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COLD OPEN

FADE IN:

EXT. A PRISON - DAY

Prison busses unload men in jumpsuits into a line as crowds

picket outside with Keep Cons In signs.

INT. PRISON CAFETERIA - DAY

Prisoners are packed in shoulder to shoulder creating a seaof orange. Fibs [40ish, charming good looks] is looking to aguard. Waiting. Hoping.

GUARDFibonacci Strauss.

The guard holds the door open for Fibs, closing it after heenters. Hugh [50/60s, fat, joyous] is holding a spare suit.

HUGHFiiiibs.

The two men hug, then Fibs undresses behind Hugh.

HUGH (CONTD)Ready to be free?

FIBSReady to be rich.

INT. PRISON CORRIDOR - DAY

Fibs is suited up, sans tie. He walks with purpose.

HUGHJust remember the three Cs.Contrite, Confessional and-

FIBSAnd Succinct. Which is an S.Doesnt even sound like a C.

HUGHYou want it helpful or accurate?

FIBSIf my lawyer is so helpful, whyisnt he coming in to the hearing?

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HUGHThis judge doesnt like me.

FIBSWhy not?

HUGHBecause Im a lawyer.

They stop at a large door and wait to be signaled.

HUGH (CONTD)Just remember: Were gonna be rich.

(beat)You dont still do that thing whereyou cross your fingers when yourelying do you?

FIBSNo.

HUGHShow me.

FIBSIm the President of Estonia.

HUGHShow me your hands.

FIBS(showing hands)

My skin color is green. You look

like youve lost weight. Gosh a dayat the mall sounds fun.

A guard nods to Fibs who begins to buckle, shift.

HUGHEasy, boy. Just remember were onejob away from being millionaires.

Fibs focuses. Intensifies. The con is on.

PAROLE ROOM

Two parole board members and a SPEAKING JUDGE [50s, woman,weary] sit as a parolee makes his way out the exit.

Fibs approaches a table in the middle of the room whereCAMILLE OLSEN [30s, light Swedish accent, hawkish] waits.

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CAMILLE(whispering)

Just keep your mouth shut and wellbe out of here in no time.

FIBSGot it.

SPEAKING JUDGEI move that Mr. Strauss not getparole. All in favor?

FIBSWhoa!

The Speaking Judge puts up her hand for silence.

SPEAKING JUDGEThe money from your last crime ismissing, you seem like an ass and

you dont seem contrite.FIBS

(to himself)Stupid three Cs.

CAMILLEYour honor-

SPEAKING JUDGEHey, Barbie esquire. Shut it.

(points to Fibs)What have you done to get out?

FIBSWell...

INT. PRISON KITCHEN - DAY

Fibs looks at a greasy kitchen with disdain, mop in hand.

FIBS (V.O.)I took my vocational assignment...

LATER

A half dozen convicts are scrubbing the kitchen clean as Fibsskims an E-reader while sipping a drink through a straw.

FIBS (V.O.)And turned it into a works program.

He looks at the straw curiously. Wheels turn.

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INT. PRISON KIOSK - DAY

Fibs reaches through a slot with his straw to punch in asecurity code.

FIBS (V.O.)I also founded a program thatdistributed low-cost items to

prisoners.

He moves into the kiosk and sells a hands off a pair of flipflops marked ten dollars in exchange for a five.

INT. PRISON CLASSROOM - DAY

A teacher watches as cons put their tests face down on hisdesk. When Fibs reaches him he puts a file down instead.

FIBS (V.O.)

I also earned my high school degreeand B.A. in only three years.

The teacher opens the file to reveal stacks of small bills.He takes Fibs name off one test and puts it on another.

INT. PAROLE BOARD

SPEAKING JUDGEId like to talk about your otheractivities.

FIBS(feigning)Other? Activities? I dont...

The judge holds up her e-reader with a copy of Fibs book.

SPEAKING JUDGEWhile in prison you wrote the bookIm A Conman, Man. Id like to reada quick passage.

CAMILLEYour honor, is this really-

SPEAKING JUDGEAuthority is the easiest con thereis. They live for systems. Justfind out what they want to hear andrepeat to them.

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Fibs feels his freedom slipping away and casts a look to thedoor the parolee walked out. His act drops. He opens up.

FIBSI get why somebody would looks atthat book and say Im not reformed.

CAMILLE

(hissing)Stop!

FIBSBut Ms. Olsen isnt here because Iconned her. She doesnt even likeme. Shes here because my lawyergot me a job. Working as atransition officer. For cons.

SPEAKING JUDGEIs that true?

CAMILLEYes, your honor. Especially thepart about not caring for him much.

SPEAKING JUDGEStop talking.

CAMILLEOkay.

SPEAKING JUDGEGo on.

FIBSTruth is Ive always been lookingat the next score. The next job.Ive never had to deal with myself.So I know now that when I walk out-

SPEAKING JUDGEIfyou walk out.

FIBSThe very first thing Im going todo is go downtown and get someone a

job because I know what its liketo feel alone in here.

SPEAKING JUDGEWhy would that qualify you for theCons to Work program Ms. Olsen isrunning.

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FIBSEntire system is filled with peoplewho have no idea what its like.How you get stuck. Trapped. Cantfind your way back. I do. I canhelp because Ive been there.

(beat)Getting these people a job will be

my only priority.

A pause as the Speaking Judge sits back in contemplationwhile Camille looks at Fibs with begrudging respect.

FIBS (CONTD)Getting these people a job will bemy only priority.

Fibs holds crossed fingers behind his back and smiles lookingto the parolee door until it swings open.

INT. OFFICE - DAY

Elevator doors open as Fibs pulls a pair of sunglasses out ofhis prison belonging bag and dons them.

The office is filled with thugs, prostitutes and addictswhich he greets with a gleeful smile.

CAMILLES OFFICE

Camille and Hugh stand over a desk with a stack of papers.

CAMILLEReady to help out your fellow man?

Fibs signs with gusto before turning towards the ex-cons.

FIBSNot even a little bit...

END COLD OPEN

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ACT I

FADE IN:

INT. CAMILLES OFFICE - DAY

A file is opened, inside is a picture of JEROME [20s, black,

affable].

CAMILLEJerome Stall. Guilty of possessionwith intent to sell. First arrest,model prisoner.

FIBSAre you going to read the wholething aloud because I can read.

CAMILLE

Mr. Strauss.FIBS

Fibs, please.

CAMILLEMr. Strauss. You may have noticedmy accent.

FIBSIts pretty.

CAMILLE

Are you hitting on me?

FIBSIve been in prison for threeyears, Im going to hit on everywoman I see for about a week.

CAMILLEI asked to come overseas earlybecause I believe in the project.

(she examines him)I dont buy it.

FIBSIt?

CAMILLEYou. I sense no remorse. They neverrecovered the money you stole. Itwas a large sum.

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FIBSOh come on, it was like 100,000!

CAMILLE(small cold smile)

For the first time in history aprivate prison system is comingback to the public sector. Im not

going to let anything interfere.

FIBSAre you mad because I mentionedyour accent?

CAMILLE(more of an accent)

Get Jerome a job. But I want you toknow that I will not hesitate tofire you even if it sends you back.

FIBSYou got it boss and I--WAIT, WHAT?

CAMILLEDidnt your lawyer tell you? Yourparole is contingent upon this job.

Camille waves the papers hes signed like a noose.

FIBS(rat-a-tat)

Of-course-he-did-well-better-get-started-good-meeting.

Fibs rushes out of the room with file.

CAMILLEYou meet with Jerome at One!

INT. FIBS OFFICE - DAY

Its a small and near-empty office with Fibs sitting on thedesk with a bejeweled and sparkling pink phone. The only itemon the desk is a TABLET.

FIBSWhat the hell did she mean if I getfired I go back in.

Fibs flips on the tablet. It has blinding bright light. Hewinces and turns it off.

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HUGH (PHONE)She means if you get fired you goback in. Thats one billable hour.

Hugh flips through a travel brochure.

FIBSWhy would you make that deal? Why

would I sign that deal!

HUGH (PHONE)Relaaaaaaax. I knew if I told you,you would have worried.

FIBSI am worried!

HUGH (PHONE)Fibs. You just got to keep up thegood guy act until we crack the

code, get the money and skip town.FIBS

I cant do any of that behind bars!

HUGH (PHONE)Which is why I took a bad deal toget you out. Speaking of which-

FIBSNot yet.

HUGH (PHONE)

Find a nerd, get to the bank andlets get rich. Rich.

FIBSSay it one more time.

HUGH (PHONE)(sung in high register)

Riiiiiiiiiich.

FIBSIll call you when we can meet.

CLIENT AND FAMILY ANNEX

Fibs hides the phone behind his file while walking up to aGIRL who is looking through her purse frantically.

GIRLIt was just here--I just had it...

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As Fibs walks by he kicks the side of a desk, as the girllooks towards the noise Fibs drops the phone into her purseand keeps walking.

HALLWAY

Fibs flips through the file with a furrowed brow as TOM MILLS[20s, good-natured, naive] recognizes him and trots over.

TOMHello!

FIBS(not looking up)

Howdy.

TOMSo youre the new guy. Exciting.

FIBS

How the hell is that?TOM

Well, for one, it means Im nolonger the new guy.

Tom laughs at his own joke.

TOM (CONTD)(somehow ashamed)

Err, Im Tom.

FIBS.

Fibs.

TOMI know, I read your book.

FIBSOh good, you must have been one ofthe five.

TOMI dont understand.

Fibs stops and bunny ears a page in the file to look at Tom

exuding a sense of superiority.

FIBSTom, its nice to meet you but youwouldnt believe the day I haveahead of me so if we could movethis along.

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TOM(somehow more ashamed)

Oh yes, of course, sorry. So myname is Tom and if you have anyquestions of problems you can justlet me know.

FIBS

Because...

TOMOh, well I suppose technically thatI am your...boss.

FIBSThe second newest hire--is my boss.

TOMWell, you know bureaucrats. Theyjust get into a position and dig in

and, and...Tom gives off a grunt of despair pretending its playful butreveals hes dying inside.

FIBSHow long have you been here?

TOMTwo years.

(feeling a void)And 11 months.

(the void grows)

And two weeks.

FIBSIts Wednesday.

TOMAnd three days!

FIBS(feels same void)

Three years--wait, then whos theSwede?

They begin to walk and talk down the hallway.

TOMOh Camille? Shes a consultant but,a powerful one? I dont know. Shescares me when she talks. Also whenshe doesnt.

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FIBSYou panic-talk a lot when you getnervous, dont you?

TOMI wouldnt say a lot I just feelits best to let you thoughts outwhen youre experiencing--Im still

talking--why am I still talking!

FIBSTom I want you to respect that youand I are not going to have thestandard boss/employee paradigm.

TOM...Probably?

FIBSOkay, so since youre here to help,

I have a guy coming in at One. Howdo I get him a job?

INT. RESEARCH ROOM - DAY

A row of computers and filing cabinets furnish the room.Desks are covered with neat binders.

TOMThis is the Research room. Insideeach of these binders youll findinformation for all our programs.

Employers, housing, grants.

FIBSAnd these are good for any felon?

TOMAnyone released today through thenext six months, yes.

Fibs opens the book titled HOUSING.

FIBSWhat are the computers for?

TOMDatabase for criminals. To makesure that you can find a good fitfor a job, or make sure your clientis telling you the truth.

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FIBSAre you telling me that I can lookup anyones criminal history justby having their name?

TOMYes.

FIBSAnd, for no cost, I can haveleverage over any criminal in thissystem?

TOM(oblivious)

Uh-huh.

Fibs goes from the binder to a computer looking at it like itholds magical powers. Then types hacking. A picture of aYOUNG GIRL appears. He hit print file.


Fibs enters the room with a file and paperwork. Jerome idlyturns on a tablet and winces as it flashes a bright light.

FIBSHey, sorry Im late.

JEROMEOh, hey man, no problem.Just...good to be free.

FIBSYoud think so but--paperwork. Itskind of a mixed blessing.

JEROMEHuh?

FIBSNothing, you used to move drugs?

JEROMESupplements.

FIBSWhat did these supplements cure?

JEROMEBoredom.

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FIBSListen, Ive got very little timetoday so Im going to need you tohave a better attitude. Or else.

JEROMEOr else what?

FIBSWrong answer. You dont want to bea problem for me. Wanna see why?

Fibs stands up in a confrontational manner.

HALLWAY OUTSIDE OFFICES

Fibs office chair comes flying into the hallway. A secondlater Fibs runs out screaming. Onlookers gawk as Jerome comesout of the office looking dazed.

Oh my gods and is he alright circulate until Fibs holdsup a palm to the growing crowd.

FIBSIts okay. That was my mistake.First day. Jerome.

(he turns to Jerome)Lets go back inside. Talk thisout. I know we can fix this.

Fibs rolls his chair back into the office.

FIBS OFFICE

FIBS (CONTD)And thats how I get an office ofgovernment works to testify thatyoure a violent criminal in undera minute. Want to see what I can doin an hour? Sign that piece ofpaper or go to prison forever.

Jerome is crestfallen, but signs as Fibs hands over a GREENPIECE OF PAPER to Jerome.

FIBS (CONTD)I got you a real job. Warehouse. Itpays alright, plays into your workexperience and you only have to doit six months.

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JEROME(swallowing fire)

I have questions.

FIBSIs that a thing? Asking questions?

Jerome stares at Fibs like hes the devil.

JEROMEI need family medical coverage.

FIBSKids?

JEROMEWhat! No! Dont be like that! Itsfor my aunt.

FIBS

Your aunt...JEROME

Yeah. Shes taking me in until Iget everything set back up. She hasdiabetes, needs coverage.

FIBSWell figure something out.Explorer coverage. Ive got a guyto ask who knows about theseprograms for us.

JEROME...what do you mean, Us?

FIBSOh I just got released from prisontoday, too.

JEROMECan I...get another case officer?

FIBSI dont know what the actual answeris and that would involve looking

it up so--no.

Fibs rises, hand Jerome his paperwork.

FIBS (CONTD)Warehouse, four oclock.

Jerome leaves and Fibs looks at the YOUNG GIRL printout.

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INT. TOMS OFFICE - DAY

The office is as barren and stark and Toms self esteem. Tomworks on a COMMUNITY CENTER PROPOSAL as Fibs pops in.

FIBSHey, I need you to drive me. Itsmostly work related.

TOMWell, you can take a company car.

FIBSCant. Revoked license. Damn thesystem. Damn the system!

TOMOkay. Where do you need to go?

FIBS

I need to go the bank to see mylawyer. Then to talk someone intojoining the program.

(off Toms disbelief)Ill buy lunch.

INT. OFFICE ANNEX - DAY

Fibs pulls a cable from the back of a monitor. It belongs tothe girl whom he stole from earlier. As she freaks out andtries to get the screen back on Fibs boosts the wallet andphone from her purse.

FIBS(phone)

Bank. Twenty minutes.

He takes out the cash then throws the wallet and phone intoan unoccupied workers desk.

END ACT I

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ACT II

EXT. BANK - DAY

Fibs jumps out Toms crappy company car and into the bankwith a bag of personal belongings in a prison bag.

INT. BANK VAULT - DAY

Hugh can be seen dancing and singing but we cant hear himuntil Fibs opens the door. Then were hit with...

HUGH(singing)

Riiiiiiiiccccchhhh. Yeah!

FIBSHow many times have you said that

word today?HUGH

Around two hundred. Sang it aboutthree dozen, too. You got it?

Fibs pulls an MP3 player from the bag and slides open ahidden compartment to reveal a key.

HUGH (CONTD)Damn. You had it in evidence thisentire time...

Hugh pulls out his own key and they unlock a vault boxtogether. Inside is a THUMB DRIVE covered in saran wrap.

HUGH (CONTD)How much was it worth?

FIBSAbout a hundred thousand.

HUGHAnd how much is it worth now?

FIBS

About three million.

HUGHHiding your money in some accountand having it increase thirty fold.The ass backwards luck youhave...so how do we open it?

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Hugh shakes the data stick before Fibs snatches it and showsthe picture of the YOUNG GIRL.

FIBSGot money for pizza?

EXT. TOMS CRAPPY CAR OUTSIDE AN APARTMENT - DAY

Fibs rings an intercom button with a pizza box in hand.

DISTORTED MANS VOICE ON INTERCOMYes?

FIBSPizza delivery.

DISTORTED MANS VOICE ON INTERCOMI didnt order a pizza.

FIBSNo, but Ive got an extra one. Youwant it or not?

A buzz and Fibs is in.

INT. AMANDAS APARTMENT - DAY

The mans voice turns out to be a program used by AMANDANETTE [20s, chubby, nerd-cute]. She opens the door.

FIBS

Freeze! F-I-B-S!

AMANDAOh my god! Wait, what?

FIBSI dont have a gun or a badgebecause I dont play by the rules.But there is one thing I know:youre a criminal and a hacker.

Fibs moves over to the kitchen table to put the pizza down,taking a slice. He surveys the various computers, the

personal server and various nerd deco on the walls.

AMANDAI didnt do anything!

FIBSYou think you can get one over onme?

(MORE)

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Just because your previous hackingwas sealed on your juvey record?Three strikes.

When Amanda doesnt budge he holds up three fingers.

FIBS (CONTD)Three strikes!

AMANDAWhat was the third strike?

FIBSAdvanced network retcon through aremote IPO.

AMANDABut none of those are things!

FIBS

I figured if you opened the doorfor a free pizza I didnt have totry. Im here to hire you.

AMANDAThat is insulting.

(beat)But not entirely inaccurate.

FIBSAnd thats okay because in additionto the pizza Im here to offer youtwo thousand dollars for one days

work. File said youre calledAmanda?

She nods.

FIBS (CONTD)Amanda, I need for you to do iscrack the code on this drive, giveme access to the account number.

Fibs pulls out the thumb drive. Amanda attempts to get herhands on it but Fibs holds it out of reach.

FIBS (CONTD)I regret saying I dont have a gunbecause now I have to say if youtry and steal this I have a guyoutside and no idea what hescapable of.

FIBS (CONT'D)

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Amanda looks out her window to see Tom. She nods to Fibs andtakes up the flash drive. She plugs it in and..and...AND...

AMANDAI cant do it. Not with a computer.

FIBSAs opposed to a horse and sleigh?

AMANDANo, dude, I mean Im not going tobe able to crack this code. I needto brute force it.

FIBSYou mean--hit it with something?

AMANDAI need access to a whole network ofcomputers each trying a lot of

different codes at once.Fibs pulls the drive out and formulates the plan as he goes.

FIBSIm going to create a problem inour buildings IT department. Youcome in, say youre there to fix itand start cracking.

AMANDAI can do that. I just need an hour.

FIBSWear clothes that dont have foodstains on them.

AMANDAI just need two hours.

FIBSGood. Say you were called by aSwedish lady.

Fibs hands her a piece of GREEN PAPER.

FIBS (CONTD)Why do you pretend to be a manonline, anyway?

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AMANDAIf youre a woman on the internetyou get a lot of pictures ofgenitals that arent strictlyspeaking requested.

FIBSSeriously?

Amanda opens the pizza with a grin and takes a slice.

AMANDAYeah, dude. You get more surprisesausage than this pizza.

EXT. TOMS CRAPPY CAR - DAY

Tom looks bored until he sees Fibs come out the apartment,then he acts like a dog seeing his master.

TOMHey, howd it go in there?

FIBSGood. I got another con a job.

TOMAnd she isnt even on your list!

FIBSI know. Im awesome at this.

TOMI feel like Camille is wrong aboutyou and after she sees what you cando, shes going to be really--

INT. CAMILLES OFFICE - DAY

A technician applies the final strap to Fibs MONITORINGDEVICE before leaving.

CAMILLETaking a two hour lunch has forced

me to track your move, schedulemyself to come along with you atfour and if Jerome doesnt get thisjob youre going back to prison.

FIBSI really feel like we got off on-

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CAMILLEOut.

FIBSYep.

OFFICE ANNEX

The Girl Fibs has robbed holds up a notepad.

GIRLMr. Srauss?

FIBSFibs.

GIRLTheres someone waiting in youroffice. Said she knew you.

Fibs stops as though he feels an evil presence.FIBS

...shes found me.


EVIE WELSH [30s, girl next door, clever] lounges on Fibsdesk wearing a zip-up hoodie and sweat pants.

EVIEFibsy.

FIBSNo.

EVIE(mock pouting)

Dont you want to say hello. Itsbeen years.

FIBSWhich is why I dont miss you.

EVIE

Yes you did. And Imissed you.

FIBSAre you--are you doing theseductive girl thing because yourewearing the wrong clothes.

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Evie tilts her heard, bats her eyes and flicks the zipperwith her index finger. Flick. Flick.

EVIEAm I?

Fibs grabs the TABLET and turns its bright light on her.

FIBSIn the name of all that is holy, Ibanish you back to hell!

Evie hisses and brings her hands up like claws before sighingand dropping the act.

EVIEFibs. We were really good together.And other boys arent as fun.

FIBS

I know. I just--its too late.EVIE

I get it. I do.

Evie rises and picks up her purse, pausing before leaving.

EVIE (CONTD)I got a job as a court reporter. Iknow three different cases wherethe money was never recovered.

She looks back to him with faux wide eyes.

EVIE (CONTD)Could that benefit you in some wa--

Fibs kisses her so hard he pushes her against a wall.

FIBSFair warning. Im going to last,like, 90 seconds. Tops.

EVIEAnd they say prison changes a man.

LATER

Evie zips up her hoodie looking very pleased with herself andFibs is so relaxed he almost melds into his chair.

FIBSSo I hate to do that and ask for afavor, but--

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EVIEOh my god. Already?

FIBSI need you go down to the ITdepartment and mess up theirinternet. Give something to somenerd girl.

EVIEWhy cant you do it?

Fibs puts his leg on the desk to show off his device.

EVIE (CONTD)Aww. Does it come in pink?

FIBSThis is my alibi maker. Because ifIm at a warehouse in 30 minutes--

EVIEYou cant be here causing trouble.

FIBSWill you do it?

EVIEHow much will you pay me?

Fibs pulls all the crumpled money out of his pocket andplaces it on the desk.

FIBSEverything I have to my name. And aride around the world later.

EVIECan I just take the cash?

FIBSDid we just fall back into six yearold habits in one day?

EVIEYep! Although I thought you would

have gotten buff in prison...

FIBSI thought youd have gotten evenfatter on the outside.

She smacks him with her purse before collecting the money.

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EVIEYou got something big planned?

FIBSBiggest score of my life.

EVIEReally?

FIBSGet a job to do a job.

EVIEIs the IT thing part of the job?

FIBSYeah. Can you handle it?

Fibs offers up the thumb drive to Evie. As she takes it, Evieunzips a little and gives do me eyes before leaving.

Fibs is impressed and aroused before catching himself.

FIBS (CONTD)Youre using your zipper too much,youre going to break it!

END ACT II

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ACT III

EXT. WAREHOUSE - EVENING

Fibs, Camille and Tom get out of Camilles upscale Caddy.

TOM

(whisper to Fibs)Why did she come along again?

CAMILLETo oversee you boys.

FIBSYou have really good hearing, isthat a Scandinavian thing?

Camille walks into the building like she didnt hear it.

FIBS (CONTD)Guess not. So if things get toughin there I might need your help.

(Off Toms panic)Nothing major, just a littleinterference. I get the feelingthat Camille might want everythingto be on the level.

TOMAnd you...dont want that?

FIBS

Tom, its a job interview. Its theonly time people are sanctioned tolie besides poker and dating.

Fibs makes a hand signal.

FIBS (CONTD)If I give you this signal, getCamille out of the room.

TOMIm a little nervous about this.

FIBSDont be, Ill only use it as alast resort.

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INT. WAREHOUSE OFFICE - DAY

Jerome and Fibs sit across from a beady eyed MANAGER who isgoing over the paperwork. Fibs is already giving the signal.

MANAGERSo why should I hire him.

FIBSMr. Stall has shown a go-get-emattitude paired with anunparalleled work ethic. He startedhis own shipping business.

CAMILLETo tell you the truth, his businesswas not what one may say--

Fibs incessantly gives the hand signal.

FIBSAs successful as he would haveliked. Which is why hes here.

CAMILLEBut the reason for that failure--

Fibs gives the signal HARDER and FASTER.

FIBSWas strict overregulation of theindustry. Im sure you know whatTHAT feels like.

TOMCamille can I see you for a moment?

CAMILLETom, were in the middle of--

TOMYouve been putting me off forweeks. This is clearly handled.

(to the manager)If youll excuse us...

Tom exits with a dazed Camille. Fibs looks on with newfoundrespect before resuming con mode.

FIBSWe can go back and forth on thisbut the truth is Jerome wants a joband will work hard.

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JEROMEIts true, I do, and I will.

FIBSAnd I didnt even coach him to saythat. Plus as an ex-con you get astipend, a credit and with the newprogram your first two months are

paid for by the county.

Fibs takes the GREEN PIECE OF PAPER out of his folder andslides it over to the Managers side of the desk.

FIBS (CONTD)Its going to work out. Sign it.

The manager looks over Jerome and Fibs with pursed lipsbefore taking his own paperwork and pen out.

FIBS (CONTD)

(to Jerome)I wonder how many beers it wouldtake to knock us on our asses.

JEROME(somewhat forgiving)

Fore real, like three. Bet Im alightweight now.

FIBSYou stay clean inside?

JEROME

Yeah, you?

FIBSNah, got into a bad way. Needed afix or two a day.

JEROMEH?

FIBSBooks.

The Manager pushes a stack of paperwork to Jerome as Camille

and Tom come back into the room.

MANAGERHere you go.

JEROME(at gunpoint)

Hey, this is great and all, but uh--

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MANAGERWhat is it?

JEROMEIts just that, you Xed out themedical portion. The benefits, Ineed them, you know.

MANAGERYeah. Im not doing medical.

FIBS(earnestly outraged)

Are you out of your mind? Its liketwo hundred a month to yourcompany, youre still saving moneyon him over anyone else.

MANAGERYeah, and from what I hear with all

the prisons going public, I can getthis same deal minus the medicalwith someone else.

(to Jerome)Sign it or walk, kid.

JEROMEI cant, Fibs. I cant do it.

As Fibs weighs his options Camille softens.

CAMILLEIts okay, Jerome. Well find you

something else.

She moves between Fibs and Jerome and rips up the papers.

CAMILLE (CONTD)(to manager)

Im going to do my absolute best tomake sure you dont get a singlecent of our hiring money while allyour competitors do. Lets go.

Camille, Jerome and Tom leave the office leaving Fibs and theManager one on one.

FIBSIm sorry it didnt work out, butshes right. Its a lot of money.

MANAGERGet out.

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FIBSDont say no just yet.

He rises, moves around to the side of the desk and holds outhis hand.

FIBS (CONTD)Crunch the numbers. Give me a call

after if you change your mind.

Fibs stands there until the Manager stands. They shake.

EXT. WAREHOUSE - EVENING

Fibs waves Jerome over to him and pulls out the managerswallet. He takes the cash out and hands it to Jerome beforetossing it in the trash.

FIBS

Take this.JEROME

But I--

FIBSIt wasnt a question. Im sorryabout the chair thing. Well findyou something with benefits.

Jerome nods and Camille approaches with a smile.

FIBS (CONTD)

Dont suppose we could stop for abeer before you send me back?

CAMILLEYoure not going back. You tried. Irespect that. Im starting to thinkthat maybe I had you all wrong and--

Camilles phone rings. She goes off to take it as Tomapproaches.

FIBSHowd it go?

TOMGood, I think, shes agree to letme pitch her this idea Ive had fora long time. My senior thesis,actually.

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FIBSThats great.

TOMYeah. Especially since she seems tobe in a really good mood.

CAMILLE

(screaming to phone)WHAT DO YOU MEAN THE ENTIRE SYSTEMIS DOWN!?

INT. IT DEPARTMENT - EVENING

Three nerds surround and ogle Evie. She slides Amanda thethumb drive and distracts the IT guys as a hack % climbs.

FIBS (V.O.)People think the hardest part about

conning is figuring out the how.But in my experience its thewhat. As in, what do you want?

Amanda sees that the code is about to complete and grins.

INT. CAMILLES OFFICE - EVENING

Tom is pitching a community center. Eyes wide, hands waving--hes on fire selling the idea to Camille.

FIBS (V.O.)

Once you know, present yourself asan authority with child-likeenergy. Smart, but enthusiastic.This will win you friends.

Camille looks pensive, thoughtful at the prospect.

INT. RESEARCH ROOM - EVENING

Fibs goes through the house grants for cons before getting anidea. He goes to a computer and types in Security Guard.

FIBS (V.O.)And once youre friends just applya little misdirection, smile at theright time, and youll get what youwere looking for.

When the list comes up Fibs starts looking between the granthousing and job positions.

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INT. APARTMENT COMPLEX - NIGHT

Fibs makes his way up to a locked door. The red lock turns togreen the moment he grabs the handle.

FIBS (V.O.)Thats what Im going to teach you.How to get someone to give you

something thinking they didnt.

Fibs walks by Jerome, seated behind a Security desk, writingAunt on the medical insurance form.

INT. FIBS APARTMENT - NIGHT

The apartment is small, dark and empty. His third cell today.

FIBS (V.O.)Although it is my wish that you use

these lessons to be a betterperson. And maybe sell them my bookand make me lots of money.

He turns off the light and heads back out.

INT. FIBS OFFICE - NIGHT

Beer bottles and a pizza box adorn his desk as Fibs puts hisbook on tablet down.

Amanda and Evie enter looking annoyed, tired and confused.

FIBSIts okay, just tell me why youdont have the code.

AMANDAHow did you know?

FIBSIf you had it youd--just tell me.

AMANDAIts a really complex code!

Amanda passes him back the thumb drive.

FIBSWhats the problem?

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AMANDAOkay, so like, I get that this isfor an internet money thing but theinformation you gave me makes nosense in reference to that.

FIBSWhat do you mean?

EVIEShe means that the code only worksif youve got another program thatDOESNT EVEN EXIST. You said wedbe RICH and theres nothing there!

FIBSIt has three million dollars.

EVIE(entirely placated)

Oh. Well, figure it out nerd.AMANDA

Uhh...I mean, were going to needspecial hardware. Like, expensivestuff.

(snorts)Youre going to have to rob a bank.

EVIEOkay.

AMANDA

Okay?

EVIEYeah, we can do that.

FIBSAmanda, can you really work IT?

AMANDAI mean, I could, but...

FIBSCongratulations. You have a real

job.

AMANDAI dont want a real job!

FIBSNeither do I! But I have one. Eviedoes, too.

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EVIEYeah! Besides it would do you goodto get outside the house and stopwatching unicorn porn or whateverit is youre into.

AMANDA(damning body language)

Didnt even know that was a thing.

The desk phone rings.

FIBS(to phone)

Fibs(beat)

No. We arent rich yet. Try againtomorrow.

Tom walks by the office, stops and then comes in.

TOMHey. Who are these people? And areyou drinking beer?

FIBSCrazy Ex. New Hire. And yes.

The girls half-heartedly say hello.

TOMDo you not have a place to stay?

FIBSI have a place. Just no furniture.

TOM(contained defeat)

Oh. Well, I just pitched Camille mygraduate thesis and lifes work.

FIBSWe can get more beer...

TOMThats okay.

Tom starts to walk off.

FIBSWhat was it?

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TOMOh, a community center. You know;food bank, urban gardening.

AMANDAOh. Sounds like a good idea.

TOM

Thanks. But shes right, the startup money. Its too much. I get it.

FIBSYou want to do a con?

Tom looks to Fibs with a sheepish smile.

FIBS (CONTD)Im serious. Want to help us conyour way into a community center?

TOMYou understand that Im your boss.

Tom deflates after all three stare at him, not convinced.

FIBSGirls, this is Tom. You all getbetter acquainted.

Fibs takes a beer bottle out of the room and into the...

OFFICE ANNEX

He walks up to the desk he stashed the phone and wallet in.He pulls out his renters agreement and dials.

FIBS (CONTD)Jerome. You want to rob a bank

(beat)Yeah Im serious.

(beat)Im thinking ten thousand to you.

(beat)Of course youll get paid as muchas the rest...

Fibs clutches the thumb drive between crossed fingers.

FADE OUT

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