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Sirius
ext. Galaxy SXDF-NB1006-2
Fade in on the pulsing lights of SXDF-NB1006-2
nestled in the Vast Abyss of Space & hanging amidst
the Flicker and Glow of Neighboring Galaxies in our
known universe.
Slow pan in and stop on SXDF-NB1006-2. (Pause.)
Rapid pan to one side, across many galaxies. Settle
on the Milky Way. Pan in.
ext. the Milky Way
Zoom in on Earth, spinning through Space. Satellite
whirs into frame.
V.O. (sounds of static)
Linda
Don’t forget to bring home
some peanut butter.
Zoom down onto North America
(v.o. DOG BARKING)
ext. North America.s Western Coast – FRIDAY
Pan down through the stratosphere.
(V.O) Jack
Well. How was your day ?
ext. Clouds – DAY
Pan down through Blue Sky to Telephone
Wires.
ext. Neighborhood – DAY
Pan down Telephone Pole. Two Posters are
taped to the Pole. One shows a tiny adorable
Kitten.
a) missing kitten. have you seen Little Baby
Razor ? (555) 555-5555
b) municipal waste mgmt announcement
all waste removal will occur in the early
evening in district 16 this Sunday.
The sky turns Gray and it begins to Rain.
int. Linda & Jack.s House – FRIDAY – RAIN
Overhead through Window. We see the top
of Linda.s head and her legs. Linda sits on
the Couch with her back to the Window.
She holds an Empty Jar of Peanut Butter.
Beefcake the dog
(BARKING)
Linda
I don.t know. Shut up. See you later.
(CALL WAITING BEEP)
Linda
I have call waiting.
(SHE CLICKS OVER)
Linda
Hello ?
int. the circuitry of Linda.s phone.
Electrons spin through Wires channeling
Waves via Satellite across Town and into
the cell Phone of Karen.
ext. City Street Corner – DAY – GRAY DRIZZLE
A gray mid-afternoon. Karen walks her dog Sirius
down the Sidewalk.
Karen
Hello – Linda ? Shit.
Karen steps in Shit. the Frenchman watches
from several feet away. the Frenchman carries
a Baguette and holds a closed Umbrella. the French
Man is smoking a Cigarette & dressed in a Dark Blue
Overcoat with a matching Hat. Karen hangs up her
Phone. the Frenchman.s accent is quite heavy.
Karen
Fuck.
the Frenchman
Merde.
ext. Jason.s front porch – DAY – GRAY DRIZZLE
Jason is wearing an Apron, whisking a large
Batter-Filled Bowl. His Porch broadcasts patriotism
and americana.
Jason
Pierre, what are you doing here ?
Oh, hello Karen.
int. Jason.s Home – RAIN
The foyer of a modest and well proportioned
home. Karen and the Frenchman enter.
Jason
Come on in, Karen. And – Karen, this is Pierre.
(CLEARS THROAT) Our meeting isn.t til Saturday.
Why are you here ?
Karen tracks Shit onto the Carpet and through
Jason.s Home. Sirius the dog runs around.
(V.O. A BABY CRIES)
Karen throws her Purse down on a Table and
walks deeper into Jason.s Home. Karen.s Keys
spill out of the Purse.
int. the Nursery of Baby Sirius – DISTANT RAIN
Decorated in tasteful Blues, Grays, and muted
Yellows with a Space Theme. 11-month old
Baby Sirius (STOPS CRYING).
Karen
Mama.s here, baby. Don.t you worry. Mama
will always care for you. Always take care of you.
You.re my little ruby. Baby, little baby, baby
Sirius.
int. Jason.s Fireplace – MUFFLED RAIN
the Frenchman holding a Drink and a Poker. Jason.s
arms are crossed.
the Frenchman
Survived the 1929 bombing. Zulu War – what is this ?
Collateral damage ? They would not let him teach.
And then . . . president of the african.s mineworking
union 1942. Everywhere – JB Marks. The strike in
‘46. Deaths, injuries, murders. It is impossible to
overstate the power & responsibility – in the birthing
of a diamond.
Jason notices the Streaks Karen has left across
his Carpet.
Jason
Karen, oh my god – what are you doing ? What is that?
Karen quickly grabs her Purse, her Dog Sirius, &
a Diaper Bag from the floor.
Karen
I have to go. It.s alphabet day at Happy Baby Care.
We have to get downtown, don.t we honey ? My little
smart baby. And I got to get to work or Mr. Worthington
will have my a-s-s. Come on Sirius, honey. Isn.t that right ?
My little man won.t get a late start like his father.
Mama.s little man won.t never let me down.
ext. Jason.s Neighborhood – DAY – A FAINT MISTING
Karen pulls out her Phone and calls
Linda.
(V.0.) Linda
Hello.
Karen
I did it again.
int. Jason.s Kitchen
Jason in Oven Mitts pulls a Steaming
Tin of Muffins from the Oven.
Jason
You have no right to be here. I told you
I would meet you – would you like some
muffins ?
ext. Karen.s Apartment – DAY – RAIN BEGINS TO CLEAR
Karen arrives with both Dog and
Baby Sirius. A Tenant exits as Karen
approaches. Karen leaves her Baby
on the Sidewalk, enters with Dog.
(Pause.) Karen exits without Dog.
int. Jason.s Home – FINAL DROPS OF RAIN
the Frenchman notices Karen.s Keys.
the Frenchman
Your wife left her keys upon this table. That -
was your wife – was it not, monsieur Jason ?
Jason
Um, she.s been telling everyone we.re divorced.
the Frenchman
How must it feel for a man to know his mademoiselle
bon gentile chou chou belle fille, his cherie magnifique
repudiating him in disgust. How could he live, knowing
certainly too late he was never a man -
Jason
I didn.t see it that way.
the Frenchman
You have no feelings for her ?
Jason
Well, she doesn.t lock her doors.
the Frenchman
Then you will not mind; I am heading downtown -
and I will drop off on her these keyrings.
ext. Happy Baby Day Care – DAY – JUST BEGINNING TO RAIN
Karen drops Baby Sirius at Happy Baby Day
Care. Day Care Lady pulls Karen to the side
& points to a Closing Time Sign: 4.45pm
int. Jason.s Home – RAIN PICKING UP
Jason stands, looking in dismay at his ruined
Carpet. He sighs, shakes his head, and gets on
his knees to clean the Carpet with a Soapy Mop
Bucket and a Giant Sponge.
ext. Jack & Linda.s House – HEAVY RAIN
A Sign on the Lawn reads Securities, Inc.
Information Technologies.
int. Linda & Jack.s House – SHEETS OF RAIN
Linda pulls on a pair of Pants, throws the
Empty Jar of Peanut Butter in the Trash Bin,
& opens the Door for Beefcake the Dog -
who runs off licking Smears of Peanut
Butter from his lips, whiskers, and teeth.
Beefcake the Dog
(BARKING)
Linda lifts her Panties from a pile
on the floor and carries them to
the Hamper. Linda tousles her hair.
Linda
Hello, Linda. Simply ravishing, darling. Now,
it is time to be a professional.
ext. Jack & Linda.s Lawn – DAY – BUCKETS OF RAIN
A superbly manicured Lawn – Croquet and
other Lawn Sports, a Fountain, freshly clipped
Hedges. Beefcake the Dog runs into frame.
Beefcake the Dog
(BARKING)
Beefcake the Dog is holding a Bloody, (MEOWING)
Little Baby Razor. Beefcake the Dog runs out of
frame, still carrying Little Baby Razor. The Lawn
is still and peaceful. We hear but do not see (A
CAR PULL UP, IDLE, & PARK – DOORS OPENING,
CLOSING, ETC.) Jack proceeds up the Walkway,
carrying Two Paper Grocery Bags, brimming with
Suburban Food Items.
Jack
Honey! Oh my goodness, come quick!
(Close Up. Two Paper Grocery Bags fall
to the Sidewalk. Peanut Butter rolls down
the walkway. Milk Spills and Puddles.)
Jack
Razor. Razor, sweetie – Beefcake, get inside. Bad
Dog. Come here, Bad Dog. You Mother Fucker;
Listen to me – I should – God Damn It. You Bad
Bad Bad Bad Bad. Get out of here. Go in the house.
ext. Generic Office Building Parking Lot – AFTERNOON – STEADY RAIN
Karen arrives at a Generic Office Building,
preens, and grooms herself in a Sideview
Mirror. Karen catches her own Reflection
in a Car Window and checks her self out.
Karen enters the Generic Office Building.
int. Linda.s Therapy Offices
Linda sits with a Random Client in
a classy, well Furnished private room.
Random Client
And I can feel where it all went wrong, but I just,
you know when you cannot; you just can NOT and
I mean CAN’T Do It ? Just couldn.t do it. Not to say
I didn.t try, with Timmy I always tried and I guess
since I lost -
the Frenchman enters, carrying a Briefcase,
the Baguette & Umbrella.
(V.O. MEOW)
the Frenchman
Pardonez-mois, madame, bien sur . . . This I brought
pour toi – for you.
the Frenchman hands Linda the Baguette and
crosses to a Table; he sets down, and then opens,
the Briefcase.
Linda
Pardon me, sir -
Cut to Random Client still aghast. Cut Back
to the Frenchman closing the Briefcase.
the Frenchman
Perhaps you wonder what was in my box.
Pity for a camera man who missed his angle.
Linda
Would you come talk to me privately ?
Random Client
This is just the way my father-
Linda
It’ll just be a minute.
int. Cramped Tiny Bathroom
Linda and the Frenchman crammed
tightly between the walls, Toilet, and
Sink. the Frenchman lights a Cigarette,
smokes, sets off the Ancient Fire Alarm,
opens his Umbrella as Water cascades
over everything.
Linda
Who are you ?
the Frenchman
I am one of the friend of your husbands.
Linda
What are you doing with me ?
the Frenchman
I am with you doing nothing.
(KNOCK)
cramped tiny Bathroom Door opens.
Random Client tugs Linda’s sleeve.
Random Client
I have twelve minutes to my swimming lesson.
int. Karen.s Apartment – MELLOW RAIN
Sirius the Dog runs around and chews
on Stuff.
(V.O.) the Frenchman
This is the dog Sirius.
int. Happy Baby Day Care – LIGHT RAIN
Baby Sirius bounces in a Baby Walker.
(V.O.) the Frenchman
This would be our star, Baby Sirius.
ext. the Dogstar – Sirius
Close Up on Sirius: the brightest Star in our Sky.
(V.O.) the Frenchman
Exterior. Close Up. The Dog Star. Sirius. Seem
to be the brightest star in our sky. Vraiment,
c’est un binary star system. Not so serious
to me, I think. Close up on a fucking star, eh,
more twice as big than our hot sun ? Is very
far away. To me, I think – is a joke.
int. Happy Baby Day Care – GENTLE RAIN
Baby Sirius laying out Alphabet Blocks.
The 1st 25 are in place & Sirius is ready
to set “Z” down at the end of his Line. Another
Child begins removing Blocks from his Alphabet.
(V.O.) the Frenchman
They named a baby after the dog – like Indian
Jones ?
int. Mr. Worthington.s Office – PURPLE RAIN
Karen gives a shoulder rub to Mr. Worthington.
Karen
And I hope it feels all better. You just let me know.
Well, alright Mr. Worthington I better get going.
int. Karen.s Desk – RAIN, MAN
Karen looks through her Purse, finds Cell Phone,
calls Linda.
Karen
Fuck.
Karen rifles through her Purse again and finds
a prescription Pill Bottle.
(V.O.) Linda
Karen, it.s not a good time.
Karen opens her Pill Bottle.
(V.O.) Linda
I have to go to the vet now, Karen. I – I
don.t even remember how to get there.
I always fuck it up, I always fuck it up.
Turn on Edgewood, Left on Brook Ridge
Right on Woodbridge. Stop at Oak’s End.
What am I doing here ? Karen, I don’t
know if I can face him.
Karen swallows a Few Pills.
Karen
I love you.
int. Jason.s Home
Jason crouches on the floor in one corner
of his house; Suds foaming off his Sponge,
still cleaning the Carpet. Jason notices the
roof is Leaking. He breathes deep and goes
to get a Bucket.
ext. Generic Office Building Parking Lot – EVENING – CLEAR SKY
Karen looks up Oak’s End Veterinarians
in her Phone – then searches frantically
through her Purse & walks to a Bus Stop.
int. Linda.s Therapy Office
Linda hangs up the Phone and hangs her head
over her Desk. (MEOWING) Linda opens a Desk
Drawer. Out comes New Kitten. Linda stares
at New Kitten and lifts her up.
int. A City Bus
Karen looks through her Phone while sitting
bored on a City Bus.
int. Linda.s Therapy Office
Linda raids the office Fridge, pours Milk in a Plastic
Bowl, overturns a Cardboard Box, steals Dirt from
a Plant & fills the Cardboard Box; she lifts, nuzzles,
and kisses her New Kitten.
int. Jason.s Home
Jason puts away his Cleaning Supplies, washes
his hands and takes a breath. Jason.s Phone (RINGS).
Jason eats a Muffin and answers the Phone.
ext. Oak’s End Vetrinarians – EVENING
Karen arrives on a City Bus and stands on the Sidewalk
outside of Oak’s End Vet as Evening becomes Night.
ext. Happy Baby Day Care – EVENING
A Closed Sign is up on the front Door. (VACUUMING)
Jason (KNOCKS) on the Door and gestures. (Baby Sirius
LAUGHS)
ext. Oak’s End Vet – NIGHT
Karen stands still on the Sidewalk. Linda.s Car races up
curbside and slams on the brakes. (Pause.) Linda dashes
inside, carrying the Baguette. (Pause.) Karen slowly
walks away.
int. another City Bus
Karen looks at her Phone on the Bus.
int. Jason.s Car – Night
Jason drives while he gives Baby Sirius a pep talk.
Jason
Let me tell you a story, son. Tomorrow.s a big day for your Dad.
First we got to get the diamonds. You hear me? We got to protect
our family jewels. Matter fact – hold on just a minute, son . . .
Jason dials his Phone.
(V.O.) Jack
Hello ?
Jason
Jack, man, are you there ?
(V.O) Jack
J – hey, what.s up ?
Jason
The Frenchman came early -
Jack
Pierre ?
Jason
The French guy with that beret looking hat
and his long bread.
Jack
Okay.
Jason
Hey – could I ask you a question ?
Jack
Sure, man, sure – what.s up ?
Jason
How did you do all that research ? On the, uh . . .
Jack
Look, did you do the deal ?
Jason
Well I mean, no. Something wasn.t right.
I had to move the jewels.
Jack
Where.d you – Jason, where did you move them ?
Jason
I don.t know yet. Gotta go. (HANGS UP.) Okay, baby
boy – it.s up to you and me, now.
int. Jack.s Lair
Jack sets down his iPhone. The Lair is plastered
with Documents from the Mysterious Briefcase.
There.s a Desktop Computer, a Laptop, and various
pieces of Hardware and Wiring, a File Cabinet,
Simple Weapons and Tools, Granite, etc.
int. Jason.s Home – FLASHBACK – 9 months ago
Jack closes and relocks Jason.s Safe, zips his Bag
and stands. Jack pulls out his iPhone and calls Jason.
Jack waits for Jason to pick up.
(v.o.) Jason
mm yes Hello
Jack
hey look, this is – uh
Jason
I know. I saved your number.
Jack
Hm. Well alright – look, I want to tell you I think you.re
making a mistake, not going with our full family
package. Buddy, I tell ya – without cameras, red alert
sensors, monitors and bugs, or some kind of alarm
system with a chain of command: god forbid, your
loved ones could be the target of some random
criminal act. Their safety, not to mention their lives -
(pause)
Jack
I.m sorry sir – you know, i.ve stepped over my boundaries.
ext. Jason.s Home – SUNNY DAY
Jack exits Jason.s Home, closes and locks the Door
and walks swiftly down the Sidewalk, moving casually
while glancing left and right.
ext. Jack and Linda.s house – DAY
Jack walks up the street to Linda & Jack.s house.
int. Jack and Linda.s house
Jack enters as Baby Razor and Beefcake play
on the Carpet.
Jack
Beefcake be good. Cmere Baby Razor, come here.
Jack (pauses), listening – then opens his Bag
and removes the Long Lost Large Diamond.
Jack
Razor – look. Our first diamond.
(beat)
And a big one at that – lookit that sucker
(enter Linda)
Linda
Jack Jesus Lord what in the fuck is that ?
(pause)
Linda
Jack. On monday I.m at my office and I happen
to hear a nice young – I – John Fitzgerald Patrick
what are – Jack please tell me. Tell me how – what
in the hell.s going on ?
(beat)
Come here beefcake, cmere boy. Alright, Jack tell us
something. what.s happening ?
(pause)
darlin if that.s that poor boy.s diamond, we have got
to give it back.
(KNOCK) on the Door.
(pause)
Jack starts toward the Door. The Cordless
Phone (RINGS)
Jack
Get the phone.
Jack crosses and opens the front Door. Linda goes
for the Cordless Phone. A Mysterious Briefcase sits
on his Welcome Mat. Jack gazes carefully around,
then kneels and opens the Mysterious Briefcase,
which is stuffed full of Documents, old Drawings,
and color Photos, news Articles – all about Jason,
his family, and the Long Lost Large Diamond. Jack
pulls a Card from the Mysterious Briefcase and
closes it quickly. Linda returns to the front Door
with Cordless Phone in hand.
Linda
Jack – who is the one eyed mercenary ?
Jack examines the Card – double sided with Black
Ink on Gold – two words: one on either face of the Card.
Someone Knows
ext. the Storage Facility – NIGHT
Jason.s Car pulls in. Jason keys in his Code
and enters.
ext. Karen.s Apartment – NIGHT
Karen steps off the City Bus, approaches the door,
and stops. Karen screams and collapses on the ground
in a fit of anger. Karen pauses to remove a Small Key
from her brassiere, then rises and opens her Mailbox.
int. Karen.s Mailbox
Karen finds her Keys, wrapped in a Note and a Few
Chocolates – all safely tucked away in her Mailbox.
The Note reads: my dear madamoiselle Karen, please
meet avec moi ce soir pour les aperitifs a la petite cafe
dans la rue.
ext. Karen’s Apartment – NIGHT
Karen opens up a Chocolate & eats it; sprints to her Car,
hops inside, and speeds off.
int. Jason.s Storage
Jason flicks on a Light Switch, then closes & Locks
the Door; peers around nervously, digs through
the Boxes of Crap, and pulls out a Soft Bag and
holds it up for Sirius to see.
ext. La Petite Cafe Dans La Rue
Karen brakes hard and leaps from her Car, leaving
her Keys in the ignition and the Door Ajar. Karen
walks slowly and casually, yet deliberately in to the
cafe.
(V.O.) the Frenchman
Ce n’est pas une pipe. The door is a jar. Merci – fumer,
non.
int. La Petite Cafe Dans La Rue
the Frenchman awaits Karen. Karen sits.
the Frenchman
I should say we are alone. Bienvenue, mes amies.
Tu es tres, tres jolie. Pardonez-moi, pour vous etes
magnifique. Beaucoup de bises. Ecouter, ma petite
cherie. Ma chou de vivre. Ma belle riposte a chaud
cafe au lait.
Karen
What does it all mean ?
the Frenchman
You are to me a cabbage. In my land, it is much kind
of sense, you can understand ?
Karen
Why did you want to meet me ?
the Frenchman
I fear you may be in grave danger.
Karen
(GASP)
Really ?
the Frenchman
In particular, non. Just an example: I kid.
Very sorry, this is no good joke. Is for your
baby.
Karen
Is my baby in danger ?
the Frenchman
Non, non – No. He is fine.
Karen
Then -
the Frenchman
It is for your family. Please do not gasp
again. I am wanting to make films. This
maybe is hard to explain, but I am – you
know, nevermind. You want for your
family, what is the best. As do I. You are
beautiful woman, Karen. Do you know
your son is owed a millions of dollar
inheritance ? Where do you know your
son is, madamoiselle Karen ?
(Pause)
the Frenchman
Ah yes, cette homme – your husband cares
for your family, madame. But he does not
know what it is he keeps. And he will lost it
all, for all three of you. Believe me – for I
have read the playbook-
Karen
Waiter. (SNAPS) Wine. Please.
the Frenchman
-You must do this for your son: tell Jason you
know about his inheritance. Say, trust me – my
husband; for your family and his future, for
your child – you must help him sell the jewels
. . . and then bring them – or him – to this man.
the Frenchman hands Karen a Card,
which reads: One Eyed Mercenary
Lonesome Gulch, 999 North Pleasant
NO PHONES.
the Frenchman
For as I said, you are a beautiful woman.
A boy needs a father – and a man without
any house can not be a man. . . Call him
this weekend. On – Saturday – and let him
know of your aching for his love. Miss him,
and I will see you again.
the Frenchman rises and exits. We see
the name of the Cafe (La Petite Cafe dans
la Rue) A Waiter brings Karen her Wine.
Karen texts some one on her Phone.
(Pause.)
A Waiter
Ahem. 9.50.
ext. the Palatial Grounds of a Mansion – Saturday – DAY
the Frenchman sits and talks with Jason
on a large and opulent Patio, surrounded
by verdant Gardens and a Lush View.
the Frenchman
For me, I believe in some more of consequence
than coincidence. Where ever we cross, there
becomes collateral – never can you escape.
(Pause.)
the Frenchman
Do you know what it is I mean ?
Jason
Look, Pierre – Pierre, calm down. Look, listen
man – calm and chill it out; like quiet it down,
dude, I.m bein serious. You got to chill out,
now, you.re freaking me out, like, a little.
the Frenchman
Simple – ecouter. You have with you an
inheritance of bad luck. Say; good riddance,
I shall take this off your hand.
Jason
How do you know Jack, anyhow ?
the Frenchman
Yes, I meet Jacque some good many years away.
Jason
Say, tell you what – how much would you give me
for ‘em; I mean all of it – the -
the Frenchman whips out a Pen, scribbles
a number on Something and shoves it across.
Jason
Sixty thousand dollars !?
the Frenchman shrugs, apologetically.
the Frenchman
Inflation, recession, the market, bubble burst, you know.
Picking up pieces out from rubble. In this case, you are busy,
my apologies . . . you will have only the most potent decisions
upon your horizon.
Jason.s Phone rings and he answers.
Jason
Karen ?
V.O. Karen
Would you quit sounding like a bitch and put my husband
on the phone ? I want you back. Now. Stop fucking lying to me.
(Their conversation fades down.)
the Frenchman
May I ?
the Frenchman walks off, hops a Fence and leaves the Grounds.
We follow him as he walks briskly down the Street.
(V.O.) the Frenchman
I am wanting always to make more of films.
the Frenchman hits an Alley, turns a Corner, and books it.
ext. Palatial Grounds of a Mansion – Saturday – DAY
A Well Dressed Man approaches Jason,
who is still on the Phone with Karen.
A Well Dressed Man
Sir, this is private property. May I help you ?
(V.O.) the Frenchman
I do not want to make up the cinemas francaise no more.
(V.O. Karen cooing and bitching in the background.)
A Well Dressed Man
Excuse me, sir, would you come with me ?
(V.O.) Karen
You wouldn.t hold out on me, would you ? Jason,
I swear to God
Jason
Pierre ? Give me just a moment. I.m a bit lost – I.m
looking for . . .
(V.O.) Karen
Are you fucking listening to me ?
A Well Dressed Man
What are you doing here ? Sir, you need to answer
some questions.
Jason
Could you please repeat that ? I.m sorry, I was just meeting
with – would you excuse me for a second ? I think my friend
must have gone inside.
A Well Dressed Man
Come with me.
A Well Dressed Man leads Jason down a Path.
(V.O.) Karen
You.re not even paying attention.
Jason
Where is Sirius, is he with you.
A Well Dressed Man
Sir, you need to focus and answer my question.
Where is your friend ? Who was that man with you ?
What are you doing on this property ? Or should I
call the authorities ? You.re tresspassing right now.
Would you like me to call up my boss – and ask him
what to do with you ?
(V.O.) Karen
Do you love me ? You never loved me
Jason
No – hold on. My friend, Pierre was just here.
(V.O.) Karen
Who are you talking to ?
A Well Dressed Man
What friend, I don.t see anyone.
Jason
He must be. He went towards the house . . .
A Well Dressed Man
This is the ambassador.s house. You.re telling me
your friend brought you here ?
Jason
I think – I guess . . . he must, maybe he knows Pierre
A Well Dressed Man
Your story.s not making sense. Where.s your friend then,
if you have a friend ? Is this yours ?
(V.O.) Karen
Fuck you Jason.
(Click.)
A Well Dressed Man gestures behind Jason.
A Well Dressed Man
There.s been a lot of break in.s recently, but daytime -
you.re getting pretty bold. . . . I guess I better call it in.
Jason
Who are you ? What have you done with the french guy ?
Are you – is this about the – ? I have to go . . .
A Well Dressed Man
Sir, I need you to -
Jason
I – I gotta run.
Jason takes off in some direction, sprinting. A
Well Dressed Man does not follow.
A Well Dressed Man
Sir!
Pan Out on the Grounds. The Mansion is being emptied
out by Men in Painting Masks & Coveralls, packing
everything into a Large Unmarked Truck.
ext. Karen.s Apartment – SATURDAY – EVENING
Jason pulls up in his Car, double parks & calls Karen.
Agitated hand gestures. (Pause.) Karen comes out
onto the Sidewalk. Jason talks through his Car Window.
Karen starts to go back inside. Jason exits his Car and
stops her from leaving. They argue on the Sidewalk.
Karen.s Car is parked badly, taking up Multiple Spots.
Jason
Would you just move your car and let me in?
Karen
I have nothing to say to you.
Jason
I just want to see my son.
Karen
It.s not your day
Jason
It actually is my day
Karen
Well he doesn.t want to see you.
Jason
I want to show you something.
Karen
I.m busy.
Jason
Can I just show you something ?
Karen
Sirius & I
Jason
Would you please move your car? Karen ?
Karen gets in her Car and moves it up. Jason
re-enters his Car and tries to park. Jason asks
Karen to move up a little more. Karen pulls
Jason out of his Car and re-parks his Car, then
pulls her Car back into its space. They both
walk into the Building.
int. Karen.s Apartment
Karen leads Jason in. Baby Sirius sits in his High Chair
with Food Smeared all over his face. The Dog Sirius sleeps
in a corner. Karen gestures and Jason sits somewhere.
Jason
Baby Karen.
Karen
Jason, what do you want ?
Jason
Baby, baby Karen.
Karen
JASON.
Jason
Could I excuse my self, just for – uh, just one moment.
Karen
Oh My God.
Jason gets up and goes to the Bathroom. He is
not quite sure where it is.
int. Karen.s Bathroom
Jason closes the Door and takes a moment
to breathe, slowly. Jason calms himself &
looks in the Mirror; he cleans up as well
as he can, washes his face, straightens up
his clothes and hair, etc. Jason takes one
last look in the Mirror & turns toward the
Door; he pauses to exhale, check one of his
pockets, and then pull out the Soft Bag of
Diamonds. Jason touches the Diamonds
gingerly, maybe kisses them, and carefully
puts them back in his pocket. Then, Jason
takes one more breath and -
Karen (Outside the Door)
Jason – Jesus, what in the god damn fuck
are you doing here ?
Baby Sirius (CRIES).
Karen (still outside)
Damn it Jason, you.re upsetting my son.
Jason opens the Bathroom Door.
Jason
You know – it.s a good thing you.re not in charge;
because, if you were, there would be pigs flying
all over the place.
(beat)
You know I still love you ?
(Pause.)
Jason
And I want to tell you a story. May I ?
(beat)
Alright – Karen, I love you. I.ve done a lot of things
for the love of you. Not all of them – I can clearly tell -
were …. were …. purely heroic -
Karen
What the hell are you talking about ? You sound
like a fucking soap opera.
Jason
Karen, look – can you remember that time – months
ago . . . when I started acting kind of crazy.
Karen
I think I can remember. It was around when I
left your limp dick.
Jason steps up and grabs Karen around
the waist. Jason pulls her close and kisses
her deeply until Karen collapses backwards
in his arms. Jason releases Karen for a moment
and catches her just before she falls to the floor.
He begins to make love to her.
Karen
What about your son ?
int. Karen.s Apartment
Karen rises from the floor wearing a Partial
Outfit and lifts Baby Sirius from the High Chair,
cleans him up, and lays him in his Crib. Karen
goes to a Bar, pours two Drinks, and brings
one to Jason, reclining under Lamplight.
Karen
Wine ?
Jason
Why not ?
They sit for a moment. Karen goes for a Pack
of Cigarettes, but it.s empty.
Karen
Look, that was probably just a freebie. I had it coming.
Jason
Sh.
They sit and listen to the sound of quiet.
Jason
Check this out.
Jason pulls out the Soft Bag and pours
the Diamonds into his hand.
Jason
There.s a great story behind these, but I.m beginning
to think I don.t know -
Karen
How much -
Jason
- the half of -
Karen
How mu-
Jason
-it, huh, I.m sorry ?
Karen
How, I said – um. Are they, what – where.d you -
tell me the story.
Jason
I really oughta . . . confess… Kare Bare, listen – we don.t
have to always be so serious, right ? Little tomato
face and the pillowman -
Karen
The tomato head.
Jason
Tomato
Karen
The Tomato Head
Jason
and the – and Pillow face.
Karen
Sweet little pillow face
Jason
Pillow head pillow face & the tomato one in
the quilt on mom mom.s guest bed. For two
days – we had her old house to our self and
she went out camping with a bunch of church
ladies -
Karen
Oh, I thought she was dead.
Jason
-in autumn, for two days – it was like a ritual.
(beat)
We had her old house to our self in autumn
for two days -
Jason goes to put the Diamonds down, then
thinks better of it.
Jason
The anniversary of when Grandpa went. They were
going to bury him with that quilt, but I just remember -
I can remember Dad napping in it, before he left. And
I wanted to keep it – I wanted to keep it, so we kept it
and they buried my grandfather. Where they buried
my father. We.re all buried there – all the men in my
family. The men only. None of them stayed with their
wives . . . or the wives left when they wouldn.t get
buried together? It doesn.t make any sense, Karen -
Karen moves to Jason and strokes his hand;
fondly, cautiously.
Jason
I don.t want to be buried there. And I don.t want to -
(Pause.)
Jason
But they kept the quilt, we kept that quilt and it was
there, that weekend . . . on our bedspread with that
brass everywhere & the rattling springs, just getting
lost in that bed. And the man had a pillow for a face -
or a man with a pillowcase on his head, maybe ?
Karen
You were the pillow face. But you called me a tomato.
(V.O.) the Frenchman
A bit maudlin, yes; but, what is love ? La coeur voudrait
qu’est ce que voudrait.
Jason
I didn.t really get it, but you hugged me and gave me
the bell laugh. My shoulders were sore, you hugged
me so hard. You were all rose blossoms & hickory
from the firewood – and you hugged me tighter when
I talked to the little happy tomato guy. Pretended
I was pillow face. It was only two years ago & with
every thing it.s been ages.
They drink.
Karen
I haven.t been with any one.
Karen.s Phone (BEEPS) again. Jason is idly
turning the Diamonds over in his hand. Karen
walks over to her Phone.
Karen
You had a confession.
Jason
Sure, sure. . . it wasn.t signed . . .
(Pause.)
Jason
Remember that investment with my friend,
Jack ?
Karen
Mm hm.
Jason
Well . . . you never knew what it was about… and
when you left me; I realized I should have told
you . . . It.s what I used to keep in the safe. Until,
Jack told me they might be safer in storage.
Which I thought was silly, because, you know -
it.s a safe. But, I – I.m sorry. I.m starting kind of
in the middle.
Karen shakes her head vaguely.
Jason
You left me before our baby had names for us.
I know, because – while you were packing; I was
standing in the kitchen with Sirius, asking if he
would say my name. And I would have taken
any thing but he wasn.t talking.
(beat)
But I understand.
Karen gets up, goes to a Cupboard, & pulls
out a Paper Bag, uncrumples it, & reveals
A Paper Towel Wad.
Jason
With these, baby…
Karen opens the Paper Towel Wad to
expose one sparkling Little Diamond.
Karen
It was me.
Jason
Where did you-you knew ?
Karen nods. (Pause.) She offers Jason the Little
Diamond. Jason hands Karen the Soft Bag & pours
the Little Diamonds and the Long Lost Large Diamond
through Karen.s hands and into the Soft Bag.
Jason
Did you tell anyone ?
Karen shakes her head. Karen.s Phone
(BEEPS) and Lights Up with a Text Message.
Karen leaves the Soft Bag on the Table and
goes to her Phone.
Jason
You knew the whole time ?
ext. Sidewalk – CLEAR DAY – FLASHBACK – 9 months ago
Karen discreetly follows Jason. Karen wears
an Elaborate Disguise, clothing wrapped and
piled as to conceal her entirely.
Cut Back.
int. Karen.s Apartment
Karen touches Jason.
Karen
After I found out. I knew.
Jason
(Deadpan.)
Okay. What did you put on a disguise-
Karen
-That day…
Jason
-the day I-
Karen
…same day a bird shit on you.
ext. Busy City Street – SUNNY DAY – FLASHBACK – 9 months ago
Jason is walking briskly and stops
as a Bird Shits on his hand.
int. Karen.s Apartment
Jason reaches for Karen.
Jason
The day I caught the bird shit – when
I went to see the fat guy in the yellow
shirt at that pawn shop on seventh.
ext. That Pawn Shop on 7th – SUNNY DAY – FLASHBACK 9 months ago
A Fat Guy sits on a Lawn Chair outside
& motions for Jason to come inside.
Jason gestures about washing his hand.
A Fat Guy shakes his head & tries to
force Jason inside.
int. Karen.s Apartment
Karen and Jason shyly Smile at each other.
Karen
He was a great fat guy
Jason
But he got weird and tried to lock me in -
you were there? He almost locked the door
on me. I couldn.t get anything.
Karen
I followed you. Some days I followed to see
where you worked. But you didn.t work any
where. And then. . .
Jason
You followed me to the pawn shop and – I knew
I shouldn.t have told Sirius the combination.
(Pause.)
Jason
We don.t have to live at anybody else.s pace.
You and I could . . . would you believe-
Karen
-Look, honey-
Jason
-remember the little-
Karen
-Don.t push it. Okay, babe.
(Beat)
What are you going to do
with those diamonds ?
Cause I know a guy.
ext. Karen.s Apartment – NIGHT
the Frenchman is smoking a Cigarette
in the Street, watching through a Window.
Rain falls.
int. Grocery Store Aisle
Linda is shopping in the Frozen Aisle. New Kitten
pokes out from Linda.s Purse. Linda calls Jack.
Linda
Are you there? You know I.ll be home in a minute.
Well, where are you going . . . I was going to make
us some dinner – it.s – you haven.t been home.
It.s fine; are you coming- I just thought . . .
I.m not. I.m not making a- okay, then. Alright fine.
ext. The Scraggly Woods – NIGHT – DRIZZLE
Jack is smoking a Cigar, talking on his iPhone
and burying Beefcake the Dog. Beefcake is
buried up to his Snout. Jack adds Dirt to
the Mound, finally obscuring Beefcake.
Jack
Oh. And the kitten died.
Jack ends the call and throws down his
Shovel. Jack uses his iPhone to look into
his empty House through a Spycam.
int. Jack & Linda.s House – Spycam – SATURDAY NIGHT
Jack and Linda.s House is empty. The Spycam
is in a Cat Clock. It is 7:59pm.
ext. lamplit streetcorner – NIGHT – RAIN
A Tinted Sedan. Linda exits one Leg at a time,
wearing a suggestive Minimalist Ensemble.
INT. A TINTED SEDAN
Linda texts Karen.
1 want U 2nit lets leave
Linda exits A Tinted Sedan, carrying her Purse.
ext LAMPLIT STREET CORNER – NIGHT – RAIN
Linda puts her Phone away and walks up to Bike
Cop in A Little Alley. New Kitten pokes its head
out of Linda.s Purse.
ext. A Little Alley – NIGHT – RAIN
Linda speaks quietly in Bike Cop.s ear. Linda walks
off slow and sexy.
ext Linda.s Corner – NIGHT – RAIN
Linda stands on a Streetcorner – at first shyly; then,
more provocatively.
ext Linda.s Corner – NIGHT – RAIN
Older Gentleman stops to speak closely with Linda.
EXT SEEDY MOTEL – RAIN
Linda leads Older Gentleman toward Seedy Motel.
int. Motel Room #69
Linda shuts the Door of Motel Room. Older Gentleman
is delighted and pulls out a Lot of Money, throws it
on the Bed. Bike Cop busts through the Door and comes
flying at Linda. Older Gentleman runs out the Door.
EXT. MOTEL ROOM – NIGHT – RAIN
Older Gentleman flags down Driver of Tinted Sedan
and begs, pulling out Credit & Debit Cards.
Older Gentleman
Just drive me to an atm.
int. motel room # 69
Linda takes a Pile of Money from the Bed and leaves
the rest of the Cash. Linda kisses Bike Cop goodbye,
crosses to Door; opens Door and walks out of Motel
Room #69.
ext. Seedy Motel – NIGHT – RAIN TAPERS OFF
Linda opens Door of Motel Room #69 and exits. Linda
closes the Door and walks toward the Parking Lot. A Tinted
Sedan pulls up in front of Seedy Motel.
int. tinted sedan
Linda climbs in a Tinted Sedan. Driver nods.
ext. Seedy Motel – MILD RAIN
A Tinted Sedan drives off. The Rain stops.
int. tinted sedan
Dashboard Clock reads – 10.01pm Driver
hands Linda a Wad of Cash.
ext. Linda.s therapy office – CLEAR NIGHT
Blinds drawn, Lamp lit from within.
(RUSTLING)
int. LINDA.S therapy office
Jack combs through Linda.s files in the semi darkened
room and listens to her client session-Tapes. Jack fast
forwards, plays, Notates, pauses, thinks, and plays again.
(v.o.) tape recorder
needless to say i was traumatized – i never use the atm
anymore. i keep most of my money in my parent.s old house
on folsom gulch. if i were to get robbed – i shudder to think.
it used to be we had those what do you call fancy alarms, but
with the recession – and on my pension, geez louise.
Jack hears (NOISE FROM OUTSIDE) and stops the Tape.
(pause)
Jack looks around, flicks off the Dim Light.
(pause)
Jack re-arranges Linda.s things how he found them,
places the Tape back in its File, gathers his Bag and moves
to the Door. Jack exits.
ext. Linda.s therapy offices – NIGHT
Jack walks away as the Frenchman steps out
from Shadow.
the Frenchman
Monsieur Jacque
Jack
Who are you – I don.t know you-
the Frenchman
Yes, you are expecting to meet with a man
named Pierre ? Are you not ?
Jack
Oh well — are you Pierre?
the Frenchman
It is obvious, you do not know this man.
Jack
I -
the Frenchman
And he have not met you. Les deux, vous deux
of you have never even seen each another.
(pause)
the Frenchman
I think so, because I do not recognize you. And you -
do not recognizes me also –
Jack
Look, cut the crap.
the Frenchman
I am prepared to pay one hundred thousand dollars
for this diamond – do you have her ?
Jack
I – (pause) I don.t have it on me … Where have you been ?
I.ve been trying to contact you for -
the Frenchman
Ah – then you know where she is – Esmerelda… la Kingdom
Diamond… the Lady of Mapungubwe… or some like to call…
l’Enfant terrible nombre Quatre…
Jack
I – uh -
the Frenchman
…Jewel of ye old Fort…
Jack
-I know the guy – the uh, one who has it -
he . . . wants to sell it to me — do you . . .
do you need to examine it first or — ?
the Frenchman
These documents you sent upon a fax to me were,
you say, vraiment conclusivity. Mais oui. Your little
man produced no diamond – please do not fail me
also. I will be forced to call upon -
Jack
-no -
the Frenchman
-our unseemly mutual acquaintance…
Jack
-no – unnecessary; I.ll see if I can arrange -
the Frenchman
…my associates will be leaving tomorrow night. You have
not the world only gem. Maintenant, merci – Nous ne sont
pas des… the… the – hagglers . . . I await your contact.
Jack
Just don.t … Scare him off, trying to buy him off on the spot.
(beat)
He deals only with me.
the Frenchman departs into Shadow. Jack pulls out
his iPhone and checks his Spycam.
int. Jack & Linda.s House – SATURDAY NIGHT – RAINSTORM
The Spycam in the Cat Clock. It is 11:59pm.
ext. Linda & Jack.s House
The Tinted Sedan pulls up in front of Linda & Jack.s House.
The Driver.s Door opens; he walks around and opens the Car
Door for Linda. Linda steps out wearing Suit Pants & a Business
Casual Jacket, carrying a Purse. New Kitten sticks its head out of
the Purse. Linda walks up to the front Door and lets herself in.
int. Karen.s Hallway
A Gloved Hand places a Thick Manila Envelope
outside the Door of Karen.s Apartment.
int. Karen.s Apartment – SUNDAY MORNING
The Soft Bag of Diamonds is no longer
on the Table. Baby Sirius begins to cry.
The Dog Sirius eats from a Garbage Can.
Jason prepares Breakfast at the Stove,
wearing Karen.s Apron.
Jason
Hang on, baby. Poppa.s here. Say
Poppa. Poppa.s over here with you.
We got a plan, man, not a van damme
action plan. But we got a plan, man;
I gotcha plan right here.
(Beat)
Kare Bare – do you want some eggs or something ?
Karen opens the front Door and enters.
Jason
Karen ?
Karen
Why do you have a package on the doorstep.
Jason
Hey, darlin… didn.t know you were out…
Karen
You know it.s really not safe to hold on to
these diamonds. We should move them.
Jason pauses, then continues cooking.
Jason
That.s what the french man was saying.
Karen
What.s the deal with that guy ?
Jason
Pierre ? He wants to pay – a – good amount
of money for ’em.
Karen
What kind of money ?
Jason
Thing is – I.m just not sure I can trust him. I might
have to ask Jack -
Karen
You know, I better go talk to my guy.
Karen lifts Baby Sirius, her Purse, and the Diaper
Bag. Jason looks with panic at the Diaper Bag.
Jason
I.ll, uh, I.ll go with you.
Jason throws down his Utensils, takes off his Apron
& shuts off the Stove. They exit the Apartment.
int. Karen.s Hallway
Jason lifts the Manila Envelope from the floor. It reads
JASON in thick black Sharpie. Jason considers the Manila
Envelope.
ext. Karen.s Apartment – Sunday – MORNING
Jason, Karen, and Baby Sirius get in Karen.s Car.
Jason straps Baby Sirius into his Car Seat. Karen
holds her Purse and locks the Diaper Bag in her
Trunk. Jason carries the Manila Envelope.
int. Karen.s Car – SUNDAY MORNING
Karen starts the Car and pulls out of her Parking Spot,
lightly bumping Jason.s Car on her way out. (Awkward
Pause.)
Jason
Lil kiss, lil love tap.
Karen
You better move your car tonight, it.s street cleaning.
Jason
You know, -
Karen.s Phone (RINGS). Karen puts in her Bluetooth
& answers.
int. Linda & Jack.s House
Linda holds New Kitten & talks on a Cordless
Phone. We look out a Window and up a long Hill,
lined with Houses and Telephone Poles.
Linda
Hey, I finally reached you.
ext. Up the Hill – SUNDAY MORNING
We look from a distance down the Hill, upon Jack & Linda.s
House. Jack staples Missing Dog Signs to Telephone Poles,
surveying the Neighborhood.
(V.O.) Linda
I just – I.ve really been wanting to connect & talk with you.
int. Linda & Jack.s House
Linda wanders through the House in her underwear.
Linda
Did you get my messages ? You know I.ve been thinking about
us . . .
int. Karen.s Car – Sunny Sunday
Jason tries to turn around and engage with Baby Sirius.
Karen
Yeah of course.
Karen glances at Jason.
Karen
No – it.s fine. I.ve just been really busy; you know – with our
projects … work stuff.
Jason turns back around to regard Karen.
Karen
I would love that – yes. Yes, friggin exactly. Anywhere – not even -
well, obviously; but I.m saying, like exclusively … it doesn.t need
to be only beaches . . . I like bargain shopping anyway. . . Linda!
(beat)
Have you really done that ?
int. Karen.s therapy office – FLASHBACK – 9 months ago
Linda and Karen sit and talk. Linda reclines on her Couch;
one Shoe half-on, with her Hair Down & her head back.
Karen sits adjacent in a Large Chair, listening intently.
Linda
I just want to remind you, Karen;
I know I said it before – that I am
recording our conversation.
Karen
That.s fine.
(pause)
Karen
You know, I love listening to you talk.
Linda
My Jack used to say things to me, like that.
Karen
You know how people change ? Jason – my … well,
my husband: he used to … pardon my french – he
used to be a man who put it in where he wanted to
- – - I don.t mean to be vulgar, but let.s face it Linda;
I need to be fucked. Have you ever felt that way ?
Linda
(pause)
I think I know what you mean
Karen
Have you ever done anything exciting ?
Linda
Karen, I feel I must tell you-
Karen
What is it, Linda ?
Linda
Karen -
Karen
Linda
(pause)
Yes, Linda.
Linda
Karen, I don.t think I.m quite certain whether I know
how to remain- to become your therapist and treat
you properly.
Karen
Don.t you want to go on vacation ?
Linda
Karen, do you understand this isn.t therapy and
I can.t – I will not; I.m not your thera-
Karen pulls a Little Diamond from some hidden place.
Karen
I found this diamond. It was in my husband.s safe.
He had lots more; I don.t think he.ll miss it.
Linda turns off her Tape Recorder.
Karen
I know the combination because he talks and talks
and he never goes to work – he.s too busy talking.
Linda
Technically if you.re married all property is shared.
(pause)
Linda
From a legal standpoint.
(pause)
Linda
I.m not a lawyer.
Karen
Linda, I like you.
Linda
(pause)
I like you too, Karen.
int. Karen.s Car – SUNNY SUNDAY
Jason sighs & opens the Manila Envelope, angling
away from Karen.s view. The Manila Envelope contains
Full Color Photographs of Karen & the Frenchman
at La Petite Cafe Dans la Rue.
ext. Soccer Field – FLASHBACK – Day – RAIN – 9 months ago
Jack and Jason sit on Bleachers and watch
a Soccer Team run laps in Cleats, Shinguards, &
Uniforms on a Muddy Field. Jack wears
a Brown Overcoat.
Coach
One more lap, one more lap
Jack gives Jason a slow and guarded look.
Jack
Well.
Jason
It just isn.t fair. First they take one of my little ones.
Then they come back and steal the biggest of all – and
all, of ’em. All the rest of ‘em. My kid.s college fund. Every
thing. (sigh) I.ll have to go get a job now.
Jack
There is somewhat of a standard procedure for this.
I.m not your fucking mental health specialist.
Jack grimaces.
(beat)
Jason tries to hand Jack a Stack of Cash.
Jack
Jesus, man. Put it in an envelope – haven.t you ever
seen a damn movie ?
Jack gets up to walk away; turns &
regards Jason with peripheral vision.
Jack
Any decent noir-
Jack pulls out his iPhone and mimes
receiving a call. Jack scans the area
mid-range, up close, and perimeter.
Jason fumbles the Stack of Cash back
in his pocket.
ext. soccer field – DAY – RAIN
Long Shot. Jason tries to hand Jack
a Stack of Cash. Jack gets up and steps
away. Jack makes a Phone call and
looks around.
ext. soccer field – Day – RAIN
Close Up. Jack frowns.
ext. soccer field – Day – RAIN
The Camera runs along with the Soccer Team.
Coach
One more lap, one more.
Jack hands Jason something.
ext. soccer field – Day – RAIN
Jack hands Jason an Envelope plastic-wrapped
from some store.
Jack
That.s – here – this is 3.50 now, you understand what
I.m saying. Do I need to send you a fuckin invoice ?
Jason tears open the Envelope.s Packaging
and litters, hesitates, then reconsiders. Jack
coughs. Jason looks around slowly and
stuffs the Stack of Cash in the Envelope.
Jason
This is all I have – you don.t have to count it.
It.s all there.
Jack
Fucking un professional.
Jack sits back down.
Jack
How much do you know about these jewels of yours ?
Well – the one you used to have. The one you lost when
you – uh, neglected to invest fully in our security package.
I could have run you to the front of the list – if, you know
let.s forgo the history lesson -
Jason
No – I.d like to hear-
Jack
Christ.s jism in the lady magdalena.s little cunt – we got a narrow
window – your prime suspect is laid up in the motel over there – I
brought you this close, but – no – why don.t we cover civics and
geography as well . . . geology . . . oceanography -
Jason
What do I have to do ?
Jack
They.re your stones, buddy. Go in there
and reason with her; word from the dive -
she.s a bit of a nympho slut – might be coke
everywhere . . . she had one visitor . . .
Jason
How did you ?
Jack
You want a gun ?
Jason
a – what – no ?
Jack
A fucking gun. Bullets cost extra. Shovel, duct tape, extra.
Am I making my self clear ? Or you want to go in there
with a bucket of champagne, celebrate we found her ?
(Pause)
Jack
Fuck. Do what the fuck you like.
Jason
Just just just just – just, could ya just -
(clears throat) would you tell me just what
you found out. And how you know this
woman…
Jack
Know her ?
Jason
How you found her ?
Jack
And lower your tone when you speak to me, boy.
Jason
Look did I just pay you 600 dollars.
(pause)
Jack
You may have a point.
(beat)
Tell you what, begin at the beginning, right ?
Jason
Mister -
Jack
Call me Jack.
Jason and Jack shake hands.
Jason
I.m sorry I didn.t trust you, before.
At the bar – I.ve been jumpy.
Jack
Well, you bumped into me.
Jason
Rightly – well, yes. Rightly so.
Jack
So, look – do you want to know about the diamond
you lost ? You want me to tell you what I know about
the ones ya still got ? You wanna – do you want to show
me one and have my opinion as an amateur jeweler – or
do you bust into that room where your burglar friend
might be keeping your little diamond for you -
Jason
I told you they stole – she took everything.
Jack
Right, right.
(Pause)
Jack
Cuz I – uh, checked the register and she um well,
she seems to be scheduled for an early checkout
Jason
Just – quickly, tell me what you found.
Jack
Okay – look. There used to be a prison somewhere
- hard to pronounce name. got it.
Jason nods
Jack
your uh, your grandfather – grand great some relative
was in this jail – in this prison. from what i understand
he looked a lot like you – little older, these are ancient -
they.re not new documents -
Jason
Can I see ‘em?
Jack
I don.t think that.s in your best interest – listen, we don.t
have much time – the, uh, the warden died one night;
apparently he was in the diamond trade and someone
killed him and i don.t know. there was a riot, i had to
translate it from the transcripts, news articles – czech
journals, russian news, dutch, afrikaans – listen half of
it was memoirs in german – i dunno how to read all this
stuff, i.m a researcher -now, look -
Jack gestures to the distance. Bike Cop stands
by a Freeway, wearing all Spandex & surveying
the area through Binoculars.
Jack
He.s a cop. we got to move – you do.
This prison – some kind of riot – people
died. some one got free – that.s your, uh
granpappy or whoever. Got it ? Now, you
want a weapon – you going in ? Or should
I hit the horse races ? Go find your diamond,
and your, uh, other diamonds.
Jason
Where do I – where should I look ?
Jack
She.s in room 69. How clear do I have
to put it ?
Jack lights a Cigar.
int. Karen.s Car – SUNNY SUNDAY MORNING
Jason shoves the Full Color Photographs
back in the Manila Envelope. Karen happily
chats away. Jason hesitates & then calls Jack.
(v.o.) Jack
From what I can tell, there.s a lot of people on the look
out for your bounty. Might want to let me handle it for
you, take care of everything.
Jason
Listen, I need to talk to you. You better tell me where your
office is, because I want to meet with you. And your fucking
frog ran off on me – just when I was ready to make a deal -
Karen
First Class!
Jason
I don.t even know how to reach him –
I.ll deal with who the fuck I want-
ext Jack and Linda.s house – SUNNY SUNDAY MORNING
Jack walks down the Sidewalk, toward home;
carrying a few left over Missing Dog Signs &
his Stapler.
Jack
Well – if you want to lose them again,
it.s your party.
Jack hangs up and glances at his iPhone Spycam.
int. Jack.s Spycam
Linda paces in her underwear.
Linda
Well, come see me tonight – he.s never around… a surprise ?
int Linda and Jack.s house
Jack enters, hears the end of Linda.s conversation
& startles Linda.
Linda
-can say it again; I.m tingling with excit – Oh.
(pause)
Linda
Well, I.d love to see you later.
(pause)
Linda
Later, hon.
Linda slowly hangs up the Cordless. She (pauses),
then methodically begins a random Household Task.
(Pause)
Jack
Remember when you found me holding that . . . rather
large diamond.
(beat)
And we hatched a little plan together.
(pause)
Linda
Yes.
(beat)
Jack
That was the first time I.ve conspired to give money
away.
(pause)
Jack
Can I have a minute ?
(beat)
Linda
Sure- yes, of course; how are you doing ? What
do you need ?
Jack
Beefcake ran away.
int. Karen.s Car
Karen still chatting. Jason trying to nap.
Karen
Then, should I come around tonight ?
Okay, bye.
(pause)
Jason
Who were you talking to ?
(beat)
Was that . . . that shrink?
ext. One Eyed Mercenary.s HQ – AROUND NOON
Karen.s Car pulls up to the One Eyed
Mercenary.s HQ. A Sign hangs from
a Shingle:
One Eyed Mercenary – Private Eye
Special Investigations – Hired Dick
The Premises is surrounded by
some kind of Thick Swampy Tar.
int. INNER DOOR TO Jack.s Lair
Jack leads Linda into his Lair.
int. Jack.s Lair
Jack shows Linda all the Diamond Research.
int. One Eyed Mercenary.s HQ – FRONT OFFICE
Jason and Karen sit in Straight Backed Chairs before
the Great Desk of the One Eyed Mercenary. The One
Eyed Mercenary sits astride the Great Desk, directly
over and in front of Karen. Jason holds Baby Sirius
and sits very still, studying the room. Karen.s Purse
sits in the center of the Great Desk.
Karen
Hired Dick ? I.d never heard of that. That.s very interesting.
Did you know that, honey ? Tell me some more about that,
mister –
The One Eyed Mercenary
One Eyed Mercenary.
(Pause)
Jason
Is that – anything for short – or . . . ?
Karen
Jason-
The One Eyed Mercenary
I.m the One Eyed Mercenary.
(beat)
Now, some people won.t deal with me any more
in town on account of they say I fucked em. And
it may be I fucked em a bit. But not too hard, not
too deep. And I always told em, like I.m about to
tell you – if I sees a chance, I.m gonna fuck ya’s -
so don.t gimme no reasons.
Jason
Ho – Okay, well you.ve certainly given us a lot
to think about . . .
The One Eyed Mercenary
I don.t think I.ve fully shown you the package I can offer.
Karen
Well, I.d like to see it-
Jason
What are we meeting about, now ?
Karen
I think what the man is trying to say . . .
(Pause)
Jason stands and places Baby Sirius on the Great
Desk. One Eyed Mercenary moves behind Karen
& places both hands on her shoulders.
The One Eyed Mercenary
Safety.
(beat)
Jason
Alright-
One Eyed Mercenary
Strength.
(beat)
Jason
That.s-
One Eyed Mercenary
Security.
Jason
-that.s fine; we-we-we get it. You.ve made-
One Eyed Mercenary
You.ve got a deep purse – private & I.m guessing
real liquid assets; we.re talking riches, for you -
more sacred than valuable -
Jason
You.ve made your point; I don.t think we.ll be doing
business.
One Eyed Mercenary massages Karen.s shoulders.
One Eyed Mercenary
. . . treasure. Am I wrong, sugar plum – hot
little number…
(beat)
precious kitty; beyond priceless, wet pussy
you.d maim for… over hot hours of summer …
fevered snow – each night in a granite box
caked with vomit from dying soldiers begging
to bleed the last of their worries out on your
rapidly dulling shank.
(pause)
One Eyed Mercenary
Years of trailing, not a little behind – far behind -
(beat)
You wonder if it.s big enough. Not just long, thick enough-
ever put your balls on a scale ? And just weigh ‘em. You
measured your shaft- why not your balls ? Raw data.
(pause)
One Eyed Mercenary
I got a scale – need a scale ? What you need ? Lil
blow, lil smoke ? Crystal ? Who you looking for ?
You saw the sign out front – I got a lot of signs . . .
pretty girl, but it.s like the man said to me, first
day in – you look like you could use a friend-
Jason
I don.t appreciate-
One Eyed Mercenary
- staring down a parade of false or fallen gods
on this cavalcade of hate, shit, swamp & thirst -
the knuckles of your brother tied up in a leather
bag around your throat; balls free, carrying your
waterskin despite the weight- am I making any
sense ?
(beat)
-Because that lie-
(beat)
-is what you got keeping you from choking on
the sand under your blistered scab . . .
(beat)
…beach without ocean… You been there ? Know where
I.m at – ?
(pause)
Jason shakes his head.
One Eyed Mercenary
-all cargo far too holy to profane will remain wholly
protected, within my vault.
(beat)
Have you seen our safe ?
int. One Eyed Mercenary.s ANTECHAMBER
One Eyed Mercenary leads Karen deeper into
his Bunker.
One Eyed Mercenary
-Better than the bank – this chamber is more protected
than the Federal Reserve.
Karen steps in. One Eyed Mercenary follows her
inside and pulls the Door closed. The Lock (CLICKS)
into place.
int. One Eyed Mercenary.s Vault
The Vault is mostly empty with a Barrier, dividing
the space into a Larger and a Smaller Area.
One Eyed Mercenary
I wanna show you something.
One Eyed Mercenary leads Karen beyond the Barrier
to a Simple Toilet – a Large Hole dug into a Cavernous
Cesspool.
Karen
(quietly)
What.s your real name ?
One Eyed Mercenary
Danger, love – for you. Trouble.
int. One Eyed Mercenary.s HQ – Front Office – Early Afternoon
Karen.s Phone (BEEPS). Jason opens Karen.s Purse
& lifts her Phone. Jason accepts Karen.s Incoming
Text Message.
FROM: LINDA
Do U hav pssprt ? Let.s fly 2nt
I23 Van Buren Lane – UR my brite-est
gem. no tkt b4 I3mo 1 chekd.
Jason places the Phone back in Karen.s Purse
& discovers the Soft Bag. Jason opens the Soft
Bag, revealing the Diamonds inside. Jason fishes
Karen.s Keys from her Purse and glances at
the Doorway. Jason pulls Karen.s Phone back
out of Karen.s Purse & reads the Text Message
again.
(pause)
Jason carries Baby Sirius to Karen.s Car,
holding Karen.s Keys. Jason unlocks the Trunk
and pulls out the Diaper Bag. Jason changes Baby
Sirius’ Dirty Diaper in the Trunk and throws it in
the Plastic Bag. Then, Jason places the Long Lost
Large Diamond in the Plastic Bag. Jason pulls out
a Fresh Diaper and lays it out underneath Baby
Sirius. Jason lays the Soft Bag of Diamonds on top
of the Fresh Diaper. Jason wraps Baby Sirius in
the Fresh Diaper.
Jason
We got to get you some more food.
int. One Eyed Mercenary.s Vault
One Eyed Mercenary gestures to a Chair.
One Eyed Mercenary
Sit there.
(beat)
Anything else you need ?
(pause)
Karen
Do you work for that weird french guy ?
(beat)
Are you going to hurt me ?
One Eyed Mercenary unlocks & opens the Vault
Door.
Karen
-is he rich ?
One Eyed Mercenary leaves, then shuts & locks
the Vault Door.
Karen
How rich is he- ?
ext. One Eyed Mercenary.s HQ – Mid Afternoon
Jason lifts the Diaper Bag & Baby Sirius out of
the Trunk, unlocks the Driver.s Side Door, throws
the Diaper Bag on the Passenger Seat, and gets in.
Jason awkwardly secures Baby Sirius in his Car
Seat from his position in the Driver.s Seat. Jason
starts Karen.s Car & pulls into gear. Karen.s Car
rolls to a stop.
int. One Eyed Mercenary.s HQ – Front Office
One Eyed Mercenary enters from the Antechamber
to find that Jason & Baby Sirius have left. One Eyed
Mercenary watches through a Window as Karen.s
Car pulls away up the Road. One Eyed Mercenary
grabs Karen.s Purse.
int. One Eyed Mercenary.s Antechamber
One Eyed Mercenary opens the Vault. Karen stares,
open-mouthed.
Karen
Tell me what you.ll do with me-
(beat)
-don.t leave me in suspense . . .
One Eyed Mercenary flings Karen.s Purse
inside & locks the Vault.
int. Karen.s Car
Jason drives and chats with Baby Sirius.
Jason
We.ll get you some food son, don.t worry-
Jason opens the Diaper Bag.
Jason
You want some carrots – whoa -
Jason closes the Diaper Bag.
int. The Big Safe
Karen plays with her Phone.
ext. One Eyed Mercenary.s HQ PARKING – Mid Afternoon
One Eyed Mercenary climbs in a Large
Truck, pulls out a cell Phone, dials, & drives
down the Road.
int. Linda & Jack.s House – Mid Afternoon
Linda prepares Dinner. (MUSIC
BLARES) Linda rocks out; singing,
dancing, playing with New Kitten.
ext. Seedy Motel – NIGHT RAIN – FLASHBACK – 9 months ago
Jason tears his Bloody Shirt off and throws it down.
Jack sends Jason off running. Jason slips, pulls
out a Walkie Talkie, throws it to the ground &
catches his breath. Jason takes off running again.
(Pause)
Jack pulls out Walkie Talkie, changes
channels, and checks in.
Jack
Roger. I made him park a half mile away. He won.t
even look back. Copy that.
(v.o.) Bike Cop
Alright. I.m gonna get the fuck up out of here.
Jack
Do you read me ? Hold your position & sit tight.
We.re doing okay but it ain.t time to celebrate.
int. Motel Room #69
Bike Cop, wearing one Black Glove, enters
to check on Linda, who is Dripping and nude
from her Bath. Bike Cop.s Belt holds a Knife,
a Walkie Talkie, and another Black Glove.
Bike Cop
Nice work.
They stand and look at one another for a moment
without speaking. A Well Dressed Man bursts in.
Bike Cop pulls out his Knife, clicks the Blade in place
& raises it in his Gloved hand, then puts on his other
Glove. Bike Cop wipes down the Handle and Blade
& holds up the Knife.
Bike Cop
She.s brand new.
(beat)
Untested.
ext. Seedy Motel – NIGHT – RAIN
Jack lifts the Walkie Talkie to his mouth
& crouches to gather the other Walkie
Talkie that Jason cast aside.
Jack
Dammit.
Jack runs toward the Motel Room.
int. Motel Room # 69
Bike Cop slowly moves between A Well Dressed Man
and the Door. Linda stands frozen. A Well Dressed Man
backs up to a Wall. Bike Cop takes a breath and advances
carefully toward A Well Dressed Man.
A Well Dressed Man
Hello. My name is Roger Smith and I.m selling magazine
subscriptions.
(inhale)
We carry trade publications for all associated premiere
north american peer businesses and limited liability
corporations…
Bike Cop nudges Linda toward the Bathroom.
Bike Cop
Stand back, darlin.
Jack throws open the Door and tackles A
Well Dressed Man to the floor. Jack throws
a foot onto A Well Dressed Man.s chest & begins
to speak, then looks up and holds up his hands
to ward off Bike Cop.
Bike Cop
Should I stick him-
Jack
Put the knife away. Hey.
Jack closes the Door.
Jack
He.s done here. Out of his league. This guy.s just a stooge.
He.ll run off and forget he ever saw us. And – tell our mutual
friend I.m out, I.m out forever – and if he can.t understand
that; we.ll cut him up and go fishing. You got all that, Remy ?
Bike Cop puts away his Knife and takes
one Glove off. Jack kneels on A Well
Dressed Man.s neck.
Jack
either it.s over or this policeman watched the lady knife you in self
defense, with your own weapon. attempted murder cases against
pretty lil white ladies mostly go one way . . . aggravated assault,
sexual terrorism -
A Well Dressed Man
Okay (breath) Ow – alrigh- argh – Christ, you malignant fuck.
Let me up.
Jack stands. A well dressed man crawls to his knees.
A Well Dressed Man
You.re an asshole, Jackson.
A Well Dressed Man turns to leave.
Jack
And my Pappa was a rolling stone.
A Well Dressed Man opens the Door.
Bike Cop
Lemme -
Jack
No.
A Well Dressed Man slams the Door.
(Pause)
Linda touches Bike Cop.
Linda
Who was that ?
Jack
We.re leaving – hey, princess. Put some fucking
clothes on.
ext. Country Side – Late AFTERNOON
Karen.s Car putters along on a Hilly Country Road
in the hours before dusk. A peaceful scene. Another
Vehicle accelerates into frame, races past Karen.s
Car, & speeds away.
int. One Eyed Mercenary.s Vault
Karen.s Phone dies. Karen gets pissed.
int Karen.s Car – Late Afternoon
Jason drives through an expanse of Country
Side. Baby Sirius (GURGLES) from his Car Seat.
Jason pulls over, stops the Car, & searches for
a Map. Jason steps out of Karen.s Car and
opens the Map.
ext. Country Side – Late Afternoon
Jason steps out of Karen.s Car and looks at a Map;
glances toward the Sun, then sticks his head back in
Karen.s Car and speaks to Baby Sirius. Jason stands
up again; reconsiders the Map, then climbs back in
Karen.s Car.
int. Karen.s Car – Afternoon
Jason checks all his Mirrors, glances at Baby Sirius,
& pulls a U-Turn.
Jason
Okay, son, always look both ways before you “flip a bitch”.
ext. seedy motel – NIGHT – RAIN – FLASHBACK – 9 months ago
Jason approaches the Seedy Motel, carrying
a Walke Talkie.
int. Motel Room #69
Jason enters the darkened room & touches everything,
searching for his Long Lost Large Diamond. He finds a
Light and switches it on. Jason sees the Diamond, hidden
in plain sight;
(GASPS)
He pulls out the Soft Bag & gently places the Large
Diamond inside. Jason stops – hearing (WATER RUNNING)
from the Bathroom. The Bathroom Door is slightly open.
Jason enters the Bathroom.
int. Linda.s Bloodbath
Linda (QUIETLY MOANING) lays in the Bathtub nude
with her Throat Slit, Blood Everywhere. Jason (SCREAMS)
and drops the Soft Bag of Diamonds. Jason clutches
his Walkie Talkie and calls out.
Jason
Jack. Jack. Jack – are you there? Jack -
Jason exits the Bathroom.
int. Motel Room # 69
Jason hesitates, then runs back into the Bathroom.
int. Linda.s Bloodbath
Jason closes his eyes, reaches for the Soft Bag of
Diamonds and lifts it from the floor.
int. Motel Room # 69
Jason exits the Bathroom. Jason.s Shirt is Bloody.
Jason
Jack – she.s murdered.
(v.o.) Jack
Roger. The Cop is coming over here, better
move. Over.
ext. Seedy Motel – NIGHT RAIN
Jack stands by some Bushes. Jason rushes out
of Motel Room # 69 in a Bloody Shirt, carrying
the Soft Bag and Walkie Talkie. Jack ushers
Jason into the Bushes.
Jack
Did you get it ?
Jason
She was dead – I ran . . . they, oh lord. I.m gonna -
Jack
Slow down.
Jason
I left, I left – jesus, the prints … if -
Jack
Calm down.
Jason
Help, you gotta fuckin help me – please – I.ll -
Jason fumbles out the Soft Bag of Diamonds.
Jason
I.ll give you, I found em-
Jason pours some Little Diamonds into his hand
and offers them up.
Jack
That.s my finder.s fee.
Jason pours out some more Little Diamonds, almost
drops the Long Lost Large Diamond, then shoves it
back into the Soft Bag. Jason hands over more Little
Diamonds.
Jack
Right. That.s very generous. I.ll stall him and -
Jack puts his Little Diamonds away. Jason stuffs his
Soft Bag into a pocket.
Jack
Hey, don.t worry – I.ll wipe everything down,
destroy the evidence… I can take care of this.
(beat)
This ain.t my first date.
Jack leads Jason away down the Road. Jason runs.
ext Linda and Jack.s House – Early Evening
Jason drives up, gets out, grabs Baby Sirius and the
Diaper Bag & (KNOCKS) on the Door. Linda answers.
They gaze at each other for a long while.
Jason
Um, how.s your throat ?
(Pause)
Linda
Better. It.s a lot better.
(beat)
Would you like to- ?
Jason enters.
int. Jason.s Home
Jack closes Jason.s front Door quietly and surveys
the empty house. Jack puts away his Burglary Gear
in his Bag, then stands, looking around & notices
the Muffins. Jack crosses the room and looks at the
Bucket, then examines the ceiling. Jack approaches
the Muffins and chooses one, then bites his Muffin &
chews it slowly.
Jack
Eh.
ext. Jason.s Home. – Early Evening
the Frenchman stands in a Shrubbery, watching
Jack through a Window, eating a Crepe.
ext. Jack and Linda.s House – Early Evening
Slow Zoom through a Window. Jason & Linda stand
around awkwardly. Jason is still holding Baby Sirius.
int. Linda & Jack.s House
Linda and Jason stand awkwardly.
Linda
I was just making dinner.
(Pause)
Linda
What is it you.re here about ?
Jason holds up Baby Sirius and makes a face.
Linda is flustered. Jason kisses Baby Sirius
on the forehead.
Jason
I guess I.m looking for answers, actually.
(beat)
Linda
Would you like some dinner ?
int. Jack and Linda.s Dining Table
Linda serves Jason a Plate of Food; pours
him a strong Drink in a Glass with Ice and
pours a Glass of Wine for herself, then sets
herself a Plate of Food and sits. Jason
begins to eat his Food.
Linda
You know, it.s been so long since I shared a meal with
anyone.
They take in the moment.
Linda
You want to hear about my first con ?
(beat)
I guess you already know about it.
(pause)
Nine months pass by fast, don.t they ?
(beat)
Maybe not for you-
Jason
Who are you ?
Linda glances at a Photograph of Jack
on the Mantle.
(Pause)
Linda
I.m not mostly sure.
Jason sets his Fork down.
Linda
Don.t you know who I am ?
Linda begins eating. Jason drinks and
looks over at Baby Sirius on the floor.
Jason
You.re – my wife.s lover . . .
Linda stops eating.
Jason
My ex-
Linda
I.m not-
Jason
-Karen.s
Linda
I.m not her lover.
Jason
-Therapist.
Linda
meh – technically I.m not her therapist.
Jason
You.re a con artist. Right ? A… bilker . . . a fleecer -
- a . . . a . . . flim flammer — a fraud.
(beat)
A grifter… hustler ?
(Pause)
Jason
You.re Jack.s wife?
Linda empties her Glass of Wine &
pours another.
Jason
- I.m not good with words.
(Pause)
Linda
Is – is Karen okay ?
Jason stops.
Jason
She.s – yeah… I don.t know.
(beat)
I don.t know what Karen.s up to.
(pause)
Linda
I.m not her lover -
Jason
You said-
Linda
-yet.
Jason
-that al-
Linda
(swallows)
I am- I guess I am Jack.s wife.
(beat)
We never got divorced.
(pause)
Linda sighs.
Linda
He was my – we were young.
(beat)
And… it didn.t work out . . . we separated…
(beat)
Linda inhales.
Linda
When he called me again, I had just quit school
and he helped me- whew- alright.
Linda sips her Wine.
Linda
He . . . he wanted to help me set up my business -
Jack – Jack, said he was ready to try again. . .
(beat)
Jason
Right…
Linda
-and we were still – already married.
Linda resumes eating & swallows.
Linda
He.s – hm – a handsome man, Jack.
(beat)
A very well-
Jason stands.
Jason
Let.s stay on subject-
(beat)
-where.s Jack ?
(pause)
Linda turns.
Linda
I don.t ever know where he is. He could be locked
up in his little hole right now, studying your whole
geneology.
(beat)
He goes through all my private files.
Baby Sirius makes a (HAPPY SOUND).
Linda
Un-ethical.
int. The Big Safe
Karen sits, holding her dead Phone
& clutching her Purse.
(v.o) the Frenchman
Poor sweet Karen.
Karen approaches the Cesspool.
int. Karen.s Hallway
Jack breaks into Karen.s Apartment, enters
& closes the Door.
int. the Big Safe
Karen calms herself, stuffs her Phone and all her
accessories into her Purse, and takes a breath. Karen
removes her Outer Garments and zips everything into
her Purse. She stands in her underwear, grips her Purse
tightly, holds her breath, closes her eyes and plunges
into the Cesspool.
int. Karen.s Apartment.
Jack checks his iPhone Spycam.
int. Jack & Linda.s House – SPYCAM
Baby Sirius, Jason, & Linda sit on the floor.
Jason feeds Baby Sirius from Linda.s Plate.
Linda and Jason pass the Wine Bottle, sipping.
Linda
-and spends his days all cramped up in that cubby hideout
like a ten year old.
Jason stops feeding Baby Sirius.
Jason
How you doing, buddy ?
Linda
It.s pathetic.
Jason
Can I see it?
Linda
Uh, no — that.s the point.
Linda stands and gestures. Jason lifts Baby
Sirius and all three proceed to the Locked
Inner Door of Jack.s Lair.
int. Locked Inner Door of Jack.s Lair
Jason holds Baby Sirius. Linda touches the Door.
Linda
He has his own entrance – it.s weird.
(beat)
He lives in there . . . I keep busy.
Jason
Karen-
(beat)
Linda
I.m Linda.
(pause)
Linda
I didn.t get killed- and I didn.t take your diamond.
(beat)
But I don.t think you know what you.re messing with.
(pause)
Linda
He has maps, charts, blueprints; sheafs of papers -
all the histories of your fucking diamond, your -
your daddy and grandaddy … your lineage.
(pause)
Jason
I never knew anything about it.
(beat)
Can I steal some space and change my son?
ext. One Eyed Mercenary.s HQ – Early Evening
Karen emerges from the bog-like Cesspool and collapses
on a Grassy Knoll. Karen retches, spits, wipes her hands
on the Grass, wipes her face & hair, wipes her hands off
again; unzips her Purse, pulls out an Outer Garment and
proceeds to wipes her entire body down. Karen shudders,
undresses, and abandons her Pile of Filthy Clothing in favor
of her only clean Outer Garment.
int. Linda and Jack.s Bedroom.
Linda stands in the Doorway as Jason changes
Baby Sirius’ Poopy Diaper on a Large Towel on
the Bed.
Linda
Gross.
(Pause)
Linda
So what are you going to do ?
(pause)
Linda
You don.t have to believe anything I say -
I.m not even sure what.s true anymore.
That sounds stupid, doesn.t it ?
Jason
-could you leave me, alone ?
(beat)
I.m sorry-
Linda
You.re in my house-
Jason
-Sorry.
(pause)
Linda
I made you dinner . . . I (breath) I … told you the truth.
(pause)
Linda
I was really starting to feel good today.
Linda leaves the Bedroom. Jason follows. A
freshly changed Baby Sirius lolls about on
Linda & Jack.s Bed, waving his arms and legs.
int. Doorway of Linda & Jack.s Bedroom.
Jason
Hey-
(beat)
Hey!
Linda
I did everything, but -
(pause)
Linda
Oh-
Jason grabs Linda.
Jason
I.m sorry.
Jason releases Linda.
Jason
I.m sorry – for that also.
(pause)
Linda
That.s all anybody wants anymore, is a blow job.
(beat)
Jason
-or a hug.
(pause)
Jason
I can.t fuck you in the room with
my son.
Linda throws her hands in the air
& walks into the Bathroom.
(pause)
Jason returns to Linda & Jack.s room.
ext. Down The Road from HQ – EVENING
Karen walks down the Road, trying to flag down Cars.
No Cars will stop. Karen sighs and sits down. A Well
Dressed Man pulls up in a Porta-Pottie Truck & offers
Karen a ride. Karen climbs in the cab; they drive off at
an insane pace, A Well Dressed Man.s hand resting on
Karen.s thigh.
int. Jack & Linda.s Bedroom
Jason opens the Poopy Diaper-full of Little Diamonds
and glances toward the Door. Jason gently pushes the
Poopy Diaper-full of Little Diamonds into the Plastic Bag.
int. Bedroom Doorway
Linda stands in the Doorway once again, watching Jason
handle the Plastic Bag.
Linda
Lemme help you – you probably want to wash
your hands.
(beat)
I don.t know how you can stand it… I bet it gets
everywhere.
Jason
No – I.m alright . . . it.s not so bad.
Jason tries to leave the Bedroom carrying
the Plastic Bag.
Linda
Don.t be silly-
Jason
I – like to do it – a certain way…
Jason and Linda carry the Plastic Bag together
to the Trash Bin.
Linda
You don.t know where it is -
Jason
Just – let me -
Linda
Here-
Jason
-stop-
Linda
-then show me how-
Jason
-it.s just-
Linda
-I wanna be a mother someday-
Jason
-you.re gonna rip it . . .
They drop the Plastic Bag in the Trash Bin.
(pause)
Jason
Y.know, maybe I will wash my hands.
int. Jack and Linda.s Bedroom
Linda watches Baby Sirius wiggle on her Bed, then
notices the Large Towel, gathers it up, and tosses it
in a corner. Jason enters the room.
Linda
Come here.
(pause)
Can I tell you a secret ?
(beat)
I love the phrase, freshly fucked.
Jason moves toward Linda.
Jason
I didn.t ever think I.d meet you.
Linda & Jason embrace.
Jason
Not here-
Linda leads Jason out of the Bedroom and
pulls him down on the floor.
Linda
How do you like it-
int. Jack & Linda.s Kitchen Door
the Frenchman approaches and checks the Kitchen
Door. The Kitchen Door is unlocked. the Frenchman
enters. Jason & Linda (MOAN) from down the Hall. the
Frenchman removes the Garbage Bag from the Trash
Bin & carries it outside.
ext. Jack & Linda.s Back Yard – Evening
On one side, a Neighbor Mows his Lawn. In the Adjacent
Yard – a Family Picnic and Barbecue. All the Neighbors
stare as the Frenchman sneaks outside with the Garbage
Bag.
(pause)
the Frenchman shrugs.
the Frenchman
Garbage day, non ? Eh – mais, oui.
the Frenchman throws out the Garbage Bag in a Big Bin
& drags the Big Bin around to the front of Jack & Linda.s
House.
ext. Jack & Linda.s Front Walk – Evening
All the Neighbors are pulling out their Big Bins.
(pause)
The Neighbors examine the Frenchman & he examines
them even more closely. the Frenchman returns to Jack
& Linda.s Back Yard & addresses the Neighbors.
the Frenchman
Ah, yes – bon nuit.
the Frenchman re-enters Jack & Linda.s House through
their Kitchen Door.
int. Jack.s Spycam
the Frenchman finds a new Garbage Bag for the Trash Bin, puts
it in, and begins filling the Trash Bin with Random Objects. Eventually,
the Frenchman (pauses) to pull his Pants down and Shit in the Trash
Bin. the Frenchman finds Something Soft to wipe himself on & throws
it in the Trash Bin. the Frenchman continues throwing out Jack &
Linda.s things until the Trash Bin is pretty full.
int. Jack and Linda.s Bedroom Doorway
Linda and Jason roll around on the floor. Jason begins
to tickle Linda and she tries to fight him off. Linda shoves
Jason down and sits astride him. She rolls over and lays
back on the floor. The Bathroom Door is Closed.
Linda
I thought it – oh boy – you . . . when you drove up, I-
Jason
You thought-
Linda
-thought you were – were her, like it was Karen
coming to rescue-
(beat)
Jason
-no I know what you mean.
(pause)
Jason
I shoulda gone to college.
(beat)
Just for the chicks, man – you, you.re a college girl,
man – right ?
Enter Jack, from the Bathroom. Linda and Jason clutch
one another on the floor. Jack watches, drying his hands
on a Hand Towel. Jack throws down the Hand Towel and
reaches out a hand. Jack pulls Jason up from the floor,
then turns to Linda.
Jack
Welcome.
(beat)
Get up – we have company; pick that up.
Jack turns back to Jason.
Jack
You want anything ?
Jack gestures to Linda. Linda gets up from the floor
and looks at Jason, silently.
Jack
Go on.
Linda walks away. Jack throws an arm around Jason.
Jack
How.s the retirement going ?
(beat)
You fuck – you absolute, ugly fuck.
(pause)
I kid. You.re the champ-
(beat)
-but I could kill you… sometimes, this guy. . . this fuckin
guy… Everybody loves you – you know, I talked to a judge
today and I.m not sposed to repeat this, but . . .
(beat)
Honey – where we at with that – hold on, I.ll be right…
Jack exits after Linda.
(Pause)
Jason (pauses) and runs to the Kitchen. Jack &
Linda are pulling the Garbage Bag from the Trash
Bin.
Linda
(laughs)
Oh, it.s trash day.
Jack
Wouldn.t you fucking know it.
(beat)
Linda
Well-
Jack
That.s right, Linda – Jake you might want to, Jason -
I.m sorry, Jason … Linda, have you met Jason ?
(beat)
Does anyone know the time ? Linda, can you handle this ?
(CLAPS HANDS)
Because I just remembered – J, you.re gonna love this; take
that out, Linda – Jesus…
Linda carries out the Garbage Bag.
Jack
-with this chick – I.m serious, give her five minutes and
she.s sucking down a linebacker like he came in an oreo
milkshake… you got to be careful with those heady types -
you.re a hunting guy, right.
Jack steers Jason into his Bedroom.
Jack
But, I tell you – did you get to … uh, c’mere – how.re
you feeling ?
(beat)
You don.t look so well… I know it might seem rude, as
though I suggested you were sleeping with my wife, but -
listen… do you mind if I smoke ?
Jack lights a Cigar.
Jack
Want one ?
(pause)
Jack
There comes a time in every woman.s mouth, know
what I mean ?
(beat)
Lemme know if I should call her in . . . Honey !
(pause)
Jack
I.ll check on her.
Jack exits. Jason looks up to see a Shit Smear on the Wall of Jack and
Linda.s Bedroom. Jason looks out the Window. Jack & Linda stand on
the Front Walk. Linda holds a Garbage Bag and Jack smokes his Cigar,
pointing at their Big Bin. Jack gathers up Baby Sirius & his Belongings.
ext. Jack & Linda.s front walk – Evening
Linda puts down her Garbage Bag. Jack considers the Garbage Bag
in the Big Bin. Jason approaches, carrying Baby Sirius & his Diaper
Bag. Jack notices a Poster regarding Municipal Waste and freezes.
Linda has Shit Smeared on her hand.
Jack
Early trash pickup.
(beat)
I.d better go tell the neighbors.
Jack takes off running down the Street. Linda waves
and sniffs her hand. A Well Dressed Man pulls up in
the Porta Pottie Truck and parks in a Neighbor.s Drive
Way. Karen jumps down from the cab and blows A
Well Dressed Man a Kiss. Karen runs over to Linda.
the Frenchman speaks with A Well Dressed Man.
Karen
You want to take a shower ?
Linda and Karen walk into Jack & Linda.s House. They
enter the Bathroom and run the Shower without closing
the Bathroom Door. There is another Cat Clock in the Bath
Room. Jason drags both Garbage Bags to Karen.s Car, un
locks the Car, throws a Garbage Bag in the Passenger.s Seat
and one in the Back Seat. Jason straps Baby Sirius in &
stows the Diaper Bag. Jason climbs in Karen.s Car, turns
Karen.s Key in the ignition, & drives off.
ext. Broken Down Dump Truck – EVENING
Jack turns a Corner, slows to a fast walk, & sees
The One Eyed Mercenary sitting on a Comfy Chair
in the bed of his Large Truck.
Jack
I knew you.d be around here, somewhere.
One Eyed Mercenary
Time was – a man was so scared of me,
he stayed down before I hit him.
(beat)
Still like to sniff your own asshole ?
(pause)
Jack
For what it.s worth -
One Eyed Mercenary
Save it – ain.t worth none.
Jason drives past in Karen.s Car. One Eyed Mercenary
and Jack watch him go. One Eyed Mercenary tosses Jack
a thick Flask.
(pause)
One eyed mercenary tosses an Unspent Rifle Shell
on the Street. Jack drinks and tosses the Flask back.
(beat)
One Eyed Mercenary
comes a time -
Jack
Can I borrow your truck ?
One Eyed Mercenary shrugs, drinks, and puts
away his Flask. Jack gestures to the Dump Truck.
Jack
Happened to the driver ?
One Eyed Mercenary
He fell down.
one eyed mercenary tosses Jack the Truck.s Keys
and climbs down from the truck bed. jack palms
a Small Diamond into One Eyed Mercenary.s hand.
Jack
Long time.
ext. the FREEWAY – EVENING
Jack speeds along the Fast Lane in the One Eyed
Mercenary.s Large Truck. Jack pulls out his iPhone
and watches through another Spycam.
int. Jack and Linda.s Bathroom Spycam.
Linda washes her hands in the Sink while Karen
Showers.
Linda
Hold on
Exit Linda.
Karen butchers the lyrics and melody of a
popular tune.
enter linda.
Linda holds up a Shit-Smeared Little Diamond
in the Light. Linda steps into the Shower with
her clothes on and holds up the Shit-Smeared
Diamond. Karen washes the Little Diamond off.
Karen
Can I borrow some things ?
Linda
Mh hm.
Karen
You ready to leave ?
The Cordless Phone (RINGS)
ext. freeway exit- evening
Jack veers onto a Freeway Exit, leading to another
section of Freeway, while speaking into his iPhone.
int. Jack and Linda.s House
Linda talks on the Cordless Phone, wearing a Bath
Towel. Karen gets dressed in Linda.s clothes.
Linda
-that looks nice . . . I.m not sure I even want to talk to you.
Karen
Tell him-
Linda
-And frankly
Karen
He can.t treat you like that-
Linda
You haven.t treated me well for a long time.
(pause)
Wait, what — how did he die . . . Jack ?
(beat)
Hello … fuck it.
Karen takes the Cordless and hangs it up. Linda
throws on some Clothes without thinking and they
grab A Couple Suitcases and head for the Door. New
Kitten (MEOWS) from Karen.s Purse.
Linda
Should we stop by your apartment ?
Karen
Oh, fuck – I always hated that dog.
int. Karen.s Car
Jason drives Karen.s Car with Baby Sirius in his Car
Seat. A Bag of Trash rides Shotgun & Another Bag of
Trash sits beside Baby Sirius’ Car Seat.
ext. City Roads – EVENING
Karen.s Car progresses along City Roads. A Foreign
Car pulls up behind and follows, leaving one car-length
between them.
ext. Gas Station – EVENING
Karen.s Car pulls into a Gas Station. Jason gets out
and Pumps Gas. The Foreign Car pulls into the Gas
Station. the Frenchman climbs out and Pumps Gas.
ext. Long Stretch of Highway – LATE EVENING
Karen.s Car proceeds slowly down the Highway,
followed one car-length behind by a Foreign Car.
ext. Highway Rest Stop – Night
Jason & the Frenchman sit in the Parking Lot
with one Parking Space between them. Jason
gets out of Karen.s Car. the Frenchman climbs
out of his Foreign Car. They regard each other.
the Frenchman
Voulez-vous entendre une histoire, monsieur Jason?
Jason
Yes. I would.
the Frenchman
It is a . . . family story.
int. The Old Fort Prison – Solitary Confinement Cell – Johannesburg – 1930s
The Prisoner Roman sits silent in his tiny stone cell.
(v.o) the Frenchman
il y a un homme
int. The Old Fort Prison – Warden Bergmann.s Quarters
Werner Bergmann chuckles into his Safe,
lording over an array of jewelry, Neat Stacks
of Money, and clusters of glittering Gemstones.
(v.o) the Frenchman
qui en colère un homme beaucoup plus puissant
Roughneck Guard stands in a Doorway.
(v.o.) the Frenchman
un homme sans la bonté ou la beauté
Roughneck Guard pulls Esmerelda into
Warden Bergmann.s Quarters. Esmerelda
carries Baby Roma in a Wicker Basket.
(v.o.) the Frenchman
il détruirait tout pour satisfaire ses propres plaisirs -
une monstruosité sans âme
Roughneck Guard leaves Warden Bergmann.s
Quarters and walks down a Staircase.
Warden Bergmann closes and locks the Door.
Esmerelda begs Warden Bergmann.
int. The Old Fort Prison Halls
Roughneck Guard walks to Solitary Confinement Cell.
int. the Old Fort Prison – Solitary Confinement Cell
The Prisoner Roman watches Roughneck
Guard closely.
int. Warden.s Quarters
Esmerelda holds up Baby Roma.
int. Solitary Confinement Cell
Roughneck Guard unlocks The Prisoner Roman.s
Shackles from the Wall.
int. Warden.s Quarter.s
Warden Bergmann smiles.
int. Prison Halls
Roughneck Guard walks the Prisoner Roman
through Prison Halls and to a Staircase.
int. Warden.s Quarters
Esmerelda sits.
int. Prison Halls
Roughneck Guard locks the Prisoner Roman
to the Staircase.
int. Warden.s Quarters
Warden Bergmann strokes Esmerelda.s cheek. Esmerelda
pushes Warden Bergmann away. Warden Bergmann threatens.
Esmerelda offers Warden Bergmann the Long Lost Large Diamond.
Warden Bergmann embraces Esmerelda.
(Pause)
Esmerelda kills Warden Bergmann with the Long Lost
Large Diamond. Warden Bergmann falls. Esmerelda
drops the Long Lost Large Diamond.
int. Prison Halls
Roughneck Guard & Weak Guard hear the (SCREAM & THUD)
& rush past the Prisoner Roman to Warden Bergmann.s Quarters.
int. Warden.s Quarters
Esmerelda notices Warden Bergmann.s Safe, approaches,
& removes the Sparkling Diamonds. Esmerelda lifts the Long
Lost Large Diamond from the floor.
int. Bottom of Prison Staircase
the Prisoner Roman struggles to free himself.
int. Prison Stairs
Roughneck Guard and Weak Guard rush up Stairs.
int. Warden.s Quarters
Esmerelda removes a Cloth from Baby Roma, wipes Blood
from the Long Lost Large Diamond, places the Cloth inside
Warden Bergmann.s Safe; then closes & locks Warden
Bergmann.s Safe.
int. Outside Warden.s Door
Roughneck Guard & weak Guard bombard Warden
Bergmann.s locked Door
int. Warden.s Quarters
Esmerelda hides the Diamonds within the Cushion & Fabric
of Baby Roma.s Basket.
int. Warden.s Door
Roughneck Guard breaks down Warden Bergmann.s
Door & seizes Esmerelda
int. Wardens Quarters
Esmerelda holds onto Baby Roma.
int. bottom of prison stairs
the Prisoner Roman shouts.
int. warden.s quarters
Roughneck Guard takes Baby Roma and hands him
to Weak Guard.
int. top of stairs
Roughneck Guard drags Esmerelda down the Staircase.
Weak Guard follows, holding Baby Roma. Esmerelda reaches
for Baby Roma. Roughneck Guard pulls Esmerelda.
int. bottom of stairs
the Prisoner Roman watches Esmerelda fall down
the Staircase and break her neck.
int. bottom of stairs
Roughneck Guard pushes Weak Guard. Weak
Guard carries Baby Roma through Prison Halls
Esmerelda dies on the floor. the Prisoner Roman
breaks free and kills Roughneck Guard. Weak Guard
throws all his Keys in the Basket and holds out the Basket.
Weak Guard and the Prisoner Roman stare at each other.
int. prison halls
Weak Guard and the unshackled prisoner roman run
through the Prison Halls.
ext. prison gates – Night
Weak Guard and the Prisoner Roman stand
at the Prison Gates. prisoner Roman lifts Baby
Roma from the Basket and runs into the Night.
Weak Guard sees the Diamonds in the Basket &
turns to face the Old Fort Prison, crosses himself,
and strikes his own path into the Night.
ext. Highway Rest Stop – NIGHT
the Frenchman smokes a Cigarette, leaning against
Karen.s Car. Baby Sirius (COUGHS). the Frenchman
offers his Cigarette to Jason, who accepts. Baby Sirius
(COUGHS) again & Jason notices.
Jason
Oh, sorry.
Jason tamps out the Cigarette, throws it down, and
turns to the Frenchman.
Jason
Uh, Pierre-
the Frenchman
My name is Jean-Michel Dominique Francois Gerard-Baptiste Louis Andre
Javier-Antonio Maximilian Xander-Roman. Aussi, Cette Homme Francais;
ou – the Frenchman. Roma – pour un petite moment. La nom de ma famille.
(pause)
Jason
um.
(beat)
Did ya still want those diamonds; I got em in one of those
garbage bags in the car.
(beat)
The garbage is free – you can keep that; I don.t need it.
the Frenchman
Nous sont les freres.
(Pause)
the Frenchman
I will give you, for it – $12,000.
(pause)
Jason looks at the Garbage Bags.
Jason
You mind watching my kid – I gotta take a leak …
Jason walks off to the Toilets. the Frenchman observes,
then leans in & taps Baby Sirius on the nose.
the Frenchman
Nous ne sont pas assi different, vous et moi…
int. Karen.s Car
Jason drives in silence, without the Garbage Bags.
Baby Sirius burbles in his Car Seat.
ext. Mom Mom.s Driveway – NIGHT
A Small Cottage in the Country. Jason
drives up in Karen.s Car and slows
to a stop.
ext. Mom Mom.s Cottage – NIGHT
Jason brings Baby Sirius up to the Porch.
int. Mom Mom.s Cottage
Mom Mom greets Jason and Baby Sirius
at the Door. They enter and move into the
Cottage. Jason breathes a sigh of relief and
hugs Mom Mom again. Mom Mom holds
& kisses Jason. Jason goes around the room,
touching Familiar Objects From his Past.
Mom Mom
Oh my grand darling. Now wouldn.t you just love
a warm cup of tea – Mom Mom keeps coffee too,
I know you city folk.
Mom Mom leads Jason into her Kitchen.
int. Mom Mom.s Kitchen
Jack sits at the Kitchen Table, sipping Tea
and enjoying a Large Cookie.
Mom Mom
I.m quite the cosmopolitan today.
Jack regards Jason with a vaguely amused
stare, then stands and (LAUGHS)
Jack
Old boy. Dashing as ever.
(pause)
Jack
And Kathleen … how can I – possibly – repay you ?
(beat)
What do you think, J – what.d be a suited payment ?
(sniff)
How much gratitude is worth reward ?
Jason freezes and looks from Jack
to his Mom Mom.
Jack
You know my kitten died a couple days ago.
(beat)
How old is a kitten – she was an infant nine
months ago -
Jason
Hey -
Jack
-like your beautiful baby boy. . . not quite a toddler now.
(pause)
Jack
It can be so difficult to draw lines.
Jason
Mom Mom, would you go put Sirius
down for a nap ?
(beat)
The boy loves his long lullabies – sometimes we.ll
sing together for hours on end. I know he sorely
needs some time with his Mom Mom.
Mom Mom
Oh sweet darling, it.s so good to see you — since
your Grandpa went–
Jason
-Love you Ma.
Mom Mom
-my dovey baby unicorn — it.s just so good to
see you, little one . . .
Jason hands Baby Sirius to Mom Mom,
who carefully and arthritically carries
Baby Sirius to her guest Bed room.
int. Mom Mom.s Guest Bed
Mom Mom lays Baby Sirius on an Old Quilt,
patterned with numerous quizzical figures,
including A Laughing Tomato Face and A
Pillow Face in a Yellow Bow Tie. Mom Mom
begins to (SING).
int. Mom Mom.s Kitchen
Jason regards Jack.
Jason
Why don.t we take a walk.
ext. Mom Mom.s Woods – NIGHT
Jack and Jason walk in the Woods. Jack
pulls out a Hunting Knife & notches Trees,
blazing a trail as they hike. Jason finds
something by a Creek.
Jason
Psilocybin mushrooms around here – sometimes
hikers plant marijuana… look, an arrowhead.
(pause)
Jason
I even once saw a tree frog, I swear was psychedelic.
(beat)
Couldn.t catch it-
Jack
You wanna tell me something ?
Jason
What do I know, you don.t know ? He took everything.
Jack
He took a shit on us.
Jason
You been fucking me – I didn.t fuck your girl.
(beat)
Maybe I did.
(pause)
Nothing.s clear – you know, I was born in these woods ?
Jack stabs his Knife into a Tree.
Jason
Don.t – threaten my kid-
(beat)
-I got nothing better to die for.
ext. Mom Mom.s Porch – Night
Jack walks away up the Road. Jack stops and
turns to wave.
Jack
I.ll be seeing you all.
Jack kneels by a Rock and lifts out a pair
of Binoculars.
Jack
Be seeing ya.
Jack disappears into the Woods.
int. Mom Mom.s Kitchen
Jason picks at some Fungus on the kitchen Table.
Mom Mom
You know, your Grandpa and I-
(pause)
Mom Mom
I love you, boy. You.re all the son I need.
(beat)
I.m sure your mother would have loved you,
if she could have found you.
Jason gets up, goes to the Fridge, and pulls
out a Beer.
Mom Mom
And your father never learned to try too hard-
Jason closes the Fridge, then reopens it &
puts the Beer back.
Jason
No one reads the future – shit, nobody reads books-
(cough)
-fuckin … love you, mom mom.
Jason goes to the Door.
Jason
I.m gonna…
Mom Mom
Child, wait til I.m done talking with ya.
Mom Mom touches Jason.s arm
Mom Mom
Hold on just a moment.
Mom Mom disappears into the Cottage.
Jason exits.
ext. Mom Mom.s Front Porch – NIGHT
Jason looks up at the Stars.
(CRICKETS)
Jason
I fucking love crickets.
(pause)
Woulda been nice to fuck Linda, though.
Jason sighs.
Mom Mom opens the front Door.
Mom Mom
Jason-
Jason
-Coming-
int. Mom Mom.s Parlor
Mom Mom sits with Jason, holding an Old
Wooden Chest.
Mom Mom
You.ve heard of a hope chest – well, I hope you like this…
Jason, what with the pension your Grandpa left me, even
after he left me . . .well & he – it.s embarrassing . . . you.re
a good boy.
(pause)
Mom Mom
I can hardly see how I need these…
Mom Mom opens the Chest to reveal several
Medium Sized Diamonds and a thick stack of
Old Letters & Correspondances, Stamped &
Addressed to and from dozens of exotic locales.
Mom Mom
I thought, maybe …
(pause)
Jason
Did Grandpa have a gun ?
int. Mom Mom.s Guest Bed
Baby Sirius sleeps, gurgles, and rolls over.
We see Baby Sirius has a Tiny Diamond
in one Ear.
ext. the Woods – LATE NIGHT
Late into the night. (ANIMAL SOUNDS & CRICKETS)
A Shadowy Figure traces a Path through the Woods.
Trees are marked with Freshly Cut Notches.
int. Mom Mom.s Guest Bed
Baby Sirius sleeps with a Tiny Diamond
in one Ear. After a moment, Jack climbs in
through a Window, creeps over & steals
the Tiny Diamond, then climbs back out
the Window.
ext. Mom Mom.s Front Porch – MIDNIGHT
Jason sits in a Rocking Chair, beside the Old Wooden
Chest, reading Letters and Correspondances between
his Grandpa & the Prisoner Roman by Porchlight.
A Shadowy Figure moves off in the distance.
Roll Credits.
ext. Jack and Linda.s Yard – 4 DAYS AGO – DAYTIME
Little Baby Razor gets clipped by a Neighbor.s
Lawnmower.
FIN.
