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Mrs. Reed breaks free of a past full of fights and discovers a new meaning in life.
Transcript of never is late to change
INT. BUS. NY. NIGHT. PRESENT
GEORGIA REED,26, stares out the bus window. As the bus
arrives at University of Columbia she gets up from the
passenger seat and leaves with others passengers.
EXT. COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY. NIGHT.
Georgia crosses the campus with quick steps as if late for
something.
Close on BANNER: 9th. Columbia University Film Festival.
INT. AUDITORIUM. STAGE. NIGHT.
ROBERT LIVESTRON,(54), behind a table, speaks on the
MICROPHONE.
LIVESTRON
Talent is indispensable....
EXT. ENTRANCE DOOR. AUDITORIUM.
Georgia struggles to pass through the students.
INT. AUDITORIUM. STAGE.
Inside it doesn´t get easier. We see students sitting even
at the aisle. With some difficulty, Georgia pushes herself
forward, among stretched legs on the floor, and sits on the
floor, next to stage.
LIVESTRON
Bill Dreves is not a gifted
director, but a lucky man as well.
The moment opportunity knocked at
his door, he as totally prepared. I
have no doubts that many awards are
still in your way. Bill, please,
come here.
BILL DREVES, (32), gets up from a CHAIR and walks towards
the stage. He trips over one of legs and hits his knee
Georgia´s back.
BILL
(worried)
For give me.
He crouches.
(CONTINUED.)
...CONTINUE: 2.
BILL
(careful)
Are you OK?
GEORGIA
(surprise)
Yeah.
Bill walks toward the table as the audience applauds.
He greets Livestron with a hand shake and sits beside him.
Bill looks at Georgia and slightly raises his eyebrow as if
apologizing again.
Georgia smiles.
Livestron passes the MICROPHONE.
BILL
Firstly I´d like to thank Livestron
for this initiative. If it weren´t
for this educational program, I
never would have thought of working
in the movie business.
BILL (CONT´D)
Contrary to many beliefs, my
experience at RYKERS ISLAND was
essential for my intellectual
refinement. Gave me the possibility
to get in contact with an universe
of writers who gave wings to my
imagination.
INT. RYKERS ISLAND. NEW YORK. DAY. YEARS BEFORE.
An ALARM is heard and the CELLS DOORS automatically close.
A PENITENTIARY GUARD comes in the corridor, pushing a
HANDCART with books on the upper part.
INT. CELL.
From the vision of someone lying in bed and reading
attentively a BOOK, we see another book is thrown inside the
cell. A hand picks it up. The scene repeats several times as
if he spent the years reading.
(CONTINUED.)
...CONTINUE: 3.
BOOK#1
FOR WHOM THE BELLS TOLLS BY ERNEST
HEMINGWAY.
BOOK#2
THE RED AND BLACK BY STENDHAL.
BOOK#3
ON THE ROAD BY JACK KEROUAC
INT. RYKERS ISLAND. LAUNDRY ROOM. DAY.
Bill works at the laundry. He opens the DRYING MACHINE and
takes some sheets.
INT. RYKERS ISLAND. CONTINUOUS.
As he goes by one of the corridor carrying a pile of DIRTY
CLOTHES, he sees a big POSTER at a wall.
CLOSE ON POSTER: Robert Livestron Education Program. Write a
new script for your life. $2.000,00 in prizes.
INT. CELL.
Bill holds a PEN in the midst of loosen PAPERS. He writes
some lines, doesn´t like he heads, mashes it and throws
aside.
INT. LIVESTRON OFFICE.
A paper is thrown to a litter surrounded by smashed papers.
We see Livestron behind a DESK examining some SCREENPLAYS.
He reads and with anger, throws one of the papers into the
litter. As he picks up Bill screenplay, he stares at it for
a moment and reads with great interest.
INT. CELL
A LETTER is thrown into the cell. Bill picks it up. Through
the ENVELOPE´S trademark we see it is from the Livestron
Institute.
4.
INT. PENITENTIARY.
A PROFESSIONAL VIDEO camera is taken from a box. A
technician teaches to handle it.
T.V TECHNICIAN
There´s no secret. A button to turn
it on, and another to stop.
INT. PENITENTIARY.
A CONVICTED MAN comes in scene and sits on a chair near the
wall. There´s a CAMERA in front of him secured in a tripod.
BILL
Tell me about your thoughts..in the
cell.
He gives a dirty laugh and before answering we see some
convicts images going through the same situation. Each
represents a different situation: one points his finger as
if shooting, other gesticulates as if strangling someone.
INT. PENITENTIARY. AUDITORIUM. 1998.
The inmates watches Bill Dreves´s MOVIE. The presentation is
magnificent. It´s possible to see in big subtitles: Black
Dog and a succession of inmate´s images keeping up with the
music´s exciting rhythm.
At the end everybody CLAPS emphatically. Including Robert
Livestron.
INT. PENITENTIARY VISITORS.
Bill comes in. There´s a MAN in a suit awaiting on the other
side of the window.
LAWYER
Good news. "Three shots" has
confessed. You´re free.
EXT. FERRY. DAY . YEARS BEFORE.
Georgia, nine years old girl, is looking in the direction of
THE STATE OF LIBERTY. She is beside her FATHER. A Harvard
graduated, peaceful...soft spoken....He is about forty and
wears a dark heavy framed glasses.
They are in the FERRY crowded with tourists.
5.
EXT. STATUE OF LIBERTY. DAY . YEARS BEFORE
Georgia and father under the statue looking up.
FATHER
The structure was designed by
Gustav Eiffel, the same of Eiffel
Tower in Paris.
INT. RYKERS ISLAND. DAY
Bill begins the exit procedures. Sign up some PAPERS, gets
personal belongings and goes towards the FRONT ENTRANCE.
He shows the permission to the penitentiary guard, the gate
is open and he comes out.
EXT. STREET. DAY
Bill walks down the street. At the corner, he stops and
looks back the penitentiary. Takes a CIGARILLO from the
coat´s pocket...lights it up with a LIGHTER.
As he puts back the lighter, finds Robert Livestron CARD.
CLOSE CARD:
ROBERT LIVESTRON 68 Pondfield Rd. #
567 Bronxville, NY.
EXT. COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY. PRESENT.
Livestron talks to Georgia. Bill walks near them.
LIVESTRON
Bill! Come here!
Bill comes closer.
LIVESTRON
I want you to meet Georgia.
Bill takes a cigarillo from his coat, lights it and looks in
her direction.
BILL
Sorry for your knee. I almost
killed you.
(CONTINUED.)
...CONTINUE: 6.
GEORGIA
It was my fault. I shouldn´t be
there.
LIVESTRON
Not at all. It is my fault.If I
hadn´t seen his work in prison,
none of these would have happened.
BILL
(looking at Georgia)
Then, we can blame fate.
A group of friends waves as calling to do something.
LIVESTRON
(turns to Georgia)
We are going to celebrate. Why
won´t you come with us?
INT. CHEMBEY´S. NIGHT.
Bill and Georgia arrive at the BAR. At the door they see
Livestron and FRIENDS at a big TABLE. Livestron waves.
A waiter brings beers and they make a toast to Bill´s
success.
LIVESTRON
To Bill´s next victims. Let´s hope
for a slow and long-suffering
death!
Bill gets a notebook and shows to Georgia
BILL
(looking at Georgia)
This place stirs up my imagination.
Much of what I write I heard from
the inmates. Now they inspire my
scripts.
We see Bill´s handwriting.
INT. GEORGIA REED´S HOUSE. YEARS BEFORE
Books on the shelf. Georgia, nine years old girl, looks at
her father´s book in his OFFICE.
(CONTINUED.)
...CONTINUE: 7.
The office looks like an OLD creation studio. Through her
eyes we see the objects details: residential
PROJECTS,PHOTOS, and DRAWINGS all over the wall, along with
SCULPTURES, PAINTINGS and BOOKS of art.
She looks at a GEORGE WASHINGTON BRIDGE´s framed poster at
the wall and some pictures, at which point we can follow a
little about the life of her father...along with their
students..from their works..with her.
On a desk... a miniature of the LITTLE RED LIGHTHOUSE and an
used NOTEBOOK.
For a minute, Georgia looks at it.
His father´s handwriting resembles Bill´s. We see a STARRY
SKY drawing in the NOTEBOOK.
INT. GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL.DAY. YEARS BEFORE.
Georgia nine years old beside her father.
They are looking at the ZODIAC DRAWING on the domed ceiling.
EXT. STREET. NIGHT.
A cab crosses Brooklyn Bridge.
EXT. MRS.REED´S HOUSE. NIGHT.
The cab stops in front of her house. One-stone house with a
big car entrance in front. There is a small banner at a
door: Cake from Hell: Sell.
GEORGIA
(loving)
Don´t you come in..eat a peace of
"Cake From Hell?", my mother´s
speciality.
BILL
(loving)
One day.
GEORGIA
Ok
Bill embraces her.She gets off.
8.
INT. MRS.REED´S HOUSE. LIVING ROOM, 2000.
As she gets in, Georgia sees her mother snooping through the
window.
MRS.REED
(suspicious)
Who is he?
Georgia sits on a sofa
GEORGIA
A friend. We won the Columbia
Festival. We are celebrating.
Georgia takes the PORTRAIT of her father..beside...
GEORGIA
(happy)
He reminds me of daddy. He´s
creative and likes to tell stories.
She puts the PORTRAIT back.
GEORGIA
You will like him.
Georgia gets up and gives her a kiss.
GEORGIA
Wish me luck!
INT. MRS. REED´S HOUSE. NEXT DAY. KITCHEN. MORNING
Georgia is having BREAKFAST. Mrs.Reed comes in the KITCHEN
carrying a NEWSPAPER. Through small, the kitchen looks like
a small bakery, with cookery stuff everywhere. On the shelf:
several red boxes in different sizes and shapes.
MRS.REED
(suspicious)
Is your friend a Bill Dreves by any
chance?
GEORGIA
Yes.Why?
MRS.REED
Here it is. Ex-con for murder wins
the Columbia University Film
Festival.
CLOSE TO NEWSPAPER: Title and Bill´s picture.
(CONTINUED.)
...CONTINUE: 9.
MRS.REED
Do you want me to read again or is
it clear that this man is useless?
Mrs.Reed throws the newspaper at Georgia. She looks at the
news without knowing what to say.
Mrs.Reed opens the REFRIGERATOR and takes a bottle of MILK.
GEORGIA
(looking at the paper)
It is not telling the truth. He was
wrongly arrested.
Mrs Reed takes EGGS too.
MRS.REED
Wrongly arrested? He´s a victim? Is
that the you mean?
GEORGIA
I know it´s sounds crazy..but..it´s
true.
MRS.REED
They all say they´re innocent, you
fool!
Mrs.Reed turns the mixer on.
Georgia gets up and approaches..
GEORGIA
(in a voice louder)
So, listen to me: A guy was
murdered..some days later the
police arrested him..they presented
two junkies as witnesses.
Mrs.Reed puts two cups of FLOUR, three yolks eggs...
MRS.REED
(angry)
That´s the most absurd story!
Nobody is wrong arrested, you fool!
Of course he is lying!
GEORGIA
It doesn´t matter. He on a
important award.
10.
INT. LIVESTRON STUDIO. DAY.
Bill and Livestron are in a recording studio. Livestron
teaches to Bill the art of cinematography technique.
MRS.REED (V.O)
Award for murdered is prison.
GEORGIA (V.O)
Columbia?
INT. MRS. REED´S HOUSE. KITCHEN. CONTINUOUS.
Mrs.Reed puts one tablet of YEAST...in a Mixer.
MRS.REED
He can win all the awards in the
world that he will always be a
murderer!
GEORGIA
He isn´t a murdered!
Mrs.Reed turns the mixer off and looks at Georgia.
MRS.REED
What do you want? To fill in the
emptiness by your father´s absence?
Do you think you can bring him
back? Well, it can´t. And thank God
he is dead. He would be very
disappointed with you.
EXT. EMPIRE STATE BUILDING. DAY. YEARS BEFORE.
Georgia looks at MANHATTAN from the ROOF FLOOR... gives
little attention to her father´s talks.
FATHER
This pole is forty size meters
high..It was used to tie
Zeppelins.....
INT. LIVESTRON STDIO.DAY
Break of a shooting. Bill on the PHONE.
11.
INT. MRS.REED´S HOUSE.
Mrs.Reed answer the phone.
MRS.REED
Yes?
BILL
May I talk to Georgia, please?
Mrs.Reed hangs up and disconnects the phone cable.
INT. MRS.REED HOUSE. BATHROOM. DAY
We heard the sound of someone flushing the toilet.
Mrs. Reed collects a small sample of urine.
She notes the bottle for a minute.
The door bell rings.
INT. MRS.REED´S HOUSE. FRONT.DOOR DAY.
Mrs.Reed well dressed answers the door. Bill waits on the
outside. She looks at him as if he´s lost his mind...
MRS.REED
(unfriendly)
Yes?
He feels he is not welcome...he gazes at her with the same
look...
BILL
(cold)
May I talk to...
MRS.REED
(interrupting)
No. Look for another fool.
Mrs.Reed is about to close the door..Georgia comes up.
She wears as if she is ready to go somewhere...
GEORGIA
(surprised)
Why didn´t you call me before?
She wears the coat ...
(CONTINUED.)
...CONTINUE: 12.
BILL
I did. She hung up.
GEORGIA
(pulling him by the hand)
Come on. We are late.
MRS.REED
(unfriendly)
No way!
GEORGIA
(challenging)
I´m paying for the appointment.
Therefore, he is coming with us.
MRS.REED
(threatening)
Listen up, you bastard.
(she gazes at him)
She is going through a very
difficult time with her father´s
death and it seems, she´s not her
good senses. But you don´t fool me.
(she approaches him)
I know people like you.Get it?
INT. SUBWAY CAR
Georgia is sitting next to Bill...both in silence.. Mrs.
Reed on the opposite seat...looking at him...as if she is
heady to kick him off her way...
With the approach of the station they get up and walk toward
the door.
At the time the door opens, Mrs.Reed leaves his foot on the
path.
Bill stumbles and falls flat on her face being trampled by
others users.
MRS.REED
Be careful where you step.
Mrs Reed makes a point of stepping on his fingers, as if
unintentionally..and moves forward...
13.
EXT. BUILDING ENTRANCE. DOCTOR. DAY.
They stop in the front doctor´s building.
GEORGIA
I will wait you by the
fountain.Deal?
Mrs.Reed disdainfully looks at Bill and goes in.
INT. DOCTOR.
Mrs.Reed at arm´s length while the physician measures her
blood pressure.
DOCTOR( CONT´D)
Do you still eat a piece of cake
every day, Mrs.Reed?
MRS.REED
(cynical)
No way, Doctor.
The doctor looks at her suspiciously.
DOCTOR
Did you bring the urine?
MRS.REED
Sure.
She opens her purse and takes a sample.
INT. DOCTOR.
The DOCTOR turns a small pot of urine on the analysis
equipment. The result printed out.
DOCTOR
The urinary inflammation
is unusual..very persistent...A
monthly analysis will be necessary,
unfortunately.
EXT. CENTRAL PARK.
Close on: Bill´s hand...He opens and closes it as if he is
checking the functioning of it...
They walk at Central Park...in silence...
(CONTINUED.)
...CONTINUE: 14.
He feels every part of his body sore.
Then, he checks his chin.....
BILL
(nonconformist)
Did you have to tell about my past?
GEORGIA
(unhappy)
I didn´t. She read it in the
newspaper.
BILL
Which one?
Georgia gets the newspaper from her purse.
GEORGIA
This one.
BILL
Ex-con for murder wins the Columbia
Festival.
GEORGIA
Now can you understand her
reaction?
EXT. CENTRAL PARK. MERRY-GO-ROUND. DAY
They are looking at some kids having fun.
BILL
And about the award? Didn´t she say
anything?
GEORGIA
Award for murdered is prison, she
said.
BILL
(surprised)
Did she?
GEORGIA
Worst still.You may win all the
awards in the word that still you
are a murderer.
(CONTINUED.)
...CONTINUE: 15.
BILL
Yeah?
He looks at us as if he is preparing a revenge.
EXT. CENTRAL PARK.DAY
They walk. Georgia holds his arms...
GEORGIA
Don´t try to understand her
reasons. Deep inside is not against
you. She had a tough life. Lost
both parents in an accident when a
child.
BILL
It does not justify.
GEORGIA
The problem is....after the
accident, mother went to live a
very rude aunt. She became like
that because her fiance didn´t show
up on their wedding day. Guess why
he didn´t?
BILL
Does it matter?
GEORGIA
Because he was arrested, silly.
BILL
Robbery?
GEORGIA
No.Murder.
GEORGIA (CONT´D)
He always claimed innocence. After
his arrestal, the aunt visited him.
In many occasions, she took my
mother with her. Now, imagine
that....My mother was a Kid. How do
you think she coped with that?
Easily? Now you show up. What did
you want to hear? Bill, my love?
16.
EXT. BATHESDA FOUNTAIN.DAY
They are looking at the angel sculpture.
BILL
Are you sure she knows this
fountain?
GEORGIA
Don´t worry. This is where she met
my father.
BILL
(ironic)
Knee in her back?
GEORGIA
No, silly. My father was sitting
here. He wanted to make a wish. Got
a coin, closed his eyes and as he
was about to throw it, he hit my
mother´s arm who as passing by at
the time.
Georgia looks at the San Remo.
GEORGIA (CONT´D)
It´s a pity you will never meet
him. He liked to teach the story of
every building.
EXT. DAKOTA BUILDING. YEARS BEFORE.
Father and Georgia walk in Central Park West..
FATHER
This is the Dakota Building. It´s
from 1884. It was one the first
high class residential buildings.
At that time, the Central Park was
a mass of pig farms and swamp
lands. Imagine the pigs, the
pasture, the wilderness of this
place.
Trough Georgia´s imagination some pigs show at the street.
17.
EXT. SAN REMO BUILDING. YEARS BEFORE.
Father and Georgia walk in Central Park West...
FATHER
That´s the San Remo, designed by
Emery Roth. It´s from 1931,
same time as the Empire State
Building.
Georgia´s father points to the San Remo.
FATHER.
Can you imagine how beautiful the
view must be from the terrace?
Georgia looks at the San Remo.
EXT. BATHESDA FOUNTAIN. DAY. PRESENT.
Georgia and Bill are looking at the buildings around.
BILL
Tell me. What´s the name of that
with two towers on top?
Georgia looks at the building.
GEORGIA
Century.
BILL
And the one on the right, with the
two towers?
Georgia looks at the San Remo.
GEORGIA
It´s the San Remo.
(remembering)
My father loved it. He used to say
that one day, I would live there.
It was a joke but as a kid, I
believed in him. Can you imagine
how beautiful the view must be?
Bill looks towards the San Remo.
BILL
(dreaming)
Mark my words: One day I´ll be
rich. Rich enough to buy that
apartment.
(CONTINUED.)
...CONTINUE: 18.
GEORGIA
(ironic)
Yeah? When is this going to be?
Tomorrow?
BILL
I´m not kidding, Georgia. This is
going to happen.
Bill gets a coin from his pocket.
BILL
Give me your hand.
GEORGIA
Do you believe this fountain will
make it come true? Do you?
Bill kisses Georgia.
BILL
It brings good luck for sure.
Bill holds her hand, turns their back to the fountain and
with eyes closed, says in a loud voice:
BILL
I´will be very rich soon. So rich
that I ´ll buy that apartment.
Believe it. One day we will live
there.
He throws the coin. Unfortunately, Mrs .Reed comes very
silently. When Bill opens his eyes, she is in front of him.
MRS.REED
(angry)
Listen, you worm. The most you will
get near to that building is
walking on the sidewalk. That is,
if the police doesn´t get to you
first.
MRS.REED ( CONT´D )
So now, stop deceiving my daughter
and come back to reality. Or have
you forgotten where you lived a
couple of years before?
MRS.REED (CONT´D)
Have you? You piece of shit!
An awkward beat
(CONTINUED.)
...CONTINUE: 19.
BILL
I hope you are alive until then.
Mrs.Reed laughs disdainfully
MRS.REED
Don´t worry. I´ll die before...
(looking at Georgia)
of disappointment, of course.
Mrs.Reed turns her back to them and walks away.
INT. MRS.REED´S HOUSE.
Mrs.Reed slams the door at Bill´s face in several occasions.
EXT. MRS.REED´S HOUSE.
A bucket filled with dirty water...Mrs Reed wrings out a
cloth...opens the door...pours out the dirty water at bill´s
face.
MRS.REED
(ironic)
I´m sorry. It won´t happen again, I
promise.
Mrs.Reed slams the door at Bill´s face
EXT. MRS.REED´S HOUSE.
We see the same scene again. Mrs Reed opens the door...pours
out the dirty water at bill´s face again.
MRS.REED
(ironic)
I was wrong.
Mrs.Reed slams the door at Bill´s face
INT. MRS.REED´S HOUSE. CONTINUOUS.
Takes the cake out of the oven..spreads a reddish icing on
the cake..and writes.."Cake from Hell" on top of it.
20.
EXT. MRS.REED´S HOUSE. DAY
She opens the door and offers to Bill.
MRS.REED
For you: A genuine "Cake from
Hell".
Bill ignores her quietly smoking a cigarillo...nor makes a
gesture of accepting the offer...leaves her waiting with the
cake in her hands.
MRS.REED
Whoever eats it goes straight down,
I guarantee.
BILL
I´d rather rot in prison that eat
this shit.
MRS.REED
Is it shit?
BILL
A big shit.
MRS.REED
So..you deserve it!
She rubs the cake at his face.
She slams the door...
She opens again.
She pours out the dirty water at Bill´s face again.
INT. LIVESTRON STUDIO.DAY
Bill is sitting behind a camera..sees an actor acting..he is
pointing a gun...
BILL
Cut!
Bill approaches and shows him how to proceed.
BILL
After shooting, put the gun in the
waist...
Bill puts the gun in his waist.
21.
INT. MRS.REED´S HOUSE.
Mrs.Reed opens the door..holds a broom. Bill waits on the
outside.
MRS.REED
Georgia told me you are making
another shit movie.
Bill gets a cigarillo and looks into her eyes.
MRS.REED
I liked the title: "A step to die".
Almost a prediction. Of course it
will be a failure.
Bill exhales the stinky smoke at her face...
BILL
Perhaps. What if it isn´t?
MRS.REED
Stop dreaming idiot..stop
dreaming...Your place is in
prison...not making movies.
Georgia calls him inside.
GEORGIA (O.S)
Come in, Bill.
Bill steps forward. Mrs.Reed holds the broom at Bill´s neck.
MRS.REED
Where do you think you´re going?
Did I let you in? Did I?
BILL
You better drop this broom...I
heard many stories of foolish
ladies who dies while sweeping the
floor...or...I
MRS.REED
Or what? You shit...Are you
threatening me?
Bill draws a gun from his waist and places it against
Mrs.Reed´s head.
BILL
No. Just a warming.
Georgia appears.
(CONTINUED.)
...CONTINUE: 22.
GEORGIA
Bill, put the gun down, please.
Bill doesn´t move...still looking at Mrs.Reed´s eyes.
MRS.REED
I´m not afraid of you, worm...
GEORGIA
Bill, put the gun down, please!
GEORGIA(CONT´D)
(more authority)
Bill!
Mrs.Reed squeezes his balls with force. Bill makes a pained
expression. He keeps holding the gun at Mrs Reed´s head.
MRS.REED
What are you waiting for, you shit!
Shoot if you are a man, you shit!
Mrs Reed squeezes with more force. Bill makes a pained
expression.
BILL
(looking at Mrs Reed)
One day I´ll settle this with you.I
promise.
MRS.REED
Shoot, you shit!Shot!
Bill shoots. The gun is unloaded.
Georgia pushes Bill away from the fight..he resists...
MRS.REED
You don´t fool me, idiot.
He glances at her..threatening as he wants to kill her.
GEORGIA
Come on!
He moves hesitantly...slowly ...
Mrs.Reed watches him go, irritated.
MRS.REED
(shouting)
Once a murderer..always a murderer!
23.
EXT. GEORGE WASHINGTON BRIDGE. NY. DAY
Georgia and Bill next to the Little Red Lighthouse.
Georgia admires the bridge´s structure.
GEORGIA
(upset)
Did you have to point a gun?
BILL
It was fun to tease her.
GEORGIA
It only makes the situation worst.
Bill points a gun at a bird.
BILL
I like her.
Bill pulls the trigger. The gun is unloaded.
EXT. GEORGE WASHINGTON BRIDGE. NY. DAY . CONTINUOUS.
Georgia admires the bridge´s structure.
Bill throws small rocks in the Hudson river.
BILL
Why are we here?
EXT. GEORGE WASHINGTON BRIDGE. DAY. YEARS BEFORE.
Father admires the bridge´s structure. Georgia ignores.
FATHER
Is it so far, isn´t?
EXT. GEORGE WASHINGTON BRIDGE.DAY. YEARS BEFORE. CONTINUOUS.
Georgia plays with a small tin toy...a colored Chinese
dragon..
FATHER
Honey. Your grandfather worked in
the construction of this bridge.
She pays no attention...
(CONTINUED.)
...CONTINUE: 24.
FATHER (CONT´D)
It was to be brick coated...there
was no money, so they left it this
way.
Georgia looks up...the bridge is blurred...she puts on her
glasses.
EXT. LITTLE RED LIGHTHOUSE. DAY. YEARS BEFORE. CONTINUOUS.
Father admires the little red lighthouse. Georgia pays no
attention...
FATHER
This lighthouse is from 1917. In 47
it was shut down. In 51 it was
almost demolished. I wrote dozen of
letters in protest.
EXT. GEORGE WASHINGTON BRIDGE. DAY. PRESENT.
Bill throws small stones at Hudson River. Georgia watches
him.
GEORGIA
And the movie?
BILL
Don´t worry...It will be a success.
INT. CINEMA. NIGHT.
We see a film projection room. There isn´t any viewers
inside.
EXT. CINEMA. FRONT DOOR.
Bill walks to the front door..he takes the cigarette pack
under the jacket..lights....watches the clock.
BILL
I ´ll kill her.
We can read in bright facade the name of his film and his
name in big letters: "A step to die by Bill Dreves".
25.
INT. MRS.REED´S HOUSE.
Mrs.Reed talks with Bill at door.
MRS.REED
I told you. Your place is locked up
in jail. Not making movies.
MRS.REED(CONT´D)
Maybe you are unlucky.
Mrs.Reed takes a rag doll from her dress pocket..stick the
needle into the doll´s read..as if making voodoo.
BILL
I will be successful. Like it or
not.
MRS.REED
Stop dreaming...you idiot...stop
dreaming.
INT. ROOM.
Bill consults a fortune-teller. Gypsy cards on the table.
FORTUNE-TELLER
Here is saying that your path is of
prosperity...
She turns over the card. A female figure.
FORTUNE-TELLER
However, a woman blocks your
destiny.
FORTUNE-TELLER ( CONT´D)
She is close to you...
She turns another card...a man on the gallows.
FORTUNE-TELLER (CONT´D)
The work is well done.
BILL
How do I break this spell?
FORTUNE-TELLER
It will requires some sacrifice.
(CONTINUED.)
...CONTINUE: 26.
BILL
I do whatever it takes...whatever.
She asks for a payment..with his fingers...he offers a
hundred dollar.
She asks for more. He offers a four hundred dollar.
She consults a book.
FORTUNE-TELLER
Let me see..here it is...
well..There´s only one way.
EXT. STREET.DAY.
Mrs.Reed walks on the street..a man with a ninja mask
appears..he holds a gun.
MAN
Give me your purse!
MRS.REED
What?
MAN
Give your purse, now!
MRS.REED
No way!
BILL
Or shall I blow your brains out!
She obeys.
Bill rolls her purse..remove a piece of cake wrapped in
foil. He looks at her...as saying...that´s absurd...he
throws the cake on the floor...
Stick his hand again..pulls another piece of cake. He gets
even more angry...turns the purse...all the contents
fell...among the many trinkets..he picks up the bottle of
urine..runs away.
MRS.REED
Thief of urine! Thief of urine!
27.
EXT. STREET. DAY
Bill enters an alley..removes the mask..takes courage..
drinks the urine. Makes an expression of disgust..gives a
resounding roar.
TITLE: SUNDANCE FILM AWARDS. STAGE.
The announcer opens an envelope.
ANNOUNCER #1
Best film: "A step to die".Bill
Dreves.
Bill walks forward.
BILL
I dedicate this award to Mrs.Reed´s
strength and enthusiasm!
TITLE: BERLIN FILM FESTIVAL.
The announcer opens an envelope.
ANNOUNCER #2
Best film: "A step to die".Bill
Dreves.
TITLE: HAVANA FILM FESTIVAL.
The announcer opens an envelope.
ANNOUNCER #3
Best film: "A step to die".Bill
Dreves.
Bill walks to stage..takes a trophy.
BILL
Its for you Mrs.Reed!
TITLE: ZURICH FILM FESTIVAL.
The announcer opens an envelope.
ANNOUNCER #4
Best film: "A step to die".Bill
Dreves.
Bill walks to stage..takes a trophy.
(CONTINUED.)
...CONTINUE: 28.
BILL
I love you Mrs.Reed! I love you!
EXT. MRS.REED´S HOUSE. DAY. MOMENTS BEFORE.
MRS.REED
Stop dreaming idiot..stop dreaming.
INT. AUDITORIUM .FILM FESTIVAL.
Close up to Bill´s smile of joy holding a trophy.
FADE TO BLACK
TITLE: SOME YEARS LATER.
FADE IN:
INT. MRS.REED HOUSE.DAY
Mrs.Reed starts the answering machine.
VOICE (PLAYBACK)
I am going to kill you.
She snoops by the window.
EXT. MRS.REED´S HOUSE. NIGHT.
Mrs. Reed opens the door slightly..the CAT leaves. She
closes it.
INT. MRS.REED HOUSE.KITCHEN
Mrs.Reed opens the refrigerator..searches a piece of
cake...She slides her fingers what´s left and licks, which
guarantee her at least a split of pleasure.
INT. MRS.REED´S HOUSE. CONTINUOUS.
Writes "zero" in the DAILY CONTROL SALES..already filled
with so many zeros on the previous weeks..makes a
dissatisfied expression..sets the paper on the refrigerator
door.
MAGNET: Flames of fire coming out of a red cake. Below the
inscription: Cake from hell.
29.
INT. MRS REED´S HOUSE. KITCHEN - MOMENTS LATER
Begins preparations for a new cake...mixes two cups of
flour, three yolks eggs...one tablet of yeast...sugar...and
a good amount of RED PEPPER, in a noisy Mixer.
INT. MRS.REED´S HOUSE. CONTINUOUS.
Spills the dough in a cake pan..puts it in the oven...peeks
from time to time.
Takes the cake out of the oven..spreads a reddish icing on
the cake..and writes.."Cake from Hell" on top of it.
INT. MRS. REED´S HOUSE. KITCHEN. CONTINUOUS.
Puts the cake inside the package..we can see a white circle
stamped on their logo...flames come through the top of round
cake.
INT. MRS. REED´S HOUSE. KITCHEN. CONTINUOUS.
Exhausted..rest for a moment...a small MOUSE passes over the
sink..forcing her to rebuild forces and starts a cat and
mouse chase.
MRS.REED
You again, you jerk!
INT. MRS. REED´S HOUSE. CONTINUOUS.
Tries to hit him with a broom without success..the mouse is
faster...smarter..flees into the living room.
INT. MRS. REED´S HOUSE. LIVING ROOM. CONTINUOUS.
Mrs.Reed chases it round..it enters the office.
INT. MRS. REED´S HOUSE. OFFICE.
At the door Mrs.Reed glances among the objects..the scenario
is perfect for a small rodent hiding.
30.
NT. MRS. REED´S HOUSE. CONTINUOUS.
She backs holding a big box.
She takes a miniature of "The Little Red Lighthouse on the
desk..places it in the box..regrets it..puts it back in
place.
She removes from wall a black and white photograph: Bill is
hugging Georgia....they are happy..
Mrs Reed looks at it for a moment... puts it on the
floor...kicks it...breaks the glass of the frame...
She separates the couple using a scissors...burns the man
with a match...throws it in the trash.
We follow Bill´s expression happy burn for some time in the
trash.
The mouse appears again...the moment she is about to make a
sweep on it...everything goes black.
FADE TO BLACK
FADE IN:
INT. DOCTOR. DAY
Ms. Reed at arm’s length while the physician measures her
blood pressure.
DOCTOR
Fainting is a clear warming that
something is wrong and needs to be
addressed.
INT. DOCTOR. DAY. CONTINUOUS.
The doctor measures her waist with a tape measure.
DOCTOR
If you had followed my
recommendations, this situation
might have been avoided.
The doctor writes the new measurement...we see the evolution
of the numbers.
(CONTINUED.)
...CONTINUE: 31.
DOCTOR(CONT´D)
Do you still eat a piece of cake
every day, Mrs.Reed?
MRS.REED
(cynical)
Rarely, Doctor.
The doctor looks at her suspiciously.
MRS.REED
I swear!
INT. DOCTOR - CONTINUOUS.
The doctor examines the test results.
DOCTOR
That’s the problem, Mrs. Reed.
There is an inconsistency with what
you say and the numbers. See ...
He emphasizes the result with a pen.
DOCTOR (CONT´D)
The glucose rate has increased
considerably...it´s
already exceeded the limit
recommended.
DOCTOR (CONT´D)
Do You know what this number meam,
Mrs. Reed? It means you’re one step
away from contracting diabetes.
INT. DOCTOR - CONTINUOUS.
Doctor is serving a glass of water.
DOCTOR (CONT´D)
Mrs. Reed. I’ll be honest. If you
keep dealing with this problem as
if it does not exist...more serious
consequences will show up, sooner
or later, willingly or not, make
sure of that.
He sits.
(CONTINUED.)
...CONTINUE: 32.
DOCTOR (CONT´D)
I say this because the numbers
speak for themselves. Insisting on
the theory that you eat just a
piece of cake one time or another,
is as insane as I say that your
health is excellent, which is not
true.
DOCTOR (CONT´D)
I know it’s difficult, very
uncomfortable...but you must assume
the truth...and the truth is one:
you are addicted.
Ms. Reed remains silent, uncomfortable with the
conversation.
The doctor pulls out a pamphlet from the drawer.
DOCTOR (CONT´D)
It would not be appropriate to seek
help?
Close brochure: ants carrying SUGAR CUBES and below, the
name of the institution: ANTS OUT OF CONTROL
EXT. ANTS OUT OF CONTROL. DAY
Ms. Reed walks on the sidewalk...stops in front of the
institution...confirms the address...hesitates for a
moment...and enters.
Close on Logo: "Ants of control" at door window.
INT. SUPPORT GROUP. ANTS OUT OF CONTROL.
Mrs. Reed is interviewed.
INTERVIEWER
If you don´t mind...I need to ask
you some questions to assess the
level of dependency...
INTERVIEWER (CONT´D)
We got five levels of dependency
here. ONE and TWO..a LOW
dependency. It means: don´t
worry..relax...THREE AND
FOUR...moderate...It means: be
careful..don´t exaggerate. And FIVE
(CONTINUED.)
...CONTINUE: 33.
INTERVIEWER (CONT´D): OUT OF CONTROL..It means: Jesus
is calling you!
Mrs.Reed raises her eyebrow..surprised...
INTERVIEWER (CONT´D)
Unfortunately demand is high...we
can just support candidates who
"Jesus is calling".
Interviewer takes a leaf of paper.
INTERVIEWER (CONT´D)
Mrs.Reed. You say here that your
compulsion is for cakes. How
exactly do you consume?
MRS.REED
A small piece.
INTERVIEWER
(in doubt ...)
Trust me darling..Go on..Open your
heart.
MRS.REED
Maybe..no more than two little
pieces..
Interviewer takes Mrs. Reed´s hands.
INTERVIEWER
I know it´s difficult,
darling...But...I´m here to help
you..Go on..Open your heart.
MRS.REED
Sometimes...four.
INTERVIEWER
Trust me darling..tell me the
truth. Isn´t ashamed to eat more
than four small pieces.
MRS.REED
(annoyed)
Ok..A whole cake.
INTERVIEWER
A whole Cake? Per month?
(CONTINUED.)
...CONTINUE: 34.
MRS.REED
Per day.
Awed the interviewer writes down the answer.
INT. SUPPORT GROUP. CONTINUOUS.
Interviewer starts to pull the vertical blinds shut, and
sits.
INTERVIEWER
Usually the compulsion is
influenced by an event that has
brought you pain in the past.
Have you been through some bad
situation...something that makes
angry just remembering?
MRS.REED
You bet.
INTERVIEWER
(caring)
Free yourself of this suffering,
darling...Go on. Open your heart.
MRS.REED
(annoyed)
Well...my daughter...
INTERVIEWER
(caring)
Go on...darling. I´m listening you.
MRS. REED
She married with a killer.
INTERVIEWER
(shocked)
A killer? Jesus!I´m sorry for you,
darling...
MRS. REED
(being a victim)
Since then I have had no peace...he
has tried to kill me many times...
INTERVIEWER
I can imagine your pain,darling.
Have you tried to call the police?
(CONTINUED.)
...CONTINUE: 35.
MRS. REED
(making a promise)
I will..next time.
INT. SUPPORT GROUP. MOMENTS LATER.
Interviewer puts a patch on Mrs. Reed´s chest.
INTERVIEWER
Welcome, dear. The lady is the
newest member of the ants out of
control.
INT. SUPPORT GROUP.
Ms. Reed hears the other members...a sharing session.
MEMBER #1
Now I can see how I was wrong .. I
admit I’m an ant out of control ...
I need support ...
INT. SUPPORT GROUP. CONTINUOUS.
We see Liz. She is about thirty-eight, African American and
very charming.
LIZ
(member #2)
My name is LIZ. I am also an ant
out of control. I have never
imagined that I was eating too much
sugar, but now, after listening to
every one´s testimony here, I
finally realized that having a
whole cake every single day,...even
though, it is delicious and...
divine, it is very bad for my
health.
INT. SUPPORT GROUP - MOMENTS LATER.
Members repeated the " Ten Steps of the Institution."
MEMBERS
I am an ant out of control ...I can
avoid the first piece even when an
uncontrollable desire of
having another piece convince me
will not make a difference ...
36.
Ms. Reed bothers with such nonsense.
INT. SUPPORT GROUP - EXIT
The group leaves the institution in full disposition. Mrs.
Reed has trouble, digesting what was said about their
behavior.
LIZ
Until next week, Ms. Reed. Do not
forget to bring a piece of such
"Cake From Hell"
MRS.REED
(to herself)
Next week? No way!
She walks in the opposite direction.
EXT. CENTRAL PARK WEST. DAY
Ms. Reed walks in Central Park West... stops in front of the
San Remo building...hesitates for a moment...and enters.
INT. SAN REMO. BUILDING. DAY
She glances around...every detail...marveling at the
grandeur and beauty of the building.
A doorman,(76), greets her. His look isn´t very trustworthy.
DOORMAN
May I help you, ma´am?
She pays no attention.
DOORMAN
Ma´am?
MRS.REED
Yeah...
She removes an envelope from the purse...
MRS REED
It’s for my daughter. Georgia.
Georgia Reed.
Mrs. Reed glaces around again.
(CONTINUED.)
...CONTINUE: 37.
MR.REED
Do not want to up, ma’am?
MRS REED
(upset)
No way!
She walks toward the exit...stops as if remembering
something.
MR.REED
By the way...Mr?
DOORMAN
Wilkinson, ma’am.
MRS.REED
I got a room for rent. Do you know
a lady who is interesting in?
INT. MRS.REED´S HOUSE. OFFICE
Mrs Reed shows him the office.
MRS REED
(happy)
Bath is once a day.
INT. MRS.REED´S HOUSE. BEDROOM. CONTINUOUS.
Mrs.Reed shows her bedroom.
MRS.REED
(loving)
You stay there. I stay here.
She slightly raises her eyebrow. Wilkinson smiles.
EXT. SAN REMO. NEXT DAY
Georgia leaves the SAN REMO building... beckons to the
taxi...he driver stops...she gets in.
INT. TAXI.
Georgia removes an envelope from the purse...looks at it for
a minute...puts it back.
(CONTINUED.)
...CONTINUE: 38.
GEORGIA
Airport, please.
INT. MRS REED´S HOUSE. KITCHEN. DAY
Mixer on. Ms. Reed starts to prepare another cake. Mrs.
JOHNSON,(76), watches her work.
MRS.REED
Sugar...and
MRS.REED(CONT´D)
...the secret: a lot of RED PEPPER.
Is a delight... sweet and spicy.
Mrs. Johnson is amazed with the amount of pepper.
INT. MRS REED´S HOUSE. KITCHEN - CONTINUOUS
She takes the cake out the oven...spreads a reddish icing on
the cake and writes.. "Cake from hell" on top of it.
MRS.REED
Then ... everyone in the group
repeats:...I am an ant out of
control ...Can I avoid the first
piece even when an uncontrollable
desire convince me will not make a
difference ...
MRS.REED ( CONT´D )
Totally meaningless...The more I
repeat it, the more I want to have
my cake.
A door bell rings.
INT. MRS.REED´S HOUSE. LIVING ROOM. CONTINUOUS.
Mrs Reed answers the door.
MRS.REED
Come in, Wilkinson.
From the living room, Mr. Wilkinson greets Mrs.Johnson.
He is wearing a light brown overcoat and a dark brown hat.
39.
INT. MRS.REED´S HOUSE. LIVING ROOM. DAY. CONTINUOUS
Mrs.Reed brings him a piece of a cake.
MRS REED
You will love it. I am sure.
INT. MRS.REED´S HOUSE. BATHROOM.
Wilkinson splashes water on his face. He feels flames of
fire.
EXT. MRS.JOHNSON´S HOUSE. DAY
We see Bill Dreves. He is disguised: wears BLACK
GLASSES and has a MUSTACHE. He rings the bell. Mrs.Johnson
lingers to answer the door. He turns and makes a sign.
INT. BILL´S PICK-UP TRUCK.
DAVID, Bill’s assistant, shoots the conversation from the
pick-up truck.
EXT. MRS.JOHNSON´S HOUSE. DAY
He rings again.
MRS.JOHNSON
Yes?
Bill shows a police BADGE.
BILL
Do you mind answering some
questions?
Mrs.Johnson gives a suspicious look.
BILL (CONT´D)
Have you seen anything strange
coming from Mrs. Reed´s House?
Mrs.Johnson looks at Mrs. Reed´s house.
MRS.JOHNSON
No.
(CONTINUED.)
...CONTINUE: 40.
BILL
Anything suspicious?
MRS.JOHNSON
Well...
INT. BILL´S PICK-UP TRUCK.
Bill returns to the pick-up truck after talking to
Mrs.Johnson.
BILL
She talked about a man. What time
is it?
EXT. MRS.REED´S HOUSE. SIDEWALK. DAY
Mr.Wilkinson walks on the sidewalk... holds a bouquet of
flowers. He is wearing a light brown overcoat and a dark
brown hat.
INT. PICK-UP. TRUCK.
Bill is behind the wheel. David in the passenger seat. He
holds the camera on this shoulders... follows his steps.
BILL
It´s him.
His POV: Mr. Wilkinson rings the door bell. Mrs.Reed opens
the door. He enters.
BILL
Who would think about that, Mrs
Reed, who would.
EXT. MRS.REED´S HOUSE. NIGHT.
David is standing on the middle of the street with the
camera on his shoulder. Bill inside the pick-up truck. He
wears the black hood.
BILL
You start from here. I´ll go around
the left. And stop there. Get it?
We see a pick-up truck drives by very slowly. Goes around to
the left, uses the reserve gear and parks at the other side
of the street, in front of Mrs. Reed´s house.
41.
INT. BILL´S PICK-UP TRUCK.
Bill opens the glove compartment, takes a pistol, engages
it, and looks at Mr.Reed´s house.
INT. RESIDENCE ROOM. L. A. MOMENTS LATER.
Georgia emerges from the bathroom, a towel wrapped around
her torso, drying her hair...
A tv is on...
CLOSE ON TV
A bedroom door is knocked down with a kick. Some policemen
come in.
TV.ANCHOR(V.O)
The police are still searching for
the murderer of Anny Jeckson, Tracy
Duncunn and Liz Pitchin. Ballistics
tests confirm that they were killed
by the same gun: a pistol.
T.V.ANCHOR.(V.O)
The other event that was new today
was the arrest of the prize winning
screenwriter and movie director
Bill Dreves.
Bill is handcuffed and a policeman is holding his arm. As
they walk, the PAPARAZZI pop in their way.
As she hears Bill’s name on the news, Georgia looks up to
the TV.
T.V ANCHOR. (CONT´D)
Bill Dreves was arrested for
attempted murder by 10 p.m tonight,
in New York. According to
preliminary reports at the moment
of his arrest, he was carrying an
automatic pistol just before
breaking into Mrs.Reed´s House.
Mrs.Reed gives a statement to the TV.station.
MRS.REED
(unfriendly)
Once a murder, always a murderer!
42.
INT. T.V.STUDIO.
A standard news studio.
T.V ANCHOR.
Jerry. Can you explain what really
happened?
EXT. STREET. NIGHT.
We see a REPORTER in the middle of the street.
REPORTER
Mike.It seems it was a big mistake.
Bill Dreves was shooting some
scenes for his new movie and
Mrs.Reed, believed that he wanted
to kill her. But everything was
cleared up and Bill was released.
EXT. DPTO POLICE.NIGHT.
Dreves leaves the police station. The flashlights the
paparazzi pop in his way.
INT. T.V.STUDIO. CONTINUOUS.
TV.ANCHOR
Bill Dreves starred in a series of
scandalous this year, most of them
involving women.
CLOSE ON T.V
Bill is pictured by the paparazzi in several events: as he
leaves a bar, in his car, at a party. Always, with some
MODELS at his side.
INT. BEDROOM. LOS ANGELES.
Concerned, Georgia makes a telephone call to her mother.
GEORGIA
Are you right? Why didn´t you call
me
43.
INT. MRS REED. NEW YORK. NIGHT.
Mrs.Reed is at the phone. As she talks, snoops by the
window.
MRS.REED
What for? To hear bullshit?
GEORGIA (V.O)
What did you want to hear? He
intended to kill you?
MRS.REED
It would sound more truthful.
GEORGIA (V.O)
You shall never forgive him.Right?
MRS.REED
Once a murder, always a murderer!
If you stood on my side, you would
see it clearly.
GEORGIA (V.O)
I´m no nobody´s side. I´m on the
truth´s side.
MRS.REED
Truth´s side? And what is the
truth´s side?
MR.REED(CONT´D)
In my house? And you fool believed?
GEORGIA (V.O)
What was I suppose to think?
MRS.REED
You fool! Of course he intended to
kill me!
INT. LIVING ROOM. L.A. NEXT DAY. MORNING.
Georgia leads a MAN and WOMAN into the TORTURE room...it is
still furnished just as when she lived there. She turns on
the light.
GEORGIA
The torture room.
Georgia grabs a gun.
(CONTINUED.)
...CONTINUE: 44.
GEORGIA
This was used in " Murderous
perversity."
Georgia grabs another gun.
GEORGIA
This in " A step to die."
INT. LIVING ROOM. L.A.
Georgia leads the couple into the living room...it is still
furnished just as when she lived there.
GEORGIA
Living in L.A became insufferable.
That´s why returned to New York.
Georgia stops in front of Bill´s awards.
GEORGIA
His awards.
She grabs a trophy.
GEORGIA
This is where It all started.
INT. RESTAURANT. L.A NEXT DAY. DAY
Georgia comes in a well attended restaurant.
HOSTESS
Welcome. Please, follow me.
INT. RESTAURANT. L.A. CONTINUOUS.
Georgia is having lunch with a friend.
KATHLEEN
So, what is the movie, about?
GEORGIA
Good question. I have no idea. I
was surprised to know that he was
filming. Until then, he had
writer’s block. I never imagined
that she was in their plans...
(CONTINUED.)
...CONTINUE: 45.
GEORGIA ( CONT´D)
Whatever...why was it in her house?
It must be an affront.
KATHLEEN
Did she believed that it was a
movie?
GEORGIA
No way. She said he was there to
kill her. Can you believe it? Even
after years she still saying the
same things...It is like an
obsession.
INT. MRS.REED HOUSE. LIVING ROOM. DAY
Mrs.Reed starts the answering machine..the REPORTER is
beside.
BILL
(playback)
I am going to kill you.
MRS.REED
The truth is: that asshole was here
to kill me. You can write this
down.
INT. OFFICE.
Bill sits...feet on the table...plays darts... David sits in
front...seeing the recording by the camera’s viewfinder.
BILL
She thinks is smarter.
He throws the dart...
BILL ( CONT´D)
My revenge will be better ... I’ll
change the ending of the film.
BILL (CONT´D)
I’ll cut her tongue...after burn
her alive.
David looks at Bill. They laugh.
An ASSISTANT appears at the door, interrupting the
conversation.
(CONTINUED.)
...CONTINUE: 46.
ASSISTANT
Bill. Det.Morgan is here.
INT. STUDIO. CONTINUOUS.
Bill shows his studio to Det.MORGAN...they walk...
BILL
Relax...be yourself...
His assistant appears again, interrupts...
ASSISTANT
Bill.The girls are ready...
BILL
OK...one more minute...
BILL
(looking at Det.Morgan)
Will be fun...I guarantee.
INT. RESTAURANT. L.A. DAY .CONTINUOUS.
Georgia is having lunch with Kathleen.
GEORGIA
On the other hand, I can’t blame
her. Bill gives plenty of reasons.
He’s always at the magazines beside
a model. It makes her furious!
KATHLEEN
Speaking of it....I have a
friend...she´s very talented and on
my best intention of helping her, I
suggested her to see Bill. Was it
wrong?
GEORGIA
Why the question?
KATHLEEN
Because she´s very pretty.
GEORGIA
When is the audition?
KATHLEEN
It was today. After the turmoil..it
was probably canceled.
47.
INT. THEATER. STAGE.
Bill Dreves sits at a chair...in the middle of a
stage...writes some notes...
BILL
Next!
A girl with no physical attraction approaches...
GIRL#1
Hi.
BILL
Start when ready.
The girl reads the text...focuses.
GIRL
(convincing)
I can not believe it. You leave me
alone there when I needed you most.
BILL
Ok. Thank you for coming.
BILL(CON´T)
Next!
A beautiful girl approaches.She seems to be in her mid
twenties, a kind and angelical face.
GIRL
(shy)
Hi, Bill. I´m Kathleen´s friend.
BILL
Ok...Start when ready.
The girl reads the text...focuses.
GIRL
(insecure)
I can not believe...
Nervousness interrupts.
GIRL (CONT´D)
Sorry...
BILL
Again...
(CONTINUED.)
...CONTINUE: 48.
GIRL
(insecure)
I can not believe it...You leave me
alone... there... when I needed you
most.
BILL
Ok!
Bill gets up...approaches...looks at her...then looks at her
neckline.
BILL
Perfect.
INT. AIRPLANE. NIGHT.
Georgia on an airplane seat. She looks through a magazine...
a picture of beautiful model...next page...a garden with
several contemporary sculptures and a title with big
letters: Art Spa.
KATHLEEN(V.O)
Why don´t you take her away from
all this? She likes to talk and
this is all these gossip magazines
need.
INT. MRS.REED HOUSE. CONTINUOUS.
A chubby reporter sits on the couch...Mrs Reed brings her a
piece of a cake.
MRS.REED
You know...Once a murder always a
murderer!
MRS.REED ( CONT´D )
You will love it, sure!
INT. MRS.REED´S HOUSE. RESTROOM.
The reporter splashes water on her face. She feels flames of
fire.
49.
EXT. AIRPORT. NEW YORK. NIGHT.
Georgia in a CAB....
INT. CAB. CONTINUOUS.
She stares out the cab window...observes the people walking
on the sidewalks...suddenly...looks backwards.
INT. MRS.REED´S HOUSE - YEARS BEFORE.
Georgia makes her baggage.
GEORGIA
(angry)
That’s enough! I’m fed up how you
treat him. I’m moving with him to
L.A.
MRS.REED
Don’t do that! This worm will make
your life hell. Stop it while you
can.
GEORGIA
It’s exactly what I’m doing.
Georgia takes her baggage and leaves the house.
EXT. MRS REED´S HOUSE.DAY. YEARS BEFORE.
Bill waits for her...they get in a cab...leave.
INT. CAB. DAY. YEARS BEFORE.
Georgia looks backwards... Mrs.Reed is in the middle of the
road...sees the cab drives away.
INT. CAB. NIGHT .PRESENT.
Georgia is looking backwards...she turns...the cab gets near
the San Remo building.
50.
EXT. ENTRANCE DOOR. SAN REMO. NIGHT
She leaves the cab...the chubby reporter approaches.
REPORTER
Do you believe your mother is in
danger?
GEORGIA
Why?
REPORTER
As far as I know, their
relationship never improved.
A beat.
REPORTER (CONT´D)
Wouldn´t be wiser to protect her?
The reporter takes a small recorder...starts it.
BILL
(playback)
I am going to kill you.
Georgia looks at her...avoid to make a comment.
INT. SAN REMO. HALL. NIGHT.
She meets up the doorman.
GEORGIA
Good evening,Mrs Wilkinson.
WILKINSON
She tried to get information from
me.
The reporter observes through the glassed door.
GEORGIA
What kind of information?
WILKINSON
If Mr Dreves always carries a gun.
GEORGIA
Anything else?
(CONTINUED.)
...CONTINUE: 51.
WILKINSON
If Mr Dreves brings women here.
GEORGIA
And does he bring, Mr. Wilkinson?
MR. Wilkinson hesitates for a moment.
INT. BAR. NIGHT
Bill have a lively conversation with the girl from the
audition at a bar...he whispers...she smiles...
INT. HOTEL
Bill and the girl...happy...come in a hotel.
INT. SAN REMO.
Georgia gets in her apartment.
EXT. SAN REMO. TERRACE. CONTINUOUS.
A few moments later...she is at the terrace... holds a cup
of tea...contemplates the Central Park ahead.
Close to the view.
EXT. CENTRAL PARK. DAY. YEARS BEFORE.
Georgia´s father pointing...
FATHER
Can you imagine how beautiful the
view must be form the terrace?
Georgia looks at the San Remo.
EXT. TERRACE. CONTINUOUS.
Georgia contemplates the Central Park ahead.
She then goes inside.
52.
INT. BEDROON. SAN REMO. NIGHT.
A cell phone rings...Georgia wakes up...turns the beside
lamp on...picks the phone up....before she can say anything,
a female voice says:
VOICE
Bill, honey. You forget your
wallet.
and then, hangs up.
Georgia throws the phone at the wall.
INT. STUDIO. TV.
A t.v host interviews a psychologist.
T.V HOST
Dr.Lessing. Do you believe that a
person who committed a murder in
the past can again act in the same
violent way, even if is living
socially in a responsible way?
PSYCHOLOGIST
Yes, I do believe. Many times a
person can live years nourishing a
wish of a violent behavior and as
he cannot, he retrains the anger
and, by doing so, his mind starts
to function like a time bomb.
INT. BEDROOM. DAY
Georgia is in bed...watching the interview.
INT. TV.STUDIO. CONTINUOUS.
A T.V host interviews a psychologist...
PSYCHOLOGIST (CONT´D)
What sets the trigger will depend
on the emotional control..and the
environment, that´s why this person
has a great vulnerability. In other
words: he is capable of making a
mistake. It does not mean it will
happen...but I have no doubt that
it is a great possibility.
53.
EXT. SAN REMO.
Georgia leaves the San Remo...at the door...meets Bill.
GEORGIA
Where did you sleep?
BILL
At David´s.
GEORGIA
Follow me...
He feels pain to walk...
BILL
Slow...A policeman kicks me.
INT. COFFEE SHOP.DAY
They sit beside a window...pedestrians outside.
GEORGIA
Why her?
BILL
Your mother is the perfect
character: a rude, stupid, bitter
woman who makes no effort on
hurting others with her acid words.
There would be plenty of enemies
eager to finish her off.
GEORGIA
So, you missed the spotlights and
decided to make a huge show.
BILL
No.The idea was not making a huge
show. I´m shooting a short-movie.In
a few weeks I´ll finish it.
GEORGIA
A short-movie? You?
BILL
In fact, I was invited to
participate the Tribeca
Festival. I ´ll be one of the
speakers. My part is to talk about
the dramatization and low budget
creative possibilities. They
(CONTINUED.)
...CONTINUE: 54.
BILLsuggested Black Dog to be exhibited
again. It was a senseless idea.So,
I thought it over and decided to
make a low budge movie, like Black
Dog, something fast, improvised,
with real people, no acting and
spontaneous. I invited David and we
started to shoot.
EXT. MRS.JOHNSON´S HOUSE. DAY
Bill rings the bell. Mrs.Johnson lingers to answer the door.
BILL (V.O)
I need to pass the idea that
something was wrong at your
mother´s house. In this case,
neighbors are handy. Mrs Johnson is
perfect: talks too much and
suspects of everything.
Bill rings the door again.
EXT. MRS.WILKINSON. DAY.
Mrs.Wilkinson walks on the sidewalk...wears a light brown
overcoat...a dark brow hat...holds a bouquet of flowers...
GEORGIA (V.O)
So you are the killer.
BILL (V.O)
In the beginning. But to my joy a
better candidate showed up. A man
with a suspicious face. And better
still, was always at your mother´s
house.
GEORGIA(V.O)
What are you suggesting?
BILL (V.O)
She is having an affair
55.
INT. COFFEE. DAY
A waitress serves coffee.
GEORGIA
(surprised)
Mr. Wilkinson? This doesn´t make
sense.
BILL
I did find strange too,..but..I
found him perfect to be the
murderer. And when we went to shoot
your mother, the police come. It
was not in my plans..but it just
made it perfect.
GEORGIA
I´m sorry. Your creativity is over.
BILL
Your comment reminded me of someone
very close to you.
GEORGIA
That´s is your problem. You can´t
forget her.
BILL
Don´t over react, please. I never
took her seriously.
GEORGIA
Oprah was interviewing a
psychologist this morning.
GEORGIA ( CONT´D)
As far as understand, your mind is
like a bomb, doesn´t know when it
is going to explode, but it will.
And it seems, it is close of doing
it.
Bill laughs and sways his head in disapproval.
BILL
And you believed?
GEORGIA
Shouldn´t I? He was an expert.
(CONTINUED.)
...CONTINUE: 56.
BILL
Georgia, honey. What is the matter
with you? It is just a movie.
GEORGIA
That´s the problem. I keep asking
myself..what would happen if the
cops never showed up.
BILL
You are just like your mother.
Suspicious, make up stories and
hears one side of the story.The gun
was not loaded. I would never carry
a loaded gun.
GEORGIA
It was not what Detective Morgan
told me at the phone.
BILL
Why this moron phoned you?
GEORGIA
Do you know him?
BILL
It was him who accused me of
killing that young man.
GEORGIA
He didn´t give me any details.He
wants to talk in person. I´ve
arranged a meeting at my mother´s
house.
BILL
Will you go?
GEORGIA
Shouldn´t I?
The waiter approaches...gives the bill.
Bill searches his wallet...
GEORGIA
Where is your wallet?
BILL
I must have left it at a David´s.
Georgia pays the Bill.
(CONTINUED.)
...CONTINUE: 57.
GEORGIA
Sure? Did you not forget it with
some bitch?
She gets up.
EXT. BILL´S PICK UP TRUCK. STREET. DAY
Bill gives a hide to Georgia.
BILL
Morgan is paranoid. Sees things
that don´t exist.
GEORGIA
A paranoid policeman?
BILL
Another day he called me. He wanted
to know if I Knew some girls. They
were murdered a few years ago. He
mentioned their names, but I
didn´t know them.
GEORGIA
Murdered? What does it have to do
with you?
BILL
As I see it, there were at the same
festival. They as spectators and I
as speaker. Now the paranoid Morgan
thinks there is a connection just
because I was in the same place.
EXT.MRS.REED´S HOUSE. STREET. DAY
Bill stops in front of Mrs.Reed´s house.
GEORGIA
(ironic)
Don´t you come in? Eat a piece of
"cake from hell." My mother´s
speciality.
BILL
(ironic)
I´d rather rot in prison.
58.
EXT. MRS REED´S HOUSE. FRONT DOOR. DAY
The door rings. Mrs Reed opens the door. Georgia is outside.
MRS.REED
Yes? Oh...it´s you? You are back.
Bad timing though. I´m cooking and
I haven´t cleaned up the house.
(suspicious)
Are you alone?
INT. MRS.REED´S HOUSE. KITCHEN. - CONTINUOUS.
Mrs.Reed holds a bowl, makes circular moves with a spoon.
MRS.REED
When you are leaving that worn?
GEORGIA
I love him. Beside´s there´s no
reason to do that.
MRS.REED
No reason? I´m tired of watching
him at the T.V. When he´s not
handcuffed, he´s parading with a
whore.
Mrs.Reed puts some eggs in a lot of flour.
GEORGIA
Do not over react, mother. They are
just friends.
MR REED
(dissatisfied)
Friends?
MR.REED (CONT´D)
Do you think I´m fool like
yourself? Who plays the sucker?
tell me?
Spills the dough in a cake pan and puts it in the oven.
MR.REED (CONT´D)
When you are you going to stand up
for yourself? When? I guess, never!
Do you know why? You were born to
be a vagabond´s wife.It´s the only
thing I can think of. Or is there
another reason?
59.
INT. MRS REED´S HOUSE. LIVING ROOM.
Mrs.Reed comes into the living room, holds a bucket and a
broom.
GEORGIA
Deep inside you like him. But if
you treat him with the respect he
deserves, would be like you
admitted you were wrong all these
years, wouldn´t it?
As Mrs.Reed speaks, she cleans the floor.
MRS.REED
Don´t make me laugh! Once a
murderer always a murderer. Believe
it or not.
GEORGIA
You take him as one of this
characters.
MRS.REED
It´s the same crooked source. The
difference is courage, not will.
But I´m watching his steps.
MRS.Reed supports her elbow at the broom...looks at Georgia.
MR.REED (CONT´D)
If he comes here again with a gun,
I will kill him. Get it?
Back clean...
GEORGIA
That won´t be necessary. Before
that you will already be dead.
MRS.Reed supports at the broom again..
MRS.REED
Why are you saying that?
GEORGIA
Because all you do is eat your
cakes and have disgraceful
thoughts.
MRS.REED
How can I stay calm? Even in my
house I have no peace. Am I an
actress? Am I? If you excuse me.
60.
INT. MRS REED´S HOUSE. OFFICE.
Georgia goes into her father´s office...the place is
empty...only the framed poster of George Washington Bridge
on the wall...the miniature of the little red lighthouse on
the desk.
Georgia pulls a chair...sits down...remains quiet...glaces
around... with a feeling of hurt.
She opens a drawer...finds a small tin toy: a colored
Chinese Dragon..
Georgia spins the side button to wind it...releases it on
the floor...It walks for a while...stops.
She puts it back in the drawer.
Georgia caresses the desk....Mrs.Reed comes into...holds a
bucket and broom.
MRS.REED
You can have it, if you want.
It´s the last rubbish of your
father.
GEORGIA
Didn´t I tell you I would take
daddy´s stuffs?
MRS.REED
You did. But never took them.
MRS.REED ( CONT´D )
They were here for years. If you
really wanted all his stuffs, you
would have already taken care of.
GEORGIA
Mom, please. Stop joking.
MRS.REED
I´m not joking. I don´t like that,
you know that.
GEORGIA
I´m must be dreaming. It can´t be
true. Where´s the project he made
in Greenwich?
Mrs.Reed remains silently.
(CONTINUED.)
...CONTINUE: 61.
GEORGIA
Even Mr. Epsley´s picture you threw
away. It used to be on this side.
MRS.REED
Who?
GEORGIA
Don´t play dumb. You know damn well
what I mean! That creative universe
that lived here!
MRS.REED
That mess, is that what you mean?
GEORGIA
That´s it! Where is all that mess?
MRS.REED
Do I have to say again? Do I? Now
if you excuse me, I have other
thing to do.
Georgia watches her sweeping the floor.
MRS.REED
Are you going to watch me clean?
GEORGIA
Pay attention, mother: don´t throw
away the desk. Are you listening?
nor the lighthouse or the George
Washington Bridge poster.Never! I
will send someone to pick them up
later. Was I clear enough?
MRS.REED
So hurry up. I need the space
cleared.
MRS.REED
Why the rush?
MRS.REED
I´m renting the office.
GEORGIA
Rent? The money I sent you is not
enough?
MRS.REED
It´s not for the money. It´s for
companion. I´m tired of being
alone.
62.
INT. MRS.REED´S HOUSE. KITCHEN. CONTINUOUS.
Mrs.Reed spies the cake in the oven...
GEORGIA
Are you have an affair?
MRS.REED
Don´t be ridiculous. At my age?
MRS.REED ( CONT´D )
To have endured your father, may
God rest his soul, was enough.
GEORGIA
Are you?
BILL
Of course not!
GEORGIA
So explain this: Why does Mr.
Wilkinson have to be here everyday?
MRS.REED
Who?
GEORGIA
Whether I call Mrs.Johnson?
MRS.REED
Old gossipy! He´s helping me
cleaning the office. Or do you
think I´m capable of doing it all
by myself?
EXT. MRS.REED´S HOUSE. BACKYARD. DAY
Georgia follows her mother. Mrs.Reed pour out water in the
tank and opens the tap. She opens the washing machine and
takes some wet clothes out to dry on the clothesline.
GEORGIA
Are you telling the truth?
Georgia helps her with a dress at the clothesline.
MRS.REED
Are you worried if am having an
affair?
(CONTINUED.)
...CONTINUE: 63.
GEORGIA
Yes, I am.
MRS.REED
The worn you call husband wanted to
kill me and you are worried if I
have an affair.
INT. KITCHEN.
Mrs Reed bends over the oven. Georgia leans against the
sink...
GEORGIA
I don´t know who to believe. It
seems everything is lying to me.
MRS.REED
No one told you to marry that lying
murderer. I told you so.
MRS.REED
Hand over that glove
Georgia gets the glove and gives it to her.
GEORGIA
By the way, did a reporter come
here?
MRS.REED
No.
Georgia looks at her...
MRS.REED
I told her I was not going to say a
world and it was no use insisting.
But the fool was deaf. She wanted
to everything happened.
GEORGIA
And what did really happen?
Mrs.Reed opens the refrigerator...gets a bottle of water..
sits on a chair...gives a deep breath.
64.
INT. MRS.REED´S HOUSE. LIVING ROOM.
Mrs Reed opens the door. A cat comes.
Her POV: Bill´s pick-up truck drives by very slowly...It
goes round the left...parks at the other side of the street,
in front of her house.
MRS.REED (V.O)
Well...I was opening the door to
let the cat in.
EXT. STREET. NIGHT.
The driver opens the car´s door...the inside light turns
on... the masked man unlocks the pistol...gets off the car.
INT. MRS.REED´S HOUSE. LIVING ROOM. NIGHT. CONTINUOUS.
Mrs.Reed observes what happens...with curiosity...fear.
MRS.REED (V.O)
I got scared and called the cops.
Her POV: David approaches the car holding the camera on his
shoulder.
Bill gesticulates to David.
MRS.REED (V.O)
There was another guy too. I
thought it was a T.V station.
EXT. STREET.
Bill gets off the car and talks to David.
BILL
You are so far..
DAVID
What?
BILL
Closer!
65.
INT. MRS.REED´S HOUSE. LIVING ROOM. NIGHT. CONTINUOUS.
Mrs.Reed observes what happens by window...
Her POV: David approaches the car holding the camera on his
shoulder. Bill gesticulates to David and again, goes in the
car.
EXT. STREET. NIGHT.
Police vehicles surround the pick-up truck on the both sides
of the street.
The cops get out of the cars...point their weapons. Bill is
in his car.
David filming the cop´s movements.
A helicopter on air with an intense light.
David points his camera to the helicopter.
INT. MRS.REED´S. FRONT DOOR. NIGHT. CONTINUOUS.
Mrs.Reed watches everything at her door.
The helicopter´s strong light makes her overlay her hands to
her eyes.
INT. MRS.REED´S HOUSE. KITCHEN.
Mrs Reed takes the cake out of the oven..
MRS.REED
I could never imagine it was the
worm and his partner. What is his
name again?
GEORGIA
David.
She spreads a reddish icing on the cake.
MRS.REED
I hope the devil takes him too!As
you can see, I barely escaped.
Thanks to the police and my
cleverness, otherwise, I would be
dead on this floor.
(CONTINUED.)
...CONTINUE: 66.
GEORGIA
If David was pointing a camera is
obvious that Bill was here filming.
Mrs.Reed writes.."Cake from Hell" on top of it.
MRS.REED
That is your interpretation.
Understand one thing: that worn
need to make everything seem
normal.
GEORGIA
Normal?
MRS.REED
Is as if he had two personalities.
He is a murdered but...at same time
is a famous movie director. And
this creates a conflict in your
head...and instead of solving the
problem in a straightforward
way...invented this film..which is
nothing more than an excuse for his
head to accept the idea of the
approach.....and once near....the
dark side of the force will
act...and become aware of the
absurd only when I fall dead on the
floor.
The door rings.
MRS.REED
Wilkinson?
EXT. MRS.REED´S HOUSE. DAY
Georgia escorts Det.Morgan to his car.
MORGAN
As far as I know, it was a big
mistake.
GEORGIA
Bill is producing a short-film. He
should have informed the police
beforehand. This mess could have
been avoided.
67.
EXT. STREET. NIGHT. CONTINUOUS.
The helicopter´s strong light...
The cops demand David to lie down...David obeys...
Bill resists to get out of the car.
A cop approaches...opens the door...pulls Bill to the
floor...kicks his legs wide open...
Bill puts his hands over his head.
Bill is lay down on the ground. A policeman points a gun at
his head.
POLICEMAN
Don´t move!
Mrs.Reed approaches in silence and kicks Bill´s body.
MRS.REED
Bastard!
EXT. MRS.REED´S HOUSE.STREET.DAY .
Detective Morgan takes a pack of cigarettes...
GEORGIA
What brings you here, Mr Morgan?
DET.MORGAN
In fact I´m working on a complex
case and wanted to clear some
doubts.
GEORGIA
What kind of doubts?
DET.MORGAN
I´m investigating the murder of
three young women. The media is
following this case. I don´t know
if you are aware of it.
GEORGIA
Any suspect?
DET.MORGAN
We are close of arresting the
killer. Caution is this case, is
necessary, in other of not commit
(CONTINUED.)
...CONTINUE: 68.
DET.MORGANan injustice. It would not be fair
an innocent pay for a crime he did
not commit right?
GEORGIA
I know how easy this can happen.
INT. MRS.REED HOUSE.
Mrs.Reed snoops by window...
EXT. MRS.REED HOUSE.
Det.Morgan looks at Mrs Reed´s house..sees Mrs. Reed..
GEORGIA
Det.Morgan. What my husband has to
do all these murders?
DET.MORGAN
The other day, I watched a movie
called "Murderous Perversity".I
like a lot. If I´m not mistaken,
Mr.Dreves won an important award
with it.
GEORGIA
I see, so what?
DET.MORGAN
What called my attention was the
coincidence between the story of
the movie and the case of the
murdered women. See my point of
view. At the movie, the young woman
dreamed about becoming an actress
and ends up dead.
GEORGIA
You don´t have to tell me.I know
the script.
DET.MORGAN
In this case, you remember she
wanted to be an actress and before
being killed, she wanted to an
audition.
(CONTINUED.)
...CONTINUE: 69.
GEORGIA
So what?
DET.MORGAN
All the murdered women shared the
same dream.
GEORGIA
All girls in this country dream of
that.
(ironic)
Have you never dreamed of becoming
a Clint Eastwood?
DET.MORGAN
(he smiles unconfortable)
There are other coincidences that
intrigue me. For example: each girl
lived in different state, small
hometowns and far from each
other.However, there is a point in
common. All the towns held a film
festival every year.
DET.MORGAN (CONT´D)
Now, if I may say so, I would like
to make an interesting observation.
In each of these towns, Mrs Dreves
was there. And curious enough, he
approached them with the same small
talk; looking for new talents.
DET.MORGAN (CONT´D)
It requires patience and
dedication...but Mr.Dreves doesn´t
mind spending hours testing the
women. Especially among four walls,
if you know what I mean.
GEORGIA
I´m sorry, Det.Morgan.Your paranoid
is going too far. Never thought of
seeking treatment?
DET.MORGAN
There is no need...I can still see
the facts in their rightful
dimensions.
GEORGIA
Is that all?
(CONTINUED.)
...CONTINUE: 70.
DET.MORGAN
Well, if were you..after all that
has happened..would take some
precautions.
GEORGIA
What kind?
DET.MORGAN
Wouldn´t be wiser for you to carry
a gun?
GEORGIA
You are really sick.
DET.MORGAN
I understand your reaction. You
must really believe Mr.Dreves was
here to film your mother.
INT. SAN REMO BUILDING. DAY.
Georgia returns...meets Mr.Wilkinson...behind the reception
desk.
GEORGIA
Mr.Wilkinson. Are in love with...?
WILKINSON
I beg your pardon?
GEORGIA
Forget it!
INT. SAN REMO. BEDROOM
Georgia takes some clothes from the closet´s drawer...puts
in a luggage.
Bill shows up at door.
BILL
Where are you going?
GEORGIA
Rest...at the spa...
BILL
Alone?
71.
INT. MRS REED´S HOUSE. KITCHEN - CONTINUOUS
Mrs.Reed puts the cake inside the package..
GEORGIA
Mom, understand this: you have to
turn over this page. I can´t take
your mistrust anymore. Chewing what
happened is only making you
stressed.
MRS.REED
Let´s not talk about illness.Every
pore aches.
GEORGIA
(lovely)
Look at me. You must take care of
yourself.
MR.S REED
I take my medicines. When I
remember.
She puts the cake in the refrigerator.
GEORGIA
Can you come away on a trip with me
today?
MRS.REED
Trip? What for?
GEORGIA
I´m going to spend some days at a
famous Spa.
MRS.REED
No way! Do you think I´m stupid
enough to starve in a Spa? I may be
fat, but I am not crazy.
Mrs.Reed cuts a piece of cake.
MRS.REED
I´d rather stay home, eating my
cakes, and by the way, this one is
delicious.
GEORGIA
It´s not all that sacrifice you
think.
(CONTINUED.)
...CONTINUE: 72.
MRS.REED
Not even if you carry me. Want a
piece?
GEORGIA
After all this mess you need some
rest.
MRS.REED
If I shall fall dead, bury me. Have
you finished? My answer is no! And
don´t bring this up again. I have
lots to do. The house is a mess.I´m
up to my neck with cake to deliver.
Georgia looks at the control of sales set in the door of the
refrigerator...sees ZEROS, ZEROS, ZEROS...
GEORGIA
In this case I´ll have to make some
drastic measures.
MRS.REED
What will you do? Call that worm to
kill me? Is that it?
GEORGIA
I have a better idea. What if I
stop sending you money. What do you
think?
MRS. REED
Now I know why you married that
shit. You´re two of a kind.
INT. SAN REMO. BEDROOM . CONTINUOUS.
Georgia takes some clothes from the closet´s drawer...puts
in a luggage.
Bill sees a open magazine on the bed. We see the Spa´s AD.
BILL
David and I are going to Milley
Festival. We could drive you to
Spa.
GEORGIA
Do you think she will travel with
you after all that has happened?
(CONTINUED.)
...CONTINUE: 73.
BILL
It´s the only way to put end to
this story. Or she will believe I
want to kill her. Besides, I need
to shoot more scenes.
GEORGIA
Forget it. And don´t try to make up
her mind.
BIL
In this case, let´s take her by
force. I have a plan.
INT. MRS.REED´S HOUSE.DAY
Mrs.Reed well dressed answers the door. Georgia waits on the
outside.
MRS.REED
What are you doing here?
GEORGIA
Where is your baggage?
MRS.REED
I have too late for regrets.
GEORGIA
Hurry up, mother.
MRS.REED
Are you deaf? I am not going
anywhere.
GEORGIA
Don´t make matters worse.
MRS.REED
As if I care. Go to hell you and
your money!
Mrs Reed slams the door.
GEORGIA (O.S)
What if I offer you a raise?
Mrs.Reed opens the door.
MRS.REED
All right. I accept it but in one
condition.
(CONTINUED.)
...CONTINUE: 74.
GEORGIA
Which condition?
MRS.REED
That I can eat whatever I want.
GEORGIA
That is why it´s locked? Where is
the key?
MRS.REED
Who ensures me that this Spa
doesn´t have a thief?
GEORGIA
A thief of cakes, you mean.Where is
the Key?
MRS.REED
You are so stubborn.There is
nothing there that interest you.
GEORGIA
The key, mom.
Mrs.Reed throws the key to Georgia.
MRS.REED
You may take a look. Make sure I´m
not lying.
Afraid, Mrs.Reed looks sideways.
Georgia opens her mother´s bag. It is filled with pieces of
cakes.
GEORGIA
I bet you don´t know how it all
will end up in your stomach either.
EXT. MRS.REED´S HOUSE.DAY
Mrs.Reed leaves the house...holds her cat.
GEORGIA
Aren´t you going to lock the door?
MRS.REED
Is broken. Don´t you worry. Old
houses never get robbed.
75.
EXT. MRS JOHNSON´S HOUSE .DAY
Mrs Reed talks with Mrs.Johnson.
Georgia POV: Mrs.Reed lets the cat with Mrs. Johnson.
EXT. PICK-UP TRUCK. BILL. DAY
MRS.Reed approaches the pick-up truck.
MRS.REED
I´ve seen this car before. It
belongs to that worm.What are you
up to?
GEORGIA
(opening the door)
It is better if you sit at the
back. I need the front side.
MRS.REED
What for?
GEORGIA
I am buying some stuff to eat on
the way. I like them at my side.
MRS.REED
And you complained about my cakes.
EXT. GEORGE WASHINGTON BRIDGE. DAY
The pick-up is crossing the bridge.
EXT. MARKET. DAY
The pick-up truck stops at a small market on the road.
Georgia parks the pick-up truck near the entrance. It is a
strategic place. From there, Mrs.Reed cannot see Bill and
David approaching.
INT. PICK-UP TRUCK.
Georgia turns round.
GEORGIA
I will be right back.
Mrs. Reed opens the door.
(CONTINUED.)
...CONTINUE: 76.
GEORGIA (CONT´D)
No! You stay here.
MRS.REED
Since when I need to ask you
permission?
INT. MARKET.
She enters...David and Bill hiding...behind the shelf..
watching her passing.
INT. MARKET.DAY. BATHROOM.
Ms. Reed takes a piece of cake of the purse...removes the
wrapper...takes a nice bite...unhurried...times passes...
INT. MARKET. CONTINUOUS.
Bill waits her...impatiently he knocks on the door
INT. BATHROOM.
Ms.Reed hurries
MRS. REED
We can no longer eat in peace ...
She flushes the toilet.
EXT. PICK-UP TRUCK
Mrs Reed and Georgia return to the pick-up...
GEORGIA
I have forgot the key. I will be
right back.
INT. MARKET.
Georgia meets Bill e David.
GEORGIA
She is the car.
(CONTINUED.)
...CONTINUE: 77.
MRS.REED
Great´s. Let´s go.
Bill grabs the camera...shows a gun at his waist.
GEORGIA
Why the gun?
BILL
Don´t worry, it is not loaded. It
is just to frighten her.
INT. PICK-UP TRUCK. DAY.
Georgia gets in the car first...sits back..beside Mrs.Reed.
GEORGIA
I have a surprise for you.
Bill takes the drive´s seat...David in the passenger seat.
He holds a camera on his shoulder.
BILL
The Devil himself is driving to you
to hell.(he gives a gruesome laugh)
DAVID
I am David, the Devil´s assistant.
MRS.REED
What are these worms doing here? Is
this a kidnap?
GEORGIA
They are driving us to the Spa.
MRS.REED
I am not going anywhere.
Mrs.Reed tries to open the door...is locked...Bill starts
the car...drives away...fast..David points the camera at Mrs
Reed´s direction.
MRS.REED
Stop!! I want to get out! He will
kill me.
GEORGIA
Stay calm, please.
(CONTINUED.)
...CONTINUE: 78.
MRS.REED
He will kill me! Stop this
shit!!!Stop!
GEORGIA
Stay calm, please!
MRS.REED
Help!Help!He will kill me!!
Bill draws the gun with right hand.
BILL
Shut up! before I send you to hell,
you miserable woman!
Mrs Reed attacks his arm and holds the gun.
MRS.REED
I´m not afraid of you, you worm!
Bill drives the car with his left arm.
MRS.REED
You won´t kill me, bastard!
BILL
Drop the gun!
The car goes from side to side, as if out of control.
Georgia puts her hands over her mother´s hand trying to
loose Bill´s hands.
GEORGIA
Drop the gun!
A battle of will takes place...Ms. Reed pulls with full
force....the gun points to her stomach... Bill redouble
forces...pulls the gun toward David.
The gun fires, breaking the window next to David...
EXT. TRUCK.
A loud truck´s horn is heard...Bill drives on the opposite
direction.
79.
INT. PICK-UP TRUCK.
Bill swerves...the pick-up truck turns...stops alongside of
the road.
The maneuver raises a cloud of dirt.
GEORGIA
Did not you say it was not loaded?
Bill looks at David.
GEORGIA
Did not I tell you to unload the
gun?
MRS.REED
(looking at Georgia)
Are you believe me now?
INT. PICK TRUCK.DAY.
Bill drives...David films the road...Mrs.Reed admires the
landscape.
EXT. SPA.
The pick-up truck passes through a gate... among the
trees..an impressive building, modern, stylish.
EXT. SPA. CONTINUOUS.
As soon as the car parks, a hostess appears.
HOSTESS
(polite)
Welcome. My name is Linda Parker.
Had a nice trip?
MRS.REED
Could not be worse.
Bill gets out the car.
HOSTESS
Is it your first time here?
MRS.REED
First and last, thank God!
(CONTINUED.)
...CONTINUE: 80.
HOSTESS
You will want to come back, this I
can promise.
MRS.REED
I´m afraid I won´t be alive.
BILL
Well, we must get going. On our way
back we will pick you up.
MRS.REED
Don´t count on that, you worm.
BILL
(in a low and firm voice)
See if you can get thinner, pig!
Bill gets into the car.
David is at the car´s window...aiming the camera at them.
DAVID
It was a pleasure, Mrs Reed.
MRS.REED
Go back to hell, you worms.
INT. RECEPTION. SPA.
We see a Fernando Botero´s sculpture..a four meters high...a
naked woman...it stands in the middle of the room.
Georgia and Mrs Reed stare at the sculpture.
HOSTESS
She is very pretty, is not she? We
call her Nina. The Spa´s owner is
an art enthusiast and is
transforming the Spa in an open sky
museum. At first, it was in the
garden at mercy of the weather.A
few days back, she was brought in
to the wall.
HOSTESS (CONT´D)
According to professor BRENDON, her
presence here is to remind us all
how beautiful an over-weighted
woman can be, in spite of the
beauty dictatorship insisting the
contrary.
(CONTINUED.)
...CONTINUE: 81.
GEORGIA
Who is the professor Brendon?
HOSTESS
He is responsible for the History
of Art classes. With the
acquisition of a great number of
art, the guests´ curiosity
increased so much.
GEORGIA
Is there still vacancy?
HOSTESS
Yes, of course. As you can see,
no-one is to watch a History of Art
class. Most of the guest want to
relax or work up their bodies.
HOSTESS (CONT´D)
If you want to know some more,
Prof.Brendon will make a
presentation lecture of his course
in a few minutes at auditorium A.
INT. SPA.
The hostess takes both of them to their room.
Mrs.Reed meets Liz.
LIZ
(happy)
Mrs.Reed! Did remember me? Liz.Ants
out of control.
GEORGIA
(surprise)
Ants out of control?
INT. SPA
The hostess takes both of them to their room.
HOSTESS
Here it is. Suite number 8. Come
in, please.
82.
EXT. SPA. GARDEN.
Georgia and Mother beside a Keith Haring sculpture.It is
big, cheerful and colored.
GEORGIA
Watch your words here. I don´t want
to get embarrassed. What happened
in the car was enough. Did you have
to grab the gun?
MRS.REED
Next time I will stay with my arms
wide open, is that what you want?
GEORGIA
It was a joke. Bill had warned me.
It was just to scare you.
MRS.REED
That worm is up to something. He
insists on being around. I bet he
is outside, on the lookout, waiting
for the best moment to strike...
EXT. MOTEL. DAY.
The pick-up truck arrives at a small motel...It´s seems
abandoned.
INT. MOTEL. CONTINUOUS.
A bedroom door is knocked down with a kick...we see a
double-bed.
BILL
It´s perfect.
EXT. MOTEL. CONTINUOUS.
Two shovels are thrown on the ground. They dig a hole.
EXT. MOTEL.CONTINUOUS.
The hole is finished....
BILL
(looking at David)
(CONTINUED.)
...CONTINUE: 83.
BILLYou start from here. I will lift
her up by the neck. Then I will
push her into the hole? Deal?
David looks at Bill. They laugh.
EXT. GARDEN. SPA. DAY
Mrs.Reed and Georgia beside a sculpture...
GEORGIA
Well,...it is time for Prof.
Brendon´s Class.
GEORGIA (CONT´D)
Are you going?
MRS.REED
I hate art, you know...I will be
around...
INT. AUDITORIUM. SPA. PROF BRENDON.
We see sixty seats available, separated in two blocks by an
aisle. Eighteen people are waiting to hear the presentation.
In front there is a small desk with a laptop and a bottle of
water. Prof.Brendon is crouched, backwards, at the corner,
next to projection equipment. He is about his mid-seventies,
tall and thin. After working out some technical problems, he
stands up and goes to the middle of the room.
PROF.BRENDON
I can see that a lot of my last
week classmates are still guests
here. Anne, Susan, Cindy,
Mrs.O´Neill, Liz? Any new jokes,
Liz?
LIZ
A new Joke? Well..answer this: Why
in this Spa do you have to teach
art wearing swim trucks?
PROF.BRENDON
Swim trucks?
LIZ
Because all the students are at the
aquatic fitness class.
84.
INT. AQUATIC FITNESS CLASS.
A SWIMMING POOL crowded of women. A loud MUSIC is heard. The
TEACHER is screaming, encouraging everyone to be in
shape...to follow the rhythm of the music..
The rhythm is frenetic..contagious..powerful.
We see Mrs Reeds outside of the pool, ashamed and annoyed
with the loud music...watches the class....
No one give up...everyone happy...Mrs Reed is admired.
INT. AUDITORIUM. PROF BRENDON.
Prof.Brendon stands up and goes to the middle of the room.
PROF.BRENDON
Well, for those who doesn´t know
me, I´m professor Brendon.In this
small presentation, I will show how
art can help to get thinner.
Prof.Brendon turns off the light and turns on the projector.
At the projection: "The woman in the mirror" by Picasso.
PROF.BRENDON
Can any of you....
A cough interrupts...
PROF.BRENDON
Excuse me...Can any of you say the
name of the artist?
INT.RESTAURANT. MOMENTS LATER.
Georgia enters the restaurant. On the left, there is a man
wearing a glittering blue suit playing at a piano. Georgia
walks among the tables looking for a place to sit.
Liz turns to her direction and calls Georgia.
LIZ
Please, dear, join us.
Georgia seats among Liz´s friends.
(CONTINUED.)
...CONTINUE: 85.
LIZ
There a lot of fun in this table.
It´s a pity it doesn´t help us to
lose weight. Otherwise, we would be
as thin as a toothpick.
They laugh.
LIZ
It seem you like arts.You did well
at Prof.Brendon´s class.
INT. AUDITORIUM. SPA. PROF BRENDON.
Prof.Brendon stands up and goes to the middle of the room.
GEORGIA
Pablo Picasso.
PROF.BRENDON
Can you....
A cough interrupts...
PROF.BRENDON
Sorry. Can you tell me the name of
this painting?
GEORGIA
The woman in the mirror.
Many of the guest present turn their attention to Georgia.
PROF.BRENDON
Right. The Woman in the Mirror",a
painting of...
A cough interrupts...
PROF.BRENDON (CONT´D)
Sorry...1937.What is this woman
thinking as she sees her body´s
reflection?
LIZ
Maybe: "Oh my God, how fat I am".
All the presents laugh as well.
PROF.BRENDON
In other words: what a woman
looking at herself in a mirror
symbolical represents?
(CONTINUED.)
...CONTINUE: 86.
A lady in pink tracksuit answers:
LADY
In my opinion, it represents the
need to face challenges.
PROF.BRENDON
Exactly. Or a feeling of
incompetence will take over. Maybe
the next painting will be more
clear.
Prof.Brendon changes the projection: "Woman in tears, by
Picasso.
PROF.BRENDON
"Woman in tears", from 1937.
Question: Why is she crying?
LIZ
I don´t know the reason.But is she
were a guest here, it would be of
hunger.
All the presents laugh as well.
PROF.BRENDON
Could it be a portrait of someone
who wants to loose weight?
LIZ.
If we think of the sacrifice
involved, why not?
PROF.BRENDON
Or to loose weight is something
horrible?
Prof.Brendon changes the projection: "The scream" by Edvard
Munch.
PROF.BRENDON
In this case, the painting "The
scream" by Edvard Munch, represents
it better?
LIZ
This painting is more
representative. Who never wanted to
scream when having to go up a
scale?
Again, the answer makes all laugh.
(CONTINUED.)
...CONTINUE: 87.
PROF.BRENDON
Or could the process of losing
weight similar to flowers?
Prof.Brendon changes the projection: "Sunflowers" by Van
Gogh.
LIZ
I don´t believe it can be as easy
as that.
New projection: "Guernica" by Picasso.
PROF.BRENDON
Now, let´s see "Guernica".It was
painting by Picasso in 1937. Let´s
back to the moment before the
painting, before Picasso´s
intention of making it real, when
he was before a blank canvas. What
did he have in mind? The failure,
the doubt, the fear or the wish of
making something of great
importance an value, as if he had
the power to change the world? So I
ask: if to lose weight was a blank
canvas what would be your attitude
before it?
LIZ
What would be my attitude? To be
honest, I would not be as easy or
have the same belief as Picasso.
PROF.BRENDON
And you Ma´am. What is your
opinion?
LADY
I would not have the same
determination.
INT. SPA.RESTAURANT.
Georgia is at a table. An employee approaches.
EMPLOYEE
Excuse me. Can I serve your meal?
GEORGIA
Not yet,thank you. I´m waiting for
my mother.
88.
EXT. GARDEN. SPA. AFTERNOON.
Mr.Brendon leans over a sculpture...coughs.....
Mrs.Reed passes, goes to his aid...taps his back.
Prof Brendon looks at her with admiration...kisses her hand.
INT. BEDROOM SPA.
Mrs Reed opens her bag...takes a piece of cake...unwraps...
serves to Prof.Brendon.
MRS.REED
My specialty. You will love it. I
am sure.
Prof.Brendon feels his body on fire.
MR.REED
Is not it delicious, dear?
INT. RESTAURANT.
Mrs Reed appears at the front door...Georgia
waves...Mrs.Reed approaches.
GEORGIA
Where have you been?
MRS.REED
At the garden, talking to
Prof.Brendon. Besides being an old
tuberculous man, he is a needy man.
GEORGIA
A needy man, mom? Did he tell you
that?
MRS.REED
No. I am not blind. His eyes were
shining, he was smiling, he looked
like a homeless dog, ready to show
his tongue and give me his paw.
GEORGIA
And you got attracted to him?
MRS.REED
Why not? He is widower, lives alone
and likes cats.
(CONTINUED.)
...CONTINUE: 89.
GEORGIA
Mom, please .Are you going to start
this again?
MRS.REED
Start what?
GEORGIA
Art is a subject that irritates you
deeply, you know that damn well.
And Professor Brendon most likely
can talk about art. So, I ask: What
are going to do? Are you going to
be interested in art or are you
going to tell him to shut up, as
you did with father.
INT. AUDITORIUM. PROF BRENDON. CONTINUOUS.
Prof.Brendon looks to the end of the room.
PROF.BRENDON
And the lady at the back?
MRS.REED
None of your business!
Georgia wide up her eyes..
They all look at her direction...Mrs Reed feels the
pressure...as she was about to leave, Prof.Brendon once
requires her to take part.
PROF.BRENDON
From what are you running away?
MRS.REED
I came to the wrong room. Now, if
you will excuse me.
Prof Brendon insists.
PROF.BRENDON
Do you consider weight-loss
a painful process?
MR.REED
I don´t know. I´m not here to lose
weight.
(CONTINUED.)
...CONTINUE: 90.
PROF.BRENDON
If you had to choose a painting
that represents this process, what
would it be?
MRS.REED
That is enough.This subject is
bothering me.
PROF.BRENDON
Would you agony be the same as the
painting "the scream" by Edvard
munch?( changing the projection)
MRS.REED
That is what I´m going to do if you
don´t shut up!
INT. RESTAURANT. CONTINUOUS.
Georgia and Mrs Reeds talk.
MRS.REED
You don´t understand a man´s mind.
The more you whip, the more they
want. Prof.Brendon is not
different.Deep inside he needs a
dominating woman. A strong woman
who says what needs to be done.
INT. AUDITORIUM. PROF BRENDON.
Prof Brendon walks forward...
PROF.BRENDON
I like your attitude. You are
strong, a fighter and shows
courage.
Mrs.Reed gives him a distrustful look.
INT. RESTAURANT. CONTINUOUS.
Georgia and Mrs Reeds talk.
GEORGIA
Are you going to eat?
(CONTINUED.)
...CONTINUE: 91.
MRS.REED
I lost my appetite.
GEORGIA
You must be in love.
MRS.REED
In fact, I don´t have time. I am
going to have a haircut.
GEORGIA
You are really in love. Let´s go.I
want him to find you a beautiful
tomorrow..
INT. HAIRDRESSER.SPA.
Mrs.Reed at the hairdresser going through a make over.
INT. SPA. GYM CLASS.NEXT DAY.
The day begins very active. Mrs.Reed is at the gym
class...with high spirits and willing....
Georgia outside,...looking proud at her mother......
EXT. SPA. DAY
Georgia with a group of women... walk on a side road.
LIZ
I woke up today wishing to change
my life. I will not let my life be
as a blank canvas. I will have the
same determination as Picasso had
when he painted "Guerlica".
SUSAN
It is not "Guerlica".Its is
"Guernica".
LIZ
Whatever.From now on I will be a
new woman. I will send my laziness
way.
Everybody laughs
(CONTINUED.)
...CONTINUE: 92.
GEORGIA
My father used to say that laziness
was a negative talk of an imaginary
dragon.
LIZ
Imaginary dragon? This explains why
my stomach burning from hunger.
GEORGIA
The only way to get rid of his
control was walking to Little Red
Lighthouse.
LIZ
You did it?
GEORGIA
Many times..
LIZ
So it´s works. How far are we from
the Lighthouse?
INT. SPA. DAY
Mrs.Reed meet prof.Brendon...she looks beautiful...he feels
happy to see her.
PROF.BRENDON
A masterpiece!
He kisses her hand.
EXT. ROAD.DAY. CONTINUOUS.
A car passes and horn...
LIZ
Did you hear what it meant? "Burn
that lard, you need it".
EXT. ROAD.DAY. CONTINUOUS.
Georgia alone at the road....a car slows down...parks in
front of her...the women emerge from behind the tress...
comes near the car...the driver drives away.
(CONTINUED.)
...CONTINUE: 93.
LIZ
Did you see that? That is the
difference between a hot woman to a
fat woman. One day I will be hot
too! (yelling at the driver)
EXT. ROAD. CONTINUOUS.
A van stops without being requested.
LIZ
Are you nuts? Are you trying to
prevent me from losing weight?
Scram!
EXT. GEORGE WASHINGTON BRIDGE. DAY.
Georgia and friends crossing by footbridge.
GEORGIA
It was to be brick coated...but
there was no more money, so they
left it this way...
EXT. LIGHTHOUSE.
Georgia explain about the little red lighthouse.
GEORGIA
In 51 it was almost demolished. My
father wrote dozen of letters in
protest...
EXT. LIGHTHOUSE. CONTINUOUS.
Liz looks at the Lighthouse...with satisfaction...
GEORGIA (V.O)
I was happy for Liz. Never again
the negative talk of her imaginary
Dragon will stop her.
EXT. SPA. ENTRANCE DOOR.DAY
Georgia and friends get off a school bus. They thank for the
ride.
94.
INT. SPA
Mrs.Reed talks with Prof.Brendon at the garden. Georgia
feels happy to see them together.
INT. SPA.
Georgia finds Det.Morgan besides Botero´s sculpture.
GEORGIA
Is it a crime to be
over-weighted,Mr Morgan?
DET.MORGAN
Good lord no. My work would
increase a lot.
GEORGIA
I suppose you are here to enjoy the
sculpture.
DET.MORGAN
Unfortunately my interest won´t go
so further.
GEORGIA
Sorry for my curiosity...I can´t
find a reason that brings you here.
DET.MORGAN
If I can say so, I can´t find a
reason for you to be here
either.You don´t seem above weight.
GEORGIA
In this case, I can only believe
you are here to keep an eye on
me.Or how would you find me here?
DET.MORGAN
I´m sorry, it wasn´t my intention.
But life´s entangled road brought
me here.Many things have changed in
these few hours.
GEORGIA
That´s what I thought as I saw you.
DET.MORGAN
Unfortunately a young woman´s body
was found.
(CONTINUED.)
...CONTINUE: 95.
GEORGIA
I suppose the murderer might be a
famous movie director...
DET.MORGAN
The evidences points at this
direction.
GEORGIA
Det.Morgan. Be honest with me. Are
you trying to get advantages at
Bill´s fame?
DET.MORGAN
I can not deny the fascinating
attraction the spotlights bring.
GEORGIA
That is what I thought.
DET.MORGAN
But I don´t feel comfortable being
in front of the cameras. I feel
safe at the back of the stage,
solving a murder puzzle.
GEORGIA
Don´t you think you are pushing too
much for the pieces to fit in?
DET.MORGAN
I wouldn´t say that. At the
beginning is confusing, but wih
some perseverance, it is possible
to see where each piece is telling
you....Let me give you an example.
He draws back some photos from an envelope.
DET.MORGAN
Do you know this woman?
The picture shows a woman on the floor with her face covered
in blood.
GEORGIA
No.
DET.MORGAN
Linda Parker was found dead by
around eight last night.That
explains my presence here, if you
want to know.
(CONTINUED.)
...CONTINUE: 96.
GEORGIA
Det.Morgan.What is the reason to
involve Bill in this case?
DET.MORGAN
I understand it may seem out of
sense. But it is a small world.Do
you know Kathleen Katz?
INT. L.A. DAY. MOMENTS BEFORE.
Georgia talks with Kathleen...
KATHLEEN
I have a very talented friend and
with my best intention of helping
her,I told her to see Bill. Was it
wrong?
GEORGIA
Why the question?
KATHLEEN
Because she is very pretty.
INT. SPA.
Georgia talks with Det.Morgan at the garden.
DET.MORGAN
Probably he promised a successful
life. And it worked as they both
were guests of the same hotel.
GEORGIA
The hotel´s record proves their
presence. Here is copy of their
signatures.
Pictures....
DET.MORGAN
This other picture, captured by the
surveillance camera shows they
leaving the hotel by two a.m.
GEORGIA
This does not prove Bill is the
killer.
(CONTINUED.)
...CONTINUE: 97.
DET.MORGAN
Yes, I agree. However, Mrs.Dreves
made a mistake.His wallet
was found with the belongings of
he victim.
GEORGIA
His wallet?
DET.MORGAN.
See it with your own eyes.Do you
recognize this face?
Close to wallet: Bill´s open wallet..we can see his picture
at his driver´s license..
DET.MORGAN
Isn´t it wonderful when all the
pieces fit in, Georgia?
Georgia speechless...
INT. SWIMMING POOL.SPA
Georgia jumps in the pool, swimming...under water, releasing
air bubles....
INT. SPA.
Bill and David meet Mrs.Reed.
MRS.REED
What are you doing here, bastard?
Bill smiles.
INT. SPA
Bill and David leave the spa...carryng a carpet winded. They
throw her in the pick-up.
BILL
Bitch!
98.
INT. SPA.
Georgia meets Liz..
GEORGIA
Liz, have you seen my mother?
LIZ
No. She might be hidden...eating
cake....
INT. SPA
Georgia ´s cell phone rings
BILL(V.O)
Do as I say and everything will be
Ok.
GEORGIA
Where is she?
INT. SPA. PARKING LOT. NIGHT
We see a Bill´s pick-up truck. Georgia carefully gets in it.
She looks for the keys..are not at the ignition...looks for
it in the glove compartment...finds a gun...she stares at
it...closes the glove compartment... She finds the key under
her seat..starts the pick-up,leaves the Spa....
EXT. SIDE-ROAD.NIGHT
Georgia drives trough a dark side-road..lighted up only by
the car´s headlights.
EXT. MOTEL. NIGHT
She arrives at a small motel...we see only one yellowish
lamp turned on...and a bright sign with the world motel....
There is only one poor and yellowish lamp turned on and a
bright sign with the word "motel".
99.
EXT. MOTEL. CONTINUOUS.
There is no car in sight. She hesitates for a moment..goes
on slowly...turns left and parks....leaves the headlights
on...gets out carefully...walks to the room´s door....with
fear...opens it...the headlights enlighten the room...
INT. BEDROOM.MOTEL. CONTINUOUS.
She tries the switch...it doesn´t work...gives two steps
forward..
Bill turns up unexpectedly from behind..throws her brutally
on the bed...puts a duct-tape on her mouth..ties her
arms..and points a gun to her head...
BILL
Come. Don´t try anything....
EXT. WOODS.NIGHT.
Bill leads her into the woods, not too far...David
illuminates the place with the cameras´s light....
Throws her to the ground with some violence...Mrs.Reed
beside...on her knees...hands tied up...duct-tape on her
mouth...Next to them, a hole like a grave.
EXT. WOODS. NIGHT. CONTINUOUS.
MRS.Reed tries to shout in anger...duct-tape prevents....
Bill approaches...holds her hair...pulls her head back...
BILL
What do you think of the ending of
my movie? Fearful or does it need a
little more action?
He points the gun to her forehead....
BILL
Now, look to that camera over
there...and tell the truth. Tell
that you were never a good person.
BILL ( CONT´D)
Say that you deserve to die, you
pig, say it!
He pulls out the duct-tape from her mouth...
(CONTINUED.)
...CONTINUE: 100.
Mrs.Reed does not get intimidated..spits at his face...
MRS.REED
(anger)
What are you waiting for? Shoot!
Shoot if you are a man, you shit!
Bill lifts her up by the neck..pushes her into the hole...
Georgia tries to stop him...she stands up...
Bill grabs her and throws her into the same hole...
He points the gun to Mrs.Reed...Georgia shouts in despair.
Only a muffled whisper comes through the duct-tape...
INT. WOODS. CONTINUOUS.
Before Bill pulls the trigger, gun shots are fired at his
direction...Bill turns to the shots...fires back....runs
away farther into the woods...
EXT. WOODS. CONTINUOUS.
Georgia remains at the hole, hearing the shots..the yells.
When the sounds become rare, distant...a person comes
closer...points a flashlight to the hole...
Georgia looks frightened towards the light.
The light is so intense..she cannot recognize who is holding
the flashlight...To Georgia´s surprise..it is Det.Morgan
with some cops....
EXT. SPA. NEXT DAY.
Mrs.Reed is in a pick-up truck....Georgia talks with
Det.Morgan.
DET.MORGAN
It would be safer to stay in the
Spa.
GEORGIA
She does not want to stay here
anymore. Wants to go home. She said
a lightning doesn´t strike twice at
the same tree.
(CONTINUED.)
...CONTINUE: 101.
DET.MORGAN
I would not say that. Anyway, I
will arrange for a police officer
to escort you. He will stay in
front of the house all day.I
promise.
EXT. SPA.GATE.DAY
Georgia´s friend are at the gate. They wave goodbye as the
car crosses the gate.
EXT. ROAD. CONTINUOUS.
Georgia drives..her mother beside...They follow a police
car...Mrs.Reed looks absent-minded...distant..
GEORGIA
Is everything all right?
Mrs.Reed gives a pleasant smile..
EXT. MRS.REED HOUSE. DAY
Georgia drives slowly through the garage...the police car
parks in front of the house....
GEORGIA
I will get someone to fix the door
locker. Promise me one thing...If
the policeman leaves for even a
second, call me immediately.OK?
MRS.REED
Don´t be so naive...He is just
waiting for you to leave to get
away from here.
They hug each other fondly..all grief and resentment no
longer existed.
GEORGIA
I am sorry for not believing in
you.
MRS.REED
(touched)
No need for apologize, you
fool...Everything I said was for
love.
(CONTINUED.)
...CONTINUE: 102.
MR.REED(CONT´D)
Now you better you go. I am dying
to make a cake.
Georgia walks toward the car...
MRS.REED
If that worm send me to the upper
level, I love you.Right?
GEORGIA
Don´t make jokes about this..
MRS.REED
I am not joking. I don´t like it,
you know that.
MR.REED(CONT´D)
One more thing...Your father´s
stuffs are inside a box in your old
room..I know what they mean to you.
Georgia smiles..throws her mother a kiss...
EXT. CAR.GEORGIA.DAY
Georgia drives through the streets...listens to music on the
radio....
INT. MRS REED.HOUSE.DAY
The mixer is on...Mrs.Reed starts to make a cake.
Begins preparations for a new cake...mixes two cups of
flour,..one tablet of yeast...sugar...and a good amount of
red pepper, in a noisy Mixer.
EXT. CAR.GEORGIA.DAY
Georgia drives through the streets...listens to music on the
radio....
Her cell phone starts to ring...
Georgia pays no attention..keeps driving...
She stops at a red light... realizes her phone rings...
Georgia picks up her cell phone from the glove
compartment...
103.
INT.MRS.REED HOUSE.
Mrs Reed is at the phone...She snoops through the window...
Her POV: a police car at the sidewalk...
MRS.REED
Can you get me a half of dozen
eggs?
GEORGIA
You scared me, mom...OK..I will buy
them for you.
INT. PICK TRUCK.DAY. CONTINUOUS.
Georgia drives....her cell phone rings again.
GEORGIA
What else?
INT. MRS.REED HOUSE.
Mrs.Reed is at the phone..snoops through the window..
Her POV: The place where the police car was parked is empty
now.
MRS.REED
That pig has just left.
EXT. PICK-UP TRUCK.DAY
Georgia speaks on the phone...
GEORGIA
Get out of the house, now...Go over
to Mrs.Johnson´s house...
INT. MRS.REED´S HOUSE
Mrs.Reed speaks on the phone...
MRS.REED
No way. I´m making a cake
GEORGIA
Do as I tell you! I am going back.
104.
EXT. STREET.DAY
Georgia makes an u-turn to the left, to return...
EXT. STREET.DAY. CONTINUOUS.
Bill´s car overtakes Georgia´s pickup-truck.
EXT. WOODS. NIGHT. MOMENTS BEFORE.
MRS.Reed tries to shout in anger...duct-tape prevents....
Bill approaches...holds her hair...pulls her head back...
BILL ( CONT´D)
Say that you deserve to die, you
pig, say it!
He pulls out the duct-tape from her mouth...
Mrs.Reed does not get intimidated..spits at his face...
MRS.REED
(anger)
What are you waiting for? Shoot!
Shoot if you are a man, you shit!
INT. PICK TRUCK. DAY.
Georgia tries to call her again...it has no battery...
she throws her cell phone at the car panel...desperate...
her eyes look at the glove compartment....
EXT. MRS.REED´S HOUSE. DAY
Bill parks his car in front of Mr.Reed´s house..rushes to
the front door....
EXT. MRS.REED´S HOUSE. CONTINUOUS.
Georgia drives through the garage. As soon as she parks it,
she quickly gets out of it. Although she quickly gets out of
it, all happens in slow-motion.
The door of the house is open and Georgia comes near it, she
see Bill in the room a few steps away, moments before he
draws an automatic gun from his coat´s pocket.
105.
IT. MRS. REED´S HOUSE. CONTINUOUS.
Gun shots are heard...what happens is not seen...
A bowl with flour crashes as it hits the floor....
FADE OUT : BLACK
FADE UP:
A black folder is opened. There is a photograph of Bill
covered in blood amongst Linda Parker´s purse.
INT. INTERROGATION ROOM.
Georgia is behind a table. The detective sits..gets a pack
of cigarettes out of his jacket...lights one...checks out
the crime pictures.
DET.MORGAN
I know what you must be
feeling...It could not be
different.
GEORGIA
Many thing could be different...
DET.MORGAN
If you are referring to my work,
I´m sorry...it was carried out in
the best way possible, I
guarantee...
GEORGIA
When she needed protection, the
policeman was not there. Is this
how can you call" a work carried
out best way possible".
DET.MORGAN
However, this has nothing to do
with happened. Or have you
forgotten what you´ve done?
GEORGIA
It was an accident.
DET.MORGAN
A victim of the circumstance, is
that what you mean?
(CONTINUED.)
...CONTINUE: 106.
GEORGIA
It was not my intention.
DET.MORGAN
Everybody says they are victims,
did you know?
GEORGIA
I told you. It was an accident.
EXT. MRS REED´S HOUSE.DAY
Georgia drives through the garage...she quickly gets out of
it...all happens in slow-motion....
The door of the house is open..Georgia comes near it...
Bill in the room a few steps away...
She carries a gun in her hand..she comes near..aims at
Bill´s back and fires off...
INT. INTERROGATION ROOM. CONTINUOUS.
DET.MORGAN
What made you believe that
Mrs.Dreves was indeed going to kill
your mother.
GEORGIA
After all that happened, his
intentions become clear.So clear
that if you hadn´t interposed he
would have killed us.
MRS.MORGAN
Yes, it is true.But we were in a
world of fiction. All that was
acting, a movie.
GEORGIA
Movie?
DET.MORGAN
Why the surprise? Mrs Dreves
mentioned he was producing a
movie.Or am I mistake?
GEORGIA
Yes...however..he didn´t warn me..
Det.Morgan cuts her in..
(CONTINUED.)
...CONTINUE: 107.
DET.MORGAN
As you have already witnessed,
David was shooting the moment it
was happening...That is evidently
it all was a movie.
GEORGIA
At the beginning I thought it
was..The brutality convinced me
otherwise.
DET.MORGAN
It was not him...but his character
using violence. You should know
this better than me.
DET.MORGAN (CONT´D)
But it doesn´t matter. If he was
violent, it is irrelevant. What I
am interested to understand is why
you still treated him like a
murderer, even after knowing it was
a movie?
GEORGIA
I wanted to protect her.
DET.MORGAN
That was your mistake. There was
nothing to protect her from. As I
said before, he was not even armed.
GEORGIA
I thought he would kill her.
DET.MORGAN
The truth is that you have for a
long time, nourished a desire to
revenge. You have seen him
surrounded by models..and this
situation has made you accumulate
anger to the point of wanting him
dead,isn´t that not so?
Georgia remains silent..agreeing
INT. HOTEL. FLASHBACK
Bill committing adultery. The images pass by quickly. Girls
laughing, having a good time, as if these images were
Georgia´s schizophrenia...wishing to revenge...
108.
INT. MRS.REED´S HOUSE. FLASHBACK
Georgia talks with Mrs.Reed
GEORGIA
Don´t over react, mom. They are
just friends.
MRS.REED
Friends? Don´t make me laugh. Do
you think I am a fool like you?
When plays the sucker? Tell me?
When are you going to stand up for
yourself? When?
INT. INTERROGATION ROOM. CONTINUOUS.
GEORGIA
It seems you have changed your
mind.You are denying everything you
said earlier.
DET.MORGAN
It doesn´t matter.The fact is shot
someone who was not in anyway a
hazard.
INT. MRS.REED´S HOUSE.
Her eyes closed..as she never handled a gun before...
Mrs.Reed falls on the floor after being hit several times on
the chest....
Bill falls on the floor...
Even so, he turns ..he takes a cigarillo out of his pocket
...not a gun...as Georgia thought earlier.
He looks at her frightened.
David comes out from berind a curtain holding his camera and
also looks at her frightened.
As Georgia sees her mother lying dead on the floor...she
passes out.
109.
INT. MRS.REED´S HOUSE
GEORGIA
I told you. It was an accident.
MRS.REED
I hope so. Otherwise , I will
believe that Mrs.Dreves has
manipulated you in killing your
mother on his behalf. What do you
think of it? Or the gun was for no
purpose?
EXT. MRS.REED´S HOUSE. FLASHBACK
Mrs Reed holds a broom at Bill´s neck....he takes a gun from
his waist..points at her head.
GEORGIA
Bill, please.Drop down the gun.
BILL
One day I will settle my score with
you.
INT. INTERROGATION ROOM. CONTINUOUS.
A policewoman appears.
DET.MORGAN
You can take her now..
Georgia stands up...places her face against the glazed
window...believes it is all part of the movie......she opens
the door..no-one there.
INT. PRISON CELL
A policewoman takes Georgia to cell...
Georgia confused...The door of the cell closes before her...
INT. MRS. REED´S HOUSE. FLASHBACK
Georgia makes her baggage..
GEORGIA
That´s enough! I´m fed up how you
treat him. I´m moving with him to
L.A
(CONTINUED.)
...CONTINUE: 110.
MRS.REED
Don´t don´t that! This worm will
make your life hell.Stop it while
you can.
INT.MRS.REED HOUSE.
Georgia with her eyes closed, firing without aiming.
Mrs.Reed falls on the floor after being shot several times
on the chest.
INT.PRISON CELL.
Georgia loks confused, not knowing what is happening.The
door of the cell closes before her.
FADE TO BLACK
FADE IN:
INT. DPTO POLICE. CELL.
Georgia is on a bed...a penitentiary guard opens the door...
INT. DPTO POLICE.
Georgia is taken to a room.
INT. ROOM. CONTINUOUS.
Georgia sits...Det.Morgan comes in..
DET.MORGAN
Sorry to disturb your rest...
A policeman comes in...whispers something to Det.Morgan
DET.MORGAN
One moment, please.
Det.Morgan leaves the room.
111.
INT. ROOM. CONTINUOUS.
The door opens...then closes..someone comes...Georgia sits
with her back to the door...
MRS.REED
Georgia...
Georgia looks up. But there is nobody.Its is not clear if
the encounter was real or just her imagination.
MRS.REED
Georgia...
Mrs.Reed turns real.
MRS.REED
I´m here.
Georgia surprised, happy...stands up...hugs her mother
...begins to cry....
MRS.REED
No need to cry.It was a joke...
GEORGIA
I thought you didn´t like jokes.
MRS.REED
I don´t.But that idiot persuaded me
to take part in it.
INT. TRIBECA FESTIVAL. NIGHT
A big table at a stage...Mrs Reed, Bill, David and
Georgia...answer questions of the reporters...Now, Mrs.Reed
is a celebrity..she looks happy, relaxed.....If distrust and
anger ruled before, now it is respect that rules their
relationship...
REPORTER
I thought you didn´t trust him.
MRS.REED
I don´t. But the tip´was too good
to keep on fighting.
REPORTER
(looking at Georgia)
Did you believe you killed your
mother?
(CONTINUED.)
...CONTINUE: 112.
GEORGIA
The scene is still fresh in my
mind.
BILL
It was all a trick. When she pulled
the trigger, it made the gadget
hidden under the blouse blow up and
gush the blood.
DAVID
And the bullets were blanks...
REPORTER
Mrs.Reed. The scene Bill is
arrested in front of your house was
the result of your mistrust.Does it
still exist?
MRS.REED
(with a satisfaction)
Of course it does!Which son-in-law
doesn´t wish to kill his
mother-in-low?
MR.REED(CONT´D)
Once a murder always a murderer!
REPORTER
One more question. Are there any
hard feelings?
MRS. REED
Well...to tell the truth, the idiot
never tasted my "Cake from hell".
BILL
I´d rather go back to jail.
INT. TRIBECA FESTIVAL. ROOM. CONTINUOUS.
The friends from the Spa come in: Liz, Mrs.O´Neill, Susy,
Ann Mary...
Georgia notice Prof.Brendon´s presence too. He holds a
bouquet of flowers.
GEORGIA (V.O)
I am sure daddy would not
disapprove of him.
FADE TO BLACK
113.
FADE IN:
INT. SUPPORT GROUP - MOMENTS LATER.
Members repeated the ten steps of the institution
MEMBERS
I am an ant out of control ...I can
avoid the first piece even when an
uncontrollable desire of
having another piece convince me
it will not make a difference ...
INT. ANTS OUT OF CONTROL.DAY .CONTINUOUS.
Ms. Reed hears the other members...a sharing session.
LIZ
I´m improving myself...daily.
I walk everyday morning now.I will
be hot sooner...
All the presents laugh as well.
LIZ (CONT´D)
It´s a promise. Because I stop to
feed my dragon imaginary...
Everybody claps.
Next member...
MRS. REED
I´m in love...and very happy.
MRS.REED ( CONT´D )
He told me he fells flames of
fire...eating my cakes. It must be
love...
INT. SUPPORT GROUP - EXIT
Liz leaves the institution in full disposition and meets Mrs
Reed outside surrounded by members.
Mrs Reed is taking pieces of "cake from hell" from her purse
and delivering it. Everyone is taking one.
(CONTINUED.)
...CONTINUE: 114.
MRS.REED
Cake from Hell. My speciality. It´s
delicious. Take one.
She offers a piece to Liz. She refuses.
LIZ
Mrs.Reed. I can´t serious believe
that. Are you trying to persuade me
to break-up my promise?
MRS.REED
It will not make a difference ...
Come on! You will not regret.
LIZ
(with doubt..scratching her
head)
Oh, Jesus!
(looking at both side)
Ok.The last one...I promise. My
dessert. Tonight.
Liz walks down the street. At the corner, she stops and
throws the cake at the garbage.
LIZ
I will be hot!
EXT. CENTRAL PARK WEST. DAY
Ms. Reed walks in Central Park West... stops in front of the
San Remo building.....hesitates for a moment...and enters.
INT. SAN REMO. BUILDING. DAY
Wilkinson is behind the reception desk. She approaches.
MRS.REED
(indifferent)
Wilkinson. I changed my mind. I´m
in love with someone else. It is
over!Ok?
WILKINSON
(threatened)
Sorry.Things won´t be this way..
115.
INT. MRS.REED´S. KITCHEN. NIGHT
A mixer is on. Mrs. Reed puts some eggs in a lot of flour...
She takes the cake from oven...writes "cake from hell" on
top part....
EXT. MRS.REED´S HOUSE. STREET. NIGHT
Bill´s pick-up truck goes around to the left..uses the
reverse gear...and parks at the other side of the street..
INT. MRS.REED´S. KITCHEN. NIGHT
Close on: a dead mouse next to a potion of poison....
Mrs Reed takes it using a rubber glove.
MRS.REED
(looking at it)
I got you.Bastard!
INT. PICK-UP.NIGHT
Bill opens the glove compartment..takes a pistol..engages
it...and looks at Mrs´Reed´s House. He wears a black hood
with only the eyes visible...
INT. MRS.REED´S HOUSE. CONTINUOUS
The doorbell rings. Mrs.Reed answers the door..faces Bill.
MRS.REED
(suspicious)
What are doing here?
BILL
(threatening)
I´ve come to settle my score with
you.
Bill draws a gun out of his coat and point at her
direction...
116.
INT. MRS.REED´S HOUSE. NIGHT. CONTINUOUS.
Bill sits on the couch...Mrs Reed brings him a piece of a
cake.
MRS.REED
You will love it. I am sure...
BILL
Hum....
IN. MRS.REED´S HOUSE. BATHROOM.
Bill takes out his gun from the waist..puts it on the
sink...
Splashes water on his face...flames of fire bother.
EXT. MRS.REED. NIGHT
Mr.Wilkinson holds a bouquet of flowers. He is wearing the
same overcoat and hat.
He rings the door bell.
INT. MRS.REED´S HOUSE. LIVING ROOM. NIGHT.CONTINUOUS.
Mrs.Reed opens the door...
MRS.REED
(annoyed)
Are you deaf, Wilkinson? How many
times I have to repeat? I will say
again, ok? I´m in love with someone
else. It is over! Ooooover! Is it
clear now?
WILKINSON
(threatening)
Sorry..things won´t be this way..
INT. MRS.JOHNSON´S HOUSE. NIGHT.
Mrs Johnson feeds the cat. She hears gun shots coming from
Mrs.Reed´s house.
She talks on the phone...
117.
INT. MRS.REED´S HOUSE. BATHROOM
Bill dries himself with a towel..stares at the mirror...
EXT. CENTRAL PARK WEST. NIGHT
Georgia walks by the Central Park West...
INT. MRS.REED HOUSE. LIVING ROOM.
Bill holds a gun...sees Mrs Reed dead on the floor...
EXT. CENTRAL PARK WEST. NIGHT
Georgia walks by the Central Park West...
INT. MRS.REED HOUSE´S. CONTINUOUS.
A police man approaches the door....holds a gun...
Bill holds a gun...sees Mrs Reed dead on the floor...
POLICE MAN
Drop the gun!Drop the gun!
Bill keeps still holding the gun
POLICE MAN
Drop the gun!Drop the gun!Now!
Bill keeps still holding the gun
BILL
It wasn´t me...
POLICE MAN
Drop the gun!Drop the gun!
BILL
It wasn´t me...
POLICE MAN
Drop the gun!Drop the gun!
118.
EXT. CENTRAL PARK WEST. NIGHT
Georgia walks by the Central Park West...Wilkinson rushes by
her...
Before he enters the San Remo building...he looks at
Georgia...he smiles...
INT. MRS.REED´S HOUSE. CONTINUOUS.
A police man approaches the door....holds a gun...
POLICE MAN
Drop the gun!Drop the gun!Now!
Bill keeps still holding the gun
BILL
It wasn´t me...
POLICE MAN
Drop the gun!Now!
BILL
It wasn´t me...
Blood starts to come out of Bill´s mouth...
He looks at the piece of cake on table...
He falls dead on the floor...beside Mrs Reed´s body.
INT. MRS.REED´S HOUSE. LIVING ROOM.
Police officers at the crime scene...
A police officer gets Bill´s gun and confirms that bullets
came from his gun...
INT. MRS.REED´S HOUSE.KITCHEN. NIGHT
Police officers at the crime scene...
One of them finds a mouse poison on the kitchen´s sink.
119.
INT. MRS.REED´S HOUSE. LIVING ROOM.
Bill dead on the floor.
INT. AUDITORIUM
The words "The end" show up at the scene. The camera moves
away...we realize it is a movie...It is a big
auditorium...the audience applauding...
INT. TRIBECA FESTIVAL. NIGHT. CONTINUOUS..
Mrs Reed, Bill, David and Georgia...answer questions of the
reporters...
REPORTER
Mrs.Reed. Any new projects in
sight?
MRS.REED
New project? Well...who knows?
BILL
I know.Sure.
FADE TO BLACK
FADE IN:
THE END
The credits of movie starts to show...
INT. SAN REMO.NIGHT.
Bill and his crew are shooting while Mrs.Wilkinson enters
the San Remo...
BILL
Cut! Very good Mrs.Wilkinson..
INT. MRS.REED´S HOUSE. LIVING ROOM.
Mrs.Reed is shot several times..falls dead on the floor...
BILL
Cut!Great, Mrs Reed!!Great!!
Mrs Reed stands up..covered in blood...
(CONTINUED.)
...CONTINUE: 120.
MRS.REED
Next time, you idiot, I am going to
shoot you...bastard!
EXT. HIGHWAY..DAY
Liz runs at the highway...a car passes by horning...
LIZ
I will be hot..I will be hot.
