INT. - BASEMENT, NIGHT290Please respect copyright.PENANAjtKF6G1ZbN
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The basement is dim, eerie, and completely empty, aside from one small wooden desk with an old chair.290Please respect copyright.PENANArCKz3axYYm
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RICHARD STEVENS (mid 30s) slim, short haired African American male is sitting in the old chair with a small lamp shining on a blueprint as he quickly sketches.290Please respect copyright.PENANAkZtS9vi35O
A large neon cube sits behind his desk on the ground with a DVD Player on top. A sticky note is on the top that reads "ALTERNATOR."290Please respect copyright.PENANAAzqjcdjWrw
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Richard exhales sharply as he wipes sweat from his forehead and stops sketching.290Please respect copyright.PENANAQYSqEo4WQF
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RICHARD290Please respect copyright.PENANAOnllqgs6po
So fucking tired.290Please respect copyright.PENANA8OSrRzUL4I
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Richard checks his phone for the time. He slumps his head down and groans.290Please respect copyright.PENANAffsl2Bhf24
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RICHARD290Please respect copyright.PENANAgJeZRmFCs5
I'm so not fucking ready for work tomorrow.290Please respect copyright.PENANAUKCuS6bbCT
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INT. - OFFICE BUILDING, AFTERNOON290Please respect copyright.PENANArbDLtjpG30
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The corridors are bleak and gray with no fashionable designs. The building is only occupied with cubicles for the employees. Richard quickly types at his computer desk, filling out a document.290Please respect copyright.PENANAK3MmK2mr9T
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A slightly overweight woman, MICHELLE CLARKE on her name tag, dressed like a librarian, thin glasses, long red skirt with matching coat, and heels, approaches Richard's cubicle from the left.290Please respect copyright.PENANAC8Wq7gal2Z
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MICHELLE290Please respect copyright.PENANA0MfgSPIeKl
Richard?290Please respect copyright.PENANALCQZKmt53Z
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Richard continues typing frantically as he wipes sweat from his forehead. Michelle clears her throat impatiently. Richard jumps and stops typing to face towards her.290Please respect copyright.PENANAxidR79Tf1L
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RICHARD290Please respect copyright.PENANAEvNjbtdvVa
My apologies, Michelle! I didn't sleep well last night.290Please respect copyright.PENANA3KsXZlXM59
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MICHELLE290Please respect copyright.PENANAi3NrN0AUL5
Records show that you're falling behind on your given tasks... again.290Please respect copyright.PENANAELlyHkYJS3
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Richard exhales sharply, looking down at the ground defeated.290Please respect copyright.PENANASrkfLIn6R1
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RICHARD290Please respect copyright.PENANASjIECrZ9zH
(whispers)290Please respect copyright.PENANABQDzlCiUR5
Fuck. 290Please respect copyright.PENANA1Z8ZQmZFHY
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MICHELLE290Please respect copyright.PENANAWqrW5aLUFM
What was that now?290Please respect copyright.PENANAVcM2h41MZ5
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RICHARD290Please respect copyright.PENANAonYy95rTpL
I-I don't understand why you're making such a big fucking deal out of it. You don't talk shit about Darrel's lazy ass.290Please respect copyright.PENANAMdwOo9p11G
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Michelle glares at Richard while a pondering look grows on her face.290Please respect copyright.PENANAT2s4DGvqMG
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MICHELLE290Please respect copyright.PENANAkK287M8tjJ
That is untrue and you know it, Dick!290Please respect copyright.PENANA3TA35dAKOl
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RICHARD290Please respect copyright.PENANAA5h3IztTGU
He's had more late tasks than I have and I know for a fact you guys hit each other up each night.290Please respect copyright.PENANA2KtthBE2yk
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Employees around Richard and Michelle gasp. Michelle looks around before back at Richard, tears growing in her eyes.290Please respect copyright.PENANAdKUSPDGdYS
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MICHELLE290Please respect copyright.PENANAveameO0C13
Richard... you're fired!290Please respect copyright.PENANACANBQg4OKE
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Michelle quickly walks away, wiping the tears from her eyes. Richard grows a gloomy look on his face.290Please respect copyright.PENANAfLZ8IvImYQ
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RICHARD290Please respect copyright.PENANAJfenhGJwYE
(whispers)290Please respect copyright.PENANAFL9l2VASaJ
Ah, shit... What the fuck is wrong with me?290Please respect copyright.PENANAuZj52pyr96
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INT. - LIVING ROOM, NIGHT290Please respect copyright.PENANAmjcqYN2ima
The living room is standard with a couch in the center facing the television. There is a DVD player connected to the television. Richard sits alone on the couch as he watches a horror movie.290Please respect copyright.PENANA5wgT8NdBC7
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The movie case, reading "CURTAIN CALL", lies beside the DVD player on the shelf under the television.290Please respect copyright.PENANAaJxjEtNbJp
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WOMAN ON TV290Please respect copyright.PENANAJLW7lWuLWo
You shouldn't have fucked with me, you crazy shithead!290Please respect copyright.PENANAVzKYdNFAQU
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Richard stares at the screen as hits and blows are heard before one final stab sound and a weak male groan. Richard nods his head in satisfaction.290Please respect copyright.PENANAsUI8FVPZR4
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RICHARD290Please respect copyright.PENANAze1Q8CVOA8
Could've been a bit more climactic, but still good.290Please respect copyright.PENANA4dN2WXmThe
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The credits roll on the television briefly before Richard ejects the DVD and places it back in its case.290Please respect copyright.PENANAlgbIj5aGsh
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Richard places the DVD case in a small stack of "GOOD" labeled horror movies beside the much larger stack of "BAD" labeled horror movies.290Please respect copyright.PENANAI8lwNAg7yn
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Richard turns off the television and lies down on the couch momentarily. 290Please respect copyright.PENANA1AKVLc0uay
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MICHELLE (V.O.)290Please respect copyright.PENANA6iOIE4Igen
Richard... you're fired!290Please respect copyright.PENANAy9qF0dz6JP
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Her voice echoes in Richard's head as he looks worried. He then sits up and pulls out his cell phone. He goes to his contacts and dials "BEST FRIEND JOSH."290Please respect copyright.PENANALqOWuh63Nk
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CUT TO:290Please respect copyright.PENANA5GleXJ4NF1
INT. - GROCERY STORE, NIGHT290Please respect copyright.PENANA1Uf07uoWsC
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JOSH (early 30s) average sized, long haired African American male is shopping with his MA (mid 60s) overweight, hunched, short with long gray hair and circular prescription glasses.290Please respect copyright.PENANAew0MjMEGSR
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Josh pulls out his vibrating phone to see "BEST FRIEND RICHARD" calling. Ma looks at Josh and shakes her head.290Please respect copyright.PENANAgCIgufxteP
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MA290Please respect copyright.PENANAAauBAmVjxg
Is that boyfriend of yours calling you again, dear?290Please respect copyright.PENANApdML4fZfjF
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Josh sighs and shakes his head.290Please respect copyright.PENANAg0gZDOgFWU
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JOSH290Please respect copyright.PENANA3ABZrYcXuB
No, Ma. I'm not fucking gay. It's Richard.290Please respect copyright.PENANAk5GQUYSo3a
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Josh answers the call.290Please respect copyright.PENANAel9oTuXgUG
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JOSH290Please respect copyright.PENANAsrLXJj7NCt
Hey, Rich. What's up, man?290Please respect copyright.PENANA3vxGcfJleJ
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RICHARD290Please respect copyright.PENANAEUGif0NYXA
I really fucked up man.290Please respect copyright.PENANA0okNvzJXAX
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INTERCUT - PHONE CONVERSATION290Please respect copyright.PENANAmghmMVBaeM
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Richard is pacing as he talks to Josh.290Please respect copyright.PENANAYVY35Mz0Dw
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RICHARD290Please respect copyright.PENANAR3Q0X3PNdg
I mean, like, seriously fucked up!290Please respect copyright.PENANAiXv7Ezn6cN
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JOSH290Please respect copyright.PENANAJ7bBVOVvBc
What do you mean "seriously fucked up?"290Please respect copyright.PENANAC9rjf2lUxa
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RICHARD290Please respect copyright.PENANAcrvSr4qVIx
At work, dude!290Please respect copyright.PENANAa4J4SeB66D
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Josh and his Ma are in line waiting to check out.290Please respect copyright.PENANAiXGe3pGqkh
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RICHARD290Please respect copyright.PENANAZoUtGurp2Z
I accidentally made a scene when my boss got made.290Please respect copyright.PENANAkQr4U13vzM
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Josh simply nods as he listens to Richard.290Please respect copyright.PENANAd18q17th9Y
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JOSH290Please respect copyright.PENANAJ4JWRN13Kh
Bro, you gotta give more details. I ain't fucking psychic or anything.290Please respect copyright.PENANA6QruqaK5aa
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RICHARD290Please respect copyright.PENANA1Gqu4jpqW3
I brought her relationship with that fuckboy, Darrel.290Please respect copyright.PENANAbSdK9TNdvN
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JOSH290Please respect copyright.PENANAOlCHhzOdAU
Oh, shit, dude. What the fuck did she do after that?290Please respect copyright.PENANAUb6WnQSA0E
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Richard places a hand on his forehead and exhales sharply.290Please respect copyright.PENANAU1wXq5dHDi
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RICHARD290Please respect copyright.PENANAuSiAxZ1eZV
She fired me, man.290Please respect copyright.PENANAIA3l6eNKSZ
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Josh goes silent for a moment.290Please respect copyright.PENANA9CO0WAsy7h
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JOSH290Please respect copyright.PENANAW9scZHH671
Fucking hell, man. I'm really sorry. You think you could earn it back though?290Please respect copyright.PENANAga2TDe5p1N
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RICHARD290Please respect copyright.PENANA8wc4SM1bQF
That's actually one of the reasons why I called you. I can't think of anything.290Please respect copyright.PENANAguTa3bnKMZ
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Josh clicks his teeth before exhaling.290Please respect copyright.PENANASx5UGtS1vg
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JOSH290Please respect copyright.PENANAKqlZnXLBYV
Well, didn't you get a doctoral degree in engineering and mechanics or whatever like your dad?290Please respect copyright.PENANAbVxFNbTXIc
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Josh and his Ma are loading groceries into their small red SUV. The sky is cloudless and somewhat starry. The parking lot has few cars lit by the lamp posts.290Please respect copyright.PENANA99iTMwWysA
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RICHARD290Please respect copyright.PENANA0SNiDQK4Uv
I got my master's degree in most engineering fields. My dad got his master's degree in mechanical engineering.290Please respect copyright.PENANAEyz9ANuYtq
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Josh scoffs briefly.290Please respect copyright.PENANA1ndwuCUMn9
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JOSH290Please respect copyright.PENANA6dUt30GsWU
Still dude.290Please respect copyright.PENANARfliVJyKg2
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MA290Please respect copyright.PENANAa5gBH1tH4f
Josh, boy, get in the car!290Please respect copyright.PENANAjemHibzgp6
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Josh opens the passenger door and climbs into the car. He buckles himself in as he shuts the door and his Ma starts driving.290Please respect copyright.PENANAktWU9cSSDn
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JOSH290Please respect copyright.PENANA9CJj0xIo2c
You gotta use that smart fucking brain of yours!290Please respect copyright.PENANAJ4ODe3AlPO
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Richard is lying down on his couch again.290Please respect copyright.PENANA5QfHB1A7gV
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RICHARD290Please respect copyright.PENANAn6mSbA90Ek
Dude, the fuck you think I'm trying to do?290Please respect copyright.PENANAyIyvuVrf1S
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Richard exhales sharply as he rubs his forehead.290Please respect copyright.PENANACtll3ilduz
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JOSH290Please respect copyright.PENANAvjiTlCmNLF
Look dude, you ain't gonna feel better about yourself or anything till you go and talk to Michelle.290Please respect copyright.PENANAuwH9ZNOQFb
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RICHARD290Please respect copyright.PENANAK2VvLw1p2c
She ain't gonna give me my fucking job back if that's what you're wondering.290Please respect copyright.PENANAhvGqF4ItBz
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Josh sighs and chuckles briefly as he helps his Ma unload groceries.290Please respect copyright.PENANASeTSYQlT07
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JOSH290Please respect copyright.PENANA00zV5wXLWg
Nah, man, but at least apologize to her or something. We both know you ain't gonna rest until you talk to her.290Please respect copyright.PENANArgqE9XG9JK
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RICHARD290Please respect copyright.PENANAnSGWuuwhxp
I'll think about it, man.290Please respect copyright.PENANAG8HJ5p5ary
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JOSH290Please respect copyright.PENANA69nXUUoOqv
This is gonna sound fucking ridiculous, but try inviting her to coffee or something. 290Please respect copyright.PENANAOpO36c0tbB
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Richard clicks his teeth and scoffs.290Please respect copyright.PENANAcJDY5Rggme
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RICHARD290Please respect copyright.PENANA83cAdEhOfe
A coffee shop, dude?290Please respect copyright.PENANAcBIg2nuvlO
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JOSH290Please respect copyright.PENANA68UO1i8TPI
Like I said, it's ridiculous since it's in so many fucking romantic comedies, but it works. Trust me, man.290Please respect copyright.PENANABZ13TGI2iL
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RICHARD290Please respect copyright.PENANAdp0Rn4jI4v
Alright, man. Whatever you say.290Please respect copyright.PENANABMOtgAtew3
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Josh and his Ma put their groceries away.290Please respect copyright.PENANAmtF4TfcVJs
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JOSH290Please respect copyright.PENANAhy4HN7ar4p
Maybe we could watch a horror movie tonight or tomorrow or whenever?290Please respect copyright.PENANAfcorbG2rdQ
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RICHARD290Please respect copyright.PENANAf2DYSoTKIA
We'll see. I've gotta work on something.290Please respect copyright.PENANA1104hWauOj
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Josh scoffs.290Please respect copyright.PENANAH7zSXpBVTX
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JOSH290Please respect copyright.PENANAOfunGXBO9f
You don't always do so great when you're stressed, but since I'm such an awesome friend, I'll leave you to it.290Please respect copyright.PENANATpKLVbXIe3
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RICHARD290Please respect copyright.PENANA0DZlXk8arE
Okay, man. Talk to you whenever.290Please respect copyright.PENANAfT4sFVgRXS
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JOSH290Please respect copyright.PENANAGeuBW6ZqgC
Yeah, don't fucking die in that basement of yours.290Please respect copyright.PENANAqysj5sAf6S
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Richard chuckles.290Please respect copyright.PENANA6uW5IO41TI
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RICHARD290Please respect copyright.PENANAPVwmYXtvkj
Don't worry, dude.290Please respect copyright.PENANA41oNhZ7ypE
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Richard hangs up the phone and sighs.290Please respect copyright.PENANAKt1QtVclKe