Title: ......
Who's in it: Nick, only.
Rating: Restricted!
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15 EXT. ROSEMOND ESTATE - AERIAL SHOT - DAY 15
WE MOVE across the sky looking down at lush greens and
stately mansions till WE PASS over the ROSEMOND ESTATE.
Enormous in size. WE SEE two riders on horseback.
16 EXT. ESTATE - MEADOW - DAY 16
ANGLE ON: The two horseback riders. One, a woman of
seventy. This is HELEN ROSEMOND, Nick's aunt.
The other rider is a beautiful seventeen year old girl.
The one and only ODETTE VALENTINE.
ODETTE
It's a beautiful home you have here
Mrs. Rosemond.
AUNT HELEN
Thank you, Odette. Chance Hill has been
with my family for over sixty years.
Does your family do much riding?
ODETTE
My mother and I used to ride a lot,
before she got sick.
AUNT HELEN
I'm sorry about that.
ODETTE
My Grandpa, used to breed horses on his
farm so I would come over and ride all
the time.
AUNT HELEN
I'm familiar with a lot of breeders in
the mid-west. What's his name?
ODETTE
Ben Schwarz.
AUNT HELEN
Schwarz. Jewish?
ODETTE
German.
AUNT HELEN
Doesn't ring a bell.
Odette throws her a concerned look.
AUNT HELEN (cont'd)
In any event, I want you to consider
this your home for the time being.
ODETTE
Thank you. It's so peaceful and quiet
around here.
BANG! A shotgun sounds in the distance.
ODETTE (cont'd)
What was that?
AUNT HELEN
Nick must be here.
Aunt Helen gallops down the ridge followed by Odette.
17 EXT. ESTATE - GARDEN - DAY 17
Nick stands holding a shotgun. A groundskeeper,
FRANKLIN stands by the trap.
NICK
Pull!
The TARGET soars into the air,
NICK (cont'd)
Die motherfucker!
He fires the gun, missing the target.
NICK (cont'd)
Shit, shit, shit.
Franklin shakes his head. WE HEAR a cat MEOW. Nick
perks up.
NICK (cont'd)
Kitty. Kitty.
He quietly reloads his rifle. WE HEAR the cat MEOW
again. Nick searches for the cat.
NICK (cont'd)
Puss Puss Puss Puss Puss.
He raises his rifle and takes aim.
AUNT HELEN (O.S.)
Nick!
He lowers his rifle and turns to SEE Aunt Helen and
Odette riding over to him. He waves.
Aunt Helen dismounts from her horse and they hug.
NICK (cont'd)
I've been looking all over for you.
God, I've missed you.
AUNT HELEN
I've missed you too. How are your
parents?
NICK
They're coming back next week. I write
them everyday.
She strokes his cheek, lovingly.
AUNT HELEN
Nick, this is Odette Valentine.
She's going to be staying with me for
a few weeks.
NICK
I guess that makes two of us. Welcome.
He extends his hand and they shake.
NICK (cont'd)
(to Aunt Helen)
Why don't you head in and whip us up
some of that ice tea of yours? We'll
take care of the horses.
AUNT HELEN
Anything for you, my dear.
Nick climbs on Aunt Helen's horse.
AUNT HELEN (cont'd)
Stay out of trouble you two.
NICK & ODETTE
We will.
He smiles at Odette and beckons her to follow.
18 INT. ESTATE - STABLE - DAY 18
Nick and Odette put the riding gear away.
NICK
So what year are you going into?
ODETTE
Junior.
NICK
Got a boyfriend back home?
ODETTE
No.
NICK
Why not?
ODETTE
I don't know. Relationships seem too
distracting. I'd rather concentrate on
my studies.
NICK
You a lesbo?
ODETTE
(annoyed)
No.
She bends over to pick up the saddle.
NICK
Nice.
She sighs, disgusted, then turns toward him.
ODETTE
Are you often this offensive on a first
encounter?
NICK
I was just being honest. You happen to
have a nice ass. Sorry.
She shakes her head and continues with her chore.
NICK
I read your teen beat manifesto.
ODETTE
You did?
NICK
I must say I found it rather appalling.
ODETTE
That's a first. Most people praised me
for it.
NICK
Most people are morons. I mean who are
you to knock what you've never experienced?
ODETTE
I wasn't knocking anything. It's just my
belief that people shouldn't actually
experience the act of love until they are
in love and that people our age are too
immature to be in touch with those
emotions.
NICK
Oh really?
ODETTE
Take yourself. You've slept with several
women. Are you happier because of it?
NICK
How do you know I've been with several
women?
ODETTE
A friend wrote me.
NICK
(pissed)
Well maybe you should get to know the
person before you judge them instead of
listening to some bullshit gossip.
ODETTE
I'm sorry. I didn't mean to upset you...
but you still didn't answer the question.
An uncomfortable silence falls between them,
NICK
Who the hell is taking the time to write
letters, spreading this shit about me?
ODETTE
It's not really important.
NICK
Fine, forget it. It's obvious that we're
not going to be friends.
ODETTE
Why are you being so dramatic?
NICK
Look, I've got a lot of problems and I'm
trying to deal with them and the last
thing I need is people spreading shit
about me.
ODETTE
Alright, I said I was sorry.
(beat)
Can we start over again? I think we've
gotten off on the wrong foot.
She approaches him and they shake.
ODETTE (cont'd)
Odette Valentine.
NICK
Nick Valensi.
She smiles, but before he releases her hand:
NICK (cont'd)
So tell me, Odette. I'm curious, since
you've never had sex do you touch
yourself?
She whisks her hand away and storms out of the stable.
NICK (cont'd)
What did I say?
19 INT. APPLEBY APARTMENT - STUDY - DAY 19
A hand stroking the bridge of a cello.
BRANDON (O.S.)
That's good, that's good.
WE PULL BACK
Jackie sits in front of a cello. Next to her sits BRANDON
FLOWERS, a well-mannered seventeen year old Las
Vegas kid. Holding his own cello, he is giving her a
music lesson.
BRANDON (cont'd)
Now let's try the A minor scale.
Jackie attempts the A minor scale, fucking up badly.
Jamie enters and shudders in silence.
BRANDON (cont'd)
Once more, and remember the third note
is flat.
Jackie tries again and once again screws up.
JACKIE
Oh, I suck. I suck.
BRANDON
Relax. It's okay. Take a deep breath.
Jackie takes a deep breath
BRANDON (cont'd)
You're concentrating too much on your
bowing. Let it flow.
He stands and sits behind her.
BRANDON (cont'd)
Here, let me help you.
He places his hand over hers.
BRANDON (cont'd)
Now close your eyes and let's try again.
She closes her eyes and they repeat the scale. It sounds
much better. Brandon takes the moment to study Jackie's
face. It's obvious he's smitten with her.
ON JAMIE: who watches from the door. A grin crosses
her face.
Brandon replaces her other hand and plays a beautiful Bach
Sonata, with he and Jackie sharing the bowing. He closes
his eyes as the music takes over him. Now Jackie opens
her eyes and gazes into his. The feeling is mutual.
ON JAMIE: She purposely bangs her hand onto a table
which causes a metal tray to fall to the ground.
Brandon and Jackie look up as Jamie replaces the tray
JAMIE
I'm sorry. I didn't mean to interrupt.
Your playing was beautiful.
Brandon quickly stands and moves away from Jackie
JACKIE
Jamie, this is Brandon Flowers. He's
giving me music lessons over the
summer.
Brandon approaches and shakes Jamie's hand.
BRANDON
Pleased to meet you.
JAMIE
Likewise I'm sure.
JACKIE
Brandon is one of the few high school
students attending Juliard. He's
composing his first opera.
BRANDON
It's based on the life of Doctor
Martin Luther King.
JACKIE
Doctor King is my favorite.
Brandon shakes his head, but laughs. Jackie looks at him
and smiles. Jamie rolls her eyes.
BRANDON
I guess our hour's up. Same time
tomorrow?
Jackie nods.
20 EXT. BLAINE'S HOUSE - DAY 20
Another nice home in Connecticut. Nick's Porsche is
parked outside.
21 INT. BLAINE'S HOUSE - BEDROOM - DAY 21
A typical teenagers bedroom, expect this one is a shrine
to Herb Ritts homo-erotic art.
BLAINE TUTTLE, Oakwood Prep's resident drug-dealer and
open homosexual, sits at his desk separating pot seeds
from his stash.
Nick paces behind him.
NICK
Unbelievable. Some fag, no offense -
BLAINE
- none taken -
NICK
- wrote a letter to this chick and saying
shit about me.
BLAINE
Any ideas who it could be?
NICK
Blaine, if I knew who it was that person
wouldn't be alive right now.
BLAINE
Where did you say she's from?
NICK
California. Who the hell do I know in California?
BLAINE
Greg McConnell.
NICK
The football stud?
BLAINE
He's from Orange County. I wouldn't be
surprised if he was your rat.
NICK
It would make sense. McConnell hates me.
I fingered his girlfriend at the game
last year.
BLAINE
I don't think that bothered him.
NICK
What do you mean?
BLAINE
Let's just say Greg likes tackling tight
ends on and off the field.
NICK
Are you shitting me?
BLAINE
I shit you not. McConnell used to sneak
in my dorm room drunk every month. We'd
go at it for a while, then as soon as
he'd cum, he starts freaking out. You
know -
(imitating Greg)
"What are you doing, man? I'm not a fag.
I'll kick your ass if you say anything."
(beat)
It's like, for Christsakes Greg, you're
gay, deal with it. The only reason why
I let him continue with his charade is
because he's got a mouth like a Hoover.
NICK
Too bad he's in California this summer.
BLAINE
Not anymore. Football team started
practice last week. He's already called
me to hook up.
NICK
Really. You think you could arrange a
little get together with him tonight on
my behalf?
BLAINE
Hmmm. I do believe Bravo is showing
Spartacus on television tonight.
NICK
Outstanding.
BLAINE
Don't think it's not going to cost you.
NICK
No problem. Just make sure your front
door is unlocked. Shall we say the
"stroke of midnight" no pun intended?
Nick hands Blaine two hundred dollar bills.
22 EXT. CENTRAL PARK - DAY 22
Jamie and Jackie sit on a blanket. A lavish picnic lies
around them. Jamie wears large sunglasses, a scarf and
a hat to protect her from the sunlight. She sits behind
Jackie and braids her hair.
JAMIE
So, rumor has it that you went on a date
with Ryan Waldorf. I hear he's very
nice.
JACKIE
He's alright.
(giggles)
He kept talking about this bulimic
headcase he dumped over Fourth Of July.
JAMIE
Really? Bulimic headcase.
JACKIE
What a loser she must be.
(beat)
Anyhow, Ryan's invited me to the Hamptons
for Labor Day Weekend.
JAMIE
That's great.
JACKIE
You think so? I don't know. I guess I'm
just scared.
JAMIE
What are you scared of?
JACKIE
Ah duh. Boys. I've never even gone to
first base with a guy. What do I do?
JAMIE
Haven't you ever practiced with one of
your girlfriends?
JACKIE
Eww. No. That's gross.
JAMIE
It's not gross. How else do you think
girls learn? Here turn around and
face me.
Jackie turns and faces Jamie, who removes her glasses.
JAMIE (cont'd)
Now close your eyes and wet your lips.
JACKIE
Are you for real?
JAMIE
Do you want to learn or not?
JACKIE
I guess. It still sounds gross.
Jackie does as instructed. Jamie leans in and kisses
her on the mouth.
JAMIE
See that wasn't so bad.
JACKIE
It was nothing.
JAMIE
Let's try it again, only this time I'm
going to stick my tongue in your
mouth. When I do that I want you to
massage my tongue with yours. That's
what first base is.
JACKIE
(reluctant)
Okay.
JAMIE
Eyes closed.
Jackie closes her eyes. Jamie leans in and kisses her
again, only this time longer. She continues to kiss her
then gently pushes her tongue into Jackie's. Jackie does
as instructed and they start to make out.
Jamie eyes look towards the ground where Jackie's hands
are now clutching the grass. Jamie smiles and
continues her seduction.
She places her hand on Jackie's thigh and moves it under
her dress. Jackie lets out a soft sigh.
Jamie breaks from the kiss. They look at each other
and smile.
JAMIE (cont'd)
Not bad.
JACKIE
That was cool.
JAMIE
Maybe you should try it on your friend
Brandon sometime.
JACKIE
What are you saying?
JAMIE
Oh come on Jackie. He's crazy about
you.
JACKIE
Is it that obvious?
Jamie nods.
JACKIE (cont'd)
He sends me letters you know. Love
letters.
JAMIE
That's so romantic. Have you
responded?
JACKIE
No.
JAMIE
Well do you like him?
JACKIE
I don't know.
JAMIE
Jackie, we just made out in the middle
of Central Park. You can trust me.
JACKIE
(beat)
I do like him. I can't stop thinking
about him.
Jackie starts to cry. Jamie hugs her.
JACKIE (cont'd)
What am I going to do? If my mother
found out about Brandon she would kill
me.
Jamie grabs her and looks her straight in the eye.
JAMIE
Listen to me. Your mother must never
know. Never.
JACKIE
Okay.
JAMIE
Did you hide the letters?
JACKIE
Yes. They're in this antique doll house
in my room.
JAMIE
I want you to make me copies of his
letters and bring them to me.
JACKIE
Why?
JAMIE
Jackie if there's one thing I'm great
at it's love letters. With my help,
he'll be eating out of the palm of
your hand. Perhaps we can arrange a
little get together for the two of you
at my house.
JACKIE
You'd do that for me?
JAMIE
Of course I would. We're friends,
right?
JACKIE
Best friends.
Jackie kisses her on the cheek and hugs Jamie.
23 INT. ESTATE - ODETTE'S GUEST ROOM - NIGHT 23
Little touches of Odette's life (photo of dead mother)
adorn the room. Odette is reading The Fountainhead when
she HEARS singing coming from outside. Unable to
concentrate, she walks out onto the balcony.
24 EXT. ESTATE - ODETTE'S BALCONY - NIGHT 24
Odette steps onto the balcony.
HER P.O.V. - Nick lies in a floating pool chair
sipping a cocktail and listening to his Walkman and
singing Beethoven's "Ode to Joy" in German.
ODETTE
(calling out)
Excuse me. Excuse me!
NICK
You talking to me?
ODETTE
Look, I know this is your house and all,
but do you think you couid keep it down?
I'm trying to read.
NICK
What'cha reading?
ODETTE
The Fountainhead.
NICK
Great book.
ODETTE
(skeptical)
You've read The Fountainhead?
NICK
Several times. I'm not as dumb as I act,
you know. When Howard Roark makes love
to Dominique Francon... most romantic
scene in all of literature.
ODETTE
Romantic? He rapes her.
NICK
That's a matter of opinion.
ODETTE
You need help.
NICK
Why don't you come join me for a swim
and we'll discuss it.
ODETTE
At this hour? I don't think so.
NICK
Oh come on. Quit acting like a
geriatric and get in the pool.
ODETTE
Gee, with an invitation like that how
could a girl refuse.
NICK
Please.
ODETTE
Give me a minute. I'll be right down.
NICK
Thank you.
She re-enters the guest room. Nick's cell phone
RINGS. He answers it.
INTERCUT WITH:
25 INT. VALENSI TOWNHOUSE - JAMIE'S BEDROOM - NIGHT 25
Jamie sits in her bathrobe. One foot soaks in a small
tub of water while Su Ann tends to her other foot.
JAMIE
Fuck her yet?
NICK
I'm working on it.
JAMIE
Loser.
NICK
Blow me.
JAMIE
Call me later.
NICK
Okay.
She hangs up and lights a cigarette. Su Ann accidently
jabs her toe.
JAMIE
Ow. That hurt you stupid bitch.
SU ANN
Sorry.
Jamie kicks some water in her face.
JAMIE
Oops.
26 EXT. ESTATE - SWIMMING POOL - NIGHT 26
Odette comes down, wearing a bathrobe. She sits by the
pool as Nick treads water away from her.
ODETTE
(holding out the letter)
You know it amazes me that someone as
bright as you can be so horrible.
NICK
What? Another letter from your friend?
ODETTE
This is my favorite part.
(reading the letter)
Even more treacherous and dangerous than
he is charming and fascinating. He has
never taken a single step or spoken a
single word without some dishonorable
or criminal intention. Every young girl
he has successfully pursued has
regretted it.
NICK
You know you could at least have the
decency of telling me who's badmouthing
me so I might have the opportunity to
confront them face to face. How do you
know it's not some girl who's pissed
off at me for breaking up with her?
ODETTE
I sincerely doubt it.
NICK
Give me the fucking letter.
Odette smiles and tears the letter up.
NICK (cont'd)
Why did you do that?
ODETTE
The last thing I need is you going into
my room searching for this while I'm
away.
NICK
(mocking)
Is that the last thing you need? My
your clever.
She takes pieces of paper and sticks it in her bathrobe. She
then stands and takes off the robe, revealing a one piece
bathing suit underneath.
ODETTE
How's the water?
NICK
Refreshing.
She dives in the pool and surfaces.
NICK (cont'd)
You're right you know.
ODETTE
About what?
NICK
About what you said today in the stable.
I'm not a happy person.
ODETTE
I never said that.
NICK
You implied it.
ODETTE
Look, I didn't mean to give you a hard
time.
NICK
No, it's okay. I mean I look at you
with all your morals and values and
well, YOU seem to be happy in your
choices. I envy you. No bullshit.
ODETTE
(caught off guard)
Thank you.
NICK
Seriously, you're amazing. You have
everything going for you.
(counts with his fingers)
You're smart, you're beautiful, you're
determined. You're everything I want
in a girlfriend.
ODETTE
(jokingly)
Shut up.
NICK
I wasn't kidding. I'd like to take you
out.
ODETTE
Look, I'm flattered but, seriously it
could never work.
NICK
Why not?
ODETTE
Because you act like a pig.
He swims towards her.
NICK
Do you deny that there's an attraction
between us?
ODETTE
I don't... I don't want to answer that...
look we're friends.
NICK
You don't find me cute? Come on, look
at these muscles.
He flexes for her. She laughs.
ODETTE
I'm sorry, but you're not my type.
NICK
Fine. Friends it is. I can live with
that.
He extends his arms out for a hug. She moves in and hugs
him. Her smile turns to a look of horror.
ODETTE
You're naked.
NICK
It's my house.
She pushes him off her.
ODETTE
That's repulsive.
NICK
What's the big deal? We're friends.
Haven't you ever seen your friends
naked before?
Odette climbs out of the pool.
ODETTE
Get some manners.
She walks into the house.
NICK
Sorry, I didn't know you were peenaphobic.
She flips him the bird as she heads into the house.
NICK (cont'd)
Oooooo, naughty naughty. Ten Hail
Mary's for you.
(beat)
Good night.