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    TRANSITIONS

    Written by

    Nicholas L. Maze

    Episode 1

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    INT. JANES BASEMENT - NIGHT

    MARLA is sitting on an aged, 30 year old couch in betweenSARAH and ROBERT. All three of them are sunk deep into thecouch as clouds of smoke circle the air. Marla is frail butbeautiful, 28 year old. Sarah is a slightly chunky 43 year

    old with love handles. Robert is a heavyset and handsome, 48year old.

    Robert reaches for the bong that sits on a table, in front ofthe three, amongst an island of liquor bottles. The smoke isalready rising as Robert takes a hit.

    MARLAYou holding it all day?

    Robert quickly removes the bong from his mouth and startscoughing.

    ROBERTWhat are you talking about? I justhit it.

    MARLAHit it and pass it along. We allgot dibs on this.

    SARAHWhy are yall tripping? Yall killingthe entire vibe.

    MARLADont be acting brand new.

    Marla takes a hit of the bong.

    MARLA (CONTD)If you wasnt on that other stuff,you would be feeling the same way.

    SARAHMarla, you just paranoid.

    Marla brings the bong to her mouth and takes another hit.

    SARAH (CONTD)Hold on.

    MARLANow you got something to say.

    EXT. JANES HOUSE

    Lines of vehicles are parked at Janes house, in thedriveway, on the lawn, and along the street. The dayTRANSITIONS from night to morning. Some of the vehiclesremain from last night.

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    INT. JANES BASEMENT - MORNING

    Robert is gone, while Marla and Sarah remain on the couch.They both are asleep. Sarah is in her same spot, while Marlahas taken her and Roberts space. JANE appears above Marla.Jane is a 39 year old, slim, rough looking hippie.

    JANE(tapping on Marlas leg)

    Marla... Marla... Marla... YELLSMar-la.

    Marla struggles to open her eyes.

    MARLAWhat?

    JANE

    Time to go home... get up.MARLA

    What time is it?

    JANEEightish.. Maybe nine.

    Marla starts stretching and squirming on the couch.

    SARAHGet your feet off me!

    MARLA(looks around)

    Where is Bobby?

    JANEWhat do you mean where is Bobby?Its Sunday.

    MARLAUh oh.

    EXT. MARLAS APARTMENT

    Vehicles are parked up and down the street. Marla comesracing around the corner. After finding a park on the street,She turns the vehicle off and looks in her rearview mirror.

    MARLANo.

    She takes a deep breath and gets out the vehicle. She walkstoward the vehicle parked behind her with her head down.Sitting in the vehicle is her sister, STACEY. Stacey isMarlas 30 year old sister.

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    MARLA (CONTD)Before you say anything, Im sorry.

    Stacey rolls her window down.

    STACEY

    (looking forward)Are you ready?

    MARLANo, but it wont take me long toget ready.

    STACEY(looks at Marla)

    You know how I am about being latefor Church.

    MARLAI know. I said I was sorry. I losttrack of time.

    STACEYYou havent been home sinceyesterday. 8 hours away and youstill lose track of time?... Pleasehurry.

    Without saying another word, Marla rushes to her apartment toget dressed.

    STACEY (CONTD)God... If it wasnt for You.

    EXT. NEW EASTERN CHURCH

    Marla and Stacey pull into the churchs parking lot.

    STACEYGreat. Now I have to park all the

    way in the back... which will makeme even more later.

    INT. NEW EASTERN CHURCH

    Marla and Stacey walk through the Churchs doors, where theyare greeted by TWO USHERS.

    USHER 1Good morning, ladies.

    USHER 2So good to see you two again.

    Each usher gives Marla and Stacey a hug.

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    USHER 1You ladies can follow me this way.

    (looks at Stacey)No kids, today?

    STACEY

    No, not today. They went to Churchwith their grandmother.

    As Stacey and Marla approach their seats, the Pastor is beingpresented by MINISTER CARL to the CONGREGATION. MinisterCarl, 22, is one of the young leaders of the Church.

    MINISTER CARLOkay. Now its time to eat. Yallready for some word?

    CONGREGATION

    Yeah.MINISTER CARL

    Well, I know I am... Lets all standto our feet and welcome our Pastor,Pastor Johnson.

    Robert, whom couldnt be seen because he was sitting behindMinister Carl, stands to his feet and approaches the podium.

    ROBERTAmen... Is there anyone in thehouse that can say Amen?

    CONGREGATIONAmen.

    MARLA(leans over to Stacey)

    See.... Right on time.

    Stacey doesnt respond and just looks at Marla, from thecorner of her eyes.

    ROBERT

    Well, all I know is God has beengood to me... I dont know aboutyou, but my God has sure been good.

    CONGREGATIONAmen.

    ROBERTLets not waste any time. Go with

    me to Saint John, four and eleven(beat) When youre there, let mehear you say Amen.

    CONGREGATION....Amen.

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    INT. MS WALTERS HOME

    Sarah is pacing her mother, MS WALTERS kitchen, as MsWalters tells her about her brother.

    MS WALTERS

    Ive tried his home phone and cellphone.

    SARAHWhat about his baby momma?

    MS WALTERSShe says she hasnt heard from himin weeks.

    SARAHYeah, right.... I bet she had

    something to do with it.MS WALTERS

    Now Sarah, we cant expect theworst.

    SARAHYou right, momma... Did you callhis job?

    MS WALTERSI tried, but his supervisor wasntavailable and his co-workers were

    no help.

    Sarah stops and starts dialing her cell phone.

    MS WALTERS (CONTD)Who you calling?

    SARAHI have his friend, Anthonysnumber... Theyre close.

    INT. NEW EASTERN CHURCH - PASTORS OFFICE

    Robert is laying back in his office chair with his tie andfirst button of his dress shirt undone. Theres a KNOCK onhis office door.

    ROBERTWho is it?

    UNKNOWN (O.S.)Its me, Tammy.

    TAMMY is one of Roberts assistance. Tammy is a verybeautiful, 23, aspiring model.

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    ROBERTCome in.

    Tammy peaks her head through the door.

    TAMMY

    Pastor, you busy?

    ROBERTNo. Come on in.

    Tammy walks in with a grin and closes the door behind her.

    ROBERT (CONTD)Lock the door.

    Tammy locks the door and rush towards Robert. Robert standsto his feet, reaches for Tammy, and forcefully pulls her

    toward him.ROBERT (CONTD)

    (nose to nose with Tammy)Ive missed you.

    TAMMYIve missed you, too.

    ROBERTProve it.

    They begin to french kiss as Tammy unbutton Roberts shirt.

    Suddenly, there is a few knocks at the door. Robert and Tammyquickly stop.

    ROBERT (CONTD)Who is it?

    MINISTER CARL (O.S.)Its Minister Carl, Pastor... Ihave todays offerings for you.

    ROBERTGood... Just a minute.

    (looks at Tammy)WHISPERS Have a seat.

    Tammy rush to one of the seats in front of Roberts desk.Robert tries to put his shirt together as he walks toward thedoor. He opens the door just enough for his body to fitthrough.

    MINISTER CARLHere you go, Pastor... Pastor, doyou have a minute? I got somethings going on that I need to talkto you about.

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    ROBERTSorry, not right now. I got someissues I need to address...

    Tammy accidentally SNEEZES. Minister Carls face changes, outof curiosity. Robert looks at the door, as if to look at

    Tammy.

    ROBERT (CONTD)As a matter of fact, call me.

    MINISTER CARLWill do.

    ROBERTThanks for everything.

    Robert closes and locks the door, then turns toward Tammy.

    TAMMYI think its your cologne.

    INT. MARLAS BEDROOM - LATER

    Marla is laying across her bed, holding her remote controland turning through channels. Her cell phone begins to ring.

    MARLAHello?

    (listens)

    Oh, now Im baby? I see you had tospend time with your young tramp.

    (listens)Dont even give me that Bobby... Iknow what I saw.

    (listens)Yeah, whatever.

    Marla quickly hangs up her phone, folds her arms and goesback to turning channels.

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    INT. MARLAS BEDROOM - MORNING

    Marla is asleep in the same position she was last night,holding the remote. The SOUND of the television is heard inthe background. She is awaken by her cell phone ringing.

    MARLAWhat?

    ROBERT (O.S.)(through phone)

    Marla, hear me out before you hangup.

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    MARLAI said what.

    ROBERT (O.S.)I apologize for what happen,yesterday... I understand how what

    you saw didnt look right... But,you know how much I care about you.

    MARLAYes and I know how much of a

    womanizer you are.

    ROBERT (O.S.)Ill admit. I have some flaws....But honestly Marla, who doesnt?

    MARLA

    Explain something to me.... How isit Im treated as a nobody? Youdevote time and money to these

    women, but you overlook the womanthat is by your side.

    ROBERT (O.S.)Marla, I would never take what youdo for granted... It is because ofyou I am able to move forward in my

    ministry.

    MARLA

    So when do you plan to settle downand devote your time to your wife?

    ROBERT (O.S.)When it is time. Right now, I haveto build myself and my ministry. Myfocus is on God and His ministry...Plus, like I said, Im working on

    myself. Its a process.

    MARLAWell, just remember you are not a

    spring chicken. We only grow olderon this earth.

    ROBERT (O.S.)Youre right... Marla, I need afavor from you.

    MARLAWhats that?

    ROBERT (O.S.)Were low on supplies. If you dont

    mind replenishing them, I wouldgreatly appreciate it.

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    MARLABobby, youre going to miss me oneof these days.

    INT. STACEYS APARTMENT

    Stacey is in the living room of her apartment, fighting toget her children ready to leave home. She has a daughter,DANIELLE, who is ten and a son, RICK, who is 3. Danielle isupstairs getting her things together.

    STACEYYELLING. Danielle?

    DANIELLE (O.S.)YELLING. Yes?

    STACEYHave you brushed your teeth?

    DANIELLE (O.S.)Yes.

    STACEYWell, come down stairs. We have togo.

    Stacey gets on her knees to put on Ricks shoes and jacket.

    RICK

    Mom? Breakfast?

    STACEYNot right now, baby. Ill get yousomething on the way.

    After dressing Rick, Stacey suspects that Danielle is stillupstairs.

    STACEY (CONTD)ANGRY, LOUD. Danielle?

    DANIELLESOFTLY. Yes, Mom?

    Stacey realizes that Danielle is standing behind her,waiting.

    STACEYOh. I thought you were upstairs.You got everything?

    DANIELLEYes.

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    STACEYNow, you said your math homework

    was due today. Do you have thesheet?

    DANIELLE

    Yes.

    Stacey walks over to the kitchen, which is connected to theliving room, while Danielle stands waiting and Rick ispicking with a button on his jacket.

    STACEYDanielle, do you want a pop-tart ora granola bar?

    DANIELLEGranola bar.

    STACEYOkay. Well, lets go. Were alreadylate.... Grab your brothers handand come on.

    INT. MARLAS JOB

    Marla walks onto her floor in her sexy, black two piece dressand white blouse. She walks over to her cubicle and noticesthat Sarah is not at her cubicle, next to her. Marla walksover to the cubicle on the other side of her, where JEFFREY

    is sitting. Jeffrey is 23 year old, sexy, slacker.

    MARLAJeffrey?

    JEFFREY(without looking)

    Whats up, baby?

    MARLAWhere is Sarah?

    JEFFREY(looks back)She not here?

    MARLAJeff, you been here all this timeand didnt notice Sara was nothere?

    JEFFREYYou know how it be for me sometimesMarla baby... I have a lot on my

    mind.

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    MARLAI guess.

    Marla goes back to her cubicle, while Jeffrey slides back inhis office chair to get a look of her butt.

    JEFFREYYou keep yourself up.

    MARLAJeffrey, dont you have work to do?

    JEFFREYI am working. SMILES

    MARLAThats your problem. You to busyplaying games.

    As Marla takes her seat, Jeffrey rolls over to her and getsclose.

    JEFFREYWHISPERING Marla, lets be real...You and me, both have something we

    want?

    MARLAExcuse me?

    JEFFREY

    Theres undeniable attraction.

    MARLAJeff, you are still a baby and you

    would never get chance with amature woman, talking like that.

    JEFFREYHow you want me to talk?

    MARLALike you got some sense.

    Their office manager, GREG walks up behind Jeffrey and clearshis throat. Greg, 42, is tall and super skinny.

    MARLA (CONTD)Good morning, Greg.

    GREGGood morning. Break time already?

    Jeffrey quickly rolls back to his cubicle.

    JEFFREYNo, sir.

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    GREGI didnt think so... Marla, Sarahdidnt come in today, so I need youto fill in.

    MARLA

    Will do... Is everything OK?

    GREGFamily issues... Nuff said.

    Greg continues walking to check on the other employees.Jeffrey leans back, looking at Marla.

    JEFFREYHe acts as if he got a hand full ofpencils stuck up in you know where.

    MARLAThat means you need to be doingwork, so you dont get us, both introuble.

    Jeffrey rolls his eyes and moves back to his desk.

    INT. ROBERTS HOME - LATER

    Robert is in his living room, sitting on the couch with oneleg up on the couch. He is talking on the phone to one of his

    women in another state.

    ROBERT...but, I told you this. If you notcoming down here anytime, I gottacut you loose.

    (listens)Dont start that crying. I donthave time for this long distancecrap.

    There is a KNOCK at Roberts door.

    ROBERT (CONTD)...I gotta go. I got someone at mydoor... So, you make up your mindand get back with me... I dont

    wanna hear that, I said get backwith me.

    Robert abruptly ends the call. There is another KNOCK at thedoor.

    ROBERT (CONTD)Alright!

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    Robert rushes to the door... He opens the door and Marla isstanding on the other side. She walks in, holding a number ofgrocery bags.

    ROBERT (CONTD)Marla. Hows it going?

    MARLAWhat took you so long?

    Marla places the bags on the dining room table.

    ROBERTSorry about that. I had a phonecall I was taking care of?

    MARLAWhich one is this?

    ROBERTWhat are talking about?

    MARLABobby dont play dumb with me.

    ROBERTMarla, why do we have to go throughthis?

    MARLABecause youre using people... And

    what I really hate is that youreusing me.

    ROBERTMarla, Im not using you... Imtrying to protect you.

    MARLAProtect me?!? How are youprotecting me? Im good enough torun your errands, but Im not goodto be your wife?

    ROBERTMarla, I think youre wonderful.

    MARLASo, what do these tramps have thatI dont?

    ROBERTNothing. You think I love them?...I only use them women for my sexualpleasures and I cant treat youlike that.

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    MARLASo, you would rather sleep around

    with women you dont care aboutthan having a wife?

    ROBERT

    Im working on myself.

    MARLABobby, youre over a flock. Youcant be living like this.

    ROBERTYou have to pray for me.

    MARLAI have to go... Sarah didnt cometo work today, so Im going to stop

    by her place and check on her.ROBERT

    Okay. Thank you for making thosepurchases for me... You know wehave communion, this Sunday?

    MARLAHow could I forget?

    Marla and Robert start to walk towards the door. Marla opensthe door and turns toward Robert.

    MARLA (CONTD)Answer one question.

    Robert looks her in the eyes and doesnt say a word.

    MARLA (CONTD)Do you love me?

    ROBERTWhy would you ask that?.. You dontthink I love you.

    MARLAIf yo do, say it.

    Robert continues to look her in the eyes. A tear falls downMarlas face, as she quickly turns and walks away.

    EXT. SARAHS HOME - EVENING

    The headlights on Marlas car flows into the Sarahs drivewayas the car follows. Marla places the car in park and HONKSthe horn... Marla waits a little while and HONKS the hornagain. She puts the car in reverse and leaves.

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    INT. SARAHS MOTHERS HOME - MOMENTS LATER

    Sarah is sitting at the kitchen table, alone, smokingcigarettes. There is a ash tray that sits in front of her

    with a large number of cigarette buds inside, while smokefills the kitchen.

    There is a KNOCK at the back the door, connected to thekitchen. Sarah quickly puts her cigarette out and jumps toher feet.

    MS WALTERS (O.S.)YELLS Who is it?

    SARAHLet me see...

    Sarah opens the door and sees Marla.

    SARAH (CONTD)Marla.

    MARLASarah...

    Marla walks in and they hug one another.

    MS WALTERS (O.S.)YELLS Who is it?

    SARAH

    YELLS Its Marla... Have a seat,Marla.

    Sarah returns to her chair as Marla sits down.

    MARLAIs everything okay? I heard you

    were having some family issues. Howis your mom.

    SARAHMom is doing good. You heard her

    screaming.

    They both laugh.

    SARAH (CONTD)Its Reggie.

    MARLAWhat?... Whats wrong?

    SARAHNo one has heard from him...

    (voice gets shaky)His job, his baby momma, hisfriend.

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    MARLAMaybe he left out of town.

    SARAHAnd not tell anyone?... Thats notReggie.

    MARLAI understand... Hows your mother.

    SARAHShe seems to be okay... She doesntshow a lot of emotion... But, Imscared Marla.

    MARLAIts okay, Sarah.

    Marla quickly leaves her seat and holds Sarah. Sarah beginsto cry on Marla.

    INT. STACEYS HOME

    Stacey is in the kitchen, preparing dinner for her children.As she rushes to open various packages for their meal and apot of water is boiling on the stove, her phone begins toring. It reads, NATE. Nate, 31, is staceys on again, offagain male friend.

    STACEY

    Hello?

    Stacey locks the phone between her ear and shoulder.

    STACEY (CONTD)No... Im cooking, right now...Yeah, but I have to feed my kids.You dont have any kids, so you

    wouldnt know what that is.(listens)

    Nate, why are you doing this?...Weve been through this. Youre

    just like any other man I know...You only come around when you wantto... Im tired of the games.

    The boiling water begins to boil over.

    STACEY (CONTD)Look, I need to call you backbefore I burn this house down.

    Stacey quickly hangs the phone up and takes the pot off thestove.

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    INT. RESTAURANT - THE NEXT DAY

    Marla and Sarah are on their lunch break, at a localrestaurant not too far from their job.

    MARLA

    Still nothing?

    SARAHNo... The police claim that theyhave placed a state-wide search onhim.

    MARLADont lose faith, Sarah.

    SARAHEasier said than done... Anyways,

    enough about me. How have you been?MARLA

    Hanging in there... I just dontknow what to make of Bobby... One

    minute, he acts as if he loves me.Then he turns around and sleep withthese young women that do him nogood.

    SARAHDoes he still have his Church?

    MARLAYep.

    SARAHI will never step foot in there.

    MARLAIts tough, but I truly believe hehas a purpose... Its just that hecant let go of his weaknesses.

    SARAH

    What about you?

    MARLAMe?

    SARAHYeah. You plan to hold on to your

    weakness?

    MARLASarah, its not like that... I

    mean, I have feelings for him, butI also want to help him build his

    ministry.

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    SARAHMarla, you want him to be your man.

    MARLAWhy not?

    SARAHHes a whore!... You deservebetter. Hes not the only man onearth.

    MARLAPeople can change.

    SARAHYou know, you always talking thisliving God mess, but I keep seeingyou living for Robert... I mean you

    practically worship that man.MARLA

    Ill admit, Im not perfect.

    SARAHWho is? That doesnt mean you lieto yourself and become the fool...I may not be this holy, sanctified,shouting chick, but I do know thatyou should put God first.

    MARLA

    I know. Im just dealing with somechallenges.

    INT. NEW EASTERN CHURCH

    Marla walks through the main door of the Church.

    USHER 1Marla! How are you this evening?

    MARLA

    Blessed... How are you?

    USHER 1Im blessed... and highly favored.

    MARLAAmen.

    USHER 1You ready for mid-week?

    MARLAYes, sir. Much needed.

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    Marla walks into the sanctuary, where some people are alreadysitting in various areas of the Church.

    MARLA (V.O.)I know I can do this. Just focus onGod... focus on God.

    EXT. EXPRESSWAY

    Sarah is on her way home, from shopping. Traffic is slightlyheavy. Sarah is LISTENING to a local news station. Sarah seesa man walking along the side of the expressway. She gets agood look of him and notices that its REGGIE. Reggie, 23, is

    wearing a long trench coat and seems to be spaced out. Sarahquickly cuts through traffic, almost getting hit as hornsHONK. She gets out of her vehicle.

    SARAHYELLING Reggie!.... Reg-gie!

    Reggie doesnt respond and just continues to walk.

    SARAH (CONTD)Reggie, its your sister!... Youhave to come home, Reggie!

    Cars speed by as Sarah rush back into her car to get her cellphone. She quickly dials 9-1-1.

    INT. NEW EASTERN CHURCH - LATER

    Robert has finished teaching and the congregation is startingto leave. Several people are walking towards Robert to sayhello. Marla quickly gets out of her seat and leaves with herhead down. Robert looks over the crowd of people and watchesMarla leave.

    EXT. NEW EASTERN CHURCH

    Marlas cell phone begins to ring. It reads, Sarah.

    MARLAHello?

    (listens)What?... Where?

    Marla quickly hangs up her phone and runs to her vehicle.

    I/E. NEW AGE HOSPITAL - MOMENTS LATER

    Marla is speedwalking down the hallway of Reggies floor. Shewalks past Reggies room.

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    SARAH (O.S.)Marla!

    Marla quickly turns around and walks into Reggies room.Sarah quickly approaches Marla and wraps her arms around herand begins to cry.

    SARAH (CONTD)Hes still alive, Marla... Hesstill alive.

    They let go of one another and Marla approaches his bedside.

    MARLA(looks at Sarah)

    What is his condition?

    SARAH

    Critical... His vitals are badlydamaged... The doctor said, heshould be able to pull through itbut he may not be one hundredpercent himself.

    Marla looks back down at Reggie. CLOSE UP on Reggies face...

    FADE TO BLACK.

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