TITLE CARD: “THIS ABOVE ALL, TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE.”
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
EXT. FLINT, MICHIGAN - ESTABLISHING - PRESENT DAY
“BEAUTIFUL LOSER” by BOB SEGER plays. Crime, poverty,
homelessness, and unemployment are everywhere. Old, rusted
automobiles, abandoned, boarded up, graffiti covered
businesses, and dilapidated, broken down houses dot the
depressed, barren landscape of this decayed, dying city.
EXT. GOODMAN HOUSE - FLINT, MICHIGAN - WINTER 2025 - DAY
JOE GOODMAN, 50s, optimistic, hard worker, Mr. Potato Head
type, sits by a bucket of cleaning supplies and a large sign
under a big shade tree in front of his parent’s shit hole
house. The sign reads: “HAND WASHED CARS, TRUCKS, BOATS -
ANYTHING!” Joe rocks back and forth. Mumbles to himself.
EXT. BISHOP AIRPORT - CONTINUOUS
LACY GEMM, 30s, usually strong, rebellious, full of the life
force, hobbles out with crutches. Her left leg is in an air
cast. Lacy has the heart, soul, and will of a warrior, but
today she is down, depressed, and combustible.
JOHN GEMM, 50s, Lacy's father, U.S. Congressman, perfect
politician, APPROACHES. Hugs Lacy. Lacy breaks down. John
loads Lacy's luggage in the trunk of his new black MERCEDES.
Lacy limps to the passenger side. John helps her inside.
LACY
I can do it, dad!
EXT. DOWNTOWN FLINT - ESTABLISHING - CONTINUOUS
Lacy escapes in her air pods. John drives down Saginaw
Street. TOWNSPEOPLE stare at John. He smiles. Waves. MRS.
JONES, 80s, gives John the finger. John turns on the radio.
RADIO ANNOUNCER
Even after a court settlement of
626 million dollars in 2021, and
all criminal charges dismissed
against seven former government
officials tied to the water crisis
in 2022, many Flint residents are
still not satisfied. Experts
insist that the water supply is
safe, but residents are leery.
Genres:
["Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
2 -
Reunion on the Side Street
EXT. CITY STREET/EXT. GOODMAN HOUSE - MOMENTS LATER
John turns down a side street. Old, broken down, dilapidated
houses are seen. Lacy sees Joe next to his cleaning supplies
and big sign under the shade tree. Joe rocks back and forth.
Mumbles to himself.
LACY
Stop here!
John stops. Lacy EXITS the car. Excited. Hobbles to Joe.
They hug.
JOE
Lacy! What are you doing back!?
LACY
I told you you’re the first person
I’d see if I ever came home.
JOE
I’m so glad you did. What happened
to your leg? Are you okay?
LACY
I’m fine. Broken bones heal.
Other things take a little longer.
JOHN
Hello, Joe. How are you? How are
your folks?
JOE
We’re all fine, Congressman Gemm.
Thanks for asking.
JOHN
Come on, Joe. We’ve known each
other a long time. Call me John.
JOE
What can I wash for you? Johnny?
JOHN
Just the bird crap off my new car.
Think you can handle that?
Joe goes to work. Fast and efficient. GEORGE and FRAN
GOODMAN, 80s, Joe’s salt of the earth, blue collar PARENTS,
open the blinds. John sees them. Smiles. Waves. The
blinds snap shut.
JOE
How was New York City?
LACY
Horrible. Nothing like I dreamed
it would be. It was the biggest
mistake of my life.
JOE
Everything is a blessing. There
are no mistakes. Only lessons.
LACY
The lesson I learned is, hard work
doesn’t pay.
JOE
Work harder.
LACY
My leg is broken.
JOE
Your spirit isn’t.
JOHN
Let Joe work, honey.
Joe quickly completes the job. Wipes the car dry.
JOE
All finished, Congressman. All the
birdshit’s gone. It’s the bullshit
I couldn’t do anything about.
John keeps his composure. Always the diplomat.
JOHN
How much do I owe you, Joe?
JOE
On the house.
JOHN
You can’t stay in business like
that.
JOE
Business isn’t always about dollars
and cents. Is it? John boy?
John’s miffed.
JOHN
Here’s a tip, then. Thanks.
John gives Joe a $5 bill. Gets in the Mercedes.
LACY
Here’s a real tip, Joey.
Lacy stuffs a bill down Joe’s shorts. Rubs it around.
Laughs. Joe’s shocked. Embarrassed. Looks at the bill.
JOE
No way, Lacy! This is too much!
Lacy kisses Joe on the cheek. Hobbles to the Mercedes. John
drives away.
Genres:
["Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
3 -
Dreams and Discontent
INT. GOODMAN HOUSE - CONTINUOUS
Joe ENTERS. Waves the bill.
JOE
Mom! Dad!
George APPEARS with his sensible, strong, loyal wife, Fran.
George is stubborn. Strong. A survivor. Wears a dirty,
wife-beater t-shirt and bib overalls. Sips moonshine.
GEORGE
What all the commotion!?
JOE
I just got a hundred dollar tip!
GEORGE
Let me see that.
George reaches for the bill. Fran covers Joe.
FRAN
No! Joseph earned that money!
GEORGE
And I’m gonna spend it. He knows
the deal. All income goes to keep
our new business growing.
Joe holds out the bill. Fran pushes George’s hand away.
FRAN
NO! Our new business wouldn’t have
a problem growing George, if you
didn’t take out that second
mortgage for hush money.
GEORGE
Hush. Did you get the money from
“that girl?”
JOE
Yes. And her name is Lacy Gemm.
FRAN
(aside)
The original little tramp.
GEORGE
She’s trouble, son.
FRAN
He knows.
GEORGE
He doesn’t know a fucking thing!
FRAN
George!
GEORGE
He’s just lost. He’ll find his
way. I hope.
JOE
Still in the room. And I’m not
lost. I’m just not where I wanna
be. Yet.
GEORGE
Well hurry the fuck up and get
there!
FRAN
(aside)
George. We’ve discussed this.
JOE
I’m trying!
FRAN
We know, honey.
GEORGE
Stop trying and start doing! Wake
up, son. There are no happy
endings. Dreams don’t come true.
Genres:
["Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
4 -
Contrasts of Flint
EXT. MARKET - DOWNTOWN FLINT - LATER THAT DAY
BREE, SANDY, and TINA hang out with BOB, TOM, MIKE, and
LENNY. 20s/30s. DIVERSE as Flint. They’re all spoiled.
Entitled. Rich. The boys fuck off. Drink beer. The girls
are absorbed with their iPhones. Text. Gossip.
Joe pulls up in a old, beat up, pick-up truck. Parks on the
side of the Market. EXITS the truck. Bob, Tom, and Mike
watch Joe. Point. Laugh. Make fun of him. Lenny, the
smallest, stays silent. Joe ignores the privileged pricks.
A MAN in a blacked out pick-up truck pulls up next to Joe.
Parks. Joe unloads plastic gallon jugs of moonshine into the
back of the MAN’S truck. Bob elbows Tom and Mike. They all
watch the transaction. The MAN gives Joe a fat envelope.
The MAN drives away.
EXT. GOODMAN HOUSE - A LITTLE LATER
Joe pulls in. Parks. EXITS his truck with the fat envelope.
Lacy pulls up in a shiny, white Mercedes.
LACY
Hey, Joey! Wanna go for a ride!?
INT./EXT MERCEDES - CITY OF FLINT - MOMENTS LATER
“MAIN STREET” by BOB SEGER plays. Lacy and Joe drive down
Dort Highway. Crime, poverty, homelessness, and unem-
ployment are everywhere. The ground is bare. Nothing grows.
LACY
This city has gotten worse.
JOE
There’s no place like home.
LACY
Yeah, if hell’s what you call home.
I don’t think Flint will ever
recover. I shouldn’t’ve come back.
JOE
Yes, you should! The grass is
never greener than the grass you
grew up on! Flint will be bigger,
better, and more beautiful than
ever before. Just watch.
LACY
I’ve been watching my whole life.
JOE
Some how, some way, Flint will be
back to its foot stompin’ days!
Lacy touches Joe’s hand. Her fingers entwine his. Joe is
Nervous. Sips water. Spills it on himself. Lacy laughs.
EXT. JOHN GEMM'S HOUSE - CONTINUOUS
This beautiful, old, palatial mansion is located on Parkside
Drive. The most affluent area of Flint.
INT. GEMM HOUSE - KITCHEN/LIVING ROOM - CONTINUOUS
Cases and jugs of water are stacked up. John makes lunch.
Takes his plate to the table. Sits. Eats alone. As usual.
LINDA, 50s, John’s wife, slumps on the couch in a dirty
bathrobe. No make-up. Greasy hair. Drinks. Smokes. Pops
pills. Watches mindless T.V.. An addicted mess. John looks
at Linda. Resigned. Clicks on the kitchen T.V..
LOCAL NEWS REPORTER
Flint is ranked the 8th worst run
city in the country. Detroit is
#5, and San Francisco tops the list
as the worst run city in the United
States. Only strong, fearless
leadership will pull Flint out of
the gutter and back to its glory
days of the 50s, 60s, and 70s...
Genres:
["Drama","Slice of Life"]
Ratings
Scene
5 -
Reflections and Rejections
EXT. GOODMAN HOUSE/INT. LACY’S MERCEDES - SUNSET
Lacy drives up with Joe. Parks. Fran and George spy on them
through the blinds.
LACY
Are you sure you don’t want to come
over for dinner?
JOE
No. Thanks. I gotta get to work.
LACY
Doing what? It’s going to be dark
soon.
JOE
Great seeing you, Lacy. Welcome
home.
Joe EXITS.
INT. LACY'S BEDROOM - NIGHT
Lacy sits on the bed. Sips tea. Her leg in the air cast.
Lacy looks at posters of BALLERINAS and ballet PRODUCTIONS.
CLOSE ON PHOTOS of Lacy and her mom Linda as young dancers.
They both look remarkably alike. Full of hopes and dreams.
Ballet BOOKS and DVDs line the shelves. Bree is oblivious to
Lacy’s wander lust. She sits on Lacy's bed. Drinks wine.
BREE
I missed you, Lacy. How’s your
leg? Does it hurt?
LACY
Not as much as other things.
BREE
I’m so glad you’re back.
LACY
They say you can never go home.
BREE
“They” never lived in Michigan.
Were you scared in New York City?
LACY
More than I’ve ever been before.
BREE
Are you going back when your leg
heals?
LACY
No way. That fire’s out.
BREE
Make another one. If anyone knows
how to light shit up it’s you.
Lacy is unmoved. Sips tea. Bree drinks wine. Buzzed.
BREE (CONT'D)
Did you hear? Joe quit teaching.
LACY
He told me. He wouldn’t cave and
teach what they wanted him to.
Good for him.
BREE
When did you see him?
LACY
As soon as I landed.
BREE
You saw him before your B.F.F.?
Lacy doesn’t respond. Sips tea.
BREE (CONT'D)
Goodman lumber also went belly-up.
Joe now washes shit during the day,
makes moonshine at night with his
crazy dad, and mumbles to himself.
I think all those shine fumes have
caused brain damage.
LACY
Don’t be such a judgmental bitch.
BREE
It comes naturally. Joe had to
move back home and live with his
parents. What a loser.
LACY
What does that make us?
BREE
I’m going to move out.
LACY
When...?
BREE
What do you see in him? Seriously?
LACY
Joey’s sweet. He’s kind. He
always sees the light in the dark.
I love that about him.
BREE
Blind optimism is still blind.
LACY
You should try it sometime, Bree.
You’ll be amazed at what you see.
Bree’s text alert SOUNDS. She reads it. Gets up.
BREE
They boys are rehearsing. Come on!
Genres:
["Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
6 -
Garage Band Dynamics
EXT. TOM’S HOUSE/INT. GARAGE - A LITTLE LATER
This opulent HOUSE is also located on Parkside Drive. Tom,
Mike, Bob, and Lenny rehearse their band. They suck. Tina
and Sandy hang out. Text. Bree and Lacy ENTER. Bree works
it for the boys. Loves the attention. Lacy gives no fucks.
TINA
Lacy! We’re so glad you’re back!
SANDY
We missed you!
TINA
Tell us about New York City!
The boys finish their piece of shit song. Cock walk over.
BOB
Hey, Lacy. When did you get back?
Lacy ignores Bob. Scrolls through I.G. posts of ballerinas.
BOB (CONT'D)
How was New York City?
BREE
The worst experience of her life.
Lacy gives Bree the BITCH FACE.
TOM
How did we sound, girls!?
BREE
Great!
SANDY
Like rock stars!
BOB
What do you think, Lacy?
LACY
You guys have really been
practicing hard, haven’t you?
GUYS
Yes!
LACY
You still suck.
SANDY
Let’s go to the lake!
BOB
Grab the brewskis, Lenski!
LENNY
Why do I have to do everything?
TOM
Because you’re our road dog!
LENNY
Yeah. Yeah.
Genres:
["Drama","Comedy"]
Ratings
Scene
7 -
Confrontation in the Bedroom
EXT. GOODMAN HOUSE - CONTINUOUS
Books on acting, actors, and DVDs are on shelves. Photos of
great actors and posters of great films are on his walls.
Joe sits on his bed. Rocks back and forth. Mumbles to
himself. Joe gets a text from Lacy. Looks at it.
LACY'S TEXT
Meet us at Lake Fenton!
Joe’s excited. Starts to text back. George ENTERS. Joe
quickly stashes his phone.
GEORGE
What are you doing?! Get to work!
You missed a bunch of customers
while you were out joy riding with
that girl.
JOE
They’ll be back.
GEORGE
Doubtful. When are you gonna
unfuck yourself!?
JOE
When are you?!
Genres:
["Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
8 -
Emotional Turmoil at Lake Fenton
EXT. LAKE FENTON - CONTINUOUS
A BONFIRE roars. “ALL SUMMER LONG,” by KID ROCK blares.
Everyone except Lacy drinks, dances, and parties. Lacy looks
at classical dance companies of New York City on her phone.
SANDY
Come on, Lacy! Dance with us!
Lacy gets up. Hobbles to them. Trips. Falls. Everyone
helps up Lacy.
BREE
Are you okay?!
LACY
I’m fine!
Lacy breaks down. Bob hugs and consoles her. Joe pulls up
in his truck. Sees Bob and Lacy hug. Joe looks at a single
red rose on the passenger seat. Chucks it outside. Drives
away.
EXT. WOODS - CONTINUOUS
“YOU'LL ACCOMP'NY ME” by BOB SEGER plays. Joe fills plastic
jugs of pure alcohol that drip from a copper still. Rocks
back and forth. Mumbles to himself.
Genres:
["Drama","Character Study"]
Ratings
Scene
9 -
Moonshine and Regrets
INT. GEORGE AND FRAN'S BEDROOM - CONTINUOUS
George gets in bed. Fran hands him a ball jar of moonshine.
He sips it.
GEORGE
Mmmm. Good batch, Franny.
FRAN
You’re the king of shine, Georgie.
GEORGE
And you’re my queen.
(they kiss)
This hooch is the only thing that’s
keeping us afloat in the shit storm
we’re sinking in.
FRAN
We’ll make it, George. We always
have. What’s really bothering you?
GEORGE
That girl.
FRAN
At least someone is finally
interested in Joey. He’s never had
anything. Anyone. How sad and
lonely that must be.
GEORGE
He’s sad, lonely, has no one and
nothing because he’s wasted his
life watching those stupid stories!
He needs to stop dreaming and start
doing!
FRAN
I once knew a young man with
dreams. Where did he go?
George drinks his dreams and regrets away.
FRAN (CONT'D)
Everything will work out. You’ll
see. When one door closes -
GEORGE
Yeah. Too bad the other door is a
trap door.
FRAN
Oh, George...
Genres:
["Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
10 -
Moonshine and Misfortune
EXT. HANK ROBERTS’ HOUSE - DAY
HANK ROBERTS, 50s, large and usually in charge, helps Joe
unload plastic jugs of moonshine into his garage.
JOE
That should do it, Hankie.
HANK
Thanks, Joey.
Hank hands Joe a fat envelope.
JOE
Sorry about your steak house. I
can’t believe it burned down again.
HANK
It’s all good. The renovation
sucked. Hey. I’m reopening in my
backyard tonight. Bring your
folks.
JOE
We’ve got a lot on our plates.
HANK
If you and your folks show up,
you’ll have the best steaks in the
state on your plates.
Genres:
["Drama","Slice of Life"]
Ratings
Scene
11 -
Ambush on the Country Road
INT./EXT. TRUCK - COUNTRY ROAD - A LITTLE LATER
“BAD TIME” by GRAND FUNK RAILROAD blares on the radio. Joe
drives. Rocks back and forth. Mumbles. Lenny steps out on
the side of the road next to his truck. Flags down Joe.
JOE
What’s up, Lenny?
LENNY
My truck ran out of gas, Joey. Can
you help me?
JOE
Sure, I always carry and extra can.
Joe goes to the back of his truck. Reaches for the gas can.
Joe’s hit in the back of the head with a shovel. Goes down.
LENNY
STOP IT! THAT WASN’T THE DEAL!
Bob, Mike, and Tom hit and kick the shit out of Joe.
BOB
That’s for flunking me!
MIKE
Me, too!
TOM
Me, three!
LENNY
Let it go, assholes! That was in
high school!
Lenny pushes and pulls the boys away from Joe. Bob hits
Lenny with the shovel. Lenny goes down. Gets up grabs the
shovel. Hits Bob. Bob goes down. Pulls a gun.
BOB
Big mistake, Lenturd.
TOM
Grab the money, Lentard.
MIKE
And the shine.
BOB
Do it dickwad. Or die.
LENNY
Sorry, Joey.
Lenny reluctantly takes the envelope. Joe tries to stop him.
Bob grabs the envelope from Lenny. Hits him with the shovel.
BOB
Do what we tell you Lendick, from
now the fuck on. Or you’re going
to end up like the road kill here.
Bob, Mike, and Tom hit and kick Joe again. He groans. The
boys grab Lenny. Shove him into his truck. Drive away.
Genres:
["Drama","Crime","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
12 -
Shopping and Secrets
EXT. DORT MALL SHOPPING CENTER - A LITTLE LATER
Lacy, Bree, Sandy, and Tina EXIT with bags of shoes, clothes
and other useless shit. Bob, Mike, Tom, and Lenny drive up
in Lenny’s truck. Bob holds up a huge wad of cash.
BOB
You girls wanna party!?
BREE
Always!
LACY
What did you do!? Rob a bank!?
MIKE
Something like that.
Bob and Tom push Mike. They all laugh. Tina looks at Lenny.
TINA
Why’s Bob driving your truck?
Lenny sits in the back. Silent. In pain. Tina’s pissed.
TOM
We’re going to Hank’s tonight.
MIKE
He’s reopening his steak house in
his backyard.
SANDY
Again?!
BOB
We’ll pick you girls up at seven.
Be ready.
LACY
We’ll be ready when we’re ready.
Genres:
["Drama","Comedy"]
Ratings
Scene
13 -
Tension at the Goodman House
INT. GOODMAN HOUSE - NIGHT
The house is DARK. Joe limps in. Slow. Quiet. In pain.
FRAN (O.C.)
Hi, honey. I was wondering where
you were...
Fran turns on the LIGHT. Sees Joe’s injuries. Shocked.
FRAN (CONT'D)
OH MY GOD! JOEY! WHAT HAPPENED?!
EXT. GOODMAN HOUSE - MOMENTS LATER
George EXITS with a shotgun. Crazed. Enraged. Fran and Joe
follow.
JOE
I’ll handle it, dad!
GEORGE
Like you’ve handled everything
else?! Get back in the house!
Both of you! This is a man’s job!
George ENTERS the truck. Peels out.
Genres:
["Drama","Family"]
Ratings
Scene
14 -
Chaos in the Backyard
EXT. HANK’S HOUSE - CONTINUOUS
Cars line the street. NEIGHBORS walk dogs. George screeches
up. Takes out the mailbox. Staggers out with a shotgun.
EXT. HANK’S BACKYARD - CONTINUOUS
Lacy, Bree, Tina, Sandy, Bob, Tom, Mike, and Lenny eat and
drink with TOWNSPEOPLE. Tina’s still mad. Lacy texts Joe.
LACY TEXT
We’re at Hank’s house. Where r u?
George sways in with his shotgun. Crazed. Enraged. Drunk.
MIKE
Shit. It’s Mr. Goodman.
TOM
That dude’s crazy.
TOWNSPERSON #1
Put down that gun, George!
GEORGE
Fuck off.
George pushes him. Shoots in the air. Everyone ducks.
TOWNSPERSON #2
Someone call the cops!
GEORGE
Yes! Please! Call the cops! My
son was ambushed and beaten. The
money needed to keep our home from
being foreclosed was clipped!
Anyone know who the fuck it was!?
Bob, Mike, and Tom look down. Smirk. The girls are pissed.
GEORGE (CONT'D)
My family’s lumber business
provided the materials to build
your homes, your parent’s homes,
and your grandparent’s homes for
decades before the chain stores
choked us, Covid crippled us, the
supply chain sucked us, and
inflation fucked us. When anyone
needed help, who did you call?!
Us! Now unless someone has a once
in a lifetime, stroke of fucking
genius idea, I’m going to handle
this little fuck-for-all my way!
TOWNSPERSON #3
We’ll help you, George!
The PATRONS cheer. Wave their guns. Hank EXITS his house
with a shotgun and a jar of moonshine. Buzzed.
HANK
What’s all the commotion?! George!
Thanks for coming! Where’s Fran
and Joey?
MIRANDA, middle-aged MILF, looks at George.
MIRANDA
He’s so hot.
George winks at Miranda.
HANK
Are you hungry, Georgie? I’m
making some prime ribeyes. Just
the way you like them. Have a
seat.
GEORGE
No thanks, Hank.
HANK
I guess I’ll have to eat ‘em all by
myself. Let’s have a drink, then.
GEORGE
I’m good.
HANK
You sure? One sip. Come on. Best
shine in the world. Thanks to you.
Hank offers the jar of moonshine to George. He hesitates.
Takes the jar. Drinks long and hard.
HANK (CONT'D)
Good man. Now, you wanna tell me -
GEORGE
This doesn’t involve you, Henry!
HANK
Being my house and interim steak
house, it kinda does, Georgie. Put
down that gun and let’s talk, okay?
Everyone stares at George. He takes a few BEATS. Puts down
his shotgun. Hank and George sit. Hank waves to the WAITER
to bring George a steak. Everyone goes back to their meals.
GEORGE
They fucked up my boy, Hankie.
They stole my hard earned cabbage.
I’m not gonna lose my crib!
Hank stands. SHOOTS into the air. Everyone ducks.
HANK
Anyone know anything about George’s
son getting fucked up!
MIRANDA’S DATE
(aside to Miranda)
He’s been fucked up his whole life.
Miranda throws her drink in her date’s face.
HANK
I’m not gonna say it again!
Hank pumps his shotgun. George stands. Grabs his shotgun.
GEORGE
Enough talk! Everyone dies!
George pumps his gun. Lenny points to Bob, Tom, and Mike.
LENNY
They did it!
Bob, Tom, and Mike push Lenny. Tina pushes them back.
George and Hank APPROACH with shotguns.
GEORGE
Where’s my money?!
HANK
You boys wanna die young!?
BOB/TOM/MIKE
No, sir.
GEORGE
THEN GIMME MY FUCKING MONEY!
Bob runs. Hank and George SHOOT into the air. Bob stops.
Hank’s wife, HENRIETTA, 50s, EXITS the house with a shotgun.
HENRIETTA
What the hell’s going on, Henry?!
HANK
Get back to work, woman!
Henrietta reluctantly heads inside.
GEORGE
You twats got two seconds. TWO!
BOB
WE SPENT IT!
LACY
LIAR!
Bob rears back his hand. ALL the PATRONS pull their GUNS on
Bob. A townsperson, DOUG, 50s, drinks a beer. Pleased.
DOUG
2A is alive and well.
GEORGE
You ever touch that girl, boy, I’ll
shove that hand so far up your ass,
you’ll be able to floss from the
inside. Feel me...?
Bob nods.
HANK
HE DIDN’T HEAR YOU!
BOB
Yes, Mr. Goodman.
HANK
I expect twenty K in George’s bank
account first thing in the a.m.
Five K each.
MIKE
We didn’t steal that much!
LENNY
I didn’t steal anything.
George backhands Lenny.
HANK
If it’s not there, I’m gonna have a
long talk with Chief of Police, Al
Stone. He’ll make sure you soggy
sacks of stupid spend the worst
years of your fucked off lives in
the cold, cramped, rat infested,
maggot crawling, butt banging,
sausage swallowing, slammer.
LENNY
But -
Hank backhands Lenny.
GEORGE
If I ever see you pieces of fuck
again, I’ll kill you all, grind you
into hamburger, and fry your asses!
George and Hank backhand Lenny. Walk away. Bob, Mike, and
Tom hit Lenny. Tina hits them back. Accidentally hits
Lenny.
LENNY
Why does everyone pick on me?
Genres:
["Drama","Crime","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
15 -
Confrontation at the Goodman House
EXT. GOODMAN HOUSE - DAY
George is on the phone. Looks at “MOONSHINER” magazine.
Fran cleans and dusts. Nervous energy.
GEORGE
“Yes. That’ll be all. Thank you.”
(hangs up)
I can’t wait for the new equipment!
FRAN
How are we going to pay for it,
George?!
GEORGE
The Lord works in mysterious ways.
Joe limps in. Injuries still fresh.
JOE
Sorry, dad.
GEORGE
Don’t let it happen again. Here.
George takes out a handgun from a drawer. Holds it out to
Joe.
JOE
What’s that for?
GEORGE
Courage.
There are KNOCKS on the door. George takes the gun. Goes to
the door. Opens it. It’s Lacy. She sees Joe in the b.g..
LACY
I’m sorry, Joey! I didn’t know
anything about it! I swear!
FRAN
Leave!
JOE
Mom!
GEORGE
Move along, miss. We don’t need
your kind here. We’re trying to
make an honest living.
LACY
Honest?! You’re a fucking
moonshiner!
GEORGE
I’m a fucking survivor!
JOE
Let’s go, Lacy.
Joe helps Lacy out. Fran and George follow.
Genres:
["Drama","Crime"]
Ratings
Scene
16 -
Tensions and Support
EXT. GOODMAN HOUSE - CONTINUOUS
George and Fran watch Joe help Lacy to her Mercedes.
GEORGE
You’ve got chores to do, boy!
JOE
Lacy's my chore!
GEORGE
Don’t you disrespect me!
LACY
Or what!? You’ll kill him!?
GEORGE
Shut your mouth!
LACY
Or what!? You’ll kill me, too!? I
ain’t afraid of you.
GEORGE
You’d better be afucking afraid of
me.
Joe helps Lacy in the passenger seat. Heads to the driver’s
seat. Fran starts for Joe. George stops her.
FRAN
JOEY!
GEORGE
Let him go. Everyone gets what
they deserve.
FRAN
Joseph doesn’t deserve that!
Fran stabs her finger at Lacy. Lacy flips off Fran. Joe
peels out.
INT. LACY'S CAR - MOMENTS LATER
Joe drives. Lacy cries. Joe’s concerned. Pulls over.
JOE
Are you okay?
LACY
I’m fucking done, Joey.
JOE
When you’re lost, lonely, and have
nothing left, try one more time.
That’s when your life changes.
LACY
You always know what to say. I’m
so grateful for you. Remember when
you used to coach us in soccer...
FLASHBACK TO:
Genres:
["Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
17 -
B.F.F.: A Journey of Inspiration and Change
EXT. SOCCER FIELD - FLINT, MICHGAN - 20 YEARS PREVIOUS
Joe coaches high school soccer practice and soccer games.
LACY (V.O.)
You worked our asses off, but you
always made it fun. You motivated
us. Inspired us. Made us believe
in ourselves.
It’s 5 - 0 at halftime. The girls are gathered around Joe.
Totally exhausted. Physically, mentally, and emotionally.
JOE
There is no limit to what you can
do! They cannot stop you! They
cannot break you! Dig down deep!
Find the warrior inside of you! Go
out there and be fucking fearless!
Joe puts his hands in. The girls put their hands on his.
EVERYONE
B.F.F.!
Lacy and her teammates take the field.
LACY (V.O.)
You never let us quit. You made us
better. Stronger. We did what no
one thought we could do.
One goal at a time, Lacy and her teammates tie the score.
Lacy kicks the winning goal. The CROWD goes wild. Lacy’s
teammates swamp her. She sees Joe. Runs to him. They hug.
FLASHFORWARD TO:
INT. LACY’S CAR - PRESENT
LACY
We became the champions you always
believed we could be. You changed
our lives, Joey. We will never
forget that. B.F.F.!
JOE
Always.
Lacy kisses Joe. Joe’s shocked. Lacy folds into him.
EXT. GOODMAN HOUSE - DAY
CARS, BOATS, MOTORCYCLES, TRUCKS, and GOLF CARTS line up.
INT. JOE’S BEDROOM - CONTINUOUS
There are KNOCKS on the door. Joe sits on his bed. Full of
renewed energy. Rocks back and forth. Mumbles to himself.
EXT. JOE’S BEDROOM - CONTINUOUS
GEORGE
GET OUT THERE! PEOPLE ARE WAITING!
FRAN
What’s gotten into that boy?
GEORGE
It’s not what’s gotten into him.
It’s what he’s gotten into.
Genres:
["Drama","Coming-of-Age","Family"]
Ratings
Scene
18 -
Banana Splits and Broken Faces
INT. ICE CREAM PARLOR - A LITTLE LATER
Joe and Lacy ENTER. A strong, new bond between them. JULIE,
the waitress, APPROACHES.
JULIE
Hi, guys. What can I get you?
JOE
Two banana splits please.
Thanks, Julie.
LACY
With extra whip cream.
JOE
And extra cherries.
LACY
And extra nuts. Lots of nuts.
Big, fat, juicy nuts. I just love
nuts. Don’t you Julie?
Lacy grabs Joe’s nuts under the table. Joe jumps. Shocked.
MRS. JONES, 80s, small, straight-laced, prudish, watches.
MRS. JONES
This is a family establishment.
Lacy gets up. Grabs the ice cream cone from Mrs. Jones.
Licks it. Deep throats it.
MRS. JONES (CONT'D)
Well, I never.
LACY
Maybe you should, Mrs. Jones. You
wouldn’t be so miserable.
Lacy laughs. Joe’s embarrassed. Bob, Tom, Mike, Lenny,
Bree, Tina, and Sandy ENTER. Sit on the opposite side.
LACY (CONT'D)
Let’s go.
JOE
No.
Joe’s defiant. Lacy sits. Turned on by Joe’s resolve.
BOB
You and your brain dead dad stay
away from us old man, or I’ll -
JOE
OR YOU’LL WHAT?!
Joe gets up.
LACY
Don’t, Joey. Please...
Joe ignores Lacy. Goes to Bob’s table. Fearless.
BOB
Get out of my face you mumbling,
bumbling, shine making loser.
Mike, Tom, and Lenny laugh. Bob pushes them. Joe grabs the
back of Bob’s head. Smashes his face on the table over and
over. Julie EXITS from the kitchen. Holds two huge banana
splits. Shocked. Joe grabs one. Shoves it in Bob’s mouth.
Grabs a fork. Stabs Bob in the back. The fork sticks.
JOE
He’s done.
Joe grabs the other banana split. Goes back to the table.
Joe sits. Eats. Lacy's turned on. Kisses Joe. Looks at
Bob. Bob’s pissed. Wipes up the ice cream. Mike pulls the
fork from Bob’s back.
TOM
Let’s get out of here. That
fucker’s as crazy as his old man.
JOE
Crazier.
Mike and Tom lead Bob OUT. Lenny gives Joe the thumbs up.
INT. LACY'S MERCEDES - A LITTLE LATER
“EVEN THE LOSERS” by TOM PETTY plays. Joe drives. A new
lease on life. Lacy folds into Joe. Turned on.
LACY
I can’t believe you smashed Bob’s
face, stabbed him in the back, and
made him eat shit.
JOE
I’ve had my face smashed, been
stabbed in the back, and eaten shit
my whole life. No more.
Genres:
["Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
19 -
Chaos in the Garage
INT. TOM’S GARAGE - NIGHT
Tom, Mike, and Lenny wait to rehearse. Pissed. Bob paces
like a caged, enraged animal.
MIKE
Come on, Bob! We gotta rehearse!
BOB
Fuck rehearsing! This is war!
LENNY
It’s your war! Not ours!
Bob pulls a gun.
TOM
Put that away before you kill
someone!
MIKE
My dad almost killed me when I told
him I had to take ten K out of my
trust fund.
TOM
Ten!? It was only five K each.
MIKE
I needed some walking around money.
TOM
We’ve got a gig Saturday night and
we’re playing like a pile of puke.
LENNY
Worse. A diarrhea disaster. A
runny, explosive, world ending,
fuck storm of fecal matter.
Bob, Mike, and Tom push Lenny. Tom’s dad BRAD, 50s, ENTERS
from the house.
BRAD
Hello, boys.
MIKE
Hey, Mr. Myers.
LENNY
Hi, Mr. Myers.
TOM
Hey, dad.
BRAD
Why aren’t you boys rehearsing?
Don’t tell me you need another
fifteen K?
Tom gives the boys the “shut up” sign behind Brad’s back.
MIKE
Bob’s pissed because gutter rat
Goodman is getting with Lacy.
BRAD
I thought she was your girl, Bob?
LENNY
Not anymore.
BOB
Shut up! I’m gonna kill that son
of a bastard.
BRAD
Put the gun away, Bob. Don’t be
stupid.
LENNY
Easier said than done.
BOB
Shut your dick hole, dick head. Or
you’ll be laughing out of it.
BRAD
Keep rehearsing. You guys suck.
Genres:
["Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
20 -
Caught in the Flames of Desire
EXT. GEMM HOUSE - BACKYARD - CONTINUOUS
Lacy and Joe sit by the FIRE PIT. Joe is remote. Subdued.
Lacy kisses Joe. Joe pulls back. Shocked. Stunned.
LACY
What wrong?
JOE
Nothing. It’s just - it’s wrong.
LACY
I’m a grown woman, Joey. I’m not
in high school anymore.
JOE
I know, but...
LACY
But, what? Is it because you’re
almost twice my age? You used to
be my teacher? And soccer coach?
JOE
Those are three of the top ten. I
should get going.
LACY
Why? So you can work day and night
to pay your dad’s debts?
JOE
I told him I’d help.
LACY
All my life, I’ve watched you help
others. You’re the most giving
person I’ve ever met. But it’s
time to stop pleasing everyone and
please yourself. Live your own
life. Before it’s too late.
Lacy kisses Joe. Hugs him. John watches through the blinds.
Genres:
["Drama","Romance"]
Ratings
Scene
21 -
Confronting Concerns
INT. GOODMAN HOUSE - LIVING ROOM/KITCHEN - CONTINUOUS
George sits in his chair. Sips shine. Watches “MOONSHINERS”
on T.V.. Fran’s at the kitchen sink. Dirty dishes are piled
high. Fran turns on the water. It’s dirty and brown.
FRAN
I’M SO SICK OF THIS! THEY SAID THE
WATER WAS SAFE! THIS IS LIKE
WASHING WITH SHIT!
Fran throws in a towel. Turns off the water. George comes
over. Turns on the water. Lets it run. It clears.
GEORGE
It was just a little rust. When’s
the last time you did dishes, hon?
FRAN
Don’t start with me, George!
George leads Fran to a kitchen chair. They sit.
GEORGE
What’s really bothering you?
FRAN
That girl.
GEORGE
Joe’s a grown man. He’ll figure it
out. I hope.
FRAN
That girl better not break his
heart.
GEORGE
She will. And his balls, too.
Just like she’s done to every man
she’s ever met.
FRAN
What are we going to do?!
GEORGE
Nothing. Joe’s made his choices.
He’ll either live or die by them.
Genres:
["Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
22 -
A Casual Encounter Outside the Station
EXT. POLICE STATION - DAY
CHIEF OF POLICE, AL STONE, 60s, EXITS. Hank drives up.
Rolls down his window.
HANK
You wanted to see me, Al?
AL
Yes. Perfect timing. Are you
hungry?
HANK
Always.
Hank rubs his big belly. John drives up. Holds a folder.
JOHN
Here are the papers and permits for
the police fund raiser, Al.
AL
Just put ‘em in my office, John.
Thanks.
Genres:
["Drama","Crime"]
Ratings
Scene
23 -
Confrontation at Coney Island
INT. STARLITE CONEY ISLAND RESTAURANT - A LITTLE LATER
Al and Hank enjoy Koegels chili dogs, french fries, creamy
coleslaw, and Faygo pop.
AL
You want to tell me what the hell
happened the other night?
HANK
I don’t know what you’re talking
about, Albert.
AL
Don’t bullfuck me, Henry!
PATRONS look over. Al lowers his voice.
AL (CONT'D)
I heard you and George Goodman were
shooting your guns off like the
forth of fucking July. I’ve let it
slide that you’re running your
joint out of your backyard after
your business burned down. Again.
But firearms? That’s pushing it.
HANK
It was that posse of privileged
pricks that caused all the chaos.
AL
Handle it. Or I will.
Genres:
["Drama","Crime"]
Ratings
Scene
24 -
Divided Attention
INT. JOE’S TRUCK - CONTINUOUS
Joe drives. Mumbles. His phone RINGS. Looks at it. LACY.
JOE
Lacy!
LACY (O.C.)
I’m at your house. Where are you?
We hear a CALL WAITING tone. Joe switches calls.
JOE
Hold on, Lacy.
(switches call)
Hello...
LENNY (O.C.)
Joe it’s Lenny. He’s gonna kill...
JOE
Who? Who’s gonna kill who? LENNY!
(switches call)
I’ll call you later, Lacy.
Genres:
["Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
25 -
Confrontation and Comedy at the Goodman House
EXT. GOODMAN HOUSE - CONTINUOUS
Lacy hangs up. Hobbles away. The door OPENS. Fran’s in a
robe. Disheveled. Holds a joint and a jar of shine. Slurs.
FRAN
Joseph’s not here. This family
works for a living.
LACY
Yeah. I can see that.
FRAN
Leave my boy alone!
LACY
Or what?!
Fran pulls a gun from her robe. Sways. Lacy laughs.
LACY (CONT'D)
Don’t hurt yourself, Franny Oakley.
And in case you haven’t noticed,
Joe’s not a boy anymore.
FRAN
Don’t tell me who or what my son
is, slut!
LACY
Fuck you, bitch!
FRAN
Fuck you more, whore! Leave!
LACY
Make me!
Fran walks away. Lifts her robe. Farts. Lacey laughs.
Genres:
["Drama","Action","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
26 -
Backwoods Showdown
EXT. JOE’S TRUCK - FLINT BACKWOODS - SUNSET
Joe loads jugs of moonshine into the back of his truck. Tom
and Bob drive up in a brand new G.M. truck. Stop.
BOB
Hey! Shit for brains!
Joe looks over.
TOM
What an idiot. He looked.
BOB
Where’s Lacy!?
JOE
Probably naked in my bed!
BOB
Motherfucker!
Bob grabs a gun from the glove box. EXITS the truck with
Tom. Joe grabs a shovel from the back of his truck. They
APPROACH each other.
TOM
What a loser. Brings a shovel to a
gun fight.
Joe hits Tom with a shovel. He goes down. Bob points his
gun at Joe.
BOB
I’m tired of all this jackoffery.
You’re a dead man, dickman.
Joe hits the gun out of Bob’s hand with the shovel.
JOE
No. I’m a Goodman, ball breath.
Joseph John Paul George Goodman.
TOM
What happened to Ringo?
JOE
My mom was pissed because Ringo
wouldn’t sign an autograph when she
met him at Metro Airport.
BOB
I DON’T CARE!
Bob goes for the gun. Joe hits Bob’s hand with the shovel.
Picks up the gun. A truck screeches in. Hank takes a gun
out of the glove box. EXITS. Runs to them. Aims at Joe.
HANK
Put down the gun!
JOE
They started it!
Hank grabs the gun from Joe.
HANK
And I finished it. Go home. All
of you.
BOB
That’s my dad’s gun!
HANK
Tell him to pick it up at the
Police Station.
Bob and Tom head to Tom’s truck.
JOE
You ever fuck with me or Lacy
again, I’ll blow your shit up!
BOB
Yeah, right.
Joe runs to his truck. Grabs a GAS can. Runs to Tom’s
truck. Pours gas all over it.
TOM
That’s my dad’s company car!
JOE
How does he like it cooked? Well
done?
Joe pulls out a Zippo. Tries to light it. Only sparks.
TOM
What the fuck?!
HANK
Joe! No! Don’t!
BOB
Let’s get outta here!
Tom and Bob push down Joe. Get in the truck. Tom peels out.
Joe gets up. Laughs like a crazed lunatic.
HANK
Crazy fucking bastard.
Genres:
["Action","Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
27 -
A Proposal Under the Stars
EXT. GEMM HOUSE - FIREPIT - NIGHT
Lacy does ballet moves on crutches. Joe mumbles to himself.
LACY
Are you okay?
JOE
Yeah.
LACY
Why are you always mumbling?
Lacy falls. Joe goes to her. Helps her up.
JOE
Are you okay!?
LACY
I’m fine. I never should have come
back here. Nobody likes me.
JOE
Yes, they do! Why do you say that?
LACY
Probably because I used to sleep
around a little.
JOE
A little?
LACY
Bite me. A guy can hose around all
he wants and he’s stamped “normal.”
But when a girl follows the
pheromones, she’s branded with a
different label.
JOE
You’re right. It’s wrong.
LACY
I am who I am. I did what I did.
Nobody knows me. No-body owns me!
I may be a lot of things Joey, but
there’s one thing I’m not.
JOE
What?
LACY
I’m not ever gonna leave you.
(kisses Joe)
Marry me.
JOE
What?
LACY
Are you hard of hearing, too?
JOE
Maybe. What happened to first
comes love? Then comes marriage?
I’m way too old for the baby
carriage.
LACY
You’d be an amazing dad.
JOE
If I had a dollar every time I
heard that, my dad would be out of
debt. I can’t even take car of
myself.
LACY
I’ll take care of both of us.
Lacy takes a wire from her key ring. Makes a small ring.
Puts it on Joe’s finger.
LACY (CONT'D)
Marry me Joseph John Paul George
Goodman.
JOE
It’s not that easy.
LACY
Yes, it is. What’s the best that
can happen...?
Lacy hugs and kisses Joe. John watches through the blinds.
Genres:
["Drama","Romance"]
Ratings
Scene
28 -
Bree's Bold News
INT. NAIL SALON - DAY
Tina and Sandy get manicures and pedicures. Bree blows in.
BREE
You’re not going to believe it!
SANDY
Believe what?
BREE
Lacy asked Joe to marry her.
TINA
What!?
BREE
When Lacy wants something, nothing
stops her. You know Lacy.
SANDY
Bob’s gonna go bat shit.
TINA
Bob is bat shit.
BREE
Fuck Bob.
TINA
You already have.
BREE
Oops.
SANDY
Lacy's making a huge mistake.
BREE
I’ll say something to her.
SANDY
No. Don’t.
TINA
It’s Lacy’s life. Mind your own
business.
BREE
Lacy is my business. She’s my
B.F.F..
Genres:
["Drama","Comedy"]
Ratings
Scene
29 -
Crutches and Chaos
INT. GEMM HOUSE - CONTINUOUS
Lacy sits on her bed. Looks at ballerina Instagram videos.
She hears a CRASH outside. Hobbles to the curtains. Opens
them. Bob just hit garbage cans. Stumbles out of his car.
EXT. GEMM HOUSE - MOMENTS LATER
Bob pounds on the door. Wasted.
BOB
Lacy! Open the fucking - LACY!
Lacy opens the door on crutches. Punches Bob hard.
BOB (CONT'D)
Uggghhh. Is it true?
LACY
Is what true!?
BOB
That you’re gonna marry that LOSER!
Lacy pushes Bob backwards with her crutch. He falls.
LACY
Don’t ever call Joey that again,
you barren field of fuck!
Lacy punches Bob in the nose with her crutch. He bleeds.
LACY (CONT'D)
Listen up, limp dick. Joey and I
are getting married. There’s not a
fucklot you or anyone’s else is
gonna do about it. Live with it.
BOB
I can’t!
Lacy stabs Bob in the stomach with her crutch.
BOB (CONT'D)
He’s old and he’s got no game!
LACY
What the fuck do you got Bob?!
WHAT THE FUCK DO YOU FUCKING GOT!?
BOB
I’m young, I’m rich, and I’m in
love with you.
LACY
And you’re drunk off your stupid,
dumb ass. We are never, ever,
ever, getting back together.
BOB
Did you just Taylor Swift me?
Lacy stabs Bob in the ribs with her crutch.
LACY
I’m marrying Joey. Is that
crystal, you worthless, brainless,
black hole of bile!? Leave! Right
the fuck now! Or I’ll punch you in
the pussy!
BOB
But -
Lacy punches Bob in balls with her crutch. He struggles to
one knee. Opens a box. It’s a diamond engagement ring.
LACY
When it rains, it pours.
BOB
What?
LACY
Nothing, no nuts.
BOB
Marry me, Lacy Louise Gemm.
LACY
Can I think about it?
BOB
Of course. Take all the time you -
LACY
FUCK NO!
Lacy turns. Hobbles inside.
BOB
Don’t tell me you love him!?
LACY
Okay.
BOB
So...? You don’t...?
LACY
Of course I do, you feckless fuck-
wit.
BOB
So why...?
LACY
Because you told me not to tell
you. Now go play on I-75.
BOB
He’s the enemy!
LACY
Of who, Bob!? You!? Smoke a dick.
Grow up and grow some, you pathetic
twatbot. You played. You lost.
It’s over. Now, JERK OFF!
Lacy closes the door. Bob stops it.
BOB
PLEASE!
LACY
You really love me, don’t you?
BOB
Yes!
LACY
Loser! I’m not buying your bag of
bullshit anymore! Eat rubber.
Lacy hits Bob in the mouth with the rubber end of her crutch.
He bleeds more.
LACY (CONT'D)
If you ever fuck with me or Joey
again, I’ll crutch kick your fuck
junk into Lake Fenton.
BOB
But -
Lacy swings her crutch hard on Bob’s package. He vomits.
LACY
Toldja.
Linda stumbles out in her dirty bathrobe. Hair a mess. No
make-up. A glass of vodka in one hand. A joint in the
other. Slurs. Sways. Wasted.
LINDA
Hi, Bobby! Drink...?
Genres:
["Drama","Comedy"]
Ratings
Scene
30 -
Moonshine and Family Tensions
EXT. BACKWOODS - NIGHT
Al walks around. Smokes a Cuban.
AL
George!? You out here!? GEORGIE?!
(trips)
Your mother’s tit!
George shines his iPhone flashlight on Al’s face.
GEORGE
Keep it down, Al. We don’t want to
blow the whole operation.
AL
I’m Chief of Police, George. We’re
in good hands.
Joe APPROACHES with a wheel barrel full of jugs of moonshine.
GEORGE
Put those in Al’s car, son.
AL
It’s up on the street.
Joe wheels the shine away. George and Al walk and talk.
AL (CONT'D)
How’s the new set-up?
GEORGE
Fantastic. I can triple my output
with the new equipment.
AL
Can I see how the magic is made?
GEORGE
Another time.
AL
How’s everything?
GEORGE
Trying to keep above it.
AL
You making ends?
GEORGE
Barely.
AL
How’s Fran?
George stops. Al stops.
GEORGE
Say your say, Albert. I’ve got a
lot of work to do.
AL
Your son’s fucking up. Big time.
GEORGE
Joe’s a grown man. He can stand on
his own two balls.
AL
Better than sitting on ‘em, huh?
Ever do that?
GEORGE
All the time.
AL
Look, I know Joe’s got problems,
poor bastard, but can’t he see who
that girl really is!?
GEORGE
I’ve tried talking to him.
AL
Try harder.
Genres:
["Crime","Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
31 -
Barnyard Bargains and Shakespearean Shenanigans
EXT. FRANK MARTINI’S BARN - DAY
This shit hole barn is located in a rural part of Flint.
Old, rusted, FARM EQUIPMENT, FARM ANIMALS, animal shit, and
mud are everywhere. Lacy and Joe pull up in Lacy’s Mercedes.
Park. EXIT. The smell of shit assaults their senses.
LACY
There’s no place like home.
INT. FRANK’S BARN - CONTINUOUS
FRANK MARTINI, farmer, stands on an overturned wheel barrel.
Does a pretentious “A Piece Of Work” monologue from “Hamlet.
A big basket of animal feed is next to Frank.
Lacy and Joe ENTER from the back. Watch. Frank finishes
with a flourish. Humbly bows to the empty barn. Joe
applauds enthusiastically.
JOE
Bravo, Frank! Bravo!
FRANK
Thank you Joseph. I love the bard.
“What a piece of work is a man...”
LACY
You’re a piece of work, Frank.
What did you want to see us about?
FRANK
Lacy! Welcome back! What happened
to your leg?
LACY
I broke it kicking someone’s ass
for asking me personal questions.
FRANK
No worries. It will heal even
stronger. And congrats! To both
of you. I heard the great news!
Sit. Please. Take a load off.
Joe helps Lacy sit on a bale of hay.
FRANK (CONT'D)
I’d be honored to preside over your
nuptials.
LACY
You’re a farmer, Frank!
FRANK
That’s one of my many gifts. I’ve
always wanted to be a preacher.
JOE
You should be an actor.
FRANK
Same thing. I can marry you right
here in the church.
LACY
This isn’t a church!
FRANK
It will be. Thanks to your father.
LACY
Un-fucking-believable.
FRANK
Belief is everything, my daughter.
If you don’t believe in something,
what have you got?
LACY
Nothing. But don’t ever call me
your daughter again. We’re not
related. Thank fuck.
JOE
Lacy! This is a holy place!
LACY
It’s a broken down barn that smells
like cow farts and horse shit.
FRANK
I don’t smell anything.
JOE
How much to marry us, Franklin?
FRANK
Call me, “Brother Francis.”
LACY
Jesus.
FRANK
No. Brother Francis will suffice.
I’ll give you the friends and
family discount. How does ten K
sound?
LACY
Like a fucking shake down.
JOE
Lacy! You can do better, brother.
LACY
Does your CON-gregation know you’re
a real “CON?”
FRANK
I’m reformed and forgiven.
LACY
Of course. How much, Frankie? And
don’t overbid or we’re gone.
FRANK
Okay. Give me five K and you can
kiss the bride forever.
LACY
You can kiss my ass forever,
Brother Frank with no sense.
JOE
Brother Francis is a man of God.
LACY
Frank wouldn’t know God if he did
the passion play with him.
FRANK
I’ve never seen that play. Is it
any good? Wanna hear another gem
from Hamlet? “To be...”
JOE
It’s not meant to be, B.F..
Joe helps up Lacy. They head OUT.
FRANK
Twenty-five hundred! Two thousand!
Fifteen hundred...! Okay! Five
hundred bucks! My final offer!
Lacy and Joe stop. Come back. They all shake.
LACY
Done.
JOE
Are you sure you have the authority
to marry us, Brother?
FRANK
The government says I do.
LACY
You just don’t want to pay taxes,
Ballpark Frank. Admit it.
FRANK
I - I - I...
LACY
Exactly.
Frank’s assistant MARGARITA, 40s, ENTERS with a margarita, a
joint, and a stack of mail. Drunk. High. Horny always.
MARGARITA
Here’s your mail, Frankie.
FRANK
It’s Brother Francis, remember?
Thank you, Sister Margarita.
LACY
Hi, Maggie.
Lacy smiles at Margarita. Winks. Margarita looks down.
Self-conscious.
FRANK
I’m in a business meeting, Sister.
MARGARITA
Oh. Sorry. “Brother Francis.”
Your parole officer sent back the
letter you sent him. Said he can’t
read it. Too many typos.
FRANK
He’s so anal. Some White Out
please, Sister.
Margarita hands Frank White Out from her Bib overalls.
JOE
What else have you got in there?
Margarita rubs the outline of a vibrator in her bib overalls.
The vibrator starts. Margarita quickly turns it off. Frank
whites out the misspelled words. Corrects them with a pen.
FRANK
Just like forgiving sins. Resend
this with my apologies, Sister.
Frank hands the letter to Margarita. Joe’s iPhone RINGS.
JOE
Hello...? Shit! Be right there!
(hangs up)
We gotta go.
Joe helps up Lacy.
FRANK
Everything okay?
JOE
I forgot to clean out the pig pen
at old McDonald’s farm.
MARGARITA
Tell that old drunk to do it
himself.
JOE
No way. I need the dough. We’re
getting married!
Lacy breaks away. Hobbles to the back of the barn. Vomits.
FRANK
Is she okay?
JOE
I think she picked up something.
MARGARITA
I’m not surprised.
Lacy vomits again. Frank, Joe, and Margarita are concerned.
Genres:
["Comedy","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
32 -
Tensions and Temptations
EXT. BREE’S HOUSE - LATER
This opulent house is also located on Parkside Drive.
INT. BREE’S BEDROOM - CONTINUOUS
Bree sits on her bed. Sex chats on her laptop.
BREE
Thank you! Wanna see them!?
Bree starts to pull down her top. The doorbell RINGS.
BREE (CONT'D)
Dammit! Be right back.
INT. BREE’S HOUSE - FRONT DOOR - CONTINUOUS
Bree opens the door. Top half off. It’s Lacy.
BREE
I’m kinda busy right now Lace.
LACY
I can see that.
Lacy looks at Bree’s top. Bree smirks. Pulls it up.
LACY (CONT'D)
I’m getting married!
BREE
(unenthusiastically)
I heard.
LACY
Thanks so being so happy for me.
BREE
I’m being honest. That’s what
B.F.F.’s do. Of all the boys to
men we’ve both been with, why did
you choose, “that man.”
LACY
We chose each other. I love Joey.
I can’t wait to have a family with
him.
BREE
Don’t, honey. Please. You’re
going to ruin your life.
LACY
Like it’s in such great shape
now...!?
Linda stumbles in with a joint. A fucked up mess.
LINDA
Honey, can you run to the store?
I’m out of medicine.
LACY
My car is in the shop.
BREE
You can use my truck.
LINDA
Thanks, sweetie.
LACY
How many bottles, mom?
LINDA
Just get me a case. Just in case.
Linda drunk laughs. Stumbles away.
Genres:
["Drama","Comedy"]
Ratings
Scene
33 -
Collision and Confusion
INT. OLD PICK-UP TRUCK - COUNTRY ROAD - LATER
Lacy drives Bree’s truck. A case of vodka in the front seat.
Gets a text. Looks down at her phone. It’s from MOM.
MOM TEXT
Get me some smokes too, honey.
Thanks. (red heart emoji.)
INT. HANK’S CAR/INT. LACY’S TRUCK - CONTINUOUS
Hank drives. Sips whiskey from a pint bottle. Hits a deep
chuckhole. Whiskey spills all over him.
HANK
Shit.
Hank cleans up. Runs a stop sign. Lacy looks down at her
phone. Texts. Hank Hits the back of Bree’s truck as Lacy
crosses the intersection. Almost t-bones her. Hank EXITS.
Runs to the truck. Lacy rubs her sore neck.
HANK (CONT'D)
Oh, my God! Lacy! Are you okay!?
LACY
Yeah. I think.
Hank stick his head inside.
HANK
Who’s truck is this?
LACY
Bree’s. My Mercedes is in the
shop.
HANK
That’s what happens when you don’t
buy G.M..
LACY
Are you drunk!?
HANK
No!
LACY
Don’t jack my jill, Hankie. I can
smell you four farms away.
HANK
Don’t say anything, Lacy. Please.
Henrietta will kill me.
LACY
Don’t worry, Hankie. I won’t
finger your willy.
HANK
Thanks. I think.
LACY
Drunk sex is one thing. But drunk
driving? That’s just stupid. Come
on. I’ll give you a ride home.
A TRUCK APPROACHES. Stops. The window rolls down. It’s
George.
GEORGE
Everyone okay?
LACY
Yeah. Hank just banged me.
GEORGE
What!?
HANK
A little fender bender, Georgie.
No biggie.
GEORGE
Get in. I’ll give you both a ride
home.
George opens the door. Lacy sees a gun in George’s jacket.
Hank slowly reaches in his jacket. George slowly reaches in
his jacket. Lacy peels out. George and Hank are confused.
George takes a handkerchief from his jacket. Blows his nose.
Hank takes the whiskey pint bottle from his jacket. Drinks.
Genres:
["Drama","Comedy"]
Ratings
Scene
34 -
A Fragile Bloom
INT. FLOWER SHOP - CONTINUOUS
MACHKA, 30s, the energetic, vibrant florist, arranges a
beautiful bouquet. Joe ENTERS. Energized. Optimistic.
MACHKA
Hi, Joey! How are we today!?
JOE
Great Machka! I’m getting married!
MACHKA
Congrats! Who’s the lucky girl!?
JOE
Lacy Gemm!
MACHKA
Oh...
EXT. GEMM HOUSE - A LITTLE LATER
Joe knocks. Holds a limp orchid. Lacy opens the door.
Sick. Low energy.
LACY
Hi, Joey. What’s that?
JOE
A happiness flower!
LACY
Oh...
JOE
Machka said this is a special
flower. One of a kind. Like you.
LACY
Yeah. Well. I hope I live longer
than this - one of a thing.
Lacy hobbles inside. Joe follows.
Genres:
["Drama","Romance"]
Ratings
Scene
35 -
Domestic Disquiet
INT. GEMM HOUSE - KITCHEN - CONTINUOUS
Lacy puts the flower in a vase. Sits. Rubs her sore neck.
JOE
Are you okay?
LACY
My neck’s jacked off. Hank hit me.
JOE
What?!
LACY
A little fender bender. No biggie.
We hear loud SNORES in the LIVING ROOM.
LACY (CONT'D)
Close the door, will you?
Joe goes to the LIVING ROOM. Linda’s passed out on the
couch. The T.V. blares. Joe takes the cigarette out of
Linda’s hand. Turns off the T.V.. Closes the door.
INT. JOHN’S DEN - CONTINUOUS
John works at his desk. Realizes the T.V. is off.
Genres:
["Drama","Comedy"]
Ratings
Scene
36 -
Unspoken Fears
INT. KITCHEN - CONTINUOUS
Lacy sits. Weak. Nauseous. Joe rubs Lacy’s sore neck.
LACY
Mmmm. That feels good, Joey.
John eavesdrops in the HALLWAY.
JOE
I’ve been thinking. This may not
be the best move. For both of us.
LACY
What?
JOE
Marriage. It’s forever.
LACY
Nothing is forever.
JOE
Especially me. I’m gonna die
first.
LACY
Don’t say that!
JOE
It’s a mathematical probability.
LACY
I hate math. Are you afraid?
JOE
No. I just don’t wanna do anything
either of us will regret.
LACY
I don’t regret a fucking thing.
Lacy gets lightheaded. Nauseous. Takes slow, deep breaths.
JOE
Lacy? Are you okay? Lacy...?
Lacy grabs the flower vase. Vomits in it. Joe is concerned.
John watches from the HALLWAY. Even more concerned.
Genres:
["Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
37 -
Confrontation at the Goodman House
EXT. GOODMAN HOUSE - DAY
Joe sits by his supplies and sign. Rocks. Mumbles.
George stumbles out with a jar of shine. Faded.
GEORGE
Stop fucking mumbling! What’s
wrong with you?! What are you
gonna do about that girl!?
JOE
Say her name, dad! Lacy Louise
Gemm! I’m gonna marry her!
GEORGE
I’ve never told you what to do -
JOE
You always tell me what to do!
Stop taking a dump on my dreams!
Genres:
["Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
38 -
Mojitos and Mayhem
INT. LACY'S BEDROOM - CONTINUOUS
Lacy's in bed. Sick. Low energy. Linda stumbles in. Wears
a dirty robe. No make-up. Rat nest hair. A mojito in one
hand. A joint in the other. A fucked up mess.
LINDA
How’re you feeling, honey?
LACY
Like shit.
Linda bends over. Falls out of her bathrobe. Feels Lacy's
head. Ash from the joint and mojito falls on Lacy's face.
LACY (CONT'D)
Mom!
LINDA
Oops. Don’t worry, honey. The
doctor should be here any mojito.
Linda drunk laughs. Slurps her drink. The DOORBELL RINGS.
LINDA (CONT'D)
There he is!
Linda sloshes OUT. Hits the door frame. Spills her drink.
Gets on all fours. Slurps mojito off the floor. Eats the
mint sprig. Farts. Lacy can’t believe it.
INT. GEMM HOUSE - FRONT DOOR - CONTINUOUS
Linda opens the door. It’s DR. DAVID. Young. Handsome.
LINDA (O.S.)
What’s up, Doc!?
(farts)
Oops.
Linda farts again. Laughs. Dr. David’s unfazed.
Genres:
["Comedy","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
39 -
Misunderstandings and Emotional Distress
INT. LACY'S ROOM - CONTINUOUS
Dr. David ENTERS. APPROACHES Lacy in bed.
DOCTOR DAVID
How are we today, Lacy?
LACY
We’ve been better, doctor.
DR. DAVID
Let’s take a look. Open.
Lacy uncovers. Spreads her legs.
DR. DAVID (CONT'D)
I meant your mouth. I can’t look
at your teeth from that angle.
Lacy covers up. Embarrassed.
LACY
MOM!
Linda stumbles IN with a fresh drink and a joint. Can’t find
the straw with her mouth.
LACY (CONT'D)
Why did you call a dentist?!
LINDA
Dr. Davis isn’t a dentist!
DR. DAVID
I’m Dr. David. And I am a dentist.
You should get Lacy to the clinic.
Get some tests. And while you’re
at it, you should probably check in
too, Mrs. Gemm.
LINDA
Call me Linda. Please. Better
yet, call me anytime.
LACY
Mom!
LINDA
Girls just wanna have fun. Don’t
worry about little old me, Doctor
Davis. I’m fit as a pickle!
Linda slips off the bed. Farts. Giggles. Lacy gives up.
INT. MEDICAL CLINIC - LATER
Lacy APPROACHES the front desk. Nervous. Anxious.
LACY
Hi. Do you take walk-ins?
RECEPTIONIST
Yes, we do. What are you here for?
EXT. MEDICAL CLINIC - DOWNTOWN FLINT - NIGHT
Lacy sits on a bench. Sobs from a place deep in her soul. A
teenage boy, CLYDE, rides on a bike. Sees Lacy. Videos her.
Genres:
["Drama","Comedy"]
Ratings
Scene
40 -
Confrontation on the Porch
EXT. GOODMAN HOUSE - CONTINUOUS
George rocks in a chair on the porch. Smokes weed. Sips
moonshine. Watches a VIDEO of Lacy weep at the clinic. Joe
pulls in. EXITS the truck. Exhausted. APPROACHES.
GEORGE
Now’s your chance, son.
JOE
For what?
GEORGE
To get the fuck out.
JOE
I don’t wanna get the fuck out!
I wanna get the fuck in! Lacy's
heart, mind, and soul! Forever!
GEORGE
You’re making the biggest mistake
of your life.
JOE
I’m making the best decision of my
life! I’m gonna marry “that girl,”
and there’s not a fuck lot you or
anyone else is gonna do about it!
Genres:
["Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
41 -
Secrets and Vulnerabilities
EXT./INT. GEMM HOUSE - CONTINUOUS
Bree is dressed to undress. Rings the bell. John opens it.
Pleased. Leads Bree inside. Looks around. Kisses her.
BREE
Aren’t you worried your wife will
find out?
JOHN
She doesn’t know what planet she’s
on. We’ve got to stop them.
BREE
I tried talking to her.
JOHN
Forget talk. It’s time for action.
John turns Bree. Lifts her skirt. Bree sees a shotgun.
INT. LACY'S BEDROOM - MOMENTS LATER
Lacy sips shine. Wasted. Bree ENTERS. Adjust her hair and
clothes. Reapplies lipstick. Grabs the shine jar from Lacy.
Drinks long and hard. Hands the jar back to Lacy.
BREE
Are you okay?
LACY
Are you?
BREE
I heard you went to the clinic.
LACY
From who?!
BREE
I’m glad you did it.
LACY
Did what!? You don’t know shit.
BREE
Don’t lie to a pretty little liar.
LACY
Just be with me, Bree. Please?
You’re the only one I can talk to.
Lacy breaks down. Bree hugs her. Linda eavesdrops. Weeps.
Genres:
["Drama","Dark Comedy"]
Ratings
Scene
42 -
A Day of Chaos
EXT. MARKET - DAY
Joe EXITS with an envelope. BOOM, BOOM, BOOM! Joe is SHOT!
Three times. Goes down. A CAR peel out in the b.g.. The
envelope’s in Joe’s lifeless hand. A WOMAN runs to Joe.
EXT. GOODMAN HOUSE - CONTINUOUS
Lacy KNOCKS. Hung over. Disheveled. Fran opens the door.
FRAN
Oh, my God. Lacy. Are you okay!?
LACY
Is Joey here?
FRAN
No.
The house phone RINGS.
EXT. CITY STREETS/EXT. MCLAREN HOSPITAL - A LITTLE LATER
George, Fran, and Lacy race through traffic in Lacy's
Mercedes. Pull in the hospital parking lot. Park. Joe’s
wheeled out by a NURSE. Lacy EXITS the Benz. Runs to Joe.
George and Fran follow. Lacy hugs and kisses Joe.
LACY
Are you okay, Joey!?
JOE
Yeah.
NURSE
He’s lucky it was only bean bags.
GEORGE
What!?
NURSE
You know. The kind the police use.
FRAN
Why the fuck would the police shoot
Joey with fucking bags...!?
Genres:
["Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
43 -
Confrontation and Chaos
INT. MIDDLE EASTERN DINER - LATER
Al eats. George blows IN. Looks around. Pissed. Al is at
a table. He sees George. Waves him over.
AL
Georgie. Join me. The shawarma is
to kill for.
GEORGE
I’m done, Al! You hear me!? The
shit has hit it! Hard! I’m tired
of getting fucking sprayed!
PATRONS look over. Al lowers his voice.
AL
Slow your roll, G. I don’t know
what the fuck you’re talking about.
Sit down.
George stands. Defiant.
GEORGE
Did you shoot Joe!?
PATRONS look over again.
AL
I’m not going to tell you again.
Sit down. Before I arrest you for
public intoxication.
George reluctantly sits.
GEORGE
He was shot with police bean bags.
AL
Listen to me. I did not shoot Joe.
If one of my men did, I sure as
shawarma will find out.
GEORGE
You’d better fucking find out.
George reveals a gun in his belt. EXITS.
INT. TOM’S GARAGE - LATER
Bob, Tom, Mike, and Lenny rehearse their shitty band. SIRENS
scream. Police cars screech IN. Cops EXIT. Guns drawn.
COP #1
HANDS IN THE AIR! NOW!
The boys obey. Scared shitless. Dogs bark. Tom’s dad Brad
and his WIFE EXIT the house. Horrified.
Genres:
["Drama","Crime"]
Ratings
Scene
44 -
Tensions Unleashed
INT. GOODMAN HOUSE - JOE’S BEDROOM - CONTINUOUS
Lacy tends to Joe’s wounds. Joe cringes.
LACY
Are you in pain?
JOE
Yes. I was shot.
We hear Fran and George argue in the LIVING ROOM.
LIVING ROOM - CONTINUOUS
FRAN
We can’t let that bastard get away
with this!
GEORGE
Al told me he didn’t do it!
FRAN
And you believe him!?
The doorbell RINGS. George goes to the door. It’s Bree.
GEORGE
What the fuck do you want!?
Lacy and Joe eavesdrop in the HALLWAY.
BREE
I’m sorry about what happened to
Joe. I think I know who shot him.
INT. GEMM HOUSE - A LITTLE LATER
John smokes Cubans and drinks expensive scotch with FRIENDS.
JOHN
I got a case of this on my last
trip to Scotland. Which the tax
payers paid for, of course.
The MEN laugh. Lacy blows IN. In a rage.
JOHN (CONT'D)
Hi, hon.
LACY
Don’t give me that fucking “hon”
shit! DID YOU SHOOT JOEY...?!
Genres:
["Drama","Mystery","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
45 -
Confrontation in the Bar
INT. BAR - NIGHT
The place is packed. Lacy and Al drink at a BACK TABLE.
AL
What do you want me to do?
LACY
Find the fucker who did it!
PATRONS look over. Al lowers his voice.
AL
My men are on it. Keep it down.
LACY
I THOUGHT YOU LIKED IT WHEN I KEPT
IT UP, BIG AL!?
PATRONS look over again. Disgusted. Lacy jabs Al in the
balls under the table with the end of her crutch.
LACY (CONT'D)
Find out who shot Joey, or everyone
is going to find out about you.
Genres:
["Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
46 -
Secrets and Tension
INT. GOODMAN HOUSE - DAY
Fran irons clothes. There are KNOCKS at the door. Fran goes
to the door. Opens it. Lacy blows by.
LINDA
Hey!
INT. JOE’S ROOM - CONTINUOUS
Joe holds his phone in front of his face. Nervous. Anxious.
JOE
Give... Give... Give...
Lacy ENTERS. Joe quickly stows his phone. Fran eavesdrops
in the HALLWAY.
LACY
What are you doing?
JOE
Nothing.
LACY
How are you feeling?
JOE
Better. Are you okay?
LACY
No.
Genres:
["Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
47 -
Imprisoned Tensions
INT. JAIL CELL - CONTINUOUS
Bob, Tom, Mike, and Lenny are nervous. Anxious. Sit next to
TRIXIE, a trans female.
BOB
This is bullshit!
TOM
My dad will get us out.
Mike gets up. Grabs the bars like a caged animal.
MIKE
LET ME OUT! I’M INNOCENT! AHHH!!!
LENNY
Relax, dude.
TRIXIE
We’re all innocent, sweetie.
DEPUTY
Okay, boys. You’re free to go.
The The boys head OUT. Trixie follows. Sways. Wasted.
TOM
What did I tell you.
DEPUTY
Not you, Trixie. Cool your heels.
TRIXIE
I wish. Your men broke one when
they manhandled me.
DEPUTY
You loved it.
TRIXIE
So.
Genres:
["Drama","Crime"]
Ratings
Scene
48 -
Heartbreak in Fear
INT. GOODMAN HOUSE - JOE’S ROOM - CONTINUOUS
Lacy cries. Very emotional. Joe comforts her.
JOE
It’s going to be okay.
LACY
It’s not going to be okay! Those
bean bags were a just warning shot.
The next time, it’ll be bullets.
JOE
I’m not afraid of anything or any-
one. If someone wanted me dead,
I’d be dead. No one is going to
stop me from marrying you, Lacy.
LACY
I can’t take that chance. I’d
never be able to live with myself.
I’m sorry, Joey. It’s over.
Lacy breaks down. Emotional. Joe is stunned. Numb.
Genres:
["Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
49 -
Confrontation at Gemm House
INT. GEMM HOUSE - A LITTLE LATER
Al puts John in handcuffs.
JOHN
You’re making a big mistake, Al.
AL
You were the only civilian in my
office, John. Until I find out who
did it, tag, you’re it!
Al leads John out. Lacy ENTERS. Enraged. With a gun.
AL (CONT'D)
Put down the gun. I told you I’d
handle it.
LACY
The only thing you’ve handled are
my tits and ass, Al. Don’t look so
surprised, dad. I know all about
you and Bree.
JOHN
Listen to me. I did not shoot Joe.
I swear to you on my life.
LACY
You’re a politician. You can swear
all you want. I don’t believe a
word you say.
JOHN
When was Joe shot, Al?
AL
An eye witness said it was at 1:44
p.m..
JOHN
I was here with friends. Drinking
scotch and smoking cigars. I’ll
write down their names. Bring them
in, Al. They’ll all corroborate my
story.
Genres:
["Drama","Mystery","Crime"]
Ratings
Scene
50 -
Confronting the Devil
INT. GEMM HOUSE - LACY'S BEDROOM - NIGHT
Lacy cries. She tries to sleep. We hear KNOCKS on her door.
Lacy covers herself with the down comforter.
LACY
GO AWAY!
Linda ENTERS. Sober for the first time since we’ve seen her.
Linda sits on Lacy's bed. Lacy uncovers.
LACY (CONT'D)
Don’t you have a bottle to drown
yourself in?
LINDA
Any other day, any other time, that
would be the case. Not today.
LACY
Why not today?
LINDA
Because my daughter needs me.
LACY
I’ve needed you my whole life, mom.
You were never there.
LINDA
(breaks down)
I’m sorry. I’m going to change.
I promise.
LACY
I’ve heard this story a million
times, mom. I’m so sick and tired
of the lies, excuses, and broken
promises.
(MORE)
LACY (CONT'D)
When’s enough ever going to be a
enough...? You could’ve been a
great dancer, but you smoked,
drank, and drugged your dreams
away.
Linda sobs. Lacy’s unmoved. We see photos of Lacy and Linda
as young dancers on the wall. Full of hopes and dreams. Now
Linda’s an old, broken down, addicted mess. Full of regret.
LACY (CONT'D)
You want to keep living in the
dark? Or live in the light?
Addictions are the devil. You can
either kill the devil, or the devil
will kill you.
Genres:
["Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
51 -
Reflections of Lost Love
EXT. JOE’S BEDROOM - NIGHT
Fran knocks on Joe’s door. No answer. George APPROACHES.
FRAN
Are you okay, Joseph?
JOE (O.S.)
I’m fine!
GEORGE
Let him be.
George leads Fran away.
INT. JOE’S BEDROOM - CONTINOUS
“LIKE A ROCK,” by BOB SEGER plays. Joe sits on his bed.
Drinks shine. Looks out the window. Thinks about Lacy and
the love he lost.
INT. LACY'S ROOM - CONTINUOUS
Lacy sits on her bed. Drinks shine. Looks out the window.
Thinks about Joe and the love she lost.
Genres:
["Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
52 -
Bittersweet Reunion
INT. JOE’S TRUCK - DAY
Joe drives. Down. Depressed. A full load of clear plastic
moonshine jugs are in the back. Joe sees Lacy pass in the
other direction. Lacy sees Joe. Joe quickly pulls over.
Lacy makes a quick U-TURN. Pulls up behind Joe. Joe and
Lacy EXIT. Lacy runs to Joe. Hugs him. Very emotional.
LACY
I’m so sorry! I just don’t want
anything happening to you.
JOE
Nothing’s going to happen to me.
LACY
You promise?
JOE
I do.
LACY
I do, too. Saturday. 10 a.m.
Frank’s barn. Be there.
JOE
But -
LACY
Just be there.
Joe and Lacy hug and kiss.
LACY (CONT'D)
I can’t believe I’m getting married
in a barn.
JOE
Jesus was born in a barn.
LACY
He wasn’t married in one.
Lacy and Joe laugh, hug, and kiss.
Genres:
["Drama","Romance"]
Ratings
Scene
53 -
Wedding Preparations and Unwelcome Surprises
EXT. FRANK’S BARN - SATURDAY MORNING
All the PEOPLE that we’ve seen so far, and their GUESTS,
APPROACH. ENTER.
INT. HORSE STALL/DRESSING ROOM - CONTINUOUS
Joe looks in the mirror. Checks his hair. Adjusts his suit.
Checks his breath. Pops a fist full of Altoids. George sits
on a bale of hay in a suit. Smokes weed. Drinks shine.
Watches.
GEORGE
Last chance, son. Are you sure you
wanna do this thing?
JOE
Marriage isn’t a thing, dad.
GEORGE
Yeah, well... You really love that
girl, don’t you?
JOE
Yes! I do! And for the last time,
her name is Lacy Louise Gemm! Soon
to be Lacy Louise Goodman! Your
daughter-in-law!
GEORGE
Relax. Take it easy. Have a
drink.
George holds out the jar of moonshine. Joe ignores it.
There’s a knock on the door. A PROCESS SERVER ENTERS.
PROCESS SERVER
George Calvin Goodman?
GEORGE
Yes?
The Process Server hands George an envelope.
PROCESS SERVER
You’ve been served!
George pulls a gun.
GEORGE
Get the fuck out of here, you low
ass, parasitic rat fuck! This is
my son’s wedding day!
The Process Server runs out.
JOE
Put the gun away, dad.
George does. Doug ENTERS with a beer. George pulls his gun.
DOUG
Easy, Georgie. I just wanted to
say places. You’d better check
that in front.
GEORGE
I have a right to bear arms, Dougy.
The Michigan Senate and the U.S.
constitution says so.
DOUG
Yes, you do. But not in a church.
GEORGE
It’s a fucking barn!
DOUG
Okay, George. Break a leg, Joey.
JOE
Thanks, Dougy.
Doug EXITS. George stashes his gun. Reads the letter.
JOE (CONT'D)
Everything okay?
GEORGE
Yeah.
George reads the letter. Crumples it. Throws it at a
basket. Misses. Fran ENTERS. Hugs and kisses them.
FRAN
My two special men! So handsome!
JOE
Let’s go, Mom. It’s showtime.
Joe and George EXIT. Fran sees the crumpled letter on the
floor.
Genres:
["Drama","Family","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
54 -
Brew and Banter in the Barn
INT. BARN - LOBBY - CONTINUOUS
Doug and CLYDE, the boy who videotaped Lacy at the clinic,
stand at a table. A metal cabinet is behind them. PEOPLE
check their guns and get a ticket. Other PEOPLE pass by.
DOUG
Check all guns! No guns without
permission, permits, or training
are allowed inside the church!
MACHKA
This isn’t a church!
DOUG
It will be.
Doug opens two beers. Gives one to Clyde. They drink.
MACHKA
Are you drinking beer?!
CLYDE
Dougy said if you’re afraid to
drink the water, drink beer.
DOUG
That’s right, Clyde.
Doug and Clyde beer can bump. They drink. Belch.
Genres:
["Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
55 -
Pre-Wedding Tensions
INT. HORSE STALL - CONTINUOUS
HAIR and MAKE-UP PEOPLE tend to Lacy, Bree, Sandy, and Tina.
BREE
You’re the prettiest bride ever,
Lacy.
LACY
Thanks, Bree.
SANDY
We love you, honey!
TINA
I’m gonna cry.
MAKE-UP MAN
Don’t cry! It’ll ruin all my work.
Everyone laughs. Hugs. John KNOCKS. Sticks his head in.
JOHN
Ready, honey?
BREE
See you out there, Lacy. Tits up.
Lacy pushes up her tits. They all hug Lacy again. EXIT.
LACY
Where’s mom?! I can’t believe
she’s going to miss my wedding!
JOHN
I haven’t seen her for a few days.
She’ll be here.
LACY
Probably on another bender. She
promised me!
JOHN
Don’t let it ruin your special day.
LACY
Too late.
JOHN
I know I’m not father of the year.
Far from it. But you’re the best
daughter any dad could wish ever
for. I’m so proud of you.
LACY
Thanks, dad.
Lacy and John hug.
LACY (CONT'D)
Did you find out who shot Joey?
JOHN
Not yet. But you can bet your
inheritance it wasn’t me. Where
has the time gone? It seems like
yesterday that I was dropping you
off to school and picking you up
from soccer and dance practice.
Are you sure you want to do this
thing?
LACY
Marriage isn’t a “thing,” dad.
JOHN
Yeah, well... You’re young.
You’re beautiful. You have your
whole life ahead of you.
LACY
Cut to it, dad. Without the
filter.
JOHN
Joe’s too old for you. He’s poor.
He doesn’t have a job. Or health
insurance. He’s a fucking -
LACY
No, he’s not! Don’t ever call Joey
that! He’s got everything I want
and need! And he’s got me!
JOHN
Yes he does. Let’s go. It’s your
wedding day!
John hugs Lacy. Leads her OUT. She has second thoughts.
Genres:
["Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
56 -
Chaos at the Barn Wedding
INT. BARN - MAIN AREA - CONTINUOUS
Everyone settles in. Animal shit permeates the air.
MACHKA
It stinks like shit in here.
HENRIETTA
It’s a barn. What do you expect?
MRS. JONES
Smells like home.
STAGE RIGHT WINGS
Frank checks his hair and breath. Margarita hands Frank a
jar of shine. He drinks long and hard.
FRANK
Have the papers come through?
MARGARITA
Congressman Gemm said that he’s
working on it and to be patient.
FRANK
The law’s delay. Fuck it. It’s
showtime!
Margarita slaps Frank’s ass. Kisses him.
MARGARITA
Kick ass, Frankie.
Frank heads to the pulpit. Margarita heads to the piano.
MAIN STAGE
Bridesmaids Bree, Sandy, and Tina dazzle in sexy dresses.
George, Joe’s best man, stands next to Joe. Fran looks on
from her seat. Proud. Margarita plays the WEDDING MARCH.
Everyone stands. Lacy ENTERS from the back with John.
MRS. JONES
I can’t believe she has the balls
to wear white.
Shit falls from pigeons in the roof on Mrs. Jones’ dress.
HENRIETTA
Now you’re wearing white, Mrs.
Jones.
Everyone laughs. Mrs. Jones wipes pigeon shit on Henrietta’s
dress. Henrietta rears back her fist. Hanks stops her.
LACY
Never in my wildest nightmares did
I believe that I’d be married in a
broken down, cow farting, horse
shitting, pigeon pooping barn.
JOHN
Let’s go. It’s not too late. I
know exactly what to say.
Lacy shakes her head. John’s resigned. Gives Lacy to Joe.
Margarita finished the song. Takes a big slug of shine.
FRANK
If anyone knows why this couple
shouldn’t be married, speak now or
peace out.
Everyone raises their hands.
FRANK (CONT'D)
Shit.
LACY
What the fuck!?
MACHKA
Clown show.
JOE
Excuse me, Brother Francis, but
before everyone eviscerates us, I
have a few things to say...
MRS. JONES
I should’ve stayed home and watched
Netdicks.
JOE
Lacy and I aren’t perfect. Far
from it.
MRS. JONES
He can say that again.
JOE
Love has no boundaries. Not age.
Or race. Or religion. Or Creed.
EVERYONE
Amen.
JOE
Love isn’t jealous. Or petty. Or
judgmental.
EVERYONE
Amen.
JOE
Love isn’t blind! It sees with the
eyes of God!
EVERYONE
AMEN!
MACHKA
He should’ve been a preacher.
FRAN
He is!
Fran stands. Applauds loudly. Proud. Pleased. Everyone
stares at her. Fran sits.
JOE
WE ARE THE AUTHORS OF OUR OWN
LIVES! IF YOUR LIFE ISN’T A LOVE
STORY, YOU’RE WRITING THE WRONG
BOOK!
CONGREGATION
AMEN!
JOE
I love Lacy and she loves me. Now,
does anyone really have anything
important to say...?
Silence. Mrs. Jones snores. She wakes up. Slaps her face.
Everyone stares at her. Bree whispers to Sandy and Tina.
BREE
Did Mrs. Jones just bitch slap
herself?
SANDY/TINA
Yes.
Bree, Tina, and Sandy give Mrs. Jones the thumbs up.
FRANK
By the power vested in me...
BRAD
What power! You’re a farmer Frank!
FRANK
And a preacher!
MARGARITA
And an actor!
MACHKA
And an ex-con!
FRANK
I’m a multi-hyphenate!
HENRIETTA
This whole fiasco’s turning into
fuck-toast! Get on with it Frank!
Mrs. Jones falls asleep again. Fran slaps her awake.
MRS. JONES
Thanks. I needed that.
Margarita texts Frank. He looks at the text. Reads it.
MARGARITA’S TEXT
You skipped to the end! Go back to
the beginning!
FRANK
Shit.
Flop sweat falls down Frank’s face. He grabs a book under
the pulpit, “STARTING YOUR OWN RELIGION.” Nervously flips to
the chapter, “WEDDING DAY!”
FRANKFRANK
There it is! We are gathered here
today to -
BOB (O.S.)
KILL THE BRIDE!
Everyone turns. Gasps. Bob sways IN from the BACK. Drunk.
High. Holds a gun. His hand shakes. George and John pull
guns. Aim them at Bob. Hank and some MEN run OUT. Julie,
the waitress, frantically dials 911.
GEORGE
Put down the gun!
JOHN
Don’t be stupid, son.
MIRANDA
He was born that way.
BOB
SHUT UP!
LACY
Get the fuck out of here, Bob!
Before I beat your dead dick!
MRS. JONES
You can’t beat a dead dick.
Trust me. I’ve tried.
BOB
I ain’t playing these reindeer
games no more!
JOHN
What are you talking about, boy!?
BOB
DON’T CALL ME BOY! What doesn’t
make you stronger, makes you kill.
Bob aims his gun at Lacy. Cocks the trigger. Lacy stands
tall. Fearless. Joe covers her. Everyone GASPS.
INT. BARN LOBBY - CONTINUOUS
Clyde looks at hot girls on Instagram on his iPhone. Popcorn
pops next to him. Clyde smokes weed. Drinks beer. Hank and
the Men can’t open the locked metal cabinet.
HANK
Where’s the key?!
CLYDE
Dougy has it.
HANK
Where is he!?
CLYDE
On a beer run.
Hank and the Men run out.
Genres:
["Drama","Comedy"]
Ratings
Scene
57 -
Chaos at the Barn Wedding
INT. MAIN STAGE - CONTINUOUS
Bob has his gun on Lacy. He’s wasted. Sways. Sweats.
LACY
The only way you’re gonna stop me
from getting married is to kill me.
JOE
Me, too!
BOB
Fine. I’ll kill two bird brains
with one bullet.
MRS. JONES
If anyone’s got the brain of a
bird, butt hole Bob, it’s you!
BOB
SHUT UP, MRS. JONES!
MRS. JONES
Make me. Pussy. La, la, la, la,
la - fuck you.
Mrs. Jones pulls a .44 Magnum from her purse. Almost falls.
BOB
What the actual fuck, Mrs. Jones?
Do you have a permit for that?
MRS. JONES
Yeah. Right here.
Mrs. Jones reaches in her purse. Pulls out her middle
finger. Points her .44 Magnum at Bob. Almost falls over.
MACHKA
FUCK HIM UP, DIRTY HARRIET!
Al and some COPS ENTER in the BACK. Guns drawn.
AL
DROP THE GUN!
MRS. JONES
DO IT, DICK HEAD! OR DIE!
JOHN
Easy, Mrs. Jones.
GEORGE
Relax.
AL
We’ve got this.
MRS. JONES
Don’t cock block me, cocksuckers!
I’ve wanted a piece of this prick
his whole, fucked off life!
Bob waves his gun at everyone. They GASP! Duck!
BOB
I’ll KILL YOU ALL!! I SWEAR!!
JOHN
Not if we kill you first!
GEORGE
Let’s light this loser up.
BOB
SEE YOU IN HELL!
MRS. JONES
Not me! I went to confession this
morning. Right, Frankie?
FRANK
That’s right, Mrs. Jones. You’re
free and clear. And thank you very
much for the generous donation.
Everyone please put down your guns.
GEORGE
Out of my cold, dead hands.
JOHN
Mine, too.
BOB
Be careful what you wish for.
Al, the Cops, John, George, and Mrs. Jones aim their guns on
Bob. He sways back and forth. No one can get a clean shot.
HENRIETTA
Everyone is going die for love. I
love that!
Hank kisses Henrietta passionately. Machka’s disgusted.
MACHKA
Get a room.
LENNY (O.S.)
LOVE IS EVERYTHING!
Everyone turns. Lenny ENTERS from the BACK. Dressed and
armed like Rambo.
LENNY (CONT'D)
Make a move, Bob-turd, it’ll be the
last move you make!
BOB
I thought you were my friend, Leno.
LENNY
You don’t know what a friend is,
fucktardo. I’m sorry for not doing
the right thing earlier, Joey.
JOE
You’re doing it now Lenny. Thanks.
LACY
(to Bob)
Your move, shrimp dick!
MRS. JONES
Yeah, crustacean cock! I haven’t
felt this alive in fucking forever!
Mrs. Jones laughs on a whole other level of insanity.
Everyone looks at Mrs. Jones like W.T.F.?
JOHN
This friendly fire, fuck-for-all is
costing me a fortune. Maybe I can
get a refund.
SISTER MARGARITA
No refunds!
DR. DAVID
He’ll find a way to write it off.
JOHN
Great idea, Dr. Davis.
EVERYONE
IT’S DR. DAVID!
John takes out a pen and pad.
JOHN
Let’s see. I can write off this.
And this. And this...
LACY
Dad! My life is on the line here!
Can we cook the books later!?
JOHN
Oh. Right. Sorry, honey.
John puts the pen and pad away. Points his gun at Bob.
Lenny turns to Bob. Smells a putrid odor. Almost vomits.
LENNY
You smell like dead ass.
BOB
You should know.
LENNY
Fuck your own face.
BOB
That’s so mean.
MAIN STAGE - CONTINUOUS
Everyone has their guns on Bob. Bob’s hand shakes. He
sweats out drugs and alcohol.
BOB
If I can’t have you, no one can!
LACY
You had me, but you cheated on me!
BOB
It’s all Bree’s fault!
BREE
Take responsibility!
TINA
So much for being Lacy’s B.F.F..
Al, John, George, Mrs. Jones, and the Cops put their fingers
on their triggers. Hank and the MEN ENTER with BOXES. Hand
out axes. Hammers. Screw Drivers. Pliers. Hoes. Sheers.
Shovels. Sling shots. Bows. Arrows. Baseballs. Bats.
Golf clubs. Golf balls. Bowling balls. Bowling pins.
Tennis rackets. Balls. Hank holds up a forked weed tool.
HANK
YOU CAN TAKE OUR GUNS, BUT YOU
CAN’T TAKE OUR FREEDOM!
SLOW MOTION: Everyone cheers. They rush Bob. Joe lunges at
Bob. Grabs his gun. There’s a struggle. BAM! BAM! BAM!
Joe is shot! Three times! Falls! Hits his head hard on the
barn floor. Joe is still. Lifeless.
LACY
NOOOOO!!!
Lacy runs to Joe. Hugs him. Joe looks dead. Everyone
stares daggers at Bob. Bob dives under the wheel barrel.
Al, the Cops, John, George, and Mrs. Jones, unload bullets on
the wheel barrel. The barn is shot up. Everyone else throws
their garden tools and sports equipment at the wheel barrel.
REAL TIME: Doug ENTERS with a dolly of beer cases.
DOUG
This is my kind of wedding!
Doug pops open a beer. Drinks it down. Belches.
GEORGE
What the fuck, Dougy! My son is
dead! How can you drink beer at a
time like this!?
DR. DAVID
Doug can drink beer anytime.
Doug drinks. Pours the rest on Joe’s face. Joe’s lifeless.
DOUG
JOEY!
Joe comes to! Everyone cheers! Lacy hugs and kisses Joe.
FRAN
Thank God.
FRANK
IT’S A MIRACLE!
Bob slowly crawls OUT from under the wheel barrel.
BOB
I didn’t mean to shoot you, Joey.
You pushed my finger on the
trigger. Why aren’t you dead?
DOUG
You’re as dumb as dirt, Bob. You
bought that gun from me last night.
You don’t remember, do you? You
were wasted. I sold you boxes of
blanks, you brainless butt plug.
You know how to shoot those, right?
CONGREGATION
(make the “L” sign)
LOSER! LOSER! LOSER!
Bob kneels. Repentant. Makes the sign of the cross.
BOB
Bless me Father, for I have sinned.
MARGARITA
WE ARE ALL SINNERS!!
Everyone looks at Margarita. She takes a huge slug of shine.
FRANK
Yes, we are. And for your penance,
Robert, you will clean up this
church and build a new one.
BOB
Can I just say five our Fathers and
five Hail Marys?
Mrs. Jones points her .44 at Bob.
MRS. JONES
CLEAN UP AND BUILD A NEW CHURCH OR
DIE!
BOB
Okay. Geez.
FRANK
Let us all bow our heads and ask
for God’s forgiveness.
Everyone bows their heads. Frank gets a text. Reads it.
FRANK (CONT'D)
“God so loved the world he gave his
only Son. That whomever believes
in him shall not periscope.”
MARGARITA
(checks her phone)
PERISH! Damn spell check.
FRANK
PERISH! But have eternal life!
DR. DAVID
Wrap it up, Frank. I’ve got a tee
time at Warwick Hills.
MACHKA
If doctors practiced medicine as
much as they practiced golf, no one
would ever be sick.
EVERYONE
Amen!
Frank makes the sign of the cross over the Congregation.
FRANK
You are all forgiven! Back to
business. Do you Joseph John Paul
George Goodman, take Lacy Louise
Gemm, to have and to hold? For
better or worse? In sickness and
in health? Till death do you part?
JOE
I do.
FRANK
Do you, Lacy Louise Gemm, take
Joseph John Paul George Goodman -
LACY
No.
Everyone GASPS. Lacy’s emotional. Breaks down. John’s
relieved. Joe’s stunned. Numb. George isn’t surprised.
Fran is pissed.
LACY (CONT'D)
I’m sorry Joey. I can’t. I
just... I can’t.
JOE
I know. I had a feeling this was
never going to happen.
Lacy goes to hug Joe. Joe walks away. Down. Defeated.
Everyone feels Joe’s pain. Mrs. Jones is pragmatic.
MRS. JONES
I guess that’s that.
Mrs. Jones gets up. Starts to EXIT. Everyone follows.
LACY
Come back! Please! Don’t make me
yell! I wasn’t born in a barn.
JOHN
Thank God.
Joe comes back. Everyone follows. They take their seats.
Doug and Clyde hand out popcorn and beer.
JOE
Don’t humiliate me anymore.
LACY
Never. Do you think you can be my
friend? My best friend? Forever?
JOE
That all depends.
LACY
On what?
JOE
Do you think you can be my friend?
My best friend? Forever?
LACY
I do.
JOE
I do, too.
Lacy and Joe hug. Everyone APPLAUDS. Fran whispers to John.
JOHN
CAN I HAVE EVERYONE’S ATTENTION?!
LACY
Dad. Please. It’s not the -
JOHN
George Goodman’s house was
repossessed by the bank today!
Everyone reacts. They whisper to each other. John grabs the
big basket of animal feed. Dumps it out. Places it D.S.C.
FRANK
That feed’s expensive!
JOHN
Bill me.
JULIE
The tax payers will pay for it.
JOHN
I will match, dollar for dollar,
whatever is put in this basket, to
help save the Goodman home!
FRANK
And remember people, ten percent of
everything goes to support the new
church, bingo parlor, bar, night
club, weed dispensary, massage
parlor, gambling den, and social
hall.
(off their looks)
What? A man has to make a living.
JULIE
Once a con, always a con.
Mrs. Jones APPROACHES the basket. Puts in two shiny pennies.
MRS. JONES
It’s not much, but it’s all I have.
Margarita texts Frank. He reads it.
FRANK
“He saw a poor widow put in two
small copper coins.”
SANDY
Poor widow!? Mrs. Jones is a
freakin’ millionaire.
Mrs. Jones winks at Sandy.
DR. DAVID
What can you buy with two cents?
MACHKA
An old, dying flower. On sale.
LACY
Sorry I threw up on it.
FRAN
It’s the thought that counts.
MACHKA
Yeah, if you have cheap thoughts.
Everyone fills the basket with cash, coins, Koegels hot dogs,
chili sauce, Pinconning cheese, Faygo pop, hats, jerseys, and
memorabilia. Brad palms two U of M football tickets. Julie
sees this. Slaps Brad’s hand. He drops the tickets.
DOUG
It’s like the loaves and fishes
AL
No, it’s like the Bens and
Franklins!
Al APPROACHES with a duffle bag. Empties the contents into
the basket. The basket overflows with cash. Everyone GASPS.
AL (CONT'D)
That’s the proceeds from the police
fundraiser. Match that, John boy!
That will really be a miracle!
JOHN
Don’t call me John boy.
AL
Now you can sleep in your own bed
forever, Georgie Porgie!
GEORGE
Don’t call me Georgie Porgie.
FRAN
Thank you! All of you!
Genres:
["Drama","Comedy","Action"]
Ratings
Scene
58 -
A Moment of Encouragement
EXT. BARN - RECEPTION - SUNSET
Everyone eats, drinks, and parties. Bob, Mike, Tom, and
Lenny play their shitty music on STAGE. They’re ignored.
MRS. JONES
They really suck don’t they?
CLYDE
Yes.
Mrs. Jones and Clyde give the band the finger. A MAN, 60s,
humbly APPROACHES Joe.
MAN
Sorry for shooting you with bean
bags, Joey. It was as stupid as I
am. Can you forgive me?
JOE
Yeah. But don’t ever do it again.
Joe shakes the MAN’S hand. He EXITS. Lacy APPROACHES Joe.
LACY
What did Bob’s dad say to you?
JOE
I’ll tell you later.
LACY
Are you okay?
JOE
Yeah. I’m relieved, actually.
LACY
Me, too. Can I ask you a question?
What were you doing with your phone
in your bedroom the other day?
JOE
It’s not important.
LACY
Yes, it is.
JOE
I was auditioning for a part in a
movie that’s shooting in Flint next
month.
LACY
What?! What movie!? I didn’t know
you wanted to be an actor!
JOE
I’ve always wanted to be an actor,
but I never told anyone because I
didn’t want them to laugh at me.
LACY
No one would laugh at you.
JOE
Yes, they would. Actors are good
looking and talented. I look like
Mr. Potato Head with zero talent.
Lacy laughs. Mrs. Jones and the boy inch over. Eavesdrop.
JOE (CONT'D)
See.
LACY
I’m sorry but you’re funny, more
talented, and better looking than
most of those Hollywood pretty
boys. Tell me about the movie! It
sounds exciting!
JOE
The casting director told me to
videotape a monologue and send it
in. I’ve been working on it day
and night. Everyone thought I had
brain damage because I mumbled to
myself rehearsing the lines. Any-
way, when I went to record the
monologue, I dried up. The words
just wouldn’t come out.
LACY
Even the best actors in the world
dry up. Try again. You can do it.
JOE
No. Everyone was right about me.
I really am a loser.
MRS. JONES
No, you’re not! You’re a good man,
Joe.
JOE
Thanks, Mrs. Jones.
LACY
A good, wise man gave me the best
advice I’ve ever heard.
“Everything is blessing. There are
no mistakes. Only lessons.”
JOE
The lesson I learned is, hard work
doesn’t pay.
LACY
Work harder.
JOE
The deadline to get my video to the
casting people is tonight. My dad
was right. There are no happy
endings. Dreams don’t come true.
Joe looks at George. He drinks and parties with everyone.
LACY
When you’re lost, lonely, and have
nothing left, try one more time.
That’s when your life changes.
Lacy hugs Joe.
LACY (CONT'D)
My dream was to dance the classics.
Swan Lake. Sleeping Beauty. Peter
Pan. A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Cinderella. The Nutcracker.
MRS. JONES
You’ve been cracking nuts your
whole life, honey.
LACY
Thanks, Mrs. Jones. I learned that
from you.
FLASHBACK TO:
Genres:
["Drama","Romance","Comedy"]
Ratings
Scene
59 -
Dreams and Heartbreak
EXT. BISHOP AIRPORT/EXT. NEW YORK CITY - A YEAR EARLIER
Lacy’s bags are packed. The ACTION follows her VOICE-OVER.
LACY (V.O.)
I finally got the courage to move
to New York City. I was going to
break into classical dance, or
classical dance was going to break
me. Be careful what you wish for,
huh? I worked my ass off day and
night. Nothing was gonna stop me.
Or so I thought. I was in point
class when I heard the crack. A
stress fracture. When I was in the
hospital, I found out that I was
pregnant. There was no way I was I
going to raise a baby alone in that
city. So I moved back home with a
broken heart, a broken dream, a
broken leg, and a bun in the oven.
FLASHBACK TO:
INT. CLINIC - EXAMINATION ROOM - FLINT - DAY
Lacy sobs from a place she never thought existed. The DOCTOR
EXITS. The NURSES clean up. They feel bad for Lacy.
LACY (V.O.)
When I lost my baby, I was
devastated. I thought I was going
to die.
FLASHFORWARD TO:
Genres:
["Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
60 -
A Night of Renewal and Celebration
INT. FRANK'S BARN - PRESENT
Everyone is silent. Empathetic. They feel Lacy's pain.
LACY
WHERE’S MY MOM WHEN I REALLY NEED
HER...!?
LINDA (O.C.)
I’M RIGHT HERE, HONEY!
Everyone turns. Looks. Linda APPROACHES from her car.
She’s had a complete and total make-over. Her hair and make-
up are perfect. She’s clean. Sober. Gorgeous. Everyone
applauds. Lacy and Joe APPROACH Linda. Everyone gathers
around.
LACY
You made it, mom. And your clean.
LINDA
And sober. Three days and
counting.
Lacy and Linda hug. Everyone applauds.
LACY
I’m so proud of you.
LINDA
And I, you.
Lacy and Linda hug again. John APPROACHES.
JOHN
Your mother cleans up good, huh?
Let’s try and work things out, hon.
What do you say?
LINDA
One day at a time.
Linda and John hug. Everyone applauds.
JOE
You look fantastic, Linda.
LINDA
Thanks, Joe. I’m sorry I missed
the big day.
JOE
That’s okay. We’re not married.
LINDA
What...?!
JOHN
I’ll tell you later.
LACY
Will you do that monologue for me?
JOE
No.
LACY
Please?
JOE
No.
LACY
“B.F.F.” Remember?
LINDA
I’m glad you and Joey are still
friends.
LACY
“B.F.F.” means Be Fucking Fearless.
LINDA
Oh. I like that.
LACY
“B.F.F. B.F.F. B.F.F.”
MRS. JONES
“B.F.F. B.F.F. B.F.F.”
EVERYONE
“B.F.F.! B.F.F.! B.F.F.!
LACY
Quiet, please.
EVERYONE
“B.F.F.! B.F.F.! B.F.F.!”
MRS. JONES
SHUT THE FUCK UP!
LACY
Thanks, Mrs. Jones. Go ahead,
Joey.
Everyone looks at Joe. He’s nervous. Anxious. Lacy motions
to Clyde to videotape Joe. He does. Everyone smiles at Joe.
They nod. Dougy drinks. Gives Joe the thumbs up.
JOE
Give... Give... Give... I can’t
do it!
GEORGE
Yes, you can! I love you, son!
Joe looks at George. He nods. Fran’s emotional. Hugs
George. Everyone gives Joe their love, support, and energy.
JOE
Give...Give...Give...thy thoughts
no tongue, nor any unproportioned
thought his act. Be thou
familiar, but by no means vulgar.
(MORE)
JOE (CONT'D)
(looks to Lacy and Lenny)
Those friends thou hast, and their
adoption tried, grapple them unto
thy soul with hoops of steel;
(looks to Bob, Mike, Tom)
But do not dull thy palm with
entertainment of each new-hatch'd,
unfledged comrade. Beware of
entrance to a quarrel, but being
in, bear't that the opposed may
beware of thee.
(stronger)
Give every man thy ear, but few thy
voice; Take each man's censure,
but reserve thy judgment. Costly
thy habit as thy purse can buy, but
not express'd in fancy; rich, not
gaudy; For the apparel oft
proclaims the man.
(looks to George)
Neither a borrower nor a lender be;
for loan oft loses both itself and
friend, and borrowing dulls the
edge of husbandry.
(to everyone)
This above all: to thine own self
be true! And it must follow, as
the night the day, thou canst not
then be false to any man!”
Silence. Thunderous applause. Everyone congratulates Joe.
LACY
Thank you.
JOE
For what?
LACY
For being such a good man.
JOE
No.
LACY
What?
JOE
I’m a great man because I’ve got a
best friend like you. May I kiss,
“that girl?”
LACY
Only if you promise me one thing.
JOE
What’s that?
LACY
That you’ll never ask “that girl,”
“that question,” again.
Joe kisses Lacy. Everyone applauds and makes the “W” sign.
EVERYONE
WINNER! WINNER! WINNER!
GEORGE
After I pay off my mortgages and
Frank takes his “holy cut,” I’m
going to give Joe and Lacy whatever
is leftover so they can live their
dreams!
Applause. George raises his glass. Everyone follows.
GEORGE (CONT'D)
TO DREAMERS! DREAM ON!
Everyone cheers! Toasts. Drinks. John steps forward.
JOHN
And I’m going to do everything I
can to make sure that pure Michigan
continues to flow from every tap in
town forever!
Cheers and applause!
JOHN (CONT'D)
Then I’m gonna meet with the
biggest and best companies to bring
manufacturing and new jobs back to
the great state of Michigan!
Cheers and applause!
MIRANDA
How are you going to do that
Congressman!?
Silence. Everyone looks at John. John’s nervous. Self-
conscious. He looks to everyone. Then to Joe and Lacy.
JOHN
I’M GOING TO BE FUCKING FEARLESS!
Flint, Michigan is going to rock
and roll like its footstompin’
days! Come on out, boys!
The original members of GRAND FUNK RAILROAD ENTER the STAGE.
Everyone’s shocked. Stunned. They applaud. Cheer. Scream.
MARK FARNER
It’s good to be back home! There’s
no better city in the world than
Flint!
DON BREWER
Who’s ready for some Footstompin’
music!?
Loud screams and cheers. Grand Funk plays “FOOTSTOMPIN’
MUSIC.” Lacy dances with Joe on her crutches. Everyone
joins in.
John waves to Bob’s dad. Bob’s dad nods to a CREW in the
field. A pyrotechnic team sets off a spectacular FIREWORKS
display that lights up the Flint sky.
LINDA
How did you get Grand Funk back
together? Everyone said it was
impossible.
JOHN
Nothing’s impossible. I got Grand
Funk back together the same way I
got the most beautiful girl in the
world to marry me. I was fucking
fearless.
John and Linda hug. Kiss. George and Fran APPROACH.
GEORGE
The tax payers paid for all this,
didn’t they?
JOHN
It’s the democratic way.
George shakes his head. Fran hugs George. They kiss. Linda
hugs John. They kiss. Everyone dances, drinks, and parties
the night away.
As we PAN DOWN, in the middle of the bleak, barren, cold hard
ground of this down, but far from out, great city of Flint, a
strong, rebellious, WILD FLOWER, full of the life force,
GROWS.
FADE OUT:
THE END