FICTIONAL STORY **THE MEDDINGS**
Plot: A family of a superpower-five-family set out to fight a superpowered foe who robs people to support his downward finanical situation.
JAMISON - the town where the story is set at; warm, sunny town, home to locations such as Jamison TAFE Campus, Fleebs Firm, Jamison Mechanics, Fishy St)
CHARACTERS:
- JENKINS MEDDINGS: superpower fire breath manipulation, the father of Jordan & Jared & John, blond hair, green eyes, loving, caring, occupation mechanical engineer,
- JOHN MEDDINGS: superpower air manipulation, the oldest son of Jenkins, blond hair, green eyes, anger issues, occupation office worker
- JARED MEDDINGS: superpower telepathy, middle-son of Jenkins, blonde hair, green eyes, studying chef
- JORDAN MEDDINGS: superpower speed, younger son of Jenkins, blonde hair, green eyes, annoying, studying electrician
- DARCY: the love interest of John, blonde hair, green eyes, loving, caring
- OX: superpower sound manipulation, antagonist, dreadlock-black hair, green eyes, evil, fat, Magda's husband, co-worker of Jenkins
- MAGDA: humanlike, secondary antagonist, evil, fat
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INT. RESIDENCE OF THE MEDDINGS - DINING ROOM
(The Meddings house is a rich estate - double-storey crimson-red home. Jenkins and his three sons eat their omelette breakfast together at the dining room table - Jordan starts annoying his older brother John by flicking his finger towards John's shoulder. John tries to ignore Jordan, but becomes enraged quickly, embracing his anger)
JOHN
(angrily; to Jordan) JORDAN... STOP...
(John's hand manipulates air; making Jordan's serving of his omelette get splurt in his face; thus the plate smashing to bits on the wooden-timber floors. Jordan groans in agony; as he is severely injured. Jenkins is shocked by his older son's powerful ability. John is pacing the floors in anger of his annoyance towards his younger brother)
JENKINS
(to John) JOHN. JOHN...
(John screams at his father)
JOHN
(screams at Jenkins) WHAT??
(In anger, John accidentally manifests air with his hand; the light-bulb falling from the ceiling to the ground; breaking the light-bulb to shards. Jenkins worries)
JENKINS
(to John) JOHN. Calm down... You're going to destroy this house... you really are... MY GOD...
JOHN
(angrily; to Jenkins) Well tell Jordan to stop ANNOYING ME. HE ANNOYS THE HELL OUT OF ME... SO DAMN MUCH...
(Jordan laughs)
JENKINS
(to Jordan) JORDAN. Stop laughing... this is your older brother...
(Jordan listens to his father. John looks upset; and is not happy. Jenkins looks at John)
JENKINS
(to John) Now son... Just...
JOHN
(unhappy; to Jenkins) I got to get ready for work Dad...
(An unhappy John makes his way to his room; to get changed for work at his daily office job. Jordan giggles to himself)
JENKINS
(angrily; to Jordan) You think this is funny... annoying your older brother like that...
(Jordan shakes his head; worried of his father's anger directed at him)
JENKINS
(angrily; to Jordan) NOW GET READY FOR TAFE...
(Afraid of his father's anger - Jordan goes to his room to prepare for his day at Jamison TAFE - studying to be an electrician. Jared finishes his meal; not saying a word; and is very much like his mother. Jenkins looks at his middle-son Jared; quiet and not saying much)
JENKINS
(to Jared) Not off to a great start your brothers. Damn... John & Jordan fight all the time...
JARED
(reads John's mind) John wants you....
JENKINS
(questions Jenkins) How do you know??
(Jenkins points to his mind - Jenkins acknowledges Jared's telepathic abilities)
JENKINS
(to Jared) Oh alright... Thanks...
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INT. RESIDENCE OF THE MEDDINGS - JOHN'S ROOM
(Jenkins makes his way to John's room. John angrily throws his laundry basket at the window; breaking it; completely annoyed by his younger brother. John screams in anger for his father, Jenkins. Jenkins arrives at John's room; and notices John's broken glass bedroom window; Jenkins is shocked)
JENKINS
(concerned; to John) John... The window...
(John doesn't say a word; and is very tense and annoyed. John looks down to the ground; at the broken shards of glass from the window)
JENKINS
(concerned; to John) John... This temper of yours... Seriously. It's got to be controlled...
JOHN
(annoyed; to Jenkins) Well tell Jordan to stop annoying me... HE DOES IT ALL THE TIME... I HATE IT...
JENKINS
(concerned; to John) I understand that... and Jordan will be punished... he will... But... John... Your power is as dangerous as mine... as much as we'd both like to get angry... we just can't... or irritable damage will happen... You've got to understand...
JOHN
(annoyed; to Jenkins) I understand... I understand...
JENKINS
(concerned; to John) I know your younger brother is annoying sometimes... I mean... I get really annoyed by him to... but you and I getting seriously angry at him... could do much harm then good... Because of our much stronger abilities. Do you uh.. Do you uh understand?
JOHN
(understands) Yes Dad.
JENKINS
(to John) I'll take you to work son. And I'll take Jared and Jordan to TAFE...
JOHN
(to Jenkins) Alright Dad. I'll get ready...
(Jenkins leaves John's room and waits by the dining room table for his sons)
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INT. RESIDENCE OF THE MEDDINGS - DINING ROOM TABLE
(The three sons - John, Jared and Jordan return back to the dining room table - ready for their day to kick off. John is wearing a purple blazer with a white-button up shirt, and black formal boots. Jared dresses in his white chef uniform; with black workbooks. Jordan dresses in an orange-vest shirt, with black pants, and black workbooks)
JENKINS
(to all sons) You three all ready.
JOHN, JARED & JORDAN
(to Jenkins) Yes Dad...
JENKINS
(to all sons) Righto... Let's go...
(Jared forgets his study cookbook titled "Beth's Fav 10.")
JARED
(to Jenkins) Wait Dad... My cookbook. I like this cookbook... Hang on..
JOHN
(annoyed; to Jared) Come on Jared... I don't want to be late...
JARED
(worried; to John) I'm sorry John... I'm sorry. It's just in my room.
(Jared fetches the cookbook from his room; then returns to his father and two brothers)
JARED
(to Jenkins and brothers) I got it...
(John looks at the book Jared has in his hands)
JOHN
(to Jared) Cooking... Cookbooks in general... Damn... Cooking in general is boring...
JARED
(to John) I love cooking. This book here by Beth Lovell, is the best cookbook I have ever come across. She is my idol chef...
JOHN
(to Jared) To each their own...
JENKINS
(to sons) Let's go... Let's go sons...
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INT. JENKINS' 5-SEATER GREY SEDAN - JENKINS DRIVING
(Jenkins drives; John is seated on the front passenger seat. Jared and John sit on the back passenger seats. Jared's eyes are peeled at his cookbook "Beth's Fav. 10." Jordan looks at Jared's cookbook)
JORDAN
(to Jared) Cookbooks are so boring... I swear..
JARED
(to Jordan) No Beth Lovell is the best cook ever. I want to go to Beth's Diner.
JENKINS
(to Jared) Where is Beth's Diner?
JARED
(to Jenkins) Somewhere in Taylor. The town... Taylor. I'd like to go there just to go to that restaurant. God... The food would be so good...
JENKINS
(to Jared) Maybe that might be our next vacation...
(Minutes later; Jenkins drives to the front of John's workplace; he parks minutes later. Jenkins looks at John)
JENKINS
(to John) Alright John... Have a good day.
JOHN
(annoyed; to Jenkins) Bye-
(John exits the car in an annoyed expression. Jenkins watches his first son enter his workplace. Moments later; Jenkins drives off; and drives his other two sons to Jamison TAFE Campus. They arrive)
JENKINS
(to Jared & Jordan) Righto... Here we are.... Get smart. Listen... Get educated... It'll benefit your future... Now go-
(Jared & Jordan exit the car. Jordan hurriedly makes his way to the entrance of Jamison TAFE Campus, using his superhuman speed; he then reverts back to his normal speed. Jared knocks on the front passenger window; in request of speaking with his father. Jenkins winds his window down)
JENKINS
(to Jared) Yes son...
(Jared reads his father's mind once again; and identifies his father is worried about John's wellbeing)
JARED
(to Jenkins) Don't worry about John... He'll be fine...
(Jenkins is annoyed by Jared's continuous mind-reading; and rolls his eyes; and laughs)
JENKINS
(chuckles; to Jared) Damn... I wish you'd stop that... Reading my mind all the goddamn time...
(Jenkins chuckles)
JARED
(chuckles; to Jenkins) Just looking out for your wellbeing Dad...
JENKINS
(chuckles; to Jared) Yeah... Well you know too much now... All my worries you know... Some I just want to keep to myself eh?
JARED
(chuckles; to Jenkins) Yeah I know... Have a good day Dad.
JENKINS
(chuckles; to Jared) You to son... You to-
(Jared waves goodbye as Jenkins drives off. Jenkins drives home)
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INT. JAMISON TAFE CAMPUS - ELECTROTECHNOLOGY CLASROOM
(Jamison TAFE Campus - a vocational-educational college offering classes and courses in categories - these being business, hospitality, cookery, arts, and trades. CLASS STARTS - DIRECT TO JORDAN. Jordan is studying Electrotechnology; and is starting trouble in class)
MR JONES.
(instructs class) Righto students. The lesson in electrotechnology today is "CONNECTING AND DEVELOPING ELECTRICAL CONTROL CIRCUITS." This is an incredibly important lesson I want you to thoroughly understand... or issues and workplace issues may arise in the workplace if you don't understand these issues well...
(Jordan laughs in class, and begins poking a pencil at a fat-male-electrotechnology student in front. The student turns his back; and looks at Jordan)
FAT STUDENT
(annoyed; to Jordan) CAN YOU STOP THAT?
(Jordan laughs with his bully buddies; and continues poking the student with the pencil)
FAT STUDENT
(angrily; to Jordan) I said STOP IT... NOW...
(The fat student smacks Jordan's table with his fists. Jordan laughs with his bully friends; Mr. Jones becomes angry with Jordan)
MR. JONES
(annoyed; to Jordan) JORDAN MEDDINGS. ENOUGH. ENOUGH RIGHT NOW-
(Jordan laughs with a smirk on his face)
MR. JONES
(annoyed; to Jordan) WHAT... YOU THINK THIS IS FUNNY.. (angrily) YOU THINK THIS IS GODDAMN FUNNY.
(Mr. Jones forcefully drops his chalk on the ground; and looks angrily at Jordan)
MR. JONES
(annoyed; to Jordan) BEHAVE. Or you're out... (angrily) OR I'LL HAVE YOU WITHDRAWN FROM THIS COURSE... ALRIGHT?
(Jordan nods his head to Mr. Jones; and obeys Mr. Jones. Jordan stops annoying the fat student; and returns his attention to the class at hand. Mr. Jones teaches the module to the class; through demonstrations and general discussions. 15 minutes later; the class ends and it is break time)
MR. JONES
(to class) Righto Students. The class today has ended; and our next module next Wednesday is "INSTALLING ACCESSORIES & LOW VOLTAGE WIRING." See you then...
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INT. JAMISON TAFE CAMPUS - OUTSIDE AREA
(It is break-time. Jordan sits with his mates and best friends at the picnic table; whilst Jared sits alone at a picnic table - friendless. Jared notices Jordan from a distance; and reads Jordan's mind. Jordan's mind reads - "Why don't I beat my brother Jared down there in front of my friends. Yeah, why don't I?" Annoyed and avoiding a brawl with his younger brother and his friends - Jared walks away from the picnic tables; avoiding confrontation. Jordan laughs at Jared as Jared leaves. Jordan directs his attention to his friends - Matt & Alex)
JORDAN
(to friends) Hey Guys... Guys... Wanna see something sick??? I'm going to beat my brother Jared up big time... wanna see?
MATT
(to Jordan) You've got a brother coming here... What?? What's he studying?
JORDAN
(to Matt) He's studying to be a chef... That's what Jared is studying...
MATT
(chuckles; to Jordan) Really... A chef... Such a woman thing to study... Ha... Ha--
JORDAN
(to Matt) I know right... I know... Now follow me and we will beat my brother up together... Let's go-
(Matt, Jordan & Alex make their way towards Jared. Jared can sense Jordan is about to attack him with his friends; and walks briskly away; Matt & Alex notice)
ALEX
(chuckles; to Jordan) Oh look... He's walking away. The poor scared brother of yours... is walking away... what a baby?
(Jordan chuckles as he and his friends; continue to ambush Jared. Jared tries to hide behind a tree; and is overwhelmed by all the minds he's reading; and becomes distracted. Matt suddenly chokeholds Jared by the neck; Jared coughs and struggles; and tries to break free)
JARED
(angrily; to Jordan) JORDAN. STOP. STOP-
(Jared kicks Matt from behind in the stomach; Matt groans and falls on his back. Jared tries to run away; Alex throws a large bark of wood towards Jared; Jared gets hit and falls to his knees. Jared groans; Jordan makes his way and kicks Jared in the stomach at a fast-pace, using his superhuman speed. Jared psychologically changes Matt's mindset with his telepathy; to attack Jordan. Jared succeeds; Matt repeatedly punches Jordan with his bare strength; Jordan groans. Alex tries to stop Matt)
ALEX
(grabs Matt) Matt... Matt... What the hell are you doing? Enough-
(Matt punches Alex with his bodybuilder-strength)
MATT
(under mind control; to Alex) DON'T INTERVENE. I'LL PUNCH YOU OUT TO-
JORDAN
(groans; to Matt) Matt... What the hell? Stop??
(Matt refuses to stop; Jordan realises Jared is using his telepathic abilities to control Matt. Jordan begs his brother Jared to stop with the mind control)
JORDAN
(groans to Jared) Jared... Jared... I'm sorry. I'm sorry. Stop... Please...
(Jared stops mind-controlling Matt. Matt realises what he has done; and is embarrassed. Jared leaves an injured Jordan alone; and is very unhappy with him. Alex bends down to Jordan)
MATT
(concerned; to Jordan) Jordan... I'm sorry. I'm sorry... I didn't know what I was thinking...
ALEX
(annoyed; to Matt) Matt.. What the hell? You punched me to... I'm your friend... not a friggin' punching bag... Damn...
MATT
(concerned; to Jordan) Oh my Damn... I'm sorry. I don't know what happened to my mind...
JORDAN
(concerned; to Matt) It was my brother..
ALEX
(laughs; to Jordan) Your brother... What bullshit Jordan?
JORDAN
(concerned; to Alex) I'm serious...
(Jordan groans as he stands up)
JORDAN
(concerned; to Alex) You know how I have... how I'm super fast. My brother has got an ability to...
ALEX
(to Jordan) Well he ain't super fast...
JORDAN
(to Alex) He's not, you're right. He's telepathic...
MATT & ALEX
(confused; to Jordan) Telepathic??
JORDAN
(to Matt & Alex) He has the power.... he's got the power to read minds and control minds... My guess is he controlled you... (to Matt) Controlled you Matt. To hurt me; making you think I was your enemy.
MATT
(concerned; to Jordan) SHIT.
ALEX
(questions Jordan) Do you have any other brothers or sisters with abilities or no?
JORDAN
(to Alex) Yes... My older brother can control the air... and my father... has got the scariest ability... FIREBREATH...
MATT & ALEX
(shocked; to Jordan) WHAT? FIREBREATH.
JORDAN
(to Matt & Alex) Yeah... he can breathe fire... He really can...
MATT & ALEX
(shocked; to Jordan) Woah...
JORDAN
(worried; to Matt & Alex) He's going to be shitty with me when I get home...
MATT
(to Jordan) Just say Jared started it... Just say that....
JORDAN
(worried; to Matt) Righto... I will DO THAT. Good thinking Number 1-
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INT. JOHN'S WORKPLACE - FLEBBS FIRM
(John is working at his workplace, a law firm called Flebbs Firm. John is typing data entry into a a word processing document; by the computer. Darcy, a lawyer for Flebbs Firm, appears and notices John's fast typing skills. Darcy sits on John's working desk)
DARCY
(smiles; to John) Well you're typing away aren't you?
JOHN
(smiles; to Darcy) I'm trying... Just trying...
DARCY
(smiles; to John) And you're doing great... You type a hell of a lot faster than what I do...
(John smiles at Darcy; and grows affectionate feelings towards her. Darcy feels affection as well; and smiles at John)
DARCY
(smiles; to John) We should ah... We should hang out... possibly for lunch one day.
(John grows excited)
JOHN
(excited; to Darcy) Oh yes... I mean. I'd love to... I'd really love to... Um what time, what day?
(Darcy chuckles to John's excitement)
DARCY
(excited; to Darcy) Tomorrow. For lunch...
JOHN
(to Darcy) Okay sure... See you then...
(Darcy waves goodbye to John. 15 minutes later - John makes his way home. Jared and Jordan's day at Jamison TAFE has ended - and they head home to)
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INT. RESIDENCE OF THE MEDDINGS - DINING ROOM
(Jenkins waits by the dining room table for his sons. John arrives home and notices his father)
JOHN
(smiles; to Jenkins) Hello father.
JENKINS
(to John) Hello son... Well you look happy..
JOHN
(smiles; to Jenkins) A girl at work wants to go for lunch... Of course I'm happy about that...
JENKINS
(smiles; to John) Oh good on you Johnny... I'm so happy for you...
(John smiles and heads to his room. Jared and Jordan arrive home from walking minutes later. Jenkins appears unhappy with Jordan)
JENKINS
(annoyed; to Jordan) JORDAN. SIT DOWN. WE NEED TO TALK-
(Jordan sits down at the dining room table out of fear; due to Jordan's unhappiness with him)
JENKINS
(to Jared) Sit down to Jared... You're not in trouble.
(Jared sits down at the table; at a far distance from Jordan as he is unhappy with his younger brother. Jenkins sits at the table as well)
JENKINS
(annoyed; to Jordan) I am VERY unhappy with you Jordan...
JORDAN
(acts stupid; to Jenkins) WHAT?? WHAT DID I DO NOW?
JENKINS
(annoeyd; to Jordan) DON'T ACT STUPID... YOU KNOW. YOUR BROTHER TOLD ME...
(Jordan looks worried at Jared; realising Jared had told their father the situation at TAFE - on how Jordan & his friends beat up his older brother Jared)
JORDAN
(chuckles; to Jenkins) Oh I didn't-
(Jenkins smacks Jordan's shoulder; Jordan groans)
JENKINS
(angrily; to Jordan) Don't ACT STUPID. BEATING YOUR OLDER BROTHER UP AT TAFE. Thinking you're better than your older brother. Thinking you're cool in front of your friends... YOU'RE A BLOODY IDIOT-
JORDAN
(groans to Jared) I'm sorry Jared. I'm... I'm sorry.
(Jared doesn't accept Jordan's apology; and refuses to look at him)
JENKINS
(smacks Jordan on the shoulder; angrily to Jordan) SAY IT LIKE YOU MEAN IT. SAY IT-
(Jenkins' anger shows; and Jenkins mouth turns orange - as he starts to breathe fire. Jordan & Jared notice their father's fire mouth starting to show; Jenkins looks away and covers his mouth - trying to avoid an accidental burn to his son)
JARED
(concerned; to Jenkins) Dad... Dad...
(Jenkins keeps his mouth covered; and looks worried at his son Jared. Jordan becomes worried; and looks at Jared)
JORDAN
(concerned; to Jenkins) Dad... Dad...
(Jenkins shakes his head; not wanting to talk; and tries to calm down - and attempts to make his orange-coloured fire mouth disappear. Jenkins turns the sink on; and puts water on his mouth)
JORDAN
(concerned; to Jenkins) Dad... Your mouth. Your mouth doesn't look good...
JENKINS
(shakes head, covers mouth) SHUT UP Jordan...
(Jordan looks worried; and stands up; and fronts his father Jenkins to help assist with calming down; and helping his fire-breath disappear)
JORDAN
(concerned; to Jenkins) Dad... Dad... Just breathe... Just breathe... Just breathe...
(Jenkins loses his patience with his son Jordan; and screams at him - as a result; fire from his mouth starts to burn the legs of a dining room chair. Jenkins panics)
JENKINS
(panics; to Jordan) RUN. RUN. RUN-
(Jordan superspeeds up to his room. Jenkins panics; and covers his mouth with one hand; and the other - grabs a bucket and fills it up with water; and throws the bucket of water at the burning chair - extinguishing the flames from the dining chair. Jenkins then puts his mouth under the sink water - and panics. Jared uses his telepathic ability - and mind controls his father to focus on diminishing the flames from his mouth. This proves successful - Jenkins firebreath disappears, and his mouth returns to normal. Jared stops telepathically controlling Jenkins' mind)
JENKINS
(relieved; to Jared) Thanks son... Thanks..
(Jenkins looks at Jared; and is relieved)
JENKINS
(relieved; to Jared) Thanks... Thanks...
(Jenkins sobs a bit; afraid of what may have happened if he couldn't stop his ability)
JENKINS
(to Jared) Do you see how powerful I can be? It's hard to discipline you boys by not getting angry... because of this firebreath I got...
JARED
(to Jenkins) I know Dad... I know...
JENKINS
(relieved, to Henry) God that scared me... God... If only your mother was here - she really helped me with this ability in the day...
JARED
(to Jenkins) I know Dad... I know...
JENKINS
(to Jared) I've uh... I've got to talk to your brother... He and his friends not going to beat you up again... Not at all...
JARED
(to Jenkins) Okay Dad... I'll cook dinner for the night...
JENKINS
(to Jared) Alright son... Alright... And thanks...
(Jared smiles at Jenkins. Jenkins makes his way to Jordan's room)
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INT. RESIDENCE OF THE MEDDINGS - JORDAN'S ROOM
(Jenkins opens Jordan's bedroom door. Jordan is reading his electrotechnology textbooks from TAFE; Jordan looks at his father minutes later)
JORDAN
(worried; to Jenkins) Dad... I know... I'm an idiot. I shouldn't have... I shouldn't have beat up Jared.. to show off to my friends..
JENKINS
(annoyed; to Jordan) Jordan... Your mother and I DID NOT raise you to be like that... Not at all... And I will not tolerate it... Do it again... OUT... Move out on your own... Understand-
JORDAN
(worried; to Jenkins) I understand...
JENKINS
(to Jordan) Now go and apologise to Jared properly please...
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INT. RESIDENCE OF THE MEDDINGS - DINING ROOM
(Jordan obeys his father and makes his way to the dining room - where Jared is cooking 'Beef Stroganoff' for the family. Jordan approaches Jared)
JORDAN
(to Jared) Jared... I'm sorry. I was an idiot... for trying to show off to my friends... I'm an idiot.
(Jared ignores Jordan, and continues cooking)
JORDAN
(to Jared) I'm sorry Jared... I'm sorry... They're bad friends... I'm ditching them tomorrow. I'm sorry-
(Jordan holds out his hand to his brother Jared. Jared refuses to accept Jordan's apology)
JORDAN
(to Jared) I'm sorry... I'm sorry Jared. That's all I can say... I can't change the past... and my wrongdoings... I'm sorry-
(Jared holds Jordan's hand and shakes it)
JARED
(annoyed; to Jordan) NOT AGAIN. Okay-
JORDAN
(to Jordan) Okay... And I... I uh... I knew you could read minds... but I forgot that...
(Jared reads Jordan's mind - and finishes Jordan's sentence)
JARED
(reads Jordan's mind; to Jordan) That I can control minds... yes....
JORDAN
(annoyed; to Jared) Eh... Stop reading my mind. Let me finish my sentence... PLEASE-
(Jenkins approaches his two sons at the dining room; hearing the apology)
JENKINS
(to Jordan) JORDAN. Like I said - not again, or you're out...
JORDAN
(to Jenkins) I understand Dad... I understand...
(Minutes later - Jordan finishes cooking 'Beef Stroganoff' for the family)
JARED
(to family) DINNER is ready. It's READY.
JENKINS
(to Jared) Thanks son... (calls John) JOHN. Dinner is ready...
(Minutes later - John makes his way to the dining room table. Moments later - the whole family sit at the dining room table - and eat their meals)
JOHN
(enjoying meal; to Jared) It's nice John... It's nice...
JENKINS
(enjoying meal; to Jared) It really is son..
JARED
(to Jenkins & John) Again it's just my favourite cookbook by Beth Lovell. Her amazing Beef Stroganoff-
JENKINS
(enjoying meal; to Jared) Well it is bloody beautiful-
(Jordan is not a big fan of beef; and struggles to eat. Jenkins notices)
JENKINS
(eating; to Jordan) What's wrong Jordan?
JORDAN
(to Jenkins) I'm just... I'm just not a big fan of beef... (to Jared) You're a good cook brother, it's just... beef is not my forte-
JENKINS
(eating; to Jordan) Well bad luck. Don't waste food-
JOHN
(annoyed; to Jordan) That'll teach you to stop being annoying-
JENKINS
(to all sons) Sons. Enough... Just-
(Suddenly, Jenkins' mobile phone rings. He looks at his phone and notices it's his co-worker at work; with whom he hardly speaks to. Jenkins answers the phone)
JENKINS
(on phone) Hello-
OX
(on phone) Hi Jenkins... (coughs) Um... Um...
JENKINS
(on phone) Are you alright???
OX
(on phone) I ah... I know we don't talk much at work (coughs) But uh... I'm kind of in a bad situation and I need your help...
JENKINS
(worried; on phone) Yeah... sure?
OX
(on phone) My uh... They've cut my hours... I'm struggling to uh... House my wife and I... I need the money...
JENKINS
(on phone) Um... I ah...
OX
(on phone) I know we don't talk much at work... but we work together well, don't we...
JENKINS
(on phone) Um... So you want money?
OX
(on phone) Yeah... Yes please...
JENKINS
(on phone) How much??
OX
(on phone) Just $500 for the week. I'll pay you back, I swear.
(Jenkins is hesitant to give Ox money, but does so as a friendly co-worker)
JENKINS
(on phone) Alright... When?
OX
(on phone) What time you clock off tomorrow?
JENKINS
(on phone) 5pm.
OX
(on phone) Done... I'll be there...
(Ox hangs up the phone call. Jenkins worries about giving money to Ox; as he doesn't know the man well enough to be trusted. Jared reads Jenkins' mind)
JARED
(reads Jenkins' mind; to Jenkins) Ox wants money, does he?
(Jenkins is annoyed of his middle-son reading his mind)
JENKINS
(annoyed; to Jared) Do you ever stop reading MINDS? Damn...
(John, Jared and Jordan laugh it off)
JARED
(to Jenkins) Dad... If you don't trust him; maybe don't give him the money-
JENKINS
(to Jared) I must admit... I'm hesitant... I don't even know the man well enough... But that would make me a horrible person... and cause tension when working with him...
JARED
(to Jenkins) Oh.
JOHN
(to Jenkins) Just do you what your gut says Dad. If you see red flags; talk to him about it...
JENKINS
(to Jared & John) Thanks son for your advice... But I'll handle this...
(Jenkins and his sons finish their meals minutes later. Jared steps up and starts washing the dishes)
JENKINS
(to Jordan) Jordan. You can wash and wipe up tonight...
JORDAN
(to Jenkins) Okay father. Okay...
JENKINS
(to Jared) Jared. Relax for the night. You cooked. No cook does the dishes in my household... Relax for the night...
JARED
(to Jordan) Okay Dad... Okay.
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INT. OX'S 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT - DINING ROOM
(Ox is in his apartment doing finances. Ox's wife Magda is cooking 'Mongolian Lamb' in the kitchen. Ox is stressing whilst doing finances and puts his hands on his head; and screams - as he screams, he unleashes loud sounds - destroying the glass table to shards - hurting his wife's ears as she falls; and covers her ears to the noise, and cries. Ox notices his ability had hurt his wife)
OX
(saddened; to Magda) MAGDA. Magda.. I'm sorry. I'm-
MAGDA
(cries; to Ox) No Ox... It's okay... It's okay... It's just... I don't want you to stress honey...
OX
(saddened; to Magda) I'll work it out Honey... I will... I just... I didn't mean to hurt you... Damn this stress is getting to me...
(Ox helps Magda stand up. Magda notices the broken glass table in shards. Ox feels bad for the sharded broken glass table; Magda notices)
MAGDA
(to Ox) Don't worry about it Ox. Don't worry. Like you said; you and me. Teamwork. We will work this out...
OX
(to Magda) I just... I swear. Money is the root of all evil... Some people are just born rich and lucky, while people like us are poor and we suffer.. Life's not fair.... It so isn't...
MAGDA
(to Magda) I know Honey... I know... unless.... If society decides to treat you like crap, and reduce you work-hour load - then make people suffer... So... Any people with purses or wallets on the street, go ahead and rob. If society treats us like shit, well then we will treat it like shit...
(Ox smiles and kisses Magda)
OX
(to Magda) Good thinking Magda. Good thinking...
(Ox smiles and continues to kiss Magda on the lips)
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INT. JOHN'S WORKPLACE - FLEEBS FIRM
(It is lunch break. John and Darcy have a lunch out, on their break from their jobs at Fleebs Firm. John is having 'fish and salad,' Darcy is having a 'caesar salad.' John is shy; but tries to impress Darcy)
DARCY
(to John) I must admit John... I see you work really hard at your job... and I must say I'm impressed...
JOHN
(shy; to Darcy) Well I must say... you would work harder. After all, a lawyer has many more responsibilities than an office worker has...
DARCY
(to John) Oh yeah it is.... Stressful to... But very rewarding when you win cases.
(Darcy smiles at John)
DARCY
(smiles; to John) I must say... you are cute... We should go out on more lunches together... And we should chat via phone call...
(John anxiously laughs)
JOHN
(anxious; to Darcy) Oh I'd love that... I'd love-
(Darcy can tell John is nervous)
DARCY
(questions John) What??? You look nervous.
(John shakes his head)
JOHN
(anxious, to Darcy) Oh it's nothing. I'm just... I'm just nervous; that's all.
DARCY
(to John) Why??? Don't you want to go?
JOHN
(awkward; to Darcy) No... I... I REALLY want to go... Trust me... I really-
(Darcy giggles at John's social awkwardness)
DARCY
(chuckles; to John) Hey... It's okay... Don't be...
JOHN
(to Darcy) I just... I really like you... I really like...
(Darcy and John finish their lunches. Out of sensational love - John accidentally manifests the air from his palm on the table; and tips Darcy's paper cup of orange juice over; John realises he did this accidentally)
JOHN
(embarrassed; to Darcy) Oh sorry... I uh... That was an accident-
(Darcy is confused to why John is apologising to her; after her paper cup of orange juice fell and spilled on the table cloth)
DARCY
(confused; to John) Why are you sorry for John?? Why?? You don't have to be... It was the wind...
(John avoids telling Darcy of his abilities; and agrees with her theory)
JOHN
(embarrassed; to John) Oh yeah... it was... I don't know... Um..
DARCY
(to John) See you tomorrow John. It was nice... this lunch-
(Darcy stands up)
DARCY
(to John) Oh let's exchange numbers. My number is 1264.
(Darcy and John exchange numbers on their phones)
JOHN
(anxious; to Darcy) Okay thanks...
DARCY
(to John) Alright... We'll keep in touch. We'll keep in touch... Bye John...
JOHN
(anxious; to Darcy) Bye Darcy...
(John smiles as he watches Darcy leave back to work)
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INT. JENKINS' WORKPLACE - JAMISON MECHANICS
(Jenkins finishes work as a mechanical engineer; after performing repairs on the mechanical instruments at work. Ox appears out of nowhere; and fronts Jenkins)
OX
(to Jenkins) Hey Jenkins... Hi... I'd just-
(Jenkins looks at Ox)
OX
(to Jenkins) I'd just like to say thank you for that money, but I don't need it anymore. I'm all right-
JENKINS
(questions Ox) Okay... are. Are you sure?
OX
(to Jenkins) I'm sure. I've got help elsewhere...
JENKINS
(to Ox) Righteo then...
OX
(smiles; to Jenkins) I'll ah... I'll let you go... See ya-
(Ox nods his head at Jenkins and leaves. Jenkins senses something fishy and suspicious about Ox; and heads home)
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INT. FISHY STREET - JAMISON
(Ox is on his way walking home from work; and remembers what Magda had advised him to do, to better their financial situation. Ox walks past city-walkers; and fronts one)
OX
(to Walker #1) Hey Dude... Sorry to interrupt your day... but I need money... I really need money... My wife and I are going to become homeless; my work-hours have been reduced... Please... If you could spare a buck... Please-
WALKER
(to Ox) I am sorry sir... I'm struggling myself with paying the rent-
(Ox becomes twisted and evil, and drags the Walker by the arm to a ghosted alley)
WALKER
(annoyed; to Ox) Hey I TOLD YOU. I need my money for rent-
(Ox breathes and shouts - using his sound manipulation by the mouth - hurting the Waker's ears. The Walker screams in pain and shock; and falls to the ground; and agrees out of fear to give Ox money)
WALKER
(screams; to Ox) Okay... Okay... Okay man... I'll give you my money... (to himself) My ears.. My ears-
(The walker hands $100 to Ox, and runs in fear. Ox appears satisfied, and finds a new money-making method. Ox smiles; and makes his way home. MINUTES LATER - Jenkins walks his way home; and finds the Walker running out of fear; and offers a helping hand)
JENKINS
(concerned; to Walker) Hey sir... Are you okay?
WALKER
(in fear; to Jenkins) Please don't rob me sir... Please... Please don't rob me sir...
JENKINS
(concerned; to Walker) I'm not sir. I'm not... I'm just offering a helping hand... what uh... what happened?
WALKER
(concerned; to Jenkins) Some guy... Forced me to give him money... using some kind of super ability...
(Jenkins is shocked; and worries if it is one of his sons)
WALKER
(concerned; to Jenkins) He had some short... dreadlock-looking hair... he was obese... he was...
(Jenkins pays attention to the Walker's description of the man he was talking about; and identifies all descriptions tend to matchOx)
JENKINS
(concerned; to Walker) What uh... What power did he have?
WALKER
(afraid; to Jenkins) Some sort of screaming ability... it was noisy... so loud...
(With the information provided by the Walker; Jenkins confirms the suspect is not his son; and may potentially match Ox)
JENKINS
(concerned; to Walker) I am sorry sir... Here... Here's $100.00. I hope this helps...
WALKER
(thankful; to Jenkins) Oh thank you sir... Thank you.... I truly appreciate it... thanks...
JENKINS
(to Walker) Walk home safely... Off you go...
(The Walker walks home safely. Jenkins continues his way home)
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INT. RESIDENCE OF THE MEDDINGS - DINING ROOM
(Jenkins arrives home, and notices Jared & Jordan at the dining room table)
JARED & JORDAN
(to Jenkins) Hi Dad. How was work?
JENKINS
(to Jared & John) Bloody awkward...
JARED
(reads Jenkins' mind) WHAT?? He doesn't want the money anymore...
(Jenkins is annoyed by Jared's consistent mind-reading)
JENKINS
(annoyed; to Jared) Can I keep anything a secret from you Jared?
(Jared and Jordan chuckle)
JORDAN
(chuckles; to Jenkins) He's a bit of a big mouth Dad... Jared is a bit of a big mouth-
(Jared glares at Jordan)
JORDAN
(worried; to Jared) Sorry... Sorry...
JENKINS
(to Jared & Jordan) But yes Jared... Let me tell the story please.. That Ox guy that asked for money on the phone yesterday - came up to me today and said he completely changed his mind - and doesn't need it anymore-
JORDAN
(to Jenkins) Dad... He's probably got another job...
JENKINS
(laughs; to Jordan) Within a short period of time... I don't think so... Something is weird... And then... AND THEN... on my way home today... I came across this walker and he said to me... he said that some guy forced him to give this guy money. And the descriptions he gave of this robber guy... matches Ox...
JORDAN
(shocked; to Jenkins) WHAT? OH MY GOD.
JENKINS
(laughs; to Jordan & Jared) Weird, and suspicious... I'm going to confront Ox about this tomorrow... and this walker even said to me... that Ox forced him with some sort of superpower...
(Jordan loves having superpowers; and is interested to know what superpower this Ox character has)
JORDAN
(interested; to Jenkins) What superpower does he have Dad? What superpower?
JENKINS
(to Jordan) Some kind of sound ability...
JORDAN
(laughs; to himself) Oh boring... Boring power...
JENKINS
(to Jared & Jordan) Anyway, where is your older brother?
JARED
(to Jenkins) In his room... Not sure what he's doing...
JENKINS
(to John) I'm going to go and talk to him. (to Jared & Jordan) Behave.... Both and you-
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INT. RESIDENCE OF THE MEDDINGS - JOHN'S ROOM
(Jenkins opens John's door and notices his son is talking via his phone to Darcy; with whom he does not know about. John notices Jenkins is at the door; and quickly hangs up the phone call)
JENKINS
(to John) Woah John... Who are you talking to there?
JOHN
(to Jenkins) No one Dad... No one...
JENKINS
(to John) Don't lie. Who?
(John is annoyed by his father's persistence to know who he was talking to; and confesses)
JOHN
(annoyed; to Jenkins) Just a woman I like at work... That's all-
(Jenkins is happy for his eldest son finding love)
JENKINS
(shocked; to John) Well you never told me you liked this woman... How did you meet her?
JOHN
(annoyed; to Jenkins) At work Dad... Just at work... You are so nosy.. I swear...
JENKINS
(to John) I am not nosy. I'm happy for you...
(John becomes sad as he remembers his mother - the woman he wishes he could acquire lady advice from, but can't due to her death)
JOHN
(to Jenkins) I just wish I could ask Mum for... for lady advice... but she's-
(John shakes his head; and tries not to get sad by the memory of his mother)
JENKINS
(to John) I know John... I... I miss her to... I miss her a lot to. And so do your brothers...
JOHN
(to Jenkins) Anyway. What else?
JENKINS
(to John) Nothing... Go ring her back up and talk to her... I'll leave...
(Jenkins leaves John's room; and heads downstairs to his other two sons)
THE NEXT MORNING.
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INT. FISHY STREET - JAMISON
(Jenkins makes his way to work down Fishy Street. Whilst walking to work - he notices Ox screaming at another walker)
WALKER #2
(screams; to Ox) Dude... Man... Please... I need the money to pay for groceries this week. I'm struggling to... I've got a family to feed.
OX
(screaming to Walker #2) I NEED TO FEED MY WIFE. NOW...
WALKER #2
(screams; to Ox) No way Dude... No way...
(Ox kicks Walker #2 down on the ground, Walker #2 groans as he falls)
WALKER #2
(yells at Ox) Get lost... GET LOST. LEAVE ME ALONE-
(Ox laughs and sadistically screams at Walker #2 loudly with his ability; Walker #2 screams and covers his ears, Ox steals money from Walker #2's wallet; and completely deafens Walker #2; Ox stops screaming seconds later; Walker #2 recognises he is now deaf from Ox's screams0
WALKER #2
(saddened; covers ears) You've made me DEAF. I can't hear... I'm DEAF. HELP. HELP ME...
(Walker #2 runs away. Jenkins makes his way to Ox to confront him; and is shocked to see what his previous work colleague had did to an innocent person; and is shocked to see Ox's super ability for the first time)
JENKINS
(shouts at Ox) Ox... WHAT THE HELL? ENOUGH?
(Ox sadistically looks at Jenkins with a creepy look. Jenkins is shocked by Ox's fearsome, evil look at him)
JENKINS
(shouts at Jenkins) WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU?
OX
(shouts at Jenkins) THIS GODDAMN SOCIETY IS WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME. LOST MY WORK-HOURS... NOW I'M STRUGGLING TO KEEP A ROOF OVER MY WIFE'S HEAD. NO ONE GIVES A SHIT...
(Ox screams at Jenkins with his ability. Jenkins covers his ears; and screams from the ear agony he is experiencing. Jenkins' nervous system reacts to the pain; and his mouth becomes overheated; and turns orange; and becomes firebreath. Ox notices and is shocked; to learn Jenkins has a super ability like himself to)
OX
(to Jenkins) HEY... YOU HAVE A SUPER ABILITY. YOU'RE (looks at Ox's inflamed mouth) FIREBREATH... OH MY GOD-
(Jenkins panics. City-walkers past Jenkins and scream as they see Jenkins' flamy mouth; Jenkins panics as he doesn't like scaring the public with his ability)
JENKINS
(to community) Don't scream ANYONE. PLEASE-
(Jenkins fiery spit lands on the concrete, the community screams)
JENKINS
(to community) No... Please...
(Jenkins covers his fiery mouth in fear. The community continue to scream; Jenkins looks back at Ox and notices he has disappeared with robbed money. Jenkins walks at a swift place home; and tries to calm down; and continues to cover his fiery mouth with his hand. Jenkins arrives home minutes later)
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INT. RESIDENCE OF THE MEDDINGS - DINING ROOM
(Jenkins arrives home; and runs quickly to the sink once again. John, Jared and Jordan notice their father's fiery mouth)
JOHN, JARED & JORDAN
(concerned; to Jenkins) Dad... Your mouth... What happened?
(Jenkins shakes his head in fear; not wanting to talk. Jenkins turns the kitchen sink on; and runs the cold water on his fiery mouth. The water diminishes the flames off of Jenkins' fiery mouth minutes later; Jenkins turns the tap off; in shock)
JENKINS
(worried; to sons) I'm sorry sons, you saw me like this... I didn't want this...
JOHN
(concerned; to Jenkins) What happened Dad?
(Jared reads his father's mind - acknowledging that his former work colleague Ox is at fault, and sees his father fighting Ox at Fishy St, Jamison; and sees Ox attack his father with his powerful scream. Jared stops reading his father's mind)
JARED
(shocked; to Jenkins) Dad...
JOHN
(concerned; to Jared) Jared... What?? What do you see???
JARED
(shocked; to John) Dad... That guy named Ox... Dad's workplace colleague is at fault... He... He attacked Dad... with some sort of scream ability... Dad confronted Ox after he robbed some walker on the street for money...
JOHN
(questions Jared) Why did Ox rob that guy?
JARED
(shocked; to John) Ox is struggling financially... that's why?
JENKINS
(looks at all sons) Jared is right... This Ox.. I had no idea he had this ability... I just thought he was like every other human... but no, there's people out there like us.... with super abilities. He's robbing people because he's struggling financially. The police couldn't stop him; Ox would deafen them and possibly kill them... I'm just...
JORDAN
(to Jenkins) Dad... We have to stop them... We have to...
JENKINS
(to Jordan) Jordan... He'll deafen us... and make our abilities go violent.. possibly not yours or Jared's... he will deafen you both like every other person. But John and I - he will make our abilities go dangerous...
JORDAN
(to Jenkins) How can we stop him? He's committing crime to innocent people Dad. Like you said, the police couldn't stop him; they would be powerless. I will risk my ears to stop a bad man... After all, it's my retribution for being a bad brother to Jared before...
JENKINS
(to Jordan) No Jordan... No... It's good you want to be a brave man and fight crime - but I don't want you to be deafened... No...
JORDAN
(begs Jenkins) Please Dad... Please...
JENKINS
(firmly; to Jordan) I SAID NO-
(Jordan becomes upset by Jenkins' blessing; and speed-runs to his room. Jared and John looks at their father)
JENKINS
(to Jared & John) I can't do that to Jordan... no... It's good he wants to be a hero... but at what cost... lose his hearing, die... As a father, I can't let that happen...
JARED & JOHN
(to Jenkins) We understand Dad... We do...
JENKINS
(to Jared & John) I just... Jordan will get over it. He will... I just...
JARED
(to Jenkins) Dad... Dad just sit down and watch the telly... You need to relax and forget what happened...
JENKINS
(to Jared & John) You're right... I might just do that-
(HOURS PAST AT NIGHTTIME; Jenkins sits down on the 3-seater red lounge in the living room - watching the telly. 15 minutes later; he falls asleep on the lounge)
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INT. RESIDENCE OF THE MEDDINGS - JORDAN'S ROOM
(Jordan is in his room on his bed, annoyed by his father's blessing to be a hero. Jordan beats his head on his pillow; in frustration. Jordan minutes later; plans out to ignore his father - and be the hero to the community of Jamison. Jordan plans his superspeed attack on Ox; and plans to involve his older brothers in the fight. Jordan calls his brothers to his room)
JORDAN
(shouts) Jared. John... Come to my room.
(Jared and John at the dining room, hear their names called by their younger brother; and head to their younger brother's room. Jared and John enter Jordan's room)
JORDAN
(to Jared & John) Brothers... I don't care what Dad says... I'm fighting this Ox... I'm going to be a hero. Either you join me, or I'm on this fight alone-
(Jared and John try to change Jordan's mind; in respect of their father's wishes)
JARED
(to Jordan) Jordan... No.. I wouldn't. Listen to Dad... I know you want to be the hero... But please respect Dad's wishes...
JORDAN
(to Jared) NO JARED. (to Jared & John) If you two are too cowardless to fight; then I will fight him alone... I don't care...
JOHN
(to Jordan) John... Jared is right. Even though you annoy me all the time - I'm looking out for you right now... Please don't do this...
(Jordan grows impatient with his older brothers; and plans to fight Ox alone)
JORDAN
(laughs to John & Jared) You BLOODY COWARDS... Bye-
(Jordan carefully jumps from his window to the ground; and makes his way to Fishy St, Jamison. Jared & John look at each other)
JARED
(to John) John... We can't let our little brother die out there... We have to go and fight with him...
JOHN
(to Jared) You're right... I'm just worried about Dad. What Dad will think...
JARED
(annoyed; to John) Our little brother will DIE if we don't help him. Dad will regret losing his son more rather than helping to save him. Come on... Let's go...
JOHN
(annoyed; to Jared) Fine... Okay... I was going to call.. I'll have to miss the call.
(Jared is interested to know who John was going to call)
JARED
(interested; to John) Who were you going to call?
JOHN
(annoyed; to Jared) None of your business. Let's go-
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INT. FISHY STREET - JAMISON
(John & Jared set on a heroic adventure - and arrive at Fishy St - Jamison. Jared notices the image of Ox in his mind, and notices him from far-away - attempting to rob another innocent civilian of $200.00. The innocent civilian runs away; escaping from being robbed; thanks to Jordan)
JARED
(shouts at Ox) HEY. STOP THAT RIGHT-
(Jared and John notice at a fast-speed their younger brother, Jordan attacking Ox with force - by throwing small rocks at Ox; Ox struggles; and groans)
OX
(shouts) WHO IS THAT???
(Ox embraces his super-scream; Jordan struggles and falls down on the ground and screams; as he covers his ears. Ox laughs sadistically as he watches Jordan struggle)
OX
(laughs to Jordan) Now you must be a son of Jenkins. Aren't you??
(Ox continues to use his super-scream at Jordan. Jordan struggles with the loud noise. John jumps in the fight; and manifests the air; large, dusty garbage bins hit Ox with force; Ox struggles)
OX
(annoyed) WHO IS THAT NOW?
(Ox uses his super-scream once again. John struggles and covers his ears; trying to protect his ears from the loud noise)
JARED
(concerned; to John) JOHN...
(Ox can hear Jared)
OX
(annoyed) ONE MORE. The whole Meddings Clan here are they... Where's Dad?
(Ox notices Jared)
OX
(annoyed; to Jared) There YOU-
(Jared telepathically controls Ox's mind. Ox's mental state changes due to Jared's telepathy - Ox stops screaming; and becomes a completely nice person; helping out those in need. Ox under telepathic control; notices Jordan on the ground with his ears covered)
OX
(under telepathic control; to Jordan) Hello there... Are you all good?
(Ox holds his hand on to Jordan. Jordan refuses to take Ox's hand; and stands up himself. Jordan looks at Jared using his telepathic abilities. John stands up; and notices Jared using his telepathic abilities - making Ox under his control)
OX
(under telepathic control; looks at Jared) Is there anyone I can help?
(Jared continues to telepathically control Ox's mind - making Ox take out the robbed cash he had robbed by his alienate self. Ox, under control, hands the cash to Jared)
OX
(under telepathic control; hands robbed cash to Jared) Here... For charity... Give to charity-
(Jared takes the robbed cash from Ox; and puts it in his pocket - vowing he will give the robbed money back to the victim)
OX
(under telepathic control; to Jared) Well I might head home.. You look after yourself (to John & Jordan) All of you look after yourself-
(Jared continues to telepathically control Ox as Ox walks home to his residence. John makes his way to help his younger brother Jordan)
JOHN
(concerned; to Jordan) Jordan... Are you okay?
(Jordan identifies he is deaf; and can not hear his older brother speaking to him)
JORDAN
(saddened; to John) I'm... I'm deaf..
JARED
(saddened; to John) Oh no... Oh no...
JOHN
(saddened; to John) We're... We're sorry Jordan...
(Jordan shrugs his shoulders as he has no idea what his older brothers are saying to him. Moments later - an unhappy Jenkins drives by where his sons are located. Jenkins opens the car door and slams the door shut. Jenkins makes his way to his sons)
JENKINS
(unhappy; to Jordan) I TOLD YOU SPECIFICALLY NOT TO COME OUT HERE. YOU DISOBEYED ME-
(An upset Jordan shakes his head; unaware of what Jenkins is saying to him; but is aware his father is unhappy with him)
JENKINS
(unhappy; to Jordan) WHAT DO YOU SAY FOR YOURSELF?
(Jordan can't respond; as he doesn't know what his father is saying to him)
JENKINS
(screams at Jordan) WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO SAY FOR YOURSELF?
JARED
(worried; to Jenkins) Dad... Jordan is... He's deaf-
(Jenkins is shocked to hear the news; and steps backwards in pity - and sobs to himself)
JORDAN
(cries; to Jenkins) Dad... I don't know... I don't know what Jared said but... I'm deaf... I had to stop that Ox guy Dad... I wanted to be the hero... Didn't I make you proud?
(Jenkins continue to sob to himself due to his youngest son's deafening condition)
JENKINS
(sobs; to Jordan) Jordan.... You didn't have to be a hero to make me proud... Just be a better brother... Now you're deaf son... It's permanent... It's-
(Jenkins sobs as he hugs his now deafened son)
JENKINS
(hugging Jordan) Son... We've got to get to the hearing specialist right now... We need to get you (sobs to Jordan) some ear muffs. Let's go-
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INT. JAMISON HEARING SPECIALISTS
(Jenkins and his three sons head to JAMISON HEARING SPECIALISTS. Jordan is in the hearing specialist room; receiving hearing aids. Jordan walks out of the hearing specialist's room moments later; Jenkins and his two other sons notice Jordan with ear muffs)
JENKINS
(worried; to Jordan) Jordan... Can you hear me?
JORDAN
(smiles; to Jenkins) Yes Dad... I can hear you...
(Jenkins sobs to Jordan)
JENKINS
(worried; to Jordan) Let's go... Let's go home.
(Jordan nods his head at Jenkins. Jenkins drives himself and his sons home)
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INT. JENKINS' 5-SEATER GREY SEDAN - JENKINS DRIVING
(As Jenkins drives himself and his sons home; Jared & John begin talking to their father)
JARED
(to Jenkins) Dad. Even though that... That Ox deafened Jordan... he did save another victim from being robbed...
JENKINS
(to Jordan) Well Jordan... Even though I'm upset you have been permanently deafened - I'm proud of you for being a hero; and saving those victim's ears...
(Jordan smiles at his father's words)
END OF STORY.