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The first episode of a web series I have been working on. |
INT. MATT’S LIVING ROOM - DAY Matt (20’s intellectual, clean) sits in his plain apartment flipping through a popular mechanics magazine. Door opens - Toby stands in doorway. Toby (20’s gullible, witty) TOBY Hey what’s up? MATT (Still reading) You didn’t knock. TOBY So what you have like one person over and it’s always me. Matt stops reading. MATT What if I thought you were a burglar and I attacked you. Toby laughs. TOBY Yeah that’s a good one. And I could see how quick you were to react to me walking in. MATT What you don’t think I could take care of myself? TOBY You taking care of yourself is like a Nazi at a Jewish convention. It isn't gonna’ happen. MATT Now I think I could defend myself just fine. I have a bat in the house you know. TOBY Yeah and that thing has seen more baseball than ass kicking. I’ll be sure to let the local criminal underground know to watch out. Matt continues reading. MATT Very funny. Now I’m sure you didn’t come over to talk about my baseball skills so why are you here? Toby steps inside. TOBY I was wondering if you could help me out with something. MATT I’m busy. TOBY Doing what? You’re just reading a magazine. MATT Well then I guess I’m busy reading a magazine now aren’t I? TOBY Yeah, a boring fucking magazine. MATT Fuck you. There’s some interesting things in here if you actually read the articles. TOBY Yeah there’s some interesting stuff in playboy too but you still wont catch me reading the articles. MATT How mature. TOBY Come on man, it will only take a second. Your stupid magazine isn’t going anywhere. Matt puts down the magazine. MATT What is it you need help with? TOBY Just something I need help with across town. MATT You’re not trying to bring me to your dealer are you? TOBY Now who’s the funny man. It’s just this thing I gotta do. MATT Well why do you need me? TOBY It’s a two person job and You’re the only friend who can help me. MATT You mean I’m your only friend. TOBY Touche’. Can you come help me or not? MATT Yeah why not. Matt get’s out of his chair. CUT TO: EXT. CITY STREET - DAY Matt and Toby exit the apartment building and onto the sidewalk and begin walking. TOBY Thanks for helping me man. MATT This better be worth it. TOBY It’s not like you were swamped back there. MATT Well excuse me for enjoying the past time of reading. TOBY Yawn. Why can’t you enjoy something fun like Xbox or porn? MATT You’re so repressed. TOBY So my therapist keeps telling me. MATT So what do you need help with anyway? TOBY It’s a surprise. MATT Oh god it better not be some street vendor ready to knock me out and cut out my organs for you to get some extra cash. TOBY You act like I think you would fall for that a second time. I’m not stupid you know. MATT So you keep telling me. TOBY I gotta’ make a stop and pick something up before we get there. MATT Please tell me it’s not a gun. TOBY Real mature. CUT TO: INT. FLOWER SHOP - DAY Toby leads Matt to the counter. MATT What are we doing here? TOBY (To the clerk) Hi I’m here to pick up my order for Tobias. The clerk grabs a flower bouquet from behind the counter and hands it to Toby. CUT TO: EXT. CITY STREET - DAY Toby and Matt exit the flower shop and continue walking. MATT Okay now this you’re going to have to explain. TOBY Do I now? MATT Why do you need a bouquet of flowers? I really hope you’re not dragging me to some double date with a girls ugly friend. TOBY Man do I have to explain everything to you? You never let anything be a surprise. MATT Not when most of your surprises leave me fearing for my life. TOBY Oh yeah? And how many times has that actually happened? MATT Ten. TOBY Oh don’t be such a baby. MATT Well I have to admit the flowers have me a little less worried. TOBY See you’ll be fine. What’s the worst that could happen? MATT Well I better not regret listening to you. TOBY Trust me this is awesome. MATT I hope you’re right. CUT TO: EXT. CITY STREET - DAY Toby and Matt stop in front of a building. TOBY We’re here. MATT What is this dump? Are we meeting the center for disease control? TOBY Come on. Toby enters the building. Matt shakes his head and follows. CUT TO: INT. SECOND FLOOR HALLWAY. - DAY Toby is opening a lock on a door in a dirty hallway. Matt enters. MATT I thought you said you weren’t selling my organs? Toby get’s the door open and steps inside. Matt follows. CUT TO: INT. APARTMENT LIVING ROOM - DAY Matt and Toby are standing in a trashed apartment. TOBY Welcome home roomie. Matt is shocked. MATT What did you do?! TOBY I rented my own apartment. No more sponging off of my family. I was hoping you would join me as my roommate. MATT Did they film a Saw movie in here? There’s no way I’m moving in this shit hole. Brooke enters. (20’s gorgeous, party girl) Stands behind Toby and Matt. BROOKE Ah so you’re here is this your roommate? Matt and Toby turn around. Matt’s jaw drops. MATT Yes. I’m the roommate. Toby holds the flowers towards her. Brooke looks confused. End of episode 1. |