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Scene 7 Madison is walking into a decent restaurant, a host greets her, then points to a table, a mildly well dressed man is sitting there looking over the menu. Madison Hi, are you Ryan? Ryan Yes, Madison I suppose? Sit please. Madison sits Madison Yeah, Laura told me that you could help me. Ryan Laura said it was your boyfriend that needed the help. Madison It is it is, um I’m sorry I’m a little nervous. Ryan I understand, just start out by telling me about your boyfriend. Madison Bert, my boyfriend, he uses cocaine, and it used to be nothing, you know, but now he’s not the same person, I think he’s starting to kind of lose control of himself. Ryan How long has he been using? Madison I’m not sure, he never really came out and talked to me about it so you know. Ryan Yeah, and now he’s starting to become hurtful to others. Madison Yeah, he’s putting his drug use above other commitments he’s made to friend, to me. Ryan And do you feel that Ryan’s friends feel the same way you do? Madison I believe so, I think that they feel much the same way that I do. Ryan I’d advise that you get in touch with some of Bert’s friends and then maybe have a meeting at me office, and we’ll see if we can’t do something about this. Madison Like what? Ryan Normally I advise interventions, where friends and family come around a person and tell them how their drug use is affecting the people that love them. Madison Does that work? Ryan In my experience, it’s one of the most powerful approaches you can take towards helping a loved one get over it. Madison How may people are normally there at these interventions? Ryan It depends, sometimes a dozen, but sometimes all it really takes is one person, the others play for support. Madison Thank you, so I should get a hold of some of Bert’s friends then you’ll meet with us all. Ryan Yeah that sounds good, here’s my card, and on the back is my cell phone number, just-in-case. Madison Okay, I guess I’ll leave you with your meal Ryan No, would you care to join me? Madison No, I’m afraid I have something’s I have to do today, but thank you anyway. Madison gets up and leaves the restaurant, in the parking lot she picks up her cell phone, pauses to remember a number, dials it. Madison Will? Hey, what’s going on, it’s Madison What are you doing tonight? Really? Whose going to be there? Really? Have you talked to Bert about this yet? Oh, he’s not been in much of a party mood lately Oh that’s sweet of you, I would love to come out tonight, I need to talk to you guys anyway. Okay, I’ll see you later then, bye. Scene 8 Madison Contacts Will, one of Bert’s friends and plans to go to a party of Bert’s friends so that she can reach out for their help. Madison walks in, the party is raging, Will sees her Will Madison, you made it, that’s awesome, how’s Bert, Madison That’s actually why I came here, could you cut the music for a second, I need to say something. Will Sure I guess(he cuts the music) Guys, Madison has something to say, everyone say Hi to Madison. Party Guests Hi Madison Madison: Alright, I know I may have no right for this, I’ve only known Bert for the last few years, and you guys have known him all your lives… but he’s losing control, the drugs are starting to become more than I think he can handle. A moment of silence, then Jared walks to the front of the group Jared I’ve known Bert a long time trust me, Bert’s a big boy; he knows what he’s doing. Madison: No, he doesn’t, and he needs someone to show him what he’s been doing. He needs our help Will I know Bert, and if he doesn’t want help, we can’t force it on him Madison: What’s wrong with you, can’t you see has killing himself. Will: Well… Jared (Interrupting) He can make his own deacons… Madison: What? (Screams) He needs our help; he’s going to die if he keeps this up like he’s been doing. (Quieter)I love him, and his habits are going to beat him….maybe even kill him(almost begging) Maybe you don’t know how much you depend on him but if you don’t do something he may not pull through this one.! Jared Why do you need us for this? Madison: We need each other! Jared: I’ve known Bert all my life, trust me, you, especially you of all people, call him weak and an addict in front of all his friends, it’ll drive him further away than towards help. Madison: You’re killing him as bad as the drugs are. Pete: What are you talking about? Madison: Bert, He’s… (Crying) he needs us, and he can’t do this on his own, and you guys not stopping him is as bad as if you put the coke in his hand in the first place. The drugs are starting to take control of his life and he’s losing the battle! We all need to step in and Help him out! What’s the last thing you remember him doing for you Will, look at everything he’s done, all he’s sacrificed to save you, from what you could have been, and you Jared you couldn’t have stopped your Dad from leaving here without him, do you understand that he kept your parents together, Jared Trust me, I don’t know if that can work, I know him; this is just a bad idea… Madison Fuck you Jared, Fuck you. Will Hey, calm down, this isn’t the time for this, this is just a calm relaxed night. Madison Will, we have to deal with this now. Will Wait until some other time, trust me, we’ll watch out for him but not tonight okay. Madison I can’t sit by and wait any longer. Will Shh… not tonight please, this is a calm relaxed party, now is not the time for this. Madison I can’t believe that Bert thinks you’re his friend Will Don’t be like that Madison I’m leaving. Madison turns to leave the party, walks to the door, pauses looks back at the group with a look of disgust on her face, shakes her head and leaves. Madison Assholes She goes to her car, closes the door and cups her head in her hands and weeps alone in her car the rain streams down the windows as the tears stream down her cheeks. Slowly fade to black. Scene 9 Bert’s house, he’s sitting alone, in the living room, Bert I love my friends, but sometimes a man is his own best company, He puts on a cd, and turns on the television, and puts on a movie, CASABLANCA, he sets both to repeat. He double checks everything Bert Let me see, Casablanca, and Wheatstone bridge, a gallon of water, some notebooks and a big soft couch, perfect. He sits down and pulls out a baggie with a decent amount of coke inside. He cuts a line, a big line. Then a second. Bert Gluttony, that’s a sin right He snorts both, has a moment He falls back on the couch, he laughs to himself Bert God… let me see, (His head falls towards the TV.) Ah, Bogie is god, and Bergman is… no wait, Louis is God, and Bogie is like Jesus, and his love with Ilsa was his crucificition, and he gave her up to save the world, and Hitler was the Romans, trying to drive them apart, and… He starts to breath heavier Bert I think I, maybe, too much this time, and… Fade to black Scene 10 Outside; Madison gets out of her car and walks to the front door, we see Bert inside, still laying flat on his back. Madison puts her hand on the door knob and slowly opens the door; she peeks in her head, looks down and sees Bert. Madison Damnit Bert, Damnit. Bert looks over towards her. Bert (completely trashed) Hey, what are you doing here? I didn’t know you were stopping by. Bert glances down at himself as Madison quietly looks on at him in disgust. Bert It seems as if I’ve rendered myself slightly immobile. Madison What ever made me think you were better than this? Bert What are you talking about sweetie? Madison I thought you said this was through with. Bert I remember never saying anything of the sort Madison How can you ever say that you love me then go and do this shit to yourself? Bert Oh but I do love you Madison God, do you see yourself? Bert Have I ever told you my theory of God? I was discussing this with Bones earlier I believe yesterday. Madison Bones, you called Bones yesterday? Bert That I did Madison Before or after you came to my parents house? Bert Shortly after Madison It’s my fault Bert We had quite a discussion about the origin of god Madison I can’t do this on my own, Ryan was right Bert Ryan, on your own… honey are you high (busts out laughing) Madison You can’t stop can you? Bert (Still laughing) Sure I can (stops laughing) see (bursts out laughing again) Madison You’re a fucking junkie Bert Hey, that is completely uncalled for Madison You’re an addict Bert And you’re a facilitator Madison What Bert If I’m an addict than what are you just sitting on the side line, I’m only what I am because I love you Madison Don’t ever say that again, I’m not… I’m not going through this again; I won’t keep letting you do this to yourself. Bert rolls slightly to his side and tries to stand up, stumbling he finds his feet Bert Look can we discuss this later, when I can maybe offer a better defense? Madison No, you need help, maybe rehab Bert FUCK YOU! No, you are not taking control of my life like I’m some fucking infant. Madison Well somebody has to Bert I can take care of myself, Madison It’s pretty obvious you can’t Bert Why are you doing this to me? Madison To you, why are you doing this to me? Bert I don’t want to fight Madison And I don’t want to lose you Bert Your not going to lose me Madison Look around your self, you see that (she kicks the mirror with the razor on it) I’ve already lost you, now either your gone forever or your lose somewhere in there Bert Can you just call me tomorrow when I can handle all this? Madison I’m not leaving you, that’s how this always goes, I leave and you do this to yourself. Scene 11 Madison When I met you, you were so sweet, you read me poetry, you wrote me a song, you were the guy every girl dreamed of when they were little. I couldn’t believe I found you, I thought I was so lucky. Bert I’m still that guy, I can still recite poetry, I’ll write you song if that’s what you want Madison No, it’s more than that, I want you Bert, that Bert, not this, not what you’ve turned yourself into. Bert Are you leaving me? Madison No, I mean, I don’t know, Bert Maddie, no come here, look me in the eyes I have never changed, I am the man that loves you, that couldn’t live his life with out you Bert pulls him close and they stare into each others eyes Madison Maybe the man I love is in there but all I can see is the man who has made himself so weak from all the shit he’s been putting g in himself he’s all but killed whatever what left of the man I love. Bert Your eyes, from the day I met you I saw such purity in your eyes, there was an innocence I thought was all but lost, and you gave me hope, all I ever had to do was look in your eyes Madison Bert, focus on this what we have to deal with now Bert And I’m looking into your eyes as hard as I can, and I don’t see what I once did Close-up on madison’s eyes, all we see is Bert, looking worse, and more coked out than ever before Bert Oh God no, that can’t be, Madison Bert? Bert Get away, God no, Madison looked confused, Bert jumped back, he falls back against the wall. Now we see a sequence of shots from three sequence of events, they go in sequential order with the dialogue dubbed over the images. Madison What’s wrong? 1.We see Madison slowly walking towards Bert Bert I saw, oh god 2.Shot on high, above Bert’s head his hand slaps on the table looking to support himself up 3.Close up on his hand, it lands on a kitchen knife, his hand grips Madison What did you see? 4. Bert Looks up as Madison walks closer Bert In your eyes, I saw 5. Knife slashing 6. Bert’s hand slowly rising (slow motion) Bert I killed innocence, I am evil 7. Madison pausing a foot from Bert, she puts her hand on his chin and look into her eyes Madison Bert, don’t think like that, I do love you 8. a shot of almost pure red 9. Bert’s hand raising further from the table (slow motion) 10. The two lover lost in each others arms 11. Slowly a knife is pushed into her stomach, and a gasp is heard, barely heard 12. The hand grips as tightly as ever Fade to black Bert (In a crying whispered breath) god forgive me Scene 12 It’s late, a living room, lit by candles, all over the room, the focus is a small table in the center of the room, a table cloth is draped over it and two plates, two glasses of wine and two roses in a vase sit on the table. Bert and Madison approach the living room, Madison is blind folded. Bert One more step, now no peeking. Madison Okay okay, no peeking I promise, ooh I can’t wait, what is it? Bert Alright now (he takes her blind fold off) As her blind fold comes off the camera circles the couple, coming from behind them to in front of them. Madison (looking around her) It’s beautiful (She turns her head and kisses Bert) Bert I wanted to make tonight count; it is our one year anniversy. Madison I love you, it’s wonderful Short montage of eating, kissing, talking. Madison is following behind Bert; he guides her, her hand in his. They reach the top of a hill, mountain, and Bert sits on the grass, he takes Madison’s hand and she leans up against him, and warm and safe in his arms she sits and they watch the sun rise. Bert I want to hold you in my arms like this for the rest of my life. Madison I’ve never felt this safe before. Bert kisses her cheek Bert It’s beautiful isn’t it. Madison Amazing Bert I love to come up here, the sky doesn’t look like this anywhere else, I think it’s the mountains. A moment of silence Madison Bert, what do you want… in life I mean[do not look back at Bert] Bert I want, I wan to be able to stand on the top of this mountain, and feel the breeze, and follow it, and just go as far as I can, and I want to know that this place, Asheville is still here for me, that everyone’s here, that I can go and go, but I can always come back home. Madison So you want freedom, and safety Bert I guess I’m just demanding in that respect Madison In this life, am I waiting for you? Bert Of course not, your with me, always, everywhere Madison I like this life you have in the works here Bert (laughs) great, so where to first Madison (laughs) oh why can’t we just stay like this? Bert We can go anywhere, but for some reason, I don’t ever want to move from this spot, Madison If we just stay like this, wrapped in each others arms forever than nothing can ever go wrong Bert That’s the best plan I’ve ever heard Pull away their voices slowly blur as we slowly fade to black Scene 13 A dark room, Bert wakes up he sits up. Set to the Einsteins Dream song t.v. screen 0seconds to 12 seconds – sitting up quickly, a short shake of the head, trying to remember what happened the night before 12seconds to 18seconds- Bert’s hand goes to his forehead he holds his head for a second, rubbing his brow 18seconds to 22seconds- hand pulls away from forehead in the shape of his fingers blood sits on his forehead, 22 seconds to 26 seconds Bert sees his hand and the music’s vocals kick in 26 seconds to 48 Bert sees the blood and jumps up, the camera is facing him, when he jumps up we see Madison, what’s left of Madison behind him, he turns and shudders at the sight 48 to 1:05 takes hand gently raises Madison’s head, strokes her cheek with his thumb looks at her, longingly 1:05 to 1:12 becomes aware of his surroundings looks around, sees the carnage around him 1:12 to 1:17 looks down to see that he is covered completely in blood 1:17 to 1:20 jumps up off the bed where Madison is and suddenly becomes completely aware of what’s going on around him 1:20 to 1:27 runs as fast as he can to the closet, grabs a few shirts and coats, 1:27 to 1:32 rips his bloody shirt off and tosses it to the ground 1:32 to 1:40 takes one final look around his place, then runs out the door 1:41 to 2:00 runs to his car, throws shirts in the back seat, starts the engine and puts it in drive. 2:00 to 2:11 he hits it into reverse and quickly peels out of the driveway 2:11 to 2:37 goes down the driveway, on to the road, extremely fast. 2:37 to 2:50 going down the road until the stop sign face pale and sweating far too much 2:50 to 3:10 slowly pulls out and drives down the road. 3:10 to 3:36 (slow motion) cruises by a cop, the patrolman stares him down, Bert tries not to stare, fighting to look forward, as they pass completely both vehicles return to normal speed 3:36 to 4:13 takes a few turns and gets on the interstate 4:13 to 5:20 close up on Bert’s face, stark white, soaked, and lightly twitching, the intestate is empty and Bert is swerving driving quite operatically. Speeding constantly 5:20 to 5:40 puts head in his hands and cries Scene 14 Outside of Bert’s house, Will is there, he knocks on the door. Will Bert, knock knock anybody home, it’s Will. He pushes on the door, it swings open, and He looks both ways and then slowly walks in Will Bert, Hello He walks around the house, looking for someone, he gets to the bedroom, peeks his head in the door, he pulls it out Will (Completely shocked) Jesus Christ He picks up the telephone Next shot, police are everywhere; two are in suits, officer’s white and Lebowski. White is talking to Will. White So, one more time, what happened? Will I don’t know how may ways I can say this, I walked in to see my friend, I didn’t think he was here, so I looked around a little bit and then I saw… that (points towards the bedroom) so then I called you guys. CSI guy (OS) Detectives, I think you might want to see this. White Okay, go with that officer there Will goes off with the officer, white goes over to the CSI guy and Lebowski, there is a sheet covering Madison’s body. CSI guy By the blood stains on this sheet, I’d say she’s been dead about 15 hours, and these (points) tell me that somebody slept here since she was put here. Lebowski Sick, sick bastard White Put there? CSI Well, the blood spatter says that she was most likely killed in this general area, here, follow me if you don’t mind, this is what I think happened. The killer was like BOOM (stabbing motion) then BOOM (stabbing motion) and another BOOM (stabbing motion) and one more BOOM (stabbing motion) then, just as you thought the sick freak was done BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM (repeated stabbing motions) Lebowski Okay, you’re kind of weird CSI Wait I’m not done yet, then he was like, pick up, carry, carry and lay down, then creepier yet, cuddle up by him at the foot of the bed. White and Lebowski both share a glance, White We’re going over there now, Lebowski. Lebowski Coming. The Two detectives walk over to the living room. Lebowski The csu team found cocaine residue in the living room, an APB has been put out on the boyfriend, and we’ll probably get him in pretty soon. White Good, I’m still thinking about going to check on a few other leads, just in case, I’m gonna go talk to some friends , you coming Lebowski Why, this is all but wrapped up? White Lebowski, this is one of those important lessons you’ll understand later, no lose ends, absolutely no lose ends, and trust me on this one. Lebowski, Okay fine, let’s do it. Lebowski walks out the front door in a hurry. White Always with the new guy White slowly follows Lebowski. Scene15 Simple montage of Bert driving, crying and snorting, need to sink up with some music, not known what as of yet. Scene 16 Interior, either “police station” or in the witness’ homes, or a variety of different locations Lebowski How do you know Madison Nowell? Laura We’re friends from work? Why what’s this about? White Ms. Nowell was found murdered this morning. Laura Oh my god. (She raises her hands to cover her eyes) Does Bert know? Lebowski Her boyfriend? Laura Yeah Bert Wilson, they’re , they were… White She was found in Mr. Wilson’s apartment, we’re actually looking for Mr. Wilson right now, he’s seemed to have disappeared. Laura You don’t think that. No, they were in love, Bert would do anything for Madison. He’d never hurt her, I can’t believe you’d even suspect him of something like this. White Look, we just need to find him, do you have any idea where he could be? Laura I heard Madison mention one of his friends names? I think it was… White Your relationship to Mr. Wilson and Ms. Nowell? Bones Bones is just a friend of Bert. Lebowski Whose Bones? Bones Pardon? Lebowski Who is Bones? Bones Bones is Bones White Do you have an address for this Bones Bones Bones don’t think you understanding Lebowski (hits the table) You want to keep messing with us? Bones Sorry Bo, I tend to talk in the third person, my mistake officer. White So you’re Bones? Bones Yes… I, am Bones Lebowski Okay, Boney Bones Bones Lebowski Your about to be called fractures, now do you know where Bert Wilson is? Bones No, I haven’t seen him since yesterday, what’s this about? White He murdered his girlfriend Madison Nowell Bones (To himself) Boy never could hold his caffinee Lebowski What did you see him about yesterday? Bones We just met for coffee. Lebowski Just coffee? Bones What else would there be? Lebowski How about some co… White Nothing else! Bones Um, can I go, I have to be somewhere. White Go ahead Bones Thanks officers White If you hear from him Bones If I do, then trust me you’ll hear from me. Lebowski Oh he’s cute, what’s his name? Jenny It’s Michael, look what’s this all about. White We’re sorry to have to tell you this, Your sister was found this morning, she had been murdered. Jenny (gasps and holds her baby closer) Oh my god. Lebowski We’re looking for her Boyfriend, a Bert Wilson Jenny What does Bert have to do with this? White Mr. Wilson is a suspect in your sisters death. Jenny There has to be some sort of a mistake, I know Bert, he wouldn’t, he loves Maddie... he loved Madison. White We’re just trying to figure out where he is. Jenny I’m sorry, I can’t help, could you please leave me. Lebowski Just a few more quest. White stops Lebowski White Thank you for your help Ms. Nowell, I’m very sorry for your loss, Jenny, (holds her baby and weaps quietly) Oh my god Lebowski Your Mark Nowell, and Madison is your sister. Mark Yeah, Madison is my little sister, why? White We’re sorry to have to tell you this, but Madison Nowell was found this morning murdered in her boyfriends apartment. Mark Do you have him in custody? White We have every available man out looking for him Mark He better pray you get to him before I do, I should have crippled him when I had the chance. Lebowski You and Mr. Wilson had problems? Mark My other sister Jennifer had her baby a few days ago, Bert was supposed to be there, he was apparently high at some friends place, it broke her heart, so he shows up like four hours after the fact and they get into a fight, then he starts something with me, he pushed me so I defended myself. Lebowski Yeah, do you know where he is? Mark I don’t know you might want to check those two Irish fags place, they like to hang out anyway. White So how do you know Mr. Wilson Liam Who? Lebowski Bert Colin Oh, Bert’s awesome, I love Bert White Do you know where he is? Liam Yeah he’s with what’s his name, the bloke with the funny looking head. Colin Yeah, Eric, no Ernie yeah those two crack me up. Lebowski Where does this Ernie live? Colin Um, on that one gay ass bread street,rye, wheat, no no Sesame I think Lebowski Alright we have a new lead White pulls Lebowski aside White If you go looking for Bert and Ernie on Sesame Street, I will beat you Lebowski Do you think this is a game?! Liam and Colin both laugh Liam What, White How do you know Bert Wilson Colin OH Bert Liam I like Bert, he’s a good bloke Colin Yeah Bert’s a mate why? White We need to find him Liam What’d he do? Lebowski He slashed his girlfriend up with a big knife Colin I’m sure she deserved it White Excuse me? Liam Cocky girl, and she didn’t like my brother at all Colin That’s wired cause she thought my brother was a wanker Both Laugh again Lebowski I suddenly hate you both very much, damn micks Liam Hey, Fuck you Colin Yeah, watch you talking too Liam I’ll eat your pig heart Colin He’ll do it, he’s small but he’s crazy White Boys calm down, can I get you guys coffee or anything? Liam Ya got any Guinness? Colin Yeah, that sounds nice actually White Sorry fresh out boys, Liam Anymore questions, or are we free to go? White One more. Colin Well, we ain’t got all day Liam Yeah we do Colin Well we got a few hours I guess Liam I’m hungry, how about you Lebowski Shut up Liam and Colin Fuck off! White Calm down guys, do you have any idea where Bert could be? Liam Knowing Bert, he’s either in Asheville or halfway to Alaska by now, there’s really no telling, he was always that kind a guy. Colin We done? Lebowski Yeah, get out of here Liam How about a movie? Colin Can I get a popcorn Liam Can you share a large Colin Probably Liam Yeah, pop corn then Scene 17 The voice over begins. We see the sky lit up in red, the sun in the corner of the screen, we slowly pan over and see Bert standing on the beach looking longingly at the sun, we pause as the voice over continues. After a few moments a girl, Michelle, runs over to Bert and wraps her arms around him, she lays her head on his chest and they both stare longingly at the sky, the camera starts to pan again across the ocean, the beach, then the shore, until finally Bert is directly behind the camera man, We see officer Lebowski walking towards the pair reaching under his coat, we see him only for a brief moment then quickly cut to black. Bert(VO) The hardest part of running is that in your own mind your never escaped, your always running, your never free. Your haunted, haunted by regret and the constant feeling that you could have been some where else, someone else. The most dangerous words in the English language are what if? What if I never… What if I had ….A thousand possibilities in every second and a million conclusions, an infinite amount of lives, and you put your self in this one, some time s you find that these are your moments, I remember moments nothing right before, nothing right after, just moments, the sky lit up pink and red, I don’t even remember if this is a sun rise or a sun set, a new beginning or an ending. Sometimes I guess their almost undistinguishable from one another. Once screen has cut to black Voice over Bert We can go anywhere, but for some reason, I don’t ever want to move from this spot, Madison If we just stay like this, wrapped in each others arms forever than nothing can ever go wrong Bert That’s the best plan I’ve ever heard |