INT. - BASEMENT, NIGHT292Please respect copyright.PENANAtWIRPXgTFV
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The basement is dim, eerie, and completely empty, aside from one small wooden desk with an old chair.292Please respect copyright.PENANAlDhEcYFDsA
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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.292Please respect copyright.PENANA66bK8Nfign
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."292Please respect copyright.PENANArnQiCgGl7F
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Richard exhales sharply as he wipes sweat from his forehead and stops sketching.292Please respect copyright.PENANAsnNrpBES4r
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RICHARD292Please respect copyright.PENANAZclsD8zazJ
So fucking tired.292Please respect copyright.PENANANYWVu71cBg
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Richard checks his phone for the time. He slumps his head down and groans.292Please respect copyright.PENANAQklgfVrYau
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RICHARD292Please respect copyright.PENANAWdl0wVvxmn
I'm so not fucking ready for work tomorrow.292Please respect copyright.PENANATs6NJ3Wna5
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INT. - OFFICE BUILDING, AFTERNOON292Please respect copyright.PENANAwPUc01J9uH
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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.292Please respect copyright.PENANAB3HwbxeG4i
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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.292Please respect copyright.PENANAkUZsXhuxam
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MICHELLE292Please respect copyright.PENANA8xQpDeT7EL
Richard?292Please respect copyright.PENANAH2Isyeuubl
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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.292Please respect copyright.PENANAkzENIo0wN0
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RICHARD292Please respect copyright.PENANAIH3YT2r7AI
My apologies, Michelle! I didn't sleep well last night.292Please respect copyright.PENANATtfUfk60SD
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MICHELLE292Please respect copyright.PENANA6PeDJgkMnJ
Records show that you're falling behind on your given tasks... again.292Please respect copyright.PENANAUqpqzgZCv8
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Richard exhales sharply, looking down at the ground defeated.292Please respect copyright.PENANAYRXLacFkf1
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RICHARD292Please respect copyright.PENANAfD0yJJJl4w
(whispers)292Please respect copyright.PENANAb6VZkjmETA
Fuck. 292Please respect copyright.PENANASXO3vR17Bp
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MICHELLE292Please respect copyright.PENANAnxMPwH8nHQ
What was that now?292Please respect copyright.PENANACDjRwlG7KA
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RICHARD292Please respect copyright.PENANAPw1kFQpqmv
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.292Please respect copyright.PENANAInqKiQDmWy
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Michelle glares at Richard while a pondering look grows on her face.292Please respect copyright.PENANA8JLNDOxA14
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MICHELLE292Please respect copyright.PENANAqs2Z2QokXc
That is untrue and you know it, Dick!292Please respect copyright.PENANAVc0aueqZDv
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RICHARD292Please respect copyright.PENANAz0y3ZBI0VD
He's had more late tasks than I have and I know for a fact you guys hit each other up each night.292Please respect copyright.PENANAs4UeKlZ5w8
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Employees around Richard and Michelle gasp. Michelle looks around before back at Richard, tears growing in her eyes.292Please respect copyright.PENANAu0ZpjVgVT1
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MICHELLE292Please respect copyright.PENANAmW3RfaR6yO
Richard... you're fired!292Please respect copyright.PENANA1Kf1UwVPTq
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Michelle quickly walks away, wiping the tears from her eyes. Richard grows a gloomy look on his face.292Please respect copyright.PENANAv1OH2LjeJv
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RICHARD292Please respect copyright.PENANAYBjweZGlzQ
(whispers)292Please respect copyright.PENANAtIqqmLFu3p
Ah, shit... What the fuck is wrong with me?292Please respect copyright.PENANAaV91IMU5Dc
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INT. - LIVING ROOM, NIGHT292Please respect copyright.PENANAtOFixvpZXb
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.292Please respect copyright.PENANA7v9sqoOmjH
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The movie case, reading "CURTAIN CALL", lies beside the DVD player on the shelf under the television.292Please respect copyright.PENANAA7Rk4SBZzI
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WOMAN ON TV292Please respect copyright.PENANAKYVtvSu2Kn
You shouldn't have fucked with me, you crazy shithead!292Please respect copyright.PENANA8s2nBakcg6
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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.292Please respect copyright.PENANA7RhPZvtA8S
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RICHARD292Please respect copyright.PENANAL2sBnJb5u6
Could've been a bit more climactic, but still good.292Please respect copyright.PENANAYLARebT141
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The credits roll on the television briefly before Richard ejects the DVD and places it back in its case.292Please respect copyright.PENANAcuHSID3Ybq
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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.292Please respect copyright.PENANAOH7Aqe1EXk
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Richard turns off the television and lies down on the couch momentarily. 292Please respect copyright.PENANASJxiyXdLQQ
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MICHELLE (V.O.)292Please respect copyright.PENANAAO0Ae2rFEE
Richard... you're fired!292Please respect copyright.PENANAWwTRtA8VmV
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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."292Please respect copyright.PENANAZzopqMlsJY
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CUT TO:292Please respect copyright.PENANAeWSQ90ccAe
INT. - GROCERY STORE, NIGHT292Please respect copyright.PENANAGAiHA7fq2I
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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.292Please respect copyright.PENANAsm6bK2qb7x
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Josh pulls out his vibrating phone to see "BEST FRIEND RICHARD" calling. Ma looks at Josh and shakes her head.292Please respect copyright.PENANAfYnxv0re0h
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MA292Please respect copyright.PENANAVX1vla9xfC
Is that boyfriend of yours calling you again, dear?292Please respect copyright.PENANAfhdkOX4qtB
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Josh sighs and shakes his head.292Please respect copyright.PENANA5Iwh43BCA0
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JOSH292Please respect copyright.PENANAhpFQ2CwM4g
No, Ma. I'm not fucking gay. It's Richard.292Please respect copyright.PENANAkn5TtYWPfY
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Josh answers the call.292Please respect copyright.PENANASvtILLeFTf
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JOSH292Please respect copyright.PENANAv37L5GMvNE
Hey, Rich. What's up, man?292Please respect copyright.PENANAUp60BemOWO
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RICHARD292Please respect copyright.PENANADTRUn0f7U5
I really fucked up man.292Please respect copyright.PENANA15qn5nKKZ7
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INTERCUT - PHONE CONVERSATION292Please respect copyright.PENANApF0kFiFP83
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Richard is pacing as he talks to Josh.292Please respect copyright.PENANA2GWekm9rj1
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RICHARD292Please respect copyright.PENANAaYfTlWgGeb
I mean, like, seriously fucked up!292Please respect copyright.PENANAhlEzKfAuV0
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JOSH292Please respect copyright.PENANALFCV86pfhN
What do you mean "seriously fucked up?"292Please respect copyright.PENANAsbeLHBBGQh
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RICHARD292Please respect copyright.PENANAxFsKqhprX4
At work, dude!292Please respect copyright.PENANA9KxpNlvnnf
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Josh and his Ma are in line waiting to check out.292Please respect copyright.PENANAfqZEG3kX9B
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RICHARD292Please respect copyright.PENANAmadCCbYBpE
I accidentally made a scene when my boss got made.292Please respect copyright.PENANAEtoZ3pGlcS
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Josh simply nods as he listens to Richard.292Please respect copyright.PENANAjTfzn8tdEL
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JOSH292Please respect copyright.PENANA5AEdmodmZD
Bro, you gotta give more details. I ain't fucking psychic or anything.292Please respect copyright.PENANABIbgkdpB1H
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RICHARD292Please respect copyright.PENANAZOatEpP2qE
I brought her relationship with that fuckboy, Darrel.292Please respect copyright.PENANAubhuzsbVWX
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JOSH292Please respect copyright.PENANAJft2hy0Xh0
Oh, shit, dude. What the fuck did she do after that?292Please respect copyright.PENANA2ulfNsYxhg
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Richard places a hand on his forehead and exhales sharply.292Please respect copyright.PENANAY4qimSrlMQ
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RICHARD292Please respect copyright.PENANAzo71dL3upt
She fired me, man.292Please respect copyright.PENANAcHM1c8vc2d
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Josh goes silent for a moment.292Please respect copyright.PENANAOHb9jqizuA
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JOSH292Please respect copyright.PENANANvDQdkEGVQ
Fucking hell, man. I'm really sorry. You think you could earn it back though?292Please respect copyright.PENANA3PMwg4ZyOm
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RICHARD292Please respect copyright.PENANAF1WsItyJpi
That's actually one of the reasons why I called you. I can't think of anything.292Please respect copyright.PENANAmKlBTdP3c2
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Josh clicks his teeth before exhaling.292Please respect copyright.PENANAHvybNjI58q
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JOSH292Please respect copyright.PENANA6z13p45hhx
Well, didn't you get a doctoral degree in engineering and mechanics or whatever like your dad?292Please respect copyright.PENANA2WNfA1igvl
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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.292Please respect copyright.PENANAMCq7IOqeco
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RICHARD292Please respect copyright.PENANASVDurivcqd
I got my master's degree in most engineering fields. My dad got his master's degree in mechanical engineering.292Please respect copyright.PENANA7L8fZId422
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Josh scoffs briefly.292Please respect copyright.PENANAhIOhkLU8NF
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JOSH292Please respect copyright.PENANAoc2RszVx25
Still dude.292Please respect copyright.PENANA6r6LU7xuOf
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MA292Please respect copyright.PENANAXwLJEU27di
Josh, boy, get in the car!292Please respect copyright.PENANAVfnZA8KIJx
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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.292Please respect copyright.PENANAT0Ts0W9ejO
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JOSH292Please respect copyright.PENANAAgs5VKHeRS
You gotta use that smart fucking brain of yours!292Please respect copyright.PENANA6MxPbl3RAz
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Richard is lying down on his couch again.292Please respect copyright.PENANAA6bSDCJP0D
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RICHARD292Please respect copyright.PENANAWKYo7Zhqnw
Dude, the fuck you think I'm trying to do?292Please respect copyright.PENANAra4KWsBvNh
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Richard exhales sharply as he rubs his forehead.292Please respect copyright.PENANAtLydIHj5hO
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JOSH292Please respect copyright.PENANAeqpX8owxWD
Look dude, you ain't gonna feel better about yourself or anything till you go and talk to Michelle.292Please respect copyright.PENANAZZkzCeS08D
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RICHARD292Please respect copyright.PENANAG9TA9EmOcB
She ain't gonna give me my fucking job back if that's what you're wondering.292Please respect copyright.PENANAQSzZ7jeCWK
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Josh sighs and chuckles briefly as he helps his Ma unload groceries.292Please respect copyright.PENANAIYailyFllO
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JOSH292Please respect copyright.PENANAD9rXcVaH10
Nah, man, but at least apologize to her or something. We both know you ain't gonna rest until you talk to her.292Please respect copyright.PENANAxYVnaiCifX
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RICHARD292Please respect copyright.PENANAc4XPQXuBTC
I'll think about it, man.292Please respect copyright.PENANAUJXhiOmPQt
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JOSH292Please respect copyright.PENANATCXeT9GKI5
This is gonna sound fucking ridiculous, but try inviting her to coffee or something. 292Please respect copyright.PENANAXiBGKlMf5D
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Richard clicks his teeth and scoffs.292Please respect copyright.PENANARKBuMpaXJU
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RICHARD292Please respect copyright.PENANAZvf5pqOSMH
A coffee shop, dude?292Please respect copyright.PENANADeLAHcvBal
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JOSH292Please respect copyright.PENANAh0GRjPL5tz
Like I said, it's ridiculous since it's in so many fucking romantic comedies, but it works. Trust me, man.292Please respect copyright.PENANA2jXHarn2Ox
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RICHARD292Please respect copyright.PENANAaZc4s1bTAd
Alright, man. Whatever you say.292Please respect copyright.PENANADwCT02Lpsf
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Josh and his Ma put their groceries away.292Please respect copyright.PENANAZsiwca4TGR
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JOSH292Please respect copyright.PENANAe1tv2nfwri
Maybe we could watch a horror movie tonight or tomorrow or whenever?292Please respect copyright.PENANAxTv7P5UUTt
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RICHARD292Please respect copyright.PENANAH7bR3q9NE8
We'll see. I've gotta work on something.292Please respect copyright.PENANAoQyvEKWUtl
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Josh scoffs.292Please respect copyright.PENANAymk7qQKHW7
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JOSH292Please respect copyright.PENANAZIkrBMi4Fl
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.292Please respect copyright.PENANAeSalP6rkZq
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RICHARD292Please respect copyright.PENANAgJ71n714Sj
Okay, man. Talk to you whenever.292Please respect copyright.PENANA3nQ4Gkg9Ob
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JOSH292Please respect copyright.PENANAPjmoiRBFE7
Yeah, don't fucking die in that basement of yours.292Please respect copyright.PENANAny68ZFSeRy
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Richard chuckles.292Please respect copyright.PENANA5QED6logRX
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RICHARD292Please respect copyright.PENANAWtI3540aYu
Don't worry, dude.292Please respect copyright.PENANASYhuoWyjOf
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Richard hangs up the phone and sighs.292Please respect copyright.PENANA1EsZsJ43Y4