3 Of A TA Kind ( Last6 )

Scene One :

[ Early morning.  Scott is eyeing
his bathroom window hard as
he strategically sculpts each
strand of his dark hair.

Satisfied now, he moves on to vig-
orously brushing.  Rolling around
each tooth.  ]

[ Rinsing out his mouth, he sets
the toothbrush down & begins
to fidget with his hair again. ]

"Your food's getting cold!"

SCOTT:  Yeah, I'm coming. 

[ Minutes later Scott joins his
Dad at the kitchen table. ]

SCOTTsDAD: Everything okay?

You're starting to take more
time in the bathroom then
your mother use to.

[ His Dad laughs at him. ]

SCOTT: I'm fine.  Just have to
look my best for the ladies so
I take my time.

[ He states, guiding the conver-
sation. ]

SCOTTsDAD: I see.
SCOTT: Yeah I have to go. I'm
meeting someone before work.

SCOTTsDAD: Okay.  Don't forget
about your.

[ His Dad starts to speak but Scott
has already left. ]

Scene Two :

[ Little H is alone at the kitchen
table when Hithe sits down his
plate, then another in front of
the seat next to him. ]

HITHE: You know I don't care
about the weekends.

[ H looks up & Hithe stops. ]

LITTLE H: Dean can't go home
right now.

All his parents do is remind
him over and over again of
his past behaviors.

They've even drove most of
his other relatives away
from him.

[ A rush of thoughts come to
Hithe's mind but he settles on 
one realization. ]

HITHE: That's sad.  Maybe I
should talk some sense
into them myself.

JR. DEAN: Morning guys.

[ Dean appears from the hall.

 He smiles, taking a place near
his omelette & homemade
waffles. ]

HITHE: Well, I have to get to 
work.  You two enjoy.

[ After he leaves, Dean gets up &
places his plate in the microwave. ]

JR. DEAN: I'm not that hungry yet.

LITTLE H: Okay.  At least you're
awake.

[ He leaves H in the kitchen &
sneaks off toward the bathroom.

Turning the water on full blast,
Dean bends down over the toi-
let seat, waiting & clutching
his belly. ]

Scene Three :

Noon, at the Aisles.

[ Scott arrives, just in time to
clock in by his grace period.

He stays silent & makes his
way toward the back cooler
area but is stopped by Brian. ]

"Just walk past me, why don't
you."

SCOTT: My fault man.  Hey.

BRIAN: I'm shitty I missed
that pool party but OT was
calling my name.
SCOTT: Yeah.  Gotta love
summer.  Someone is always
ditching around here.

BRIAN: Hence why we're
the only ones here in our
departments.  Well I'll
see ya out there.

[ A couple hours later, Scott
is tediously checking over
the quality of the vegetables
when Airynn walks by. ]

AIRYNN: Hey, I'm going across
the street for food in a couple
 hours.

Want a ride?

SCOTT: Nah.  I'll be cutting out
in less than an hour.  Got stuff
to do.
AIRYNN: That's cool.  I wish I
could half it today.  It's getting
hotter and hotter outside.

SCOTT: Nice.



[ He answers Airynn but his mind
is somewhere outside TA.

A couple hours later, Scott 
exits a cab and heads toward
an unknown building. ]


Scene Four :
 Meanwhile, in the Salon.

[ Hithe is standing at the front desk
when Kristyn walks in. ]

"I see things are progressing
steadily around here."

HITHE: I know.  Not only are our
stations filled now but the cust-
omers are constantly rolling in.

[ He grins big, taking a seat &
leaning back in his chair. ]

HITHE: But what I'm even more
excited about is me & H moving
in to yours this weekend.
KRISTYN: I was hesistant at first.

[ She states, leaning over towards
him. ]

KRISTYN: Since you've worked every-
thing out and things are starting
to fall into place, I'm looking forward
to it.
HITHE: I knew you would get on board.
The kids love the idea.  However, there
is one thing we still need to talk about.
KRISTYN: What's that?

HITHE: Dean.




[ Back at Kristyn's, Mairya's boyfriend
sees her phone ringing for the third
time and decides to answer it. ]

"Hey, what's going on?"

MICA: What?  Slow down a little,
I can't understand you.

He just passed out there.

[ Mairya comes inside the room,
followed by Trailyn. 

As Mica hangs up the line. ]

MICA: Get my keys we gotta 
go now.

MAIRYA: Where?
MICA: To Hithe's.  We're taking
Dean to the ER.

[ He states as all three head out
to the garage in a panic. ]

Scene Five :

[ Scott sits stradling the middle

cushion, waiting on the interro-

gation to begin. ]

"How long have your symptoms

been getting worse?"

SCOTT: Since before the summer

started.  I wouldn't of said any-

thing but it starting to effect my

focus.

FEMALE: And why haven't you

seen a doctor?

SCOTT: Because I don't need

one.  There just going to put

me on medication.

I can deal with it fine all

on my own.

FEMALE: Oh, then why are you

here?

[ Scott raises his eyebrow, watch-

ing as the therapist adjust into

her seat. ]

SCOTT: I don't know.

FEMALE: I believe you do and I'm

sure we'll get to that in time but

l'm not here to analyze every

thing you do.

We just met.  Let's start more

simply.

SCOTT: With what exactly?

FEMALE: Sit back and tell me

about your day.

[ She smiles at Scott. ]

Scene Six:

[ At the hospital; Mica, Mairya,

& Trailyn are waiting outside

the room.

Inside, H is sitting on a chair

with Dean laying on the bed. ]

DEAN: They're waiting to tell

me that it's getting worse.

[ Little H stands next to him. ]

LITTLE H: You don't know that.

It could have happened from

anything.  Like you not eat-

ing very much.

DEAN: This time I don't think

so babe.

[ H lays down frustrated. ]

DEAN: I'm sorry.  I know your

just trying to help me.  That's

what you've been doing from

day one.

LITTLE H: Right and don't forget

it.

[ H laughs a little but is interupted

by the nurse and doctor barging

in. ]

"Are you a relative?"

[ They hurry over, directing H toward

the door. ]

"We need to talk to Dean. 

Alone."

Clip Clop & A Hard Place

scene one:

Between TA & The Salon.

[ After their shifts, Lorenzo &

Hahn are sitting down at the

outdoor table. ]

"Thanks for inviting me.  I

don't get to have a lot of

bro time anymore."

LORENZO: Why?  Has Syria 

cracked the whip since your 

engagement?

HAHN: No it's Charles.  Ever

since he took over my lease.

I've seen less and less of him.

LORENZO: Well you know where

he lives.  Just show up one night.

[ Hahn looks away, ending the

subject & they stay quiet for

awhile.  Thankfully Pierre shows

up to break the silence. ]

HAHN: Nice man.  Those layers

are on fleek.

[ Pierre sits, staring him down. ]

PIERRE: Uhh thanks.  Who is this

again?  

LORENZO: He's a manager at TA.

PIERRE: Nice to meet you. So

what do we have planned

for the night?

HAHN: Apparently it's a mystery.

LORENZO: Yeah and we should

get going.  The dinner part starts

in just an hour.

[ They pile In L's car & head for

Maison City. ]

scene two: 

Meanwhile, on the highway.

[ Dyminic is driving on a country road.

He pulls into a driveway, gets out

fast & knocks on the door.  Excited.

Waiting, he looks over at the stables

& miles of stretched out land. ]

"Dime.  Come in."

DYMINIC: Everything looks the same.

[ They hug and he follows his friend

back behind the house. ]

SANDERS: Here.  I already have one

ready for you.

[ Dyminic smiles & they lead their

horses out on his massive track. ]

DYMINIC: I should bring my wife out

here.  She would love the views.

[ Sanders doesn't answer & rides on

ahead.  Changing from a brisk jog

to a steady sprint.

Dyminic watches as Sanders' horse gains

momentum, ready to lap his own. ]

[ Later inside.  They are talking over

their glasses of whiskey. ]

SANDERS: I have some guys coming

over tonight to race.  You in?

DYMINIC: I don't know bud.  I've

never really tried.  I'm more into

the relaxation of it all.

SANDERS: It's cool.  I can show you.

Once you start, you can't get

enough.  Trust me.

[ Dyminic takes a drink, unsure. ]

scene three:
Later that night.

[ Lorenzo parks in a back lot. Hahn
& Pierre follow him toward the
entrance. ]

LORENZO: You may want to stick
with me.  If there's a murderer
inside, I can sniff it out.
PIERRE: Alright Rover be my
guest.  I'm just here for the
steak.  

[ They stop talking when Hahn
reaches in front of them. Looking
over the gate, they see two people
dressed in costume arguing. ]

"If this is how she wants to
do things.  I'll celebrate my
last night."

"You don't mean that, we
can talk to the boss."

"I'm done talking.  After to-
night she will know."

[ Later inside. Lorenzo & Pierre
are watching Hahn tear through
his sirloin and potatoes.  ]

LORENZO: You should be paying
attention.  There are clues every-
where.

[ Hahn looks up for a second. ]

HAHN: Stuff 'em.  Mmmmm.
PIERRE: We all know the lights
are going to go out at some
point.  Whatever you do
don't scream.

[ He teases Hahn and they laugh
getting in their last bites.

Soon the lights start to flicker in
the room and everyone stops.

Trying to gain some insight. ]


scene four:
Back at the Ranch.

[ Dyminic is eyeing the track. 
Hearing the signal, he readies
his horse but all the other riders
have already taken a lead. 

Once he gets back around, he
gains confidence and starts to
pass other participants. ]

[ He sees Sanders a little ways
ahead & attempts to pick up
the pace.

Head to head now, Dyminic
keeps his glance steady on
the approaching finish line. ]

"I got this."

[ Dyminic thinks to himself
already imagining getting
there first.

Just when Sanders passes
him at the end. ]

SANDERS: Not gonna lie.  That
was decent for your first time.
DYMINIC: Decent?  I'm almost
beat your butt.  

[ Suddenly they hear footsteps
and a few men in uniform 
approach the bonding riders. ]

"You are all going with us."

[ Dyminic stands there in shock
as officers surround, putting
everyone in handcuffs. 

Sanders is being brought out. ]


scene five:
At the event.

"Everyone needs to evacuate
the building.  This way please."

[ Lorenzo, Hahn, & Pierre join
the crowd that is being gathered
from the tables.

They hear a scream in the back-
ground. ]

PIERRE: Is this part of it?

[ Lorenzo just nods, looking around. ]

[ Everyone is gathered in the
front room where the one actor
from earlier & a female are
positioned in the middle. ]

People stand back to listen. ]

"It was you the whole time."

[ The audience is glued but the
participant looks perplexed by
her coworkers choice of ad
lib. ]

"I'm not sure what you mean."

"You're sleeping with my brother."

[ The other man from the alley
appears & immediately a fight
breaks out.

Horror sweeps over the crowd
as the situation quickly turns
to a very, scary real. ]


scene six:

[ In a holding cell close by. ]

"Don't worry I got the bail.  We'll
be out of here asap."

DYMINIC: That's not the point.  You
didn't tell me what we were doing
was illegal.  I thought you of all
people would have the proper
license.

SANDERS: I did but they ran out.  
And of course my regular racers 
aren't going to understand.
DYMINIC: So you shut it down.

Take a break.

[ Dyminic stands up, pacing. ]

SANDERS: It's fine.  We'll go to
court and everything will get
worked out.  Like a slap on the
wrist.
DYMINIC: It's not that simple.

If this is charged as a felony.
I could be barred from my
practice.  
SANDERS: That's not going to
happen.

"Mr Jones?"

DYMINIC: Yeah?


"You can go.  Your wife is here."

DYMINIC: You better hope not.

A Sandy Reception

SCENE ONE :

Back break-room, TA.

[ Sandie & Syria are each sipping

their well sugared coffee drinks. ]

"He just packed up and left 
then.  Last night."

[ Staying straight faced, Sandie

firmly answers. ]

SANDIE: Pretty much.  It wasn't

working out so we're over.

No need for any further

examination on the matter.

[ She half smiles for reassurance. ]

SYRIA: I see.  And Charles

feels the same way?

SANDIE: Yesss. Is it so shocking

that two adults could come to

this mutual decision?

SYRIA: Not at all but after every-

thing you went through to get

back together.  It seems a tad

bit sudden.

[ Syria gets up to leave. ]

SYRIA: I'm sure you know 

what you're doing.

[ Later Sandie takes advantage

of her alone time to text a

new friend. ]

"Still on for tonight?"

SCENE TWO :

Meanwhile, front break-room.

[ Stuu & Brian are discussing his
first few weeks of fatherhood. ]

STUU: She's not crying for hours
much anymore.  So that's good.
BRIAN: You don't look very pleased
with that.  Is there something
else going on?

With Weis maybe?

STUU: Not really.  He's actually
been great.  Just my head has
been all over the place lately.

Do you think we're doing the
right thing for Mila?

BRIAN: Of course.  I mean,
you're bringing her up in
a happy environment around
two committed people.  What
else do you need?

[ Stuu stands up, walking toward
the wall. ]

STUU: I don't know.  A mom
maybe.  My family all thinks
she should be with adoptive
parents. A male and female.
BRIAN: Don't let them bother
you.  She's your daughter and
you chose to raise her this way.

It's no one else's business.

STUU: And we're happy.  So
screw them!


SCENE THREE :
Later that evening.

[ Sandie is pouring her date a
glass of wine as they sit out on
her balcony. ]

"When you called, I think it
would be an understatement
to say I didn't expect it."

SANDIE: We've always gotten
along.  You shouldn't be so
surprised.

TRIKL: True.  Family gatherings.
My engagement that lasted
for three whole weeks. So I
wouldn't be a complete jackass
to say I can recall some long-
ing glances.

[ Trikl laughs. Sandie stays silent. ]

TRIKL: It's all good.  Things happen
for a reason.

[ Suddenly Sandie is shaken by the
ring on Trikl's cell. ]

SANDIE: Someone has bad timing.
TRIKL: Uh yeah. It's my brother.

[ Trikl looks down at his phone. ]

"Incoming Call.  Charles."


SCENE FOUR :
At Stuu & Weis'.

[ Stuu returns from a jog around
the block.

He joins Weis, who is sitting
down in the living room. ]

WEIS: She's still sleeping.  Nice 
run?

[ Stuu nods, leans over & kisses
him on the cheek. ]

WEIS: Good.  I'll be downstairs.

Then we can watch a movie or
something.

[ Stuu gives Weis a look. ]

WEIS: What?
STUU: I still think it's best
if you don't do that here.
WEIS: She's in the room up
here on the other side of the
house from me.  It never 
bothered you before.

STUU: I know.  Just never mind.

WEIS: Nah, it's cool.  I'll just go
to Zain's.  See ya.

[ Before Stuu can move the door
slams behind Weis.  He sighs, 
immediately hearing Mila start
to cry. ]


SCENE FIVE :

[ Things are getting cozy back
on the balcony. ]

SANDIE: I'm glad you took my
advice and ignored that call.

TRIKL: It can wait.  I have more
important things to attend to.

[ He looks over, undressing her
with his sleazy eyes. ]

SANDIE: Anyway.  I asked you
here for a reason.  Did you bring
some?
TRIKL: Yes and you're lucky.  I
was just about to give this up.

[ He opens a box.  Not being shy
he takes a small amount of the
white powder and places it on
his hand.

Without any warning, Sandie
leans down.  Sniffing up the
contents. ]

TRIKL: You're a fast learner.

[ Sandie sits up. ]

SANDIE: I've been around.


SCENE SIX :

[ Stuu is holding baby Mila
while rummaging through
the messy house. ]

"Where on earth are all
the bottles?"

[ He starts to get panicked
as Mila continues to holler
in his ear.

Picking up the phone, he
speed dials Weis. ]

"You've reached Weis.  Leave
a message."

[ Stuu angerily tosses the 
phone as the crying gets
worse. ]

STUU: Crap.  I'm so sorry.

[ Finally locating the bottle he
sits down on the couch.  He
starts to feed her & Mila's
relaxed state calms him. ]

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SCENE ONE:
Early AM, still dark out.

[ Weis is reclining on the couch with
baby Mila snuggled on top of him. 

Stuu enters the room & sits down, 
putting on his shoes. ]

"If you need to.  Tie will be
up in the afternoon."

WEIS: Ah we'll be fine.  I've
been here the whole week, I
think I've pretty much gotten
the hang of it all.
STUU: I know.  And I trust you.

WEIS: Like I said, she'll be
calling me 'Da da' in no time.

[ Stuu smiles at the thought. ]

WEIS: I can't help but to wonder
about her mom.  I mean, why
go through this extensive donor
process just to dissapear after
the birth.
STUU: I know.  It doesn't make
much sense.

[ He starts to walk away. ]

WEIS: Probably because it's
not true.  They're clearly hid-
ing something.
STUU: Even if you're right. Does
it really matter that much?

WEIS: Maybe not to you.  

[ Weis looks down as Mila starts
to wake up.  Stuu comes over.

Sighing heavily, he kisses them
both then leaves. ]


SCENE TWO:
Meanwhile, inside TA.

[ Back in the Meat department
Ricky is looking up at the sche-
dule as her assistant Maxx 
walks up from behind. ]

"Excuse me."

[ Ricky turns around, rolling her
eyes at Maxx's smirking face. ]

RICKY: I know you viewed that
pic I sent you.  Why are you act-
ing so surprised?

[ Maxx looks down, feeling caught. ]

MAXX: I don't know.  It's different to
to see you in person.  So what should
I call you now?

[ Ricky looks over, confused. ]

RICKY: My name genius.  

[ She finally smiles.  Maxx gets a
 glimpse of a familiar expression
& begins to relax. ]

MAXX: So we're close enough for
me to ask.  I think.  Is it gone?
RICKY: Hey.  I'm still your mana-
ger and we're still at our job.

Just remember that.

[ Ricky shakes her head at him
& exits toward the counter. ]


SCENE THREE:
Garage, outside Stuu's.

[ Weis leans the seat back, placing a
baby monitor down near him.  He takes
out a newly wrapped grape swisher &
puffs away at the added contents. 

A few minutes later he gets out
walking toward a package that's
hidden by the door. ]

"They're here."

[ Later inside, he is texting night
manager Ski. ]

WEIS: Dude.  I need a favor.
SKI: It's only been one week and
you're already running for the hills.
WEIS: LOL.  Actually the baby loves
me.  It's Stuu who has the problems
with her.  
SKI: Well I'm hoping moving him to
days would help you guys out. 
WEIS: Yeah.  Except now we hardly
see each other.  

SKI: Well like I told you both.  You
need your time.  I can watch her
whenever.
WEIS: Really thanks.  How about 
tonight?


SCENE FOUR: 

[ Behind the counter, Ricky notices
a male customer hovering over the
glass.

When Ricky comes close, the stran-
ger changes his view. ]

RICKY: Can I help you find some-
thing?

[ Ricky smiles meeting the young
man's glance for the first time.

The recieved look back was less
than warm. ]

"What did you do to your face?"

[ Maxx comes out, just in time
to hear.  He starts toward the
customer with Ricky close behind
but Scott is already there. ]

SCOTT: If you really want to know.

[ Scott faces him. ]

SCOTT: Try asking in a respectful
 way.
MAXX: Or he could just fuck off
out of here and mind his
own damn business.

"Is there a problem here?"

[ They turn around to see Mark
staring at them.  The stranger
runs out of the store while Scott,
Maxx, & Ricky return to work. ] 


SCENE FIVE:
Between cities, Zain & Joh's.

[ Joh, Zain, Tiesun, & Larrie
are sitting in the living room
when Weis enters.

Joh offers him a beer but he
declines. ]

"So how's parenthood?"

WEIS: I hate to say it but I feel
like I need a break already.
ZAIN: I thought everything
was chill with you and Mila.
WEIS: It is.  But Stuu gets so
worked up over every little
thing.  And he won't let any
else watch her so we can
have a night out.
TIESUN: I'm sure that will 
change with time.  

LARRIE: Yeah.  That's normal
for new parents.  You just have
to wait it out.

[ Later Joh & Weis are alone in
the basement. ]

"Did you show him the costumes?"

WEIS: Not yet.  I figured with him
being an animal lover and the fact
that it doesn't involve our bodies
persay.  He might consider.
JOH: The battles of being intimate
with an asexual. Next on Today.
WEIS: You're dumb.  Anyway I just
have to get Stuu alone one night
and convince him.

JOH: Well good luck with that.


SCENE SIX:
End of shift, TA.

[ Ricky is walking in the parking lot.
She can tell Maxx is behind so
she picks up the pace a little. ]

"Why are you folllowing me?"

[ Ricky states, without turning 
around. ]

MAXX: You made it through day
one,  Just thought you might
want to.

[ He stops when Ricky turns
around, connecting their eyes. ]

RICKY: What?  You just don't
understand at all.  Do you?
MAXX: I'm here.  Trying.

RICKY: There will be no shoot.
No name change and no cele-
bration.  Alright.

I'm the same me inside that
I've always been.  I don't
want to be treated any
differently.

MAXX: Okay i got it.  I'll
see you tomorrow then.

[ Ricky watches as Maxx runs
back inside. ]

She's Wild: Part Two