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THE MOVIE IS FINISHED!!
We still need alot more people, so comment if you have any extra time or have any suggestions.
EXT.-BUS STOP
MICHAEL, a college student of about 19, sits at a bus stop wearing a back pack. Traffic zooms by, but he does not seem to notice. He has a far off look on his face. The bus pulls up in front of him and he steps on board.
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INT.-BUS
MICHAEL nods to the bus driver, and puts some change in the money collector. He walks to the back of the bus and seats himself next to a man about the same age. There is a definite contrast between the two. MICHAEL is dressed in a somewhat bland, semi-professional manner, with no sense of style. The man seated next to him is dressed much more casually, but much more stylishly. They sit in silence for a moment, then the stranger (MIKEY) turns to MICHAEL.
MIKEY
Nice day.
MICHAEL
Yeah.
(short pause)
MIKEY
Gonna to rain on this week.
MICHAEL
Yeah?
MIKEY
Yeah. It might be cold too. Better dress warmly.
MICHAEL
I’ll keep that in mind.
MIKEY
-Sigh-I hate the rain.
MICHAEL
Never bothered me much.
MIKEY
Yeah, but you can’t go out and do anything.
MICHAEL
I don’t do much of that anyways.
MIKEY
(gives MICHAEL a disappointed look) ….ok
MICHAEL
What?
MIKEY
Nothin.
(pause)
MICHAEL
WHAT?
MIKEY
.Don’t want to spend your life cooped up inside, you’ll miss everything.
MICHAEL
Well, that’s why they invented TV isn’t it?
MIKEY
Bull. They made TV to make money. Its all about commercials. But TV-- I mean, you can hear it and see it. But can you smell it, or taste it, or feel it?
MICHAEL
Hmmm, still pretty damn entertaining though.
MIKEY
Can’t really argue with that but Life’s MUCH better--if you allow it to be.
MICHAEL
…If I ALLOW it to be?
MIKEY looks out the window.
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EXT.-SIDEWALK-MIKEY’S POV
A man in a business suite carrying a brief case can be seen walking down the sidewalk, minding his own business.
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INT.-BUS (CONTINUOUS)
MIKEY
(points out the window) That guy, walking over there.
MICHAEL
Yeah.
MIKEY
What do you see?
MICHAEL
(confused) some guy walking down the sidewalk?
MIKEY
Exactly my point, you take the fun out of everything. (gestures to guy) that man is married and in the middle of a steamy love affair with his secretary. He does her doggie style every day on his office desk.
(pause)
MICHAEL
Come on dude, How could YOU know that?
MIKEY
I don’t. But I don’t know that he’s not doing that either. the way I see it, is that it’s entirely up to my own interpretation.
MICHAEL
Sure. Whatever.
The bus comes to a halt. MICHAEL stands up without acknowledging MIKEY and gets off the bus.
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EXT.-BUS STOP
MICHAEL exits the bus and walks over to a bus schedule. He checks the schedule and then glances at his watch. He seats himself on a bench and the absent minded look returns to his face.
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EXT.-BUS STOP-A FEW MINUTES LATER
A new bus pulls up. MICHAEL stands and gets on board.
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INT.-SECOND BUS
MICHAEL repeats the procedure, putting more money into the change collector. He walks to the back of the bus. MIKEY is on board, seated alone. MICHAEL goes and sits next to him.
MIKEY
Buy a bus pass.
MICHAEL
Main: We’ve got change.
(he rubs his stomach and grimaces.)
MIKEY
Whats wrong now?
MICHAEL
I don’t think the pot roast last night was cooked right.
MIKEY
You sure its just the food?
MICHAEL
What do you mean?
MIKEY
Nothin…
MICHAEL
Dude.
MIKEY
You almost told them.
MICHAEL
Yeah, I know.
MIKEY
I don’t get you. They’re your family for Christ sake. Its not like they’ll exile you or anything.
MICHAEL
Dad grounded me because I got a C in eighth grade science.
MIKEY
(pause) SO?
MICHAEL
So…I don’t know. It’s not that easy.
MIKEY
Oh Jesus, it is that easy. You just won’t let yourself believe it is.
MICHAEL
I don’t want to think about this right now.
MIKEY
Yes you do.
MICHAEL
No I don’t.
MIKEY
(gestures to self) uh…yes. YOU DO.
MICHAEL
Well I’m done talking about it.
MIKEY
Fine, whatever, suit yourself.
MICHAEL stands up and gets off the bus. The camera follows MICHAEL until he is off the bus, then pans back to where MIKEY was seated a moment ago. He is gone.
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EXT.-STREET CORNER
MICHAEL stands on the street corner, waiting for the light to change so he can cross the street. The light turns green and he crosses the street. When he gets to the other side he proceeds straight ahead down a walk way leading on to what is clearly a college campus. He passes a sign that reads "Arizona State University".
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EXT.-WALKWAY (CONTINUOUS)
As MICHAEL walks absent mindedly down the walkway, a man in a business suite (POLITICIAN GUY) walks towards him from the opposite direction. POLITICIAN GUY is carrying a clip board. When he reaches MICHAEL he does an about face, and falls into step with him.
POLITICIAN GUY
Alright sir, we’ve got a lot to cover today. Let’s talk about abject poverty, we haven’t talked about that one in a while.
MICHAEL
You mean at home or abroad?
POLITICIAN
Both.
MICHAEL
I think you have to distinguish between the two. If we want to solve poverty around the world, we’ve got to deal with it here first.
POLITICIAN
Very good, sir. So lets talk solutions here at home. Socialism?
MICHAEL
No. It’s a good idea, but it ignores the basic human problem of greed.
POLITICIAN
Excellent point.
MICHAEL
It should start with education. We should focus more emphasis on making school about training for career skills, make it more hands on and specific, less lectures about subjects that no one cares about.
POLITICIAN
What about the….’invalids’ who can’t keep up on employment?
MICHAEL
Give them some place to live, make sure their basic needs are met. The rich people can afford to pay more taxes. If they want more than just food and shelter, they can go and work for it, but if they’re content with that, so be it, keeps them off the street.
They walk into a class room. The camera follows them inside.
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INT.-CLASS ROOM (CONTINUOUS)
Students are seating themselves, getting ready to start class. MICHAEL and POLITICIAN GUY continue their conversation.
POLITICIAN
Taxing the rich isn’t going to solve the problem. All this is still going to cost a lot of money, how are we expected to---
By this point MICHAEL is no longer listening to POLITICIAN GUY. His focus has turned to an attractive girl making her way to her seat. MICHAEL waves POLITICIAN GUY away. POLITICIAN GUY gives him an annoyed look and then disappears.
MICHAEL continues to watch the pretty girl as she seats herself. He finds a seat a few rows away from her and continues to stare. She looks up, and the two briefly make eye contact. She gives him an inquisitive look, he looks away, and she goes back to what she was doing. As he leans back into his seat, we notice that there is a very beautiful girl seated next to him (HOT CHICK). She leans over to him.
HOT CHICK
Well SHE’S pretty.
MICHAEL
Hey babe
HOT CHICK
-mimics- Hey babe. (looks hurt flirtatiously) You cheating on me?
MICHAEL
I wouldn’t dare.
HOT CHICK
-mimics- You wouldn’t dare. (giggles)You’re so funny, and cute. Come on admit it, you think she’s hot.
She gets up and seats herself on his lap.
MICHAEL
(pause) Uh…
HOT CHICK
No sense denying it, I know how you think.
MICHAEL
Baby, you know you’re the only one for me.
HOT CHICK
Don’t lie to me, little boy.
MICHAEL
God I wish you wouldn’t call me that.
HOT CHICK
Why not, it’s very appropriate.
MICHAEL
I think you should leave now.
She starts rubbing her hand up and down his chest.
HOT CHICK
I think I’ll stay.
MICHAEL
(gulps) Ok.
HOT CHICK
I think you and me can make class a little more interesting today…
She runs her hand down to his pants. He enjoys himself for a split second, then sits bolt upright and lets out a heavy sigh. She is gone. A guy (BLAKE) student walks in and seats himself next to MICHAEL in the seat previously occupied by HOT CHICK.
BLAKE
Hey dude.
MICHAEL
Hey.
BLAKE
Do the homework?
MICHAEL
Yeah. You?
BLAKE
I got through it, that last question was a bitch though.
MICHAEL
Yeah.
BLAKE
(changing the subject) Dude. Party. Devin’s tonight. You in?
MICHAEL
Nah, that’s alright.
BLAKE
Dude, when was the last time you went to a real party? Come on, what else are you going to do tonight? It’s not like you have a date or anything.
MICHAEL
I don’t know. School’s almost over. I’ve got a shit load of homework so---
BLAKE
(interrupts)PSSSSSSHH LAME!. That’s the worse excuse I’ve ever heard, even from you. It’s a Friday night, you should be OUT.
MICHAEL
This summer.
BLAKE
(rolles eyes and is distracted) Hey, dude, check out that girl in the front row, she is fiiine.
You think so??
(He gives him a look).
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EXT.-MU
MICHAEL and BLAKE are sitting eating lunch. We join them mid-conversation.
BLAKE
(shakes head) you’re not going to the party. (takes a bite of sandwich, mouth full) Honestly I don’t get you sometimes man, (swallows) its like you hate fun or something.
MICHAEL
I do not hate fun. I like fun. In fact, I have plenty of fun, I just don’t have the time today.
BLAKE
Uh-hu, sure what ever you say buddy. (he is preoccupied looking at a girl walking by)
MICHAEL
What?? I mean, I need to download some music for my ipod.
BLAKE
(coming back to reality) I’ll give you some CD’s to burn. Megadeth is the SHIT. Not as good as MY band though. By the way, you should come to our band practice this weekend. You can listen to our new songs, watch me shred, be awwed by my adoring public. (generously) I might even let you play, just to see what you’ve got.
MICHAEL
I don’t have much, I don’t practice that often.
BLAKE
Our bass is being an ass lately. He’s got a new girlfriend and he wants to spend more time with her. Man, what pussy can do. I tell you, the only reason why men try to get rich is so they can get some ass. Man, if ass was free…
MICHAEL
Your point dude?
BLAKE
So my points that if you can play anything, we’ll probably add you to the group. You couldn’t be THAT bad if you’re friends with me. (winks)
MICHAEL
I don’t know man. I’ll think about it. I gotta go to class. Give me a call tomorrow. K?
BLAKE
The party option’s still open dude!
MICHAEL
Nah man, you have fun.
BLAKE
K…(as he is once again distracted by a fine specimen of a woman).
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EXT.-WALKWAY (CONTINUOUS)
MICHAEL walks to class deep in thought. He passes various events occurring on campus. But takes no notice.
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INT.-CLASS ROOM
MICHAEL sits in class, the professor is in the middle of a very boring lecture. MICHAEL sits, chin down. Suddenly a little kid carrying a light saber, and starts fighting invisible bad guys. MICHAEL watches him, moving his shoulders slightly to the actions of the kid. The guy next to him leans over.
RANDOM GUY
Got a pencil?
MICHAEL
Huh…yeah.
The kid is gone.
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EXT.-WALKWAY
MICHAEL is walking down the walkway. POLITICIAN GUY shows up and walks with him.
POLITICIAN
Sir, were you aware that although the United States only has five percent of the world’s population, it uses nearly half the world’s energy?! Not to mention we’re the only major power that did not sign the Kyoto Accords. I’m telling you sir, this planet is doomed.
MICHAEL
It isn’t doomed. We need to start by getting off of fossil fuels. The government needs to invest significant money in hydrogen technology, otherwise it’s never going to come to pass. In the mean time, I’m riding the bus home.
POLITICIAN
Very good, sir. Every little bit helps.
MICHAEL runs into BLAKE.
BLAKE
Hey dude. Where are you going?
MICHAEL
To catch the bus.
BLAKE
Awww, don’t do that, man, I’ll give you a ride.
MICHAEL
Cool. Thanks.
POLITICIAN
But, sir, what about…
MICHAEL
(to POLITICIAN GUY) Thin, car pooling.
POLITCIAN
(scribbling) Car pooling! Excellent.
And he is gone.
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INT.-BLAKE’S CAR
MICHAEL rides with BLAKE while music blares on the stereo. BLAKE reaches down and turns the volume down. He turns to MICHAEL.
BLAKE
Ok. That chick in Bio. She digs you man! want me to hook you up?
MICHAEL
-Sigh- that’s okay.
BLAKE
COME ON DUDE! You haven’t gotten any in like…ages. When’s the last time you smacked some ass??
MICHAEL
Yeah, but…still…
MIKEY is now seated in the seat behind MICHAEL. He leans forward and talks directly into MICHAEL’s ear.
MIKEY
COME ON!! We’ve haven’t got laid in a century!
BLAKE
You haven’t even gotten laid in like a century.
MIKEY
(points to best friend) see…
MICHAEL
I don’t know…
BLAKE
What is there not to know about? Hot chick. Hot chic on you balls. What IS THERE TO THINK ABOUT.
MIKEY
We should listen to him. Why don’t we ever listen to him??
MICHAEL
(to MIKEY) Look at him.
MIKEY
Point taken.
BLAKE
Look man, all Im saying is that what you’re doing is unheathly.
MICHAEL
(pauses) Unhealthy?
BLAKE
Come on man…we NEED it.
MICHAEL
Need what?
BLAKE AND MIKEY
SEX MAN! SEX!!
MICHAEL
I don’t need sex, I just..well….I just like it.
MIKEY
Liar.
BLAKE
Ever heard of Frued?
MICHAEL gives him a blank look.
MIKEY
See…this is what happens when you ditch Phych.
BLAKE
Sigmund and Frued? Theyre the dude that like, said we had this…this thing…I don’t really remember, but its like we have these sexual desires that need to be fullifilled.
MICHAEL
So…we ‘need’ sex.
BLAKE
Yes. That’s exactly what I’m saying.
(pause)
MIKEY
Isn’t it just one guy?
MICHAEL
(points to self) I ditched Phych. But I’m sure your right.
BLAKE
So anyway. The party.
MICHAEL
I’m not going.
MIKEY
We’re not? Why aren’t we?
MICHAEL
We just aren’t.
BLAKE
Who’s we?
MICHAEL
What? Never mind. I’m just not going alright.
BLAKE
But DUUUUUUDDE! Theres a keg! A FREE KEG! That means drunk chicks. And drunk chicks are easy dude. REAL easy.
MICHAEL
-rolls eyes- I’ve got other things to do.
MIKEY
Shut up, no you don’t. Go to the party, douche.
BLAKE
Well, I guess, if that’s how you feel.
MIKEY
(to BLAKE) That’s NOT how he feels. (to MICHAEL) That’s not how you feel. WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!!
MICHAEL
Thanks man.
MIKEY repeats the word "no" over and over. BLAKE pulls into MICHAEL’s driveway. MICHAEL jumps out and turns back to BLAKE.
BLAKE
I’ll call you tomorrow.
MIKEY
(reluctantly getting out of the car) DON"T CALL US TOMORROW!! WAIT WAIT!...GODDAMNIT!
MIKEY stands looking mournfully after the car, as MICHAEL walks inside.
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INT.-MICHAEL’S KITCHEN (CONTINUOUS)
MICHAEL walks in and grabs a Mountain Dew from the fridge, then exits.
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INT.-MICHAEL’S LIVING ROOM
MICHAEL seats himself, pops open his soda, and pushes play on the DVD player. He is watching Return of the Jedi.
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Time passes as MICHAEL continues to watch the movie. With each new shot, more Mountain Dews are added to the table next to him, and he is in a new position.
END MONTAGE
MIKEY is now there, also seated on the couch. He give MICHAEL a malevolent look.
MIKEY
I hate you.
MICHAEL
What? This is fun.
MIKEY
You’re kidding.
MICHAEL nibbles on some popcorn.
MIKEY
Dude, how many times have we seen this?
MICHAEL shrugs.
MIKEY
( says words in time with movie) TOO MANY!
MICHAEL
It’s a classic.
MIKEY
Do you even remember sex?
MICHAEL
Well…
MIKEY
You know. SEX. We need it. Ask Blake. He’ll tell you. Wait..NO HE WON’T. HE’s TOO BUSY GETTING LAID!
MICHAEL
Do you ever wonder is Luke and Leia ever slept together? I mean, it’s not like they knew they were related to each other.
(Cut to a shot of leia in the bikini)
MIKEY
I DON"T CARE! I LIKE REAL PEOPLE! REAL WOMEN! REAL SEX!... How many times can you get off on Leia in the gold bikini??
MICHAEL
-shrugs- She’s hot.
MIKEY
She’s like 50 now. AND fat.
MICHAEL
Doesn’t matter.
MICHAEL pushes a button on the remote, and a clip of Leia in the gold bikini comes on.
MIKEY
Yeah I see your point…(pauses to watch) But still dude. I’d give up Leia for that hot chick in Bio any day.
MICHAEL
Eh.
MIKEY leans back on the couch and breathes an exasperated sigh.
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INT.-MICHAEL’S BEDROOM-MORNING
MICHAEL is asleep. POLITICIAN GUY sits at the foot of his bed starring intently down at MICHAEL’s unconscious form. He checks his watch, and looks down at the clip board, ready. MICHAEL opens his eyes. Without hesitation…
POLITICIAN
And furthermore, the issue of domestic violence has still yet to be covered….
MICHAEL gets up and walks to the bathroom. When he opens the door, MIKEY is there waiting for him.
MIKEY
I hope you’re happy. I hope you feel---
MICHAEL slams the door in MIKEY’s face. He walks to his bedroom door and exits. POLITICIAN GUY walks to the bathroom door and opens to face MIKEY.
POLITICIAN
WHAT DID YOU JUST DO?!
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INT.-MICHAEL’S KITCHEN
MICHAEL walks in. The phone rings. He checks the caller ID and rolls his eyes slightly. He picks up.
MICHAEL
Hey man.
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INT.-BLAKE’S CAR
BLAKE is driving while talking on the phone.
BLAKE
Hey man that was an awesome party man, terrific, fucking fantantic, mind blo-----
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INT.-MICHAEL’S KITCHEN (CONTINUOUS)
MICHAEL hangs up the phone. He opens a cupboard and begins rummaging. There is a knock at the door. MICHAEL answers it. It’s BLAKE.
BLAKE
Haha weird shit dude, we got disconnected. Now, lets go.
MICHAEL
Go? Go where?
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INT.-GUITAR SHOP
The KID is there. He jams out on a guitar with surprising skill while MICHAEL watches, clearly wanting to jam. BLAKE walks over to a guitar.
BLAKE
This guitar, (he holds it up like its precious) the gods of rock sent it here. I swear dude, touch it. Go on, touch it.
MICHAEL
-holds guitar for a split second- its okay.
BLAKE
(as if insulted) JUST OKAY???? JUST O---(looks up to the heavens) he doesn’t mean it.
MICHAEL rolls his eyes. MIKEY shows up. BLAKE wonders around the shop like a kid in a candy store.
MIKEY
I can’t believe you haven’t told him.
MICHAEL
What? You again, oh geez.
MIKEY
What kind of guy doesn’t tell his best friend his biggest problem?
MICHAEL
The kind that….well…..me, okay? Me.
MIKEY
You need to quit hiding from yourself. When are you going to let people see who you really are?
MICHAEL
I’ve been busy.
MIKEY
You’ve been---You’ve b---fuck it dude. I quit.
MIKEY disappears. BLAKE signals for MICHAEL to join him in looking at another guitar.
BLAKE
Check this one out, dude. Pure gold.
MICHAEL
I thought the other one was ‘from the gods of rock’. This ones just ‘gold’ who cares about gold when you have something from the gods?
(pause)
BLAKE
Dude shut up.
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EXT.-SIDEWALK
MICHAEL is walking home. An old lady walks by and he checks her out. HOT CHICK appears.
HOT CHICK
You dog.
MICHAEL
Huh?
HOT CHICK
I saw you checking that old lady out.
MICHAEL
That’s gross.
HOT CHICK
Yep, you wanted to screw that old lady. Can’t you just picture a lady that old riding your-
MICHAEL
You’re disgusting. I looked because it always helps to have a comparison. Looking at somebody as hideous as an old lady helps me appreciate-
HOT CHICK
Me?
MICHAEL
Exactly.
HOT CHICK
(scratches his chin) Awww, that’s cute. Sort of…I think you and me are going to have a little fun tonight.
MICHAEL’s eyes widen. HOT CHICK kisses him on the cheek and disappears. He sighs and walks on.
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INT.-MICHAEL’S KITCHEN
MICHAEL walks in the house. His mom is there cooking dinner.
MOM
You’re back! I was worried.
MICHAEL
Why?
MOM
Because you’re my son, and its my prerogative. And I love you.
MICHAEL
-rolles eyes- Thanks.
MOM
Did you fill out your applications?
MICHAEL
Yeah.
MOM
And did you turn them in?
MICHAEL
I’m getting to it.
MOM
Getting to it? What’s stopping you?
MICHAEL
I’ve been busy.
MOM
Well, whenever you get a chance. (beams) Gosh I’m so happy you decided to go into Russian Literature.
MICHAEL
Yeah.
MOM
(beams some more and gives kiss on cheek) Dinner will be ready by 6.
MICHAEL
K.
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INT.-MICHAEL’S BEDROOM (CONTINUOUS)
MICHAEL walks in. MIKEY is there waiting for him.
MIKEY
Well that went PERFECT didn’t it.
MICHAEL
Dude, can it alright.
MIKEY
I’m DONE canning it!
MICHAEL
I thought you said you gave up.
MIKEY
I’m your other half, I CANT give up.
MICHAEL
Whatever. I’ll handle it okay.
MIKEY
You’ve been ‘handling it’. Has anything been done? NO.
MICHAEL
I don’t see why it’s any of your business.
MIKEY
(gestures to self) OTHER HALF.
MICHAEL
Fine, but keep out of it. I’ve got it covered, I’ve just been busy.
MIKEY
Busy. Busy. Busy. BUSY doing what? I’m with you everyday, in and out and you know what I see? You’re busy sitting on your ass, busy avoiding yourself, busy lying to the people you love, busy---
MICHAEL
ALRIGHT already I get it, okay.
MIKEY
Do you get it?? Do you REALLY get it? Or are you just going to go back to laying around watching Star Wars instead of living your fucking life?
MICHAEL
I don’t have to take this from you.
MIKEY
You don’t take it from anyone. What about your best friend? He’s always looking out for you and all you do is ignore him.
MICHAEL
Well, what am I supposed to do? I mean, I’ve been trying okay, what more do you want from me?
MIKEY
What do I want?
MICHAEL
Yeah. What do you want??
MIKEY
I want you to DO it. Fucking do it. Quit hiding behind being ‘busy’ and something with yourself, can’t you even for once just---
The camera pans to reveal POLITICIAN GUY seated in a chair near the bed. He rubs his eyes groggily, and looks up to see MICHAEL looking at him. MIKEY is gone. POLITICIAN GUY quickly grabs his clip board.
POLITICIAN
Oh…-checks watch- hmm…well…can’t complain. So. About the abortion issue….
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INT.-BLAKE’S GARAGE
BLAKE and his band are playing a song. MICHAEL walks in midway through and listens to the rest of the song. Once the song is done, BLAKE puts down his instrument and walks over to MICHAEL.
BLAKE
Hey man, you made it. What’dya think?
MICHAEL
Pretty tight, dude.
BLAKE
Thanks man. Here, give this little mamma a try.
MICHAEL
Little mamma?
BLAKE
Dude, shut up and take the fucking guitar.
MICHAEL
I don’t know man.
BLAKE
Aww, come on man, we won’t laugh. You can’t possibly be any worse than Jesse.
JESSE
Dude, fuck you.
MICHAEL
Ok, fine.
MICHAEL takes the guitar, sits, and begins to play. BLAKE looks on stunned. When MICHAEL is done playing, the band members applaud.
BLAKE
Dude! That was SOOO SWEEEEEET!
MICHAEL
Man, shut the fuck up.
BLAKE
Naw man, I was being totally serious. You ruled that thing!
BLAKE bows jokingly. MICHAEL contemplates the guitar in his hands for a moment. Then looks up.
MICHAEL
Hey man, I gotta run. Thanks for letting me play.
BLAKE
I’m telling you man, you should be with us.
MICHAEL
I’ll think about it, ok?
BLAKE
-gasp- I got an ‘I’ll think about it’!!?? The gods of rock are looking favorably down on us tonight. That’s the closest to yes I’ve ever heard from you.
MICHAEL
Yeah, well, don’t rub it in. See you guys.
MICHAEL leaves.
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EXT.-SIDEWALK
MICHAEL walks along. The KID runs along in front of him, fending off invisible attackers. MICHAEL joins in for a bit, then becomes self conscious, and goes back to simply walking.
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INT.-MICHAEL’S BEDROOM
MICHAEL plays video games. The KID plays along to the actions on the screen. As MICHAEL gets to an important part of the game, MIKEY enters.
MIKEY
Alright man, that’s it, you can’t avoid it any more. We’re going to talk about this. You’ve gotta face this shit, and now’s as good a time as any.
MICHAEL
I’m playing video games man.
MIKEY
Not any more you’re not.
MIKEY picks up the KID, who fights back. MICHAEL drops the controller. POLITICIAN GUY appears
POLITICIAN
Sir, we have to talk about the Middle East. If we solve the crises there, we’ll be much closer to creating world peace.
MIKEY drops the KID, walks over, to POLITICIAN GUY and takes his clip board. Just then HOT CHICK shows up on MICHAEL’s lap. Now she is being very friendly, much more so than we have ever seen her. MIKEY removes her by force.
MIKEY
You have to stop HIDING from your problems and FACE them.
Just then, all hell breaks loose, as several more previously unknown egos show up, all doing something distracting. As MIKEY goes to deal with them, MICHAEL gets up and runs out the door. MIKEY gives chase followed by all the other egos.
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INT- LIVING ROOM
MICHEAL runs past his MOM and DAD who are sitting on the couch reading newspapers. They both glance up as they see their son run past them at neck-breaking speed. DAD looks at MOM questioningly.
MOM
(shrugs) At least he’s out of the house.
DAD nods and they both continue reading.
EXT.-STREET IN FRONT OF MICHAEL’S HOUSE (CONTINUOUS)
MICHAEL runs down the street with his egos chasing him. He comes to a halt when he sees BLAKE’s car turn down the street. He spots him and stops the car as the egos surround him, all making noise at once. He gets out of the car and walks towards him. The egos part to let her through until she is standing in the middle of the circle with him.
BLAKE
Dude, are you alright? What’s wrong? Why were you running?
MICHAEL
Taking a jog.
BLAKE
WELL FINALLY!
Now the egos are becoming un-tolerable. We can barely here BLAKES next line. MICHAEL runs from the egos by hiding in various locations. He finally ditches them all and ends up back at home.
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INT-LIVING ROOM
His parents are a little concerned now.
MOM
Sweetie, is something wrong?
MICHAEL looks around. He see’s no egos, just his parents sitting there alone in the living room.
MICHAEL
Uh….no..everything fine.
DAD
Good, because we need to discuss the paperwork that needs to be filled out for you Russian Literatue core classes next semester. Its very important that you get them turned in son, those slots will fill up quick.
MOM
(nods) That’s right dear, you need to make sure you’re all signed up already okay.
(short pause)
MICHAEL
Sure Okay.
All of a sudden, the egos all are back in the room, yelling their demands, whining loudly, poking at him. He finally has had enough.
MICHAEL
NO!!
He’s alone again, with just his parents, his parents are bewildered. Only MIKEY remains in the back ground looking on.
DAD
What?
MICHAEL
I…I don’t want to major in Russian Literature.
And now MIKEY disappears too.
MOM
Michael, Honey…
MICHAEL
MOM….I just don’t want to, okay.
DAD
What are you going to do then? HMM??? Quit school?
MICHEAL
No…I…I want to major in Music. I want to be a musican.
DAD
A musican? You want to be a MUSICAN Michael? What kind of occupation is that?
MICHEAL
The kind I want.
DAD throws his hands up in frustration and leaves the room.
MOM
(smiles as sweetly as possible) Sweetie, you don’t think you’re rushing this a little bit? Maybe you should think about it a little longer?
MICHAEL
I’ve already thought about it Mom.
MOM
Well. You’ve decided then.
(pause)
I Hope you know what your doing, honey.
MICHAEL
Me Too.
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INT-BEDROOM
MICHAEL walks in and sits on the bed. MIKEY shows up.
MIKEY
Man, why is it that every time you have an issue we have to go through this?
MICHAEL
We do not go through this every time.
MIKEY
Remember asking Jenny to prom?
MICHAEL
Alright, point taken.
MIKEY
It’s alright man. We’ll get there. In the mean time, I’ll be here.
MICHAEL
Maybe one of these days I won’t need you anymore.
MIKEY
Let’s not get carried away buddy, you’ve still got to finish college, find the perfect woman, raise some kids…
MICHAEL
Alright, alright. Now do you mind? I need to relax.
HOT CHICK shows up.
MIKEY
What a perv. There may be hope for you yet, my friend.
MIKEY disappears, and the scene ends with MICHAEL grinning.
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EXT.-BUS STOP-FOLLOWING MORNING
As in the beginning, MICHAEL sits waiting for the bus. The bus pulls up and MICHAEL gets on board.
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INT.-BUS (CONTINUOUS)
MICHAEL puts in his change and nods to the driver as before. He goes and sits next to MIKEY.
MIKEY
We need a car, dude. You need to get a job.
MICHAEL
I know…but…
MIKEY
But what?
MICHAEL
That means I gotta a go looking. And fill out applications. And sit through interviews…
MIKEY
Welcome to the real world.
MICHAEL
I would think you of all people wouldn’t take the idea of a ‘real world’ too seriously.
MIKEY
Aww, man, now I’m starting to sound like you. Maybe that means I’m starting to rub off on you a little bit.
MICHAEL
You know what? I’m going to ask that hot girl in bio for her number.
MIKEY
No way. You are totally shitting me.
MICHAEL
No, I’m serious.
MIKEY
Haha, sure…
MICHAEL
What?
MIKEY
Nothin’.
MICHAEL
WHAT?
MIKEY says nothing.
MICHAEL
You don’t think I’m going to do it.
MIKEY
I didn’t say that.
(pause.)
MICHAEL
I hate you.
MIKEY just grins.
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EXT.-STREET (CONTINUOUS)
The camera watches the bus drive off into the distance.
FADE OUT
THE END