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. ]

She's Wild: Part Two

SCENE ONE :

A week later, Ashbury Park.

[ Charles is sitting quietly by the

lake.  He skids a rock perfectly

across the water as Ricky makes

a late arrival. ]

"I was getting worried.  Why

didn't you answer any of my

calls?"

RICKY: Sorry.  I posted how

I was doing afterwards.  I just

didn't feel like being seen.

CHARLES: Yeah I know.  There

was an adjusting period.  I

of all people can understand

one of those.

[ The sorrow switches toward

him as he gets quiet.  Ricky

notices Charles look of dismay. ]

RICKY: What have you been

doing with your life?

CHARLES: Not really working.

I've been living off savings

trying to figure out what I'm

really want.

RICKY: And how is Sandie?

CHARLES: Oh she's fine.  I'm using

this time to explore my options.

Get out of my static routine.

RICKY: Sounds like fun.  Inspiring

even.  I have to make a call.

[ She walks off excited, leaving

Charles behind. ]

SCENE TWO :

Afternoon, at Weis & Stuu's.

[ Stuu is sitting near baby Mila

while some familiar visitors are

seated with Weis. ]

MARK: I know.  Who is this

strange man looking at me?

[ Mila smiles at him through

her snack of raw veggies. ]

STUU: Of course she stops acting

up as soon as you come to get

her.

SKI: It's me.  I have that natural

connection with children.

[ Weis starts to laugh a little. ]

SKI: Didn't mean it like that.

WEIS: I'm just messing.  Anyway

we would have let you sit sooner

but Stuu was concerned about her

being around too many people.

Too soon, you know.

MARK: That's good thinking.  We

understood.

[ Later on, Stuu & Weis are alone

in the living room. ]

"As smooth as you tried to be

I know there's something hiding

underneath the blanket."

WEIS: I finally found a way for

us to get what we both want.

[ Weis stands up, whisking away the

cover and reveals the real-to-life

animal costumes. ]

SCENE THREE :

[ After the meet up, Ricky arrives

back home surprised to see her

Dad's vehicle sitting in the drive. 

Later, they chat inside. ]

"Why are you avoiding us?"

RICKY: I'm not at all.  Just been
busy.

DAD: With what? I knew you
we're going to regret this.
RICKY: I never said that. In fact,
I'm very happy with the results.
Just trying to get use to all the
changes.

[ Her Dad doesn't speak. ]

DAD: Your mother is worried.
RICKY: Yeah well she doesn't
need to be.  No one does.

[ After he leaves, Ricky is on the
phone with her TA assistant. ]

SCENE FOUR :

"You be the cheetah.  I'll be the
antelope."

[ Weis & Stuu are sitting on the
couch in their costumes. ]

"Now what?"

WEIS: Well my costume has a 
hole in the back.  And yours
has a piece sticking out in
front.

[ Weis smirks at Stuu as he
figures it out.

They stand up and Weis positions
himself in front of Stuu.  Now
connected through fabric,
they proceed in exploring
this fake penetration. ]

WEIS: How is this?  Too weird?
STUU: No.  Keep going.

[ Weis continues to run up against
his fabric. ]

"Wanna try this for real?"


SCENE FIVE :

[ Outside of Ricky's. ]

RICKY: Thanks for leaving your
buddies to come by.

MAXX: No problem.  I see way
too much of them anyway.

So what's up?
RICKY: My Dad showed up here
earlier.
MAXX: What did he say?
RICKY: Nothing bad.  I could
just tell he was frustrated
by me.  

MAXX: Hey, you need to live
for you.  Not anyone else.
The main thing is you can
finally feel comfortable
in yourself. 
RICKY: You're right.

[ Before Maxx can look, Ricky
has ran a little ways down the
street.  She stops & looks back.

Maxx takes the cue and hurries
to catch up with her. ]

[ They stand face to face.  Ricky
waste no time giving him a quick
kiss & then looks away. ]


SCENE SIX :

[ Back with the "wildlife". ]

"Are you serious?"

STUU: Sorry I don't know what
came over me.  
WEIS: It's normal to get excited.
I just didn't think you had any
desires to go there.

STUU: I haven't.  I mean, I
don't except for lately.  I
don't want to regret any-
thing with you.  
WEIS: I know what you mean.

Let's get this shit off and
watch some movies.

[ Weis gets up to look for the
remote while Stuu opens a
letter he had laying on the
table. ]

"Oh no!"

WEIS: What's wrong?


STUU: Mila's mom. She died.

" Backfire "

SCENE 1: Early afternoon at TA.

“Something wrong? Don’t tell me

It’s Hithe drama again.”

KRISTYN: Nope. There’s no drama.

Unless you were lying when

you said it’s his last day.

MONICA: I was very serious.

In fact, Amber is training

his replacement right now. 

Just wait until you meet him.

[ Monica gives her a look &

Kristyn rolls her eyes. ]

KRISTYN: I don’t care.  I have

much bigger things on my

mind right now.

MONICA: Like what?

KRISTYN: Like…I’ve been kind

of exploring my other options.

MONICA:  Hold on.  You’re thinking

about quitting, seriously?

[ Hearing someone behind her

Kristyn turns around to Amber

& the new manager waiting.  ]

AMBER: Hey, I just wanted to

Introduce you to Hahn.

This is Kristyn and Monica.

MONICA: Hello.

[ Kristyn smiles & turns around.  Hahn

gives her a weird look before walking

 off. ]

MONICA: Well, that was cold. 

Even for you.

KRISTYN: I’m just not in a social

type of mood today.  Sue me.

SCENE 2: At Mark and Ski’s house.

[ Ski feels shaking and wakes up. 

Turning over, he sees Chais at

the foot of his bed. ]

“Get off.  I told you about that!”

SKI: Damn it, what time is it?

CHASE: Three, were you getting

up this year or maybe next?

SKI: Ha-ha, you little asshole. 

Think fast.

[ Ski chucks a pillow and hits

Chaison in the head.  ]

CHASE: Mark left you a note.

It’s in the kitchen. 

SKI: Yeah.  I thought I told

you about that too.  It’s Dad. 

CHASE: What. Ever!

[ He starts making kissing sounds. ]

SKI: I’m not playing, punk.

Show some respect already.

[ Chais ignores him and sits

down, shaking the bed again. ]

CHASE: Make me, bitch. 

SKI: Alright.  You wanna play?

CHASE: Yeah, I do.  You ain’t about

 nothing.

[ Chais starts laughing and

doesn’t notice Ski lifting his leg

up until he feels himself falling

off of the bed.  ]

SKI: Respect the floor then.

SCENE 3: In the break room.

[ Just as Kristyn sits down, the

door opens.  Hahn and Kyle

walk inside. ]

HAHN: Hey.  We meet again.

KRISTYN: Yup.  Imagine that. 

Working in the same place

and all.

[ Kyle laughs until he sees

Kristyn’s dead expression. ]

KYLE: Alright then.  I think I’ll

break over here. 

[ He walks away and Hahn sits down

across from Kristyn. ]

HAHN: Giving the situation, shouldn’t

you be happy I’m here now?

KRISTYN: Excuse me?

HAHN: I kind of heard about Hithe. 

KRISTYN: That loose lip little girl.

HAHN: It wasn’t Amber.  Anyway,

you seem sort of hostile right.

So I’ll back off.  I’m just trying

to get to know everyone. See ya.

[ He exits & Kyle walks over.  Sitting

down on the table. ]

KRISTYN: I have zero time for some

 flirt trying to distract me at my

job again.  It’s so unprofessional.

KYLE: What?  You’re being delusional.

That is not what’s going on here.

[ After Kyle leaves, Kristyn takes a bottle

of medicine out of her purse.  Getting up,

she tosses it in the trash and walks out. ]

SCENE 4: Ski is on the phone.

SKI: Thanks for the next to no

warning about your guest.  I

have so much to do. 

MARK: Sorry babe, you know I’m

always forgetting stuff.

Do you need anything?

SKI: No, I’m fine.  So, who is this

guy you found for our

commercials?

MARK: You’ll see.  We’re just

finishing up a few things.  Be

home in a couple hours.

SKI: Okay, bye.

[ Two hours later the front door

opens.  Mark and his guest walk

inside. ]

“Hey Mark.  Mark’s friend.”

[ Mark raises his hand to Chaison.

He makes a face, running off. ]

LANDYN: Your kid calls you Mark? 

MARK: Yup.  That one does.

[ Suddenly Ski walks up to the

entrance way.  Seeing Landyn

standing there, he freezes and

drops the pan he has in his hand. ]

MARK: I guess we’ll be skipping that

part of the dinner, right?

[ He hits Landyn in the arm. ]

MARK: 86 the rolls! 

[ Mark starts to laugh.  And Ski

walks back in the kitchen. ]

SCENE 5: The end of Kristyn’s shift.

[ Amber is walking past floral and

Kristyn sees her. ]

“So Am, why is it your place to

spread my personal business

around? Just wondering?”

AMBER: I have no clue what

you’re talking about.

[ Amber walks away, looking concerned.

Kristyn grabs her stuff and walks right

out the door, not seeing Hahn watching

her leave. ]

[ Meanwhile, in the break room Kyle

 is emptying the trash can as a half full

pill bottle falls to the floor.  Curious

he picks it up and reads the label. ]

“Kristyn…”

[ Monica comes in behind him. ]

MONICA: Hey babe.  What’s that?

KYLE: Kristyn was acting weirder

than usual today and I think I

know why.

SCENE 6: In Mark & Ski’s kitchen.

“Sorry about the joke.  I can make

more bread.”

SKI: This isn’t about that.  You have no

clue who that is, do you?

MARK: I know his name is Landyn and

I hired him about a month ago.

SKI: Yeah, he’s also Weis’ ex.

MARK: Oh.  So, you’ve met before?

SKI: Not exactly.  But I’ve heard Joh

and Weis argue about him in the

break room.

He’s a drug addict.  And it’s probably

not safe for him to be around the

kids.

MARK:  Look, I know about that.  And

actually he went to rehab. He’s

doing fine now.

SKI: I don’t know. I'm guessing Weis

has no clue he's back in town.  

LANDYN: Hey, sorry to intrude but I

can hear you in the hallway.  I know

you’re friends with Weis and you

probably have a bad idea about

me.  So did Mark.  But I’m not the

same person I was back then. 

[ Ski looks at Landyn who is waiting

for a response. ]

SKI: Fine.  I guess I’ll be cool.

MARK: Great!  Now who wants a

drink?

[ Mark high fives Landyn. ]


Edited 01/14/17