We?re Half Way There? Episode 1 Screenplay by Bryant McLemore Setting: Aragon Way, Atlanta area October 28, 1990 SCENE ONE [Blank screen] SCOTT (V/O narrative) [Sighs]?Damnit! Why do I feel like I?m doing a class report? Because I am telling a story for, you nice ladies and gentlemen a piece I?d like to call , an ode to life on my life Half Way There, by yours truly! Now, problem is where do I start, I mean, the beginning is the norm what is the beginning? When I was born? My first braces, or the time I made my 100th touch down in school? I know? EXT. ARAGON WAY/BAILEY?S BED AND BREAKFAST ? DAY [90s tune played in background] A car drives through Atlanta to an offbeat known as Union Park. Regulars to carry on, as it goes to Aragon way until it reach Mrs. Bailey's Bed & Breakfast inn, a two-story grayish/brown house. SCOTT (V/O Narrative) October 28, 1990! When I left quaint Scottsdale, Louisiana for the southern big city Atlanta, and on the road to become a man?. INT. --- ANTHONY?S CAR---DAY ANTHONY FOX tall, light haired, athletic guy and SCOTT GREY, a black guy of equal build, minus few inches in height, sits in the car both anticipating their destination. SCOTT turns off the radio and fiddles with his glasses and any object around, he take off and cleans them. SCOTT [v/o narrative] The Midwestern golden boy sitting there, Anthony Wesley Fox, you can say he?s my best friend, He was also best in this ?rite of passage? thing. Now, as for me? Grabs his hand ANTHONY Stop it! I told you everything will be cool? SCOTT [v/o narrative] ?All thumbs! Fine as hell, you have to admit? SCOTT But still I can't help but to be a little concern. ANTHONY Didn't we discuss this before we left? SCOTT This ain't what I'm use to, you know? ANTHONY That's why I did this for you for us Putting his hand on his lap, SCOTT moves it out of the way. ANTHONY (Sighs) Look, I'll go first if you just chill! Getting out, SCOTT nods ANTHONY Chill! EXT. --B?N?B HOUSE--DAY ANTHONY pauses and goes the door entrance. SCOTT (V/O Narrative) Now before you think this is some fucking tear jerkin, coming of age thing you?re so wrong! There?s a lot more to this, like drama, suspense, and a shit load of other folks, naturally! As soon as he is about to knock, His uncle GARY RHENNES, a thirty something, average/medium build, man it opens. ANTHONY (Bad cockney accent) ?ello, Spear this poor bloke a penny and lodgin?, Good Sir! Recognizing him GARY Hey there, stranger! Hugs him SCOTT [v/o narrative] The dude he?s clowning, as always, with his uncle, Mr. Gary Rhennes, tycoon in waiting and owner of what was (I must say) To be finest bed and breakfasts in Atlanta or even the south. Yes, this was where we?d stay. Hello, 1990?Read! My Lips, No New Taxes!? You think two barely broken non-college bound dudes were just gonna find an apartment cheap? Even I had common sense! ANTHONY Uncle Gary? GARY [Smiling] And it?s Gary, What are you doing here ?. Letting him go. ANTHONY Taking up on your invitation? you said, I am welcome anytime; your door is open? Hands in his pocket out of boredom GARY If you are own your own or some thing? Everything's ok ?. ANTHONY [interrupts] Everything?s cool ?just wanted do something different you know me? SCOTT (V/O Narrative) And you sure will! Not assuming the worst! nor with Gary, I mean, let?s face it he has a heart of gold, gives you the shirt off his back, yadda, yadda? He signals SCOTT to get out of the car. GARY Yeah I sure do? and you brought someone! Notices SCOTT getting out ANTHONY Just a friend! SCOTT drags cautiously to ANTHONY with a sheepish smile. He rest his hand and around his shoulder. ANTHONY Yeah, this is?Scott. SCOTT quickly throws his hand out the greet GARY.. GARY So, this is Scott! SCOTT [smiles] Yeah, [looking at ANTHONY] what did you tell? him, Tony ? Pushing ANTHONY's arm off. ANTHONY (Agitated) Nothing, this is my uncle Gary the person we are staying with, remember I told you? chill [hinting] GARY (Chuckles) Don?t worry I?m just the mean ole landlord who bite the heads off of bad tenants . SCOTT is more intimidated GARY No, you're cool here Embarrassed, he cleans his glasses SCOTT Sorry about that! Awkwardly fumbles GARY No biggie ?. I was worst when I came here .. just try to feel at home SCOTT smiles in comfort SCOTT [v/o narrative] Old Gar? darker skeleton in his closet, a someone or should I say something else? GARY'S lover DAVID NEWMAN, a young thin, flamboyant, man interrupts walks outside. Deep southern accent. DAVID V/O Gary, you still here? GARY Out here! Standing by the door DAVID Well, I?m glad I caught you, sugar? SCOTT v/o It was called, David Newman, Scarlet O?Hara meets Blanche Deberoe possessed by the devil himself! Show interest with ANTHONY and SCOTT DAVID Mmmm, I didn?t know that you are talking to new lodgers. Checking them out GARY No, David?.this is Anthony, my sister?s stepson. DAVID Oh this is the Anthony you talked so much of ? Both give a sheepish smile DAVID Hmm, you only told half at that? a nice one. oh, don't mind me I just love a good looking boy man or two! Eyeing SCOTT SCOTT (V/O Narrative) As you guessed, Gary is a same sex loving guy! And I can?t see how he never ?got the vapors? with this, uh, guy! ANTHONY You must David, he warned me more of you. DAVID (flirtatious) And rightfully! sticking his hand out ANTHONY Nope, [sarcastically smiles] just dissing you?kidding! DAVID You need a whoopin?, child! They all laugh except SCOTT, still awkward. DAVID And who is this, wonder piece of art! ANTHONY My buddy? ah, Scott! Says putting his arm around him to him down Intimidated with a smirk SCOTT Yeah what?s up? Slowly bringing his hand out to greet. GARY I would worry about him, he?s vicious and hasn?t got his shots Scott! And will bite! DAVID Only when provoked! Winks at him, SCOTT replies with a sheepish laugh. SCOTT [V/O narrative] Nah, he isn?t really that bad, ever. Just likes attention, a lot of attention! I think! GARY Told ya he?ll be ok! SCOTT and ANTHONY also stare and smiles at each other for a spit second. DAVID kisses his cheek and leans on GARY?S shoulder. DAVID So, are you guy a just visiting?. Lifting his head up to talk ANTHONY No, we?re hoping to stay awhile? Tries to hold on to SCOTT 'S hand SCOTT Yeah, to do something different. he reluctantly allows. DAVID [Large grin] Well, great we can catch up! I have so much to do anyways? GARY Yeah, they?re going to stay awhile until they can get settled here, if that sounds okay? ANTHONY I was hoping for that Scott and I are about broke? SCOTT Yeah I?ll be happy to pay back as soon as?. DAVID Don?t worry sweetie, ?me casa, es su casa.? Stay as long as you need, honey. GARY You are amongst family! SCOTT Thanks, we may not stay long though? GARY Well, I?m headed to the store anyways we?re having a little surprise costume party for a good friend since it?s close to Halloween? Walking off and getting his keys out of his pocket DAVID Which reminds me, you also need to pick up some pumpkins dear. GARY Thought Marie was coming over with the pumpkins. DAVID Well she?s not; she runs a floral shop not a grocery store. GARY [Sighs] Thank you, smart-ass! Pecks him DAVID Talk about my ass when you get home, I have to get your rooms read ;it?ll only take a sec. Going back inside ANTHONY Uh, I better get the stuff out of the car SCOTT I?ll come with you! Both SCOTT and ANTHONY let go and heads for the car. ANTHONY Nah, I have it? Why don?t you go with Gary! Annoyed SCOTT That?s ok, I wanted to help you? Awkwardly attempt to takes the bags from his hand ANTHONY No I said! It?s only two or three bags! Besides, I need some rest after that long ride and you need to wake up. Rubbing on SCOTT?S face GARY I need the company, and we can get to know each other better. Reluctant shakes his head SCOTT [sighs] All right! Walking to open the door of GARY?S car. ANTHONY (Sarcastically) Don?t worry man; I?ll still be here when you come back! Goes to the entrance. GARY No harm will come to him, but you better worry about David he is vicious. Just wait for him inside! Getting in the car ANTHONY gives SCOTT peck on the cheek in which he awkwardly smiles. SCOTT (V/O narrative) Yeah?Ok, ok! If you haven?t guessed I am also in a same sex relationship. He?s ?My Love and My Life, He is The Inspiration!??However that cheesy Chicago tune goes! SCOTT I guess I?ll be back soon Tony. Enters into the car ANTHONY goes inside. SCOTT (V/O narrative) I could tell you the rest of the gang and details but, that would kill the purpose of this. As my dad would say, ?you on your own, boy! I held hand this far!? Now I let the story tell itself, ?. Study, ?cause there will be a quiz later, haaa! Enjoy! Previous song is played SCENE END SCENE TWO INT. MRS.BAILEY?S BED N? BREAKFAST-DAY Enters ANTHONY holding two bags into a half empty old-fashion house, ANTHONY stands in awe. Then walks to the stairs and calls for DAVID ANTHONY (Slight shrieky voice) David? Continues calling him, giving up sits near the steps looking tired and worn out. GARY?S longtime friend, MARIE CONNORS, walks in holding some boxes full of decorations. MARIE [Sarcastically and smiles] You?ll never get a room that way, Walking through with a smiling, balloons, and flowers in her hands. ANTHONY (Clueless) Excuse me? MARIE Looking for a room. ANTHONY No, actually I?m looking for David, he was suppose to set up room for me, do you also work here. MARIE No, I just like to annoy Dave and Gary. I work over at the floral shop half a block past. Just getting the last touches for the party. ANTHONY Oh, you must be Marie then. MARIE (Jokingly) What can I say? And who are you that know of me Struggling with the boxes ANTHONY Anthony, Gary?s nephew? MARIE I wish I could greet you properly but seeing the situation? Noticing the boxes stumbling off, grabs a falling box. ANTHONY Looks like you need assistance. MARIE Yeah, thanks just carry it to the back. And don?t worry about your stuff People here are cowards to steal. They walk down past the staircase the door that leads to the backyard. EXT. BAILEY?S B ?N?B/BACKYARD-DAY ANTHONY and MARIE enter the decorated Victorian-like backyard. They go to a long table by a dried up old fountain. Supervising him MARIE Yeah, right here. Thanks. Looks at area ANTHONY So, do Gary and David do this all the time? MARIE For who they are throwing the party to, they have known for years. Almost like siblings, so you know the deal ANTHONY I guess MARIE Gary never mentioned a nephew. ANTHONY Well, his sister is my stepmother but I guess, we act more like brothers than anything. More lax, he smiles. ANTHONY (CONT'D) (Blushing) I just came down to live a see what this city is all about, with ?.um ,Scott. MARIE [Sarcastic] Who?s um, Scott? ANTHONY [Nervously but comfortable] A, um, friend from home! Fidgeting on some Halloween stuff MARIE A um, friend ? Patting him on the back ANTHONY You?re full of questions! MARIE [Sarcastically] Well ?um? before a person?s name does make a lesbian nosey1 ANTHONY Well, I don?t know what else to call him? I mean?why am I telling you this? MARIE He?s your lover, romantic ANTHONY He not really my lover, but we have been together for a while MARIE If that doesn?t classify a lover than I don?t know what will ANTHONY smiles MARIE [Pinching his cheeks] You are cute ANTHONY Scott wouldn?t like it. As they continue to talk, DAVID?S voice interrupts as he walks out with a lilt. DAVID There you are, I thought Mrs. Wailer scared you off or something. And I see you met our little flower girl, hey Marie girl. Going to MARIE and kissing her on both cheeks. MARIE He was bored so, I put him to work Arranging flowers and stuff DAVID Oh, Mary you slave driving dominatrix. Hugging on MARIE like a toy MARIE Well, you know, but not in the biblical sentence. ANTHONY He wish he would? Winking while joking around with them. DAVID Taught him well Madame, so are coming tonight with ?Tamara? in your dominatrix outfit. Mocking a bowing stance towards MARIE MARIE I don?t know about the dominatrix outfit but Tamara or Tami as she likes to be called though will not miss it ANTHONY Tami? DAVID Oh yes, her glamorous model/girlfriend ?Ms. Cindy Crawford? MARIE She?s trying to be at least?. DAVID I hope she gets up there at least one of us gorgeous people will be in Vogue or Cosmo. MARIE Thank god not you. DAVID (Melodramatic) See Anthony, plan folk like her don?t appreciate glamour queens like me. She smiles and shaking her head DAVID Are you gonna go stark crazy spending long nights when Tami?s big break comes. MARIE Hell no, that?s when she rake in the money and I can get my own studio. DAVID Oh speaking of which, bring that damn guitar of yours so we can hear that angel voice. MARIE I?ll see, well I got to get back before my greens float away, and I?m talking about the plants at the shop. Getting revved up to leave. DAVID Ok sweetie, and bring that guitar and voice or I?ll hunt your dyke ass down. MARIE We?ll see bitch, Anthony it was nice to meet you And I hope to see you at the party. Goes to the door ANTHONY Same here, probably I don?t?. Waving back DAVID Oh he?s gonna be there, now scram! Shooing her away, She flips him and leaves. ANTHONY continues looking around. DAVID You like, We did this all morning. Places arm around him. DAVID We meaning Gary worked and I watched A bit intimidated, he slides it away ANTHONY [Remembering] Does he still run that ?? DAVID Lowell and Rhennes Financial Services? If you call sitting on your ass waiting for potential clients, then yeah. ANTHONY I thought he?d be busier. Hand is continued over his shoulder. DAVID What do you mean? ANTHONY He has this place and his other business as well, and now throwing a party, how does he do it. DAVID I don?t know about that but all I can think of is behind every man like Gary, there is a strong diva like me Imitating Mae West DAVID (CONT'D) Now let?s see if we can get you settled in. Walking him out SCENE ENDS SCENE THREE INT. -SHOPPING STORE-DAY Like a mini-metropolitan city, people are going in and out this Halloween dressed shopping centre. As the intercom cries out bargains, Halloween sales and lost children. GARY and SCOTT walk with cart of full foods, and other items in a food aisle. Still uncomfortable, SCOTT fiddles around with items in the buggy and his glasses. Noticing SCOTT?S awkwardness he tries to say something. GARY It seems it?s gonna be an unseasonably warm winter, huh? Shallow look SCOTT [quivering voice] Uh, I don?t know anything much about that. Giving a sheepish smile and fidgeting with his glasses. At the aisle of Halloween items and pumpkins GARY Could you get those bags up there? SCOTT clumsily tries to help with items. GARY (To himself) Shit, Carla, why the hell your birthday has to be close to Halloween? I?m too young for this? I thirty one and I?m already a candidate for Hypertension! GARY (To SCOTT) What ever you do, man don?t ever think of owning two businesses, and shit loads of friends! SCOTT awkwardly smiles GARY (CONT'D) And me getting a guy who?s ten years my youth.. but acts younger than so?guess it?s a early mid-life crisis. Still in silence GARY (CONT'D) Sorry, too much info- huh? Silence continues until reluctantly SCOTT speaks SCOTT (Stutters) Is that your friend you?re throwing the party for? GARY Oh yeah lady cop I?ve known like my own family away from home, Carla Mae Adams. She used to stay at the Inn when it was a boarding house I was like you scared to be out. Picking up a few more items SCOTT stop looks with implications. GARY ? Here in Atlanta. ?She helped me out and we looked out for each other. Goes to help GARY with the pumpkins in the aisle picking up a big pumpkin, SCOTT anxiously grabs the pumpkin it breaks. He Freezes looks like a guilty child GARY [Chuckles] Don?t worry about it I?ll just get another one SCOTT rushes to his aid to replenish his follies trying to cleans up what was left SCOTT Sorry, I?ll help SCOTT again almost tripping over the remains, GARY moves him out of the way GARY [Chuckles] No, that?s ok just wait there?relax. SCOTT I?m cool! Quick grins, as he quivers and fidgets with his glasses. GARY Well try to at least look it ? Grabs his hand to stop him from fondling around GARY I don?t bit, really. Reaching to grab his shoulders. Not sure to trust him, he pulls away SCOTT You said that before. Second of awkward silence. Then noticing SCOTT?S uncomfortable actions, grabs his hand again GARY What?s the matter? (Sighs) Nothing honest I?m just very wary around people I don?t know nothing personal being SCOTT (CONT.) his uncle and all? GARY You?ll have to get use to it I am in a way, ?family? Slightly offended SCOTT Uh, I don?t think so! Now you?re beginning to sound like Tony with that ? GARY With what?. interrupting SCOTT [quickly] That?.Never mind! Cleaning his glasses again. GARY Are you ashamed of being with him? SCOTT pauses look at again strangely GARY [sighs] Look, I know it seems intimidating you expect everything to be in a strategic order? Rolling his eyes back and interrupts SCOTT Listen thank you for letting me stay with you, but I?m not ready to tell my life story I just wanna get through this ok? SCOTT walks with the buggy as GARY shrugs his shoulder and follows. Scene Ends SCENE FOUR INT. FLORAL SHOPPE- DAY The semi empty floral shop MARIE tends and waters the vegetations while singing a folksy tune. TAMI MARTINEZ, a slender brunette woman and her lover, walks in spots MARIE and goes up to her. [MARIE continues to sing ] TAMI [interrupts] Ah, excuse me could you stop singing and help a paying costumer. Playing along MARIE It all depends on what I?ll get out of it, lady! TAMI With that type of service? MARIE So what the hell do ya want? Checking out the plant towards MARIE. Sarcastically TAMI I heard that plants are supposed to be therapeutic and consoling. So, I?m looking for a plant for therapy sake, and keep me safe. MARIE Well Madame, it depend on what you are looking for? As TAMI gets closer to her MARIE A plant is not a dog . TAMI [Eye to eye at MARIE.] If I wanted a dog flower bitch, I would?ve been at a dog pound MARIE in returns reacts more seductively . TAMI I want a plant of flowers! MARIE A plant can?t do this?. They kiss, TAMI stops and pulls away. TAMI What if someone comes in? Pushing MARIE away MARIE They could get a free show. Going back to her TAMI [Jokingly sincere look] And scare potential costumers? Caressing her hands on TAMI?S long brown hair MARIE Good we can have this shop finally to ourselves for once. They kiss again. TAMI stops and speaks TAMI [Smiles] This may be it for me, honey. MARIE (jokingly) Because I kissed you? TAMI No, could you be serious for one second MARIE Not normally, but I?ll it for you away. TAMI That agency the told me I?m in the running MARIE (sarcastic) So when is your shoot, Reaching back to kiss her. TAMI pushes back TAMI Finally, I have a chance to be something instead of working with a bunch of weeds and you, as always push me away as if you want me not succeed in ??. MARIE [Offended] Hold it sister! Ever since you?ve came here from damn wherever shack in South Carolina, I?ve tried to be the best friend, a comforter to ya! More than you expect me to believe after less than two weeks of meeting some schnook whose only interest is get your money and shag you up with a lines like ?I could make you a star?? TAMI He hasn?t said anything like that, you know I?m beginning to think you maybe a little jealous ? MARIE Puhleaze sweetie, wake up! TAMI Because I don?t have the same negative outlook, on life! and at least try something?No, it?s the fact I don?t fulfill all your lesbian dreams of a true girlfriend. MARIE I don?t give a damn if you don?t call yourself a lesbian? TAMI I?m not! MARIE I don?t know which is wackier, that scam you?re falling for, or the crack you just made to me ?. TAMI Let?s not go there, honey I just want you to to love for trying and see I?m somebody? MARIE You?re already something and beside how do we know you?re guaranteed this! TAMI I guess faith! MARIE (sighs) Faith ,schmaith! Coming towards her TAMI What am I to do with you?? Kisses her MARIE I have some suggestions?. They continue, and then fall over some plants behind. SCENE ENDS SCENE FIVE INT.-SHOPPING STORE-DAY GARY and SCOTT stand in the middle of the aisles, while GARY talks on his cellar phone to a client, while SCOTT fondles with the item in the basket. Frustrated after an unsuccessful negotiation, he then also fondles at some of the vegetables in the basket. GARY [to himself] Shit, another day without a decent dollar SCOTT still silent watching GARY GARY You think you?d get what you?re paying for Pointing it out to SCOTT who seems oblivious to what?s going on. GARY Not interest at that either. He sighs seemingly feeling no connection. Trying to break the ice after the prior episode. GARY Look, about earlier I wasn?t trying to intrude in your business?. He interrupts SCOTT I told ya I?m ok GARY You look it earlier I thought I offended you? Getting agitated SCOTT walks forward to the next aisle leaving GARY to follow. As they pushed their cart they unknowingly bumped into an, short, dreadlock woman in Afro centric attire, NIKKI PATTERSON, close friend, who also isn?t paying any attention. Both GARY and NIKKI then look up and recognize each other. GARY [Startled and happy] Nikki I didn?t see you there NIKKI Gary, what?s up baby? Embracing each other leaving SCOTT to watch and wait GARY [Looking exhausted] Just getting the last ?finishing touches? for tonight. NIKKI How does it look so far? GARY Oh it looks halfway beautiful, she?ll love it NIKKI She says she doesn?t want any fuse over her birthday, but she really deserves something to get her mind off of working doubles at that fucking precinct. Sending her on those goddamn stakeouts and shit. GARY She?s still giving her those migraines, huh? NIKKI And ulcers again, did you know she almost got shot in the head and back thrice last weekend, in fact she went in the hospital for a flesh wound near her arm Looks at SCOTT SCOTT And so damn cranky and tired we can?t do anything romantic anymore. Interrupting her GARY ?..sorry, this is Scott; he is my nephew?s ? GARY Buddy Both GARY and NIKKI reading between ?inside joke? and smiles NIKKI [Shaking his hand] Nice to meet ya GARY And this is Carla?s wife, Nikki Surprised and baffled SCOTT Wife? GARY Yeap! To SCOTT NIKKI That?s what happen when you?re in love for a longtime, you marry a beautiful woman for a long time my brother, she becomes you?re wife. NIKKI So are you guy visiting here? SCOTT Nah planning on staying GARY Extra hand at the fort Nudging SCOTT?S shoulder. NIKKI That?s what need at Blu To SCOTT GARY Her caf. NIKKI Speaking of which, I got errands to fulfill and this surprise thing? GARY Oh She?s doesn?t have a clue about it, right? NIKKI In fact she thinks we are going have a romantic night alone at home but I?ll try to persuade her to come and at least drag David to. GARY You don?t wanna do that NIKKI Gotta go, nice to meet you?Scott? SCOTT Yeah-same here. Embracing each other. GARY See yeah Nikki! Waving as she walks the opposite direction. Both GARY and SCOTT go in an open line SCOTT She?s her wife, I didn?t know that dyke can marry here! GARY Just because its not made legal doesn?t mean it can?t be spiritual. SCENE ENDS SCENE SIX INT.- MRS. BAILEY?S BED ?N? BREAKFAST- DAY DAVID and ANTHONY sit in Anthony?s new room, which look like something out a late 19th century home. Both drinking a bottle of Jack Daniels DAVID sits on the dresser smoking weed and ANTHONY lay on the bed half tipsy. Holds a bottle of Jack Daniels ANTHONY So don?t you have anything else to do DAVID Are you trying? to get rid of me ANTHONY No I just find it peculiar that you?re not down stair finishing up or doing what you?re supposed to do.. what are you supposed to do DAVID This sugar, I?m your uncle?s matriarch, in a sense, watching Trolls and hunks like you and you little friend go by. ANTHONY [chuckles] So how does anything gets done around here DAVID It does somehow. I pride myself on not working so hard it take a lot fora girl keeps a figure like this [Pinching on his waste] without all that nasty sweat. Taking another drink and hands to ANTHONY who sips it DAVID So tell me about your little butch friend, Anthony chuckles. ANTHONY Like what? Taking another swallow of the JD. DAVID Like how did you meet and such and what?s up with that chip over his shoulder is he in the closet and belittles his manhood? Lights and smokes a joint. ANTHONY [chuckles again] No, no that is just his style, he is a perfectionist?he was like that when we met in high school DAVID Back in ole?. Passes it to ANTHONY who gives it back ANTHONY Scottsdale, Louisiana, I?m not from there but moved with my dad and my wicked stepmother of a sorts? DAVID Gary?s sister is that bad ANTHONY No I just like saying that, but we?ve from Somerset, Ohio and he was the first I met there and well? Taking a drink DAVID [Taking a puff] Love at first sight. ANTHONY [Taking a swallow of JD] I guess. DAVID Well as long as you?re here you are welcome to anything I?ve touched Nudges his shoulder half DAVID Just kidding, baby. passes the joint back to ANTHONY who kindly refuses. ANTHONY Hate the taste. DAVID Just like your friend, a good ole boy DAVID Well I guess I better leave ya, you need me call, I hope you and your friend will at the party tonight.. ANTHONY We?ll see and his name is Scott Laying back down DAVID Do you want me to leave the door open or what? ANTHONY Close it, thanks. DAVID blow me a kiss as ANTHONY catches it then lies back down and fall asleep. SCENE ENDS SCENE SEVEN INT.- PRECINCT/ BLU CAF - DAY In a small police precinct, CARLA ADAMS, NIKKI?S lover, well uniformed works on booking procedures. The phone rings, she picks up CARLA (bored and tired) Welcome to the hell I like to call P- 31, Officer Carla Adams ? on the other line, NIKKI at her club ?BLU? interrupts NIKKI [V/O] Not much of a happy birthday, girl? CARLA (Grins) Don?t like it, Nikka-sug! You know for A nice southern city we have some of the of the hard-headed rough necks around? NIKKI [VO] This ain?t sweet Albany Georgia CARLA [Fiddling with the papers] More like Albany, New York or New York, New York! NIKKI [VO] It?s still paradise to me? CARLA Being from the Bronx ? so what?s bothering you? NIKKI stands behind main bar at the entrance. NIKKI Can I call my lady and see if she?s keeping busy CARLA [VO] Well I am keeping busy ?. Calming the criminal down NIKKI I?d bet ?.hold got someone Clicks her phone. MARIE [V/O] Good I got you; do you have that sticky glue? NIKKI Ah Yeah, for why MARIE [V/O] A little technical difficulties at Lucy?s? NIKKI ?Y?all giving it in public shows, again? MARIE [V/O] What? No! why would you say that?. NIKKI The last time you called was cause either you pulled your back after your acclaimed attempt to MARIE [V/O] I swear no! Now, come on Nikki please! NIKKI So how?s my prima donnas! MARIE [V/O] I?m fine, but the Barbizon wanna be? NIKKI Girl, y?all need to knock that off ?. MARIE [V/O] Now come on, I know you?re not buying the whole Pyramid cam she thinks falling for?. NIKKI I don?t know, Annie, some weirder thing do happen ?. MARIE [V/O] Yeah, I?m waiting for that meteor to hit all of Atlanta? NIKKI Don?t put me in the middle of your project, I already juggling with this episode here?. MARIE [V/O] Oh yeah the ?surprise??you know she doesn?t like surprises! NIKKI Like it or not she?s gonna have one?. MARIE [V/O] Sponsored by Gary and friends? NIKKI MmHmm! MARIE [V/O] Typical and why wouldn?t good ole Gary MARIE [V/O](CONT'D) do it for me? NIKKI ?Cause you hate birthdays and holidays? MARIE [V/O] But the thought, Nikki? NIKKI Coming from you, well let me leave I have the birthday girl on the other line? you get your ass over here get this shit so the wicked witch of the south won?t bitch MARIE [V/O] Oh, I?m not worried about lee, she has here husband or should I say soon to be ?wife? to take care of her? NIKKI Oh she?s straight she don?t know better?let go MARIE [V/O] Ok, I?m a comin?? Clicks back NIKKI Where was I? CARLA About to witness me murder a condemned misdemeanor! NIKKI You?re gonna be too busy for me tonight! CARLA Sugar I don?t know if I?m gonna be sane to know or care? NIKKI Calm down, baby! I just wanted to give you a little something when you come and hoping you?d be early? CARLA I know, I know?(sighs) I try to get home early and that?s all I can do! NIKKI Keep that blood pressure down and don?t let P-31 kill ya! She hangs up SCENE ENDS SCENE EIGHT INT. - BAILEY?S B?N?B: ANTHONY?S ROOM-DAY ANTHONY snoozes coverless in the bed holding a half empty JD bottle. SCOTT finds his way to his room. Seeing him quietly sleeps like a baby and puts on a big smile while softly rubs ANTHONY?S blondish brown hair, and soft skin. Slightly tickled barely ANTHONY opens his eyes as he gazes at SCOTT looking over sweetly as he tiredly smiles. SCOTT caresses his face SCOTT [In a soft tone] Did I wake you? Swarming around ANTHONY [Barely awake] I don?t mind. He sits on the bed with as ANTHONY barely rising up SCOTT I don?t know about this. Playing with his hair. ANTHONY About what A little tense place his hand over his face SCOTT (Sighs) Moving all the way here to some complete strangers, who I am not very comfortable. Massaging his neck ANTHONY Would you rather go back to that boomtown in Louisiana? Where everyone knows your business and no real room to breath never less what we?re here for. SCOTT And what is that? ANTHONY To be with each other of course. Going to kiss him but SCOTT backs off SCOTT I?m not in the mood. Frustrated ANTHONY [sighs] Do you not trust me, Scott SCOTT Why because I don?t kiss you? ANTHONY The whole song and dance, I thought loved me SCOTT Anthony it takes a me a little time to wind down I?m not very affectionate in public especially with people I barely know.. ANTHONY That?s why I brought you here, to be with you. Remember you and I against the world, you know. SCOTT tries to interrupt but ANTHONY puts his hand over his mouth. ANTHONY We couldn?t do that in ole Scottsdale, you know that. I mean, it?s also a risk for me here to but I?d do it for someone special like you Kisses his forehead inch even closer. Still a little awkward SCOTT smiles SCOTT [sighs] I guess They fall in the bed and kiss. SCENE ENDS SCENE NINE INT.-NIKKI?S APARTMENT-NIGHT Medium size apartment, with kitchen and living room jaconet towards each other NIKKI a casual outfit looking impatient stands waiting for CARLA to walk in the apartment. Door opens and CARLA comes in with a bunch of gift balloons and items in her hand. With an exhausted look and She goes to kiss NIKKI. CARLA Baby, you don?t believe what the guys put me through on ? sister?s birthday?. A big smile comes across NIKKI ?S face CARLA Thinking that I?d have to pull a double they give me beer and cake and this shit. Throwing her stuff down. They kiss CARLA Now I want to rest until She facing the bedroom NIKKI Oh no you can?t Trying to get her arm CARLA What do you mean by that, I?m ? NIKKI [Putting her index finger across her lips] You promised me to let me dine and wine you CARLA Oh that NIKKI I had something special for you. Leading her to the sofa CARLA We could do this some other night I?m tired Nikki. Aiming to sit at the sofa next to the door. Nikki then follows her lays Carla's head on her lap. NIKKI I feel you baby, but I thought after I spent all day planning and preparing all for this night, in which won?t happen again for another 364 days you could at least see what I have plan. I?ll give some time to rest but please Massaging her neck and shoulders CARLA I know you want to but I?m very tired? NIKKI [Pitiful look] Please, baby After seeing her sorrowful face CARLA Ok, just give a few ? NIKKI Just take your time and get some rest and get ready CARLA lifting up CARLA [Getting up] Oh now you?re gonna let me rest sometime to rest NIKKI Your loosing time you got an hour baby or I?m coming to get you. Heading towards the bathroom on the right down the hall CARLA Ooh, Is that a promise? NIKKI Don?t flatter yourself. CARLA You started it, Nikki With a faint voice in the bathroom and later water running in the background SCENE ENDS SCENE TEN EXT. MRS BAILEY?S B?N?B BACKYARD -NIGHT Fully- costumed guest with Halloween design and ?happy birthday? banners. ANTHONY, non-costumed, eagerly following the music down the steps SCOTT reluctantly follows and leads him to the refreshment area. [Dance music is played in background.] SCOTT Why didn?t we just stay in? ANTHONY Because I wanted to see what this is about! SCOTT And what does this have to do with me? ANTHONY Time for you to socialize, small town boy! SCOTT Scottsdale is not a small town T?.. ANTHONY Figure of speech, now come on! ANTHONY goes to the refreshments, picks up a drink. ANTHONY See, no ones hurting you! Costumed, GARY sneaks behind both of them GARY [Smiles] I gave you guys a decent room and you repay me by damaging my property?! What? No, no sir! Picking up a chip ANTHONY Dude you act as if you never heard a ANTHONY (CONT.) joke a mile away! SCOTT No the man wasn?t! Drinking off a glass he has GARY It was Scotty, but we did hear you guys earlier. SCOTT only thing we did was sleep. Grabbing SCOTT?S side. DAVID Sounded like a little bit than sleep! Every in Georgia heard y?all and either you or Tony screams louder than a girl! and they say I?m and flaming queen! Taking GARY?S cup and drinks it GARY Which you still are! DAVID I always saw myself as the diva! DAVID (CONT.) (At SCOTT) Don?t you think? SCOTT [unnerved] Damn it, I knew we should?ve been quieter! Scowling at ANTHONY ANTHONY Calm down he?s just having fun. GARY Yeah his nosey like that DAVID I?m and God have one thing in common, I know all and see all here Patting in his hand over SCOTT?S shoulder for reassurance GARY [chuckles] Don?t that is what the rooms are for anyways DAVID Beats the street let me tell you? Nudging SCOTT on the shoulder who look unpleasant GARY [Changing the subject] The important thing is that you?re here, Glad that you?ve an join us. ANTHONY [sarcastically] We had nothing else better to do and we were hungry, Picks up a hors d? oeuvre DAVID [jokingly] Y'all forgot it is a costume party Staring them down SCOTT [timidly] I don't do that type of stuff anymore ANTHONY Couldn?t find anything to wear. GARY It doesn't matter anyways DAVID But would've been interesting anyways GARY David, honey Grabbing her waste. DAVID I'm just saying, if Anthony and his friend Scott would have asked me I could have fixed him up as the Long Ranger and Tonto, cop and robber or nothing at all likes Adam and Eve, or should I say Steve Enters MARIE wit a bucket full of novelties to the table MARIE Typical Davy scaring the newbies, huh Handing SCOTT and ANTHONY some novelty mask. MARIE Here try these on GARY Miss. Anne Marie, always a surprise, and a green thumb Hugs MARIE MARIE Anything for you especially to spear your company of any further humiliation from you know who Pointing DAVID out. DAVID I thought you sold flower and plant at the nursery not you homemade beauty secrets. GARY Children, children we must not bicker in front of our guess. DAVID Oh Gar? ,you know underneath the cut throat insults we love each other. Kisses DAVID?S cheek MARIE I have to say something to your boyfriend. Eats a hors d? oeuvre and tasting the punch MARIE Mm, Good shit! DAVID Naturally sweetie what would you expect from us MARIE From Gary class from you?. Both throwing condescending jesters at each other. ANTHONY Did you bring your guitar MARIE Of course but that is reserved for later Noticing SCOTT MARIE And this is lover boy Puzzled and startled SCOTT What? Interrupts ANTHONY Yes, ?Scott. I guess you can call him that Lost and intimidated SCOTT [to ANTHONY] Who is this lady and why did she? ANTHONY [whispers] Inside joke, chill MARIE You?re right baby he is on the edgy side GARY Oh he?ll ok, he just needs to be broken into SCOTT I don?t need to me anything, thank you! ANTHONY Scott! He stares at him as parent to a child in which SCOTT stops and gazes his attention away ANTHONY toys around with his mask trying to get Scott?s attention back . Imitating Dracula ANTHONY I want to suck your blood Goes towards his neck. Outranged, SCOTT shoves him away SCOTT Get the fuck off of me! ANTHONY What?s yours! GARY Will you relax Scott... ANTHONY Yeah I was just having fun with you like I always do?.. SCOTT [sighs] Not here and now, man Getting very agitated SCOTT This was a bad idea? I?m out of here!! He storms away from the group and the party area leaving the rest of the people baffled and ANTHONY worried. DAVD That?s a change of attitude from earlier GARY nudges him at the comment. ANTHONY tries to catch up with him. SCOTT flies to the stairs, as soon as he makes his first steps, ANTHONY catches up and grabs him. ANTHONY Scott, come on man what?s the problem SCOTT Anthony I told before we got here how I was. ANTHONY And I told you that everything was ok here that?s why I brought you... SCOTT I know that but? ANTHONY But what?s the problem! SCOTT Look, I don?t wanna talk about it I?ll be in the room Continues up the stairs. ANTHONY again grabs him. Stares at him for a sec, then gets closer toward him ANTHONY It would be fun without you Placing his hand around his face and shoulder. SCOTT No I gotta go! Embarrassed knocks it out of the way. Run up the stair leaving ANTHONY standing. Scene Ends SCENE ELEVEN INT.- SCOTT AND ANTHONY?S ROOM-NIGHT In the dimly lighted room, SCOTT recuperates by laying face up on the unmade bed. GARY knocks the door from the outside. SCOTT [cranky] Yeah? GARY v/o It?s me Gary, checking on you... Moving around on the bed SCOTT I?m ok I just need to get away for a while. GARY v/o Are you sure, you didn?t sound like that a few minutes ago.... SCOTT Look I said I don?t wanna talk about .... GARY v/o But I do, and since you?re staying here, you at least owe me that A pause of silence for a moment. SCOTT drags out of the bed and opens the door. GARY stands partially upset and concern. GARY May I come in? SCOTT opens the wider, GARY steps in the dark room GARY I?m not trying to be nosey or anything .... SCOTT You?re already.... GARY I could you please give at least the respect to listen! I mean, I put up with the fact the you were a bit timid earlier today, but you embarrassed Anthony who has wasted his time energy and life for you. Now at first I thought you were just afraid and in GARY (CONT?D) the closet or something but I?m wondering if you care for him as much as he says you do. SCOTT Nah, ain?t nothing like that, just.. .1 don?t know GARY So what are you afraid of? SCOTT (configuring) I?m not afraid of anything.... I mean... I came here leaving a vast future behind,?.I mean back home, in Scottsdale, I come from a family with higher reputation and I expect more from me as I do for myself to go with another dude... Sits down on the bed SCOTT But it?s so new and fast with no thought and care. Not to say I don?t care for him ?cause sort off do, and now.... GARY Reminds me of me some time ago Sits by him SCOTT What do you mean, I?m not ashamed of anything... GARY Before I came here I expected everything to be in a strategic order; family, career, and nothing else and can hardly know when or where to follow or find what you want... SCOTT But isn?t that what it supposed to be.. Puts his hand on SCOTT shoulder. GARY Not really, Sometimes you just have let things happen. You know, when we aren?t with computer chips in are skulls that tells us our destiny... At eased, SCOTT smiles. GARY Scott, you have given your time and energy to come with Tony as he cares for you, and you don?t have to convince me you do for him cause I see it. Just don?t let ?family reputation? dictate your life, live like Scott not anything else. When I say you?re amongst family I mean it. So, relax! SCOTT pauses again to reflect. Let out a big sigh looks at GARY SCOTT Does Tony say all that about me? GARY Tony talks about you all the time, and believe me he is the last person who wants to hurt you SCOTT I wouldn?t want to hurt him either GARY When I say you?re amongst family I mean it. So, relax SCOTT You know, you?re tight GARY Thanks. I guess, you?re uh tight too Hugs him SCENE TWELVE EXT/INT.- PARTY AREA-NIGHT Back at the party guest still socialize MARIE and DAVID tries to comfort ANTHONY by the refreshment area. MARIE You weren?t kidding when you said he had issues. DAVID Oh please he was just a little shy if we?d just give him time with me he?d be a better person MARIE You?re probably the reason he?s so feisty DAVID Oh no baby I am a child of love he?d be out of his shell.. .like Tony Hugging on ANTHONY MARIE You haven?t worked any magic on him, he?s naturally like that I can tell ANTHONY I wish Scott was? Enters SCOTT to ANTHONY SCOTT Was what? ANTHONY Well I thought I?d embarrassed you MARIE (To DAVID?S ear) Well looks whose back Hulk Hogan! DAVID Oh shut up! SCOTT What makes you think that! ANTHONY What happened earlier! SCOTT You know how I get sometime! ANTHONY nods without protest. SCOTT inches closer to him and grabs his waste. Confused ANTHONY pauses and slowly pulls back. ANTHONY I thought you don?t like affect in public Flirting back SCOTT I didn?t say that and besides we are safe here. ANTHONY and SCOTT kiss. GARY enters and grabs DAVID from behind. DAVID You did this as usual Looking at GARY GARY No they did it to themselves They hug each other while ANTHONY and SCOTT continues to kiss. MARIE becomes uncomfortable with the situation MARIE Could you guys use your room some people come here to party DAVID Poor flower without her flower. MARIE There?s one thing about us lesbian I know is that we can do without each other a long time TAMI enters to MARIE. TAMI Oh really? Startles MARIE who later plays along MARIE yep TAMI We?ll see about that later tonight MARIE Oh we will? Kisses and cuddles her DAVID [Points her out] Here?s our lil? Cindy Crawford of Aragon way . Gives DAVID her peck. GARY Where are we shooting today? Hugging her TAMI [Joking] I?m taking time off the see you guys and my baby Grabbing MARIE and give her a peck. SCOTT So you guys are also ?married? like Carla and Nikki? MARIE Not quite... TAMI No I am not a lesbian first... DAVID looks puzzled. MARIE But, she?s my baby TAMI I do love you too that is what counts Kisses her again SCOTT Sam here, we?re not gay either. Point towards ANTHONY. ANTHONY We just dig each other. Giving him another kiss on the lips. DAVID Ok am I the only one confused with this, so are guys all gonna have an orgy or something. TAMI I don?t need anyone else. Nuzzling with MARIE ANTHONY So you?re the model that David?s mentioned earlier? TAMI Not yet, but hopefully tonight when they?ll call Looking at her beeper. DAVID Or when you stop looking at that damn thing and have some fun. Grabbing the beeper away from her . TAMI I?m waiting for my big break you do want to see me in those rags MARIE now indifferent at the subject TAMI (at ANTHONY) And you must be the guy that that doesn?t like to be called Anthony?s lover ? ANTHONY No I?m Anthony ? you must be talking. about him, Scotty! Pointing to SCOTT SCOTT (clueless) What? ANTHONY Inside joke joking, relax! Squeezing his hand. SCOTT is less tensed. Both drive less attention away from the rest of the group. DAVID Did you bring your guitar? GARY Yeah when are we gonna hear you sing MARIE When the guest of honor arrives DAVID If she finishes man handling those criminals or Nikki SCENE ENDS SCENE THIRTEEN INT.-NIKKI?S APARTMANT/BEDROOM-NIGHT (Later That Night) As NIKKI and CARLA passionately kiss each other they roll over the bed both robed in terry cloth and the bedding sheets. NIKKI [seductive] Happy birthday! Kissing her neck. CARLA Was it ever? Giving a peck back and stroking her face NIKKI So it was good for you? CARLA Maybe with some candles and a little ice cream ? Continuing kissing and making love to her NIKKI I could see the candles but where may I ask should put the ice cream. CARLA On the hot spots so we could cool down NIKKI I don?t want to get a brain freeze. Nikki caressing her neck as Carla shows pleasure in it. CARLA I don?t you?ll worry too much about with me Grabbing her to tongue her and he neck and shoulders. NIKKI I see you?re feeling better told ya [In euphoria] I could make it a worth your while. CARLA You did indeed Madame you did indeed. Continuing to kissing NIKKI And there?s more to come?. NIKKI massages her CARLA I don?t deserve all of this! NIKKI For you baby I?d give you the world. CARLA That?ll have to wait ?cause I got to pee Getting up and goin towards the bedroom outside NIKKI Take your time CARLA [Distant voice] I plan to NIKKI lays, zoned out phone rings. Hesitantly she picks up the phone right side of the bed. GARY is on the other line [Music and continual chattering of guests] GARY (B?N?B) [Distant] Yeah? Sitting up. NIKKI [Lower tone] Oh hey, yeah? I haven?t forgotten y?all ?. Standing up straightening herself NIKKI I was just trying her wined down, I mean ya know how she tense she gets after coming from the station, worse than a man, no offense? Occupied and busy GARY [B?N?B] I understand but remember I do have all of this shit here for her ? Cutting him off NIKKI (V/O) [Whispering] (CONT'D) Gary ? I know but she is in that damn mood right now where she doesn?t to. be bothered GARY [B?N?B] Get her out of it tell her something? I don?t know. NIKKI (V/O) You how terrible I am with this? GARY Just say called to check out something suspicious here NIKKI looking to see if CARLA is not listening NIKKI {NIKKI?S} She?s know you better than that and is not gonna buy that CARLA is heard coming out. NIKKI (CONT'D) She?s coming ? GARY (V/O) Just do as I said! Hangs up Hanging up the phone CARLA comes over to NIKKI seeing her talking on the phone. CARLA Who was that? NIKKI Uh, it was Gary he wanted you to check something out CARLA Why couldn?t he call the police like any other person? NIKKI You are a cop or did you forget CARLA I mean a cop on duty he knows I hate this NIKKI He trusts you then some deadbeat rookie who doesn?t know what he?s doing. I would Grabbing her by the waste CARLA Yeah, yeah but why on my god damn birthday [Putting on her clothes]If it is nothing I?ll tell ya? NIKKI Baby! Pushing her CARLA Kidding, I love Gary. NIKKI More than me. CARLA I don?t want to sleep with him Kissing her as NIKKI continues to cuddle and undress CARLA And where do you think you?re going? NIKKI You think you are gonna leave me here by myself CARLA You guys are tripping, yes that is the plan NIKKI I want to see what?s going on CARLA Why, you never had interest in this shit before and it ain?t nothing. NIKKI There?s a first time for everything CARLA Shit there has to be a full moon tonight SCENE ENDS SCENE FOURTEEN EXT.-B?N?B (BACKYARD)-NIGHT GARY?S business partner, GREG LOWELL a good-looking dark haired, late twenty-something, and his fiance LEAH PHERSON, also MARIE?S co-worker joins them CUT to: SCOTT and ANTHONY horse playing MARIE Can you guys believe that those two GARY Who? MARIE Your nephew and his aggressive-passive basket case pal Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde GARY And what?s the problem with them MARIE Any moment his friend?s top will blow his top, I swear to you GARY That was over a while back I think now MARIE Like I?d trust Sadaam with Kuwait, I?m telling you?. LEAH I don?t know about you but I think its romantic Grabbing on to GREG LEAH It kinda reminds me of us not too long ago Kisses him MARIE So you guys had an abusive relationship GARY Lightened up their young, Annie still exploring their possibilities? GREG It?s not like you haven?t did that a while back. MARIE Yeah but at lease I don?t make a public attention over it. LEAH That?s not what I?ve heard today from the grapevine? GARY And I think she means that literally. MARIE Well that?s different between Tami and I, we know where we stand?. LEAH At least one of you does? MARIE And we had to release some tension, unlike a sexless liberal couple I know? LEAH LEAH (CONT'D) Cut us some slack, between me work with you and Greg and the office. GREG It?s a wonder we can even recognize each other. MARIE Like you?re real busy there, Greg. GREG She does have a point? GARY (Sarcastic) We do get something?partner! GREG Yeah turn over, for a rescission there are less clients needy looking for money, I think they?re intimidated that we will hunt them down or something. LEAH You may need to do that GARY You guys, may get better in a few years when the Olympics come through?. MARIE Or when we shoot Mr. ?Read My Lips? GREG and LEAH in agreement GARY Hey don?t talk about my president like that LEAH Yeah, you?re right he?s you?re president. GARY Someone has to love him MARIE Any why not an over zealous conservative fag GARY That?s homosexual, Missy TAMI goes to them TAMI So who else is out of the closet MARIE No it?s just Gary and his on going infatuation. with Mr. George Bush! TAMI Who?s he ? GREG Were you a blonde in a past life, Tami? TAMI No just a small-town Latino girl?anyways, Gary can I use your phone. GARY Why not use the phone in the lobby? TAMI Cause it doesn?t give good reception and Davy?s on there I think? Leans on him TAMI It?s only a minute, please Reluctantly he gives her the phone GARY (Sighs) Here, three minutes nothing more TAMI Thank you, you won?t regret it! Kisses his cheek as he shakes heads. She walks out GARY Yeah thirty-six dollar worth MARIE The only real contact with women huh GARY And that?s I don?t marry one, excluding you lovely To LEAH LEAH Well you still should have done that to her MARIE Yeah, she?s only call that no good flim flam agency? LEAH Whatever in French or Italian? GARY You guys give her a break she may get something there. MARIE Gypped? LEAH Her hurt even GARY Such the support group you are it?s a wonder the nursery is still running MARIE Gary that what friends and lovers are for Focus on TAMI talking on the cell-phone at one corner SCENE ENDS SCENE FIFTEEN EXT. BED AND BREAKFAST (ENTRANCE)-NIGHT A few twilights on and parked cars, the inn has a few seemingly unsuspected people lounging around the area. INT. ---NIKKI?S CAR---NIGHT CARLA sits frustrated and unaware while NIKKI perpetrates a nave disposition as CARLA waits to reluctantly investigate the ?goings on.? CARLA I don?t know why I agree to this shit! NIKKI ?Cause you?re good like that, baby. CARLA Damn it! Gary knows better than that. Looking out at the quiet neighborhood. CARLA (Checks around) It doesn?t even look suspicious Noticing that lights and some people inside from her car. NIKKI You never know though. Twirling her dreds trying her damness to hide her nervousness CARLA [Getting more frustrated] Why! NIKKI [Calming her down] I?m just saying?you know they are CARLA CARLA (MORE) Who, the boogie man Nikki? thank god you?re not a cop! NIKKI No I mean prowlers and shit! CARLA Nikki [pointing to the whole area from the car] does this anyways looks like something?s out there! NIKKI Its best to check, you?ll never?. CARLA I know I know, shit you don?t have to remind me. Grabbing on the door knob CARLA Shit [Sighs] I bet you that damn David put him up to this.... Getting out of the car NIKKI follows the lead CARLA Whoa?and where do you think you?re going! NIKKI You think I?m gonna stay here? CARLA Why not!! NIKKI I don?t know what?s gonna jump me! CARLA Why did you come then?shit! Throwing her flashlight down. Scene Ends SCENE SIXTEEN INT.- BED AND BREAKFAST LOBBY-EVENING ANTHONY lurks at front window. Seeing CARLA and NIKKI bickering near the front entrance, ANTHONY and remembering what was described about them goes towards DAVID who flirts with a few male partygoers. Walking aside DAVID ANTHONY [In his ear] David? DAVID [Trying to get his attention to leave] Are you supposed to be watching out for them for me? ANTHONY About the guest of honor? did you not say that she would be this uptight Black bull- dagger and her partner? DAVID What about her ANTHONY Well I think I?ve seen the two of whom. you?ve described are bickering outside DAVID They could be guest are you sure? ANTHONY I don?t know exactly but it looks like. they?re headed this way DAVID Tony, it could be your imagination? Pulling DAVID towards the window. He becomes a bit agitated ANTHONY Would you just look? Seeing NIKKI and CARLA heading closer to entrance, DAVID immediately signals everyone apart of the party go on in. DAVID and ANTHONY go out back where GARY informs him, in which then he goes to stops the music. Standing in the center everyone stands silent DAVID Attention while the Everyone hides; MARIE dims the lights, DAVID on the left. DAVID [Whispering] Where?s Scott? At then the door open as SCOTT enters DAVID quickly grabs SCOTT towards him as they all duck and hide. NIKKI and CARLA are mumbling gets louder. Door almost shuts but CARLA catches it the lights come back on and they all yell surprise. CARLA looks shocked at first as NIKKI sports a large grin CARLA Now I told you once before, I don?t want this? Music starts back on and the people and continues to conversed and party. DAVID Oh shut up and enjoy this? Hugging her MARIE You may never have another from David DAVID Oh go hug her, bitch Pushing CARLA to MARIE MARIE [hugging her] Happy birthday, Carl CARLA Thanks baby Scott comes towards her and also hugs her SCOTT Happy birthday, Carla CARLA Thanks honey, now who the hell are you NIKKI That?s Scott, Gary?s nephew?s lover CARLA Gary had a nephew? MARIE Yeah, a cutie, Anthony CARLA He ain?t bad for a guy To SCOTT NIKKI You ain?t all bad either Giving him a pinch as he looks puzzled. CARLA Um huh He blushes GARY, ANTHONY, TAMI, and GREG and LEAH goes towards CARLA and the others. GARY There?s the birthday girl Hugging her CARLA You shouldn?t have GARY You don?t mean that She thinks about it CARLA No I don?t GARY What can I do for my ?adopted sister?? CARLA You?ve done enough As she hugs everyone, DAVID again takes position in the center DAVID Attention everyone, in honor of Madame Carla Adams birthday We will hear a song by the beautiful. Ms Anne-Marie Connors Everyone applaud, MARIE sings a beautiful folksy song. GARY grabbing DAVID as he lays his head on his shoulder, ANTHONY holding SCOTT?S hand as they grin back at each other, CARLA cuddles with NIKKI, GREG holds LEAH, while TAMI walks in with a smile The End 5