INT. - BASEMENT, NIGHT366Please respect copyright.PENANAHsjkso1TNA
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The basement is dim, eerie, and completely empty, aside from one small wooden desk with an old chair.366Please respect copyright.PENANAqqFeXQ4PFR
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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.366Please respect copyright.PENANAVqbxd8A2aB
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."366Please respect copyright.PENANAl6Kh5RWJUv
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Richard exhales sharply as he wipes sweat from his forehead and stops sketching.366Please respect copyright.PENANADW2ufLkR5g
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RICHARD366Please respect copyright.PENANAKlyH1JyiNl
So fucking tired.366Please respect copyright.PENANAn4Hgv7x5IU
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Richard checks his phone for the time. He slumps his head down and groans.366Please respect copyright.PENANAckF9RUlkkC
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RICHARD366Please respect copyright.PENANAg0qgjy2K92
I'm so not fucking ready for work tomorrow.366Please respect copyright.PENANA1VwraF5XAg
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INT. - OFFICE BUILDING, AFTERNOON366Please respect copyright.PENANAapTs6LnQIh
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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.366Please respect copyright.PENANArXDsroqG0s
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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.366Please respect copyright.PENANACfzsCrl6EN
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MICHELLE366Please respect copyright.PENANAuiSzpMKnct
Richard?366Please respect copyright.PENANAWBJOqLXeFW
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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.366Please respect copyright.PENANAy2xQRW21EY
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RICHARD366Please respect copyright.PENANAtaEps4NR7E
My apologies, Michelle! I didn't sleep well last night.366Please respect copyright.PENANATGhTmtihNs
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MICHELLE366Please respect copyright.PENANA7vMNMco5ZP
Records show that you're falling behind on your given tasks... again.366Please respect copyright.PENANAKQiaxC5vYw
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Richard exhales sharply, looking down at the ground defeated.366Please respect copyright.PENANAJefItMdPdO
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RICHARD366Please respect copyright.PENANAgCPNYijarx
(whispers)366Please respect copyright.PENANAZ3GLZAayUo
Fuck. 366Please respect copyright.PENANAakabbhnUuc
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MICHELLE366Please respect copyright.PENANAOWoRyWf3oj
What was that now?366Please respect copyright.PENANAEtm0viWPJS
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RICHARD366Please respect copyright.PENANAR3tWS57CgJ
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.366Please respect copyright.PENANAZlUMPikL7P
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Michelle glares at Richard while a pondering look grows on her face.366Please respect copyright.PENANApvqQPG7heg
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MICHELLE366Please respect copyright.PENANAzPj3uSt5DM
That is untrue and you know it, Dick!366Please respect copyright.PENANA5aAz4W8ieg
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RICHARD366Please respect copyright.PENANAnWPpik8G7g
He's had more late tasks than I have and I know for a fact you guys hit each other up each night.366Please respect copyright.PENANAyk1F0zNuVE
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Employees around Richard and Michelle gasp. Michelle looks around before back at Richard, tears growing in her eyes.366Please respect copyright.PENANAnjVyMsQWLG
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MICHELLE366Please respect copyright.PENANAGlEgsXX80M
Richard... you're fired!366Please respect copyright.PENANASKCM6DuG9Q
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Michelle quickly walks away, wiping the tears from her eyes. Richard grows a gloomy look on his face.366Please respect copyright.PENANAL736hI2AiO
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RICHARD366Please respect copyright.PENANAZdoCw6Dqst
(whispers)366Please respect copyright.PENANAQO3gKhEG9V
Ah, shit... What the fuck is wrong with me?366Please respect copyright.PENANAnHqDzjj8yJ
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INT. - LIVING ROOM, NIGHT366Please respect copyright.PENANAhReZ5Zepcl
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.366Please respect copyright.PENANAU6BvaQK2zp
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The movie case, reading "CURTAIN CALL", lies beside the DVD player on the shelf under the television.366Please respect copyright.PENANANgZxn8OEnY
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WOMAN ON TV366Please respect copyright.PENANA7oOCy2iQqg
You shouldn't have fucked with me, you crazy shithead!366Please respect copyright.PENANAaNCUWQtMZy
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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.366Please respect copyright.PENANAdRVSDD4LXZ
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RICHARD366Please respect copyright.PENANAS8XqRa5ljE
Could've been a bit more climactic, but still good.366Please respect copyright.PENANASNoo3rHdYX
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The credits roll on the television briefly before Richard ejects the DVD and places it back in its case.366Please respect copyright.PENANAVyV6RdXtst
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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.366Please respect copyright.PENANA87rqgvIfGR
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Richard turns off the television and lies down on the couch momentarily. 366Please respect copyright.PENANAGoe3Xd6qCY
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MICHELLE (V.O.)366Please respect copyright.PENANAUwUH3PfRGq
Richard... you're fired!366Please respect copyright.PENANAYQ4hXhlTYm
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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."366Please respect copyright.PENANAZMlKokADcU
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CUT TO:366Please respect copyright.PENANAfYpq4awq53
INT. - GROCERY STORE, NIGHT366Please respect copyright.PENANAyCEshRJCML
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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.366Please respect copyright.PENANAkoZb1PlmaS
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Josh pulls out his vibrating phone to see "BEST FRIEND RICHARD" calling. Ma looks at Josh and shakes her head.366Please respect copyright.PENANAMfChxsgNkY
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MA366Please respect copyright.PENANAXVAG9Qj3YD
Is that boyfriend of yours calling you again, dear?366Please respect copyright.PENANAnv0NrgMvuX
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Josh sighs and shakes his head.366Please respect copyright.PENANABtMgKB2R62
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JOSH366Please respect copyright.PENANAkTOmwA1BRa
No, Ma. I'm not fucking gay. It's Richard.366Please respect copyright.PENANAOsoUui7pGC
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Josh answers the call.366Please respect copyright.PENANA4IqdeBrKjQ
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JOSH366Please respect copyright.PENANAiEuR6tmoZb
Hey, Rich. What's up, man?366Please respect copyright.PENANAGfcTfpa9wF
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RICHARD366Please respect copyright.PENANAExfd3GceWK
I really fucked up man.366Please respect copyright.PENANAmpOgrhjYcH
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INTERCUT - PHONE CONVERSATION366Please respect copyright.PENANAMV90Xvw1gm
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Richard is pacing as he talks to Josh.366Please respect copyright.PENANA0fU5MHMuTg
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RICHARD366Please respect copyright.PENANAPbmzEE03ng
I mean, like, seriously fucked up!366Please respect copyright.PENANArOZSTXFhKz
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JOSH366Please respect copyright.PENANAE95xG1TpXC
What do you mean "seriously fucked up?"366Please respect copyright.PENANAgDKGTnH0wn
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RICHARD366Please respect copyright.PENANAVRAcNXBThc
At work, dude!366Please respect copyright.PENANACzvunKwgy0
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Josh and his Ma are in line waiting to check out.366Please respect copyright.PENANA9BKq4t7wIb
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RICHARD366Please respect copyright.PENANAMKU5Q8O2Wg
I accidentally made a scene when my boss got made.366Please respect copyright.PENANA1AV7oFmpZD
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Josh simply nods as he listens to Richard.366Please respect copyright.PENANAA0jsbTiZ48
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JOSH366Please respect copyright.PENANAVmvhNKeZGd
Bro, you gotta give more details. I ain't fucking psychic or anything.366Please respect copyright.PENANADFPaXhOrya
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RICHARD366Please respect copyright.PENANAuqvJJCUjtA
I brought her relationship with that fuckboy, Darrel.366Please respect copyright.PENANAwcyO8JZYOy
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JOSH366Please respect copyright.PENANAqPOUzNhpqK
Oh, shit, dude. What the fuck did she do after that?366Please respect copyright.PENANAcbygz3Ev7Z
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Richard places a hand on his forehead and exhales sharply.366Please respect copyright.PENANA3VtW6gfzjF
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RICHARD366Please respect copyright.PENANAetFzCwJ9bU
She fired me, man.366Please respect copyright.PENANAMIeo80gmt9
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Josh goes silent for a moment.366Please respect copyright.PENANA4W2ARKUhU9
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JOSH366Please respect copyright.PENANA9pR2S0DVLs
Fucking hell, man. I'm really sorry. You think you could earn it back though?366Please respect copyright.PENANAllWFAIH9Vn
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RICHARD366Please respect copyright.PENANABRDsN5R4YH
That's actually one of the reasons why I called you. I can't think of anything.366Please respect copyright.PENANAS6uaP2uERv
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Josh clicks his teeth before exhaling.366Please respect copyright.PENANAuOujnRcipn
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JOSH366Please respect copyright.PENANAYzruqLvk9V
Well, didn't you get a doctoral degree in engineering and mechanics or whatever like your dad?366Please respect copyright.PENANATlBFPceb21
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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.366Please respect copyright.PENANAwY5h5HanZ4
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RICHARD366Please respect copyright.PENANAVkfwgUwhiM
I got my master's degree in most engineering fields. My dad got his master's degree in mechanical engineering.366Please respect copyright.PENANAEF5teWGrnT
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Josh scoffs briefly.366Please respect copyright.PENANAx2wnN0bJde
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JOSH366Please respect copyright.PENANAAt1FFFwkQP
Still dude.366Please respect copyright.PENANAAyJ0wzumkP
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MA366Please respect copyright.PENANALnoOQOKaba
Josh, boy, get in the car!366Please respect copyright.PENANAmGe2DqyNnO
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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.366Please respect copyright.PENANAercveuB7oH
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JOSH366Please respect copyright.PENANAOB0QUcandU
You gotta use that smart fucking brain of yours!366Please respect copyright.PENANANibnDIFqRb
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Richard is lying down on his couch again.366Please respect copyright.PENANAXFq5KyWsZU
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RICHARD366Please respect copyright.PENANA3yFAXbO6g8
Dude, the fuck you think I'm trying to do?366Please respect copyright.PENANAVrizul9wxJ
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Richard exhales sharply as he rubs his forehead.366Please respect copyright.PENANA9Vau8JBAm0
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JOSH366Please respect copyright.PENANAiGrevQ9bje
Look dude, you ain't gonna feel better about yourself or anything till you go and talk to Michelle.366Please respect copyright.PENANAfKyDAlEeIy
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RICHARD366Please respect copyright.PENANA7H8AeQ6QdK
She ain't gonna give me my fucking job back if that's what you're wondering.366Please respect copyright.PENANA9Qu2b3D8CB
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Josh sighs and chuckles briefly as he helps his Ma unload groceries.366Please respect copyright.PENANA7fr3fU7HAJ
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JOSH366Please respect copyright.PENANAy7ok7jqGfX
Nah, man, but at least apologize to her or something. We both know you ain't gonna rest until you talk to her.366Please respect copyright.PENANALnZBsr2TFK
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RICHARD366Please respect copyright.PENANAhyjzO52n4g
I'll think about it, man.366Please respect copyright.PENANA9LjTlPUIqS
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JOSH366Please respect copyright.PENANAkFk2CFQRPN
This is gonna sound fucking ridiculous, but try inviting her to coffee or something. 366Please respect copyright.PENANA1OyQHzabTV
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Richard clicks his teeth and scoffs.366Please respect copyright.PENANAC0ELWW0Ox9
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RICHARD366Please respect copyright.PENANA2mrXUeAePk
A coffee shop, dude?366Please respect copyright.PENANAoQPkmQviqE
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JOSH366Please respect copyright.PENANAe97T13hwY9
Like I said, it's ridiculous since it's in so many fucking romantic comedies, but it works. Trust me, man.366Please respect copyright.PENANAIbDgHlz6zW
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RICHARD366Please respect copyright.PENANAJDFiaa9Foc
Alright, man. Whatever you say.366Please respect copyright.PENANAW0umxgO4jL
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Josh and his Ma put their groceries away.366Please respect copyright.PENANAIN6EhrAR4L
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JOSH366Please respect copyright.PENANAtXwzW9TLzV
Maybe we could watch a horror movie tonight or tomorrow or whenever?366Please respect copyright.PENANAF21aaAmsIT
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RICHARD366Please respect copyright.PENANAOi5oUC1m3I
We'll see. I've gotta work on something.366Please respect copyright.PENANAA9H0fvB04B
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Josh scoffs.366Please respect copyright.PENANA3njpiBpBjq
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JOSH366Please respect copyright.PENANAUbEmbZ9q7X
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.366Please respect copyright.PENANAuNMN2LKRxg
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RICHARD366Please respect copyright.PENANASk9TMzbjst
Okay, man. Talk to you whenever.366Please respect copyright.PENANAxFI6MVjMoQ
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JOSH366Please respect copyright.PENANAzrXJXsM74Q
Yeah, don't fucking die in that basement of yours.366Please respect copyright.PENANAsdrhZgw4fr
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Richard chuckles.366Please respect copyright.PENANAW0X6v6jiyy
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RICHARD366Please respect copyright.PENANAXHMpx218Gg
Don't worry, dude.366Please respect copyright.PENANAWroi5Mncsl
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Richard hangs up the phone and sighs.366Please respect copyright.PENANAk3WmgbbbuN