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Hammerheadby

Dean Imperial

11/24

EVE BATTAGLIA

OVER BLACK:1 1

JOHN (V.O.)Da Vinci invented the resume.

ROBIN (V.O.)Really?

JOHNYeah. Most people don't know that.

INT. PROFESSIONAL PORTRAITS, PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO - DAY

ROBIN OITA, arsty-cute, Japanese-American, 20's, adjusts the softbox on on a light stand. Black-rimmed glasses, white button-down, tied up at the waist.

Her subject, JOHN, the other voice, sits before her, obscured. Just a voice.

John is not seen during the photography set up. Not until indicated. Back and side of his head, etc.

ROBINInteresting. I didn't know the resume was invented.

JOHNYeah. It's a footnote.

ROBINRight. Interesting.

She adjusts another light.

JOHNHe invented - and painted - so many bigger things that we forget the little ones.

Robin walks behind the JOHN and adjusts the other light box. She steps on a small ladder and adjusts an umbrella.

JOHN (CONT’D)Ben Franklin invented flippers -

ROBINYou mean for swimming?

JOHNYeah, flippers. But no one mentions that.

(MORE)

(CONTINUED)

EVE little ones.

EVE little ones.

Robin walks behind the JOHN and adjusts the other light box.

EVE Robin walks behind the JOHN and adjusts the other light box. She steps on a small ladder and adjusts an umbrella.

EVE She steps on a small ladder and adjusts an umbrella.

BATTAGLIAINT. PROFESSIONAL PORTRAITS, PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO - DAY

BATTAGLIAINT. PROFESSIONAL PORTRAITS, PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO - DAY

ROBIN OITA, arsty-cute, Japanese-American, 20's, adjusts the

BATTAGLIAROBIN OITA, arsty-cute, Japanese-American, 20's, adjusts the softbox on on a light stand. Black-rimmed glasses, white

BATTAGLIAsoftbox on on a light stand. Black-rimmed glasses, white

Her subject, JOHN, the other voice, sits before her,

BATTAGLIAHer subject, JOHN, the other voice, sits before her,

John is not seen during the photography set up. Not until

BATTAGLIAJohn is not seen during the photography set up. Not until indicated. Back and side of his head, etc.

BATTAGLIAindicated. Back and side of his head, etc.

Interesting. I didn't know the

BATTAGLIA

Interesting. I didn't know the resume was invented.

BATTAGLIA

resume was invented.

JOHN

BATTAGLIA

JOHNYeah. It's a footnote.

BATTAGLIA

Yeah. It's a footnote.

ROBIN

BATTAGLIA

ROBINRight. Interesting.

BATTAGLIA

Right. Interesting.

She adjusts another light.BATTAGLIA

She adjusts another light.

JOHNBATTAGLIA

JOHNHe invented - and painted - so many BATTAGLIA

He invented - and painted - so many bigger things that we forget the BATTAGLIA

bigger things that we forget the

I mean, who cares if you also invented the post office.

ROBINHmm. Or the United States.

JOHN(laughs)

Right. Or the United States.(beat)

Have you been doing this long?

ROBINBusiness photography? Or just regular photography?

JOHNPhotography.

ROBINSince I was 8.

JOHNWow. Yeah. You do it with spirit. Like an artist.

ROBINOh, wow. That's nice to hear.

(beat - she readjusts the box, again)

Thanks.

She backs up and looks at him.

JOHNHow's it going? I know I haven't made it easy for you.

ROBINDon't be silly.

(beat)You wore the perfect colors Makes my job easier.

JOHNI know these backdrops are usually white. That's the trend. Made sense to go soft and light even though I never usually wear pastels.

She walks up to him and adjusts his collar.

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JOHN (CONT'D)

(CONTINUED)

EVE Don't be silly.

EVE Don't be silly.

You wore the perfect colors Makes

EVE You wore the perfect colors Makes

BATTAGLIA

Wow. Yeah. You do it with spirit.

BATTAGLIA

Wow. Yeah. You do it with spirit. Like an artist.

BATTAGLIA

Like an artist.

ROBIN

BATTAGLIA

ROBINOh, wow. That's nice to hear.

BATTAGLIA

Oh, wow. That's nice to hear.(beat - she readjusts the

BATTAGLIA

(beat - she readjusts the box, again)

BATTAGLIA

box, again)Thanks.

BATTAGLIA

Thanks.

She backs up and looks at him.BATTAGLIA

She backs up and looks at him.

JOHNBATTAGLIA

JOHNHow's it going? I know I haven't BATTAGLIA

How's it going? I know I haven't made it easy for you.BATTAGLIA

made it easy for you.

ROBINMay I ask what cologne you're wearing?

JOHNIt's called Maverick. It's discontinued.

She readjusts a light.

ROBINIt's amazing. I'd love to get some for myself. Is it a cologne or a perfume?

JOHNA cologne.

(beat)Let me see what I can do. I might be able to get my hands on some.

ROBINAwe. That's sweet. That'd be great.

(beat)You ready?

JOHNSure.

She studies the camera. Looks at the screen.

ROBINOkay, great.

(beat)Smile.

ANGLE ON:

Our lead: JOHN HAMMOND - aka "Hammerhead." John has an unusually large and overgrown forehead. He suffers from a mild form of Proteus Syndrome - same as Joseph Merrick, The Elephant Man. It causes abnormal growth of the skull and other bones. In John's case, fortunately, it's only affected the top of his skull and no other parts of the body.

John smiles. It's a genuine smile. Large. Optimistic.

Robin snaps away.

TITLES: HAMMERHEAD

3.CONTINUED: (2)

EVE EVE Our lead: JOHN HAMMOND - aka "Hammerhead." John has an

EVE Our lead: JOHN HAMMOND - aka "Hammerhead." John has an

EVE unusually large and overgrown forehead. He suffers from a

EVE unusually large and overgrown forehead. He suffers from a unusually large and overgrown forehead. He suffers from a

EVE unusually large and overgrown forehead. He suffers from a mild form of Proteus Syndrome - same as Joseph Merrick, The

EVE mild form of Proteus Syndrome - same as Joseph Merrick, The mild form of Proteus Syndrome - same as Joseph Merrick, The

EVE mild form of Proteus Syndrome - same as Joseph Merrick, The

EVE Elephant Man. It causes abnormal growth of the skull and

EVE Elephant Man. It causes abnormal growth of the skull and Elephant Man. It causes abnormal growth of the skull and

EVE Elephant Man. It causes abnormal growth of the skull and

EVE other bones. In John's case, fortunately, it's only affected

EVE other bones. In John's case, fortunately, it's only affected other bones. In John's case, fortunately, it's only affected

EVE other bones. In John's case, fortunately, it's only affected

EVE the top of his skull and no other parts of the body.

EVE the top of his skull and no other parts of the body. the top of his skull and no other parts of the body.

EVE the top of his skull and no other parts of the body.

John smiles. It's a genuine smile. Large. Optimistic. EVE John smiles. It's a genuine smile. Large. Optimistic.

BATTAGLIALet me see what I can do. I might

BATTAGLIALet me see what I can do. I might be able to get my hands on some.

BATTAGLIAbe able to get my hands on some.

Awe. That's sweet. That'd be

BATTAGLIAAwe. That's sweet. That'd be

JOHN

BATTAGLIA

JOHN


BATTAGLIA


ROBINBATTAGLIA

ROBINOkay, great.BATTAGLIA

Okay, great.(beat)BATTAGLIA

(beat)Smile.BATTAGLIA

Smile.

EXT. NYC STREET, SIDEWALK, DOWNTOWN - MID MORNING2 2

A week later. John, now dressed in a different suit, sharp, heads to an interview. Ipod, shades - electric blacks. He's in the zone. He walks with confidence.

Various people pass John on the street. Some look quickly, then look away, others can't help themselves and just look, some on the periphery, take their phones out.

John's used to it. Some days he notices. Today he doesn't.

He stops outside his destination and checks his reflection before entering. Fixes his hair.

INT. MCGREGGOR CONSULTING, HR OFFICE - MOMENTS LATER3 3

ANGLE ON:

John's resume photo.

Head of HR, BRADLEY STOBLE, 40's. A one-eyebrow-up kind of guy. Prickish. A classic, insufferable, office cunt.

He looks up from the photo to John. He throws him a half- assed courtesy-smile.

BRADLEYRutgers Business?

JOHNYes.

BRADLEYWhat was your experience like there?

JOHNSolid. I liked it there. You know Dr. Coston? He was my mentor.

Bradley shakes his head, "No."

Bradley offers another bullshit smile.

BRADLEYDo you mind if I ask how many interviews you've had?

JOHNNot at all. This is my third.

4.

(CONTINUED)

EVE Solid. I liked it there. You know

EVE Solid. I liked it there. You know Dr. Coston? He was my mentor.

EVE Dr. Coston? He was my mentor.

Bradley shakes his head, "No."

EVE Bradley shakes his head, "No."

Bradley offers another bullshit smile.

EVE Bradley offers another bullshit smile.

BATTAGLIAheads to an interview. Ipod, shades - electric blacks. He's

BATTAGLIAheads to an interview. Ipod, shades - electric blacks. He's

Various people pass John on the street. Some look quickly,

BATTAGLIAVarious people pass John on the street. Some look quickly, then look away, others can't help themselves and just look,

BATTAGLIAthen look away, others can't help themselves and just look,

John's used to it. Some days he notices. Today he doesn't.

BATTAGLIAJohn's used to it. Some days he notices. Today he doesn't.

He stops outside his destination and checks his reflection

BATTAGLIAHe stops outside his destination and checks his reflection

INT. MCGREGGOR CONSULTING, HR OFFICE - MOMENTS LATER

BATTAGLIAINT. MCGREGGOR CONSULTING, HR OFFICE - MOMENTS LATER

Head of HR, BRADLEY STOBLE, 40's. A one-eyebrow-up kind of

BATTAGLIAHead of HR, BRADLEY STOBLE, 40's. A one-eyebrow-up kind of guy. Prickish. A classic, insufferable, office cunt.

BATTAGLIAguy. Prickish. A classic, insufferable, office cunt.

He looks up from the photo to John. He throws him a half-

BATTAGLIA

He looks up from the photo to John. He throws him a half-

BRADLEY

BATTAGLIA

BRADLEYRutgers Business?

BATTAGLIA

Rutgers Business?

JOHN

BATTAGLIA

JOHNYes.

BATTAGLIA

Yes.

BRADLEYBATTAGLIA

BRADLEYWhat was your experience like BATTAGLIA

What was your experience like there?BATTAGLIA

there?

BRADLEYHow many resumes have you send out?

JOHNThirty-four.

INT. MCGREGGOR CONSULTING, HALLWAY - MOMENTS LATER4 4

Bradley lifelessly shakes John's hand.

BRADLEYThanks for coming in.

JOHNThanks.

BRADLEYGood meeting you.

John smiles and turns to walk off.

JOHNThis way, right?

BRADLEYStraight, left at the tropical fish, left at the espresso bar.

Bradley exits.

JOHN(to himself)

Left at the tropical fish, left at the espresso bar.

INT. MCGREGGOR CONSULTING, HALLWAY - MORNING5 5

John makes his way toward the exit of McGreggor consulting. It's fancy there. The people are fancy. Too fancy. And pretty. Too pretty.

Through the corporate maze he endures the same parade of looks and half-looks that weave through his daily life.

EXT. PARK ROW, LOWER MANHATTAN - AFTERNOON6 6

John sits at the base of the Benjamin Franklin statue, talks into his iphone.

JOHN(into phone)

Hey, it's John Hammond...Hi...

5.CONTINUED:3 3

(MORE)

(CONTINUED)

EVE INT. MCGREGGOR CONSULTING, HALLWAY - MORNING

EVE INT. MCGREGGOR CONSULTING, HALLWAY - MORNING

EVE John makes his way toward the exit of McGreggor consulting.

EVE John makes his way toward the exit of McGreggor consulting. It's fancy there. The people are fancy. Too fancy. And

EVE It's fancy there. The people are fancy. Too fancy. And pretty. Too pretty.

EVE pretty. Too pretty.

Through the corporate maze he endures the same parade of

EVE Through the corporate maze he endures the same parade of looks and half-looks that weave through his daily life.

EVE looks and half-looks that weave through his daily life.

EXT. PARK ROW, LOWER MANHATTAN - AFTERNOON

EVE EXT. PARK ROW, LOWER MANHATTAN - AFTERNOON6

EVE 6

John sits at the base of the Benjamin Franklin statue, talks EVE John sits at the base of the Benjamin Franklin statue, talks

BATTAGLIA4

BATTAGLIA4

John smiles and turns to walk off.

BATTAGLIAJohn smiles and turns to walk off.

BRADLEY

BATTAGLIA

BRADLEYStraight, left at the tropical

BATTAGLIA

Straight, left at the tropical fish, left at the espresso bar.

BATTAGLIA

fish, left at the espresso bar.

JOHN

BATTAGLIA

JOHN(to himself)

BATTAGLIA

(to himself)Left at the tropical fish, left at BATTAGLIA

Left at the tropical fish, left at the espresso bar.BATTAGLIA

the espresso bar.

INT. MCGREGGOR CONSULTING, HALLWAY - MORNINGBATTAGLIA

INT. MCGREGGOR CONSULTING, HALLWAY - MORNING

John makes his way toward the exit of McGreggor consulting. BATTAGLIA

John makes his way toward the exit of McGreggor consulting.

I'm just confirming that I'll be there at two to look at the room...sure, that's fine, too...I have two other places to see first, so a little extra time is fine...okay...right, the L to Bedford, got it...

A BOOKISH, BRUNETTE sits next to him.

This throws John. He's always a little thrown when an attractive woman sits right next to him. As is almost every guy, really. He takes out a Moleskine notebook and pen.

JOHN (CONT’D)...okay. Got it...buzzer outside and hit it again inside. Thanks.

John puts his phone back in his jacket. He turns and looks at the Brunette. She smokes a cigarette and flips through her smart phone.

He studies her up and down: her shoe dangling off her foot, a silver anklet, chipped nail polish. Nothing special, but still amazing.

He takes a breath.

JOHN (CONT’D)Beautiful day, right?

She doesn't budge. Then she picks up her phone, quickly.

BRUNETTE(into phone)

Hey-hey-hey... John sits for a moment frozen.

He's as real to her as the statue.

BRUNETTE (CONT’D)(laughing, into phone)

...Oh, my god, you're such an asshole...

THE SOUND OF A BUZZER...

INT. ENTRANCE TO APARTMENT BUILDING - LATER7 7

John Stands in the entryway between two doors. He hits a button.

SOUND OF BUZZER, AGAIN...

6.CONTINUED:6 6

JOHN (CONT'D)

EVE He's as real to her as the statue.

EVE He's as real to her as the statue.

THE SOUND OF A BUZZER...EVE THE SOUND OF A BUZZER...

7EVE 7

BATTAGLIAThis throws John. He's always a little thrown when an

BATTAGLIAThis throws John. He's always a little thrown when an attractive woman sits right next to him. As is almost every

BATTAGLIAattractive woman sits right next to him. As is almost every guy, really. He takes out a Moleskine notebook and pen.

BATTAGLIAguy, really. He takes out a Moleskine notebook and pen.

...okay. Got it...buzzer outside

BATTAGLIA...okay. Got it...buzzer outside and hit it again inside. Thanks.

BATTAGLIAand hit it again inside. Thanks.

John puts his phone back in his jacket. He turns and looks

BATTAGLIAJohn puts his phone back in his jacket. He turns and looks at the Brunette. She smokes a cigarette and flips through

BATTAGLIAat the Brunette. She smokes a cigarette and flips through

He studies her up and down: her shoe dangling off her foot, a

BATTAGLIAHe studies her up and down: her shoe dangling off her foot, a silver anklet, chipped nail polish. Nothing special, but

BATTAGLIA

silver anklet, chipped nail polish. Nothing special, but

JOHN (CONT’D)

BATTAGLIA

JOHN (CONT’D)Beautiful day, right?

BATTAGLIA

Beautiful day, right?


BATTAGLIA


BRUNETTEBATTAGLIA

BRUNETTE(into phone)BATTAGLIA

(into phone)Hey-hey-hey... John sits for a BATTAGLIA

Hey-hey-hey... John sits for a moment frozen.BATTAGLIA

moment frozen.

INT. HALLWAY IN UPPER EAST SIDE APARTMENT BUILDING8 8

The door opens.

A YOUNG WOMAN who looks like she walked right off the set of "Gossip Girl" appears. Couldn't be more than eighteen and quite startled by what's on the other side of the door.

JOHNHi-

YOUNG WOMANOh...hi.

JOHNI'm John...I'm here for the room.

YOUNG WOMANOoooh...oh my god.

JOHNAm I...do I have the wrong place?

YOUNG WOMANNoooooooo. No. Uhhhhm...I just....it's just, I think my roommate Mallory already rented it?

JOHNOh.

YOUNG WOMANOne sec...

She shuts the door partially and speaks in light valley-girl tones to another girl on the other side of the door.

YOUNG WOMAN (CONT’D)Oh, my god...yeah.

JOHNOkay-

YOUNG WOMAN-So sorry.

She swings the door shut in his face. We briefly hear the muffled sounds of giggling and college-age insensitivity on the other side of the door.

7.

EVE tones to another girl on the other side of the door.

EVE tones to another girl on the other side of the door.

Oh, my god...yeah.

EVE Oh, my god...yeah.

She swings the door shut in his face. We briefly hear the EVE She swings the door shut in his face. We briefly hear the muffled sounds of giggling and college-age insensitivity on EVE muffled sounds of giggling and college-age insensitivity on

BATTAGLIAA YOUNG WOMAN who looks like she walked right off the set of

BATTAGLIAA YOUNG WOMAN who looks like she walked right off the set of "Gossip Girl" appears. Couldn't be more than eighteen and

BATTAGLIA"Gossip Girl" appears. Couldn't be more than eighteen and quite startled by what's on the other side of the door.

BATTAGLIAquite startled by what's on the other side of the door.

I'm John...I'm here for the room.

BATTAGLIAI'm John...I'm here for the room.

Am I...do I have the wrong place?

BATTAGLIAAm I...do I have the wrong place?

YOUNG WOMAN

BATTAGLIA

YOUNG WOMANNoooooooo. No. Uhhhhm...I

BATTAGLIA

Noooooooo. No. Uhhhhm...I just....it's just, I think my

BATTAGLIA

just....it's just, I think my roommate Mallory already rented it?

BATTAGLIA

roommate Mallory already rented it?

JOHN

BATTAGLIA

JOHN

YOUNG WOMAN

BATTAGLIA

YOUNG WOMANOne sec... BATTAGLIA

One sec...

She shuts the door partially and speaks in light valley-girl BATTAGLIA

She shuts the door partially and speaks in light valley-girl tones to another girl on the other side of the door.BATTAGLIA

tones to another girl on the other side of the door.

EXT. PREWAR BUILDING, MIDTOWN EAST - LATER9 9

The exterior of a handsome, but awfully old building. A KNOCK, KNOCK, KNOCK is heard...

INT. APARTMENT BUILDING KITCHEN - MOMENTS LATER10 10

John sits in a tiny kitchen OVER-CRAMMED with EVERYTHING imaginable. John sits in front of a 2-ft high stack of cereal boxes, which may or may not be empty.

The sounds of dueling flies score the conversation with RUBY, an obese woman with a chin-beard and a housecoat, who could be anywhere from late 30's (god forbid) or early 60's (hopefully).

The room smells like a halfway house for the homeless and looks that way as well.

RUBYHow much stuff you got?

JOHNA few things.

RUBYA few? How many, "a few"?

JOHN"How many a few"?

RUBYYeah.

JOHNYou know, what I have in my room now...a bed, some books, clothes...?

RUBYA bed and some books?

JOHNYeah. I have a picture of my room in my phone, I can show you.

John reaches for his bag, but as soon as he shifts positions, he knocks down the cereal boxes, which collapse everywhere and take down a stack of papers, bottles of pills, etc.

8.

EVE A bed and some books?

EVE A bed and some books?

John reaches for his bag, but as soon as he shifts positions, EVE John reaches for his bag, but as soon as he shifts positions, he knocks down the cereal boxes, which collapse everywhere EVE he knocks down the cereal boxes, which collapse everywhere

BATTAGLIA10

BATTAGLIA10

John sits in a tiny kitchen OVER-CRAMMED with EVERYTHING

BATTAGLIAJohn sits in a tiny kitchen OVER-CRAMMED with EVERYTHING imaginable. John sits in front of a 2-ft high stack of

BATTAGLIAimaginable. John sits in front of a 2-ft high stack of

The sounds of dueling flies score the conversation with RUBY,

BATTAGLIAThe sounds of dueling flies score the conversation with RUBY, an obese woman with a chin-beard and a housecoat, who could

BATTAGLIAan obese woman with a chin-beard and a housecoat, who could be anywhere from late 30's (god forbid) or early 60's

BATTAGLIAbe anywhere from late 30's (god forbid) or early 60's

The room smells like a halfway house for the homeless and

BATTAGLIAThe room smells like a halfway house for the homeless and

How much stuff you got?

BATTAGLIAHow much stuff you got?

RUBY

BATTAGLIA

RUBYA few? How many, "a few"?

BATTAGLIA

A few? How many, "a few"?

JOHN

BATTAGLIA

JOHN"How many a few"?

BATTAGLIA

"How many a few"?

RUBY

BATTAGLIA

RUBYYeah.BATTAGLIA

Yeah.

JOHNBATTAGLIA

JOHNYou know, what I have in my room BATTAGLIA

You know, what I have in my room now...a bed, some books, BATTAGLIA

now...a bed, some books, clothes...?BATTAGLIA

clothes...?

EXT. BROOKLYN, NY - LATER11 11

"Welcome to Brooklyn" sign.

CUT TO:GIANT MOVIE POSTER:12 12

"SOCIALISME" UN FILM DE JEAN-LUC GODARD

"A Symphony in 3 Movements"

INT. WILLIAMSBURG, BROOKLYN APARTMENT

CODY, 20's, a black-rimmed-glasses-wearing poster boy for the American Society of Hipster-ism. Chin-beard, flannel, you know the rest. Purple skinny jeans. Speaks with the native Williamsburg dialect: clipped, casual, cold...super chill but still a twit.

CODYHey. Thanks for coming out.

JOHNNo problem.

Like its host, the apartment typifies the Brooklyn hipster "esthétique": Tapestries, dreamcatchers, a giant porcelain owl, a record player, French New Wave posters, shag carpet and a wallhanging of a cat wearing a hawaiian shirt.

WAYNE sits on a lime green couch with BETTY. They both eat cereal. Wayne is the same age as Cody, same outfit, but instead of a chin beard he has a full handle-bar moustache. Betty looks like Zooey Deschanel's stunt double. And there is no way "Betty" is her actual name.

CODYThis is Wayne, the other roommate and his girlfriend Betty.

WAYNEHey.

BETTYHey.

JOHNNice to meet you. Great apartment.

WAYNEThanks.

9.

(CONTINUED)

EVE and his girlfriend Betty.

EVE and his girlfriend Betty.BATTAGLIA

12

BATTAGLIA12

CODY, 20's, a black-rimmed-glasses-wearing poster boy for the

BATTAGLIACODY, 20's, a black-rimmed-glasses-wearing poster boy for the American Society of Hipster-ism. Chin-beard, flannel, you

BATTAGLIAAmerican Society of Hipster-ism. Chin-beard, flannel, you know the rest. Purple skinny jeans. Speaks with the native

BATTAGLIAknow the rest. Purple skinny jeans. Speaks with the native Williamsburg dialect: clipped, casual, cold...super chill but

BATTAGLIAWilliamsburg dialect: clipped, casual, cold...super chill but

Hey. Thanks for coming out.

BATTAGLIAHey. Thanks for coming out.

Like its host, the apartment typifies the Brooklyn hipster

BATTAGLIA

Like its host, the apartment typifies the Brooklyn hipster "esthétique": Tapestries, dreamcatchers, a giant porcelain

BATTAGLIA

"esthétique": Tapestries, dreamcatchers, a giant porcelain owl, a record player, French New Wave posters, shag carpet

BATTAGLIA

owl, a record player, French New Wave posters, shag carpet and a wallhanging of a cat wearing a hawaiian shirt.

BATTAGLIA

and a wallhanging of a cat wearing a hawaiian shirt.

WAYNE sits on a lime green couch with BETTY. They both eat

BATTAGLIA

WAYNE sits on a lime green couch with BETTY. They both eat cereal. Wayne is the same age as Cody, same outfit, but

BATTAGLIA

cereal. Wayne is the same age as Cody, same outfit, but instead of a chin beard he has a full handle-bar moustache. BATTAGLIA

instead of a chin beard he has a full handle-bar moustache. Betty looks like Zooey Deschanel's stunt double. And there BATTAGLIA

Betty looks like Zooey Deschanel's stunt double. And there is no way "Betty" is her actual name.BATTAGLIA

is no way "Betty" is her actual name.

This is Wayne, the other roommate BATTAGLIA

This is Wayne, the other roommate

CODYYeah.

JOHNDig the owl.

CODYUnfortunately that belongs to Trevor, the dude who's moving to India.

JOHNOh. Then you should probably ask for less.

CODYLess for what?

JOHNFor the room.

CODYOh.

JOHNWell, the owl's not going to be here.

Cody looks at him.

JOHN (CONT’D)I'm kidding.

Betty laughs.

Uncomfortable silence.

BETTYI think he's making a joke, dude.

CODYOh.

BETTYHe's kidding dumbass.

CODYOh. Right.

JOHNSorry.

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(CONTINUED)

EVE I think he's making a joke, dude.

EVE I think he's making a joke, dude.BATTAGLIA

JOHN

BATTAGLIA

JOHNWell, the owl's not going to be

BATTAGLIA

Well, the owl's not going to be

Cody looks at him.

BATTAGLIA

Cody looks at him.

JOHN (CONT’D)

BATTAGLIA

JOHN (CONT’D)I'm kidding.

BATTAGLIA

I'm kidding.

Betty laughs. BATTAGLIA

Betty laughs.

Uncomfortable silence.BATTAGLIA

Uncomfortable silence.

CODYI get it, the value goes down with no owl.

JOHNStupid joke.

CODYNah, nah, nah. It's cool.

(beat)Humor's cool.

(awkward pause)Let me show you the room.

John forces a smile, then follows Cody down the hall.

EXT. NJ HIGHWAY, ROUTE 80 WEST - LATER13 13

NJ Transit bus out of Port Authority coasts along route 80.

John's dinner conversation with his father, ED HAMMOND, 50's, and his grandfather, CHARLES HAMMOND, 70's, begins.

JOHN (O.C.)They just emailed me. Looks like it's not gonna work out. It's Williamsburg, so, you know.

ED (O.C.)Hm. Maybe you shouldn't be in such a rush move to the city.

JOHN (O.C.)I gotta do it now.

ED (O.C.)Maybe you're not supposed to rush it.

JOHN (O.C.)Dad...I've been out of grad school four months. How much longer can I live at home?

INT. HAMMOND HOME, KITCHEN TABLE - CONTINUOUS14 14

Ed is a kind but tightly wound guy. He wears wire-rim glasses and has a tightly controlled comb-over. He's a classic needler. It's because he cares, but it's annoying.

His father, Charles - John's grandfather, was a sailor and a feather-weight boxer in his 20's. He's at the age where he speaks his mind with zero regard for the repercussions.

11.CONTINUED: (2)

(CONTINUED)

EVE Dad...I've been out of grad school

EVE Dad...I've been out of grad school

INT. HAMMOND HOME, KITCHEN TABLE - CONTINUOUS

EVE INT. HAMMOND HOME, KITCHEN TABLE - CONTINUOUS14

EVE 14

Ed is a kind but tightly wound guy. He wears wire-rim EVE Ed is a kind but tightly wound guy. He wears wire-rim glasses and has a tightly controlled comb-over. He's a EVE glasses and has a tightly controlled comb-over. He's a

BATTAGLIAJohn forces a smile, then follows Cody down the hall.

BATTAGLIAJohn forces a smile, then follows Cody down the hall.

EXT. NJ HIGHWAY, ROUTE 80 WEST - LATER

BATTAGLIAEXT. NJ HIGHWAY, ROUTE 80 WEST - LATER

NJ Transit bus out of Port Authority coasts along route 80.

BATTAGLIANJ Transit bus out of Port Authority coasts along route 80.

John's dinner conversation with his father, ED HAMMOND, 50's,

BATTAGLIAJohn's dinner conversation with his father, ED HAMMOND, 50's, and his grandfather, CHARLES HAMMOND, 70's, begins.

BATTAGLIAand his grandfather, CHARLES HAMMOND, 70's, begins.

JOHN (O.C.)

BATTAGLIA

JOHN (O.C.)They just emailed me. Looks like

BATTAGLIA

They just emailed me. Looks like it's not gonna work out. It's

BATTAGLIA

it's not gonna work out. It's Williamsburg, so, you know.

BATTAGLIA

Williamsburg, so, you know.

ED (O.C.)

BATTAGLIA

ED (O.C.)Hm. Maybe you shouldn't be in such

BATTAGLIA

Hm. Maybe you shouldn't be in such a rush move to the city.

BATTAGLIA

a rush move to the city.

JOHN (O.C.)BATTAGLIA

JOHN (O.C.)I gotta do it now.BATTAGLIA

I gotta do it now.

ED (O.C.)BATTAGLIA

ED (O.C.)Maybe you're not supposed to rush BATTAGLIA

Maybe you're not supposed to rush

John, his father, Ed, and his grandfather, Charles, sit at the dinner table.

The home is suburban average. Middle class.

A cat, PENNY, sits on the table next to John and another, SCARLET, sits sleeping on John's lap as he eats.

EDI'm just saying, maybe you should get your ducks in a row, first.

JOHNDad, my ducks are in a row-

CHARLESHe needs somewhere he can get laid. He can't do that here.

EDWe're not talking about that now.

CHARLESHe needs to go to the city so he can meet city-pussy.

EDJohn, you're rushing into this. You need a job first. It's very, very expensive to live in the city.

CHARLESEd, the boy's twenty-five years old. I wish you were out of the house at twenty-five. You're still here, for Chrissakes.

EDDo you have any prospects at all?

JOHNI have an interview, tomorrow.

EDJohn, I can't pay you enough at the shop to support a life in Manhattan.

12.CONTINUED:14 14

(CONTINUED)

EVE Do you have any prospects at all?

EVE Do you have any prospects at all?BATTAGLIA

A cat, PENNY, sits on the table next to John and another,

BATTAGLIAA cat, PENNY, sits on the table next to John and another,

He needs somewhere he can get laid.

BATTAGLIAHe needs somewhere he can get laid.

We're not talking about that now.

BATTAGLIAWe're not talking about that now.

He needs to go to the city so he

BATTAGLIA

He needs to go to the city so he can meet city-pussy.

BATTAGLIA

can meet city-pussy.

ED

BATTAGLIA

EDJohn, you're rushing into this. You

BATTAGLIA

John, you're rushing into this. You need a job first. It's very, very

BATTAGLIA

need a job first. It's very, very expensive to live in the city.

BATTAGLIA

expensive to live in the city.

CHARLES

BATTAGLIA

CHARLESEd, the boy's twenty-five years BATTAGLIA

Ed, the boy's twenty-five years old. I wish you were out of the BATTAGLIA

old. I wish you were out of the house at twenty-five. You're still BATTAGLIA

house at twenty-five. You're still here, for Chrissakes.BATTAGLIA

here, for Chrissakes.

JOHNDad, we've been through this. I'm getting a job, I'm moving to the city and I'm going to support myself.

Beat.

EDAnd what about Dr. Shultz? You're going to commute from the city twice a week to see Dr. Schultz? Who's gonna pay for that?

JOHNDad, please. Dr. Schultz gave me the name of someone if I really need it, but I'm not going to need it. Dr. Schultz doesn't think so, either. He thinks me being on my own is a good thing and now is the time.

CHARLESBecause he knows you need that city-pussy.

EXT. HAMMOND HOUSE, PORCH - LATER15 15

It's night.

John sits with Charles who drinks from a bottle of some kind of very potent spirit.

JOHNGrandpa, I'm scared.

Grandpa waves his hand, dismissing John's fear.

He takes a drink from his bottle.

CHARLESWhen I was eighteen, I was a shy kid. Was self-conscious. Had a hard time feeling okay around the ladies because of my bum foot. Had a couple girlfriends here and there, but nothing really any good.

(takes a drink)Then one day, my cousin Dimitri - my mother's sister's kid - invites Uncle Paul and I to come to Manhattan.

13.CONTINUED: (2)14 14

(MORE)

(CONTINUED)

EVE Grandpa waves his hand, dismissing John's fear.

EVE Grandpa waves his hand, dismissing John's fear.

He takes a drink from his bottle.

EVE He takes a drink from his bottle.

BATTAGLIADad, please. Dr. Schultz gave me

BATTAGLIADad, please. Dr. Schultz gave me the name of someone if I really

BATTAGLIAthe name of someone if I really need it, but I'm not going to need

BATTAGLIAneed it, but I'm not going to need it. Dr. Schultz doesn't think so,

BATTAGLIAit. Dr. Schultz doesn't think so, either. He thinks me being on my

BATTAGLIAeither. He thinks me being on my own is a good thing and now is the

BATTAGLIAown is a good thing and now is the

CHARLES

BATTAGLIA

CHARLESBecause he knows you need that city-

BATTAGLIA

Because he knows you need that city-

EXT. HAMMOND HOUSE, PORCH - LATER

BATTAGLIA

EXT. HAMMOND HOUSE, PORCH - LATER

BATTAGLIA

John sits with Charles who drinks from a bottle of some kind

BATTAGLIA

John sits with Charles who drinks from a bottle of some kind of very potent spirit.BATTAGLIA

of very potent spirit.

JOHNBATTAGLIA

JOHNGrandpa, I'm scared. BATTAGLIA

Grandpa, I'm scared.

Grandpa waves his hand, dismissing John's fear. BATTAGLIA

Grandpa waves his hand, dismissing John's fear.

He got some shitty apartment on west street. So, we meet at Port Authority and he says we're going cruising for chicks at a place called McCann's thats loaded with floosies we can take shots at, right. Now mind you, I'm shy, no confidence. I'm already counting myself out. So...we get to the joint, right...and, it's nothing but smoke and the smell of stale beer, but there's floosies, everywhere. Within two seconds my brother and Dimitri are talking up a couple of tomatoes who are staying at the hostel across from the bar. Now, I'm feeling left out, so, I go up to the bar and sittin' there, right next to me, is this tall, busty blonde...had to be about forty...but busty...giant tits. Huge, round ass. So she looks at me and says, "Why don't you be a sport and treat a lady to a scotch and water." I had a few bucks on me, so I obliged. So one drink turns to two, two turns to three, then next thing you know, she grabs me by the collar and says, "Why don't you take a walk over to my place so I can make it up to you. You ever had a broad sit on your face...and ride it...?"

(beat, Charles looks at John, then looks back out)

The city, kid.

INT. HAMMOND'S HOME, JOHN'S ROOM - LATER16 16

John sits at his desk: glass tube, mini bottles, droppers, a notepad.

With the dropper he puts a few liquids into a mini spray bottle. He records the number of drops.

He then sprays the liquid onto his arm. He waves his arm around, to dry it.

He smells it.

14.CONTINUED:15 15

CHARLES (CONT'D)

EVE INT. HAMMOND'S HOME, JOHN'S ROOM - LATER

EVE INT. HAMMOND'S HOME, JOHN'S ROOM - LATER

John sits at his desk: glass tube, mini bottles, droppers, a

EVE John sits at his desk: glass tube, mini bottles, droppers, a notepad.

EVE notepad.

With the dropper he puts a few liquids into a mini spray

EVE With the dropper he puts a few liquids into a mini spray bottle. He records the number of drops.

EVE bottle. He records the number of drops.

He then sprays the liquid onto his arm. He waves his arm EVE He then sprays the liquid onto his arm. He waves his arm around, to dry it. EVE around, to dry it.

BATTAGLIAbrother and Dimitri are talking up

BATTAGLIAbrother and Dimitri are talking up

staying at the hostel across from

BATTAGLIAstaying at the hostel across from the bar. Now, I'm feeling left

BATTAGLIAthe bar. Now, I'm feeling left out, so, I go up to the bar and

BATTAGLIAout, so, I go up to the bar and sittin' there, right next to me, is

BATTAGLIAsittin' there, right next to me, is this tall, busty blonde...had to be

BATTAGLIAthis tall, busty blonde...had to be about forty...but busty...giant

BATTAGLIAabout forty...but busty...giant tits. Huge, round ass. So she

BATTAGLIAtits. Huge, round ass. So she looks at me and says, "Why don't

BATTAGLIAlooks at me and says, "Why don't you be a sport and treat a lady to

BATTAGLIA

you be a sport and treat a lady to a scotch and water." I had a few

BATTAGLIA

a scotch and water." I had a few bucks on me, so I obliged. So one

BATTAGLIA

bucks on me, so I obliged. So one drink turns to two, two turns to

BATTAGLIA

drink turns to two, two turns to three, then next thing you know,

BATTAGLIA

three, then next thing you know, she grabs me by the collar and

BATTAGLIA

she grabs me by the collar and says, "Why don't you take a walk

BATTAGLIA

says, "Why don't you take a walk over to my place so I can make it

BATTAGLIA

over to my place so I can make it up to you. You ever had a broad

BATTAGLIA

up to you. You ever had a broad sit on your face...and ride it...?"BATTAGLIA

sit on your face...and ride it...?"(beat, Charles looks at BATTAGLIA

(beat, Charles looks at John, then looks back BATTAGLIA

John, then looks back out)BATTAGLIA

out)The city, kid.BATTAGLIA

The city, kid.

EXT. NJ HIGHWAY, ROUTE 80 EAST - MORNING17 17

NJ transit bus coasts toward the NYC skyline.

INT. BUS - CONTINUOUS18 18

John, wearing his shades, sits next to a mature, well-dressed African American WOMAN.

WOMANExcuse me, sir, what is that you're wearing?

John smiles.

JOHNIt's called Rebel.

WOMANDamn.

She leans in and smells him.

INT. NYC STREET, SIDEWALK, MIDTOWN - LATER19 19

John strides down the sidewalk. Gets to his destination. All confidence.

INT. GEMINI STRATEGIC CONSULTING - MOMENTS LATER20 20

John enters. He notices a large astrology wheel above the receptionist's desk.

The girl at the desk is a pretty, but morose redhead with sleepy eyes. Her name is MARCY(20's). She busily works behind the desk and speaks without looking up.

JOHNHi.

MARCYHi.

JOHNI have an appointment with Starla at ten o'clock.

MARCYYou have an appointment with Starla at ten o'clock?

JOHNYeah.

15.

(CONTINUED)

EVE behind the desk and speaks without looking up.

EVE behind the desk and speaks without looking up.

Hi.

EVE Hi.

Hi.

EVE Hi.

BATTAGLIA18

BATTAGLIA18

John, wearing his shades, sits next to a mature, well-dressed

BATTAGLIAJohn, wearing his shades, sits next to a mature, well-dressed

INT. NYC STREET, SIDEWALK, MIDTOWN - LATER

BATTAGLIA

INT. NYC STREET, SIDEWALK, MIDTOWN - LATER

John strides down the sidewalk. Gets to his destination. All

BATTAGLIA

John strides down the sidewalk. Gets to his destination. All

INT. GEMINI STRATEGIC CONSULTING - MOMENTS LATER

BATTAGLIA

INT. GEMINI STRATEGIC CONSULTING - MOMENTS LATER

John enters. He notices a large astrology wheel above the

BATTAGLIA

John enters. He notices a large astrology wheel above the receptionist's desk.

BATTAGLIA

receptionist's desk.

The girl at the desk is a pretty, but morose redhead with BATTAGLIA

The girl at the desk is a pretty, but morose redhead with sleepy eyes. Her name is MARCY(20's). She busily works BATTAGLIA

sleepy eyes. Her name is MARCY(20's). She busily works behind the desk and speaks without looking up.BATTAGLIA

behind the desk and speaks without looking up.

MARCYYou know she's the boss, right?

JOHNI guess. I don't know.

Marcy hits a button on her phone.

MARCYYou don't know?

Rings, twice. STARLA answers.

STARLA (O.C.)(intercom)

What's up?

MARCYI got the guy for the Office Manager's job here.

STARLAOh. Oh, great! Send him back.

MARCYWill do.

Hits another button.

JOHNSo, you knew why I was here.

MARCYYup. Was just messing with you.

(she looks up)How you feeling today, good?

JOHNYeah. You?

Marcy holds up a drawing of herself, naked and crucifed. With a sword sticking out of her head.

JOHN (CONT’D)Got it. I like the sword in the head.

MARCYThanks.

JOHNNice touch. So, do I just go this way?

16.CONTINUED:20 20

(CONTINUED)

EVE Yeah. You?

EVE Yeah. You?

Marcy holds up a drawing of herself, naked and crucifed. With

EVE Marcy holds up a drawing of herself, naked and crucifed. With a sword sticking out of her head.

EVE a sword sticking out of her head.

BATTAGLIAI got the guy for the Office

BATTAGLIAI got the guy for the Office

Oh. Oh, great! Send him back.

BATTAGLIAOh. Oh, great! Send him back.

MARCY

BATTAGLIA

MARCY


BATTAGLIA


JOHN

BATTAGLIA

JOHNSo, you knew why I was here.

BATTAGLIA

So, you knew why I was here.

MARCYBATTAGLIA

MARCYYup. Was just messing with you.BATTAGLIA

Yup. Was just messing with you.(she looks up)BATTAGLIA

(she looks up)How you feeling today, good?BATTAGLIA

How you feeling today, good?

MARCYYeah. Just go aaaaall the way to the end and make a left at the Buddha.

JOHNLeft at the Buddha.

MARCYYou got it. That's the sweet spot.

JOHNSweet spot. I like that.

MARCYI'm sure you do.

INT. GEMINI CONSULTING, HALLWAY - MOMENTS LATER21 21

John makes his way down the hallway. Appears to be a regular office, but there are a lot of statues and figurines everywhere. Almost everything is green. The walls are adorned with poster-sized Tarot cars.

He arrives at the Buddha and makes his left.

From the office he hears:

STARLA (O.C.)Hey! Come on in, come on in.

INT. STARLA'S OFFICE - CONTINUOUS22 22

Starla, 40's, is a frazzled, quixotic, but totally charming woman. The owner/operater of Gemini Consulting. Crazy hair, wild energy, intuitive. Just when she's about to lose you, she says something brilliant.

She's on the phone and holds it to her chest.

STARLASit down, sit down. Oh, my god, hi...

(gestures to phone)Give me one second, sorry.

(back into phone)Listen, Stan, I told you that when the moon is in Scorpio, you stay away from gold...Away, Stan...you put your money in treasury bills...uh huh...uh huh...Away, Stan. I understand. No. No.


(MORE)

(CONTINUED)

EVE wild energy, intuitive. Just when she's about to lose you,

EVE wild energy, intuitive. Just when she's about to lose you, she says something brilliant.

EVE she says something brilliant.

She's on the phone and holds it to her chest.

EVE She's on the phone and holds it to her chest.BATTAGLIA

INT. GEMINI CONSULTING, HALLWAY - MOMENTS LATER

BATTAGLIAINT. GEMINI CONSULTING, HALLWAY - MOMENTS LATER

John makes his way down the hallway. Appears to be a regular

BATTAGLIAJohn makes his way down the hallway. Appears to be a regular office, but there are a lot of statues and figurines

BATTAGLIAoffice, but there are a lot of statues and figurines everywhere. Almost everything is green. The walls are

BATTAGLIAeverywhere. Almost everything is green. The walls are adorned with poster-sized Tarot cars.

BATTAGLIAadorned with poster-sized Tarot cars.


BATTAGLIA



BATTAGLIA


STARLA (O.C.)

BATTAGLIA

STARLA (O.C.)Hey! Come on in, come on in.

BATTAGLIA

Hey! Come on in, come on in.

INT. STARLA'S OFFICE - CONTINUOUS

BATTAGLIA

INT. STARLA'S OFFICE - CONTINUOUS

BATTAGLIA

Starla, 40's, is a frazzled, quixotic, but totally charming BATTAGLIA

Starla, 40's, is a frazzled, quixotic, but totally charming woman. The owner/operater of Gemini Consulting. Crazy hair, BATTAGLIA

woman. The owner/operater of Gemini Consulting. Crazy hair, wild energy, intuitive. Just when she's about to lose you, BATTAGLIA

wild energy, intuitive. Just when she's about to lose you, she says something brilliant. BATTAGLIA

she says something brilliant.

No, okay, call me tomorrow...the moon moves over night.

(hangs up phone)Hi!

JOHNHi.

STARLASorry about that. Wait a minute.

She gets up from her desk and comes around to him. She smells around his neck.

STARLA (CONT’D)Oh, my god...!

(She smells, again.)Jesus Christ, you smell amazing! One second, be right back.

She hurredly exits.

John looks around and sees a lot of strange things on the walls and on the bookshelves.

She comes back in, practically dragging THELMA, a robust African American woman, who was obviously being pulled away from something.

STARLA (CONT’D)Smell him.

THELMAAre you serious?

STARLASmell him.

Thelma leans in and takes a whiff.

THELMAHmmm.

(beat)I'm Thelma, by the way.

JOHNHi, John.

They shake.

18.CONTINUED:22 22

STARLA (CONT'D)

(CONTINUED)

EVE Thelma leans in and takes a whiff.

EVE Thelma leans in and takes a whiff.BATTAGLIAShe gets up from her desk and comes around to him. She

BATTAGLIAShe gets up from her desk and comes around to him. She

Jesus Christ, you smell amazing!

BATTAGLIAJesus Christ, you smell amazing! One second, be right back.

BATTAGLIAOne second, be right back.

John looks around and sees a lot of strange things on the

BATTAGLIAJohn looks around and sees a lot of strange things on the walls and on the bookshelves.

BATTAGLIA

walls and on the bookshelves.

She comes back in, practically dragging THELMA, a robust

BATTAGLIA

She comes back in, practically dragging THELMA, a robust African American woman, who was obviously being pulled away

BATTAGLIA

African American woman, who was obviously being pulled away

STARLA (CONT’D)

BATTAGLIA

STARLA (CONT’D)Smell him.

BATTAGLIA

Smell him.

THELMABATTAGLIA

THELMAAre you serious?BATTAGLIA

Are you serious?

STARLABATTAGLIA

STARLASmell him. BATTAGLIA

Smell him.

STARLAIsn't that incredible? That's incredible. I love it.

Starla leans in and smells again.

THELMAIt's rude to smell someone before you introduce yourself, my apologies.

She laughs. He does, too. Starla continues to smell him.

JOHNIt's fine.

STARLAOkay, okay, okay. Thank you Thelma.

Thelma exits.

STARLA (CONT’D)What is that called?

JOHNI call it Rebel. I created it.

STARLAWhat do you mean, "you created it?"

JOHNWell, it's kind of a hobby of mine.

STARLAWhat? What's a hobby of yours?

JOHNCreating frgrances.

STARLAReally? Oh my god. I love that. That is SO interesting. Oh my god...I love it.

JOHNThanks.

STARLAGod, that's great. That is SO great. That is just great.

She stares at him. He smiles.


(CONTINUED)

EVE Creating frgrances.

EVE Creating frgrances.

Really? Oh my god. I love that.

EVE Really? Oh my god. I love that.

BATTAGLIAShe laughs. He does, too. Starla continues to smell him.

BATTAGLIAShe laughs. He does, too. Starla continues to smell him.

Okay, okay, okay. Thank you

BATTAGLIAOkay, okay, okay. Thank you

STARLA (CONT’D)

BATTAGLIASTARLA (CONT’D)

What is that called?

BATTAGLIA

What is that called?

JOHN

BATTAGLIA

JOHNI call it Rebel. I created it.

BATTAGLIA

I call it Rebel. I created it.

STARLA

BATTAGLIA

STARLAWhat do you mean, "you created it?"

BATTAGLIA

What do you mean, "you created it?"

JOHN

BATTAGLIA

JOHNWell, it's kind of a hobby of mine.BATTAGLIA

Well, it's kind of a hobby of mine.

STARLABATTAGLIA

STARLAWhat? What's a hobby of yours?BATTAGLIA

What? What's a hobby of yours?

STARLA (CONT’D)You know why you're here, right?

Pause.

JOHNNo. I mean, yes...

STARLAOkay...

JOHNBut I'm not sure "why" as in, I'm not sure what made you choose me as a candidate to interview.

STARLAWell, number one, you were the only candidate to fill out every single last question on the application.

JOHNI was?

STARLAYeah. A lot of people left a lot of stuff blank.

(she leans in)But, you want to know the other reason?

JOHNSure.

Starla pulls out an astrological chart.

STARLAThis.

JOHNOkay.

STARLAThis.

She points to a specific spot on the chart.

STARLA (CONT’D)You have Neptune in your first house.

John stares back at her.


(CONTINUED)

EVE Okay.

EVE Okay.

She points to a specific spot on the chart.EVE She points to a specific spot on the chart.

BATTAGLIAnot sure what made you choose me as

BATTAGLIAnot sure what made you choose me as

Well, number one, you were the only

BATTAGLIAWell, number one, you were the only candidate to fill out every single

BATTAGLIAcandidate to fill out every single last question on the application.

BATTAGLIAlast question on the application.

STARLA

BATTAGLIA

STARLAYeah. A lot of people left a lot

BATTAGLIA

Yeah. A lot of people left a lot of stuff blank.

BATTAGLIA

of stuff blank.(she leans in)

BATTAGLIA

(she leans in)But, you want to know the other

BATTAGLIA

But, you want to know the other reason?

BATTAGLIA

reason?

JOHN

BATTAGLIA

JOHNSure. BATTAGLIA

Sure.

Starla pulls out an astrological chart.BATTAGLIA

Starla pulls out an astrological chart.

STARLA (CONT’D)That's amazing. Okay. That means you're very very intuitive. Maybe a little psychic, but mostly intuitive. That is a GREAT quality for an office manager. Intuition is everything when you deal with people. And this is a people job. You're like a new office- slash-H.R. Manager, here.

JOHNOkay.

STARLAAnd this...

(she points to something else)

You also have have Saturn in the first house.

JOHNOkay.

STARLAWhich tells me - and feel free to correct me if I'm wrong - you suffered from a lack of confidence and a lack of self- worth when you were younger.

Pause. John's expression changes.

STARLA (CONT’D)And you had to be brave. And work through some difficult stuff. Adversity. Builds character.

(beat)Like me.

(smiles)I have Saturn in my first house.

(beat)So?

JOHNWhat?

STARLASO...?

INT. BREAKROOM, GEMINI CONSULTING - MOMENTS LATER23 23

Starla shows John around the office.


(CONTINUED)

EVE Like me.

EVE Like me.

I have Saturn in my first house.

EVE I have Saturn in my first house.

23EVE 23

BATTAGLIA(she points to something

BATTAGLIA(she points to something

You also have have Saturn in the

BATTAGLIAYou also have have Saturn in the

STARLA

BATTAGLIA

STARLAWhich tells me - and feel free to

BATTAGLIA

Which tells me - and feel free to correct me if I'm wrong - you

BATTAGLIA

correct me if I'm wrong - you suffered from a lack of confidence

BATTAGLIA

suffered from a lack of confidence and a lack of self- worth when you

BATTAGLIA

and a lack of self- worth when you were younger.

BATTAGLIA

were younger.


BATTAGLIA


STARLA (CONT’D)BATTAGLIA

STARLA (CONT’D)And you had to be brave. And work BATTAGLIA

And you had to be brave. And work through some difficult stuff. BATTAGLIA

through some difficult stuff. Adversity. Builds character.BATTAGLIA

Adversity. Builds character.(beat)BATTAGLIA

(beat)

BRETT, 20's, very blonde and very handsome organizes the kitchen supplies and cleans.

John follows behind Starla...

STARLA(to John)

Come here, I want you to meet someone.

(beat)Brett?

Brett turns and sees John for the first time. He's initially startled, but quickly recovers. He's a prick.

BRETTHey.

JOHNHi.

BRETTI'd shake your hand, but I'm a little dusty.

JOHNNo sweat.

STARLAJohn's your successor.

JOHNOh, yeah?

STARLA(to John)

You'll apprentice under Brett for the next three weeks. He's been O.M. for two years and is going to be a full-blown consultant.

JOHNThree weeks? That's great.

STARLAWell, Mercury moves into retrograde next Tuesday for three weeks.

BRETTRight. Can't start anything new during retrograde.

22.CONTINUED:23 23

(CONTINUED)

EVE O.M. for two years and is going to

EVE O.M. for two years and is going to be a full-blown consultant.

EVE be a full-blown consultant.

BATTAGLIABrett turns and sees John for the first time. He's initially

BATTAGLIABrett turns and sees John for the first time. He's initially startled, but quickly recovers. He's a prick.

BATTAGLIAstartled, but quickly recovers. He's a prick.

I'd shake your hand, but I'm a

BATTAGLIAI'd shake your hand, but I'm a

JOHN

BATTAGLIA

JOHN

STARLA

BATTAGLIA

STARLAJohn's your successor.

BATTAGLIA

John's your successor.

JOHN

BATTAGLIA

JOHNOh, yeah?BATTAGLIA

Oh, yeah?

STARLABATTAGLIA

STARLA(to John)BATTAGLIA

(to John)You'll apprentice under Brett for BATTAGLIA

You'll apprentice under Brett for the next three weeks. He's been BATTAGLIA

the next three weeks. He's been

STARLA(to John)

Right. Which is why you need to start on Monday.

(beat)Come on...

Starla moves to exit.

Brett rolls his eyes and makes the crazy gesture with his finger.

John smiles politely as he exits.

JOHNNice to meet you.

Brett waits until he turns around and makes a "what?? Holy shit..." face to having just met John. He then turns to an unidentified person to call John to their attention.

BRETTYo...you saw that?

(laughs)What the fuck?

INT. GEMINI CONSULTING, RECEPTION AREA - MOMENTS LATER24 24

Starla brings John to Marcy at the front desk.

STARLAI'm excited, John. I like you. And you smell great. And you have a Virgo moon.

(beat)Marcy will give you all the tax forms and stuff. Monday at 9. See you then.

Starla exits.

MARCYCongrats.

JOHNThanks.

MARCYSo, if you're the new O.M. we'll be cohorting quite a bit.

JOHNYeah?


(CONTINUED)

EVE Starla exits.

EVE Starla exits.

BATTAGLIABrett rolls his eyes and makes the crazy gesture with his

BATTAGLIABrett rolls his eyes and makes the crazy gesture with his

Brett waits until he turns around and makes a "what?? Holy

BATTAGLIABrett waits until he turns around and makes a "what?? Holy shit..." face to having just met John. He then turns to an

BATTAGLIAshit..." face to having just met John. He then turns to an unidentified person to call John to their attention.

BATTAGLIAunidentified person to call John to their attention.

Yo...you saw that?

BATTAGLIAYo...you saw that?

What the fuck?

BATTAGLIA

What the fuck?

INT. GEMINI CONSULTING, RECEPTION AREA - MOMENTS LATER

BATTAGLIA

INT. GEMINI CONSULTING, RECEPTION AREA - MOMENTS LATER


BATTAGLIA


STARLA

BATTAGLIA

STARLAI'm excited, John. I like you.

BATTAGLIA

I'm excited, John. I like you. And you smell great. And you have a BATTAGLIA

And you smell great. And you have a Virgo moon.BATTAGLIA

Virgo moon.(beat)BATTAGLIA

(beat)Marcy will give you all the tax BATTAGLIA

Marcy will give you all the tax forms and stuff. Monday at 9. See BATTAGLIA

forms and stuff. Monday at 9. See you then. BATTAGLIA

you then.

MARCYYeah. You relieve me when I go on my lunch break.

JOHNCool.

MARCYBut just know...there's always a chance I won't come back.

JOHNNoted. Have a nice weekend.

(moves to leave)See you Monday.

MARCYIf I'm not dead of alcohol poisoning, yes, I'll see you Monday.

EXT. SIDEWALK, SOHO, NEW YORK, NY - LATER25 25

John is on the sidewalk, studying a building.

He just made a call:

JOHN(into phone)

Hey, it's John Hammond...I can't find the apartment number...

(listens)Oh...it's a basement?

(studies building)Oh! Yeah, I see it. Got it.

INT. OZZY'S APARTMENT - MOMENTS LATER26 26

OSSIE "OZZIE" or "OZ" FRANKLIN, 30's/40's, African American, opens the door. He has a very positive way about him.

He wears a T-shirt that says: "YODA FOR PRESIDENT"

OZHey, man. John?

JOHNYeah. Ossie?

They shake hands.

24.CONTINUED:24 24

(CONTINUED)

EVE INT. OZZY'S APARTMENT - MOMENTS LATER

EVE INT. OZZY'S APARTMENT - MOMENTS LATER

EVE OSSIE "OZZIE" or "OZ" FRANKLIN, 30's/40's, African American,

EVE OSSIE "OZZIE" or "OZ" FRANKLIN, 30's/40's, African American, opens the door. He has a very positive way about him.

EVE opens the door. He has a very positive way about him.

He wears a T-shirt that says: "YODA FOR PRESIDENT"

EVE He wears a T-shirt that says: "YODA FOR PRESIDENT"

BATTAGLIAIf I'm not dead of alcohol

BATTAGLIAIf I'm not dead of alcohol poisoning, yes, I'll see you

BATTAGLIApoisoning, yes, I'll see you

EXT. SIDEWALK, SOHO, NEW YORK, NY - LATER

BATTAGLIAEXT. SIDEWALK, SOHO, NEW YORK, NY - LATER


BATTAGLIA


JOHN

BATTAGLIA

JOHN(into phone)

BATTAGLIA

(into phone)Hey, it's John Hammond...I can't

BATTAGLIA

Hey, it's John Hammond...I can't find the apartment number...

BATTAGLIA

find the apartment number...(listens)

BATTAGLIA

(listens)Oh...it's a basement?BATTAGLIA

Oh...it's a basement?(studies building)BATTAGLIA

(studies building)Oh! Yeah, I see it. Got it.BATTAGLIA

Oh! Yeah, I see it. Got it.

INT. OZZY'S APARTMENT - MOMENTS LATERBATTAGLIA

INT. OZZY'S APARTMENT - MOMENTS LATER

OZYeah, my name's "Ossie," but most people call me "Oz" or "Ozzie." Dealer's choice.

He shuts the door.

OZ (CONT’D)So, here's the bat cave.

John takes it in.

Ozzie's apartment looks like a STAR WARS-STAR TREK-LORD OF THE RINGS-GAME OF THRONES, COMIC BOOK CONVENTION paradise. A celebration of fantasy, dragons and role-play.

A life-size statue, 6ft, Star Wars-type character, in the tradition of Bobafet, stands, staring back at John.

INT. EMPTY ROOM, OZ'S APARTMENT - MOMENTS LATER27 27

Ozzie shows John the empty room for rent.

OZIt's a good size, right?

JOHNIt's great.

OZIt's kind of oddly shaped and there's not great light, obviously, so, a lotta dudes aren't into it.

JOHNWorks for me, man.

(beat)So, is there a security deposit?

OZNah. You got a job?

JOHNJust got one. Office manager at Gemini Consulting.

OZCongrats, man. I'll take your word for it. Thing is I kind of need someone fast. Rent's comin' up and money's tight. I'm not really liquid right now -

25.CONTINUED:26 26

(CONTINUED)

EVE Nah. You got a job?

EVE Nah. You got a job?

BATTAGLIAOzzie's apartment looks like a STAR WARS-STAR TREK-LORD OF

BATTAGLIAOzzie's apartment looks like a STAR WARS-STAR TREK-LORD OF THE RINGS-GAME OF THRONES, COMIC BOOK CONVENTION paradise. A

BATTAGLIATHE RINGS-GAME OF THRONES, COMIC BOOK CONVENTION paradise. A celebration of fantasy, dragons and role-play.

BATTAGLIAcelebration of fantasy, dragons and role-play.

A life-size statue, 6ft, Star Wars-type character, in the

BATTAGLIAA life-size statue, 6ft, Star Wars-type character, in the tradition of Bobafet, stands, staring back at John.

BATTAGLIAtradition of Bobafet, stands, staring back at John.

INT. EMPTY ROOM, OZ'S APARTMENT - MOMENTS LATER

BATTAGLIAINT. EMPTY ROOM, OZ'S APARTMENT - MOMENTS LATER

Ozzie shows John the empty room for rent.

BATTAGLIAOzzie shows John the empty room for rent.

It's a good size, right?

BATTAGLIA

It's a good size, right?

JOHN

BATTAGLIA

JOHNIt's great.

BATTAGLIA

It's great.

OZ

BATTAGLIA

OZIt's kind of oddly shaped and

BATTAGLIA

It's kind of oddly shaped and there's not great light, obviously,

BATTAGLIA

there's not great light, obviously, so, a lotta dudes aren't into it.BATTAGLIA

so, a lotta dudes aren't into it.

JOHNBATTAGLIA

JOHNWorks for me, man.BATTAGLIA

Works for me, man.(beat)BATTAGLIA

(beat)So, is there a security deposit?BATTAGLIA

So, is there a security deposit?

JOHN-Gotcha-

OZ- because I'm working on a new graphic novel and am kind of just, you know, in the writer's cave.

JOHNI can give you cash, right now.

OZSeriously? Then it's a deal my brother.

They naturally adapt to a "hip" handshake that moves into a hug.

JOHNAwesome.

OZI knew I liked you from the jump, man. This is gonna be cool, I can tell.

(beat)Hey, listen...I'm havin' a little get together tonight, I do it every Friday...

They walk off. Conversations trails.

JOHNOh, cool.

OZYou into D&D?

JOHNDunkin' Donuts?

OZDungeons & Dragons...

EXT. MIDTOWN SIDEWALK - LATER28 28

John walks with a real pep-in-his-step, carrying a fancy- looking gift bag.

INT. PROFESSIONAL PORTRAITS, PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO - MOMENTS 29 29LATER

John enters Robin Oita's studio. She's dismantling lights.

26.CONTINUED:27 27

(CONTINUED)

EVE Dunkin' Donuts?

EVE Dunkin' Donuts?

EXT. MIDTOWN SIDEWALK - LATER

EVE EXT. MIDTOWN SIDEWALK - LATER28

EVE 28

John walks with a real pep-in-his-step, carrying a fancy- EVE John walks with a real pep-in-his-step, carrying a fancy-

29EVE 29

BATTAGLIAThey naturally adapt to a "hip" handshake that moves into a

BATTAGLIAThey naturally adapt to a "hip" handshake that moves into a

I knew I liked you from the jump,

BATTAGLIAI knew I liked you from the jump, man. This is gonna be cool, I can

BATTAGLIA

man. This is gonna be cool, I can

Hey, listen...I'm havin' a little

BATTAGLIA

Hey, listen...I'm havin' a little get together tonight, I do it every

BATTAGLIA

get together tonight, I do it every Friday...

BATTAGLIA

Friday...


BATTAGLIA


JOHNBATTAGLIA

JOHNOh, cool.BATTAGLIA

Oh, cool.

OZBATTAGLIA

OZYou into D&D?BATTAGLIA

You into D&D?

She notices John.

ROBINHey!

She runs over to him.

JOHNHey. How are you?

ROBINGood. Nice to see you.

JOHNYou too. I wanted to give you this.

He hands her the gift bag.

ROBINOh, my god...

JOHNYeah, uh...you did a really amazing job with my photo and as it turns out...I got a job! "Yay."

ROBINHey, that's great!

(she removes a small bottle)

Oh my god, what is this?

JOHNIt's that fragrance. The one you said you liked.

ROBINOh, wow! That's amazing! That was delicious.

JOHNYou can give it to your husband.

ROBINOh, I want it for myself.

JOHNDo a...do you have a husband?

ROBINNo, no.

27.CONTINUED:29 29

(CONTINUED)

EVE Oh, wow! That's amazing! That was

EVE Oh, wow! That's amazing! That was delicious.

EVE delicious.

BATTAGLIAYou too. I wanted to give you

BATTAGLIAYou too. I wanted to give you

Yeah, uh...you did a really amazing

BATTAGLIA

Yeah, uh...you did a really amazing job with my photo and as it turns

BATTAGLIA

job with my photo and as it turns out...I got a job! "Yay."

BATTAGLIA

out...I got a job! "Yay."

ROBIN

BATTAGLIA

ROBINHey, that's great!

BATTAGLIA

Hey, that's great!(she removes a small

BATTAGLIA

(she removes a small bottle)

BATTAGLIA

bottle)Oh my god, what is this?BATTAGLIA

Oh my god, what is this?

JOHNBATTAGLIA

JOHNIt's that fragrance. The one you BATTAGLIA

It's that fragrance. The one you said you liked.BATTAGLIA

said you liked.

JOHNBoyfriend?

ROBINNo, not presently.

She laughs.

JOHNYou want to maybe go out for a drink after work?

Pause.

ROBINUhmmm...oh...I can't tonight.

JOHNOkay. What about next week?

ROBINUh...

JOHNI'm actually moving to the city next week. Soho, of all places.

ROBINWell...uh. I don't think it's a good idea.

Pause.

JOHNOh. Okay.

ROBINThanks for asking. You're a really cool guy. It's just...

JOHNSure. No problem.

ROBINAnd thanks for the perfume!

Silence.

JOHN(disoriented)

Yeah, sure.(beat)

Well. Cool. Uh.


(MORE)

(CONTINUED)

EVE cool guy. It's just...

EVE cool guy. It's just...

Silence.EVE Silence.

BATTAGLIAOkay. What about next week?

BATTAGLIAOkay. What about next week?

I'm actually moving to the city

BATTAGLIA

I'm actually moving to the city next week. Soho, of all places.

BATTAGLIA

next week. Soho, of all places.

ROBIN

BATTAGLIA

ROBINWell...uh. I don't think it's a

BATTAGLIA

Well...uh. I don't think it's a good idea.

BATTAGLIA

good idea.

JOHNBATTAGLIA

JOHNOh. Okay.BATTAGLIA

Oh. Okay.

Thanks for asking. You're a really BATTAGLIA

Thanks for asking. You're a really

I guess I'll see you around, then, I guess.

He moves to leave.

ROBINSure.

He stops.

JOHNHey, you should give me some business cards, you know, so I can, I don't know...give 'em out...whatever.

ROBINUh...yeah...okay...uh...I'll get some, thanks.

She walks to get some.

John watches her.

EXT. MADISON SQUARE PARK BENCH - LATER30 30

John sits on a bench and stares at Robin Oita's business card:

"Robin Oita Photography - professional portraits"

So perfect. Not too much. Great quality.

Elegant.

John looks up from a card and sees a LITTLE GIRL, about 4 years old looking at him.

She points to him and tugs on her MOTHER's purse to get her attention.

She asks the mother something and the mother clearly corrects her and pulls her away from look at John.

Just them, John turns and sees punkish-looking TEENAGER, sneaking an iphone shot of John, quickly trying to pass it off with his FRIENDS when they see John notices.

They laugh.

John's gaze turns to the pavement.


JOHN (CONT'D)

EVE John looks up from a card and sees a LITTLE GIRL, about 4

EVE John looks up from a card and sees a LITTLE GIRL, about 4 years old looking at him.

EVE years old looking at him.

She points to him and tugs on her MOTHER's purse to get her

EVE She points to him and tugs on her MOTHER's purse to get her attention.

EVE attention.

She asks the mother something and the mother clearly corrects

EVE She asks the mother something and the mother clearly corrects her and pulls her away from look at John.

EVE her and pulls her away from look at John.

Just them, John turns and sees punkish-looking TEENAGER,

EVE Just them, John turns and sees punkish-looking TEENAGER, sneaking an iphone shot of John, quickly trying to pass it EVE sneaking an iphone shot of John, quickly trying to pass it off with his FRIENDS when they see John notices. EVE off with his FRIENDS when they see John notices.

BATTAGLIAbusiness cards, you know, so I can,

BATTAGLIAbusiness cards, you know, so I can,

Uh...yeah...okay...uh...I'll get

BATTAGLIAUh...yeah...okay...uh...I'll get

EXT. MADISON SQUARE PARK BENCH - LATER

BATTAGLIA

EXT. MADISON SQUARE PARK BENCH - LATER

John sits on a bench and stares at Robin Oita's business

BATTAGLIA

John sits on a bench and stares at Robin Oita's business


BATTAGLIA



BATTAGLIA


John looks up from a card and sees a LITTLE GIRL, about 4 BATTAGLIA

John looks up from a card and sees a LITTLE GIRL, about 4 years old looking at him. BATTAGLIA

years old looking at him.

INT. DR. PAYMER'S OFFICE OF PSYCHIATRY - LATER31 31

John is at the front desk. LIZ, Dr. Paymer's receptionist, is on the phone.

LIZ(into phone, mid- complaint)

...I'm just talling you what he told me...he said the corn beef is tough like shoe leather...yes...is Keppy there?... Keppy knows him, he says Keppy knows the cut he likes...Please tell Keppy to call back...well, it's sitting right here and he wants someone to come get it, he won't eat it...well, you tell him that....fine.

She hangs up.

LIZ (CONT’D)Hi. Sorry. Are you the 4:45?

JOHNYes.

LIZ(checking book)

John Hammond?

JOHNYes.

LIZOkay, great. He's just finishing up with another patient right now, so have a seat and he'll be right out. We'll do all the paperwork and stuff after.

JOHNOkay.

John sits down.

Through the door he can hear YELLING. Yelling that sounds like BERATING.

He moves his head toward the door to listen closer and the door OPENS.

A defeated looking PATIENT exits, followed by DR. LYLE

30.

(CONTINUED)

EVE out. We'll do all the paperwork and

EVE out. We'll do all the paperwork and stuff after.

EVE stuff after.

John sits down.

EVE John sits down.

Through the door he can hear YELLING. Yelling that sounds EVE Through the door he can hear YELLING. Yelling that sounds

BATTAGLIAlikes...Please tell Keppy to call

BATTAGLIAlikes...Please tell Keppy to call back...well, it's sitting right

BATTAGLIAback...well, it's sitting right here and he wants someone to come

BATTAGLIAhere and he wants someone to come get it, he won't eat it...well, you

BATTAGLIAget it, he won't eat it...well, you

LIZ (CONT’D)

BATTAGLIALIZ (CONT’D)

Hi. Sorry. Are you the 4:45?

BATTAGLIAHi. Sorry. Are you the 4:45?

JOHN

BATTAGLIA

JOHN

LIZ

BATTAGLIA

LIZ(checking book)

BATTAGLIA

(checking book)John Hammond?

BATTAGLIA

John Hammond?

JOHN

BATTAGLIA

JOHNYes. BATTAGLIA

Yes.

LIZBATTAGLIA

LIZOkay, great. He's just finishing BATTAGLIA

Okay, great. He's just finishing up with another patient right now, BATTAGLIA

up with another patient right now, so have a seat and he'll be right BATTAGLIA

so have a seat and he'll be right

PAYMER, wearing a polo shirt, jeans and glasses.

DR. PAYMER(to exiting patient)

And if she's not gonna come pick the dog up, David - listen to me -

Patient turns back to him.

DR. PAYMER (CONT’D)- If she's not gonna come pick the dog up herself, tell her you're gonna drive into the middle of Times Square and let the fucking thing out of the car right there, you know, "bye-bye." Seriously. Enough already with this dog. The point is, stand up to her for chrissakes and tell her to come and get the fucking dog, already. You did her a favor and now she's taking advantage. Please. Anyway, go. Have a good weekend.

The patient exits.

LIZ(to Dr. Paymer)

Your 4:45 is here.

DR. PAYMER(to John)

Come on in.

INT. DR. PAYMER'S OFFICE - CONTINUOUS32 32

DR. PAYMERSit.

John sits.

Paymer stares at John and picks up a clipboard and studies it.

DR. PAYMER (CONT’D)So, you came from Dave Schultz?

JOHNYeah.

DR. PAYMERHow long have you been seeing Schultz?

31.CONTINUED:31 31

(CONTINUED)

EVE John sits.

EVE John sits.

Paymer stares at John and picks up a clipboard and studies

EVE Paymer stares at John and picks up a clipboard and studies it.

EVE it.

BATTAGLIAthing out of the car right there,

BATTAGLIAthing out of the car right there, you know, "bye-bye." Seriously.

BATTAGLIAyou know, "bye-bye." Seriously. Enough already with this dog. The

BATTAGLIAEnough already with this dog. The point is, stand up to her for

BATTAGLIApoint is, stand up to her for chrissakes and tell her to come and

BATTAGLIAchrissakes and tell her to come and get the fucking dog, already. You

BATTAGLIAget the fucking dog, already. You did her a favor and now she's

BATTAGLIAdid her a favor and now she's taking advantage. Please. Anyway,

BATTAGLIAtaking advantage. Please. Anyway, go. Have a good weekend.

BATTAGLIAgo. Have a good weekend.

LIZ

BATTAGLIA

LIZ(to Dr. Paymer)

BATTAGLIA

(to Dr. Paymer)Your 4:45 is here.

BATTAGLIA

Your 4:45 is here.

DR. PAYMER

BATTAGLIA

DR. PAYMER(to John)

BATTAGLIA

(to John)Come on in.BATTAGLIA

Come on in.

INT. DR. PAYMER'S OFFICE - CONTINUOUSBATTAGLIA

INT. DR. PAYMER'S OFFICE - CONTINUOUS

JOHNAbout four years.

DR. PAYMEROkay.

(puts the chart down, looks at John)

Okay, so, I'm just going to start off with something that I gotta get out of the way here, alright, and that is, I am NOT going to coddle you, because you have a big head. Okay? You're not getting sympathy out of me because of that, alright. People are born with all kinds of shitty things and believe me, the things that people with normal sized heads have are a hell of a lot worse. Okay? So let's get that elephant in the room out of the room. Okay? No big-head coddling here. I don't want to hear about it.

(he gets up)So, here, look...

(he opens the door)We're saying "goodbye" to the big-head elephant in the room and letting it go. Wave good bye to it. Go ahead.

John waves goodbye to it.

DR. PAYMER (CONT’D)(to the phantom elephant)

Bye-bye. Okay.(shuts the door)

Bye-bye to the elephant in the room.

(he sits back down)I'm not talking with you about it.

(beat)You got me?

Silence.

JOHNOkay.

Dr. Paymer studies him, making sure he means it.

32.CONTINUED:32 32

(CONTINUED)

EVE room.

EVE room.

I'm not talking with you about it.

EVE I'm not talking with you about it.

Silence.

EVE Silence.

BATTAGLIAout of me because of that, alright.

BATTAGLIAout of me because of that, alright. People are born with all kinds of

BATTAGLIAPeople are born with all kinds of shitty things and believe me, the

BATTAGLIAshitty things and believe me, the things that people with normal

BATTAGLIAthings that people with normal sized heads have are a hell of a

BATTAGLIAsized heads have are a hell of a lot worse. Okay? So let's get

BATTAGLIAlot worse. Okay? So let's get that elephant in the room out of

BATTAGLIAthat elephant in the room out of the room. Okay? No big-head

BATTAGLIAthe room. Okay? No big-head coddling here. I don't want to

BATTAGLIAcoddling here. I don't want to

(he gets up)

BATTAGLIA

(he gets up)So, here, look...

BATTAGLIA

So, here, look...(he opens the door)

BATTAGLIA

(he opens the door)We're saying "goodbye" to the big-

BATTAGLIA

We're saying "goodbye" to the big-head elephant in the room and

BATTAGLIA

head elephant in the room and letting it go. Wave good bye to

BATTAGLIA

letting it go. Wave good bye to it. Go ahead.

BATTAGLIA

it. Go ahead.


BATTAGLIA


DR. PAYMER (CONT’D)BATTAGLIA

DR. PAYMER (CONT’D)(to the phantom elephant)BATTAGLIA

(to the phantom elephant)Bye-bye. Okay.BATTAGLIA

Bye-bye. Okay.(shuts the door)BATTAGLIA

(shuts the door)Bye-bye to the elephant in the BATTAGLIA

Bye-bye to the elephant in the

DR. PAYMERFine.

(beat)Now, what do you want to talk about?

John takes a breath and thinks.

END

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