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 Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 7:19 am Post subject: Foreign Markets: 1x09 "Revelations" |
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"FOREIGN MARKETS: 1X09 REVELATIONS"
Created & Written by: Brad Stanley
"REVELATIONS"
FADE IN:
INT. IHOP DINER - NIGHT
James and Luke are sitting at a booth and laughing. The clock on the wall reads 2AM, and there are only a few people about. Luke grins and leans across the table.
LUKE
Okay, okay. So, what's it called when you're, like…smell-deaf?
James laughs at Luke and shakes his head, confused.
JAMES
Smell-deaf?
Luke nods.
LUKE
Yeah, like, when you can't smell. What's that called?
James keeps laughing and shrugs.
JAMES
Anosmia?
Luke blinks.
LUKE
…why do you know this?
They both stare at each other for a moment before James glances up at a television on the wall. He looks back over at Luke and grins.
JAMES
So, there's a History Channel, right?
LUKE
Uh, yeah. The best channel on TV.
James gapes.
JAMES
Bitch, please! After the Science Channel.
Luke scoffs.
LUKE
Is that why you knew the word for smell-deaf?
JAMES
Smell-deaf is not a word! And yes, like I said, pwnage. Anyway, they should also have, like, a Future Channel, with videos of the future. At least that way it would actually be useful.
Luke shakes his head, half-amused and half-confused.
LUKE
Yeah...you need sleep.
JAMES
Oh really?
Luke nods.
LUKE
Ya, really. You know, I have this tremendous fear of putting on my shoes.
James stares at him for a moment, then shakes his head, waiting on Luke to continue.
LUKE (CONT'D)
Like, what if something like a roach crawled in it? Or a spider or something? And then I stick my foot in there and crush it?
James bursts out into laughter.
JAMES
Yeah, or else you don't crush it, and then it crawls up your leg.
Luke shudders and gapes at James.
LUKE
Ew! Don't--
Simone suddenly appears over them, looking down at Luke.
SIMONE
Luke?
Luke jumps and immediately straightens his posture and clears his throat.
LUKE
Hi! What, um, what are you doing here?
James furrows his brow as he remembers Simone. Simone playfully rolls her eyes and bats Luke's shoulder.
SIMONE
(squealing)
I'm so glad I ran into you! Remember how I was gonna move into that new apartment? Well, I did! And then I realized I didn't give you the new number or address, so it is SO my fault that we haven't seen each other in so long! I made this calendar for when we would see each other again and do you know how long it's been? Forty days!
James looks over at Luke and grins. Luke ignores him and shakes his head.
LUKE
Oh, um…okay, then. And, sorry, really. I've been pretty busy--
Simone nods.
SIMONE
Yeah? Well, I tried calling you a few times, but I kept getting this weird guy who thought I was delivering Chinese?
Simone looks over at James and smiles sheepishly.
SIMONE (CONT'D)
And who're you?
Luke clears his throat.
LUKE
Oh, um, this is my best friend, James. I think you've met before.
James grins up at her and nods.
JAMES
We have, but it's so good to see you again. Luke has been constantly talking about you.
Simone's eyes brighten as she coos down at Luke and strokes his ear.
SIMONE
Awww, he's so cute! And, my goodness! My two favorite Bible books right here in front of me, in physical form! How cool is that? It's like a sign from God!
JAMES
(nodding sagely)
Oh so cool.
Luke narrows his eyes at James.
LUKE
(clearing his throat)
Yeah…I'm gonna go to the bathroom, but then we should probably get going, huh, James?
James shakes his head and looks confused.
JAMES
What? Why? I thought we--
Luke stands up, dismissing him.
LUKE
We have that thing tomorrow, with Harvey. We should get home soon.
Simone turns and watches as Luke disappears into the bathroom. James clears his throat, a mischievous grin on his face.
JAMES
Hey, Simone, sit down for a sec.
Simone glances over her shoulder for her boss before quickly sitting down.
JAMES (CONT'D)
Hey, I know Luke seems kind of weird, but he really likes you. He's had a rough time since the move, and he thought you didn't like him, but you should--
Simone shakes her head worriedly, eyes wide.
SIMONE
Oh, no no no no, it isn't that at all! I miss him so much! Are you sure he likes me?
James nods and grins.
JAMES
Oh yeah, no, he really likes you. He just loves how…conservative you are.
Simone looks around bashfully and then down at her lap.
SIMONE
Well, we all try to live as God would want us to…
James grins as Luke walks back.
JAMES
Exactly, so you wouldn't want to…waste anything….
Luke looks suspiciously from James to Simone.
LUKE
What's going on?
Simone jumps up and shakes her head.
SIMONE
Nothing! Don't you work in publishing, Luke?
Luke furrows his brow and shrugs.
LUKE
Yeah, why?
Simone grins.
SIMONE
Well, I think--I'm pretty sure, but I might be wrong about some of the details--that my church wants to put out this booklet to distribute to those lost in their faith. Do you think you could…maybe print it for us?
CUT TO:
INT. LIVING ROOM - NIGHT
Lena and Michael are sitting on the couch about two feet apart and watching TV. Lena, stressed, looks over at Michael and watches as he sets his empty wine glass down on the table. She immediately stands up and clears her throat before grabbing the glass.
LENA
I'll um…I'll go put this up.
Michael smiles and stands up so that they are quite close. Lena blinks and looks around, avoiding eye contact, while Michael reaches over and grabs both the glass and her hand.
MICHAEL
(quietly)
I can put it up if you want.
Lena smiles sheepishly and swallows. She nods and Michael steps away from her, still grinning, as he goes to put the glass in the kitchen. Lena trails behind him, hands clenched in front of her chest, and takes a deep breath, trying to figure out the best way to tell him she's not who she said she was. She opens her mouth as the front door bursts open and James and Luke stumble in, talking loudly. They both freeze upon seeing Lena in a dress and Michael appearing from the kitchen.
JAMES
(awkwardly)
Hey…guys….
Luke scratches the back of his head and kicks the door closed.
LENA
Hi.
Michael walks up and stands beside her, nodding at them.
MICHAEL
Luke, James.
They both nod back at him, and all engage in an awkward moment of staring before Luke finally points to the kitchen.
LUKE
I, um, I think I left my iPod in there…
James follows Luke into the kitchen. Michael looks down at Lena, confused.
MICHAEL
Aren't there only three beds upstairs…?
Lena rolls her eyes.
LENA
Don't ask.
Michael smiles.
MICHAEL
I think I'm gonna go. It's--
Lena nods too quickly.
LENA
Oh, well, I--
MICHAEL
--getting kind of late, and I have to be up early in--
LENA
--it's, I was--
MICHAEL
--the morning for some meeting Harvey has set up.
Lena blinks and bites her lower lip, nodding.
LENA
Oh…okay.
Michael studies her expression.
MICHAEL
Lena? Is something wrong?
Lena brushes hair from her face and shakes her head, looking back up at him.
LENA
No, nothing's wrong. I'll talk to you tomorrow, then?
Michael nods and slowly leans forward to kiss Lena when James and Luke walk back into the room. James and Luke, embarrassed, start clearing their throats and turning away. Michael laughs and walks to the door, briefly waving.
MICHAEL
I'll see you later Lena, guys.
JAMES
Bye.
Michael leaves. Lena turns on them.
LENA
What the hell are you two doing?
James looks over at Luke, who does not return the glance. James rolls his eyes.
JAMES
Remember Simone?
Lena looks over at sulking Luke.
LENA
Blue ball bitch?
James grins and nods.
JAMES
Yeah. She has a job for us.
Lena furrows her brow and backs away. James scoffs at her and shakes his head.
JAMES (CONT'D)
Not that kind of job. Anyway, she wants us to print some pamphlets for her church! Jeremy'll be glad to know--
LUKE
Did you tell Michael?
Lena looks down at her feet.
JAMES
(incredulously)
You did, didn't you?
Lena shrugs, still looking down at her feet, as James crosses his arms over his chest.
JAMES (CONT'D)
Lena, we're meeting with Harvey tomorrow. How're we--
Luke holds up his hand and clears his throat, interrupting James.
LUKE
Technically later today.
James glances at Luke and then back at Lena, who is now looking up slightly, distraught.
JAMES
(angrily)
When do you think you're gonna tell him? After we have charges brought against us--? Lena! He's seen us! Here! All together, he knows we're working together! When Harvey points--
Lena shakes her head as Luke pulls out his cell phone.
LENA
(quietly)
I'll tell him tomorrow, before the meeting.
James shakes head.
JAMES
That's not good enough! Lena, what if he doesn't come through? What if it backfires and--
Lena narrows her eyes at James, a hint of disgust on her face.
LENA
You don't know him.
James blinks, then scoffs.
JAMES
I told Ann you were telling him tonight.
Luke, texting on his phone, looks up.
LUKE
Technically, tonight hasn't happened--
JAMES
Luke. Shut up.
Luke stares at James before rolling his eyes and returning to his cell phone. Lena sighs, exasperated with him.
LENA
What do you want me to do, James? Call him right now and tell him?
James throws his hands up.
JAMES
Yes! Call him now! Tell him! Lena, we'll be arrested if we don't--
Lena stares at James, mouth agape at his sudden bossiness.
LENA
(fed up)
You know what? Fuck you, James.
Lena turns and starts up the stairs as Luke and James watch, dumbfounded, from below. She suddenly stops mid-way and wheels back to face them.
LENA (CONT'D)
And you know what else? Just because you two can only score freaks doesn't mean that's all that's out there. Michael actually cares about me, and he'll like me no matter what my day job is.
Lena turns and goes up several more stairs before turning back.
LENA (CONT'D)
And just for future reference, he thinks it's kind of weird you two sleep in the same bed.
Lena turns, for the last time, and disappears upstairs. James looks at Luke, who is replacing his cell phone in his pocket. Luke shakes his head.
LUKE
Harsh.
James scoffs, rolling his eyes.
JAMES
Yeah, she was a total bitch.
Luke shrugs awkwardly and glances to James.
LUKE
I meant you.
James recoils, backing away from Luke.
JAMES
You think I was harsh? She said she was--
Luke holds his hands up in surrender.
LUKE
I was just saying, from here, you seemed a little harsh.
James shakes his head in disbelief and turns away. Luke sighs.
LUKE (CONT'D)
Oh, don't be like that!
James continues facing away, lost in his own thoughts. Alex suddenly comes stomping down the stairs in the light blue speedo and squints over at them.
ALEX
What are you two doing up this late? Talking about girls?
James and Luke both take a breath before looking over at Alex, who is walking towards him. He puts his arms around both their shoulders, pulling them together.
ALEX (CONT'D)
What you have to do, I learned from experience, is break up with them right before Valentine's Day.
James and Luke both glance over at him.
LUKE
Um…
JAMES
…why?
Alex slaps them on the back and heads towards the kitchen. James and Luke both turn to face him, standing side-by-side, watching in repulsion and fascination.
ALEX (O.S.)
(calling back)
That way, you don't have to buy them anything. No gifts, no dinner, no expenditures--
LUKE
--no sex--
JAMES
--no class.
Alex disappears. Luke looks over at James and frowns.
LUKE
I said I'm sorry!
James shrugs.
JAMES
Yeah. Whatever. It's fine.
Luke continues frowning, dissatisfied with this response, as Alex reemerges holding a hand towel and a bottle of 409.
JAMES
Do we want to know…?
Alex looks around, confused, before realizing James is talking about what he's holding.
ALEX
Oh…yeah. Probably not.
James and Luke watch as Alex hikes up the stairs, where he suddenly stops and turns, leaning over the railing to talk to them.
ALEX
Have you two checked each other for prostate cancer?
James and Luke remain inert, shocked and disturbed.
JAMES
Um…
LUKE
Come again?
Alex nods sagely.
ALEX
You should check yourself. It's a young man's disease, you know.
James and Luke both look at each other, horrified.
JAMES
(disturbed)
I think we're okay, but thanks, Alex. We'll keep it in mind.
Alex eyes light up.
ALEX
Oh! You two have already checked? That's so good! Sunshine just checked me this evening.
LUKE
I hope that's not what the 409 is for.
Alex watches both of them standing awkwardly together before grinning.
ALEX
(cooing)
You two are such twinks! Did you see the MSN video on how to check? The guy used for the demonstration kind of looked like you, James. You just take it in your hands and roll it back and forth--
JAMES
I think we get it.
Alex watches both of them creepily before giving a cheesy grin and waving.
ALEX
Well, I should be getting back…
Alex jumps up the rest of the stairs until he's gone. James look over at Luke and sighs.
JAMES
Okay, so. I'm still glad you're my roommate.
Luke nods.
LUKE
Yeah, well. I try to make sure the people who could literally kill me in my sleep are glad to know me.
James rolls his eyes and they both slowly start up the stairs.
LUKE (CONT'D)
By the way, I'd offer to check you for prostate cancer--
JAMES
Thanks, I wasn't offering.
Luke snickers.
LUKE
--yeah, but I'll just watch the video instead.
James laughs tiredly and pushes Luke.
JAMES
Fuck you. But you know, I've been told that creatures of higher intelligence are naturally bisexual, like dolphins and swans.
Luke groans.
LUKE
They told you about that?
James nods.
LUKE (CONT'D)
Ugh, that was awful. The worst dinner, ever. Like eating with Freud.
James laughs and then throws his voice.
JAMES
(deeply)
Luke! I am your mother!
CUT TO:
INT. JEREMY'S CAR - MORNING
Jeremy turns the ignition off as they look out his window to the small house. Ann takes her sunglasses off and sighs.
ANN
I'm not ready for this.
Jeremy rolls his eyes and smirks as he grabs her hand.
JEREMY
It's fine. They love you. They just…think you're a little…much.
Ann withdraws her hand and shakes her head.
ANN
I think we should call them just to make sure--
Jeremy holds up his hand and shakes his head.
JEREMY
Stop worrying about it! If there was a problem, James would have called.
Jeremy watches as Ann sighs and grabs her purse from the floorboard. She grabs her door handle to get out, but then turns back to face him, eyes wide with worry.
ANN
No, I think I should make sure, because if--
Jeremy grins and shakes his head.
JEREMY
Shhh…they're capable of handling it. There's nothing we can do about it here anyway.
Ann tilts her head to the side as Jeremy quickly leans forward and kisses her.
JEREMY
Let's go. Kale's excited to see us.
Ann rolls her eyes and opens her car door.
ANN
Sure. If by "us" you just mean the first letter.
CUT TO:
INT. KITCHEN - MORNING
Sunshine is standing by the refrigerator watching as Alex enthusiastically cooks what appears to be some sort of stew on the stove. She scratches the back of her neck as Alex turns and smiles at her. She forces herself to smile back and folds her arms across her chest.
SUNSHINE
You know you're contributing to factory farm abuse of animals by buying that, don't you?
Alex shrugs and doesn't respond. Sunshine takes a deep breath and leans against the refrigerator.
SUNSHINE (CONT'D)
Are they still talking to Candace?
Alex tilts forward on his tiptoes and peers down the hall.
ALEX
Yeah, looks like she's about to leave though.
Sunshine glances out the window.
SUNSHINE
Oh, good. I just made a quick sketch to give to her, so I hope she doesn't judge it too harshly or feel like it's not up to standards. I just wasn't--
Alex moves the skillet off the burner and swaggers over to Sunshine, grabbing her by the waist and spinning her around before kissing her.
ALEX
It's fine. Everybody loves your art.
Sunshine rolls her eyes and leans slightly away from him.
SUNSHINE
Not everyone.
Alex kisses her again and grins down at her.
ALEX
Yeah? Like who?
Sunshine pushes his arms off her and walks to the skillet. Alex watches, furrowing his brow.
SUNSHINE
Like me.
Alex slowly walks over to her.
ALEX
That isn't true; art has always been--
Sunshine shakes her head vigorously and takes a step back from him.
SUNSHINE
It's not anymore.
Alex swallows, watching her more intently as she refuses to make eye contact.
SUNSHINE
Have you, um, have you seen Tigerlily? I haven't--
ALEX
Sunshine, what's wrong?
Sunshine finally looks up, eyes full, and starts to respond when James walks in the kitchen, clapping his hands.
JAMES
You did it, Sunshine!
Alex and Sunshine both turn to view James, who is now accompanied by Luke. Luke sniffs the air and then covers his nose.
LUKE
What's that smell?
ALEX
It's my special! I call it "Dude Soup." Would you like to try some?
Luke and James blink and shakes their heads no.
LUKE
No, that's um...that's okay.
Alex nods.
ALEX
Yeah, so did she like it?
LUKE
She absolutely loved it. She thought just that sketch would be perfect since it captured…the…
Luke glances to James for assistance.
JAMES
She, um, she felt like it really tapped into the wake left by the girl's death. She really liked how it portrayed both their sadness and hope for the future.
Alex grins over at Sunshine.
ALEX
Speaking of the future…
Alex looks around sheepishly as Sunshine faces him.
ALEX (CONT'D)
Can we…set a date?
SUNSHINE
Oh…yeah, we…should, but let's…um, let's not set it too soon, right? We want to make sure we're, um, we're compatible.
Alex shakes his head, smiling.
ALEX
We know we're compatible, and we already live together and it works great. You're the love of my life. Sunshine, you're the only person I think I've loved this much.
Sunshine forces herself to smile and hesitates before responding.
SUNSHINE
(slowly)
Yeah, me too….
Sunshine looks over at James and Luke, who quickly take the hint and clear their throats.
JAMES
We're, uh, we're gonna go get ready.
LUKE
Yeah. Has anyone seen Lena?
Alex shrugs and wraps his arms around Sunshine.
ALEX
Michael was here earlier. They were going to have breakfast, I think.
Luke nods and he and James go upstairs quietly, leaving Alex and Sunshine in the kitchen.
CUT TO:
INT. COFFEE SHOP - MORNING
Michael and Lena are sitting at a table and smiling at each other as people bustle all around them. Lena sips from her cup and then sets it down. Michael watches with interest as she brushes her hair back and takes a deep breath.
LENA
Michael. I need to tell you something. Something about me, and I…I don't want it to change us.
Michael sets his cup down and looks up as though counting the possibilities of what she might say.
MICHAEL
Let's see…we haven't slept with each other, so you're not pregnant. I--
Lena smiles sadly and grabs his hand. Michael becomes more serious.
LENA
Michael. I…I kind of lied to you.
Michael furrows his brow.
LENA (CONT'D)
When we met…that day in the office, I told you I was a yearbook instructor.
Michael nods slowly.
LENA (CONT'D)
And, um…well. I'm not a yearbook instructor. I would probably shoot myself if I had to teach high school students.
Michael smiles briefly and shakes his head.
MICHAEL
Why would you lie about that…?
Lena smiles hesitantly and then pushes forward.
LENA
I work for the publishing house that is putting out that yearbook, and we needed the template before they would let us do anything.
Michael swallows, expression frozen.
LENA (CONT'D)
I'm sorry. If you don't, um…I mean, if you think I'm a monster, I probably am and it was just that, you were there, and Harvey was being an ass to James and Luke and refused to sell them and--
MICHAEL
So you used me?
Lena bites her lower lip and nods sadly, tears forming in her eyes.
LENA
Yes, and I am SO sorry, Michael. I just--I didn't, I mean, I'm still who I am, and it wasn't--
Michael shakes his head.
MICHAEL
What? What, Lena? It wasn't what? You didn't think you'd have to tell me eventually? You didn't think--
LENA
No! It isn't that. It just wasn't…it wasn't like I thought you would actually like me for it to matter.
Michael recoils, furrowing his brow.
MICHAEL
Why wouldn't I like you?
Lena lets out an awkward, loud laugh.
LENA
Why would you like me? I'm not even--I'm not even attractive.
Michael scoffs.
MICHAEL
So this is why Harvey kept asking if I remembered you?
Lena nods, wiping her nose.
MICHAEL
…he never told me why he was asking. Is he going to press charges against you?
Lena wipes the tears on her face off and sniffles.
LENA
I, um, I don't know? I don't know. I think he is, but we don't know for sure and…I think he wants to press charges against James and Luke, too, but they didn't have anything to do with it. I swear, it was all my idea, and now--now they're going to--
MICHAEL
Hey. Stop that. Nothing is going to happen to you, or them, okay?
Lena's voice cracks.
LENA
No, he's going to know, and now I…I should have told you a long time ago, I know, but I thought you'd hate me if I did, and then it suddenly became now, and it just never seemed right. I kept waiting to tell you? When we went out, I thought there would be this…moment, thing…when I would know. I just--it never happened.
Michael nods.
MICHAEL
Yeah. Well, I'm not happy with you, but I don't hate you, okay? I still like you. Just tell me what to do to keep Harvey from pressing charges.
Lena looks up at him, eyes hopeful.
LENA
Oh, Michael, you don't have to if you don't want--
MICHAEL
Shh, stop telling me what I can do. I know what I can do. I'm doing what I can to make sure you're okay.
Lena blinks, still sniffling, and then smiles.
LENA
I won't know until after today. James and Luke are meeting with Harvey to apologize for last time and we'll see if he accepts it. In the meantime, just…don't talk to him?
Michael laughs.
MICHAEL
(sarcastically)
What a burden that will be! I'll so miss catering to his every whim and fancy.
Lena grins.
CUT TO:
INT. KALE'S HOUSE, NURSERY ROOM - AFTERNOON
Ann and Kale's wife, ABIGAIL, are in the nursery room. Abigail is holding her baby, CHRISTIAN, and cooing down at him. Ann is shifting awkwardly in place, clearly preoccupied with other things. Jeremy and Kale walk in, grinning.
KALE
That's awesome, man. I can't believe how gosh darned hard you work all the time.
Jeremy smiles and steps over to Ann.
JEREMY
Yep, well. I couldn't do it without her.
Kale and Abigail smile at Ann, who seems uncomfortable with the sudden attention.
ANN
I…I think I'm going to just…step outside, for a little bit. I think I need some fresh air or something.
Jeremy squints at her.
JEREMY
Have you held the baby?
Abigail lets out a little gasp as Ann shakes her head.
ANN
No, I don't think--
Abigail walks over to Ann and tries to hand her Christian.
ABIGAIL
Oh, you simply must! He would love to be held by his almost-auntie Ann, wouldn't he? Yes he would, yes he would!
ANN
Oh, no, I really couldn't--
Abigail lifts Christian up and transfers him to Ann, who clumsily takes him, fidgeting and shifting back and forth.
ANN (CONT'D)
(nervously)
Oh, he's…so…
She looks up at all three of them, who are grinning.
ANN (CONT'D)
…heavy…
Abigail and Kale furrow their brow, unsure if Ann is complimenting or insulting them. Jeremy smiles calmly at her. Ann's cell phone suddenly starts ringing, and she immediately starts trying to grab for it and handing Christian off.
ANN
Here--take--here--
Abigail and Kale both hold their hands up, refusing to take Christian and smiling. Jeremy watches as Ann quickly grows frustrated with them.
ANN
Take the--
ABIGAIL
Just relax, hon. You can cradle him with one arm and--
KALE
He really likes that, too, don't you tiger? Huh? Yeah, you--
Ann thrusts Christian against Abigail, who quickly grabs him as Ann lets go.
ANN
Take your goddamned baby!
Ann flips her cell phone open and checks who's calling.
ABIGAIL
(angrily)
Well! I see no need for that sort of language around the baby! Maybe you should--
Ann looks up to the ceiling as if for divine help and then turns her back to them and answers the call.
ANN
(into phone)
Hi, Daddy!
Abigail, flustered, walks around in front of Ann.
ABIGAIL
We do NOT use that language in this house! The Lord's name is sacred under this roof, missy, so maybe you need to move it--!
Ann puts her hand over the mouthpiece and glowers.
ANN
If you don't stop shrieking like a fucking banshee, I swear to fucking God I'm gonna take your missy and--
JEREMY
(sternly)
Ann.
Ann shakes her head, collecting herself, looks down at Abigail and then decides it isn't worth it.
ANN
(into phone)
Daddy? Sorry, I--
Ann's facial expression changes drastically from anger to worry.
ANN (CONT'D)
(same)
Oh my God--when? Is she okay? What did they--
Jeremy walks over and puts his hand on Ann's shoulder.
JEREMY
Ann? What's going on?
Ann walks away from Jeremy and looks down at her watch.
ANN
(into phone)
I can be there in three hours, okay? Just wait until I--Daddy, I know. Just wait for me. I'll call you when I'm almost there, okay? I'll talk to you then. Bye.
Ann closes her phone and turns and looks back at the three of them and Christian. She shakes her head and clears her throat.
ANN
I…can we go, Jeremy?
JEREMY
What's going on?
Ann shakes her head.
ANN
Oh, it's nothing, really. It's just…you know how Daddy can be sometimes….
Jeremy waits on Ann to continue, but when she just stands there, clearly upset, he slowly nods.
JEREMY
Yeah, sure. We can go.
He walks over and puts his arm around her shoulder.
CUT TO:
INT. HARVEY'S OFFICE - AFTERNOON
James and Luke are taking their seats as Harvey closes the door.
HARVEY
Thank you boys for coming back to see me. I'm so sorry about how our last meeting ended.
James and Luke nod.
JAMES
Yeah, we are too. We wanted to come back and personally apologize to you for what happened.
Luke holds up his hands.
LUKE
And see? No cell phones.
Harvey takes his seat behind his desk and smiles politely.
HARVEY
Don't patronize me.
LUKE
Sorry…
Harvey taps his fingers along the desk as though in deep thought.
JAMES
It was a really…bad meeting, all around, and we don't want to get off on the wrong foot with someone like you.
Harvey snorts.
HARVEY
Damn right you don't. You boys know I started the publishing industry in this city?
James and Luke shake their heads.
LUKE
No, sir, we didn't.
Harvey grunts.
HARVEY
Hmph, well, you best learn the history of your profession before getting into it, don't you think?
James and Luke remain silent as Harvey waits for a response.
HARVEY (CONT'D)
Well, I guess we all know why you two came here today.
James and Luke nod slowly.
HARVEY (CONT'D)
So, boys, how do you want this to go down?
James and Luke look at him confusedly.
JAMES
Want…what…?
Harvey eyes them closely and then leans back in his chair.
HARVEY
Didn't I say don't patronize me? Look, you two know what you did, I know what you did, and it's outright fraud. Now, do you want me to call the cops, or are you going to turn yourselves in?
James and Luke hesitate before shaking their heads.
LUKE
What are you talking about?
Harvey slams his fists against his desk.
HARVEY
You know damn well what I'm talking about, you scrawny piece of shit. You two stole my layout, and I'm not going to look the other way--and you know why?
James and Luke remain silent, again.
HARVEY (CONT'D)
Because I fucking hate liars, and that's what you two are. And you know how I know? Because my secretary saw you two leaving with the young lady who stole the print, that's how!
Harvey sets his phone to speaker and calls Michael.
HARVEY (CONT'D)
And he'll say as much right here, and once he does, I'm not going to let you two turn yourselves in, and then all the hard work you've done to get your pathetic business up and running will be worth nothing, and I'll buy every last piece of equipment for--
The phone goes to Michael's VoiceMail. Harvey looks down at it, flustered.
HARVEY (CONT'D)
Where the fuck is…?
Harvey dials him again, impatient.
LUKE
Even if that was all true, you couldn't buy our business.
Harvey glances up.
HARVEY
And why is that?
Luke shrugs, blasé.
LUKE
Because we're not the owners.
Harvey turns the speaker off and looks over at them.
HARVEY
(slowly)
You two don't own the company?
James shakes his head.
JAMES
No, so all this…stuff you're doing is kind of a waste of time.
Harvey narrows his eyes.
HARVEY
Who owns the company?
James and Luke glance at each other uncertainly, and then James gives a half-shrug and looks back at Harvey.
JAMES
Jeremy Stevens.
CUT TO:
INT. LIVING ROOM - EVENING
Alex and Sunshine are cuddling on the couch and watching TV. Sunshine's eyes grow distant as Alex puts his arm around her. Tigerlily is watching them curiously from the floor, eyes wide. Alex suddenly lifts up as so that Sunshine is underneath him. He grins down at her.
ALEX
You know…they said they'd be back much later tonight, so…since it's just us…
Sunshine blinks up at him and smiles awkwardly.
SUNSHINE
Oh…here?
Alex nods.
ALEX
Why not? We could just…
He reaches over and touches her breast, slowly caressing it. Sunshine tenses at his touch, holding her breath before relaxing. Alex leans down and kisses her, softly at first but then more passionately. As he moves from her lips to her jawline and down her neck, Sunshine starts crying. Alex "awws" at her and reaches down to her waist.
ALEX (CONT'D)
(whispering)
Shh, I know. I know, baby. It's so beautiful….
He kisses her again on the mouth.
ALEX
(still whispering)
You're the best thing that ever happened to me.
FADE OUT.
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