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"Weight of the World on Your Shoulders"

written by

Tommy Delk

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CAST

RUTH HOWELLERIN HOWELLWALTER HOWELLSPENCER HOWELLREID HOWELLCAIN HOWELLGABE HOWELLLEXI HOWELLTHERESA KINGDERRICK KINGLAINEY KINGOLIVIA DAVISTAE LEUNG

SAMUEL HOWELLMIRANDA CARTERWREN STEPHENSONSAL STEPHENSONZELDA STEPHENSONDANI BARNES

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SETSINTERIORS

DERRICK'S CAR - PARKING LOT - DAY 1.SUNSET RESORT - ANNEX - BEDROOM - DAY 1./ DAY 2./ NIGHT 2.

- LIVING ROOM - DAY 1.SUNSET RESORT - MAIN HOUSE - KITCHEN - DAY 1./NIGHT 1./DAY 2./

NIGHT 2.- LIVING ROOM - DAY 1. / DAY 2.- GABE'S ROOM - NIGHT 1.

SUNSET RESORT - IN-LAW HOME - LIVING ROOM - DAY 1.- KITCHEN - DAY 2.

HOSPITAL - FOURTH FLOOR NURSE'S STATION - DAY 1- HALLWAY - DAY 2.- EXAMINATION ROOM - DAY 2.

SAL'S RESTAURANT - DINING ROOM - DAY 1.SAMUEL'S APARTMENT - DAY 1./ DAY 2.TAE'S APARTMENT - LIVING ROOM - NIGHT 1./ DAY 2./ NIGHT 2.

- KITCHEN - NIGHT 1.IVORY GOLF RESORT - FOYER - DAY 1.

- WOMEN'S BATHROOM - DAY 2.

EXTERIORSA CATHOLIC CHURCH - DAY 1.WALTER'S CAR - MOVING - DAY 1.

- PARKING LOT - DAY 2.SUNSET RESORT - DAY 1./NIGHT 1./DAY 2.

HOSPITAL - ROOF - DAY 1.- PARKING LOT - NIGHT 2.SAMUEL'S APARTMENT - DAY 1.TAE'S APARTMENT - BALCONY - NIGHT 1.PIER - NIGHT 1.GABE'S CAR - MOVING - NIGHT 1.

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SUNSET“Weight of the World on Your Shoulders”

FADE IN:

I/E. DERRICK’S CAR - PARKING LOT - DAY 1.1 1

We are in the parking lot of LAINEY’s school as THERESA andDERRICK drop her off. Through the whole exchange Theresa isjust sort of staring out the window, not paying any attentionto her husband or daughter.

DERRICKOkay sweetie, got everything?

LAINEYYes, Daddy.

DERRICKOkay, have a good day at school! Begood!

Lainey opens the car door.

LAINEYI will! I love you! Bye mommy, bydaddy.

DERRICKBye, sweetie!

They both sort of look expectantly at Theresa.

LAINEYMommy?

Derrick nudges her to get her attention.

THERESA (disoriented)

Huh? What?

DERRICKYour daughter is saying goodbye.

THERESA Oh. Bye sweetie. I love you!

Lainey closes the door and hurries away and Derrick startsthe car and they begin to drive.

DERRICKOk, what is going on in your headthat’s so important?

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THERESA Nothing.

DERRICKBullshit. You’ve been checked outfor three days. It’s like you’re onautopilot. Even your Mom has asked me what’s going on with you.

THERESA I’m just tired.

DERRICKYou’re sure that’s all it is?

THERESA Yes, I’m sure. How about this:tonight I’m going to ask my mom to

keep an eye on Lainey for dinner.Why don’t we pick up something onthe way home and just relaxtogether? Sound good?

It is obvious that this is making Derrick even moresuspicious, but he goes along with it.

DERRICKThat sounds great. I’ll get some wine on the way to pick you up.

THERESA

(louder than she wants)No wine.

(attempting to recover)We already have some at the house,so no use spending money on sometonight.

DERRICKOkay, okay, if you say so.

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INT. IVORY GOLF RESORT - FOYER - DAY 1.2 2

We are in the foyer of the Ivory Golf Resort, which is farbusier than we have seen it in the past. Lots of resort staffare running around, getting things in order, gathering insmall clumps and talking amongst themselves. SPENCER standsin the center of the foyer, directing the chaos to someextent.

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This is what Theresa happens to walk in on as she comesthrough the doors on her way in. She is confused by what’sgoing on around her. Theresa spots Spencer and moves to him.

THERESA Uncle Spencer, what’s going on?

SPENCER(teasing)

What, with all your sources, youdon’t know? The new COO is arrivingtoday.

THERESA (surprised)

Today? Are you kidding? How couldhe show up without any notice? Thatisn’t very fair to the staff!

SPENCERPeople in his position rarely care.

THERESA Yeah, I guess that’s true.

Theresa pats her uncle on the shoulder and then moves backtowards her normal spot behind the desk. CLAIRE, herreceptionist coworker is there already.

CLAIREHave you been sleeping at all? You

look worn out.

THERESA That’s what every girl wants tohear first thing in the morning.Thanks, Claire.

CLAIRESorry. Of course you look great.

(a beat)So what do you think he will belike?

(off of Theresa’s confused

look)The new COO.

THERESA Oh, I don’t know. Probably anasshole. A new person in charge isalways trouble.


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CLAIREI hear that it’s the owner’s sonfrom England.

THERESA I didn’t know the owner had a son.

CLAIRENeither did I.

ANGLE ON THE DOOR where we can see a black sedan pull upoutside.

EMPLOYEE 1(nervous, to Spencer)

The car has arrived.

Spencer immediately shifts into business mode, striding

towards the door. After a moment he stops, surprised.

BACK TO THERESA, who sees what Spencer sees, and is just asshocked.

THERESA That’s the new COO?

ANGLE ON the door, where DANI BARNES, 40, beautiful andglamorous in a way that speaks of being wealthy but notflaunting it, has entered.

TO SPENCER, who seems completely taken aback, and who glances

over his shoulder towards Theresa, both of them having thesame expression, before he looks back to Dani.

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INT. IVORY GOLF RESORT - FOYER - MOMENTS LATER - DAY 1.2A 2A

We’re right where we were before the titles, Dani lookingaround the foyer, taking in the building, though she isn’tpaying too much attention to the actual people.

Spencer recovers himself and crosses to her, but is obviouslystill put off.

SPENCERGood morning, and welcome to theIvory Golf Resort. I am SpencerHowell, the resort’s OperationsManager.


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He extends his hand for a handshake, but Dani doesn’t takeit, and after an awkward moment he lowers his hand.

Dani starts to walk, so Spencer joins her.

SPENCER (CONT’D)I have arranged for two staff members to give you a guided tourof the facilities.

DANII want you to do the tour, Mr.Howell.

SPENCERMe?

DANI

I imagine you are the most familiar with the day to day operations ofthe resort, yes?

SPENCERAs Operations Manager, yes.

DANIThen it would be much morebeneficial for you to do the tour.You can film me in on the detailsas we go.

Dani does not wait for his agreement, she continues to walkat a slightly faster pace, and eventually Spencer just shakeshis head and moves to catch up with her.

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EXT. SUNSET RESORT - DAY 1.3 3

We’re in the main yard of the Sunset Resort, and it’s abeautiful day, as the shot establishes.

INT. SUNSET RESORT - MAIN HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - DAY 1.3A 3A

ERIN sits on the couch across from LAURENCE, 40s, handsome,an agent representative, OLIVIA next to her. Laurence isgoing through some papers and discussing things with Erin, who is in full business mode.

LAURENCEThey’re really excited about doinga second book after the success ofthe first.


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They want to act on it whilethey’ve still got the option on it.

ERINI’m really happy that that’s howthey feel, but Laurence, I haven’teven begun to think about anothercookbook. I’m still in full forcefilming most of the week. Doinganother cookbook would mean lots ofcooking for photographs.

LAURENCEYes, it would, but think about it,Erin. This is the biggest advanceoffering on a cookbook I’ve everseen. I bet Paula Deen doesn’t getthis much. This is a huge

opportunity. If you let the optionexpire any second offers you got would be half this.

ERINI’m just trying not to think aboutall of the work that involves.Cooking, plating, prepping, writing, finding recipes--

LAURENCEIsn’t that what you have anassistant for?

OLIVIA If you want to do the book, ofcourse I will help in whatever wayI can.

ERINAre you sure? You weren’t here forthe last one, you don’t know whatit was like.

OLIVIA I’m sure, ma’am.

Erin takes the paperwork from Laurence.

LAURENCEThis would be good, Erin.

ERIN(reading)

Jesus Christ, no.


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Not Genevieve Trenard. I refuse to work with her again. She was anightmare.

LAURENCECome on, Erin.

ERINYou go back and tell them that I want to pick my own photographer,and then we will have a deal.

Gabe comes downstairs, gym bag over his shoulder as this meeting is wrapping up, Laurence and Erin moving towards thedoor.

LAURENCEI will talk to Madeline Tilly and

let her know what you’ve said. I’vegot a very good feeling about this,Erin. They want this bad. This canbe nothing but good for you.

ERINThanks, Laurence. Get back to meASAP.

Laurence turns to go, reaches out and shakes Gabe’s’s hand ashe runs into him.

LAURENCE

Goodbye.

Laurence leaves.

GABEHow was your meeting?

ERINIt was good.

Erin turns to Olivia, cautiously optimistic.

ERIN (CONT’D)

That was good, right?

OLIVIA I think it was, yeah.

ERINI just hope he can get her to agreeto let me pick my own photographerthis time.


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GABEOh, you need a photographer?

ERIN(kidding)

Why, you know one?

GABEYeah, actually I do. He’s a friendof mine. He’s never done anythingprofessional before.

ERINIs he good?

GABEI think so.

ERINThat’s great! If I end up needinghim I’ll let you know!

GABEAlright. Later, Mom.

(to Olivia)Goodbye.

He exits.

EXT. SUNSET RESORT - DAY 1.3B 3B

GABE is walking from the main house towards his car as CAINleaves the large guest kitchen, and they sort of meet in the middle.

CAINI thought today was your off-day.

GABEIt is. I’m just heading to the gym.

CAINSince when do you work out?

GABEMy friend has got me started going with him.

CAINGood. You need to exercise morethan that brain of yours, Doc. Youdoing this because you’re singleagain?


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GABE(laughing)

You know me.

CAINKeep it up and you won’t be able tokeep the ladies off of you.

GABEI gotta get going.

Cain pats him on the shoulder and the two head off in theirdifferent directions.

INT. SUNSET RESORT - MAIN HOUSE - KITCHEN - DAY 1.3C 3C

Olivia and Erin are in the kitchen shuffling through papersand such, digging up recipes and such and boxes with them,

making a bit of a mess.

CAIN (O.S.)Mom? Mom?

ERINI’m in the kitchen!

Cain comes in, sees the big mess that she’s making.

CAINWhat are you doing?

ERINI’ve got to start piecing togetherrecipes for a new cookbook.

Erin opens a cabinet, reaches for a box that is too high forher.

ERIN (CONT’D)Could you?

Cain gets the box down, placing it on the counter.

CAIN

Have you forgotten that the monthlybarbecue for the guests is tonight?

This makes Erin stop what she’s doing.

ERINYou’re kidding right?

CAINNope. You forgot?!


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ERINI thought it was next week. JesusChrist. I haven’t even done theshopping for it yet. Damn it, whydid it have to be today of alldays?

OLIVIA (trying to be helpful)

Couldn’t you just reschedule fornext week?

CAINThe day of? My dad wouldn’t dothat.

ERINThat’s just not an option, not the

day of. It’s unprofessional.(to Cain)How many reservations do we have?

CAINTwenty-eight.

ERINAnd counting you, Sal, Zelda andWren, that’s 31.

OLIVIA Well, if it will help, I could do

the shopping for you.

ERINThat’s not necessary, Olivia.

OLIVIA Really, I don’t mind. With all thethings going on right here, you’vegot your hands full. I can do theshopping and you can do a little work on the cookbook until I getback, then I can help you with thebarbecue meal.

ERINThat’s asking way too much of you.

OLIVIA You’re my mentor. How else am Isupposed to learn if I don’t watchyou cook?


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By Erin’s smile it is obvious that she likes Olivia; the twohave a very nice working relationship.

ERINFine, but you’re not going alone.Cain, do you have any divers thisafternoon?

CAIN(cautious)

No.

ERINGood. Go with Olivia to help.

This gets an immediate and visceral reaction from both Oliviaand Cain at the same time; neither of them are happy with theidea.

OLIVIA Really, that’s not necessary.I’m sure I can manage thegroceries on my own.

CAINShe’s a grown-up, I’m sureshe doesn’t need someonetagging along.

Their vehemence catches Erin off guard.

ERIN (CONT’D)Groceries for thirty people is alot to have to carry by yourself.Go together. There isn’t a lot oftime to get it done, it’ll befaster this way.

There is no arguing on this note, and they both know it.

OLIVIA (forcing a smile)

Of course.

CAINWhatever you say, mom.

ERINThat’s better. So you two get goingand get back here as soon as

possible.

EXT. SUNSET RESORT - DAY 1.3D 3D

Cain and Olivia emerge from the main house and start towardsthe parked cars.

OLIVIA I’m parked over here.


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CAINWe’re taking my truck.

OLIVIA Why?

CAINBecause I’m driving.

OLIVIA My gas mileage is compensated bythe studio. We’ll take my car.Don’t worry, the seats in the backfold down for trunk space.

She doesn’t wait for his reply, just crosses to her car andgets in, leaving him standing there, annoyed.

Olivia rolls down her window after a moment.

OLIVIA (CONT’D)(saccharine sweet)

Well, are you coming?

Cain grumbles and reluctantly joins her. As they drive off we:

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INT. SUNSET RESORT - MAIN HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - DAY 1.4 4

Erin is sitting on the couch, scribbling notes as she thumbsthrough papers. After a moment the doorbell rings.

ERINJust a second!

She gets up and opens the door, stopping, confused.

ERIN (CONT’D)Can I help you?

MIRANDA (O.S.)Hi, Mrs. Howell?

We turn and see Miranda standing in the door.

MIRANDA (CONT’D)I’m Miranda. Gabe’s girlfriend.

FADE TO BLACK.

END OF ACT ONE


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ACT TWO

FADE IN:

INT. HOSPITAL - MRI ROOM - DAY 1.5 5

We find ourselves in a room with an MRI machine, watchingSAMUEL go through the machine’s test. We pull back and find we are watching this through a window, where WALTER is watching, obviously emotionally impacted by seeing his fathergo through this.

We linger on this a few moments before:

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INT. HOSPITAL - DOCTOR’S OFFICE - DAY 1.5A 5A

Walter and Samuel are sitting across from DOCTOR MORROW (60s,“house-call” look to him) in the doctor’s office.

DOCTOR MORROWBased on all of the tests we’ve runthe last few weeks I can tell youthat what we’ve tried so far isn’t working. The cancer is spreading more aggressively than weanticipated. We still have plentyof time, but my suggested course ofaction would be a regiment ofchemotherapy combined with

radiation.

SAMUELAbsolutely not.

WALTERDad--

SAMUELNo. I said from the beginning thatI wasn’t going to do chemo orradiation. You were fine with thatthen, doc.

DOCTOR MORROWBack then I had hoped that we coulduse other treatments, but nowthat’s not an option.

SAMUELThen I guess there isn’t any optionnow.


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Samuel rises, much to Walter’s dismay. Without another wordhe leaves the office, not bothering to shut the door behindhim. Walter rises to go too.

WALTER(to Doctor Morrow)

I’m really sorry. I’ll talk to him.

Doctor Morrow scribbles out a prescription and hands it toWalter.

DOCTOR MORROWHe’s going to need this.

WALTERThanks.

With that Walter walks out of the office and to:

EXT. HOSPITAL - PARKING LOT - DAY 1.5B 5B

Samuel is already starting across the parking lot, Walterhurrying to catch up with him.

WALTERDad, just wait a second, alright?We really need to go back in thereand talk to the doctor some more.

SAMUELWhat for? It’s a waste of time.

WALTERWe need to figure out how to treatthis!

SAMUELWhat’s done is done. There’snothing else for it now.

WALTERHow can you say? Are you justgiving up without a fight? There’splenty more you can do.

SAMUELI’m done with this, damn it. I’mdone with the poking, the prodding,the endless tests, the medicines,the dizziness, the exhaustion, ALLOF IT. I won’t push myself to thebrink of death just to escape itfor a short time.


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What good is having a life if I’mtoo weak and feeble from treatmentto enjoy it, huh? The more timepasses the more I realize howimportant it is to be, just be.

WALTERIf you don’t get treatment, you’regoing to die.

SAMUELSo if I take this chemo, I’ll liveforever? We’re all destined to die.And that’s man’s real test, rightthere. Accepting it. In the end wehave no choice in the matter.

Samuel starts walking again, towards the car.

SAMUEL (CONT’D)Take me home, I’m tired.

Samuel stands there, looking forlornly after his fatherbefore he walks further, joining him.

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INT. SUNSET RESORT - MAIN HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - DAY 1.6 6

Miranda is seated on the couch as Erin comes in with a trayof tea, handing a cup to Miranda.

MIRANDA Thank you very much.

ERIN(a little confused)

You’re welcome. So, Miranda, wasit?

(Miranda nods yes)Right. So what brings you by today?Can’t say I was expecting it.

MIRANDA

I know it was a little rude of meto come unannounced, but I justreally wanted to meet Gabe’sfamily, and was nearby and figuredit would be a good time tointroduce myself.

ERINThat’s very kind of you.

(a beat)


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Listen, not to be rude or anything,but... how to put this? I was underthe impression that you and Gabe were no longer seeing each other.

MIRANDA That was my fault. Things just weren’t where I thought they wouldbe by now and it scared me alittle. But I talked to him, toldhim I didn’t want to call it off,that I wanted to keep trying as acouple.

ERINAnd what did he say?

MIRANDA

(slight confession)He hasn’t said much yet.

ERINSomething you have to understandabout Gabe is that he doesn’t workunder anyone’s expectations but hisown. If I remember right you’re anurse at the hospital, right?

MIRANDA Right.

ERINThen you’ve seen how methodical heis. That isn’t just when it comesto medicine; he applies that toevery part of his life.

MIRANDA I’m starting to see that. I thinkit’s admirable.

ERINIt’s frustrating, that’s what itis. The boy can drive you to the

brink of insanity with his habitsand ways. He’s not always theeasiest person to deal with, and Ican only imagine its equallydifficult to have feelings for him.

(a beat)Does Gabe know you were coming bytoday?


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MIRANDA Actually, no. I came by because I wanted to talk to you specifically,and he would probably try todiscourage it, knowing him. He’s sohesitant to introduce me to thefamily. It’s almost like he’sscared of commitment.

ERINWhat is it you wanted to talk to meabout?

MIRANDA I was hoping you could give me someadvice on dealing with Gabe.

ERIN

Well, for starters, you can’t be wishy-washy. You have to either beall-in or you’re all-out. Those areyour only options with him.

MIRANDA I didn’t realize he saw the worldso black and white.

ERINHe always has. Sometimes it putspeople off, because there is no middle ground. He doesn’t have

friends and acquaintances. Ifyou’re not a friend, then you’renot there.

MIRANDA I really want things to work withus. What should I do?

ERINIf that’s what you really want thenstick to it. You can’t say onething and then decide a littlelater that you’ve changed your

mind.

MIRANDA I’ll remember that. Sorry if I’vecaused any kind of commotion foryou.

ERINIts nothing. He’s very... reservedabout his private life, even here.


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But if you’re serious about makingthings work, and you think he istoo--

MIRANDA I’m sure he is. I am.

ERINThen I’ll talk to him.

(a beat)Now I don’t want to be rude, butthere’s a lot to do around hereright now.

MIRANDA (rising)

Of course, of course. Thank you foryour time. It was a real pleasure

to meet you.

ERINYes, it was.

She sees Miranda out the door, a thoughtful look on her face.

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I/E. OLIVIA’S CAR - DRIVING - DAY 1.7 7

We’re riding inside Olivia’s car where the atmosphere isextremely heavy. Neither Olivia or Cain are speaking, and the

radio is off. Cain casts the occasional dubious look towardsOlivia as she drives, but she seems not to notice.

CAIN(beat)

You swerve a lot when you drive.Some cop is going to think you’redrunk, you know.

This does not garner any sort of response from her, and hegoes back to staring out the passenger window, but hasn’tgiven up yet.

CAIN (CONT’D)(beat)

How has it been, working for my mom?

(no answer, another beat)I know she can get a bit obsessive,at times, so I imagine it’s hard to work under her.

(longer beat)


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It’s rude not to answer someone when they talk to you, you know. Atleast have some courtesy.

OLIVIA Oh, now that’s funny.

CAINWhat?

OLIVIA Nothing. I don’t know why you feelthe need to--

CAINHey! Watch out!

EXT. STREET - DAY 1.7A 7A

A car pulls out in front of Olivia, and she comes a littleclose to hitting it, but doesn’t.

I/E. OLIVIA’S CAR - DRIVING - DAY 1.7B 7B

CAINWhy aren’t you paying attention tothe road? We could have beenkilled!

OLIVIA You’re the one who insists on

carrying on a conversation whileI’m trying to drive!

CAINI don’t like riding in silence.It’s strange. I thought women weresupposed to be able to multi-task.

Olivia turns the radio on, blaring some pretty bad pop music.

OLIVIA If you don’t like silence, here,have some music.

CAINI’d prefer the silence. This isterrible.

Discovering that Cain hates the music, Olivia reaches overand turns the volume on it up, a satisfied look on her face.


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Cain looks miserable and leans his head against the glass with a “kill me now” expression on his face. From thisexpression we:

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EXT. IVORY GOLF RESORT - GOLF COURSE - DAY 1.8 8

We are near a golf cart, where Dani and Spencer and thecart’s driver are standing, surveying the golf course. Thereare varying amounts of people at the different holes.

SPENCER(typical spiel)

As you are no doubt aware, we keepthe course up to meet all PGA standards. We naturally hope to oneday host a PGA Tour event.

DANIAre we being proactive about thishope? What sort of lobbying are wedoing?

SPENCERAt the moment we don’t quite havethe facilities to do this. IN thenext three years we hope to putplans into motion.

DANI

I see.(a beat)

Okay, Mr. Howell, now tell mesomething that isn’t in yourtypical pitch to potentialinvestors.

SPENCERCome again?

DANIEverything out of your mouth so farsounds as if you are selling the

place to me. I can see that it is afine establishment, but I am not apotential investor. Tell mesomething else.

SPENCERI’m afraid I don’t quite know whatyou mean.


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DANIOkay. How’s this? Why do we not yethave the facilities to host a PGA event?

SPENCERTo put it simply, we just do nothave the size to accommodate suchan event at the present time. Welack room space, lack properpreparation for the influx ofpeople, and are severelyunderstaffed. We hold golf eventshere twice a year, nothing on agrand scale, and so far that’s beenall we can handle. There are alsoother events hosted by our otheramenities, like horseback riding.

DANIAnd these are all problems you hopeto alleviate in the next two tothree years?

SPENCERThat is the current hope, yes.

DANII see. Where to next?

SPENCER

Well I guess next would be--

DANII want to see the stables.

SPENCERThen next would be the stables.

Spencer walks her back to the golf cart, tells the driver where they are going, and then gets in himself. The golf cartpulls away but we remain where we are, watching them movebefore:

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We are in the main yard of the sunset resort. RUTH sits onher porch, snapping green beans. The front door of the mainhouse opens and Erin emerges, crossing the yard to Ruth.

ERINNeed any help?


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RUTHIt’s just beans. Besides, don’t youhave your own work to be doingright now?

ERINI can take a break for a few minutes to help.

Erin starts snapping the beans for Ruth, tossing them intothe bowl.

ERIN (CONT’D)You’re snapping them too small.

RUTHYou might have your own cookingshow but I’ve been doing this

longer than you.

ERINOkay, okay, we’ll do it your way.

(a beat)I had a visitor come up today,Ruth.

RUTHI’ve never much cared for thatLaurence. He’s as slippery as asnake.

ERINNot him, someone else. Her name wasMiranda. Said she was Gabe’sgirlfriend.

This gets Ruth’s attention.

RUTHDid he say she would be coming?

ERINNo, she said she hadn’t saidanything to him. She wanted my

advice on how to make things work with him.

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ERINI know. It made me feel verystrange. But she very much wants to make things work with him.

RUTHDoes he want to make things work with her?

ERINI don’t know. She said the breakup was her fault, that she just rushedinto a choice that she regretted.I’m guessing that means she dumpedhim and now wants him back.

(beat)She’s pretty.

RUTHI know what you’re thinking, anddon’t do it.

ERINDo what?

RUTHDon’t get involved. If he wants to work things out with this girl,then he will. If he doesn’t, thenthat’s that.

(a beat)

If you were going to meddle youshould have started years ago. It’s way too late now.

ERINI’ll try harder with the other two.I’ll follow your example.

RUTHWhat is that supposed to mean?

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Gabe is getting out of his car and walking towards them.

GABEWhat are you two up to? You bothlook happy today.

ERINJust enjoying a beautiful day whileI take a break from slaving overrecipes.


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RUTHI hear she’s pretty.

GABECome again?

RUTHYour girlfriend.

GABEWhat do you mean.

Erin is glaring at Ruth the whole time.

ERINMiranda stopped by to talk to metoday.

GABE(astounded)She did what?

He starts off back towards his car, pulling his phone out ofhis pocket.

ERINShe just wanted to talk to me--Gabe!

Gabe ignores her, dials a number, putting the phone up to hisear. It rings a few times before it is answered.

MIRANDA (O.S.)(through the phone)

Gabe! I’m glad you called. I wasplanning on calling--

GABE(harsh)

What exactly were you thinking,coming to my house?

Behind him we can see that Erin is feeling pretty bad aboutthis whole thing.

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ACT THREE

FADE IN:

EXT. TAE’S APARTMENT - BALCONY - DAY 1.10 10

Tae is standing on his balcony, on the phone.

TAEShe actually went to your house totalk to your mother?

INT. SUNSET RESORT - MAIN HOUSE - GABE’S ROOM - DAY 1.10A 10A

Gabe is pacing his room on his phone. We cut back and forthbetween the two locales throughout the conversation.

GABE

I’m stunned too. She figuredtalking to my mom might helpconvince me to get back together with her. I told her to meet me fordinner tonight.

TAE(dislikes the sound ofthat)

What for?

GABETo talk. Hopefully I can get

through to her.

TAEWhat are you going to tell her?

GABEI don’t know. Why are you beinglike this?

TAELike what?

GABE

I don’t know, you sound like you’reangry.

TAEYou’ve told her things before andthey don’t seem to be working.She’s not getting it through herhead.


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I don’t know why you don’t justtell her that you’re not interestedand don’t want to see her?

GABEBecause I don’t want to hurt her!

TAEAnd she’s not getting hurt now? Youthink having these hopes of gettingback together isn’t painful forher? Every time she gets her hopesup they get dashed again, but neverenough to send her away. Each timehas to hurt. It’s more cruel todraw it out.

GABE

(snapping)You think I don’t know that?(composes himself, lowershis voice)

I feel terrible that she’s gottencaught up in this, Tae. It’s my mess and I pulled her into it.

TAEWell now you’ve got to fix it.

GABEI know.

TAE(a beat)

What are you going to say?

GABEI don’t know, I’ll take care of it.

TAEBe sure--

GABEI said I’ll take care of it!

TAE(a little hurt)

Good. Take care of it. Let me know when you’ve actually done that.

GABETae, wait, I--


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But Tae hangs up his phone. Gabe sits down on the edge of hisbed, disheartened by everything.

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INT. SUPERMARKET - CONTINUOUS - DAY 1.11 11

Olivia is moving through the supermarket, occasionallystopping to put things in the basket. Cain comes up with twoheavy bags of potatoes and puts them in the basket.

OLIVIA (icy)

Those go under the basket.

Cain rolls his eyes, digging the bags out and putting them onthe space under the basket.

CAINOkay, what next?

OLIVIA You should have made a copy of thelist.

CAINOr you could just stop beingdifficult and show me what’s on it.

Olivia is not paying Cain any attention. He walks beside her,annoyed.

CAIN (CONT’D)You know, you shouldn’t act this way towards your boss’s son.

OLIVIA Just what is that supposed to mean?Just because you’re Mrs. Howell’sson doesn’t mean you’re guaranteedrespect, you know. That isn’t howit works in a civilized society.

CAIN

And here I thought being human meant I was guaranteed respect in a“civilized society”.

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CAIN(exasperated)

What are you talking about?

OLIVIA Four full racks of ribs.

CAIN(caught off guard)

Uh... what?

OLIVIA That’s the next item on theshopping list. Four full racks ofribs.

Cain just stares at her as she continues to push the cart,stopping and adding something else to the basket. She doesn’t

even glance back.

OLIVIA (CONT’D)Well, are you going to get them ornot?

Cain heaves an exasperated sigh and turns to go get thethings she’s mentioned.

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INT. IVORY GOLF RESORT - RESTAURANT - DAY 1.12 12

We’re in the resort’s fairly busy restaurant around lunchtime. Sitting at a corner table by herself is Theresa, asmall salad mostly untouched in front of her. She’s zonedout.

As she sits there her cell phone rings and rings a few timesbefore she finally answers it.

THERESA Hello?

DERRICK (O.S.)(through the phone)

Hey sweetie. I’m on my lunch breakso I thought I’d give you a call.How are you feeling?

THERESA Tired. It’s not even two yet.


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Just hang in there, sweetie. What were you wanting to eat tonight.

THERESA Anything is fine. Whatever you’rethinking is fine.


How does pizza sound?

THERESA Sounds fine. Listen, it’s gettingbusy here again, so I need to go.I’ll see you after work.

DERRICK (O.S.)(through the phone)I’ll be there at five. Love you.

THERESA Love you too.

With that she hangs up the phone, and just sits there,staring at her salad. After a moment she is joined by Claire.

CLAIREAre you okay? You haven’t eatenanything.

THERESA I’m fine. Just not hungry today.

CLAIREStill feeling shitty?

THERESA Yeah, you could say that.

CLAIREHave you been to a doctor yet?

THERESA (weary)

Yes, I went.

CLAIREAnd?

THERESA Everything’s under control.


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CLAIREYou’re pregnant, aren’t you?

Theresa glares at her.

CLAIRE (CONT’D)You’re not? I could have sworn you were. The symptoms you have are thesame as my sister both times she was pregnant.

THERESA (snippy)

I’ve already had one child before,I think I would know what I’m like when I’m pregnant.

CLAIRE

Wow. That really surprises me.Everyone here thought you were.

THERESA Everyone?

Claire realizes that she’s made a mistake and instantlyregrets it.

CLAIREWell, maybe not everyone. No oneasked your uncle what he thought.

THERESA Do you all have nothing better todo than debate amongst yourselvesabout whether or not I’m pregnant?!

CLAIRENo, of course not. There wasn’treally any debate. Everyone thoughtyou were.

Theresa scowls and gets up, stomping away.

CLAIRE (CONT’D)

(calling after her)Getting angry isn’t good for thebaby!

THERESA (yelling back)

Shut up!

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INT. SUPERMARKET - CONTINUOUS - DAY 1.13 13

At this point the basket that Olivia is pushing has gottenreally full and really heavy; she’s having trouble pushingit.

Cain comes into the aisle carrying one of those big twenty-four packs of bottled water, which he has placed into asecond basket. He sees Olivia slightly struggling to controlthe unwieldy basket.

CAINHere, switch baskets with me.

OLIVIA (stubborn)

I’m fine.

CAINThat basket is way too heavy. Justtake this one.

OLIVIA I said I’ve got it.

Cain just moves around, reaching out and stopping Olivia’sbasket by grasping the front of it.

CAINJust give me the basket.

OLIVIA I’m not helpless!

CAINI’m not saying you are.

Olivia stares him down for a moment, unwilling to surrenderthis, then she finally-- reluctantly --switches to push theother basket.

CAIN (CONT’D)Thank you. Is that everything onthe list?

OLIVIA It is, but I think your mom forgotsomething.

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OLIVIA Well it’s a barbecue, right? Thecooking food outside with music andall that stuff?

CAINYeah.

OLIVIA What about charcoal?

CAINOh. We don’t need any. We have abig supply for the barbecue events.

And with that she just pushes her basket out of the aisle,leaving Cain behind, more confused than he was before.

CAIN (CONT’D)I don’t understand this girl.

OLIVIA (O.S.)Are you coming?

Cain sighs in a very put-on-upon way and pushes his basketout of the aisle and we:

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INT. IVORY GOLF RESORT - CLUBHOUSE - DINING ROOM - DAY 1.14 14

Spencer follows Dani into the clubhouse dining room, Spencerexplaining all the while.

SPENCERThe clubhouse is equipped with itsown restaurant and chef. Itconsistently receives high marks,and patrons have never lodged acomplaint about anything more thanhow busy the place can get, barringthe occasional picky customers.

DANI

It seems a bit empty, doesn’t it?

SPENCERTThere is always a down period atpeak golf and horseback ridingtimes.

DANISo it’s mostly resort patrons thatdine here?


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SPENCERAt the moment, yes. You must bestaying at the resort to eat here.

DANII would think that this is leavinga rather large avenue of profituntapped.

SPENCERWe have contemplated opening it asa general restaurant before, runthe scenarios, drawn upprojections. It was researchedthoroughly, but the numbers that wegot simply didn’t justify theexpenses of the project, so we didnot bother pursuing it any further.

DANII see. Perhaps we should re-explorethis thought in the near future,yes?

SPENCEROf course. Where would you like togo next?

DANII’m hungry, so I would like tosample the restaurant’s acclaimed

food.

SPENCEROf course. How long do you thinkyour meal will be?

DANIWhy do you ask?

SPENCERWell, once you have finished I willreturn to resume the tour.

DANINonsense, you haven’t had lunchyet, so you’ll dine with me.

SPENCERI’m not sure I’m comfortable withthat idea, ma’am.

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Spencer is completely put off by this. He does not like beingin this situation, but Dani doesn’t seem to care; she simplystarts walking towards a table. Spencer shakes his head, putout, and follows.

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EXT. SUNSET RESORT - DRIVEWAY - DAY 1.15 15

Walter is sitting in the driver’s seat of his car, just sortof staring off into space. REID comes up the driveway, backfrom one of the many jobs he does around there, and seesthis. Concerned, he crosses to the driver’s side window, tapson it to get Walter’s attention. Walter looks at him butdoesn’t make a move to get out of the car, so Reid crossesaround to the passenger side and gets in.

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Once he’s in the car Reid waits patiently for Walter to talk.When he doesn’t after several moments, Reid takes it uponhimself to start.

REIDWhat’s going on?

WALTER(a beat)

I just can’t understand what would make someone give up on everythingso easily.

REIDI’m not following you.

WALTERI don’t care how bad the situationgets, or how tough the road. Ifthere was even the slightest chanceof getting better I would leap atit. How can someone be so willingto just lay down and wait to die?

REID

(realizing)Ah. The doctor didn’t go well,then?

We can see that it is becoming difficult for Walter to holdit together as he informs Reid; this is something he’s beenholding inside, unable to tell anyone, so it is a relief tohim that he can confide in Reid.


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WALTERThe cancer has spread pretty far.The doctor says its still possibleto beat it, but he refuses to evenconsider the options.

REIDI don’t know that I blame him,though. Your perspective is fromthe outside. We don’t know what’sgoing on inside his body. I haven’tpersonally experienced it, but Iknow people with fathers, mothers,uncles, grandparents, that havegone through chemo. They say theyshrivelled up to nothing. Allthroughout it the treatment madethem sicker than the cancer had.

It’s easy for us to say how it’sobvious that he needs to do it,because in the end it’s not us whohas to go through the consequencesof that choice. I’m sure he’sthinking about it differently. He’sscared of what will happen if hegets the chemotherapy.

WALTERBut it’s the only chance he has--

REID

Maybe he doesn’t see it that way.I’m sure he’s thinking that there’sno guarantee that the treatments will work, and if not, then what was it for? Think of his age. Whichis worse, the symptom or the cure?

WALTEROkay, that’s fine. I can respectthat choice. But he says he’s done with all of it, the tests, thedoctor visits, all of it. There area lot of experimental treatments

out there we can try. But I thinkhe’s just throwing in the towel.

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WALTERWhat about what we’ve been through,Reid? How can he not try? He’s gota family!

REIDWell, did you expect him to startthinking about that this late inthe game?

With that said Reid pats Walter on the shoulder and gets outof the car. Walter sits there, staring at the steering wheelfor a moment, and then he turns the keys in the ignition,starting the car, a determined look coming across his face.He backs the car out of the driveway, and on his departure we:

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ACT FOUR

FADE IN:

EXT. IVORY GOLF RESORT - MAIN ENTRANCE - DAY 1.16 16

We’re with Theresa as she stands outside the resort, waitingfor Derrick now that her shift is over. She doesn’t seem tobe in good spirits; she’s a woman who lets her long days getto her. She keeps checking her watch as if Derrick is late.

Finally Derrick’s car arrives and Theresa hurries to it andgets in, and Derrick pulls off.

I/E. DERRICK’S CAR - MOVING - DAY 1.16A 16A

Derrick glances at Theresa every now and then, expecting herto say something. When she doesn’t he decides to talk.

DERRICKHow was work today? Are you feelingany better?

THERESA Work was same as ever. And I’m justas drained as usual.

DERRICKMaybe you should take a day or twooff work to get some rest.

THERESA Don’t be ridiculous. We can’tafford for me to do that. We havebills, remember?

DERRICKOur situation isn’t so bad you haveto work yourself to death, Theresa.

THERESA It’s not that serious. Besides, westill haven’t paid my parents back what we borrowed yet.

DERRICKIt seems pretty serious to me!You’re always tired and always--

THERESA (sharp)

I’m fine!


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DERRICK(a little hurt)

Okay, okay, I’ll drop it.

They fall silent, and it is apparent that Theresa regretsbeing sharp with him, and she takes a deep breath to prepherself for the effort she’s about to make.

THERESA (almost forced)

Have you thought about what you want for dinner? What kind ofpizza?

DERRICKI know you aren’t that big a fan ofpepperoni. How about plain cheese?

THERESA (smiling)Sounds great.

Theresa turns to look out the window and as she does we ANGLEON HER FACE IN THE REAR VIEW MIRROR, her smile slowly fadinguntil she’s very somber-looking. From this we:

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Olivia’s car pulls up and we can see that it is overflowing

with grocery bags; they’re all in the back seat and Cain evenhas some in his lap, and looks none too happy about it.

CAINI told you to let me drive my truckbut you just had to have your way.

He gets out of the car with the bags and closes the car doorhard. Olivia follows him out of the car, annoyed by hisattitude.

OLIVIA What are you complaining about? So

what if you had to ride with bagsin your laps for ten minutes?

She starts unloading the car, moving things towards theporch. Cain grabs several bags and heads off after her.

CAINYou really need to get thatattitude checked out!


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Someone might think you’re insane,being rude to somebody for noreason.

This gets Olivia’s attention, and she turns around, glaringfull on.

OLIVIA No reason? That’s what you said,right? You think there’s no reason.Before we even had the chance tointroduce ourselves properly you were being rude to me.

We can tell from Cain’s face that he knows what she means butdoesn’t want to admit it.

CAIN

What are you talking about?

OLIVIA The day your mother introduced usin the kitchen you didn’t evenacknowledge my presence. You actedlike I wasn’t there, never evenlooked at me. And you want tolecture me about being rude orcoming off as insane. That’s funny.

Olivia turns, carrying as many of the grocery bags inside asshe can. This leaves Cain standing there feeling like shit.

After a moment he turns back and continues to unload the car.

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INT. IVORY GOLF RESORT - FOYER - CONTINUOUS - DAY 1.18 18

Spencer returns to the foyer with Dani, finally finished withthe tour. We can see that he has not exactly enjoyed his time with her.

SPENCERAs you can see, despite beingfairly new as an establishment we

have entered into a smooth methodof operation, and are alwaysplanning to expand. We’ve developedlucrative arrangements with severalbusiness and companies and aredoing our best to foster a sense ofloyalty from our members.


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DANIYes, this is all very impressive,Mr. Howell. My father speaks veryhighly of this place, and of you. I was delighted when he let me knowthat you would be providing me witheverything I need as I settle inhere.

SPENCERExcuse me, but settle in here?

DANII have no taste for Los Angeles.The west coast doesn’t agree with me much, Mr. Howell, and to behonest, being in my father’s shadowthere is more than a little

intimidating, wouldn’t you think?My father has been saying for a while that the Ivory Resort isgoing to be the shining new jewelfor the company.

(a beat)You have an office, yes?

SPENCEROf course, ma’am.

DANIPlease, call me Dani. Or at least

Ms. Barnes.

Spencer doesn’t have anything to say to this.

DANI (CONT’D)Show me to your office.

Spencer starts guiding her along the way.

DANI (CONT’D)I don’t have much of a head forbusiness, but my father wants me toshare in the family company. I lack

experience in this field, and so heand I both agreed that learningfirst to deal with the company on asingular level would help me indealing with it on a larger scale.

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SPENCERI was unaware that you would betaking a permanent position here,Ms. Barnes. The president neverdiscussed that with myself oranyone else as far as I know.

DANII would not be surprised. That isvery much like my father, wouldn’tyou agree?

The elevator arrives and they step into it.

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The elevator doors close and they start moving.

DANIWhile I don’t have a head forbusiness I am a fast learner and with a good teacher I am confidentthat I will be able to manage acompany superbly.

SPENCER(politely)

I’m sure you will.

DANII am aware that this will be

terribly inconvenient for you, butplease bear with me for a few months while I get my legs under me.

SPENCERI’m not sure I entirely understand what you’re telling me, Ms. Barnes.

DANIMy father speaks very highly ofyou, Mr. Howell. Hearing that, Iknew that if I wanted to learn what

I need to know to do my fatherproud, you would be the man to see.My father has assured me that you will be available to guide me as Ilearn.

Spencer is flabbergasted by this.

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INT. IVORY GOLF RESORT - OFFICES - HALLWAY - DAY 1.18B 18B

SPENCERMrs. Barnes--

DANIMs. Barnes. I’m not marriedanymore.

SPENCERMs. Barnes, I don’t think I’m theperson you should be looking to.

DANII disagree, and so does my father.He isn’t a man that gives praise well-- trust me on this. The factthat he speaks well of you is

enough to convince me.(a beat)I understand your objections. Iassure you I will be as little aburden on you as possible.

After this she pauses and offers him a cheery smile.

DANI (CONT’D)Shall we?

She continues on, a rather confused Spencer behind her.

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INT. SAMUEL’S APARTMENT - DAY 1.19 19

Samuel is laying on his bed, seeming rather morose. There isa knock on the door, but he doesn’t move to answer it or showthat he’s noticed it at all. The knock comes a second time,but still he doesn’t open it. After a moment we hear the doorunlocking, and then Walter comes in.

WALTERSorry to just come in like this,but I really need to talk to you

about something. It’s important.

Samuel shows no signs of having heard Walter, but Walterdoesn’t seem to mind.

WALTER (CONT’D)I know you’re tired of all thedoctor’s visits and you don’t wantthe chemo and the radiation, andthat’s fine.


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All I can do is respect yourchoice. But there are plenty ofalternatives out there. Don’t giveup completely, Dad.

Samuel slowly sits up and turns to his son.

SAMUELOne thing your mother always usedto say to me, and I’m sure she’ssaid it about me to you kids, isthat I’ve never done anything butlive my life exactly how I wantedto. She was right. My choices havealways been my own, because it’s what I wanted, and to hell withanyone else. Some people might takeissue with that-- fine, they

probably have some right to. But Ifully intend to die exactly how Ilived: on my terms. I want to bestrong for as long as I can be. I want to be comfortable for as longas I can be.

Walter sits on the edge of the bed by his dad.

WALTERBut there are treatments that won’tdo that to you, Dad. There areoptions, if you would just look at

them.

SAMUELWhat options? All of them wouldinvolve me traipsing to and fromhospital visits or specialists ordoctor’s offices. Everythingbecomes about this damn disease. Irefuse to let this cancer own thelast few years of my life any morethan it already has.

WALTER

What about your family?

SAMUELThe life I’ve lived? What family doyou think I have?

WALTER(hesitant)

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This is obviously something that has been on Walter’s mindfor a while now, but he’s only just now found the courage tovoice the question.

Samuel doesn’t seem taken by surprise by the question; healmost seems relieved by it.

SAMUELThere are two others, but... well,let’s say that they couldsympathize with you. I haven’theard from them in years. Theydon’t give a damn about me.

(a beat)I don’t have any delusions of howthe world or my children see me,you know. I’m not stupid. I’vecaused a lot of pain to a lot of

people, and it’s too late to saythat I regret it. A man has to live with the life he’s led, the good,the bad, the regrets, the memories,all of it. There’s not a damn thing we can do about it.

They sit there like that, father and son, the father unableto look at his child and the son unable to look away from hisdad. After a few painful beats, Walter reaches out and putshis hand on Samuel’s shoulder. From this we:

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EXT. SMALL CAFE - NIGHT 1.20 20

Gabe is sitting at a table on the small patio of the “mom-and-pop”-looking cafe. There’s no one else there, and the streettraffic seems minimal. There are already two menus on thetable and two glasses of water.

Miranda appears, and Gabe, noticing her, gets up to meet her,but doesn’t seem very pleased, but Miranda is putting on acheerful front.

MIRANDA

This isn’t what I expected when youasked me to meet you for dinner.The place looks really cute. Is thefood good?

Gabe leads her to their table and sits down, waiting untilshe does, too.

GABEIt’s pretty good.


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Miranda reaches for a menu, the whole environment seeming alittle tense.

MIRANDA It’s not very busy. Are we the onlyones here?

GABEThe business doesn’t really pick upuntil later. That’s why I pickedit.

(beat)Listen...

MIRANDA I’m starving. What are you having?

GABE

I’m not hungry.

This puts her off a little, but she doesn’t show it, insteadperusing the menu.

MIRANDA Well, what have you had herebefore?

GABEIt’s all pretty good. Listen--

MIRANDA

Me first, please? I’ve feltterrible since you called. I wantto apologize. I know I overstepped my boundaries a little.

GABE(irritated)

A little? You went to my house to meet my mother without sayinganything to me, without evengetting an answer from me about where we stand. That’s crossing theline completely. What were you

hoping to accomplish?

MIRANDA I just wanted to meet your motheronce. We’ve dated for so long andyou never let me even get a glimpseof your family. But really, what I wanted was to get some advice onhow to figure out what’s going onin your head.


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GABEYou should have asked me.

MIRANDA I tried! I asked you what you werethinking, and you begged for spaceto sort things out. What was Isupposed to do?

(confession)I keep trying to figure out what’s wrong with me.

Her words are getting to Gabe, who reacts physically, blaminghimself for the emotional turmoil that she’s in.

GABEWhy do you think there’s something wrong with you?

MIRANDA There’s something that makes younot want me.

GABE(guilty)

Miranda, that has nothing to do with you.

MIRANDA Is there someone else?

GABEMiranda, listen to me--

MIRANDA There is, isn’t there? What doesshe have that I don’t? What couldyou not love about me?

GABEMiranda, let me talk, please.You’re perfect: sweet, smart,beautiful, funny, everything a guycould ask for.

MIRANDA (doesn’t believe)

If that’s the case then you wouldn’t be so... so icy with me.The entire time we dated you nevertook the romantic lead. You werealways so formal with me, sodistant.


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Gabe’s guilt is building and building; this is not somethingthat he’s able to handle well.

GABEMiranda, just listen to me for asecond, please?

At that moment Gabe’s cell phone goes off, and he stops,pulling his phone out of his pocket. He looks at it a secondbefore answering the ring.

GABE (CONT’D)(quietly)

I’m out right now. I’ll call youback when I can.

He hangs the phone up. We can see that Miranda has made anassumption about who that was.

MIRANDA Who is she?

GABE(firmly)

Listen to me.

Miranda starts to say something but stops, nodding.

GABE (CONT’D)I feel terrible, because this wholetime I haven’t been fair to you.

You’re such a sweet girl, and Ireally do love spending time withyou, but not in a romantic sense. Ican’t think of you as more than afriend, and that’s where the issuefor me is. I should have told youthat a long time ago, and I tried,god knows I tried, but I didn’t want to hurt you. I didn’t realizehow deep into it you’d gotten untilit was too late, and by then I wasn’t sure what to do. I figuredif you figured out that I couldn’t

give you what you wanted that you’dbreak things off and it would beeasier than if I did it. I know it was a terrible idea.

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MIRANDA Why can’t you see me as more than afriend? I thought there were sparksthere, and you yourself said thatI’m anything a guy could ask for.

GABEYou are, please, don’t think thatyou’re not. You’re amazing. But Ican’t think of... that way.

Miranda has started crying a little now.

MIRANDA Why?

GABEBecause...

(quieter, nervous)Because I’m gay.

Miranda’s shock is evident.

MIRANDA (a long beat)

Oh.

CUT TO BLACK.

END OF ACT FOUR


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ACT FIVE

FADE IN:

INT. SUNSET RESORT - NIGHT 1.21 21

The resort’s barbecue event is in full swing. There are aboutfifteen guests there, along with Reid, SAL and ZELDA and WRENand Cain. Wren and Sal are manning the grill while Zelda moves amongst the guests, making sure they’re each having agood time. Cain and Wren, too, are amongst the guests,talking and laughing. Sitting between Wren and Cain is aTEENAGED GUEST, who looks happy to be included by the olderguys.

WREN(RE: the Teenaged Guest)

You really should have seen this

kid, Cain! He’s a natural in the water.

CAINOh really?

TEENAGED GUEST(embarrassed but pleased)

No, no. I had no idea what I wasdoing.

CAINThat’s the part that makes you a

natural.

WRENEvery so often in the summer we doan internship for people interestedin diving. Could be a niceopportunity.

TEENAGED GUESTThat would be awesome!

TEENAGED GUEST’S MOTHERIf he manages to keep his grades

up.

That puts the tiniest damper on Teenaged Guest’s excitement,but Cain pats his back.

CAINShouldn’t be too hard, right?


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WREN(off something we can’tsee)

Cain.

Cain turns and we turn with him to see Olivia coming down thesteps of the porch, a big tray of drinks in hand.

Cain immediately gets up and crosses to her, taking it fromher. Without saying anything Olivia starts down the pathtowards her car.

CAINHey, hey. Where are you going?

OLIVIA Home. I’m done for the night.

She keeps walking, but Cain goes after her.

CAINListen, please. Wait a sec. Just wait.

She stops grudgingly and turns around.

OLIVIA What do you want?

CAINI thought about what you said

earlier. You’re right, I was rude.There’s no excuse for it, noapologies for it. I just want tosay I’m really sorry about it. Ihope we can start over again, cleanslate.

OLIVIA It took me pointing out to you thatit was a rude thing to do. Whatdoes that say about you?

CAIN

I made a simple mistake, and I’msaying I’m sorry!

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OLIVIA Saying I’m sorry isn’t all it takesto make something go away, youknow. Sure, you say you’re sorry,and maybe you actually mean it.

CAINOf course I mean it!

OLIVIA But meaning it isn’t enough. Thereare a whole lot of people like youin the world. Sure, you’re earnest,sure you’re cute, but that’s notall it’s made out to be.

Cain has no idea what she means anymore, and on some levelit’s obvious that Olivia doesn’t either.

CAINWhat does that even mean?

OLIVIA I mean that you go around callouslyhurting peoples’ feelings, not evenaware that it’s happening. That’snot the way people should be.

Cain stands there, processing what she’s saying, unsure howto respond to it. As they talk Walter arrives home, comingalong the path towards them. Noticing this, Olivia decides to

bring the conversation to a close.

OLIVIA (CONT’D)It’s been a long day. I’m goinghome. Good night.

As she walks away she passes Walter, who gives her a friendlygreeting.

WALTERHeading out?

OLIVIA

I am.

WALTERDrive safely.

OLIVIA Yes sir. Good night.

She departs and Walter comes up to his son.


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CAINWhere have you been all day?

WALTERI’ve had some things to take careof. Everything okay here?

CAINYup, everything’s great. Barbecueis popular as usual.

WALTERGood. I’m tired, so I’m going to goon in.

CAINAlright. Goodnight.

Walter departs for the house as we:

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EXT. SMALL CAFE - NIGHT 1.22 22

Gabe and Miranda are sitting at their table, eating smalldinners, neither of them saying much. It is painfullyawkward.

GABE(hesitant)

Are you okay? You haven’t said

much.

MIRANDA I’m sorry, I’m just... shocked. I would have never expected this.

GABEI know it’s a surprise, and I’mreally sorry.

MIRANDA For what?

GABEFor leading you on.

MIRANDA Well, everything makes sense now,and as I think about it I’m prettysure that the only one leading meon was me.


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GABEI should have told you earlier. Ijust... I just didn’t know how.

MIRANDA That’s understandable.

(a beat)I can’t say that I’m not hurt by it-- by the fact that I can’t haveyou, not by the fact that you’regay. I wish you were straight, butI know that it’s not your choice.You have nothing to be sorry for.

GABEThat’s not true. I’ve caused you alot of pain and worry. You don’tdeserve that.

MIRANDA (a beat)

Can I ask a question?

GABEOf course.

MIRANDA Tae. He and--

GABE(embarrassed)

Yes.

MIRANDA I totally should have figured thatout earlier.

The two share a laugh that breaks the tension.

MIRANDA (CONT’D)(raising her glass)

Here’s to you for telling me. Ittook a lot, I know.

GABEYou don’t hate me?

MIRANDA Of course I don’t. I see now that Ican’t have you in the way that I would really like to, but thatdoesn’t mean that I don’t want youin my life.


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I just have to readjust the way Isee you in it. I can at least haveyou as a friend, right?

Here words are a huge relief to Gabe, who nods gratefully.

GABEOf course. I would really likethat.

MIRANDA To us being friends.

They clink their glasses together.

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INT. SUNSET RESORT - MAIN HOUSE - KITCHEN - NIGHT 1.23 23

Ruth is helping Erin clean up after the prepping and cookingfor the barbecue event when Walter walks in. They both noticehow worn out and tired he is.

ERINYou look like you’ve had a roughday. I’ve got your dinner warm inthe oven.

WALTERThanks.

Erin bustles about, getting the dinner and stopping at hefridge to get a beer out for him.

RUTHWhere were you off to so early this morning?

WALTERI had some appointments to see toall day.

RUTHEverything alright?

WALTERTime will tell.

Walter starts eating as Erin goes back to cleaning. Ruth,however, rises and sits near her son at the table.


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RUTHIf there’s one thing you’ve alwaysdone, it’s carry the weight of the world on your shoulders. I feellike I’m partly responsible forthat. I always expected you to takeon responsibilities that weren’tyours, and here you are, doing itas an adult.

WALTER(tired)

They are my responsibilities, Mom.You taught me to never turn my backon things that I have to do.

And with that Ruth knows what is going on, but for her son’ssake she doesn’t say anything about it. What she does is

reach across the table, grasp her son’s hand, and hold it.Walter gives her a happy smile, and she returns it, then getsup and turns to Erin.

RUTHYou can do without me for the restof the night, right? I’m tired andjust want to lay down.

ERINOf course. Thank you so much foryour help. I wouldn’t have beenable to do it without you.

RUTHGood night.

ERINGood night.

WALTERSleep well, Mom.

Ruth walks out of the room, and Erin takes her place at thetable.

ERINReid said the news wasn’t good.

WALTERYeah. He refuses to fight.

ERINMaybe he isn’t refusing to fighthoney. Maybe he’s choosing to fightfor something else.


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Walter thinks on this, slowly eating his meal. Seeing thathe’s lost in his own thoughts, Erin leans forward, kissinghim on his forehead before going back to cleaning the dishes.

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INT. TAE’S APARTMENT - LIVING ROOM - NIGHT 1.24 24

Tae is sitting on his couch, reading a book, drinking a glassof wine. As he’s sitting there his doorbell rings, and herises, setting the wine down and crossing to the door. Heopens it and is surprised to find Gabe standing there.

TAE(curious)

What are you doing here?

GABE

What, I can’t come by?

TAEYou know that’s not what I meant.

Tae opens the door, Gabe walking in.

GABE(a bit antsy)

I just got back from my seeingMiranda.

TAE

(less than thrilled)How did that go?

GABEI told her the truth.

TAE(caught off guard)

What?

GABEI told her the truth.

TAEYou mean--

GABEAbout us. She knows now.

Tae sits back down on the couch, Gabe sitting down next tohim.


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TAEHow did she take it?

GABEShe was shocked, naturally, but shetook it alright. At least now sheunderstands.

TAEAnd how do you feel?

GABEI don’t know. Like a big weight hasbeen lifted off. I still feelguilty about dragging her intothis, but I feel better know thatshe knows.

TAEGood. That’s a big step.(pulls Gabe into his arms)

I’m proud of you.

Gabe basks in his words and in the feeling better about the whole situation. The two are quiet for a moment.

TAE (CONT’D)Next step is your family.

Gabe pops his arm playfully.

GABELet’s handle this one step at atime, yeah?

Tae laughs and hugs him tighter.

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INT. SUNSET RESORT - ANNEX - LIVING ROOM - NIGHT 1.25 25

Derrick and Theresa are sitting there, eating pizza. As weenter the scene Derrick is finishing up a slice of pizza. Hesees there is one more in the box and offers it to Theresa,

who shakes her head in refusal.

DERRICKHoney you’ve barely eaten anythingtonight.

THERESA I’m just not that hungry tonight.Are you done?


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DERRICKYeah. If I eat any more you’ll justlecture me about becoming fat.

Theresa gets up and starts to clean up the small mess they’vecaused, but Derrick stops her, gathering the trash.

DERRICK (CONT’D)Don’t worry about it. I’ll cleanup.

Theresa reluctantly sits down as Derrick cleans.

DERRICK (CONT’D)I was thinking about what you saidearlier, about our financialsituation. I just don’t think it’sas bad as you’re making it out to

be. I know we went through a hardtime, but we’re getting back on ourfeet, right?

THERESA Of course we are, but it’s takingtime. The last thing we need rightnow is a new financialresponsibility.

The tone of voice Theresa uses gets Derrick’s attention, andhe is instantly wary about what she’s saying.

DERRICKWhat are you talking about?

THERESA (reluctant)

Because I haven’t been feeling wellI paid a visit to Gabe a few daysago.

DERRICKI thought you didn’t want to go tothe hospital.

THERESA My brother is a doctor. Might as well take advantage of it, right?

DERRICKWhat did he say?

THERESA I’m getting to that now.


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She turns and leaves the living room, going off into thebedroom. This confuses Derrick, who is now visibly concernedand agitated. She returns with something in a ziplock bag.She tosses the bag to Derrick, who catches it, looking downat it at a loss for words.

ANGLE ON THE BAG and we can see a pregnancy test in there,the one she took in the last episode. Derrick just stares atit, finally looking at Theresa with the question obvious onhis face.

DERRICKDoes this mean... are you?

THERESA (not at all thrilled)

Yeah, I’m pregnant.

DERRICK(elated)That’s amazing! This is amazing!

He crosses to Theresa, embracing her happily, but she doesn’tlet him, stepping back from his arms.

THERESA No, this isn’t amazing. This is the worst thing that could happen rightnow.

DERRICK

(stunned by her words)How can you say that?

THERESA You said it yourself. We’re juststarting to get back on our feet.Having a baby would set us back sofar.

Derrick slowly sits down on the couch, unable to believe thathe’s hearing this from his wife.

Theresa sits down next to him, talking to him cajolingly,

almost like she would a child whom she is trying to convincesomething.

THERESA (CONT’D)If we were in a better position with money it would maybe be adifferent story, but we’re not,Derrick. There’s no way I can taketime off work, so I’d have to workthrough my pregnancy.


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Think of the stress this is goingto put on you, too. We can’t have ababy right now.

An idea sparks in Derrick’s head, and he slowly stands up,looking at her hard.

DERRICKI know you’re not suggesting what Ithink you are, Theresa.

Theresa stands up to, resolved.

THERESA I have no intention of having thisbaby.

She heads off into her bedroom, leaving a completely

devastated Derrick behind. The words make him sink to thecouch, looking like a bomb has gone off around him.

CUT TO BLACK.

END OF SHOW


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