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Hammerheadby
Dean Imperial
11/24
EVE BATTAGLIA
OVER BLACK:1 1
JOHN (V.O.)Da Vinci invented the resume.
ROBIN (V.O.)Really?
JOHNYeah. Most people don't know that.
INT. PROFESSIONAL PORTRAITS, PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO - DAY
ROBIN OITA, arsty-cute, Japanese-American, 20's, adjusts the softbox on on a light stand. Black-rimmed glasses, white button-down, tied up at the waist.
Her subject, JOHN, the other voice, sits before her, obscured. Just a voice.
John is not seen during the photography set up. Not until indicated. Back and side of his head, etc.
ROBINInteresting. I didn't know the resume was invented.
JOHNYeah. It's a footnote.
ROBINRight. Interesting.
She adjusts another light.
JOHNHe invented - and painted - so many bigger things that we forget the little ones.
Robin walks behind the JOHN and adjusts the other light box. She steps on a small ladder and adjusts an umbrella.
JOHN (CONT’D)Ben Franklin invented flippers -
ROBINYou mean for swimming?
JOHNYeah, flippers. But no one mentions that.
(MORE)
(CONTINUED)
EVE little ones.
EVE little ones.
Robin walks behind the JOHN and adjusts the other light box.
EVE Robin walks behind the JOHN and adjusts the other light box. She steps on a small ladder and adjusts an umbrella.
EVE She steps on a small ladder and adjusts an umbrella.
BATTAGLIAINT. PROFESSIONAL PORTRAITS, PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO - DAY
BATTAGLIAINT. PROFESSIONAL PORTRAITS, PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO - DAY
ROBIN OITA, arsty-cute, Japanese-American, 20's, adjusts the
BATTAGLIAROBIN OITA, arsty-cute, Japanese-American, 20's, adjusts the softbox on on a light stand. Black-rimmed glasses, white
BATTAGLIAsoftbox on on a light stand. Black-rimmed glasses, white
Her subject, JOHN, the other voice, sits before her,
BATTAGLIAHer subject, JOHN, the other voice, sits before her,
John is not seen during the photography set up. Not until
BATTAGLIAJohn is not seen during the photography set up. Not until indicated. Back and side of his head, etc.
BATTAGLIAindicated. Back and side of his head, etc.
Interesting. I didn't know the
BATTAGLIA
Interesting. I didn't know the resume was invented.
BATTAGLIA
resume was invented.
JOHN
BATTAGLIA
JOHNYeah. It's a footnote.
BATTAGLIA
Yeah. It's a footnote.
ROBIN
BATTAGLIA
ROBINRight. Interesting.
BATTAGLIA
Right. Interesting.
She adjusts another light.BATTAGLIA
She adjusts another light.
JOHNBATTAGLIA
JOHNHe invented - and painted - so many BATTAGLIA
He invented - and painted - so many bigger things that we forget the BATTAGLIA
bigger things that we forget the
I mean, who cares if you also invented the post office.
ROBINHmm. Or the United States.
JOHN(laughs)
Right. Or the United States.(beat)
Have you been doing this long?
ROBINBusiness photography? Or just regular photography?
JOHNPhotography.
ROBINSince I was 8.
JOHNWow. Yeah. You do it with spirit. Like an artist.
ROBINOh, wow. That's nice to hear.
(beat - she readjusts the box, again)
Thanks.
She backs up and looks at him.
JOHNHow's it going? I know I haven't made it easy for you.
ROBINDon't be silly.
(beat)You wore the perfect colors Makes my job easier.
JOHNI know these backdrops are usually white. That's the trend. Made sense to go soft and light even though I never usually wear pastels.
She walks up to him and adjusts his collar.
2.CONTINUED:
JOHN (CONT'D)
(CONTINUED)
EVE Don't be silly.
EVE Don't be silly.
You wore the perfect colors Makes
EVE You wore the perfect colors Makes
BATTAGLIA
Wow. Yeah. You do it with spirit.
BATTAGLIA
Wow. Yeah. You do it with spirit. Like an artist.
BATTAGLIA
Like an artist.
ROBIN
BATTAGLIA
ROBINOh, wow. That's nice to hear.
BATTAGLIA
Oh, wow. That's nice to hear.(beat - she readjusts the
BATTAGLIA
(beat - she readjusts the box, again)
BATTAGLIA
box, again)Thanks.
BATTAGLIA
Thanks.
She backs up and looks at him.BATTAGLIA
She backs up and looks at him.
JOHNBATTAGLIA
JOHNHow's it going? I know I haven't BATTAGLIA
How's it going? I know I haven't made it easy for you.BATTAGLIA
made it easy for you.
ROBINMay I ask what cologne you're wearing?
JOHNIt's called Maverick. It's discontinued.
She readjusts a light.
ROBINIt's amazing. I'd love to get some for myself. Is it a cologne or a perfume?
JOHNA cologne.
(beat)Let me see what I can do. I might be able to get my hands on some.
ROBINAwe. That's sweet. That'd be great.
(beat)You ready?
JOHNSure.
She studies the camera. Looks at the screen.
ROBINOkay, great.
(beat)Smile.
ANGLE ON:
Our lead: JOHN HAMMOND - aka "Hammerhead." John has an unusually large and overgrown forehead. He suffers from a mild form of Proteus Syndrome - same as Joseph Merrick, The Elephant Man. It causes abnormal growth of the skull and other bones. In John's case, fortunately, it's only affected the top of his skull and no other parts of the body.
John smiles. It's a genuine smile. Large. Optimistic.
Robin snaps away.
TITLES: HAMMERHEAD
3.CONTINUED: (2)
EVE EVE Our lead: JOHN HAMMOND - aka "Hammerhead." John has an
EVE Our lead: JOHN HAMMOND - aka "Hammerhead." John has an
EVE unusually large and overgrown forehead. He suffers from a
EVE unusually large and overgrown forehead. He suffers from a unusually large and overgrown forehead. He suffers from a
EVE unusually large and overgrown forehead. He suffers from a mild form of Proteus Syndrome - same as Joseph Merrick, The
EVE mild form of Proteus Syndrome - same as Joseph Merrick, The mild form of Proteus Syndrome - same as Joseph Merrick, The
EVE mild form of Proteus Syndrome - same as Joseph Merrick, The
EVE Elephant Man. It causes abnormal growth of the skull and
EVE Elephant Man. It causes abnormal growth of the skull and Elephant Man. It causes abnormal growth of the skull and
EVE Elephant Man. It causes abnormal growth of the skull and
EVE other bones. In John's case, fortunately, it's only affected
EVE other bones. In John's case, fortunately, it's only affected other bones. In John's case, fortunately, it's only affected
EVE other bones. In John's case, fortunately, it's only affected
EVE the top of his skull and no other parts of the body.
EVE the top of his skull and no other parts of the body. the top of his skull and no other parts of the body.
EVE the top of his skull and no other parts of the body.
John smiles. It's a genuine smile. Large. Optimistic. EVE John smiles. It's a genuine smile. Large. Optimistic.
BATTAGLIALet me see what I can do. I might
BATTAGLIALet me see what I can do. I might be able to get my hands on some.
BATTAGLIAbe able to get my hands on some.
Awe. That's sweet. That'd be
BATTAGLIAAwe. That's sweet. That'd be
JOHN
BATTAGLIA
JOHN
She studies the camera. Looks at the screen.
BATTAGLIA
She studies the camera. Looks at the screen.
ROBINBATTAGLIA
ROBINOkay, great.BATTAGLIA
Okay, great.(beat)BATTAGLIA
(beat)Smile.BATTAGLIA
Smile.
EXT. NYC STREET, SIDEWALK, DOWNTOWN - MID MORNING2 2
A week later. John, now dressed in a different suit, sharp, heads to an interview. Ipod, shades - electric blacks. He's in the zone. He walks with confidence.
Various people pass John on the street. Some look quickly, then look away, others can't help themselves and just look, some on the periphery, take their phones out.
John's used to it. Some days he notices. Today he doesn't.
He stops outside his destination and checks his reflection before entering. Fixes his hair.
INT. MCGREGGOR CONSULTING, HR OFFICE - MOMENTS LATER3 3
ANGLE ON:
John's resume photo.
Head of HR, BRADLEY STOBLE, 40's. A one-eyebrow-up kind of guy. Prickish. A classic, insufferable, office cunt.
He looks up from the photo to John. He throws him a half- assed courtesy-smile.
BRADLEYRutgers Business?
JOHNYes.
BRADLEYWhat was your experience like there?
JOHNSolid. I liked it there. You know Dr. Coston? He was my mentor.
Bradley shakes his head, "No."
Bradley offers another bullshit smile.
BRADLEYDo you mind if I ask how many interviews you've had?
JOHNNot at all. This is my third.
4.
(CONTINUED)
EVE Solid. I liked it there. You know
EVE Solid. I liked it there. You know Dr. Coston? He was my mentor.
EVE Dr. Coston? He was my mentor.
Bradley shakes his head, "No."
EVE Bradley shakes his head, "No."
Bradley offers another bullshit smile.
EVE Bradley offers another bullshit smile.
BATTAGLIAheads to an interview. Ipod, shades - electric blacks. He's
BATTAGLIAheads to an interview. Ipod, shades - electric blacks. He's
Various people pass John on the street. Some look quickly,
BATTAGLIAVarious people pass John on the street. Some look quickly, then look away, others can't help themselves and just look,
BATTAGLIAthen look away, others can't help themselves and just look,
John's used to it. Some days he notices. Today he doesn't.
BATTAGLIAJohn's used to it. Some days he notices. Today he doesn't.
He stops outside his destination and checks his reflection
BATTAGLIAHe stops outside his destination and checks his reflection
INT. MCGREGGOR CONSULTING, HR OFFICE - MOMENTS LATER
BATTAGLIAINT. MCGREGGOR CONSULTING, HR OFFICE - MOMENTS LATER
Head of HR, BRADLEY STOBLE, 40's. A one-eyebrow-up kind of
BATTAGLIAHead of HR, BRADLEY STOBLE, 40's. A one-eyebrow-up kind of guy. Prickish. A classic, insufferable, office cunt.
BATTAGLIAguy. Prickish. A classic, insufferable, office cunt.
He looks up from the photo to John. He throws him a half-
BATTAGLIA
He looks up from the photo to John. He throws him a half-
BRADLEY
BATTAGLIA
BRADLEYRutgers Business?
BATTAGLIA
Rutgers Business?
JOHN
BATTAGLIA
JOHNYes.
BATTAGLIA
Yes.
BRADLEYBATTAGLIA
BRADLEYWhat was your experience like BATTAGLIA
What was your experience like there?BATTAGLIA
there?
BRADLEYHow many resumes have you send out?
JOHNThirty-four.
INT. MCGREGGOR CONSULTING, HALLWAY - MOMENTS LATER4 4
Bradley lifelessly shakes John's hand.
BRADLEYThanks for coming in.
JOHNThanks.
BRADLEYGood meeting you.
John smiles and turns to walk off.
JOHNThis way, right?
BRADLEYStraight, left at the tropical fish, left at the espresso bar.
Bradley exits.
JOHN(to himself)
Left at the tropical fish, left at the espresso bar.
INT. MCGREGGOR CONSULTING, HALLWAY - MORNING5 5
John makes his way toward the exit of McGreggor consulting. It's fancy there. The people are fancy. Too fancy. And pretty. Too pretty.
Through the corporate maze he endures the same parade of looks and half-looks that weave through his daily life.
EXT. PARK ROW, LOWER MANHATTAN - AFTERNOON6 6
John sits at the base of the Benjamin Franklin statue, talks into his iphone.
JOHN(into phone)
Hey, it's John Hammond...Hi...
5.CONTINUED:3 3
(MORE)
(CONTINUED)
EVE INT. MCGREGGOR CONSULTING, HALLWAY - MORNING
EVE INT. MCGREGGOR CONSULTING, HALLWAY - MORNING
EVE John makes his way toward the exit of McGreggor consulting.
EVE John makes his way toward the exit of McGreggor consulting. It's fancy there. The people are fancy. Too fancy. And
EVE It's fancy there. The people are fancy. Too fancy. And pretty. Too pretty.
EVE pretty. Too pretty.
Through the corporate maze he endures the same parade of
EVE Through the corporate maze he endures the same parade of looks and half-looks that weave through his daily life.
EVE looks and half-looks that weave through his daily life.
EXT. PARK ROW, LOWER MANHATTAN - AFTERNOON
EVE EXT. PARK ROW, LOWER MANHATTAN - AFTERNOON6
EVE 6
John sits at the base of the Benjamin Franklin statue, talks EVE John sits at the base of the Benjamin Franklin statue, talks
BATTAGLIA4
BATTAGLIA4
John smiles and turns to walk off.
BATTAGLIAJohn smiles and turns to walk off.
BRADLEY
BATTAGLIA
BRADLEYStraight, left at the tropical
BATTAGLIA
Straight, left at the tropical fish, left at the espresso bar.
BATTAGLIA
fish, left at the espresso bar.
JOHN
BATTAGLIA
JOHN(to himself)
BATTAGLIA
(to himself)Left at the tropical fish, left at BATTAGLIA
Left at the tropical fish, left at the espresso bar.BATTAGLIA
the espresso bar.
INT. MCGREGGOR CONSULTING, HALLWAY - MORNINGBATTAGLIA
INT. MCGREGGOR CONSULTING, HALLWAY - MORNING
John makes his way toward the exit of McGreggor consulting. BATTAGLIA
John makes his way toward the exit of McGreggor consulting.
I'm just confirming that I'll be there at two to look at the room...sure, that's fine, too...I have two other places to see first, so a little extra time is fine...okay...right, the L to Bedford, got it...
A BOOKISH, BRUNETTE sits next to him.
This throws John. He's always a little thrown when an attractive woman sits right next to him. As is almost every guy, really. He takes out a Moleskine notebook and pen.
JOHN (CONT’D)...okay. Got it...buzzer outside and hit it again inside. Thanks.
John puts his phone back in his jacket. He turns and looks at the Brunette. She smokes a cigarette and flips through her smart phone.
He studies her up and down: her shoe dangling off her foot, a silver anklet, chipped nail polish. Nothing special, but still amazing.
He takes a breath.
JOHN (CONT’D)Beautiful day, right?
She doesn't budge. Then she picks up her phone, quickly.
BRUNETTE(into phone)
Hey-hey-hey... John sits for a moment frozen.
He's as real to her as the statue.
BRUNETTE (CONT’D)(laughing, into phone)
...Oh, my god, you're such an asshole...
THE SOUND OF A BUZZER...
INT. ENTRANCE TO APARTMENT BUILDING - LATER7 7
John Stands in the entryway between two doors. He hits a button.
SOUND OF BUZZER, AGAIN...
6.CONTINUED:6 6
JOHN (CONT'D)
EVE He's as real to her as the statue.
EVE He's as real to her as the statue.
THE SOUND OF A BUZZER...EVE THE SOUND OF A BUZZER...
7EVE 7
BATTAGLIAThis throws John. He's always a little thrown when an
BATTAGLIAThis throws John. He's always a little thrown when an attractive woman sits right next to him. As is almost every
BATTAGLIAattractive woman sits right next to him. As is almost every guy, really. He takes out a Moleskine notebook and pen.
BATTAGLIAguy, really. He takes out a Moleskine notebook and pen.
...okay. Got it...buzzer outside
BATTAGLIA...okay. Got it...buzzer outside and hit it again inside. Thanks.
BATTAGLIAand hit it again inside. Thanks.
John puts his phone back in his jacket. He turns and looks
BATTAGLIAJohn puts his phone back in his jacket. He turns and looks at the Brunette. She smokes a cigarette and flips through
BATTAGLIAat the Brunette. She smokes a cigarette and flips through
He studies her up and down: her shoe dangling off her foot, a
BATTAGLIAHe studies her up and down: her shoe dangling off her foot, a silver anklet, chipped nail polish. Nothing special, but
BATTAGLIA
silver anklet, chipped nail polish. Nothing special, but
JOHN (CONT’D)
BATTAGLIA
JOHN (CONT’D)Beautiful day, right?
BATTAGLIA
Beautiful day, right?
She doesn't budge. Then she picks up her phone, quickly.
BATTAGLIA
She doesn't budge. Then she picks up her phone, quickly.
BRUNETTEBATTAGLIA
BRUNETTE(into phone)BATTAGLIA
(into phone)Hey-hey-hey... John sits for a BATTAGLIA
Hey-hey-hey... John sits for a moment frozen.BATTAGLIA
moment frozen.
INT. HALLWAY IN UPPER EAST SIDE APARTMENT BUILDING8 8
The door opens.
A YOUNG WOMAN who looks like she walked right off the set of "Gossip Girl" appears. Couldn't be more than eighteen and quite startled by what's on the other side of the door.
JOHNHi-
YOUNG WOMANOh...hi.
JOHNI'm John...I'm here for the room.
YOUNG WOMANOoooh...oh my god.
JOHNAm I...do I have the wrong place?
YOUNG WOMANNoooooooo. No. Uhhhhm...I just....it's just, I think my roommate Mallory already rented it?
JOHNOh.
YOUNG WOMANOne sec...
She shuts the door partially and speaks in light valley-girl tones to another girl on the other side of the door.
YOUNG WOMAN (CONT’D)Oh, my god...yeah.
JOHNOkay-
YOUNG WOMAN-So sorry.
She swings the door shut in his face. We briefly hear the muffled sounds of giggling and college-age insensitivity on the other side of the door.
7.
EVE tones to another girl on the other side of the door.
EVE tones to another girl on the other side of the door.
Oh, my god...yeah.
EVE Oh, my god...yeah.
She swings the door shut in his face. We briefly hear the EVE She swings the door shut in his face. We briefly hear the muffled sounds of giggling and college-age insensitivity on EVE muffled sounds of giggling and college-age insensitivity on
BATTAGLIAA YOUNG WOMAN who looks like she walked right off the set of
BATTAGLIAA YOUNG WOMAN who looks like she walked right off the set of "Gossip Girl" appears. Couldn't be more than eighteen and
BATTAGLIA"Gossip Girl" appears. Couldn't be more than eighteen and quite startled by what's on the other side of the door.
BATTAGLIAquite startled by what's on the other side of the door.
I'm John...I'm here for the room.
BATTAGLIAI'm John...I'm here for the room.
Am I...do I have the wrong place?
BATTAGLIAAm I...do I have the wrong place?
YOUNG WOMAN
BATTAGLIA
YOUNG WOMANNoooooooo. No. Uhhhhm...I
BATTAGLIA
Noooooooo. No. Uhhhhm...I just....it's just, I think my
BATTAGLIA
just....it's just, I think my roommate Mallory already rented it?
BATTAGLIA
roommate Mallory already rented it?
JOHN
BATTAGLIA
JOHN
YOUNG WOMAN
BATTAGLIA
YOUNG WOMANOne sec... BATTAGLIA
One sec...
She shuts the door partially and speaks in light valley-girl BATTAGLIA
She shuts the door partially and speaks in light valley-girl tones to another girl on the other side of the door.BATTAGLIA
tones to another girl on the other side of the door.
EXT. PREWAR BUILDING, MIDTOWN EAST - LATER9 9
The exterior of a handsome, but awfully old building. A KNOCK, KNOCK, KNOCK is heard...
INT. APARTMENT BUILDING KITCHEN - MOMENTS LATER10 10
John sits in a tiny kitchen OVER-CRAMMED with EVERYTHING imaginable. John sits in front of a 2-ft high stack of cereal boxes, which may or may not be empty.
The sounds of dueling flies score the conversation with RUBY, an obese woman with a chin-beard and a housecoat, who could be anywhere from late 30's (god forbid) or early 60's (hopefully).
The room smells like a halfway house for the homeless and looks that way as well.
RUBYHow much stuff you got?
JOHNA few things.
RUBYA few? How many, "a few"?
JOHN"How many a few"?
RUBYYeah.
JOHNYou know, what I have in my room now...a bed, some books, clothes...?
RUBYA bed and some books?
JOHNYeah. I have a picture of my room in my phone, I can show you.
John reaches for his bag, but as soon as he shifts positions, he knocks down the cereal boxes, which collapse everywhere and take down a stack of papers, bottles of pills, etc.
8.
EVE A bed and some books?
EVE A bed and some books?
John reaches for his bag, but as soon as he shifts positions, EVE John reaches for his bag, but as soon as he shifts positions, he knocks down the cereal boxes, which collapse everywhere EVE he knocks down the cereal boxes, which collapse everywhere
BATTAGLIA10
BATTAGLIA10
John sits in a tiny kitchen OVER-CRAMMED with EVERYTHING
BATTAGLIAJohn sits in a tiny kitchen OVER-CRAMMED with EVERYTHING imaginable. John sits in front of a 2-ft high stack of
BATTAGLIAimaginable. John sits in front of a 2-ft high stack of
The sounds of dueling flies score the conversation with RUBY,
BATTAGLIAThe sounds of dueling flies score the conversation with RUBY, an obese woman with a chin-beard and a housecoat, who could
BATTAGLIAan obese woman with a chin-beard and a housecoat, who could be anywhere from late 30's (god forbid) or early 60's
BATTAGLIAbe anywhere from late 30's (god forbid) or early 60's
The room smells like a halfway house for the homeless and
BATTAGLIAThe room smells like a halfway house for the homeless and
How much stuff you got?
BATTAGLIAHow much stuff you got?
RUBY
BATTAGLIA
RUBYA few? How many, "a few"?
BATTAGLIA
A few? How many, "a few"?
JOHN
BATTAGLIA
JOHN"How many a few"?
BATTAGLIA
"How many a few"?
RUBY
BATTAGLIA
RUBYYeah.BATTAGLIA
Yeah.
JOHNBATTAGLIA
JOHNYou know, what I have in my room BATTAGLIA
You know, what I have in my room now...a bed, some books, BATTAGLIA
now...a bed, some books, clothes...?BATTAGLIA
clothes...?
EXT. BROOKLYN, NY - LATER11 11
"Welcome to Brooklyn" sign.
CUT TO:GIANT MOVIE POSTER:12 12
"SOCIALISME" UN FILM DE JEAN-LUC GODARD
"A Symphony in 3 Movements"
INT. WILLIAMSBURG, BROOKLYN APARTMENT
CODY, 20's, a black-rimmed-glasses-wearing poster boy for the American Society of Hipster-ism. Chin-beard, flannel, you know the rest. Purple skinny jeans. Speaks with the native Williamsburg dialect: clipped, casual, cold...super chill but still a twit.
CODYHey. Thanks for coming out.
JOHNNo problem.
Like its host, the apartment typifies the Brooklyn hipster "esthétique": Tapestries, dreamcatchers, a giant porcelain owl, a record player, French New Wave posters, shag carpet and a wallhanging of a cat wearing a hawaiian shirt.
WAYNE sits on a lime green couch with BETTY. They both eat cereal. Wayne is the same age as Cody, same outfit, but instead of a chin beard he has a full handle-bar moustache. Betty looks like Zooey Deschanel's stunt double. And there is no way "Betty" is her actual name.
CODYThis is Wayne, the other roommate and his girlfriend Betty.
WAYNEHey.
BETTYHey.
JOHNNice to meet you. Great apartment.
WAYNEThanks.
9.
(CONTINUED)
EVE and his girlfriend Betty.
EVE and his girlfriend Betty.BATTAGLIA
12
BATTAGLIA12
CODY, 20's, a black-rimmed-glasses-wearing poster boy for the
BATTAGLIACODY, 20's, a black-rimmed-glasses-wearing poster boy for the American Society of Hipster-ism. Chin-beard, flannel, you
BATTAGLIAAmerican Society of Hipster-ism. Chin-beard, flannel, you know the rest. Purple skinny jeans. Speaks with the native
BATTAGLIAknow the rest. Purple skinny jeans. Speaks with the native Williamsburg dialect: clipped, casual, cold...super chill but
BATTAGLIAWilliamsburg dialect: clipped, casual, cold...super chill but
Hey. Thanks for coming out.
BATTAGLIAHey. Thanks for coming out.
Like its host, the apartment typifies the Brooklyn hipster
BATTAGLIA
Like its host, the apartment typifies the Brooklyn hipster "esthétique": Tapestries, dreamcatchers, a giant porcelain
BATTAGLIA
"esthétique": Tapestries, dreamcatchers, a giant porcelain owl, a record player, French New Wave posters, shag carpet
BATTAGLIA
owl, a record player, French New Wave posters, shag carpet and a wallhanging of a cat wearing a hawaiian shirt.
BATTAGLIA
and a wallhanging of a cat wearing a hawaiian shirt.
WAYNE sits on a lime green couch with BETTY. They both eat
BATTAGLIA
WAYNE sits on a lime green couch with BETTY. They both eat cereal. Wayne is the same age as Cody, same outfit, but
BATTAGLIA
cereal. Wayne is the same age as Cody, same outfit, but instead of a chin beard he has a full handle-bar moustache. BATTAGLIA
instead of a chin beard he has a full handle-bar moustache. Betty looks like Zooey Deschanel's stunt double. And there BATTAGLIA
Betty looks like Zooey Deschanel's stunt double. And there is no way "Betty" is her actual name.BATTAGLIA
is no way "Betty" is her actual name.
This is Wayne, the other roommate BATTAGLIA
This is Wayne, the other roommate
CODYYeah.
JOHNDig the owl.
CODYUnfortunately that belongs to Trevor, the dude who's moving to India.
JOHNOh. Then you should probably ask for less.
CODYLess for what?
JOHNFor the room.
CODYOh.
JOHNWell, the owl's not going to be here.
Cody looks at him.
JOHN (CONT’D)I'm kidding.
Betty laughs.
Uncomfortable silence.
BETTYI think he's making a joke, dude.
CODYOh.
BETTYHe's kidding dumbass.
CODYOh. Right.
JOHNSorry.
10.CONTINUED:
(CONTINUED)
EVE I think he's making a joke, dude.
EVE I think he's making a joke, dude.BATTAGLIA
JOHN
BATTAGLIA
JOHNWell, the owl's not going to be
BATTAGLIA
Well, the owl's not going to be
Cody looks at him.
BATTAGLIA
Cody looks at him.
JOHN (CONT’D)
BATTAGLIA
JOHN (CONT’D)I'm kidding.
BATTAGLIA
I'm kidding.
Betty laughs. BATTAGLIA
Betty laughs.
Uncomfortable silence.BATTAGLIA
Uncomfortable silence.
CODYI get it, the value goes down with no owl.
JOHNStupid joke.
CODYNah, nah, nah. It's cool.
(beat)Humor's cool.
(awkward pause)Let me show you the room.
John forces a smile, then follows Cody down the hall.
EXT. NJ HIGHWAY, ROUTE 80 WEST - LATER13 13
NJ Transit bus out of Port Authority coasts along route 80.
John's dinner conversation with his father, ED HAMMOND, 50's, and his grandfather, CHARLES HAMMOND, 70's, begins.
JOHN (O.C.)They just emailed me. Looks like it's not gonna work out. It's Williamsburg, so, you know.
ED (O.C.)Hm. Maybe you shouldn't be in such a rush move to the city.
JOHN (O.C.)I gotta do it now.
ED (O.C.)Maybe you're not supposed to rush it.
JOHN (O.C.)Dad...I've been out of grad school four months. How much longer can I live at home?
INT. HAMMOND HOME, KITCHEN TABLE - CONTINUOUS14 14
Ed is a kind but tightly wound guy. He wears wire-rim glasses and has a tightly controlled comb-over. He's a classic needler. It's because he cares, but it's annoying.
His father, Charles - John's grandfather, was a sailor and a feather-weight boxer in his 20's. He's at the age where he speaks his mind with zero regard for the repercussions.
11.CONTINUED: (2)
(CONTINUED)
EVE Dad...I've been out of grad school
EVE Dad...I've been out of grad school
INT. HAMMOND HOME, KITCHEN TABLE - CONTINUOUS
EVE INT. HAMMOND HOME, KITCHEN TABLE - CONTINUOUS14
EVE 14
Ed is a kind but tightly wound guy. He wears wire-rim EVE Ed is a kind but tightly wound guy. He wears wire-rim glasses and has a tightly controlled comb-over. He's a EVE glasses and has a tightly controlled comb-over. He's a
BATTAGLIAJohn forces a smile, then follows Cody down the hall.
BATTAGLIAJohn forces a smile, then follows Cody down the hall.
EXT. NJ HIGHWAY, ROUTE 80 WEST - LATER
BATTAGLIAEXT. NJ HIGHWAY, ROUTE 80 WEST - LATER
NJ Transit bus out of Port Authority coasts along route 80.
BATTAGLIANJ Transit bus out of Port Authority coasts along route 80.
John's dinner conversation with his father, ED HAMMOND, 50's,
BATTAGLIAJohn's dinner conversation with his father, ED HAMMOND, 50's, and his grandfather, CHARLES HAMMOND, 70's, begins.
BATTAGLIAand his grandfather, CHARLES HAMMOND, 70's, begins.
JOHN (O.C.)
BATTAGLIA
JOHN (O.C.)They just emailed me. Looks like
BATTAGLIA
They just emailed me. Looks like it's not gonna work out. It's
BATTAGLIA
it's not gonna work out. It's Williamsburg, so, you know.
BATTAGLIA
Williamsburg, so, you know.
ED (O.C.)
BATTAGLIA
ED (O.C.)Hm. Maybe you shouldn't be in such
BATTAGLIA
Hm. Maybe you shouldn't be in such a rush move to the city.
BATTAGLIA
a rush move to the city.
JOHN (O.C.)BATTAGLIA
JOHN (O.C.)I gotta do it now.BATTAGLIA
I gotta do it now.
ED (O.C.)BATTAGLIA
ED (O.C.)Maybe you're not supposed to rush BATTAGLIA
Maybe you're not supposed to rush
John, his father, Ed, and his grandfather, Charles, sit at the dinner table.
The home is suburban average. Middle class.
A cat, PENNY, sits on the table next to John and another, SCARLET, sits sleeping on John's lap as he eats.
EDI'm just saying, maybe you should get your ducks in a row, first.
JOHNDad, my ducks are in a row-
CHARLESHe needs somewhere he can get laid. He can't do that here.
EDWe're not talking about that now.
CHARLESHe needs to go to the city so he can meet city-pussy.
EDJohn, you're rushing into this. You need a job first. It's very, very expensive to live in the city.
CHARLESEd, the boy's twenty-five years old. I wish you were out of the house at twenty-five. You're still here, for Chrissakes.
EDDo you have any prospects at all?
JOHNI have an interview, tomorrow.
EDJohn, I can't pay you enough at the shop to support a life in Manhattan.
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(CONTINUED)
EVE Do you have any prospects at all?
EVE Do you have any prospects at all?BATTAGLIA
A cat, PENNY, sits on the table next to John and another,
BATTAGLIAA cat, PENNY, sits on the table next to John and another,
He needs somewhere he can get laid.
BATTAGLIAHe needs somewhere he can get laid.
We're not talking about that now.
BATTAGLIAWe're not talking about that now.
He needs to go to the city so he
BATTAGLIA
He needs to go to the city so he can meet city-pussy.
BATTAGLIA
can meet city-pussy.
ED
BATTAGLIA
EDJohn, you're rushing into this. You
BATTAGLIA
John, you're rushing into this. You need a job first. It's very, very
BATTAGLIA
need a job first. It's very, very expensive to live in the city.
BATTAGLIA
expensive to live in the city.
CHARLES
BATTAGLIA
CHARLESEd, the boy's twenty-five years BATTAGLIA
Ed, the boy's twenty-five years old. I wish you were out of the BATTAGLIA
old. I wish you were out of the house at twenty-five. You're still BATTAGLIA
house at twenty-five. You're still here, for Chrissakes.BATTAGLIA
here, for Chrissakes.
JOHNDad, we've been through this. I'm getting a job, I'm moving to the city and I'm going to support myself.
Beat.
EDAnd what about Dr. Shultz? You're going to commute from the city twice a week to see Dr. Schultz? Who's gonna pay for that?
JOHNDad, please. Dr. Schultz gave me the name of someone if I really need it, but I'm not going to need it. Dr. Schultz doesn't think so, either. He thinks me being on my own is a good thing and now is the time.
CHARLESBecause he knows you need that city-pussy.
EXT. HAMMOND HOUSE, PORCH - LATER15 15
It's night.
John sits with Charles who drinks from a bottle of some kind of very potent spirit.
JOHNGrandpa, I'm scared.
Grandpa waves his hand, dismissing John's fear.
He takes a drink from his bottle.
CHARLESWhen I was eighteen, I was a shy kid. Was self-conscious. Had a hard time feeling okay around the ladies because of my bum foot. Had a couple girlfriends here and there, but nothing really any good.
(takes a drink)Then one day, my cousin Dimitri - my mother's sister's kid - invites Uncle Paul and I to come to Manhattan.
13.CONTINUED: (2)14 14
(MORE)
(CONTINUED)
EVE Grandpa waves his hand, dismissing John's fear.
EVE Grandpa waves his hand, dismissing John's fear.
He takes a drink from his bottle.
EVE He takes a drink from his bottle.
BATTAGLIADad, please. Dr. Schultz gave me
BATTAGLIADad, please. Dr. Schultz gave me the name of someone if I really
BATTAGLIAthe name of someone if I really need it, but I'm not going to need
BATTAGLIAneed it, but I'm not going to need it. Dr. Schultz doesn't think so,
BATTAGLIAit. Dr. Schultz doesn't think so, either. He thinks me being on my
BATTAGLIAeither. He thinks me being on my own is a good thing and now is the
BATTAGLIAown is a good thing and now is the
CHARLES
BATTAGLIA
CHARLESBecause he knows you need that city-
BATTAGLIA
Because he knows you need that city-
EXT. HAMMOND HOUSE, PORCH - LATER
BATTAGLIA
EXT. HAMMOND HOUSE, PORCH - LATER
BATTAGLIA
John sits with Charles who drinks from a bottle of some kind
BATTAGLIA
John sits with Charles who drinks from a bottle of some kind of very potent spirit.BATTAGLIA
of very potent spirit.
JOHNBATTAGLIA
JOHNGrandpa, I'm scared. BATTAGLIA
Grandpa, I'm scared.
Grandpa waves his hand, dismissing John's fear. BATTAGLIA
Grandpa waves his hand, dismissing John's fear.
He got some shitty apartment on west street. So, we meet at Port Authority and he says we're going cruising for chicks at a place called McCann's thats loaded with floosies we can take shots at, right. Now mind you, I'm shy, no confidence. I'm already counting myself out. So...we get to the joint, right...and, it's nothing but smoke and the smell of stale beer, but there's floosies, everywhere. Within two seconds my brother and Dimitri are talking up a couple of tomatoes who are staying at the hostel across from the bar. Now, I'm feeling left out, so, I go up to the bar and sittin' there, right next to me, is this tall, busty blonde...had to be about forty...but busty...giant tits. Huge, round ass. So she looks at me and says, "Why don't you be a sport and treat a lady to a scotch and water." I had a few bucks on me, so I obliged. So one drink turns to two, two turns to three, then next thing you know, she grabs me by the collar and says, "Why don't you take a walk over to my place so I can make it up to you. You ever had a broad sit on your face...and ride it...?"
(beat, Charles looks at John, then looks back out)
The city, kid.
INT. HAMMOND'S HOME, JOHN'S ROOM - LATER16 16
John sits at his desk: glass tube, mini bottles, droppers, a notepad.
With the dropper he puts a few liquids into a mini spray bottle. He records the number of drops.
He then sprays the liquid onto his arm. He waves his arm around, to dry it.
He smells it.
14.CONTINUED:15 15
CHARLES (CONT'D)
EVE INT. HAMMOND'S HOME, JOHN'S ROOM - LATER
EVE INT. HAMMOND'S HOME, JOHN'S ROOM - LATER
John sits at his desk: glass tube, mini bottles, droppers, a
EVE John sits at his desk: glass tube, mini bottles, droppers, a notepad.
EVE notepad.
With the dropper he puts a few liquids into a mini spray
EVE With the dropper he puts a few liquids into a mini spray bottle. He records the number of drops.
EVE bottle. He records the number of drops.
He then sprays the liquid onto his arm. He waves his arm EVE He then sprays the liquid onto his arm. He waves his arm around, to dry it. EVE around, to dry it.
BATTAGLIAbrother and Dimitri are talking up
BATTAGLIAbrother and Dimitri are talking up
staying at the hostel across from
BATTAGLIAstaying at the hostel across from the bar. Now, I'm feeling left
BATTAGLIAthe bar. Now, I'm feeling left out, so, I go up to the bar and
BATTAGLIAout, so, I go up to the bar and sittin' there, right next to me, is
BATTAGLIAsittin' there, right next to me, is this tall, busty blonde...had to be
BATTAGLIAthis tall, busty blonde...had to be about forty...but busty...giant
BATTAGLIAabout forty...but busty...giant tits. Huge, round ass. So she
BATTAGLIAtits. Huge, round ass. So she looks at me and says, "Why don't
BATTAGLIAlooks at me and says, "Why don't you be a sport and treat a lady to
BATTAGLIA
you be a sport and treat a lady to a scotch and water." I had a few
BATTAGLIA
a scotch and water." I had a few bucks on me, so I obliged. So one
BATTAGLIA
bucks on me, so I obliged. So one drink turns to two, two turns to
BATTAGLIA
drink turns to two, two turns to three, then next thing you know,
BATTAGLIA
three, then next thing you know, she grabs me by the collar and
BATTAGLIA
she grabs me by the collar and says, "Why don't you take a walk
BATTAGLIA
says, "Why don't you take a walk over to my place so I can make it
BATTAGLIA
over to my place so I can make it up to you. You ever had a broad
BATTAGLIA
up to you. You ever had a broad sit on your face...and ride it...?"BATTAGLIA
sit on your face...and ride it...?"(beat, Charles looks at BATTAGLIA
(beat, Charles looks at John, then looks back BATTAGLIA
John, then looks back out)BATTAGLIA
out)The city, kid.BATTAGLIA
The city, kid.
EXT. NJ HIGHWAY, ROUTE 80 EAST - MORNING17 17
NJ transit bus coasts toward the NYC skyline.
INT. BUS - CONTINUOUS18 18
John, wearing his shades, sits next to a mature, well-dressed African American WOMAN.
WOMANExcuse me, sir, what is that you're wearing?
John smiles.
JOHNIt's called Rebel.
WOMANDamn.
She leans in and smells him.
INT. NYC STREET, SIDEWALK, MIDTOWN - LATER19 19
John strides down the sidewalk. Gets to his destination. All confidence.
INT. GEMINI STRATEGIC CONSULTING - MOMENTS LATER20 20
John enters. He notices a large astrology wheel above the receptionist's desk.
The girl at the desk is a pretty, but morose redhead with sleepy eyes. Her name is MARCY(20's). She busily works behind the desk and speaks without looking up.
JOHNHi.
MARCYHi.
JOHNI have an appointment with Starla at ten o'clock.
MARCYYou have an appointment with Starla at ten o'clock?
JOHNYeah.
15.
(CONTINUED)
EVE behind the desk and speaks without looking up.
EVE behind the desk and speaks without looking up.
Hi.
EVE Hi.
Hi.
EVE Hi.
BATTAGLIA18
BATTAGLIA18
John, wearing his shades, sits next to a mature, well-dressed
BATTAGLIAJohn, wearing his shades, sits next to a mature, well-dressed
INT. NYC STREET, SIDEWALK, MIDTOWN - LATER
BATTAGLIA
INT. NYC STREET, SIDEWALK, MIDTOWN - LATER
John strides down the sidewalk. Gets to his destination. All
BATTAGLIA
John strides down the sidewalk. Gets to his destination. All
INT. GEMINI STRATEGIC CONSULTING - MOMENTS LATER
BATTAGLIA
INT. GEMINI STRATEGIC CONSULTING - MOMENTS LATER
John enters. He notices a large astrology wheel above the
BATTAGLIA
John enters. He notices a large astrology wheel above the receptionist's desk.
BATTAGLIA
receptionist's desk.
The girl at the desk is a pretty, but morose redhead with BATTAGLIA
The girl at the desk is a pretty, but morose redhead with sleepy eyes. Her name is MARCY(20's). She busily works BATTAGLIA
sleepy eyes. Her name is MARCY(20's). She busily works behind the desk and speaks without looking up.BATTAGLIA
behind the desk and speaks without looking up.
MARCYYou know she's the boss, right?
JOHNI guess. I don't know.
Marcy hits a button on her phone.
MARCYYou don't know?
Rings, twice. STARLA answers.
STARLA (O.C.)(intercom)
What's up?
MARCYI got the guy for the Office Manager's job here.
STARLAOh. Oh, great! Send him back.
MARCYWill do.
Hits another button.
JOHNSo, you knew why I was here.
MARCYYup. Was just messing with you.
(she looks up)How you feeling today, good?
JOHNYeah. You?
Marcy holds up a drawing of herself, naked and crucifed. With a sword sticking out of her head.
JOHN (CONT’D)Got it. I like the sword in the head.
MARCYThanks.
JOHNNice touch. So, do I just go this way?
16.CONTINUED:20 20
(CONTINUED)
EVE Yeah. You?
EVE Yeah. You?
Marcy holds up a drawing of herself, naked and crucifed. With
EVE Marcy holds up a drawing of herself, naked and crucifed. With a sword sticking out of her head.
EVE a sword sticking out of her head.
BATTAGLIAI got the guy for the Office
BATTAGLIAI got the guy for the Office
Oh. Oh, great! Send him back.
BATTAGLIAOh. Oh, great! Send him back.
MARCY
BATTAGLIA
MARCY
Hits another button.
BATTAGLIA
Hits another button.
JOHN
BATTAGLIA
JOHNSo, you knew why I was here.
BATTAGLIA
So, you knew why I was here.
MARCYBATTAGLIA
MARCYYup. Was just messing with you.BATTAGLIA
Yup. Was just messing with you.(she looks up)BATTAGLIA
(she looks up)How you feeling today, good?BATTAGLIA
How you feeling today, good?
MARCYYeah. Just go aaaaall the way to the end and make a left at the Buddha.
JOHNLeft at the Buddha.
MARCYYou got it. That's the sweet spot.
JOHNSweet spot. I like that.
MARCYI'm sure you do.
INT. GEMINI CONSULTING, HALLWAY - MOMENTS LATER21 21
John makes his way down the hallway. Appears to be a regular office, but there are a lot of statues and figurines everywhere. Almost everything is green. The walls are adorned with poster-sized Tarot cars.
He arrives at the Buddha and makes his left.
From the office he hears:
STARLA (O.C.)Hey! Come on in, come on in.
INT. STARLA'S OFFICE - CONTINUOUS22 22
Starla, 40's, is a frazzled, quixotic, but totally charming woman. The owner/operater of Gemini Consulting. Crazy hair, wild energy, intuitive. Just when she's about to lose you, she says something brilliant.
She's on the phone and holds it to her chest.
STARLASit down, sit down. Oh, my god, hi...
(gestures to phone)Give me one second, sorry.
(back into phone)Listen, Stan, I told you that when the moon is in Scorpio, you stay away from gold...Away, Stan...you put your money in treasury bills...uh huh...uh huh...Away, Stan. I understand. No. No.
17.CONTINUED: (2)20 20
(MORE)
(CONTINUED)
EVE wild energy, intuitive. Just when she's about to lose you,
EVE wild energy, intuitive. Just when she's about to lose you, she says something brilliant.
EVE she says something brilliant.
She's on the phone and holds it to her chest.
EVE She's on the phone and holds it to her chest.BATTAGLIA
INT. GEMINI CONSULTING, HALLWAY - MOMENTS LATER
BATTAGLIAINT. GEMINI CONSULTING, HALLWAY - MOMENTS LATER
John makes his way down the hallway. Appears to be a regular
BATTAGLIAJohn makes his way down the hallway. Appears to be a regular office, but there are a lot of statues and figurines
BATTAGLIAoffice, but there are a lot of statues and figurines everywhere. Almost everything is green. The walls are
BATTAGLIAeverywhere. Almost everything is green. The walls are adorned with poster-sized Tarot cars.
BATTAGLIAadorned with poster-sized Tarot cars.
He arrives at the Buddha and makes his left.
BATTAGLIA
He arrives at the Buddha and makes his left.
From the office he hears:
BATTAGLIA
From the office he hears:
STARLA (O.C.)
BATTAGLIA
STARLA (O.C.)Hey! Come on in, come on in.
BATTAGLIA
Hey! Come on in, come on in.
INT. STARLA'S OFFICE - CONTINUOUS
BATTAGLIA
INT. STARLA'S OFFICE - CONTINUOUS
BATTAGLIA
Starla, 40's, is a frazzled, quixotic, but totally charming BATTAGLIA
Starla, 40's, is a frazzled, quixotic, but totally charming woman. The owner/operater of Gemini Consulting. Crazy hair, BATTAGLIA
woman. The owner/operater of Gemini Consulting. Crazy hair, wild energy, intuitive. Just when she's about to lose you, BATTAGLIA
wild energy, intuitive. Just when she's about to lose you, she says something brilliant. BATTAGLIA
she says something brilliant.
No, okay, call me tomorrow...the moon moves over night.
(hangs up phone)Hi!
JOHNHi.
STARLASorry about that. Wait a minute.
She gets up from her desk and comes around to him. She smells around his neck.
STARLA (CONT’D)Oh, my god...!
(She smells, again.)Jesus Christ, you smell amazing! One second, be right back.
She hurredly exits.
John looks around and sees a lot of strange things on the walls and on the bookshelves.
She comes back in, practically dragging THELMA, a robust African American woman, who was obviously being pulled away from something.
STARLA (CONT’D)Smell him.
THELMAAre you serious?
STARLASmell him.
Thelma leans in and takes a whiff.
THELMAHmmm.
(beat)I'm Thelma, by the way.
JOHNHi, John.
They shake.
18.CONTINUED:22 22
STARLA (CONT'D)
(CONTINUED)
EVE Thelma leans in and takes a whiff.
EVE Thelma leans in and takes a whiff.BATTAGLIAShe gets up from her desk and comes around to him. She
BATTAGLIAShe gets up from her desk and comes around to him. She
Jesus Christ, you smell amazing!
BATTAGLIAJesus Christ, you smell amazing! One second, be right back.
BATTAGLIAOne second, be right back.
John looks around and sees a lot of strange things on the
BATTAGLIAJohn looks around and sees a lot of strange things on the walls and on the bookshelves.
BATTAGLIA
walls and on the bookshelves.
She comes back in, practically dragging THELMA, a robust
BATTAGLIA
She comes back in, practically dragging THELMA, a robust African American woman, who was obviously being pulled away
BATTAGLIA
African American woman, who was obviously being pulled away
STARLA (CONT’D)
BATTAGLIA
STARLA (CONT’D)Smell him.
BATTAGLIA
Smell him.
THELMABATTAGLIA
THELMAAre you serious?BATTAGLIA
Are you serious?
STARLABATTAGLIA
STARLASmell him. BATTAGLIA
Smell him.
STARLAIsn't that incredible? That's incredible. I love it.
Starla leans in and smells again.
THELMAIt's rude to smell someone before you introduce yourself, my apologies.
She laughs. He does, too. Starla continues to smell him.
JOHNIt's fine.
STARLAOkay, okay, okay. Thank you Thelma.
Thelma exits.
STARLA (CONT’D)What is that called?
JOHNI call it Rebel. I created it.
STARLAWhat do you mean, "you created it?"
JOHNWell, it's kind of a hobby of mine.
STARLAWhat? What's a hobby of yours?
JOHNCreating frgrances.
STARLAReally? Oh my god. I love that. That is SO interesting. Oh my god...I love it.
JOHNThanks.
STARLAGod, that's great. That is SO great. That is just great.
She stares at him. He smiles.
19.CONTINUED: (2)22 22
(CONTINUED)
EVE Creating frgrances.
EVE Creating frgrances.
Really? Oh my god. I love that.
EVE Really? Oh my god. I love that.
BATTAGLIAShe laughs. He does, too. Starla continues to smell him.
BATTAGLIAShe laughs. He does, too. Starla continues to smell him.
Okay, okay, okay. Thank you
BATTAGLIAOkay, okay, okay. Thank you
STARLA (CONT’D)
BATTAGLIASTARLA (CONT’D)
What is that called?
BATTAGLIA
What is that called?
JOHN
BATTAGLIA
JOHNI call it Rebel. I created it.
BATTAGLIA
I call it Rebel. I created it.
STARLA
BATTAGLIA
STARLAWhat do you mean, "you created it?"
BATTAGLIA
What do you mean, "you created it?"
JOHN
BATTAGLIA
JOHNWell, it's kind of a hobby of mine.BATTAGLIA
Well, it's kind of a hobby of mine.
STARLABATTAGLIA
STARLAWhat? What's a hobby of yours?BATTAGLIA
What? What's a hobby of yours?
STARLA (CONT’D)You know why you're here, right?
Pause.
JOHNNo. I mean, yes...
STARLAOkay...
JOHNBut I'm not sure "why" as in, I'm not sure what made you choose me as a candidate to interview.
STARLAWell, number one, you were the only candidate to fill out every single last question on the application.
JOHNI was?
STARLAYeah. A lot of people left a lot of stuff blank.
(she leans in)But, you want to know the other reason?
JOHNSure.
Starla pulls out an astrological chart.
STARLAThis.
JOHNOkay.
STARLAThis.
She points to a specific spot on the chart.
STARLA (CONT’D)You have Neptune in your first house.
John stares back at her.
20.CONTINUED: (3)22 22
(CONTINUED)
EVE Okay.
EVE Okay.
She points to a specific spot on the chart.EVE She points to a specific spot on the chart.
BATTAGLIAnot sure what made you choose me as
BATTAGLIAnot sure what made you choose me as
Well, number one, you were the only
BATTAGLIAWell, number one, you were the only candidate to fill out every single
BATTAGLIAcandidate to fill out every single last question on the application.
BATTAGLIAlast question on the application.
STARLA
BATTAGLIA
STARLAYeah. A lot of people left a lot
BATTAGLIA
Yeah. A lot of people left a lot of stuff blank.
BATTAGLIA
of stuff blank.(she leans in)
BATTAGLIA
(she leans in)But, you want to know the other
BATTAGLIA
But, you want to know the other reason?
BATTAGLIA
reason?
JOHN
BATTAGLIA
JOHNSure. BATTAGLIA
Sure.
Starla pulls out an astrological chart.BATTAGLIA
Starla pulls out an astrological chart.
STARLA (CONT’D)That's amazing. Okay. That means you're very very intuitive. Maybe a little psychic, but mostly intuitive. That is a GREAT quality for an office manager. Intuition is everything when you deal with people. And this is a people job. You're like a new office- slash-H.R. Manager, here.
JOHNOkay.
STARLAAnd this...
(she points to something else)
You also have have Saturn in the first house.
JOHNOkay.
STARLAWhich tells me - and feel free to correct me if I'm wrong - you suffered from a lack of confidence and a lack of self- worth when you were younger.
Pause. John's expression changes.
STARLA (CONT’D)And you had to be brave. And work through some difficult stuff. Adversity. Builds character.
(beat)Like me.
(smiles)I have Saturn in my first house.
(beat)So?
JOHNWhat?
STARLASO...?
INT. BREAKROOM, GEMINI CONSULTING - MOMENTS LATER23 23
Starla shows John around the office.
21.CONTINUED: (4)22 22
(CONTINUED)
EVE Like me.
EVE Like me.
I have Saturn in my first house.
EVE I have Saturn in my first house.
23EVE 23
BATTAGLIA(she points to something
BATTAGLIA(she points to something
You also have have Saturn in the
BATTAGLIAYou also have have Saturn in the
STARLA
BATTAGLIA
STARLAWhich tells me - and feel free to
BATTAGLIA
Which tells me - and feel free to correct me if I'm wrong - you
BATTAGLIA
correct me if I'm wrong - you suffered from a lack of confidence
BATTAGLIA
suffered from a lack of confidence and a lack of self- worth when you
BATTAGLIA
and a lack of self- worth when you were younger.
BATTAGLIA
were younger.
Pause. John's expression changes.
BATTAGLIA
Pause. John's expression changes.
STARLA (CONT’D)BATTAGLIA
STARLA (CONT’D)And you had to be brave. And work BATTAGLIA
And you had to be brave. And work through some difficult stuff. BATTAGLIA
through some difficult stuff. Adversity. Builds character.BATTAGLIA
Adversity. Builds character.(beat)BATTAGLIA
(beat)
BRETT, 20's, very blonde and very handsome organizes the kitchen supplies and cleans.
John follows behind Starla...
STARLA(to John)
Come here, I want you to meet someone.
(beat)Brett?
Brett turns and sees John for the first time. He's initially startled, but quickly recovers. He's a prick.
BRETTHey.
JOHNHi.
BRETTI'd shake your hand, but I'm a little dusty.
JOHNNo sweat.
STARLAJohn's your successor.
JOHNOh, yeah?
STARLA(to John)
You'll apprentice under Brett for the next three weeks. He's been O.M. for two years and is going to be a full-blown consultant.
JOHNThree weeks? That's great.
STARLAWell, Mercury moves into retrograde next Tuesday for three weeks.
BRETTRight. Can't start anything new during retrograde.
22.CONTINUED:23 23
(CONTINUED)
EVE O.M. for two years and is going to
EVE O.M. for two years and is going to be a full-blown consultant.
EVE be a full-blown consultant.
BATTAGLIABrett turns and sees John for the first time. He's initially
BATTAGLIABrett turns and sees John for the first time. He's initially startled, but quickly recovers. He's a prick.
BATTAGLIAstartled, but quickly recovers. He's a prick.
I'd shake your hand, but I'm a
BATTAGLIAI'd shake your hand, but I'm a
JOHN
BATTAGLIA
JOHN
STARLA
BATTAGLIA
STARLAJohn's your successor.
BATTAGLIA
John's your successor.
JOHN
BATTAGLIA
JOHNOh, yeah?BATTAGLIA
Oh, yeah?
STARLABATTAGLIA
STARLA(to John)BATTAGLIA
(to John)You'll apprentice under Brett for BATTAGLIA
You'll apprentice under Brett for the next three weeks. He's been BATTAGLIA
the next three weeks. He's been
STARLA(to John)
Right. Which is why you need to start on Monday.
(beat)Come on...
Starla moves to exit.
Brett rolls his eyes and makes the crazy gesture with his finger.
John smiles politely as he exits.
JOHNNice to meet you.
Brett waits until he turns around and makes a "what?? Holy shit..." face to having just met John. He then turns to an unidentified person to call John to their attention.
BRETTYo...you saw that?
(laughs)What the fuck?
INT. GEMINI CONSULTING, RECEPTION AREA - MOMENTS LATER24 24
Starla brings John to Marcy at the front desk.
STARLAI'm excited, John. I like you. And you smell great. And you have a Virgo moon.
(beat)Marcy will give you all the tax forms and stuff. Monday at 9. See you then.
Starla exits.
MARCYCongrats.
JOHNThanks.
MARCYSo, if you're the new O.M. we'll be cohorting quite a bit.
JOHNYeah?
23.CONTINUED: (2)23 23
(CONTINUED)
EVE Starla exits.
EVE Starla exits.
BATTAGLIABrett rolls his eyes and makes the crazy gesture with his
BATTAGLIABrett rolls his eyes and makes the crazy gesture with his
Brett waits until he turns around and makes a "what?? Holy
BATTAGLIABrett waits until he turns around and makes a "what?? Holy shit..." face to having just met John. He then turns to an
BATTAGLIAshit..." face to having just met John. He then turns to an unidentified person to call John to their attention.
BATTAGLIAunidentified person to call John to their attention.
Yo...you saw that?
BATTAGLIAYo...you saw that?
What the fuck?
BATTAGLIA
What the fuck?
INT. GEMINI CONSULTING, RECEPTION AREA - MOMENTS LATER
BATTAGLIA
INT. GEMINI CONSULTING, RECEPTION AREA - MOMENTS LATER
Starla brings John to Marcy at the front desk.
BATTAGLIA
Starla brings John to Marcy at the front desk.
STARLA
BATTAGLIA
STARLAI'm excited, John. I like you.
BATTAGLIA
I'm excited, John. I like you. And you smell great. And you have a BATTAGLIA
And you smell great. And you have a Virgo moon.BATTAGLIA
Virgo moon.(beat)BATTAGLIA
(beat)Marcy will give you all the tax BATTAGLIA
Marcy will give you all the tax forms and stuff. Monday at 9. See BATTAGLIA
forms and stuff. Monday at 9. See you then. BATTAGLIA
you then.
MARCYYeah. You relieve me when I go on my lunch break.
JOHNCool.
MARCYBut just know...there's always a chance I won't come back.
JOHNNoted. Have a nice weekend.
(moves to leave)See you Monday.
MARCYIf I'm not dead of alcohol poisoning, yes, I'll see you Monday.
EXT. SIDEWALK, SOHO, NEW YORK, NY - LATER25 25
John is on the sidewalk, studying a building.
He just made a call:
JOHN(into phone)
Hey, it's John Hammond...I can't find the apartment number...
(listens)Oh...it's a basement?
(studies building)Oh! Yeah, I see it. Got it.
INT. OZZY'S APARTMENT - MOMENTS LATER26 26
OSSIE "OZZIE" or "OZ" FRANKLIN, 30's/40's, African American, opens the door. He has a very positive way about him.
He wears a T-shirt that says: "YODA FOR PRESIDENT"
OZHey, man. John?
JOHNYeah. Ossie?
They shake hands.
24.CONTINUED:24 24
(CONTINUED)
EVE INT. OZZY'S APARTMENT - MOMENTS LATER
EVE INT. OZZY'S APARTMENT - MOMENTS LATER
EVE OSSIE "OZZIE" or "OZ" FRANKLIN, 30's/40's, African American,
EVE OSSIE "OZZIE" or "OZ" FRANKLIN, 30's/40's, African American, opens the door. He has a very positive way about him.
EVE opens the door. He has a very positive way about him.
He wears a T-shirt that says: "YODA FOR PRESIDENT"
EVE He wears a T-shirt that says: "YODA FOR PRESIDENT"
BATTAGLIAIf I'm not dead of alcohol
BATTAGLIAIf I'm not dead of alcohol poisoning, yes, I'll see you
BATTAGLIApoisoning, yes, I'll see you
EXT. SIDEWALK, SOHO, NEW YORK, NY - LATER
BATTAGLIAEXT. SIDEWALK, SOHO, NEW YORK, NY - LATER
John is on the sidewalk, studying a building.
BATTAGLIA
John is on the sidewalk, studying a building.
JOHN
BATTAGLIA
JOHN(into phone)
BATTAGLIA
(into phone)Hey, it's John Hammond...I can't
BATTAGLIA
Hey, it's John Hammond...I can't find the apartment number...
BATTAGLIA
find the apartment number...(listens)
BATTAGLIA
(listens)Oh...it's a basement?BATTAGLIA
Oh...it's a basement?(studies building)BATTAGLIA
(studies building)Oh! Yeah, I see it. Got it.BATTAGLIA
Oh! Yeah, I see it. Got it.
INT. OZZY'S APARTMENT - MOMENTS LATERBATTAGLIA
INT. OZZY'S APARTMENT - MOMENTS LATER
OZYeah, my name's "Ossie," but most people call me "Oz" or "Ozzie." Dealer's choice.
He shuts the door.
OZ (CONT’D)So, here's the bat cave.
John takes it in.
Ozzie's apartment looks like a STAR WARS-STAR TREK-LORD OF THE RINGS-GAME OF THRONES, COMIC BOOK CONVENTION paradise. A celebration of fantasy, dragons and role-play.
A life-size statue, 6ft, Star Wars-type character, in the tradition of Bobafet, stands, staring back at John.
INT. EMPTY ROOM, OZ'S APARTMENT - MOMENTS LATER27 27
Ozzie shows John the empty room for rent.
OZIt's a good size, right?
JOHNIt's great.
OZIt's kind of oddly shaped and there's not great light, obviously, so, a lotta dudes aren't into it.
JOHNWorks for me, man.
(beat)So, is there a security deposit?
OZNah. You got a job?
JOHNJust got one. Office manager at Gemini Consulting.
OZCongrats, man. I'll take your word for it. Thing is I kind of need someone fast. Rent's comin' up and money's tight. I'm not really liquid right now -
25.CONTINUED:26 26
(CONTINUED)
EVE Nah. You got a job?
EVE Nah. You got a job?
BATTAGLIAOzzie's apartment looks like a STAR WARS-STAR TREK-LORD OF
BATTAGLIAOzzie's apartment looks like a STAR WARS-STAR TREK-LORD OF THE RINGS-GAME OF THRONES, COMIC BOOK CONVENTION paradise. A
BATTAGLIATHE RINGS-GAME OF THRONES, COMIC BOOK CONVENTION paradise. A celebration of fantasy, dragons and role-play.
BATTAGLIAcelebration of fantasy, dragons and role-play.
A life-size statue, 6ft, Star Wars-type character, in the
BATTAGLIAA life-size statue, 6ft, Star Wars-type character, in the tradition of Bobafet, stands, staring back at John.
BATTAGLIAtradition of Bobafet, stands, staring back at John.
INT. EMPTY ROOM, OZ'S APARTMENT - MOMENTS LATER
BATTAGLIAINT. EMPTY ROOM, OZ'S APARTMENT - MOMENTS LATER
Ozzie shows John the empty room for rent.
BATTAGLIAOzzie shows John the empty room for rent.
It's a good size, right?
BATTAGLIA
It's a good size, right?
JOHN
BATTAGLIA
JOHNIt's great.
BATTAGLIA
It's great.
OZ
BATTAGLIA
OZIt's kind of oddly shaped and
BATTAGLIA
It's kind of oddly shaped and there's not great light, obviously,
BATTAGLIA
there's not great light, obviously, so, a lotta dudes aren't into it.BATTAGLIA
so, a lotta dudes aren't into it.
JOHNBATTAGLIA
JOHNWorks for me, man.BATTAGLIA
Works for me, man.(beat)BATTAGLIA
(beat)So, is there a security deposit?BATTAGLIA
So, is there a security deposit?
JOHN-Gotcha-
OZ- because I'm working on a new graphic novel and am kind of just, you know, in the writer's cave.
JOHNI can give you cash, right now.
OZSeriously? Then it's a deal my brother.
They naturally adapt to a "hip" handshake that moves into a hug.
JOHNAwesome.
OZI knew I liked you from the jump, man. This is gonna be cool, I can tell.
(beat)Hey, listen...I'm havin' a little get together tonight, I do it every Friday...
They walk off. Conversations trails.
JOHNOh, cool.
OZYou into D&D?
JOHNDunkin' Donuts?
OZDungeons & Dragons...
EXT. MIDTOWN SIDEWALK - LATER28 28
John walks with a real pep-in-his-step, carrying a fancy- looking gift bag.
INT. PROFESSIONAL PORTRAITS, PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO - MOMENTS 29 29LATER
John enters Robin Oita's studio. She's dismantling lights.
26.CONTINUED:27 27
(CONTINUED)
EVE Dunkin' Donuts?
EVE Dunkin' Donuts?
EXT. MIDTOWN SIDEWALK - LATER
EVE EXT. MIDTOWN SIDEWALK - LATER28
EVE 28
John walks with a real pep-in-his-step, carrying a fancy- EVE John walks with a real pep-in-his-step, carrying a fancy-
29EVE 29
BATTAGLIAThey naturally adapt to a "hip" handshake that moves into a
BATTAGLIAThey naturally adapt to a "hip" handshake that moves into a
I knew I liked you from the jump,
BATTAGLIAI knew I liked you from the jump, man. This is gonna be cool, I can
BATTAGLIA
man. This is gonna be cool, I can
Hey, listen...I'm havin' a little
BATTAGLIA
Hey, listen...I'm havin' a little get together tonight, I do it every
BATTAGLIA
get together tonight, I do it every Friday...
BATTAGLIA
Friday...
They walk off. Conversations trails.
BATTAGLIA
They walk off. Conversations trails.
JOHNBATTAGLIA
JOHNOh, cool.BATTAGLIA
Oh, cool.
OZBATTAGLIA
OZYou into D&D?BATTAGLIA
You into D&D?
She notices John.
ROBINHey!
She runs over to him.
JOHNHey. How are you?
ROBINGood. Nice to see you.
JOHNYou too. I wanted to give you this.
He hands her the gift bag.
ROBINOh, my god...
JOHNYeah, uh...you did a really amazing job with my photo and as it turns out...I got a job! "Yay."
ROBINHey, that's great!
(she removes a small bottle)
Oh my god, what is this?
JOHNIt's that fragrance. The one you said you liked.
ROBINOh, wow! That's amazing! That was delicious.
JOHNYou can give it to your husband.
ROBINOh, I want it for myself.
JOHNDo a...do you have a husband?
ROBINNo, no.
27.CONTINUED:29 29
(CONTINUED)
EVE Oh, wow! That's amazing! That was
EVE Oh, wow! That's amazing! That was delicious.
EVE delicious.
BATTAGLIAYou too. I wanted to give you
BATTAGLIAYou too. I wanted to give you
Yeah, uh...you did a really amazing
BATTAGLIA
Yeah, uh...you did a really amazing job with my photo and as it turns
BATTAGLIA
job with my photo and as it turns out...I got a job! "Yay."
BATTAGLIA
out...I got a job! "Yay."
ROBIN
BATTAGLIA
ROBINHey, that's great!
BATTAGLIA
Hey, that's great!(she removes a small
BATTAGLIA
(she removes a small bottle)
BATTAGLIA
bottle)Oh my god, what is this?BATTAGLIA
Oh my god, what is this?
JOHNBATTAGLIA
JOHNIt's that fragrance. The one you BATTAGLIA
It's that fragrance. The one you said you liked.BATTAGLIA
said you liked.
JOHNBoyfriend?
ROBINNo, not presently.
She laughs.
JOHNYou want to maybe go out for a drink after work?
Pause.
ROBINUhmmm...oh...I can't tonight.
JOHNOkay. What about next week?
ROBINUh...
JOHNI'm actually moving to the city next week. Soho, of all places.
ROBINWell...uh. I don't think it's a good idea.
Pause.
JOHNOh. Okay.
ROBINThanks for asking. You're a really cool guy. It's just...
JOHNSure. No problem.
ROBINAnd thanks for the perfume!
Silence.
JOHN(disoriented)
Yeah, sure.(beat)
Well. Cool. Uh.
28.CONTINUED: (2)29 29
(MORE)
(CONTINUED)
EVE cool guy. It's just...
EVE cool guy. It's just...
Silence.EVE Silence.
BATTAGLIAOkay. What about next week?
BATTAGLIAOkay. What about next week?
I'm actually moving to the city
BATTAGLIA
I'm actually moving to the city next week. Soho, of all places.
BATTAGLIA
next week. Soho, of all places.
ROBIN
BATTAGLIA
ROBINWell...uh. I don't think it's a
BATTAGLIA
Well...uh. I don't think it's a good idea.
BATTAGLIA
good idea.
JOHNBATTAGLIA
JOHNOh. Okay.BATTAGLIA
Oh. Okay.
Thanks for asking. You're a really BATTAGLIA
Thanks for asking. You're a really
I guess I'll see you around, then, I guess.
He moves to leave.
ROBINSure.
He stops.
JOHNHey, you should give me some business cards, you know, so I can, I don't know...give 'em out...whatever.
ROBINUh...yeah...okay...uh...I'll get some, thanks.
She walks to get some.
John watches her.
EXT. MADISON SQUARE PARK BENCH - LATER30 30
John sits on a bench and stares at Robin Oita's business card:
"Robin Oita Photography - professional portraits"
So perfect. Not too much. Great quality.
Elegant.
John looks up from a card and sees a LITTLE GIRL, about 4 years old looking at him.
She points to him and tugs on her MOTHER's purse to get her attention.
She asks the mother something and the mother clearly corrects her and pulls her away from look at John.
Just them, John turns and sees punkish-looking TEENAGER, sneaking an iphone shot of John, quickly trying to pass it off with his FRIENDS when they see John notices.
They laugh.
John's gaze turns to the pavement.
29.CONTINUED: (3)29 29
JOHN (CONT'D)
EVE John looks up from a card and sees a LITTLE GIRL, about 4
EVE John looks up from a card and sees a LITTLE GIRL, about 4 years old looking at him.
EVE years old looking at him.
She points to him and tugs on her MOTHER's purse to get her
EVE She points to him and tugs on her MOTHER's purse to get her attention.
EVE attention.
She asks the mother something and the mother clearly corrects
EVE She asks the mother something and the mother clearly corrects her and pulls her away from look at John.
EVE her and pulls her away from look at John.
Just them, John turns and sees punkish-looking TEENAGER,
EVE Just them, John turns and sees punkish-looking TEENAGER, sneaking an iphone shot of John, quickly trying to pass it EVE sneaking an iphone shot of John, quickly trying to pass it off with his FRIENDS when they see John notices. EVE off with his FRIENDS when they see John notices.
BATTAGLIAbusiness cards, you know, so I can,
BATTAGLIAbusiness cards, you know, so I can,
Uh...yeah...okay...uh...I'll get
BATTAGLIAUh...yeah...okay...uh...I'll get
EXT. MADISON SQUARE PARK BENCH - LATER
BATTAGLIA
EXT. MADISON SQUARE PARK BENCH - LATER
John sits on a bench and stares at Robin Oita's business
BATTAGLIA
John sits on a bench and stares at Robin Oita's business
"Robin Oita Photography - professional portraits"
BATTAGLIA
"Robin Oita Photography - professional portraits"
So perfect. Not too much. Great quality.
BATTAGLIA
So perfect. Not too much. Great quality.
John looks up from a card and sees a LITTLE GIRL, about 4 BATTAGLIA
John looks up from a card and sees a LITTLE GIRL, about 4 years old looking at him. BATTAGLIA
years old looking at him.
INT. DR. PAYMER'S OFFICE OF PSYCHIATRY - LATER31 31
John is at the front desk. LIZ, Dr. Paymer's receptionist, is on the phone.
LIZ(into phone, mid- complaint)
...I'm just talling you what he told me...he said the corn beef is tough like shoe leather...yes...is Keppy there?... Keppy knows him, he says Keppy knows the cut he likes...Please tell Keppy to call back...well, it's sitting right here and he wants someone to come get it, he won't eat it...well, you tell him that....fine.
She hangs up.
LIZ (CONT’D)Hi. Sorry. Are you the 4:45?
JOHNYes.
LIZ(checking book)
John Hammond?
JOHNYes.
LIZOkay, great. He's just finishing up with another patient right now, so have a seat and he'll be right out. We'll do all the paperwork and stuff after.
JOHNOkay.
John sits down.
Through the door he can hear YELLING. Yelling that sounds like BERATING.
He moves his head toward the door to listen closer and the door OPENS.
A defeated looking PATIENT exits, followed by DR. LYLE
30.
(CONTINUED)
EVE out. We'll do all the paperwork and
EVE out. We'll do all the paperwork and stuff after.
EVE stuff after.
John sits down.
EVE John sits down.
Through the door he can hear YELLING. Yelling that sounds EVE Through the door he can hear YELLING. Yelling that sounds
BATTAGLIAlikes...Please tell Keppy to call
BATTAGLIAlikes...Please tell Keppy to call back...well, it's sitting right
BATTAGLIAback...well, it's sitting right here and he wants someone to come
BATTAGLIAhere and he wants someone to come get it, he won't eat it...well, you
BATTAGLIAget it, he won't eat it...well, you
LIZ (CONT’D)
BATTAGLIALIZ (CONT’D)
Hi. Sorry. Are you the 4:45?
BATTAGLIAHi. Sorry. Are you the 4:45?
JOHN
BATTAGLIA
JOHN
LIZ
BATTAGLIA
LIZ(checking book)
BATTAGLIA
(checking book)John Hammond?
BATTAGLIA
John Hammond?
JOHN
BATTAGLIA
JOHNYes. BATTAGLIA
Yes.
LIZBATTAGLIA
LIZOkay, great. He's just finishing BATTAGLIA
Okay, great. He's just finishing up with another patient right now, BATTAGLIA
up with another patient right now, so have a seat and he'll be right BATTAGLIA
so have a seat and he'll be right
PAYMER, wearing a polo shirt, jeans and glasses.
DR. PAYMER(to exiting patient)
And if she's not gonna come pick the dog up, David - listen to me -
Patient turns back to him.
DR. PAYMER (CONT’D)- If she's not gonna come pick the dog up herself, tell her you're gonna drive into the middle of Times Square and let the fucking thing out of the car right there, you know, "bye-bye." Seriously. Enough already with this dog. The point is, stand up to her for chrissakes and tell her to come and get the fucking dog, already. You did her a favor and now she's taking advantage. Please. Anyway, go. Have a good weekend.
The patient exits.
LIZ(to Dr. Paymer)
Your 4:45 is here.
DR. PAYMER(to John)
Come on in.
INT. DR. PAYMER'S OFFICE - CONTINUOUS32 32
DR. PAYMERSit.
John sits.
Paymer stares at John and picks up a clipboard and studies it.
DR. PAYMER (CONT’D)So, you came from Dave Schultz?
JOHNYeah.
DR. PAYMERHow long have you been seeing Schultz?
31.CONTINUED:31 31
(CONTINUED)
EVE John sits.
EVE John sits.
Paymer stares at John and picks up a clipboard and studies
EVE Paymer stares at John and picks up a clipboard and studies it.
EVE it.
BATTAGLIAthing out of the car right there,
BATTAGLIAthing out of the car right there, you know, "bye-bye." Seriously.
BATTAGLIAyou know, "bye-bye." Seriously. Enough already with this dog. The
BATTAGLIAEnough already with this dog. The point is, stand up to her for
BATTAGLIApoint is, stand up to her for chrissakes and tell her to come and
BATTAGLIAchrissakes and tell her to come and get the fucking dog, already. You
BATTAGLIAget the fucking dog, already. You did her a favor and now she's
BATTAGLIAdid her a favor and now she's taking advantage. Please. Anyway,
BATTAGLIAtaking advantage. Please. Anyway, go. Have a good weekend.
BATTAGLIAgo. Have a good weekend.
LIZ
BATTAGLIA
LIZ(to Dr. Paymer)
BATTAGLIA
(to Dr. Paymer)Your 4:45 is here.
BATTAGLIA
Your 4:45 is here.
DR. PAYMER
BATTAGLIA
DR. PAYMER(to John)
BATTAGLIA
(to John)Come on in.BATTAGLIA
Come on in.
INT. DR. PAYMER'S OFFICE - CONTINUOUSBATTAGLIA
INT. DR. PAYMER'S OFFICE - CONTINUOUS
JOHNAbout four years.
DR. PAYMEROkay.
(puts the chart down, looks at John)
Okay, so, I'm just going to start off with something that I gotta get out of the way here, alright, and that is, I am NOT going to coddle you, because you have a big head. Okay? You're not getting sympathy out of me because of that, alright. People are born with all kinds of shitty things and believe me, the things that people with normal sized heads have are a hell of a lot worse. Okay? So let's get that elephant in the room out of the room. Okay? No big-head coddling here. I don't want to hear about it.
(he gets up)So, here, look...
(he opens the door)We're saying "goodbye" to the big-head elephant in the room and letting it go. Wave good bye to it. Go ahead.
John waves goodbye to it.
DR. PAYMER (CONT’D)(to the phantom elephant)
Bye-bye. Okay.(shuts the door)
Bye-bye to the elephant in the room.
(he sits back down)I'm not talking with you about it.
(beat)You got me?
Silence.
JOHNOkay.
Dr. Paymer studies him, making sure he means it.
32.CONTINUED:32 32
(CONTINUED)
EVE room.
EVE room.
I'm not talking with you about it.
EVE I'm not talking with you about it.
Silence.
EVE Silence.
BATTAGLIAout of me because of that, alright.
BATTAGLIAout of me because of that, alright. People are born with all kinds of
BATTAGLIAPeople are born with all kinds of shitty things and believe me, the
BATTAGLIAshitty things and believe me, the things that people with normal
BATTAGLIAthings that people with normal sized heads have are a hell of a
BATTAGLIAsized heads have are a hell of a lot worse. Okay? So let's get
BATTAGLIAlot worse. Okay? So let's get that elephant in the room out of
BATTAGLIAthat elephant in the room out of the room. Okay? No big-head
BATTAGLIAthe room. Okay? No big-head coddling here. I don't want to
BATTAGLIAcoddling here. I don't want to
(he gets up)
BATTAGLIA
(he gets up)So, here, look...
BATTAGLIA
So, here, look...(he opens the door)
BATTAGLIA
(he opens the door)We're saying "goodbye" to the big-
BATTAGLIA
We're saying "goodbye" to the big-head elephant in the room and
BATTAGLIA
head elephant in the room and letting it go. Wave good bye to
BATTAGLIA
letting it go. Wave good bye to it. Go ahead.
BATTAGLIA
it. Go ahead.
John waves goodbye to it.
BATTAGLIA
John waves goodbye to it.
DR. PAYMER (CONT’D)BATTAGLIA
DR. PAYMER (CONT’D)(to the phantom elephant)BATTAGLIA
(to the phantom elephant)Bye-bye. Okay.BATTAGLIA
Bye-bye. Okay.(shuts the door)BATTAGLIA
(shuts the door)Bye-bye to the elephant in the BATTAGLIA
Bye-bye to the elephant in the
DR. PAYMERFine.
(beat)Now, what do you want to talk about?
John takes a breath and thinks.
END
ROLL CREDITS
33.CONTINUED: (2)32 32
EVE BATTAGLIA