Truth & Honor ( Part Two )

SCENE 1:
Connor Middle School.

[ Ski pulls into the parking lot
& Billy gets out of the car. ]

"I'll be right back."

[ Getting near the building he
sees Little H. sitting on a bench
& he joins him.  Looking around
the area. ]

BILLY: Any sign of that jerk?

LITTLE H: Not today.  I'm not sur-
prised he didn't show though.
Caleb's a coward.  I only care
because of Mairya.
BILLY: Yeah I know.  So you two
fought for awhile and then he
ran, that's it?

[ Little H. shakes his head. ]

LITTLE H: I didn't want to hit
Caleb.  But he kept egging
me on.  Chasing me around
the room even. So when he
reached up to punch me I 
grabbed his fist and held it.

[ He pauses, leaving Billy
in suspense. ]

BILLY: I bet that made it
worse.  Must have been
pissed by then. 
LITTLE H: Yup then I fell but
I can't remember much after
that.  I've been wrecking
my brain trying to figure
it out all night.
BILLY: Did you hit your head?
LITTLE H: No.  We better not
leave Ski waiting anymore,
let's go.   


SCENE 2:
Larrie & Jeszyca's apartment.

[ Larrie, Tiesun, Jeszyca, and
Airynn are talking in the 
living room. ]

"Where are we headed?"

[ Airynn looks at Larrie. ]

AIRYNN:  I thought you and me
were doing this.
TIESUN: In case things get out
of hand.  We might need him.

AIRYNN: Fine.  There are a few
places the PC like to hold
gatherings around town.  We
can check those first.

LARRIE: Cool with me.  How
about I drive? 

[ He hands Tiesun the keys. ]

LARRIE: I'll be down in a few
minutes.

[ Tiesun & Airynn leave. ]

LARRIE: Wasn't Sunshine suppose
to be here?
JESZYCA: Yeah, over an hour ago.


SCENE 3:
Outside of Mark & Ski's.

[ Billy & Chais are throwing a
football while Little H sits on
the side. ]

"Do I need to go back to
Connor and beat some little
kid's ass for you?"

LITTLE H: Nope.  I'm good.

[ They continue to play and talk,
not paying attention to Little H
who has drifted off into thought.

As things turn black, H can see
himself being pursued in the
abandoned building. ]

"Don't try to move."

"Wait! . . . . . ."

[ H wakes up in a freight as
Billy is shaking him.  Chais is
leaning over. ]

CHAIS:  Are you okay man?
LITTLE H: I just need some water.

[ He goes inside the house while
Chais stands, shaking his head
at Billy. ]

CHAIS: Still think it's just a fight?


SCENE 4:
Outskirts of Magic Springs.

[ After parking; Larrie, Tiesun, &
Airynn start walking down an
alley way. ]

TIESUN: I would ask if this is safe
but I probably don't wanna know
the answer.
LARRIE: This is the fourth place
we've been to.  It's pretty clear
that these people don't want
to be found.

AIRYNN: I don't care.  And any
other humane person wouldn't
either.  

[ He stops, staring at Larrie before
walking on. ]

LARRIE: Maybe you should consider
getting your friend up there some
help.  He get's a little psycho.

[ Larrie makes a face as Tiesun
rolls her eyes walking on. ]

"Guys!  Over here."

[ They both start to run toward
the sound of Airynn's voice as
a roaring bond type fire is seen
growing in the distance. ]


SCENE 5:
Highway, middle of nowhere.

[ Sunshine steps out of the car.
Going over to the passenger
side, she looks over at her
past bosses' condition.

Now pathetically slumped
over her seat. ]

"I can't do this."

[ She sighs shaking Gerard to
get him to come to.  After a
little time passes, she starts
to gets anxious.

Her thrust on him get harder as
he's finally stirred awake. ]

SUNSHINE: Good.

GERARD: Where have you taken
me?

[ He starts to get up, feeling his
head. ]

SUNSHINE: I still have the recording.

You know I wanted to dump
your heartless soul into the
river tonight.  That was my
plan.  

Now get out.  Out of my car
and out of my life.

[ He exits & she drives away. ]


SCENE 6:
Later at Hithe's.

[ Little H walks into the living
room & sees Hithe playing a
video game on the couch. ]

"You wanna play me?"

LITTLE H: I need to tell you some-
thing about that kid at school.

[ Hithe shuts the TV off, staying
silent. ]

LITTLE H: I'll admit I started the
fight and he couldn't control
me but then it all changed.
HITHE: What happened son?

LITTLE H: I think I blacked
out or something but I
been getting my memory
back a little.  I'm pretty sure
he took advantage of me.
HITHE: Wait, in what way?

LITTLE H: Like sex Dad but I
don't want you to do anything.
I'm fine.  I swear.

[ Little H stands before Hithe
can react. ]

HITHE: This is serious.  I don't
think you realize how much.
We have to get you checked.
LITTLE H:  I did at the school
already.  No one will believe
me.  They'll just hate me.

Especially Mairya.  Please Dad.


SCENE 7:
Back in the woods. 

[ Airynn, Tiesun, & Larrie are
hiding behind a bush in view
of the fire. ]

LARRIE: This is amazing!

[ Larrie states in excitement as
Airynn gives him a look.  Suddenly
the members of the P.C are 
gathering around encircling the
peaking flames.

They stop for a second & begin a
monotone chant as a person in
a white cloth appears in the
middle. ]

AIRYNN: Oh no.  That's him.

[ A female starts to douse
his body with a clear liquid as
it soaks the sheet.

Larrie grabs ahold of Airynn
before he can move. ]

AIRYNN: Let me go.

[ Airynn breaks free just as the
woman prepares to light the
victim ]

TIESUN: Airynn no.

[ Airynn runs toward Brian, knock-
ing him over just in time. Larrie
& Tiesun run over to them. ]

AIRYNN: Now do you believe me.

[ He states sarcastially, catching
his breath. ]

" Getting Out "

SCENE 1: At Kristyn’s house (someone’s knocking).

[ She opens the door, not expecting anyone. ]

“What’s going on?  I thought you got off at 9.”

MONICA: Am’s covering for me. 

I think we should talk.

[ Inside the entrance way. ]

KRISTYN: So, what’s this about?

MONICA: Alright.  I’m not trying to assume 

anything at all.  But Kyle found these in the 

trash earlier.  

[ She takes a prescription bottle out of her 

bag and hands it to Kristyn. ]

KRISTYN: My medicine. Thank god.

I’ve been tearing this house apart.

MONICA: Girl, if your head wasn’t screwed on.

[ Kristyn starts to laugh, then nervously looks 

away. ]

[  Meanwhile, with Kyle at a local party… ]

“So, where’s your girl?  We’ve been dying to meet her.”

KYLE: She’ll be here soon.  Had a stop to make.

So, what this surprise that you brought for me?

MARTY:  Well, you said your job was stressing

you out.  Dude, this will calm you down for sure.

[ He hands Kyle a balloon & sits a small container

down on the table. ]

KYLE: What’s all this? Don’t tell me we’re making

animals out of these. 

MARTY: Not hardly, my dude.

 Get ready for the mind fuck of your life.

SCENE 2: A park, near downtown.

[ Markis steps out of a truck.  Looking

around, he gets out his phone. ]

‘Calling. . .Trey.’

[ After no answer, he leaves a message. ]

MARKIS: I get it. I should’ve told you it

wasn’t my crib.  But listen, Tie wouldn’t

hold the plants any longer and I only

have your bros truck until tonight.

So, if you have any ideas please

let me know.

Alright bye.

[ Frustrated, Markis sits down on a 

bench.  Looking at the ground, he

notices something shining in the

grass. ]

[ He picks up a necklace with ‘KING‘ 

spelled out on it.  Putting it in his

pocket, he starts  back to the truck.

Not paying attention, he bumps into

a girl that’s walking toward him. ]

MARKIS: My bad.  Hey, you dropped 

something.

[ Bending over, he picks up a small plastic bag

with a large sticker and writing on the front. The

girl snatches the bag back and starts to walk

off in a rush. ]

SCENE 3: Outside of the party. . .

“What was in that? I think I’m getting

 a headache.”

MARTY: I told you not to suck so hard, 

loco ass.

[ He laughs & takes the balloon out of Kyle’s hand. ]

KYLE: I need to sit down.  Monica’s gonna 

be here any minute. 

So who all did you invite anyway?

 MARTY:  You know.  Plenty of right chicas.

[ Kyle laughs.  Hearing the doorbell, he gets

up slowly before walking out of the room.  

Seeing Monica standing in the middle of

his friends, Kyle stays silent. ]

MONICA: Well, hey!  Sorry I took so long.

[ She hugs Kyle, not noticing his blank stare. ]

KYLE: Hey. . .um.

[ He starts to lean &quickly catches himself,

grabbing his head. ]

KYLE: Sorry, this headache.  Came on all of a

sudden.  

[ He kisses Monica.  Hearing a loud noise, they stop. ]

KYLE: What the hell?

[ Walking up to the door, he cracks it and sees

Marty lying on the ground.  Flinging it fully open, 

Kyle runs to him. ]

[ He kneels down, screaming for help. ]

SCENE 4: At the park, Markis is running.

[ Catching up to the girl, she turns around

 to face him. ]

“Why are you following me?”

MARKIS: Sorry, it’s just. . .

I could tell what was inside

your bag

STRANGER: It’s medical. And if you’re

looking for a score.  I’m not a dealer.

[ She starts to walk away. ]

MARKIS: Nothing like that.  Just give me

a minute to show you something.

[ The girl follows Markis to his truck.  He

opens the door, letting her look inside. ]

STRANGER: You grew all of these?

MARKIS:  Yup.  I had a business going until

my bro found out and threatened to

turn me in.   

STRANGER: A business, right.

MARKIS: Illegal, yes.  But me and my

three friends made bank, if you know

what I mean.

[ Markis shuts the door & they lean

against the back. ]

STRANGER:  It’s late.  The cops are all over town.  

Don’t you worry about getting caught?

MARKIS: Yeah, sometimes  

STRANGER: You know, there is an easier and

more legal way to do it.  If you’re willing to

do some work for it.  

MARKIS: Okay, I’m listening.

SCENE 5: In the hall, at the hospital.

            [ Monica is standing, while Kyle is sitting 
with his head down. ]

MONICA: How’s Marty doing?

KYLE: He’s awake.  That’s all they would
tell me.   
MONICA: Good, I’m relieved.  This has been one
hell of a night, I tell ya.
KYLE: Yeah, I shouldn’t of let things get so
out of hand.  I wasn’t thinking.

MONICA: So, you never said what exactly
happpend in there?

KYLE:  He was on an inhalant.  That’s what
caused him to fall down, I guess.
I don’t know much about them.
MONICA: Are you serious?  You know how
dangerous that is!  Wait a second. . .

 You didn’t participate, did you?

KYLE: Of course not babe.


[ Kyle stands up, facing Monica. ]
 
MONICA: Alright.  Go check on your friend.
 I’ll be out here. 

 [ Kyle’s enters Marty’s room and sees him

struggling, wrestling around and knocking
things over. ]

 “Whoa.  What’s going on?”

[ There’s no response. Suddenly Marty
turns around, just noticing Kyle. ]

MARTY:  I can’t hear.  Anything.

SCENE 6: Abandoned field, near the highway.

 [ Alone now, Markis is pulling plant after plant

out of the truck and emptying them out on
the ground.  Getting nervous, he sits back
looking at months and months of his hard
work laying all over. ]
 
“What am I doing?”

[ Thinking ahead, he pulls the cap off a gas can
and starts to douse everything in sight.  Taking
a second, he pulls out a torch lighter and lights
a piece of paper.  Stepping back, he launches
it into the air and it falls slowly down. ]

“Boom!”

[ With the crackling sound of the fire, Markis
watches as it slowly consumes it all. ]

(Updated 10/24)