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SCENE 1:

[ Kyle arrives at Marty’s.

Seeing his friend sprawled

out on the couch he takes

a seat across. ]

KYLE: Sorry about the fall.

How long are you out

for?

MARTY: At least another week.

KYLE: Oh, that’s not too

bad.

[ Marty attempts to sit up

but pain in his leg holds

him back. ]

MARTY: Not too bad?  They’re

probably looking for my

replacement as we speak.

KYLE: Come on.  Think of it

as a break.  A much needed

one if you ask me.  

Anyway, you should be

healed just in time for

the wedding rehearsal.

[ Kyle notices Marty’s

expression. ]

KYLE: I know you don’t

think we’re ready but

 I’m glad you put that

aside to be my best man

MARTY:  Yeah, I’ll be there.

I’m just concerned.

Without my career, who

am I?

SCENE 2:

[ Holding a bag, Tiesun gets

into a parked truck. ]

STUU: Hey Tie.  Please tell

me your months of hard

work finally paid off.

[ He gives her a big smile. ]

TIESUN: Not quite.  I didn’t

get in.

[ Stuu looks surprised. ]

Let’s go.  We should crash

before work tonight.

STUU: Sure thing.  And look,

I’m not trying to be funny

or anything.  But I noticed

a theme to the girls who

were leaving the dance

hall.

All of the ones who looked

happy we’re white.

TIESUN: Maybe but I’m the

last person to try and use

the race card.

I’m just going to accept

that it’s over.  There will

be other chances. 

SCENE 3:

[ Marty & Kyle are still

talking. ]

KYLE: Well amigo.  I should

head out.  Text me.

I know you want to get

through your injury without

the pain medicine.  Just leave

those bad friends from our

past alone.  Okay?

See ya.

[ Kyle exits.  As soon as

Marty hears him walking

out, he lets out a loud
yell.

He quickly bites down on

the pillow in his hand to

stop the sound. ]

MARTY: I just need some

thing.

[ Anxious, he leans backs.

Turning on the TV, he tries

to get comfortable with

this new distraction. ]

SCENE 4:

Before night shift at TA.

[ Airynn, Larrie, Joh, Stuu

& Tiesun are listening to

Ski’s meeting. ]

SKI: I just wanted to remind

everyone to keep offering

the TA credit to customers.

The stats right now are 120

days,  90 nights, and 40 salon.

Let’s put in a little more

effort this week so we

can pass up Mark.  Okay?

[ Everyone is heading to

start but Tiesun & Stuu

stay behind.

Stuu starts to play a song

on his phone. ]

TIESUN: Turn it down before

Ski comes back. 

STUU: I’m trying to tell you

something.

It’s the song we danced

to in the fake frat video.

TIESUN: Yeah, and?

STUU: Well, they’re holding

another day of auditions

tomorrow, right?

TIESUN: Yes.

STUU: I have an idea.

That’s gonna prove my

point. 

Wait until break.

SCENE 5:

[ Marty is sitting in the dark

reading an article online on

his laptop. ]

‘The effects can be amazing

and at the same time quite

aggravating.”

[ Suddenly Marty is startled

by a phone call.

Seeing that it is Kyle, he

continues to read on. ]

[ As he finishes the article,

he reaches for his crutches

so he can prepare to hop

towards the bathroom.

Leaning now, he feels a

weight shift and forces

through to take his first

step. ]

[ Marty sighs. ]

MARTY: There has to

be an easier way.

SCENE 6:

The next morning.

[ Stuu is leading Tiesun

inside a building.  She is in full

costume with a decorated scarf

over her face & long gloves.

After waiting in a room for

a couple hours, they are

called into the performance

area. ]

[ Without a word, Tiesun leads

Stuu in a dance they had only

performed once before in an

online video.

Surprising himself. Stuu did all

the moves serving as her

background. ]

[ Waiting for the decision, Tiesun

can’t look but Stuu stays staring

at the judges. ]

“We decided.  Your through!”

[ The judges start to applaud.

  Tiesun removes the face

covering as they stop
clapping one by one. ]

NEW PREVIEW:

(Updated 11/24)

Final Hour

SCENE 1

Outside the Telazon’s.

[ Airynn & his younger brother

are sitting on the porch when

Markis drives into the driveway. ]

MARKIS: I knew you’d be home.

Hey Billy, what’s good?

BILLY: Nothing if I’m hanging

with him.

[ He points to Airynn while

getting up & walking inside. ]

AIRYNN: Anyway, are we still

hitting up that strip club

tonight? 

MARKIS: Right, about that.

I can’t go, man.  Something

came up. 

[ He stops talking & looks away. ]

MARKIS: But we can chill now.

So, what’s going on at TA?

Everyone cool?

AIRYNN: Not hardly.  Jeszyca

was fired for getting violent

with a customer.

Joh’s no longer a Witness and

he decided to take the rebellious

route.  That’s just the start. 

MARKIS: Wow.  So much drama.

Just like that crazy place too.

AIRYNN:  I know.  Remember what

happened on your first shift?

SCENE 2:

Meanwhile, at the Hospital.

[ Larrie is exiting his cousin’s

room when Mark arrives. ]

“Hey, how’s Ace?”

LARRIE: He’s knocked out

right now.  They have him

on some medicine for the

pain. 

MARK: Alright, that’s good.

I’m gonna sit with him in

the room until he wakes

up, if that’s cool.

LARRIE: Sure.  Then I can go

get some real food.

If they say anything, just

act like you’re his brother.

[ Larrie leaves & Mark goes

inside.  He moves a chair next

to the bed and sits quietly.

A few minutes later. ]

“Mark, you came.”

MARK: Of course.  How is

your arm doing?

ACE: Better, I guess.  The

meds are working somewhat

but they put me to sleep. 

MARK: Damn, that too bad

but at least you know what

the next step is.  I mean,

at least there is one.

 

ACE:  Yeah.  Not for me.

SCENE 3:

After Airynn’s question. . .

[ From Episode 209 ‘Love Me Dead’ ]

[ Inside TA. . .Airynn, Markis, Joh, Weis

& Larrie are all waiting for their shift to start ]

. . . . .

AIRYNN: So Joh, how was knocking on those

doors last Saturday?

Get any slammed in your face?

MARKIS: Wait, what?

AIRYNN: Yeah, I caught him trying to preach

to my girl…He’s one of those witness people

MARKIS: Damn, for real?

They’re fucking annoying!

. . . . .

[ breaks the silence ] WEIS: Anyways, Airynn…

Why do you give a shit?

AIRYNN: Oh, so your his spokesperson

now?

[ stands up ] JOH: No actually, I don’t need

anyone to speak for me. . . [ gets in his face ]

How are you gonna go behind my back

when you know I liked Marisa?

[ backs up ] AIRYNN: What does it matter?

It’s not like you could’ve dated her

anyway

JOH: That’s not the point, Airynn!

You are supposed to be my friend

. . . . .

JOH: Just forget it dude!

I’m going to start. . . [ walks away ]

MARKIS: Man, if this is how it’s gonna

be. . .

I’m glad I started working here

SCENE 4:

Back at the Hospital.

“What do you mean by

that?  I hope you’re joking.”

ACE: I mean.  What’s the point?

I’ll probably be dealing with

this illness for the rest of my

life anyway.

Why put myself through more

bull just for the same result?

[ Ace gets up & walks toward

the window. ]

MARK: You don’t know that

man.  Any chance is better

than no chance at all. 

I know you’ve been going

through this for awhile

but now is not the time

to give up. 

ACE: You’re right.  I’ve dealt

with so much this year.  Barely

working.  Having to ask Karie

for help with things I could

more than afford before.

Drives me crazy inside. 

MARK: Yeah, I hear ya.

ACE: And now all I can think in

my head.  Over and over again.

[ Ace looks up at Mark. ]

What is my last chance doesn’t
work?

SCENE 5:

Meanwhile, at the Telazon’s.

[ Markis & Airynn are laughing ]

MARKIS: Yeah, that was good.  Let’s

not forget why you got me fired.

AIRYNN: I knew that was coming.

[ From Episode '303 You're A Jerk' ]

[ 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

. . . . .

[ 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: Yeah, I’ve done a lot

of growing up since then.

AIRYNN: At least you stopped.

[ Markis stands up. ]

MARKIS: Listen, I didn’t just come

here to recall old times.

There’s something serious I

have to tell you.

AIRYNN: What’s going on?

MARKIS: I’m moving to LA,

man.  Tonight.

SCENE 6:

[ Mark has his arm on Ace’s

shoulder as he is about to

leave.  ]

MARK: Take care of yourself.

Okay.

Hey Karie.

[ Mark walks out & Karie sits down

by Ace. ]

KARIE: I know you don’t want

to do this but I was doing some

research and it’s actually a painless

process.  I’ll sit with you through

everyday of it.

[ Ace smiles, sitting up. ]

ACE:  You don’t have to do that.

I’m sorry about the way I’ve

been acting too. 

KARIE: It’s okay.  I know this

could not have came at a

worse time with the Salon in

it’s first year and everything.

ACE: Hey, it’s life.  My life.

And I’m going to start living

it no matter what happens.

No more excuses.  

 NEW PREVIEW: 12/4 !

(Updated 11/24)

" Start a Fire "

( T&T /#7 )

SCENE 1

‘Good news. . .
I spent extensive
time in Mark’s
office the other
day.’

MONICA: Okay. . .
Is there something
I should know
about?

[ She laughs ]

KYLE: Just that
you’re talking to
the future assistant
manager of TA
MONICA: You got
the promotion?
That’s fantastic
babe.
KYLE: Well not
officially, but I
am the only one
to step up so far.
That has to say
something, right?
MONICA: Sure,
but Mark’s not
normally one to
make quick
decisions.

KYLE: Trust me,
I’m in.
How about I take
you and the kids
out to celebrate
tonight?
MONICA: If you
insist.
KYLE: Perfect.
I’ll see you at
work. Night.

[ He hangs up
shutting off
his bedroom
light. ]


SCENE 2

[ Landyn wakes
up startled. Getting
out of bed, he sneaks
down the hallway. ]

‘Where do you
think you’re
going?’

[ He slowly turns
around ]

LANDYN: Damn.
It’s scary how
you can do that.
DANI: What?
Make my voice
sound manlier
than yours ever
could?
LANDYN: Very
funny Miss Thing.
DANI: So how’s
your treatment
going?
LANDYN: I’m not
gonna lie it sucks.
No contact for
three weeks. It’s
killing me.
DANI: I know,
but you don’t
want him to
see you like
this, do you?
LANDYN: Right
I have to stay
focused.

Well, I’ll see
you in group.


SCENE 3

[ Its morning and
Kyle enters TA. Walking
straight to Mark’s
office, he goes to
knock on the door. ]

AMBER: You’re
serious?
I didn’t think the
day would ever
come.
MARK: Well, it
was a very
tough decision.

Kyle: My ass.

But you’ve
worked in
two different
stores, I think
you’re ready.
AMBER: Thank
you so much
Mark.
MARK: You’re
welcome. Make
me proud

[ She smiles. Mark
opens the door
for her & Kyle
falls inside. ]

AMBER: Kyle. Hi.

[ She walks out ]

KYLE: Just letting
you know I'm here.
MARK: Great.
The carts weren’t
cleared last night.
Can you bring the
rest in? Thanks.

[ Mark shuts the
office door ]

KYLE: Sure.
No problem.


SCENE 4

[ At the Recovery
Center everyone
is gathered for
group. . . ]

DANI: Has anyone
seen Landyn?

[ No one answers.
Five minutes later
he comes running
through the door. ]

LANDYN: Sorry,
sorry.
[ whispers ] DANI: I
thought maybe
you escaped.

[ He rolls his eyes.]

‘We’re going to start
out today by talking
about recent positive
experiences.
A memory you’ve
shared with someone
that touched you.

[ Landyn promptly
raises his hand and
waves it in the air ]

‘Go ahead.’

LANDYN: A few
weeks before I
came here, me
and my ex were
sitting on my
balcony. . .

‘He was about
to be 17 and
wanted to drive.
So I told him I
would take him
somewhere to
practice.

[ Landyn stops
for a second. ]

LANDYN: He
was so excited.

Anyway, that is
my best memory.

[ Everyone claps
and Landyn sighs ]

LANDYN: How exactly
is this suppose
to help me?
DANI: It won’t.

If you’re only
here for your
dead relationship,
then you’ll never
get better.

[ Dani gets up
and leaves the
room. ]


SCENE 5

[ Kyle is sitting in
the cart corridor
and Monica walks
in. ]

‘What are you
doing?’

KYLE: Taking a
break from clearing
the lot.
MONICA: That
sucks.
Did you talk to
Mark yet?
KYLE: Not exactly.
MONICA: Well, let
me know if you
hear anything.
Can’t wait for
tonight.

[ She leaves and
Mark enters with
Amber. ]

KYLE: Hey.
MARK: When you
get back can you
get Kristyn off
her lane?
KYLE: Sure boss.

[ Mark leaves ]

AMBER: Hi.
Everyone has
to fill out these
job evaluation
forms for the
district manager.

Just be honest,
I guess.

KYLE: Okay.

‘I’m gonna be
honest alright’


SCENE 6

‘Wow. They let
you outside?’

DANI: Yeah.
They’re watching
I’m sure.
LANDYN: I didn’t
come here for
anyone else.
Just my own
sobriety. Thanks.

DANI: I hope
that’s true.
LANDYN: Trust
me.
I would never
lie to you.


SCENE 7

[ Kyle motions
for Amber to
come here. ]

KYLE: Hey. Does
Mark read over
the evaluations?
AMBER: I don’t
know. Why?
KYLE: No reason.

[ 5 minutes later. ]

‘Kyle H. report to
the back office!’

(Updated 10/24)

217 ALCOHAULIN ASS

‘Well, I’m stuffed. . .

once again, you’ve managed

to wow me with your cooking’

KRISTYN: I’m glad you liked

it

HITHE: Yeah, you should sit

down and relax

[ drinks his last drop of

wine]

KRISTYN: I wish, I could

but I just have to stay

busy. . .it’s the only way

I'll stay sane

HITHE: Yeah, I know

what you mean

KRISTYN: I’m sorry about

the other night [ sits down ]

HITHE: It’s alright I

understand

KRISTYN: No, I don’t

think you do

HITHE: What is it?

[ Looks at her. ]

KRISTYN: I’m scared, Hithe!

If my husband finds out

you come around he’ll

try and take my kids away

and I already lost my son. . .

I can’t stand to

lose my daughters too

HITHE: He can’t do that!

KRISTYN: I don’t know. . . But I

did push him down that

one night

HITHE: Don’t worry, that

wasn’t your fault. . .

KRISTYN: I know, but I have a

feeling he’ll try and use

it against me

HITHE: Do you have anything

uh. . .else to drink?

KRISTYN: I’m not sure. . .

I’ll check though

[ Kyle pulls up outside of Amber’s

+ sees her standing on her

balcony ]

KYLE: Well, if it isn’t

my Juliet

AMBER: Hey

KYLE: You look tired. . .

Still recovering over last night?

AMBER: Yeah, something like

that!

KYLE: Me too and I’ve been

doing some thinking. . .

AMBER: About what?

KYLE: About us I want

things to be how they

were before I left

I wanna be together again

AMBER: Kyle, I don’t know

if I’m ready for that

yet. . .

KYLE: I know you’re scared

about what happened the

last time

But I love you. . . and I’ve changed

AMBER: I know you have,

it’s just. . . I need some time

to think

KYLE: Oh. . .I see

Well, I’ll give you time

then

[ starts walking away. . . ]

AMBER: Kyle!

[ He gets in his car + drives

off. . . ]

[ Hithe’s laying on the couch

watching TV. . . ]

HITHE: Need any help

in there?

KRISTYN: No, I’m fine

HITHE: OK

[ Pouring another shot, Hithe

looks up + sees Kristyn’s little

girl. . . ]

[ looks up ] HITHE: Hi

‘Who are you?’

HITHE: I’m Hithe, what’s

your name?

[ walks up ] KRISTYN: Stop

bothering him. . .

Why don’t you go back

and play in your room?

[ Her daughter leaves + she

sits by Hithe. . . ]

[ On Amber’s porch, she’s outside

+ calls Ski. . . ]

SKI: Hey stranger

AMBER: Hey. . .sorry

I haven’t been around

much lately

SKI: It’s alright. . .

AMBER: I just have a lot

on my mind right now

SKI: Oh yeah? What’s up?

AMBER: Well, I had a date

with Kyle last nite. . . and then

Jeszyca showed up

SKI: Wow, what happened?

AMBER: Let’s just say

she didn’t leave

SKI: You didn’t!

AMBER: We did

SKI: I don’t know what

to say

AMBER: I don’t know

what to do

SKI: What do you mean?

AMBER: All of this has confused 

my feelings for both.  

[ Back at Kristyn’s. . . ]

KRISTYN: Sorry about that. . .

HITHE: You didn’t have to send

her away

We we’re just talking

KRISTYN: I know. . . I’m just

worried about her Dad

HITHE: Well, anyways I’m glad

you finally sat down

KRISTYN: Yeah, I wore myself out. . .

HITHE: You know, whatever you

need. . .I’m here

[ He looks up at her. ]

You don’t have to go

through this alone

KRISTYN: I know

[ Kristyn suddenly notices Hithe’s

stare + he moves closer to her. . .]

KRISTYN: Hithe

[ looks up ] HITHE: Yeah?

[ Hithe quickly kisses her

+ steps back, waiting for her

to kiss him…she hesitates ]

KRISTYN: Maybe I should take

you home

HITHE: What’s wrong?

KRISTYN: It’s just that, that’s

how this all started. . .

[ Kristyn goes upstairs to get

her kids while Hithe waits. . . ]

[ They drive up to Hithe’s apartment

+ he gets out seeing someone

standing in the driveway. . . ]

‘Hey. . . ‘

[ comes up ] HITHE: Mark. . .

What are you doing here?

MARK: Just seeing how

you were doing. . . I uh,

talked to Ace today

HITHE: Yeah, and?

MARK: Well, he told me

about the other day. . .

and listen Hithe, I know were

not best friends + I’m truly sorry

about your son, but drinking

that much isn’t going

to make things better

HITHE: What? This isn’t

intervention, Mark!

MARK: No, but it might be

soon if you don’t stop. . .

Trust me, I know!

HITHE: Well, thanks for your

concern, but I’m fine

[ Hithe walks off, leaving

Mark standing outside ]

[ At TA it’s night shift +

Jeszyca’s standing by self check

when someone walks toward

her. . . ]

[ looks up ] JESZYCA: Hey!

What are you doing here?

[ Amber doesn’t say anything

she just walks up + starts

kissing her. . . ]

[ Jeszyca looks surprised ]

JESZYCA: Wait, does this mean

what I think it means?

(Edited 09/24)