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December 19, 2015

Fallen Rise: Part 4 (Aftermath & Vows)


[ Standing in a silk, flowing, pure
white dress; Amber places on her
veil seeing her bridesmaid walk
in through the mirror. ]

"You look - - - - - -"

[ Jeszyca stops speaking.  She 
smiles instead as she starts to 
suddenly get teary eyed. ]

AMBER: Please.  Ski almost got
me on the way over here with
his do you know how far we've
come speech.

[ They loosely hug onto each 
other. ]

JESZYCA: I'm just glad we're all
happy.  It's not every day an ex
on both sides can be involved in
the ceremony.

[ She jokes to lighten the mood. ]

AMBER: Right and did you notice 
who is doing Ski & Mark's speech?
JESZYCA: I didn't see yet.  Who is 
it?
AMBER: Spokesman Landyn aka 
Weis' ex.  

JESZYCA: You're joking.  The
little world we live in, I guess.

[ Meanwhile, in the men's dressing
room.  Dyminic is speaking to his
father. ]

"Are you nervous?"

DYMINIC: Not at all.  Thinking about
being with Amber for the rest of
my life only makes me excited.

[ His Dad gives him a look. ]

DYMINIC:  I know.  I messed up
with Syria but our relationship
is nothing like that.  This is it.
DAD: Good to hear.

[ He grabs his son's shoulder. ]

DAD: Because if this happens
again.  I won't be there.  


SCENE TWO :
Outside; the back area.

[ Ring-bearers Chais & Jai are con-
versing with their god brother 
Little H. ]

"Caleb's here right?"

LITTLE H: Yes.  I parked him
toward the front on the right
side.

CHAIS: Alright cool.  Did you
pat him down first?

[ He cracks an off smile. ]

JAI: Shut up.  Better if we
can keep an eye on him.
CHAIS: It would be better if
H would talk to his parents.

Or someone could at least.

LITTLE H: I will okay.  Tonight.
But right now we should focus
on this walk.  Do you want to
be the one who screws up this
wedding?

[ Back inside. ]

"I just talked to Landyn.  It's
full on both side."

SKI: Great.  You sure LeeVigh
doesn't mind helping record?

WEIS: It's no problem.  He's
always forcing us to make
annoying videos with the
band anyway.  

[ Best man Hithe & Groomsmen
Larrie walk in. ]

HITHE: Hey, you got 15 minutes.


SCENE THREE :
Hallway near the entrance.

[ The S&M and D&A wedding parties
are lined up side-by-side, waiting
to walk into their separate rooms.

Near the front of each stand is a
screen showing the muted action
from the opposite area. ]

[ Music starts to play as they disperse,
two by two, walking down at the
same time.

Then the music changes & the door
shuts.  Ski is sitting on a flat decorated
board with Hithe & Larrie on each side
ready to lift him.  Amber looks over
on foot, smiling at them. ]

AMBER: Brace yourself boys.  

[ A little while later, Landyn & his
female counterpart end their speech-
es while Mark leads into the unmuted
vows. ]

MARK: When I first transferred TA's
five years ago when we met, I had
no clue what I would shortly find.

DYMINIC: It all started with a mix
up in hotel rooms.  Little did I know
that very night, I'd met the love of
my life.

AMBER: Even though some may have
doubted us at the beginning.  You
never let that bring down our spirit.

[ She side glances at her maid of
honor Karie. ]

SKI: I fall more and more in love
with this man everyday. 


SCENE FOUR :

"I now pronounce you Husbands."

"I now pronounce you Husband and Wife."

[ Everyone stands & applauds while the
wedding parties quickly walk down.

They gather outside in a line on 
the steps.  Ski looks up shocked
by the first person to greet him. ]

SKI: Funny.  You don't seem 25 gs
richer.

[ Zain laughs & they hug. ]

SKI: I'm so happy you made it.

Are you staying in town?
ZAIN: Oh yeah.  Me and Joh
start looking for places next
week.  It's crazy though. I 
didn't expect so many to 
know who I am.

[ Mark chimes in. ]

MARK: You we're the star man.

[ A woman not dressed for the
ocassion & a seem-to-be nurse
appear out of nowhere.

They approach their victim. ]

"Come with me.  Now."

[ Caleb turns around as he
is being dragged out by his
mother and a stranger. ]

HITHE: What's going on, where
are they taking him?

[ He looks at Little H who
stands frozen near an equally
shocked Trailyn & Mairya. 

H searches for words, then
whispers to his friends. ]

LITTLE H: They found out.


SCENE FIVE :
Downstairs, same location.

[ After the meal & dances, everyone
is chilled out.  Mark & Acer are dining on
cake/drinking wine at the head table. ]

ACE: Well that was a sick scene.

MARK: Hey.  You can't have a wedding
without a little drama.  Right?
ACE: That's true.  At least it's not with
me and the maid of honor.

[ He points over at Karie who is sitting
at the far end. ]

MARK: Too bad. I was waiting for you
to go toe-to-toe with her new beau.
ACE: Not happening.  Next year I'm
all about the new.  And a relationship
just isn't in the cards for me.

MARK: That's cool. Whatever makes
you happy.

[ Trailyn, Mairya, Little H, Jai, Chais
& Jenni are gathered near the cake
and punch table. ]

"I'm freaking out right now.  What
if they charge him?"

MAIRYA: I think they would be more
concerned about the crying out
for help part.
TRAILYN: Yeah.  Besides scare us,
he didn't really do much.  Maybe
they'll see that. 

JAI: Wait.  Caleb was wearing a mask.

How did they find out it was him
to begin with?


SCENE SIX :
Much later that night.

[ At Stuu & Weis' apartments. ]

STUU: That was one hell of a
show we put on tonight, if I
do say so myself.

[ Weis joins him on the couch,
undoing his tie. ]

  WEIS: We make a good team.
A lasting one.

[ He flicks Stuu playfully on his
nose. ]

STUU: When the baby comes next
month, we will be a totally diff-
erent one.
WEIS: The schedule change will
take some getting use to but you're
going to be an awesome Dad I
know it. 

STUU: I'm more worried about us.
WEIS: Well don't be.  I knew this
was a possibility when I moved
in here.
I made my decision to stand by
you and nothing's going to 
change that.  I promise.  

[ Stuu stays silent through Weis'
reassuring stare.  They lay down,
snuggled together & soon drift 
off to sleep. ]

FRAME BY FRAMES :

 Next Season.



December 17, 2014

The Joker (First & Last7)

SCENE 1:
Outside Magic Springs High.

[ Billy walks up to Jenni’s car
& gets out. ]

BILLY: Thanks for the ride.
No clue what happened to
Airynn.
JENNI: How was rehearsal?

[ She pulls out of the parking
lot. ]

CHAIS: Yeah.  Forget any lines
today?
BILLY: Nope.  I think I got every-
thing down now. 
JENNI: That’s good.  If another
Telazon ruins a school play
here, the principal will be
pissed.

[ Chais starts to laugh. ]

BILLY: Right.  I almost didn’t
get to audition cuz of that
stunt he pulled.
JENNI: Anyway, you guys hungry?
CHAIS: Starved.  Let’s get a pizza.

[ He looks out the window. ]

CHAIS: Hey, isn’t that your bro’s
car parked on the side of that
building?
JENNI: Wanna stop?
BILLY: Naw, I’ll just text him.

Keep driving.


SCENE 2:
Across from TA.

[ Amber & Ski are seated
at a table, talking while
Hithe is on his phone. ]

SKI: Something wrong?
You haven’t spoken since
we ordered.

HITHE: Sorry guys, just
getting a little worried
about Kristyn.
AMBER: Kristyn, huh?
What’s going on?
HITHE: Well, she let Sara
move away with Jared
the other day and I haven’t
heard from her since.

[ Hithe looks concerned. ]

AMBER: She’s probably just
adjusting, but are you sure
that’s it?
SKI: Right.  We’ve seen that
look on you before, man.

[ Hithe starts to laugh
& Amber smiles. ]

HITHE: What look?
AMBER: You’re still into her.
That is why you care so much.


SCENE 3:
Meanwhile, inside TA.

[ Charles & Sandie are
walking up the steps to
Mark’s office. ]

SANDIE: Explain to me
why I need to be here
again.
CHARLES: Come on babe,
Mark is pretty reasonable
He just wants to talk.
SANDIE: Fine.

[ They knock, then enter
the office. ]

MARK: Hi.  Have a seat
please.  So I heard you
didn’t get the loan.
SANDIE: Charles!

MARK: It’s alright.  I’m
prepared to offer you
a better deal to stay.
SANDIE: Like what?
MARK: I realize now
how much you’ve done
to get our bakery off
the ground and I’m
sorry for not offering
you more assistance.  I talked
to Jim about separating
that department from TA.
Kind of like the Salon, if
you’re Interested.

[ Sandie stays silent, lost for
words. ]


SCENE 4:
At the Telazon’s.

[ Jenni’s gone.  Billy & Chais
are in Airynn’s bedroom. ]

CHAIS: Are you seriously
hacking into your brother’s
laptop right now?
BILLY: Yes.  I need to figure
out why he’s acting so weird
and distant lately. 
CHAIS: Whatever dude.  I’m
gonna have a front row seat
to the ass whooping of the
year.

[ Billy ignores him. ]

BILLY: Got it.  Idiot used his
exes’ name. Whoa.
CHAIS: What is it?

[ Chais stands behind him. ]

BILLY: It’s a news story about
some group called Paleseto
something.  Wonder what he
wants with them. 
CHAIS: Who cares.  Just put it
away before he gets back.
BILLY: Fine.


SCENE 5:
Late afternoon, the Salon.

[ Hithe, Sascha, & Lorenzo
are talking in the break
room. ]

SASCHA: You alright boss?
LORENZO: Right.  You haven’t
bitched me out today for
anything.  I’m starting to
get worried.

HITHE: Nope.  I’m actually
pretty clear headed.  I just
need to talk to Kristyn and
finally get something off
my chest. 
SASCHA: Oh yeah?  Well, I
think I know what that is.
Let me know how it goes.

[ She pats Hithe on the
back & leaves to assist a
client.  Suddenly Jeszyca
enters the room. ]

JESZYCA: Hey Hithe.  Someone’s
here to see you. They’re waiting
outside.

[ She smiles at him & exits. ]


SCENE 6:
Back at the Telazon’s.

[ Billy & Chais are playing
video games when Airynn
enters the front door. ]

BILLY: Uh hi.  Thanks for
coming to get me earlier.
AIRYNN: Sorry bro.  I got
busy.

[ He heads for his room,
not saying anything else.

A few minutes later, they
hear Airynn rustling around
with stuff in his room.  Billy
knocks on the door. ]

BILLY: Let me in.  I wanna talk
to you.
AIRYNN: Okay.  Just a second.

[ After awhile, Airynn opens
the door. ]

BILLY: Everything cool?
AIRYNN: Yeah, I’m fine.
BILLY: You’re still going to
my dress rehearsal on
Friday, right?
AIRYNN: I promised you,
didn’t I?
BILLY: Yeah, it’s just.
AIRYNN: Just what?

BILLY: Nothing.


SCENE 7:
Outside the Salon.

[ Hithe sees Kristyn waiting
In her car, walks over &
gets inside. ]

KRISTYN: Hey, I got your messa-
ges.  Sorry I just wasn’t in the
mood for a conversation.
HITHE: Until now?

[ Hithe smiles at her. ]

KRISTYN: Yeah.  I miss her already.
HITHE: I understand.  I’ve gotten
so close to H, if he ever wanted
to leave I would be devastated.

[ Kristyn looks over at him, sha-
king her head in agreement. ]

KRISTYN: So what now?
HITHE: You still have Mairya here.
And Monica.  And me.
KRISTYN: I know.

[ She looks over catching Hithe’s
stare in her direction.  Before
Kristyn can move, he’s moved
toward her, placing his lips
onto her’s.  She backs up. ]
           
KRISTYN: What are you doing?




SCENE 8:
Back by the car.

[ Hithe steps outside & Kristyn
drives off.  Not noticing Jeszyca
looking through the window, he
comes back inside. ]

HITHE: That didn’t exactly go
well.
JESZYCA: Why, what happened?
HITHE: I kissed Kristyn.  She
gave me a weird look.  And
now she’s gone.
JESZYCA: I’m sorry.  Maybe we
we’re wrong to make suggestions.

HITHE: It’s cool. Time for me to
recognize that ship has sailed.
She’s has bigger things to
worry about.
JESZYCA: Oh well.  So do you.

HITHE: Yeah, I better head
home.  Go pick up Little H
from Ski’s.
JESZYCA: See ya.

[ Hithe leaves & Lorenzo
comes over. ]

LORENZO: Let me guess.
Things didn’t work out.


SCENE 9:
MS High, next day.

[ Billy & Jai are sitting
on the stage, waiting
for their rides. ]

JAI: Only one more practice
left and we’re on.
You coming over tonight?

[ He looks at Billy who doesn’t
respond. ]

JAI: Hey.  You hear me?
BILLY: You’ve heard of brain
washing right?  I was reading
about it last night online.
They we’re doing sick
things to people.
JAI: Like what?
BILLY: I don’t know. Torturing
and stuff.  What do you think?
JAI: You said these people
we’re on the news.
BILLY: A while ago, yeah.
JAI: Don’t you think if there
was something more serious
to report it would have been
said.  All they talked about
was religious ceremonies.

BILLY: I guess so.  It still
has my head spinning.
JAI: Maybe you should just
forget it.  You can’t afford
to lose your focus right now.


SCENE 10:
Hithe’s apartment.

[ Little H comes in the
kitchen & Hithe is sitting
quietly at the table. ]

LITTLE H: Dad, what’s up?
HITHE: Nothing.  You hungry?

[ He starts to get up. ]

LITTLE H: No.  You could tell
me the truth.
HITHE: Alright. It about me
and Kristyn.
LITTLE H: What about her?
HITHE: I just did something
I shouldn’t have.  It’s
hard to explain.

[ Hithe gets up, walking
toward the refrigerator. ]

HITHE: Do you want waffles
or pancakes?
LITTLE H: It doesn’t matter,
I’m not that hungry.

[ Someone knocks on the front
door. ]

HITHE: Can you get that please?
I’ll be done in like fifteen.


SCENE 11:
That Night, at TA.

[ Ski, Weis, Joh,
Stuu, & Tiesun are
waiting to start. ]

JOH: It’s five after.  I don’t
think Airynn is going to
show.
SKI: This is the 3rd night
In a row.  I have no choice
but to replace him. 
You can act as supervisor
for now.

[ He points back at Joh. ]

WEIS: Who wants to answer
to you?

[ There’s a moment of silence
then everyone starts to laugh.

As people are leaving the room,
Weis pulls Stuu aside. ]

STUU: What’s up roadie?
WEIS: Get it right dude,
you’re my roadie.

[ Stuu takes off Weis’
hat & runs.  ]

WEIS: Hey!


SCENE 12:
The next night.

[ A crowd is gathered in
the auditorium of MS High,
while the actors are waiting
backstage.

Billy peaks through the
curtain, looking at the
faces. ]

[ Relaxing he finally sees
Airynn sitting down, near
the front of the stage.

Further in the back. . . . .]

SKI: This is going to be good.
MARK: I hope so.  The tickets
we’re enough.

[ Ski hits him playfully in
the arm. ]

AMBER: Thanks for inviting us.

[ Dyminic motions for her to
follow him & they go outside. ]

DYMINIC: Since the title of this
is truth.   I think it’s time for
me to show some.

[ Amber looks puzzled. ]

AMBER: What kind of

[ Dyminic kisses her. ]

DYMINIC: I’ve wanted you
this entire time.

SCENE 13:
Day before.

[ Kristyn enters Hithe’s kitchen. ]

KRISTYN: Something smells
good in here.

[ Hithe turns around surprised. ]

HITHE: Yeah, I’m making my
mixed berry pancakes.

[ She sits at the bar & Hithe
stands across from her. ]

KRISTYN: About my reaction
last night.
HITHE: You don’t need to explain.
I had no right.
KRISTYN: I wouldn’t say that.
Listen, I’ve been so worried
about Jared and the kids lately
that I haven’t been true
to you.  There was a reason
I started coming back over.

HITHE: You mean, you weren’t
just in the neighborhood?

KRISTYN: It was because I
 missed us.


SCENE 14:
After the play is over.

[ Billy comes out last to a
roaring crowd.  As the lights
go dim, he can see Airynn
leaving out the side door.

Later, he is sitting on the
stage when his phone starts
to vibrate. ]

TEXT: Dear Billy, I probably
won’t be able to see you
for a long time.

I’m sorry but I had to
do this.

[ Chais walks up to him. ]

CHAIS: Let’s go celebrate.

[ Billy just looks at him. ]

BILLY: He’s gone.


( Updated 1/25. )