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Hey, so, this is my first real script (kinda, as it this point it's just dialuage and some little reminders of what to do later). At this point it's still a work in progress, where it has a beginning, and (one of) the endings. If I had to sum it up, it's a story about friendship, and struggle of faith due to death of a loved one.
Hope you enjoy whats there, and please give me any feedback and/or tips/constructive critism:
Perfect Situation
Intro dialogue:
Unidentified woman: Jim, Jim get down here!
Jim: What?! What is it?
Unidentified woman: Look. *the woman hands Jim a letter she found taped to the TV*
Voiceover: Dear family. If you are reading this, it means one of several things; the first, you are up past your bed time (Im looking at you Jim). The second thing it means is that I have left the proverbial nest. As you read this, I will be on a bus on its way out to St Catherines. I had to leave. I wont disclose why, as I dont want to even mention it, much less think about it, but Im sure that youll find out soon enough. Just know that you guys had nothing to do with my leaving, it was nothing you did. After tonight I just had to get the hell out of here or there, at this point. Its for the best. Ill call you guys in a couple weeks when things have settled down, well talk then. Love you both.
PS: Should you be reading this in the morning, disregard that past your bed time stuff.
-cut to bus terminal-
Ticket man: Next
Billy (at this point, an un-identified male): Yeah Id like a student ticket to St. Catherines please.
Ticket man: Return? Round trip?
Billy: One way please.
Ticket man: Alright, coming right up. *rings up the ticket*. The next bus will be here around 1am.
Billy: Thank you sir.
*cue intro music*
- Billy puts on his iPod, and sits in an area on the bus where he is alone. During this time, we see various people getting on and off the bus. We see Billy unplug one of his ear phones and pull out his cell phone and he starts dialling a number-
Aidene: (While phone rings; groggily) Its two bloody am in the morning. Who the heck would be calling at this time?! *Picks up* Hello?
Billy: Hey Aidene?
Aidene: Who is th Billy? Whats up? Its two in the morning.
Billy: Im on a bus on my way to St Kitts.
Aidene: Why whats going on?
Billy: *forcing himself to keep cool * I just had to get out of the city, out of my house just out of there. Im sorry for calling so late, its just youre the only person I could think to call...can I crash at your place for awhile?
Aidene: Yeah sure thing Bill. When will you be getting in?
Billy: I should be getting to the station in about an hour Aidene thank you so much. You dont know how much this means to me.
Aidene: No problem hun. Ill be there around 3.
Billy: Sounds good. Ill see you then.
Aidene: Bill what happened?
Billy: If its cool Id rather not talk about right now especially on the phone
Aidene: Yeah thats cool. Ill see you soon.
Billy: (struggling to keep his cool) Thanks again love see you soon bye. *hangs up*
- Billy puts his headphones back on and resumes listening to the song. During this time, we see a couple happily sleeping in their seats, a group of people chatting, and a couple kissing. During this, Billy is blankly stares out the window of the bus as the screen fades to black.
Next morning:
Aidene: Alright doofus, time to get up.
Billy: Ugh ten more minutes.
Aidene: Its 11:30, get up already.
Billy: No. *Rolls over*
*Aidene yanks off the covers*
Billy: Fine but you owe me a coffee.
Aidene: Theres already a pot out. Why dont you take a shower, Ive got to run to the store to grab some things. Well talk over breakfast.
Billy: Thanks again Aidene, for everything.
Aidene: No problem love, now shower up.
- At this point, Billy heads for the shower, and Aidene heads out to the local convenience store to pick up some odds and ends. Upon returning, she walks into the kitchen as Billy is coming down the stairs, wearing jean shorts and a signed One Cross tshirt.
Aidene: Oh my gosh you still have that shirt?
Billy: No I dont, its a figment of your imagination, Im actually wearing one of your bikini tops.
Aidene: *throws a playful punch* Shut up. I just mean like I had no idea you still had that. That show was like
Billy: Seven years ago I know. *Chuckles* That was the night we all met.
Aidene: A lots changed since then. Youve changed.
Billy: Thats right, back then I was a know it all teen who was confused and angry and now I have facial hair.
Aidene: Oh come on Billy. You had facial hair then too. *Laughs*
Billy: *Playfully* Ouch haha I guess the only thing that has changed since then is my new and improved 10 000 Giga gut.
Aidene: Well I can see the self-deprecating hasnt changed.
Billy: That it has not my dear Watson.
Aidene: You shouldnt be so hard on yourself dude, you have a lot of good things going on for you, like your youth ministry
Billy: Had a lot of good things going on my friend. So do you still keep in touch with any of the old posse?
Aidene: What do you mean had and kind of.
Billy: Well, due to recent developments, I dont exactly have or want some of those things at the moment.
Aidene: Im sorry Bill, I didnt meant to..
Billy: Its cool love, dont worry about it. So tell me, how is everyone?
Aidene: Well, Sarah got married recently; she actually lives up in Toronto now. Miss Rabideau is travelling Europe.
Billy: Why doesnt that surprise me? She always talked of travelling Europe, and had those French dudes living with her fam a couple years ago.
Aidene: Yeah I remember that. Those were good times.
Billy: They were part of me wishes we were still there, you know? Things were a lot simpler. I mean, we were teens and we thought we had it rough and that we knew everything but honestly, despite some of the crap that went down at the time we had it pretty easy.
Aidene: Billy, are you alright?
Billy: Yeah Im fine.
Aidene: Billy its ok if
Billy: Roxy sends her love.
Aidene: When did you talk to her?
Billy: Last week, but I know if she knew I was here shed tell me to say hey and what not, so..
Aidene: You should call and talk to her Billy, it might help you feel better.
Billy: Shell find out soon enough, shell call, Ill talk to her then.
Aidene: Billy
Billy: So any word on how Liz is doing?
Aidene: You dont know?
Billy: Well, we kinda lost touch over the years. I mean, I tried to keep in contact, but after we broke up and she went to university I got the impression that she didnt want me around much as a friend anymore.
Aidene: I think we all got that impression. It was like that with all of us, but she was roughest on you eh?
Billy: Pretty much. I kept myself available to chat, like if she needed it but we havent really talked in years, which sucks, cause we use to be best friends.
Aidene: Im really sorry to hear that. From what Ive heard, things havent exactly been the best for her recently either, she just went through a divorce.
Billy: Oh man thats a real shame. That really sucks.
Aidene: Yeah were keeping her in our prayers, you should too.
Billy: I would if I was praying, but me and the Lord arent exactly on speaking terms at the moment.
Aidene: Billy you cant blame him or yourself for what happened.
Billy: Well, Id blame OJ, but hes been taken already.
Aidene: Billy, come on.
Billy: Aidene, I really appreciate what your trying to do, but, I just dont feel like or want to talk about it.
Aidene: Alright, Im sorry. But please Billy, when youre feeling up to it; talk to me.
Billy: Will do love. But actually, there is something I wanted to talk to you about.
Aidene: Yeah? What is it?
Billy: Well, I noticed your place had a spare room and Im not exactly in a rush to head back home anytime soon.
Aidene: Yeah
Billy: I was wondering, would it be cool if I lived here for awhile? I mean, itd just be till I went back or got my own place. Id get a job, Id pay rent I just, I dont want to be alone right now, and youve always been one of my best friends
Aidene: Id be thrilled to have you here Billy.
Billy: AWESOME Aidene!! Thank you so much!
Aidene: No problem love, (in a joking/teasing tone) but you should probably get a job soon, I hear the land lady is real pricey.
Billy: Oh Ill get right on it in a couple of days *chuckles*.
Aidene: Dont rush too much though haha.
Billy: I wont haha, Ill rest a couple days before I go scouting. But I have another question for you my dear.
Aidene: Aha, and what would that be good sir?
Billy: When do I get to meet this terrific boyfriend of yours that Ive heard so much about?
Aidene: Good thing you asked.
Billy: Why?
Aidene: You reminded me that he was coming over tonight haha.
Billy: Oh well then haha, I should fancy myself up.
Aidene: *Teasingly* Well, make ups on the cabinet, but I dont think its your colour.
Billy: Hmmm and I dont think any of your tops will be in my size
Aidene: Sucks for you, so much for your plan of grabbing his attention.
Billy: Nah you know me, just want to make sure his attention is fully on you, where it should be cause youre awesome.
Aidene: Well thank you my dear, so are you.
Billy: Perhaps I have my moments but they are few and far between. For the most part Im an overly self indulgent moron whose afraid to take things seriously.
Aidene: Billy
Billy: Why do you think I joke around so much? Cause I like to entertain?
Aidene: Up until recently, Id say yes. You use to love making people smile dude. Also, Id say its because the Lord gave you the gift of humour.
Hope you enjoy whats there, and please give me any feedback and/or tips/constructive critism:
Perfect Situation
Intro dialogue:
Unidentified woman: Jim, Jim get down here!
Jim: What?! What is it?
Unidentified woman: Look. *the woman hands Jim a letter she found taped to the TV*
Voiceover: Dear family. If you are reading this, it means one of several things; the first, you are up past your bed time (Im looking at you Jim). The second thing it means is that I have left the proverbial nest. As you read this, I will be on a bus on its way out to St Catherines. I had to leave. I wont disclose why, as I dont want to even mention it, much less think about it, but Im sure that youll find out soon enough. Just know that you guys had nothing to do with my leaving, it was nothing you did. After tonight I just had to get the hell out of here or there, at this point. Its for the best. Ill call you guys in a couple weeks when things have settled down, well talk then. Love you both.
PS: Should you be reading this in the morning, disregard that past your bed time stuff.
-cut to bus terminal-
Ticket man: Next
Billy (at this point, an un-identified male): Yeah Id like a student ticket to St. Catherines please.
Ticket man: Return? Round trip?
Billy: One way please.
Ticket man: Alright, coming right up. *rings up the ticket*. The next bus will be here around 1am.
Billy: Thank you sir.
*cue intro music*
- Billy puts on his iPod, and sits in an area on the bus where he is alone. During this time, we see various people getting on and off the bus. We see Billy unplug one of his ear phones and pull out his cell phone and he starts dialling a number-
Aidene: (While phone rings; groggily) Its two bloody am in the morning. Who the heck would be calling at this time?! *Picks up* Hello?
Billy: Hey Aidene?
Aidene: Who is th Billy? Whats up? Its two in the morning.
Billy: Im on a bus on my way to St Kitts.
Aidene: Why whats going on?
Billy: *forcing himself to keep cool * I just had to get out of the city, out of my house just out of there. Im sorry for calling so late, its just youre the only person I could think to call...can I crash at your place for awhile?
Aidene: Yeah sure thing Bill. When will you be getting in?
Billy: I should be getting to the station in about an hour Aidene thank you so much. You dont know how much this means to me.
Aidene: No problem hun. Ill be there around 3.
Billy: Sounds good. Ill see you then.
Aidene: Bill what happened?
Billy: If its cool Id rather not talk about right now especially on the phone
Aidene: Yeah thats cool. Ill see you soon.
Billy: (struggling to keep his cool) Thanks again love see you soon bye. *hangs up*
- Billy puts his headphones back on and resumes listening to the song. During this time, we see a couple happily sleeping in their seats, a group of people chatting, and a couple kissing. During this, Billy is blankly stares out the window of the bus as the screen fades to black.
Next morning:
Aidene: Alright doofus, time to get up.
Billy: Ugh ten more minutes.
Aidene: Its 11:30, get up already.
Billy: No. *Rolls over*
*Aidene yanks off the covers*
Billy: Fine but you owe me a coffee.
Aidene: Theres already a pot out. Why dont you take a shower, Ive got to run to the store to grab some things. Well talk over breakfast.
Billy: Thanks again Aidene, for everything.
Aidene: No problem love, now shower up.
- At this point, Billy heads for the shower, and Aidene heads out to the local convenience store to pick up some odds and ends. Upon returning, she walks into the kitchen as Billy is coming down the stairs, wearing jean shorts and a signed One Cross tshirt.
Aidene: Oh my gosh you still have that shirt?
Billy: No I dont, its a figment of your imagination, Im actually wearing one of your bikini tops.
Aidene: *throws a playful punch* Shut up. I just mean like I had no idea you still had that. That show was like
Billy: Seven years ago I know. *Chuckles* That was the night we all met.
Aidene: A lots changed since then. Youve changed.
Billy: Thats right, back then I was a know it all teen who was confused and angry and now I have facial hair.
Aidene: Oh come on Billy. You had facial hair then too. *Laughs*
Billy: *Playfully* Ouch haha I guess the only thing that has changed since then is my new and improved 10 000 Giga gut.
Aidene: Well I can see the self-deprecating hasnt changed.
Billy: That it has not my dear Watson.
Aidene: You shouldnt be so hard on yourself dude, you have a lot of good things going on for you, like your youth ministry
Billy: Had a lot of good things going on my friend. So do you still keep in touch with any of the old posse?
Aidene: What do you mean had and kind of.
Billy: Well, due to recent developments, I dont exactly have or want some of those things at the moment.
Aidene: Im sorry Bill, I didnt meant to..
Billy: Its cool love, dont worry about it. So tell me, how is everyone?
Aidene: Well, Sarah got married recently; she actually lives up in Toronto now. Miss Rabideau is travelling Europe.
Billy: Why doesnt that surprise me? She always talked of travelling Europe, and had those French dudes living with her fam a couple years ago.
Aidene: Yeah I remember that. Those were good times.
Billy: They were part of me wishes we were still there, you know? Things were a lot simpler. I mean, we were teens and we thought we had it rough and that we knew everything but honestly, despite some of the crap that went down at the time we had it pretty easy.
Aidene: Billy, are you alright?
Billy: Yeah Im fine.
Aidene: Billy its ok if
Billy: Roxy sends her love.
Aidene: When did you talk to her?
Billy: Last week, but I know if she knew I was here shed tell me to say hey and what not, so..
Aidene: You should call and talk to her Billy, it might help you feel better.
Billy: Shell find out soon enough, shell call, Ill talk to her then.
Aidene: Billy
Billy: So any word on how Liz is doing?
Aidene: You dont know?
Billy: Well, we kinda lost touch over the years. I mean, I tried to keep in contact, but after we broke up and she went to university I got the impression that she didnt want me around much as a friend anymore.
Aidene: I think we all got that impression. It was like that with all of us, but she was roughest on you eh?
Billy: Pretty much. I kept myself available to chat, like if she needed it but we havent really talked in years, which sucks, cause we use to be best friends.
Aidene: Im really sorry to hear that. From what Ive heard, things havent exactly been the best for her recently either, she just went through a divorce.
Billy: Oh man thats a real shame. That really sucks.
Aidene: Yeah were keeping her in our prayers, you should too.
Billy: I would if I was praying, but me and the Lord arent exactly on speaking terms at the moment.
Aidene: Billy you cant blame him or yourself for what happened.
Billy: Well, Id blame OJ, but hes been taken already.
Aidene: Billy, come on.
Billy: Aidene, I really appreciate what your trying to do, but, I just dont feel like or want to talk about it.
Aidene: Alright, Im sorry. But please Billy, when youre feeling up to it; talk to me.
Billy: Will do love. But actually, there is something I wanted to talk to you about.
Aidene: Yeah? What is it?
Billy: Well, I noticed your place had a spare room and Im not exactly in a rush to head back home anytime soon.
Aidene: Yeah
Billy: I was wondering, would it be cool if I lived here for awhile? I mean, itd just be till I went back or got my own place. Id get a job, Id pay rent I just, I dont want to be alone right now, and youve always been one of my best friends
Aidene: Id be thrilled to have you here Billy.
Billy: AWESOME Aidene!! Thank you so much!
Aidene: No problem love, (in a joking/teasing tone) but you should probably get a job soon, I hear the land lady is real pricey.
Billy: Oh Ill get right on it in a couple of days *chuckles*.
Aidene: Dont rush too much though haha.
Billy: I wont haha, Ill rest a couple days before I go scouting. But I have another question for you my dear.
Aidene: Aha, and what would that be good sir?
Billy: When do I get to meet this terrific boyfriend of yours that Ive heard so much about?
Aidene: Good thing you asked.
Billy: Why?
Aidene: You reminded me that he was coming over tonight haha.
Billy: Oh well then haha, I should fancy myself up.
Aidene: *Teasingly* Well, make ups on the cabinet, but I dont think its your colour.
Billy: Hmmm and I dont think any of your tops will be in my size
Aidene: Sucks for you, so much for your plan of grabbing his attention.
Billy: Nah you know me, just want to make sure his attention is fully on you, where it should be cause youre awesome.
Aidene: Well thank you my dear, so are you.
Billy: Perhaps I have my moments but they are few and far between. For the most part Im an overly self indulgent moron whose afraid to take things seriously.
Aidene: Billy
Billy: Why do you think I joke around so much? Cause I like to entertain?
Aidene: Up until recently, Id say yes. You use to love making people smile dude. Also, Id say its because the Lord gave you the gift of humour.