We(re Half Way There( Episode 2: Wide Open Frontier By Bryant McLemore INT.- ANTHONY AND SCOTT(S ROOM-MORNING Both SCOTT and ANTHONY snuggling each other as they sleep, covers half on their torso. SCOTT kisses ANTHONY while gazing at each other. (Seductive music plays in background) Plays with SCOTT(S head ANTHONY I still love your hair! SCOTT And I still love your lips they are so sweet! They kiss again for a while. ANTHONY I am so glad you are with me! Cuddle each other ANTHONY In my arms, we could be like this forever Turning face up SCOTT Yeah, but it is morning and nothing can be done in bed Getting up slowly ANTHONY Ahh, leave it to you to spoil a moment Rubbing his pecks. SCOTT Someone has to wear the pants in here Sitting up ANTHONY Look, I also wear pants too you know SCOTT I mean out of bed and taking on some responsibilities, Ant. Bare chest and in boxers, he gets up and leaves to drawer. SCOTT (CONT'D) V/O And beside I have a little thing called responsibility to live up to. Laying face up ANTHONY We(ve been here but a week and you are already up and out. ANTHONY then sits up. SCOTT Well if you don(t remember this is not a vacation we are here for a purpose. He continues fiddling in drawer holding some underpants. ANTHONY (Seductive tone) Can we just wait for that purpose for at least another few more hours or so? Drags up and goes to him. SCOTT We did that yesterday and the day before that and so on( Grabs him from behind him from behind ANTHONY And the problem with that is… Kisses his neck. ANTHONY (CONT'D) Besides, if it works then why stop a good thing? SCOTT turns face to face SCOTT Because you don(t get something for nothing, baby. Pecks his nose and goes to bathroom ANTHONY And what may I ask you have done? Follows him SCOTT Uh News flash, I have a 4.0, the tons of football scholarships and may we not forget that was vote to be valedictorian not to mention my other job experiences(. Facing the mirror and prepping to shower. ANTHONY May I remind you, Mr. Grey! We haven’t finished high school, remember?! And I don(t think in the real world a 4.0 and acting. manager at Chicken World consider anyways experience! Leans on bathroom door SCOTT You(re not helping any, man. Getting in the shower ANTHONY With what, Scotty? Reality?! (Beat) Sticks head out SCOTT (Sighs) I thought we(re in this together. Water runs as ANTHONY enters in. ANTHONY Putting the wagon in front of the horse?! I want us to make it but we have to just relax man. We(re not in dyer straits there(s plenty of time and lots to do. SCOTT V/O Well I don(t know about you but I(m gonna at least try for something than wait for a dream to drop in my lap. ANTHONY Well l you work here( SCOTT Oh no! I refuse to work as a maid anyways I want to give him more than minimum wage. ANTHONY I told you there is no problem here Scotty(. SCOTT Well I have a problem here, Anthony, I don(t like doing nothing! And I was Assistant Manager thank you! ANTHONY [Sighs] Yeah, yeah right (.and where are you gonna start? SCOTT I do have a Godfather that can hook me up. Maybe something decent like. ANTHONY Suit yourself man! Passes by ANTHONY. SCENE ENDS INT.-CARLA AND NIKKI(S APARTMENT/BEDROOM-MORNING The dimly lamplight flaring in CARLA and NIKKI(S dark bedroom as NIKKI barely tries to sleep and a uniformed CARLA gets ready to go to work grabbing her gun and badge out of her nightstand in which it drops and awakened NIKKI. NIKKI slowly looks up tiredly at CARLA and gives her a slight smile. CARLA Sorry about that I(ll be a sec( I wish I were in your shoes right now with you NIKKI Why you need to protect the woman you love and the good citizens here As CARLA reaches over to give her a peck, NIKKI then turns back over to sleep. CARLA They can get someone else if we didn(t need all that money. Prepping her hair NIKKI moans back to her as if she was halfway listening. CARLA Sweetie you don(t know how lucky you have it Setting on the bed getting her shoes on NIKKI [Listening] Hmm, how that(s? CARLA You have time to sleep most of the day, don(t have to worry about risking your life while you save some jackass who doesn(t appreciate your assistance and with that joint of yours, you practically party most of the night( Sitting up NIKKI For your information, I have only a few hours of rest I need before I have to get up to salvage the shitty paper work that was left from the last owners some years back for this (party joint, ( that I trying to keep together with the little strings budget, while trying to dodge every bullet the sleazy debtors and maintenance jerk, to whom because I(m a woman, thinks they could to swindle me And don(t get me started over. the customers. CARLA It still beats having the shit I to go through Getting her stuff in a small black tote bag NIKKI Well that may when have our family. She smiles laying back down CARLA (Indifferent) I have a solution for that(. we won(t one. Looking in the mirror for the last time NIKKI And why not? Turns towards CARLA. CARLA [Avoiding the subject] Look, I don(t want to talk about it! Heading out the door. NIKKI then stops her. NIKKI [Sitting up] Well I do and I want to know why? Becoming agitated with the questioning. She stops and drops her bag CARLA [Sighing and talking with a low voice] You are always bothering me over some little shit? Tries again to leave. NIKKI stops her NIKKI [Stopping her again] Because it means something to me, I thought when was with you we could have a future together. Grabbing her blanket in anger CARLA [Head turns to NIKKI] Not with some smelly ass whining, screaming brat all over the place! CARLA again tries to leave the room NIKKI I know you didn(t mean that, Carly. CARLA Oh yes I do that(s why I can(t stand those motherfuckers. Opening the door and facing out NIKKI And why you(re good with the neighborhood children, huh? CARLA [Turning her head to her] They(re not mine and I don(t want any case close! Marching out of the room slamming the door. NIKKI sits on the bed for a minute in disbelief. SCENE ENDS INT./EXT.-BED AND BREAKFAST/OUTSIDE DINNING AREA-MORNING In the outside dinning area, GARY stands by the buffet table toying with the unappetizing mush-like substance that was brought by DAVID as the guests stop by the other items and sit to eat. Repulsed. GARY You(re serving this(.? Toying with it. DAVID Yes(And what(s the matter it! GARY Sweetheart, it(s um( mushy? Exposing it DAVID [Offended] It(s cream of wheat, thank you! Snatches it and throws it down GARY [Sighs] Ok? DAVID (Sarcastic) Ha, ha ( for your information this happens to be one of my childhood favorites[tasting it], like you never had it before. Hungry guest passing by the table in disgust over the mushy entree GARY Yes, but it was (.creamy. DAVID It(s still edible, can you do better? Unenthusiastic GARY A three year old child can do better DAVID Well, I betcha( they(ll love it Observing the guess reaction GARY [Mumbles] If not gag ( A much older guest comes up to the concoctions toying with it then approaches DAVID. GUEST This a joke, right? Offended he turns towards the guest DAVID What's that?! Showing DAVID a sample bowl of the concoction GUEST [Dissatisfied] You(re not serving this? DAVID Yes, we are and if you don(t like it(.starve!! Throws the bowl back and walks off. Insulted GUEST, also walks off, GARY stops and consults him. GARY Sorry for the inconvenience! Handing the guest and fruit and a muffin to compensate GARY It should be better next time(. The guest is more demeaned by the gesture. GUEST [Outraged] I thought this was supposed to be an escape and getaway but this seems to be a disaster it's yet episode I had to deal with that monster and his rude and unnecessary behavior my stay here (. Snatching the items from GARY GARY You have to excuse him, we're currently under staffed(. GUEST Yet another obvious flaw here GARY He(s under a lot of stress working here by himself. GUEST At least he could have the courtesy to make BREAKFAST RIGHT!! GARY She not perfect sir, I wish there more I could do (. GUEST Yeah, get rid of that(idiot!! March out of the dinning hall. GARY [Smiles] Please come back again! Frustrated GARY he walks over to DAVID. DAVID [Clueless] What! GARY [Displeased] What do you mean what David ( that was yet another guess you scared off(. DAVID [Defensive tone] Me, first of all his wasn't all that anyway He needed to lighten up anyway GARY [Raising his tone] But he was guest paying guest looking for quality service! Interrupts DAVID [Melodramatic] First of all you should know better since it is just me, out of love, slave for you in the this dreadful place with no proper assistance and you expect me be superman I don't think so Mr. Rhennes GARY I understand that you may need some help((. DAVID Some! Sweetie if you want grand help service Start hiring more people!! Sighs placing his hand over DAVID(S face rolling his eyes Finely dressed SCOTT enters goes towards buffet table. GARY (To SCOTT) We(re up early today. Greeting him SCOTT [Gives a slight smile] (have a full day planned DAVID Oh, and what adventures are you up to, Scotty dear? SCOTT Work! Looking at the unappetizing entrees DAVID Working man SCOTT Not yet anyways, looking though GARY Job hunting, huh? SCOTT [Nodding his head] Gotta bring home the bacon. Bites a fruit GARY You came at the nick of time we were talking about looking for extra help( SCOTT At your office? GARY No, here helping with David clean whatever.. SCOTT Nah thanks had enough of that shit back home (anyways a friend of the family here can hook me up with something. GARY Oh well just trying to help SCOTT No problem DAVID And is the other half joining you? Puzzled for a minute. SCOTT Other(oh, Ant( No, he(d rather stay and get his (beauty rest.( GARY That(s what he(s calling it! CARLA enters to the buffet table picks up a muffin. CARLA Hey y(all [Examines the entrée], I thought this was a bed and breakfast! DAVID It is( CARLA Then why are you serving this repulsive goulash-looking shit like we(re in a Thai prison! With the same look of disgust on her face. GARY It(s David(s creation I have nothing to do with it CARLA Kinda figured that(. DAVID Hello no one appreciates my grandma(s down-home southern Recipe! CARLA Uh, I don(t think you followed the it that well honey. Taking a juice and a fruit SCOTT This looks like a personal issue here I think I(m gonna leave DAVID Wait you didn(t get any of grub sticks to your stomach. SCOTT Uh, I already got mine here(don(t want to get, uh too full, later. SCOTT leaves CARLA [To GARY] The boy is playing it safe GARY chuckles as DAVID rolls his eyes overhearing them. GARY So what is up between you and the ole lady at home? CARLA You know, tripping over little shit(you know how she is? GARY Well that(s how you know she love ya Carla DAVID We do it to you CARLA I don(t have to sleep nor eat your cooking; Anyways I do love her like crazy it(s just that sometimes I wish she would just put her mind on reality on certain issues. GARY What is she concerned about today DAVID Yes do tell the dish As they gather to hear her story, a belated ANTHONY stumbles into the dinning area towards GARY, DAVID, and CARLA CARLA Ok, she wanted to(. Interrupts ANTHONY Hi ya guys ! Picking up a plate and filling it with the muffins and fruits GARY Thought you were getting your beauty sleep. ANTHONY Beauty(. Well, uh, the bed was getting kinda cold and lonely so I decided to come and grab me something to eat. CARLA Anyways I was saying she wanted to have children! GARY And what(s the problem with that( CARLA Thing is( I don(t want children GARY Why? DAVID I always pictured you guys as parents, cop woman, and her down to earth wife almost better than mine. GARY What kid wouldn(t want two of the best mothers? ANTHONY Or father! Both CARLA and GARY give an unpleasant look after ANTHONY(S thoughtless statement. ANTHONY [Clueless] Did I miss something? DAVID Yes sweetie, now eat Placing the mush on ANTHONY(S plate and eats. CARLA Anyways, I just don(t want any right now(and she doesn(t get it DAVID Maybe you don(t get it CARLA Get what, she never mentioned or hinted anything like this in our seven years we(ve been together. GARY You of all people should clue it in CARLA And what is there to know MARIE and LEAH enters DAVID Someone(s clock is ticking CARLA [Looking lost] Her what? Interrupting as she greets GARY and DAVID LEAH Biological clock, Carla baby! Greets CARLA CARLA I know that I have one too and you(re not too far either my sister MARIE Not for me thank god Studying the (mush( MARIE [Sarcastic] M, m, Mmmm!! What do we have here( look David(s own mush! Point the spoon at LEAH and both laughing MARIE Want some! LEAH Why not, I like to die from the fresh cooking here ala chef Davy! MARIE So, what(s this talk of baby all about? Picking up a fruit and coffee GARY Our good Nikki wants to have children ANTHONY And she doesn(t( MARIE And what is it to us( DAVID She brought it up, honey. CARLA [Irritated] Which I shouldn(t have! GARY But you did, and you have to tell. LEAH You got me curious, now I want to know Interrupting MARIE For Christ(s sake, can you leave the woman alone, if she doesn(t want to talk about it so be it. CARLA Amen! I just don(t think it(s right for a kid to be raised by two mamas. Everyone(s turn their head in shock while ANTHONY continues to eat more of DAVID(S (mush(. GARY You(re joking right? CARLA Nope, dead serious! LEAH Carla, I(m surprised, out of all people to say something like that! DAVID Especially being in a nine year relationship with another woman? CARLA Our relationship has nothing to do with children besides if God wanted two women would have to have children he given us the equipment to. LEAH You don(t necessarily need to be equipped DAVID That(s right, what does equipment have to do raising a love child that(ll love you regardless. CARLA Because every kid needs a mother and a father to be complete otherwise it(s unnatural. LEAH So if Greg and I had children versus you guy it is natural CARLA That(s God(s divine plan DAVID If you and Greg had a decent contact with each other that(d be a miracle ANTHONY Up until a few years ago my father raised me so what(s the problem CARLA You at one time had a mother ANTHONY Yeah but she died when I was five or six CARLA And your father I(m sure didn(t look for another man to raise you with him ANTHONY No, he likes women but that doesn(t make a difference DAVID Tell it. . . Swinging his arms him LEAH Exactly, you guys are more capable to have children as any other normal couple. GARY So what do you think of someone like Dave and I or Anthony and Scott? CARLA Hey y(all can do what you wanna do, though I(d pray for the child to have to eat David(s cooking, I(d love you the same I just think it isn(t practical at this time LEAH Are you kidding this is 1990 next the last of the century, If a person wants to have and raise a child and they(re gay I say why not. CARLA Well I don(t and won(t. GARY But Nikki does! CARLA That will be between Nikki and me right now let me and let try to stomach something MARIE Face it, you can(t derail a preacher(s daughter, Just let her be lets change the subject. DAVID How about talking of your disappointment that you baby Tamara is gone and your stuck here watering plants GARY Yeah aren(t you shocked that she was taken up by that agency that Lee, and you trashed so much MARIE Ok, may have I had my doubts but she(s doing something and no I am not upset that(s she(s gone temporarily thank you! Gazing her attention at DAVID. LEAH Well it(s a vacation for me and the phone, now I only have one child here MARIE And that(s why you don(t have children huh Leah LEAH And you(re saying( MARIE You know what sweet cakes DAVID Ladies save the cat fight for the plant you have to water. To ANTHONY LEAH So what are you doing up Anthony ANTHONY What do you mean? MARIE I thought you and your playmate would be in bed most of the day like y(alls usually do. GARY Scott left him to get a J-O-B, now he(s wondering here alone and bored. LEAH So the other half is out in the real world also, great for him. GARY And you should be too tiger ANTHONY I well soon but(.like to take my time GARY This won(t be for forever CARLA Have to go out and be I a responsible man. ANTHONY Ok you guys are beginning to sound like Scott! GARY Got to give it to him, unless you like to work here. DAVID And believe me we do need the help. CARLA I can attest to that! ANTHONY No thank I can(t barely clean my room. GARY You gotta start somewhere. ANTHONY (CONT'D) Yeah, but where? CARLA Nikki has mentioned that she is looking for a server at her joint you are eighteen, at least. ANTHONY Yeah CARLA Well it isn(t full-time and it(s at night, but you can make at least three hundred tops if you play your cards right. GARY You should take it ANTHONY Ok I will CARLA Great I(ll tell Nikki and you(ll probably start tomorrow ANTHONY Cool! GARY Welcome to the working world! Shakes his hand DAVID [Mock crying] Can(t believe me baby is going to be an Alice Hyatt! ANTHONY smiles SCENE ENDS INT. (MARCUS BRADLEY(S OFFICE- DAYTIME In the quiet office building SCOTT enters to the RECEPTIONIST(s desk, as a few employees are either in the seats or pacing the floors. RECEPTIONIST May I help you sir? SCOTT Yes is there Mr. Bradley in? RECEPTIONIST Yes he is but he(s busy at the moment! SCOTT Well can you tell him that Scott Grey is here, he should know me he(s a family friend RECEPTIONIST And the purpose of the visit? SCOTT I want him to help me with a job! RECEPTIONIST Do you have an appointment to see him? SCOTT Why do I need an appointment he should know who I am? RECEPTIONIST There are several his knows, sir but without an appointment I nor he can(t help you a much, if you want to wait I can try to get him it may take awhile. SCOTT sighs and nods then sits very discouraged SCENE ENDS INT.-FLORAL SHOPPE ( DAYTIME Almost dead and empty nursery, with flora and fauna surround the ambience. A bore MARIE fondles with paper and other items at her desk post down across the entrance. She picks up the phone and decides to call TAMI(S room. Phone rings a very youthful person answers. PERSON ON LINE v/o (hotel how can I help you MARIE Yes room 563 please PERSON ON LINE v/o Hold on Playing with a pencil thinking of TAMI TAMI v/o Hello MARIE So how(s my little Christy Brinkley TAMI v/o Hey baby I(m so glad you called MARIE Well I have to you never had a chance to call me since you(ve came down there TAMI v/o Oh I(m so sorry, but I was incredibly busy for the past few days( MARIE Busy what? For a few pics, I thought you(d have I more downtime for parties, rubbing elbows with the star and shit TAMI v/o I thought so too but there is a hell a lot more to it(A lot more I wish I can give more detail but I have to go soon another retake shoot. MARIE Ok but please call me TAMI v/o I(ll try to if not now soon MARIE You better or I(ll come down there and hunt down and you don(t wanna know what I(d do next... TAMIv/o Oh I bet I wouldn(t like it MARIE But I would( TAMIv/o Oh, let me go before you get me into trouble MARIE That(s what I was hoping to do TAMIv/o You would(bye, sugar MARIE Love ya( A dial tone is heard before she could complete her sentence. She shrugs her shoulder and continues to wait in boredom. SCENE ENDS INT.- MARCUS BRADLEY(S OFFICE-DAYTIME After hours past, SCOTT sits impatiently flips through magazines waiting. He looks at his stares at the receptionist with an evil glare. Finally a well-dressed med build black older man walks out overlooking SCOTT looking occupied and reading his messages who barely misses him He jumps out of the seat and tries to flag and his attention. Muzak is play continuously in the background SCOTT Mr. Bradley! Goes up and grab his arm SCOTT Mr. Bradley! Not knowing who is grabbing him, tug it back and angrily turn around M. BRADLEY What do you(. SCOTT It(s me Scott from Louisiana.. M. BRADLEY Mr. Scott Grey, I haven(t seen you since(you were Yah high…. SCOTT Yep, it(s been along time sir M. BRADLEY Your father and mother are well? SCOTT Uh, they’re still there…I guess…sir( M. BRADLEY So what brings you up here? SCOTT I come to stay with some one Mr. Bradley sir! M. BRADLEY Wonderful, I hope it(s a lovely woman? SCOTT Well sort of.. M. BRADLEY And what are your plans here SCOTT That(s why I(m came to talk to you, I looking for a job and since you and my dad are close and you helped I was wondering( M. BRADLEY Oh I(d be happy to help(what are you looking for(. SCOTT Office work I guess.. M. BRADLEY Office work meaning( SCOTT I(I don(t know, maybe answer phones, work on file and computers( M. BRADLEY Great where did you finish school it? SCOTT I( I didn’t school yet... M. BRADLEY Oh, So you’re attending Georgia State or Tech, Morehouse, Clark…? SCOTT Uh….I didn’t actually… finish… high school … Laughing M. BRADLEY You’re kiddin’?! SCOTT No...But I do have a 4.0 have like a few scholarships to like…Howard…Berkley …and…Oh! I was vote to be valedictorian and most like to succeed( Breaking out in full laugher M. BRADLEY I hate to break it to ya, but, Scott, this is the real world?! And having very little backing that you do, ain’t enough to compete ( SCOTT I know but at least I can do something important(maybe hoping something a like your assistant or something(. M. BRADLEY Only thing I can think about is, mailroom assistant and security attendant, or maintenance technician…. SCOTT I was looking for something more than a janitor or security guard… M. BRADLEY With just a 4.0 and no High School diploma( I can see, as when you were little, with some aspiration but what you want and you have don’t match… Places hand on his shoulder M. BRADLEY (CONT'D) Look the best thing to do now is to go back home, and finish school. SCOTT Yeah but… M. BRADLEY I hate to see a young brother like you with so much to offer…beaten up here Looks at the clock to the right of him M. BRADLEY (CONT'D) (Gotta run I hope to see you soon... and remember what I said now. Walking the opposite direction SCOTT Yeah, thanks a lot! Disappointed he stands rubbing his pants. SCENE ENDS INT. - BAILEY(S BED AND BREAKFAST LOBBY-AFTERNOON A few guests sit and lounge while David drags down the area looking as if he is cleaning when he is socializing. ANTHONY. Sits in a love seat by a desk Approaching him DAVID [melodramatic] With Gary and Scott and now you going out in the working world a bitch like me is gonna be all alone. ANTHONY Well you have me most of the day do have the guests here and Scott and Gary at night(. DAVID Oh please, it's not the same to see no wonderful people all the time and besides I don't know or give a damn for any of these sons of sands A very athletically build guest walk by. Catching DAVID'S attention DAVID Or some I maybe(. Checking the guest's ass out as he walk ANTHONY shaking his head on DAVID'S antics. DAVID He's eye candy honey completely different. Enters GARY GARY What is eye candy dear? Walking towards DAVID DAVID You of course dear! Pecks him on the cheek GARY I thought I was more than that. DAVID You are( eye candy too that I can touch! Places his arm around him GARY Funny, I thought you were talking about Mr. Flannery's ass DAVID Oh honey I won't! GARY and ANTHONY look at each other in disbelief ANTHONY We were talking about how quiet minus us. GARY Oh, he'll be ok he's been alone before DAVID Not before are babies come( GARY All have to grow up sometime( DAVID And all leave me doin' the chores( now I know how Cinderella feels( Enters SCOTT slow and dismayed GARY Speaking of... Here comes the DAVID How was it! Gives a flushed look GARY That bad, huh( well as they say, tomorrow is another day! SCOTT [Exhausted] Uh, huh! Sits on the sofa by ANTHONY GARY For any confiscation Anthony followed in your foot step in assort and found something DAVID With Nikki at her club bringing in some dough ANTHONY I guess I took you advice(well he mentioned that you were out looking for job and that you thought I should do the same, well to make a long story short Carla hooked me and I'll be working nights starting tonight, isn't that great! Sarcastic SCOTT Yeah, great! Looking less enthusiastic ANTHONY I know it's a bitch right now(maybe I can get you a gig there(. DAVID Nah, I'll be alright! GARY You sure because my offer still stands here.. DAVID And I do need the help and company. SCOTT [Superficial smile] Nah really I'm straight, as you said, tomorrow is another day. Gets up SCOTT Ah, I'm bushed I'm going to bed(T! Congratulations, I'm happy for ya really, see y'all. Walking up the stairs. They all look at him with concern and confusion SCENE ENDS INT. LUCINDA'S FLORAL SHOPPE-AFTERNOON Closing time and LEAH prep sand arrange the flowers and plants before leaving while MARIE greeting the last customer out and locked the door. Leans on the door MARIE [sighs] I thought she'd never leave LEAH Tell me about it she might as well have camped here. MARIE You might give her idea! Going to the tell LEAH How? she's not here now. Sweeping for floor MARIE What on your agenda for tonight. LEAH Probably the same as any night, nothing MARIE That's what you get when you get with a man! LEAH Hey, I work long and hard for that guy( MARIE And got nothing in bed LEAH And the same for Tami I presume! MARIE Oh, completely different on fem on fem, you should try it sometimes! LEAH Not a chance missy, I've seen enough share of fem/fem for me to appreciate what I have( MARIE Shit, speak of which(. Stops what she's doing and goes to the phone at the desk LEAH Your not call her again on( MARIE No.. I'm calling for pizza! LEAH No your not, didn't you say she called and say she'll call before she leaves. MARIE No I called her baby! LEAH shakes her head INT.- GRAND HOTEL IN FLORIDA-AFTERNOON In a somewhat crowded room party-filled atmosphere with beautiful woman and guys, as TAMI and company runs around half drunk. Phone rings and a partygoer picks up PARTYGOER Yo! Laughing , yelling, and loud music in the background MARIE v/o Yes, is there a Tamara Martinez there? PARTYGOER [talking louder] Uh, hold on! Partygoer looks around and shouts for TAMI who is busy having fun with some guys chasing her PARTYGOER She's unexposed for the moment may I take a message for her! INT.- LUCINDA' FLORAL SHOPPE- AFTERNOON LEAH still counts money in the dim lighted background MARIE Just tell her that her baby called. PARTYGOER v/o Sure will! MARIE Thanks! Slams the phone MARIE Mother Fucking! LEAH Told ya a waste of time! Finishes counting LEAH Look, Greg will not be home for long, wanna hang? Puts arm around her MARIE I'll ok (know what, why not? LEAH Just give me a minute! Goes to the back room. MARIE holds the broom then throws it down. SCENE ENDS INT. ---CARLA AND NIKKI ROOM---NIGHT NIKKI and CARLA lays up in bed, NIKKI reading with a dimmed light as CARLA lies bored and restless. CARLA then tries to tempt NIKKI by rubbing her leg against her thigh. NIKKI slightly agitated moves away. CARLA then pauses sighs and tries again by nudging her face on her neck. Shoving her away NIKKI Will you stop it! CARLA What, I can't get any lovin'(. Cranky NIKKI I'm not in the mood, now get! CARLA Nikki I thought you loved baby(. Rubbing on her stomach NIKKI I told you, I'm not in the mood! Pulling her hand back. CARLA I know what can. Nibbling on her neck again NIKKI becomes more irritated NIKKI Carla, please!! CARLA What is your problem, woman? NIKKI I'm just bothered right now(. CARLA That is not like you sugar NIKKI Well it is today( CARLA Is it something at work( NIKKI I don't wanna talk about it CARLA It's something I did Giving her a long dirty look NIKKI [Sighs] No! CARLA [Frustrated] You're worrying me with this, girl! NIKKI It's what you said this morning! CARLA What did I say(. NIKKI You know what you said CARLA No, I don't I wouldn't ask(. Remembering CARLA Oh, the baby thing! ( You worked up because I don't want kids( NIKKI Yes! That tells me that you don't love me enough( CARLA Enough for what(.[sighs]Now girlfriend, you know better than that after almost ten years(. Sitting up more NIKKI After all that don't you want something extra other than just us, and it's been nine years Carly Poo, darling! Rising her voice CARLA I'm not enough( NIKKI Are you jealous that I may not(. CARLA No, I'm not jealous damn it! If you want to know I just don't think is right for a kid to be raised in an unwedded family NIKKI Honey, if you don't remember, we are married! CARLA A real marriage, Carla, not this spiritual bullshit! (Beat) NIKKI So you don't love me. Fed up CARLA walk out of bed CARLA Lord, I'm going somewhere to get sleep if I can get anything! Mumbling while ravishing through the closet for a blanket and pillow. NIKKI also pissed, turn off the lights and turns over. CARLA gate out and heads for the door NIKKI sits up as soon as she turns the knob. NIKKI Well do you! CARLA What... yes I love you Stops NIKKI So what the problem! CARLA I don't want to raise a child in our condition right now!! NIKKI And that condition is( CARLA It is neither ethical nor natural for a child to have two mamas, ok! We are not at the right people or time( NIKKI Anything is possible Carla, I thought you'd believe that( Standing up CARLA (Pauses) What gonna happen if something happens to you or me, Nikki I mean, with where I'm working at and you with your bar, and lord knows what happen if one of us dies who gonna have one NIKKI Will sometimes things can work itself out Carly( CARLA You go ahead and believe that, while I sleep and get ready to live in the real world tomorrow Leaves it room with a door slams and NIKKI standing in the dark SCENE ENDS INT.- BAILEY'S B'N'B/ ANT. AND SCOTT'S ROOM-LATE EVENING SCOTT tries to sleep still bother about earlier, ANTHONY walks in and turn on the light. SCOTT rises up as ANTHONY walks towards him. ANTHONY Man, they weren't kidding when they said I would make over three hundred Showing SCOTT the various bills ANTHONY See? SCOTT gives a look of tired anger. SCOTT Yeah, look I'm trying to sleep ANTHONY What the matter? SCOTT Nothing, I just had a long day and I want to get a fresh start tomorrow! ANTHONY I could make even fresher Grabbing him by the side SCOTT Anthony, please, good night! Turning over ANTHONY slowly turns off the light. SCENE ENDS INT./ EXT.- B'N'B OUTSIDE DINNING AREA- DAYTIME Some guest sit and dine on what breakfast is at the buffet table. GARY and DAVID stand at the same table as GARY looks at yet another concoction that DAVID made. Staring at turn ill-made entrée GARY Baby love you but, you need to take cooking lessons! DAVID It is still edible, see? Taking a spoon and tasting it DAVID Just a little burned! GARY That is killing my business! Enters CARLA who looks at the food in disgust CARLA You really need to hire another cook Gary! DAVID Why, they got me you just haven't had any of my home cooking? CARLA Yes I have and some us like to live when after they eat here! Enters ANTHONY ANTHONY [Unenthusiastic] Hi guys! DAVID Here comes someone who can appreciate my cooking! Greeting him with a peck on the cheek DAVID Hey sweetie, here you go! ANTHONY looks oddly at it ANTHONY [Cranky] What hell is that? CARLA [Chuckles] Appreciation, huh? DAVID My baby just had a rough night after last night after working all night Rubbing his back, ANTHONY sits down GARY By the way how was your first night working here ANTHONY Great, but that isn't the reason... GARY Uh oh, trouble in paradise again Enters MARIE and LEAH MARIE/ LEAH [Interrupts] Hi guys! DAVID The flower girl minus Tami MARIE Please don't start! Focus back on ANTHONY ANTHONY [Continues] I've done great last night, three fifty DAVID You go! ANTHONY It(s just Scotty! GARY Uh oh, trouble in paradise again DAVID What happened this time! CARLA Probably not as bad as mine DAVID Jesus, is everyone sleeping on the wrong side or what? CARLA You don't wanna know LEAH It(s the baby issue, Nikki didn't take it well. CARLA Like I said you don't wanna here my side. Enters NIKKI she sees CARLA and tries to ignore her CARLA Well here she is you ask her, I'm out of here. Everyone waves bye, she walks out crossing with NIKKI CARLA Hey baby! NIKKI ignore her, she shrugs her shoulders and leave LEAH Rough one... NIKKI I don't wanna speak; I'm all about positivity today how's everyone doing? GARY I don't know about anyone else but David and I am fine ANTHONY Great, Nikki! NIKKI No problem, had any trouble? ANTHONY Not there but home that's another story GARY Lay off Scott he's just having few problems looking for I job not everyone is lucky to get some like you. Enters SCOTT with a different chipper attitude SCOTT What's up guys? GARY Told ya, doing good! SCOTT Of course just need to start over again that's all! Goes to kiss ANTHONY SCOTT Hey! ANTHONY turns away and walks out SCOTT What's up with him... oh well I gotta go see y(all? GARY quickly grabs SCOTT. GARY Wait! Look I wish you luck SCOTT Oh thanks! GARY And I know you are tired of hearing it but my offer still stands. SCOTT I'll be fine! GARY You sure( SCOTT Yep! now let me go! Walks out GARY There he goes again! MARIE Never gives up! DAVID I know I like that in a man stubborn and who can stand there ground! GARY It would help to be a little grounded though LEAH At least he know what he wants GARY But will he have the sense to know how to get it. MARIE He will learn even if it takes a kick in the ass. SCENE ENDS EXT. OVERVIEW OF ATLANTA- LATER DAYTIME SCOTT is seen in various parts of the city being and various employment agencies and businesses, being turned down by. every establishment. Disappointed SCOTT is seen sitting at a city park bench. SCENE ENDS EXT. A BEACH IN FLORIDA- DAYTIME A photo crew is out in a half empty beach with TAMI and three waify female models getting ready to get shot. A few of the preps and costume assistants prep her up. The photographer, very spunky and energetic readies the models and TAMI who is seen standing between them with words of encouragement. The photographer's assistant rushes over and whispers something his ear. Photographer whispers back and then the Assist. Leaves. A close up of TAMI is now seen SCENE ENDS EXT.- ARAGON WAY- DAYTIME A police car with the logo Atlanta P.D. is seen drive slowly policing the neighborhood. INT. POLICE CAR-DAYTIME Inside CARLA and with her a partner FRANK CAPILLO, thirty-something and slightly over weight Italian guy, sitting quietly as nothing goes on. CARLA Ain't this a bitch(? FRANK [in a deep northern accent] Beats risking your ass shot on duty or something like that CARLA What is the meaning of being a cop if you don't utilize your skills FRANK It's not about skills more than it's about survival CARLA Risking your life comes with the territory they didn(t didn(t they teach you that up in New Jersey? FRANK They also taught me the value of staying alive for your loved ones. CARLA Well the love ones I have don(t think I value them as much Sarcastic FRANK Gee, I wonder why CARLA What is that supposed to mean FRANK You act as if you don(t have a life after you take off that badge CARLA I do(I can(t love my job also, Capillo! FRANK You can love trash cans for all I give a shit, but I think just know that someone you love knows you are there by there side especially if you have children. CARLA Please don(t start on that! FRANK What, Nikki(s bugging you on that, Adams CARLA Her and the rest of the world! FRANK You know I would think that being a lesbian you would want children more. CARLA And why would say that! FRANK I mean, two women two mother( that(s paternal( CARLA Maternal you mean! FRANK Yeah that and you with the brats here, you and her I see you treat them as you own( CARLA Well it ain(t gonna happen with this one, let the be for those who are meant they children, and man and woman. Pauses for a moment FRANK Well I can relate to that being raised catholic and all, but personally I think God doesn(t care who raise a kid, man and woman, woman and woman cat and mouse who gives a shit, just as long as someone teaches them right and wrong that(s all that matters, that what I think. CARLA is silent SCENE ENDS INT.- B(N(B LOBBY- DAYTIME DAVID sits talking to a few good looking guys, ANTHONY comes down stairs and goes Towards the door Interrupting DAVID Another day ? ANTHONY And another dollar. DAVID I heard that! Continuing back with the guys. SCOTT enters flying by ANTHONY towards the step ANTHONY (Anything yet! SCOTT [snaps] Does it look like I have! ANTHONY I was just asking you a question! SCOTT If you need to know , I haven(t so why don(t you go and making you five hundred or whatever Rushes the stairs, bumps into a guest DAVID Ouch! Someone has a headache! SCENE ENDS INT. B'N'B / RM #14- LATE NIGHT As both GARY and DAVID are sleep, GARY, is awakened by a distant noise. He sits up looks around, then gets up and puts on his rob on and walks out. INT. B'N'B/ LOBBY-KITCHEN- LATE NIGHT Goes pass the empty lobby following the ramblings and an amazing aroma to kitchen, where he sees a few pots and skillets cooking. Baffled he looks through and tastes what’s in them. SCOTT then comes of the pantry out holding some items without notice of GARY. GARY I thought I was dreaming! Startled SCOTT drops the foods SCOTT Sorry, when I'm upset I cook ! GARY And a damn good job at it I must add. SCOTT Well it's a little something my mom taught me. GARY She taught you well I must add, now I found your hidden talent that Tony didn't tell me about( SCOTT I'm more than just cooking and such( GARY I didn't say that we weren't it's just been so long since there was real cooking in here( Going to get a plate GARY You don't mind( SCOTT Nah, if you don(t me (., I will clean it up soon GARY I'm not complaining believe me( As getting the plates he notice the cabinets well organized GARY (So that is where it was SCOTT Yeah, I had a little time so I rearranged the cabinets and such it needed it Plates up the entree GARY Scott, you are a god sent do you know that SCOTT Why? GARY Are you crazy(straightening out our bed and breakfast! Pointing SCOTT Look I don't me it a routine hobby( GARY But you do a hell of a job! Enters DAVID DAVID What is going on in here( DAVID I didn't know you can order out this late. GARY I didn't he made this.. Hands him a taste SCOTT It's nothing (. DAVID Hmm, it's great are you kidding? GARY Told ya, regular Julia Childs! DAVID Almost as good as mine! Both GARY and SCOTT stare at each other GARY Oh.. come look at this! Showing the well organized cabinets and space DAVID I was meaning to do that all week(. Investigating the cabinets DAVID You have saved me an extra chore let me tell you.. GARY And I wonder why you don't have anything yet? SCOTT Because I'm not looking in this profession, I consider myself better DAVID You and me both honey! GARY Then what( look it may not seem like a noble profession but if you're good at it (. SCOTT Too good for it! GARY What are you looking for? SCOTT I want to make money boquo, ya know have my own business! GARY In what? SCOTT I don't know! Anything that can get me more money like Donald Trump. GARY With that scoot it takes know what you want and going to school for it just doesn't happen up in the air(what did you're connection say the other day. SCOTT sits SCOTT The same thing you said and Anthony and everyone else. GARY Don't you think you may need to listen to them sometime(. SCOTT Yeah, but I don't want to spend the rest of my life working behind a kitchen or anything. GARY How do you think the best get anywhere(I'm not here to make a speech but maybe starting at the bottom still not as degrading as you think (Beat) ANTHONY walks in, exhausted ANTHONY Is there a party in here(? DAVID No we're just dinning on your baby(s meals( you didn't tell us your man can cook GARY And clean! ANTHONY Now you know Grabbing a plate and DAVID If this was true we would've grabbed him earlier ANTHONY It wouldn't happen; common work is too demeaning for him Rolls his eyes at him, SCOTT looks clueless then passes by NIKKI and MARIE enters NIKKI Oh my god , food Looking in the pots MARIE This is 624 Aragon Way right Over NIKKI(S shoulder GARY I should and why are you ladies not at home MARIE gets some places NIKKI Can a sister see her friend and gets some grub DAVID Y'all never can here before for food when I was cooking MARIE That's why NIKKI Now who is responsible for this then GARY Scott MARIE there is some good for him after all GARY Yeah , I just wish he would see it SCOTT Alright I'll do it GARY Do what? SCOTT What you've been begging me to do Sarcastic GARY I don't beg, I just offer. SCOTT So what are you looking for ( Joking GARY Who says I was looking! SCOTT Come on, now(. GARY Ok, Ok just someone to help out with David cook maybe a little cleans and maybe(. SCOTT [sighs] Deal! GARY [joking] For? SCOTT impatiently gazes GARY Ok, you start tomorrow or at break of dawn SCOTT Deal! They shake to confirm the deal. MARIE You guys got yourselves help DAVID Finally now I can work other serious stuff like looking pretty. NIKKI Better then how I feel right now! MARIE Nor I! Enters GREG and LEAH LEAH She'll be ok, let it rest MARIE I can't help it, I have heard from her for a while! GREG Probably shooting(is that food! NIKKI Yeah Scotty made it get some. GREG grabs some plates MARIE She's been busy all week DAVID That's what models do! MARIE And forget about the one they love Enters TAMI TAMI Not if they(re stupid! MARIE turns around smiles and runs to TAMI TAMI You miss me? MARIE Not really just wondering! TAMI Hmm! She kisses and embraces MARIE DAVID Do we have to see this we're eating? LEAH Oh David where's your sense of romance GREG Yeah how would you fell after Gary leave after awhile and comes back LEAH A lot like I would DAVID Shit you got the breeders doing it! Enters CARLA, GARY and everyone still eating as DAVID DAVID Thank god , come and arrest these people for indecent behavior. CARLA I'm not here to arrest anybody babe. GARY taking notice GARY So what's up? CARLA Just checking to see if Nikki is here? NIKKI looks back and continues eating GARY Here she is! Carla goes to her CARLA Watcha doing! NIKKI What do you think! CARLA I deserve that, huh ? NIKKI No comment! CARLA Can I have some? NIKKI Yeah just get a plate there's plenty left CARLA Is that what you say to the future mother of your child. She stops NIKKI That not funny! CARLA I'm serious if you are NIKKI How are we gonna! CARLA You said before we'll figure it out! Hugs her DAVID (To SCOTT) You must have but something in the food Scott because everyone is in the mood. SCOTT shrugs his shoulders GARY Does it feel to be employed? SCOTT Ok, I guess.. wait a minute! Goes towards ANTHONY whose still eating SCOTT [smiles] Hi! Uninterested ANTHONY Hi ! Smiles SCOTT You heard ( ANTHONY Yep, congratulation! SCOTT The same to you! Both smile and kiss. GARY and DAVID over viewing the happy couples DAVID I don(t get it! GARY hands him a plate GARY Just shut up and eat! Shoves some food in his mouth THE END CAST FEATURED GARY RHENNES DAVID NEWMAN ANTHONY FOX SCOTT GREY NIKKI PATTERNS CARLA ADAMS MARIE CONNERS TAMI MARTINEZ LEAH PHERSON GREG LOWELL MARCUS BRADLEY FRANK CAPILLO RECEPTIONIST PHOTOGRAPHER PHOTOGRAPHER(S ASSIST. 1