Act One.
Scene 1
We see a small group sitting in a circular form and a man pacing at the centre. He's the Director. We also see a girl sitted away from the circle watching.
DIRECTOR CHANG : ( starts with a low voice ) when you ACT! , I want people to ( puts his face very close to one of them ) feeeeel you! you understand?!
ALL : ( muttering at the same )...
guy : wanna take it easy on us...
girl : you ever get satisfied?....
guy 2 : maybe acting isn't my dream....
Director Chang cuts in while they're still muttering.
DIRECTOR CHANG : QUIET! let's go over it again.
They are rehearsing a heartbreak scene where Jimmy Johnson ( to be played by Daniel ) is caught by his long ago girlfriend Racheal Richardson ( to be played by Maya White ) with his true love in the movie Daniella Queen ( played by Angela ). Racheal is only used in this scene throughout the movie as she comes out of nowhere to prove to Daniella that she's not his first love. The three actors now come to the centre with some others playing out the setting of a restaurant.
DIRECTOR CHANG : we've done this before, you know what to do ...ACTION!
Daniella ( Angela ) rushes into the restaurant to see Jimmy.
JIMMY ( Daniel ) : Hi Dani...
DANIELLA ( Angela ) : ( cuts in ) Shut it! ( sobs and steps back a bit ) So you've had someone.
JIMMY ( Daniel ) : ( looking concerned ) wait, what?! where did you hear that from?
DANIELLA ( Angela ) : It doesn't matter ( shakes her head ) you lied to me. you've had someone.
JIMMY ( Daniel ) : no! I haven't. you got that from my aunt righ....
DANIELLA cuts in....
DANIELLA ( Angela ) : just SHUT IT!!
All Customers gasp looking at the both of them.
They both look back with faces itching out "it's none of your business"
Customers look away immediately eating their food while the conversation continues.....
JIMMY ( Daniel ) : I'm being serious Daniella, whatever they told you is a lie.
Racheal enters.
RACHEAL ( Maya ) : Jimmy?
JIMMY ( Daniel ) : ( turns back surprised ) Ra..R. Racheal??
RACHEAL ( Maya ) : ( with a saddened but at the same time angered face as though she's about to cry but no one's really buying it ) all these years! you left me for.....
Director Chang cuts in
DIRECTOR CHANG : Cut!!
Chang moves over to Maya and puts his hands on her shoulders.
DIRECTOR CHANG : We've been over this, for the hundredth time, you have to display that sudden change of emotion..... remember we have to feeel your pain.
MAYA : ( with a sad voice ) you...you guys don't feel my pain?
DIRECTOR CHANG : nooo ( tries to calm her ) not that we don't feel your pain?
Everyone looks at him.
DIRECTOR CHANG : yes, we don't feel your pain...let's try that line again ok?
Maya : ok.
DIRECTOR CHANG :( steps back ) ACTION!
RACHEAL ( Maya ) : all these years! you left me for this girl....
Other Cast members surprised that Chang hasn't said cut yet because she's not quite getting it.
Angela : errm guys, look.
Chang's gaze drifted from that of Maya to the girl sitting in the chair who had been watching them. Her name is Elaine Garson. She has the privilege of watching them everytime as she really loves to.
Chang starts walking towards Maya.
RACHEAL ( Maya ) : .....not even a call, not even a ....
Maya cuts it short as Chang walks past her and clearly towards Elaine who's muttering something with a really good expression.
RACHEAL ( Elaine ) : ...text, nothing! I can't believe you left me for this....this thing.
Other Cast members begin to understand what's going on as Angela quickly moves to her to continue the scene leaving Maya dumbfounded.
DANIELLA ( Angela ) : thing?! who are you calling a thing?
Elaine immediately stands up to continue.
RACHEAL ( Elaine ) : ( pointing at Daniella ) you! ( then turns to Jimmy who just came over there with the rest of the cast except Maya) You know what!...
Director Chang puts his fist on his mouth in utter amazement.
RACHEAL ( Elaine ) : ...I'm leaving your life and this time it's forever!
Racheal exits and Elaine enters covering her nose and mouth in happiness, receiving a huge applause.
DIRECTOR CHANG : ( almost about to cry ) that's genius!
Maya leaves from the other side, angrily.
DIRECTOR CHANG : Elaine, ( open his arms in happiness ) congrats, you've got the part.
Act One.
Scene 2.
A Classroom is set. One of the students is Jonah Garson. He is Elaine's younger brother. Jonah and Elaine are both in the same class. Elaine is not yet in class which means she's late. We see a group of teenage students ( 18 - 21 years ) with notes on their table listening to the teacher ( whose name, for some reason, is Mr Rakun ).
He is being heard but unseen by the audience.
MR RAKUN : ok now kids, a word of advice to y'all hommies alright. you gotta do what your heart wants, you get me?..
A Student named Blake sitting beside Jonah stretches his neck towards Jonah's face while both of them are still gazing at the teacher in shock.
BLAKE : (whispers in Jonah's ear) he just called us hommies...again.
JONAH : ( whispers back ) yeah I heard it too.
MR RAKUN : ...you gotta follow your passion, your dream, you feel me? always...ALWAYS! follow your calling.
The teacher is now seen, very hairy, wearing about five gold chains around his neck and a cap worn backwards with a gold plated teeth.
Blake moves to Jonah in the same manner and whispers
BLAKE : I think he needs this advice more than us.
JONAH : yeah, I think so too.
MR RAKUN : alright guys, I'm just gonna be here for a while, name's Mr Rakun.
The class laugh
BLAKE : um any relation to the actual raccoons.
MR RAKUN : what! no!
Elaine enters and is clearly late.
MR RAKUN : hold it right there, just like a church rat, here comes a theatre RAT!!
Elaine looks at him puzzled as some students chuckles.
ELAINE : you got that insult from church rat didn't you?
MR RAKUN : ( looking at her from head to toe repeatedly ) you bet your claws I did...girl!
The chuckling increases.
ELAINE : but...but you know that's not how the insult works righ....
cuts in.
MR RAKUN : HEY!! ( pointing at her )
Everyone shuts up immediately.
MR RAKUN : who's the teacher? huh!
ELAINE : You are si...
He cuts in again.
MR RAKUN : yeah, I am. ( begins to demonstrate weirdly, jumping up everytime he says "I" ) and if I! decide to apply the use of the words church rat in a text that no longer involves the so- called text of which this text now involves the word of which I! want the text to involve which is theatre! then I! can do so!
His repetitious jumping lands him right in front of Elaine who replies immediately.
ELAINE : ( frightened ) yes sir, you can.
He moves away from Elaine and says to her
MR RAKUN : besides, you're the last person who outta be givin corrections anyway. you're late for class hommie
ELAINE : I'm sorry I had to..
ELAINE AND THE ENTIRE CLASS :.. go to rehearsal.
She looks at them in shock.
MR RAKUN : see?...they all know you girl, even I know you.
ELAINE : ur, cause, for some reason, you're the teacher.
MR RAKUN : nah, cause Steve told me about you, mostly if not always, late. He said to tell you that this term isn't going well for you, you've missed a lot of assignments and some tests, according to him, whatever last minute reading you do may not work this time cause you're already failing.
The Class is silent, Elaine's in shock. She is the best student in class but that title had long been threatened by other scholars. She hardly comes to class but ends up reading more than everyone.
MR RAKUN : ( sighs ) finally got that outta my head.
BLAKE : let me guess, Mr Steve made you memorize that
MR RAKUN : urr, yeah, no, no, yeah, maybe, I mean some part, I added my own, you know, teacher talk and stuff and and you know....( sees the look on everyone faces ) He made me memorize that but the advice.....( smiles at himself )..... totally me bro.
BLAKE : ( to Jonah ) better than hommie
JONAH : Yup.
ELAINE : ( with a sad tone ) I don't want to fail sir.
MR RAKUN : ( trying to make a serious face, points at her ) that's my decision to make not yours.....wait a sec, ( checks his hand ) that's your decision to make not mine...( Smiles at himself ) nailed it.
BLAKE : ( to Jonah ) we really need our teacher back.
JONAH : yup.
ELAINE : I'm serious sir and the worst part is this time around...
They join her again
ELAINE AND THE ENTIRE CLASS : ....they closed really late.
Elaine looks at them with a scowl as Mr Rakun is laughing at her.
MR RAKUN : I love this class, filled with St..Stu...Stu...kids in a class!
GIRL 1 : you know we paid actual money for this class right?
MR RAKUN : So?
GIRL 1 : S..So? you're ruining us sir!
MR RAKUN : ( moves to her ) OH YEAH?! ( sobs and steps back ) someone ruined me.
BLAKE : who, your sworn enemy?
MR RAKUN : no my mom.
GIRL 1 : um, excuse me?
ELAINE : do I even wanna know?
MR RAKUN : you don't get to know! I'll say it when someone in class asks.
He look at them for a while and they look at him back.
MR RAKUN : ( looks away ) it's quite simple. ( looks back ) She told me go get a degree I said I ain't doing that shi....( pauses )
The entire class sits up.
MR RAKUN : ...i..ma..la..nia
GIRL 1 : You ruined yourself sir!
MR RAKUN : what?!..I..I..you know what, detention!
GIRL 1 : fine!! ( carries her bag ) I'll learn a lot more there than I here.
She leaves the class.
MR RAKUN : ( turns to Elaine ) oh yes, what were you saying?
ELAINE : I was trying to tell you that they cl.....
ELAINE AND THE ENTIRE CLASS : closed really late!
ELAINE : y'all think you're smart don't you? well, here's something you don't know. I got the....
Teacher cuts in.
MR RAKUN : give up girl. ain't nothin you gonna say they never heard before.
ELAINE : ( tries to convince him ) no sir, for real, something different actually happe..
cuts in again.
MR RAKUN : zip it girl.. no one believes you.
He turns to the class
MR RAKUN : anyone believe her?
Everyone keeps mute.
MR RAKUN : you see...
Jonah is shown trying to hide his face.
MR RAKUN : .....even your own brother ain't believe you.
ELAINE : ( to herself ) that doesn't surprise me.
A voice is heard. It's the voice of Elaine's good friend - Olivia.
OLIVIA : I believe her.
The entire class gasp in shock including Mr Rakun who turns back slowly to look at her.
MR RAKUN : what!?
He moves to her slowly making her terrified with everyone looking curiously.
MR RAKUN : Olivia?
OLIVIA : errm sir?
MR RAKUN : would you....
Everyone including Elaine still looking curiously.
MR RAKUN : ...give me a handshake?
Everyone becomes puzzled.
OLIVIA : ( relieved ) yeah sure sir.
She shakes him. Then he turns to the class.
MR RAKUN : you see guys, now that's true friendship right there. always sticking with your hommies, that's what it's all about. I'm really proud of you girls ( starts chuckling with happiness ) give em a round of applause.
The class starts clapping.
MR RAKUN : Yeah, yeah ( still chuckling ) both of you to detention!
The clapping stops immediately.
ELAINE AND OLIVIA : what!!
MR R² : ( still chuckling ) go on now.....out the door.
Olivia heads for the door.
ELAINE : you know what?! fine because nothing....
ELAINE AND THE ENTIRE CLASS : ....is worth theatre.
Elaine looks at her brother despicably.
Elaine : I know you worked up this last one Jonah.
Jonah whispers to Blake with a smile on his face.
JONAH : You bet I did.
They both leave the classroom with Elaine keeping with up with the look as she closes the door.
MR RAKUN : now where was I?
GIRL 2 : you were introducing yourself, sorry, we didn't get your name
MR RAKUN : It's MR RAKUN!
The class laughs
MR RAKUN : RA!...KUN!
Laugh continues for a while.
MR RAKUN : can't believe you guys. Is this how stu...Stu..Stu..
GUY 1 : Oh! for butterscotch sake!! It's Students! Students!! Who doesn't know.....who..( rubs his head )...ahhh!!
Mr Rakun looks at him.
GUY 1 : FINE!! ( carries his bag and leaves the class )
MR RAKUN : alright kids let's continue, where were we?
BLAKE : ( now relieved ) you were busy giving us advice that you don't follow.
MR RAKUN : whaat?! y'all know I'm just here for a while helping my bro Steve. Still, I can be a substitute teacher. If you don't like my name you can me R²
BLAKE : hmm, guess that sounds educative
MR RAKUN : what do you mean?
BLAKE : you know R² ... square?,
involving multiplication of two R's
MR RAKUN : yeah I guess it does. wanna know what those two R's stand for? it's pretty educative
SOME CLASS MEMBERS : (very curious) Yeah?
MR RAKUN : It's my stage name initials RAGGEDY RICHIEE!! ( says showing off his blings )
The Class begin to murmur at the same time in disappointment
guy 2 : dang it!
girl 3: so close.
guy 3: almost believed him.
The murmur reduces with Mr R² nodding in approval of his name and still "blinging"
BLAKE : should have seen it coming.
JONAH : ( turning his face towards Blake ) yup.
( t.s )
(From the world of DARGEN Comics.)
Written and Created by Okafor David.
The Cast And Crews.
Act One.
Scene 3.
Mr Edward and Mrs Janet Garson are the parents of four children. Elaine, Jonah, James and Elizabeth. James is between 13 - 16 years and Elizabeth is between 7 - 11years. Mr Edward and Mrs Janet are both in the living room. They were engaged in a conversation that have now certainly drifted off course.
MR EDWARD : come on, I didn't mean it like that. It was kind of like an advice....
MRS JANET : ( fidgeting hysterically ) advice? really?, I see it as an insult.
MR EDWARD : no, come on.
MRS JANET : ( continues fidgeting ) you! and I! and the entire world knows I'm the best in the game.....
MR EDWARD : ( sighs ) here we go.
MRS JANET : five movies! two bloopers! you know what that means Edward?
She asks rhetorically but he still answers.
MR EDWARD : yes, I know I'm also an...
She cuts in.
MRS JANET : It means!! I only made mistakes twice times in five different movies. Two of which I starred in. For each movie I acted nothing less than twelve scenes. Not to mention my numerous awards! ( now talks calmly ) and now you say this?
MR EDWARD : You're misunde...I was only trying to.....
Elaine enters.
ELAINE : hi mom, hi dad ( removes her bag and drops it on the couch )
MR EDWARD : how come you're this late from school? your mom and I was worried.
JANET : ( sobbing ) like I care!
MR EDWARD : I was worried.
ELAINE : ( confused ) late detention. mom I really need to talk to you.
MRS JANET : ( sobbing increases ) I will always be a star! ( she says immediately running upstairs ).
Elaine looks at him, confused.
EDWARD : ( trying to hide it ) I....I don't know...I don't....I don't know nothing.
ELAINE : ( walks towards him slowly ) dad? what have you done?
He walks backwards entering the kitchen behind him. Elaine follows suit.
EDWARD : you know how your mom always sees herself as one of the greatest actors out there?
ELAINE : yeah? but that's true though dad.
EDWARD : I know, I know, but this time we were conversing and she was like she's gonna be the all-time greatest, I concurred but I told her that to achieve that, she doesn't just need to be an expert, she has to be unique in her own way and not follow the normal trend and clearly she misunderstood me.
ELAINE : dad I really need to talk to her.
EDWARD : ( scratching his head ) I don't think she's in the mood dear.
ELAINE : I need her opinion on something.
EDWARD : ( trying to convince her ) well...you know....I'm here so...
ELAINE : ( bending her neck sideways ) errr..... I kinda need someone who's a boss in the game.
Mr Edward immediately strikes his chest with his right hand, leaving his mouth open.
EDWARD : ok then.
He starts walking out of the kitchen.
ELAINE : oh not you now.
He continues walking sadly.
ELAINE : I got a part in a movie! dad!
Edward pauses immediately with a huge gasp just as he's about to open the door.
EDWARD : ( turns back with a smile ) What? really? my goodness, this is amazing. Wow! Wow!!
ELAINE : ( trying not to show off ) come on dad it's not that amazing.
EDWARD : ( walks to her shaking her repeatedly with joy ) it is!! it is!! I've always wanted you to act. I know you're really good at it.
He sees Jonah, James and Beth coming down the stairs on their way out. Jonah's on his phone while Beth's carrying a shopping bag.
EDWARD : ( fidgeting ) I'm gonna go share the good news.
He leaves the kitchen and walks towards them. Elaine follows suit.
EDWARD : hey kids I have great news.
They continue walking, muttering at the same time....
James : not now dad.
Jonah : got a new follower.
Beth : just wanna go shopping....so...
He tries to stop them.
EDWARD : wait kids, listen.
They all turn and freeze at the same time with Jonah still on his phone and Beth with her bag.
EDWARD : your sister got the part in a movie!
BETH : ( focused on her bag as she's arranging it ) is that all?
EDWARD : um
They all turn back immediately muttering at the same time as they leave the door.
James : kinda busy
Jonah : two new followers!
Beth : still wanna go shopping....so...
Beth is heard last as she closes the door behind them leaving Elaine and Edward perplexed. Almost immediately, they enter muttering at the same time for a while as Beth opens the door.
James : I'm sorry did you say Elaine got...
Jonah : wasn't sure what I heard,.
Beth : sounded like you said assistant..
still at the same time,demonstrating..
James : or...or a mister..
Jonah : I heard sister but I thought you were like she tore apart.
Beth : then I thought about it outside...
James : sister didn't quite fit cause she's never acted before.....
Jonah : but I realized that's impossible,(laughs) I mean, she's right there...
Beth : and I started hearing it clearly...your sister..
James : then I figured that's why you said great news...
Jonah : so I had to recall and it played out..
Beth : which means that's good news.
James : and it is great news.
Jonah : turns out that's amazing sis.
Beth : congrats Elaine.
Elaine and Edward's faces freeze for a while then Elaine reacts.
ELAINE : thanks guys...means a lot.
JONAH : I'm just happy. My followers are gonna skype once Elaine's on screen cause then I'll be in a family of actors.
Everyone turns slowly and looks at Jonah who face is buried in his phone. He looks up and sees everyone staring.
JONAH : what?
They all begin to scream, realizing, even Elaine.
EDWARD : oh my God!
JAMES : that's true.
ELAINE : how come my mind didn't even go there?
JAMES : We've all acted at least one major role in a movie. Beth in " A Queen's Diary " then some others. myself in " The Astro Kids "and then the other one. Jonah in " Black Thunder " , a commercial, and about two more. We all know mom and dad now finally Elaine in.....( pointing at her )
ELAINE : " Love In A Puddle "
JAMES : yeah, even if it's anything as little as a commercial, as long as you played out a script, we'll be a family of actors.
MR EDWARD : ( really excited as he runs upstairs ) I'm gonna go tell your mom.
ELAINE : ( sighs ) dad?
EDWARD : ( runs downstairs towards the door ) I'm gonna go tell my friends.
Jonah walks towards James.
JONAH : err James, you know acting a commercial is a big deal right?
JAMES : ( chuckles ) yeah right, doing a voice over is a big deal. come on Beth let's go shopping.
James and Beth walk out the door as Jonah remarks..
JONAH : but it is!
Jonah faces Elaine as they're now alone.
JONAH : but..but you know it is right? at least compared to a voice over it is right?...right?
ACT 1
Scene 4.
A fresh day. We see Mr Edward in his living room talking but we can't see who he's talking to.
MR EDWARD : I your help. It's an urgent matter and you're the guys for the job.
James and Beth are now seen sitting on the couch.
MR EDWARD : your mom....
JAMES : I think we have a similar problem.
MR EDWARD : we gotta get her back, we gotta get her confidence back.
BETH : why?
JAMES :errr, for Elaine? cause she needs her help? ( gives Beth a weird look ) also cause she's our mom?
MR EDWARD : no, for us, cause we need her help. ( looks at Beth ) and she's your mom. Look guys I haven't had a good meal in a while. I had to use the guest house last night.
BETH : why?
He answers immediately, trembling whilst talking.
MR EDWARD : you don't wanna know child...( shaking ) you don't!
JAMES : dad, I'm doing this for Elaine, she needs her advice.
MR EDWARD : She doesn't.
They both give him a stern look.
MR EDWARD : fine, I'm desperate and I've tried. if you kids can get the job done...10,000bucks.
JAMES AND BETH : ( shouts ) woa...
Out of nowhere Jonah is heard at the staircase
JONAH : what?!!
He trips and falls down the staircase after getting distracted making James and Beth laugh. He stands up trying to keep his cool.
JONAH : ( dusting himself ) I'm okay, I'm okay. ( looks at them again ) WHAT!!
MR EDWARD : Sorry Jonah ( he stands up ) I can count on them to do the job but I can count on you to count your followers on Chatter.
Jonah looks puzzles as he freezes with his mouth wide open.
MR EDWARD : ( walks towards the door ) alright kids, it's up to you two now. ( taps Jonah on the shoulder as he walks past him ) sorry boy.
JONAH : ( finally unfreezees ) you don't need to count it!! The number is just right there!!
Mr Edward leaves walking up the stairs.
JONAH : displayed!!!
James and Beth laugh at him again.
JONAH : ( walks towards a seat ) oh quiet!
JAMES : let me guess, you want some cash?
He is now sitted.
JONAH : I don't want your money, ( looks up ) I mean if you think about it, it's really tempting. ( shakes his head to snap out ) But nah, I want you guys to get the job done so Elaine can feel better to act, so we can officially be a family full of actors...
Beth cuts in.
BETH : so your followers can increase.
JONAH : ( smiles ) that's the Endgame sis. Well you guys want her confidence back maybe you should um play her one of her really good commercials, huh, cause com-mer--cials are legendary.
Beth : so that's why you're here...to prove a point?.....that isn't really a point?
James faces Beth.
JAMES : he's right, we should play her one of her best voice overs. you know...( faces Jonah )...the one that gave her an award.
Jonah stands immediately.
JONAH : that's it, you're admitting commercials are way better than voice overs right now!
James stands up pretending to think for a while..
JAMES : ummm....no!
JONAH : ( to himself ) damn, I thought that was going to work. ( now audibly ) you know what, maybe I do want your money. If I can get more people in this house to chose commercials over voice overs, I win and I get your share of the money.
BETH : fifty fifty?
JONAH : all of it.
They both gasp.
BETH : you're sure you wanna do this bro?
JONAH : yea...
BETH : ( cuts in ) not you!! ( turns to James ) If he wins he gets all your money....( looks like she's trying to figure out something)...that..you haven't quite gotten yet. we should be focusing on....
James cuts in
JAMES : fine, but if I win, I get your account .....
Jonah shrieks with his hands on his mouth.
JAMES : ....which means, all your followers including the ones to come.
JONAH : oh so that's how it's gonna be
BETH : see guys, you know I don't really care about anyone's feelings but i need that cash, so we should...
JAMES : ( moves closer to Jonah ) you bet.
JONAH : ( moves closer ) well then, you're definetly on.
JAMES : you know I already have Beth's vote right?
JONAH : ( chuckles ) you sure about that?
JAMES : ( smiles ) Beth?
BETH : yeah I really think voice overs are much bett..
JONAH : I'll give you 100bucks..
BETH : ( shakes her head trying to reconstruct what she was saying )....better....in....no way ...compared to commercials....
JAMES : 500bucks!
BETH :....which is a very stupid thing compared to voiceove..
JAMES : 1000!
BETH : .....ers which I..I..I really think is substandard in the same text as commercials.
JAMES : ( looks frustrated ) what?!
BETH : In summary, Jonah has my vote.
JAMES : ( more loudly ) what?!!
JONAH : ( chuckling ) I'm already wiiiiniiing.
-- --
ACT TWO.
Scene One.
Janet Garson is seen lying down on her bed just looking up. Then James and Beth are seen just outside the room with a projector. They're about to enter her room.
JAMES : ( about to open the door and carrying the projector ) ok Beth this is it.
They both enter the room.
BETH : mom, we have something for you.
James prepares the projector.
JANET : kids I'm not really in the mood. Just thinking.
They pause and look at Janet.
JANET : you know how....you look up and see a clear blue sky?.... then all of a sudden a dark cloud shows up and is in control?.....( coughs up a fake laugh, still maintaining her look ) oh if only the blue sky saw it coming?
JAMES : mom don't you think you're taking it too fa..( she looks at him ).....aaa I'll show you what we brought.
He turns on the projector and shows her short clips of her doing voice overs behind the scenes and some award show. At the end of the video, to protect it from piracy, we hear....
JAMES's Voice : prepared by James and Elizabeth Garson, All rights reserved.
BETH's Voice : ( almost immediately ) I just want my money.
JANET : ( sobs ) thanks kids.
BETH : so how are you feeling?
JANET : can I see that projector?
JAMES : of course.
He hands it to her.
JANET : ahh! ( she shouts as she immediately throws it to a wall )
BETH : I guess, not ok.
JANET : thanks for trying kids. I'll be here if you need me.
She sobs covering herself with her blanket.
JAMES : oh come on mom!
BETH : ( walks out ) well, I'm out.
JAMES : oh come on Beth!!.
He watches her walk out.
JAMES : err mom, I kinda need something. ( sounds worried )
JANET : ( becomes concerned as she comes out of her blanket sitting on the bed ) what it is James?
JAMES : I need you to vote voice overs to commercials.
Janet looks changes from concerned to completely pissed off.
JAMES : ( heads for the door ) I'm...I'm just gonna go now.
He leaves the room and sees Jonah on his way to the room.
JONAH : ( sees the look on his face ) didn't get her vote, did you?
JAMES : look Jonah she's not really...
JONAH : wait until I show her a video on this .....( brings it out showing off ).....portable, new, really expensive DVD player I just got.
JAMES : oh no Jonah, that won't work
JONAH : of course it would, it's a really good DVD
JAMES : no not the...( sighs )
JONAH : ( ignoring James ) you know, it really cost me but it's gonna be...worth it ( laughs ) see what I did there ( tapping James ) you see...
JAMES : it's not a good idea to....
JONAH : ( not even hearing a word from James ) worth, cost huh?, that was good huh? ( still laughing then lets out a huge sigh ) HAH! ( looks at James ) you know, I'm just doing this so you'll understand. ( he walks towards the door and enters )
JAMES : no! Jonah wait!
The door closes and after a few seconds, a smash is heard. The door is opened and Jonah walks out slowly, with pieces of the player in his hand.
JONAH : I tried to warn you.
JAMES : ( looking sad, shakes his head ) that's not important. What's important here is... ( changes his face immediately looking awkwardly concerned )....do you now understand?
Jonah walks out on him, shaking his head in disappointment
ACT TWO.
Scene Two
We see Jonah watching TV in the Living Room. Then Elaine enters talking on the phone.
ELAINE : ( enters the house ) what do you mean it didn't work? Dad told me you guys have it under control. James whatever you're doing, be fast unless you want me to lose the part.
JAMES's Voice : NO!! you know you can still try to talk to her, she'll hear you out especially if it's something bothering you which in this case, it is.
ELAINE : I know that but I don't think she can say the right thing in the wrong state of mind. I'll still try to talk with her anyways.
JAMES's Voice : yeah, that'll be better. Just keep me posted. I'll call you later if our own plan works.
Elaine sighs and the call is cut.
JONAH : ( turns to her ) isn't there anyone else that can help you?
ELAINE : mom would understand, she's told me she's had a similar problem before but now she's doing so well in movies.
JONAH : ( becoming really concerned as he turns off the TV ) so you really dig in acting huh?
ELAINE : ( more relaxed at Jonah's concern, sits on one of the chairs ) yeah, I've loved it since I was a kid, you know that, but I didn't want to dive into it like you guys because I feared this was going to happen.
JONAH : Elaine, what I know you really love is school. you're....you're our Alpha Nerd.
They both chuckle
ELAINE : nah, James is our Alpha Nerd.
JONAH : yeah I guess, ( then remembers something ) except, you know, when it comes to rating commercials and voice overs.
Everywhere's silent for a while, then Elaine speaks.
ELAINE : you know, almost everyone knows I like schooling a lot but what most people don't know is...I like acting a little more. Why would a girl spend almost all mid afternoons of her life going to watch rehearsals. I mean there are theaters if I wanted to go see a movie.
JONAH : I thought you were just doing it for fun, you know, ( shakes his body )..cruising the Garson way.
ELAINE : I wasn't..( sighs )
..you ever heard of a rhetorical question?
JONAH : you ever heard of a rhetorical answer?
ELAINE : ok, that doesn't even make any sense.
JONAH : ( confidently ) Rakun said it in class, um, where you there?
ELAINE : wha,....he, why would he.....HE'S WASTING YOUR LIFE!!
JONAH : bleh
ELAINE : bleh
Both of them, at each other.
JONAH : bleh!
ELAINE : bleh!
They both laugh at each other.
ELAINE : ( sits up and looks keenly at him ) Jonah if I miss this, it'll really sting.
JONAH : ( sees sincerity written all over her face ) don't worry, you won't, I assure you, I'll help you and not just cause of my social status and all, but cause...I'm always there you know?
ELAINE : where?
JONAH : ( looks at her ) in class,....for hours,... there's that vacant seat. I know you can become a great actor
ELAINE : thanks. ( relaxes back ) you know, in a way it was fun for me though. I really felt hopeful when Mr Chang complimented me.
JONAH : wait, Mr Chang as in Director Chang, Chang?
ELAINE : Yeah
JONAH : the goofy but extremely talented director mom sometimes talks about? She said he hardly acknowledges potentials
ELAINE : yeah, I've heard that too.
JONAH : Elaine, I think the problem with you is you're trying so hard to be the best at two different things at once that you can't do one without wanting to do the other.
ELAINE : ( slightly elated ) YES! exactly! any solution?
JONAH : ( shakes his head ) no.
ELAINE : ( smacks her head with her hand ) come on.
JONAH : but all I can tell you is you don't necessarily need advice from a star, you need one from those that have handled this type of issues. Those that make a star
ELAINE : ( looks a little weird ) Ok, whatever that means.
JONAH : great, now that we've had this conversation, can you help me vote.....
He's cut short by Elaine's ringing phone.
ELAINE : hold on a sec.
Elaine answers her phone, this time, turning off the speaker.
ELAINE : yeah,....( looks at Jonah ) he's here.
Jonah gazes at Elaine.
ELAINE : ok, I'll tell him..
JONAH : tell me what?
ELAINE : James wants me to tell that he has my vote for voice overs to commercials.
JONAH : what?! but..but that's not what you really think..( chuckles a little ) right?,
She keeps him quiet for a while looking keenly at him with the phone still on her ear. He stands immediately getting the message.
JONAH : Oh! come on!
ELAINE : don't you think you're doing this just because you were once in a commercial?
JONAH : ( sits down ) that's exactly why I'm doing this.
ELAINE : no not you James, I know you've never been in a commercial.....
Elaine shakes her head at Jonah's response then continues replying James.
ELAINE : ( laughing ) yeah especially a dumb one.
Jonah raises up his head in shock looking at Elaine with a frown on his face.
ELAINE : oh no now ( still laughing ) come on you don't have to sing the commercial song.
Jonah tries looking away to hide his pain.
ELAINE : oh my ( laughing, tapping Jonah's shoulder ) there's the change of key.
Jonah looks at the shoulder she just tapped for a while. Elaine talks to him.
ELAINE : ( now relieved ) wow, he really got your voice.
JONAH : you guys done?
ELAINE : ( still listening to James ) um James, you know he can't hear you right?
James's voice is now heard by both Elaine and Jonah even without the speaker on.
JAMES's Voice : WHAT!!!
Elaine shifts the phone from her ear then brings it back.
ELAINE : don't worry, I told him when you did the change of key part. ( chuckles ) yeah he's still here..... alright.
She taps her phone turning on the speaker. James's voice is heard seriously laughing.
JONAH : ( shouts towards the phone ) yeah, yeah whatever. You just had to call right when I was about to tell her to vote me.
ELAINE : ( to Jonah ) I don't think he did that on purpo.....
JAMES's Voice : err....YUP! next time when you're watching your favourite sitcom and someone's on the phone, kindly reduce the volume....
JONAH : you know I can't!
ELAINE : but you turned it off to listen to my....
JONAH : ( cuts in ) I SAID I CAN'T!!
Elaine looks at Jonah weirdly.
JAMES's Voice : err....I know you guys can't see me but I'm also with a weird look here.
JONAH :( looks at Elaine) it's either I watch it and enjoy it or not at all. At least I can watch it later and then enjoy it. But how am I supposed to do that when I can hardly hear or understand huh, huh?
Elaine, still maintaining the look.
JAMES's Voice : err.... I know you guys can't see me but....err still with the look here.
JONAH : ( sighs ) I just prefer it that way.
JAMES's Voice : well, we all know the kind of things you prefer.
Elaine laughs.
ELAINE : ( now relieved, sighs and talks to Jonah ) he keeps making me laugh, even with my problem still pending.
JONAH : ( into the phone, realizing ) so that's how you knew I was here huh ( he continues sarcastically )
so, smarty pants, how did you know exactly when to call?
ELAINE : I told you, he didn't do it on purp...
James cuts in
JAMES's Voice : actually,...I used some advanced psychological theory of manners, Watson's theory of scientific observable behaviour to be precise and a little from Skinner and Thorndike's theories combined with my loving knowledge of science to postulate your mean frequency rate of relating problematic, stress filled issues to Jonah, taking note of the psychological effects of Jonah indirectly hearing from our conversation, and Jonah's average response rate of bad advices in addition to average time rate of the past few years to get exactly how much time I had to wait before calling back.
Elaine and Jonah both wear puzzled looks.
ELAINE : ( stuttering a little ) or..um, you just got lucky.
JAMES : that's also a possibility. Oh and err just so you know Jonah! we're now at a draw.
JONAH : oh you wait and see, by the time I....
James cuts the call.
ELAINE : ( laughing but sees the look on Jonah's face ) I'm sorry, I'm just gonna go now.( she stands and heads for the stairs, now relieved ) thanks Jonah, for listening. ( moves up the stairs with Jonah still looking at her ) I'll just go do some school work ( pauses ) or maybe practice more for the movie.... or try and do both! or...or! ( vibrates her head rapidly with a slightly abnormal look on her face ) you see, I just can't choose brother! ( runs up the stairs, sobbing ) I just can't!!!
JONAH : ( to himself ) who's Watson?
Stage Exit.
ACT TWO.
Scene Three
Scene shows up on rehearsal grounds with the actors talking amongst themselves. Elaine enters looking partly unkept.Angela notices her and leaves Daniel who she was chatting with. He follows her.
ANGELA : Hey girl, you don't look so good.
ELAINE : I'm fine, is Mr Chang here yet?
ANGELA : no, you're lucky though. you're almost late. He could have been here any minute.
ELAINE : ( takes a deep breath ) I know, I know....
DANIEL : what's wrong Elaine?
ELAINE : ( sighs, looking at them..) how do you guys do it? balance both school and acting, doesn't it affect you somehow?
ANGELA : look Elaine, we haven't associated much but from what I've observed when you come here frequently, you're trying too much.
Director Chang and a man enters unnoticed as the Casts members continue to chatter.
DIRECTOR CHANG : hey guys, how're you all doing.....
The chatter continues
DIRECTOR CHANG : a lovely day right?!
Chatter still continues
DIRECTOR : the movie's cancelled!!
Everybody looks at him and freezes.
DIRECTOR CHANG : ( chuckling as he taps the guy beside him ) gets em everytime. alright guys, settle down
They all go to take their seats with one of them remarking sarcastically.
guy : it was a lovely day.
DIRECTOR CHANG :( pacing ) ok guys, we're shooting the last four scenes of Act two next week. All what we've been rehearsing for the past few days comes down to that. But there's an area of concern. I told the others, and by others I mean the other production members or the rest of the team, about our one scene cast change. Now you know how we are, very skeptical, seeing is believing. Someone once said "A single bad scene can ruin an entire movie " and that person is the major reason why Mr Thomas is here ( he says pointing at the guy who came in with him ).
A CAST MEMBER ( guy ) : wait, so they don't believe that Elaine's good for the part? I mean she's fantastic.
DIRECTOR CHANG : true but believe me, if I wasn't here, I would have had some doubts too cause it's unlikely to change a cast during the film making process. I mean you guys auditioned.
ANOTHER CAST MEMBER ( girl 1) : (speaks calmly ) you know we've been wanting to ask sir ( shouts ) how in the Jackie Chan franchise did Maya get the part?!!
DIRECTOR CHANG : ( looks at her with a premature scowl whilst fidgeting ) oh don't be a child...Debra. ( trying to sound reasonable ) she practiced very hard for the heartbreaking scene, you know, pushed on, aimed high and eventually got it.
DEBRA : oh, so, one scene in an entire movie is called ( pointing up ) aiming high?
DIRECTOR CHANG : whatever, the point is.....
Debra cuts in.
DEBRA : Point is you're lying!!
The cast members mutter a little in support of Debra.
DIRECTOR CHANG : ok fine! she got lucky.
A CAST MEMBER ( guy 2 ) : how?
DIRECTOR CHANG : when we got to this scene and I watched Maya act for the first time, I queried the casting directors who selected you guys. They inquired and found out that she actually got her heart broken like.... five seconds before her audition.
DEBRA : what?
DIRECTOR CHANG : Yeah, turns out her bf called and broke up with her just few seconds before her audition and I hate repeating myself.....Debra.
ELAINE : how'd that even happen?
DIRECTOR CHANG : ( talks spookily looking up) well, it was noon, the audition for Racheal was set and....
FLASH BACK BEGINS
We see people sitted orderly and close to a door with Maya being closest to the door.
NARRATOR ( Chang ) : the directors were showing no mercy.
Girl comes out immediately, crying, with other auditionees watching.
GIRL : ( sobbing heavily ) this is the worst day of my life...( sobbing increases ) and it's my birthday! ( storms away ) I'll never audition again!
NARRATOR ( Chang ) : just then, her phone rings. She stands up to answer it but unknown to her, the call was on..loudspeaker.
DEBRA's Voice : oh come on!! how did your guys inquire that?
NARRATOR ( Chang ) : would you shut up? I hate being interrupted.....Debra.
MAYA : hi..
Phone Speaker : we're done! it's over! I don't ever wanna see you or talk to you or hear from you again!, get out of my way!
DEBRA's Voice : ( confused ) But...but they were on the phone.
NARRATOR ( Chang ) : ( immediately speaks ignoring Debra ) at that moment, Maya became Racheal and she immediately ran in screaming..
MAYA : ( runs inside ) ahh!!!
DEBRA's Voice : ( more confused ) even.. even before they called her in?
NARRATOR ( Chang ) : ( ignoring her again ) and that's it.
FLASH BACK ENDS.
Chang gives Debra a stern look.
DIRECTOR CHANG : you've got a problem. ....( talks out loud ) Ok so we're going to rehearse only that scene today to prove to the person I quoted and some other few. Many believed me due to my level of professionalism but these few ( folds his wrist ) especially that guy, wouldn't believe and that's why Mr Thomas is here. They sent him here to give them feedback.
A CAST MEMBER ( guy 2 ) : ooh they wouldn't believe so they sent Doubting Thomas...
DEBRA : yeah.
DIRECTOR CHANG : No.
DANIEL : you sure? cause it kinda adds up.
DIRECTOR CHANG : (frustrated) shut up! that's just an unnecessary coincidence.
MR THOMAS : ( folds his hands, smiling, feeling good about himself ) he's right.
DIRECTOR CHANG : let's begin guys, take your places.
They rearrange the stage as before. Angela talks to Elaine on their way to the centre.
ANGELA : you ready?
ELAINE : ( still sober ) : yeah yeah I guess. ( She says and now stands at a corner leaving the floor for Daniel and Angela as before )
DIRECTOR CHANG : and...ACTION!
JIMMY ( Daniel ) : Hi Dani...
DANIELLA ( Angela ) : ( cuts in ) Shut it! ( sobs and steps back a bit ) So you've had someone.
JIMMY ( Daniel ) : ( looking concerned ) wait, what?! where did you here that from?
DANIELLA ( Angela ) : It doesn't matter ( shakes her head ) you lied to me. you've had someone.
JIMMY ( Daniel ) : no! I haven't. you got that from my aunt righ....
DANIELLA cuts in....
DANIELLA ( Angela ) : just SHUT IT!
All Customers gasp again together with Mr Thomas who accidentally joins them.
MR THOMAS : ( earns a stern look from Chang who's beside him ) Man she really likes saying that
DIRECTOR CHANG : ( looks at him ) Shut it.
Customers looks away after receiving a look from them, as before, immediately eating their food. While the conversation continues.....
JIMMY ( Daniel ) : I'm being serious Daniella, whatever they told you is a lie.
Racheal enters staggering..
RACHEAL (Elaine) : ( sighs ) Jimmy?
JIMMY ( Daniel ) : ( turns back surprised ) Ra..R. Racheal??
RACHEAL ( Elaine ) : ( just looks at the ground with no expression at all ) after..after all these years, you....you....you...( sighs ) what was my line again?
Both Chang and Thomas leave their mouths wide open.
MR THOMAS : what .... the..banana chops?
Chang races to the centre.
ANGELA : ( sighs and mutters to herself ) oh Elaine.
DIRECTOR CHANG : Elaine ( sobs weirdly ) WHY!! what's wrong?!
DEBRA : you're supposed to say cut
DIRECTOR CHANG : ( turns to her in frustration ) THERE'S NO TIME TO SAY CUT!!
DIRECTOR CHANG : ( sighs ) Elaine what's happening?!!
ELAINE : I'm not really myself Mr Chang. I can't fail, I just can't.
DIRECTOR CHANG : fail what?, Elaine you're good at this.
MR THOMAS : so...( folds his arms ) this is the feedback I'm going to give them....well you know, mostly...him.
ANGELA : Ok who is this.....him
DIRECTOR CHANG : ( replies Mr Thomas ) No! ( looks back at Elaine ) Elaine you just need to rest. Ok? go home, have some rest and come back tomorrow.
ELAINE : I. ..I kinda have a class right about now so...so I'm just gonna go...
Elaine walks out very sad.
MR THOMAS : ( chuckling ) your level of professionalism huh?
Director Chang sighs sadly.
MR THOMAS : oh he's so going to laugh at you and no one would believe you again.
A CAST MEMBER ( guy 2 ) : told you he's a Doubting Thomas.
DIRECTOR CHANG : ( to Thomas ) you were sent here for the rest of the week, you can't just go back like that. She'll get it next time and no one's going to laugh, especially....him.
ANGELA : don't you guys think we deserve to know who...
DIRECTOR CHANG : ( cuts in while walking away ) no! everyone take five.
MR THOMAS : ( still folding his arms ) sure you don't need six?
Thomas receives a huge scowl which makes him hide his face to avoid any word from Chang.
Stage Exit.
ACT TWO
Scene Four.
James and Beth are seen talking in the living room but we can't see to whom.
JAMES : We need your help.
BETH : yeah!
JAMES : It's an urgent matter and you're the guys for the job.....
BETH : Yeah!
JONAH : That's why we called you here.
He is immediately replied by one of the three men. Audience claps as the three of them are now seen. They are Steve Richardson, Director Chang and Producer Rutkiff.
PRODUCER RUTKIFF : NO! Your father called us here.
BETH : Yeah!
The four of them look at Beth with bothered faces.
BETH : ( looks away, trying to avoid the attention ) my bad.
DIRECTOR CHANG : do you guys have any idea the calibre of people in front of you?
BETH : No, but I know Jason Reeds isn't here, he's so amazing.
PRODUCER RUTKIFF : you mean the actor that doesn't know every second of his life isn't being filmed?
BETH : yeah.....so amazing.
JAMES : Beth, these guys are very important personalities in the movie industry and that's me being as modest as possible.
DIRECTOR CHANG : dang right kid, s..
BETH : ( cuts in ) nah!!
DIRECTOR CHANG : excuse me?...
Steve and Rutkiff fake up a cough
DIRECTOR CHANG : ....us? excuse us?
BETH : yeah, when my brother said we were calling important guys ( turns to James ) I was expecting, you know, famous peop..
STEVE .R. : ( cuts in ) oh Lord, I don't have time for this, kids start talking, how are we here?
BETH : the bus?
They look at her again.
BETH : sorry, ( chuckles weirdly ) my bad....again...( to herself ).....just really thought I was going to see Jason.
JAMES : We.....We just messaged random numbers off our dad's phone.
PRODUCER RUTKIFF : you what?!
JAMES : we've heard about some important personalities from our....
Beth groans, earning Jonah's attention
JAMES : give me a break beth....( looks back at them )...from, from our mom and decided to call the first three that looked familiar.
STEVE .R. : ( sighs ) Oh.....( waits a little )... come on!
JAMES : that's...that's not how it's normally said
D. CHANG : So your dad doesn't even know we're here?
BETH : no
They all mutter at once in frustration
STEVE .R. : Oh....come on!!
D. CHANG : so we weren't even invited here
P. RUTKIFF : this can't be happening!.
Everywhere's silent for a while
BETH :....Coffee?
Frustration increases
D. CHANG : WHY WOULD WE?!, ( sighs ) why would we drink coffee in a place we weren't even invited!
STEVE .R. : ( raises his head slowly towards Beth with his voice increasing ) besides, it's the middle of the afternoon!!!
JAMES : I'm sorry, I know you all are very bus..
BETH : ( cuts in ) Okay, ( stands up ) you guys aren't fooling anyone?
DIRECTOR CHANG : excuse me?
They both cough again
D. CHANG : just say it yourself!
BETH : well, ( turns to James ) maybe him but not me. So.....important personalities....if you were so important your phones would be ringing almost every...
Steve Richardson's phone rings and he stands up to answer it.
STEVE .R. : ( walking towards a corner ) excuse me.
BETH : I said phones not just a singl...
Chang's phone rings
D. CHANG : gotta take this
He goes to another corner of the room. Beth and James give P. Rutkiff a firm stern
P. RUTKIFF : ( sees them and looks away )...( Sees them again ) What?!
.....( sighs and brings out his phone ) It was set to silent!!
BETH : ( getting a bit frustrated ) Okay but people ought to be delighted to...
The Door opens whilst still talking.
BETH : .....see.....y..
MR EDWARD : ( cuts in ) Steve!!
STEVE .R. : ( on the phone ) I'll call you back. ( hangs up ) hey man!
MR EDWARD : I'm delighted to see you!
Beth rolls her eyes.
D.CHANG : you did what?! how could you!!
Chang cuts the call
MR EDWARD : my goodness, Director Chang himself.
Chang and Edward shake hands.
BETH : I said people not just one per...
Elaine cuts in coming down the stairs.
ELAINE : Oh my God!
BETH : you kidding me?
ELAINE : ( walks towards them ) Producer!.....
P. RUTKIFF : finally! Someone rem...
Elaine passes him which cuts him short.
ELAINE : I mean um, Director! Yeah, Director Chang!
D. CHANG : ( shakes her looking weird ) my..my star actor
ELAINE : thanks
D. CHANG : ..who did completely nonsense the last time. I mean even Maya never forgot her line.
ELAINE : ( faces down ) yeah.
D.CHANG : Elaine there's something I have to...( looks at her, sighs ) nevermind.
Beth and James give Rutkiff that firm stern again with Beth in front of him.
He tries to avoid looking but still ends up seeing them. He gazes back at them and they continue looking.
P. RUTKIFF : It's been a long time!!
BETH : your um..,your..your phone wasn't really set to silent was it?
P.RUTKIFF : ( looks at both of them, trying to hold on then breaks down sobbing ) No!! ( brings out a portable mirror to see his face and clean up )
BETH : there...there
Rutkiff moves for a hug.
BETH : I mean stay there...( points )..there
Mr Edward walks towards him and taps his back.
MR EDWARD : hey, Rutkiff right?
P. RUTKIFF : ( turns back slowly in anger ) yeah...hi.
MR EDWARD : ( steps back feeling awkward ) Ok? So, what brings you guys here?
STEVE .R. : You!....at least I thought it was you.
Mr Edward, fakes a laugh, begins to understand what's going on. He and Elaine look at James.
MR EDWARD : ( sighs ) oh boy
Rutkiff, Chang and Steve faces James.
BETH : ( facing James ) yeah...boy!
JAMES : wha... but you were...( sighs ) sorry, I shouldn't have called.
They now continue as they were.
STEVE. R : Edward let's take advantage of this opportunity and hang out.
MR EDWARD : ( smiles ) sure, it's been a while. I still have some Louis left.
STEVE. R : nice.
They both walk out.
ELAINE : um Mr Chang, are you trying to tell me something? cause you really look weird.
D.CHANG : um...no..no..I'm good.
ELAINE : Ok ( goes upstairs )
BETH : Mr Chang, my Dad said something to my mom and I don't know, it's kind of a misunderstanding but my mom's down
D.CHANG : What?!! What the hell is going on today? Two pure talents, in one day!
JAMES : ( whispers to Beth ) what do you think he meant by that?
BETH : ( whispers back ) I have no idea. I just wanna go shopping.
D.CHANG : where is she?
JAMES : upstairs, Silver door to the right.
D.CHANG : Okay ( climbs up the stairs )
JAMES : um Mr Chang you have to..
D.CHANG : yeah, yeah,( waving his hand for James to keep shut ) I know what to do boy
BETH : yeah...boy!!
Chang leaves.
BETH : He's perfect for the job!!
JAMES : Yeah, he's worked with plenty actors
BETH : This is it!!!
JAMES : Shopping here we come!! 10,000 dollars
BETH : they'll be begging us to stop
JAMES : yeah they'll be like...
talking at the same time,
BETH : stop!! It's too much.....
JAMES : don't leave!!...
BETH :....your money, it's too much!!
JAMES : ...We're begging you!!!
Both of them laugh and let out a huge sigh as they turn their face at the exact same time to see Chang standing at the stairs, leaving their mouth still open.
D.CHANG :( furious ) where's your dad?!, how could he!! I'm gonna give him a piece of my mind!
He walks towards the door as their mouths widens.
D.CHANG : ( pauses and turns back ) Oh and I couldn't do it, tell Elaine, I recieved a call here. Thomas called that he already gave them a feedback. She's lost the part. ( leaves the house )
Their mouths widens extremely. Jonah enters and sees them.
JONAH : hey gu...what's going on?!
They're still frozen
JONAH : guys! what's going on?!
P.RUTKIFF : I'll tell you. Oh and by the way I'm still here.....not that anyone cares.
JONAH : what?
P.RUTKIFF : seems like their plan failed miserably and your sister lost the part. She doesn't even know about it yet.
JONAH : no!!
P.RUTKIFF : dude that's exactly what happened.
JONAH : no, I promised her...I let her down.
P.RUTKIFF : Yeah you did
JONAH : guys, come on, we can still make this work right?
They finally unfreeze, looking terribly sad.
JAMES : I..I don't think so
JONAH : ( thinks for a while ) come with me!
JAMES : Whe...
JONAH : ( cuts in ) Just come!!
They both follow him out the door.
P.RUTKIFF : ( sits down ) that's it, I've had enough saga for one day. ( looks at himself in the mirror ) haven't you?.....( smiles ) looks at the audience.
End.
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