| Date: | 2002-10-15 22:52 |
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Cut to:
INT. EVENING. SHOW ROOM.
It's Kristofer's opening. People are walking around, thoroughly enjoying the art.
HANNELY approaches DANIEL.
HANNELYGood show, boy.
DANIELThank you, Mr. Hannely.
HANNELYNo. Thank you, son.
-beat-
Do you want to stay on as art coordinator? I think, in my retirement, that this would make a great beatnik artsy fartsy place. I always wanted to do something like that. Much better than textiles.
Daniel smiles.
DANIELDefinitely, Mr. Hannely.
HANNELYGood boy. Now, where's that liquor?
Daniel smiles as Hannely moves off.
Daniel begins to walk around but freezes when a voice comes from behind him.
KRISTOFERThank you.
Daniel turns to KRISTOFER.
KRISTOFERThis really means a lot to me.
DANIELWell, you're an excellent photographer. Your work deserves an audience.
Beat.
KRISTOFERAbout New Year's. Daniel, I....
DANIELI don't want to talk about it.
KRISTOFERI ----
DANIELIt's okay. It happens.
-beat-
Congratulations on your opening. I'll see you around.
He walks off and approaches CHRISTINE and NIKKI.
NIKKIYou did it.
DANIELYeah.
Beat.
Daniel pulls a key out of his pocket and hands it to Christine.
DANIELI need to get out of here. Would you mind locking up for me?
CHRISTINENot a problem.
He begins to walk off.
CHRISTINEHey.
-Daniel turns-
You alright, kid?
DANIELRed highlights, size five.
He smiles. Christine smiles back.
Daniel exits.
Cut to:
EXT. NIGHT. STREET.
DANIEL exits the art show. He stops and picks up a rock. He looks back and sees KRISTOFER through the window. He steps back, leans forward, takes aim.
Beat.
He lets the rock fall from his hand and turns to go home.
Black out.
Roll credits.
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| Date: | 2002-10-15 22:01 |
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Cut to:
INT. NIGHT. THE VAULT.
DANIEL and CHRISTINE enter. Daniel surveys the scene of New Year's decorations. They are a montage of different cultures: babies, mistle toe, chinese dragons...
They join NIKKI at the bar.
NIKKIH--- Daniel.
DANIELGood to see you too.
NIKKII, um... I just didn't expect you to show.
DANIELYeah, I know I kind of disappeared. I was finishing up the show room. I'm telling Kristofer about the show tonight.
NIKKI (to Christine)You didn't tell---?
CHRISTINEThe room looks amazing. You should see it.
Nikki nods. Daniel is still scanning the room.
DANIELSo. He's not here yet?
NIKKIWho?
DANIELKristofer.
NIKKIOh. He's --- somewhere.
DANIELRegular table?
Nikki hesitates as she shrugs. Daniel laughs.
DANIELI'll find him.
Daniel moves off.
Nikki widens her eyes at Christine.
Daniel walks toward the usual table. He freezes as he sees KRISTOFER making out with a GIRL. He starts to return to the bar, then clenches his fists and moves back. He pushes the table, knocking over the drinks there.
DANIELIs this what you do? Is this your game? You just find some new kid every so often and fuck with them until you get bored? Is that it?
KRISTOFERCalm down, kid. You're in. Isn't that what you wanted?
DANIELFuck you, Kristofer.
Daniel turns to walk out.
Cut to:
EXT. NIGHT. THE VAULT.
KRISTOFER exits as DANIEL stands staring at the sky.
KRISTOFERAm I sensing a little jealousy?
DANIELYou should go back in. I bet your date's getting cold. No tongue to keep her warm.
KRISTOFEROh, rich boy can't handle the competition.
DANIELThat's still all I am to you. A walking credit card who can buy you drinks and get you film and let you play.
-beat-
I refuse to be someone's pawn.
KRISTOFERYou can only be played if you let yourself be.
DANIELYeah, well. Maybe it's time I stopped.
Daniel picks up a rock and throws it.
He bends to pick up another one. Kristofer's foot steps by his hand.
KRISTOFERI used to throw rocks at cars every night. Any car that went down my street. I was hoping one day I'd luck up and shatter my dad's windshield, let him know I didn't want him home.
But his car never came. And I kept hoping it would. So I could shatter his windshield. Or maybe I was just hoping he'd come.
Beat.
DANIELThat's really fucking moving, Kristofer. You searching for those hard earned troubled childhood points?
Daniel goes to throw the rock. Kristofer grabs his arm.
KRISTOFERAll I'm saying is you can keep on throwing rocks at nothing. Or you can grab at what you want.
I'm still throwing rocks.
DANIELYou expect me to be different. 'Cause "I have the strength" to quit throwing and just grab.
CHRISTINE opens the door and steps out.
CHRISTINEThere you guys are. They're about to start the countdown. Get back in here.
She moves back in. We hear the countdown start at twenty.
KRISTOFERIt's up to you, kid. New Year's is supposed to be about new beginnings. You've got ten seconds to midnight.
Their eyes lock. (9, 8, 7, 6)
Daniel's eyes faulter. (5, 4, 3)
He looks back. (2, 1)
Daniel shakes Kristofer's grip and starts to step back.
DANIELYou made me in your image, right? Why should I be any different than you?
Here-
-he hands Kristofer a flier to the art show-
This is for you.
He leaves as Kristofer looks at the flier. People inside are cheering.
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| Date: | 2002-10-15 21:42 |
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Cut to:
INT. DAY. SHOW ROOM.
The place is completely re-painted and now decorated with holiday lights and a bevy of framed and unframed photographs.
DANIEL is hanging a picture of a girl whom we recognize as the girl dancing near Kristofer earlier.
He steps back to examine its placing.
He sighs and looks around.
There is a knock at the door.
Daniel moves to it as CHRISTINE lets herself in.
CHRISTINESo he does live. What gives? A week and two days. No call, no show. That's grounds for termination.
DANIELSorry. I was just -- busy.
Christine looks around.
CHRISTINEThis is fabulous, D. Damn. How'd you get all these photos from Kristofer?
DANIELEh. i stole 'em. I took a few each time I stayed the night. And, well. I know where his spare key is and he hasn't been home much lately....
CHRISTINEYeah.
DANIELYeah. I figured he was visiting his mom or something for the holidays. So....
Christine looks down but quickly brightens and looks back to Daniel.
CHRISTINEWell, Nik and I have been busy too.
She produces a flier for Kristofer's art show.
DANIELDamn. Wow. Thank you.
CHRISTINEWell, you know. It's three weeks away. We should start letting people know.
-beat-
Have you told Kristofer yet?
DAniel is examining the flier.
DANIELNo. I haven't talked to him.
-beat-
I figured I'd tell him tonight at the Vault. I mean. It's New Year's. Kiss. Art show. The works.
Daniel smiles. Christine smiles back weakly.
DANIELIs everything alright?
CHRISTINEHuh? Oh. Yeah. Things are -- things are fine.
-beat-
Are you sure you're alright?
DANIELBlack hair, red highlights, and a size five.
Christine smiles.
DANIELDo you wanna grab food?
He turns off the overhead lights. The holiday lights glow red.
DANIELMy treat.
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| Date: | 2002-10-15 21:19 |
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Cut to:
INT. NIGHT. DANIEL'S BEDROOM.
DANIEL's head is down on his vanity.
The phone rings.
Daniel jerks up and answers it quickly.
DANIELHello?
KRISTOFER (through phone)Hey.
-beat-
I just wanted to check in on you. You didn't come back in earlier.
DANIELI'm okay. I just --- I think I drank too much.
Cut to:
EXT. NIGHT. PHONE BOOTH.
KRISTOFER adjusts his footing.
KRISTOFERYou sure?
DANIEL (through phone)Yeah. I---
Beat.
KRISTOFERDid you want to come over?
DANIEL (through phone)Nah. I'm really tired. I think I'm gonna turn in.
KRISTOFEROkay. Well....
DANIEL (through phone)Good night.
KRISTOFERGood night.
He hangs up.
Beat.
He picks the receiver back up.
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Cut to:
EXT. NIGHT. STREET.
DANIEL walks slowly, despite the rain. He picks up a rock and throws it at a street light. Misses.
Cut to:
INT. NIGHT. JESSE'S BEDROOM.
JESSE is sorting through old pictures of herself and Daniel. She looks frustrated as she pushes them aside.
Cut to:
INT. NIGHT. THE VAULT.
CHRISTINE, NIKKI, and KRISTOFER are dancing. A GIRL dances near Kristofer, though not obviously with him.
Cut to:
INT. NIGHT. DANIEL'S BEDROOM.
DANIEL sits at his vanity and fusses with his hair. He stands up and looks at his belt buckle. He sighs.
Cut to:
INT. NIGHT. KRISTOFER'S APARTMENT.
KRISTOFER enters. He tosses his keys down with a napkin across which a name and phone number are scrawled. Kristofer grabs his coat and puts it back on. He picks up his camera, keys, and the napkin and goes back out.
Cut to:
EXT. NIGHT. STREET.
The rain has stopped.
KRISTOFER approaches a pay phone. He pulls the napkin out of his pocket. He looks at it, then picks up the phone and dials.
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| Date: | 2002-10-15 20:43 |
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Cut to:
EXT. NIGHT. THE VAULT.
DANIEL is sitting on the curb. He looks upward into the rain and back down to the street. He kicks the water lining the curb and sends leaves down the river as boats.
CHRISTINE approaches from behind. She sits next to him. He doesn't look up as he releases another leaf into the water. They watch it move off. He picks up another leaf. Christine follows suit and they both release them into the water.
CHRISTINEMine won.
Daniel looks up at her and gives a forced smile.
CHRISTINEAre you crying?
DANIEL(dryly)It's raining.
CHRISTINEIs that what this is? There goes my gods pissing theory.
Beat.
Daniel is unresponsive.
CHRISTINEWhat's wrong, rich boy?
DANIELI'm afraid.
CHRISTINEWell, you know. Kristofer can be a little intense and intimidating. But he really ---
DANIELOf me.
-beat-
It's like I'm trying so hard to be Daniel. And to have black hair with red highlights. And to wear second-hand shirts and a girl's size five that I'm being an image of Daniel and not --- I dunno. Me.
CHRISTINEWhat's one of the first things I told you? "You gotta learn to read people better." No one in there is really being them. Everyone's an image. Everyone's an imprint of what they want to be. And no one's an imprint of what they want to be. We create ourselves, Daniel. And you'll only know yourself as completely as you'll know someone else. And that's not very well.
-beat-
We meet ourselves everyday.
DANIELThat's bullshit. You're yourself.
CHRISTINEI'm who you know me to be.
Daniel sighs and tosses another leaf downstream.
CHRISTINEYou're doing alright, D. Now, quit raining and come inside.
Daniel stands.
DANIELI think I'd rather go home.
Christine stands.
CHRISTINEI'll walk you.
DANIELWhat about Nikki and Kristofer?
CHRISTINEEh. They'll be fine.
They begin walking.
CHRISTINEHey. We could get clothes and go finish painting the show room.
Daniel sighs.
CHRISTINEOkay. Scratch that.
DANIELLook. Just go back inside. I'll call you tomorrow or something.
Christine hesitates.
DANIELPlease.
Christine sighs.
CHRISTINEOkay. Tomorrow then.
Daniel walks off. Christine moves back toward the club.
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| Date: | 2002-10-15 20:10 |
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Cut to:
INT. NIGHT. THE VAULT.
DANIEL places eight shot glasses on the table.
DANIELToast.
KRISTOFER, NIKKI, and CHRISTINE each pick up a shot as Daniel pulls his to his lips.
NIKKIWait a minute, cowboy. What are we toasting?
DANIELOh. Um.... Here's to Winter Break. And my parents buying me a shitload of crap for a holiday I don't buy into. And to true friendship. And to letting go of the past.
With every "and," Daniel has downed another shot. The others look at him cautiously, then down their own.
Daniel breathes loudly.
DANIELI need air.
He leaves the table and exits the club.
Beat.
NIKKI(to Kristofer)Well?
KRISTOFERWhat?
CHRISTINEAren't you going to go after him?
KRISTOFERWhy? I can't help him breathe.
CHRISTINEsomething is obviously bothering him.
KRISTOFERNot my department.
NIKKIYou're the one fucking him.
KRISTOFERPoint?
Christine stands.
CHRISTINESo loving.
Kristofer winks at her as she moves toward the exit.
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| Date: | 2002-10-15 19:33 |
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Cut to:
EXT. DAY. SCHOOL YARD.
JESSE is walking away from the building as DANIEL exits. He runs to catch her.
DANIELHey! I thought you were going to come paint with us last night.
JESSEI did.
DANIELWhat? I didn't see you.
JESSEI didn't think you would.
-beat-
Look. It's Winter Break. I'll just -- I'll see you next year.
She begins to walk off.
DANIELJesse.
Jesse turns around.
JESSEDaniel. it's alright. Sometimes people just drift apart.
KRISTOFER enters and calls.
KRISTOFERDaniel.
Jesse sighs and shakes her head as Daniel looks back toward Kristofer. She walks off. Kristofer catches up with Daniel.
KRISTOFERHey. You okay?
Daniel sighs.
DANIELSometimes.
They walk off in the opposite direction.
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Cut to:
INT. AFTERNOON. KRISTOFER'S APARTMENT.
DANIEL knocks. No response. He lets himself in.
DANIELKristofer?
No response.
Daniel looks around.
He goes to the bathroom door and knocks.
KRISTOFERYeah?
Daniel starts to open the door.
KRISTOFERWhoa. Whoa. Whoa.
DANIELOh, are you developing?
The toilet flushes. The door opens.
KRISTOFERNo. I told you I'd wait for you for that.
Daniel smiles. He kisses Kristofer.
KRISTOFERWell, don't just stand there. Do you want to learn developing or not?
DANIELUm... Not.
He kisses Kristofer and pulls him toward the bedroom.
Cut to:
EXT. NIGHT. SHOW ROOM.
CHRISTINE and NIKKI are standing outside. Nikki paces.
NIKKIHe asks for help and he's late. Let's go.
DANIEL approaches, fumbling with keys.
DANIELSorry I'm late.
NIKKIYou're lucky you already bought me those sweaters.
Daniel opens the door to several gallons of paint.
DANIELAnd you're lucky you're not wearing one tonight.
He walks in. Christine sighs and smiles at Nikki.
CHRISTINEHere we go.
They enter and shut the door.
Cut to:
EXT. NIGHT. STREET.
JESSE is walking down the street. She pulls the address from her pocket. After checking it against the building, she puts it away. her cell phone rings. She answers.
JESSEHello?
-beat-
Yeah, Mom. I'm hanging out with Daniel tonight.
-beat-
I'll tell him.
-beat-
We're always careful, Mom. See you when I get home. Yeah. It'll probably be late. Bye.
Jesse has stopped. She is looking into a window.
Inside, DANIEL, CHRISTINE, and NIKKI are laughing and painting. They are fighting with their brushes. Daniel looks very happy.
Jesse sighs.
She turns and walks away.
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Cut to:
EXT. AFTERNOON. SCHOOL YARD.
DANIEL sits at a table, jotting noted for the art show, eating crackers. JESSE approaches and sits next to him. Daniel looks up.
JESSEOh. Am I allowed to sit here? I don't want to infringe on your coolness.
DANIELI -- yeah.
-beat-
Look, Jesse. I -- Why are you so upset with me? I don't ----
JESSEI don't want to go into it.
Silence. Daniel sighs.
DANIELI know I haven't spent....
JESSEI said no, Daniel.
DANIELHow am I supposed to appease you if I can't even talk to you?
-beat-
I do miss you, Jesse. I want to spend time with you.
JESSEIf only I could get into the vault.
DANIELThat's not what I mean.
JESSEWell, I don't see any covered slides and movie night seems to be out of the question.
DANIELWhat? Uh... I'll make it up to you.
JESSEWhatever, Daniel. It's nothing. If you wanted to make time for me, you would.
DANIELBecause guilt tripping is a great way to get me to ---
JESSEI shouldn't have sat here.
She gathers her things and stands.
DANIELI'm working on an art show. Tonight I'm painting the room.
-he hands her a sheet of paper-
Here's the address. I'd really like you to come by. You don't have to paint. Just come by.
JESSEUh... I'll think about it.
DANIELNot good enough.
JESSEI'll be there.
DANIELEight o'clock.
JESSEEight.
Jesse moves off.
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| Date: | 2002-10-13 00:43 |
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Cut to:
INT. DAY. HANNELY'S OFFICE.
HANNELY sits at his desk. He wads a sheet of paper and tosses it. Pan to a trash can across the room.
He misses the shot and the paper falls to join others on the floor.
As Mr. Hannely goes to make another shot, the door eases open and DANIEL comes in.
HANNELYYou're late.
DANIELI - I know, sir. I apologize. I...
HANNELYYou don't need to explain yourself, son. You're not your father, fortunately.
-beat-
Now. What can I do you for? Hand me those paper wads will you?
Daniel picks up the balls of paper and hands them to Hannely.
DANIELWell, sir. It's about your office building.
Daniel pauses as if waiting for a prompt. Hannely takes a shot at the trashcan.
DANIELUm. Well, I--- I have this friend who is a really good - great - he's a really great photographer. And I... Well, I was hoping ---
HANNELYSpit it out, son. Don't know how much longer I've got here. Heh. And you're starting to remind me of your father.
Hannely chuckles.
DANIELWell, I want to give him a show. And I thought, since your old office building is empty and all, that it would be a good place to have the show.
Silence.
Hannely takes another shot, this time ringing it.
HANNELYSo you think you could breathe some life back into the place?
DANIELI think his photographs could.
HANNELYi see.
Hannely leans back in his seat and pulls out his wallet. He tosses $300 on the table.
HANNELYWell, you'll need some cleaning supplies and paint. Paint 'er up however. Have some fliers made. Do it up right.
DANIELReally?
HANNELYIt'll be nice to see people moving 'round the ole home base again.
Daniel picks up the money.
DANIELThank you, Mr. Hannely.
HANNELYNo problem, son. Toss me those wads again, will you?
Daniel smiles and tosses the paper back to Hannely.
Cut to:
INT. AFTERNOON. OFFICE BUILDING.
DANIEL sits on the desk. CHRISTINE is propped up against it. NIKKI is pacing. She runs her hand across a window sill. She looks annoyed at the dust and wipes her fingers together to remove it.
CHRISTINESo what makes you think he'll go for it?
DANIELI'm not telling him. I'm just doing it.
NIKKII think the more important question is: what makes you think we'll help?
Daniel smiles.
DANIEL'Cause you love me.
Nikki chuckles.
DANIELHow mod would you be is you hosted an art show. Major scene points there.
NIKKIOooh. You know my weakness.
DANIELHeh. Well, you'll help because I'll take you shopping.
NIKKISold, rich boy.
Daniel shakes his head. Christine smirks.
CHRISTINEPet names....
DANIELI know.
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| Date: | 2002-10-13 00:19 |
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Cut to:
INT. NIGHT. KRISTOFER'S APARTMENT.
DANIEL, CHRISTINE, and NIKKI sit around Kristofer's living room. All seem jovial. We come in on laughter.
KRISTOFER enters form the kitchen with sodas.
NIKKII thought he was cute.
KRISTOFERWho?
CHRISTINEThe guy in the red sweater.
KRISTOFERYou mean McGruff?
NIKKIHey!
KRISTOFERDude, he was totally dogly.
DANIELI know! He had a horse face.
Kristofer sits next to Daniel.
KRISTOFERNow, I thought Lauren looked especially hot tonight.
DANIELYou did, did you?
NIKKIShe did get a nice new haircut.
CHRISTINEBut she was hanging out with that guy who danced like he was trying out for the next karate kid.
KRISTOFERHe's easily removed.
CHRISTINEI suppose.
-she stands-
Bathroom.
NIKKIKarate kid wasn't that hot.
Christine is about to close the bathroom door.
KRISTOFERWatch out for the chems.
(yawn)
I'll be right back.
He goes into his bedroom. Daniel smiles after him.
NIKKIDreams can come true, huh, kid?
DANIELWhat? Oh....
Daniel blushes.
The toilet flushes and Christine re-enters.
NIKKIAww. He's so cute when he blushes.
Christine jumps across his lap.
CHRISTINEWhat's the rouge for?
NIKKIDaniel's got a crush.
CHRISTINEOh really? I hadn't noticed. On whom?
Kristofer clears his throat. He has re-entered in a pair of pajama bottoms and no shirt. His gun tattoo is especially brilliant.
Christine sits up.
CHRISTINEGuess that's the cue to leave.
She and Nikki move toward the door.
NIKKIYeah. It's really late.
CHRISTINE(to Daniel)You hitching?
DANIELUh... I....
KRISTOFERI'll see him home safely.
NIKKII'm sure you will.
KRISTOFERGood night.
Kristofer shuts the door after them as Daniel calls:
DANIELGood night.
KRISTOFERIt could be.
Kristofer extends his hand to Daniel. He grasps it and stands.
DANIELI---
Kristofer holds his finger to his mouth. He leads Daniel to his bedroom.
Cut to:
INT. MORNING. KRISTOFER'S BEDROOM.
DANIEL lies with a sheet across him. Light creeps from a nearby window across his face.
A flash of light.
We pull back to see KRISTOFER snapping Daniel's photo.
Daniel begins to stir.
Kristofer puts his camera down and hops into bed, wrapping his arm around Daniel just as he rolls over. Kristofer kisses him. Daniel smiles.
KRISTOFERGood morning.
DANIELGood morning.
KRISTOFERDid you sleep well?
DANIELMmmmHmmmm.
Kristofer settles in closer to Daniel.
Beat.
DANIELWhat time is it?
Kristofer rolls over and picks up his alarm clock.
KRISTOFERUm... Ten thirty seven.
Daniel jerks up.
DANIELFuck!
KRISTOFEROkay.
Daniel hops out of bed.
DANIELNo.
-he pulls on his pants-
I'm supposed to be somewhere at eleven.
KRISTOFERCan't it wait?
DANIELMr. Hannely's not too big on the waiting thing.
KRISTOFERYour dad's having another business brunch?
DANIELUh-- yeah.
He pulls on his second shoe, then kisses Kristofer.
DANIELI'll see you later.
He goes to leave.
Kristofer smirks.
KRISTOFERCall me.
He crashes back to the mattress.
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Cut to:
INT. NIGHT. THE VAULT.
Close on glass filling with liquid.
Pull back as the BAR KEEP picks up the drink, caps and shakes it. He places it on the counter. CHRISTINE winks at him and grabs the drink.
As she moves off, NIKKI</i> joins her. The walk toward their usual table.</i>
NIKKIWhat the hell is Jocylin wearing tonight?
CHRISTINETrashy whore must be in this season.
They reach the table where KRISTOFER and DANIEL sit, kissing.
NIKKIHey boys.
No response.
Christine clears her throat.
No response.
The girls sit on either side of the guys.
CHRISTINENikki, don't you think it's tacky how some people treat clubs like bedrooms?
NIKKIOr darkrooms.
The girls smirk.
Daniel pulls away from Kristofer sheepishly.
They look out over the dance floor.
NIKKII think Cluricane must've had a brain hemorrhage from the way he dances. I haven't seen him out in a while.
KRISTOFERYeah.
NIKKIOf course, you can't see much of anything with your eyes closed and your tongue down rich boy's throat.
CHRISTINEOuch. Hiss.
DANIELGod. I feel like I'm stuck in a Gregg Araki remake of Heathers.
NIKKIOh, fuck me gently with a chainsaw, Veronica. You don't look a think like James DuVall.
Daniel huffs and smiles.
NIKKIKisses.
She smiles.
CHRISTINESo, were we actually going to dance tonight. Or are we too tired form the grilling tongue on tongue action?
DANIELIs that the royal "we" or were you thinking of changing your name to Cybil?
KRISTOFERBe careful, Daniel. I've seen her head spin.
CHRISTINEHa. Ha. Let's go.
She grabs Daniel's hand and leads him out to the dance floor.
NIKKISo....
Kristofer smirks and leans back in his seat.
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Cut to:
INT. LATE EVENING. KRISTOFER'S APARTMENT.
Kristofer's apartment is small. Furnished sparsely, almost coldly. Despite this, it still appears very lived-in and comfortable. The walls have a few framed photographs. Stacks of pictures lie here and there.
The door opens.
KRISTOFER and DANIEL enter. Kristofer fights to pull his key from the deadbolt.
KRISTOFERHome sweet.
Kristofer tosses his bag on the couch and moves to turn on a window unit air conditioner. He turns back to see Daniel touching a stack of photos.
KRISTOFERHeh. Keeps me sane.
DANIELSo you just take them and stack them? Don't you ever want people to see them?
KRISTOFERYou're seeing them now.
-beat-
They don't pay the rent. Student loans for my mom's bio-engineering degree that I'll never get from a school I never attend do.
DANIELBut you're good, Kristofer.
KRISTOFERLook, I didn't bring you by to be an after-school special. I'll worry about my potential myself.
DANIELIt just seems like you have something to say.
KRISTOFEREveryone has something to say. Not everyone is worth listening to.
-beat-
Did you want to see the dark room?
Cut to:
INT. EVENING. DARKROOM.
Kristofer's bathroom serves as a make-shift dark room. His limited counter space houses deodorant, pomade, developing chemicals, some pans. The overhead light is a low watt regular bulb. A lamp holds two dim red, developing lights. The shower curtain is pushed tightly to one side. A string is run across the length of the shower with a few dried photographs hanging from it.
the two boys cram in tightly. KRISTOFER turns off the overhead light and clicks on the lamp for full effect. DANIEL looks everything over. The pictures left to dry were from the night Daniel was drunk. He cocks his head to the side to peer at them.
KRISTOFERSo....
DANIELIt's nice. I mean, I've never seen a dark room before, but....
KRISTOFEREh. It's kind of a poor excuse. But it works.
Kristofer starts to pull down the pictures. He flips through them and smiles.
KRISTOFERYou were really trashed.
Daniel looks at the blurry picture of himself in Kristofer's hands.
DANIELApparently, so were you.
They laugh.
Kristofer puts the photos on the back of the toilet. They peer at each other for a moment, then Kristofer turns to the door.
KRISTOFERIt's so cramped in here.
He begins to open the door.
DANIELHey.
Kristofer turns back around.
DANIELWhat was that move you used?
Kristofer looks confused. Daniel pushes him against the door, closing it, and kisses him.
After a moment, Daniel pulls back.
KRISTOFERYeah. It was something like that.
They kiss again.
Black out.
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| Date: | 2002-10-07 00:29 |
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Cut to:
INT. EVENING. COFFEE HOUSE.
CHRISTINE and NIKKI sip their lattes from a couch in the corner.
CHRISTINEBarista?
NIKKISix point three.... Table left, blue shirt?
CHRISTINEOh. Somewhere in the sevens.
NIKKISeven point two.
CHRISTINEYeah.... Oh. What about her?
They look to a pretty blond girl who has just entered.
NIKKIDamn. Eight, six.
CHRISTINEEight, seven.
A rather large woman enters.
CHRISTINE/NIKKIFood blister.
They laugh.
KRISTOFER and DANIEL enter.
CHRISTINELooks like Kristofer made nice.
NIKKIGood. I so did not want to play reconnaissance this time.
CHRISTINEAppears there is no need.
They watch Kristofer pay for drinks for Daniel and himself. They exchange glances. A guy walks out of the restrooms.
NIKKIOooh.
CHRISTINEEh. Six, three. Maybe.
NIKKII think he's cute.
CHRISTINEHeh. If this were Russia.
NIKKIOr the barren fields of your bedroom.
Christine smirks.
NIKKINo. I understand. Some people just aren't as open-minded as me.
CHRISTINEI didn't know you were wearing your mind in your cunt now. How sheik.
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| Date: | 2002-10-03 22:31 |
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Cut to:
EXT. AFTERNOON. SCHOOL YARD.
JESSE is walking from the building within the after-school exodus of students.
DANIEL spots her and runs to catch up.
DANIELJesse!
She turns and waits for him.
DANIELHey.
JESSE(curtly)Hey.
DANIELSo, how 'bout that Molly Ringwald night?
JESSEI already returned the movies.
DANIELThen, how 'bout a John Waters film extravaganza?
JESSEDon't you have plans with Johnson's daughter?
DANIELNope.
JESSEAwww. She cancel on you?
DANIELNope. No plans. I just want to hang out with you for a while.
Beat.
JESSEI've got "Pink Flamingos" in my locker.
Daniel smiles as Jesse runs back to the building.
KRISTOFER approaches.
KRISTOFERHey. Um. Can I talk to you?
Daniel looks startled.
DANIELYeah.
KRISTOFERI just want to apologize -- for the other night. I was drunk -- and ---
DANIELOh. No. It's - um - yeah.
KRISTOFERI just -- um--
-beat-
Hey. I'm meeting Christine and Nikki for coffee. Wanna tag?
DANIELOh. Sure.
They begin to walk off.
Jesse emerges from the building holding "Pink Flamingos" and "Pecker."
JESSEHey. I had "Pecker" in there too....
She looks up to see Daniel walking away with Kristofer.
Cut to:
INT. BUS. AFTERNOON.
KRISTOFER sits next to the aisle looking over to DANIEL occasionally. Daniel peers from the window.
KRISTOFERI really didn't mean to ---
DANIELIt's okay, Kristofer. Really.
He smiles.
Kristofer sighs and reaches into his bag. He pulls out a small black portfolio.
KRISTOFERI brought a few pictures. They really suck. I was a little slow on the timing on a few of them. And some of them I just....
He hands Daniel the portfolio. Daniel begins to flip through.
DANIELThese are really cool.
-beat-
Oh god! Do Christine and Nikki know you took this pic?
Kristofer laughs.
KRISTOFERNo. Thank god.
Daniel laughs.
He turns the page to the picture Kristofer had snapped of him in his bedroom window as he spotted them going to the Vault.
KRISTOFEROh. That was ---
DANIELI looked so different then.
KRISTOFERYeah.
They both let the discomfort slide as Daniel continues flipping through.
Beat.
KRISTOFEROh
-he reaches passed Daniel to pull the stop alert.-
This is our stop.
Daniel closes the portfolio and hands it back to Kristofer.
DANIELThank you for showing me that.
KRISTOFERNo problem.
They walk down the aisle as the bus stops.
DANIELI'd like to see more.
Kristofer looks back blankly, then smiles.
KRISTOFEROkay.
They exit the bus.
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| Date: | 2002-09-30 14:17 |
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Cut to:
EXT. DAY. STREET.
Camera stays on DANIEL's dazed face.
HANNELYWhat do you want on your dog, son?
DANIELHuh?
He shakes his daze. He stands near a hot dog stand with HANNELY, a flabbergasted MCCOUGHERTY, his MOTHER, FATHER, and ANGELICA.
DANIELOh. Um. I don't eat meat.
HANNELYMake on of those tofu. With....
DANIELOh. Ketchup. Mustard.
The stand employee fixes the dogs as Hannely hands him cash. The dogs are distributes, warily to the other three adults, and Hannely begins walking.
HANNELYThere now. Isn't this better than some stuffy bourgeois cafe?
ANGELICAYes, sir!
Hannely smiles and rubs her head.
HANNELYBesides, I want to show you something, Mr. Henderson.
They come to an empty store front / office building.
HANNELYThis is where it all started. My business, I mean. They say everything else started somewhere in Africa. But everything I know, started here.
Cut to:
INT. DAY. EMPTY BUILDING.
It's one large room. A couple tables. A desk. Not much else. Hannely leads the group inside.
HANNELYI'm showing you this, Henderson, to remind you that everything starts small before it explodes.
Angelica runs to the desk and begins opening drawers. Mother moves ot stop her. Daniel walks slowly, surveying the room.
HANNELYI like your family, Mr. Henderson. I don't for one minute buy your loving father act. But I like your kids.
-beat-
I've reviewed your proposal further. I'm sure you're well aware that my retirement is set for two months time. I know you see that as the perfect oppertunity to push forward your plan your way.
-Father appears about to protest.-
In the meantime, however, I have decided to grant your proposal.
-father is visibly relieved-
This way, I'm still around for the details. Just do me a favor, Mr. Henderson. Don't forget the small stuff. It's just as important.
-shot of Daniel looking out window.-
Now, I believe you and Mr. McCougherty have some business to discuss.
Hannely walks off to pick up Angelica, who giggles wildly.
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| Date: | 2002-09-30 14:04 |
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Cut to:
EXT. NIGHT. VENUE.
Everyone is leaving the show. NIKKI, CHRISTINE, DANIEL, and KRISTOFER come out. Daniel is very drunk They begin walking. Daniel stumbles.
CHRISTINEWhoa, there, rich boy. You alright?
DANIEL(smirking)Yeah.
-beat-
I think this is the first time I've ever been drunk.
CHRISTINE(laughs)We'd better get you in the car.
They begin to walk. Daniel wobbles.
DANIELWhoa.
KRISTOFERMaybe the car isn't such a good idea. YOu guys go ahead. I'll wait and walk the lush home.
NIKKIYou su---
Kristofer's eyes widen. Nikki smiles.
NIKKIOkay. Catch you guys later.
They exit.
Kristofer kneels to Daniel's side.
KRISTOFERYou think you're good to walk?
DANIELYeah. I think I just needed to breathe a little.
Kristofer helps him to his feet. They walk slowly.
DANIELThank you.
KRISTOFERI couldn't let you puke in Christine's car. Or walk home alone.
DANIELNo. I mean.... I don't know.
KRISTOFERWhat?
DANIELNothing.
-beat-
So when am I getting to see the photography of the great mysterious Kristofer?
KRISTOFERIt's hardly great.
-beat-
I could show you some tonight. My apartment's not too far from here. We should probably sober you up some before trying to sneak you in at home anyway.
DANIELThat'd be cool.
They walk for a few moments. Kristofer picks up a rock and throws it. Daniel follows suit, but the swiftness catches him dizzy.
DANIELWhoa.
He clutches his head and leans against a lamp post. Kristofer stands in front of him.
KRISTOFERYou okay?
Daniel releases his head and pulls away from the pole.
DANIELGuess I'm drunker than I thought.
Kristofer pushes him back against the pole and kisses him. Daniel is shocked. Timid at first, then reciprocates.
Kristofer pulls back and begins walking. Daniel is frozen, eyes closed.
KRISTOFERCome on. I'll show you those pictures.
DANIELI--- I think I should go home.
KRISTOFEROkay. I'll walk you.
DANIELIt's only like two blocks. I'll be fine. Um... I should---
Daniel walks off alone.
Lock on Daniel's face.
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| Date: | 2002-09-29 22:36 |
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Cut to:
EXT. NIGHT. VENUE.
A crowd is gathering outside the venue. CHRISTINE, NIKKI, and DANIEL stand together, opposite from where the line is curving.
KRISTOFER approaches. As he passes them, he claps, raises his hands and points. The three follow him in, surpassing the line.
Cut to:
INT. NIGHT. VENUE.
>i>A few people line the stage where the musicians are performing a sound check.</i> DANIEL and KRISTOFER are at the bar. The female barkeep puts their drinks down on the counter. Daniel extends cash.
BAR KEEP
It's okay, sweetie. I got it.
Daniel looks confused as he keeps his arm extended. Kristofer pulls his hand back.
KRISTOFER
That means "don't worry about it."
He grabs three of the drinks as Daniel grabs his own. Kristofer winks at the bar keep who smiles and moves on to the next customer.
Kristofer and Daniel begin to walk back to the girls.
KRISTOFERLooks like you're in, kid.
DANIELWhatever. That was you.
Kristofer smirks.
KRISTOFERYeah, but you're mine, so....
Daniel smiles as they reach CHRISTINE and NIKKI. Kristofer embraces them from behind, their drinks in each hand.
KRISTOFERFree drinks tonight, ladies.
The room applauds as the band takes the stage and begins their set. During the first song, Kristofer glances at Daniel and smiles. Christine and Nikki exchange a smirk.
Long beat.
KRISTOFERGoing for another beer. Anyone?
Nikki glances back and smiles.
CHRISTINEI'm driving.
Kristofer looks to Daniel.
KRISTOFERYou need one?
DANIELNah. I have brunch with my father tomorrow.
KRISTOFERAll the more reason to get hammered tonight.
He moves off.
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Cut to:
INT. MORNING. DANIEL'S HOUSE.
DANIEL sits at the breakfast table, alert but moving sluggishly. His FATHER is buried in his paper across the table. MOTHER and ANGELICA come into the room. They sit. MONICA brings them their breakfast.
FATHERWe're having Saturday brunch with McCougherty and Hannely.
MOTHERYou hear that, Daniel? Remember to keep that open.
-beat-
What did you do to your hair?
Daniel looks up. Angelica giggles.
DANIELYou like it? I---
MOTHERAre you going through a rebellious phase, dear? What do you need to rebel against?
-beat-
Are you being gothic?
ANGELICAI think it's punk rock! It's cool!
FATHERNow he's corrupting his sister too. What did your mother and I do wrong?
With that, Mr. Henderson has grabbed his briefcase and is out the door. Daniel continues to ear his toast. He puts it down and pushes back from the table. Daniel stands.
DANIELOkay. Brunch Saturday. Got it.
He goes to leave.
ANGELICABye.
DANIEL(smirking)Bye, Demon Spawn.
He winks at her and grabs his book bag. Mother sighs as he exits.
MOTHERMonica, take my plate away.
Cut to:
EXT. DAY. SCHOOL YARD.
DANIEL sits at a table writing in his journal. He glances up to see JESSE walking, looking around. He stands and sneaks up behind her. He grabs her from behind.
DANIELIf I had the chance, I'd ask the world to dance...
JESSESo I'm the world no--
-she turns to face him-
Whoa! What happened to you?
DANIELYou don't like it? It looks stupid, right?
JESSENo. No. It's just so --- not you. There is no way that third grader who used to pull my hair on the playground and pretend like he didn't want me to kiss him in the covered slide ---
DANIELI didn't want you to kiss me in the covered slide.
JESSE(cont'd)--Would die his hair black and red.
DANIELI'm not in third grade anymore. We've both done a bit of changing since then.
JESSEI know. Sorry.
-beat-
It looks good.
DANIEL(smugly)Thank you.
They begin to walk to the building.
JESSEHey. I went to the video store last night. What do you say to a Molly Ringwald film festival tonight?
DANIELSounds... Oh, I can't do it tonight. I'm going to a show with Christine and them.
JESSEOh. Okay.
DANIELWhy don't you come along?
JESSENah. That's okay. I'll -- I'll just see you around school. My - uh - my class is that way.
Jesse walks away quickly. Daniel calls after her.
DANIELWe have the same class.
Jesse doesn't slow. Daniel doesn't try to catch up.
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