INT. - BASEMENT, NIGHT392Please respect copyright.PENANA6acrvVaOPe
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The basement is dim, eerie, and completely empty, aside from one small wooden desk with an old chair.392Please respect copyright.PENANAYPeeH1jajo
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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.392Please respect copyright.PENANAX690k9mMZP
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."392Please respect copyright.PENANAixtopUXFjE
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Richard exhales sharply as he wipes sweat from his forehead and stops sketching.392Please respect copyright.PENANAuq2ODsw6CP
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RICHARD392Please respect copyright.PENANAw2iSMKJskC
So fucking tired.392Please respect copyright.PENANAMYrFyFtNbk
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Richard checks his phone for the time. He slumps his head down and groans.392Please respect copyright.PENANAxLFpXkFE6l
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RICHARD392Please respect copyright.PENANABxlLVzwNdf
I'm so not fucking ready for work tomorrow.392Please respect copyright.PENANAwmVyu2Umwj
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INT. - OFFICE BUILDING, AFTERNOON392Please respect copyright.PENANA9PZPRhGpln
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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.392Please respect copyright.PENANAe8v4RRDF5U
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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.392Please respect copyright.PENANAz6dne0ZrAT
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MICHELLE392Please respect copyright.PENANA3A8DzD0TvI
Richard?392Please respect copyright.PENANAPDdoEZM71q
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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.392Please respect copyright.PENANAhr8A3EWOMQ
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RICHARD392Please respect copyright.PENANAmF2WLgNCcC
My apologies, Michelle! I didn't sleep well last night.392Please respect copyright.PENANACVJYYlktqp
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MICHELLE392Please respect copyright.PENANA68GxqRpnzq
Records show that you're falling behind on your given tasks... again.392Please respect copyright.PENANA9MhEYMHKDD
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Richard exhales sharply, looking down at the ground defeated.392Please respect copyright.PENANAJibXDZYVkc
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RICHARD392Please respect copyright.PENANAGLwZ6h6rnV
(whispers)392Please respect copyright.PENANASz4DrAtI7O
Fuck. 392Please respect copyright.PENANAJcKKPP6XcK
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MICHELLE392Please respect copyright.PENANAJv5v8TXfbv
What was that now?392Please respect copyright.PENANAeZausjeCeR
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RICHARD392Please respect copyright.PENANAXDoJwsrjFr
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.392Please respect copyright.PENANAsf7TuY7DNN
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Michelle glares at Richard while a pondering look grows on her face.392Please respect copyright.PENANAwQ92GT5Qhp
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MICHELLE392Please respect copyright.PENANAlwKRvhBpXP
That is untrue and you know it, Dick!392Please respect copyright.PENANA3w1REOxjaD
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RICHARD392Please respect copyright.PENANAVow6muorXm
He's had more late tasks than I have and I know for a fact you guys hit each other up each night.392Please respect copyright.PENANAggECng7hlv
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Employees around Richard and Michelle gasp. Michelle looks around before back at Richard, tears growing in her eyes.392Please respect copyright.PENANAkig8mxcn59
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MICHELLE392Please respect copyright.PENANAjSOklscCCb
Richard... you're fired!392Please respect copyright.PENANAl7GzrZJqhp
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Michelle quickly walks away, wiping the tears from her eyes. Richard grows a gloomy look on his face.392Please respect copyright.PENANAxROKmrZjUN
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RICHARD392Please respect copyright.PENANACkTVM6KaUB
(whispers)392Please respect copyright.PENANAXkTgr0rMEa
Ah, shit... What the fuck is wrong with me?392Please respect copyright.PENANAYRw4ipAbY3
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INT. - LIVING ROOM, NIGHT392Please respect copyright.PENANAG6b3mcNTJv
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.392Please respect copyright.PENANABarq6XTjkh
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The movie case, reading "CURTAIN CALL", lies beside the DVD player on the shelf under the television.392Please respect copyright.PENANAMLbqjafRty
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WOMAN ON TV392Please respect copyright.PENANA1EFXbNKq0T
You shouldn't have fucked with me, you crazy shithead!392Please respect copyright.PENANA2gQrfOWPit
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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.392Please respect copyright.PENANAYujAu1PiGw
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RICHARD392Please respect copyright.PENANAsQwjfgdfq6
Could've been a bit more climactic, but still good.392Please respect copyright.PENANAlgLjHdkTN0
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The credits roll on the television briefly before Richard ejects the DVD and places it back in its case.392Please respect copyright.PENANAQa1LyWkc3m
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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.392Please respect copyright.PENANAts06hWFiqb
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Richard turns off the television and lies down on the couch momentarily. 392Please respect copyright.PENANATuVIltYmWM
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MICHELLE (V.O.)392Please respect copyright.PENANAHjyBjKyfRF
Richard... you're fired!392Please respect copyright.PENANAlVE34h5sFD
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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."392Please respect copyright.PENANA8E4Mfb4dYi
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CUT TO:392Please respect copyright.PENANAaqZAJDQs1c
INT. - GROCERY STORE, NIGHT392Please respect copyright.PENANAVBUUndnLtS
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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.392Please respect copyright.PENANAn985YGMdH2
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Josh pulls out his vibrating phone to see "BEST FRIEND RICHARD" calling. Ma looks at Josh and shakes her head.392Please respect copyright.PENANAcAUd9IVKxS
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MA392Please respect copyright.PENANAjEA9QwrfRE
Is that boyfriend of yours calling you again, dear?392Please respect copyright.PENANAzVLagPSKD9
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Josh sighs and shakes his head.392Please respect copyright.PENANAU5HfGuWVK2
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JOSH392Please respect copyright.PENANAfkoTm0JPrx
No, Ma. I'm not fucking gay. It's Richard.392Please respect copyright.PENANAcxOybLTaLb
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Josh answers the call.392Please respect copyright.PENANAIq0nLOSKij
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JOSH392Please respect copyright.PENANA1xPYVdKXun
Hey, Rich. What's up, man?392Please respect copyright.PENANA9h44pyNV4F
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RICHARD392Please respect copyright.PENANAN1XouGdetp
I really fucked up man.392Please respect copyright.PENANAeufn6RpUOW
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INTERCUT - PHONE CONVERSATION392Please respect copyright.PENANA2ZY8U3r9Pv
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Richard is pacing as he talks to Josh.392Please respect copyright.PENANAnrD5jjpAUk
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RICHARD392Please respect copyright.PENANA8Itx5w7jyP
I mean, like, seriously fucked up!392Please respect copyright.PENANARfwwjoy44q
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JOSH392Please respect copyright.PENANA0jlCGyKf9R
What do you mean "seriously fucked up?"392Please respect copyright.PENANAsWWhbxTBSe
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RICHARD392Please respect copyright.PENANA1FfuKjoWcB
At work, dude!392Please respect copyright.PENANAfY9OnS7z6G
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Josh and his Ma are in line waiting to check out.392Please respect copyright.PENANAPVmUQyZDIT
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RICHARD392Please respect copyright.PENANA5U5AZxVfqA
I accidentally made a scene when my boss got made.392Please respect copyright.PENANA8bO8yHcAjX
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Josh simply nods as he listens to Richard.392Please respect copyright.PENANAf4Yt3EHZSf
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JOSH392Please respect copyright.PENANABYyeERoRFn
Bro, you gotta give more details. I ain't fucking psychic or anything.392Please respect copyright.PENANAPxXO3VOcy9
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RICHARD392Please respect copyright.PENANAU2AeMgnobO
I brought her relationship with that fuckboy, Darrel.392Please respect copyright.PENANAyx1lIbcGKd
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JOSH392Please respect copyright.PENANA3cGx71zTCi
Oh, shit, dude. What the fuck did she do after that?392Please respect copyright.PENANA4kIt72f45R
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Richard places a hand on his forehead and exhales sharply.392Please respect copyright.PENANAmg5fqpJxvY
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RICHARD392Please respect copyright.PENANAP1Y9jGCkiV
She fired me, man.392Please respect copyright.PENANAJVKatVkR2o
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Josh goes silent for a moment.392Please respect copyright.PENANA5e88UKptRP
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JOSH392Please respect copyright.PENANAy98QsbJN0y
Fucking hell, man. I'm really sorry. You think you could earn it back though?392Please respect copyright.PENANA1a6BYu6aIY
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RICHARD392Please respect copyright.PENANAY1O8mhfFOM
That's actually one of the reasons why I called you. I can't think of anything.392Please respect copyright.PENANAicVjwnabLv
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Josh clicks his teeth before exhaling.392Please respect copyright.PENANAkhGJjt46He
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JOSH392Please respect copyright.PENANAe1xULbsecx
Well, didn't you get a doctoral degree in engineering and mechanics or whatever like your dad?392Please respect copyright.PENANAnqWA5FsBkA
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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.392Please respect copyright.PENANAVoBdHYckJT
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RICHARD392Please respect copyright.PENANAMWw7iu6vvW
I got my master's degree in most engineering fields. My dad got his master's degree in mechanical engineering.392Please respect copyright.PENANAv7ia7qw4SX
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Josh scoffs briefly.392Please respect copyright.PENANA30qcKiCbfj
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JOSH392Please respect copyright.PENANAxfy3o6hSlZ
Still dude.392Please respect copyright.PENANAfpxPPQnmXU
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MA392Please respect copyright.PENANAyiAHqcL1Lk
Josh, boy, get in the car!392Please respect copyright.PENANA7lJumyapxE
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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.392Please respect copyright.PENANA9TqHvsVjLL
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JOSH392Please respect copyright.PENANAt5nYjp5jrj
You gotta use that smart fucking brain of yours!392Please respect copyright.PENANAsw5SLadDDA
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Richard is lying down on his couch again.392Please respect copyright.PENANABn1gUpoZ1i
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RICHARD392Please respect copyright.PENANAqepDyHq3Hp
Dude, the fuck you think I'm trying to do?392Please respect copyright.PENANAKgVvTBGMsO
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Richard exhales sharply as he rubs his forehead.392Please respect copyright.PENANACTzvMyn1FR
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JOSH392Please respect copyright.PENANAJu9evDWysE
Look dude, you ain't gonna feel better about yourself or anything till you go and talk to Michelle.392Please respect copyright.PENANAa4m89Yco2B
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RICHARD392Please respect copyright.PENANAdoETQdQ06e
She ain't gonna give me my fucking job back if that's what you're wondering.392Please respect copyright.PENANAjHIHtu0AX8
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Josh sighs and chuckles briefly as he helps his Ma unload groceries.392Please respect copyright.PENANA430RIEpKdW
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JOSH392Please respect copyright.PENANAPO9XMaZHvI
Nah, man, but at least apologize to her or something. We both know you ain't gonna rest until you talk to her.392Please respect copyright.PENANA5lObf8hPyY
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RICHARD392Please respect copyright.PENANAq0bgOmFHFc
I'll think about it, man.392Please respect copyright.PENANACwDx8gRrfg
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JOSH392Please respect copyright.PENANA3Ky5kY4JDu
This is gonna sound fucking ridiculous, but try inviting her to coffee or something. 392Please respect copyright.PENANAhHYIHMCFeV
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Richard clicks his teeth and scoffs.392Please respect copyright.PENANA3wgpZCUni6
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RICHARD392Please respect copyright.PENANAJSWeJLbGfk
A coffee shop, dude?392Please respect copyright.PENANAjw1qVf8VW1
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JOSH392Please respect copyright.PENANANiJKIxJa73
Like I said, it's ridiculous since it's in so many fucking romantic comedies, but it works. Trust me, man.392Please respect copyright.PENANA5KdXdXs4qG
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RICHARD392Please respect copyright.PENANAp94T9u8HrF
Alright, man. Whatever you say.392Please respect copyright.PENANA7dBJKGC4Om
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Josh and his Ma put their groceries away.392Please respect copyright.PENANAwqY71V8YxS
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JOSH392Please respect copyright.PENANAWRawAEJPPJ
Maybe we could watch a horror movie tonight or tomorrow or whenever?392Please respect copyright.PENANAr9TAqJN6jv
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RICHARD392Please respect copyright.PENANAfEWTbrVwVU
We'll see. I've gotta work on something.392Please respect copyright.PENANAWq827lTcuQ
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Josh scoffs.392Please respect copyright.PENANAO6pE2FRRTI
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JOSH392Please respect copyright.PENANA6ALE47S57e
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.392Please respect copyright.PENANAlJzimg4eHe
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RICHARD392Please respect copyright.PENANAMiAIOi6ITm
Okay, man. Talk to you whenever.392Please respect copyright.PENANAYsNaKxBhvo
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JOSH392Please respect copyright.PENANApenP4wjuTg
Yeah, don't fucking die in that basement of yours.392Please respect copyright.PENANAS3Tf32PKjM
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Richard chuckles.392Please respect copyright.PENANAOQUkGKM8Rs
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RICHARD392Please respect copyright.PENANAcZT2qe3hz3
Don't worry, dude.392Please respect copyright.PENANAeA37pD6RCY
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Richard hangs up the phone and sighs.392Please respect copyright.PENANA6OD1x46aoP