Post on 30-May-2018
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FADE IN:
EXT. CITY PARK- morning
The scene opens in a city park. Many people are running around, playing with theirdogs or kids. The camera pans around the park until we get to a bench. The camerazooms in on a figure lying on the bench, a newspaper is seen to be covering hisface. Two joggers slow down as they run past.
jogger 1
(whispering)
You think he's dead?
jogger 2
(whispering)
Who cares? Let's get out of here.
JOGGER 1
(whispering)
Just wait a sec...
She proceeds to walk closer to the figure on the bench when the figure suddenlysits straight up, sending the jogger jumping back and screaming. STEVE, midtwenties, pushes the newspaper off of his head and looks around
steve
(looking around)
Is it morning? I went to bed at night, so this must be the morning.
(takes a drink from a beer bottle in his hand)
Helooooooo Morning!
Steve is apparently drunk, and when he tries to get up off the bench he falls backdown. This is when he notices the two joggers.
STEVE
Oh, hello ladies
JOGGER 1
(scoffs)
It's just some lousy drunk.
(motioning to her friend)
Come on.
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The two joggers run off, leaving Steve all alone.It is a feeling he has felt manytimes before.
STEVE
This world be cruel to those with a hobby for drinking.
Steve takes another drink form his bottle and lays back down on the bench, falling
asleep.
int. apartment building- afternoon
The scene opens with Steve lying on his couch, fast asleep. Random bags of chipsand bags of cookies lay scattered on the floor. The door to the apartment opens,and a man, JOE, mid twenties, walks through.
joe
Hey, lazy ass! Get up!
He kicks the couch and bags of chips scatter onto the floor. No response from
Steve. Joe does it again.
JOE
Get up NOW! Do you want to miss your interview?
This time a response. A mumble, maybe a "one more minute", comes from Steve and hestirs a little on the couch. Joe seems to have had enough, and this time pulls thecovers off of Steve, making him fall onto the ground.
STEVE
I was getting up.
INT. APARTMENT BUILDING kitchen- AFTERNOON
Joe and Steve sit around the table. Steve is sitting at one end eating a bowl ofcereal, and Joe at the the other end, going through Steve's resume.
JOE
It says here that you wrestled a badger in a steel cage for a children's hospitalcharity.
STEVE
(mouth full)
Uh-huh
JOE
You never did that.
STEVE
Yeah, but I thought adding that would add some flavor to it. You know, make it a
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little more interesting.
JOE
(staring in disbelief)
No. What I do know is that you're an idiot.
STEVE
(mumbling under breath)
What do you know
JOE
WHAT?!
STEVE
Nothing.
JOE
Eat you're damn cereal.
int. happy burgers fast food restaurant- afternoon
Several cars whiz by the fast food chain, and several cars are seen parked in thelot. The scene goes inside where Steve is seated, listening intently.
manager
We here at Happy Burgers take pride in the fast food industry. If a customer
doesn't like their order, they expect and will receive a full refund.
STEVE
Isn't that kinda stupid? You know if people know this, they're just gonna say theyhated their food and get their money back. They'll make off with a free meal. Yousee what I mean?
MANAGER
(staring blank eyed straight forward)
We here at Happy Burgers take pride in the fast food industry. If a customer
doesn't like their order, they expect and will receive a full refund.
STEVE
(taking a deep breath)
I had a feeling you were gonna say that.
ext. HAPPY BURGERS FAST FOOD RESTAURANT parking lot- AFTERNOON
STEVE
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I really thought that would have went better.
JOE
Oh yeah. Who could resist hiring a college dropout who fought a badger for thesake of young children. What is this world coming to!
STEVE
You know, I could really go without you're sarcasm right now. I'm starting to geta little annoyed with this stupid job search. Can't I just sit at home and donothing while you bring home the bacon?
JOE
Oh, no. We agreed we would both get jobs and pay half of each months bills. Weain't going back on that now.
Joe and Steve reach their car and get inside. It would be a long, quiet ride home.
int. apartment building bedroom- morning
Steve is shown lying in his bed, on foot hanging off of the edge. Cans of beer layscattered on the floor next to his bed with his hand dangling near them. Joeenters the room, looks down at Steve, shakes his head, and enters the bathroomlocated in the room.
INT. APARTMENT BUILDING kitchen- AFTERNOON
Joe and Steve sit around the table, just like the previous morning. Steve iseating a bowl of cereal and Joe sits opposite of him, drinking a cup of coffee andreading the newspaper.
STEVE
How the Phillies holding up?
JOE
Eh, they're hanging in there.
STEVE
That's good, that's good. Hey listen, you wanna read my resume. I cleaned it up alittle.
JOE
(not looking up from his paper and laughing a little)
Oh, yeah. What's it say this time? How you fended off an alien invasion with atoothpick and razorblade?
STEVE
I'm serious man! I'm getting fed up with this too!
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JOE
I'll believe it when I see it.
STEVE
Why won't you listen to what I'm saying! I'm seri...
JOE
I'll give you till the end of the week. No job, no more apartment.
Joe puts down the paper he was reading and walks off into his bedroom, leavingSteve alone once again.
INT. APARTMENT BUILDING BEDROOM- early MORNING
An alarm goes off in a pitch black room, reading 6:00 a.m., and a hand is seenshutting it off. A light turns on and Steve becomes visible, sitting on the bed.He begins to get dressed.
ext. city street- early morning
Steve emerges from the apartment building with a serious look on his face. He getsinto his car and drives off.
INT. APARTMENT BUILDING BEDROOM- MORNING
Another alarm goes off, and Joe's hand is seen reaching to shut it off. He getsout of his bed and walks towards the kitchen. He walks past Steve's room paying noattention. He doubles back and looks inside to see he is not there.
JOE
Steve?
No response. He walks over to the table and sees a note on it, addressed to him.He opens it and reads aloud,
JOE
Joe,
I went out to find that job we were talking about. Won't be home till I find one.Unless a cougar attacks. Then I'll be straight home. We both know I specialize inbadger self defense, not cougar.
-Steve
A smile creeps across Joe's face and he puts the letter back sown on the table. Itwas going to be a good day.
int. must buy electronics store- afternoon
Steve walks into the local Must Buy electronic store, with a determined look onhis face. He approaches the customer service desk. Behind it is an average femaleteenage punk, chewing gum and reading a magazine, not a care in the world.
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STEVE
Hi, I would like to talk to a manager about a possible open position.
customer service rep
He's out on lunch. You'll have to wait until 1 when he gets back.
Steve looked at his watch. It was 11:50 a.m.
STEVE
It's not even noon time and he's taking an hour lunch.
(raising his voice)
What kind of place is this!
Random customers in the store stop their previous business and look towards Steve.
CUSTOMER SERVICE REP
Sir, that's probably not the best first impression to give if you want a job here.
STEVE
(settling down)
Right. So you said one?
INT. HAPPY BURGERS FAST FOOD RESTAURANT- AFTERNOON
JOE
There you go ma'am. Have a nice day.
MANAGER
Joe, may I speak to you for a moment?
INT. HAPPY BURGERS FAST FOOD RESTAURANT office- AFTERNOON
Joe walks into the managers office. There are several office chairs and manyposters on the wall of the restaurant.
MANAGER
Joe, as you know we here at Happy Burgers take pride in the...
JOE
...fast food industry. If a customer doesn't like their order, they expect andwill receive a full refund, I know. I've been here since the restaurant opened.What's all this about.
MANAGER
Well, son, district is making me cut a couple of our employees, and well seeing as
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how you have a college degree and all, I'm gonna have to let you go. You can do somuch better.
JOE
But, I told you, I like working here. It's fun for me. I don't wanna go sit behinda desk all day and sell paper! This is what I wanna do!
MANAGER
Son, please. What's done is done. I'm sorry. You can go clean your uniform andreturn it later. Why don't you just go home. Hell, I'll even give you this weekspay check 'cause I love ya.
Joe stands up from his chair, nods at the manager, and turns and walks out thedoor.
EXT. HAPPY BURGERS FAST FOOD RESTAURANT PARKING LOT- AFTERNOON
Joe continues walking, with a dazed look on his face. He reaches his car, samelook on his face, and rives home once again. This time without a job.
INT. MUST BUY ELECTRONICS STORE- AFTERNOON
The title "MEANWHILE..." appears on the screen and the scene changes back to theMust Buy electronic store. Steve is shown sitting in a chair, fast asleep, infront of the display of big screen T.V.s. The manager, PAUL, early forties, walksinto the store and over to the customer service desk.
Paul
Any urgent calls while I was gone?
CUSTOMER SERVICE REP
No calls, just a strange man. He came in about an hour ago and was looking foryou. Said something about a job. He's right over there, in the T.V.s if you wannasee him.
paul
All right, thanks.
The manager turns and begins to walk towards Steve and his resting location. Themanager lightly taps on his shoulder, to which Steve jumps awake shouting,
STEVE
I NEVER FOUGHT A BADGER FOR A CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL!!
Once again, everyone in the store is looking at him, even the manager.
STEVE
Oh, sorry.
PAUL
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Are you the one that wanted a job?
STEVE
Uh, yeah. Why? Did I get the job!
PAUL
(chuckling)
No, not yet. But why don't we step into my office to discuss it.
INT. MUST BUY ELECTRONICS STORE manager's office- AFTERNOON
Steve enters Paul's office with Paul following.
PAUL
(motioning to an empty chair)
Have a seat. Do you want something to drink?
STEVE
(as he is sitting down, shaking his head)
No, I'm fine thanks.
PAUL
All right, let's get this started. First question, what is my name?
Steve squints as he tries to read the distant name tag worn by Paul.
STEVE
P...Puul?
PAUL
(questioned look on his face)
What?
(looking down at his name tag and chuckling)
Oh, no. That's an "A"
STEVE
Oh, Paul.
PAUL
Yeah, most people get that one their first shot.
STEVE
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Yeah well, what can I say. I did have a beer while I was waiting for you.
PAUL
We don't allow the consumption of alcohol in our store.
STEVE
Oh, no. Don't worry. I was drinking outside. Same time I was lighting paper bagson fire.
Paul is just staring at Steve with a look of disbelief on his face.
STEVE
(shrugging)
You were gone a long time.
PAUL
All right, moving on. Why do you think you deserve this job?
STEVE
Honestly, it's just a last ditch effort to get a job. No one else would hire me.
PAUl
Look, do you want this job or not? Cause I got a ton of guys standing outsidejust waiting for you to screw up so they get their shot at it.
STEVE
I didn't see anyone outside.
PAUL
That's because you're in here making an ass out of yourself.
(looking over Steve's shoulder)
But you're right. No one is out there. But just imagine if there was. Cause I gotfriends. Tons of em. No matter what Anyone says. ANYONE!
Paul begins hyperventilating and starts to lean over on his desk.
STEVE
Hey, are you okay? You need a paper bag or something?
At this point, Paul obviously cannot breathe. He begins pointing at a bag sittingon a chair, motioning for Steve to get it.
STEVE
What? You need this bag?
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Paul nods very quickly and violently, in dire need of the bag. Steve walks overand grabs the bag, handing it to Paul. Paul rips it open and pulls out hisinhaler, and upon using it can breathe again.
PAUL
Sorry, asthma attack. Where were we?
STEVE
Dude, you almost died and you still want to continue with the interview? Man,you're a trooper. A real trooper. Ya know what, that is why I want to work foryou. Because you still carry on after hard times.
PAUL
You sir, just presented the most ass kissing filled comment I have ever heard. ButI'm a sucker for ass kissing. So you just landed yourself a position at Must Buyelectronics store.
Paul gets up to shake Steve's hand, and Steve does the same.
PAUL
(looking down at his desk calendar)
What's today? Wednesday?
STEVE
Yes, sir.
PAUL
All right. What don't you start on Saturday, 9 a.m. sharp. Now go home and getsome rest.
STEVE
I've been resting for twenty-two years. And thanks again.
Steve turns and walks out the door.
PAUL
(muttering)
Punk ass kid, trying to kill me.
INT. APARTMENT BUILDING KITCHEN- evening
The scene changes to show Joe, fast asleep on the couch with beer bottlesscattered on the ground. He is in a similar position as Steve when we first sawhim. Suddenly, Steve comes bursting through the door.
STEVE
I GOT A JOB!
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JOE
(mumbling)
Yeah, about you take your gay parade somewhere else. I'm trying to sleep here.
STEVE
(looking down at Joe)
Whoa, tough day?
JOE
(mumbling)
I don't wanna talk about it.
STEVE
Fine. I can take a hint.
JOE
I lost my job at Happy Burger.
STEVE
Oh, real... Wait, what?
JOE
I lost my job, okay?
STEVE
No, it's not okay. That really sucks, dude.
JOE
Yeah, well...
STEVE
What are you gonna do now?
JOE
I don't know. Move to Hollywood and become a screenwriter, maybe.
STEVE
(scoffing)
Huh, yeah right. Everyone knows that's a lost cause. Hey, I know. I can get you ajob at Must Buy.
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JOE
How? You don't even work there.
STEVE
Uh, yeah I do. Weren't you listening when I walked in. I said I got a job. Andthat's where it is.
JOE
Oh, right. So can you really get me a job?
STEVE
I could try. After all, I did save the manger's life.
JOE
(questioned look on his face)
What?
STEVE
Long story, I'll explain later. I start work on Saturday, so I'll try then.
Steve walks off into one of the bedrooms, leaving Joe alone in the living room.Joe quickly falls back asleep.
INT. MUST BUY ELECTRONICS STORE- Saturday morning
Steve and Joe enter the Must Buy one the first day of Steve's employment career.
STEVE
Follow me.
The two walk towards the manager's office. Steve knocks on the door.
PAUL
What?
STEVE
It's me. Steve.
PAUL
Oh! Come on in.
Steve opens the door and leads Joe through.
PAUL
Excited about your first day?
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STEVE
Yes sir.
PAUL
(looking back at Joe)
Who's that?
STEVE
Oh. This is my roommate, Joe. He was wondering if he might be able to get a jobhere.
PAUL
(to Joe)
You gonna try and kill me then save my life like your friend did?
JOE
Wasn't planning on it.
PAUL
(sigh of relief)
Whew. Thank god. But sorry kid. No spots open.
JOE
(disappointed)
Oh.
PAUL
But, I'll tell you what. Give it a couple of weeks. I'm looking to fire these twomorons on night shift, just waiting for them to screw up. Once they're gone, yougot a job. Deal?
JOE
Yeah, sure. Sounds good.
STEVE
Thanks Paul. See ya around.
Steve and Joe walk out of Paul's office, leaving him there all alone.
Outside, Steve walks Joe to the doors of the Must Buy.
STEVE
Gotta go clock in, this is as far as I walk.
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JOE
That's fine.
STEVE
So, what are ya gonna do all day with no job?
JOE
I donna know. Eat. Sleep. Eat some more. Sleep some more. Like the good old days.
STEVE
All right. But, listen. You heard Paul. Couple of weeks and you'll have a job.Just gotta be patient.
JOE
I know. It's just that since I started working, I've never been out of a job.
Aside from college when even then I would work a little. But school kept me busy.I guess I'll live. It'll just be weird.
STEVE
Ah, go home and get some rest. But don't spend all day watching QVC and buyingshit to take up space. I've seen it happen.
JOE
I'll take your word for it. See ya.
STEVE
Later.
Joe turns and walks out the door, leaving Steve alone. Steve turns around andwalks back towards his new life.
INT. MUST BUY ELECTRONICS STORE- AFTERNOON
After clocking in for work, Steve emerges from the back with his new storeuniform, ready for work. Looking nervously around and unsure of really what to do,Steve approaches another employee.
STEVE
Excuse me?
The employee turns around.
STEVE
Yeah, hi. I'm new here, and I don't really know what to do...
Steve leans in and squints as he tries to read the employees name tag.
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STEVE
...Jessica.
jessica
Listen, it's really not that hard. Just walk around and see if any customer needshelp finding anything. Our number one priority is to sell shit.
STEVE
Sell shit. Got it. Thank you.
Steve walks away with a new sense of confidence. He approaches an OLD LADY, earlyseventies, looking at CDs.
STEVE
Excuse me miss, but do you need help?
old lady
Noo... I'll be fine....
STEVE
All right. But if you need any help, I'll be around.
OLD LADY
Well, actually there is something...
STEVE
Oh? What's that?
OLD LADY
Oh, never mind I found it.
STEVE
Oh, okay.
OLD LADY
Oh, that's not it... Young man! Young man! I do need help!
The old lady said this loud enough for everyone in that area of the store to turnand look. Most of Steve's confidence has just left the building.
STEVE
Okay, but there is no need to shout. I'm standing right here.
OLD LADY
Oh, I'm sorry. You see it's my medication. Which reminds me, I need to fill my
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prescription. I should go do that.
The old lady begins to walk away, leaving Steve all alone.
STEVE
Hey lady! Wait! Don't leave yet! I need to sell this shit!
By now, everyone in the store is looking at Steve, even the old lady turned aroundto see the commotion. Embarrassed once again, Steve has no lost all hisconfidence. At that moment, Jessica walks past.
JESSICA
Nice job selling the shit Ace.
INT. MUST BUY ELECTRONICS STORE MANAGER'S OFFICE- AFTERNOON
Steve is shown sitting in an office chair facing Paul.
PAUL
Listen Paul, you're a good kid. Just trying to find you're place in the world. I'mgonna cut you some slack. You really can't be yelling like that in the store. Itscares customers off. And if you scare customers off, we can't sell our shit.
Steve immediately looks up and stares at Paul.
STEVE
Does everyone here say that?
PAUL
What? Sell our shit?
STEVE
Yeah.
PAUL
Yeah. It's sorta our motto. I wanted to put it up on the front of the store, butsome people had problems with hat idea. Said it was too vulgar.
STEVE
I could see where they would get that.
PAUL
Yeah, whatever I fired their asses.
STEVE
You're not gonna fire me, are you?
PAUL
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Fire you? Hell no! I'm just gonna move you to back dock duties, you know unloadingand stocking. That is until you get comfortable with the system.
STEVE
Oh, you scared me.
PAUL
Yeah, I do that. Actually that's why we stopped going to the retirement home. Yousee we used to go that old folks home down the road to help out a little, raisesome awareness. Turns out my demeanor was scaring some of them into panic fits,not good stuff. They even blamed me for killing old Mr. Overton, by I swear toyou, he was already dead. Dude sat there with no expression on his face. I used topoke him with forks and nothing happened. Ah, guess you had to be there.
STEVE
Guess so.
PAUL
Well look. I'll let you get back to work. Just head out to the back dock. Mikewill show you what to do.
Steve gets up to leave.
STEVE
All right. Thank you sir. Nice story by the way.
Steve exits the office, leaving Paul alone once again.
PAUL
What a kiss ass. But I love 'em.
INT. MUST BUY ELECTRONICS STORE back dock- AFTERNOON
Steve walks through a door where he is greeted with a blast of cold air anddarkness. The storage room is almost pitch black, although a few lights guide theway. The air conditioner is apparently on its highest setting, as the room feelslike an ice box. No one is in sight.
STEVE
Hello?
No response. Steve continues to walk through the room, looking for anyone.Suddenly, the lights turn on and the air is turned down.
MAN
Who's there?
STEVE
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Uh, hi. I'm Steve. Paul told me to come back here. I'm looking for a Mike.
Suddenly, someone jumps out from the boxes stored next to Steve. This is Mike,late thirties, and this is his daily routine.
Mike
Well I'll be damned... Pleased to meet you. I'm Mike.
STEVE
Oh, hi. Yeah, uh, Paul sent me back here to help you guys out with whatever youdo.
Mike
We really don't do anything.
STEVE
What?
Mike
No, honest. We usually just hang out in the office until lunch break then come outto eat and head back in.
STEVE
Then who puts out this stuff into inventory?
Mike
We do.
STEVE
I thought you...
Mike
Oh, no man. I was just messing with ya. Paul would kill us if we did that.
(laughing)
Oh, man. I'm sorry, that was good stuff. But I'll give ya a break since you'renew. Come on, I'll introduce you to the guys.
Mike puts his arm around Steve's shoulder and leads him to the back loading dockwhere there are three other guys standing around.
Mike
Hey! What did I tell you guys about standing around like lazy sons of bitches!HUH!
worker #1
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But we are lazy sons of bitches.
Mike
Doesn't mean you have to show it! Come on now, use your heads! Anyway, this is thenew guy, Steve.
Scattered mumbles are heard from the group, none to impressed to see him and
obviously don't want to be there. Mike began pointing to the nameless figures inthe crowd.
Mike
(to a big, tough looking black man)
That's Randall. I wouldn't look him in the eyes.
(to a scrawny white man)
That's Jay, he is what you see.
(to a medium sized white man)
And that's my cousin, Aaron.
STEVE
What's up guys.
Steve generates no reply. The group is just looking at him with no expressionswhat so ever.
Mike
Wow, this is a first. What no hellos? You're are finally at a loss for words?
Still no response from the group.
Mike
Ahh, who needs ya? Come on Steve.
Mike leads Steve away from the group, who are still just standing there. Mikebegins to show Steve all of the ins and outs of life on the back dock.
Mike
Deliveries are usually at six. Right now it is three. That gives you three hoursto prepare.
(begins moving boxes around)
What I usually do is try to make a space where we can just lay the boxes once offof the truck. Then we'll move 'em around to make room to walk and those sort ofthings. Got it?
STEVE
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Yeah, seems simple enough.
Mike
Good.
Mike begins to walk away.
STEVE
Hey, where you going?
Mike
Who, me? Oh, I never stick around. I'll be back at six, though, don't worry.
And through the doors Mike walked, to the outside world. Nevertheless, Stevebegins to move boxes in anticipation of the o'clock delivery. Steve looks up andover on the back dock where the silent group is looking at him.
STEVE
Uh, hey guys. How's it going?
randall
We don't like newbies.
STEVE
What's that?
aaron
newbies, people who are new at something. We don't like 'em. They come and takeour jobs.
STEVE
Oh, sorry guys, but I gotta pay the rent somehow.
jay
At least let us show the proper technique in moving the boxes.
STEVE
Oh, okay.
The group emerges from the shadows and walk over towards Steve to give him a hand.
RANDALL
First, you select the proper box. For you, a smaller box will do.
JAY
Then, you take it and toss it to the side.
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AARON
Then, select another box and repeat the process.
STEVE
But isn't that a little careless. You know, you might break something.
RANDALL
HEY! Do you wanna keep your job or lose it? Cause I got no problem ratting you outfor something you didn't do. I know these guys got my back.
Both Aaron and Jay nod.
STEVE
Fine. We'll do it your way.
Steve begins going through the boxes and tossing them aside. This process is a lot
faster and somewhat fun for Steve.
STEVE
You know guys, this way isn't so bad.
RANDALL
I told ya. Sometimes you gotta just listen to us.
The sequence fades out and is replaced with a black screen with the title, "ThreeHours Later", on it.
Steve, Randall, Jay, and Aaron are sitting on several boxes looking out upon theback dock. Smoke can be seen circling the group and little baggies litter thefloor. They are sharing several stories, pausing to let in a laugh. All four ofthem have joints in there hands, making the stories even more funnier than theyalready are.
RANDALL
My mom used to get dressed up and go out every Sunday night, leaving me and myolder brother home alone. And this wasn't any dress. She would wear the smallestdress I have ever seen and go out to where she met my father. Whenever I asked herwhy she did this, she'd always tell me, 'Boy, you know I'm still looking foryou're father.'
Randall stops talking and the whole group begins to laugh, unable to stop.
JAY
Yo Aaron, this is some good pot.
AARON
That's the only kind I got.
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STEVE
(squinting)
Yo, isn't that the delivery truck?
AARON
Oh shit! Come on guys! We gotta get this cleaned up before Mike gets back!
Upon seeing the truck and hearing of Mike's return, the gang immediately jump upto lend a helping hand.
AARON
Just dump it all in the boxes!
STEVE
Won't someone be going through these and see it?
RANDALL
Kid, you gotta stop thinking so much! Just dump it!
Steve does as he is told and dumps what is left of the pot into the empty, nearbyboxes. When the place is clear of baggies and somewhat of smoke, the truck arriveson the back dock. The DRIVER, late forties, gets out of the truck with a clipboardfor them to sign the waiver.
driver
Yeah, hey guys. I got a delivery for here. Just gonna need a signature from the
supervisor to okay all this.
JAY
Oh, uh, he's not here right now. Went out to, uh, do some stuff. Cool if we sign?
DRIVER
That'll be a no go. Gonna need the supervisor.
Upon the driver finishing his sentence, Mike bursts through the doors, breathingheavily.
Mike
Sorry I'm late. Had to deal with a customer. Where do I sign?
DRIVER
(motioning to the clipboard)
Right here.
Mike quickly scribbles his initials into the box and hands the board back to the
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driver. The driver walks over to the truck and opens the back, revealing a worldof must have electronics. The driver pulls out a section of boxes and lowers itonto the dock.
DRIVER
There you go, fresh new laptops.
Mike
Thanks. See ya later.
The driver waves goodbye and exits back into his truck. Randall and Jay go toretrieve the left behind boxes.
Mike
(motioning to an empty spot)
Just put 'em over there for now. I'll deal with them later. Why don't you guystake lunch now?
Mumbles of agreements are heard and Mike exits back into the store.
JAY
Hey, uh, Steve is it? Ya wanna come out to eat with us?
STEVE
(surprised)
Oh, I don't know. I was just gonna hang around here, ya know...
RANDALL
What? And not eat? Come on out. Our treat.
STEVE
(reluctant)
Oh, alright, what the hell?
INT. HAPPY BURGERS FAST FOOD RESTAURANT- Evening
Steve, Randall, Jay, and Aaron all walk into Happy Burgers, ready to eat. They
walk up to the counter and get ready to order.
JAY
Hey, Steve. You know what you want? I'll order and you can grab us a table.
STEVE
Uh, yeah okay. I'll just have a number 4.
JAY
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Sounds good.
Steve turns around and walks over to find a booth capable of holding the group.Eventually, Steve finds a booth that looks clean and big enough. He sits down andlooks up to see the food being brought over.
AARON
Here we go. Dig in.
Hands begin to fly in as everyone is anxious to eat. Everyone begins to eat,talking as they do.
RANDALL
So Steve. Where'd you work before coming here?
STEVE
Nowhere, actually.
JAY
No shit. You one of those slacker guys. Ya know, the one's that sit around allday?
STEVE
(laughing a little)
Yeah, I guess you could say that. Tried out the whole college thing, but thatdidn't really go too well.
RANDALL
What happened?
STEVE
(sighing)
I don't know. Too much of a hassle, too much stress. I thought sitting around inyour underwear all day would be more fun. And it was.
Slight laughter is heard from the table.
AARON
So why start now? Don't tell me you got bored.
STEVE
Honestly, it did get a little old. Just wanted something new, you know, experiencethe world.
RANDALL
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Whoa man. Don't get all spiritual on our asses. We don't deal well with that.
STEVE
Point taken. Well, what about you guys? You been working at the Must Buy for awhile.
AARON
Since I was eighteen.
STEVE
(wide-eyed)
That long?
AARON
Yeah. My dad, actually, used to run the place. That's why Mike is assistantmanager. Dad made me work there to support myself 'cause he kicked me out at
eighteen. All the better, though. Never would have met these guys.
JAY
Kiss ass.
RANDALL
Hey guys, lunch time's almost up. Mine as well finish up and get back to close up.Maybe we'll get out early.
JAY
Don't count on it.
INT. MUST BUY ELECTRONICS STORE BACK DOCK- evening
When Steve and the crew arrive back at the store after lunch, Mike is on the backdock waiting for them.
MIKE
You're all late.
RANDALL
(mocking tone)
Geez, sorry boss. Won't let it happen again.
JAY
Seriously, what're we five minutes late.
MIKE
Ten to be exact.
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JAY
Oh, ten whole minutes. I'm surprised the store didn't crumble down in our absence.
MIKE
Hey Steve. Paul was telling me about your friend, the one who wanted a job. Tell
him he's got one. Jay you're fired, Randall you're on strike two. Steve and Aaron,don't let it happen again. You're all dismissed. Clock out.
Mike turns and walks through the door and back into the store, leaving the entiregroup stunned.
JAY
Man, whatever. I was gonna quit anyway.
Jay turns and walks back towards his car, his life has turned another page. Therest of the group walks up to clock out and follow Jay's lead, going home.
INT. APARTMENT BUILDING- evening
Steve opens the door to see Joe lying on the couch, watching a Spanish soap opera.
STEVE
You actually watch this junk?
JOE
Shh!
Spanish woman
(on T.V.)
qu has dicho?
SPANISH man
(on T.V.)
preguntaban por tu hermana.
The soap opera on T.V. fades into a commercial, leaving Joe sitting on the couchwith his mouth hanging open.
JOE
POR QUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
STEVE
You know what they were saying?
JOE
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I think it was something about a goat.
STEVE
All right, then. I won't even ask anymore.
Steve walks into the kitchen and throws his bag onto the kitchen table. He pullsout a mug and pours himself some coffee. He walks back into the living room and
sits on the couch.
STEVE
Got you a job today.
Joe immediately sits up upon hearing this, excited by the news.
JOE
You did?
STEVE
Well, I didn't really get it for you. S guy got fired so his spots yours. Ifyou're interested.
JOE
Hell yeah I'm interested! What am I going to be doing?
Steve
Working on the back docks with me. Just unloading some boxes to put into storage,not too bad.
JOE
All right! I love ya man!
STEVE
Yeah, yeah. Save the gay parade for a later day.
JOE
No man. You don't know how happy I am.
STEVE
All right, settle down. Don't wet yourself.
Steve gets up off of the couch to put his cup in the dishwasher.
STEVE
I'm going to bed. You probably should too. Don't wanna be late tomorrow.
JOE
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Yeah, yeah. Oh, by the way, I ordered some power tools off of QVC today. Theyshould be here next week.
Steve enters his bedroom shaking his head.
INT. MUST BUY ELECTRONICS STORE- AFTERNOON
Steve and Joe walk into the Must Buy the next afternoon with a new sense of
confidence. Joe has finally rebounded and Steve is living the life. They approachPaul's office to get everything settled with him for Joe to start work. Steveknocks on the door and the two men stand there, waiting patiently. After a briefmoment,
PAUL
Yeah? What? Who is it?
STEVE
Uh, it's me sir, Steve.
PAUL
(releaved)
Oh, come on in.
Steve opens the door and he and Joe enter the confines of what is Paul's office.
PAUL
Well, what can I do for you boys?
STEVE
Oh, not much. But last night Mike told me that Joe could get a job now, since Jaygot fired and all.
PAUL
Oh, no. No, I'm sorry but Mike's not in charge of hiring like that. True, Jay didget fired and that is his decision. But, I'm sorry Joe we don't need ya yet. Stillwaiting on those boneheads at night, ya know the ones I was telling you about,waiting on them to screw up. Just gotta hold out a little longer.
Joe is looking down at the ground, clearly disappointed.
JOE
All right. I'll wait.
Joe turns and walks out of the office, on his way out of the store.
STEVE
Hey, uh Paul? What the hell was that?
PAUL
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What're you talking about?
STEVE
I told him last night that he would have a job today and he got himself all woundup. Even missed the end of his soap opera. From Spain no less!
PAUL
Wee, Steve you shouldn't have done that. We can't just hand out jobs like that.Gotta be patient.
STEVE
He's been waiting for to him what is an eternity. He hasn't been out of a job thislong before. He expected a job by now.
PAUL
Well, maybe he should just look for another job in the meantime...
STEVE
Oh and then just come running back here when you finally decide to give him a job?
PAUL
I don't know, I'm just trying to help out a little.
STEVE
You could help him out by giving him a damn job!
(settling down)
But, in the meantime can I have the day off. Gotta help him out a little, keep hisspirits high. It's the least you could do.
PAUL
Yeah, all right. I'll see you tomorrow.
STEVE
Thanks.
EXT. must buy PARKING LOT- AFTERNOON
Steve comes running out of the store, trying to catch up with Joe. He runs out andsees him nowhere.
JOE
Hey dumb ass, looking for someone?
Steve turns and sees Joe leaning up against the side of the Must Buy smoking acigarette.
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STEVE
I didn't know you smoked.
JOE
Just started. Needed something to keep me busy, Spanish soap operas couldn't do it
all the time.
STEVE
Hey, I'm sorry about what happened in there. I really thought you were gettingthat job.
JOE
No biggie. I just gotta wait a little longer.
STEVE
Yeah, but that's still not right. You were expecting a job, and you didn't getone. Let me make it up to you. I took the day off, I'll devote it to you.
JOE
No, you don't have to...
STEVE
No seriously, I want to.
JOE
If you insist.
STEVE
All right. Where do you want to go?
JOE
Well...
INT. HAPPY BURGERS FAST FOOD RESTAURANT play area- AFTERNOON
Steve is shown sitting on a bench eating a hamburger. Joe is sitting across from,
eating his food as fast as he can.
JOE
(mouth full)
Done! Can I go now?!
STEVE
Fine, but be careful.
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Joe bursts up from his chair and runs towards the big playground located inside ofthe Happy Burger. He takes off his shoes and begins to climb inside the tubes,pushing kids out of his way in the meantime. Joe begins to climb through the tubesand makes his way towards the top of the playground, where there is a window. Heknocks hard on the window to get Steve's attention. Steve looks up, and Joe iswaving at him. Steve waves back. Joe then attempts to continue onwards, butsomething is wrong. Joe cannot move. He knocks on the window again and Steve looks
up. Joe tries to yell "I'm stuck!", but no sound can get through the window. Joetries to move again but is unsuccessful. That's when Steve realizes Joe is stuck.
STEVE
Oh shit! You're stuck!
Joe tries to say "DUH!" and throw his hands up in the air, but instead he hits hishead on the top of the tube.
STEVE
Wait there. I'll get help!
Steve runs off to tell someone, anyone of his friends troubles. Joe is seensitting in the tube, waiting to be rescued. Then, a girl climbs up the tube andsits next to Joe.
little girl
Hi.
JOE
HI there.
LITTLE GIRL
What're you doing?
JOE
I'm stuck.
LITTLE GIRL
Oh. Nobody down there likes you. They say you taking up everybody else's turn.
JOE
Well, they can come up here but there won't be any where for them to go.
The little girl gets a surprised look on her face, and looks down at the otherkids.
LITTLE GIRL
Hey you guys, he said we can all come up!
JOE
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(puzzled look on his face)
Wait? What? No! That's not what I said!
But it was too late. The enormous crowd of kids came rushing up from the bottom ofthe tube, pushing Joe and the little girl farther into the tube.
JOE
Hey, kids! Stop that! That's really starting to hurt!
The kids weren't listening, because, well they're kids. In the nick of time, Stevecome running back into the Happy Burger play area with a fireman, carrying achainsaw. Steve pointed to Joe, showing the fireman where he was.
fire CHief
All right, I'm gonna need everybody out of the tubes so I can get that poor manout of there.
Moans are heard from the group of kids as they are led away from the play area bytheir parents. When all the kids are gone, the fie chief goes to work. He uses thechainsaw to cut apart the tubes and safely return Joe to the ground. A net isplaced towards the bottom of the ground to catch Joe.
JOE
Thank you so much. That won't happen again.
FIRE CHIEF
Let's hope not. They do put those safety rules on there for a reason.
JOE
Well, I know for next time.
Steve and Joe turn and walk out of the Happy Burger with a new story to tell.
STEVE
Well, that didn't go so well. Where to now.
JOE
Steve, I really appreciate this but I really just want to go home.
STEVE
Oh, come on. Where to?
JOE
Well...
ext. puffs putt putt golf course- afternoon
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Steve and Joe are on the mini golf course, Steve up to hit.
STEVE
All right little ball, go to your calling.
Steve hits the ball. It goes into the hole.
STEVE
YES! That is what I'm talking about! You're turn.
Joe puts down his ball and measures up his shot. He puts his club down andattempts his shot. The ball ricochets off of a wooden statue, hits and windmill,and comes back to hit Joe in the face.
JOE
(grabbing his nose)
Oh, dammit. That hurts!
STEVE
(laughing)
You okay chief?
JOE
Yeah, I'm glad you thought that was funny. Ah, dammit.
Joe puts his ball back down and lines his shot up. He takes a swing and this timethe ball lands up in the water.
JOE
All right, I'm done. Let's go.
STEVE
What? Come on man.
JOE
No. I'm serious Steve. Let's just go home.
STEVE
Fine.
INT. APARTMENT BUILDING- EVENING
Steve and Joe enter their apartment and Joe immediately jumps on the couch andturns on the T.V. Steve walks into the kitchen.
STEVE
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You want anything to eat?
JOE (O.S.)
Not hungry.
Steve closes a cabinet and walks back into the other room.
STEVE
I'm going to bed. Night.
JOE
Night.
Steve walks into the bedroom and closes the door behind him. Joe looks over at thedoor and when he is sure that Steve will not be back out, he gets up and goes tothe other bathroom. He begins tearing through the medicine cabinet. He finds abottle of pills and takes the bottle with him. He goes to the kitchen and takes abeer from the fridge. Then he goes and sits on the couch, pill bottle and beer
bottle in hand. He begins to read the directions on the bottle of pills.
JOE
Should never be taken with alcohol...
Joe unscrews the pill bottle and pours a couple in his mouth, then opening thebeer and taking a swig of beer.
JOE
Ah...
INT. APARTMENT BUILDING BEDROOM- MORNING
Steve awakens in the morning to the sound of his alarm. He looks at the clock. Itreads 8 a.m. He groans and gets out of bed and walks towards the door, opening itrevealing the living room. And Joe lying on the floor, unconscious with the beerand pill bottles lying near him. Steve barrels through the door and rushes to hisfriends side.
STEVE
Joe! Oh god, what did you do? Joe! Wake up!
Steve notices the pill bottle near him and picks it up. Then he sees the beer
bottle and then throws the pill bottle down and rushes towards the phone. He dials911. After a ring,
911 operator
911, what's you're emergency?
STEVE
My friend, he, I don't know if he's dead, or unconscious, oh god. Please help.
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911 OPERATOR
Okay, sir. We're sending over an ambulance to your house now, just stay calm.
STEVE
Thank you.
Steve hangs up with the operator and is now crying. He kneels down to his friendand continues to cry.
int. pleasant view hospital waiting room- morning
Steve is sitting in a chair with his head in his hands. A doctor walks through thedoors with charts in his hand.
doctor
Steve?
Steve looks up and over at the doctor.
STEVE
Uh, yeah. Right here.
DOCTOR
Oh, Steve. How ya holding up?
STEVE
Not too good actually. How's Joe?
DOCTOR
Well, he should be fine. He's sleeping now, but you can go see him once he wakesup.
STEVE
Is he gonna need to stay overnight or anything like that?
DOCTOR
With the way he's doing right now, we're just gonna wait till he wakes up, do acouple of tests and if all goes well, he should be heading home tonight.
Steve nods, taking a deep breath.
DOCTOR
You're a good friend.
The doctor turns and walks back through the doors leaving Steve with a sense ofhope. He sits back done in his chair and begins to wait. Minutes become hours andSteve begins to fall asleep. He stirs in his chair, when finally the doctoremerges from the doors and walks towards Steve. He shakes him awake.
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DOCTOR
Steve?
Steve sits straight up in his chair, now fully awake.
STEVE
Oh, doctor. Yeah, what's up?
DOCTOR
Joe's awake now, you may go see him.
STEVE
Oh, thanks doc.
The doctor turns and walks away and Steve stands up out of his chair andstretches, then proceeds to go see his friend.
INT. PLEASANT VIEW HOSPITAL joe's room- AFTERNOON
Steve enters Joe's hospital room and we see Joe lying in a bed, covers pulled upto his chest.
STEVE
Hey buddy. How's it going?
JOE
(quietly)
Hey.
STEVE
You look good. Feeling okay?
JOE
Holding on.
STEVE
You look good, though. We'll get you out of here real soon.
Joe lays his head back down and closes his eyes, going back to sleep. Steve getsup and leaves the room. He checks his cellphone, the clock reading 2:26. Late forwork.
INT. MUST BUY ELECTRONICS STORE- AFTERNOON
Steve rushes through the doors of the Must Buy, trying to put on his vest and nametag at the same time. He heads towards Paul's office and knocks on the door. Aslight cough is heard from the inside.
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PAUL
Just a minute!
Papers are heard shuffling around and cabinets being slammed closed.
PAUL
Yeah, come in! Wait! Who is it?
STEVE
It's Steve.
PAUL
Oh, well why didn't you say that it the first place! Get the hell in here!
Steve opens the door and enters the office where Paul is sitting in his chair,feet up on the desk.
PAUL
How can I help you good sir?
STEVE
(puzzled)
Uh, yeah. Just wanted to apologize for being late and all. JOe's in the hospital,so I was there with him.
PAUL
Hospital? Is he okay?
STEVE
Yeah, yeah. He'll be fine. Nothing serious.
PAUL
Okay. Yeah no big deal. Nothing going on here today. Go clock in.
Steve turns to leave, but Paul stops him.
PAUL
Oh, before I forget. Whenever he's up to it. Joe can come on in and interview forthat job. Fired those idiots this morning.
STEVE
Oh, cool. He'll be happy to hear that. Thanks.
PAUL
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No prob. Hey, you still coming over to that retirement home on Saturday? Do alittle charity?
STEVE
Wasn't planning on it. This is the first I've heard of it.
PAUL
Well, there you go. I'm inviting you.
STEVE
I thought you weren't allowed back in that place after you killed that old guy.
PAUL
There is no proof I did that! Anyway, they decided to let be back in, but on closewatch. Real close watch.
STEVE
Alright, I guess I'll go.
PAUL
Fantastic. NOW GO GET TO WORK!
(laughing)
Oh, I'm just kidding. But seriuosly, you can go.
Steve turns and leaves, closing the door behind him.
PAUL
I need more people like him in my life.
INT. PLEASANT VIEW HOSPITAL WAITING ROOM- evening
Steve walks through the hospital doors and up to the receptionists desk.
STEVE
Uh, hi. I'm Steve. Here to see Joe.
From Steve's side, Joe's doctor looks over at Steve.
DOCTOR
Oh, Steve. Hi.Let me take you to Joe's room.
The doctor finishes writing and hands his clipboard to a nurse, then gestures forSteve to follow him.
DOCTOR
Joe woke up about an hour after you left.
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STEVE
How is he?
DOCTOR
Oh, he's doing much better. Should be about ready to go home.
They reach Joe's hospital room and inside Joe is sitting on his bed, watching theT.V.
JOE
Oh, there you are. I couldn't take any more of this basic cable. You ready to blowthis joint?
STEVE
Just as long as you're sure you're ready to take off. You feeling okay?
JOE
Hey, never better. You know me.
DOCTOR
All right Joe, you're free to go whenever.
Upon hearing this news, Joe hops up off of his bed and grabs his jacket.
JOE
Let's go.
Steve turns to leave, with Joe following.
ext. hospital parking lot- evening
A light rain begins to fall as Steve and Joe exit the hospital and enter theircar.
JOE
You up for burgers?
STEVE
You know we have to talk about this.
JOE
What? Come on. It's done and over with.
STEVE
You tried to kill yourself.
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JOE
But I failed. See how that works out.
STEVE
Stop doing that. Stop trying to play everything off, like it's nothing.
JOE
Look, we're two different people, okay. You're used to being out of work, I'm not.I know this was a stupid conclusion to come to, like something a moron does in themovies. But I'm past it now. Never again.
STEVE
You're right never again. But if you do, and you fail again, I'll personallyfinish you off myself. That's a promise.
JOE
I hear 'ya.
STEVE
All right. So you said you wanted burgers?
INT. HAPPY BURGERS FAST FOOD RESTAURANT- EVENING
Steve and Joe walk into their regular Happy Burger restaurant, where the managerseems to waiting for them.
JOE
I don't care what you say, there is no way Die Hard is a better action movie thanthe Terminator. No way.
STEVE
Whatever, you're just bias. Ever since you swear you were using the urinal next toArnold Schwarzenegger, your on a Terminator high.
JOE
I'm telling you it was him.
STEVE
Well then explain to me why he would be in a bookstore at ten 'o clock at night.
JOE
Maybe he's a late reader, I don't know go ask him. What do you want to eat?
Joe then turns to see the manager behind the counter, staring at him.
MANAGER
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Hello, Joe. Haven't seen you in a while.
JOE
Oh, yeah. You know, I've been around.
MANAGER
That's good. You should experience the world. It is a big place.
JOE
Yeah, it sure is.
MANAGER
Say, how would like to have you're old job back? There's an open spot.
JOE
Why? What happened to the other guys?
MANAGER
They kept urinating in the deep frier when I was on break. Didn't go too well withcustomers. They don't like piss fries.
JOE
I wouldn't think so.
MANAGER
No. One would not think so. Well, do you want the job or not?
STEVE
Oh, I wouldn't.
Joe turns back to look at Steve.
JOE
And why is that?
STEVE
Well, I was gonna wait till later, but Paul said you can get you're job at MustBuy now. Open spot.
JOE
Really! That's great!
Joe looks back at the Manager.
JOE
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Sorry old buddy. I'm moving on to bigger and better things.
Joe turns back to Steve and starts to lead him out of the Happy Burger.
JOE
With this good of news, we need to celebrate with good food. My treat!
Steve and Joe walk out of the Happy Burger, but quickly return.
JOE
I just realized I don't have any money to live big. Happy Burger it is.
INT. APARTMENT BUILDING- EVENING
Steve and Joe walk back into the apartment, Joe happier than he has ever been.
JOE
Once i get my first pay check, we're going out to eat. And I mean really eat. No
more of that greased up crap we're used to eating. I mean some fine dining.
STEVE
Yeah, you don't get payed that well.
JOE
Well then I'll save it up, but we'll go out and fine dine. You'll see, I'll showya.
STEVE
All right, I believe you. I'm turning in, you should too. Big day tomorrow.
JOE
Yeah, yeah. I'll sleep after my stories.
Joe turns on the T.V. as Steve walks into his bedroom, closing the door behindhim.
INT. MUST BUY ELECTRONICS STORE MANAGER'S OFFICE- AFTERNOON
Steve and Joe are sitting in Paul's office as he goes over Joe's resume. Afterwhat feels like forever, Paul looks up.
PAUL
Well, looks like we have a new member of the Must Buy family. Welcome Joe.
JOE
Thank you , sir.
PAUL
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Whoa, Steve. Didn't you tell him?
steve
Oh no, must've slipped my mind.
JOE
What? Tell me what?
STEVE
Well, Paul doesn't like to be called sir. Makes him feel older.
JOE
Well, what do I call you?
PAUL
Paul stupid. Didn't you just hear him. He called me by my name, so you do the
same.
JOE
Oh, okay.
PAUL
No get to work!
Joe looks thrown back, not expecting this sudden urge of emotion. Then Paul beginsto laugh.
PAUL
Oh, I'm just messing with ya.
STEVE
Don't feel bad. He got me with that one too.
Joe breathes a sigh of relief, and sits there not knowing what will come next.
PAUL
Okay. Joe, I'll have you work on the back docks, Steve can show you the ropes. And
Steve, I'll probably have you on floor duty next week.
JOE
So Steve won't be working with me?
PAUL
No college boy, will that be a problem?
JOE
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No sir... I mean Paul.
PAUL
Good.
A smile begins to creep across his face, until he begins to burst out laughing.
PAUL
I'm sorry, I can't hold a straight face that long.
Joe looks over to Steve, who is also laughing.
JOE
I don't know if I want to be working here in these conditions.
PAUL
No, no. It's just because you're the new guy, that's all. I probably won't eventalk to once you've been working here for a few weeks.
JOE
Oh, great to know.
PAUL
Especially at that old persons home. Gotta watch what I say. Well anyway, you twoare free to go.
Steve and Joe get up and leave Paul's office. Once outside, Joe looks to Steve.
JOE
Is he always like that?
STEVE
Yeah, but you get used to it. Come on, back dock is this way.
INT. MUST BUY ELECTRONICS STORE BACK DOCK- AFTERNOON
Steve and Joe walk out to the back dock, where Randall and Aaron are sitting.
STEVE
Hey guys. Mike around?
RANDALL
The hell would I know.
AARON
Should be back in his office.
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STEVE
Yeah thanks.
Steve leads Joe back to where Mike's office is located. He knocks on the door.
MIKE (O.S.)
Come in.
Steve opens the door and leads Joe inside, where Mike is sitting at his desk.
MIKE
Steve, what can I do for you.
STEVE
Well Mike, we have a new helper here. This is my friend and roommate, Joe.
MIKE
Well, it's nice to have you aboard.
JOE
Thank you.
STEVE
Well, we'll let you get back to work.
MIKE
All right. Sounds good.
Steve and Joe exit Mike's office and go back to where Randall and Aaron aresitting.
STEVE
Hey guys. Can I talk to you for a minute?
RANDALL
Hell no.
AARON
Yeah, go ahead.
STEVE
This is Joe, he'll be working with us now. But on a sad note, I will be leavingnext week. it's back to the store floor for me.
RANDALL
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Thank god. 'Bout time we got rid of you.
STEVE
Always the kind one, thanks Randall.
AARON
Alright. Welcome Joe and Steve, you will be missed.
RANDALL
Trucks here.
They all get up to help unload the truck while Joe stands back to watch how it isdone.
AARON
Mike! Trucks here!
Mike emerges from his office, mumbling something under his breathe, and signs thepapers. Aaron, Randall, and Steve begin to move the boxes around as Joe watches inawe.
EXT. MUST BUY PARKING LOT- evening
Steve and Joe emerge from the Must Buy after a hard days work, with a sense ofaccomplishment.
STEVE
So, think you'll be up to the challenge?
JOE
What, of doing that? Yeah. I could do that in my sleep.
Steve begins to laugh a little at his friends remark.
STEVE
Oh, so you think it's that easy? All right. We'll see.
The two men reach their car and get in their respective sides, Steve in thedriver's seat and Joe as the passenger.
INT. MUST BUY ELECTRONICS STORE- AFTERNOON
The next day, Steve and Joe walk through the doors of the Must Buy, where Paul iswaiting for them.
PAUL
Gentlemen, good to see you.
STEVE
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Well we do work here.
PAUL
Ah ha! That's what I love about you. Always the quick wit. Anyway, Steve I'm gonnaneed you on the floor today.
STEVE
I didn't think that was until next week.
PAUL
Yeah I know, but a couple of guys called out so we're a little short. Joe, youshould be fine back there right?
JOE
Yeah, should be.
PAUL
All right. Then it's settled.
Paul begins to walk away, but turns back to Steve and Joe.
PAUL
Oh, by the way. You're still on for the old people home tomorrow right?
STEVE
Yeah, I'll be there.
PAUL
Oh, Joe you're invited too.
This time Paul does turn and walk back into his office, closing the door.
JOE
What's this about an old person's home?
STEVE
It's some place they used to go to for a charity event or something like that.You're welcome to come.
JOE
Yeah, sure. What the hell.
STEVE
All right. Mine as well get to work. Good luck back there.
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Steve and Joe part ways to go get ready for work.
INT. MUST BUY ELECTRONICS STORE BACK DOCK- AFTERNOON
Joe walks through the doors to face his new challenge. Randall and Aaron aresitting, similar to the way they were yesterday.
JOE
Hey guys.
AARON
Yo, what's up. Joe, right?
JOE
Yeah.
AARON
I'm Aaron and that's Randall in case you didn't catch it yesterday. Where's Steve?
JOE
Paul got him working on floor duty.
AARON
Already?
JOE
Yeah.
AARON
Oh well. His loss. You can have a seat, this job is basically sitting around.
JOE
Oh, cool.
Joe sits down next to Aaron and stares out the back dock. Aaron nudges hisshoulder and offers him a cigarette, which he declines. Mike walks out of hisoffice and stands behind the group.
MIKE
Where's Steve at?
AARON
On floor duty today.
MIKE
Oh, all right. At least we got you on board, eh Joe?
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JOE
Yeah, glad to be here.
Randall gets up onto his feet.
RANDALL
First delivery of the day.
The rest of the guys get up to go retrieve the order. Once the truck leaves, theguys begin to sort the boxes into stock.
INT. MUST BUY ELECTRONICS STORE- evening
Joe walks back into the Must Buy after a hard days work. He looks around until hefinds Steve, who is helping a customer. He approaches him and waits until he isdone talking.
STEVE
Oh hey. Ready to get out of here?
JOE
Yeah, actually Aaron invited me to go out for a drink, said you can come to. Cool?
STEVE
Yeah, sure. Let me go clock out and we can go.
Steve walks away to go clock out and Joe stands there waiting. Aaron emerges fromthe back dock, ready to go and shortly joined by Steve. As they were walking out
of the store, Paul emerges from his office.
PAUL
Hey, you guys headed out?
STEVE
Yeah, gonna go grab a bite to eat.
PAUL
Oh cool. Mind if i come?
The three guys look at each other, unsure of how to respond.
PAUL
Oh, come on.
STEVE
Yeah, all right come on.
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INT. SMOKEY'S BAR AND GRILL- EVENING
The guys walk into the bar and grill and are led to a table and handed menus.
PAUL
I've never been to this place before. Is it new?
AARON
No, I think it was built before the Must Buy.
PAUL
Oh, really. I don't get out much. So what's good to eat here?
STEVE
Steak's pretty good.
PAUL
Nah, I don't eat steak. This sounds good, filet mignon. French for fish is I'mcorrect. That's what I'll have.
The waitress returns to take their orders, starting with their drinks then theirfood. Once she leaves, conversation starts up again.
PAUL
So, who's up to go to the shooting range tomorrow? Steve, I know Ican count onyou.
STEVE
Actually, I gotta go pick up some friends at the airport, so I won't be able tomake it. Sorry.
PAUL
Oh, that's just wonderful. How about you Aaron? Joe?
AARON
No can do.
JOE
I'll be with Steve.
PAUL
You both gotta go?
JOE
Yeah, it's more of a two person thing. You know.
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PAUL
No, I don't but whatever. You're all gonna miss the fun.
STEVE
I think we'll live.
The waitress returns with their orders and places them on the table, and begins towalk away.
PAUL
Hey this isn't what I ordered!
waitress
Yes it is sir. That's filet mignon.
PAUL
(pointing to his plate)
This is.
WAITRESS
Yes.
PAUL
Oh, boy was I wrong. Okay thank you.
The waitress leaves and the guys are looking at Paul.
PAUL
So I made a mistake, sue me. Anyway, who do I have working on the back dock?
AARON
Me and Joe.
PAUL
All right. On Monday, we gotta prepare for Black Friday. You know how much of alivin' hell that'll be.
Paul takes another bite of his steak and a sip of his beverage.
PAUL
There's gonna be a load of shipments comin' in all week, so you all are gonna haveto be in top order so we can get this done.
Aaron
Yes, sir.
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JOE
You got it.
PAUL
Good boys. Steve, I hate to do this to you but I'm gonna need you to work the
floor on Friday, deal with the crowd.
STEVE
No problem.
PAUL
Yeah you say that now. Wait until it's time to face the customers.
STEVE
How bad could it be? Just push and shove back, they'll move. No worries, I got it.
PAUL
Glad to hear it. We're running a huge sale in this Thursday's paper, so expect theworst on Friday. I'll bring leftovers, but feel free to contribute.
Paul gets up from the table and pats his pockets.
PAUL
Oh, looks like I'm a little short on cash. You guys can spot me, right. Thanks.
Paul walks out of the restaurant, leaving the guys dumbfounded.
INT. MUST BUY ELECTRONICS STORE- Wednesday afternoon
Several employees are gathered in the break room when Steve and Joe enter. At thefront is Paul, standing atop a stool, demanding order.
Paul
Those old-timers, like myself, know what this is all about. For those new staffmembers, I will explain. Every year at this time, we must unite to defeat the evilthat is Black Friday shoppers. Over the years, we have always lost someone tothese people, and it is time to stop!
Gasps are heard around the room, as they are still reeling from the remark oflosing someone.
PAUL
No, no people. I meant they quit. They're all fine, probably working at a shoestore, smelling people's feet all day. Poor saps. Anyway, we have some guidelinesto go over before the big day arrives.
Joe and Steve find a chair and are seated.
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PAUL
Now, I'm sure everyone nows that this upcoming Friday is Black Friday, our busiestday of the year. To be better prepared for it, I have created a chart to help usthrough the day.
Paul gets down from his stool, hands out paper to everyone in the room.
PAUL
As you can see from this, our doors open at 6 a.m. At that time, I will be in myoffice, where I will remain all day and I am not to be disturbed.
JOE
So how is this supposed to help us?
PAUL
Oh, help you? I have no idea how to help you. Good luck I guess.
Paul steps down from his stool and begins to exit the room.
PAUL
Everyone back to work.
Groans are heard as everyone follows Paul out.