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Lesson 8
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QE Cycle #2 Assigned Scene. V1
LOGLINE: Do whatever needs to be done to get the information.
ESSENCE: Who can hold out the longest?
INT. RESTAURANT KITCHEN – NIGHT
JOHN (35) is dressed in Chef’s clothing – all white. The name tag reads Chef John.
He’s standing at a prep table chopping vegetables.
JOHN
I told you, the owner makes those decisions. You know that.
NICKIE (30 & FEMALE) Dressed in a woman’s business suit.
NICKIE
Yeah. But we give a huge discount on each box.
JOHN
No supplier discounts wine.
Nickie puts her briefcase on her side of the prep table. She opens it. John cannot see what’s inside.
NICKIE
It’s not a financial discount.
Inside the briefcase are three bottles of wine, an automatic pistol, a knife and a set of brass knuckles and a red rose.
NICKIE (CON’T)
It’s more of a partnership incentive. Mutual respect and all.
John stops chopping. He adjust his grip on the knife.
JOHN
Who’s giving and getting the respect?
Nickie reaches into the brief case.
` NICKIE
I’m sure the owner would like our product line. Who would I send it to?
JOHN
I’ll give them your regards.
Nickie removes her hands from the brief case. She holds up a bottle of wine in one hand. She sets in the middle of the prep table. Her other hand is not visible.
John notices she doesn’t reveal her other hand.
NICKIE
Our finest cabernet. Yours to keep.
JOHN
Recognize the label. My mother’s red wine vinegar tastes better.
Remind me of who’s getting the respect.
NICKIE
I’m sure I can convince the owner. Time to tell me who they are.
JOHN
Not going to happen.
Nickie raises her hand, reaches across the table and sets a business card down next to the bottle of wine, facing John.
The card has the number thirty four on it.
John glances down. When he looks back up Nickie is holding the red rose in her left hand.
JOHN
Rose? Thirty four?
NICKIE
The rose makes you number thirty five. Is your life worth the loyalty?
JOHN
Are you sure you want to suffer the consequences if you kill me?
Are you familiar with Arty Santini?
Nickie stares at John.
NICKIE
I’ve heard the name.
JOHN
My boss. He’s got the best mechanic in the business. I’ve heard she’s…
John’s jaw drops as he looks from Nickie’s eyes to her unseen hand and back to her eyes.
BEAT
John throws his knife. Nickie raises her gun and fires.
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QE Cycle #2 Assigned Scene. V2
LOGLINE: Do whatever needs to be done to get the information.
ESSENCE: Who can hold out the longest?
INT. RESTAURANT KITCHEN – NIGHT
JOHN (35) is dressed in Chef’s clothing – all white. The name tag reads Chef John.
He’s standing at a prep table chopping vegetables. He stops chopping, looks at Nickie for a BEAT then goes back to chopping.
JOHN
I told you, the owner makes those decisions.
NICKIE (30 & FEMALE) Dressed in a woman’s business suit.
NICKIE
Yeah. But we give a huge discount on each box.
JOHN
No supplier discounts wine.
Nickie puts her briefcase on her side of the prep table. She opens it. John cannot see what’s inside.
NICKIE
It’s not a financial discount.
Inside the briefcase are three bottles of wine, an automatic pistol, a knife and a set of brass knuckles and a red rose.
NICKIE (CON’T)
It’s more of a partnership incentive. Mutual respect and all.
John stops chopping. He adjust his grip on the knife.
JOHN
Who’s giving and getting the respect?
Nickie reaches into the brief case.
` NICKIE
I’m sure the owner would like our product line. Who would I send it to?
JOHN
I’ll give them your regards.
Nickie removes her hands from the brief case. She holds up a bottle of wine in one hand. She sets in the middle of the prep table. Her other hand is not visible.
John notices she doesn’t reveal her other hand.
NICKIE
Our finest cabernet. Yours to keep.
JOHN
Recognize the label. My mother’s red wine vinegar tastes better.
Remind me of who’s getting the respect.
NICKIE
I’m sure I can convince the owner. Time to tell me who they are.
JOHN
Not going to happen.
Nickie raises her hand, reaches across the table and sets a business card down next to the bottle of wine, facing John.
The card has the number thirty four on it.
John glances down. When he looks back up Nickie is holding the red rose in her left hand. She sets the rose down next to the business card.
NICKIE
Rose is for you.
JOHN
Rose? Thirty four? No thanks, don’t want it.
NICKIE
It’s not for you to have. The rose makes you number thirty five.
JOHN
Thirty five what?
NICKIE
Success stories.
JOHN
Well you haven’t sold me. So why should I give you my bosses name?
NICKIE
A cover story.
JOHN
Prepare to be sorry. Not getting’ the name.
JOHN
What makes me a success story?
NICKIE
Ever heard the name Arty Santini?
JOHN
Yeah. I heard his mechanic is a gal.
NICKIE
He’s your boss.
JOHN
How…?
NICKIE
He’s mine too.
John looks into Nickie’s eyes, drop his eyes to her hidden hand, looks back up to her eyes.
JOHN
I s your life worth…
John throws his knife. Nickie raises her gun and fires.
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