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    FIBS

    Written by

    Jack Tancey

    [email protected]

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    COLD OPEN

    FADE IN:

    INT. A PRISON OUTSIDE A PAROLE ROOM - DAY

    It looks like a kangaroo court is in session. Dozens ofcriminals line the hall looking hopeful and restless.

    INT. COURTROOM - DAY

    A Tribunal of judges preside over the courtroom, empty savefor FIBS [40ish, handsome and put together] and his lawyerHUGH JACKMAN [60s heavy-set and earnest looking]. TheSPEAKING JUDGE [50s, a well dressed woman] surveys Fibsfile.

    She seems worn down and tired by the parade of cons. She

    pulls off her glasses and rubs her temples.

    SPEAKING JUDGEAnd why should we allow this repeatoffender back into society?

    Hugh smiles like hes looking at a sunset.

    HUGH JACKMANMr. Fibonacci Strauss has been a

    model prisoner. In only threeyears hes managed to...

    INT. PRISON CLASSROOM - DAY

    The other cons are turning in their papers to a TESTER. Fibsreaches him last, putting his paper face down.

    HUGH JACKMAN (V.O.)Acquired a four year degree in bothCriminal Justice and Sociology...

    The tester turns the sheet face up and sees a stack of cash.He removes Fibs tab from one paper and puts it on another.

    INT. PRISON KITCHEN - DAY

    The walls are caked with grease and grime, a smirkingsecurity guard hands Fibs a bucket with cleaning supplies.

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    FIBSNo, and we both know I could give agood one. You have my sheet infront of you. And while thetechnical term for my incarcerationis larceny-

    SPEAKING JUDGEGrand larceny.

    FIBSBut Im in here because Im a con-

    man. Because I lied my way into money. I could speak well and

    pretend it was from the heart.Instead I ask you to look at theefforts Ive made. At the fact thatI have a job waiting for me.

    Fibs takes a moment to look all three judges.

    FIBS (CONTD)Im done with this life. And thatstrue if I get out of here today ornot. Which I dont expect.

    The judges look amongst themselves in deliberation.Unobserved, Fibs smiles broadly and reveals crossed fingers.

    EXT. A ROAD OUTSIDE THE PRISON - DAY

    A vintage sedan peels away from the prison populated bybusses, family members and futile protestors holding signsthat state Keep Cons In.

    INT. HUGHS SEDAN - DAY

    Fibs peels off his convict clothing to reveal a pressedbutton-up shirt and slacks underneath it.

    HUGH JACKMANBoy, I taught you so well youalmost fooled me.

    FIBSAlmost?

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    HUGH JACKMAN(Imitating Fibs)

    I could pretend it was from theheart. That is the best I cantlie to you while lying pitch Iveheard you give.

    FIBSI had time to practice.

    Fibs pulls his sunglasses out of a prison-issued belogningbaggy. After slipping them on he pulls out a single keyhidden into the back of an MP3 player.

    INT. - BANK VAULT - DAY

    A manager places a metal suit-cased sized container on atable and leaves, shutting and locking the door behind him.

    Hugh and Fibs hold a physical key. The box has two locks.

    HUGH JACKMANRemind me, how much were they worthgoing in?

    FIBSOne-fifty-two.

    HUGH JACKMANAnd as of right this moment, how

    much are they worth?

    FIBSApproximately 2.3. Give or take.

    HUGH JACKMANWarren Buffet would kill for thatkind of return on investment.

    FIBS(turning key)

    Now, now, Hugh. Murder is wrong.

    HUGH JACKMAN(turning key)

    On that son, we can agree.

    They flip the many steel clasps. The box opens on its own with a hydraulic hiss.

    HUGH JACKMAN (CONTD)Aint that the most beautiful thingyou ever did see?

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    FIBSWell. I wanted to come here over astrip club despite just gettingout. So, yes.

    HUGH JACKMAN

    Two-point-three million dollars.FIBS

    Hugh, maybe its sentimentalism butI find it alarming that all you seehere is money.

    HUGH JACKMANAnd what do you see?

    Fibs stares into the suitcase like its filled with stars.

    FIBS

    A way out...

    Its revealed that the only thing in the box is a singlefloppy disk from the 90s wrapped in cheap plastic.

    FADE OUT

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    ACT I

    FADE IN:

    EXT. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BUILDING - DAY

    Hughs Sedan pulls in front of building, illegally parking.

    FIBS(childish moaning)

    I just got out of prison! I dont want to go to work!

    HUGHSuck it up, son.

    Hugh pulls a briefcase from the back seat and offers it.

    HUGH (CONTD)Play nice and slow roll. Two weeksand well never front again.

    Fibs nods, takes the briefcase and opens the door.

    HUGH (CONTD)Two oclock, Mimis. Dont be late.

    FIBSWho could stop me?

    INT. CURTIS JAMES OFFICE - DAY

    A posh office containing CURTIS JAMES [50s, smarmy, dressedcasually] looks out his window.

    CAMILLE OLSEN [30s, Swedish, pretty, smart, slight accent]enters unannounced. She walks up directly besides Curtis.

    CURTISMs. Olsen.

    CAMILLECamille, please.

    CURTIS(coolly)

    Camille. I wanted to thank you forcoming. Not all civil servants

    would arrive two months early.

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    CAMILLEThree.

    (She pours tea and sits)How may I help you, Curtis?

    Curtis surveys her with frustration.

    CURTISIm not used to people coming intothis office without an appointmentor addressing me by my first name.

    CAMILLEId imagine.

    CURTISMaybe there is a cultural-

    CAMILLE

    Theres not, Swedes are verypolite.

    CURTISNo? So its just you?

    CAMILLEActually, I consider myself verypolite. Its you, Curtis. Yourethe problem.

    CURTIS(Puffer-fishing)

    Now I will have you understand thatI am in charge here and I-

    CAMILLEHere.

    CURTISAnd I...what?

    CAMILLEHere. Youre the boss here.

    She stands and moves to an American map to point at D.C.

    CAMILLE (CONTD)But your bosses, bosses boss isthere. Where they called my bossand asked me to come here.

    Curtis glowers.

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    CAMILLE (CONTD)So is the play for authority over?I would like that very much as I amhere to make your life easier.

    CURTIS

    By all means.CAMILLE

    Excellent!(With eager disposition)

    So, by the end of this week wellhave about 7,000 new members-

    CURTISConvicts.

    CAMILLEConvicts! Well, what can I say,

    theyve done their time. Theyrejust people in need of integrationas far as I can see.

    CURTISThey didnt do their time though,did they?

    CAMILLEYour Department of Corrections

    would beg to differ.

    CURTISCamille. I understand that you comefrom Candyland and dont understand-

    Camille holds up a hand and drinks tea.

    CAMILLESorry, but if we are to resume thepissing contest I need more ammo.

    She gives him a fucking try me look.

    CURTISWhat I am trying to say is that thestate hadnt voted to de-privatizeour prisons, they wouldnt be out.

    CAMILLEI agree, if they hadnt of done theright thing, things would be easierand I wouldnt be here and youcould keep doing the wrong thing.

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    She put the tea on a coaster

    CAMILLE (CONTD)Believe it or not Curtis, youregoing to love me. Im going to makeyou look very good. Im going to do

    a lot of good.CURTIS

    How are you going to do that?

    CAMILLEYour area has a recidivism rate ofnearly 60%. Im going to make it30.

    Curtis laughs out loud, and seeing her look of disdain laughsharder.

    CURTISMore criminals who spent reducedtime behind bars are just...goingto be good boys and girls now?

    CAMILLEYes.

    CURTIS(bemused)

    Camille...

    CAMILLEPeople are good, Curtis. Give thema choice to be a better person andtheyll take it. Ive never metanyone who behaved otherwise.

    INT. HOME OFFICE - DAY

    The elevator dings, opens and reveals Fibs still wearingsunglasses. He looks free and loose, a contrast to the officedrones.

    He surveys the beige hellscape with odium. The drippingcoffee pot. The flickering light bulbs. The worn and droppingmotivational posters. The ugly and stained carpeting.

    FIBSFfffuuuuuuuuuuuuuu...

    TOM MILLS [20s, worn but with hope beneath the surface]approaches Fibs with a wary smile.

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    FIBS (CONTD)(seeing Tom)

    ...uuunnnnds are supposed to beimproved with the Federal grants,arent they?

    TOMIts okay, that was my reaction,too.

    (Offers hand)You must be Mr. Strauss?

    FIBSFibs.

    TOM(Unsure)

    Okay? Im Tom. Tom Mills. Boy it isnice to meet you.

    FIBSHow the hell can that be, Tom?

    TOMWell, besides already improving ournumbers by getting a con-to-work...

    Tom laughs in a friendly manner waiting for Fibs to. Hedoesnt. They begin to walk and talk.

    TOM (CONTD)Im just not the new guy anymore.Thats nice. Not being the newest.

    FIBSHow long?

    TOMWhat?

    FIBSHow long have you worked as adiligent and outstanding agent?

    TOMTwo years.

    (beat)And 11 months.

    (beat)And a week...

    FIBSIts Wednesday.

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    Tom looks around, down-trodden and confused.

    TOM (CONTD)Why was I following you?

    He walks towards his office. Fibs blinks.

    FIBSThat was losing your temper?

    TOM AND FIBS OFFICE

    TOM(gesture to a desk)

    And this is you.

    Fibs is staring at a clock: 12:57.

    FIBSSo you want to get lunch? I know agreat place.

    TOMI dont have a car.

    FIBSOkay-I need a car. For business.

    TOMWhat business?

    FIBSWork business.

    TOMYou dont have any work. I barelyhave any work. Two prostitutes who

    wont come in for their meetingsand a guy who wont sign hisrelease is all.

    FIBSIm going to level with you.

    Tom leans forward with great interest.

    FIBS (CONTD)I dont want to work here, youobviously dont either, so take itfrom someone who hated their lastjob-lets get out of here.

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    TOMYou cant just leave your life.

    FIBSI did it-it was so great that Imabout to do it again.

    TOMWhen?

    FIBSFour years ago.

    TOMWhen you were convicted?

    FIBSYep. No more guns, very few lies,and everyone empathized with my

    situation.

    TOMWhat kind of lies?

    FIBSYou know, stuff to survive.

    (Holds a fist up)White Power.

    A BLACK PAPER-PUSHER stops walking by the office to lock eyes with Fibs, then Tom, then Fibs. Then moves on.

    FIBS (CONTD)Well that was embarrassing.

    TOMHow do I know that youre not lyingnow?

    FIBSBecause youre asking yourself thatquestion. If I were conning you, it

    wouldnt even be in your head.

    TOMIs it really that easy?

    FIBSIt is.

    TOMProve it.

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    FIBSAnything.

    Tom throws a file from his desk to Fibs.

    TOM

    Jerome got out during the first wave. Smart, non-violent, now cleanand two days ago got a job offer.

    FIBSYoure doing a bang-up job, boss.Case closed!

    TOMHe wont sign the papers.

    FIBS(Interested)

    To get a job?

    TOMWith us. Saying hes situated.

    FIBSWhy not?

    TOM(Shrugging)

    Hes our one-oclock. Asked him togo to the conference room 3.

    FIBSWell, its my first day Im notreally sure Im up for-

    TOMIf he signs were obligated todrive him to his place of employ-

    Fibs takes the folder and marches out of the room.

    After a moment he comes back in.

    FIBSConference room?

    Tom points and Fibs takes off in the opposite direction.

    CONFERENCE ROOM 3

    JEROME [20s, affable, black with bright-eyes] sits at a cheaptable. Four plastic seats, pealing paint and the client arethe only things in the room when Fibs enters.

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    JEROMEOh, hey man, I think you might havethe wrong room. Tom said wed-

    Fibs opens the folder and spins it to Jerome.

    FIBSSign that.

    JEROMEWhat?

    FIBSSign. That.

    JEROMESee, man, I dont think yourecommunicating with your co-workers.I have some issues with this and I-

    Fibs moves to Jeromes side of the table and points.

    FIBSSign this or go back to prison.

    JEROMEIm out on my own reconnaissanceand I cant be-

    FIBSLook, I get it, I do. Life out hereactually sucks more than weremember. You want something.Normally Id pretend to care whatthat was.

    JEROMEWhat do you mean we?

    FIBSBut heres whats going to happen.You sign that in the next 10seconds or I hurt you very badly.

    Jerome rises from his seat.

    CONFERENCE ROOM ANNEX EXTERIOR

    Jerome yells and plastic chair flies out into the hallway.Fibs immediately follows running while crouched forward.

    SEVERAL OFFICE WORKERS gather and Fibs runs behind them.

    Jerome exits at a walking pace looking dazed.

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    JEROMEI didnt even-

    FIBSIts okay. Its okay, man. Itsokay.

    JEROMEBut I didnt-

    FIBSYou didnt mean to. I know. Weknow.

    Fibs takes a deep breath and composes himself.

    FIBS (CONTD)Im sorry. I failed you. But I knowthat if we go back in there and sit

    down, we can work this problem out.

    Fibs marches bravely back into the room, the office workerslooking inspired.

    CONFERENCE ROOM 3

    Jerome and Fibs enter. Fibs points to a seat and Jerome takesit. After he sits Fibs closes the door.

    FIBS (CONTD)And thats what I can do with 30seconds in a reasonably good mood.Want to see what I can do with 30

    minutes pissed the hell off?

    Fibs nods to the folder. Resigned, beaten and hollow, Jeromesigns his name to the bottom.

    Fibs looks anything but pleased with himself.

    INT. HOME OFFICE - DAY

    Tom, Fibs and Jerome step into the elevator, file in hand.

    As they do Camille walks into view. She and Fibs lock eyesand she sticks her hand between the doors to keep them open.

    CAMILLE(eyeing Fibs)

    Tom.

    TOMHey, Camille, good day?

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    CAMILLECant complain. We havent met.

    FIBSWe havent! But we will right afterlunch. Gotta go.

    Fibs presses the ground floor again, Camille enters.

    CAMILLEWhy wait.

    (She surveys Fibs)New hire?

    FIBSJust started.

    CAMILLEContractor? Consultant?

    FIBSCriminal.

    CAMILLEAhh, Mr. Strauss. I was verycurious about you.

    They look at each other like Tom and Jerome dont exist.

    FIBSEveryone seems to know about me.

    CAMILLEI have a feeling if that was true,you wouldnt work here.

    FIBSDont believe in rehabilitation?

    CAMILLEMy lifes work. But theres alwaysan exception that proves the rule.

    FIBSAnd how did you learn to spot theexceptional?

    CAMILLEWith my Criminology degree. Thesame one you have. Though I am

    wondering if its a different termin English.

    (She bats her eyes)You know the word. Its...

    (MORE)

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    (Beat)Begins with an S?

    FIBSOf course its...

    The elevator stops.FIBS (CONTD)

    Time to get Jerome to work!

    Fibs whisks Jerome away, Tom in tow. Mutters of That wasuncomfortable and I felt sick from watching.

    Camille narrows her eyes and presses the home office floor.

    INT - PARKING GARAGE - DAY

    They approach a crappy company car. Fibs offers Tom the file,

    takes the keys and jumps in.

    FADE OUT

    CAMILLE (CONT'D)

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    ACT II

    FADE IN:

    EXT. MIMIS TERRACE - DAY

    A high end cafe. Hugh sits at a table with a pitcher of icetea and two glasses.

    Fibs rounds a corner and Hugh waves with stoicism.

    HUGHYoure prompt.

    FIBSGotten real good at following aschedule.

    (looks around)

    Why here? Why not a booth?

    HUGHThose days are done. Giving theboot to the cloak and dagger.

    FIBSCant say as I like thisdevelopment.

    HUGHWell then your day is about to get

    much worse.

    Fibs swallows. Hugh pours him tea.

    FIBSHugh?

    HUGH(Earnestly)

    This day had to come eventually.Tell you the truth, Im sad its

    me.

    FIBSHugh.

    HUGHProblem with your little internet

    money is that it cant be traced.No law regulates it. If someone hasit, they have it all

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    FIBS(swallowing anger)

    What did you do?

    HUGHI took it, son. Can you blame me?

    FIBSI can do a whole lot more thanthat.

    HUGHDrink your tea. Take a breath.Theyre only letting non-violentsout. You throw a punch and...

    Hugh shrugs, but theres no energy in it.

    HUGH (CONTD)

    I thought about this a bit.

    FIBSGlad to know it wasnt rash.

    HUGHNo. Malicious intent.

    (beat)If you hadnt of told me how muchit was worth...

    FIBSYou going to true and turn this on

    me? What is this, lesson one?

    HUGH(Rueful laughing)

    You always knew me too well.

    FIBSYou know I have to put you down forthis.

    HUGHI know youll want to try. But Ivegot sixty-two years and never donea stint. I taught you, boy. Not theother way around.

    FIBSIve learned some new tricks.

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    HUGHAnd theyll do you well. I meanthat. But if you come after me Illput you in for life.

    FIBS

    (with distance)Youve been in my life longer than my father.

    HUGHBest plays are Biblical. Well. Iam sorry and I intend to show it.Ill leave you be if you do thesame. End of the year-

    FIBSDont you dare bribe me with my own-

    HUGHEnd of the year? Ill throw you300. Twice what you were expecting.

    FIBSI earned every cent.

    HUGHYou stole every cent. And you gotlucky on top.

    (He rises)Leave me be, son. Let an old manretire the way he wants.

    Hugh throws sixty bucks on the table and walks off.

    Fibs rises and walks off, nostrils flaring.

    A moment later he returns to sweep up the sixty bucks andthen marches off again.

    INT. COMPANY CAR - DAY

    Fibs sits in the drivers seat, buckles his belt and thenscreams, pounding the steering wheel and dashboard. The lastthree years exit in a single, rage-fueled growl.

    He lays his arms on the steering wheel, tucks his head intoit and breaths deeply.

    After a moment he pops back up as though it never happened.

    FIBSJerome, where are we taking you?

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    Tom and Jerome are revealed to still be in the car, shocked.

    JEROMEUh, docks, 17th. Are we going totalk about-

    FIBSNope.

    JEROMEOkay.

    TOMIt really seems like we should.

    FIBSIf you want to talk about anythingit should be why you gave a careercriminal with no license the keys

    for a car you signed out.

    The tires screech.

    INT. COMPANY CAR ON ROAD

    TOMIt seems like your disposition haschanged.

    FIBSThings change, Tom. Gotta change

    with them.

    TOMBut your new life, your new start.

    FIBSLife is the accumulation andenacting of habits.

    TOMWho taught you that?

    FIBSAn asshole.

    The car weaves in and out of traffic.

    TOMWhat are you going to do if you getpulled over?

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    FIBSFind a way to blame the black guy.

    JEROMEWhow!

    TOMWow!

    JEROMECome on, man!

    EXT. WAREHOUSE AT DOCKS - DAY

    The car screeches to a halt and Jerome catapults himself out.

    INT. COMPANY CAR - DAY

    FIBSYou said you looked over my file?

    TOM(eggshells)

    Yes?

    FIBSWhat did it say about me goingback?

    TOMThat if you get fired from this jobyou go back to prison. I dontunderstand why any lawyer would letyou sign that deal.

    FIBSMalpractice.

    (beat)So this is it. This is my life now.

    TOMIts really not so bad.

    FIBSYou believe that?

    TOMNo.

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    FIBS(eyeing Tom)

    Im starting to, yeah.

    INT. PARKING GARAGE - DAY

    FIBSWhy did you say you had a bad day?

    TOMI could ask you the same thing.

    Tom presses the call elevator button.

    FIBSAn old friend stole around two

    million dollars from me.

    Tom laughs, sees Fibs is serious, looks shocked.

    TOMWere you close?

    FIBSSecond closest person in my life.

    The elevator door opens. Black Paper Pusher is on it, unseen.

    FIBS (CONTD)I just wish I could lynch thatbastard for taking her from me.

    Black Paper Pusher and Fibs eyes meet. He presses theclose door button and vanishes behind sliding doors.

    FIBS (CONTD)I am not going to have a goodreputation here.

    TOMHer?

    FIBSThe score is always female. Whatabout you?

    INT. TOM AND FIBS OFFICE - DAY

    Tom pulls out a three ring binder filled with lovingillustrations of a community center.

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    TOMIts a hundred jobs, its self-sustaining. Urban gardening on top,food bank in the basement. It paysfor itself in five years.

    FIBSWhyd they reject it?

    TOMBudget Constraints.

    FIBSArent there always?

    TOM(shaking his head)

    Thats just it! Federal grants, municipal bonds, everything you can

    name to switch the prisons backfrom private to public ownership.(he closes the binder)

    If they didnt go for it now...

    FIBSThey never will.

    The two men sit close to one another for the first time.

    TOMI want you to teach me.

    FIBSTeach you what?

    TOMTeach me how to get this.

    (taps the binder)Teach me how to do what you do.

    FIBSTom...

    TOMI mean it.

    FIBSI cant do that. I have to focuson-

    TOMTeach me or youre fired.

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    FIBS(laughing)

    I wish you played poker. I coulduse some cash.

    TOM

    I mean it.FIBS

    No you dont. I spot at least twotells.

    TOMWhat are they?

    FIBSIm not telling you your tells.

    (considers)You really want to learn?

    TOMYes.

    FIBSThe only way to learn is by doing.

    (Realization grinning)You ready to start doing?

    TOMAnything.

    EXT. - SKIDROW - DAY

    Tom is aghast, staring at TWO HOOKERS. He gives a pleadinglook to Fibs who gestures to the girls from the car.

    FIBSJust walk up to the nice ladies andtell them exactly what I said.

    ON THE STREET

    The pair stop mid-sentence to give a guarded look to Tom.

    TOMExcuse me I-

    HOOKER 1You a cop?

    TOMIm not.

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    HOOKER 2You have to say if youre a cop.

    TOMThats not actually true, its acommon misconception, but actually-

    They turn to walk away.

    TOM (CONTD)Wait! Wait! Please.

    (hurried and pained)My friend just out of prison.Would you two ladies do unspeakablyhorrible things for 327 dollars toget him in a right way?

    All three turn to look at Fibs.

    He waves and grins enthusiastically when they do.

    FADE OUT.

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    MAN IN SUITMr. Jackman?

    HUGHOnly if I gotta be...

    MAN IN SUITIm with the State Bar.

    HUGHOf course you are.

    MAN IN SUITWeve gotten a number of complaintsabout malpractice and moneylaundering.

    LOCAL REPORTER(hiss-whisper to crew)

    Roll! Roll! Roll!

    HUGHId be happy to speak with you inprivate.

    MAN IN SUITOf course, if we can just have a

    moment of your time Im sure we canclear this all-

    Hooker 1 cradles a YOUNG CHILD while staggering into view ofthe camera crew.

    HOOKER 1(slurring)

    Damn you, Hugh! Why you stillhere! Your baby needs his daddy andMomma needs her fix!

    HUGH(blocking camera light)

    Now hold on, young lady, I never-

    YOUNG CHILDDaddy! Make mommy good again!

    LOCAL REPORTER(to herself)

    Im going to win a local Emmy...

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    FIBSNo idea whatsoever.

    Fibs stands to leave, taking up work binders and papers.

    TOM

    How do you know Im not going toturn you in?

    FIBSBecause Im going to get you yourstupid center.

    TOMHow?

    FIBSNo idea on that, either.

    TOMShouldnt you be, you know, selling me harder?

    FIBSNever con your partner. Bestlesson Hugh taught me.

    (holds up binders)This subsidized housing and grantsstuff apply to all convictsreleased this month?

    TOMYeah, this year through the final

    wave in three months. Why?

    Fibs rounds the hallway and walks into the dark.

    FIBS (O.S.)I need money and a place to stay.

    INT. - HUGHS HOUSE - DAY

    Hugh smirks at a screen that shows a balance of two milliondollars. A pop up says that the account is locked out fromtoo many failed attempts and requires in-personauthentification.

    FIBS (V.O.)Truth is, you cant con anyone whodoesnt want to be, at least alittle.

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    INT. - LOW INCOME DAY CARE - DAY

    Hooker 1 is waving happily at Young Child playing with theother kids and Camille goes over a job application with her.

    FIBS (V.O.)

    And you cant help anyone whodoesnt want help, either.

    INT. - CONFERENCE ROOM 3 - DAY

    Tom is going over a list of programs with Hooker 2. Shecircles a vocational training course for phone sales.

    FIBS (V.O.)Funny thing though, all it takes isa little push...

    INT. - APARTMENT COMPLEX - NIGHT

    Fibs walks up to a glass door with an electric lock on it,glowing red.

    A security guard sees him and the lock goes green. Fibs opensthe door and waves to the guard on his way by.

    As Fibs exits its revealed that the guard is Jerome who ishappily filling out a form that titled Extended FamilyInsurance Program.

    FIBS (V.O.)...and you get someone to go thedirection you want them to. Rightor wrong.

    INT. APARTMENT HALLWAY - NIGHT

    EVIE WELSH [30s, tomboy beautiful, looks a mess] leansagainst her front door frame with cynical eyes.

    EVIEYoure telling me this like I dontalready know everything. What doyou want?

    FIBSI want you to help me.

    EVIEWhy?

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    FIBSI dont have anybody else.

    EVIEThats what happens when you screwover your friends for a play.

    FIBSI know.

    They stare at each other in naked honesty.

    EVIE(weak for him)

    You really wanted to go straight?

    Fibs places his palm over his heart.

    EVIE (CONTD)

    Say it.

    He leans against the door frame from the outside. Evie onlybacks away slightly, they are almost face to face.

    FIBI want to go straight. I startedtoday thinking I was.

    EVIESay it again.

    FIBSIf I had the money Id never conagain.

    She kisses him hard and slow.

    He pulls her into him with his free hand.

    EVIELast job we do. Promise.

    FIBSLast job, I promise.

    She pulls away from him and moves inside leaving the dooropen.

    Its revealed that Fibs has been keeping his fingers crossedon the door frame before he slides in.

    EVIEShouldnt you have gotten more fitin prison?

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    FIBSShouldnt you have gotten fatter onthe outside?

    EVIEThats how you want to start over?

    FIBSOld habits...

    Fibs kicks the door closed behind him.

    FADE OUT.

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