INT. - BASEMENT, NIGHT372Please respect copyright.PENANAnw0PY30k2k
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The basement is dim, eerie, and completely empty, aside from one small wooden desk with an old chair.372Please respect copyright.PENANAGl6aeqx4h2
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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.372Please respect copyright.PENANAgN6o2KNRzz
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."372Please respect copyright.PENANAGpuhl1Hp0d
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Richard exhales sharply as he wipes sweat from his forehead and stops sketching.372Please respect copyright.PENANAUoPmHRSJLt
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RICHARD372Please respect copyright.PENANAJC9R4rg8mh
So fucking tired.372Please respect copyright.PENANAjkDSIH9UXE
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Richard checks his phone for the time. He slumps his head down and groans.372Please respect copyright.PENANAOaELXkBqEm
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RICHARD372Please respect copyright.PENANAmfpeiQzqJq
I'm so not fucking ready for work tomorrow.372Please respect copyright.PENANAn8b3sA6gak
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INT. - OFFICE BUILDING, AFTERNOON372Please respect copyright.PENANAmPpwfSpDhp
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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.372Please respect copyright.PENANAuxn2xMaVyi
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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.372Please respect copyright.PENANAu9v8d7jylE
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MICHELLE372Please respect copyright.PENANAP1nfUZRVeb
Richard?372Please respect copyright.PENANA7bZ7OXlO3P
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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.372Please respect copyright.PENANAxjjAFfRduG
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RICHARD372Please respect copyright.PENANAJpPndPrtpg
My apologies, Michelle! I didn't sleep well last night.372Please respect copyright.PENANAhCmKQmfFkK
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MICHELLE372Please respect copyright.PENANAhD6CwJbHJU
Records show that you're falling behind on your given tasks... again.372Please respect copyright.PENANARcpAkcyz7n
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Richard exhales sharply, looking down at the ground defeated.372Please respect copyright.PENANAhET89lZpOm
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RICHARD372Please respect copyright.PENANAoZGO9D1jgM
(whispers)372Please respect copyright.PENANANMfeOjb5KG
Fuck. 372Please respect copyright.PENANAMG7mlt003A
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MICHELLE372Please respect copyright.PENANAW9Jn7bOodr
What was that now?372Please respect copyright.PENANAjP2k8B0X94
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RICHARD372Please respect copyright.PENANADVn9k46QSK
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.372Please respect copyright.PENANAJCUzG4zaw8
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Michelle glares at Richard while a pondering look grows on her face.372Please respect copyright.PENANAx92rf4NDVP
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MICHELLE372Please respect copyright.PENANA80QaSVklMp
That is untrue and you know it, Dick!372Please respect copyright.PENANA3qzBX3Qkc5
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RICHARD372Please respect copyright.PENANA6QDzlCMNdU
He's had more late tasks than I have and I know for a fact you guys hit each other up each night.372Please respect copyright.PENANAaysUw8HMBD
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Employees around Richard and Michelle gasp. Michelle looks around before back at Richard, tears growing in her eyes.372Please respect copyright.PENANAxEvHavCEUy
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MICHELLE372Please respect copyright.PENANAmzlsyWvI88
Richard... you're fired!372Please respect copyright.PENANAoGIzG6Capd
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Michelle quickly walks away, wiping the tears from her eyes. Richard grows a gloomy look on his face.372Please respect copyright.PENANAluf2rBBKrE
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RICHARD372Please respect copyright.PENANAAsJyvuEUDF
(whispers)372Please respect copyright.PENANAahnJYHrP82
Ah, shit... What the fuck is wrong with me?372Please respect copyright.PENANAZvHOSdtmuO
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INT. - LIVING ROOM, NIGHT372Please respect copyright.PENANAPS5pPgEKX1
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.372Please respect copyright.PENANAyvY2AAyhkL
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The movie case, reading "CURTAIN CALL", lies beside the DVD player on the shelf under the television.372Please respect copyright.PENANArzE3oFx7gv
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WOMAN ON TV372Please respect copyright.PENANAK7LGdpSdoZ
You shouldn't have fucked with me, you crazy shithead!372Please respect copyright.PENANA8WqhtBI971
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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.372Please respect copyright.PENANAnvNzu2mLcK
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RICHARD372Please respect copyright.PENANA9m4yDU8Pr5
Could've been a bit more climactic, but still good.372Please respect copyright.PENANAokrpw7dNpZ
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The credits roll on the television briefly before Richard ejects the DVD and places it back in its case.372Please respect copyright.PENANAPCHDqgnzwO
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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.372Please respect copyright.PENANAp5ITl0sx2b
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Richard turns off the television and lies down on the couch momentarily. 372Please respect copyright.PENANAQqxDAiV2JM
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MICHELLE (V.O.)372Please respect copyright.PENANAqhYjqsQCmn
Richard... you're fired!372Please respect copyright.PENANAAgHDOjwdEL
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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."372Please respect copyright.PENANA3QRh3o0nkq
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CUT TO:372Please respect copyright.PENANAr3UL5ENvDO
INT. - GROCERY STORE, NIGHT372Please respect copyright.PENANAYf7ZCOuFUu
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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.372Please respect copyright.PENANAGXyQcL2AEf
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Josh pulls out his vibrating phone to see "BEST FRIEND RICHARD" calling. Ma looks at Josh and shakes her head.372Please respect copyright.PENANAgt09bLshLV
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MA372Please respect copyright.PENANAa7mtTKLhfC
Is that boyfriend of yours calling you again, dear?372Please respect copyright.PENANA9TT3CXj7Pr
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Josh sighs and shakes his head.372Please respect copyright.PENANAEvwYr91yTH
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JOSH372Please respect copyright.PENANAfki0EXVDm8
No, Ma. I'm not fucking gay. It's Richard.372Please respect copyright.PENANA6Jb6si6qPp
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Josh answers the call.372Please respect copyright.PENANA4XiHPKYnCy
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JOSH372Please respect copyright.PENANA0GNv0P2a8R
Hey, Rich. What's up, man?372Please respect copyright.PENANANNICzOYxEf
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RICHARD372Please respect copyright.PENANACcOaDLm5ZP
I really fucked up man.372Please respect copyright.PENANAcOjJT8giOn
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INTERCUT - PHONE CONVERSATION372Please respect copyright.PENANAsMlnJLJvan
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Richard is pacing as he talks to Josh.372Please respect copyright.PENANAzDk0vERRVg
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RICHARD372Please respect copyright.PENANAzUyf2XRFvr
I mean, like, seriously fucked up!372Please respect copyright.PENANAEuzB1PJn2J
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JOSH372Please respect copyright.PENANA5PJlYrmA1V
What do you mean "seriously fucked up?"372Please respect copyright.PENANATHkfEynidK
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RICHARD372Please respect copyright.PENANAavsmHpinot
At work, dude!372Please respect copyright.PENANANpRZo44onW
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Josh and his Ma are in line waiting to check out.372Please respect copyright.PENANA4mhuSwwTp1
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RICHARD372Please respect copyright.PENANApWk5TlsxU9
I accidentally made a scene when my boss got made.372Please respect copyright.PENANA8OjEnbccwr
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Josh simply nods as he listens to Richard.372Please respect copyright.PENANAT6p32NtDm1
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JOSH372Please respect copyright.PENANAkluJOY7k3b
Bro, you gotta give more details. I ain't fucking psychic or anything.372Please respect copyright.PENANAKRQAkcQInK
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RICHARD372Please respect copyright.PENANAQ8WsKRa0ka
I brought her relationship with that fuckboy, Darrel.372Please respect copyright.PENANAXo3kjsXE0w
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JOSH372Please respect copyright.PENANA5Nf8JSrgZt
Oh, shit, dude. What the fuck did she do after that?372Please respect copyright.PENANAmjRtkCKCaT
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Richard places a hand on his forehead and exhales sharply.372Please respect copyright.PENANAVh7B5XRrkP
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RICHARD372Please respect copyright.PENANAl55ZCvvipM
She fired me, man.372Please respect copyright.PENANAwjOBPwLlzg
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Josh goes silent for a moment.372Please respect copyright.PENANAWArpwlTSSd
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JOSH372Please respect copyright.PENANAL9O4I46sNG
Fucking hell, man. I'm really sorry. You think you could earn it back though?372Please respect copyright.PENANAkTO9ZJa9fQ
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RICHARD372Please respect copyright.PENANAfmZ4HleFO6
That's actually one of the reasons why I called you. I can't think of anything.372Please respect copyright.PENANAH7hNIwNjqR
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Josh clicks his teeth before exhaling.372Please respect copyright.PENANAVKJeizUg03
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JOSH372Please respect copyright.PENANAQO5klOyG0n
Well, didn't you get a doctoral degree in engineering and mechanics or whatever like your dad?372Please respect copyright.PENANAPlBzYXCDnE
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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.372Please respect copyright.PENANAYOI1JCWaKq
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RICHARD372Please respect copyright.PENANA2yeAPoNRoN
I got my master's degree in most engineering fields. My dad got his master's degree in mechanical engineering.372Please respect copyright.PENANAsFoUuInpdF
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Josh scoffs briefly.372Please respect copyright.PENANA6Dss1bQXwo
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JOSH372Please respect copyright.PENANAf1TD4YHP0W
Still dude.372Please respect copyright.PENANAsYQWzK8dLy
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MA372Please respect copyright.PENANAYcYpjEwRCk
Josh, boy, get in the car!372Please respect copyright.PENANAQW0U0X45p3
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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.372Please respect copyright.PENANAzZxw0I15U1
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JOSH372Please respect copyright.PENANAG080WEeNkr
You gotta use that smart fucking brain of yours!372Please respect copyright.PENANAeFx1VEJqJ1
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Richard is lying down on his couch again.372Please respect copyright.PENANALmiahtVH8o
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RICHARD372Please respect copyright.PENANAo0rbkIgBsa
Dude, the fuck you think I'm trying to do?372Please respect copyright.PENANAPSqtIIzbAK
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Richard exhales sharply as he rubs his forehead.372Please respect copyright.PENANANSUNw9WKbB
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JOSH372Please respect copyright.PENANAXcdZvwd0N3
Look dude, you ain't gonna feel better about yourself or anything till you go and talk to Michelle.372Please respect copyright.PENANAAuLY4h8ehi
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RICHARD372Please respect copyright.PENANAhekEJcelxA
She ain't gonna give me my fucking job back if that's what you're wondering.372Please respect copyright.PENANAuaM9w4KSO7
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Josh sighs and chuckles briefly as he helps his Ma unload groceries.372Please respect copyright.PENANAuUyTiN4rNy
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JOSH372Please respect copyright.PENANA5O8FXy3voI
Nah, man, but at least apologize to her or something. We both know you ain't gonna rest until you talk to her.372Please respect copyright.PENANAdsjC0dHCUW
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RICHARD372Please respect copyright.PENANAdTQgXnZCQL
I'll think about it, man.372Please respect copyright.PENANARsxmrDvh7K
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JOSH372Please respect copyright.PENANAMs7QKJBkXb
This is gonna sound fucking ridiculous, but try inviting her to coffee or something. 372Please respect copyright.PENANAagpI2RZT4u
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Richard clicks his teeth and scoffs.372Please respect copyright.PENANABeFYQtm8G9
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RICHARD372Please respect copyright.PENANAGLqUm2LoUb
A coffee shop, dude?372Please respect copyright.PENANArY8CnEqc4X
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JOSH372Please respect copyright.PENANAGPxKPMGqmY
Like I said, it's ridiculous since it's in so many fucking romantic comedies, but it works. Trust me, man.372Please respect copyright.PENANACTAQQvi82k
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RICHARD372Please respect copyright.PENANADXETCLCKXr
Alright, man. Whatever you say.372Please respect copyright.PENANAVbvNjRics1
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Josh and his Ma put their groceries away.372Please respect copyright.PENANADTtSwg1q58
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JOSH372Please respect copyright.PENANAtkt1M3g13g
Maybe we could watch a horror movie tonight or tomorrow or whenever?372Please respect copyright.PENANAnfbvb79NH5
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RICHARD372Please respect copyright.PENANAdGAUNxQ4Zp
We'll see. I've gotta work on something.372Please respect copyright.PENANAvPr459Idti
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Josh scoffs.372Please respect copyright.PENANA72w0z1uQKS
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JOSH372Please respect copyright.PENANAzbyugBqPFa
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.372Please respect copyright.PENANAb0quZzoFXP
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RICHARD372Please respect copyright.PENANArVgkLKZVJy
Okay, man. Talk to you whenever.372Please respect copyright.PENANA44RkKFUVsj
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JOSH372Please respect copyright.PENANAA9dWvlUPO5
Yeah, don't fucking die in that basement of yours.372Please respect copyright.PENANAxopaNR78Jw
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Richard chuckles.372Please respect copyright.PENANAUBiOTU7qFF
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RICHARD372Please respect copyright.PENANAKb614Xgy59
Don't worry, dude.372Please respect copyright.PENANAAiQQlq3s4T
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Richard hangs up the phone and sighs.372Please respect copyright.PENANA9Le5pzyMES