Matt Winzel, Megan Bratton, Jiaqi Lui, and Jameel Cross

Internal

Meltdown

CHASE

I’m getting sick of this shit I can’t take this anymore these

damn politicians and bosses of mine. [Chase throws the glass on

the floor].

2 INT. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – DAY 2

[This scene introduces Russell who haunted Chase during his

childhood years. Russell was a very bad child. He loved to kick

ass. There was not a day that went by where he didn’t harass

Chase. During his early years Chase looked toward adults to help

him with his situation, but Russell was too clever. Russell

manipulated the system however, making him seem innocent. The

way in which Russell scarred Chase for life was by framing him.

One day, Russell being his devious self, pushed Chase into an

innocent young girl causing her to plunge to her death. From the

public eye it seemed as if Chase was a bad person and there was

a lot of resentment he faced growing up. On the other hand, the

mastermind Russell got away once again.]

3 EXT. PARKING GARAGE – EVENING 3

[The story transitions to a flashback of Chase’s past struggles

in the workforce]

GUARD

Sorry, you know the deal. ID mister.

CHASE

Come on fat man! Give me a break. And if I don’t, what are you

gonna do, hit me with you’re flashlight?

GUARD

I’ll give you a break alright, I’ll break my foot off in your

ass!

[Chase reaches into the glove compartment to get his ID]

CHASE

Yeah yeah.

[The guard catches a glimpse of Chase’s hand gun inside of the

glove compartment]

GUARD

Whoa whoa! What do we have here?

CHASE

SHIT! It’s not what it looks like!

GUARD

Oh yes it is!

CHASE

Listen here asshole! You didn’t see shit!

GUARD

Oh trust me I saw all I needed to see. You’re going down bitch!

CHASE

Look, you don’t understand! What can we work out to keep this

quiet?

GUARD

I do understand. You’re not supposed to have firearms on the

premises, and you’re going down! I won’t be a part of any of

your scandals you slimy fuck!

CHASE

I don’t think you get it I don’t need this in my life right now.

GUARD

Well, asshole, you’re the one with the gun aren’t you? I’m the

one with the flashlight remember?

CHASE

(Shakes his head) I know there is no way out of this. So, fuck

it.

[Chase gives the guard a furious look of rage and drives off.

Chase goes home with the intent of being laid off the next day

at work]

4 EXT. PARKING GARAGE – MORNING 4

[Chase enters the parking garage once again; same guard is on

duty]

GUARD

Good morning Chase. How’s it going?

[Chase ignores the guard’s sarcastic comment, then Chase enters

the building]

4 INT. BOSSMAN’S OFFICE – MORNING 4

BOSSMAN

Mr. Chase I need to see you in my office.

CHASE

Yes sir.

[Chase anticipates the worst]

BOSSMAN

I’m sorry Chase. We’re gonna have to lay you off.

CHASE

This is bullshit. I’ve been through a lot lately and I was only

protecting myself.

BOSSMAN

I’m sorry, but carrying a firearm on the premises is against

company policies. And you agreed to the terms when you accepted

your position here.

CHASE

It was a mistake! I felt as if my life was in danger.

BOSSMAN

I’m sorry, but under any circumstances we are to follow

procedures, and you didn’t abide by those rules.

CHASE

My life was at stake.

BOSSMAN

Well, I wish you the best in your life and circumstances. It was

a pleasure to have you, but we cannot allow this behavior.

CHASE

Yeah yeah, it’s all bullshit. [Chase leaves his former workplace

frustrated]

CHASE

One day I will blow this mother fucker up! [Chase mumbles]

[Chase heads home furiously]

5 INT. GAS STATION – NIGHT 5

[This scene shows the reasons that Chase felt his life was in

danger which caused him to bring the gun to his workplace]

[Chase pulls into the gas station and heads inside]

CHASE

Clerk, can I have $20 on (Chase turns around to check the pump

number) 8.

CLERK

Is there anything else I can help you with?

CHASE

No, you homo! Just give me the gas, ok!

CLERK

I’m sorry? Is everything ok?

[Chase blows off the clerk and heads to pump his gas. In the

midst of things, Chase identifies a familiar face; a face that

haunted him every day of his life. It was Russell]

5 EXT. GAS STATION – NIGHT 5

[Chase immediately focuses in on his phone in an attempt to

avoid this nightmare of Russell]

RUSSELL

Is it my old friend Chase? You little bitch ass mother fucker!

[Chase feels a rush of adrenaline, his palms start to sweat and

he begins to panic]

CHASE

(hoarsely) Russell, is that you?

RUSSELL

I reckon so! Dimwit! You’re still stupid after all these years?

CHASE

(hoarsely) I thought you died!

RUSSELL

What the hell did you say boy?

[Chase slowly enters his car as they converse]

CHASE

I mean, I thought you were dead.

RUSSELL

No, you son of a bitch I’m not dead, but you will be making

remarks like that!

CHASE

Calm down man, I’m sorry, I had no idea. Jeez.

[Russell approaches the convertible]

RUSSELL

I apologize for some of the things I have done to you, but you

were a fool and I should slap you right now.

[Chase then looks for a way to get out of this reoccurring

nightmare. From what Chase can recall, his hand gun is still

inside the glove compartment]

CHASE

(laughs, affrightedly)

RUSSELL

You got something on your face silly!

CHASE

I do?

RUSSELL

Yes, fool.

[Chase takes the opportunity to reach for napkins in the glove

compartment as a diversion to get inside the glove compartment

for the hand gun]

RUSSELL

Well, it was nice talking to you. Sorry about everything that

happened in the past, I hope we can move forward from this. No

hard feelings?

[Chase is surprised but still feels threatened. He realizes

another day of horror has been escaped]

[Chase returns to reality in the living room]

Scene 6

Russell

Guard

BOSSMAN

Moodboard: Characters

Moodboard: Location

Sound Track Music:

Clint Eastwood Original Theme Song “The Good The Bad and Ugly.”