"BIG" (1988)

Dated 7/31/87 Pink) & (Blue #3 REVISION WITH

7/28/87 Dated (Blue) #2 REVISION WITH

Dated 7/27/87 (Blue) #1 REVISION WITH

Spielberg Anne

and

Gary Ross

By Screenplay

/2/87 7 Revised Script .

second! Just a (frantic) JOSH

I'm not going to tell you again. (OS) MOTHER.

POD. THERMAL••• THROW••• while he types) (back to the computer a minute. In (calling down to her) JOSH

garbage. I told you to take out the Josh, {from downstairs) (OS) MOTHER

way to terminate the Evil Wizard. trying to figure out a home computer Josh stares earnestly at the screen of his an intelligent twinkle. eyes are clear and bright with His and have never been shaved. The cheeks are rosy his age. He is an average twelve-year-old boy, slightly short for 'D DAY - BASKIN JOSHUA - SHOT FULL j I

him with? want to melt I What do you think contd) (OS BOY

WITH?" WIZARD THE MELT TO WANT YOU DO "WHAT

type: The computer ressonds in an instant line of

WIZARD••• MELT••• SCREEN·:) THE ONTO TYPED ARE WORDS THESE (under his breath as (OS) BOY

FROZEN SCEPTER." THE POINTING PILLAR HIS OF TOP THE AT YOU I.BOVE STANDS

WIZARD THE DWARFS. ICE SLAIN OF CARCASSES THE ARE YOU AROUND ALL EVIL WIZARD. THE OF CAVERN THE IN ARE "YOU

print rapidly across the screen. type rows of electronic Long It glows an incandescent blue.

l SCREEN COMPUTER - SHOT FULL1

IN: F'ADE

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* from against the fence. bicycle * then grabs his house, back at the Josh glances effort.

cans with exaggerated the bags into the metal heaves He

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* the garbage bags. * grabs then the toy, Josh hands her kiss on the cheek. * a deliberate Rachel smile and gives a He flashes her

Josh. Be nice to her, (turning)

* (contd) BASKIN . MRS

* a cry. Rachel lets out Josh hesitates.

* Give it back. * around) (without turning * (contd) BASKIN MRS.

* whimper. a * reaches out with Rachel and takes her toy. leans over * then from the bags to his little sister, Josh looks

Those three. (pointing at garbage) BASKIN MRS.

league jacket. "DUKES" little wearing his Josh walks into the kitchen the door. by Johnny Jumper

* RACHEL gurgles happily in her One-year-old floor. * Three Hefty garbage bags sit on the tile kitchen.

BASKIN, is busily cleaning the MRS. Joshua's mother,

2 KITCHEN INT.2

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Terrific. JOSH

YOU LUCK, WITH OBLIVION. INTO YOU FREEZING SCEPTER, ICE THE FROM BOLT A FATAL UNLEASHES APPREHENSION, YOUR SENSING WIZARD, THE DEARLY. YOU COST HAS HESITANCY "YOUR

D

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(CONT.)

* back in his face. ricochets * slam dunk that a go He lets them. every one of acts * and Billy is three months older than Josh the fence.

by can garbage a toward moves with elaborate motion * he Jiving to himself, schoolyard. end of the one at * basketball a KOPECHE dribbles BILLY Josh's best friend

TO: CUT

house. back toward the and heads then turns Josh rolls his eyes,

* homework. your do can go You Sure.

No. BASKIN MR.

go alone? I Can (beat) JOSH

tomorrow night? go You want to BASKIN MR.

But .•• JOSH

And tomorrow's the carnival. BASKIN MR.

It's Saturday. JOSH

back in amazement. Josh looks

homework? Finish your BASKIN MR.

edge of the yard. when his father appears at the shove off and is just about to jumps on his bike Josh

* the street. He heads .down the path that leads to

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1\ I I / (CONTINUED)

.. God. Swear to .. BILLY * No. * JOSH

* down her shirt? * you can see right something and * grading papers or over she's bent * by Simpkins desk when You ever walk * BILLY

* the business district of the small suburb. * his skateboard as Josh walks his bike down di:ags Billy

* 6 DAY - STREET - HANGOUT ?.OCAL EXT. 6

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Jesus, Billy. JOSH

"A". I'd get an I bet Bobby Feinberg It's just that BILLY

of the schoolyard. Billy grabs the back of Josh's bike as they start out

okay? you tonight, have it for I'll (exasperated) JOSH

Josh ••• BILLY

Not yet. JOSH

my math? You do BILLY

back at Josh. he glances as

skateboard and steps on his toward the fence Billy turns

Guess. JOSH

What took you? BILLY

a high-five. exchange The boys Billy. Josh comes riding up on his bike and circles around [) WIDER

5 CONTD 5

8/18/87 REVISED

Hi. in) cutting ( BILLY

dazzled.

completely Josh looks back at her, away. a couple of feet

Cynthia stands only believe it when the smile comes back.

and can't around to see the source of the words He turns

Josh. Hi, CYNTHIA

sweet voice calls after him. when. a .throug'h almos·t

is and· him Josh stays right behind cro'Wd. through the

as Billy makes his way quickly door, the They approach

that2 get a big sister like geek like Freddy Benson a How'd (staring at Cynthia) BILLY

They approach the hangout.

BILLY AND JOSH SHOT - WIDER

· eighth. grade glory. BENSON leans against the wall in all her CYNTHIA hangs out around the entrance. A group of teenagers

the street.

down looks and a railing J.osh leans his bike against

Wow.

JOSH

• all the way down.

up to the board you can see

you get right things, .and if

Like one of those undershirt

* 0

(beat)

JOSH

* 6

* .Because. * BASKIN MRS.

* a look. His parents exchange

* room? stay in your can't.she Why * JOSH

* stepladder. * small a in and pulls the door then turns to bunk, * bottom her in the center of the She places mobile. * pink elephant a and Rachel comes in carrying His mother

* got older. * happen when Rachel was going to * knew this You months. this for * we've been talking about Sport, * BASKIN MR.

* This isn't fair. * JOSH

* as the crib is wheeled over the tracks. * He winces a football field. spread marked off like * a green bed- and Don Mattingly on the door poster of * a life-size There is Building stands in one corner. * scale model of the Empire State a and beds, bunk the * under A slot car track runs 12-year-old's paradise.

a It is room. pink baby crib through the door to his * a wheel he watches his father books protectively as * computer Josh clutches his baseball glove and several

* Al0 NIGHT - BEDROOM JOSH'S INT. Al0

* 9

OMIT 9

* 8

* Un-be-lievable!

(leaning in close)

* (contd) BILLY

* him around. * the jacket and twirls of the back by Billy grabs Josh

* He says hello! * (yelling) * BILLY

down the block. her friends start0

and Cynthia smile as Josh continues to move, to Unable

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V ____

(CONTD)

(MORE)

* feel? I how thought about once

you ever just Have me! What about (contd) KOPECHE MRS.

table.

the them to and returns a plate of potatoes gets Billy

be ironed. your clothes to be cooked, to your dinner around waiting for some kind of resort ..• lounging through here like it's You waltz (contd) KOPECHE MRS.

setting it on the table. the oven, from a platter of meatloaf he takes FOLLOWS Billy as CAMERA The D you appreciate that? Can any of I'm not your maid. a person, I'm KOPECHE MRS .

head of the table. from the

shrieks woman with streaks of gray in her hair, looking

a tired- KOPECHE, MRS. sink. on the up are piled

* Unwashed dishes gathered in the kitchen for dinner. are of which Billy is the youngest, Four siblings,

10 KITCHEN BILLY'S INT. 10

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room? my to share ·have I Do Great.

means family a being part of Josh,

* BASKIN MR.

hand on his shoulder. a

* and puts son Baskin turns to his Mr. move it back. to

Josh quickly tries toward the corner. wheels the crib

he State Building model as Empire moves aside the

Baskin Mr. spaceships. model next to.one of Josh's

hangs the mobile up the ladder and Baskin steps Mrs.

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First the math. (over walkie-talkie) {VO} BILLY

me. Tell (into walkie-talkie) JOSH

beam of light out the window. The boys talk in whispers as Josh aims the* crib~ in her

* sleeps safely Rachel a walkie-talkie in the other. and * hand flashlight in one a bunk with Josh lies on the top

TO: CUT

him. behind He disappears into the hall as the swinging do6rs shut

just can't. I (contd) KOPECHE MRS.

plate and crosses to the kitchen door.

on his some meatloaf he forks on Billy as STAYS CAMERA The

do it alone anymore. I can't (she starts to cry) (contd) KO?ECHE MRS.

empty plate. an and gets counter

back to the turns Billy puts the vegetables on the table,

Why? you ever offer to help me. of None (contd) KOPECHE MRS.

her eye.

Nobody meets around the table. face face to from She looks

Day. Single. Every. on each word) her fist (she hits the table with home to this •.• come and eight hours work know what it's like to you Do (contd) KOPECHE MRS.

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Billy angles the flashlight at the window. There is a long silence from the other walkie-talkie.

She doesn't like Barry anymore. (he pauses) You ready for this? grin) a (with BILLY

forward on the bed clutching the walkie-talkie. He leans

14 ROOM SI · BILLY INT:14

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What about her? up) (sitting JOSH

Cynthia Benson. (VO) BILLY

What do you mean -- I'm in? JOSH

TO: CUT

You're in. BILLY

slightly, sitting up in bed. grins Billy

Now what's going on? I'll give you the math, Billy. (VO) JOSH

room. his throwing into beam of light Josh is chasing the ceiling, He shines his flashlight at the wedged to his ear. explosion of dirty laundry with the other walkie-talkie Billy lies on his bed in an a disaster area. It is

12 ROOM BILLY'S INT:12

• JQ

/,)

eyes are wide Josh's towering machine. He stares up at the

up swing hundreds of feet of the darkened cars as they out ECHO SCREAMS Desperate them into the night. swirl

long mechanical arms that lift and to attached cages are A series of metal of carnival rides. Go!iath It is the

TO: CUT

Sweet dreams. (VO) BILLY

walkie-talki.e. kissing around comes from the other end of the wet A

I gotta go. JOSH

covers and puts it back up to his ear. Josh reluctantly pulls the walkie-talkie from under the

to Billy. Now say goodbye Of course you are. BASKIN MRS.

asleep. am I JOSH

have been asleep an hour ago. You should It's after midnight. BASKIN MRS.

mother opens the bedroom door. He plunges the walkie-talkie under the covers as his

Josh? (OS) BASKIN MRS.

like him anymore ••• 'cause she doesn't just Billy, JOSH

She's available. That's it! "so"? mean Whaddaya (VO) BILLY

So••• JOSH

(CONTD) .

it._ you don't feel like if on it go have to you don't Sport, shoulder) his on hand a (resting BASKIN MR.

* do it. he didn't want to you told I * BASKIN MRS.

arid father. He stands frozen beside his -mother

PARENTS AND JOSH - ANGLE WIDER

* up at the ride. lookin~

Benson stands alone at the end of the line, Cynthia

* JOSH

dead in his tracks. Avenger when Josh stops

* They are almost at the line for the son. it to his * and hands midway ticket an orange Baskin tears off Mr.

Carol. boy, a big He's BASKIN MR.

Bob. know, I don't BASKIN MRS.

toward the massive ride. they move

* MUSIC plays as Tinny calliope camera. a Baskin carries * Mrs. Rachel. Baskin holds Mr. midway. of the carnival * son in the midst' Baskin walk'beside their and-Mrs. Mr.

* PARENTS AND JOSH - SHOT WIDER

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(CONTD)

* her. * and looks beside Cynthia turns throat. hi,s He clears

staring in the other direction. chalantly up beside her,

non- Josh slides huge ride. up at the She is looking

* hands deep breath, stuffs his a Josh takes Cynthia. * when he spots He is just inside the archway is. he foot taller than a who are see around the adults to

neck cranes his Josh moves quickly toward the ride. He

* he away before Josh waits until they are several steps

* Okay.

Great .. BASKIN MR.

* She shrugs helplessly. look. a wife * his then shoots son, Baskin smiles proudly at his Mr.

Yes. JOSH

do? You BASKIN MRS.

go on it myself. want to I moment) a stares for and them (turns to just ... I no, Hunh •.. Oh, JOSH

Where? (panicked) JOSH

Look, aren't those your parents? CYNTHIA

crowd. and then glances out at the Cynthia nods

Yes. JOSH

Is it scary? CYNTHIA

Yes. (beat) This? JOSH

Have you been on this before? little in line) (as they move up a Oh ••• CYNTHIA

Definitely. (beat) Yes. JOSH

Are you here alone? (contd) CYNTHIA

something to say. looking for Josh stares in wide-eyed panic Now he's .really frozen.

Hi. CYNTHIA

Hi. Oh••• JOSH

come out. two before the words second or a It takes frozen smile on his face. a He turns back to her with

Josh? CYNTHIA

toward the turnstile. slowly

* moves and midway ticket He holds out his ticket taker. * him and the one between no see around to Josh turns

* Go ahead. * DEREK

Next please. Yo! contd) (OS TAKER TICKET

* move. stunned to He is too

Next! (OS) TAKER TICKET

* his face. * from back with most of the color drained Josh stares

* He drives. * (confidenti~lly) * Derek. This is * CYNTHIA

nod. Josh tries to

doin'? How ya

* DEREK

* Josh Baskin. This is * CYNTHIA

* arm around his waist. then puts her them, * Cynthia takes one of two ice cream cones. carrying * strapping sixteen-year-old a up to see Josh looks

* ANGLE WIDER

* Who's this? * (VO) VOICE MALE

* behind her. from deep male voice a All at once there is

yes ••• Why, (acting surprised) JOSH

CYNTHIA AND JOSH - SHOT

a flash bulb goes off. as

camera her then raises a little wave, Baskin gives Mrs.

by the cotton candy stand. The Baskins are standing over

SPEAKS". "ZOLTAR swirling script are the words: Written across the top in old a point. comes to beard

The The hair is painted black. wooden head inside. a

booth with a little glass is Th~re by itself. standing

game small old carnival a the river is facing Alone,

* group of teen- A fun house. that line the side of the

Josh continues past the modern videb games* at the dirt. He walks alone on the far side of the carnival kicking

17 HOUSE FUN EXT. 17

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* line. * down the he turns .to walk back ramp as up the disappear and Derek* Cynthia Josh nods quickly and tries to smile.

Josh. See ya,

back) (looking

(contd) CYNTHIA

turnstile.

him through the move past He watche.s silently as they

* stupid rule. a Well ••• it's * (shrugging)

* who are standing Derek a.nd· Josh turns around to Cynthia

the line. up you're holding kid, Corne on, TAKER TICKET

* head. his* over shock at the red line that is just He stares in

RIDE" THI.S RIDE TO TALL THIS LEAST AT BE MUST "YOU

print it reads:

* In bold s·ign. large a him at man points next to The

What? up) looking ( JOSH

kid. Sorry, TAKER TICKET

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ramp. top of Insert coin to (reading) JOSH

of the booth. inside on the faded lettering the reads

Josh a quarter. a slot to put ramp is the top of the At ramp that leads to Zoltar's mouth. long metal a and

worn brass levers two There are to the booth. .up walks He

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). i

) \

(CONTD)

GRANTED" IS "YOUR WISH

down Josh reaches pops out of the bottom of the machine.

small card a OFF as TRAILS SOUND of their laughter The

down the midway. laughing him, a group.of teenagers runs past All at once

nodding and stares straight at Josh. stops The head jaws close on the coin. The Zoltar's mouth. barely making it into and flies off the end, railing long down the It rolls releasing the coin. button, ramp carefully and pushes the Josh aims the he is told. by the unsolicited response but does as aback taken He is

COIN" RELEASE TO BUTTON "PRESS ,) __\, one reading: Another sign lights up under the first

grownup. a was I wish I moment) a (he pauses my wish ••• right. Make JOSH

YOUR WISH" MAKE "ZOLTAR SAYS:

* toward Zoltar's open mouth.

ramp is pointed Josh manipulates the lever until the

* MOUTH" ZOLTAR'S TOWARD RAMP "AIM

reading:

up A red sign lights wooden head begins to nod. small The Zoltar's eyes glow bright red. with both fists.

Josh wails against the side of the machine frustration, a flurry of in All at once, quarter just stays· there. Josh bashes the booth again but the nothing happens.

Still He looks at it then bangs the side of the machine.

ZOLTAR AND JOSH - SHOT WIDER

happens. Nothing there. to rest

comes and ramp It drops to the top of the metal slot.

Josh shoves the coin into the a quarter. and pulls out through his pockets then fishes moment, a He hesitates

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from the window across the sun-drenched floor. SLOWLY

PANS CAMERA The warm orange light. a It is bathed in

21 ROOM JOSH'S INT. 21

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lawns. neighborhood front the branches are scattered across

and Leaves It is silent in the aftermath of the gale.

TO: CUT

room. the

* of and carries Rachel out She turns neath the covers. * soundly under- He sleeps from hers. few feet a son her

Baskin looks at the face of Mrs. down._ her crying dies

* side as from side to from her crib and rocks her Rachel

She takes room. Baskin comes into the opens and Mrs.

The door howls along with the wind outside. Rachel

19 ROOM JOSH'S INT. 19

yard •.. the ss aero and sails from the clothesline league uniform rips His little smashing·· against the fence. open, gate flies The front blows Josh's bike over. A sudden gust half. whistling through the yard and bending the trees in a dry gale, a light breeze has turned into What was

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A sudden breeze ruffles his hair. smile. head continues to bobbing The to meet Zoltar's eyes.

slowly then rises moment, a electrical wire for worn the

Josh examines up the plug. down slowly to pick He bends

an to a coiled wire attached At the base of the machine is

~ .. I I

SLOWLY from the window across the sun-drenched floor.

PANS CAMERA The warm orange light. It is bathed in a

21 ROOM JOSH'S INT: 21

TO: CUT

branches are scattered across the neighborhood front

and Leaves It is silent in the aftermath of the gale.

TO: CUT

room. the Zach out of and carries then turns Josh's .hair from his forehead, .

back smooths She smiles and underneath the covers.

soundly He sleeps from hers. feet few a other son Baskin looks at the face of her Mrs. down. dies crying

his side as to side from him rocks and bed his from Zach She takes room. Baskin comes into the and Mrs.

The door opens Zach howls along with the wind outside.

19 ROOM JOSH'S INT: 19

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••• across the yard from the clothesline and sails league uniform rips

His little smashing against the fence. open, gate flies The front A sudden gust blows Josh's bike over. half.

whistling through the yard and bending the trees in

gale, dry a was a light breeze has turned into What

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A sudden breeze ruffles his hair. smile. The bobbing head continues to tar' s eyes. Z.ol to meet

slowly then rises moment, a the worn electrical wire for

Josh examines He bends down slowly to pick up the plug.

an a coiled wire attached to At the base of the machine is

j

No••• (whispering) JOSH

A look of horror crosses Joshua's face. in the mirror. He wrinkles his nose and so does the man same. does the once and the reflection winks Joshua Their eyes lock.

face it.

back to then turns moment, a He freezes for one there. no the1.·e is but whirls around to see who is behind him, ua Jos room mirror. ba e rom ack old man stares ear- -five- handsome thirt a face of the full ••• finally then .••• then.the neck there are the broad shoulders ••• First lowers himself into the mirror. Jos·h slowly --

Slowly -- very -- the waist is slim. large chest is

The A hairy well-muscled torso fills the entire mirror.

MIRROR BATHROOM - SHOT FULL

then flicks on the light switch to reveal: He hesitates, a foot lower than usual. the switch, His hand makes contact with •. moment and slides it down

a then pauses for up the wall, Joshua slides his hand

looking for the light switch. A man's hand hits the wall

22 BATHROOM INT:22

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and into the hallway. floor them as they pad slowly across the FOLLOWS CAMERA The

moment ••• a The feet stand motionless for soon.

little too a -- sharpll' drop to the floor, hitting it '!'hey

ON FEET HOLDING - ANGLE DIFFERENT

are size twelve feet attached to big hairy ankles.

They swing out from the top bunk and dangle in mid-air.

two huge feet CREAK of bedsprings as HEAVY a There is

I can't drive you today. Sweetheart, you'll miss the bus and (OS contd) BASKIN MRS.

bottom bunk.

empty PAN coming to rest on the TO CONTINUES CAMERA The

up? You It's seven-thirty, Josh. (OS) BASKIN MRS.

••• gleaming silver robot a ••• skateboard a ••• his slot car tracks toys: There are the usual array of

TO: CUT

shutting the door behind him. bedroom, the hallway and into his He darts across out. and Josh rushes open, The door to the bathroom flies

25 HALLWAY INT:25

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moving down the hall. mother's footsteps He hears the sound of his look of panic on his face. Josh is backed up against the medicine chest with a

24 BATHROOM INT:24

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then shrugs. moment, a toward the bathroom for She looks

fine. I'm no ••• Oh, high falsetto) (in a (05) JOSH

Are you getting a cold?

23 HALLWAY INT:23

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He clamps his hand over his mouth.

Okay. (in a deep bass) JOSH

okay? laundry, Bring down your cords for the some clean clothes out. put I ••• (05 contd) BASKIN MRS.

slams into the shower curtain. Josh leaps back and

Honey ••• (OS) BASKIN MRS.

stares in mounting horror. up and rubs the side of his face as he He slowly reaches

TO: CUT

bedroom. tiptoes quickly across the landing toward his parents' a bedsheet The figure of a six-foot man wrapped in

TO: CUT

Be right there. (falsetto) JOSH

ast is ready!·sreakf (OS) BASKIN MRS.

the child's jeans.

remove to trying He struggles.desperately on the floor,

28 ROOM JOSH'S INT: 28

She stops cooking and looks toward the ceiling. eggs when there is a loud thump from upstairs. scrambled Baskin is standing at the kitchen stove making Mrs.

27 KITCHEN INT:27

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••• leaning forward and then, rocks forward onto his feet,

the belt loops, by He grabs the pants feet in the jeans. Josh manages to get both Struggling on his back, bunk. His leg gets stuck as he falls backwards onto the bottom medium. foot into the leg forgetting it is a child's Josh thrusts one pants that.his mother left for him. room and grabs the clean clle looks frantically around He

Omigod. JO'SH

6 2 BEDROOM INT:26

2 0.

slam. a The front door shuts with quietly to herself.

room singing vacuuming the living Josh's mother is

33 ROOM LIVING BASKIN INT. 33

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grow wide in panic. eyes His Zoltar. No No arcade.

house. fun No He stares in horror at the vacant lot.

he York Giants sweatshirt, New a and khakis father's

Wearing his the path that leads to the riverfront.

down he can Josh pedals his child's Stingray as fast as

TO: CUT

What about your breakfast? (contd) BASKIN MRS.

* room. waddling into the baby walker, Rachel in her

see:

* Baskin turns to Mrs. slam. The .front door shuts with a

you want orange juice or ••• Honey, BASKIN MRS.

down the stairs. someone running sound of thundering

* a There is spoons out the scrambled eggs. Baskin Mrs.

31 KITCHEN INT. 31

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* okay? Rachel downstairs with you, Bring

(OS) BASKIN MRS.

* baby walker. sister stands in her * while his through his father's clothing, Josh ritles

30 CLOSET PARENTS' INT.30

flowers. I'm allergic to Here! on the counter) (spots vase nine ... was I arm when my broke I November third. my birthday's Look, (contd} JOSH

frustrated. more Josh grows away. Baskin moves farther Mrs.

a•machine ... made this wish on I See, (contd} JOSH

down the counter. She inches

grownup! a I've turned into (exasperated) (contd) JOSH

on her face. look of terror

a kitchen_ counter with the moves all the way against She

me .•. Josh. It's (contd} JOSH

as he advances. She backs slowly past the piano into the kitchen* child.

* be her Baskin looks at the psychopath claiming to Mrs.

Mom, it's me. JOSH

can have it all. You my purse. Take BASKIN MRS.

I'm sorry. Oh,

(looking at the mud) JOSH

Don't ••• please ••• BASKIN MRS.

tracking mud across the carpet. toward her, starts scream as Joshua a blood-curdling Baskin lets out Mrs.

shoes. his mud all over There is He is breathing hard. are wild.

* eyes His room. A strange man standing in her living

Baskin whirls around to see: Mrs.

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* -·WINDOWS SHOT

* way. * the several directions as Billy frantically gets out of * from him come flying at Red rubber balls baskets. * A couple are shooting gym. ball along the walls of the * Other students play hand- ball. dodge game of furious * a engaged in a circle, Billy stands in the center of * gym class. Forty seventh graders are in the middle of

35 AUDITORIUM INT.35

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empty. The playground is

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·Police! (contd) BASKIN MRS.

yard. fleeing across the* ducks out the door, and whirls around

He* Joshua with the butcher knife. Baskin lunges at Mrs.

child! is~ Where BASKIN MRS.

okay? Dad, me talk to Let away in panic) (backing JOSH

knife.

* a butcher Baskin reaches behind her and pulls out Mrs.

son. your I~ JOSH

son? my to done you have What (her voice rising) - You bastard. (breathless) BASKIN MRS.

my left knee .•. birthmark on the back of a There's my history test. on "B" a just got I Dukes. The team is called league My little me. it's you, telling outgrew it--but I'm I so Okay, (contd) JOSH

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* me. It's * JOSH

* from his face. inches a wild man to see * around Billy whirls him. slammed shut behind door is * the when forward two steps He takes his arms. under * The door opens as Billy enters carrying several balls

* A37 STOREROOM INT.A37

* 36 OMIT 36

TO: CUT

* time. away this everything * put Ball monitors Walk don't run. * TEACHER GYM

* a little dazed. Billy looks * Most of the students race for exit doors. period. * ending the RINGS BELL The him at once. bombard balls * sound of the whisper as six the find up to looks He

* BILLY - SHOT

* Psst! * JOSH

* the end of the hall. * from the edge of the windows at head out Josh peeks his

* WINDOW - SHOT

* Ha! * BILLY

* a ball that whizzes at his feet. jumps over He deftly

* BILLY - RESUME

lower. story a second floor corridor, down the Josh runs

WINDOWS - SHOT

* lame-o. Nice shot, * BILLY

* head. He dives to the floor as ball whizzes over his

* BILLY - SHOT

* disappearing out of sight. * empty third floor corridor, down the Josh goes running

Josh? shocked whisper) (in a BILLY

* him. at * Billy continues to stare out of breath. Josh stops,

* more times. stomach three you in the Sock * I'm hot, I'm cool, * my mama's credit. I stole * said it, I met it, I * week. a Ten .times * down the street. Walking * Oo sha-li-da * cream soda pop, vanilla on the top. Ice ·* a bisquit. a Trisket's really She said * name is Trisket her a girlfriend, met I * shimmy rock Shimmy * bop shimmy coco Shimmy * shimmy rock Shimmy * bop shimmy coco Shimmy * me go. don't let Sweet sweet, * Sweet sweet baby, * (contd) JOSH

him. toward steps

* up the he moves as on Billy, his eyes fixed his rap,

Josh quickly continues* down the stairs. and looks turns

* He slowly hand on the knob. Billy freezes with his

Down down the roller coaster

* down baby space goes down down The

rap) (beginning to

* stairs. * up the he runs stomach as the balls at Josh's He throws

Your best friend! (contd) JOSH

toward the staircase. racing away, He breaks

me ... Josh ... Billy, it's JOSH

arm. Josh grabs his backward. a step Billy takes

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* 39 OMIT 39

TO: CUT

say hello. hours later just to four back come But kidnappers don't (contd) LIEUTENANT FIRST

couch. the. huddled together on from the Baskins who sit LIEUTENANT stands across The

38 ROOM BASKIN LIVING INT.38

TO: CUT

you do. him just as badly as want to find We Baskin. Mrs. .•. Believe me, (OS) FIRST.LIEUTENANT

down the street as·: from the crowd, away then hurries them quickly, He looks at large suitcase.

* a dragging them, house behind Billy comes out of his

STREET - SHOT WIDER

* bags? pack your me to Want * BROTHER FIRST

* could. I Wish * BROTHER SECOND

* away. Bet he ran * BROTHER FIRST

* she'll be heartbroken. * him, happened to something If * KOPECHE MRS.

faces. from the double-parked police cars reflect in their

* amber lights and The red edge of their yard. at the

Kopeche stand and Mrs. BROTHERS BILLY'S of Two home. crowd of spectators has gathered around the Baskin A

TO: CUT

(staring in wonder) BILLY

7/27/87 REVISED

Josh hesitates.* as move out of the tunnel Billy starts to

* we gotta get going. C'mon, * (grabbing the suitcase) * of it. * new bike out a you'll probably get * you, see happy to so be they'll Aw,

* JOSH

you. morn tried to kill You did and your BILLY

happened? just explain what I Why can't JOSH

home. you're ~hursday by and a wish, make you Zoltar thing, we find this couple of days, a low for you lay the city, you into We get out. got it all figured I Don't worry, (contd) BILLY

* jacket. army fatigue He tosses Josh an old hat and

million dollars? a You couldn't have wished for BILLY

dragging the suitcase.

* footsteps outside as Billy lumbers into the tunnel, * All at once there are evening chill. the .shivering in * cement wall, damp huddled against the Josh sits

* A41 TUNNEL INT. A41

* 40 OMIT 40

TO: CUT

an abandoned tunnel.

* from the top of ground water drips of the old carnival edge* Near the Hudson. HORN on the low deisel is.a There

* A40 DUSK - RIVERFRONT EXT.A40

* up, Josh reaches them off their feet. knocking almost * lurch, a forward with moves bus close behind them.' The * the doors as crowded aisle up the move Josh and Billy

* 41 BUS INT. 41

TO: CUT

* him. front of * open in Josh looks at Billy as the doors of brakes. squeal of* a stops with bench and the up to ROARS bus The

* emergency fund. It's his * BILLY

it? You stole JOSH

top drawer. My father's BILLY

you get that? Where'd JOSH

Josh stares at the bills in awe.

* Here. * BILLY

to Josh.

it harids and from his pocket wad of cash a Billy pulls

my folks. without York New go to I'm not s'posed to (whispering) JOSH

* his eyes. * over low down The hat is pulled streetlamp. flickering * a bench next to Billy under on the slumped Josh sits

* B41 DUSK - STOP BUS EXT. B41

TO: CUT

* he goes. jacket as the * on pulling follow Billy, and starts to slowly He rises

· Let's go. ·

back) {calling

contd) ( BILLY .

No it doesn't. JOSH

okay. seems This BILLY

DAY/WEEK." THE BY "ROOMS hotel that advertises

seedy a Josh and Billy stand in front of the corners.

few prostitutes loiter on A accosts the passers-by. A local pusher town. foreboding part of a dark, It is

44 STREET FORTY-FOURTH EXT.44

TO: CUT

between them. The suitcase sits buildings and flashing billboards.

huge up at the · They look Times Square. the middle of

revealing Josh and Billy standing awestruck in curb, from the away bus pulls A municipal Car horns blare.

TO: CUT

* BG. skyline in the York New toward the Lincoln tunnel with the It roars

TO: CUT

* stay herel

not gonna I'm do it. gonna I'm not JOSH

them. between with the suitcases

room are standing in the middle of the Billy Josh and

He's moving in. my friend. is This BILLY

at Josh.

up pointing broad smile, a Billy flashes corridor.

down the stare as Josh and Billy follow the clerk Two derelects the walls. scrawled on all Graffiti is

46 CORRIDOR HOTEL INT.46

TO: CUT

the wall. \._,/_) room key off a then pulls moment, a clerk hesitates for

The seven-fifty and shoves it through the partition.,r * He counts out twenty- into his pocket. Billy reaches

dollar deposit on the sheets. Ten a night. Seventeen-fifty

* strange accent) a (in

around nervously. Josh glances PREMISES." ON KEPT "FIREARMS him that reads behind

* a large sign There is man with one eye. Pakistani a dark* from They stand across the bulletproof partition

45 LOBBY HOTEL INT. 45

TO: CUT

moment. a him for Josh looks at

It's religious. (beat) Josh ... Saint James, () BILLY

7/2'/87 REVISED

(MORE) you don't. probably better if It's back) (turning BILLY

I can't sleep? What if JOSH ·

him. after when Josh calls out and moves for the door Billy turns

Good. BILLY

Alright. (beat) JOSH

Alright? Just one night. (contd) BILLY

arm. him on the Billy punches exhaling deeply. Josh pauses,

know it--okay? you we'll find that machine before and tomorrow Look, I'll cut class (winded) (contd) BILLY

go of his belt. Billy slowly lets Josh stops.

us? both of the cops out looking for You want two kids missing. be gonna home tonight there's come I don't If room) across the (getting dragged BILLY

the belt. him by the back of Josh bolts for the door as Billy grabs

Then I'm going with you. (beat) JOSH

by ten. home to be I'm supposed Josh, I can't help it, BILLY

gonna leave! you were You never said JOSH

was gone. I know you won't even up, wake you (contd) BILLY

l. 3

REVISED 7/27/87

__J_

Agaro tu culu! me! Mira contd) (OS MAN

him. wall beside

pounds the A fist drag the small dresser in front of it.

Josh rapidly puts the chain across the door and starts to

you digo, te odio! Si, (louder) contd) (OS MAN

Josh bolts the door quickly.

odiol Te chingaderas.· dinga me No · (OS) MAN

as the conversation drifts through the door. wall·· to the Josh stands motionless next running down the hallway. come of heavy footsteps sound back as the Be jumps

telephone. a sudden ring of Josh starts to unfurl it when there is the to the bed. a yellowing sheet off the dresser and moves He takes

slam. a Josh shuts the window with

a car. and the backfire of a siren sound of the screeching There is A red neon light blinks on and off in his face.

.. radiator

the· on top of come crashing down They a single tug.

He crosses to the window and tries to lift the blinds with

the floor. An old television is bolted to batten mattress on top.

a bed with single metal a There is the door behind him.

Josh stands alone in the middle of the room as Billy shuts

you. were I and ••• I'd use the chain if Oh, (smiling) (contd) BILLY

turns back towards Josh. 'then Billy starts into the hall

Eight-thirty. BILLY

time? What JOSH

I'll see ya in the morning. (opening the door) (contd) BILLY

* and track it down. of carnivals

We'll. just get a list record.

a somebody's gotta have Look,

* BILLY

* laundromat. a was It * JOSH

* Madame Santi's. * wouldn't even let me go into * You on all the signs. •arcade"

So maybe they just don't say

* BILLY

* look tired. boys Both

small line of .people at the Information Booth. behind a

•• maze of directional arrows Josh and Billy stand under a

* 52 52 BUILDING ADMINISTRATION INT.

* A52 OMIT A52

51 OMIT 51

TO: CUT

Let's .try the next street. BILLY

the _other way.

then turn and look down The boys look up the block

every corner.

there's an arcade at bet I'll

a city, Josh. It's not that big

the sunny onto Josh and Billy walk out of the hotel

ASl MORNING - HOTEL EXT.ASl

S0A OMIT S0A

so OMIT so

49 OMIT 49

48 OMIT 48

TO: DISSOLVE

his cheek.

down A single tear runs hugs it tightly. pillow and

He grabs the Josh dives headfirst onto the small bed.

33-36.

* Room 3211. * floor, third Consumer Affairs, Try * CLERK

* turning the pages. the list, * down a printed directory and scans The clerks takes out

* And arcades • * JOSH

* And fairs. * BILLY

* We want a list of carnivals. * JOSH

by an eighteen-year-old CLERK. manned

It is They move up in line to the information booth.

Next please.

(OS} CLERK

* 52

CONTINUED: 52

36A • .. 8/19/87 REVISED

* team. * 'em I'm on the basketball I'll tell

school. after come in every day, I'll BILLY

* a trash can. Josh kicks at

* thirty-five. * you're closer to way, By the

{beat) out. something come on, we'll figure Aw, BILLY

my life. the rest of for be thirty years old to I'm going

* JOSH

He looks like he's going to cry. pockets. hands stuffed in his Josh walks beside Billy with his

TO: CUT

Josh looks at the woman in shock.

* get lucky. * you could but Sometimes longer,

get it in six weeks. You'll One month to process. WOMAN

Terrific! BILLY

charge. Five dollar filing Fill this out in triplicate. WOMAN

* form. a hands Billy She her fifties. in woman a from window Josh and Billy stand across the

53 OFFICE AFFAIRS CONSUMER OF DEPARTMENT53

3 7.

7/27/87 REVISED

(CONTD)

spread out in front Ads" "Want the has Billy split..

banana massive a booth devouring a sit in Billy and Josh

55 PARLOR CREAM ICE INT. 55

TO: CUT

good at. something you're find We'll just than school. tougher any be It can't you can. Sure BILLY

job. a can't get I JOSH

job. a allowed to get You're now. grownup a You're BILLY

A what? (turning) JOSH

job. a So ... you'll get BILLY

get lunch money. You still you. That's easy for JOSH

a while. hang on for gotta We just We're getting the list. him) (sitting beside

* BILLY

a trash can. slumps against He down to the curb in despair. Josh sinks

I'm dead. JOSH

7/27/87 REVISED

• • • Billy JOSH

Toys! up) (he looks ••• MacMillan Toys BILLY .

Read that one. Computer operator. JOSH

Hunh? BILLY

Computer operator. JOSH

Construction ••• ••• computer operator ••• Company clerk Collection agent ••• the paper) (glancing across BILLY

Go to the other column. JOSH

Gross. (contd) BILLY

Some of it dribbles onto the newspaper. and ice cream. a glob of melted hot fudge Josh opens his mouth to reveal

Yeah? {looking up) BILLY

Billy? Hey JOSH

••• Clerical transcriber (continuing) Go ahead. BILLY

You want your cherry? JOSH

Civil engineer ••• ••• cardiological technician BILLY

mouth. Josh shovels marshamallow topping in hisof him.

TO: CUT

* looming office building. * ·the up at Josh and Billy stare Establishing shot.

* A56 TOYS MACMILLAN EXT.A56

TO: CUT

Apply in person--MacMillan Toys. JOSH

at the ad. down Josh, loo·ks

go? we do Where (tapping the paper) BILLY

What? JOSH

we go? do Where BILLY

system but ... Well, it's an old JOSH

You understand all that? BILLY

HP 3000's. they use Great, ad) (looking at the (contd) JOSH

him. from

paper him in amazement as Josh takes the Billy looks at

Sure. JOSH

You can? BILLY

can do that. I JOSH

of cluster performance, .. " monitor'ing function isolation, mal- Must perform data updates, "Experienced computer operators. (reading) BILLY

employment? Previous (whispering) JOSH

thing.

sa~e doing the exact room are Fifteen adults around the * they fill out the application. by side as They sit side

'7.-':.'7/87 REVISED

back to him ••• Josh turns smile on his face. frozen Billy stops with a ) can wait for you out here. son Your RECEPTIONIST

as well. up Billy starts to get from the bench. Josh grabs the clipboard and rises

thanks. Oh ••• JOSH

·you now. The personnel director will see RECEPTIONIST

Yes? JOSH

Baskin? Mr. (breaking the moment) RECEPTIONIST

Your locker ends in a four. (whispering) JOSH

My locker combination. BILLY

that? s What' JOSH

Nine. three, •rwenty- Seventeen, Thirty-£ ive, BILLY

Josh looks baffled.

Social Security. BILLY

Sec. Soc. (under his breath) (contd) JOSH

room. the Josh puts it on the application as Billy glances around

Right. JOSH

Your paper route. BILLY

Did you pledge? (contd) DIRECTOR PERSONNEL

Josh smiles and nods.

doctorate there. My brother-in-law got his G.W. Oh, DIRECTOR PERSONNEL

Washington. well -- it was called George Um ••• JOSH

school? And where did you go to (trying to make it out) DIRECTOR PERSONNEL

the handwriting.

to read back down at the application and tries He looks

Yes, sir. JOSH

on computers. All DIRECTOR PERSONNEL

four years, that's right. Yeah, b (nervous) JOSH

at the Jersey Journal. Says here you've got four years application) (looking at the DIRECTOR PERSONNEL

Josh's feet are crossed and one foot taps nervously. a large silver tie-clip. navy blue suit and a He wears man in his mid-forties. a Josh sits across the desk from

57 PERSONNEL DIRECTOR'S OFFICE INT:57

Josh turns and follows the woman out of the room.

Dad. Sure, laugh) (trying not to BILLY

trouble. and don't give the lady any you sit right over there Sport, JOSH

TO: CUT

you start? How soon can (beat) looks in order. Well, all of this DIRECTOR PERSONNE~

back to Josh. then turns moment, a for Director stares at the door The Personnel room. and whisks out of the Susan turns

unemployment. Put her on SUSAN

put her .•• could I know where I don't Well, (beat) Oh. DIRECTOR PERSONNEL

she spells the hyphen. sometimes hyphen ... times without the

* some- hyphen, Sometimes with the * Mitchelson~Hicks. Judy Mrs. * David Hicks. Mrs. Judy Hicks.

and over and over •.. Mrs. over name down her married writing She's spent the last three months SUSAN

came with the highest ••• she Well, DIRECTOR PERSONNEL

life have been a disaster. my and she got engaged her work been filed--ever since s nothing

I'm not getting any messages, back) (right Excuse me. (noticing Josh) what she's doing. knows who someone me got to find You've girl is absolutely useless. The David. happened again, I-t SUSAN

* oblivious of Josh's presence. room, * the way across the She marches all room. enters the LAWRENCE SUSAN the door bursts open and At that moment,

· Every morning. JOSH

/8i /27 7 REVISED

so fuzzy! It's (OS) JUDY ) \ \ l

BG. shower play in the from the swivel chair as voices

She crosses over to her desk and sits in the large

59 OFFICE •·s SUSAN INT:59

TO: CUT

BG. door behind her as the laughter continues in the

shutting the toward her office, Susan moves abruptly

• • • forgot I I'm sorry, the receiver) for grabs (she ••• I Oh, RECEPTIONIST

Who's answering the phones? SUSAN

••• so when we read the list to her it, know she doesn't Only night. what she'll say on her wedding presents everything she says is shower when she opens her See, (giggling as she writes) RECEPTIONIST

small? a Is it (OS) JUDY

••• Miss Lawrence, it's Oh, startled) up, (looking RECEPTIONIST

joke? What's the SUSAN

steno pad. herself as she scribbles onto a The receptionist sits at her phone console giggling to crepe paper and party streamers. with women, balloons, Susan moves into the secretarial area that is overflowing

Susan the stakes higher. is thicker, the air thinner,

It is an upper floor of the building where the carpeting

come. prince will my One day GWENDOLINE

Pause.

Alternate version number one. VOICE MAN'S

prince. my find I-'11 One day squeaky voice) (high GWENDOLINE

long pause. and a sound There is a whirring

Thursday. to Jack Taylor no later than comments should be directed All runs on Princess Gwendoline. These are the preliminary voice VOICE MAN'S

Gwendoline. come out of Princess A man's voice starts to back.

on the small button a she presses receiver to her ear as

Susan wedges the she reaches out to take the doll.

room as There is another peal of laughter from the other

Oh, it's pink! (OS) JUDY

moment. a Susan looks at her for locks. Princess Gwendoline Doll replete with flowing blonde In front of her, sitting on the blotter is a left. cord around her fingers as she swivels slightly to her She wraps the telephone baby. one holding a sisters, picture frame with ·two of her crystal a flowers in it •••

some silk a vase with There is is perfectly immaculate. desk that looking out over a Susan stares straight ahead,

I'll hold. Yeah, (beat) absolutely going to -- am I man tonight a have I don't Brad, if (in an urgent whisper) (contd) SUSAN

and shifts her weight in the chair. she whisks her hair back when moment's pause a There is

in? he Susan Lawrence, is SUSAN

hard. two digit combination very punching a grabs the telephone,

then moment, a She pauses for chair staring at the wall. in her Susan rocks back a roar of laughter as There is

··,

) me. come to questions, \ / have any you but if forward stuff, Most of it's pretty straight room. Only on breaks in the coffee SUPERVISOR

once but ••• Well, JOSH

smo_ke? you Do way around. your time to find some you give and few days a That should take last week's Preschool Orders. you off on thought we'd start I SUPERVISOR

badge clipped to his shirt. company I.D. a Josh wears A pile of spread sheets is stacked on the desk. space.

empty work* an is standing with the Supervisor in front of Josh* each. and telephones in front of computer terminals * desks with long row _of identical a A dozen people sit at

TO: CUT

Workers bustle in and out on the busy sidewalk.

TO: CUT

up the phone.

then hangs moment, a Susan looks at the door for office.

from the outer coming There is the loudest roar of all

This'll never fit! (OS) JUDY

Susan. Just kidding, VOICE MAN'S

the more I'll love you.

buy me, you The more accessories.

my buy all Mommy's purse and from

* money you to steal all the want I

two. number Alternate version VOICE MAN'S

7/28/87 REVISED

_j I I

* and giggling into the receiver. whispering * huddled over her telephone, down is two desks woman A' .

(

* POV JOSH'S

LAUGHTER comes O.S.

* WOMAN'S a work when him and begins to toward pulls one * He on his desk. then at the stack of spread sheets * Josh looks at the folders, the answer. waiting for * down the aisle without SCOTTY takes off and disappears

* right? Cream, * SCOTTY

* I ••. no Oh, * JOSH

* some coffee? Get you like this.

Gotta. know everything in a place SCOTTY

know that? you How'd JOSH

Name's Baskin, right? badge) (glancing at Josh's SCOTTY

Oh •.. Hi. JOSH

Josh tentatively extends his hand.

Scotty Brennan. arm) (thrusting out his SCOTTY

* the next desk. him from BRENNAN grinning at SCOTTY Josh turns to see

Morning'. (OS) MAN

switch it on. leans over to

* computer and Josh looks back at his phone. are on the * few A Most are working at their keyboards. employees. * He glances around at the other out the swivel chair.

and slowly pulls back to his desk He turns corner.

a around Josh watches as the Supervisor disappears

Good luck. (contd) SUPERVISOR

Josh on the shoulder. The Supervisor pats

was •.. he him back just the way gonna get and you're yes, Well, JOSH

boy .•. my have You (sinking to·a chair) BASKIN MRS.

and he's okay and Josh is fine know that you to just wanted I Um, JOSH

Who is this? BASKIN MRS.

ya? How are (beat) JOSH

Yes? BASKIN MRS.

Baskin? Hello ••• Mrs. JOSH

hushed voice. a speaks in and phone leans closer to the

* Josh he hears his mother's voice. His eyes go wide as

answer it. belt on and races over to She finally gets the phone continues to ring, as the

* jumper baby Rachel into her Baskin tries to fasten Mrs.

A61 KITCHEN BASKIN INT. A61

TO: CUT

* phone rings and rings. biting at his finger while the * around anxiously, He looks and begins to dial. receiver * up the then slowly picks moment, long a at it for * Josh stares desk. his on phone He looks· back at the

7/28/87 REVISED

Baskin begins to cry. Mrs,

* love you •.• I

* know, You me do. love "Love, * phone} (into

got it. I got it. I JOSH

Finally .•• through his teeth.

* whistling chair, swivels in his he Frustrated, · tune. * and tries another He shakes his head bars to himself. few a hums and hand over the receiver his Josh puts

Alright ••• JOSH

him! Ask BASKIN MRS.

something else you'd •.. Isn't there

(whispering) Oh shit ••• (to himself) JOSH

he was little. used to sing when I him what Ask long pause) a (after BASKIN MRS.

Anything. Okay? he's really okay. know Then you' 11 you. him for and I'll ask anything at all, knows, something that only he me Ask something. me ask Okay, JOSH

want proof that he's alright. I BASKIN MRS.

a terrific kid. think he's I him. do anything to I didn't JOSH

him? do to you What did Why? BASKIN MRS.

now. right phone he can't come to the ... Well, (he hesitates) JOSH

47B.

7/28/87 REVISED

------------------------- ---·-----·

(CONTD)

end of the aisle. toward the around Josh and points

* arm Scotty puts his from his chair. slowly Josh rises

'mere. C

* SCOTTY

* room. then looks across the nods again, He

* know all about it. I * SCOTTY

* Scotty nods his head. He slowly hangs up.

* okay? We'll discuss this later,

phone) into (beat, JOSH

* JOSH INCLUDING - WIDER

* He is watching Josh with frank curiosity. coffee. * casually sipping his him, standing next to Scotty is

* POV HIS

* quickly. * up Josh looks cup of coffee is placed on his desk. A

hope to .•.

* and my heart Cross soon. · real * him see you'll c'mon ... Look, Aw,

* fun. have * Now, the test period. during chat ,. c~it- roughhousing or unnecessary no * throwin?", no Remember, _responses. * to determine your of questions * a series you ask we will time that * end of At the with each toy. play * to be given fifteen minutes You'll * RESEARCHER MARKET TEST

RESEARCHER. MARKET

* TEST a by led in the other direction being year-olds * group of nine- a corridor past th~ down moves briskly She

HALLWAY

* Still here ...

(to herself} SUSAN

* hallway. corner in the a * she turns She rolls her eyes slightly as coloured pens. * name in different who is writing her married past Judy * manila folder, a Susan walks out of her office carrying

a little oddly. him Scotty looks at

from her. away thanks ... I'll stay Oh, wide) (eyes JOSH

mercy. begging for be so tight you'll squeeze and you around She'll wrap her legs SCOTTY

THEM OF TWO THE ON ANGLE

Yeah (OS) JOSH

her cubicle. a short red dress is working at woman in A well-built

A61 CONTINUED:A61

4 8 • 8/20/87 REVISED

We're pregnant? BRAD

Trouble. her) behind (shutting the door SUSAN

open. swings

* door when the prototype "Hiter" examining the his desk,

He sits at crown prince. a BRAD is kingdom, corporate

In the a corner suite. to next best thing the It is

62 OFFICE BRAD'S INT. 62

TO: CUT

the doorknob. for down reaches moment then a her hair for She straightens PRESIDENT. SENIOR VICE - DAVENPORT BRAD door labeled: a in front of

pausing end of the hall, the way to Susan walks all the

·* they turn the corner. as fades His voice

48A.

8/20/87 REVISED

TO: CUT

him with you. go talk to you feel better I'll If it makes (contd) BRAD

Brad touches the side of her cheek. up at him. She looks

blame? we trying to place thing or are we trying to fix this Are Honey. BRAD

fault. not~ It's SUSAN

and talk to MacMillan ..• in there CH go right just you think if I BRAD

Brad, this whole line was your-- SUSAN

bad too. feel I yeah. Well, BRAD

awful. think ••• we feel Brad ••• I SUSAN

You must. (rising) BRAD

awful? must feel I (beat) SUSAN

You must feel awful. BRAD

* baby is off sixty percent. * goddamn mama ••• The Huggybear

Huggybear papa, goddamn line: I'm talking about the whole toy, I'm not talking about one five. down fifty- Preorders percent. profits off forty quarter Third Brad. numbers, Look at these

him. and drops it in front of from the briefcase envelope

manila a Susan pulls behind the desk. Brad freezes

nosedive. a Huggybear took SUSAN

around here like that. someone running You could kill BR/l.D

I'm fine. MAC

okay? Are you Mac) (to SUSAN

I'm sorry. Oh, JOSH

you're going. don't you watch where the hell Why BRAD

and glares at Josh. Brad turns direction. every Josh was carrying fly in The papers knocked from his feet. MacMillan who is bashes into in turn, She, and slams into Susan. rounds the corner going full tilt Josh At that moment,

••• didn't work with the kids it worked with the testing; it just Yeah, it worked with the research, MAC

·• • • • showed that testing bit of research and focus every But SUSAN

Period. kids like a toy, it sells. If Let's not lie to ourselves. MAC

But••• BRAD

Brad. Bullshit, MAC

Toys. and chief patriarch of MacMillan

owner MACMILLAN, He is Brad and Susan at his heels. by man strikes out followed a tall The doors open and

5 0.

(CONTD)

from rises Josh while, a After loud volley of gunfire. a guys in bad good guys massacre the The vision set.

down tele- on the bed in front of the bolted Josh sits

TO: DISSOLVE

* has disappeared. Mac where hall * down the look to He turns as the doors close on Scotty. * above the elevator logo Toys up at the MacMillan Josh looks

* MacMillan. * upi he points * (mouthing it silently as * SCOTTY

* Who? * JOSH

* toward the opened elevator. from Josh away moves He

* Better watch it, that's MacMillan. * breath) his (under * SCOTTY

* him. up quickly beside comes as Scotty

down the corridor* them move Josh watches tow. with Susan in

him then takes off after moment, a him for Brad stares at

Nothin' at all. Brad. Nothing wrong with it, (contd} MAC

down the hall. starts

then him the papers, hands he arm as Mac pats Josh on the

you. for Goo~ MAC

five ••. 'em by Xeroxed and they wanted was s'posed to get these I Well, JOSH

son? you going, Where are (contd) MAC

away embarrassed. looks who Susan stares at Josh blouse.

her down look a full he gets same sheet, the for reach

Josh and Susan As him and follow suit. Susan see and/ ... .. \,_ 0:

Brad up the papers. down to help Josh pick Mac reaches"

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(CONTD) an envelope.

him The clerk hands where Scotty is already standing.

from his desk and wanders over to He rises the aisle. male clerk handing out envelopes in a see Josh turns to

•.• Brennan ••• Baskin ••. (OS) MAN

when: routine, settled into the keyboard, He is busily typing at his

TO: DISSOLVE

and shrugs. He looks back toward the window, him. behind B~ng loud when there is another bed toward the and turns

Josh shuts off the set Bang. Bang Bang show continues:

from the The gunfire TV set. the to bed and crosses the

51A.

do with this? ) l know what we're gonna you Billy, JOSH

Josh sinks to his haunches.

It's beautiful! Look at that! BILLY

Billy huddles over the money. shoop. a war up the block and let out little further

a They get Josh clutches the wad of bills. place.

1 ike they just robbed the bank the They burst out of

67 BANK EXT: 67

TO: CUT

dimes. and three seven ones, eighty- A hundred dollar bill, JOSH

back to the teller. Josh turns moment of huddled conference, a After back. whispers 4nd shakes his head who whispers to Billy, Josh leans down and look. Josh and Billy exchange a (

it? want How do you TELLER

teller. fe.~ale a Josh and Billy stand fidgeting in front of

66 BANK MANHATTAN CHASE INT:66

they? don't screw ya, they really Yeah, SCOTTY

A hundred and eighty-seven dollars! JOSH

go wide in disbelief. His eyes inside.

check the Josh tears open the envelope and takes out

Payday. SCOTTY

What's this? JOSH

TO: CUT

room. as far as it will reach and tiptoes back into his

Josh stretches the cord c·onnect, soon as he hears it As

number. a ten-digit some change in the slot and dials

Josh drops phone. pay toward the out in his pajamas squeaks open and Josh tiptoes The door It is silent.

TO: DISSOLVE

We sure did. Yeah. BILLY

we? didn't fun, had sure We (beat) JOSH

Mango fizz. BILLY

What's that drink called again? (contd) JOSH

can of Silly String. a Josh mock-vomits with

No ••• It was the boat ride. JOSH

pork rinds. had the we It wasn't bad till {beat) BILLY

gonna eat again. I'm never

* JOSH

STUPID." stencilled "I'M WITH him in at-shirt with an arrow, Josh sits next to

"SHITHEAD." a large phony turd on the brim labelled with * baseball cap a Billy wears It is covered with garbage.

TO: CUT

Everything. JOSH

* leash. a sheepdog on a big chasing after * )

SON who is A MAN is running back to his five-year-old

* POV HIS

* to see: sound of the voice, around at the He whirls

* Josh!

(OS) VOICE MAN'S

the glass. nose against pressing his with his hands in his pockets,

alone REVEAL Josh, TO BACK PULLS CAMERA The the window.

new sailboat sits alone in the center of A beautiful

TO: CUT

moment. a at it for looks and the receiver lowers Josh

Bye. (quietly) Oh ••• Okay. (beat) questions. I don't have.any more No, What? (contd) JOSH

Josh pauses looking straight ahead.

good •.• hours ••• very Every four (nodding) that? you give how often do And see. I {pause) stomach ache. a Well ••• for {contd) JOSH

pause. a There is

when they're sick. family your you give kind of medicine survey and we were wondering what consumer a conducting r°'m Yes. (he pauses) Hello, is this the Baskin residence? (very softly) JOSH

speaks quietly into the receiver.

Josh stomach. bed holding his He sits against the

70 ROOM JOSH'S INT. 70

second time. a He flies it over his audience to the man. and returns loop over their heads a He executes for it. and they all grab them, He tosses it toward plane. balsa-wood glider small a he demonstrates salesman as

a a circle of kids surrounding Josh stands behind

72 SCHWARZ FAO INT.72

TO: CUT

him into the store. and carries

shoulder up on his son swings his man watche_s as the He

* JOSH INCLUDIKG - ~IDER

54A.

Uh ••• yeah. (a little nervous) JOSH

you? don't me, work for You MAC

on his face.

smile down at Josh with an intrigued staring MacMillan, * REVEAL TO UP ANGLES CAMERA The from his nose. inches * a pair of. loafers are standing men's feet sporting Two

* POV HIS

* stops. * he All at once and begins to laugh. Josh opens his eyes

JOSH - CLOSE

* falls to the floor. * he hideous cry, a with Then, stunned moment. a for * boy and stares at the gun He drops his stomach. his

and grabs Josh gasps quickly steps aside and fires.

boy The his gun. aiming All at once Josh leaps out,

* WIDER

* toward Josh's hiding place. the boy moves * watching silently as He stands at the top of the aisle,

* MACMILLAN SHOT -

* gun held ready. * his laser BOY creeps around an aisle, A fifteen-year-old

* BOY - ANGLE ANOTHER

* of giraffes. * a display behind Josh crouches a laser-tag gun, Holding

TO: CUT

after it.

running boy's mother glares as Josh goes The aisle.

down the plane he turns to chase the him aside and Josh pushes hand. boy reaches out his A nine-year-old

(CONTD.)

report. a marketing on Can't see this (contd) MAC

* moment. a He studies Josh for

* Saturday.

come here every too .•. I Me (pause) MAC

to his feet. Josh climbs

just--looking around. No, JOSH

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7/28/87 REVISED

come with a vehicle. it doesn't 'cause you just get one robot and I don't like the Galacticons around. 'cause you can change the pieces See the Starfighters are good ••• JOSH

store. walk side by side down the aisle of the toy They

I don't know. MAC

How come they changed it? ·(he looks at Mac) other way. hockey the was more like real It Now they just spin. ice. down the up and move the pieces could old set you t..11e in Well, JOSH

do you mean? What MAC

Only the pieces don't move... \•·\_ h

Only what? MAC

He catches himself.

that, only ••• love I Cup Hockey set! Stanley (excited) JOSH

from the shelf. box large a He pulls

thing? What do you think of this (contd) MAC

toward the shelves behind him.

then turns seconds, He examines Josh for another couple of

Exactly. (nodding) MAC

a marketing report? What's JOSH

keybo~rd them dance their duet across the two of The hand like an old vaudevillian. Mac sticks out his him and Josh grins at stepping nimbly across the keys. melody, He starts to tap out the Mac steps onto the keyboard.

Every day after .school. Me too. (smiling) MAC.

up at him startled • Josh looks

SOUL" -- AND -- nHEART

song. taps the first three notes of the

and then reaches out with his toe Be pauses, shoulder. his then glances over moment, a him for Mac watches

Three years. {nodding) JOSH

Piano lessons? MAC

smiles slightly. Mac across the piano keys.

t;.,o-step a little He watches in amazement as Josh does

a couple of tries After Soul.• and "Heart gression of Mac watches as Josh starts into the first four note pro-

song. succession and it's the beginning of a two keys in Josh steps on comes out. another note

3.nd key He steps on a different meant to be walked on.

huge piano keyboard that is clearly a Josh is standing on

MAC AND JOSH - ANGLE WIDER

Josh stops and looks down. him. beneath

from a musical note coming there is At that moment,

Now with ••• \lllderwater. Plus they can't go JOSH

see. .I MAC

I I r

phone receiver to his ear. and pulls the a little executive on the desk like up He props his feet

Suckers. BILLY

a lot. think I (proudly) JOSH

* do? you to * they want So what exactly do

'em. a million of they got Naw, JOSH

him. take over for you get to if the President dies That means like "Vice-President!" the desk) (wandering over to BILLY

office.

new doorway staring at the and Billy stand in the Josh

ANGLE DIFFERENT

* It's like Christmas in here. * toys) * (looking at all the

Wow! (OS) BILLY

VCR with stacks of cassettes. new brand a and fly console telephone that looks like it can a There is

* shelves are filled with toys. The floor-to-ceiling

TO: CUT

in? you worked you say What division , (contd) MAC

face.·• He turns to Josh with a grin on his huge flourish. a keyboard in, foot across the sweeps his Mac crescend9, / When they reach the something out of the Catskills.I ,·-(~

7/28/87 REVISED

brawl.

a something approaching in Several kids cluster together

bastard has lost it. The old his mind. bf He's out head) (shaking his me think. Wait, let BRAD

Maybe he-- cessing. Data Pro- from he .came They say SUSAN

the.room. back of near the they whisper One child decks another one as

SUSAN AND BRAD INCLUDING - ANGLE WIDER

week! a been here and he's Vice President A week! (OS) BRAD

FIGHT." "PILLOW box inscribed: a them is table in front of

On the boxing gloves easily three feet in diameter. foam rubber a set of Each wears yelling. and screaming dozen five-year-olds a and kiddie-sized tables and There are kiddie-sized chairs kindergarten classroom.

a a large white test area built to look like It is

TO: CUT

know. I You're the luckiest guy BILLY

VCR! a And

cable •••

* hooked to A monitor .•. that's

wall. toward the far up as Billy glances boys crack two The

Henderson--you're fired! modul) (playing corporate

7/28/87 REVISED

up the receiver. and picks Josh goes over to the phone

you. guess that's for I contd) BILLY (

from the intercom. BUZZ loud a There is

she goes ••. An' made out. bet you never even I chicken, a so you are David goes, So, BILLY

* back to Josh.

the frisbee room as Billy flings She hurries out of the

* .Sorry. * PATTERSON MISS

* and stare at her. stop * The boys on Josh's desk. a file and places frisbee * She barely sidesteps the flying room. enters the * PATTERSON MISS and Josh's secretary The door opens

I'll bet. JOSH

don't wanna play ••• Just I a chicken, not am I goes, she An' a chicken. David calls her an' I don't wanna play Shirlee says an' So they wanna play spin the bottle BILLY

The floor is covered with toys. a frisbee that emits musical tones as it flies. throwing and Billy stand at opposite ends of the office, Josh

77 OFFICE JOSH'S INT. 77

TO: CUT

some of the stuffing out. Take (contd) BRAD

room. he leaves the as boy the

to Brad gestures One kid gets leveled and starts to cry.

reason. a without Something like this doesn't happen a reason. be There's got to BRAD

hear he's got Bob's old office. I SUSAN

a bathrobe.· wears Brad night· before. the from a wrinkled outfit Susan wears program in the background. news a A television set plays Brad and Susan sit at the breakfast table drinking coffee.

TO: CUT

a break. Gimme room) . toys in the the (looking at all Compared to this? BILLY

home? So how're things at (contd) JOSH

amazement. head in Billy shakes his

yourself. You don't do anything like. That's what this whole place is (whispering) JOSH

No. (incredulous) BILLY

She did your geography report.

* the desk) * from up the file (picking

wait ••• Oh, JOSH

and starts toward the door. up his.satchel He picks

anyway. go I gotta BILLY

He's the boss. me. Mac wants (contd) JOSH

and turns to Billy. up hangs He

Great. sure. Oh, (beat-normal) Yeees? grownup voice) deep a (in . '·· ..\'

JOSH

7/28/87 REVISED

j \

(CONTINUED}

That is really terrific ...

* That's just terrific. Terrific. * BRAD

Data Processing. from comes guy The

* I've called everywhere. Wonder. * and Worlds of And Fisher Price

Zero. SUSAN

What about Coleco? BRAD

Nothing. SUSAN

61A. 8/20/87 REVISED

j

on the coffee table in front of him. it of

prototype a examines while Josh to Brad present his toy,

down in his chair listening slouches Mac on an easel. pointing at a large bar graph mounted room, front of the stands at the 'Brad them. waiting their turn to present Several hold prototypes of various toys, the room.

around Every major executive in the company is seated

and chairs. informally furnished with comfortable sofas office, wood-paneled a huge, REVEAL: TO BACK PULLS CAMERA

The executives who are dressed almost identically. two on either side by the couch flanked 'On Josh sits

TO: CUT

CHILD?" SEEN THIS YOU "HAVE The caption above it reads: back. Josh Baskin smiles twelve-yeRr-old A photo of the side of the carton.

0:1 IN MOVES CAMERA fee as the some in her co£ and pours m~lk up the She picks moment. a Brad for Susan looks at

to earn a living. (¼_) trying The new American crime: Susan) (turning to businessmen. Now they're arresting Great! (snapping a little) BRAD

their office building. Street executives are led handcuffed out of Wall Several

REVIEW'' continues in the background.

IN "WEEK toward the television set fwning. Brad turns

Precisely. BRAD

robot? into a from an office building It turns JOSH

don't you get? exa·ctly What (tightly) BRAD

confrontation.

epic an It is the Miter prototype. who holds toward Josh, turns eye Every room. through the A hushed murmur goes

ROOM ENTIRE -- ANGLE WIDE

I don't get it. JOSH

••• then seconds of silence, There are several

Any questions? (he stops and smiles) year. last all of revenue for a fifth of our total which would equal quarter of that, a think we could see about I ••• BRAD

Susan looks over at Brad as he continues with his report.

roe~. the only woman in the She sits upright in her chair,

SUSAN ON ANGLE

percent market share and we're a thirty-seven Transformers pulled and When you consider that Gobots BRAD

move. don't them out but they He tries to pry underneath. legs away revealing robotic and the sides fall stories

Josh manipulates the upper not quite. but skyscraper

a something like It looks a baffled look on his face.

staring at it with He holds the prototype in his hands,

j

a monster. So the building turns into EXECUTIVE SECOND ) \ you would just Gentlemen, if BRAD

Interesting. MAC

transfonner? A prehistoric EXECUTIVE FIRST

crush it like that. a car and just up that can pick claws huge really with. insect Yeah, like this big prehistoric _JOSH·

"!Jug"? A BRAD

or something? bug a Couldn't it turn into old. a robot ••• that's mean, I Well, JOSH

Josh? What don't you get, MAC

I still don't get it. (beat) Oh. JOSH

two years. five in the last twenty-seven percent to forty- ••• them) at (without looking (contd) BRAD

him the figures. An aide hands

climbed from· ••• area has success in the Action Figure see that our you'd Breakdown, read your Industry If you'd BRAD

eyes narrow. Brad's and Brad. forth between Josh

back and Susan glances even louder murmur. There is an

Well, what's fun about that? (innocently) JOSH

TO: CUT

* Uh huh.

(pause)

my throat. for

He went Susan. evicerate me,

* He tried to Didn't get it!

a killer. man is that Susan, Don't kid yourself, BRAD

He's not vicious. SUSAN

He's vicious. BRAD

* Brad clutches his drink. room. They sit in his living

* 80 NIGHT - APARTMENT BRAD'S INT.80

TO: CUT

* Maybe the eyes could blink.

whole species. a could put out We EXECUTI\TE FIRST

guess •.. I JOSH

8/20/87 REVISED

a pinball men wheel a pair of moving steps as front

* Josh and Billy play stoopball on the blocking traffic.

more trucks are parked in front of the building, Two

84 STREET EXT. 84

TO: CUT

columns. zigzagging through the skateboard, a on by Josh flies

was okay ••. " I know et you 1 you and could write I •.. They said that " (VO) JOSH

83 LOFT JOSH'S INT. 83

TO: CUT

him on the sidewalk. A large water balloon splats next to

Baskin? intercom) (into MAN MOVING

intercom button on the door of the building.

an jumpsuit hops out of the truck and pushes a A man in

Mom •.• " "Dear (VO) JOSH

on the side of the truck. RENTS GORDON up to the curb with the words moving van pulls A large

TO: DISSOLVE

We'll take it. BILLY

a trash compactor. even got It's (pointing)

modern kitchen ••• new bathroom, Brand forward) (he strolls quality. get any of the "partition" don'tyou so clean and ~re lines The unique space. a It's quite AGENT

well-dressed real estate agent.

a Josh and Billy stand beside empty. and vast It is

7/28/87 REVISED

I i

r----------------------------:----------------

* WIDER

* He glances to his right as: nondescript wall. * a in front of without Josh, Billy stands alone,

* 88 CORRIDOR DINGY INT.88

TO: CUT

group. focus down in the middle of the and up

bounces he and Susan all watch Josh as Brad MacMillan,

MIRROR TWO-WAY THE OF SIDE OTHER

camp." like a lot ••• In the meantime, it's " (VO contd) JOSH

"Pogo Balls." down on saturn-shaped and up

jump A group of four-year-olds with Josh in the center

TO: CUT

month." a in about say I'll get out of here " •.. They (VO contd) JOSH

go into the club. They

* CAFE ROCK HARO EXT.

TO: CUT

* I'm perfectly safe.

enough to eat and " •.• I've got (VO contd) JOSH

* kite. * a on the ledge of the loft to retrieve Josh climbs out

* A86 BUILDING EXT.A86

85 OMIT 85

TO: CUT

* fine."

me " .•• So far they're treating (VO) JOSH

truck.. the

ramp of down the hoop machine and full-sized basketball

7/28/87 REVISED

TO: CUT

my nails." stopped biting "P.S .... I contd) (VO JOSH

* sea of people. a just * until there is Soon Josh and Billy disappear entirely,

son Joshua." Y6ur .•. " (VO contd) JOSH

* blending in with the crowd. CAMERA, * THE from away they move ..They start to get smaller as

soon ••• " I'll see you know I you very much and "I love contd) (VO "JOSH

* post-game throng. with the * both wearing jackets, exit the turnstiles Josh and Billy,

looks on admiringly. a black satin Yankee jacket as Josh on Billy tries

* 89 STAND SOUVENIR EXT.89

TO: CUT

to worry." me but try not know you miss ••• I

·(VO contd) JOSH

* of times. * couple a Josh pounds his wearing their baseball mitts. * deck row of the upper Josh and Billy sit in the front

DAY - STADIUM YANKEE EXT.

a while." outside once in and even get T.V. watch " .•• I (VO contd) JOSH

* splendour. REVEALED in all its STADIUM is suddenly YANKEE * , as long tunnel, up a a corner and THEM around FOLLOWS * CA."iERA The two hot dogs. the shot carrying Josh enters

• 8 6

REVISED 7/28/87

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(CONTD.)

customers are in the store. Several Josh and Billy enter through the front door.

* 91 DAY - SHOP TUXEDO INT. 91

90 OMIT 90

68A.

one! Look at this BILLY

••• and proms Senior is popular with students. tuxedo usually that type of Uh, SALESMAN

I like it. BILLY

whadda ya think? Billy, (contd) JOSH

le.pels. feeling the up, He reaches tux in crushed velvet.

powder blue a mannequin displaying a Josh moves over to

This is neat. JOSH

••• with coilar shawl a Maybe something simple. you'd probably want then, Well, SALESMAN

a party. company's having His BILLY

occasion? Is there any particular see. I SALESMAN

tuxedo. a need to rent I JOSH

help you? I Can SALESMAN

his neck. them with a tape measure around up to A salesman walks

could be your assistant. I BILLY

company. the in It's just for people told you. I JOSH

come? I Why can't BILLY

6 9.

and out. moving in some waiters are just There the door. toward she glances as words blur into the undertone Brad's

* You want that George. timing, It's

in) leans (he

house apart. they're ripping the

* by ten, so a couple of hours for

jacked-up n1 good 'em you get Then,

* are still asleep. while their folks * 'em at seven a.m. you hit Listen,

kids_. the to

* you sell sell to the parents, * You can't on George. come Oh

gown Susan's tuxedo. single breasted a Brad wears

small group of people. a They stand near the buffet with

BRAD AND SUSAN - SHOT

to promote the fall line. black-tie bash armual throwing its Toys is MacMillan amongst the guests. versions of top-line toys stroll

Living toy display. a massive The walls are lined with

TO: CUT

I've got it! (contd) JOSH

across the store. who is pointing toward Josh, salesman turn Billy and the

Hey •.. JOSH

coat. a morning It's It's not a tuxedo. toward Billy) (quickly moving SALESMAN

tuxedo is this? What kind of (to man) (contd) BILLY

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8/20/87 REVISED

_./ I alone at the bar.leaving her away, and walksHe turns

:earti. It's a (contd) MAC

at her. Mac smiles him baffled. atShe looks

Have a couple of drinks. MAC

What? SUSAN

have a drink. Susan, MAC

beginning ••• very the mean right at I input up front, think if you got everyone's I

••• Well SUSAN

Not yet. MAC ) __ (

doing on the Danberry line? Have you decided what you're SUSAN

arm. touching his comes right back to MacMillan,

then a trail of laughter, Susan throws her head back in

waiter's. same as the think it's the I MAC

love your tux. I SUSAN

him a wide smile and touches his lapels. She flashes

f:. see Susan standing to his lef double Scotch and turns to a He gets a drink. Mac leans against the bar and orders

They move group of people. joke with a a He is sharing

Joe with gills. That's G.I. "Amphibian"? artist. goddamn knock-off a The guy's ••• BRAD

room. across the she glances oblivious of Susan as man he's talking to, Brad leans in close to the on his fourth martini, He's

liv-~ly a. and Mac are standing by the buffet having Josh

LATER - PARTY - ANGLE ANOTHER

the stairs.

dcwn he escorts Josh from the crowd as up A murmur goes

you could make it, Josh. Glad MAC

proud father. grinning like a shoulder, arm around Josh's an and clasps the stairs

clinbs MacMillan Josh. smiling at across the ballroom, starts HG as his laughter grows. Mac They all stare at

at All slowly starts to smile. He lowers his drink and

are The shoes The top hat is white. white satin tails.

from head to toe in Josh stands in the portico dressed

where else are you gonna -- Now month. a a hundred bucks for cook and a I get two housekeepers (leaning closer) bandit. down there you make out like a And with the exchange rate ••• BRAD

{CONTINUED)

* a break. Gimme them with seaweed. * and packages the feet webs 'em, on * some gills slaps Joes, thousand G.I. * He gets ten- "A:Tiphibian··. artist.

goddamn knock-off a The guvs ••• BRAD

room. across the she glances oblivious of Susan as to_, he •·s talking man Brad leans in close to the fourth martini. on his He's

BRAD ON ANGLE

* too small. was chimney the * 'cause figured it out Well· I

JOSH

* within an inch of his life. * him she almost beat found out, * my mother when and wasn't true * me it My oldest brother told

/ MAC j~-\

72A. 8/20/87 REVISED

It's Beluga. (reassuring) (contd) SUSAN

s 1.1spiciously. them Josh looks at of canapes.

a tray them with A waiter stops in front of it means.

remember what the word to himself trying to Josh mouths

such clarity. They had SUSAN

Oh •.• Thanks. JOSH

Doll line. Squeezy loved your ideas on the I (contd) SUSAN

· him. face turns to

Susan Josh looks at her like she's speaking

and again. spinning it out again and kept nineteen-eighty-three some party in like they cloned

1 same discussions ... It's the

She SHOT. THE INTO moving him, up beside Susan slides

catching them up in the air, from the buffet and tosses

grape.s away baffled as Josh pulls several The man walks

About what?

JOSH

* you do? do So what * MAN

* in his forties. * MAN a chatting with salmon mold, Josh stands at the

me. Excuse SUSAN

elbow. then touches his Brad, Susan glances back at

j

••• you don't really get the chance to somebody in the office, Just seeing (brushing back her hair) SUSAN

1 Josh pushes open the door and steps outside. stairs. marble up the head they as two behind a step or follows Susan toward the exit. qiiickly and walks Josh turns

Terrific • . . . SUSAN

nodding slightly. eye, him in the She looks

good to me. Sounds a little} (still choking JOSH

of here. Let's get out right outside. have the company car I Good, (lowering her voice) SUSAN

comes right back to Josh.

then moment, a She glances across the room at Brad for

Please! (gasping) JOSH

some water? Do you want (contd) SUSAN • Josh continues to choke •

Are you alright? SUSAN

Achaaa! (contd) JOSH

floor. then sprays the martini all over the huge gulp, a takes

Josh nearby waiter's tray. a on a drink He lunges for

••• Twe ••• Thwa ••• Ach it out) ('spitting (contd) JOSH

spits the entire mouthful all over the buffet.

and he in horror wide go eyes chews twice before his Josh it into his mouth. ~ops and canape the He takes

Oh. JOSH

* heavy metal. on to and news to * He presses the station scanner as classical segues

Neat! JOSH

them .•. know •.•

(contd) SUSAN

filling the car wi.th sound. stereo, on the quadrophonic Josh hits the switch that turns

* you don't really get the chance to .•. * ice, somebody in the off Jus·t seeing

Susan engrossed in the electronic console as Josh is

ever seen. the coolest thing I've That's JOSH

shoulder. wrapping itself around his automatically slides up, The seat belt jumps into the passenger seat. Josh

better not. I Well ..• I'd love to but (pausing) JOSH

Do you want to drive? SUSAN

Neat car. JOSH

* him. Susan moves beside

new Subaru. shiny a Josh stops at the curb in front of

8/20/87 REVISED

my apartment. was That (pulling the door shut) JOSH CAR INT.

Hey ... JOSH

the street. a building across to then suddenly points He grabs the handle, out the door. a street in the Village with Josh leaning down It flies CAR - SHOT

it. grab reaches out to He completely open. door flies bump and Josh's a at once the car hits Ali

a is jar The a door. The jar is (imitating voice) JOSH

ajar. Your door is Your door is ajar. (VO). COMPUTER

them: computer voice warns a slides back as His seatbelt a crack. Josh suddenly opens his door\,_j I • • now. vulnerable right a little I'm feeling Actually, SUSAN

Bye! a car! I'm in Yeah, in a Subaru.I'm Hey, Operator. phone) into ( JOSH

to call before ••. somebody you have Uh, is there SUSAN

him as Josh reaches for the receiver. She glances at

yes. Well, SUSAN

A phone! JOSH

* somebody * and even if you're attracted to * there's that invisible line mean, I * '·----✓j

It's hard in a business situation.f . SUSAN /...---.,

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/ I ,' .'

key in the door. shrugs and·fits his when Josh finally seconds for several They stand like that and he stares back into hers. up into his eyes s.tares Susan

I'm fine. Yeah, {bewildereo) JOSH

now? Are you alright him directly) (facing (contd) SUSAN

Josh just looks at her.

* right? Xanax for, they invented

C

* But that's what sleepless nights. * the The pain, no way around it. * There's It hurts. a relationship.

coming off hard well, it's Yes, SUSAN

not always. no •.• Uh, JOSH

always lived alone? Have you SUSAN

hallway.

small open and they walk out into the The elevator doors

95 HALLWAY INT.95

TO: CUT

you live. see where I'd love to (VO) SUSAN

of the block. a U-turn in the middle Tires screech as Susan pulls

that would be ••• sure ••• Uh, amazed) still ( SUSAN

Coke? a Want (contd) JOSH

staring in bewilderment. She moves forward into the room,

Yeah, isn't it great? JOSH

You live here? SUSAN

room. top of the the· a spaceship .orbits

of shape fan in the THING" flashes on and off while a REAL "THE Coke machine beside it. a one corner with

machine in a pinball There is •. Cheese and •caroni The kitchen shelves are stocked with boxes of Kraft flaraingoes. blow-up inflatable palm trees complete with

of jungle There is a with her mouth open in shock.

Susan stands next to Josh in the doorway, paradise. A full child's REVEAL: TO BACK PULLS CAMERA The room.

th"' of middle sit stacked in the -beds double bunk Two

but I'm gonna be on top. Okay, JOSH

moment and thinks about it. a He pauses for

••• yes. Well aback) taken ( SUSAN

Ya mean sleep over? (surprised) JOSH

•• yo'u""':'" spend the night with to want I like you and I mean, I SUSAN

Do what? JOSH

this yet. do we should I don't know if (grabbing his hand) / .... 1, (--': SUSAN

'em off. Take JOSH

SUSAN

the trampoline. arm and starts to pull her over to Josh takes her by the

It's easy. Sure ya can. JOSH

I can't. No, SUSAN

fun. It's C'mon. (grabbing her arm) JOSH

Oh -- no, I••• SUSAN

wanna try it? Sure is. JOSH

trampoline? a Is that (amazed) (contd) SUSAN

She looks over toward the corner.

Sorry. (beat) SUSAN \_I

The glue's not dry. contd) ( JOSH

away. She pulls her hand

Don't! (contd) JOSH

spaceship. model a up pick and starts to table a Susan wanders over to belief. room in dis- Coke and glances around the She takes the

need any quarters. You don't myself. rigged it up I JOSH

it to Susan. A can spits out the bottom and he hands foot. with his around and bashes the side of the machine Josh spins

That's it. JOSH

••• Wo SUSAN

higher.

even down onto the trampoline and is catapulted back She comes or three feet in the air. two sending herself

Susan pushes off the canvas, This time she leans into it.

jump! -- ~o (contd} JOSH

inches in the air. of no more than a couple Susan bounces on the trampoline a .feeble attempt. It',s

Go on. JOSH

I can't. SUSAN

jump. ttow (contd) JOSH

from the trampoline. then all at once leaps room, the them across Josh flings him her high heels. She hands

shoes. your Gimme JOSH

silly. so I feel SUSAN

holds her shoes in the other.

and one hand up her gown with She hikes to balance.

Josh bounces while Susan tries stand face to face. They

Come on. Here. (hops on trampoline) JOSH

know ••• I don't SUSAN

then over at the trampoline. Susan looks at Josh,

7 9.

frozen Susan remains bunk as Josh vaults onto the upper

BEDS BUNK - SHOT FULL

Her eyes open a little wider.

she reaches over the board. Josh yawns as

Wait, I've got an army there. (beat) Oh. SUSAN

Right there. JOSH

Kamchatka? SUSAN

Kamchatka. I'm attacking Okay, JOSH

armies. denoting occupying colored cubes, map of the world with different a them sits Between air. Susan lies on her stomach with her feet in the other.

each game from a board They are sprawled out across

TO: CUT

She begins to smile. loose. Her hair comes jump higher and higher. She continues to

She bounces again.

so.

* (MORE) * jar? * in that was really know what you Do * giggles) (she * saw? I know what you * do morning, next the woke-up I When * nauses) (she * like tiny little stars. night glowed all * and they bed my to next them right put

I punched in the lid, jar with holes

-* * a big glass them in and put hundred a * caught about I the street. down them * hours chasing two srent We beautiful. * so seen anything never I'd fireflies. * was shinina with soon the whole yard * saw another, until I then and one first * saw the Tina and darker. and darker * while it got darker them waiting for

we sat on Cheryl's porch, That Friday SUSAN ing her pillow. under the covers clutch- Susan lies Coke machine. of the dim red glow the room is completely dark except for The

TO: CUT

moment. a looks at it for

Susan Cracker Jack box. a from face--like the prize

green glowing a compass ring with incandescent It is an

green object small a one as Susan picks the right fists.

two and extends the time one more them up he mixes as laughs Josh empty again. She chooses the right which is

This one. (pausing) SUSAN

Pick again. {contd) JOSH

in front of her. then extends both fists up again, them

mix to hands back his He pulls there's nothing inside.

Josh opens it but tentatively then taps the left hand. She reaches out Susan hesitates staring at the fists.

Right or left? JOSH

front of her.

in Two clenched hands appear edge of her mattress.

toward the slowly slides then up, She looks below.

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_

' ''\ I , •

* Isn't that silly? * (beat) * Never. firefly again. * never caught another I and hands my washed * I and down the toilet them du.mp mother * my made I and little antennas. legs * brown with lots of All Dead bugs. * (beat)

contd) ( SUSAN

81A. 8/20/87 REVISED

* friends.

)

* They're your mean? you do What \

BRAD

* tonight. * like going really don't feel I

* Ridiculous. Mr. me. That's Yup.

it? enjoy_ he Did

* (beat)

BRAD

* Brad. home, ride a him gave I

Sure. /-~--~ 'l \ SUSAN ~

fun last night? Have ,,. BRAD

window. the whooshing noise against a make the windshield wipers

* Susan stares at the rain-soaked streets as Brad drives.

* 100 DUSK - CAR INT. 100

TO: CUT

boy ... Oh (contd) SUSAN

a dull green in the dark. glows compass ring as it down at the over staring She rolls

You asleep? (contd) SUSAN

Silence.

Josh? (contd) SUSAN

long pause. a There's

8/20/87 REVISED

papers.

bundle of a carrying room tentatively, Josh enters the

on the door. knock a There is the darkness. and stares out into the glass lowers

He a bottle of Scotch. making friends with sits alone Mac lamp burns softly on the desk. single library A

TO: CUT

101 - OMIT 101

TO: CUT

* lock. the looks over at She

* that thing? * have to play with you Do

BRAD

* I didn't say that. * lock) * (still clicking the

SUSAN

* anymore? friends * You don't feel like seeing your

BRAD

* lock. She starts to fiddle with the electric

* know. I

\{,,-.) /

Mac looks out the window.

same. goddamn the They're all ••• Lasermite Astroblaster ••• (contd) MAC

swig of Scotch. a He takes

know what you mean. I (snickering slightly) MAC

It's okay. shrugs) ( JOSH

What do you think? MAC

squinting across the desk. Mac nods at him,

Astroblaster. ••• finishing the was I Well, JOSH

What're you doing here? (contd) MAC

down. He winces slightly as it goes a glass. bottle and pours out half the Mac unocrks

Me either. MAC

No thanks. JOSH

Want a drink? MAC

moment. a him for MacMillan stares at

Almost ten. JOSH

What time is it? MAC

Yeah. JOSH

Josh? (surprised) MAC

moment. a him silently for Josh stares· at \ \ up. growing from a kid 'Cause you can't keep MAC

Why not? JOSH

year-olds .•. It doesn't work. expand it past twelve- Yau can't (contd) MAC

down the report. He tosses

year-old cutoff point." adventure market past the twelve- "expand the how to report on a It's is? know what this You (contd) MAC

from the desk. thick pile of papers a Mac pulls

* Nobody stops .•• Look at that.

Manhattan) lights of

every night . turned off the lights I here. be the last one out of used to I {contd) MAC

back in his chair. head and rocks shakes his Mac him. Josh just looks at

had an idea. see ••• I That's it, (beat) you pulled it forward. when the beak could peck at the ground a little wooden dowel-- just head on a hinge-- you put the realized that if I So one day (pause) to side. from side it kind of ••• waddled you pulled it forward when and a string on the bottom It had (demonstrating) duck. a little wooden ... quacky It was Josh) back to (he pauses then turns duck. was this There (contd) MAC

off the concrete. ball,slams as the bang loud a There is

TO: CUT

That's nice.

* (twirling the paddle)

BRAD

* a couple of times.

I've played tetherball Well, JOSH

wooden paddle. a

* them carries Each of football jersey. his Josh has on

NYPD t-shirt. Club shorts and an N.Y. Athletic Brad wears gym clothes. dressed in their through the small gate,

* Brad walk and Josh beyond it. paddleball courts

from the A chain link fence separates the sidewalk

TO: CUT

Baskin? BRAD

head inside. Brad sticks his swings open as The door

104 OMIT 104

TO: CUT

down the block. slowly and disappears then turns

time, a them for She looks at windows of Josh's loft.

up at the fourth floor staring lamp, a single street of

glow Susan stands beneath the light mist is falling. A

TO: CUT

of those. how to build one know I don't and a thirteen-year-old girl-- is boy wants a thirteen-year-old All (contd) MAC

8 6.

8/20/87 REVISED

fun. That was Sure ••• JOSH

You will? (beat) BRAD

I '11 play again. no.· Oh, up) (looking JOSH

enough. Had (smugly) BRAD

good at that. Boy, you're JOSH

Josh stands in·the corner trying to catch his breath.

five. to. Twenty-one BRAD

an ear to ear grin. Brad lifts his goggles with

109 JOSH AND BRAD 109

TO: CUT

twenty-one. The carnage continues to isn't. He hits it wherever Josh shot. drop a taps Ee He lobs. up the points against Josh. Brad racks They watch as

fence. the: hang out against of the local players few A

TO: CUT

at his bare hand in pain.

grabbins- Josh whacks it back, hits it again and this time, He down the line and Josh misses entirely. Brad serves

GAME HANDBALL - SHOTS OF SERIES

Ready? • • • twenty-one play to bounds to the fence, in serve, a Above the line on BRAD

him. smiles over at

and goggles protactive his up Brad pulls to the fence. way him on its by Josh stands flat footed as it bounces

Just gimme the goddamn ball! {grabbing at it) BRAD

you said ••• No, JOSH

Now gimme the ball. I did not. BRAD

a serve." the line on "Above You said, you did. Yes, JOSH

I didn't. No, BRAD

go over it. said the serve had to You under the line. That was JOSH

What? BRAD

That was under the line. JOSH

Eighteen. Nineteen (contd) BRAD

Josh. a slicing low shot that bounces twice in front of He hits

serve. My Eighteen -- Eighteen. serve) (as he prepares to BRAD

Brad is a winner off the top of the wall, time he hits By the running shot in the corner. a He makes head.

He lobs over Brad's Josh gets better as the game goes on.

GAME - SHOTS OF A SERIES

You serve. Fine. BRAD

across the court. throws the ball at him then moment, a Brad hesitates

by everyone. threatened He's threatened by you ••• he's SUSAN

I don't get it. JpSH

you. of He punched you because he's scared SUSAN

punch me? did he then why me, of If he's scared (contd) JOSH

elbow. Susan smiles as she starts to work on his

up. beat me I tried to play his game and he JOSH

game. his play You don't scared of you ••• He's (contd) SUSAN

Josh's scrape. smooths it gently over She .peels off the Band-Aid and

know. I SUSAN

m~. plL~ch He didn't have to JOSH

in Bactine.

dipped scrape below his left eye with a piece of gauze,

She dabs at the Susan. Josh sits on the couch next to

TO: CUT

school yard. a something out of It is arms flailing. legs kicking and on the asphalt, They roll a playground. the middle cf

in wre·stle men grown two amazement as sidewalk watch in on the some pedestrians Several of the other players and

THE FENCE THROUGH - SHOT WIDE

••• you little shit Listen, arm) (grabbing Josh's BRAD

tape. exercise and your neckties,

two toothbrush, razor, Shampoo, (contd) SUSAN

shoe box. Brad glances over at the

does it look like. What SUSAN

this? What's BRAD

his desk. shoe box in the middle of room dwnping a themoves into

Susan All at once the door bursts open andhi.s nose.

Band-Aid across the bridge of his desk with aat sits He

TO: CUT

him softly on the cheek. then kisses

moment, a Susan just looks at him for doesn't answer. He

How do you do it? SUSAN

smile. There is the faint trace of a She shakes her head slightly. a bit of wonder. at him with

starin~ she comes back to Josh, second or two, After a

deep breath and looks toward the ceiling. Susan takes a

I've ever met. You're one of the nicest people (contd) JOSH

back at him. She looks

do. I Sure JOSH

that well. me You don't know (looking away) SUSAN

you're not like that. You work as hard as he does and (contd} JOSH

Susan freezes with the cotton in her hand.

So how come you're so nice? JOSH

')

TO: CUT

* grownup. a He's * SUSAN

* him right in the eye. looks and Susan pauses

* so special about Baskin? So what's * BRAD

* Brad? so what, Cochran * Thompson and and Golding Yeah. * SUSAN

anybody? missing I Am

* smiles) (he

me ... then then Myles, Bob Alexander, it was First another link in the chain. He's Susan. you kidding, are Who BRAD

Brad. I'm not trying to hurt you, SUSAN

redemption? big moment of what is this--your come on, Oh BRAD

do with him. This has nothing to SUSAN

He'll get over it. honey. few scratches, a It's just (contd) BRAD

them across the desk. tossing

keys, a set of He reaches into his pocket and pulls out

Sure. (beat) BRAD

my keys back. want I SUSAN

Susan ..• (patronizing) BRAD

91~ 8/20/87 REVISED

I can't. (quietly) JOSH

and ... some beers buy you and Playboy a

Let's get know what let's do. I BILLY

* minute. a mile a * speaking arm, paper as Billy grabs his of piece at the * down Josh looks quietly tenor sings Verdi in the b.g. * a on the table in front of Josh as The bill is placed

* Bll4 LATER - ASTI'S INT. Bll4

TO: CUT

... Stop it

* SUSAN

* lowers the brush. She more. * shakes Susan tries to steady it but it only slightly. * shakes hand Her on eyeliner. to put she tries mirror as * the to leans in close Susan wool sweater, big a and jeans Wearing* heap on the bed. a discarded in are Seven outfits

* All4 BEDROOM SUSAN'S INT.All4

* 113 OMIT 113

TO: CUT

* him. almost choking man's mouth, * much force that it lands in the back of the so go with * Billy lets his ball back into his mouth. throw the balls * them to for and gestures man leans over as the several, * Josh and Billy catch them out into the audience. tosses * and up into balls He quickly breaks it room. of the * platform in the middle a MAN on a by dough is caught The

* WIDER

* applause as... room bursts into The his head.

dough flies right over* huge circle of pizza a as He ducks,

* JOSH - SHOT

* 112 RESTAURANT ASTI'S INT.112

TO: CUT

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TO: CUT

* the candles. blows out then quickly Josh looks at Billy,

time? this gonna wish for you What are BILLY

the candles.

* He stares at the glittering lights of Josh. to closer

the cake room bursts into applause as Billy pushes The

many more. And volume) (at full BILLY

you. Happy birthday to (contd) EVERYONE

Josh. The cake is placed in front of

dear Josh-u-aaa ..• birthday, Happy you. Happy birthday to EVERYONE

* brightly lit with candles. * cake a approach his table carrying A group of waiters

* WIDER

you. Happy birthday to

* (OS) TENOR MALE

now. just can't right I

* words) * the (he gropes for

know. I JOSH

* But I've got all night.

stare.

* avoiding Billy's the restaurant, looks out across Josh

Where? BILLY

somewhere. go have to I JOSH

* mean? Whaddaya

BILLY

Bll4 CONTINUED:Bll4

8/20/87 REVISED

r-----

TO: CUT

* the apartment. her out of * follows to the door as Josh Susan moves They stand up.

* Yeah.

finally) ( SUSAN

* moment. a straight ahead in silence for

They both stare on the opposite end. down and sits Josh hesitates, edge of the couch. on the to sit over

moves then Susan looks at him, and stops. room of the the center he walks past Susan into deep breath, a Taking

119 ROOM LIVING INT. 119

TO: CUT

Sure. moving) (not JOSH

Corne in. beat) a after ( SUSAN

on her hair the light the smile,

the eyes, him: woman in front of Josh just looks at the come out. no words but Susan smiles, silence. in other

and Susan stare at each Josh open. swings The door

118 HALLWAY INT.118

TO: CUT

blows out the candles. then quickly

jumps, Susan The doorbell rings. moment. a them for at * looks and on the rnantlepiece long candles two She lights

117 APARTMENT SUSAN'S INT.117

116 OMIT 116

115 OMIT 115 ,./.. '~

/ :

* ,r'~N\ i,'.~; 114 OMIT 114 ,- '

94-95.

· them tightly. squeezes moment then a He hesitates for

and grasps the brass handles. Josh reaches out tentatively

M.~CHINE INCLUDING - SHOT WIDER

the quarter and puts it in the slot. then takes Josh nods slowly, a schoolgirl. almost like

she looks more than a foot apart and without the makeup, no They are then looks at her. He looks at it, Joshua. up to new quarter and holds it shiny Susan pulls out a

I don't know. JOSH

got a quarter. I've (looking at Josh) SUSAN

a bit of apprehension. on the front with levers

two brass Josh stares at the "Intriguing." and "so-So," "Boring," case with designations like glass dingy inside a\:-) housed series of red lightbulbs are A "Love Meter." a\ ..

Susan stops in front of an old machine that calls itself All at once game machines on the side of the arcade.

row of a and Susan walk onto the boardwalk past Josh

121 BOARDWALK EXT:121

TO: CUT

and smiles to himself. get onto the ride, group of kids waiting in line to a Josh looks over at stumble through the turnstile, still laughing. They

EXIT COASTER - ROLLER EXT:

hands high in the air. his

keeps screams and laughter carry into the night as Josh Their down the track. twisting roller coaster careens

from side to side as the and Susan are thrown Josh

COASTER ROLLER - SHOTS OF SERIES

metal.

on sounds of metal grinding blending into the park,

Excited screams earry over the glittering amusement

small glass booth with the bobbing head inside. notice the

even and doesn't Josh looks over at Susan at the end.

toward the dance Pavilion They start down the boardwalk

SUSAN AND JOSH SHOT - CLOSER

SUSAN

Susan nods. They look at each other.

Okay. (suddenly) ·JOSH

••• could We We don't have to. (quickly) SUSAN

Dance? JOSH

Want to dance? (shyly) SUSAN

suddenly back at Josh.

then in the direction of the Pavilion, .up looks She

123 SUSAN AND JOSH 123

the distance. up the boardwalk as the ocean pounds in echoes Serenade"

"Moonlight sound of The away. gone since that have long

All the obelisks have flagpoles for the banners Palace. part Mosque, part Opera Hall, part Seaside Pleasure Built near the turn of the century, it is Pavilion.

old dance ·the Big Band music drift out of sounds of The

You hear that? SUSAN

when Susan cocks her head to the side. second, a for stay like that They but neither one does. something,

say them is about to of ea~h seems like It each other.

then glance at moment, a awkwardly for They look at it

younger? you were you like when What were SUSAN ·(contd)

drawing slightly closer. his waist, around hand further She slides her Josh stares straight ahead.

* time. * long haven't done this in a I

and starts rocking with her to the music--all terror Josh slow dance. a him rigidly into She begins to lead

SUSAN AND JOSH - SHOT CLOSER

a foot apart. They are half completely frozen. front of her, in Josh stands waist. arm on her an almost instinctively puts he shoulder as on his hand She rests the other the dance floor.

onto stiff-legged, him, hand and leads a Susan extends

I'm not very good either. shyly) ( SUSAN

do this. how to know I don't (hesitating) JOSH

each other. face They turn to

a room, Across the slowly on the floor. couples drift ·Thirty Josh and Susan walk in through the main entrance.

the walls as swim across A million pieces of moonlight

124 PAVILION DANCE INT.124

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shore. down the they follow the music him as continue past

They a point. comes to His beard glow bright red. eyes His from the end of the arcade. them smiles at Zoltar

9 8 •

7/31/87 REVISED

* I don't feel that way with you.

closer) body (she presses her so much to hide .•• always was man there With every other (contd) SUSAN

him tight in an embrace. pulling around his neck, She drapes her arm farther Josh doesn't say anything.

like you before. someone I've never gone out with (contd) SUSAN

body to his. pressing her Susan draws closer, his pants. from Susan's waist and wipes it on takes his other hand He gingerly so there's nothing that can be done with it. It's clutching Susan's J'osh looks over at his left hand.

sweats? hand my God ••• what if My head) shakes her (she sweats. hand my what if kept thinking, I here, out we were walking When SUSAN G SUSAN INCLUDING - SHOT FULL

They continue to rock to the music. His eyes go wide.

Josh swallows once. him. away from Susan looks quickly

a lot. you I've been thinking about

(contd) SUSAN

moment. long

a They rock to the music for say anything. He doesn't

Forget it. head) shakes her (she know ••. You ·(she pauses) you. about that believe I SUSAN

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-·-·-·-·--·--------------------- .

(CONTD)

on? You want the light SUSAN

lamp. the

from hand removes his The light switches back on as Josh

as •.•

moment a BLACK for GOES SCREEN The lamp. turns off the

Susan reaches over and revealing,her bare breasts.

open she lets it fall absolutely transfixed as stares,

Josh slowly unbutton the front of her blouse. to up and starts Susan reaches burning on her end table. lamp from the small They are partially silhouetted face in front of Susan's bed. Susan standing face to REVEAL Josh and TO BACK PULLS CAMERA The bedroom. her

,of in the dim light from the kiss They part tenderly

125 APARTMENT SUSAN'S INT.125

TO: CUT

her fully on the mouth. and kisses forward Josh leans slowly shakes his head.

then, staring into her eyes, moment, a He hesitates for

you something. better tell I think I deep breath) a (taking Susan •.. (his voice breaking) JOSH

her head, mortified. stares,over He toreador. a one leg bent like away slightly, Josh pulls and smiles.

him up at Susan looks moment. long a motionless for

Susan stand Josh and they both freeze. All at once

7/31/87 REVISED

from Judy's ears. away headset She pulls the smiling. her desk, by sta!'lding is Susan

WIDEa

startled. looks up,

She bow is placed in front of her. huge a basket with

a large wicker picnic All at once headset over her ears.

dictaphone a Judy is transcribing at her ·typewriter with

TO: CUT

she stares at it. him as He shuts the door behind

And make it black. JOSH

But you never drink -- PATTERSON MISS

Miss Patterson. some coffee, I'd like JOSH

salute to his secretary. a Josh turns the corner and gives

TO: CUT

startled Sparkletts water man.

a a high-five to He gives way, briefcase in hand.

down the hall- The elevator doors open and Josh bounds

TO: CUT

126- OMIT 126-

TO: CUT

smile. Josh begins to staring at his fingers. away hand then pulls his moment in absolute wonder, a He caresses it gently for up and slowly touches the side of her breast. he reaches

Then mesmerized. toward him as Josh stares, moves Susan

• • • Yeah (nodding emphatically) JOSH

(CON'l'INUED)

The Santa Christina. up) looking ( JOSH ) I '\, /' .

ship • fourth a had he but it, knew never I PBS. on Columbus the other night about saw this great documentary We PHIL

and Karen. end between Susan one Josh near Eight people are seated around the dinner table with

TO: CUT

meet you. Nice to (grinning) KAREN

you do. do How PHIL

Phil ... This is Josh. Karen, SUSAN

* cheek. the on kissing her * Susan, and hostess smile at The host the background. * small dinner party in a open to reveal swings The door

That's great.

* moment) a it for * examines jacket and of his * (she opens the front * wear it unbuttoned.

SUSAN

* Like this?

JOSH

* new sportcoat. his * Josh tugs at the ends of the hallway of the apartment. * each other in and Susan turn to Josh RINGS. A doorbell

* 131A OMIT 131A

TO: CUT

* Hicks. Mrs. Congratulations,

SUSAN

131 CONTINUED131 r·\

* 134 OMIT 134

TO: CUT

Adam. me see that, Let boy) (turning to the Algebra? JOSH

and everything. tutors tried We've algebra this year. had the hardest time with He's (to Josh) KAREN

We've got guests. PHIL

said. you But ADAM _../_,M

Adam. now, Not PHIL

Dad ADAH

* a text book. holding * BOY enters an eleven-year-old as impressed, nods, Everyone

used to study this stuff. (proudly) ... I No, JOSH

saw it too? You PHIL

trip. second only his was But that JOSH

That's right. (surprised) PHIL ..--.i . ' l ,

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TO: CUT

than usual. )

buzz a louder There is into the corridor. office,

The doors burst open as executives pour out of the

They lie asleep in each other's arms.

139 BEDROOM SUSAN'S INT:139

apartment. darkened a Bis phone r.ings again and again in

138 APARTMENT JOSH'S INT:138

number continues to ring. to his ear as the

wedged down on the bed with the phone still Billy flops

undertone of his parents arguing. the comes downstairs

From He sits at his desk with the receiver to his ear.

TO: CUT

136 OMIT 136

TO: CUT

know. I SUSAN

You're right, he's wonderful. KAREN

Josh help Adam with his math. stand quietly in the doorway watching Karen Susan and

them. book spread between

text- pointing to the Josh sits on the floor with Adam,

135 BEDROOM BOY'S INT: 135

(MORE) goes."- where the action decide "You comic book. A living SUSAN

up. it you 're the one that's makingSee a different story appears. push,you And depending on what button ... JOSH

pad on his lap. minute with a legal

a a mile Josh speaks carton sits open beside them.

A pizza They sit on the floor of Susan's apartment.

TO: CUT

read.~. together as they Their heads are close comic book. a poring over corner, A trio of eleven-year-old boys are standing at a street

he looks when all at once, starting down Fifth Avenue,

from the window, Josh shakes his head and turns rush. as boys and girls move in and out of the pre-Thanksgiving

puzzled, He stares at it, window. of the side the other

Josh looks up at the massive electronic toy display on

TO: C~

143 OMIT 143

TO: CUT

knock? how to know Don't you BRAD

slams the lid shut and glares across his desk. Brad quickly The door suddenly opens as another executive walks inside.

and around and ••• eyes following the train as it goes around and around his He folds his arms and leans back slightly in his chair,

comes smoke A very thin stream of and tiny trees. homes

TO: CUT

embrace. him down in a giggling to laugh and pulls '.( Susan begins embarrassed. Josh grins, still moment. a startled for and looks at him, on her side, Susan falls shoves her over onto the carpet. then, all at once, side, embarrassment as he ducks his head to the goes red with

His face suddenly understands. then Josh looks at her,

(breath) ••• about ••• How do you feel SUSAN

I feel about what? How do JOSH

down at his notes -- trying to understand. He looks

all this? about .feel How do you ••• Well (she hesitates) ••• then s·e thing el some we think it could turn into if don't -- but we to know right now, not that we have mean I else -- something but if it's one thing, mean if it's an affair, that's I SUSAN

Hunh? ·JOSH

What are we doing? him) (turning back to SUSAN

You mad? (moving closer) What's wrong? (contd) JOSH

She shakes her head.

What's the matter? JOSH

at the wall.

looking she glances away from him, All at once, face. on her wonder eyes with a look of Susan gazes into his

It's just unbelievable. (grabbing his hands) (contd) SUSAN

(CO!JTINUED)

'It there? over options .. the list of story have you Do

up) (not looking SUSAN

'It ever. than younger Susan looks under her eyes, circles of fatigue

Even with the ponytail. a back in pulled hair is her

and makeup no She wears on the chair. curled beneath her "' are feet Her bare pad. a on some notes the desk making

Susan is sittina behind growth of beard. day two a has

"' He work. a pile of huddled over on the floor, legged 'It Josh is sitting cross- everywhere. strewn ~re Papers

TO: CtJT

important. sI him. it Well, tell Right. ••• K-0-P Kopeche. No, called again. I him Well, tell BILLY

of carnivals is spread out in front of him.

The list at his desk with the phone to his ear. sits He

149 BEDROOM BILLY'S INT:149

TO: CUT

conference. Baskin is still in Mr. I'm sorry, RECEPTIONIST

The receptionist speaks into her headset.

steno pad. on a shorthand secretary while she takes firing dictation at his down the floor, up and He paces

TO: CUT

toward his house. up the walk and races "whoop" happy a He lets out YORK.

NEW OF CITY CONSUMER AFFAIRS, OF DEPT. says: address

The return envelope on top. down at a large manila

staring Billy, REVEAL: TO BACK PULLS CAMERA The bundle.

hand opens the mailbox and pulls out the morning A

harmony. is and there her nose,

* giggling as Josh touches She holds it, comes out. note * Another touches Josh on the nose. and up Susan reaches

dog ... a work with maybe it'd Well,

a person. touch you It only works if JOSH

That's incredible. SUSAN

* emerges. NOTE a and She does,

* hand.

hand with your other my touch Now JOSH

* expectantly. * up at Josh looks Susan Nothing happens. She does.

dome. put your hand on the Here, JOSH

* it.

hand is touching* Josh's other with silver and copper wires.

* criss-crossed inside dbme, round plexiglass a to reveal * papers aside the him as Josh shoves down next to She sits

\~:;

do that? How did you SUSAN

Susan's eyes widen. emerges.

* NOTE different A touches her big toe. and Josh grins

was that? What

(stopping) SUSAN

him. huge stack of papers in front of

* from the comes NOTE a musical and him, she passes as foot * Josh grabs her it. ch?'-se up to jumps she Laughing, Josh. * toward back and curves head a circle over Susan's It makes

WIDER

* airplane. styrofoam a launches and hand He holds out his

* JOSH - CLOSER

* them? see I Can

108A. 8/20/87 REVISED

(MORE) Susan. days, thes~ good You look MACMILLAN

smile. a is a faint trace of

There nods slightly. moment then a looks at her for Mac

some coffee. Getting (beat) was .•• We were just .•• I Yeah. her hair) (trying to fix SUSAN

Working late? MACMILLAN

Oh ••• (startled) SUSAN

into him. siamming almost Susan rounds the corner, ~hen hallway down the He starts a raincoat. ing his briefcase and The doors open and Mac walks out of the elevator carry-

empty. and the place is It's the middle of the night

151 CORRIDOR OFFICE INT.151

TO: CUT

yawns again. He room. the aro"und spread

* down at the papers Susan crosses to the door as Josh looks

That's okay.

(yawning) JOSH

some? want SUSAN

from the desk. cup

* her coffee and grabs she gets to her feet Laughing, out. * comes A new note him quickly. and kisses Susan leans over

forever. you to reach trying been I've been? you have Where BILLY

arm. his envelope under manila a large carries He room. the and Billy enters open door bursts the All at once,

dis Baskin can't be Mr. I'm sorry, (OS) SECRETARY

outer office.

from the All at once the secretary's voice can be heard him. mug of coffee sitting beside large a There is pad.

on the legal He sits at his desk scribbling furiously

TO: CUT

moment. a looks at it for phone and down the slams He

TO: CUT

* empty loft. and rings in the phone rings The

* 152 TELEPHONE - UP CLOSE - APARTMENT JOSH'S INT.152

TO: CUT

leave. him watching by the elevators, Susan stands

Goodnight.

---

(contd) MACMILLAN

down the hall. moves and then smiles briefly moment more, a examines her for Mac

good. Real nodding) (still (contd) MACMILLAN ,....,,.,- ~ .... \ i '/

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.... ,.

8/20/87 REVISED

important than that? rt¥:>re what's your best friend, I'ra And BILLY

important. this is You don't understand, JOSH

Danny Tobak was after you. basement when my in h'Ia You card. me to fix your report You came to remember? You're Josh Baskin, BILLY

• • • Look JOSH

think you are? you do the fuck Who BILLY

his head in amazement. shakes Billy

that. one day you'll understand Maybe work to do, Billy. have I (snapping) JOSH

We've waited a month for this! Are you outta your mind? Busy! BILLY

••• you I'll call I'm really busy. Look, JOSH

list. This is the is it. This What are you talking about? BILLY

incredulous. Billy stops and looks at him,

now. have to work right I JOSH

do is call. we gotta All I've got the list. desk) on his (dumping the enyelope BILLY

I can't right ••• Look, (beat) \,) (contd) JOSH (.,~i

111,

how to use this thing. sure I wasn't walkie-talkie) (motioning to the BASKIN MRS. driveway. speak across the heads poke out the windows as they

Two Baskin does the same. Mrs. open as it He slides

BILLY INCLUDING - ANGLE DIFFERENT

window. apologetically as Billy walks closer to his She motions to it a little holding the walkie-talkie.

room, Baskin is standing at the window of Josh's Mrs.

TO: CUT

to look out the window.

turns he then pulls out his half of the radio phone as

Billy pauses and slowly walks over to the trash can. up

then gets moment, a disbelieving for down at it, He looks

single antenna is sticking out the top. A

CAN TRASH ON . ANGLE

· 155 OMIT 155

stunned look on his face. a stares at it with Josh just He walks out slamming the door behind him.

asshole. you are, And I'm three months older than (contd) BILLY

and tums back toward Josh. stops

he when room with one hand on the doorknob across the

He is all the way the envelope and heads for the door. then Billy grabs moment, a at one another for stare They

behind her. shutting the light off turns and walks out of the room,

Baskin Mrs. Billy ducks back inside as She nods slightly.

be okay. Everything's going to (beat) (contd) BILLY

looking over at Billy. She pauses,

••• Hey BILLY

window. Billy watches as she starts to close Josh's

catch cold. close your window before you Now, (contd) BASKIN MRS.

more. moment a for him looks at

She finishes one of the cookies in three quick bites. and it, retracts Billy them carefully in the net. and places she takes the bag of cookies Finally, seconds.

him for several she studies say anything as Billy doesn't

sleep. you boys never got any wonder No (smiling slightly) BASKIN MRS.

down at it. Baskin looks Mrs. driveway to just under Josh's window. Billy extends it over the long butterfly net. with a moment later a room and re-emerges He ducks back into his

second. on a Rang (contd) BILLY

after her. when Billy calls out go meet him downstairs, She turns to

Thanks. Oh••• BILLY

some. you might want thought I some cookies. baked I bag) a up (holding BASKIN MRS.

moment. a Baskin hesitates for Mrs.

That's okay. BILLY

* down the sidewalk. run they neighborhood as * through the Their laughter echoes and skateboards. bikes * foot, on The children burst through the gate of the school

PLAYGROUND SHOT

* street. the and shrieking across

laughing dozens of children pour out of the building, A bell rings as Autumn leaves litter the schoolyard.

TO: CUT

across the screen. Legend of the Evil Wizard flashes the computer while the Josh sits motionless in front of He just stares at it.

* ALL WIZARD. EVIL THE OF CAVERN THE IN STANDING ARE "YOU

SCREEN COMPUTER - UP -CLOSE

old disk and slides it into the computer. pops out the forward, then leans for several seconds, staring at it Josh holds it in his hands, briefcase. from his computer disk small a and pulls him beside

down then reaches moment, a He looks at it quietly for

a glow of by the faint Josh sits alone at the computer

* 158 NIGHT - ROOM DIN.ING SUSAN'S INT. 158

* 157 OMIT 157

TO: CUT

· up the receiver. picks Billy down in front of the phone. and sits Affairs

Consumer from the Department of out the computer printout

He pulls and opens the top drawer. the walkie-talkie, bag next to Billy places the turns back to the desk.

then moment, a him for He holds the cookies in front of

begins to laugh too.

Josh Everyone in the class bursts into hysterics.

rolling forward into the chain link fence. .before It clears out four er five weaves through the cones. moves in behind the group of students as the car He

INCLUDING JOSH - ANGLE WIDER

the side as a car tries to negotiate the course.

stand to Several students the drivers education class. up for cones has been set row of orange highway A long

162 LOT PARKING EXT:162

junior high. imposing than Josh's more a large brick building much bigger and It is

breeze ruffles his hair.

A light tie as he stares at the boys in front of him.

Josh loosens the knot of his from one boy to another. a fly ball as it goes the bat and the long lazy arc of

swing of the ritual continues between them -- just the

no conversation as There is back in his business suit. Josh watches silently from the side of the field leaning a ball hitting leather. then the distant pop of a bat, of the crack th~n There is silence, in the fading light. shagging flies Two boys stand alone on the grass, gold.

a light sun turns the field It's late afternoon as the

160 FIELD BASEBALL EXT:160

down the street. shrieks carry elm tree as their from under the watches silently He

on The children burst through the gate of the school

as ,seen Only his back can be from across the street.

What is it? (contd) SUSAN

Susan touches his hand. shimmering over Manhattan. lights .I .. / ·. Josh looks out at the millions of He doesn't answer.

what's wrong? Josh, SUSAN

faraway look in his eyes. a There is on the tray. fish

raw from the small pieces of up Josh doesn't look her. from Susan watches as he eases into the chair across

a walk. took I JOSH

Out where? SUSAN

Out. (softly) JOSH

Where were you? SUSAN

slowly over to the table. floor as he walks

the to It slides a chair in the foyer. jacket on his

He tosses room. jumps slightly as Josh moves into the

She swings open. of chopsticks when the front door a pair nervously with Susan fidgets room table. dining

a tray of sushi and bowls of cold rice on the There is

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164 OMIT 164

163 OMIT 163

TO: CUT

moment or two. a He stares at her for

Her white. Her smile is brilliant and her life. in time It is Cynthia Benson behind the wheel for the first

red with embarrassment. The girl turns out the window,

Cindy. Way to go, BOY

- League. Pony I'm too big to be in Susan, back to her) then turns (he pauses, Pony League. be in enough to was big I couldn't wait till I was in Little League, I And when (contd) JOSH

a little baffled. She looks at him,

was in Little League. I JOSH

Yeah . . . SUSAN

... met.you I Before JOSH

away. His voice is far He looks back out the window.

me. Josh, tell (contd) SUSAN

face.

on her look of panic him with a from She freezes across

it us? Is (contd) SUSAN

Susan's eyes go wide. He doesn't answer.

honey? What, (contd) SUSAN

She leans forward. Josh just looks at her.

Then what? SUSAN

That's not it. JOSH

finished. It's almost The presentation? (beat) SUSAN

can do this. I know if I don't JOSH

come out ••• Finally: words can the while before

a It takes moment. long a eye for He looks her in the

(MORE) a carnival! went to I Susan, JOSH

man from leaving. a swore I'd never fight to keep I (half to herself} SUSAN

You don't understand . . . JOSH

inside of me? teenager isn't a frightened There And you think I'm not? SUSAN

and stares at him. She stops

I'm thirteen years old. (beat} a kid. I'm Susan. understa.~d, don't You JOSH

••• days few Went to the mountains for a somewhere. we got away Maybe if hand) (squeezing his SUSAN

I'm a child. Susan, (blurting it out) JOSH

moment? some magic You think there's You think anyone's ever ready? SUSAN

ready for this. ••• I'm not JOSH

Then what is it? SUSAN

It's not that. JOSH

getting older. ,ill We're that. Everyone feels like ••• Honey SUSAN

grabs his hand. then smiles slightly and moment, a She looks at him for

She slowly beside him to Susan's side of the bed. PANS CAMERA The covers, clutching onto the pillow.

soundly underneath the Josh sleeps room is dark. The

TO: CUT

straight ahead. him out of the room as he stares walks past Susan

morning. Maybe we'll feel better in the up) (standing so I'm going to sleep. tomorrow, at work day r.eally big .a trying to tell me, but we've got I don't know what you're Look, a child. you're - Fine, Josh (fighting past the hurt) SUSAN

a child. I'm really just but grownup into a turned I that's what I'm saying. See, up. grown was I next morning by the twelve years old but was I went to sleep that night I And when (continuing) JOSH

Please don't. (quietly) SUSAN

grownup. a was I wished I in the mouth so I got the quarter and make a wish, quarter in the mouth you could you got a a devil and if head like It had a bobbing machine. Zoltar a It was called a wish on a machine. made I and New Jersey carnival in There was this me but it's true. know you don't believe I Look, (quickly) JOSH

Josh? are you doing this, Why SUSAN

grownup! a was I knew, I next thing The machine! a wish on a made I (contd) JOSH

)

TO: DISSOLVE

bedroom door. and looks at the She turns

smaller then pulls out an even moment, a stares at it for Susan of Don Maddingly. card revealing a baseball away,

She peels it bubblegum. a big wad of of cardboard with It is stuck to another piece name and signature on it. County library card with Josh's Bergen She pulls out a

torn A two singles. and ten dollar bill ·a There's

begins She opens it and she finds Josh's wallet. until ppckets through the Susan quietly fishes then stops. chair th= hang it on the back of She begins to lightly.

brushing the material moment, a holds-it close for

Susan and picks up the jacket. She moves to the foyer

167 ROOM DINING INT: 167

the pillow ••• cheek, his tousled hair, his eyes shut gently against his flushed child: light of the bedroom he looks like a

the dim In he sleeps. and looks at Josh while She turns

seconds. him for several at She keeps looking gum then stares at him. looks at the

Susan Yum. Bubble pink package of He's holding out a

Here. JOSH

toward her. Susan rises with the Times in her hand as Josh turns

Dentine, Beechnut, Clarets, scans the brands: His finger

gum? some you get me Will (con"td) SUSAN

and turns back to him.· then stops stand, She heads to the stacks of newspapers at the side of the

need a paper. I Wait, SUSAN

newsstand then back at Josh. over at a up the street when Susan glances They move windy day.

a gray, It is autumn. coats against the first chill of

Both are wearing toward the garage at the corner. turn and Susan walk out of her apartment building and Josh

room. of the

running out jacket, his grabs phone and down the He slams

a lot! Thanks yeah ••• ••• Yeah paper) on a piece of (scribbling something BILLY

disheveled but jubilant. He looks him. list of carnivals is open in front of

The Billy sits at the desk with the phone to his ear.

TO: CUT

love you too. I (beat) JOSH

love you. I SUSAN

cheek.

on the him softly moment then kisses a She pauses for

Great. JOSH

comes in. ever-.1body up before Well, I'll get these set SUSAN

from the coffee table. a large portfolio up moment then picks a She hesitates for

Right. them) taking( JOSH

them. you want These are the notes in case C.) SUSAN

some stapled pages. She holds face with Susan. He stands near the doorway face to

TO: CUT

to the city. Billy stares out one of the windows as he gets closer

TO: CUT

Nothing. (shaking her head) SUSAN

What? (contd) JOSH

a large easel side next to by Josh and Susan sit side

There area. corlference Everyone is seated around the

174 OFFICE MACMILLAN'S INT:174

TO: CUT

at the piece of paper.

down ·Josh looks room. Billy turns and walks out of the

around. ya I' 11 see (looking at Josh) BILLY

Thanks. looking at Billy) (still JOSH

Baskin. Mr. They're waiting for you, (VO) SECRETARY

Yes? JOSH

the button.

down long moment before Josh pushes a each other for

They look at intercom. loud buzz on the a There is

York. New Seapoint Park, there. Right BILLY

slams it down on the desktop. He hand. piece of paper in his standing at Josh's desk with a

All staring out over the city. He stands at his window,

173 OFFICE JOSH'S INT: 173

TO: CUT

Billy is stepping out. Susan steps in just as The double doors slide open.

172 ELEVATOR AREA INT:172

of choices? So what happens when you run out EXECUTIVE ANOTHER

nods. just He

Isn't that right? (turning to Josh) program. a very simple in fact it's Yeah, SUSAN

Is this possible? kAC

I don't understand. (icily) BRAD

the dragon you push another. button, or if you want him to fight to go in the cave you push one If you want him character does. you decide what the the page, end of Then when you,get to the (contd) JOSH

murmur goes around the room. A small

pictures on it. screen with a flat there'd be up, outside but when you opened it book on the comic a look like See, it'd electronic comic book. An comic book. normal Not a ••• {rigidly) JOSH

them. explain the diagram in front of a pointer to Josh uses illustrating the proposal.

as the elevator doors are closing. -......1...... \ She rounds the corner just running down the hallway.; ' ' ( Susan goes office bursts open as Mac's The door to

175 CORRIDOR : IN'I'175

you excuse me. Will (contd) SUSAN

from her seat. she pushes back her chair and rises All at once, No one says anything. moment. long for a looks straight at Brad Susan sudden she stops. a All of

a kid ••• think I SUSAN

comic book? on a nineteen dollars spend gonna a kid is You think BRAD

five. eighteen ninety- retail cost of a seven dollars with Around ••• (contd) SUSAN

him. toward the door as Josh shuts it behind back She glances

••• seven dollars around our initial figure is Well, (looking back) SUSAN

How much would the unit cost? MAC

moves toward the door. he Susan glances over at Josh as

I'll be right back. Susan) (whispering to JOSH

book rack. comic them on a We could market EXECUTIVE SECOND

whole new set of options. you get a new disc and brand a pop in Just can sell different adventures. You Well that's the great thing. SUSAN

TO: CUT

* up into her eyes. He looks

* he is. where

,r me You've got to tell Please.

(contd) SUSAN

* Billy hesitates.

* Where is he?

SUSAN

* by the shoulders. up the block and grabs Billy Susan rushes * name. who just called Josh's boy thirteen-year-old * to face the She turns away. cab is pulling the as * onto the sidewalk out and runs building the Susan exits

SHOT: WIDER

Josh! (almost simultaneously) (OS) SUSAN

* Josh!

BILLY

* rises to his feet. * Billy a cab. down and flags buildi'ng from the emerges * Josh stregt, up the block staring out at the Billy sits

* AlBl AVENUE FIFTH EXT. Al81

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* 180 OMIT 180

* 179 OMIT 179

* 178 OMIT 178

* 177 OMIT 177

* 176 OMIT 176

TO: CUT

the stairs. takes

and then turns moment, a She pushes the button for

8/20/87 REVISED

nod. wooden head begins to

small The glow bright red. eyes Zoltar's machine.

and beats furiously against the side of the both fists Josh takes All at once he remembers. no movement. ··, /

Still out the plug. palls down and He reaches arcade.

built into the side of the outlet an electrical into Zoltar is plugged down at the bottom. Josh glances still nothing happens. and Josh shakes the machine Nothing happens. rest there. ~o comes ramp and of the It lands at the top pocket and drops it into the slot. a quarter from his a moment, pulls He stares at it for

All up and blows across his face. as a cold wind kicks

the shuttered arcade and turns toward the ocean by pauses

Josh empty Roller Coaster. cold latticework of the

••• past the moves past the looming iron Ferris Wheel

He up the boardwalk. slowly, very slowly, Josh walks

row of The long and locked. palace stands shuttered

The huge dance It is almost desolate in the daytime.

182 BOARDWALK EXT:182

TO: CUT

a long time. them for He stares at away. pulls stands staring at the gates of the park as the taxi Josh steps out and up at the curb. A yellow cab pulls

181 YORK NEW SEAPOINT PARK, EXT:181

There! SUSAN

pulls it out.

and down Susan reaches punches out from the bottom.

small card a when moment, a She stares at Josh for

(shaking her head) SUSAN

red. bright The eyes glow across the top. ZOLTAR is written The name with the bobbing head inside.

booth and then to the small glass him She looks first to

SUSAN AND JOSH WIDER SHOT -

around to face her, letting go of the brass levers. As she approaches Josh turns is standing. he booth where

tot.he up the length of the boardwalk She starts to run

back to her. his

He has small glass booth. a Josh stands facing the sea, edge of the by alone boardw~lk, the end of Down at the

looms in The boardwalk down another empty avenue. turns and She passes the Ferris Wheel empty carnival booths.

stands and she can past the food Susan runs as fast as

184 PARK EXT: 184

TO~ CUT

the passenger's door. to the curb and she bolts from up screech~s Susan's cab

183 ENTRANCE PARK EXT:183

TO: CUT

WISH" YOUR i\U-l.KE SAYS: "ZOLTAR

on top. up sign lights The bright red grasps the handles. firmly forward and

reachas then moment, a Josh looks at it for question. unasked an answering The smiling head continues to nod,

meeting Zoltar at eye level. He steps in front of it,

iOLTAR AND JOSH - SHOT WIDER

beyond. the Atlantic Ocean barely distinguishable against the park with are they

until FUP.THER BACK PULLS CAMERA The empty boardwalk. the

hold onto each other in the middle of small figures Two

PARK SEAPOINT - SHOT WIDE

It's okay. (holding him tighter) Shh, it's okay. Shhh ••• (rocking him gently) SUSAN

I'm sorry. JOSH

••• honey Josh ••• SUSAN

on her shoulder. gently pulls his head down and up then reaches slightly,

She nods into his eyes as Josh tries to avert his face. up Susan looks from deep in his throat. sob breaks a but them away, up to wipe Josh reaches down his cheeks.

Tears are streaming back to look at him. Susan pulls

••• don't please C'mon, (his voice breaking) come on ••• don't ••• Aw (contd) JOSH

shoulder. she continues to cry on his He pats her on the back as

Susan ••• JOSH

cry. she begins.to stroking her hair as Josh pulls her close,

No, don't leave me. SUSAN

she can. as clinging on as tight him, arms around once she throws her

All at Joshua. to from the card and turnR up She looks

mist. m:>rning

through thesh·ining the block he can see porch lights Further down a neighbor's front gate. leaning againstI. (' bicycleA from a tree. a tire suspended There is

187 STREET EXT: 187

together in a kiss. then move slowly stare at one another in one last look, They turn to Neither one says anything. Susan nods.

I will. Yes, JOSH

even remember me. You won't (turning back) SUSAN

moment. a They look down the block for

Over there. JOSH

I it? Which one is I. SUSAN

Josh holds her hand. softly. They sit side by side in the car while the engine idles

186 CAR INT: 186

TO: CUT

pre-dawn mist. steam from the hood of the car mixes together with the

White Susan's car is parked at the top of the street.

TO : DISSOLVE

Will you drive me home? (quietly) (VO) JOSH

l 30.

Josh.? (VO) BASKIN MRS.

closing it behind him. and disappears through his front door, a trash can, up the front walk, puts a lid back on moves He house.

toward the up the street as Josh turns Susan disappears

rosy. and bright The cheeks are•••shaved be~~ The face has never

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shoes and continues to walk. of his

steps out He His clothing hangs loose on him. street.

down the center of the thirteen-year-old boy walks A

MIRROR V:CEW REAR THROUGH - POV HER

what she sees. by Amazed

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