Before The Finale: Dismantled [ #Surprise25 ]

 

[ The Café . . .Across From TA. ]

[ Jeszyca, Amber, & Tiesun are deep

into conversation on their lunch. ]

JESZYCA: So, how is Ava doing?

AMBER: She’s been fine for the last

few days. Her doctor started her on

some new medication so we’re just

hoping that it helps.

On the other hand, I’m pretty sure my

3rd grader has a crush on someone. But

he won’t tell me who, of course.  

TIESUN: Really, isn’t he friends with

Mila?

Wouldn’t it be wild if it was her?   

JESZYCA: Stuu’s daughter?  

TIESUN: Yeah.

AMBER: She’s about to graduate this

year.  I doubt it.  

JESZYCA: I mean, you’re one to talk.

Hello! Your husband is much older. 

Maybe it runs in the family.  

[ Amber grabs a roll off the table

and tosses it at her but she catches

it. ]

JESZYCA: Anyway, switching gears.

Who is that guy I saw walking you

to your car the other night?

TIESUN: That was Rediki.  He’s a new

hire.  

And it’s a very, long story. 

[ They both look at Tiesun, intrigued. ]

JESZYCA: Go on then.  We’ve got time. 

[ Attica Elementary School . . .Cafeteria Area. ]

[ Dibur is nervously sitting at the table,

staring across the room when two of

his buddies sit down next to him. ]

“Who are you looking at?”

DIBUR: No one.

JOEY: He likes Mila and is too

much of a baby to tell her.

[ The other guys laugh. ]

DIBUR: I am not! I’m telling her

today.

[ He states, frustrated and chewing

on his pizza slice. ]

BRODIE: Just go over there and

ask her out right now.  Before

someone else does.

JOEY: If you’re not scared.  

[ Dibur sighs, getting up from his seat.

Finding Mila at a table with her best 

friend Xalia he stops. ]

DIBUR: Hey.

[ He smiles big at Mila. ]

MILA: What’ s up?

DIBUR: Would you like to

go out with me?

MILA: Sure.  We hang out all

the time.  

[ Dibur looks away. ]

XALIA: I think he’s asking you

to be his girlfriend.  

[ She starts to cackle, knocking

over her drink. ]

MILA: Seriously?

[ She questions but can tell from Dibur’s

expression what he means. ]

MILA: I’m sorry.  I can’t.  

[ Dibur turns around, turning red &

taking off out of the room. ]

[ Towne Ranch . . .Near The Stables. ]

[ Erme is walking toward the barn eager

to start his normal task, when he is met

by his father and an unknown male. ]

ERME: Hey Dad, who is this?

MERRILTOWNE: This is Pablo Saint John.

I hired him to keep an eye on the horses.

ERME: Okay, but I do that.  

MERRILTOWNE: Why don’t you go have

a look around, so you can get used to the 

property?  I’ll be back with you in a bit.

[ The stranger leaves and he continues. ]

MERRILTOWNE: Not anymore!

Your manager called me yesterday.

ERME: What about?

MERRILTOWNE: I don’t even want to

voice this.  But have you been screwing

around with the animals?

ERME: No Dad!  I could never.

MERRILTOWNE: You’re lying Ermensau,

I can always tell. You need help and until

you get it you won’t be allowed back here.

ERME: Mark would never do this to me.

Who called you?

[ His Dad ignores the question. ]

MERRILTOWNE: Just go back to the house!

I have business to attend to.  

[ He looks at Erme with anger and disappoint

-ment streaked across his face. ]

[ Amber & Dyminic’s . . .Later That Day. ]

[ Dyminic is sitting in his office when

he sees his son appear in the doorway. ]

“Hey, you we’re quiet at dinner.  

Is something going on?”

DIBUR: I don’t want to go back

to school.  Ever.

DYMINIC: Okay. . .Why?

DIBUR: I asked out this girl.

And she said no. Everyone

made fun of me.

DYMINIC: I’m sorry.  Was she older

than you?

DIBUR: It was Mila.

DYMINIC: I see.  Well, you are way too 

young to be even thinking about dating,

Mr.  

Focus right now on school, your

friends and your sports.  

DIBUR: But I really like her.

DYMINIC: I know but you have

to settle on just being her friend.

 Don’t worry. When you’re ready. . .

[ The 3Ms Airport . . .On The Plane. ]

[ After heaving their luggage into place,

Jeszyca & Sunshine sit relaxed in their

first class seats. ]

JESZYCA: I have a surprise for you.

SUNSHINE: Another one?  As if the

spontaneous weekend trip wasn’t

enough.  

[ She hands her girlfriend an envelope

adorned in fancy letters spelling out

her full name. ]

JESZYCA: It’s from TA Corporate.  

Do you know what this means?

SUNSHINE: I’m getting the can?

JESZYCA: No.  Just open it.  

[ She peels the sticker back, revealing

the invitation. ]

“ You And A Guest Are Invited To

Our Annual Milestone Awards. . .

NOMINEE: Manager Of The Year. “

SUNSHINE: Oh my God!  This isn’t real.

JESZYCA: Are you kidding me?  It was

your idea to open on Saturday’s.  Plus how

Care’s client based has increased over the

past year.  They would be insane to not

nominate you.  

SUNSHINE: Yeah, but I’m up against Mark

and that Mirror manager.  They get nominated

ever year.  

JESZYCA: Oh well.  Just lay back and relax.

When we get to beach.  We’re celebrating.

[ Attica Elementary School . . .The Next Day. ]

[ Dibur arrives at school, looking for his

friends when he notices Brodie down the

 hall perched by a window with Mila. ]

[ Seeing them laughing & sitting close

insights his rage, as Dibur picks up his

pace toward them. ]

JOEY: Hey, what are you doing?

[ He calls to Dibur as he walks past.

Eyes set on Brodie. 

Reaching them now, he pushes Brodie

knocking him back into a plant fixture. ]

BRODIE: What is your problem?

[ He shouts, standing up but Dibur stays

silent.  Teasing him with his fist. ]

MILA: Enough!  

[ Joey runs up grabbing Dibur from

behind and pulling him in the other

direction. 

Mila walks away with her arm around

Brodie, guiding him to the office. ]

[ Back At Towne Ranch . . . ]

[ Erme sneaks down to the Stables. On

a mission after everyone at home is 

sleeping. ]

He attempts to open the door, not noticing

the locks that have been installed. ]

[ Erme let’s out a howling yell of defeat.

Kicking the doors, over and over again. 

Eventually, falling to the ground with 

tears streaming down his face. ]

[ Ocean Beach, CA . . . ]

[ After lounging in the sand all day,

Jeszyca & Sunshine are sitting at

a fancy dining table talking over

food and glasses of wine. ]

“This has been amazing!”

[ She gleams, kissing Jeszyca on

the cheek. ]

SUNSHINE: It is.  And it was exactly

what I needed. Thank you.

JESZYCA: We’ve been through so much

over the last six years but I feel like all

of it has just made us stronger as a couple.

And that’s why I wanted to know if.

[ She stands.  On her knees in front of 

Sunshine now, she presents her with

a diamond ring. ]

“Will You Marry Me?”

[ Meanwhile . . .At Syria & Hahn’s. ]

SYRIA: Mark’s on the porch.  He said

he needs to talk to you.

HAHN: Okay?  Since when does our

manager make house calls at night?

[ He joins Mark outside. ]

HAHN: Are you here to congratulate

me on my 'AM Of The Year' nom?  

MARK: Not exactly.  I’m here to ask

you if you were the one who contacted

Erme’s parents.

[ Hahn freezes for a second. ]

HAHN: They needed to know.  It could

have affected their business.

MARK: I told you to stay out of it!  

Either way, it wasn’t your place.

HAHN: I’m sorry, Mark.  At least now

he is getting the help that he clearly

needs.

I did that kid a favor.

MARK: No, I’m sorry Hahn.  This wasn’t

the right way.  

And you’re fired! Don’t come back to TA.  

[ Mark drives off, leaving Hahn trembling

with wrath. ]

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Change To Bare Part 2

SCENE 1:
The Next Morning.

[ Dyminic is drinking coffee
in the hotel lobby when Amber
sits down across from him. ]

DYMINIC: Well geez, I didn't
think you were ever joining 
me.
AMBER: Yeah sorry about the
beach thing.  I wasn't trying
to ruin our first day.

[ Dyminic looks into her eyes. ]

DYMINIC: No worries. 
AMBER: If you want to go back
we can.
DYMINIC: It's fine.  I found other
areas for us to explore.
AMBER:  I'm intrigued.
DYMINIC: Great.  Keep that up.

[ He cracks a crooked smile. ]

DYMINIC: I wanna take you by
some places I went to as a kid.
Starting with the downtown
water park.
AMBER; With rides?
DYMINIC: No, no.  You'll see.

[ Suddenly a woman walks up,
stopping at their table. ]

"Dyminic, is that you?"


SCENE 2:
At Mark's house.

[ Mark is sitting at the kitchen
table when Ski walks in. ]

"Morning, want me to make
you something to eat?"

MARK: You're fine.  I just had
some cereal.  Sit down, I
wanna ask you something.

[ Ski joins him at the table. ]

MARK: I found out something
pretty disturbing about Jim
at the launch and I'm not sure
what to do about it.
SKI: Really, what does it involve?

MARK: Him and the female manager.
SKI: Wow.  Say no more.

MARK: Yeah.  Ace thinks I should
mind my own business.
SKI: I agree.  You don't want to
piss him off.  Not worth your job. 
MARK: That's true.  I just thought
he would have let me of all
people know.
SKI: Shouldn't you be leaving
for the meeting?

[ Mark looks down at his phone. ]

MARK: Damn, gotta go.

[ He kisses Ski & hurries out 
of the room. ]


SCENE 3:
Afternoon, on the road.

[ Lorenzo is driving while Made-
line sits besides him. ]

LORENZO: You doing okay?

MADELINE: I'm fine.  Just want
to get this over as soon as
possible.
LORENZO: I get it and I see
why Sunshine didn't want
to cooperate.  
MADELINE: We can't have
them finding out we're not
suppose to be here.
LORENZO: They won't.  I'm
not going to lose you now.  

[ Madeline hides her smile as
 they arrive at the police station.

Later on, inside. . . . . . ]

"We need you to tell us everything
about Gerard Lighvett."

MADELINE: Okay.  We met about
two years ago.  I was looking for
work and he had suggestions.

"Like what?"

[ Many minutes later, Madeline
is still being examined. ]

"One last question.  Are there
any other girls besides you
and your friend invovled?

MADELINE: Yes but I don't know
where.  We we're separated on
arrival.  


SCENE 4:
Back in the Breakfast Area.

"This is my girlfriend, Amber."

ROSHELLE: Nice to meet you.
Well I have friends waiting
for me at the spa.  Just wanted 
to say hello to Dime.

[ She smiles at Dyminic, faintly
waves & saunters off in her
heels. ]

AMBER:  You have bitches coming
out of the wood work.

[ She starts to laugh at him. ]

DYMINIC: It's erie.  If you haven't guessed
already, that was a girl I was with
back in high school.  Didn't last
long though.  
AMBER: I see.  We all have a past.
Hell I've dated a variety of people
and genders as you know.
DYMINIC:  Right.  Like that saucy
receptionst from the Salon.  What
was her name again?

AMBER: Jeszyca.  
DYMINIC: Yeah.  Total character.  

[ Amber looks up at him. ]

DYMINIC: In a good way.  I swear.  
Ready to go?


SCENE 5:
Downtown, Magic Springs.

[ Mark enters the conference room
& takes Jim off to the side. ]

MARK: I need to talk to you.
I wasn't trying to ease drop but
I heard the way you were talking
to the Mirror manager.

[ Jim is looking toward the exe-
cutives in the room, keeping
silent. ]

MARK: Did you hear me?
JIM: Yes, I'm listening.  What's
your point?
MARK: My point is that's not
exactly the way things are
ran here.  It's in our TA code.

JIM: Oh please.  Those rules
are about as dated as I am.
MARK: That's fine, I'm just being
real with you.  Our relationship
is suppose to be based off trust
and you didn't say anything. 

[ Jim backs off a little. ]

JIM: I don't have to share my
personal life with my 
subordinates. When you had
to fire that cashier last year
because she got a bit to close.  I
never questioned you.  
MARK: I appreciate that but I
thought we were also friends.

JIM: Listen, just keep your mouth
shut when it comes to Andrea.
Or else Mark.  

[ He walks off in a rush. ]


SCENE 6:
Outside, MC Waterpark.

[ Amber & Dyminic are walking
through a tunnel of glass with 
various sea life swimming around
them. ]

AMBER: This place is so beautiful

I don't know where to look.

[ She twirls around while Dyminic
stands watching her. Getting out
his camera, he takes a pic of
Amber. ]

AMBER: How do I look?
DYMINIC: Magical. Hey, I'll be
right back.  Wait here, okay?

[ He runs off, leaving Amber
alone in the room.

After a little time has passed,
Amber is anxiously standing
with her back turned to the
wall when she hears loud knocks
on the glass. ]


[ Turning around, she is shocked
to see Dyminic swimming around
in the tank.  He holds out a sign
and she reads it outloud. ]

"Will.   You.  


. . . . . .Marry Me?"

Change To Bare Part 1

SCENE 1:

In between TA & The Salon.

[ Acer joins Mark inside his

truck & they take off. ]

MARK: Hey, it's been awhile.

ACE: I know man, I'm sorry.

Karie has been saying we

don't spend enough quality

time together.  So we've

been going out more.

How is little Jai?

MARK: He's doing better.  Should

have the cast off by next week

Ski was a wreck though.

ACE: Yeah I get it.  Bet he's

 having a hard time taking it 

easy.

MARK: You're telling me.  Jai

insisted on starting this week

too.  My one armed cashier.

ACE: I see.  He has a hard head

just like his father.

[ They both laugh. About half-an

hour later, they pull into the new

Mirror TA.

Getting out, they walk up to the

front & stand near the female

manager. ]

MANAGER: Thank you for coming.

Doors should be opening in five

minutes.

ACE: Before Jim gets here for the

meeting, let's go look around.

I heard they have everything

here.

MARK: Okay but give me about

ten.

[ He walks off disapearing into

the crowd. ]

SCENE 2:

On a highway nearby.

[ Dyminic & Amber are headed

toward Maison City. ]

AMBER: So we're going to the

town we met in but not to the

hotel.  Is that all your going

to give me?

DYMINIC: Yes.  Can't you just

relax a little and take the

surprise?

AMBER: I don't know.

[ She looks at Dyminic & he smiles

keeping his eyes focused ahead

of them. ]

DYMINIC: This is something I want-

ed to do for awhile now.

AMBER: Oh yeah?  You never took

Syria out here.

DYMINIC: Oh no.  She wouldn't dare.

AMBER: Well I'm pretty open, I think.

At least I try to be.

DYMINIC: I think so.  That's one

of the many things I adore about

you.

[ Amber leans over, touching Dyminic's

arm that is lying on the center consel. ]

DYMINIC: Only a little while longer

I think.

AMBER: Wait, I see water.  We must

be going to the beach.

DYMINIC: Damn, I knew I should have

blind folded you.

AMBER: Funny.  So what's so scary

about sand and water? She not

know how to swim.

[ Suddenly her question is answered

when Dyminic pulls into the parking

lot.  Looking out into the beach, Amber

sees loads of people.  Sitting, standing,

or playing all with no clothing. ]

AMBER: Ohhhh.   

SCENE 3:

Back at The Aisles.

[ Hahn & Jai are walking

around the store. ]

HAHN: You been here plenty

of times.  I'm sure you got

the layout down.

JAI: Yeah.  So when can I

start?

[ Hahn looks down at his

schedule. ]

HAHN: Next Monday at 5.

JAI: Cool thanks.

HAHN: Yup.  Now how about

I show you something not

on the tour?

[ A little later they enter Mark's

office.  Jai goes to sit in the

chair but Hahn motions for

him to stand by him at the desk. ]

JAI: What is it?

[ The screen comes on & Jai

sees multiple areas of the

store. ]

HAHN: Sometimes I come up here

and just look around.

JAI: Or spy on your girlfriend?

[ Jai starts to laugh, not noticing

his nervous expression.

Looking right at Jai, Hahn 

quickly shuts off the screen. ]

SCENE 4:

Back inside Mirror TA.

[ Mark is walking around trying

to find his boss Jim when he 

hears him talking with the

female manager. ]

MANAGER: I appreciate you

approving the higher start pay,

I know it wasn't easy getting

that across the boards.  

[ Mark leans on the door, listening. ]

JIM: You're welcome.  

MANAGER: I know I don't have

nearly as much experience as

you tend to hire.

JIM: Don't worry about it.  I've seen

you in action for some time now.

If I didn't trust you, we wouldn't

be doing this.

[ He gives her a sneaky look. ]

JIM: I've got a meeting though.

Talk later.

[ He kisses the manager on her

way out the door. 

Waiting for her to leave, Mark

enters the room. ]

MARK: Sorry I was late.  Got

lost looking around.  This

store is amazing, right?

[ He fakes normality to an

unsuspected Jim. ]

SCENE 5:

At MCity Beach.

[ Dyminic is walking free with

Amber right beside him.

Silent, he looks over at her. ]

DYMINIC: You look cute in your

top and wrap up for the bottom.

AMBER: Yeah.  I didn't figure

the whole show was necesary.

But look at you.

[ They stop & Dyminic stands

in front of her, every part of 

his body in view. ]

AMBER: How do you feel?

DYMINIC: Quite comfortable.

AMBER: Well's that all that 

matters then.

[ She takes his hand & they

continue walking.

A young girl around Amber's

age passes by, getting Dyminic's

attention. ]

DYMINIC: Why did you drop my

hand?

AMBER: I don't know if I like this

anymore.

DYMINIC: I didn't mean to look.

Just not use to this place.

AMBER: Alright. Well I'm hungry.

Can we go?

[ She walks off toward the parking

area, leaving Dyminic standing

on the sand. ]

SCENE 6:

In Mark's car.

[ Ace & him are talking. ]

"Dude look at all this free

stuff I got and coupons."

[ Mark gives him a harsh

look. ]

ACE: What? I got you a bag

too.

MARK: I bet this whole thing

was funded by our boss.

ACE: I thought that was the

manager's responsibilty.

MARK: Apparently not if he's

screwing them.  

ACE: How do you know?

MARK: I heard Jim flirting with

her and then they kissed.

ACE: Oh.  If I we're you, I'd

stay out of it. 

MARK: I could.  Or there's a

TA executive meeting soon.

Maybe I'll decide to share

the news.  

Smooth ( SPECIAL )

SCENE 1:

Outside the Airport.

[ Ski is talking on his

phone. ]

SKI: Yeah. Our flight leaves

in about 30 minutes.

CHAIS: Cool.  I know you’re

excited.

SKI: Judging from the pictures

I’ve seen you posting, you’re

not having too bad a time

either.

CHAIS: It’s been alright.

SKI: See. 

CHAIS: Yeah.  Me and Jenni

are visiting her grandparents

in a few weeks.

SKI: That should be cool.

Well, I should get going.

Make sure Mark didn’t

wander off.

CHAIS: Alright.  And by the

way, stay away from guys

with accents.  I know that’s

a weakness for you.

SKI: I have no idea what

you’re talking about man.

[ He smiles. ]

CHAIS: Yeah okay.  Later

Dad.

SCENE 2:

Meanwhile, at the Aisles.

[ Small crowds are gathered

around the store as a voice

comes over the speaker. ]

LANDYN: Attention shoppers.  In

about five minutes the sale will

be on.  Feel free to take advantage

of the tempting samples in each

department and random giveaways.

Thank you for visiting.  And enjoy.

[ He walks past Charles & Hahn,

who are standing at the front. ]

CHARLES: Thanks.  See ya later. 

Well I should get to meat.  You

good with up here?

[ Hahn nods.  Back at meat, Sandie

Is waiting for Charles. ]

CHARLES: Three minute count down.

SANDIE: You forget.  I have an assistant.

Did you take care of what we talked

about earlier?

CHARLES: The bill.  As soon as I get a

break.

SANDIE: Alright.  Good luck.

[ She leaves for the bakery as

Charles gets a text message. ]

“Balance $5.30”

SCENE 3:

Local hotel, London.

[ Ski is laying on the bed

while Mark is looking out

the window. ]

SKI: The view is amazing

from here.

[ Mark walks over to him. ]

MARK: You still tired from the

flight?

SKI: No way.  I’m ready to go out.

MARK: I thought you would say

that.

[ A couple hours later, Mark

& Ski are sitting at a bar talking

to a group of guys. ]

MARK: Yeah, we’re here celebrating

our 3^rd year.

[ As they are being celebrated,

Ski notices a male staggering

around near the bathrooms. ]

SKI: I’ll be right back.  Okay?

[ Mark nods & Ski makes a move

in the stranger’s direction. ]

SCENE 4:

TA, Meat Counter.

[ Charles is handing out samples

to the waiting customers. ]

CHARLES: This meat is perfect to slice

for a sandwich. 

CUSTOMER1: I’ll take a few pounds.

CHARLES: Great.  I’ll ring you over here.

[ As Charles takes the money, he

sees how much he already sold

today and smiles. ]

CHARLES: Here’s your change. 

Whose next?

[ Up front, TA. . . . . ]

HAHN: Hey, can I get you to

open up?  It’s like Christmas

in here.

KRISTYN: Sure.

HAHN: Thanks.

[ Goes over to phone. ]

HAHN: Charles, dial 231.

CHARLES: Hey. What’s up?

HAHN: Busy up here. What

about you?

CHARLES: Same.  Let’s meet

up in a few hours.

SCENE 5:

Back overseas, the Bar.

[ Ski approaches the stranger. ]

SKI: You alright?

STRANGER: I’m fine. I mean, I’m

Finley.

SKI: Nice to meet you.

[ Finley steadies himself & sits

down in a chair. ]

FINLEY: You’re not from around

here.  Are you?

SKI: No.  Vacationing with my

boyfriend. 

FINLEY: No good.

SKI: Why do you say that?

FINLEY: I’m attracted to you.

[ Ski backs away a little, in

surprise. ]

SKI: Thanks.

[ He starts to leave but is

startled by Mark’s text. ]

“In the room.  He can come up,

If you want.”

[ Ski doesn’t speak but instead

grabs Finley’s hand & leads

him into the room. ]

SCENE 6:

Back office, TA.

[ Charles & Hahn are going

over the sales figures. ]

HAHN: Wow.

CHARLES: We made twice as much

today as Mark projected.

HAHN: Right.  He was way off.

Well, I’m gonna get going.  Just

envelope this up & drop it into

hiding.

[ Hahn leaves.  Charles reopens his

envelope & begins to count. ]

Charles: 20. . . . .80, 200.

This shouldn’t be missed.

[ He quickly fills out his paper

work, accounting for the missing

amount & puts it in his pocket. ]

[ Meanwhile in London, Ski wakes

up the next morning.  Shocked, he

sees Finley sprawled out next to

him.  Turning over, Mark is sleep

on the other side. ]

[ thinking ] “What happened?”

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