One Night at Henry's by Scott Sawitz - simplyscripts.com · LINDSAY (TEXT) How's it going? RACHEL...
Transcript of One Night at Henry's by Scott Sawitz - simplyscripts.com · LINDSAY (TEXT) How's it going? RACHEL...
INT - HENRY'S BAR AND GRILL - KEITH AND FLYNN'S TABLE Henry's is a sports bar that has a diverse and interestingcrowd. We see Keith and Flynn, two guys out on a Saturdaynight. Both are in their late 20s, early 30s. Flynn is ahandsome but fidgety type of guy. Keith has a shirt withsomething offensive on it.
KEITHHow do I use the smiley facethingies on my phone?
FLYNN
Why?
KEITHThis girl I'm trying to nail lovesusing them.
FLYNN
I love how you say "trying tonail" as opposed to "date."
JEFF'S TABLE Jeff is texting. He's in his late 20s in a dark shirt andbrightly colored tie, the tie just loosened enough to lookfashionable. He is freshly shaven and looks very well puttogether but the shirt and tie don't seem to hang quiteright on him. He's texting CRUX, a pick up artist type.
CRUX (TEXT)So who's the lucky lady tonight?
JEFF (TEXT)
Another Tinderella.
CRUX (TEXT)They're all the same, really.
JEFF (TEXT)
Best advice I ever got wasattending your seminar.
CRUX (TEXT)
The seminar doesn't end when youwalk out the door.
JEFF (TEXT)
The Four F's changed my life.
CRUX (TEXT)You've got the Konami code forgetting pussy.
JEFF (TEXT)She just got here.
CRUX (TEXT)
Good luck.
JEFF (TEXT)Don't need it.
CRUX (TEXT)
My man! ENTRANCE RACHEL walks into the bar, well dressed in a form fittingsun dress. She's in her mid 20s and really attractive. HUGO walks in behind her. He's a nondescript man in his40s, dressed to fit in at a bar. He surveys the bar,looking for someone. He steps to the side and pulls out hisphone.
KEITH (O.S)Apparently the face with weirdeyes and a smile is "amused" andnot "I'm in the middle of taking amassive shit."
KEITH AND FLYNN'S TABLE Flynn rolls his eyes and sighs.
FLYNNNot every moment in your life canbe reflected in an emoji.
HUGO (TEXT)
Where's the gun? JEFF'S TABLE Jeff spots Rachel and waves to her. She smiles. Jeff holdsup his glass to presumably a waitress, off screen.
HUGO'S BOSS (TEXT)Men's bathroom. Usual spot.
ENTRANCE Rachel spots Jeff and starts walking towards him. She getsa handful of people of both sexes checking her out as shewalks past. KEITH AND FLYNN'S TABLE
2.
Flynn is slightly bemused with something Keith just said.
FLYNNEmojis aren't creepy. Let it go.
KEITH
The hug one totally is.
FLYNNHow is the hug emoji creepy?
KEITH
It's the hands. Flynn gives him an odd look.
KEITH (CONT'D)It looks like a creepy guyreaching to grab some
Rachel walks in Keith's viewing. There's a pregnant pause.
FLYNNAre you having a stroke?
KEITH
You didn't see the smoke show thatjust walked in?
Flynn takes a look and sees nothing. He doesn't see her butdoes see ROBBIE "THE KINGSLAYER" CORDOVA. Robbie is seatedat his table. Robbie is in his mid 30s and has a presenceto him. He's dressed impeccably.
FLYNNHoly shit, the champ is in thehouse.
KEITH
Who?
FLYNNRobbie Cordova.
Keith has to think for a moment.
KEITHOh right, the wrestling guy.
FLYNN
MMA.
KEITHSame thing.
3.
JEFF'S TABLE Both of them are obviously nervous but Jeff is trying toact like Don Draper in being cool and collected.
RACHELSorry I'm late. Finding a parkingspot was difficult.
JEFF
I parked in the garage.
RACHELThere's a parking garage aroundhere?
JEFF
It's up on Main and Vail.
RACHELThat's kind of far.
JEFF
I hate parking on the street. MyBeemer got dinged a couple ofmonths ago, no note no nothing.
RACHEL
That's not good.
JEFFI'll take a longer walk instead ofbuffing out a scratch on a $50,000car.
RACHEL
Walking that far in heels is toomuch. I ran seven this morning andmy legs are spent.
JEFF
So you're a runner?
RACHELIt helps me think.
JEFF
The only thing I ever think ofwhen I'm running is "When willthis be over?"
Jeff laughs at his joke and Rachel half heartedly joins in.
4.
JEFF (CONT'D)You look .... different than yourpicture.
RACHEL
Much better you mean?
JEFFYou don't seem the type to fishfor compliments.
RACHEL
I can't go out looking like a bum.What would my friends say?
JEFF
So your friends approved of mebefore you ditched them?
RACHEL
Maybe. She gives him a coy smile, trying to flirt and feel himout. He doesn't change expression.
JEFFSo you just started using the app?
RACHEL
About a month ago.
JEFFAnd of course I'm the best personyou've met.
RACHEL
Who's the one fishing forcompliments now?
JEFF
Touche.
RACHELI thought I'd try something new.So far it's creeps and weirdos.
JEFF
I can imagine it's much differenton your end of the dating spectrumthan mine.
RACHEL
At this point a serial killerwould be a serious step up inquality.
5.
Rachel nervously laughs and Jeff sits there with a shiteating grin. JESS walks over and hands them two drinks,walking away. She's the waitress, in her early 20s andattractive. She doesn't even want to look Jeff in the eye,like she thinks he's a creep. Rachel notices it. Jeffpushes one over to her and raises it. They clink.
RACHEL (CONT'D)Oh ... thanks.
JEFF
It's my favorite drink. You'lllike it.
Rachel takes a sip and stops for a moment.
JEFF (CONT'D)It's called a Sazerac. I was downin New Orleans six months ago andwas introduced to it.
RACHEL
Who's the idiot that put ice inthis?
JEFF
Pardon?
RACHELYou don't put ice in a Sazerac.Ruins the taste when it melts.
JEFF
Oh. So I'm down in NOLA and
RACHELDid you stay at the Roosevelt?
JEFF
Why?
RACHELThey invented it.
JEFF
I didn't know that.
RACHELOne of the few things I rememberfrom Spring Break in NOLA is theSazerac. Only place that made itthe right way.
6.
JEFFI found this quasi-speakeasy typeof place off Audubon by Tulane.High end place that's a localsonly kind of joint. Oscar winningfriend of mine told me about it.
KEITH AND FLYNN'S TABLE Keith is looking to see where Rachel sat down. Flynn isjust looking around.
FLYNNPeople watching here is amazing.
KEITH
Check out who the dimepiece woundup with.
Flynn looks around but can't quite spot her. He turnsaround and looks at Keith.
KEITH (CONT'D)Back and to the right.
Flynn looks over to check out Rachel and Jeff. He's tellingher a story and she's clearly not into it.
FLYNNShe is really cute.
KEITH
You should wreck that.
FLYNNCourtesy dictates you don'tinterrupt.
KEITH
You're better than that guy.
FLYNNAnd?
KEITH
And you should take a knife, throwit down on the floor and challengehim like you're Mel Gibson andthis is the mother fucking THUNDERDOME!
FLYNN
It's one of those Man Code rulesor something, I think.
7.
KEITHThe rules of the game havechanged. Welcome to being singlein the modern era.
FLYNN
It's all fucking scary.
KEITHYou're making this out to be waybigger than it is. There's anocean of pussy waiting for you. Sotake off your pool floaties anddive into the deep end.
Flynn glares at Keith.
FLYNNWhy do I hang out with you?
KEITH
Sara got everyone else in thedivorce.
Flynn takes a moment to reflect and shrugs his shoulders.
KEITH (CONT'D)Look, I get it. Being single aftera divorce has to be fucking rough... but it's over and the ink onthe paperwork is as dry as yourcock.
FLYNN
It's just hard after being withsomeone so long to get back outthere. It's like I'm over her ...but I'm not sure if I'm over theconcept of "us."
KEITH
The best way to get over someoneis to get under someone else.
FLYNN
The last time I was in the datingpool you met people organically.It was always some story or"through friends."
KEITH
And?
8.
FLYNNNow it's weird if you meet someonelike at a bar or a club.
KEITH
Whatever, grandpa.
FLYNNJust saying.
KEITH
And I'm just saying that girl overthere looks like she'd be amazingto get under.
FLYNN
Is it always about sex with you?
KEITHI embrace that aspect of my lifelike a proper Libertine.
FLYNN
Or you're an emotional cripple whocan't handle genuine intimacy.
KEITH
That is also true. JEFF'S TABLE Jeff is multiple drinks in and Rachel has about half of herdrink down.
RACHELI think I'm good.
JEFF
It's not that strong a drink.
RACHELI had a couple before I got here.I don't want to be that hot messeveryone laughs at.
JEFF
It's only whiskey.
RACHELI would hate to have to come backand pick up my car tomorrow,though. It's kind of embarrassingto be white girl wasted.
9.
JEFFIt's being responsible though.Sometimes the best things in lifehappen after a little excess.
(pause)Excuse me for a minute. I have touse the bathroom.
Jeff leaves to go to the bathroom. Rachel waits for amoment and pulls her phone out of her purse, immediatelystarting to text. KEITH AND FLYNN'S TABLE
KEITHI'm sure there's one out therethat's nice and thinks you'recute. You should start with thegirl in the dress.
FLYNN
Did she reject you in a previouslife and you're trying to livethrough me vicariously?
KEITH
She's cute and that ain't herboyfriend.
FLYNN
How can you tell?
KEITHThat's a "look at me" dress, not"I'm looking good for my man"dress. It's like 10 percent morethan normal. Hence it is a date.
(pause)I have to take a shit.
JEFF'S TABLE Rachel is alone at the table, texting.
LINDSAY (TEXT)How's it going?
RACHEL (TEXT)
OMG he's such a creepy pick upartist. It's AMAZING!
LINDSAY (TEXT)
We warned you at Mickey's.
10.
RACHEL (TEXT)He tried this copypasta aboutbeing this badass in New Orleans.
LINDSAY (TEXT)
Ha ha ha!
RACHEL (TEXT)I'm on a date with Syndrome!
LINDSAY (TEXT)
Who?
RACHEL (TEXT)The bad guy from "TheIncredibles."
LINDSAY (TEXT)
Right.
RACHELHe was monologuing!
LINDSAY (TEXT)
So why are you still there?
RACHEL (TEXT)Because the longer it goes thebetter story it is. Duh.
MEN'S BATHROOM Jeff is in front of a mirror, trying to psyche himself up.
JEFFYou got this!
Jeff turns on the sink and begins to wash his hands.
JEFF (CONT'D)Remember what Crux says.
Keith wanders out of the stall and looks at Jeff, whodoesn't notice him. He sighs to himself and walks pastJeff.
JEFF (CONT'D)You're going to fuck her.
Jeff slaps himself in the face a couple times.
JEFF (CONT'D)You're going to fuck her so hard!
11.
Hugo walks into the bathroom as Jeff is washing up. Hewaits until Jeff leaves, locks the door and looks under thestalls to make sure he's alone. He sees that he is andunlocks it, heading to one of the stalls. JEFF'S TABLE Rachel is still texting.
RACHEL (TEXT)I'm going to see how far I canpush this. I can probably sellthis to Buzzfeed if it's awfulenough. I could go VIRAL!
LINDSAY (TEXT)
You're bad! Be careful!
RACHEL (TEXT)I'll be fine. He's coming back,bye!
Jeff sits back down.
RACHELSo what do you do for a living?
JEFF
I don't talk about what I do.
RACHELAre you James Bond or something?
KEITH AND FLYNN'S TABLE Keith looks over and sees Rachel & Jeff arguing. He nudgesFlynn, who looks and shrugs.
KEITHOver/under on how many women he’ssent a dick pic to?
FLYNN
I still don't get the wholesexting thing.
KEITH
It's the ultimate cut to the chasemoment.
FLYNN
How?
12.
KEITHBasically you send one and are all"That's what's up." If you're down... well ... that's what you'reworking with.
FLYNN
First time nudity is always thebest. Doesn't it sort of ruin it?
KEITH
Maybe. But I've gotten so many ofthese over the years my phone is alibrary of trashy women with daddyissues.
FLYNN
I thought etiquette dictated youdelete them.
Keith pauses for a moment and Flynn takes a deep breath,sighing.
KEITHSometimes you need to make awithdrawal from the Spank Bank.
FLYNN
Spank Bank?
KEITHMasturbation is a lot like achecking account. You have tobalance the ledger.
FLYNN
You're supposed to delete them atsome point.
KEITH
You never really know what happensafter you click send. Hence why Inever do.
FLYNN
You're supposed to reciprocate.
KEITHThis isn't oral sex.
FLYNN
I'm surprised you haven't.
13.
KEITHWomen sometimes just want to seeit.
FLYNN
So you have sent one.
KEITHGod no, never. I send a picture ofRichard Nixon instead.
FLYNN
That's ... that's kind of funny.
KEITHIt's a great gag. This one whowanted the dick pic was so pissedtoo.
FLYNN
This probably doesn't end well.
KEITHShe up and said that she wanted apicture of my cock on her phone... OR ELSE!
Flynn pauses for a moment, thinking.
FLYNNOr else what?
KEITH
Fuck if I know.
FLYNNSo what'd you send her?
KEITH
Look up "Kai Greene" and"grapefruit" on your mobile.
FLYNN
I really am going to regret this.
KEITHDo it!
FLYNN PULLS OUT HIS PHONE, RELUCTANTLY, AND STARTSGOOGLING.
FLYNNIt's nothing but Bodybuildingstuff.
14.
KEITHTurn "safe search" off.
Flynn presses some buttons and waits a moment. There's alook on his face of equal parts shock and horror. Keithbusts out laughing, hard.
FLYNNThe fuck is wrong with you?
JEFF'S TABLE Rachel is looking around, finding the exits. Jeff islooking at the check.
RACHELIt was ... well ... nice meetingyou. How do you want to settle up?
JEFF
We’re going to go back to my placeand fuck.
RACHEL
What?
JEFFWe have chemistry and youobviously like what you see.Besides
RACHEL
I'm not interested in having sexwith you now ... or ever.
JEFF
I don't spend my time or my moneyon women I don't sleep with.
RACHEL
And that means I'm somehow underobligation to screw you?
KEITH AND FLYNN'S TABLE Keith is laughing, uncontrollably. Flynn is staring daggersthrough Keith.
KEITHI wish I could've seen the look onher face.
JEFF'S TABLE
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Rachel is getting her things together and slowly creepingout of her seat. Jeff is trying to do some clearlyrehearsed posturing.
JEFFLook, dating is simple. First dateyou have drinks, second date youdo some sort of activity and thirddate you fuck. I'm just skippingthe pottery class for the kingsized bed at my place. You won'tdo better than me.
Rachel starts laughing. She just stands up and walks away,shook up a little as she immediately starts contemplatingwhether or not this guy is going to do something. KEITH AND FLYNN'S TABLE Keith is watching Rachel walk away. Flynn looks at him,wondering what to do. Keith shrugs and waives her over.After some hesitation she walks over to them.
FLYNNYou OK?
RACHEL
I just walked away from Date RapeDave over there.
Rachel sits down and looks around, making sure she wasn'tfollowed.
KEITHYou can chill with us for aminute.
JEFF'S TABLE Jeff has followed Rachel with his eyes to another table. Heis crushed and just staring at his phone. He defeatedlythrows the bill on the table and leaves. KEITH AND FLYNN'S TABLE
KEITH (CONT'D)The fuck was his problem?
RACHEL
Apparently he doesn't handlerejection well.
FLYNN
Are you ok?
16.
RACHELYou decide to meet someone off adating app the same day and heturns out to be that guy my momwarned me about.
FLYNN
We were watching from over here.It looked pretty awful.
RACHEL
That's a little creepy.
KEITHThis place is the best for peoplewatching.
FLYNN
It was entertaining, to say theleast.
RACHEL
Maybe to you.
KEITHPerhaps.
RACHEL
Well I get here and he was doingsome sort of weird pick up artistroutine.
Keith knees Flynn under the table lightly, as if to prompthim. Flynn looks scared and Keith sighs.
KEITHYou're more than welcome to stayhere for a bit if you'd like.
Rachel looks back at the table and sees it's empty. Shesighs aloud in relief.
RACHELHow long should I wait until he'sgone?
KEITH
Give him a half hour. He'llproperly fuck off if he thinksyou're going to be here for a bit.
RACHEL
Thank you. I appreciate it.
17.
KEITHSo what's your story?
RACHEL
What kind of question is that?
FLYNNKeith thinks it's more clever tosay that then "Tell me a bit moreabout you."
KEITH
That sounds like you'reinterviewing them for a job.
RACHEL
It kind of does, doesn't it.
FLYNNI'm Flynn.
RACHEL
I'm Rachel.
KEITHI need another beer.
Keith goes to the bar.
RACHELSo what do you do?
FLYNN
I'm an IT Project Manager.
RACHELHow do you get to do that?
FLYNN
My father got a computer when wewere kids and it fascinated me.
RACHEL
That seems pretty normal.
FLYNNWe got an old game from the 80sthat learned from you. And ... it... uhh .. really learned from us.
RACHEL
How so?
FLYNNWe taught it how to swear.
18.
RACHELWhat?
FLYNN
It remembered your answers fromprevious questions.
RACHEL
Really.
FLYNNIt started when we put in the wordbutt and it asked us the next dayif we were a butt.
RACHEL
So edgy!
FLYNNI got fascinated and had to knowwhy it was doing that.
RACHEL
That's actually kind of cool.
FLYNNEveryone in the neighborhood cameover to see this thing swear up astorm. We thought it was the peakof comedy that summer.
RACHEL
Did your parents find out?
FLYNNMy old man had to find out why ourhouse was the new hangout.
RACHEL
And?
FLYNNAnd it asked if he was a "ragingcockmonster" 2 seconds in.
Rachel starts to laugh and Flynn is embarrassed a littlebit.
FLYNN (CONT'D)From there it got progressivelyworse.
MAIN BAR
19.
Keith walks up to the bar. No one is there, leaving him andSCOTT. Scott is the bartender, in his mid 30s andpowerfully built.
SCOTTHow's your boy?
Keith rolls his head over, pointing to Flynn and Rachel.Scott takes a look. KEITH AND FLYNN'S TABLE Flynn reaches over to her hand and she grabs his. They'reboth smiling and having a good time. A notepad comes out ofnowhere and hits Flynn's head.
FLYNNWhat the hell?
Rachel starts laughing as Flynn turns in the direction ofthe notepad. He sees STACY and FLEX seated. She's in herlate 40s, dressed business casual with an air of eleganceto her. He has a hooded sweatshirt and sunglasses on,obviously nervous. He's in his late 30s.
STACY (O.S)Sorry!
Flynn puts the notepad next to him.
RACHELThat's a first.
TITLECARD: CHAPTER 2 ROBBIE'S TABLE Robbie is at his table, a couple baskets of food in frontof him next to an empty beer and a half full glass ofanother beer. He's obviously been there a while. He checks his phone, looking to see if anyone has called. AFAN sees him from a distance and walks over to his table.
FANHey Kingslayer
ROBBIE
Guilty as charged.
FANWould it be cool if I .. like ...got a picture?
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ROBBIEReally? You're going to be thatguy?
FAN
I just thought
ROBBIEYou're a grown ass man wanting totake a picture with a professionalathlete.
The Fan is in shock.
FANI ... uhhh ...
ROBBIE
You should've brought your girlover here or something so you canbe like "Oh hey, can you take apicture with us" and not come offlike a little bitch.
FAN
I'm sorry. The fan is a little shocked and is about to walk away.Robbie starts laughing hysterically.
ROBBIEI'm just fucking with you.
The Fan digs into his pocket and gets his phone out.STEVEN, Robbie's agent, approaches. He's in his 40s, impeccably dressed and obviously late. Hestays behind to look at the scene.
FANCool, thanks man!
ROBBIE
Just don't let me catch youtalking shit on the internet aboutme.
They take a selfie. Robbie sees Steven and waves him over. Robbie extends hishand and the Fan shakes it.
ROBBIE (CONT'D)Time for some business talk.
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He's clearly thrilled and walks away. Steven sits downopposite Robbie.
ROBBIE (CONT'D)Good thing I pay you by the hourand not by the minute.
STEVEN
Parking around here stinks.
ROBBIEI Uber'd over here.
STEVEN
And leave the Caddie at home?
ROBBIEThat car is recognized everywhere.
STEVEN
It's got a picture of your face onone side and the heads of yourconquered opponents on the other.
ROBBIE
So the skirt was too short?
STEVENMaybe don't drive a car thatscreams "SOMEONE FAMOUS IS INHERE" if you want privacy, justsaying.
ROBBIE
Sometimes I just want someprivacy.
STEVEN
Normally you love being acelebrity.
ROBBIE
After a win.
STEVENIt makes you look like a soreloser to slink into the shadowsbecause you lost.
ROBBIE
When you fail, you fail inprivate. And when I fail, it's onthe front page of the internet.
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STEVENDon't give me the "whoa is me"shit about being famous. This isthe life you signed up for.
ROBBIE
Yahoo Sports front page has somedork who's never strapped on a setof gloves discussing how my entirecareer is based off a win I didn'tdeserve and a loss I totally did.Like what has that fat fuck everdone besides watch fights and eatding dongs?
STEVEN
It's not all bad.
ROBBIEHave you seen my Twitter?
STEVEN
You have someone who handles thatfor you.
ROBBIE
I took a look after the fight.
STEVENYou're in the spotlight and theyaren't.
ROBBIE
I bleed for this shit. They bleedwhen they shit.
STEVEN
Eww. Jess walks on over to the table.
JESSCan I get you anything else,champ?
ROBBIE
I'll take another beer.
STEVENOld-fashioned. Canadian Royal.Neat.
JESS
Right away.
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Jess walks away and Steven takes a look. He's impressed.
STEVENShe's got a great dumper.
ROBBIE
She's a great waitress.
STEVENYou hit that?
ROBBIE
I'm married.
STEVENHasn't stopped a lot of people.
ROBBIE
I took my vows seriously. Plusshe gets half if I screw up.
STEVEN
Downside of divorce is she gets apayday no matter what.
ROBBIE
She was also there before all themoney and all the bullshit. Keepsme honest.
STEVEN
The temptation has to be prettyhigh.
ROBBIE
All it means is I watch myself,nothing more.
STEVEN
Man ... to be in your shoesthough.
ROBBIE
You really wouldn't want that. Noone would if they really knew thescore.
STEVEN
Every guy here secretly wishes hehad your life.
ROBBIE
They'd hate it if they had it.
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STEVENWhat's not to like?
ROBBIE
The fun part is when they lock thedoor. Everything else is blood,sweat and hard work.
STEVEN
There is a glamor to it.
ROBBIETake away the money and the fameand they wouldn't want any partwhat it takes for me to be me.
STEVEN
Your life isn't defined by who youpunch in the face for money.
Rachel walks by their table and both take a moment to look.They turn around.
STEVEN (CONT'D)This might be a bar I come backto.
Stacy sits down at their table and both look at her. Theyknow who she is. Robbie turns around and sees her.
ROBBIEOr maybe not.
STACY
Here I'm thinking even MMAchampions aren't so blatant withtheir objectification of women inpublic.
ROBBIE
And here I am thinking reportersat least showed some courtesybefore sitting down at someoneelse's table.
STACY
Good to see you Robert.
ROBBIEYou too, Stacy. How can I helpyou?
Stacy pulls out her digital recorder and places it on thetable and turns it on. Steven turns it off and hands itback to her.
25.
STEVENEverything's off the record.
She sighs and puts it back in her purse.
STACYBrass tax time?
Steven goes to say something but Robbie motions for him notto.
ROBBIEI'll bite.
STACY
I have a source that says theCowboy trilogy is falling apart.They lay the blame on your side ofthe table.
STEVEN
Since when are you back in thefight game? I thought you were aserious reporter covering seriousstories.
STACY
People still call me.
STEVENBut you don't have to pick up.
STACY
What kind of reporter would I beif I didn't?
ROBBIE
I thought you moved up in theworld.
STACY
I'm curious.
STEVENAre we on or off the record?
STACY
Depends on your answer.
STEVENOn the record I'll say thatnegotiations are productive andfruitful for a fight in the nearfuture against any number ofopponents.
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STACYIt's like there's a PR flacktalking directly into his ear.
STEVEN
We should have an announcement onRobbie's next fight in the nextcouple of days. We're not tied toany particular fight, however.
STACY
And off the record?
ROBBIEOff the record that's all he'sgoing to say about it.
STACY
There's more to this than eitherof you are saying.
STEVEN
Maybe yes. Maybe no. Maybe fuckoff.
STACY
I'll call you tomorrow, Steven. Stacy departs from the table and back to her own.
ROBBIEThe people you see at Henry's.
STEVEN
She gave a shit about you beforeanyone else did.
ROBBIE
I hated doing that interview andI'll hate the next one.
STEVEN
People give a shit about youbecause of flacks like her.
ROBBIE
I don't follow.
STEVENShe introduced the world to Robbie"The Kingslayer" Cordova, theblood and guts warrior, the threedivision champion and four timeSherdog dot com fight of the yearrecipient.
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ROBBIEHe's not who I am.
STEVEN
Robert Eugene Cordova sounds likethe guy who sold me the flooringin my townhome.
ROBBIE
I'm not two people.
STEVENWhich one do you think people wantto see fight?
ROBBIE
It's all garbage though.
STEVENRemember where you were before youexploded?
ROBBIE
Wild Jim's Cage Fights in the FuelRoom at Austin's Pub & Grill.
STEVEN
Fighting nobodies for $500.
ROBBIEI had the most fun back then.
STEVEN
You wouldn't be still fighting ifit was for $500 at some local bar.Carol wouldn't put up with it.
ROBBIE
I wish fighting was enough.
STEVENTurning the volume up does get youpaid. The Kingslayer gets paid.
ROBBIE
So where do we go from here?
STEVENSo I'm assuming you want Cowboyagain?
ROBBIE
If it makes dollars it makessense.
28.
STEVENCowboy is talking about fightingthe Irishman, or maybe Ferguson,instead of you.
ROBBIE
He knows where the money's at.
STEVENHis agent is a bit more amenable.
ROBBIE
That prick has leverage now.
STEVENHow badly do you want this fight?
ROBBIE
It's the only one left that meanssomething.
STEVEN
That's what I wanted to talk toyou about.
ROBBIE
I can retire after I bounce hishead off the canvas.
STEVEN
I think you should retire rightnow.
Jess walks up and leaves both their drinks with them, thenwalks away. They both take drinks. Steven raises his glassto clink but Robbie ignores him.
STEVEN (CONT'D)I don't think you're seeingeverything clearly.
ROBBIE
I never make decisions on an emptystomach or a full bladder. So ifyou'll excuse me.
Robbie gets up and walks to the bathroom. Steven takes hisphone out and begins to dial.
STEVENHe's in.
Steven hangs up the phone. JAMETH walks up to the table.Jameth is in his 20s and dressed like a hipster.
29.
JAMETHHey, was that?
STEVEN
The real champion of the world.
JAMETHI thought Cowboy won the fight.
STEVEN
Really?
JAMETHIt was close as hell.
BATHROOM Robbie walks into the bathroom and goes to the mirror. Hetakes a long look at himself, splashing some water on hisface. MIKE, a twenty something hipster, walks in. He goesover to the stall.
MIKEAnyone in there?
HUGO (O.S)
Occupado. Mike leans up against the wall. The stall door opens andHugo walks out, stopping to wash his hands before leaving.Mike enters the stall. Robbie takes a deep breath andfollows him out. ROBBIE'S TABLE Robbie walks back to his table and sees Jameth and Steventalking. Jameth offers his hand and they shake.
JAMETHCan't wait to see the next one,champ.
ROBBIE
Thank you. Jameth walks away and Robbie sits down.
STEVENEverything from here is a rockyroad down.
ROBBIE
I'm twice as good as I used to be.
30.
STEVENYou can't walk through what youused to.
ROBBIE
I'm perfectly fine.
STEVENYou got dropped twice in thefifth.
ROBBIE
It shouldn't have been down to thefifth. I took the first four.
STEVEN
He won the 3rd and arguably thefirst.
ROBBIE
Who's agent are you again?
STEVENSomeone has to be honest with you.
ROBBIE
You're not being honest. You'rebeing an asshole.
STEVEN
It was a controversial fight. Noone scored it the same way.
ROBBIE
The guys at the gym thought I won.
STEVENThey haven't had an honestconversation with you in a coupleyears.
Steven takes a deep breath and a drink from his glass.
STEVEN (CONT'D)How long have I been your agent?
ROBBIE
Since the beginning.
STEVENAnd what did I tell you then?
ROBBIE
When it would be time to hang itup I'd let you know.
31.
STEVENThe first time you fought thatredneck you wanted no part of abullshit win. I had to talk youoff the ledge.
ROBBIE
And now you're talking me backonto it.
STEVEN
There comes a point in your lifewhen every fighter needs to shutup and listen.
ROBBIE
I've got plenty left.
STEVENYou're on the downside of yourcareer.
ROBBIE
I'm 3 and 1 with 3 finishes in mylast four.
STEVEN
You've gotten some good matchups.
ROBBIEI really want to fire you rightnow.
STEVEN
I'm the only one telling you thetruth.
ROBBIE
The truth?
STEVENIt hasn't been popular lately.
ROBBIE
It's not popular right now.
STEVENThere's a point in every prizefighter's career where you canwalk away or be carried away.
ROBBIE
I'm set. I don't need to fight.
32.
STEVENMost fighters wind up like MiguelTorres, broke and fighting to paythe mortgage because it's all theyknow how to do.
ROBBIE
Not everyone gets to be AndreWard.
STEVEN
You're Alexander right now. Lookat the breadth of your domain andweep.
ROBBIE
There's still worlds to conquer. Steven is shocked that Robbie gets the reference. Robbieshrugs.
ROBBIE (CONT'D)Die Hard.
Both men laugh.
STEVENBesides Cowboy ... who else isthere?
Robbie thinks for a moment. He shrugs.
STEVEN (CONT'D)What about the long termconsequences?
ROBBIE
The juice is worth the squeeze.
STEVENThere's no dignity in fightingbecause it's the only thing youknow how to do.
Steven and Robbie both drink.
STEVEN (CONT'D)They've approached me with puttingyou in the Hall of Fame.
ROBBIE
I've got plenty of fight left inme.
33.
STEVENWould you have retired if you hadwon?
ROBBIE
That's a damn good question.
STEVENWe've been stage managing yourexit for a long time.
ROBBIE
The fight game is a drug and Ican't give it up. Not yet.
STEVEN
So I'm your dealer?
ROBBIEMake the damn fight.
STEVEN
The bout agreement is beingwritten up as we speak.
ROBBIE
So why the chat?
STEVENI needed to clear my consciencefirst.
ROBBIE
Fuck your conscience. Let's makesome money.
TITLECARD: CHAPTER 3 INT - HENRY'S BAR AND GRILL - MIKE'S TABLE Mike is seated at his table, a laptop and laptop bag on thetable. He's in fits of furious typing followed by massdeletion. An appetizer tray is half eaten, a glass withsoda half drank that looks to have been there for a while.Jess walks up with a fresh drink.
JESSThirsty?
Mike looks up, taken out of the moment. It's clear he'sbeen oblivious to everything around him.
34.
MIKEDid I order these? I don'tremember it.
JESS
What are you working on?
MIKEFirst draft of the next project.
JESS
Wouldn't it be easier at home?
MIKEIt's social hour at my house.Every five seconds someone isstopping by.
JESS
That sucks.
MIKEAll I need is a couple hoursundisturbed to write ten pages. Ican't get five minutes to myself.
Jess replaces the empty drink with the full one and Miketakes a drink.
JESSYou still working on the poppers?
TERESA comes and sits down out of nowhere. Mike issurprised.
MIKEJust because you're the stardoesn't mean
TERESA
Doesn't mean what? Jess shrugs and walks away. Mike takes a deep sigh.
MIKEThat you get to dictateeverything.
TERESA
My name is going to sell this. I'mon a hit web series after all.
MIKE
500 hits over ten videos onYouTube doesn't make you a star.
35.
TERESAThat's 500 more than anyone elsein the cast.
MIKE
Either you leave the project or Ifire you.
TERESA
Excuse me?
MIKEI don't care whether you "feel it"or not anymore.
TERESA
I don't want it all rewritten.Just a couple of parts.
MIKE
The biggest parts.
TERESABen would never let you get rid ofme.
MIKE
I walk and the project fallsapart. You walk and no onenotices.
TERESA
This is because I left you, isn'tit?
MIKE
Excuse me?
TERESAI knew it was a bad idea to jointhis cast.
MIKE
This is the indie world. If youdon't want to work with people youdon't like ... well ... find newpeople.
TERESA
Couldn't you have refused?
MIKEI'm not turning it down becauseyou don't know how to be aprofessional.
36.
Teresa is taken aback for a moment.
MIKE (CONT'D)I'm the talent with a vision.You're the help.
TERESA
That's harsh.
MIKEHow much is this worth to you?
TERESA
Excuse me.
MIKEHow much will it cost me to getyou out of my hair?
TERESA
It's not about the money.
MIKEThen what is it about?
TERESA
This is the sort of film reels aremade of. You wrote somethingamazing.
MIKE
So why all the bullshit?
TERESAI was hoping you'd just ... walkaway. Take the writing credit andsuch.
MIKE
Are you on something?
TERESAIt's just going to be weird on setand I'd rather not deal with it.
MIKE
This is my first feature.
TERESACan't just give a little, for oldtime sake?
MIKE
No.
37.
TERESAFine!
Teresa gets up and walks away. Mike begins to type and thensighs. He has to go the bathroom. He stands up and walksover as Jess arrives. She grabs the old glass of soda andreplaces it with a fresh one. BATHROOM STALL Hugo opens the top of the tank of the toilet to see a largesandwich taped to the inside. He pulls it off and a gun isrevealed. He reaches in and grabs another bag, this onewith a supressor. He reaches in and grabs a third, with a magazine in it. Heplaces all three on the bowl lid and puts the tank coverback on. He takes out all three objects from their bags andplaces them on the tank cover. He picks up the gun and pulls the slide back, looking downthe barrel. He puts the suppressor on first, slowly, andthen quickly places the magazine inside. He picks up the gun and looks down the barrel. He hears thedoor open, peering through a crack in the door to see who'scoming. Gun in hand, he steels himself.
MIKE (O.S)Anyone in there?
HUGO
Occupado. Hugo sighs and places the gun into his waistband, untuckinghis shirt to cover it. He exits. BATHROOM The stall door opens and Hugo walks out, stopping to washhis hands before leaving. Mike enters the stall. Robbietakes a deep breath and follows him out. MIKE'S TABLE BEN sits down, recognizing the laptop. He's in his mid 40sand dressed about 10 percent better than he should be for aFriday night sports bar. Mike walks up and sighs, sittingdown.
MIKEIs this about Teresa? You justmissed her.
38.
BENThat's a nice surprise.
MIKE
I told you that she was going tomake this difficult.
BEN
We could've done this over a phonecall.
MIKE
I want to write in peace.
BENWe're past revisions.
MIKE
You wanted me to take a night offand unwind.
BEN
So you're writing?
MIKEThis is how I unwind. Some guysdrink, some get high ... I write.
BEN
How do you feel about SanFrancisco?
MIKE
It's a fun city. I love visiting.
BENHow would you feel about spendingthree weeks there?
Mike looks at the poppers. He's unsure of whether to grabone or not.
MIKEI'm not reworking this for somemoney mark with a wild hair up hisass.
BEN
You know these people.
MIKEThat's why I'm the artist andyou're the producer, isn't it?
39.
BENI'll relay the message.
Ben gets up and leaves. Jess pops on back over. She grabsthe now near empty soda glass from his table. He nods for arefill.
JESSStill working on the poppers?
MIKE
You're like a broken record.
JESSOur poppers are good. They look sotasty and you're just leaving themto rot.
MIKE
I'll finish them at some point.
JESSOk.
MIKE
Where can I go to smoke here?
JESSOut back. I'm going for onemyself.
MIKE
Mind if I join you?
JESSFeel free.
They both walk away. Rachel is walking away from her tablewith Jeff and passes by Mike's table. She looks at thepoppers, looks either way, and grabs one. She takes a biteand smiles, then gets on her way. EXT - HENRY'S BAR AND GRILL - REAR ENTRANCE Jess and Mike are smoking.
JESSSo how do you get into the wholefilm thing?
MIKE
I saw "About Last Night" andwanted to make that sort of filmas a teenager.
40.
JESSThat film just came out, didn'tit?
MIKE
The Rob Lowe, not the Kevin Hartone.
JESS
I didn't realize it was a remake.
MIKEIt's probably the best film aboutChicago, too. Ed Zwick guestlectured my Cinematography 101course when I was 19. It wasamazing to talk to him about it.
Jeff walks out from the door and past the two. He's movingquickly with his head in his hands. Mike and Jess look andaren't sure what to say.
JESSI really hope he left a tip.
MIKE
People don't?
JESSDownside of working in the serviceindustry is you can't rely on thekindness of strangers to pay therent.
MIKE
That's bullshit.
JESSSome nights you get the douchebagwho tips you well enough to makeyou think he might be a nice guydeep inside.
MIKE
And the other nights?
JESSThey remind you that people willdrink coke and watch a game for 3hours and act like a dollar tip isgenerous.
MIKE
It's basically an exposure gig.
41.
Both are finished with the cigarette.
JESSAnother?
MIKE
Nah.
JESSWhat's an exposure gig?
MIKE
People love to ask you to work forfree because it's art.Unfortunately my landlord doesn'ttake exposure when the rent isdue.
JESS
My bank does now. They won't takebitcoin, though.
Mike chuckles and Jess lights up. Mike goes back inside,the door closing behind him. The door opens again. MIKE'S TABLE Jameth is seated at Mike's table, relaxing. Mike is happyto see Jameth.
JAMETHWhat's up, dick bag?
MIKE
Apparently tonight's "Let's botherMike" night at Henry's.
JAMETH
It's also celebrity night. Mike looks around and shrugs.
JAMETH (CONT'D)Robbie Cordova, the fighter.
MIKE
Who?
JAMETHHow can not even have a cursoryknowledge of sports?
MIKE
Tonight is the night to interruptme, it seems.
42.
JAMETHWhat's up?
MIKE
Teresa is crazy. Ben wants to movethe production. I'm smoking again.
JAMETH
I thought the last time wasforever.
MIKE
Nicotine is worse than Heroin.
JAMETHWhen did you ever dabble in theBrown Sugar?
MIKE
Remember that weird actor we hadfor Christian's sci-fi short?
JAMETH
That guy was weird.
MIKEHe said cigarettes were as toughas heroin to quit.
JAMETH
He did mention he started actingafter rehab. Never asked him forwhat.
MIKE
Is there a good way to ask that?
JAMETHWhat are you going to say ... eversuck dick for weed?
Mike and Jameth laugh.
MIKEI kind of figured that a junkie'sword on addiction is good enough.
JAMETH
Smoking at least won't kill youfor another 30 years.
MIKE
I think I ordered jalapeno poppersat some point but I'm not sure.
43.
JAMETHWhat?
MIKE
That basket of poppers has beenthere the whole time I have.
JAMETH
Do you remember ordering them?
MIKE They've just been here and I don't know whether to eat themor not.
JAMETHHave you tried eating them?
MIKE
I'm not sure if I should. Jameth reaches into the basket and grabs one. He takes abite, then finishes it with a second.
JAMETHThey're still warm.
MIKE
I feel better now. Mike grabs one and eats it. They're pretty good.
JAMETHThey're pretty good.
MIKE
Jess does say how great they areregularly.
JAMETH
Who's Jess?
MIKEThe waitress.
JAMETH
You guys on a first name basisnow?
MIKE
I come here enough, so yes Ithink.
Jameth and Mike grab the two remaining poppers and eatthem.
44.
JAMETHSo how you handlingpre-production?
MIKE
Crazier than I expected it.
JAMETHYou've done this before.
MIKE
Life is easier when all you haveto do is write.
JAMETH
Being a director gives you so muchmore power to tell the story.
MIKE
A feature is so much fucking work.
JAMETHForest for the trees, man.
MIKE
Deal with Teresa and you'll changeyour mind.
JAMETH
What's up with her?
MIKEShe's been crazy trying to get thefilm rewritten because she wantsme off it.
JAMETH
Why?
MIKEShe's crazy.
JAMETH
She's also fucking the lead actor.
MIKEGood for her.
JAMETH
Good for her?
MIKEI'm going to be a professionalabout this.
45.
JAMETHPlenty of professional people arereally erratic in that regard.
MIKE
Downside of dating an actress Isuppose.
JAMETH
I have yet to meet an actress thatwasn't a little flighty.
MIKE
I'll take flighty over "Spend acouple months in the Bay."
JAMETH
Which one?
MIKESan Francisco.
JAMETH
I love San Francisco.
MIKEBen's getting pressure to moveproduction there. They think theycan do it cheaper.
JAMETH
Oh boy.
MIKEThis feels like it's fallingapart.
JAMETH
Welcome to show business.
MIKEThe fuck is wrong with thisindustry?
JAMETH
Lots. And it's going to get worse.
MIKEDid you pour sugar into my gastank or something?
JAMETH
I'm quitting.
46.
MIKEWhat?
JAMETH
Five years and then only I have toshow for it is a handful of shortsthat got rejected from everyfestival but my own.
Mike pauses for a moment to think.
MIKEYou had a film festival?
JAMETH
No ... but the point is apparentlyI'm not very good at this stuff.
MIKE
You're an amazing sound guy.
JAMETHI always thought I could make itas more than just some dorkholding a boom.
MIKE
You're not a boom monkey. You'rea sound engineer.
JAMETH
Same difference.
MIKEIf it wasn't for the amazing workyou did on my last short Iwouldn't have gotten this.
JAMETH
I just wish I was the creative andnot just another member of thecrew.
MIKE
There's lots of professional crewpeople who had that same dream.
JAMETH
I just wanted to be an artist.
MIKENot every professional athlete isa superstar, right?
47.
JAMETHPlenty of guys make a good livingriding the bench.
MIKE
And being a professional bench guyis still better than a shittyoffice job, right?
JAMETH
I can see that.
MIKESpeaking of ... you want to be mysound guy?
JAMETH
I thought you had someone.
MIKEI didn't want to tell Ben but mysound engineer got another offer.
JAMETH
He's leaving you beforeproduction?
MIKE
Used our offer to leverage abetter deal somewhere else.Contract gives him up to a weekout to bail without penalty and hetook advantage of us.
JAMETH
What's it pay?
MIKEBetter than your daily rate.
JAMETH
Is it a handshake deal?
MIKEBen will have you sign a contract.All standard shit.
JAMETH
Downside of a bigger budget thanme, you and a couple actors isthat you go from handshakes tocontracts.
48.
MIKEAnd they get longer the higher youget. Cupp just got a deal atParamount for "Joe Average" andthe contract was like 50 pageslong.
JAMETH
That's one thing to look forwardto if this hits.
MIKE
You're going to have bullshit nomatter what industry you work in.
JAMETH
I didn't graduate from film schoolto make a living as a soundengineer.
MIKE
Would you rather be a desk jockeywho made some short films in hisyounger days or the best god damnsound guy in the industry?
JAMETH
Ok, you sold me.
MIKELet's go make a movie.
TITLECARD: CHAPTER 4 THE MAIN BAR Scott and Jess are at the bar. Jess is waiting as Scottmixes two drinks.
SCOTTFirst drink in three years that Ihad to fucking Google.
JESS
I hope he tips well. Scott takes a look over and sees Jeff and Rachel on theirdate.
SCOTTThat guy again?
JESS
This must be his place.
49.
SCOTTHis place?
JESS
Every wannabe playboy always hassome place they have as their goto.
Scott finishes making the drinks.
SCOTTHave fun.
Jess grabs the two and walks them over. Hugo sits down atthe bar.
SCOTT (CONT'D)What can I get you?
HUGO
Old-fashioned. Canadian Royal.Neat.
SCOTT
You got it. Scott begins to make the drink when Jess arrives back.
SCOTT (CONT'D)That was fast.
JESS
That guy creeps me out.
SCOTTWe have other servers here.
JESS
It's my section.
HUGOWhich guy, if you don't mind measking?
Jess points over to Jeff and Rachel. Hugo takes a look.
HUGO (CONT'D)He doesn't look that creepy.
JESS
It's how he talks.
HUGOHow so?
50.
JESSHe's got lines for everything.
HUGO
I've seen that before.
JESSWhere?
HUGO
There are weird communities onlineof womanizer wannabes that believeyou can sculpt a conversation.
JESS
Sculpt?
HUGODesign it to go your way. It's aquasi-offshoot of guys who used topreach neurolinguistic programmingin the 1970s.
JESS
And you know this because?
HUGOSpend a lot of time in bars andyou notice patterns and trends.
Jess leaves to handle a table. Hugo takes a little longerof a look as she exits.
SCOTTDon't be that guy.
HUGO
What?
SCOTTServers hate the guys who hit onthem.
HUGO
I was just admiring the view.
SCOTTYou should've said you were amazedthat the champ was here.
HUGO
The Champ? Scott points and we see Robbie, seated alone. Hugo isslowly working on the drink.
51.
SCOTTRobbie Cordova. He was thewelterweight champion of theworld.
HUGO
Looks more like a cruiserweight.
SCOTTMMA, not boxing.
HUGO
Oh, right.
SCOTTYou want something to eat?
HUGO
I think I'll wait a bit.
SCOTTJust let me know if you want me tograb a menu for you.
Scott goes to start cleaning some glassware and Hugo pullsout his phone. He begins to scan the room discreetly.
HUGO'S BOSS (TEXT)Do you have the file?
HUGO (TEXT)
I burned it. Going to ditch thisphone after the job is done.
HUGO'S BOSS (TEXT)
Sending you a better copy of thephoto. We found a recent one.
Hugo takes a look around the room. Hugo puts his phoneaway. Jess grabs a drink and walks away. Hugo turns aroundto look at the room and then back to the bar.
SCOTTSo how'd you find us?
HUGO
Yelp.
SCOTTI didn't even think we were onthere.
HUGO
When you're on the road a lot yourely on it for a good drink.
52.
SCOTTWhat do you do?
HUGO
Can you keep a secret? Hugo leans in. Scott leans forward. KERRY sits down at thebar. Kerry is in his mid 50s and heavyset, dressedimmaculately in a suit that doesn't quite fit him.
HUGO (CONT'D)I kill people.
Scott leans back and starts to laugh.
SCOTTThat's funny.
HUGO
I'm a traveling salesman.
SCOTTWhat do you sell?
HUGO
Scientific equipment. Scott walks over to Kerry.
KERRYOld fashioned, on the rocks. Yougot Four Roses?
SCOTT
Yes I do.
KERRYThat'll do, then.
HUGO
Good choice in whiskey.
KERRYI'm going to need it.
SCOTT
How come?
KERRYI'm meeting a client.
SCOTT
Good or bad meeting?
53.
KERRYNot sure yet. I have to try andtalk a good man into doingsomething he's not going to likefor money.
HUGO
Let me guess ... lawyer? Kerry extends his hand and Hugo shakes it.
KERRYKerry Morgan of Morgan, Morgan andMurdoch.
HUGO
Jake Starnes. I don't have a fancyfirm to represent.
KERRY
Sounds better in court than "Me,my brother and some divorceattorney set up an LLC to pay lessin income tax."
HUGO
Sounds about right.
KERRYAnd you're probably a sales guy.
HUGO
Scientific equipment.
KERRYI would've guessed insurance.
HUGO
How so?
KERRYThe most chatty salesmen arealways insurance guys.
HUGO
My old man sold insurance once. It was about 100 cards in 100hands.
KERRY
It's a tough life.
HUGOThey hear lawyer and law firm andthink you're a multi-millionaire?
54.
KERRYI'm just another attorney with ashingle and an upper middle classlifestyle.
HUGO
I sell weather equipment fortelevision stations anduniversities.
Scott hands Kerry his drink. Kerry takes a drink and isimpressed.
KERRYThis is a great old fashioned.
SCOTT
How'd you get into that?
HUGOJust sort of fell into it, likemost things in life.
SCOTT
How do you like life on the road?
HUGOYou get used to it. I've beendoing this for like a decade soyou learn how to live withyourself on the road.
KERRY
Are you ever home?
HUGOAbout a week or so per month.
SCOTT
Sounds rough.
HUGOYou get used to it.
KERRY
I'm going to grab a table. Do Icash out now?
SCOTT
I'll have Jess carry the tab overto your table from the bar.
KERRY
Thank you.
55.
Jess walks back over as Kerry walks away.
SCOTTHe had an old fashioned with FourRoses.
JESS
Good choice.
SCOTTWhat do you want?
JESS
Can you make a dirty martini?
SCOTTI can.
JESS
Will you?
SCOTTWho wants a martini here?
Jess points over to Stacy, who's just sat down.
JESSStacy Lang from WKTX Channel 14.
SCOTT
No shit.
HUGOIt's a real celebrity night atthis place, huh?
Hugo's phone beeps. He takes it out of his pocket andlooks. He smiles. Jess departs. Hugo looks around.
HUGO (CONT'D)Where's the bathroom around here?
SCOTT
Around the corner.
HUGOThanks.
Hugo leaves to go to the bathroom. Jess walks back.
JESSHey, check out the whackjob.
56.
Scott looks over and sees Flex at Stacy's table.
SCOTTShe probably gets approached byweirdos all the time.
JESS
Can you handle him?
SCOTTShe can handle herself.
JESS
He looks like trouble. Scott takes a look and Flex has walked to the women'sbathroom.
SCOTTI'll go say something.
Scott departs to Stacy's table. Jess grabs a glass with iceand soda in it and departs. BRUCE walks up to the bar,looking for someone. Bruce is dressed in a suit and in his 50s. He looks aroundthe bar and sees someone. He walks away as Scott walks backto the bar. He gets behind it and starts making a drinkwhen Keith walks up to the bar.
SCOTT (CONT'D)How's your boy?
Keith rolls his head over, pointing to Flynn and Rachel.Scott takes a look. He reaches over to her hand and shegrabs his. They're both smiling and having a good time. We see Stacywalk up to him and profusely apologize. Flynn hands her thenotebook and they shake hands.
KEITHDoing better.
SCOTT
That's good.
KEITHHad a come to Jesus moment withthe kid and God intervened.
SCOTT
What'll you be drinking?
57.
KEITHDealer's choice.
Scott begins to pour a beer. We see Flex from afar sit backdown with Stacy.
SCOTTI think you'll like this one.
KEITH
You know what I haven't beenliking lately?
SCOTT
What's that?
KEITHNCIS.
SCOTT
It's a shitty network show.
KEITHEvery city has their own versionof NCIS. Like I keep waiting for"NCIS: Little Chute, Wisconsin" tobe a thing.
SCOTT
It happens.
KEITHYou know what I've been waitingfor?
SCOTT
I'll bite.
KEITHNCIS: Dog Catchers.
SCOTT
What would they do?
KEITHSolve dog crimes, duh.
Hugo sits down.
HUGOWhat're you drinking? It lookstasty.
KEITH
I don't know.
58.
SCOTTSteam Engine's latest IPA.
KEITH
What's it called?
SCOTTThe Flying Murtaugh.
KEITH
There you go. I'm drinking aFlying Murtaugh.
HUGO
All you need is a Rolling Riggsand it's a Shane Black night.
Keith starts laughing and Scott looks at him dumbfounded.
KEITHLethal Weapon.
SCOTT
Oh, right.
HUGOIt looks tasty. May I try alittle?
KEITH
Knock yourself out. Hugo takes a sip and enjoys it. He hands the mug back toKeith. He looks at his Crown Royal and slams it down,looking in the mirror as he does.
HUGOCan I get one of those FlyingMurtaughs?
SCOTT
Right up. Scott cracks open a beer and starts to pour it into aglass. Hugo is watching Flex in the glass as he walks out.
KEITHWho told the whack job about thesmoking exit?
SCOTT
Everyone knows about the smokingexit.
59.
HUGOYou guys have a smoking exit?
SCOTT
Through the backdoor and to theleft.
KEITH
I still can't believe people smokethese days.
Hugo takes out his wallet and pulls out some cash. Hugodrinks about half of the beer in one fell swoop. He casually places the money underneath it before walkingaway. TITLECARD: CHAPTER 5 STACY'S TABLE Stacy is seated at the table. She's nervous, a martini halfgone. She has her phone out, ear buds in. A notepad and penare on the table.
STACYThis is it. I fucking know it.
(pause)Woodward and Bernstein took down aPresidency with less.
(pause)I know, I know ... extraordinaryclaims require extraordinaryevidence.
(pause)I'll be fine.
Stacy hangs up and looks around. She takes a sip of hermartini and looks at her phone. She looks up and Flex isseated opposite her.
STACY (CONT'D)So you're my Deep Throat.
FLEX
I don't want to be called that.(pause)
Turn your phone off.
STACYOk.
Stacy turns her phone off and puts it away.
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STACY (CONT'D)Why?
FLEX
Precaution.
STACYWhat do you want to be called?
FLEX
Flex. Flex Hercules.
STACYOk, Flex. You said you had todiscuss this in public and only inpublic.
Jess walks up.
JESSCan I get you guys anything?
Flex glares at Stacy. She shakes her head no, nervously.
STACYI think we're good.
Jess walks away.
FLEXWhy did you want to meet here?
STACY
It's safe.
FLEXI'm exposed, in the open.
STACY
Do you think someone's after you?
FLEXI wouldn't be shocked.
Flex looks around, trying to find something that doesn'tlook right.
FLEX (CONT'D)This is kill your entire bloodlinekind of money we're talking about.
STACY
Show me yours and I'll show youmine.
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Flex takes out three thumb drives and places them on thetable, pushing them over to Stacy. He leaves them in frontof her, as if he's making a statement.
STACY (CONT'D)I have a car service.
FLEX
I don't trust random drivers incars I don't know.
STACY
It's safe, you can trust me.
FLEXLet someone chase their tail withthe car. I'm safer on the streets.
STACY
We've hid whistleblowers before.Once the story is published we canpass you off to the Feds and theycan put you into protectivecustody and then WitSec.
FLEX
I'm a dead man and you'll probablyhave a bullet in you soon enough.
Stacy takes out a tape recorder and presses record. Shepicks up her notepad.
STACYWhat's on these drives that makesthem so bullet worthy?
Flex grabs it and presses stop. He hands it back to her. Hegrabs the notepad and flings it away. it hits Flynn.
FLYNN (O.S)Hey!
Stacy turns in the direction of the notepad.
STACYSorry!
She turns back to Flex.
STACY (CONT'D)This has to be on the record.
FLEX
I need to use the bathroom.
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Flex leaves the table and goes to the bathroom. He'sparanoid and looking at everyone in the place. Stacy walksover to Flynn's table to apologize. WOMEN'S BATHROOM Flex walks into the bathroom and it's empty. He looksunderneath the stalls to make sure no one is hiding. Hetakes a deep breath and walks up to the sink.
FLEX (CONT'D)Breathe, James. Breathe.
He turns the water on and washes his face. STACY'S TABLE Scott walks up to Stacy, who's just sat down. He has afresh martini. She turns the phone off and places it backin her pocket.
SCOTTAre you ok?
STACY
I'm fine.
SCOTTHe's a little ... off.
STACY
We all have that friend who'sstrange.
He replaces her drink.
STACY (CONT'D)I didn't
SCOTT
Gratis. Scott looks around. Flex has emerged from the bathroom.
SCOTT (CONT'D)Jess will be back.
STACY
I'm fine.
SCOTTI've got a bat behind the bar andthe cops on speed dial. Ain'tafraid to use either.
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STACYSeriously, I'm fine.
Scott leaves and Flex sits down.
FLEXWho was that?
STACY
The bartender.
FLEXAre you sure?
STACY
I've been here before.
FLEXDo you normally meet people atplaces you know?
STACY
There's a sense of security in thefamiliar. You can spot what'swrong if you know what's supposedto be right.
FLEX
And complacency.
STEVENThis place is safe.
FLEX
As safe as it can get.
STACYWalk me through the files.
FLEX
Your guys should be able to figureit out.
STACY
What's on there? He taps the first one.
FLEXThermalife's inventory documents.It'll show you how little isactually sold. They don't sellmuch beyond to new recruitsstocking up.
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STACYThat was hinted at in the NetflixDocumentary.
FLEX
This is all the inside baseball,including marketing memos on howto best maximize it. It's damningstuff. The quotes from everyone ontop will make the hair on yourlegs crawl.
He taps the second.
FLEX (CONT'D)The government's entire case,including a rough draft of thesettlement.
STACY
How'd you get that?
FLEXYou're better off not knowing.
STACY
I'm assuming that's code forsomething illegal.
Flex taps the third one.
FLEXEvery dime they've ever spent.
STACY
Is it just a ledger? Flex looks around, nervously.
FLEXFollow the money and you'll seehow deep this rabbit hole reallyis.
STACY
It's all encrypted? Flex nods.
STACY (CONT'D)What's the password and when do Iget it?
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FLEXYou'll get it ten minutes after Ileave here. If you try to crackthem without the code they'llmelt. Find an x-ray tech andthey'll show you the wiringinside.
STACY
That sounds like something out ofa television show.
FLEX
I saw it on "Sherlock." Wasn'tthat hard to duplicate.
STACY
You're doing the right thing.
FLEXGood luck and watch your back.
Flex departs. MAIN BAR Hugo is seated at the main bar, looking around. He seesJeff exit and turns around, taking a deep breath. Flexfollows his same path, passing Mike along the way. STACY'S TABLE Stacy waits until Flex is completely out of sight untiltaking her phone out. She dials.
STACYThis is more bizarre by themoment.
(pause)The thumb nails are encrypted. Idon't have the key ... yet.
(pause)He's going to send them once he'ssafe.
(pause)Give me an hour to get back to theoffice.
Jess walks over.
JESSIs everything ok?
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STACYThe job is never dull, I'll tellyou what.
TITLECARD: CHAPTER 6 KERRY'S TABLE Kerry is seated, waiting. He has a beer that's about halfdrunk on his table. He's looking around and then waves tosomeone off camera. Bruce walks over and sits down.
KERRYHey Bruce.
BRUCE
Hey Mr. Holmes. They shake hands.
BRUCE (CONT'D)I feel guilty doing this withouther.
KERRY
I need to prepare you both for thestorm that's coming.
BRUCE
I've had this conversation withher already.
KERRY
Mine comes with a couple ofcomplications.
Kerry takes a drink and a deep breath.
KERRY (CONT'D)I know going in I told you thatyour daughter's alleged assault
BRUCE
It's not alleged. She wasassaulted.
KERRY
It's a legal definition. Untilhe's actually convicted it'salleged.
Kerry pauses for a moment.
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BRUCEI didn't mean to jump down yourthroat.
Bruce takes a drink. There's an awkward pause between thetwo.
KERRYHe's made an offer.
BRUCE
An offer?
KERRYThey want this to disappear.
Kerry takes a sheet of paper out of his briefcase and handsit over to Bruce.
KERRY (CONT'D)It's ... significant.
Bruce looks over the sheet of paper. He hands it back.
BRUCEHow can he afford that much?
KERRY
I don't know and I'm not going toask where it's coming from.
BRUCE
So probably the team owner.Playoffs are around the corner.
KERRY
What I do I know is that it's inan escrow account, waiting for hersignature on some paperwork.
BRUCE
What does it involve?
KERRYShe agrees not to testify.
Kerry pauses for a moment and the anger is palpable.
KERRY (CONT'D)I wish I could understandeverything in your position rightnow. I do.
BRUCE
You have children, don't you?
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KERRYTwo boys.
Bruce is boiling mad and trying to contain himself.
BRUCEThere has to be more than this.
KERRY
She'll be able to start over.
BRUCEThe District Attorney promised mehe'd get her justice.
KERRY
They talk a big game.
BRUCEYou're acting like he's going toskate.
KERRY
There's one set of laws for us andone for famous people. That's whatthe D.A won't tell you.
BRUCE
They said they wouldn't give him apass.
KERRY
Her entire life is alabout tobecome public fodder.
BRUCE
She's the victim.
KERRYShe accused a major celebrity of amajor crime.
Bruce takes a drink and a deep breath.
KERRY (CONT'D)In a case like this sometimes it'sabout things that aren't quitejustice.
BRUCE
That animal raped my daughter andhe's going to get away with it,isn't he?
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KERRYThis is "he said, she said."
KERRY (CONT'D)
Every score and every sore isgoing to be on the internetforever.
BRUCE
She's the victim!
KERRYWhen they don't have a case theygo after the victim.
BRUCE
I thought that only existed in themovies.
KERRY
It's standard operating procedure.
BRUCEShe's strong. Stronger than Icould be. She'll survive this.
KERRY
He's going to walk away from thiswith a suspended sentence.
BRUCE
For rape?
KERRYThey'll plea this out to make itgo away.
BRUCE
How is that possible?
KERRYRay Lewis watched his friends stabsomeone to death. He pled guiltyto obstruction and was on thefield that fall.
BRUCE
I'm nauseous.
KERRYHe's not going to be punished likeyou want him to.
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BRUCEShe's a survivor. She'll getthrough this.
KERRY
This is more justice than he'llprobably get.
BRUCE
That animal needs to be throwninto prison.
KERRY
How much justice do you want?
BRUCEExcuse me?
KERRY
That's what this comes down to.
BRUCEI can't agree to this. I can'ttell her to agree to it, either.
KERRY
She's going to have her sex lifediscussed on "Sportscenter" atsome point. Take the money.
BRUCE
I won't tell her to do it. Ican't.
KERRY
He's going to walk out of therewhether you take the money or not.
BRUCE
But that's not justice. Notanywhere near close.
KERRY
It's more than he'll get.
BRUCEI'm going to have to think aboutit.
KERRY
I'm going to stop in tomorrowmorning and formally present thisto her.
TITLECARD: CHAPTER 7
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EXT - HENRY'S BAR AND GRILL - PARKING LOT Flex exits the door and spots Jess. He acknowledges her andkeeps walking. Jess walks back inside and Flex is startledby the door closing. He walks off screen, the opposite direction of Jeff,quickly. A pregnant pause and the door opens again, thistime Hugo emerges. He looks around and realizes he's alone. He pulls out hisgun and looks in both directions for extended periods oftime. JEFF'S CAR Jeff is nearing his car and goes to open the door. He dropsthe keys on the ground and bends over to pick them up. INT - HENRY'S BAR AND GRILL - STACY'S TABLE Stacy is glaring at her phone. Her phone buzzes.
FLEX (TEXT)158365X!
EXT - HENRY'S BAR AND GRILL - JEFF'S CAR Jeff stands back up and feels Hugo's silencer against theback of his head.
JEFFI've got two hundred in my wallet.The car's worth way more. It's allyours if you let me live. I won'tcall the cops I swear.
HUGO
This isn't about the money, Jeff.
JEFFThen what is it about?
HUGO
Is it Jeff ... or Dave. Or Steven.Or about a half dozen other namesthat you've used.
Jeff slowly turns around. Hugo takes a step back.
JEFFI can explain.
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HUGOSo can I.
JEFF
I'm a terrible guy who sayswhatever I have to get laid. I'vespent the last six months justpretending to be other people.
HUGO
Why?
JEFFI was a loser my whole life andnever got laid until I became thisscummy lady killer. I never gotanything but pity sex until sixmonths ago. I'm plenty of badthings but whatever it is ... Idon't deserve to die.
HUGO
Actually you do. Hugo takes another step back.
HUGO (CONT'D)Nicole Lansing.
Jeff closes his eyes.
JEFFFuck.
Jeff opens his eyes, seeing the gun aimed right at him..Jeff sighs, loudly. Hugo cocks the hammer.
JEFF (CONT'D)Can we make a deal?
HUGO
What kind of deal?
JEFFYou let me go. I give youeverything i have.
HUGO
And what would you do?
JEFFI'd get out of the country andnever come back.
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