIC: No, no.  You'll see.

[ Suddenly a woman walks up,
stopping at their table. ]

"Dyminic, is that you?"


SCENE 2:
At Mark's house.

[ Mark is sitting at the kitchen
table when Ski walks in. ]

"Morning, want me to make
you something to eat?"

MARK: You're fine.  I just had
some cereal.  Sit down, I
wanna ask you something.

[ Ski joins him at the table. ]

MARK: I found out something
pretty disturbing about Jim
at the launch and I'm not sure
what to do about it.
SKI: Really, what does it involve?

MARK: Him and the female manager.
SKI: Wow.  Say no more.

MARK: Yeah.  Ace thinks I should
mind my own business.
SKI: I agree.  You don't want to
piss him off.  Not worth your job. 
MARK: That's true.  I just thought
he would have let me of all
people know.
SKI: Shouldn't you be leaving
for the meeting?

[ Mark looks down at his phone. ]

MARK: Damn, gotta go.

[ He kisses Ski & hurries out 
of the room. ]


SCENE 3:
Afternoon, on the road.

[ Lorenzo is driving while Made-
line sits besides him. ]

LORENZO: You doing okay?

MADELINE: I'm fine.  Just want
to get this over as soon as
possible.
LORENZO: I get it and I see
why Sunshine didn't want
to cooperate.  
MADELINE: We can't have
them finding out we're not
suppose to be here.
LORENZO: They won't.  I'm
not going to lose you now.  

[ Madeline hides her smile as
 they arrive at the police station.

Later on, inside. . . . . . ]

"We need you to tell us everything
about Gerard Lighvett."

MADELINE: Okay.  We met about
two years ago.  I was looking for
work and he had suggestions.

"Like what?"

[ Many minutes later, Madeline
is still being examined. ]

"One last question.  Are there
any other girls besides you
and your friend invovled?

MADELINE: Yes but I don't know
where.  We we're separated on
arrival.  


SCENE 4:
Back in the Breakfast Area.

"This is my girlfriend, Amber."

ROSHELLE: Nice to meet you.
Well I have friends waiting
for me at the spa.  Just wanted 
to say hello to Dime.

[ She smiles at Dyminic, faintly
waves & saunters off in her
heels. ]

AMBER:  You have bitches coming
out of the wood work.

[ She starts to laugh at him. ]

DYMINIC: It's erie.  If you haven't guessed
already, that was a girl I was with
back in high school.  Didn't last
long though.  
AMBER: I see.  We all have a past.
Hell I've dated a variety of people
and genders as you know.
DYMINIC:  Right.  Like that saucy
receptionst from the Salon.  What
was her name again?

AMBER: Jeszyca.  
DYMINIC: Yeah.  Total character.  

[ Amber looks up at him. ]

DYMINIC: In a good way.  I swear.  
Ready to go?


SCENE 5:
Downtown, Magic Springs.

[ Mark enters the conference room
& takes Jim off to the side. ]

MARK: I need to talk to you.
I wasn't trying to ease drop but
I heard the way you were talking
to the Mirror manager.

[ Jim is looking toward the exe-
cutives in the room, keeping
silent. ]

MARK: Did you hear me?
JIM: Yes, I'm listening.  What's
your point?
MARK: My point is that's not
exactly the way things are
ran here.  It's in our TA code.

JIM: Oh please.  Those rules
are about as dated as I am.
MARK: That's fine, I'm just being
real with you.  Our relationship
is suppose to be based off trust
and you didn't say anything. 

[ Jim backs off a little. ]

JIM: I don't have to share my
personal life with my 
subordinates. When you had
to fire that cashier last year
because she got a bit to close.  I
never questioned you.  
MARK: I appreciate that but I
thought we were also friends.

JIM: Listen, just keep your mouth
shut when it comes to Andrea.
Or else Mark.  

[ He walks off in a rush. ]


SCENE 6:
Outside, MC Waterpark.

[ Amber & Dyminic are walking
through a tunnel of glass with 
various sea life swimming around
them. ]

AMBER: This place is so beautiful

I don't know where to look.

[ She twirls around while Dyminic
stands watching her. Getting out
his camera, he takes a pic of
Amber. ]

AMBER: How do I look?
DYMINIC: Magical. Hey, I'll be
right back.  Wait here, okay?

[ He runs off, leaving Amber
alone in the room.

After a little time has passed,
Amber is anxiously standing
with her back turned to the
wall when she hears loud knocks
on the glass. ]


[ Turning around, she is shocked
to see Dyminic swimming around
in the tank.  He holds out a sign
and she reads it outloud. ]

"Will.   You.  


. . . . . .Marry Me?"

" Mind Fuck Rhyme "

SCENE 1:

Next morning, At TA. . .

[ Mark enters the store & is greeted

by the morning cashier. ]

“Hey, how was your vacation?”

MARK: Really good.

Thanks for asking. How

are things around here?

SYRIA: Oh, you know.

Same old, same old.

[ Suddenly Hahn approaches

Mark with a look of concern.

They walk into the assistant’s

office. ]

MARK: So, what’s up?

HAHN: Well, we lost $350 worth

of product the other day.  Some

was stolen, the rest left out to

melt all over the floor.

[ Mark doesn’t answer. ]

HAHN: Hey boss.  Did you hear me?

MARK: Yes sorry.  You reported it to

Jim right?

HAHN: Yeah, he wants you to run

the cameras and try and figure 

out what happened.

MARK: Alright, I will later. Thanks.

[ Hahn leaves.  Distracted, Mark

attempts to reach Ace but there’s

no response. ]

SCENE 2:

At a studio downtown.

[ Markis is on the mic & Trey

Is sitting, running the boards. ]

TREY: Nice bro.  So, you seen

Michelle around?

She hasn’t hit me up in awhile.

MARKIS: Naw man.  Tie said

she’s been MIA.  But don’t

worry, I’m sure she’ll make

it back around to you.

[ Trey laughs & Markis comes

over, sitting down. ]

MARKIS: You heard from Weis

since he went mad crazy on you?

TREY: Nope.

[ Trey looks away from him. ]

MARKIS: Can’t believe he basically

pistol whipped your ass. 

TREY: Shut up.  Anyway, you’re

wasting valuable time.  I suggest

you focus on your raps if we’re

ever gonna finish this mixtape.

MARKIS: Alright, alright.

I got you.

[ Trey sighs, turning the music

back up. . . ]

SCENE 3:

In Mark’s office.

[ Mark is trying to concentrate

on some paper work but all

he can think about is why Ace

isn’t returning his call.

Frustrated, he dials the number

to the Salon. ]

“TA Salon, how can I help you?”

MARK: Hey Hithe, is Acer there?

HITHE: Nope. He called off today.

MARK: Okay, thanks.

[ Hithe hangs up & Mark makes

another call. ]

MARK: Sorry for waking you,

I just really need to talk to

someone.

SKI: You’re fine.  What’s

going on?

MARK: It’s about Ace.  He’s

really sick and he wants to

keep it a secret. Karie doesn’t

even know.

SKI: Wow, how bad is it?

MARK: Very.  I feel like he’s slipping 

away and there’s nothing I can

do about it.

SCENE 4:

Back at the Studio. . .

[ Markis is wrapped up

& Trey is sitting in the

room alone. ]

“Ugh, why did Markis

have to mention him?”

[ Looking outside, he sees his

brother & Markis.  Now chilling

inside his car.

With no one around, he turns

the music back on & enters

the booth. ]

“You flew off the handle. 

Rage deep in your eyes.

But even as things sit,

I still consider you a prize.”

DEONDRE: Whoa, what was

that about? I’ve never seen

you try to spit.

[ Trey comes out. ]

TREY: Nothing, just messing

around.

DEONDRE: Listen, I have to

tell you something.

It’s about Michelle.

SCENE 5:

Back at TA. . .

 [ Mark is in his office, searching

through the security screens

from a couple days ago.

All of sudden he sees two

familiar young boys walk

right into the store. ]

MARK: Oh shit.

[ Minutes later, after he gets

off the phone with his boss

Jim, Hahn comes back ]

HAHN: Hey, did you figure

it out yet?

MARK: Yeah and you will

never guess who it was.

HAHN: Really, who?

MARK: My son Chais and his

friend Billy.  Thankfully Jim

doesn’t want to press charges.

But that boy better run when

I get home.

HAHN: At least now you know

who took your keys.

[ Hahn laughs. ]

MARK: Yup. I think I’m

gonna take off a little early.

I’ll see you tomorrow.

SCENE 6:

Outside the Studio.

[ Trey and his brother DeOndre

are smoking in his car. ]

TREY: It’s puff, puff pass.

You’re babysitting it.

[ DeOndre laughs & hands it

to him. ]

TREY: Now what did you want

to tell me, bro.

DEONDRE: There’s a rumor going

around town that Shell is

pregnant.

TREY: So? It could be anyone’s.

DEONDRE: Right but I stopped

fucking with her a long time

ago.

That leaves you. . .

TREY: And Markis?

DEONDRE: Right.

So what are you gonna do?

[ Trey looks down at his phone,

hiding the pic he is looking at. ]

TREY: Nothing.

(Updated 10/24)

" Justice ( First 7 ) "

SCENE 1

[ Early morning
there’s a knock
on Mark’s office
door. ]

‘Come in.’

ACE: Hey Mark.
MARK: What’s up?
ACE: Just wanted to
clear up some things
about the Salon
opening.
MARK: Sure. Only
seven days left.
You ready?
ACE: Yup. I hired
some of my girl’s
stylist friends.
New furniture is
coming at one.
MARK: That’s great
ACE: Yeah, I’m pretty
excited.
MARK: So, you worked
out the finance issue
with Jim?
ACE: Not exactly.
That’s actually
what I wanted
to talk to you

[ Mark’s phone rings. ]

MARK: Sorry man.

[ Ace gets up. ]

ACE: It’s cool.
I’ll just tell you
later.

[ Ace leaves. Walking
through the back door
he bumps into someone
coming in ]


SCENE 2

‘What are you
doing here?’

HITHE: The delivery
needs a signature.
And since you’ve
been M.I.A. all
morning they
called me.

ACE: Sorry. I just
got a lot on my
mind right now.
HITHE: Well, you
got my transfer
approved right?
Mark knows I’m
. . .leaving.
ACE: Not quite.

[ They continue
walking. Passing
by Kristyn, she rolls
her eyes at Hithe. ]

‘He makes me
sick.’

MONICA: I know. You
think he told Ace
how he’s getting
the money?
KRISTYN: Doubt it.
Of course Amber
got the promotion.
MONICA: Yeah, I
know. Kyle’s in an
uproar over it.
KRISTYN: He really
thought he had it?
MONICA: Girl, I guess.


SCENE 3

“Everything is
top of the line.
I’m putting you
ahead before we
even open.”

ACE: Wow these
chairs alone must
have cost a fortune.
Are you sure we
can afford this?
HITHE: My man,
Acer. Everything
here is good.
All we need now
is to finagle that
transfer out of
Mark.

ACE: Well, that’s
easier said than
done.
HITHE: Right. I
should probably
leave. Later.

[ Hithe exits the Salon
walking outside onto
the parking lot. ]

‘Hithe! Hold on.’

[ He slowly turns. ]

HITHE: Mark, hey.
MARK: Glad you
stopped by. You’re
the last one on my
list.
HITHE: List?
MARK: Yeah, I’m
throwing Ace a
surprise opening
party tonight
Be here at ten?
HITHE: Uh. . .
sure.
Sounds great!


SCENE 4

[ Meanwhile there’s
a sudden knock on
Markis’ back door. ]

‘Can I help. . .’

[ Tiesun sees Marisa
smiling back at her. ]

TIESUN: What are
you doing here?
MARISA: I need to
talk to Markis. It’s
kind of important.
TIESUN: Oh I’m
sure. Thing is. . .
we don’t just let
any random
person walk up
in here.

MARKIS: Whose
at the door?
TIESUN: See
for yourself.

[ She walks away. ]

MARKIS: Marisa,
right?
To what do I owe
the pleasure?
MARISA: I have
a favor to ask
of you.
MARKIS: Okay?
MARISA: Yes. It
has to do with a
certain ex-friend
of yours.
My ex-boyfriend.
He did us dirty.
And now we need
to execute our
revenge.


SCENE 5

[ Nightshift at
Aisle 6n9. ]

‘Can you believe
there’s a party
going on upstairs
and we’re out here
watching the store?’

STUU: Yay for being
underage, right?
WEIS: Yup.
JOH: Well, I’ve been
assigned up front.

[ He starts walking. ]

JOH: Try not to kill
each other while
I’m gone.


[ Meanwhile upstairs. ]

‘Hey Kristyn, Monica,
Kyle. . .’

[ Kyle rolls his eyes
as Mark walks past
him. ]

MARK: Thanks for
coming everyone.

[ He finishes his
glass of wine as
Amber approaches. ]

MARK: You talked
to Karie, right?
They are coming.
AMBER: Of course.

She’s texting me
when they get
here.


SCENE 6

‘Let me get this
straight. . .’

MARKIS: You want
to hire my boys to
scare Airynn for
you.
MARISA: Oh, not
just scare.
I want him so
terrified that he
begs for our
forgiveness.
.MARKIS: What are
we gonna do
exactly?
Run up on him
and yell boo.

[ He laughs. ]

MARISA: This isn’t
a damn joke.
I’m serious.
Don’t you have
guns or something?
MARKIS: Really?
No, but if you
wanna end this
I have a better
idea.


SCENE 7

‘Did you really need
chips and salsa
this late at night?’

KARIE: You know
me and my cravings.

[ She comes behind
him and puts on
a blindfold. ]

ACE: Hey. You
remember what
happened the
last time I was
like this?

[ She laughs. ]

KARIE: Just
follow me.

[ Leading him up
the stairs they walk
into a dark room
and Karie turns on
the light. . . ]

‘SURPRISE!!!’

[ Ace sees everyone
standing there and
Mark walking toward
him. ]

MARK: When we first
had the idea to open
the Salon, Jim wasn’t
too sure about
hiring you.
But I convinced him.
And now you’re six
days until opening.

Congratulations Ace,
you did it.

[ Mark takes a sip
of wine, handing
Ace a glass. ]

ACE: Listen, Mark.
I have something
to tell you.

[ The party goes silent. ]

ACE: I’m taking Hithe
with me.


(Updated 10/24)

" Red "

( T&T /#9 )

SCENE 1

‘Larrie, hey
wake up. I
need to talk
to you.’

[ Larrie sits up and
Jeszyca is standing
over him. ]

LARRIE: I’m up,
I’m up. What’s
the emergency?
JESZYCA: I have
no problem with
you staying here,
but you can’t just
leave your dirty
clothes all around.
LARRIE: Okay.
I got it. Sorry.
Where are you
off to so early
anyway?
JESZYCA: Just an
appointment.
LARRIE: You alright?

JESZYCA: Yeah,
I’m fine.

LARRIE: Well, don’t
stress out. I’ll clean
the place up.
JESZYCA: Okay.
I’ll be back
soon.

[ She leaves and
Larrie shakes
his head. ]


SCENE 2

HITHE: Isn’t this
nice?
A romantic evening
alone.
KRISTYN: Yeah.
Thank god for
Kyle and Monica
taking the kids
over night.
Jared hardly does.

[ Hithe looks away ]

HITHE: Yeah.
Can you believe
Kyle volunteered
for them?
KRISTYN: Well,
he’s young and
trying to make a
good impression.
HITHE: I don’t get
it. Anyway. . .what
do you wanna do
today?

[ Kristyn shrugs. ]

HITHE: While
you decide. I’ll
go take a shower.
KRISTYN: Okay.

[ He kisses her
and leaves. ]

[ Kristyn gets up
looking through
the magazines
on the table and
finds a letter ]

‘From the desk
of Jared Meyhr’

What is this?


SCENE 3

[ Across town in
a local office
building. ]

‘Miss Norigami’

JESZYCA: Yes.
ASSISTANT: Come
with me.

[ She walks past
the doors and
into a private
room ]

ASSISTANT: The
doctor will be
in soon.

[ She slams the
door and Jeszyca
shudders. ]

[ Ten minutes later ]

‘Afternoon, I’m
Dr. Speegul. How
are you?

JESZYCA: Hi.
DR. SPEEGUL: Is this
your first time?
JESZYCA: Yes.

[ He comes closer
and smiles at her. ]

DR. SPEEGUL: Well,
just relax.
I will take excellent
care of you.


SCENE 4

[ Hithe walks into
the living room
and Kristyn is
on the couch. ]

HITHE: Figure
it out?
KRISTYN: I sure
did. Let’s go have
brunch at ‘The
Olive Tree’.
HITHE: But
that’s downtown.
Why would we
go all the way
there when
there’s places
around here?
KRISTYN: I’m
in the mood for
one of their. . .
omelettes
HITHE: Whatever
you say Miss.
Should I get
the car?
KRISTYN: That’s
okay. I’ll drive.

[ She walks out
the front door
and Hithe follows
behind her. ]

[ A short trip later
they arrive in a
back parking lot
beside another car.]

HITHE: This isn’t
‘The Olive Tree’.

[ They both get out
as a man walks
toward them. ]

‘What is your
ex husband
doing here?’

KRISTYN: You tell
me Hithe.
I saw your mail
from him.


SCENE 5

[ Jeszyca wraps
a scarf around
her face and
starts walking
down the street. ]

[ She moves fast
toward her car
until someone
calls her from
behind. ]

JESZYCA: Ski,
hi.
SKI: Hey. Hiding
from someone?

[ She laughs ]

JESZYCA: No,
just trying not
to spread my
cold.
SKI: Oh. Well,
I let you get
going then.
Enjoy your
night off.

[ He walks away
and Jeszyca looks
relieved. ]


SCENE 6

‘Listen, Kristyn
I was going to
tell you’

[ Jared walks over. ]

KRISTYN: Tell me
what? Why would
you need a lawyer?
HITHE: It’s about
our son.
KRISTYN: What
about him?
HITHE: Jared was
helping me sue the
hospital.
KRISTYN: So they
did do something
wrong.
HITHE: Yes, but
instead of going
to trial they want
to settle.

KRISTYN: Wait.
You didn’t agree
to that did you?
JARED: I think
I should go. This is
a little too domestic
for me.

Call me Hithe.

[ He leaves and
Kristyn waits. ]


KRISTYN: Well?
HITHE: Yes. I
was thinking of
us. We would be
set for a long time.
KRISTYN: So you
would sell out your
own son for a little
financial security?
HITHE: No, it's no
like that.
You’re not under-
standing me.

KRISTYN: Oh, I
understand.
You’re a sad
excuse for a
man.

I can’t believe
you would do
something like
this.

[ Hithe stands
there as she
drives away. ]


SCENE 7

[ Larrie is sitting
on the couch
when Jeszyca
comes in. ]

LARRIE: How’d
it go?
JESZYCA: Fine.
Just a normal
checkup. What
are you watching?

[ She sits down ]

LARRIE: Some talk
show special. It’s
about those botox
injection things.

I mean, how
silly is that
right?

[ He laughs and
Jeszyca stays silent. ]

(Updated 10/24)

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)

221 VIOLET HILL [ SEASON FINALE ]

( T&T /#10 )

‘Wow, you look. . .

Well, different’

KRISTYN: Oh really?

Was that

suppose to be a

compliment Mr.?

[ Hithe stares at her,

as she gets out of

the car. . . ]

HITHE: Sorry

KRISTYN: It’s alright,

I know, I don’t

usually dress up

But tonight is

special

HITHE: How so?

KRISTYN: Well, we’ve

been through so

much in the last

few months

HITHE: Yeah. . .

KRISTYN: And I feel

like we’ve lost sight

of something. . .

important

HITHE: Oh, what’s

that?

KRISTYN: Us

[ Hithe looks at her

as she looks up

from her menu. . . ]

[ Night shift at TA, Airynn

and Markis are doing

a walk around the store ]

MARKIS: What’s up

with you today,

why you so quiet?

AIRYNN: Nothin, it’s

just exams kicked my

ass this week. . .I’m so

glad I’m done with

them

MARKIS: Shit man,

I almost forgot

to give you this. . .

[ Pulls out a piece

of paper from

his pocket. . . ]

AIRYNN: What’s

that?

MARKIS: Remember

that girl from

the other night,

Tie-sun?

AIRYNN: Oh, is

that her name?

MARKIS: Yeah,

she wanted me

to give you her

number

[ Airynn stops walking

and looks at him. . . ]

AIRYNN: Did you

forget? I have

a girlfriend

MARKIS: And?

I’m sure that

hasn’t stopped

you before. . .

AIRYNN: Look. . .

Just get

rid of it, OK?

MARKIS: OK,

chill out!

[ Airynn walks off

and Markis tosses it

in the trash. . . ]

[ At Mark’s, Ski is cooking

in the kitchen and

Chais comes in. . . ]

SKI: Hey Chais

You get your

homework done?

CHAISON: Yeah

SKI: Alright, dinners

almost done and

your Dad should

be getting home

soon. . .

CHAISON: OK,

wanna play

‘Need For Speed’?

SKI: Sure, get it

ready and I’ll be

there in a minute

[ At the restaurant

a waiter is standing

at the table. . . ]

KRISTYN: Should we

get a bottle

of wine? [ looks up ]

HITHE: No wine

for me. . .I think

I’ll just have a

glass of water

KRISTYN: Alright, and

I’ll have the strawberry lemonade

[ The waiter leaves and

Hithe reaches his arm

across the table taking

Kristyn’s hand. . . ]

‘So, Mrs. Meyhr. . .’

[ sighs ] KRISTYN: Don’t

remind me. . .

I’ve got to get

my name changed

[ Hithe’s looking past

her ]

HITHE: Speaking

of that. . .

Look’s who

behind you

[ turns around ] KRISTYN: Jared?

[ At the store, Airynn

gets off his ladder

and starts walking

away. . . ]

‘Be right back. . .’

[ He walks up to

the front trash

and opens it, taking

out the piece of

paper. . . ]

‘What are you doing?

[ Airynn turns

around and sees

Jeszyca standing there. . . ]

AIRYNN: I uh,

dropped something in here

earlier. . .

JESZYCA: Yeah, OK

trash digger [ laughs ]

[ Doorbell rings, and

Jaison goes running

to answer it. . . ]

‘Hey Dad’

MARK: Hey, mmm. . .

Something smells great!

[ He walks inside

and puts his bag down

on the counter. . . ]

SKI: What’s all

that?

MARK: Hello to

you to. . . [ smiles ]

Well, it’s a surprise

[ looks @him ] SKI:

Haven’t we had

enough surprises

lately?

MARK: Yeah, well

you're gonna like

this one

SKI: Whatever

you say. . .

[ Leans back and

Mark kisses him

as he walks by ]

[ Jared and his date

walk past Kristyn and

Hithe’s table and he just

waves. . . ]

KRISTYN: Wow, no

sarcastic remarks

HITHE: Well, maybe

your ass of an ex

finally grew up some

KRISTYN: I hope so,

anyways. . .

There’s something

I wanted to tell you

HITHE: What is it?

KRISTYN: Well, I

wanted to thank

you. . .

HITHE: Why?

KRISTYN: Without

you being there for

me the last few

months. . .I don’t

know what I

would’ve done

HITHE: You don’t

have to thank me,

Kristyn. . .

‘I love you, Hithe’

[ Joh’s mom enters

his room as he’s

about to leave. . . ]

JOH: Hey. . .

JOHsMOM: Johsef, you

don’t have to

leave. . .I’m sure

if you just talked

to your Dad

JOH: No, Mom!

I done with

talking. . .I'm

moving

into my dorm

during break

I need to be

independent of

him. . .

JOHsMOM: Well,

I hope you know

what you’re doing

[ She leaves and Joh

just ignores her. . . ]

[ At Weis’ parent’s, he

sitting at the table

waiting for his Mom ]

[ Five minutes later

the door opens. . . ]

‘ Hey Mom, why do

you have this piece

of paper with Ski’s

information on it? ‘

[ Mark and his kids

are playing in the

living room when

the doorbell rings ]

‘Dinner’s ready!’

MARK: OK, let

me just see whose

at the door. . .

[ He opens the door

and steps back when

he sees a Police Officer

behind him. . . ]

‘Is Skilyr Sirom, here?’

MARK: Uh, can I

ask what this is

regarding?

[ comes up ] SKI:

I’m him, why?

[ The Officer steps

in and takes Ski by

the hand. . . ]

‘Skilyr Sirom, you

are

under arrest. . .

for a charge of

statutory rape.

You have the right

to remain silent. . .’

[ Ski is being dragged

out to the cop car ]

CHAISON: Where

are they taking,

Ski?

MARK: Go get your

brother! We have to

leave. . .

[ Hithe and Kristyn

are leaving the

restaurant. . . ]

HITHE: You’ve gotten

quiet. . .what’s on

your mind?

KRISTYN: Our son,

I miss him. . .a lot

HITHE: Yeah, me too

KRISTYN: I wonder

where he’s at

or what he’s doing

HITHE: So, do I. . .

all the time

[ Monica and her kids are

knelling down at

at their Dad's grave. . . ]

TRAILYN: So, Dad’s

down there?

MONICA: No, baby

this is just where

he was buried. . .

It’s just a place

to come and think

about him

[ She stands up

and they start walking. . . ]

MONICA: Hey, take

your brother to

the car. . .I’ll be

right there

TRAILYN: OK

[ She leaves and Monica

goes over to a grave,

kneels down, and puts

a flower on it as she

reads it. . . ]

'HITHE LAHROZYN JR. 10/27/09 - 10/30/09'

(Edited 0924)