Episode #06
A Few Days After #05
Teaser
in the Fisher kitchen:
Molly is sitting at the table and Paula is at the stove cooking. In
progress.
Paula
So he told you that he wanted to be "more than friends"?
Molly
Yep. (beat) And then I went to freshen up, and when I got back he had arranged
for the band to sing a song especially for me!
Paula
From the first time he came to visit you, I knew you two went well together.
Molly
It’s so strange. I never really thought about Craig that way, but when
he said all this, it made so much sense.
Paula
All that matters to me is that you’re happy. And Craig seems like the
perfect gentleman.
Molly
He is. He really is.
Paula smiles.
at the mall:
Sarah and Brent are walking hand in hand.
Sarah
I’ve never really been to the mall before without wanting to shop.
Brent
I’ll take that as a compliment, I suppose.
Sarah
Well, good. (beat) Oh, Brent, look at this!
Focus on a teddy bear in the window of a store.
Sarah
Oh, isn’t that just the cutest thing?
Brent
I guess so.
Brent walks into the store.
Sarah
Where are you going?
Brent
Well, you want that teddy bear, don’t you? Come on!
Sarah follows him into the store.
Act I
in the Fisher kitchen:
Molly is still at the table. Paula is still cooking. In progress.
Molly
He’s so considerate, so sweet. He always puts me ahead of himself.
He’s just unlike any guy I’ve ever gone out with.
Paula
That’s what love is, honey—
Molly
Love?! Who said anything about love?
Paula
This may just be my opinion, but it really sounds like Craig has fallen hard
for you. And I think that if you both nurture this relationship, it could
easily turn into love.
Molly
Yeah, I guess you’re right …
Molly begins to daydream ...
In an otherwise empty ballroom with dim lights and cloud-like smoke all
around, Molly and Craig walk towards the center and meet up as "I Have Nothing"
by Whitney Houston plays.
Paula
Molly! Molly?
Molly
Oh, Mom, sorry. I was just daydreaming.
Paula
About Craig, I bet.
Molly
Yep.
in Brent’s car:
Brent is driving & Sarah is in the passenger seat. Conversation in
progress.
Sarah
Thank you so much, Brent. I had a great day.
Brent
It was my pleasure, believe me.
Sarah
I have a day off from work, and what do I do? Spend it with my boss!
Brent
Are you implying that I’m not the most fun guy in the world? I’m
hurt!
Sarah
Oh, stop whining! (long beat) This day is almost too perfect, isn’t
it?
Out on Brent’s shrug.
Act II
in the Fisher kitchen:
Paula
I’m just so glad that both you and Sarah are so happy lately, and Tim
and Claire have this baby on the way. And Jason …
Molly
What about Jason?
Paula shrugs and tries to not hear Molly.
Molly
You’re hiding something, aren’t you? Well, I want to know it, Mom!
Please?!?
Telephone rings.
Molly
I’ll get it.
She walks over and picks up the phone. Two-way conversation.
Molly
Hello?
Craig
Hi, Molly, it’s me.
Molly
Hi, Craig!
Paula winks at her.
Craig
I was just wondering if you wanted to get together tonight. My place?
Molly
Oh, I’d love to! (beat) Oh, wait, my friend is coming over. I haven’t
seen her in a couple of months.
Craig
Oh, okay. No problem. I’ll call you tomorrow.
Molly
Okay, bye.
Craig
Bye.
Molly hangs up and goes to sit back down.
Paula
What did he want?
Molly
He just wanted to see if we could get together tonight. But I had to say
no.
Paula
Why?
Molly
Kristen is coming over tonight. I haven’t seen her in a while and it’s
rude to cancel, you know?
Paula
How is she? Jason said he saw her at the rink a week ago or so, but they
didn’t talk. What’s she been up to?
Molly
Same old stuff. She’s cut back on her skating, I guess. She realized
it’s not gonna be much of a career for her.
Paula
Oh, that’s too bad. (beat) You know, I wonder if she knows Shannon?
Molly
Who’s Shannon?
Paula
Jason’s new partner. I haven’t met her yet.
Molly
I’ll ask her. Speaking of which, how is Courtney taking this thing with
Jason skating with someone else?
at Sarah’s apartment:
Sarah and Brent walk in. Brent collapses onto the couch and Sarah goes
into the kitchen.
Sarah
Can I get you something to drink?
Brent
No, I’m fine.
Sarah
You sure?
Brent
Yeah. The only thing I need is you here next to me.
Sarah sits on the couch.
Sarah
I can’t help but have this terrible feeling that some awful is about
to happen. I don’t know what it is.
Brent
Sounds weird.
Sarah
I can’t seem to shake it. I felt it at the mall, I felt it in the car,
and I feel it now. (long beat) I hope nothing happens to Tim.
Brent
I’m sure he’ll be fine. He’s been pretty stable since you
guys took him off the medication, hasn’t he?
Sarah
So far, so good, but you can only hope for so much luck, you know?
Brent
Yeah …
Act III
the Fisher living room, that evening:
Doorbell rings in empty living room. Molly rushes to the door and answers
it.
Molly
Hi, Kristen!
Kristen
Hi! How have you been?
Molly
I’ve had an interesting couple of weeks. Come upstairs and I’ll
tell you all about it.
Enter Paula.
Paula
Oh, Kristen! How nice to see you!
Kristen
Hi, Mrs. Fisher!
Paula
Molly said you’ve cut back on your skating.
Kristen
Yeah, I have. I’m going back to college for my master’s degree.
Paula
Good for you! (beat) Listen, do you know Shannon Parish?
Kristen
Yeah, I do. She has a reputation for being difficult. Why’d you wanna
know?
Paula
Well, you heard about Courtney’s accident, right? (beat) Well, Sandy
is going to have Jason skate with Shannon until Courtney recovers.
Kristen
Oh … well, I’m sure it’ll work out fine.
Molly
C’mon, Kristen, let’s go upstairs. I have to tell you all about
Craig.
Kristen
I’m right behind you.
Kristen and Molly go up the stairs.
Paula (sotto voce)
Jason, please be careful. I don’t like this situation at all, especially
knowing how Courtney feels about you.
at Sarah’s apartment:
Sarah
Maybe I should call my mom. Something is wrong. I know it.
Brent
Sarah, you’re getting really worked up over nothing. Just sit down,
have a drink, and try to clear your head. I’m sure everything with your
brother will be just fine.
Sarah
He’s gonna be in terrible danger, Brent. He is. You have to believe
me.
Brent gets up and goes over to the window.
Sarah
Oh, Brent, I’m so sorry. I’m probably driving you crazy. (beat)
But you know what I’m talking about, don’t you? It’s that
eerie feeling …
Brent
I just wish we could have one conversation that doesn’t turn into something
about your family.
Sarah
Okay, I’m sorry. But you have to understand that they are a huge part
of my life, and I can’t just forget all about them when I’m with
you.
Brent
I understand that, but … you know.
Sarah
Yeah, I do.
Brent
Look, I don’t wanna rush anything. I mean, I’ve had feelings for
you ever since I laid eyes on you, ever since the first time we talked. It
took me so long to build up the courage to ask you out. I was so scared that
you’d say no, that I’d never have a chance with you. Thanks for
proving me wrong.
Sarah
It was my pleasure, believe me.
They kiss.
Brent
That’s much better. (beat) You know, I’m starting to feel very
comfortable around you.
Sarah
That’s always nice to hear.
Brent
I can think of something nicer than just hearing it …
They kiss again, more deeply.
Brent
Better?
Sarah
Much.
Fade into foreground and focus on a candle burning.
Act IV
in Molly’s room:
Kristen and Molly are sitting on the floor talking.
Kristen
So, what’ve you been up to?
Molly
You wouldn’t believe it. About two weeks ago, I went home one night
and found a dead bird nailed to the landing outside my apartment door!
Kristen gasps.
Kristen
How do you know it was for you? Maybe it was just some kind of sick practical
joke.
Molly
The next day, I was here when the car alarm started to go off. We found the
car windows smashed and scrawled all over in lipstick was my name.
Kristen
Oh my God … do you know—?
Molly
Sarah took some of the evidence to the station to be tested and analyzed,
but they weren’t able to get clear results.
Kristen
But still … how could you tell it was all the same person’s work?
Molly
At both scenes, there were a dozen roses.
Another gasp from Kristen.
Molly
Near the dead bird, they were red. (long beat) But the roses left inside
the car were black ones.
Kristen
Is there anyone you know who might be behind this?
Molly
I’ve been through that a thousand times in my mind, and I still can’t
think of anyone.
Kristen
And these little … "surprises" – they’ve stopped, haven’t
they?
Molly
I hope so. The whole car incident was almost two weeks ago, so …
Kristen
That’s too bad. I just hope you’re safe.
Molly
I feel really safe in this house, actually.
Kristen
Let’s talk about something a little more cheerful. Tell me all about
this Craig guy …
Molly
He started visiting me after the stalking incidents. I met him at work. Actually,
I beat him for the job that I ended up getting.
Kristen
That sounds like something you would do to a guy …
Molly
Just shut up! (beat) Anyway, we became great friends during these last few
weeks.
Kristen
Yeah? Well, where’s all the action?
Molly
A couple of days ago, he arranged this romantic dinner at my dad’s
restaurant. It was so sweet. And he told me he thought it was time to move
our relationship ahead a step.
Kristen
Oh, good for you!
Molly
We’ve gone out almost every night in the past week. I just love being
around him.
Kristen
I’d love to meet him.
Molly
I’m sure it’ll only be a matter of time before you do. You’ll
love—
Molly is interrupted by a loud smashing noise.
Kristen
Aaaagggghhh!!! What’s going on?
In slow-motion, the window shatters. Kristen falls to the floor while
Molly screams. Hold on Molly’s fright as the door begins to open.
End of Episode #6
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