FULL SCRIPT: Incompatible. Starring, Ryan Reynolds as David, Blake Lively as Sally, Tom Hanks as Rick, Sigourney Weaver as Shirley, Kurt Russell as Joe, and Jack Black as Jack.

FADE IN: 1.

INT. - RICK'S PSYCHIATRY OFFICE - DAY

DAVID sits across from RICK on a fancy sofa.

DAVID

Last night I had that dream again, the one where I'm at the

bus stop, and the bus driver slows down sees me then speeds

up, and drives off.

CUT TO:

DREAM SEQUENCE

EXT. - BUS STOP IN SUBURBS - DAY

We see David running after the bus as it speeds away.

DAVID

Wait, I'm going to be late for my first appointment!

CUT TO:

INT. - BUS - CONT.

JACK looks in the rearview, and sees David running then slowing down to a stop. Jack cackles

in pleasure from his own rogue behavior. He steps on the gas to make a yellow light.

FLASH PAN back to David standing on the side of the road. SALLY pulls up in a sports car,

and a very good looking man is in the passenger seat. Sally rolls the window down.

SALLY

Get in the fucking car, I'll take you to work again!

By the way this is my lover REX.

CUT TO:

INT. - PSYCHIATRY OFFICE - CONT.

David is sitting on the fancy sofa.

DAVID

That's when Sally woke me up. My wife can be sweet, but

not always, she hates it when I tell her about the dream, then

she gets quiet. I think she might be cheating on me, she sure has

a lot of doctor appointments.

RICK

I think your nightmares are affecting your judgment, but surely,

you jest. Have you asked?

DAVID

Yeah I jest, but seriously she won't tell me more until she knows

more, it's not like her.

RICK

How's Davey? How's it affecting him?

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INT. - KITCHEN DINING ROOM - DAY

Sally is preparing breakfast, and coffee for their son DAVEY (DAVID JR.) who is eleven years old,

and her husband David. Sally hands David his coffee, and puts a bowl of cereal in front of Davey. She

sits down at the table with them, and sips her own coffee. Davey digs in to his cereal.

DAVID

I won't bring up that thing anymore.

Sally looks annoyed, and glances at Davey, then back at David, and shakes her head no.

SALLY

Take Jr. to the bus this morning, I've got an early doctors

appointment. Davey wear your coat, it's cold out.

DAVEY

Dad I want to walk myself, I'm 11, and the bus stop is right

there.

DAVID

Ok, but I'm going to keep an eye on you from the window.

Davey heads out the door, and David looks through the front window, he sees Davey get on the bus,

then turns toward Sally.

DAVID

I hope he never inherits my OCD. Speaking of I have an

early client.

SALLY

At least yours is mild, I don't even notice it. You're good

at hiding it.

Sally walks over, and hugs David, then gives him a gentle kiss.

SALLY

(hands David his lunch pail)

Your lunch, now get out of here before you miss your own

bus.

DAVID

Fill me in about your appointment later? I love you.

SALLY

I love you too. See you later.

David leaves the house, and Sally glances out the window at him, she turns around, and we see

her crying, Sally walks off screen.

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We see David get on the public transportation bus. He sits up front near the driver.

MONTAGE of traveling, and stopping at a few stops. ANGLE ON David, and Jack.

DAVID

I have the same recurring dream over, and over, except it's

a different car, and different guy each time. What does it all mean?

JACK

I don't know man, you're the psychologist. Things must be pretty

heavy for you to be sharing with the bus driver. You alright?

DAVID

Oh uh yeah I'm fine. Sorry TMI probably annoying to you, and

the other riders.

JACK

Nah, no one minds. You need to vent to, fuck'em if they can't

take a joke. Besides if you got paid every time you gave out free

advice to bus riders, you'd be rich. Don't bother with the bell

here's your stop.

David walks off the bus, then stops at the bottom of the stairs, smiles, and waves for a moment.

JACK

I don't stop for you ever in any of those dreams?

DAVID

Nope.

JACK

Damn.

Jack shakes his head no, closes the bus door, and drives away.

FADE OUT.

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FADE IN.

INT. - DAVID'S PSYCHOLOGY OFFICE - DAY

STEVE sits on a large leather chair at an angle to David's line of sight. Steve is a linebacker size man,

intimidating looking in every way.

DAVID

Good morning Steve, and how are you progressing with

some of the steps I gave you?

STEVE

I tried, but I need some different advice, because after

a few steps of walking over the cracks I ran back to my house

not missing a single crack, got my sledge hammer from my

garage, then walked back to the cracks I walked over - stepped

on them, and then smashed the concrete to hell. Now I'm

paying a crew two grand to fix the neighborhood sidewalk.

So unfortunately I'm quitting therapy. I gotta pay for the damn

sidewalk.

DAVID

Well not exactly what I suggested, but I understand. Wasn't your

wife there to help you take it slow, just one or two squares to start?

STEVE

I'm not the ask the wife for assistance kinda guy. I might have to

stop driving though.

DAVID

Oh yeah, why is that?

CUT TO:

STEVE'S RECALL FLASHBACK

EXT. - STEVE'S CAR - DAY

We see Steve behind the wheel, and his wife BECKY in the front passenger seat. The car rolls to a

stop at a red light, Steve inches the car forward just enough for the front tire to sit on the white line.

BECKY

You can't keep doing this, you're going to get us a ticket.

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Steve pulls up to another red light, and starts to inch forward. Becky reaches her left leg over into

the gas, and break pedal area, and pushes on the break pedal, the car jerks to a stop. A cop nearby

notices, and turns on the car siren, then pulls up behind them, and the cop signals for Steve to go

to the shoulder of the road. Steve, and Becky grimace, but stay silent, and comply.

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INT. - DAVID'S PSYCHOLOGY OFFICE - CONT.

DAVID

Wow, ok yeah that's new, and concerning. Times

up Steve, and uh tell you what, comeback, yeah comeback

for a few more sessions no charge. I feel like I might have not

been clear enough last time on steps, and I feel bad you got a

sidewalk reconstruction bill.

STEVE

Free? Completely?

DAVID

Yup, absolutely free. Least I can do. I'm still getting to know you,

and I'll have some better prepared advice next time.

Steve heads for the door to leave.

STEVE

Thanks Doc appreciate that.

DAVID

No not a doctor, that would be a psychiatrist, I'm just a regular

psychologist. Thank you, Steve, see you next session, bye.

Oh, you have a ride?

STEVE

Yeah, Becky is driving, and I wear a blindfold, so I don't have an

anxiety attack about the lines on the road.

DAVID

Oh. Well, we'll address that. See you later.

David closes the door behind Steve, then takes a second to take a big breath sigh.

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MONTAGE of David meeting with his PATIENTS for the day.

INT. - DAVID'S OFFICE - CONT.

From David's POV

PATIENT ONE

I use to be able to get on a plane, in fact I used to like

it, but the last two years I developed claustrophobia.

Is it, because of my divorce? We used to argue on planes

whenever we went on vacation. Annoyed the shit out of the other

passengers.

PATIENT TWO

I dreamt about Stephen Colbert last night, it was so vivid.

I don't even watch late night any more, but it must mean something.

Right?

PATIENT THREE

I don't know how to take it. I keep ghosting him, I mean what do

I even say to a long-lost twin you didn't know about. I'm stressed

as hell. Why don't I care?

From Patient's POV

DAVID

The two aren't necessarily related, but I can understand why

you might think it is.

DAVID

(hand on chin)

Interesting. I think it means you admire the guy. Most of

the time dreams aren't about deeper meanings, but if you watched

him a lot in the past, but not lately, you could be just missing it.

Try going back to watching, laughter has some legitimate

health benefits.

DAVID

(puts reading glasses on, and writes on a note pad)

You know. (beat) That's a very emotionally complex situation.

We should talk about taking the right approach.

CONT.

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CUT TO:

ANGLE ON David, and Patient four.

DAVID

Insomnia? You never mentioned that before. Did that start

recently, or have you been struggling with it for a while?

PATIENT FOUR

Recently. I googled it, and asked ChatGPT, but...

A timer's ring reverberates intermittently through the office interrupting Patient 4's train of thought.

DAVID

(smiles politely)

We'll pick this back up next week.

CUT TO:

EXT. - BUSINESS PARK BUILDING - CONT.

David is waiting at the bus stop near his office. The bus pulls up, and he gets on. He sits up front

near the driver in his usual seat, he notices it's Jack driving again, but no one talks, the mood

is somber, and quiet, and the few riders strewn about just wants to mind their own business. The

bus doors close, and the bus gets back on the road.

DAVID

Long day.

JACK

Yup, long day.

FADE OUT:

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FADE IN:

INT. - DAVID/SALLY'S HOUSE - AFTERNOON

David comes in the door from work, he settles in.

DAVID

Sally? Davey? Where is everyone?

David walks into the den, and sees Sally sitting quietly, and Davey is there too. David sits next to

Sally.

DAVID

You ok?

SALLY

(tears welling)

You know all those doctor appointments I've been going to?

The biopsy was positive. I'm going to need a liver transplant.

I know I was acting like it was a mystery illness, but I couldn't

tell you until I knew for sure. I'm sorry David.

DAVEY

(tears)

Mom told me after I got home from school.

David stands, and paces erratically, he begins to cry.

DAVID

Oh my god, no no no no. You should've told me sooner.

Sally no this can't be...

SALLY

Sit down David. (beat) Please.

David sits down next to Sally, and puts his arm around her. Davey hugs them both.

FADE OUT:

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FADE IN:

EXT. - COFFEE SHOP - DAY

David, and Rick are on the Patio sitting at a quaint table. They're enjoying good coffee, and treats,

but it's serious, and somber.

DAVID

I don't know what to do, I'm an emotional mess. My patients

aren't getting the best out of me since all of this.

RICK

I take it the cheating nightmares stopped since you found out.

DAVID

Just be my Dad right now.

RICK

I'm so sorry this happened. It's not fair.

DAVID

Never is. I just didn't see it coming, I miss the signs, I should've

noticed what was really happening, I'm a psychologist for Christ's

sake.

RICK

No matter how much training. No matter how much we think we

know, we can never truly know until it happens to us. Your Mom,

and I are here for all of you any time.

David gives his Dad a heartfelt knowing look while trying to fight back tears.

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10.

INT. - ICE CREAM SHOP - DAY

David, and Davey are in line to get ice cream. They order, get served, then walk over, and sit in a

booth.

DAVEY

Why didn't you get anything?

DAVID

I had this huge Frappuccino earlier. Grandpa says hi, and

he said Grandma Shirley misses you too, you should visit soon.

I'm sorry I didn't pay more attention.

DAVEY

I've got hand sanitizer, and masks in my coat pocket if you

want.

DAVID

(smiles)

I'll take some sanitizer. It's good to be a germaphobe these days.

How are you doing son, how's school.

DAVEY

Is mom going to die?

DAVID

(quietly)

Hey hey hey noooo of course not. There's some incredible

doctors in the world, we'll get through this just fine.

DAVEY

Yeah that's pretty much what mom said too. What if she doesn't get

a donor in time?

DAVID

Your ice cream is melting. Grab that to take on the road, it's

a beautiful Sunday eating your sundae, let's just drive around

town.

CUT TO:

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11.

EXT. - TARGET PARKING LOT - CONT.

David, and Davey sit parked.

DAVID

Man this parking lot is sure empty on a Sunday afternoon.

You wanna drive?

DAVEY

You can't be serious.

DAVID

As a heart attack. Just let it idle forward, no pushing on the gas.

David grins, and they get out of the car to switch. David gives Davey a quick tutorial, then they go

forward slowly at engine idle speed.

DAVEY

Oh my God I'm doing it! This is awesome Dad. Oh man oh man.

DAVID

Turn turn turn whoa hold on get your foot off the gas, too fast.

Just let it idle there you go. Oh shit security. Ok brake brake! Stop.

Put it in park.

CONT.

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12.

CUT TO:

We see Jack get out of the Mall Security car, and walk up to David's car window.

JACK

Hey, David. So just because you knew this was my weekend

gig, you thought you can let your underage son illegally drive

a motor vehicle on my turf? How'd he do?

DAVID

Not too shabby.

JACK

(fist bumps Davey)

Right on. Ok switch back quick before a real cop comes by.

David, and Davey switch back.

DAVID

Thanks Jack, I owe you one.

JACK

No problem. I grew up on a farm man, I was driving at nine,

and there's no farms around here. Nice to finally meet you

Davey, and no sneaking the car out now that you're an expert.

DAVID

Jack, we're having a barbecue next weekend, come on over.

I'll get your cell tomorrow on the bus, and I'll text my address,

time.

JACK

Wow. Are we becoming actual friends? Hey, Davey you know

your dad asks me for advice sometimes, that's ironic. Rock on,

I'll be there.

FADE OUT:

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13.

FADE IN:

INT. - DAVID/SALLY HOUSE - NIGHT

David knocks on Davey's bedroom door, then walks in. Davey is already in bed for night.

DAVID

Is that my book?

DAVEY

Yeah. Getting a head start on what I want to be.

DAVID

Not the best one to start with buddy, that's mediocre at best.

I think I sold two, and your holding one of the two.

DAVEY

(smiles)

I'm only eleven so I wouldn't know the difference. Thanks Dad

for today, I had fun.

DAVID

Best Sunday, and Sundae ever, and the driving thing, don't

worry we won't get in trouble, believe it or not your mom ok'd

it. I know she's a loose cannon these days. Any way get some sleep.

Love you bud.

David leaves the room, and goes downstairs to the living room. Sally is watching a movie.

CONT.

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14.

CLOSE ON David sitting next to Sally on the sofa.

DAVID

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, classic my favorite movie as a kid.

SALLY

My last appointment is this Friday before the surgery next week.

At least I get to enjoy one last barbecue with family, and friends.

For a awhile I mean since my recovery takes a long time.

Remember in our younger years we joked about a threesome?

We should try it just in case I don't make it. (beat) Kidding.

DAVID

Ooooh you're dark. Very very dark. I never did tell you about my

recurring dream.

SALLY

Tell me about it.

Davey comes walking downstairs, and sits on the chair across from his parents.

DAVEY

(looking at Sally)

You're not going to die.

SALLY

Oh my God. How much did you hear? No no I'm not going

anywhere, of course I'm not going to die. I thought you...

DAVID

Ok so you just learned your mom has a dark sense of humor,

sorry about that. Ok, love you go back to bed.

SALLY

(palm to face)

I'm so sorry Davey, I don't usually joke like that, I'm not dark.

DAVID

(nods yes)

I'm sorry I never told you before son, but your mom is a

Vampire. Vampiress!

DAVEY

Why didn't you two have another kid?

DAVID

Oh. Um, that's a good question. Your mom, and I do ahh have a

reason, but it is getting late. We can talk about it tomorrow after

you get home from school. Is that cool? Sally? When he gets home

tomorrow?

SALLY

Yeah definitely.

Davey leaves, and goes upstairs.

CONT.

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15.

CUT TO:

CLOSE ON David, and Sally on the sofa, they begin to kiss, when suddenly Davey comes back

down the stairs. They stop kissing, now paying attention to Davey.

DAVEY

It's not that late. I can't wait until tomorrow. Please.

SALLY

Ok sit down. When you were a few months old, one of my blood

screens was suspicious, so I went through more testing, and the

doctors found a rare cancer on my liver. They caught it early

enough before it wide spread, but I had to get the bad part

removed, that's when your dad, and I decided to wait to give you

a sibling, and time when by so fast, we just got caught up in life.

I did start thinking about having more children again, but...

DAVEY

But it came back.

SALLY

Yes, and this time I need a whole new liver. Next Monday

I'm going to get one, so no my sweet child, I'm going to be fine.

We're going to have a lot of fun at the barbecue this weekend.

DAVID

Your mom will need to take anti-rejection medicine for the rest

of her life, and if there's a world war three, and medicine becomes

scarce, then we might have a problem, but we don't borrow trouble

from tomorrow.

Sally playfully smacks David's arm.

SALLY

(smiling)

David! Don't listen to your Dad. Go to bed, get some sleep.

Grandpa JOE is going to be at the barbecue too.

Davey smiles, and goes upstairs. David, and Sally turn off the tv, then head up also.

FADE OUT:

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17.

FADE IN:

EXT. - DAVID/SALLY'S HOUSE - DAY

We see several people in the back yard standing around conversing, drinking beer, and wine.

David is flipping burgers at the barbecue, and Rick is there next to David. Joe walks over.

RICK

You know your Mom misses you guys, I do too obviously, but

we should see him more often. Sally's a stay at home mom, have her

bring him over after school, and we're here every weekend, you

can all visit. Sally has her surgery next week?

JOE

That's right my daughter's surgery is on Monday. Rick. David.

How's business? Lot's of crazy people out there.

Sally WALKS over to the barbecue, and addresses her Dad Joe.

SALLY

Dad we don't say that. C'mon you know better.

RICK

The practice is doing good. I think David's is good too.

DAVID

Yup, doing alright, and Sally is right we don't use stigmatizing

terms, it's not professional. How's retirement treating you?

JOE

Not bad, getting in to birding lately. It helps me deal with my

gr... uh um it would be nice to have ELAINE around to go with me, she

would have loved it.

SALLY

Dad, I'll go with you. You can teach me how to use your camera.

CONT.

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18.

SHIRLEY comes over to join the group at the barbecue.

DAVID

Ahh yes Grandma SHIRLEY, the yearly gathering around the

barbecue is nearly complete, all we're missing is my son.

Davey! Where are you? Get on over here, and say hi to your

Grandparents.

Davey runs up out of breath from playing KICKBALL with a neighborhood friend. Davey exchanges

hello pleasantries down the line of grandparents with miss You's, and love You's. David removes

the remaining burgers, and hot dogs from the grill putting it on big plates, then takes the food

to a nearby table where the buns, and condiments are.

DAVID

Food is ready!

Everyone digs in. Some people are standing, and some are sitting while eating. Shirley, and Sally

sit near each other on lounge chairs. Rick, David, and Joe sit at a round table near the picnic table.

The side gate is open, and Jack arrives WALKING in the backyard, he walks up to the men.

JACK

Hey, David sorry I'm late. Man everything looks good.

DAVID

Jack! Glad you made it. Everyone this is Jack. And my Dad

Rick, my Dad in-law, my wife Sally is over there with my Mom

Shirley, and you've met my son Davey, he's over there playing

kickball?

JOE

When I told him you can play baseball rules, but with that rubber

ball on the ground by kicking it...well there you go, no broken

windows or baseballs going into the road.

JACK

Kickball uh? I haven't played that since... wow cool. Hi Davey!

DAVEY

Hi Jack!

JACK

I'm gonna make myself a burger, and grab a brewsky, excuse me.

CONT.

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19.

CUT TO:

ANGLE ON Sally, and Shirley relaxing in the lounge chairs. We see in the background ALL the guys

join in with Davey, and his friend BILLY to start a new game of KICKBALL. Fun, and laughter ensues

as David, Jack, and both Grandpa's attempt to clumsily keep up with the boys.

CUT TO:

CLOSE ON Sally, and Shirley.

SHIRLEY

How are you doing?

SALLY

Scared. Last time I only had the tumor removed, but this

time a whole transplant. I pretend to be strong in front of the

boys. You know you are the only one I would admit this to.

SHIRLEY

You're the only one I would admit this to, but

Whenever Rick senses I'm hurting, he tries to

talk to me like I'm one of his patients, that's when I give him the

look. Him of all people should know better than to do that.

Half the time when I'm ready to vent he'll just listen.

It's ok to be scared. We're here for you always.

SALLY

(smiles)

With David, he doesn't do to bad, but Dad is one up on him.

CUT TO:

The guys are still playing kickball, and the fun gets louder. Jack is pitching the big red rubber

ball to Billy, and his kick makes the ball fly right into Jack's forehead with enough force to

knock Jack off his feet, and right onto his back. A simultaneous loud audible gasp can be heard from

everyone. Billy runs around the bases, and everyone is yelling RUN! Jack retrieves the ball, and tags

Billy out before he can reach third base, and hits Billy off his feet, and onto his back. Another loud

simultaneous audible gasp from everyone. Jack, now wide eyed, and clearly worried for Billy, kneels

down to check on him. Jack shows remorse in his face, looks up at the others, and waves for help.

JACK

I'm so sorry little dude, I got caught up.

Billy rises slowly, and everyone is hovering over the scene of the accident.

BILLY

I'm ok.

CHEERS from everyone.

FADE OUT:

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20.

FADE IN:

INT. - HOSPITAL ROOM - DAY

Sally is in a bed with an IV in her wrist, The SURGEON walks in.

SURGEON

(looks at clip board in her hand)

You should be feeling nice, and relaxed. You'll be taken to the

operating room here in a few minutes. How are you doing?

SALLY

Nervous.

SURGEON

(smiles for a moment)

I'm not. The best in the world are taking care of you, sounds

cliche, but it's literally true in this case.

Two NURSES come in the room and convert the bed to be wheeled out.

NURSE

Ready?

SALLY

Yup.

CUT TO:

David, Rick, Shirley, and Joe are in the waiting room, and a Nurse approaches them.

NURSE

Sally is being taken to the O.R. right now, and the procedure

will take approximately eleven to fourteen hours, but it should be

on the faster side. Sally is in very good hands, turns out one of

the most renown specialists in the world was in town for a

conference, and was more than happy to assist when they asked

her. DR. KATHY BENOIST.

JOE

God bless the poor soul who donated their liver.

Everyone LOOKS at Joe with disapproving expressions. Joe realizes he said something inappropriate

out loud and is embarrassed. The Nurse looks at David and gives him a disapproving expression, and

walks out of the room.

DAVID

Actually, we didn't tell you and should've.

JOE

What are you talking about?

CONT.

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21.

CUT TO:

INT. - SCHOOL CAFETERIA - DAY

Davey, and Billy are sitting at a lunch table eating, laughing, and messing around. The cafeteria

is loud with kids everywhere, and an adult MONITOR stands by.

CLOSE ON Davey, and Billy.

BILLY

Your Dad let you drive?

DAVEY

He just let me go at idle speed, I wouldn't call it

real driving, but it was fun, I was so nervous. Don't

tell anyone.

BILLY

I've snuck my Mom's car out at night two times already.

I almost crashed the first time, and the second time I took

my brother. We took turns, then we replaced the gas with our

lawn mower gas. Don't tell on me, and I won't tell on you.

DAVEY

No problem.

BILLY

What's wrong with you? You haven't eaten your lunch.

Can I have your pizza?

DAVEY

Yeah go ahead. My Mom is in surgery today, and I'm just

stressing, I'm not hungry. My Dad told me they grew her new

liver from her own cells, and my Mom is the first in the world

to get that done, but the risk is higher so I'm really worried.

BILLY

(talking with his mouth full of pizza)

Why didn't you skip school today?

The bell RINGS to signal lunch is over, and all the kids get up noisily yelling, and chattering while

heading for the exit, the clanking of food trays against the garbage cans adding to the decibels.

Davey, and Billy file out through the door behind the others.

FADE OUT:

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22.

FADE IN:

INT. - HOSPITAL WAITING ROOM - NIGHT

David, Rick, Shirley, and Joe are sitting quietly.

JOE

It's been twelve hours. How much longer?

Surgeons DR. MCKENZIE, and Dr. Benoist walk into the room. Everyone stands in anticipation.

DR MCKENZIE

Hi David. Dr. Thompson, Mrs. Thompson, and you're her father?

Mr. Joe Riley, I'm sorry we haven't met sooner. Sally is in stable

condition, but there was a complication...

JOE

Here we go, I knew it goddammit! Why was I left out of the loop?

I should've had a say in an experimental procedure. Maybe she didn't

want me to worry, but you could've told me David. If anything

happens to her I swear to God.

RICK

Joe easy.

DAVID

(tears)

You're right Joe, I could have. I should have, and I'm so sorry.

Your daughter right or wrong didn't want you to be any more

stressed, I mean she thought with all you've been through, you

both been through.

JOE

She's right. I wouldn't have approved, and this is exactly why.

DR. MCKENZIE

Mr. Riley, this is Dr. Benoist the leading specialist in this new field

of surgery using lab grown organs from the recipient's own cells.

CONT.

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23.

ANGLE ON Dr. Benoist, and Dr. McKenzie.

DR. BENOIST

Sally is stable, and doing well with her new liver. There

was a problem near the end when we were ready to close.

She had a minor seizure while her incision was still open,

and we had to act fast. She's in a medically induced coma,

so she won't be waking up when she is supposed to, but I

want to emphasize she is doing very well under the circumstances.

DR. MCKENZIE

You can all go home and get some rest. We'll be bringing her out

of the coma after a few more hours of close monitoring. That

seizure came out of nowhere, and I requested some extra tests.

David I'll call you as soon as she is awake, and I assume any time.

DAVID

Of course.

JOE

(welling tears)

Doctor, she better be ok.

Shirley reaches out to Joe, and gently places her hand on Joe's arm as an understanding gesture.

SHIRLEY

Sally is strong.

RICK

Joe, you're welcome to come over tonight if you

wouldn't mind some company. I've got some IPA's.

The surgeons WALK out of the waiting room.

JOE

Thanks Rick, appreciate the offer, but I'm going to go

home and wait. David call me no matter the time.

DAVID

Yup I will. Mom, Dad, I gotta go pick Davey up from

Billy's house. SAM, and VERA have been gracious letting

Davey hang out there.

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24.

EXT. - BILLY'S HOUSE - CONT.

We see David pull up to Billy's house, get out of his car, WALK up to the front door, knock, and

Sam answers the door, he invites David in.

CUT TO:

INT. - FOYER - CONT.

SAM

Hey, David. How'd everything go?

DAVID

Good. There was a complication, but she's doing good.

Vera, and ADAM (Billy's brother) gather in the foyer to talk to David.

VERA

Hi David, glad to hear Sally pulled through ok. Davey

is a sweetheart, he's welcomed here any time. He's actually a

good influence on Billy. I think they're in the garage.

ADAM

God bless Mr. Thompson, praying for y'all. I was thinking

of making an appointment, I need some advice about my

girl friend she...

SAM

Adam. He's here to pick his son up, and it's been a trying day so.

ADAM

Alright Dad no prob. See ya around Mr. Thompson.

Adam, and Vera walk back into their living room, and David gestures to the garage.

DAVID

I'll go get Davey.

SAM

Oh, yeah-yeah the garage is right there.

DAVID

Thanks. And thanks again for having Davey over during

this.

SAM

Any time.

David opens the garage door which is accessible from the foyer.

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25.

INT. - BILLY'S GARAGE - CONT

Davey, and Billy are sitting in Sam's Chevy Bolt pretending to drive.

DAVID

What are you guys doing in here? C'mon Davey.

CUT TO:

EXT. - DAVID'S CAR - CONT.

We see them on the road going home, they are only a few minutes from their own house.

DAVID

Your Mom is going to be staying in the...

just say, just say it. Mom is in a Coma. The surgery went good,

but a complication happened at the end that couldn't have been

predicted. She's going to be fine ok; she just needs a little

extra time.

DAVEY

I know.

DAVID

You know?

DAVEY

Grandma called and told me. I ran to the garage to cry, and Billy

followed. I told him to leave me alone until I got picked up,

but he did cheer me up so. You should've called me not grandma.

DAVID

I should've, I'm sorry son. I screwed up, but I'm glad she did.

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26.

FLASHBACK

INT. - BILLY'S GARAGE - NIGHT

A FEW HOURS EARLIER

We see Davey sitting on a stool near a work bench. He's crying, and sniffles can be heard. Billy

comes into the garage to check on Davey.

BILLY

Hey, you ok? Wanna talk?

DAVEY

I just want to be alone until my Dad gets here.

BILLY

let's sit in my Dad's car. You sit in the drivers seat.

DAVEY

Ok.

They get in the car.

BILLY

This is an electric car so it's a little different. I'm going to show

how to start it, and stuff so you can drive it tonight when you sneak

out, and come back over, no I'll pick you up. This car is quiet that's

why it's easy to sneak it out. I caught Adam sneaking it out once,

and he let me go and let me drive so I wouldn't narc him out.

Tonight, I'll be at your house at two a.m., we'll stay in the

neighborhood.

DAVEY

I don't know. I better not.

The garage door opens. It's David.

DAVEY

Ssshhhh, my dad's here.

DAVID

What are you guys doing in here? C'mon Davey.

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27.

EXT. - DAVID/SALLY'S HOUSE - NIGHT

2 A.M. THE NEXT DAY EARLY MORNING

VAN HALEN'S, RUNNIN' WITH THE DEVIL, PLAYS

Billy pulls up to the front of the house, parks, turns off the head lamps and waits. Davey comes

out from the backyard JOGGING. He gets in the Bolt on the passenger side, and they drive off.

We see a MONTAGE of them driving up, and down various streets in the neighborhood.

Laughing, pointing, and waving at houses. Billy pulls to the curb, and parks. Another car drives by.

and they duck, they come back up laughing.

BILLY

We got lucky. Your turn.

DAVEY

What time is it? We can't lose track of time.

BILLY

I don't know, I left my phone at home. You did too, right?

DAVEY

Yeah. Turn on the car. Wait, I'll get in the driver's seat first.

They switch seats. Billy points to the start button, and Davey starts the car, and reads the clock.

DAVEY

It's only been twenty minutes. Feels longer.

BILLY

Ok look first, then pull out slowly.

SMASH MOUTH'S ALL-STAR PLAYS

Davey's driving is jerky, but quickly smooths out. MONTAGE of Davey driving on various

streets in the neighborhood, they're laughing, but their smiles turn into serious expressions when

they see Police Cruiser lights turn on behind them. Coincidently Davey, and Billy are in front

of Billy's house, and Davey slowly pulls into the driveway, and Billy pushes the garage door

button, and the garage door opens. The Cop pulls in the driveway too right behind. They wait.

A radio call to the Cop comes in, and he reverses out of the driveway. Davey pulls into the garage,

parks, and the garage door comes down, and closes.

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28.

INT. - BILLY'S GARAGE - CONT.

Billy, and Davey stay in the car for a moment.

BILLY

That was too close holy shit. You did better than me damn.

We got so lucky.

DAVEY

I gotta go, I can't get in trouble. Thanks for the fun, but open

the garage I'll run home.

Adam opens the door from the house, STANDS in the doorway, and turns on the garage light.

Billy ducks down and pulls Davey down simultaneously.

ADAM

(semi-whispers)

Billy. Davey? You didn't. Both of you get out of there right now.

You let Davey drive? Sneaking out Dad's car - Jesus you two.

Billy, and Davey Rise up from hiding in the car seats. Davey pushes the portable garage door

opener on the visor, and quickly exits the car, and makes a break for it. Davey runs down the

driveway, and down the street like a sprinter in a race.

CUT TO:

EXT. - DAVEY'S HOUSE - CONT.

We see Davey stop from a full RUN in his own driveway. He breaths heavy while WALKING to

the backyard. We see Davey crawl through a window, and then shut it behind him.

FADE OUT:

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29.

FADE IN:

INT. - SCHOOL HALLWAY - DAY

Davey is at his locker getting ready to go to class, Billy is there with him. The halls are full

of kids loudly talking and bustling by.

DAVEY

You lied to me, you never drove with Adam, you snuck your

dad's car before by yourself.

BILLY

(snickering)

You and me last night makes five times for me. Let's go

again.

DAVEY

No!

Davey closes his locker, and they both disappear down the hallway among the crowd of other

kids.

CUT TO:

INT. - CLASSROOM - CONT.

The TEACHER is at her desk on her cell, and the kids settle into their desks. She hangs up.

TEACHER

Davey. Davey! Quiet down class! Thank you. David Jr.

your dad is at the front office to pick you up. Go ahead,

you're excused.

Davey gathers his things to leave. Billy stops Davey on his way out.

BILLY

It's probably about your mom.

Davey leaves the classroom.

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30.

INT. - HOSPITAL ROOM - CONT.

We see Sally sitting upright in her hospital bed watching tv. A tube in her nose, and IV still

connected. The window curtains are open, and the rain is visible outside streaming down the glass

in mini rivers. Sally looks like she's been through it, and doing her best to be strong, and presentable.

David, and Davey walk in the room gradually as if not to spook a bird. Sally manages a nice smile,

and tears run down her cheeks. David walks around the bed to stand by her side, he holds her hand,

smiles, and tears fall down his cheeks too. Davey bursts out in an ugly tearful cry. Davey calms

himself to capture his demeanor, but tears still roll down his cheeks, he wipes his own tears with

his arm, and sniffs in the nasal drip. David, and Sally wipe their tears with Kleenex, and take in a

moment of silence while just looking fondly at each other.

DAVEY

Hi, Mom.

SALLY

(smiles)

Davey my son.

DAVID

How are you feeling?

SALLY

(points to her IV)

No pain. I miss you guys so much. I love my boys.

They had to put me in a coma on purpose, and I woke up a few

hours ago.

DAVID

Can you share some of that? None for Davey obviously, we'll

get him chocolate milk or something.

Sally, and David giggle, but it goes right over Davey's head.

CONT.

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31.

A NURSE walks into their room, and a HUMANOID ROBOT with wheels for feet rolls in

autonomously behind the nurse.

NURSE

Good morning, Sally. Hi Mr. Thompson, and you must be

Davey. This is our new Robot assistant. After I check your

vitals Sally, Dr. Benoist will pay a virtual checkup through

the Robot.

DAVEY

Wow, that's cool!

The Robot wheels around the room looking in on Sally's IV connection, then turns to everyone.

Dr. Benoist's face replaces the robot's digital face and addresses the room.

BENOIST

Good morning, everyone. I'm Dr. Benoist, I led the surgery

team, and Mr. Thompson your wife has been updated on her

progress, but I'm glad I could speak with you. Apologies for

not being there in person, but I'm back in France, and Dr. McKenzie

will be in shortly to fill you in with the details. I know you were

all vaccinated for Covid, but I do still recommend wearing masks.

Even though hospitals are kept as sterile as possible, it's a breeding

ground for germs, and Sally is in a vulnerable state for the

time being.

The robot's belly opens to reveal supplies including masks, then goes to David, and Davey. The

Doctors face is replaced by a digital one.

ROBOT

Hello David. Hello Davey. Please take a mask. If there's

anything else you need just let me know. Thank you.

The robot's digital face goes back to Dr. Benoist's.

BENOIST

Sally did great even with the complication, and concerning

that Dr. McKenzie also has specific information. So, take care

Mr. Thompson, Davey. And Sally you were awesome, you

handled everything like a champ. Goodbye for now.

Davey waves goodbye smiling in amazement as only a kid would. The robot's digital face reappears.

SALLY

(smiles)

Hey, I know the robot is cool, but don't forget about me.

Dr. McKenzie WALKS in the room.

MCKENZIE

I see you all met BOTEE finally.

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32.

FADE IN.

INT. - RICK/SHIRLEY HOUSE - NIGHT

We see Rick, Shirley, and David in their beautiful living room. Rick, and David are having IPA beer.

Shirley goes to the kitchen to continue making dinner. The house is open concept, and ritzy.

A knock at the door. Rick goes to answer, and lets Joe in. Pleasantries are exchanged.

DAVEY

Grandpa Joe did you meet Bottee?

JOE

Yeah, that thing is something else. Pretty cool.

RICK

(hands Joe a beer)

How'd it go visiting Sally today, get a chance to talk?

JOE

I was right behind you guys. She was asleep when I got there,

and I wasn't going to wake her up. She was so peaceful, and

I noticed how much she looks like ELAINE. I can't lose her too, I

would be inconsolable.

Shirley walks over to Joe and gives him a hug.

SHIRLEY

She's going to be fine.

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33.

CONT.

David, Davey, Rick, Shirley, and Joe are sitting at the dining room table finishing up their meal.

JOE

Rick you've been to med school. What do think about the

the whole possible allergic reaction thing?

RICK

Tests came up negative for known types of Epilepsy so it

makes sense. They're going to keep her a couple extra days

just to make sure.

JOE

(slams fist on table angrily)

She could have died on that operating table Rick - goddammit!

Davey RUNS out of the room. Shirley goes after him, but David interrupts Shirley.

DAVID

Wait, I'll go.

RICK

(frustration)

But she didn't!

SHIRLEY

We're all under stress, and you two have had a few so let's

take a deep breath for a moment.

JOE

I'm so sorry. And in front of Davey too, ah man.

Can I get a cup of coffee?

RICK

Shirley has the right idea, and I can use a cup too.

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34.

INT. - TV DEN - CONT.

We see Davey watching YouTube. David SITS next to Davey.

DAVID

You know when I was your age my OCD was so bad that

even Grandpa Rick felt like giving up on me sometimes.

CROSSFADE:

FLASHBACK

INT. - BEACH FRONT MOTEL - DAY

We see Rick knocking on the bathroom door, and young David, (around eleven years old)

opens the door, then goes back to the sink continuing to wash his hands.

RICK

You've been in there doing that for 20 minutes. Your mom

is on the beach waiting for us. What's going on here?

What happened?

David keeps washing his hands.

DAVID

I tried picking up a dead Salamander with a stick, but when

it slipped off I caught it with my bare hands, and dropped it,

but...

CUT TO:

EXT. - BEACH FRONT MOTEL - DAY

David notices the Salamander squirm a little and realizes it's still alive. He picks it up again with his

hands while transfixed on the Salamanders plight, and struggle for survival, then walks over to a stream

near the Motel. David slowly places it in the water, and cups his hands to let the water flow over

its body. The Salamander wiggles, then springs to life.

CUT TO:

INT. - TV DEN - CONT.

Davey turns off the tv.

DAVEY

Dad, what's the point?

DAVID

I was so concerned for the Salamander that I forgot about my

OCD for a moment.

DAVEY

And that's how you learned to control it, by distracting yourself?

DAVID

No, it was a magical Salamander, and I cashed in my wish,

for your mom to be fine.

Davey smiles, then laughs, followed with David smiling. Joe walks in the room.

JOE

Davey, can I have a hug before I go.

Davey runs over to Joe and gives him a big hug.

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35.

EXT. - DAVID/SHIRLEY'S HOUSE - DAY

David, and Davey WALK out of their house, to the end of the driveway, and wait.

DAVEY

Thanks for walking with me.

DAVID

No problem.

DAVEY

Can I go with you to pick up Mom on Monday?

DAVID

Skip school? Uh.

The school bus pulls up - stops, and the doors open.

DAVEY

Dad?

DAVID

Oh. You know, sure.

Davey gets on the bus, the doors close. He sits down, and the bus drives off. They wave goodbye.

David WALKS across the street and stands at the public transit sign.

CROSSFADE:

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36.

EXT. - PUBLIC TRANSIT BUS STOP - CONT.

The bus pulls up, and David gets on. He sits in front in his usual spot within conversation range of

Jack.

JACK

Hi, David. How's Sally?

DAVID

Good. She'll be home on Monday.

JACK

That's awesome man. Thanks again for inviting me to your

barbecue last week, that was a lot of fun. Got carried away there

for a minute playing kick ball, but hey good times.

DAVID

It was thanks for coming over.

JACK

Not to get too personal, but you, ok?

DAVID

Actually Jack, no I'm not ok. I can give other people

advice as help, but I'm sinking myself.

JACK

You know what you need? A distraction from all the stress.

Let's get some peeps together and play some goddamned

kick ball! What do ya think? Sounds like some fuckin fun right?

Oh shit, almost missed your stop.

The bus pulls over at the stop in front of the business park. David WALKS off, and turns around,

and waves goodbye to Jack.

DAVID

I'll think about it. Bye Jack, see you later.

JACK

Well, alrighty then.

The bus drives off, and David sees Jack show him a HANG LOOSE hand gesture. David smiles.

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37.

MONTAGE of David, and his Patients.

INT. - DAVID'S OFFICE - CONT.

From David's POV

PATIENT ONE

My new girlfriend wants to go to Belize on vacation.

I told her I can't fly, and she broke up with me on the spot.

DAVID

Mike Meyers is great as Austen Powers, love that character.

P-ONE

What? I'm sorry is there some relevance to...uh are

you ok Mr. Thompson?

P- TWO

I keep dreaming about celebrities, this time I had a vivid one of

Jon Bernthal. We were sitting around a table eating dinner, and his

wife did some beautiful art in real time. I don't even know if he's

married, I should google that.

CUT TO:

From Patient's POV

DAVID

Sorry, I said a thought out loud. I'm totally being unprofessional,

I'm distracted by my personal life right now. Maybe we...

P - ONE

Oh. Want to talk about it?

P - TWO

(holds chin)

That is an unfortunate coincidence. So, you're an only child,

your wife is an only child, and your son is an only child.

And Sally is recovering well, I hope.

SPLIT SCREEN of both Patients from their POV

DAVID

(voice overlapped in harmony)

Because this session was highly unusual, and unprofessional

on my part, no charge for today. I'll be taking an impromptu

hiatus starting tomorrow. Here's a referral to continue your

counseling.

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38.

INT. - STEVE/BECKY'S HOUSE - CONT.

Steve, and Becky are watching tv, Steve's cell rings, he looks down at the screen, it's David

calling, he answers, and Becky gives Steve a strange look.

BECKY

That your psychologist?

STEVE

What's up Doc? This is unusual, my appointment is in a couple

hours. Canceled? A referral? C'mon Doc... Hiatus? Whoa ok,

but can you refer me to your dad? He's a psychologist too, right?

DAVID

Psychiatrist, he's the Doc, sure I think he has room. Yeah, you can

call me Doc, but just know... I will. Thank you for understanding.

She's doing good, she'll be home on Monday.

STEVE

God bless Doc, bye.

BECKY

Sounds like your therapist needs therapy.

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39.

INT. - DAVID/SALLY'S - NIGHT

Davey finds David in the kitchen COOKING dinner.

DAVEY

Breakfast for dinner?

DAVID

Sounds good, doesn't it?

David puts down a plate of pancakes, sausage, and eggs on the table, Davey digs in.

DAVEY

(mouth full)

Dad, can I spend the night at Billy's tonight? He invited me.

Before I go let's facetime Mom.

DAVID

Whoa, I didn't say yes. Alright, but I have to talk to his parents.

I need to tell you something. I'm taking some time off from work.

I think it would be good to be home while your mom is healing.

Davey takes his last bite, then abruptly excuses himself from the table.

DAVEY

I'm full dad, I'm going to get my phone.

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40.

INT. - HOSPITAL ROOM - CONT.

CLOSE ON Sally sitting upright in her bed, and on facetime with Joe.

JOE

What's it called again? Just one more time.

SALLY

Dad, I'll text it to you.

JOE

So, I know how to pronounce it.

SALLY

Just say EHE. Dad, Davey is calling, I love you bye.

JOE

Alright, love you!

Sally hangs up with Joe, and answers Davey's call.

DAVEY

Hi, mom! Dad is right here.

DAVID

Hey, beautiful, miss you.

SALLY

(smiles big)

Hi! Can't wait to come home.

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41.

INT. - RICK/SHIRLEY'S HOUSE - CONT.

We see Rick, and Shirley in their adjustable bed sitting upright together awake paying attention

to their phones.

RICK

David referred one of his patients to me. He knows I

don't want him to do that, but he did anyway. He took a sudden

hiatus from his practice too, I asked him for how long, and he

said he didn't know. He said he has a significant savings, and

he wanted to spend quality time with Sally, you know help her,

be there for her during the healing process. Davey too obviously,

but the signs are there.

SHIRLEY

What do mean?

RICK

Remember when he spiraled as a kid? He was around Davey's

age, and that's when we noticed his OCD. David did mention

his patients were having to wait for him, because he couldn't

get out of the bathroom, his schedule got out of sync. The signs

are there that's all I'm saying. He may not spiral, just concerned.

SHIRLEY

I'm not worried. He made it this far, ups and downs, but he has

always found a way. High school, college, marriage, Sally's

rare liver cancer after Davey was born. Why would it be any

different now? Did David ever tell you when he was little

why he thought he was OCD?

CONT.

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42.

RICK

Because he was an only child.

SHIRLEY

David didn't get a psyche degree to follow in your footsteps.

He needed to confirm his issue wasn't because he was an only child.

RICK

(smiling)

You know you can always fill in for me at the office. Take the

referral from David. Actually, he's supposed to be a hard case.

CUT TO:

INT. - JOE'S HOUSE - CONT.

We see Joe SITTING in his chair watching tv, he's drinking whisky, and holding a photograph.

CLOSE ON the photo in Joe's hand. It shows Joe, his wife ELAINE, and their daughter Sally.

together at her college graduation.

JOE

(welling tears)

I miss you.

CUT TO:

EXT. - SAM/VERA'S HOUSE - CONT.

David pulls up in his car to drop off Davey to spend the night at Billy's. David waits for Billy

to answer the door, and let him in. Davey turns to wave goodbye, and David drives off.

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43.

EXT. - MALL PARKING LOT - CONT.

We see David drive in to the parking lot near a TGIF restaurant. Jack is STANDING in front

of the restaurant, and waves David down to get his attention, and gestures where to park.

CUT TO:

INT. - TGIF RESTAURANT - CONT.

David, and Jack are in the bar at a booth. Steve walks in the bar. ZOOM in on Steve's feet

WALKING, and we see him carefully avoid every line on the floor. PULL BACK wide, and

we see Steve plop down next to Jack. David's eyes go wide out of surprise. TIGHT ANGLE ON

All three men at the table.

DAVID

Steve, wow! Wasn't expecting that, what a surprise.

What are you doing here? Not that there's anything wrong with that.

I don't hang out with patients outside of the office.

CONT.

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44.

STEVE

I'm not your patient anymore. Remember?

DAVID

It's too soon, and I don't...I've got a lot going on, and I'm

not looking to make new friends. Sorry Steve.

David pulls out a bottle of hand-sanitizer places it on the table and sanitizes his hands.

DAVID

Want in on this action?

Jack, and Steve get some sanitizer. The WAITRESS comes by and takes their order.

WAITRESS

Hi, drinks tonight? We also have a special on the

variety appetizer platter, it will feed y'all no problem.

CROSSFADE:

JACK

Dude, Steve is my best friend. I'm the one who sent him

to you. Sorry I didn't tell you before, but now that he's

not your patient. We started an adult Kick Ball Club, ever since

I played it at your barbecue, I've been obsessed. You gotta join!

STEVE

Believe it or not it's the best out-patient therapy, because

I can step on the bases with zero feeling of anxiety.

DAVID

Really? Uh.

CONT.

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45.

CROSSFADE:

We see a few empty beer bottles, and a couple empty cocktail glasses on their table.

DAVID

My wife is calling. Excuse me guys.

David gets up from the table, and goes around the corner to a doable spot to talk to Sally on

facetime.

DAVID

Hey, how are you feeling?

SALLY

I'm ok. How are you feeling? Pretty good I bet, been

drinking out with the boys? Who with?

DAVID

Jack, and you're not going to believe it, but Steve Lee too.

Before you ask, I'll just tell you, Steve apparently is best

friends with Jack. That's how Steve heard of me. Why Jack

wasn't upfront from the beginning I'll have to ask, but it's

weird. Maybe striking up a friendship with my bus driver wasn't

the best idea. Did you talk to Davey?

SALLY

Yeah, he's excited about spending the night, more than usual.

Talk to my dad too. I guess everyone is drinking tonight. By the

way I might not come home on Monday, they're thinking about

keeping me an extra day, I won't know for sure until late Sunday.

DAVID

Oh no, no no no. What did the doctors say?

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46.

EXT. - MALL PARKING LOT - CONT.

David, Jack, and Steve walk out of TGIF. They do informal goodbyes, and we see David get into

an Uber. Becky pulls up to the curb to pick up Steve, and Jack. Jack reminds David about Saturday.

JACK

David! Kickball tomorrow, Gable Park, two p.m.! Be there!

CUT TO:

We see David in the Uber traveling toward his home. He makes a call on his cell to Rick.

DAVID

Hi, Dad. They might want to keep her in the hospital for

further testing to completely rule out Epilepsy. Depends on

the-what the last results...ah, man.

RICK

Yeah, I know Sally called. Have you been drinking?

DAVID

Had a few. Davey is at a friends, and my...Jack invited me out.

You know dad I'm sorry about referring Steve Lee before talking

to you. I'll send him elsewhere.

RICK

I was upset at first, but actually no need to do that, I'm genuinely

curious about Steve.

David looks outside the car window from movement in his peripheral. He sees a Silver Chevy

Bolt pass his Uber, noticing the driver of the Bolt sliding down in the seat.

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47.

EXT. - SAM/VERA'S HOUSE - CONT.

We see Billy, and Davey in the Silver Chevy Bolt parked in the driveway. Billy is in the driver's seat.

BILLY

(laughing)

I'm sure that was your dad. If I didn't know where the spare key

was hidden we never would've... What are the odds? Wow!

DAVEY

Not funny. I didn't see, I was crouched down too.

BILLY

I need to get the car back in the garage, Adam is gonna

be back soon. At least ten, fifteen minutes before he gets home.

You park it in the garage. Nothing will happen it's only a few feet.

Billy, and Davey switch places. Davey starts slow and continues at idle speed. Suddenly another

car pulls up behind the Bolt, It's Adam, and he angrily leans on his horn. Davey is startled, panics,

and guns the accelerator pedal by mistake, The Bolt crashes into the left outside frame of the

garage door at high speed, and creates a loud violent sound while collapsing a portion of the front of

the house. Adam runs up to the wreckage to see Davey behind the steering wheel. Both boys dazed,

buried by the deflated air bags but seem they're ok from Adam's POV.

ADAM

Billy, you! Aaahhh dammit!!

CUT TO:

INT. - HOTEL ROOM - CONT.

Sam, and Vera are in a passionate embrace in bed. Vera's cell rings. She gets off of Sam to answer.

VERA

Don't look at me like that, I left my ringer on for emergencies.

It's Adam. Everything ok? What?!

FADE OUT:

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48.

FADE IN:

MTV STYLE MONTAGE IN SLOW MOTION. 'THE LIGHT' BY DISTURBED, PLAYS

OVERDUB.

EXT. - SAM/VERA'S HOUSE - DAY

We see Sam, and Vera screaming at Adam, and Billy standing outside in front of the house

damage.

CROSSFADE.

EXT. GABLE PARK - DAY

We see Jack, Steve, and a few others playing kickball, laughing, and getting wild. Jack pauses

for a moment to glance over at the parking area, he has a disappointed expression, but then goes

back to having fun.

FADE OUT:

FADE IN:

EXT. - HOSPITAL - DAY

We see Sally being brought out of the hospital exit in a wheelchair by David, and Davey.

David's expression is especially solemn, and manages to smile as he helps Sally get in the passenger

seat.

FADE OUT:

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49.

FADE IN:

INT. - RICK'S OFFICE - DAY

Joe is sitting in the waiting room. Rick's therapy room door opens, and Steve WALKS out.

Rick signals for Joe to enter. Steve nods a yes gesture at Joe.

STEVE

He's good. See ya Doc!

Joe goes into the room as Rick welcomes him.

RICK

Nice to see you, Joe. I'm glad you came, have a seat.

JOE

Thanks for making room on your schedule for me. I know you

said this isn't a typical appointment, and there's no obligation, but

I can pay for it no problem.

RICK

No, no. It's not about that, you're family, and we're all going

through it right now, but it's important we focus on you.

JOE

Before we get started can I have a hug?

RICK

Let's save that for the barbecue get togethers. Tell me what's

on your heart.

JOE

It's been seven years since Elaine died, and I miss her more than

ever. I don't know how to... I can't move on.

CONT.

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50.

CROSSFADE:

JOE

Do you believe in fate? Or some kind of higher power out there

in the universe influencing our lives?

RICK

I'm not religious, I follow science, and rely on empirical evidence.

Why do you ask Joe?

JOE

My dreams of Elaine are so vivid. A few days before Davey's

accident, Elaine in a dream was at the barbecue with us, and

she pointed to the kickball game, at Davey, but that Billy kid

wasn't there. I think she was trying to warn me he was

bad news.

RICK

That's a powerful dream. I'm not going to discount the possibility

that there could be something more than this world, but your

subconscious is certainly working hard for your mental well being

while you're asleep.

JOE

Back when Sally was in college, she was handing out flyers

for an 'Only Child' support group, and students laughed in her face.

David saw her from across campus to ask her if she was alright.

When do coincidences stop being a coincidence?

FADE OUT:

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51.

FADE IN:

EXT. - DAVID/SALLY'S HOUSE - DAY

David, and Davey WALK out of the house to the end of their driveway.

DAVEY

Why didn't you yell at me or ground me?

DAVID

It's my fault. I let you drive, and you're only eleven. I started

it, and put it in your head it was ok. I can never be mad at you

for something I gave the wrong impression about.

DAVEY

I knew it was wrong. I deserve to be punished.

DAVID

I'm just glad you're ok son.

The school bus pulls up to a stop, Davey gets on, then takes a seat. He waves goodbye from his seat

window as the bus drives off. David notices Billy in a different seat, and they make eye contact,

staring at each other.

CUT TO:

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52.

INT. - DAVID/SALLY'S HOUSE - CONT.

We see Sally at the bathroom door in the hallway downstairs. She's concerned about David.

SALLY

(knocks)

David. (beat) David are you ok? Open the door please.

It's been an hour, and I hear the water still on. Please.

CUT TO:

Inside the bathroom, David continues to WASH his hands, which are pruned, red, and raw.

He stops washing his hands, turns off the water, and opens the door. Sally looks down at his

hands and sees how raw it is.

SALLY

Let's eat breakfast together.

They go to the kitchen table nook, and they both start eating their cold scrambled eggs, and bacon.

CUT TO:

We see David in his car in the driveway getting ready to leave. Sally rushes out, and goes to

the driver's side window.

SALLY

You forgot your phone. Where are you going?

DAVID

I need to refill the tanks for the grill. Um. Want to go?

We haven't been on a date in a while.

SALLY

(smiles)

That's ok, I think I'll wait for a better date to Lowes.

Sally LOOKS down and notices a quart size bottle of hand sanitizer on the passenger seat next to a

box of N95 masks. David reverses out of the driveway, smiles, and waves. Sally waves back.

CUT TO:

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53.

EXT. - CONVENIET STORE GAS STATION - CONT.

David fills the car with gas, then reparks in front, puts on a N95 mask, and goes inside the store, then

comes out with the bathroom key.

CUT TO:

CASHIER is knocking on the outdoor access bathroom door.

CASHIER

You alright in there? There are people waiting, I've had to

tell a few customers it's been occupied for a while. If you don't

answer I'm going to call emergency services.

David comes out of the bathroom, and hands the key to the cashier.

DAVID

So sorry.

David bypasses the propane bottle rack, and goes to his car, and drives off.

CUT TO:

EXT. - OLYMPIC COAST HIGHWAY - CONT.

We see David driving down the highway. His cell is mounted on the dash, it rings, it's

Sally, David ignores it.

THE BLACK CROWES, WANTING AND WAITING - PLAYS, OVERDUB

MONTAGE of highway landscape scene changes from David's POV.

CUT TO:

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54.

INT. - DAVID/SALLY'S HOUSE - CONT.

Sally calls Rick on facetime. She's crying.

RICK

Sally, what's wrong?

Shirley puts her face on screen alongside Rick's.

SHIRLEY

Oh, my dear. What's the matter?

SALLY

David is going somewhere, and he won't answer his phone.

He's never done that before.

SHIRLEY

Did he tell you where?

SALLY

No, but I'm able to see him from find my phone tracker

thank goodness. What do I do? Is he a danger to himself? It's

never been this bad before.

RICK

Where is he located so far?

SALLY

He's on Highway 101 going North on the Peninsula coast.

Rick, and Shirley look at each other.

RICK

The coast? Mmm. Ok Sally, David is spiraling, but I don't think

he's in any danger or a danger to himself. We've seen this before

once when he was a kid.

SHIRLEY

We have an idea where he is going. Don't panic, just

keep watching his location in case he does something unexpected.

This is what we think you should do.

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55.

EXT. - COASTAL BEACH MOTEL - NIGHT

David pulls into the parking lot, and parks. We see him put on an N95 mask, grab a disinfectant wipe,

get out of his car and WALK to the Motel office door.

CUT TO:

INT. - MOTEL LOBBY - CONT.

David is at the lobby desk, and he rings for service. The MANAGER appears.

MANAGER

Masks aren't required. How can I help you, need a room?

DAVID

Yes, whatever is available is fine.

MANAGER

Fill this out, and I'll need a card. We're all vaccinated around here.

DAVID

Me too. This mask isn't for Covid. Heard of Bird Flu? It might've

jumped, and if the - whoever isn't ready millions will die so.

(gestures a circling motion with his finger pointed in the air)

This is coastal wilderness with a lot of birds.

The manager hands David his room key, and he slides her the paperwork. As David walks away,

we see the manager put on a mask and squirt some hand sanitizer on her hands. A PATRON

WALKS out from behind the postcard rack.

PATRON

What did he say about Bird Flu?

FADE OUT:

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56.

FADE IN:

INT. - DAVID'S MOTEL ROOM - CONT.

David is washing his hands excessively at the bathroom sink. He goes to the bed, grabs

his phone from the nightstand, and stares at the screen.

DAVID

Why hasn't she tried to call again? Hey SIRI.

SIRI

Mm-Hm

David's phone rings, it's Sally. He answers.

DAVID

Sally I...

SALLY

(interrupts)

Wait. I know you're going through something again, and

that it's bigger than last time, but I am so pissed at you

right now. You don't get to make me worry to death by ghosting me!

CLOSE ON David switching to facetime, and Sally's face appears on the phone screen.

DAVID

I know I screwed up. I'm so sorry, I was about to call you.

I said Hey SIRI, but you beat me to it. You know I love you,

and Davey more than anything. This was selfish. How's Davey

doing? I should call him.

SALLY

He cried. He's worried about you like all of us. He's at

your parents, I thought it would help as a distraction if he

saw them during this whole thing, and it was their idea.

(tears welling)

I'm so mad at you.

DAVID

I need some time. I need to be alone.

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57.

INT. - RICK/SHIRLEY'S HOUSE - CONT.

CLOSE ON Davey's phone. It rings facetime, it's David. Davey answers.

DAVEY

Hi, Dad. Are you ok?

David begins to cry uncontrollably.

DAVID

(blubbering)

I'm sorry son. I just need a little time; I didn't mean to scare you.

I don't mean to scare you, I'm ok I really am, I just been holding it

in for so long. I. (beat) I...

David cries. Rick gets on Davey's phone for a moment. We see Shirley pacing, with sad concern.

RICK

David, I'm going to hang up.

DAVEY

Wait Grandpa! Dad, I love you, see you soon.

Rick hangs up.

RICK

I'm sorry Davey, he's not ready yet. Try again tomorrow.

Tomorrow night.

SHIRLEY

(the look)

I don't agree with that Grandpa Rick.

DAVEY

It's ok Grandma, I understand what Grandpa is doing.

Dad could barely talk.

CUT TO:

INT. - DAVID'S MOTEL ROOM - CONT.

David sits on the edge of the bed, tears fall.

DAVID

(softly)

Fuck you too Dad.

CONT.

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58.

David goes to the bathroom, he splashes water on his face, dries off then precedes to wash his hands.

CROSSFADE:

CLOSE ON David's hands in the bathroom sink red, and raw, water still running over them.

CUT TO:

He puts his mask, shoes, and Jacket on, then heads out the door.

CUT TO:

INT. - MOTEL LOBBY - CONT.

David walks to the fridge with beer in it and grabs a six pack. He goes to the desk to pay, and notices a

new sign that reads, MASK REQUIRED DUE TO POSSIBLE BIRD FLU OUTBREAK IN AREA.

DAVID

(points to sign)

That's what I'm talking about.

David rings the bell, the manager comes out.

MANAGER

Oh, just in time we close at ten. Will this be all?

DAVID

Yup.

A young obnoxious COUPLE (no masks on) WALKS in laughing loudly, and obviously drunk.

The manager looks at them, points to the sign, and holds up two masks towards their direction.

FADE OUT:

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59.

FADE IN:

INT. - DAVID'S MOTEL ROOM - DAY

CLOSE ON David's HANDS making coffee, his hands are red.

CUT TO:

David puts on his mask and grabs a personal size hand sanitizer off the table, then heads out the door.

CUT TO:

EXT. - BEACH SHORES - CONT.

David is WALKING on the beach near the shoreline, waves crash, and the water rushes up to his feet.

He steps back to avoid getting wet, a couple SEAGULLS surf the wind above his head as if they're

waiting for a treat from the human. David sees the couple from the Motel Lobby from the night before,

maskless, and they give David a dirty look.

MAN (IN COUPLE)

Bird flu? Give us a break.

David notices a family with kids cooking lunch on a hibachi having a picnic, their daughter trying to

fly a kite, her BROTHER yelling.

BROTHER

My turn! My turn!

CROSSFADE:

David SITS crouched against a large piece of driftwood with tears in his eyes, he drops his

head into his knees. The brother from that picnicking family runs by David trying to fly his kite, and

accidently kicks sand on him. David looks up to notice a Seagull trying to pick something up

from the sand but failing at it. He STANDS to shoo the Seagull away, he sees a Salamander struggling

for life. David remembers.

CUT TO:

FLASHBACK:

From David's POV he's looking down at his cupped boyhood hands holding a dead Salamander.

We see him gently place the Salamander into the stream, it wiggles, and comes back to life.

CUT TO:

EXT. - BEACH SHORES - CONT.

David takes off his mask and puts it in his pocket. He reaches down, and scoops up the Salamander

into his cupped hands. He WALKS over to the nearby freshwater lagoon, and gently releases it into the

water. The Salamander is still for a moment, then suddenly swims away.

CUT TO:

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60.

We see Sally WALKING on the beach toward David, he doesn't notice at first. Sally goes around

the large driftwood log and stops a few feet behind him.

SALLY

You're hot.

DAVID

(turns around smiling)

That's what you said to me the first-time we met.

GIRLS LIKE YOU, BY MAROON 5 PLAYS

David, and Sally hug in a deep embrace. Their hug evolves into a passionate kiss. The brother

from the picnicking family runs by again this time the kite takes off into the air.

CUT TO:

INT. - DAVID'S MOTEL ROOM - CONT.

CLOSE ON David, and Sally's facial expressions while making intense love on the bed half covered

with a sheet. They stare into each other's eyes, sweat beads from David's forehead as he thrusts

slowly, and passionately on top of her. Sally quietly moans as David kisses her shoulders, chest

and neck continuously, they are in perfect synchronicity as he releases, his head falls into her

bosom for a brief moment, then looks at her longingly, kissing her softly on her cheek, and lips.

Sally runs her fingers through his hair, and smiles.

SALLY

I love you, David.

DAVID

(slight heavy breath)

You're the love of my life. I love you so much.

FADE OUT:

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61.

FADE IN:

EXT. - DAVID/SALLY'S HOUSE - DAY

David, and Davey leave their house, and WALK to the school bus stop.

DAVEY

Dad, how long are you gonna take time off?

DAVID

Not sure. A couple more weeks at least.

The school bus pulls up, stops, and Davey gets on, takes a seat, and waves to David as it pulls away.

David WALKS to the public transit bus stop nearby and waits.

CUT TO:

EXT. - PUBLIC TRANSIT BUS - CONT.

David is sitting upfront across from the driver.

JACK

Dude, how's it going? I haven't seen you in a while.

Wait, aren't you supposed to be on vacation or something?

DAVID

Uh, yup. Yeah, no not going to work, I'm headed into town.

JACK

Oh. Movie? Shopping?

DAVID

Did I ever tell you why I started riding the bus even though I have

a car?

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62.

FLASHBACK:

EXT. - DAVID/SALLY'S HOUSE - DAY

We see five-year-old Davey refusing to get on the school bus.

Davey

No!

David shakes his head no at the driver.

DRIVER

That's ok Mr. Thompson, we'll get there.

CUT TO:

THE NEXT DAY

David, and Davey are at the end of their driveway waiting for the school bus. Sally comes out to

the school bus stop a minute later to help with encouragement.

DAVEY

Mom?

DAVID

Son, look there's a public bus stop right over there, I'm going to ride

the bus to work. We can ride our buses every morning.

The public transit arrives, and Davey watches his dad get on. David waves to Davey goodbye.

The school bus arrives shortly after. Sally looks down at Davey, and smiles.

SALLY

What do ya think? Just like Dad?

Davey smiles, then gets on the bus.

CUT TO:

EXT. - PUBLIC TRANSIT BUS - CONT.

Jack looks fascinated by the story.

JACK

I remember the first time you rode the bus. That was the day

uh? Wow that's cool, not many parents would do that. So, what

are you doing today?

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63.

INT. - TATTOO SHOP - CONT.

David is in the chair. The ARTIST plops down next to David on his own chair, fires up the

needle and gets to work on David's outer left shoulder.

CUT TO:

EXT. - DOWNTOWN PUBLIC TRANSIT BUS STOP - CONT.

We see David step on the bus. Jack is the driver again, and he has wide eyes from curiosity.

JACK

Let's see it!

David raises his sleeve and shows.

JACK

Nice! Is that a gecko?

DAVID

Salamander.

RANDOM BUS RIDER

C'mon, let's get moving!

David takes his usual seat across from Jack.

JACK

Hey, relax! He just got his first tattoo. Do you have tattoos?

RANDOM BUS RIDER

Oh. Congrats.

Jack flips on the turn signal, and he drives the bus out into traffic.

FADE OUT:

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64.

FADE IN:

INT. - DAVID/SALLY'S HOUSE - DAY

Sally is on a remote video appointment with Dr. McKenzie on a laptop in her fashion design room.

DR. MCKENZIE

The test results did come back, and it's looking good.

I have to admit I'm disappointed you didn't consult me first.

There are some real risks with pregnancy after a transplant.

SALLY

I know, it was unplanned. I'm so sorry, it was irresponsible of me.

(welling tears)

Am I going to have to get an abortion?

DR. MCKENZIE

Fortunately, the uniqueness of the situation is in your favor, the

percentage of a normal pregnancy is higher in this case. Finish the

meds, and I'd like you to come back in for another blood screen in a

couple weeks. And congratulations.

SALLY

(cries mixed with laughter)

Ok Dr. McKenzie, thank you for everything.

There's a knock on the door.

DAVID

Sally you, ok? Why is the door locked? Who are you talking to?

If you're designing again, I want to put in my two cents.

SALLY

Yes! I'm ok, I'm fine. Hold on.

Sally goes and opens the door.

CONT.

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65.

CUT TO:

We see David, and Sally in a tight warm embrace, they both have their eyes closed in a happy

contentment.

DAVID

(eyes still closed)

That really was a magical Salamander. Again.

The loud shutting of the front door reverberates through the house.

SALLY

Davey is home from school.

Davey runs around the house looking for his parents and finds them.

DAVEY

What are you guys doing in here? Mom, are you designing

dresses again?

SALLY

Not at the moment no, but we need to talk to you about something.

DAVEY

(suspicious)

Oook, what?

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66.

EXT. - DAVID/SALLY'S HOUSE - DAY

JULY FOURTH

We see a CLOSE SHOT on Davey's face, and arms raised in the air while screaming at the top of his

lungs out of joy.

PULL BACK from Davey to reveal HE IS SCREAMING, because he kicked a homerun PLAYING

KICKBALL in their backyard. It's SUMMERTIME and a hot clear day. Everyone is gathered for a

BARBECUE. David, Sally, Rick, Shirley, Joe, Sam, and Vera are loitering around the GRILL sipping

on fancy IPA beers, except Sally. Davey, Billy, and Adam are loudly pitching, running, and laughing

while they attempt to play Kickball with just three people.

PULL FOCUS from kickball game - over to everyone STANDING around the GRILL.

Sally's BABY BUMP is obvious as she rests her hands on her belly occasionally caressing it.

SAM

Thanks for inviting us. It's good they're friends again.

VERA

Sally, how far along?

SALLY

Four, and a half months.

VERA

Let's sit down, I'll tell you all about how the accident

was a blessing in disguise.

SAM

Thank goodness no one was hurt.

Sally, Shirley, and Vera Walk out of frame. Dave pokes, prods, and flips the burgers.

DAVID

Amen Sam.

CONT.

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67.

David quickly clears the grill off one burger at a time onto a large tray. David takes the burgers

to the prepped picnic table. Rick, Joe, and Sam follow close behind.

DAVID

Burgers are ready!

JOE

What do you do Sam?

SAM

Architect. Ironically thanks to the damage on the garage frame,

Vera is getting the second story addition she always wanted.

What about you?

JOE

Retired. My wife Elaine was a Fashion Designer, I actually

worked for her before she died, I built the sets for her shows.

SAM

I'm sorry.

The men are gathered at the table now, and the women head that way. Jack, ROSY, Steve, and Becky

suddenly come through the side gate. Shirley tries to round up the kids, and Rick takes a double-take

at Steve.

SHIRLEY

Davey! Boys!

The boys raid the table, acting loud, and obnoxious. Pleasantries, and names are exchanged between

adults. The grown-ups wait for the boys to get done making their plates before they dig in.

STEVE

Doctor, long time no see. That specialist you referred me to is

awesome, thanks.

RICK

No problem, glad to help.

CUT TO:

DAVID

(sarcastic smile)

Hi, Rosy. So, Jack how did you, and my tattoo artist meet?

A flock of Geese fly overhead, David notices, then reaches for some hand sanitizer - takes a glance at

his Salamander that lives on his arm as permanent art.

ROSY

Hey David, come back any time.

CONT.

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68.

Everyone is in their prospective conversation pairs, and groups.

CUT TO:

JACK

Sorry we were late man, but thanks for the invite this is great.

DAVID

You bet; I wouldn't have it any other way.

CUT TO:

VERA

So Becky, do you have any kids?

BECKY

No, but had a dog. Steve's condition is tough to live with.

Nope no kids, and no more pets. The Kickball League has been

a saving grace.

CUT TO:

JOE

Sam, can you use a carpenter? Forty years' experience.

SAM

Actually. Are you affordable?

JOE

I don't need the money, so I come cheap. It would be good

for me to get out and do something constructive.

SAM

You're hired.

CROSSFADE:

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69.

CONT.

Davey, Billy, and Adam finish eating, then go right back to playing kickball. The adults are mingling,

and there's half eaten plates laying around. David wheels a nearby garbage can over.

PULL BACK WIDE to show everyone's positions for a few seconds. We see kids playing,

and adults starting to clean up.

CUT TO:

VERA

Billy! Adam! Take a breather, you just ate!

ADAM

Mom, we're fine!

VERA

They're good kids, but sometimes aahhh.

CUT TO:

ANGLE ON Jack, and Rosy next to Steve, and Becky. Jack tosses his empty beer can into a

recycle bin, then jogs out to the kickball diamond mound.

JACK

Let's Rock! Who's in? Doctor Thompson, Mrs. Thompson?

David? Sally? I know Rosy, Steve, and Becky are in. Sam, and Vera?

Joe! Get out here young man.

JOE

Why the hell not?

CONT.

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70.

Most of the adults make their way to the large yard where the bases are set up. Rick, Shirley,

David, and Sally decline.

Rick

We're going to head out, you all have fun.

Shirley

(hand gestures goodbye)

Nice to meet everyone.

DAVID

We're good. We'll be the fans in the stadium. Woo Hoo!

SALLY

Let's walk them out to the car and say goodbye properly.

The KICKBALL game starts seen in b.g.. David, Sally, Rick, and Shirley WALK together toward

the front of the house.

CUT TO:

David, and Sally are at Rick, and Shirley's car. We see David bending down at the drivers side window.

RICK

Thanks for having us over you two. It was fun, you have

interesting friends.

SHIRLEY

Sally call any time we love you both. See you soon.

DAVID

I know it was a little awkward with a former patient here, but they're

best friends. Alright love you two too, drive safe.

Rick, and Shirley back out of the driveway, David, and Sally wave.

CONT.

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71.

CUT TO:

We see the KICKBALL GAME in action. Steve is about to roll pitch the ball to Billy,

everybody is in position. David, and Sally come around to the backyard just in time to see the incident.

SLOW MOTION:

CLOSE ON Steve sending the ball. PULL BACK to show whole field, and everyone ready.

Jack is jumping around with high excitement, he yells out.

JACK

(slo-mo vocal distortion)

Watch ... out... this ... kid ... has ... a monster ... leg!..

Billy CONNECTS foot to ball, and it goes flying.

END SLOW MOTION.

ANGLE ON Jack getting hit with the ball hard in his face. A RINGY rubber ball tone reverberates.

through the backyard from the impact, and a loud AUDIBLE GASP by everyone simultaneously

can be heard too.

CUT TO:

CLOSE UP on David, and Sally's facial expressions. Sally puts her hands over her mouth in shock.

DAVID

(raises hand to face)

Oooo-not again.

CUT TO:

Steve runs to the ball, and throws it at Billy, but misses. He runs to home base, and scores.

Billy's team cheers. Rosy, Steve, and Becky go to Jack's aid, and help him off the ground.

Jack shakes his head.

JACK

I'm ok. I told y'all that kid has a monster leg.

Billy WALKS up to Jack.

BILLY

(reaches out for a handshake)

No hard feelings old man.

JACK

(angrily)

Old man!? (beat) Ha ha ha ha ha haahhhhOhooo

Jack bends over, takes a deep breath sigh, stands upright, and shakes Billy's hand.

SWISH PAN to and CLOSE ON Joe SMILING

JOE

Great game. Alright let's call it.

(claps, then raises hands in the air)

Woo! Happy Independence Day!

FADE OUT:

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72.

FADE IN:

INT. - RICK/SHIRLEY'S HOUSE - NIGHT

We see David, Sally, Davey, Shirley, Rick, and Joe SITTNG in fold out beach chairs in the living

room watching a spectacular FIREWORKS display on a big screen tv. Davey looks down, and

stares at his mom's pregnant protruding belly for a moment. Sally notices her son staring.

SALLY

Your sister is kicking, put your hand here.

Davey puts his hand on Sally's belly.

DAVEY

Oh wow! Why didn't we go to the Harbor tonight?

Davey removes his hand. Shirley leans toward Davey.

SHIRLEY

Too loud for the baby.

Davey looks at his mom. She smiles, and nods yes in agreement. Shirley smiles too.

SALLY

We need some sand in here to make it more real.

DAVID

Yes, sand!

DAVEY

I'm not an only child anymore.

JOE

Did your parents ever tell you how they met?

DAVEY

No.

RICK

Well, I wouldn't mind hearing the story again. I have

the remote, I'll turn down the tv.

CUT TO:

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73.

FLASHBACK:

EXT. - COLLEGE CAMPUS - DAY

We see a college age Sally working to get passerby students attention to take flyers.

A college STUDENT carrying a Bible stops to talk to Sally.

STUDENT

Stop handing those out, you're corrupting young men!

SALLY

Get a life bible thumper.

The student forcibly grabs the flyers from Sally's hands, and throws them into the air, then

briskly WALKS away.

SALLY

Hey! That's not what Jesus would do!

A college age David notices the commotion and goes to help pick up the flyers. He looks closely

at one and has a surprised expression.

DAVID

Hi, I'm David. You work at uh Candy's?

SALLY

You're hot. Oh, I said that out loud. No, a friend of mine does, she's

working her way through college.

DAVID

I'm a Psyche major, and I struggle with OCD. Would you

go out with me sometime?

SALLY

I'm studying Fashion design, and yes, I will. Don't worry

about chasing the flyers, the wind just did my job for me.

David, and Sally WALK away together while smiling at each other with knowing eyes.

GIRLS LIKE YOU, BY MAROON 5 - PLAYS

CONT.

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74.

CUT TO:

BACK TO PRESENT DAY

GIRLS LIKE YOU CONT. TO PLAY

INT. - DAVID/SALLY'S BEDROOM - CONT.

We see David spooning Sally romantically in their bed.

DAVID

Best Fourth in a long time. Caught me off guard when you

took over the story telling. You told your dad the flyers were

for an only child club? I would've been down for that.

SALLY

I'm happy Davey is not going to be one.

DAVID

When ELAINE turns eighteen, I'll be in my sixties.

SALLY

You want to name our daughter after my mom? That's

what I was thinking too.

Sally rolls over, and kisses David, she rests her forehead gently on his, their eyes close.

THE END.

FADE TO BLACK.

ROLL CREDITS.

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Screenplay Shorts

SCREENPLAY SHORTS

FULL SCRIPT: Incompatible. Starring, Ryan Reynolds as David, Blake Lively as Sally, Tom Hanks as Rick, Sigourney Weaver as Shirley, Kurt Russell as Joe, and Jack Black as Jack.

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