INT. - BASEMENT, NIGHT412Please respect copyright.PENANAXDgFBDDY7c
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The basement is dim, eerie, and completely empty, aside from one small wooden desk with an old chair.412Please respect copyright.PENANAsojXVQFJIq
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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.412Please respect copyright.PENANAQJ5xV2JMj4
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."412Please respect copyright.PENANADLBLn9Nf60
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Richard exhales sharply as he wipes sweat from his forehead and stops sketching.412Please respect copyright.PENANAmEulbMkvld
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RICHARD412Please respect copyright.PENANAfWgNGeJGdt
So fucking tired.412Please respect copyright.PENANATV9yYQQCSu
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Richard checks his phone for the time. He slumps his head down and groans.412Please respect copyright.PENANAeDSRq8EuV2
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RICHARD412Please respect copyright.PENANAXFjCALujV6
I'm so not fucking ready for work tomorrow.412Please respect copyright.PENANA6Wx00yr6Df
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INT. - OFFICE BUILDING, AFTERNOON412Please respect copyright.PENANANwzRhW5RfJ
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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.412Please respect copyright.PENANAEH54EgiMlq
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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.412Please respect copyright.PENANAoJRwGXStyN
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MICHELLE412Please respect copyright.PENANAp3A5JKdBkA
Richard?412Please respect copyright.PENANA0JzIWYsB5e
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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.412Please respect copyright.PENANAAcvJepcqLZ
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RICHARD412Please respect copyright.PENANA583CHM9UUv
My apologies, Michelle! I didn't sleep well last night.412Please respect copyright.PENANAC9YRMiu4FC
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MICHELLE412Please respect copyright.PENANAV12avayGce
Records show that you're falling behind on your given tasks... again.412Please respect copyright.PENANA71IGfOHe5o
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Richard exhales sharply, looking down at the ground defeated.412Please respect copyright.PENANAlRXvyBFb2E
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RICHARD412Please respect copyright.PENANAWdsKJnL3JW
(whispers)412Please respect copyright.PENANANtVJT9XqNX
Fuck. 412Please respect copyright.PENANApz3JwtOR1t
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MICHELLE412Please respect copyright.PENANAoZex7qd627
What was that now?412Please respect copyright.PENANANxvVPVzi0X
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RICHARD412Please respect copyright.PENANAAPbHHrvzw0
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.412Please respect copyright.PENANACCRTVUhNdB
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Michelle glares at Richard while a pondering look grows on her face.412Please respect copyright.PENANAQQTyzTaxZ2
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MICHELLE412Please respect copyright.PENANAKqg51HqP0w
That is untrue and you know it, Dick!412Please respect copyright.PENANAPIyuz0krqE
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RICHARD412Please respect copyright.PENANAghTzvAiUqf
He's had more late tasks than I have and I know for a fact you guys hit each other up each night.412Please respect copyright.PENANAnHeT1IWdKB
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Employees around Richard and Michelle gasp. Michelle looks around before back at Richard, tears growing in her eyes.412Please respect copyright.PENANAZLBYcO1m0l
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MICHELLE412Please respect copyright.PENANArMNULRDofn
Richard... you're fired!412Please respect copyright.PENANAml4OUiuO3d
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Michelle quickly walks away, wiping the tears from her eyes. Richard grows a gloomy look on his face.412Please respect copyright.PENANAH7oGa0MXPW
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RICHARD412Please respect copyright.PENANAB0Aju9zWxG
(whispers)412Please respect copyright.PENANAh0VDvjlCvM
Ah, shit... What the fuck is wrong with me?412Please respect copyright.PENANAijFdNXg1gF
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INT. - LIVING ROOM, NIGHT412Please respect copyright.PENANAYQsLDMMFvY
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.412Please respect copyright.PENANAN1PlpDOPwU
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The movie case, reading "CURTAIN CALL", lies beside the DVD player on the shelf under the television.412Please respect copyright.PENANAjJRp810Kvg
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WOMAN ON TV412Please respect copyright.PENANADmJfVEv0e7
You shouldn't have fucked with me, you crazy shithead!412Please respect copyright.PENANA3RXIHNF08Q
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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.412Please respect copyright.PENANArEffcly97M
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RICHARD412Please respect copyright.PENANA8fjod5dDRN
Could've been a bit more climactic, but still good.412Please respect copyright.PENANA01kDM0rwON
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The credits roll on the television briefly before Richard ejects the DVD and places it back in its case.412Please respect copyright.PENANA9P7RyBJeez
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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.412Please respect copyright.PENANATPSAJ9nX3g
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Richard turns off the television and lies down on the couch momentarily. 412Please respect copyright.PENANAJv9ClnodcL
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MICHELLE (V.O.)412Please respect copyright.PENANAhHIJ2KLPZy
Richard... you're fired!412Please respect copyright.PENANAU00i8hHEyV
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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."412Please respect copyright.PENANA09tEyYXFAm
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CUT TO:412Please respect copyright.PENANAdr0rqttVem
INT. - GROCERY STORE, NIGHT412Please respect copyright.PENANAp3r2irXHyy
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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.412Please respect copyright.PENANAG4KiTB3Khq
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Josh pulls out his vibrating phone to see "BEST FRIEND RICHARD" calling. Ma looks at Josh and shakes her head.412Please respect copyright.PENANAcxKa2yRbnn
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MA412Please respect copyright.PENANARDaYwLLyn2
Is that boyfriend of yours calling you again, dear?412Please respect copyright.PENANATLgIvXGuC6
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Josh sighs and shakes his head.412Please respect copyright.PENANABuwQZ8hXyK
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JOSH412Please respect copyright.PENANAURuaD2B1vP
No, Ma. I'm not fucking gay. It's Richard.412Please respect copyright.PENANACZO3xDTZWh
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Josh answers the call.412Please respect copyright.PENANAzJ91y6C8jn
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JOSH412Please respect copyright.PENANAZEoN3tBLaX
Hey, Rich. What's up, man?412Please respect copyright.PENANAnxI1xbGacT
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RICHARD412Please respect copyright.PENANAl1TLTrzMCj
I really fucked up man.412Please respect copyright.PENANAjVv2OoYuIj
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INTERCUT - PHONE CONVERSATION412Please respect copyright.PENANADIICSJq6aF
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Richard is pacing as he talks to Josh.412Please respect copyright.PENANAjkA23QHqtX
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RICHARD412Please respect copyright.PENANAoI8G3SrZdZ
I mean, like, seriously fucked up!412Please respect copyright.PENANAsI4OW71Xw6
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JOSH412Please respect copyright.PENANAQ13BcuYkgU
What do you mean "seriously fucked up?"412Please respect copyright.PENANARoDNEPNyHw
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RICHARD412Please respect copyright.PENANANQR8dn1qS0
At work, dude!412Please respect copyright.PENANAwvIUfLKz7w
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Josh and his Ma are in line waiting to check out.412Please respect copyright.PENANA6bMdRNut6x
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RICHARD412Please respect copyright.PENANA2rkDTEYBeF
I accidentally made a scene when my boss got made.412Please respect copyright.PENANAeBZ9bVWQ2r
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Josh simply nods as he listens to Richard.412Please respect copyright.PENANACdBcvtdPAW
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JOSH412Please respect copyright.PENANAyXOwLnWHSf
Bro, you gotta give more details. I ain't fucking psychic or anything.412Please respect copyright.PENANAPdDVlcMLtC
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RICHARD412Please respect copyright.PENANAB5Rd3ZicGZ
I brought her relationship with that fuckboy, Darrel.412Please respect copyright.PENANAaG0Om61XFd
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JOSH412Please respect copyright.PENANAAumguhw99w
Oh, shit, dude. What the fuck did she do after that?412Please respect copyright.PENANAdBUILr8V4g
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Richard places a hand on his forehead and exhales sharply.412Please respect copyright.PENANAQrUa1Urxfu
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RICHARD412Please respect copyright.PENANAa8KjzgpcyJ
She fired me, man.412Please respect copyright.PENANAI15K2dt2pX
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Josh goes silent for a moment.412Please respect copyright.PENANA9XHqdZKZxO
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JOSH412Please respect copyright.PENANATw4P9tn8nx
Fucking hell, man. I'm really sorry. You think you could earn it back though?412Please respect copyright.PENANAV4iu6aNxpN
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RICHARD412Please respect copyright.PENANANckEDSXtTx
That's actually one of the reasons why I called you. I can't think of anything.412Please respect copyright.PENANA7LgPAnzdus
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Josh clicks his teeth before exhaling.412Please respect copyright.PENANAE7hyGTWzfO
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JOSH412Please respect copyright.PENANAVcfcjM2DPQ
Well, didn't you get a doctoral degree in engineering and mechanics or whatever like your dad?412Please respect copyright.PENANAWTxuhXDREQ
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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.412Please respect copyright.PENANAXqsr4lRhZa
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RICHARD412Please respect copyright.PENANAv3Y6CSEhtN
I got my master's degree in most engineering fields. My dad got his master's degree in mechanical engineering.412Please respect copyright.PENANAhtQLoHmUP4
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Josh scoffs briefly.412Please respect copyright.PENANAKRZOHvj25w
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JOSH412Please respect copyright.PENANAL2LfYOL4uu
Still dude.412Please respect copyright.PENANA3U2iZVj0Pz
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MA412Please respect copyright.PENANAVP49kjMa55
Josh, boy, get in the car!412Please respect copyright.PENANAKnjYGMdvxE
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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.412Please respect copyright.PENANAC5BbzkPlan
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JOSH412Please respect copyright.PENANAi6ElBMEJ1h
You gotta use that smart fucking brain of yours!412Please respect copyright.PENANAOzvXKMH2ud
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Richard is lying down on his couch again.412Please respect copyright.PENANAHBuU3AUIIi
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RICHARD412Please respect copyright.PENANAaE3b4PGRY0
Dude, the fuck you think I'm trying to do?412Please respect copyright.PENANAcDiqJWf39l
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Richard exhales sharply as he rubs his forehead.412Please respect copyright.PENANAhLcpckX15l
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JOSH412Please respect copyright.PENANAKPPUIqEwua
Look dude, you ain't gonna feel better about yourself or anything till you go and talk to Michelle.412Please respect copyright.PENANAYvyOpjGRmu
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RICHARD412Please respect copyright.PENANAHi2WWf9vWd
She ain't gonna give me my fucking job back if that's what you're wondering.412Please respect copyright.PENANAqCBPR1ZmkA
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Josh sighs and chuckles briefly as he helps his Ma unload groceries.412Please respect copyright.PENANAmVMAUOa6OD
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JOSH412Please respect copyright.PENANACCzGaYT1n4
Nah, man, but at least apologize to her or something. We both know you ain't gonna rest until you talk to her.412Please respect copyright.PENANAnVaOUTbAQr
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RICHARD412Please respect copyright.PENANAcfbXCJfGU4
I'll think about it, man.412Please respect copyright.PENANA7kzni5Li1Y
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JOSH412Please respect copyright.PENANAKnOfRIzHFv
This is gonna sound fucking ridiculous, but try inviting her to coffee or something. 412Please respect copyright.PENANAErRqmFVqQg
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Richard clicks his teeth and scoffs.412Please respect copyright.PENANASoEIRExUvc
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RICHARD412Please respect copyright.PENANAlTT70P3yaZ
A coffee shop, dude?412Please respect copyright.PENANAdUWj28Td00
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JOSH412Please respect copyright.PENANAsZL13GqeYN
Like I said, it's ridiculous since it's in so many fucking romantic comedies, but it works. Trust me, man.412Please respect copyright.PENANAlfIrPMThjf
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RICHARD412Please respect copyright.PENANAXiufHGEc7x
Alright, man. Whatever you say.412Please respect copyright.PENANAmASEqorkdC
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Josh and his Ma put their groceries away.412Please respect copyright.PENANAFWDHxZqGtb
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JOSH412Please respect copyright.PENANA7vRDWVBo89
Maybe we could watch a horror movie tonight or tomorrow or whenever?412Please respect copyright.PENANAWMQ9nJawrH
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RICHARD412Please respect copyright.PENANAbD6CIYa8sw
We'll see. I've gotta work on something.412Please respect copyright.PENANAp3FSJclPj0
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Josh scoffs.412Please respect copyright.PENANAA9t7snLJB0
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JOSH412Please respect copyright.PENANA1G40DBqxZb
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.412Please respect copyright.PENANAl146OndrXE
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RICHARD412Please respect copyright.PENANAOWNUNfCmvG
Okay, man. Talk to you whenever.412Please respect copyright.PENANABZ8SN9i1L0
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JOSH412Please respect copyright.PENANAVDg2xnHAhL
Yeah, don't fucking die in that basement of yours.412Please respect copyright.PENANAK7MAniSCZX
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Richard chuckles.412Please respect copyright.PENANA1PoqO2FKag
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RICHARD412Please respect copyright.PENANAV0W9WETB1J
Don't worry, dude.412Please respect copyright.PENANAdBJ0X8UdAq
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Richard hangs up the phone and sighs.412Please respect copyright.PENANAew81Etv9cZ