1 INT. BROWNSTONE APARTMENT LIVING SPACE - NIGHT 1
The brownstone apartment located in NYC is long and narrow,
with two windows. Any apartment in any city will work; the
brownstone is a cost-effective location because it represents
wealth without the glitz that other locations require.
The living space has two wing chairs by the windows. On the
adjacent wall to the windows is a couch with a coffee table
that faces a fireplace and a small bar. The fourth wall
opposite the windows has a dining table with four chairs.
There is a doorway near the windows to enter the apartment
from the outside. Near the dining table is an opening that
leads to the bedrooms and bathroom.
NOAH WHEELER caucasion male late-50s looks like a guy that
always gets what he wants. He reads a book in a wing chair,
white shirt, sleeves rolled up, collar unbuttoned, tie
loosened, and legs crossed.
CINDY WHEELER Thai female late-20s, long hair, sits legs
curled with a book in the other wing chair, wears a turtle
neck sweater dress, barefooted. She has the look of a
seductive air hostess on Thai Lion Airlines.
CINDY
Time for our cognac.
Cindy slowly walks to the small bar and the crystal decanter
of cognac. The glow of the fireplace gives the ambiance of
sensual wealth and power, as Noah stares at his beautiful
young wife as she serves him.
Cindy pours two snifters of the liquor. She brings the two
glasses to her husband. She softly kisses Noah on his lips as
she hands him the drink.
NOAH
You are the perfect wife.
They both swirl the cognac in their glasses. Noah clicks
their glasses together as Cindy gives him a sexy smile. The
two sip their drink.
Cindy goes to her chair as Noah savors the sip. Cindy reaches
under the chair's cushion, takes out a gun and fires it, and
stands there with a Cheshire cat grin on her face.
2.
2 INT. INTERNET CAFE BOOTH - CONTINUOUS - DAY 2
The first scene was in Cindy's mind as she sits in the
internet cafe.
Internet cafe booth similar to a booth in a diner, but in an
alcove for privacy. On the wall is a picture of the NYC
skyline. As a location, a simple private table would work as
well, but the booth gives more seclusion to the story.
Cindy sits in the booth alone with earphones in her ears as
she reads from her laptop with her hair in a ponytail and
black reading glasses. Cindy then slams the mug of coffee on
the table and talks to herself.
CINDY
No, Damm it, not a gun. It's too
friggin loud, and I don't want to
see the mess it would make.
She starts typing furiously on the laptop.
3 INT. BROWNSTONE APARTMENT LIVING SPACE - CONTINUOUS - NIGHT 3
The scene is in Cindy's mind as she types it. Her voice is as
a voice-over, and the characters in the scene do not speak.
Noah and Cindy Wheeler sit on their wing chairs with books in
their hands.
Cindy slowly walks to the small bar and the crystal decanter
of cognac, as Noah stares at his beautiful young wife as she
serves him.
Cindy pours two snifters of the liquor. She brings the two
glasses to her husband. She softly kisses Noah on his lips as
she hands him the drink, then goes to her chair.
CINDY (V.O.)
Use the pillow! Suffocate him.
Cindy goes to her chair as Noah savors the sip. She grabs a
pillow, lunges at Noah to suffocate him, and holds it on him
until he goes limp. She removes the pillow and stares at him
with a Cheshire cat grin on her face.
4 INT. INTERNET CAFE BOOTH - CONTINUOUS - DAY 4
Cindy slams both hands on the keyboard and talks to herself.
3.
CINDY
He is too strong and would fight
her off. That was a stupid move,
Cindy.
Cindy starts to type on her laptop and talks to herself as
she types.
CINDY (CONT'D)
She needs to drug him.
She furiously types as she describes the scene.
CINDY (CONT'D)
She takes a small medicine bottle
out of her sleeve and pours the
contents in one of the snifters.
She takes a sip of coffee as she thinks, then types again.
CINDY (CONT'D)
Noah sips the cognac and makes a
face as he tastes something in his
drink but drinks it anyway. In a
matter of seconds, he is out cold.
Cindy has a Cheshire cat grin on her face. Then her facial
expression turns to anger.
CINDY (CONT'D)
The drug takes too long, and Noah
is a cognac connoisseur. He can
taste it and react violently. She
has to finish him off quickly.
Cindy puts her hands on her face and then gets that Cheshire
cat grin again on her face. She starts to type again.
5 INT. BROWNSTONE APARTMENT LIVING SPACE - CONTINUOUS - NIGHT 5
The scene is in Cindy's mind as she types it. Her voice is as
a voice-over, and the characters in the scene do not speak.
Noah and Cindy Wheeler sit on their wing chairs with books in
their hands.
Cindy slowly walks to the small bar and the crystal decanter
of cognac, as Noah stares at his beautiful young wife as she
serves him. Cindy slips a medicine bottle from her sleeve and
empties it into the snifter of cognac.
CINDY (V.O.)
Use only one glass.
4.
Cindy seductively sits on Noah's lap. Before he can say
anything, she puts her finger on his lips. Cindy takes a sip
of the cognac in her mouth and then kisses Noah as she
releases the drugged drink into his mouth.
CINDY (V.O.) (CONT'D)
Very sexy.
Cindy does this over and over until the snifter is empty. She
throws the empty glass over her shoulder as Noah is dizzy and
can't keep his eyes open. Cindy reaches behind her, pulls her
dress up, and grabs a knife she had strapped to her thigh.
CINDY (V.O.) (CONT'D)
Stab him!
Cindy stabs Noah into his chest as Noah gasps.
CINDY (V.O.) (CONT'D)
Stab him again and again!
Cindy keeps plunging the knife in his chest as a crime of
passion.
CINDY (V.O.) (CONT'D)
Stop, stop. No good, no good.
Cindy turns and looks up at the ominous voice and puts her
two palms up with the what do you want me to do facial
expression. She mouths the words, what the fuck.
Genres:
["Thriller","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
2 -
Casting Call
6 INT. INTERNET CAFE BOOTH - CONTINUOUS - DAY 6
Cindy slams her laptop closed in disgust.
CINDY
Closer, better, but using a knife
to the chest is difficult. What if
he isn't out cold? But the combo of
drugs and weapons is a good one.
At this point, Cindy, startled, clutches her chest due to the
unexpected touch on the shoulder by ZAC DAWSON, male early-
30s with a John Stamos head of hair and a Hugo Boss suit.
ZAC
Sorry, Mrs. Wheeler, I didn't mean
to startle you.
Cindy exhales and removes her hands from her chest, and
removes the earplugs from her ears.
5.
CINDY
No, it's fine. I am miles away when
I write, especially with these in
my ears.
Zac sits opposite Cindy and puts his coffee down on the
table.
ZAC
How is my favorite screenwriter
doing on the script?
CINDY
Ahh, still working on the same
scene, my favorite producer.
ZAC
You better as it is the crucial
scene of them all.
CINDY
I know you don't have to remind me.
ZAC
There is also the matter of the
deadline we set.
CINDY
Since I am casting for the lead
female actor role simultaneously,
the deadline is not an issue.
Zac takes a sip of coffee before responding.
ZAC
Make sure I get to meet her before
you finalize anything.
CINDY
I have been working on this for
five years. I know what I am doing
and you have to trust my process.
Zac puts both palms up like he is surrendering.
ZAC
OK, OK, I trust the tremendous Thai
mind of Yindee.
Cindy starts to laugh and slaps Zac's hand.
CINDY
I should have never told you my
Thai name.
(MORE)
6.
CINDY (CONT'D)
Cindy just made sense for me in
America because they sound the
same.
ZAC
But Yindee means pleasure.
Zac fakes a hug as he holds his hands under his chin.
CINDY
Mr. Dawson, you think you are so
funny. But this is serious.
ZAC
I understand, we are in this
together. You know it's OK if you
call me Zac.
Cindy wags her index finger back and forth as she responds.
CINDY
This is business, Mr. Dawson, don't
forget that.
ZAC
Yes, Mrs. Wheeler. Text me when you
finish the scene.
CINDY
I will also send the list of props
I need for the auditions.
Zac stands and motions like he is doffing his hat as he says
goodbye.
ZAC
Look forward to hearing from you.
Good day, Mrs. Wheeler.
CINDY
And to you, Mr. Dawson.
Genres:
["Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
3 -
Power Struggle
7 INT. BROWNSTONE APARTMENT LIVING SPACE - LATER - NIGHT 7
Noah sits in a wing chair in a plush robe and slippers as he
reads his book. Cindy sits curled up on the couch, back to
Noah, in a long slip lounge dress barefooted with her laptop.
INSERT - NOAH'S BOOK, titled: Invent and Wander: The
Collected Writings of Jeff Bezos.
7.
NOAH
Are you writing one of your
nonsensical scripts again?
Cindy exhales and gets her composure before she responds.
Noah can't see her face.
CINDY
Yes, you know me, the silly
immigrant who tries to write.
Cindy sticks her tongue out and shakes her head back and
forth.
NOAH
I'm glad you write as it improves
your value as a wife. But I'm not
spending a penny on producing any
of your shit.
CINDY
I would never ask you to, as
everything I do is to help me
become the wife you deserve.
NOAH
I am like Henry Higgins.
CINDY
Is Henry Higgins a mogul like Jeff
Bezos?
Noah shakes his head in disbelief.
NOAH
No, airhead. Henry Higgins was a
character in the play Pygmalion. He
took a girl off the streets and
taught her to be a polished lady.
Cindy rolls her eyes and then turns to Noah.
CINDY
Yes, everything I am, I owe to you.
NOAH
You are my Eliza Doolittle.
Cindy closes her laptop, looks at the mantel clock over the
fireplace and smiles at Noah.
CINDY
It's 9 pm. Do you want your cognac
now?
8.
NOAH
Yes, pour me a glass.
She gets up and walks over to the small bar where the
decanter of cognac sits and pours two snifters halfway with
the liquor.
NOAH (CONT'D)
Did you get the good stuff this
time?
She mimics her screenplay, takes a fake bottle of drugs from
her sleeve, and pours it into Noah's glass. Her body shields
Noah from seeing this.
CINDY
This is your favorite—the imported
Remy Martin cognac limited edition.
Noah closes the book on his lap points at Cindy as he
exclaims.
NOAH
Gradatim Ferociter!
CINDY
Sounds like a dinosaur.
NOAH
Ahh, my naive wife. It is Latin,
and it's Jeff Bezos's motto. It
means, step by step ferociously.
CINDY
It still sounds like a dinosaur.
NOAH
Good thing you are beautiful. I
have adopted that motto as well. My
workers better be ready.
Cindy gives Noah the glass of cognac with a smile.
CINDY
With you as their leader, how can
they not be ferocious?
Noah nods in agreement and sips his cognac. Cindy turns to
return to the couch when Noah grabs her wrist to stop her.
NOAH
I found you with the pigs and
lowlifes on the streets of Bangkok.
(MORE)
9.
NOAH (CONT'D)
You would be dead without me. Come
here and serve me.
Cindy drinks down her cognac in one gulp with her back to
Noah. She closes her eyes, exhales, and turns to Noah with a
sly smile.
CINDY
I live to serve you.
Noah sits back in the chair and spreads his legs.
NOAH
On your knees, "my Xi taw," as you
were called in Thailand at 17 years
old when I met you. Or my slut, as
I call you now.
Cindy gets on her knees and spreads open his robe. Noah grabs
her head and forces her down on his groin for oral sex.
NOAH (CONT'D)
You can take the girl out of
Bangkok, but you can't take the
cock out of the girl.
Noah puts his head back, looks up to the ceiling, and laughs
whole-heartedly at his joke while Cindy continues the oral
sex.
Genres:
["Drama","Dark Comedy"]
Ratings
Scene
4 -
Audition Dilemma
8 INT. INTERNET CAFE BOOTH - FOLLOWING MORNING - DAY 8
In a sweater dress, Cindy sits opposite Zac in their usual
booth in the cafe. In a business suit, Zac stares at her over
his cup of coffee as he sips. Cindy holds her head as she
stares dejectedly at her laptop screen.
ZAC
What's the matter? You haven't even
called me an idiot yet.
Zac smiles as he tries to cheer up Cindy. She looks up and
doesn't change her expression.
CINDY
Idiot.
Cindy puts her head back down.
ZAC
That's better. You have that Noah
treated me like shit last night
look.
10.
CINDY
You mean Henry Higgins.
ZAC
Henry who?
CINDY
Nevermind. Oh crap, I have to call
Giorgio at the Plaza.
Cindy puts her Bluetooth earbuds in her ears punches the
number on her phone as Zac spins her laptop around to look at
her screen. Cindy talks to Giorgio on her Bluetooth phone.
CINDY (CONT'D)
Hello, Giorgio, it's Mrs. Wheeler.
(pause)
Oh, thank you, Giorgio, you always
say the sweetest things.
(pause)
I just want to confirm the Woodruff
Room for my Tenth Anniversary
Party.
(pause)
Great, I will pass by later in the
week for the details.
(pause)
Ciao Giorgio Mio
Cindy's smile turns sour as soon as she ends the phone call.
ZAC
Your tenth anniversary, wow, no
wonder you're depressed.
CINDY
It's not that. I faked sex as a
happy wife to him for over ten
years. Pretending to be joyful at a
dinner party is nothing.
ZAC
So, what is it?
CINDY
Our deadline is looming, and we
need to bring in our lead actress.
ZAC
But, which one?
CINDY
Exactly, Mr. Producer. We started
this search over a year ago.
11.
ZAC
Well, Mrs. Director, I put those
ads on the actors' online sites and
apps. We got hundreds of responses,
remember?
CINDY
Then we weeded them out by our
particular criteria. No agents
chopped the list in half.
ZAC
Then, they had to be sexy.
Cindy rolls her eyes at Zac.
CINDY
Of course, but you should see what
some girls think is sexy. Click on
the girl Margie on the list.
Zac clicks on the laptop, and his face looks like he drank a
glass of vinegar.
CINDY (CONT'D)
And she is still in the running.
ZAC
Oh, shit. There are not enough
filters in the world for that face.
CINDY
Then I have to make sure they are
inexperienced, naive, and most
importantly, willing to do anything
we ask.
ZAC
You do that with the virtual
auditions, right?
CINDY
Yeah, I make them do these scenes
on video and send them to me.
ZAC
Like what?
Cindy spins her laptop around again. She clicks on a page,
turns the computer back to Zac, and gives Zac the earbuds.
Zac puts one earbud in his one ear and watches the screen.
12.
CINDY
First, they have to act seductively
to get Noah to go away with her for
a weekend.
ZAC
I will run away with this one.
CINDY
No shit. Now click the following
link. Then they have to act like
Noah gave them the best sex ever.
ZAC
I get this from all the girls.
Cindy playfully throws a napkin at him.
CINDY
The third one they have to act like
a dominatrix and demand he pleases
them.
ZAC
Shit, they scared me. I don't like
pain at all.
Zac takes the earbuds out and closes the laptop.
ZAC (CONT'D)
You are doing great, as there are
some good candidates here. Don't be
too discerning. Go with your gut
and pick.
CINDY
I know, but I have done too much to
let some asshole wannabe starlet
ruin it.
ZAC
You got this. What do you do next?
CINDY
The finalists are all sending me a
sexting video in the nude. The best
at sexting will get the in-person
audition.
ZAC
Have them send that sexting video
directly to me.
13.
Cindy moves her fist up and down, mimicking jerking off, with
a clenched-teeth smile, as Zac laughs at her actions.
CINDY
This is the test to see if they
will go all the way for us.
ZAC
Time is a factor now. Just narrow
it down to three and show me. Then
we will decide.
Genres:
["Drama","Comedy"]
Ratings
Scene
5 -
Tension in the Brownstone
9 INT. BROWNSTONE APARTMENT LIVING SPACE - LATER - NIGHT 9
Noah relaxes on his wing chair, tie loosened, no jacket, with
a book. Cindy walks to him in her sweater dress with his
cognac snifter and waits for Noah to take the glass. Noah
makes Cindy stand there with the cognac as he questions her.
NOAH
Did you call Giorgio yet?
CINDY
Yes, sweetie. All done.
NOAH
The tenth Anniversary is pretty
impressive. Everyone said it would
never last.
CINDY
Ten wonderful years.
NOAH
I certainly turned you into a lady.
CINDY
I am indebted to you.
NOAH
Yes, you are. You can't leave me
either because of that prenup you
signed, or else you will be a
street-walker in Bangkok again.
CINDY
Leave you? Never, my love.
Noah takes the snifter from Cindy and raises it to toast
Cindy.
NOAH
Here's to prenups.
14.
Cindy blows a kiss to Noah, softly touches his cheek, turns,
and walks away. With her back to Noah, her eyes look up to
the ceiling, and she bites her bottom lip. She sits on the
couch and takes out her phone.
NOAH (CONT'D)
Cindy, throw me a pillow.
Daydream Starts
In her mind, Cindy reaches behind the pillow and pulls out an
ax. She stands up and slowly raises the ax over her head.
With the ax over her head, she yells out.
CINDY
Gradatim Ferociter!
Cindy throws the ax at Noah. The ax misses Noah and knocks
the lamp off the table next to Noah.
Daydream Ends
Back to actual time, Noah picks up the pillow off the table
and puts the lamp back up.
NOAH
What the hell are you doing
throwing the pillow like that?
Noah tries to turn the lamp back on.
NOAH (CONT'D)
You broke the friggin thing.
CINDY
Sorry, dear. I am always wild when
I toss things.
NOAH
True, you suck at frisbee, suck at
corn hole, even tennis. You can't
do anything with your hands.
Noah takes a sip of cognac, then puts the glass down and
smiles at Cindy.
NOAH (CONT'D)
There is one place your hands are
magical.
Noah wiggles his finger for Cindy to come to him. Then he
points down to his groin.
15.
Genres:
["Drama","Dark Comedy"]
Ratings
Scene
6 -
Casting Frustrations
10 INT. INTERNET CAFE BOOTH - FOLLOWING MORNING - DAY 10
In a sweater dress, Cindy sits at her favorite booth. She
looks at her open laptop with earbuds in her ears. Next to
her computer is a cup of coffee and a memo pad and pen. Cindy
talks to herself in a whispered voice.
CINDY
I just need two women to send me
their sexting tape to go alone with
Nathalie's. I need three girls for
my producer to make the choice.
Cindy then dials her phone and talks to the candidates for
the role on Bluetooth.
CINDY (CONT'D)
Hello, Willow. This is Cindy
Wheeler.
(pause)
Did you look over the scene I sent
you?
(pause)
Great, I need you to send me a
video of the sexting scene.
(pause)
Yes, you have to be naked. It is
sexting.
(pause)
I am a professional too. You have
my word that I am the only one that
will view it.
(pause)
Sorry, you feel that way. That's
our criteria for an audition. We
will have to look at our other
candidates.
Cindy crosses out a name on the memo pad and dials another
phone number.
11 INT. INTERNET CAFE BOOTH - CONTINUOUS - MONTAGE - DAY 11
The montage is a series of short scenes, all at the cafe
booth with Cindy by herself on the phone.
MONTAGE OF PHONE CALLS STARTS
1. Cindy sits in the booth and has a smile on her face.
CINDY
Hello, Marisa. This is Cindy
Wheeler.
(MORE)
16.
CINDY (CONT'D)
(pause)
Sorry to hear that.
2. Cindy sits in the booth and crosses another name off the
list.
3. Cindy sits in the booth and twirls her hair as she
listens, then rolls her eyes.
4. Cindy sits in the booth and crosses another name off the
list with disgust.
5. Cindy sits in the booth and gently punches her forehead as
she listens and speaks.
CINDY (CONT'D)
Yes, you have to be naked.
6. Cindy sits in the booth and angrily crosses another name
off the list.
7. Cindy sits in the booth raises both hands over her head in
triumph as she listens and responds.
CINDY (CONT'D)
Fantastic, Paige, you made the
final three.
8. Cindy sits, listens, and then crosses another name off the
list so hard that the paper tears.
9. Cindy walks back and forth in front of the booth and
shakes her head as she listens and speaks.
CINDY (CONT'D)
What the fuck!
10. Cindy plops back down in the booth, crosses another name
off the list, and puts her head down on the memo pad.
END OF MONTAGE
Genres:
["Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
7 -
Successful Audition Progress
12 INT. INTERNET CAFE BOOTH - CONTINUOUS - DAY 12
Cindy has her head down on the memo pad. She slowly picks her
head, looks at her memo pad, and talks to herself. She clicks
on her laptop.
CINDY
One name left, Melanie Lucroy, from
Brooklyn.
Cindy dials her phone and calls Melanie.
17.
CINDY (CONT'D)
Hello, Melanie.
(pause)
Really?
(pause)
I am so happy that you did the
sexting video audition.
(pause)
Yes, you made the final three.
(pause)
I will let you know after the
producer decides.
Cindy pulls her earbuds out, stands up, and does a happy
dance in front of the booth. Cindy's phone rings, and it is a
FaceTime call from Nathalie. Cindy sits and takes the call.
We see NATHALIE POWELL, a Black-British female late-20s, on
the phone. Her Afro-Boho style is a retro-vision from the 70s
with a short natural Afro-hairstyle and oversized hoop
earrings. This earthy look naturally exudes sensuality.
CINDY (CONT'D)
Hello, Miss Powell.
NATHALIE
Good Morning Mrs. Wheeler. I'm so
excited that you called.
CINDY
Did you video the sexting-
Nathalie interrupts her on the phone before Cindy can finish
the sentence.
NATHALIE
Yes, I love that scene. I will send
it right to you.
CINDY
Thank you.
NATHALIE
Sent. I really got into sexting and
lost it a little. I hope you like
it.
CINDY
I am sure I will like it, just have
to make sure the producer does.
NATHALIE
If he is a man, he will love it.
18.
Nathalie and Cindy both laugh.
NATHALIE (CONT'D)
When will I meet the producer?
CINDY
As soon as I make him think it was
his idea to choose you.
NATHALIE
I know you can handle him.
CINDY
Plan to visit in a day or two.
NATHALIE
I am ready now, just call.
CINDY
I can't wait to see you in person.
NATHALIE
I feel the same way.
CINDY
Study your lines, got to go. Bye.
Nathalie waves good-bye then Cindy ends the call. Cindy
smiles as she looks at her laptop, nods her head up and down,
satisfied with what she sees.
Genres:
["Drama","Romance","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
8 -
Deceitful Desires
13 INT. BROWNSTONE APARTMENT LIVING SPACE - LATER - NIGHT 13
Cindy sits at the table with her laptop and earbuds on. She
has the video of Nathalie sexting paused.
INSERT - LAPTOP SCREEN OF NATHALIE, picture shows: Nathalie
sits naked, legs crossed, a hand under her chin; that arm
rests on the other arm that goes across her chest to hide her
nipples.
CINDY
Nathalie you are so hot. I have to
watch this again.
Cindy presses play on the video. While Cindy watches the
video, we only hear Nathalie's voice from the video, as we
watch Cindy's facial reactions as she views the footage of
Nathalie's sexting.
NATHALIE (V.O.)
The finger must always be wet.
19.
Cindy sticks her finger in her mouth and slowly rocks in her
chair.
NATHALIE (V.O.) (CONT'D)
I love when your hands softly
massage me.
Cindy's softly massages her breasts through her blouse, as
she seems mesmerized.
NATHALIE (V.O.) (CONT'D)
Let me spread my legs for you.
Cindy spreads her legs.
NATHALIE (V.O.) (CONT'D)
Slowly my hand slides down.
Cindy runs her hand down between her legs and rests her palm
on the seat of her chair.
NATHALIE (V.O.) (CONT'D)
Now softly, I circle my moist yoni
for my Noah.
Cindy rubs her groin against her wrist as her body sways left
and right, left and right. Noah enters the room from the far
entrance behind Cindy.
NOAH
Cindy.
Cindy doesn't hear Noah.
NATHALIE (V.O.)
I am circling my pearl just for
you, Noah.
Cindy moves her hips in a circular motion. Her motion from
behind looks like a dance, as if there is music in her
earbuds.
NOAH
Cindy! Are you listening to that
Luk thung, shit Thai, music again?
Cindy still doesn't hear Noah.
NATHALIE (V.O.)
Oh, Noah.
CINDY
Oh, Noah.
20.
NOAH
Yes, it's Noah. Who were you
expecting?
NATHALIE (V.O.)
Yes.
CINDY
Yes.
NOAH
Good, you can finally hear me.
But Cindy doesn't hear Noah yet.
NATHALIE (V.O.)
Yes, baby, yes.
CINDY
Yes, baby, yes.
Noah takes his jacket off and looks strangely at Cindy.
NOAH
Will you look at me when you talk
to me? You are acting like an ass.
Nathalie moans seductively on the video.
NATHALIE (V.O.)
Oh, oh, oh!
Cindy grabs the top of the laptop screen with the other hand
and throws her head back. She then sees Noah with his arms
folded across the room. Cindy falls back off the chair onto
the floor, and the motion causes her laptop to close.
NOAH
What the fuck are you doing?
Cindy scrambles to get up and rubs her flushed face.
NOAH (CONT'D)
No wonder your face is red with
embarrassment as you fall on the
floor like a drunk.
Cindy clears her throat before responding.
CINDY
I'm not drunk. I just lost my
balance as I got lost in the music.
Noah waves his hand at her in a dismissing motion.
21.
NOAH
Tomorrow, my Chief Financial
Officer will be here to give me a
proposal.
Cindy's jaw drops then she responds.
CINDY
Zac will be here? Why?
Noah slowly accentuates Zac's formal name and title.
NOAH
Mr. Dawson, my CFO, has a proposal
that he wants to present to me in
private.
CINDY
For dinner?
NOAH
No, I hate this bastard. I told him
to come for drinks after dinner.
CINDY
Anything special you need prepared.
NOAH
Make a pitcher of that Sabai Sabai
drink that the sex workers in
Thailand always drank.
Cindy bites her lip and then responds.
CINDY
It will be ready for you.
NOAH
I'm going right to bed. Clean this
room up before you come in.
CINDY
Of course, good night, dear.
Noah grunts and walks out of the room. Cindy mumbles under
her breath.
CINDY (CONT'D)
I'm going to kill Zac.
22.
Genres:
["Drama","Erotic Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
9 -
Unexpected Encounter
14 INT. INTERNET CAFE BOOTH - FOLLOWING MORNING - DAY 14
Cindy wears her usual sweater-type dress sits in her regular
booth, laptop open, and earbuds in her ears. Zac sneaks up on
her and kisses her cheek, and Cindy responds with a punch to
his groin area. Zac doubles over and clutches his stomach.
ZAC
Damm, Cindy, no hitting below the
belt.
Zac shuffles over and sits opposite Cindy as she pulls the
earbuds out of her ears. She yells at him in a loud whisper.
CINDY
Why the fuck are you coming over to
my house tonight?
ZAC
It was all Noah's idea. He didn't
want to talk to me at the office.
CINDY
Bullshit! This smells like you.
ZAC
All Noah, not me, as I have a
business proposal for your husband.
It is controversial, so he wants it
in private in his home.
CINDY
Why don't you meet him in a bar or
restaurant or a strip club?
Anywhere but in my home with me
there.
ZAC
I tried, but he insisted on a face-
to-face.
Cindy bites her bottom lip before she responds and answers
with clenched teeth.
CINDY
In and out tonight. Noah is
brilliant and can read a room
better than anyone. He will sense
we are doing something.
ZAC
Don't worry. I got this.
23.
Zac grabs Cindy's hand and strokes it lovingly. Cindy rips
her hand away.
CINDY
Not in public, not here. Have you
gone stupid on me?
ZAC
No one will see us here. Your
stupid cafe is nowhere near where
you live, or I work. I had to take
a cab just to get here.
CINDY
It is not my problem you are too
out of shape to walk. We can't risk
it, period.
ZAC
Sorry, I get it, but I miss you.
Cindy waves her hand at Zac in dismissal. Then she opens her
laptop and points to her script.
CINDY
This is what is essential right
now, nothing else.
Zac nods his head in agreement.
CINDY (CONT'D)
I have narrowed the list to three
finalists for you to choose from.
ZAC
Let me pick our future Oscar
winner.
CINDY
OK, Mr. Producer. Scoot over here
next to me, and let's evaluate the
final three.
Genres:
["Drama","Romance","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
10 -
Casting Call
15 INT. INTERNET CAFE BOOTH- SAME SEAT TWO-SHOT - CONTINUOUS - 15
DAY
Zac slides over next to Cindy on one side of the booth. The
laptop is between them. Cindy gives Zac one of her earbuds.
Zac studies the laptop screen like a doctor diagnosing a
cancer patient's x-ray, as Cindy studies Zac's expressions.
24.
ZAC
The blonde has tattoos which gives
her a Sons of Anarchy look, but she
is a little heavy.
CINDY
True, our actress has to be
provocative.
ZAC
The redhead has that crazy look
that fits what she needs to do. But
maybe too crazy in real life to
follow direction.
CINDY
That is a risk.
ZAC
The black girl looks like someone
from the 80s. This isn't a
timepiece. But our leading man is
old enough to like that type.
CINDY
That is true.
ZAC
This is a more difficult decision
than I thought.
CINDY
Even for a shallow guy like you.
ZAC
I'm serious. This is the turning
point of our project.
Cindy clicks a file on the laptop.
CINDY
Check the sexting video of each of
the girls.
Zac's eyes widened, jaw dropped, and he rubbed his palms
together as he watched the sexting videos.
ZAC
The blonde is a little too thick
for our guy to be mesmerized, but
she could waste him for sure.
CINDY
How about the redhead?
25.
Zac clicks on the next video, and he jumps back in his chair
in surprise.
ZAC
She is kinky, whoa, too kinky for
me, that is for sure.
CINDY
Wow, even Zac has limits.
Zac nods his head in agreement and then clicks the last one.
CINDY (CONT'D)
Then there is Nathalie from
Weehawken, New Jersey.
ZAC
This black girl is Asian too! Holy
shit, she is a temptress. Damn, a
married guy would risk everything
for her.
Zac's eyes stay glued on the screen while Cindy covers her
mouth to stifle a laugh.
CINDY
Her name is Nathalie Powell. I like
her, but she was my second choice
after the blonde.
Cindy closes the laptop to get Zac's attention again.
ZAC
The blonde, really? Does Nathalie
check all the boxes of our profile?
CINDY
She fits our profile to the T.
She's young, poor, no agent,
business naive, checkered past, as
she was in rehab several years ago.
ZAC
She checked my box, that's for
sure. It is definitely Nathalie.
Cindy rubs her chin in thought and then turns to Zac with a
smile.
CINDY
I can live with that decision.
Zac bangs his hand on the table to accentuate his happiness
with his selection of Nathalie.
26.
ZAC
She is the perfect girl for this
role. You won't be sorry.
CINDY
I will call her to tell her she got
the job.
ZAC
That takes care of that. Anything
else that you need my expertise in?
CINDY
I am still working on the details
for scene 42.
ZAC
What's the hangup?
CINDY
I need a quiet weapon, but easy for
a woman to use.
ZAC
How about axes? People throw axes
at bars now.
Genres:
["Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
11 -
Deadly Plans
16 INT. BROWNSTONE APARTMENT LIVING SPACE - FLASHBACK - NIGHT 16
Cindy has a quick flashback of the other night when she
imagined that she threw an ax.
FLASHBACK STARTS
In her mind, Cindy, on the couch, reaches behind the pillow
and pulls out an ax. She stands up and slowly raises the ax
over her head. With the ax over her head, she yells out.
CINDY
Gradatim Ferociter!
Cindy throws the ax at Noah, who sits on the wing chair. The
ax misses Noah and knocks the lamp off the table next to
Noah.
FLASHBACK ENDS
27.
17 INT. INTERNET CAFE BOOTH- SAME SEAT TWO-SHOT - CONTINUOUS - 17
DAY
Back to the present as Cindy sits next to Zac on the same
side of the booth. Cindy interrupts Zac as she puts two hands
up and shakes her head no.
CINDY
No axes!
ZAC
OK, no axes. A gun is too loud, and
a knife is too difficult. How about
poison?
CINDY
Poison takes too much time.
Drugging him first would make the
murder easier.
ZAC
There is always Rohypnol. My old
friend is a doctor, and can get
some for an old fashion roofie.
CINDY
You have some lowlife friends that
will help you with date rape.
ZAC
He has an enormous student debt.
Cindy shakes her head in disbelief.
CINDY
What weapon?
ZAC
I have an idea. Let me work on it.
CINDY
About time you do something for
this project.
Zac leans over and whispers in her ear.
ZAC
We can do this.
Cindy gives a closed-mouth smile. Zac then kisses Cindy on
the cheek and moves quickly away before Cindy can hit him
again.
28.
ZAC (CONT'D)
See you tonight.
Cindy pumps her fist at Zac as he leaves the cafe.
CINDY
Idiot.
Genres:
["Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
12 -
Dismissed Proposal
18 INT. BROWNSTONE APARTMENT LIVING SPACE - LATER - NIGHT 18
Cindy wears the same sweater dress from earlier, while Zac
and Noah are in their business suits.
Cindy sits on a wing chair, head down, using her phone when
Noah comes into the apartment with Zac, who has a briefcase.
Cindy puts her phone down and stands up to greet them.
NOAH
Cindy, you know Mr. Dawson.
CINDY
Nice to see you again, Mr. Dawson.
ZAC
Always a pleasure, Mrs. Wheeler.
Noah throws his suit jacket at Cindy. She catches it as it
hits her face and places it neatly on the wing chair. Zac
follows Noah to the dining table and sits on the opposite
side of the table.
NOAH
Cindy, bring us our drinks.
Cindy goes to the small bar and takes the pitcher of Sabai
Sabai that she prepared for the meeting to the table.
NOAH (CONT'D)
I don't want that sweet Thai swill.
CINDY
You asked me to make this for you.
NOAH
Whatever, I don't want your kool-
aid. You drink it. Get Zac and me
two cognacs.
Cindy shakes her head and walks over to the small bar. She
puts her pitcher of drinks down and then takes the decanter
of cognac, gets two snifters, and pours the liquor. At the
table, Zac takes folders out of his briefcase.
29.
NOAH (CONT'D)
Can you hurry up with the drinks?
Cindy sticks her tongue out and scrunches up her face as she
mimics Noah's command with her back to the two men. She then
turns with the glasses of cognac in her hands with an ear-to-
ear smile.
CINDY
Sorry I took so long.
Zac slides one of the folders to Noah. Cindy places one drink
in front of Zac without making eye contact. She then walks
over to Noah and puts the drink down as he has the folder
open and goes through the documents.
CINDY (CONT'D)
Anything else?
Noah doesn't look up from the folder, says nothing, but his
one hand goes up the back of Cindy's leg, under her dress,
and he squeezes her ass. Cindy squirms slightly as Noah looks
up into her eyes.
NOAH
This is good for now. Now go sit
over there and keep Instagramming
or Snap shit that you do all day.
Noah slaps Cindy on the butt, and she closes her eyes and
walks away back to the wing chair. Noah smiles and continues
to peruse the folder. Zac diverts his eyes in embarrassment
and takes a deep slug of his cognac.
NOAH (CONT'D)
This proposal is sheer bullshit.
Cindy looks at her phone but listens to the guys'
conversation.
ZAC
Sir, this has been researched
thoroughly by my entire team.
NOAH
Who founded, nurtured, and built
Sunways Exporters into a worldwide
conglomerate?
ZAC
You did, sir, but-
30.
NOAH
But nothing. You want to risk our
financial stability on some
internet fad.
ZAC
It's not a fad, sir, it's-
NOAH
It's something that internet heads
like my bird brain wife would
suggest.
ZAC
The cryptocurrency market is ripe
now, and we can make a killing.
NOAH
Cindy, what do they say on Facebook
about cryptocurrency?
CINDY
It is all the rage for celebrities.
Noah points his finger at Cindy as he talks to Zac.
NOAH
She knows it is some cool thing to
do based on celebrity posts. That
is not how I do business.
ZAC
Sir, please look at the numbers.
This is not some internet scam.
Noah sarcastically looks at the document.
NOAH
I see, sign here, and I will lose
millions on a scam as rich as that
Nigerian prince of years ago.
Zac drops his head, and Cindy covers her mouth to stifle a
laugh. Noah then crumbles the document and throws it at Noah.
The paper bounces off of Zac's head and hits the floor.
NOAH (CONT'D)
Forget this shit, or I will find a
new Chief of Financial Operations.
ZAC
Yes, sir, I understand.
31.
NOAH
Good, I am going to bed. Cindy show
Mr. Dawson out and clean up this
mess.
CINDY
Yes, dear, with pleasure.
Noah gets up and leaves the room. Zac puts the folders back
in his briefcase and slowly walks to the door with his head
down. Cindy follows him.
Genres:
["Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
13 -
The Pact
19 INT. BROWNSTONE APARTMENT DOORWAY - CONTINUOUS - NIGHT 19
Zac turns around at the doorway to talk to Cindy. She
surprises him with a push to the chest.
CINDY
You piece of shit.
ZAC
What? What are you saying?
As Cindy responds, she emphasizes each word with her index
finger poking his chest with anger.
CINDY
Zachary Dawson, you are backing out
of our deal. If he signed that
document, I would never see you
again.
Noah puts both hands up in the air in the surrender pose.
ZAC
You got this wrong, just like you
keep taking his shit with his hand
up your ass. I have to continue my
work to keep my cover too.
CINDY
Your hand will never be on this ass
again until you prove to me you are
all in with me. Now get out of
here.
Cindy pushes Zac out, slams the door closed, leans her back
on the door, and whispers to herself.
32.
CINDY (CONT'D)
All you men are self-absorbed. This
is years in the making, and no one,
especially you, Zac, will spoil it
for me.
As Cindy leans on the door, she has her hand under her chin,
deep in thought. She focuses on the crumbled document on the
floor.
INSERT - CRUMBLED DOCUMENT ON THE FLOOR
Then she looks at Zac's empty glass.
INSERT - ZAC'S EMPTY GLASS
A Cheshire cat smile comes across her face again.
20 INT. INTERNET CAFE BOOTH - FOLLOWING AFTERNOON - DAY 20
Cindy sits in a turtle-neck sweater dress in her usual booth
as she scrolls on the laptop. Zac walks up to the table with
his soft briefcase on a shoulder strap in a business suit.
ZAC
May I sit, Mrs. Wheeler?
Cindy looks at him, pauses, then points with a finger for him
to sit down.
ZAC (CONT'D)
You misunderstood my intentions
last night.
CINDY
Misunderstood? Hmmm, you try to
make a safe deal to relieve your
financial situation because you
don't have the balls for mine.
ZAC
Listen, the people at Sunways who
support me becoming the next CEO
would not back me if I didn't make
this proposal.
CINDY
So, this was for your cronies at
work.
ZAC
Yes, totally. I knew he would never
accept it.
33.
Cindy looks up to the ceiling as she avoids eye contact and
thinks about this response.
CINDY
Maybe, but let's review our
situation and check your balls.
ZAC
My balls are all yours.
Cindy shakes her head to dismiss his remark and then puts her
foot on his groin and pushes, which causes Zac to grunt.
CINDY
I will crush those balls if you
doubt anything.
Zac removes her foot slowly.
ZAC
I know you will. Continue.
CINDY
It is imperative to get rid of Noah
for both of our futures.
ZAC
Agreed. You are in an abusive
marriage, but he has that prenup
that leaves you with this as your
only option.
CINDY
You are in an abusive work
situation, and the only way to
become CEO is for Noah to
disappear.
ZAC
If I don't, he will continue to
treat me poorly and is powerful
enough to blackball me if I leave.
CINDY
I concur. We are catfishing a naive
actor to audition for a movie that
we will never make.
ZAC
You as the director and me as the
producer.
34.
CINDY
We will have her audition with the
props in my home.
ZAC
These props will leave her
fingerprints and DNA at the murder
scene.
CINDY
We kill Noah and frame our actress
with the props as evidence.
ZAC
Don't forget the burner phones.
CINDY
I got this idea from Noah. He uses
these burner phones for his sleazy,
shady deals that he wants no trail
leading back to him.
ZAC
I have a Noah burner phone that I
always have in my bag.
CINDY
Like I said, for his sleazy deals.
Zac shakes his head dejectedly.
ZAC
I have to admit. It's brilliant the
way you are using them.
CINDY
I'm creating text messages with the
burner app between Noah and the
actress.
ZAC
It shows they are in a relationship
that goes bad.
CINDY
It creates motive. I will put their
audition videos within the texts to
develop why she murdered him.
Cindy and Zac look at each other and smile with their mouths
closed in agreement. Zac then rubs his face before he speaks.
35.
ZAC
Do you feel guilty about staging
this whole screenwriting scam to
frame an unsuspecting young girl
with the murder of your husband?
Cindy gets upset, grits her teeth, and responds.
CINDY
Guilty? Did anyone feel guilty when
a rich businessman slit my Mother's
throat or me living through ten
years of abuse from this monster.
Zac pats Cindy's hand to calm her down.
ZAC
I know, relax.
CINDY
You know this is the only way.
ZAC
I agree, and I understand what we
are doing. I'm all in.
CINDY
Good, don't go soft on me now.
Zac grabs her hand and looks into her eyes.
ZAC
Soft? I am always hard for you.
Zac takes Cindy's hand and kisses it as Cindy shakes her head
and laughs.
CINDY
Idiot.
Genres:
["Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
14 -
Abusive Night
21 INT. BROWNSTONE APARTMENT LIVING SPACE - LATER - NIGHT 21
In a flowing floral casual housedress, Cindy sits on the
couch with her laptop. In his casual after-work look, Noah
sits on the wing chair and opens his Jeff Bezos book. He
tries to put the lamp on, but it doesn't work.
NOAH
You were supposed to get this lamp
fixed. Remember, you ungrateful
bitch that you broke it.
36.
Cindy takes a deep breath, closes her laptop, and walks over
to the lamp.
CINDY
I did get it fixed. The plug is out
of the wall, that's all.
NOAH
Well, Thomas Edison, plug the
friggin thing in.
Cindy goes behind Noah and his wing chair and picks up the
lamp's wire that lies on the floor unplugged.
Daydream Starts
In her mind, she clutches the lamp's wire with two fists
separated by about two feet. She sneaks behind her husband
and puts the wire around his throat. Noah drops the book,
grabs at the wire, chokes, and his face turns red.
CINDY
Gradatim Ferociter!
Noah reaches behind him with both hands, grabs Cindy by the
hair, and flips her down over him onto the floor with a thud.
Daydream Ends
Back to actual time, Cindy sprawled on the floor in front of
Noah, who looks up from his book and laughs.
NOAH
You are one clumsy bitch.
CINDY
I tripped on the lamp wire.
Cindy slowly raises herself onto her knees to get up, but
Noah gets up and, with his foot on her back, pushes her flat
on her stomach to the floor.
NOAH
Stay there, my slut. I'm going away
on business tomorrow.
Cindy lowers her head dejectedly as Noah takes his belt off
and makes a loop that he puts around her neck.
NOAH (CONT'D)
I want to fuck you on the floor
like the animal you are.
Tears run down Cindy's cheeks.
37.
Genres:
["Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
15 -
The Mysterious Offer
22 INT. INTERNET CAFE BOOTH - FOLLOWING AFTERNOON - DAY 22
Cindy sits in her favorite booth on her laptop with jeans,
sneakers, and an NYU sweatshirt. Zac sits down opposite Cindy
in a business suit and his soft briefcase over his shoulder.
ZAC
Jeans! That means your husband is
away on business.
Cindy closes her laptop and rubs her face to wake up like she
was asleep.
CINDY
Thank God I almost killed him last
night.
ZAC
Don't rush it. We are almost there.
CINDY
Almost there, I failed again on
scene 42 last night. I need that to
be precise.
ZAC
Don't fret. Zac is here to save the
day.
Cindy puts two hands behind her head, rests on the booth's
back wall, and answers with a sarcastic tone.
CINDY
Go ahead, save the day.
ZAC
Yes, it's a perfect plan, and I
have something to prove that I am
all in with you.
CINDY
It better be good.
Zac opens his briefcase on his lap and takes out a black case
about the size of a cereal box. He pats the black case with
his hand.
ZAC
This is the answer to our scene 42
dilemma.
Zac opens the case, and inside is a shiny large silver knife
with a black handle and three silver cartridges. All encased
by black foam storage material for safety.
38.
ZAC (CONT'D)
This is the WASP Injector knife.
Zac takes the knife out and demonstrates how to use it as he
explains.
ZAC (CONT'D)
The handle screws off, and you load
a C-O-2 cartridge in the handle.
Lock it closed.
Zac grips the knife and raises it over his head, and brings
it down on the table.
ZAC (CONT'D)
Then you puncture a person and push
this silver button.
Zac then throws his hand up in the air, mimicking an
explosion.
ZAC (CONT'D)
Pow!
Cindy jumps from the fake explosion.
ZAC (CONT'D)
The knife injects a ball of liquid
nitrogen, and it freezes to the
size of a basketball that splits
open a watermelon or a husband.
Cindy puts her finger to his lips, shushing him.
CINDY
Quiet. Yes, I remember now. They
used this in a Law and Order
episode to kill John Stamos.
ZAC
A small female can kill a large man
with ease. It takes no strength.
Just puncture the skin and push the
button.
CINDY
Perfect, as it's silent as well.
ZAC
But there's more. You are going to
love this.
Cindy is excited now and motions with her hands to hurry and
continue.
39.
CINDY
Go on.
ZAC
You have our actress rehearse with
one handle. After the murder, you
screw on the handle, and it puts
her prints on the murder weapon.
CINDY
It's fucking genius.
ZAC
I know, thank you. But there's
more.
Zac reaches into his pocket, pulls out a small prescription
medicine bottle, and slides it across the table to Cindy.
Cindy picks up the bottle and reads it.
CINDY
Rohypnol, use several drops before
sleep for insomnia.
ZAC
Or to incapacitate one Noah
Wheeler.
Cindy's eyes widen, and she grabs Noah's hand and squeezes
it.
CINDY
I want to fuck you right now in
this booth.
Zac puts his finger to Cindy's mouth to silence her.
ZAC
Not so loud. I will sneak up to you
tonight. When the cats are away,
the mice will play.
Zac looks around the cafe to make sure no one is watching
them as they share a laugh. He puts the knife back in the
case.
ZAC (CONT'D)
I just wanted to show you that I
love you, and I am all in. I knew
you wouldn't believe just my words.
CINDY
You are right about that.
40.
Genres:
["Thriller","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
16 -
Secret Affair
23 INT. BROWNSTONE APARTMENT LIVING SPACE - LATER - NIGHT 23
Cindy sits on the couch in a floral silk robe as she scrolls
on her phone. Zac talks to Cindy from the bedroom.
ZAC (O.S.)
Which towels should I use?
CINDY
The white towels I left out for
you.
ZAC (O.S.)
Uhh, let's see, there they are. Got
them, thanks.
Cindy whispers under her breath.
CINDY
Idiot.
Zac comes into the living room with one white towel around
his waist, and he dries his head with the other towel.
ZAC
Do you feel better now? I solved
all your problems.
CINDY
Don't get a big head now, as you
were a little quick in there.
ZAC
It's been a while, quick, but you
enjoyed it.
Cindy shrugs her shoulders to show she isn't sure. Zac takes
the towel from his head and throws it at Cindy.
ZAC (CONT'D)
You better make sure Noah doesn't
see my hairs on the towel.
Cindy opens the towel and picks up one of Zac's hairs.
CINDY
What? Are you going bald?
ZAC
Nah, I just have excess hair like a
lion.
Cindy looks at the towel and pauses for a moment. Then she
carefully folds the towel and places it next to her.
41.
CINDY
Don't worry. I will have this
entire apartment fumigated to
remove any sign of you being here.
ZAC
We can't get sloppy now.
Zac plops on the couch next to Cindy.
CINDY
You know we can't see each other
for a long time now.
ZAC
How long?
CINDY
We have to be extra careful, and we
need to wait until the trial is
over and done with.
ZAC
No problem, I waited this long
already. I will be busy taking over
Sunways Importers for a while
anyway.
CINDY
I'm meeting Nathalie tomorrow for
our first in-person interview.
ZAC
This Nathalie is the easy mark we
were looking for.
CINDY
I hope so. I will meet Nathalie
alone tomorrow afternoon, and you
will meet her here later that
night.
ZAC
That's perfect. But are you nervous
about people coming to your home
with Noah away?
CINDY
That's why we use the rear entrance
as the security camera hasn't
worked in months back there.
42.
ZAC
I can imagine Noah's reaction if he
found out.
Cindy stands up in front of Zac and uses her CINDY IMITATING
NOAH voice in her response.
CINDY IMITATING NOAH
You little bitch, while I'm away,
you have that pencil-pushing
asshole Zac up here with that
Jersey slut of a friend.
Zac laughs at her imitation.
CINDY IMITATING NOAH (CONT'D)
I will bang your three heads
together like the Three Stooges.
Zac holds his stomach in hearty laughter and puts his hand up
for her to stop.
ZAC
Oh my God, you sound just like him.
That poor bastard has no idea what
you are up to.
Cindy rubs the top of Zac's head.
CINDY
Guys never do. They are all
clueless.
Genres:
["Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
17 -
The Femme Fatale's First Meeting
24 INT. INTERNET CAFE BOOTH - FOLLOWING MORNING - DAY 24
Cindy sits in her favorite booth and scrolls on her laptop in
sneakers, jeans, and a sweater.
Nathalie wears a peasant shirt and bell-bottom jeans.
Nathalie is Boho-chic and retro beautiful as she walks up to
Cindy, but Cindy doesn't notice her there.
NATHALIE
Hello, Mrs. Wheeler.
Cindy is startled, looks up, and sees Nathalie.
CINDY
Nathalie, you got here early.
Cindy pops up and hugs Nathalie. Both smile and they then sit
opposite each other in the booth.
43.
CINDY (CONT'D)
Stop with Mrs. Wheeler.
Nathalie gives Cindy a wink of agreement.
NATHALIE
I got the early bus into the city.
CINDY
I'm glad you did. Welcome to my
office, away from my office.
NATHALIE
It's a cute place.
CINDY
Can I get you a coffee or something
to eat?
NATHALIE
No, I'm good, thank you.
CINDY
It was so special to chat with you
the past year.
NATHALIE
I feel the same way.
CINDY
Today is just a formality, as I
told the producer that I have to
make sure you are the same dynamic
girl in person.
NATHALIE
Dynamic, me?
CINDY
You need to be able to take
compliments and criticisms.
NATHALIE
I'm used to criticisms.
Cindy and Nathalie both share a laugh.
CINDY
We will go to my apartment later
for you to do some lines for me.
NATHALIE
I've never been in anyone's home
here in Manhattan.
44.
Cindy waves her hand at Nathalie.
CINDY
It's nothing special, just an
overpriced brownstone. We will use
my apartment for the rehearsals as
well.
NATHALIE
Will Mr. Dawson be there?
CINDY
Not today; you will meet the
producer tomorrow night when we
celebrate at dinner.
NATHALIE
Why do you think I can pull this
off?
CINDY
You are a natural person that
people can believe when you talk.
Cindy touches Nathalie's hand.
CINDY (CONT'D)
I need a friend, and it felt right
with you.
NATHALIE
It always felt right.
CINDY
Good, because I need your complete
trust. We have to shape you into
our femme fatale.
NATHALIE
You got it, take me, mold me, make
me into the actor you envision.
Cindy pats her seat as she talks to Nathalie.
CINDY
Come, and sit on this side of the
booth with me to share my laptop
with you.
Nathalie walks over to the other side of the booth and scoots
onto the bench next to Cindy. The two girls share the laptop,
laugh, and talk like old friends from middle school.
45.
Genres:
["Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
18 -
Watermelon Mishap
25 INT. BROWNSTONE APARTMENT LIVING SPACE - LATER - NIGHT 25
Cindy and Zac sit on opposite sides of the table. Cindy wears
a workout suit, and Zac wears his business suit and over-the-
shoulder briefcase, as he just got there after work. There is
a watermelon on the table between them.
ZAC
So, Nathalie passed the test today.
CINDY
She is perfect. We are lucky as I
feel like the plan will work now.
ZAC
I never had a doubt.
CINDY
You are not smart enough to have
doubt.
ZAC
Hey, you will give me a complex if
you keep putting me down.
CINDY
Sorry, I can't help myself. I will
tell her in the morning she has the
job.
ZAC
We'll take her to dinner tomorrow
night to celebrate.
CINDY
We can't be seen out in public.
ZAC
Let's go to that Thai restaurant as
Noah or any of his friends would
never go there.
CINDY
That works, then back here to stage
the scene.
ZAC
Oooh, listen to you talking like a
director.
Cindy playfully pats Zac on the face several times and then
pats the watermelon.
46.
CINDY
Are you ready to test that
injection knife on this watermelon?
ZAC
I've been waiting all day for this.
Zac opens his soft briefcase, takes out the knife case, opens
it, and takes the knife in his hand. He raises the knife in
the air, and then Cindy puts her hand up to stop him.
CINDY
Not here, idiot, in the bathroom
shower.
ZAC
Yeah, yeah, that makes sense.
Zac takes the watermelon and the knife and walks out of the
room to the bathroom.
CINDY
Wait a minute as I want to video
this.
Cindy goes to the wing chairs and picks up her phone from the
chair. She scrolls through to start the video when suddenly,
she hears a sound like a loud juicy fart.
CINDY (CONT'D)
Are you taking a dump in there?
That sounds disgusting.
ZAC (O.S.)
Oh, shit.
CINDY
You are telling me. I'm not going
in there for a while.
Cindy turns around, and there stands Zac. He holds the knife
in his one hand, and watermelon pieces and juices cover his
head, face, chest, and pants. Cindy starts to laugh, then
uses her camera to take a picture of this mess.
CINDY (CONT'D)
You couldn't wait one minute for
me, could you?
Zac shrugs his shoulders.
ZAC
The knife works.
47.
Genres:
["Thriller","Dark Comedy"]
Ratings
Scene
19 -
Cafe Collaboration
26 INT. INTERNET CAFE BOOTH - FOLLOWING MORNING - DAY 26
The remains of breakfast are on the table as there are empty
dishes with crumbs and toast left. In jeans, sneakers, and
hoodie, Cindy sits facing Nathalie, who's in bell-bottom
jeans, Bohemian loose blouse, sandals, and both with coffees.
NATHALIE
Thanks for laying your cards on the
table for me. I knew this would be
challenging.
CINDY
Unorthodox for sure.
NATHALIE
You are very detailed in your
script.
CINDY
Too much at risk not to be super
organized.
NATHALIE
So, is this your first attempt?
CINDY
Yes, I have been wanting to do this
for years, but I now have the
resources.
NATHALIE
Don't worry about me. I'm a big
girl, and you clearly explained
your expectations for me.
CINDY
Our shady approach doesn't seem to
phase you.
NATHALIE
I've been through some devious
experiences already, so I don't
scare easily.
Cindy pats Nathalie's hand and then caresses it.
CINDY
You are perfect for this.
NATHALIE
My entire life, I have been acting.
I am ready for this role.
48.
Cindy's phone rings, and she looks at the phone to see the
caller.
CINDY
I have to take this. It's the
producer.
Nathalie nods in agreement and sips her coffee as Cindy talks
on the phone.
CINDY (CONT'D)
Hey Zac.
(pause)
Yes, she agreed to the role.
(pause)
Where are you?
(pause)
Come on in. We are at my usual
booth.
(pause)
Cindy puts the phone away.
CINDY (CONT'D)
The producer is outside. He is
coming in for a minute just to see
you, as he can't wait until
tonight.
NATHALIE
Good, I get to meet him.
CINDY
When Zac gets here, I guarantee he
will sit with you instead of with
me.
NATHALIE
Come on, get out of here. He
doesn't even know me.
CINDY
I will bet you a coffee.
NATHALIE
You're on.
They both give a restrained laugh.
CINDY
I hear Zac coming.
49.
Cindy slides to the wall to make room for Zac. Cindy points
to Nathalie to slide the other way, so there is no room for
Zac on that side. Zac walks up to the table.
ZAC
Good Morning, Director. And this
must be our alluring lead actress,
Nathalie Powell.
Zac takes Nathalie's hand and kisses it. Nathalie nods her
head at Cindy as Cindy covers her mouth to stifle a laugh.
CINDY
Nathalie, this is our producer, Zac
Dawson. Have a seat, Zac.
Cindy pats the bench she sits on to gesture Zac to sit there.
Zac ignores the motion and gestures to Nathalie to slide
over. Nathalie slides over and turns her head, so Zac doesn't
see her laugh.
ZAC
Welcome aboard, Nathalie.
NATHALIE
Thank you for your support.
ZAC
I have some big money ready to
invest in this movie. We need to
get good still pictures of Nathalie
to sell the film to them.
NATHALIE
I don't have a very professional
portfolio.
CINDY
Don't worry about it. I have some
great pictures already and will
take more during rehearsals.
ZAC
We should take some nude photos
too.
Cindy kicks Zac under the table.
ZAC (CONT'D)
Oww, I mean, or we can just take
tasteful, sensual pictures.
NATHALIE
I understand.
50.
Nathalie puts her index finger under her chin and blinks her
eyes in a sarcastic pose.
CINDY
It is impossible for Nathalie to
take a bad picture.
NATHALIE
I look forward to working with you,
Mr. Dawson.
Nathalie puts her hand on Zac's shoulder as she turns to look
at him. Zac is mesmerized, staring at Nathalie. Cindy shakes
her head back and forth in disgust.
CINDY
Hey Zac.
Cindy snaps her fingers to get Zac's attention. Zac clears
his throat and shakes his head out of a trance before he
answers.
ZAC
I'm sorry, Cindy, I haven't had my
coffee yet.
Cindy looks at her watch.
CINDY
Don't you have to get to work?
ZAC
Yes, yes, I do. Sorry, Nathalie,
but I will see you tonight.
NATHALIE
Ciao, Zac.
Zac gets up and stumbles out. Cindy crosses her arms and
gives Nathalie a smirk-type smile.
NATHALIE (CONT'D)
I see what you mean about our
producer. I will get your coffee.
Cindy and Nathalie both laugh. Nathalie gets up and walks
away to get the coffee. When Nathalie leaves, Cindy's laughs
stop, and her face changes from happy to pensive.
51.
Genres:
["Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
20 -
Cindy's Impression
27 INT. BROWNSTONE APARTMENT LIVING SPACE - DINING TABLE AREA - 27
LATER - NIGHT
In a black dress and heels, Cindy leads Nathalie in a boho-
chic peasant dress and Zac in a grey business suit into the
apartment. They come in through the back door and enter the
room near the dining table.
NATHALIE
I loved the Pad Thai at that
restaurant.
CINDY
My husband won't step foot in that
place, but we order delivery from
there all the time.
ZAC
Do an imitation of your husband for
Nathalie.
CINDY
I don't know.
NATHALIE
Please do, Cindy.
Zac and Nathalie sit at the dining table. Cindy walks around
them like a tough guy, scratches her groin, then puts one
foot up on a dining table chair. She gets into the Noah
character and uses her best Noah voice.
CINDY IMITATING NOAH
I wouldn't take a step in that
rundown third-world shithole you
call a restaurant.
Zac laughs enthusiastically, and Nathalie's face lights up.
CINDY IMITATING NOAH (CONT'D)
You can order that Thai slop to go,
but you'll never catch me in that
greasy wok. Zac, get our drinks,
god damn it.
Zac applauds her performance, and Nathalie covers her mouth
in surprise. Cindy then bows to each of them.
ZAC
That is spot on. Nathalie, you have
no idea how that sounds just like
him.
52.
NATHALIE
You should be an actor.
CINDY
No, no, I will stay on the other
side of the camera.
Cindy puts her bag down on the dining table.
CINDY (CONT'D)
Zac, there is a bottle of wine on
the bar.
Zac goes to the bar to open the bottle of wine, and Cindy
sits next to Nathalie. Nathalie spins her head in a 360-
degree rotation and inspects everything in awe.
NATHALIE
This place is so cool.
CINDY
Just an apartment.
NATHALIE
I knew someone like you would have
an awesome spot.
Cindy gives Nathalie a quick hug.
CINDY
Let's sit on the couch and get
comfortable.
Genres:
["Drama","Thriller","Dark Comedy"]
Ratings
Scene
21 -
Unexpected Interruption
28 INT. BROWNSTONE APARTMENT LIVING SPACE - COUCH AREA - 28
CONTINUOUS - NIGHT
Cindy and Nathalie plop down on the couch. Cindy puts her
phone on the coffee table. Zac walks over with three glasses
of wine and carefully puts two down on the coffee table, then
takes his drink and stands as he faces the girls.
NATHALIE
What does your husband say about
you filming here?
Zac's eyes widen, and he nervously takes a long drink of
wine. Cindy takes a deep breath before she responds.
CINDY
My husband doesn't support my
filmmaking dreams. He doesn't want
to see any movie people in his
apartment when he comes home.
53.
ZAC
He is away on business for the next
several weeks, so we are in the
clear.
NATHALIE
Well, let's make a blockbuster and
change that prehistoric mindset.
ZAC
That's the spirit. Let's toast.
Nathalie and Cindy both stand for the toast.
ZAC (CONT'D)
Here's to the success of our
project.
The three clink glasses and take a sip. Cindy and Nathalie
sit back down on the couch, and Zac walks over and sits on
Noah's wing chair to face them.
CINDY
Zac sits in Noah's chair as in the
scene we discussed at dinner.
Cindy walks over to the small bar to enact the scene as
Nathalie narrates with her.
NATHALIE
That's the bar where I pour Noah's
drink. My back is to him so that I
can slip the drug in his glass.
Cindy pours a drug from an invisible bottle into her glass of
wine. Cindy then walks toward Zac with her glass of wine in
her hand.
NATHALIE (CONT'D)
I sit on Noah's lap and give him
his drink.
Cindy sits on Zac's lap and gives him her wine glass.
CINDY
Noah drinks it and smiles. Then his
eyes start blinking, and he tosses
his head back and forth.
Zac blinks his eyes and tosses his head as Cindy takes the
glass out of Zac's hand.
54.
NATHALIE
The drug incapacitates Noah. Then I
pull the back of my dress up.
Cindy pulls the back of her dress up and reveals to Nathalie
that she is not wearing panties. Nathalie's eyes widen at
Cindy's naked ass, and her mouth opens, then closes in a sly
smile.
CINDY
Then you reach for the knife
strapped to your upper thigh.
Cindy grabs at an invisible knife on her backside.
NATHALIE
Then I slowly pierce the side of
Noah's neck.
Cindy slowly takes her fist with the imaginary knife and
places her fist on the side of Zac's neck.
CINDY
Then you push the silver button
that injects the C-O-2 ball into
his neck.
Then Zac bounces up but holds on to Cindy so she doesn't
fall, and then he screams.
ZAC
BOOM! Noah's brains and blood is
scattered across the room and on
the ceiling.
Cindy stumbles back into Nathalie's arms, and they fall back
on the couch, sharing a hearty laugh. Then Cindy's phone
rings on the coffee table. Cindy checks the phone.
CINDY
It's my husband. I have to take it.
ZAC
Of course.
Zac rolls his eyes to Nathalie.
CINDY
Hello
(pause)
Hi, darling, where are you?
(pause)
You need me to do what?
(pause)
(MORE)
55.
CINDY (CONT'D)
Can't your courier service do that
for you?
(pause)
OK, OK, I will go now.
Cindy ends the phone call as Zac and Nathalie look at her.
CINDY (CONT'D)
That was my husband. He needs me to
get some folders from his office
and get them to his special client
tonight.
ZAC
You're kidding me?
NATHALIE
At this time?
CINDY
I know, but I have no choice. You
two finish your drinks. Go out the
back way when you leave. See you
both tomorrow.
Cindy gives Nathalie a hug and whispers in her ear. Cindy
then gives Zac a peck on the cheek.
CINDY (CONT'D)
I will clean up when I get home.
Sorry again, bye.
Cindy stamps her feet out of the room in a huff. Nathalie and
Zac look in disbelief.
Genres:
["Thriller","Drama","Dark Comedy"]
Ratings
Scene
22 -
Secrets and Alliances
29 INT. INTERNET CAFE BOOTH - LATER - NIGHT 29
Cindy sits at her usual booth with a cup of coffee as she
scrolls on her phone.
CINDY
I will give them about twenty
minutes. That is enough for Zac to
show his true colors.
She sips her coffee, shakes her head, and mumbles to herself.
CINDY (CONT'D)
I have to work on an alternate plan
in case Zac fails his loyalty test
tonight. Shit, I have to phone
Noah.
56.
Cindy dials Noah's number on the phone and talks when Noah
picks up. We hear Noah through Cindy's phone.
CINDY (CONT'D)
Hello, Noah.
NOAH (O.S.)
What the hell do you want?
CINDY
Just checking in as you ask me to
do.
NOAH (O.S.)
Considered yourself checked.
CINDY
When do you plan to return?
NOAH (O.S.)
On Monday, as I told you. Don't you
ever listen?
CINDY
Just making sure there are no
changes in the plan.
NOAH (O.S.)
Whatever. I'm busy. Maybe I got two
girls in bed with me now.
Cindy doesn't respond.
NOAH (O.S.) (CONT'D)
Of course, you got nothing to say
because there isn't shit you can do
about it. Just make sure to finish
our tenth-anniversary plans.
The phone clicks off. Cindy just looks at the phone.
CINDY
You are making this so easy for me.
30 INT. BROWNSTONE APARTMENT LIVING SPACE - CONTINUOUS - NIGHT 30
Nathalie stands in front of the couch and adjusts and smooths
out her dress. Zac hugs a pillow as he sits on the couch.
NATHALIE
You really meant it when you said
this was the traditional casting
couch.
57.
ZAC
Just joking, as you had the part
already.
NATHALIE
We shouldn't mix business with
pleasure.
ZAC
I know, my bad.
Zac attempts to stand up, but Nathalie pushes him back down.
NATHALIE
Should I tell Cindy about this?
Zac grabs onto her dress to keep her from her attempt to
leave.
ZAC
No, no, please don't.
Nathalie slaps his hand down off of her.
ZAC (CONT'D)
It could jeopardize the entire
project.
NATHALIE
Casting couch? That's so pathetic.
Have you ever heard of the me-too
movement?
Nathalie stands with her arms folded in front of her. Zac
stands and places his hands on her elbows.
ZAC
I'm sorry, but I need to share
something with you.
NATHALIE
You need a better line than that.
ZAC
I will prove it to you. Just don't
say anything to Cindy.
Nathalie puts her pointed finger in Zac's face.
NATHALIE
I've dealt with guys like you my
entire life. You owe me, and you
better have something good for me,
or else I tell Cindy.
58.
Zac puts both hands up in a surrender position.
ZAC
Please, leave Cindy out of this as
she has enough stress on her from
her husband.
Nathalie relaxes her aggressive stance, puts her two hands
together in a prayer pose, places them under her chin as she
responds.
NATHALIE
I picked up on that before.
ZAC
Cindy is in an abusive marriage.
NATHALIE
Does he hit her?
ZAC
Yeah, some awful rough sex too, but
also extreme psychological abuse.
NATHALIE
Fuck, poor Cindy.
ZAC
She is trapped, as she comes from
the slums of Bangkok as a kid and
has no one else for support.
Nathalie sits down and puts her face in her hands. She looks
up to ask Zac a question.
NATHALIE
How about you? Are you her friend?
ZAC
Yes, we are intimate friends, but I
work for her husband, limiting what
I can do with her and for her.
NATHALIE
So, you are cheating with the
boss's wife?
ZAC
Nathalie, it's-
Nathalie puts her hand up and interrupts him.
59.
NATHALIE
I don't want to know, don't tell me
another word.
ZAC
Please, understand I want the best
for Cindy and I do all this for
her.
NATHALIE
I am putting it all on you. Make
sure this movie project succeeds,
as this can change all of our
lives.
ZAC
I will. You can count on me.
NATHALIE
I'm leaving, don't follow me. Clean
this place up. See you tomorrow.
After Nathalie leaves, Zac looks around the room and argues
with himself.
ZAC
She won't tell Cindy.
(pause)
Girls are worse than men. They
share everything.
(pause)
Nathalie might think more of me as
I shared private information with
her.
(pause)
I can't win, I know, I can't win.
Genres:
["Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
23 -
Deceptive Plans at the Internet Cafe
31 INT. INTERNET CAFE BOOTH - FOLLOWING MORNING - DAY 31
Cindy wears a black dress with a jean jacket sits in her
booth. On the table are a coffee, two phones, and a laptop.
Zac sits opposite Cindy in his business suit with a coffee in
his hand.
ZAC
What's this?
CINDY
What's what?
Zac picks on the cuff of her jean jacket.
60.
ZAC
Are you going bohemian like
Nathalie, now?
Cindy pulls her hand away from Zac.
CINDY
When Noah is away, I can dress the
way I like.
ZAC
I don't know, but you and Nathalie
seem a little too close for someone
you just met.
CINDY
You don't realize that we have been
communicating for a year now. I
needed to develop this trust with
Nathalie.
ZAC
A year?
CINDY
You are unbelievable. I've been
working on this non-stop for over a
year. While you have done--
ZAC
I know. I have done nothing. But I
will make this happen now for you.
Zac gives Cindy the thumbs-up sign, and Cindy shakes her head
at him and sighs. Zac then points to the phones on the table.
ZAC (CONT'D)
Anyway, are these the burner phones
you are using?
CINDY
Yes, they are. I have completed
several text conversations between
the two lovers with this unique
secretive wifi texting app.
ZAC
Can it be traced?
CINDY
Nope, why do you think Noah uses
it?
61.
Cindy slides the phone to Zac, and he takes it and starts to
read and scroll.
ZAC
Wow, this is good. You should be a
writer.
Cindy sticks her tongue at Zac.
CINDY
I have what Nathalie thought were
online video auditions to download
on Noah's phone as private messages
with him.
ZAC
Let me see that sexting video
again.
Cindy grabs the phone away from Zac.
CINDY
Don't get attached to Nathalie. It
only gets things sticky.
Zac puts both palms up.
ZAC
Just an interest like any other
shallow male has about a video of a
nude girl.
CINDY
Shallow is right. Get serious as we
have to do one more video message
tonight with Nathalie.
ZAC
The death threat.
CINDY
More like the violent ultimatum.
ZAC
I will bring the green screen.
CINDY
Maybe you can show her how to do
this scene?
ZAC
Yes, I will do that. I have to do
my share.
(MORE)
62.
ZAC (CONT'D)
Tonight I will show Nathalie that I
am the man in charge.
CINDY
You fit right into this producer
role, don't you?
ZAC
I think I was born for this.
Zac sips his coffee as Cindy leans forward to ask him a
question.
CINDY
Mr. Producer, did you act
appropriately with our young
starlet when I left last night?
Zac chokes on his coffee and grabs a napkin to cover his
face.
CINDY (CONT'D)
Just what I thought.
Zac stammers a response.
ZAC
No, no, it was nothing like that.
Very professional friendly.
CINDY
You are such a dog.
ZAC
Whatever I did last night or didn't
do last night is not important-
Cindy interrupts Zac.
CINDY
Not important? You always think
with the wrong head.
ZAC
Let me finish. After last night
Nathalie is more determined than
ever to make the project succeed.
So, thank you very much.
Cindy laugh derisively at Zac. Then points a finger in his
face.
63.
CINDY
I will be watching you closely
tonight.
Zac mumbles under his breath.
ZAC
Damn, another finger in my face.
Zac stands and salutes Cindy.
ZAC (CONT'D)
Aye-aye, Captain. I will be the
perfect producer tonight.
Zac clicks his heels and leaves.
CINDY
Idiot.
Genres:
["Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
24 -
Threatening Text
32 INT. BROWNSTONE APARTMENT LIVING SPACE - LATER - NIGHT 32
Still, in her black dress and jean jacket, Cindy fixes the
green screen to shoot the scene. In a peasant dress and ankle
boots, Nathalie sits in a wing chair with a drink while Zac
pours a drink from a pitcher at the bar.
NATHALIE
I love these Sabai Sabai drinks.
Reminds me of Thailand.
ZAC
You've been to Thailand.
NATHALIE
Long time ago, as a young student.
ZAC
Yindee lived there as a child.
NATHALIE
Yindee?
ZAC
Yindee is Cindy's real name from
Thailand.
NATHALIE
Yindee, that is very sensual. I
love it.
64.
CINDY
Thank you, Nathalie, for being
kind.
ZAC
It means pleasure.
NATHALIE
Ooooh, it as an erotic flair.
Cindy claps her hands to change the subject.
CINDY
OK, OK, let's get to work now.
NATHALIE
Why are we using a cell phone to
video this scene?
Zac moves his hands and arms as he thinks of an appropriate
response.
CINDY
We need a video from an actual cell
phone as we will see this video on
Noah's phone in the movie.
ZAC
Yes, yes, I was just going to say
that.
Cindy rolls her eyes at Zac.
CINDY
Finish your drink, Nathalie.
Cindy walks over with a hairbrush and spray bottle. She
spritzs Nathalie's hair and starts to brush her hair softly.
NATHALIE
Thanks for the spray when you
brush.
CINDY
You have beautiful hair. Love the
natural look.
NATHALIE
Thank you, I love when someone else
brushes my hair.
Nathalie and Cindy exchange a smile.
65.
CINDY
Zac, why don't you do this scene
for Nathalie to show her what we
want from her?
ZAC
I would love to show off my acting
abilities.
Cindy whispers in Nathalie's ear.
CINDY
This should be funny.
Zac positions himself in front of the green screen.
CINDY (CONT'D)
Just talk to the phone like you are
taking a selfie video. You push the
record button on the phone and go
right into the scene.
Zac looks behind him and then back at Cindy.
ZAC
Got it.
CINDY
Ready, action.
Zac pushes the record button and moves back to the perfect
spot to record. Zac shakes both fists in front of him as says
the lines with anger.
ZAC
Noah, you listen to me and listen
good. You will not ignore me! You
think you are better than me, you
piece of shit.
Zac turns around and takes the injection knife from the table
behind him. He raises the knife in the air and gets closer to
the phone.
ZAC (CONT'D)
Or else, I will use this knife to
cut your balls off. This is not a
bluff. I'm on my way to see you.
Zac jams the knife on the table in front of the phone. Then
he pushes the stop button on the phone. Nathalie starts to
clap and whistle.
66.
NATHALIE
Perfect, absolutely perfect.
ZAC
Thank you, maybe Cindy should write
me into the screenplay.
CINDY
Now don't give him a big head. But
you get the emotion we need in this
short video selfie.
NATHALIE
Got it.
Nathalie and Cindy start to laugh.
CINDY
OK, it's Nathalie's turn.
Nathalie jumps up and gets in position.
ZAC
Let it all out, Nathalie. It feels
great to yell.
Nathalie stands in front of the green screen.
NATHALIE
Ready when you are.
CINDY
Ready, action.
Genres:
["Thriller","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
25 -
Flirtation and Betrayal
33 INT. BROWNSTONE APARTMENT BAR AREA - LATER - NIGHT 33
Cindy is alone to clean up after Zac and Nathalie left. Cindy
then goes behind the bar and gets a box of plastic zipper
freezer bags.
CINDY
Let me get this in order with them
gone.
She puts a hairbrush in one bag, two glasses in separate
bags, the knife handle in another one, and places all the
bags on the coffee table.
CINDY (CONT'D)
With this video clip, this is all
the evidence we need.
67.
Cindy exhales deeply as she looks at the three bags on the
coffee table and then shakes her head slowly.
CINDY (CONT'D)
We have motive with the videos and
forensic evidence for means and
opportunity.
She point her finger up as if she just remembered something.
CINDY (CONT'D)
My alibi, that is the final piece.
34 INT. INTERNET CAFE BOOTH - LATER - NIGHT 34
Zac opens his bag and takes out a folder. Nathalie sits
opposite Zac and rubs her hands together in anxious
anticipation.
ZAC
Now, this is a standard contract
for a first-time actor in a low-
budget independent film.
NATHALIE
Are you kidding me? This is
fantastic, a dream come true.
ZAC
I love your enthusiasm.
Zac takes out a pen and points to where Nathalie needs to
sign. Nathalie takes the pen and signs with an emphatic
flair. She takes out her phone to take a selfie of the
moment.
NATHALIE
This is for my scrapbook.
Zac has a big smile on his face as Nathalie snaps the photo.
ZAC
Just a warning, with independent
films, the plug can get pulled at
any time.
NATHALIE
I get it, but I am enjoying each
moment.
68.
ZAC
You are certainly a breath of fresh
air. We should get together for an
actual date.
Nathalie playfully wags her finger at Zac.
NATHALIE
Don't you remember the other night?
Do you forget the me-too movement?
Zac puts both hands up in front of him.
ZAC
Sorry, my bad, after the project is
over. We will wait until it is all
wrapped up.
NATHALIE
Aren't you involved with Cindy?
Zac shakes his head before he answers.
ZAC
She's married. We have had some
fun, but we have no future. As soon
as this project is over, we will
never see each other again.
Nathalie tils her head in thought.
NATHALIE
OK, when we finish this project, I
will go on a real date with you.
ZAC
Even if the project gets dumped
before it's finished?
NATHALIE
Either way. I don't want to do
anything while we are working and
Cindy is around.
Zac takes her hand and gives it a soft kiss. Nathalie pulls
her hand back.
NATHALIE (CONT'D)
Not so fast, lover boy, the project
has to end first.
Zac holds up the pen.
69.
ZAC
Can I have that in writing?
Nathalie takes the pen, grabs a napkin, writes on it. Then,
she takes the napkin rubs her lips with a kiss on it. She
then takes the napkin and slams it on the table. Zac picks it
up and reads it.
NATHALIE
I-O-U these lips after the project
is done.
Zac looks at Nathalie. She winks and walks away, exaggerating
her hips gyration to wiggle her ass seductively as she
leaves. Zac looks at the red lipstick on the napkin from her
lips and kisses the napkin, and then mumbles to himself.
ZAC
This project might be done earlier
than you think.
Genres:
["Thriller","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
26 -
Seductive Role-Playing
35 INT. BROWNSTONE APARTMENT LIVING SPACE - NEXT MORNING - DAY 35
Cindy wears a tunic dress with an oriental print sits in
Noah's wing chair. Nathalie is in a baggy sweater and a short
jean skirt at the small bar. Nathalie pours herself a glass
of orange juice.
CINDY
I want to work out the step-by-step
procedure of the murder sequence.
NATHALIE
Speaking of that, I want to use one
of your suggestions.
CINDY
Fantastic, I will play Noah, and
you show me.
NATHALIE
You got it.
Nathalie closes her eyes, takes a deep breath, holds the
breath, then releases it to get ready to act. Nathalie takes
an invisible bottle out of her sleeve and pours an imaginary
liquid into her orange juice.
CINDY
Hurry up with my drink!
70.
Nathalie takes the glass of orange juice with two hands and
walks seductively to Cindy. Nathalie then puts her knees on
each side of Cindy and sits on Cindy's lap.
CINDY (CONT'D)
What-
Nathalie puts her finger on Cindy's lips to shush her.
Nathalie takes a sip of orange juice, holds it in her mouth,
then kisses Cindy deeply and releases the orange juice in her
mouth. Cindy moans and stares at Nathalie as she pulls back.
CINDY (CONT'D)
So nice.
Nathalie takes another sip of orange juice and again kisses
Cindy and releases the liquid in her mouth. The two kissed
passionately, and Cindy's hands ran up and down Nathalie's
back and ass as Nathalie grinds on Cindy's lap.
Cindy stands up, and Nathalie holds on around her neck and
wraps her legs around Cindy. Cindy and Nathalie are nose to
nose with sly smiles as Nathalie flicks her tongue at Cindy.
Cindy slowly walks to the couch and they fall onto it.
Cindy is on top of Nathalie. Her elbows are straight as in
the up position of a push-up, and she looks down into
Nathalie's eyes.
CINDY (CONT'D)
I want you so fucking bad.
NATHALIE
I want you more.
Nathalie tightens her legs around Cindy and pulls her down on
top of her. The two passionately kiss and moan in delight.
Genres:
["Drama","Romance"]
Ratings
Scene
27 -
The Unexpected Assignment
36 INT. INTERNET CAFE BOOTH - MOMENTS LATER - DAY 36
Zac sits with a coffee and scrolls through his text messages
when he hears a phone ring. He looks left and right and then
realizes the phone he hears is in his bag.
ZAC
Shit, it must be Noah.
Zac gets the phone and answers it. We hear Noah's voice
through Zac's phone.
ZAC (CONT'D)
Good Morning, Sir.
71.
NOAH (O.S.)
Zac, my boy, just needed to touch
base with you.
ZAC
You are still away, aren't you?
NOAH (O.S.)
I am just stopping at home to pick
up a Ming vase.
ZAC
Home? A Ming vase?
Zac nervously sits up and juggles the phone as he is
startled.
NOAH (O.S.)
For some god damm reason, you have
to bring a gift when dealing with
Asians. I'm just popping in and
heading to Atlantic City.
ZAC
Are you in town now?
NOAH (O.S.)
Yes, blocks from my apartment. I
just want to say I thought about
your proposal from last week. I
think it shows promise.
Noah calms down on hearing this, and a smile comes across his
face.
ZAC
You do, sir?
NOAH (O.S.)
Yes, the more people I talk to, the
more you make sense.
ZAC
Thank you, sir.
NOAH (O.S.)
After this weekend in A-C, we need
to have a sit-down for your
cryptocurrency plan as soon as I
get back.
ZAC
That's fantastic, sir.
72.
NOAH (O.S.)
I see big things for your future
with this company.
ZAC
I've been waiting for this day.
NOAH (O.S.)
Well, your ship has come in. I'm at
the apartment now. One more thing,
can you keep your eye on Cindy for
me while I'm away?
ZAC
Eye on her? Sir.
NOAH (O.S.)
She's up to something, but I need
another set of eyes. She likes you,
so you can get close and find
things out.
ZAC
I will make myself available to see
what she does when you're not
around.
NOAH (O.S.)
Perfect, keep tabs on her and
report to me, then you will move to
my inner circle.
ZAC
I am honored, sir, and will watch
her every move.
NOAH (O.S.)
Good, I knew I could trust you.
Talk to you on Tuesday.
ZAC
Thank you again, sir. I will have
the crypto proposal updated and a
report on your wife's plans.
Zac puts the phone on the table, rests back in his seat, and
exhales deeply.
ZAC (CONT'D)
I don't believe it. The bastard is
coming around.
All of a sudden, Zac jumps up in a panic.
73.
ZAC (CONT'D)
Oh, shit, Cindy!
Zac frantically picks up his phone and dials Cindy's number.
ZAC (CONT'D)
Come on, come on, pick up, pick the
friggin phone up.
We hear Cindy's voice mail message on the phone.
CINDY (O.S.)
Sorry, I'm not in right now, please
leave a message, and I will get
back to you as soon as possible.
Zac slams the phone down on the table.
ZAC
Damm it, Cindy. This will ruin
everything.
Genres:
["Thriller","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
28 -
Unexpected Arrival
37 INT. BROWNSTONE APARTMENT LIVING SPACE - CONTINUOUS - DAY 37
Cindy hears footsteps coming up the front stairs. She runs to
the door and peaks out. She turns and yells in a whisper
voice to Nathalie.
CINDY
It's Noah!
Cindy puts the chain on the front door. Then she frantically
fixes the pillows and cushions on the couch while Nathalie
looks for her clothes in her panties and bra.
NATHALIE
Where is my skirt?
Cindy finds her skirt and throws it at her with her blouse.
Suddenly, they hear the door opening, but the chain is on it.
NOAH (O.S.)
What the fuck. Cindy, get your ass
over here and take the chain off
the door.
CINDY
Shit, you have to hide.
Nathalie looks left and right in bewilderment.
NATHALIE
Hide? Where?
74.
Cindy pushes her behind the wing chair and whispers with
concern.
CINDY
Stay silent! Don't come out until I
tell you.
NATHALIE
But-
NOAH (O.S.)
Open the door, damm it.
Cindy puts her hands together to beg Nathalie.
CINDY
Please, trust me.
Nathalie crouches down behind the wing chair with her blouse,
skirt, and bag in her lap. Cindy takes the chain off the door
and lets Noah in the apartment.
NOAH (O.S.)
About time. Why the hell do you
have the chain on the door?
Noah comes into the living room with Cindy behind him.
CINDY
I thought you would be away until
Monday, and you know I am scared
without my husband to protect me.
Noah ignores Cindy and looks behind the bar for a Ming vase.
NOAH
There it is.
Noah grabs the vase and blows in it to get rid of the dust.
Cindy looks at the wing chair and sees Nathalie's head
peeking out. Cindy waves at her violently to get down, and
Nathalie quickly gets back out of sight.
NOAH (CONT'D)
I am still out of town, just on my
way to Atlantic City to meet with
some Asian asshole. I was advised
to bring a gift.
CINDY
So you are leaving again.
75.
NOAH
Yes, my driver is waiting for me
outside. I will be back Monday.
CINDY
Awww, too bad you have to leave
right away.
Noah tilts his head at her and examines her with one eye
squinted. With two fingers, Noah picks at the sleeve of her
dress like it is contaminated.
NOAH
Why are you wearing this peasant
shit? You wore this walking the
streets of Bangkok.
CINDY
This is just something comfortable
I wear around the house.
NOAH
You look like the street whore that
you were when I met you.
Cindy laughs nervously.
NOAH (CONT'D)
My wife wants to be treated like a
whore again, doesn't she?
CINDY
Whatever you want, dear.
Noah grabs her by the hair and pushes her to the floor. Cindy
lets out a yelp. Noah steps over her and plops down on the
wing chair.
Genres:
["Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
29 -
Overhearing Disrespect
38 INT. BEHIND THE WING CHAIR - CONTINUOUS - DAY 38
Nathalie crouches behind the wing chair, and her body
tightens when she hears Cindy's yelp. She can't see what is
going on, but she hears everything.
NOAH (O.S.)
On your knees.
CINDY (O.S.)
Yes, dear.
The sound of Noah's zipper opening causes Nathalie to cover
her mouth to stifle her reaction.
76.
NOAH (O.S.)
This is the position you were in
for our first date.
Nathalie's head turns toward the back of the chair, and she
squints her eyes to shoot imaginary knives from her anger
into Noah's back.
NOAH (O.S.) (CONT'D)
This will be a great story for our
tenth-anniversary party. On our
first date, my Thai slut spent it
on her knees.
Noah laughs loudly at his own joke, which causes Nathalie to
cock back her fist like she wants to hit Noah in the head.
Nathalie then hears Cindy making a slurping sound and Noah
moaning. Nathalie puts her head down as tears run down her
cheeks. Then Nathalie's phone rings, and she silently
rummages through her bag to find it and turn it off.
NOAH (O.S.) (CONT'D)
Who's phone is that?
CINDY (O.S.)
It must be mine.
NOAH (O.S.)
Probably my driver. Damn it, Cindy,
you took too long. If you lose this
skill, I might as well get rid of
you.
Nathalie hears the sound of someone hitting the floor, Noah's
zipper, and Noah steps toward the door.
NOAH (O.S.) (CONT'D)
I'm leaving. I will be back Monday.
Get this place, and yourself
cleaned up and ready.
CINDY (O.S.)
Yes, dear, hurry home.
Nathalie hears the front door open and close.
Genres:
["Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
30 -
Hidden Agendas
39 INT. BROWNSTONE APARTMENT LIVING SPACE - CONTINUOUS - DAY 39
Nathalie stands up from behind the wing chair and looks left
and right. Nathalie comes from behind the chair and sees
Cindy lying there in a fetal position.
77.
Nathalie drops her things and runs to Cindy, and hugs her in
a spoon position on the floor.
NATHALIE
I'm so sorry. I had no idea.
CINDY
I'm embarrassed that you had to
witness this.
NATHALIE
Embarrass shit. I am pissed off.
CINDY
It's been ten years. I can't do
this shit anymore.
NATHALIE
He treats you worse than a friggin
slave.
CINDY
He has me trapped with that damn
prenup, and he knows it.
NATHALIE
I will do anything to help you.
Anything.
CINDY
First, just hug me tight.
Nathalie hugs her and whispers in Cindy's ear. Cindy smiles
and closes her eyes. Nathalie's phone rings again. Nathalie
sits up, gets the phone from her bag, but stays lying with
Cindy on the floor. We hear Zac on the phone with Nathalie.
NATHALIE
What is it, Zac?
ZAC (O.S.)
Noah is in town. He's coming over.
NATHALIE
You are a little late with that
news.
ZAC (O.S.)
I tried to call Cindy, but it went
directly to voice mail.
NATHALIE
She was busy. How did you know Noah
was coming here?
78.
Zac has no response, and Cindy looks at Nathalie for Zac's
answer. An awkward silence is in the air.
ZAC (O.S.)
Never mind that. Is Cindy OK?
NATHALIE
I got Cindy, she's fine. We will
talk later.
ZAC (O.S.)
Later works for me, we can--
Nathalie doesn't even listen to Zac's reply, ends the
conversation, and throws the phone in her bag.
NATHALIE
I'm not going anywhere until you
tell me everything.
Cindy reaches up, pats Nathalie's face lovingly, kisses her
hand, puts Nathalie's hand on her chest. Nathalie cuddles
close with Cindy again.
Genres:
["Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
31 -
The Watchful Wait
40 INT. INTERNET CAFE BOOTH - LATER - NIGHT 40
Zac sits in Cindy's regular booth with a cup of coffee.
Nathalie walks to the booth, throws her bag on the seat,
plops down opposite Zac, and starts to talk before her butt
hits the seat.
NATHALIE
How did you know Cindy's husband
was coming home?
ZAC
Well, hello to you too.
NATHALIE
Stop the shit. How did you know?
ZAC
I work for him. When you work for
Noah Wheeler, you are on the clock
twenty-four hours a day at his
beckoned call.
NATHALIE
You took your time telling us.
79.
ZAC
I called as soon as I knew. He
phoned me from outside the
apartment.
NATHALIE
Don't forget this project is good
for you, too, as you both need to
rid yourselves of Noah Wheeler.
ZAC
That was the design, but now I'm
not sure.
NATHALIE
Don't you waver on us. We are doing
this or else.
ZAC
Or else?
NATHALIE
You know my past, so you know what
or else means.
Zac waves his hand in a downward motion to settle Nathalie
down.
ZAC
OK, I hear you. I'm just getting a
little nervous.
NATHALIE
You're nervous? Cindy has been
living for ten years with a friggin
animal.
ZAC
Believe me. I know that. Maybe we
should just postpone the production
for a while.
NATHALIE
No way. Cindy needs us to do it.
ZAC
But-
NATHALIE
Stop, we are ready. Let's go
forward. We all have the motivation
needed for this project.
80.
Zac rubs his face, looks up to the ceiling, and asks in an
earnest voice.
ZAC
How's Cindy?
NATHALIE
I calmed her down, and she was
asleep when I left.
ZAC
I should go over and talk to her.
NATHALIE
No, wait until tomorrow. I will go
back and spend the night with her.
ZAC
You think you know what's going on.
Don't delude yourself as Cindy can
be as devious as anyone.
NATHALIE
Well, that may be. But you don't
know me at all and how devious I
can be.
ZAC
Listen, relax. We are both on the
same team. Go to Cindy, and we will
regroup tomorrow after a night's
rest.
NATHALIE
Don't mess up this project. Period.
Genres:
["Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
32 -
A Night of Secrets
41 INT. BROWNSTONE APARTMENT LIVING SPACE - LATER - NIGHT 41
Nathalie and Cindy sit at the dining table. Nathalie is in
the same clothes as earlier in the day, a baggy sweater and a
short jean skirt, while Cindy is in a long sleep shirt. They
both have a glass of wine in front of them.
NATHALIE
You should be sleeping.
CINDY
I did sleep but woke up and can't
get back to sleep. But this wine
will help.
81.
NATHALIE
I hope you don't mind me asking
this. How did things get like this
with you and your husband?
Cindy looks up to the ceiling to gather her thoughts.
CINDY
I've never told anyone before.
NATHALIE
It will do you good to let it out.
Cindy takes a deep breath and then starts to tell Nathalie
the story.
CINDY
Well, you know my roots from the
slums of Bangkok and how Noah saved
me and took me to America to be his
bride.
42 INT. BROWNSTONE APARTMENT LIVING SPACE - MONTAGE FLASHBACK 42
The montage flashback consists of a series of scenes all in
the apartment with Noah and Cindy. No one talks in the
scenes, and Cindy's voice-over is what she says to Nathalie.
FLASHBACK MONTAGE STARTS
1. Cindy sits on a wing chair, and Noah is on the other. Noah
hands her a gift in a large box and a bow. Cindy opens the
gift, takes a white fur coat out, puts the fur on, and spins
around for Noah's approval
CINDY (V.O.)
In the beginning, Noah was so good
to me. He was always spoiling me.
He was buying me furs and expensive
clothing.
2. Noah puts a diamond necklace around Cindy's neck.
CINDY (V.O.) (CONT'D)
I felt like Cinderella.
3. Noah and Cindy sit at the dining tables with textbooks.
Noah teaches Cindy how to read and write English.
CINDY (V.O.) (CONT'D)
He had such patience and taught me
how to read and write English.
82.
4. Noah and Cindy waltz around the apartment with big smiles
on both of their faces.
CINDY (V.O.) (CONT'D)
We would dance and laugh together.
I was in a fairy tale.
FLASHBACK MONTAGE ENDS
Genres:
["Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
33 -
Unveiling the Trauma
43 INT. BROWNSTONE APARTMENT LIVING SPACE - CONTINUOUS - NIGHT 43
Cindy smiles at Nathalie and then drops her head. Nathalie
reaches out to hold her hands on top of the table. Cindy then
continues to talk to Nathalie with her head down.
CINDY
Then one day, everything changed.
Noah was away on business and came
home not the same man he was when
he left.
44 INT. BROWNSTONE APARTMENT LIVING SPACE - MONTAGE FLASHBACK 44
The montage flashback consists of a series of scenes all in
the apartment with Noah and Cindy. No one talks in the
scenes, and Cindy's voice-over is what she says to Nathalie.
1. Noah storms into the apartment and throws Cindy on the
floor. Cindy, startled, looks up at Noah as he screams at her
like a ringside fan at a boxing match.
CINDY (V.O.)
He ranted that things would change.
I would be the obedient, smiling,
subservient wife on the outside and
his sex slave at home.
2. Noah forces Cindy face down on the floor, puts her ass up
in the air, grabs her wrist, and ties them to her ankles.
CINDY (V.O.) (CONT'D)
Noah tied me up like an animal. He
kept me tied for hours and abused
me verbally and sexually.
3. Cindy lies on the dining table spread eagle with her hands
tied over her head to each table leg, her ankles tied to each
table leg. Cindy has tears on her cheeks as Noah rips off her
clothes.
83.
CINDY (V.O.) (CONT'D)
It was nonstop for an entire week
that felt like an eternity in hell.
4. Cindy is on her knees in a slave pose in front of Noah,
who sits in a wing chair. She nods her head in agreement with
the demands that Noah gives her.
CINDY (V.O.) (CONT'D)
He mentally broke me. I became this
sex slave at home and his Stepford
Wife in front of other people.
MONTAGE FLASHBACK ENDS
Genres:
["Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
34 -
Tears and Trust: A Night of Shared Grief and Hope
45 INT. BROWNSTONE APARTMENT LIVING SPACE - CONTINUOUS - NIGHT 45
Cindy and Nathalie both have tears on their cheeks. Nathalie
wipes Cindy's tears away, and Cindy wipes Nathalie's tears
away. They both laugh at their attempts to soothe each other.
NATHALIE
How did Zac get involved in your
life?
CINDY
Ahh, Zac.
Cindy looks up and shakes her head before she continues.
CINDY (CONT'D)
Zac worked for Noah and he knew
that Noah was a bully and that I
was oppressed. Over time he slowly
became a friend. My only friend.
NATHALIE
You two became intimate?
CINDY
Yeah, I just needed a non-
threatening touch, and Zac, well,
he's a guy.
Cindy gives a sad laugh.
NATHALIE
Zac did help you then.
CINDY
In a weird way as it is an oddball
relationship. We don't have a
future, and we both know it.
84.
NATHALIE
How about the movie-making idea?
CINDY
I would write using a pen name, so
Noah didn't find out. I got good
feedback, and I showed Zac. We then
came up with this idea, my dream.
NATHALIE
Don't give up on this dream.
CINDY
I don't know if I can pull this off
anymore.
NATHALIE
You are a survivor, stay fierce,
and now you have me on team Cindy.
CINDY
There is so much more I have to
share with you.
NATHALIE
I am staying all night so let's
have another wine and get
comfortable.
Genres:
["Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
35 -
Confrontation at the Internet Cafe
46 INT. INTERNET CAFE BOOTH - FOLLOWING AFTERNOON - DAY 46
Zac in his business suit and Nathalie in her peasant dress
sit at Cindy's booth. Zac has a cup of coffee, and Nathalie
has a tall glass of ice coffee.
ZAC
How's Cindy?
NATHALIE
She's good, still sleeping when I
left.
ZAC
That girl has gone through a lot.
NATHALIE
How did you become involved with
Cindy? Give me the truth, as I need
to know.
ZAC
In the beginning, I only saw Cindy
at business parties.
(MORE)
85.
ZAC (CONT'D)
She was quiet and stunning. I would
try to chat with her without Noah
noticing.
NATHALIE
I can see you doing that.
Nathalie is restless in her seat as she has a stern look on
her face.
ZAC
Now, promise you won't overreact if
I tell you the truth.
Nathalie bites her bottom lip.
ZAC (CONT'D)
Promise?
Nathalie sits back in her seat, crosses her arms, and nods
her head up and down.
NATHALIE
I promise.
ZAC
There was this weekend conference
in Atlantic City. The guys were
teasing and riding Noah about
Cindy.
NATHALIE
Teasing Noah? I can't see that.
ZAC
Everyone was drunk and wasted. They
mocked Noah's westernization of
Cindy. They said he should keep her
as a quiet and obedient slut.
NATHALIE
Nice guys.
ZAC
Just drunk guys teasing the boss.
They challenged his manhood.
NATHALIE
Noah abused her because his friends
teased him?
ZAC
Not exactly.
86.
NATHALIE
How exactly?
ZAC
I wanted to make points with the
boss, so I gave him a link to a
website.
NATHALIE
What website?
Zac looks left and right as he squirms in his seat like a kid
in front of the principal.
ZAC
Well, emh, the site was how to make
your wife your sex slave through
domination.
NATHALIE
What the fuck, So, this is all your
fault.
Zac jumps forward in his seat to defend himself.
ZAC
It wasn't just me, the group of
guys, including men as powerful as
Noah, not just his underlings. I
was just sucking up to him.
NATHALIE
But you gave him the means to
actually make it happen.
ZAC
Yeah, but I never thought he would
do it.
NATHALIE
You didn't think at all.
ZAC
Then, about a month later, when I
found out about Cindy being abused,
I felt guilty, so I reached out to
her.
NATHALIE
So, then you fucked a vulnerable
girl.
87.
ZAC
It is not like that at all. We were
both abused by Noah. Grant it. Hers
was much more severe. We
commiserated with each other.
NATHALIE
Don't even compare your situation
with hers. Does Cindy know your
part in this torture she has
endured?
ZAC
No, but I have given her some
relief and happiness.
NATHALIE
Happiness? Don't even. She didn't
look happy yesterday.
ZAC
I know, But we uniquely did bond
with a common enemy. Together, we
developed this movie idea.
NATHALIE
This project means everything to
Cindy and her future, and it is
time you break free from Noah too.
ZAC
Noah is a dangerous man to play
around with.
NATHALIE
I'm a dangerous girl to play around
with too.
ZAC
OK, settle down, tough girl.
Tonight we will go over the
production schedule, as I know
Noah's travel plans.
NATHALIE
You better make this happen.
Genres:
["Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
36 -
The Fake Movie
47 INT. BROWNSTONE APARTMENT LIVING SPACE - LATER - NIGHT 47
Cindy wears a St. Johns t-shirt and jeans sits with her feet
on the dining table. Cindy faces Nathalie in an African print
dress with a matching headband. Both women have drinks in
front of them and laugh like it is not their first drink.
88.
ZAC (O.S.)
Hello, are you two here?
Cindy and Nathalie hear Zac as he walks up the back steps.
CINDY
We are at the dining table
celebrating.
Zac walks into the room and sees Nathalie with the bottle of
wine to her lips, Cindy with her feet on the table, and he
shakes his head back and forth.
ZAC
Wasn't this supposed to be a
serious meeting?
NATHALIE
Loosen up, Zac. We are pumped up
about our future.
CINDY
Yeah, aren't you always the one
that wants to fool around.
Zac approaches the table, takes his shoulder bag off, helps
Cindy's feet off the table, and gently removes the bottle
from Nathalie's grip.
ZAC
We have to be businesslike.
Cindy and Nathalie sit upright and fold their hands in front
of them sarcastically. Zac just shakes his head.
ZAC (CONT'D)
OK, this is the way it is. The fact
is we should cancel the movie
production.
Cindy and Nathalie look at Zac and then look at each other in
disbelief.
NATHALIE
Cancel? You mean postpone.
ZAC
No, cancel. This movie can't be
made. The money has fallen through.
CINDY
What's wrong with you, Zac? Are you
getting cold feet? We had this all
worked out. Don't blow it now!
89.
ZAC
Don't force me, Cindy, to tell
Nathalie.
NATHALIE
Tell Nathalie what?
CINDY
Stop, Zac, we will start the movie
on time. Period.
Zac walks back and forth as he rubs his head and face. He
stops and leans on the table to talk to the two women.
ZAC
Nathalie, there is no movie. There
never was a movie.
CINDY
Zac!
NATHALIE
Cindy, what is he saying.
Zac walks over to Nathalie and puts his hands on her
shoulders.
ZAC
Cindy used the movie idea to frame
an innocent actor for the murder of
her husband.
Tears run down Nathalie's face as she turns to look at Cindy.
ZAC (CONT'D)
It was an entire con job. She got
your fingerprints on the murder
weapon, hairs from the brush, and
your DNA on the glasses.
Cindy starts to cry and reaches across the table to touch
Nathalie.
CINDY
It's not like that.
Nathalie pushes Cindy's hands away from her.
NATHALIE
Those idiotic video auditions I did
were made just to frame me.
ZAC
To create the motive.
90.
CINDY
I'm so sorry, Nathalie.
Nathalie gets up and pushes Zac in the chest with two hands.
NATHALIE
You are just as guilty as Cindy.
ZAC
I tried to back out earlier, and
now there is no other choice.
Cindy pushes Zac in the chest with two hands as well.
CINDY
You spineless piece of shit.
Nathalie sits on the couch, her back to Cindy and Zac. She
cries as her shoulders heave up and down. Cindy and Zac look
at each other as to what they do next. All of a sudden,
Nathalie's cries turn to laughter.
ZAC
She's in shock.
Cindy then burst out in laughter as well. Cindy goes over to
Nathalie, hugs her, and they both fall into each other's arms
on the couch as they laugh in their embrace. Cindy then
points at Zac.
CINDY
The look on your face.
ZAC
What?
CINDY
She knew all about it. I told her.
NATHALIE
I am a pretty good actress.
Zac exhales deeply and sits on a chair as he catches his
breath.
ZAC
You two really had me going. So the
movie is off?
CINDY
What movie?
All three share a relieving type of laughter that removes the
tension.
91.
Genres:
["Drama","Thriller","Dark Comedy"]
Ratings
Scene
37 -
A Change of Plans
48 INT. BROWNSTONE APARTMENT DOORWAY - LATER - NIGHT 48
Nathalie and Zac stand by the doorway as they get ready to
leave.
ZAC
So, do you remember what we said to
each other?
NATHALIE
What did we say?
ZAC
When the project is completed or
canceled, we will go out on a date.
NATHALIE
Did I say that? I was just acting.
Zac playfully pushes Nathalie's shoulder.
ZAC
Didn't you mean it?
NATHALIE
I just wanted you to stop bothering
me so we could finish the project.
Zac puts both hands on his heart and fakes that he is
heartbroken. Nathalie laughs, and Cindy comes over to them.
CINDY
What's so funny.
ZAC
Nothing funny as Nathalie has
broken my heart.
CINDY
You should be used to that by now.
Zac pouts like a little boy and puts his head down. Nathalie
and Cindy both give Zac a peck on each side of his face.
ZAC
So you are saying I have a chance.
Cindy playfully pushes Zac against the door.
CINDY
Don't ruin the vibe, as it has been
a great night.
92.
NATHALIE
Yes, the pressure is off all of us.
All three of them give an exaggerated exhale and smile.
CINDY
Zac, can you stay for one minute,
as I have one more thing to discuss
with you.
ZAC
Sure, as long as I'm not in
trouble.
CINDY
Don't be silly. We are past all
that. Nathalie, I will meet you at
noon sharp at the cafe.
Nathalie leans in and kisses Cindy good night.
NATHALIE
Don't be a minute late as the car
will be packed and ready.
CINDY
Not a minute.
Nathalie turns and leaves. Zac pushes the door closed to talk
to Cindy before he goes.
ZAC
What's going on with you two?
CINDY
I'm leaving Noah, running away with
Cindy tomorrow.
ZAC
What? You can't.
CINDY
I don't give a shit about the
money. Nathalie and I will start
our own life from the bottom.
ZAC
Noah won't like this.
CINDY
I don't give a shit what Noah likes
anymore.
93.
ZAC
Don't do this, Cindy. Stay and talk
it over with Noah.
CINDY
Talk to that animal. Forget it. I'm
gone.
ZAC
You can't leave me.
Cindy starts laughing and pats Zac's cheeks.
CINDY
Come on, Zac, you knew we had no
future. We never hid that from each
other.
ZAC
But, I am getting in good with Noah
now and--
CINDY
That's why you wanted to cancel the
murder. You didn't need Noah dead
anymore.
Cindy crosses her arms and looks down at the floor.
CINDY (CONT'D)
You were never all in. It was
always a game to you.
ZAC
Cindy, come on now, it's friggin
murder. It's too drastic. I had
nightmares thinking about it. Just
stay until Noah comes back.
CINDY
Sorry, Zacky boy, but I will get a
24-hour head start on Noah. I will
bring my bags to the cafe at noon
tomorrow and then adios.
ZAC
Any way you change your mind?
CINDY
Nope, my mind is made up. I will
say goodbye to you tomorrow at the
cafe.
94.
ZAC
It's been a real trip. I have
destroyed all the evidence of a
movie or any connection between you
and me.
CINDY
I did that also.
ZAC
So, after all that planning and
scheming for over a year, we go out
with a whimper.
CINDY
I'm finally strong enough to do it.
Zac gives Cindy a long hard hug.
ZAC
Till tomorrow.
CINDY
Tomorrow it is.
Zac leaves, and Cindy closes the door. Cindy leans on the
door and whispers to herself.
CINDY (CONT'D)
I know I can count on you, Zacky
boy. Don't let me down now.
Genres:
["Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
38 -
Scene 42: The Confrontation
49 INT. BROWNSTONE APARTMENT LIVING SPACE - FOLLOWING MORNING - 49
DAY
Cindy enters the living space area from the rear entrance by
the dining table. She wears a peasant dress and sneakers and
has two suitcases with her. Cindy takes two steps into the
room, stops abruptly, drops both bags onto the floor.
Cindy was startled by Noah, as she didn't know he was there.
Noah leans on the bar in his usual business suit and shakes a
note back and forth in his hand.
CINDY
I didn't hear you come in.
NOAH
Good Morning. I wanted to surprise
my loving wife.
Noah looks at the note again and then calmly speaks to Cindy,
who froze in her tracks.
95.
NOAH (CONT'D)
It seems you think you are going
somewhere.
CINDY
I'm sorry, Noah, I must.
Noah reads the note in a sarcastic tone.
NOAH
Dear Noah, I am going to stay with
my friend Nathalie in Weehawken,
New Jersey, for a few days.
Noah puts his one palm facing upwards and scrunches his face
in a fake way to demonstrate he doesn't understand.
NOAH (CONT'D)
Fucking Weehawken, New Jersey, what
a joke.
CINDY
Noah--
Noah puts his hand up in a stop motion and interrupts Cindy
by reading the rest of the note.
NOAH
I hope you had a nice trip. See you
Wednesday. Love, Cindy.
Noah slams the note on the bar, and his tone changes to
anger.
NOAH (CONT'D)
Wednesday? You don't plan on coming
back, you ungrateful bitch.
CINDY
I'm just visiting a friend.
NOAH
Stop the shit. Zac told me that you
are leaving me with that bimbo.
That's why I came home early.
Cindy walks to Noah, buries her head in his chest, and hugs
him.
CINDY
No, no, it is just a visit.
Noah grabs Cindy by both shoulders and straightens out his
arms to look Cindy in the face.
96.
NOAH
You are not going anywhere. You
need another week of discipline.
Noah throws Cindy down on top of the coffee table. Cindy
crashes on it, breaks the table, lies on the broken table,
and stares up at Noah.
NOAH (CONT'D)
All I gave you, and you're just
running off with some lowlife
friend.
Noah takes the decanter of cognac and pours himself a drink.
He raises the glass for a mock toast.
NOAH (CONT'D)
To my beautiful slut of a wife,
let's start the re-discipline of my
obedient Thai whore.
Noah downs the entire glass of cognac. He then slowly walks
over toward Cindy. Each step that Noah takes causes Cindy, to
squirm slightly away on the floor. Tears run down Cindy's
face, and Noah's face lights up in a malicious scowl.
NOAH (CONT'D)
What made you think you could ever
leave me?
CINDY
Please, Noah.
Noah mimics Cindy's plead.
NOAH
Please, Noah.
Noah then kicks Cindy in her stomach. Cindy yells, then holds
her stomach and coughs several times.
Noah then wobbles a little, loosens his tie, and rubs both
his eyes with the palm of his hands. As he loses his balance,
he staggers over to his wing chair and plops down in it. He
mumbles to Cindy.
NOAH (CONT'D)
I, I, don't feel right.
(coughs)
Ahh, ahh--
Noah goes silent as he sits in the chair without any bodily
movement.
97.
The only action is his eyes that move left and right in a
panicky manner. Noah tries to talk, but only a gurgle-type
sound comes out.
Cindy slowly gets to her knees, looks at Noah, then slowly
stands up. She rotates her shoulder to loosen it from the
fall, fixes her hair, and smoothes out her dress.
CINDY
Men, you are so predictable.
Cindy gets her one suitcase, places it on the other wing
chair, opens it, and takes out a pair of latex gloves. She
snaps each glove on, right in the face of Noah. His eyes
widened and blinked with each snap.
CINDY (CONT'D)
I wish I had one of those director
clapperboards.
Cindy separates her hands a couple of feet apart.
CINDY (CONT'D)
I would slam the clapperboard shut.
Cindy brings the top hand down and slaps the other hand
loudly.
CINDY (CONT'D)
Scene 42, Take One, Action.
Cindy laughs in Noah's face.
CINDY (CONT'D)
You see, scene 42 is the murdering
of Noah scene in my screenplay.
I've rehearsed it many times, and I
am ready as I only need one take.
Genres:
["Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
39 -
Betrayal and Violence
50 INT. INTERNET CAFE BOOTH - CONTINUOUS - DAY 50
In his business suit, Zac sits alone with his hands on his
head as he stares down into his cup of coffee. Then Nathalie
wears a paisley smock dress, and ankle boots plops in the
seat across from him. Zac doesn't even pick up his head.
NATHALIE
Hey Zac, what's wrong? Who died?
Zac slowly picks his head up to respond.
98.
ZAC
I have to stop Cindy from leaving
Noah.
Nathalie is alarmed and grabs Zac's two hands and pulls him
forward.
NATHALIE
What are you talking about?
ZAC
I'm worried about Cindy. I don't
think it is in her best interests
for her to run away with you.
NATHALIE
It's better than living with that
savage asshole Noah.
ZAC
I have to stop her.
NATHALIE
Stop her? Who the fuck are you? How
will you stop her?
ZAC
Noah has to know.
Nathalie raises her voice at Zac.
NATHALIE
What the hell!
Zac puts both palms up to calm Nathalie down. Nathalie looks
around the cafe to see if anyone heard her and sits back
down.
ZAC
I can't let her go.
NATHALIE
You mean you want to please Noah.
You lowly ass-kissing piece of
shit.
ZAC
It will be better for everyone this
way. Cindy wouldn't be happy with
you.
99.
NATHALIE
You only care about yourself. Don't
pretend that you did this for
Cindy.
ZAC
Don't tell me she will have a
better life with a loser like you.
NATHALIE
Loser? You have no clue. You never
had to survive, prep school baby.
ZAC
It's not as easy as you think.
NATHALIE
From the beginning, I knew
something was up with this strange
movie project.
A confused Zac sits back and scratches his head.
ZAC
What? How?
NATHALIE
Please, nothing added up as I have
been bullshitted to my entire life.
ZAC
Why did you go along with it then?
NATHALIE
You guys are rich, I'm poor, you
two looked liked a pair I could use
for my own financial benefit.
ZAC
You are slick, aren't you?
NATHALIE
I was working on my own scam when I
fell for Cindy.
ZAC
Yeah, she is easy to fall for.
NATHALIE
Then after I saw how desperate she
was from Noah's abuse, I talked her
into leaving with me.
100.
ZAC
Talked her into leaving the rich
life for a poor one?
NATHALIE
Money is not always the answer, we
will be just fine.
ZAC
Man, this is unbelievable. I'm in
shock.
NATHALIE
Don't worry about us. We are two
intelligent, resourseful women and
will be just fine.
ZAC
Shit. Just go by yourself back to
Jersey.
NATHALIE
There's no going back. I'm going to
get Cindy.
Nathalie stands up to leave.
ZAC
Don't bother. It's too late, I
tipped off Noah this morning.
Nathalie leans over the table picks Zac out of his seat by
his jacket lapels.
ZAC (CONT'D)
Noah is there already. Cindy's not
coming. She's not going anywhere.
NATHALIE
You motherfucker. You better hope
nothing happens to her.
Nathalie pulls her fist back and punches Zac in the nose. Zac
goes flying back into his seat as blood pours out. Nathalie
runs out of the cafe while Zac moans in pain and puts his
hand to his nose to stop the blood.
Genres:
["Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
40 -
The Cold-Blooded Plan
51 INT. BROWNSTONE APARTMENT LIVING SPACE - CONTINUOUS - DAY 51
Cindy stands in front of Noah with her suitcase open on the
adjacent wing chair. She takes out a ziplock bag with a
cognac snifter in it. Cindy opens it and drops the glass on
the broken coffee table.
101.
CINDY
Thanks for breaking the table. The
glass with someone else's DNA is on
it.
Cindy then gets another ziplock bag with human hairs in it.
She sprinkles some on Noah and then a few more by the broken
coffee table and couch.
CINDY (CONT'D)
I can't drop too many as we
wouldn't want this murder to look
staged, as research told me how
many strands to use.
Then Cindy takes the bottle of Rohypnol out and puts it in
Noah's face.
CINDY (CONT'D)
Your boy, Zac, got this for me to
use on you.
Cindy puts the bottle on the floor behind the bar. Then walks
over to the couch and picks up a large pillow.
CINDY (CONT'D)
Don't worry. I won't suffocate you
as it takes too much strength.
Cindy puts the pillow on Zac's lap and reaches into her
suitcase to get the knife. She slowly takes it out and waves
it back and forth in front of his face.
CINDY (CONT'D)
This C-O-2 charged knife will blow
your head right off—no open casket
for you. And someone else's
fingerprints are on the handle.
Cindy takes the knife and slowly pushes the blade into the
side of Noah's neck. With the knife deep into Noah's neck,
Cindy stops. Tears run out of Noah's petrified eyes as he
can't move.
CINDY (CONT'D)
Look at the face of the little girl
from Thailand that will enjoy all
your riches as your prenup doesn't
prevent me from them if you die.
Cindy laughs, then, with one hand on the knife, puts the
pillow over Noah's face. She pushes hard on the pillow.
102.
CINDY (CONT'D)
What was that phrase to do things
step by step ferociously?
(pause)
Oh, yeah. Gradatim Ferociter!
Cindy pushes the button on the knife, the C-O-2 cartridge
causes a muffled thud. She backs away from Noah and drops the
knife. The pillow stays on the place where his head once was
and gets reddened quickly with the blood.
All of a sudden, someone pounds on the front door. The noise
startles Cindy as her head whips around in the front door
direction.
NATHALIE (O.S.)
Cindy are you OK? Let me in!
Cindy exhales in relief as Nathalie bangs louder.
CINDY
I'm fine, Nathalie, one minute.
Cindy walks to the door and opens it.
CINDY (O.S.) (CONT'D)
Come in, I'm fine. Relax. Don't
touch anything. It's over.
Cindy and Nathalie walk into the living space. Nathalie gasps
and covers her mouth at the sight of Noah with a bloodied
pillow where his head once was.
NATHALIE
You did it? You went through with
it.
CINDY
It worked out perfectly.
NATHALIE
How did it work out?
CINDY
Men are predictable. I knew Zac
would save his ass and tell Noah.
So I drugged the decanter as I knew
Noah would take a drink.
Nathalie follows Cindy to get closer to Noah.
NATHALIE
Noah, you never looked better.
103.
CINDY
I just need to put some final
touches on the frame job.
Cindy goes to her suitcase, gets a crumbled document out, and
drops it on the broken coffee table.
CINDY (CONT'D)
That's the document that Zac wanted
Noah to sign.
Cindy then takes a burner phone out.
CINDY (CONT'D)
Now I get to do my Noah imitation
again.
Genres:
null
Ratings
Scene
41 -
The Setup
52 INT. INTERNET CAFE BOOTH - CONTINUOUS - DAY 52
Zac sits in the booth with tissues in his nostrils to stop
the blood. His burner phone rings, and he answers it. We hear
CINDY IMITATING NOAH'S voice through Zac's phone.
CINDY IMITATING NOAH (O.S.)
Hey Zac.
ZAC
How's everything at home.
CINDY IMITATING NOAH (O.S.)
Perfect, thanks to you.
ZAC
Did that girl Nathalie get over
there?
CINDY IMITATING NOAH (O.S.)
Yeah, no problem, I will write her
a check, and we will never see her
again.
ZAC
That's very smart of you, boss.
CINDY IMITATING NOAH (O.S.)
Money is always the answer. Meet me
tomorrow before work in that
shithole of a cafe.
ZAC
Sure, but why here?
104.
CINDY IMITATING NOAH (O.S.)
I want to settle things with you as
you are my number one guy now.
ZAC
Thank you so much. I am honored.
CINDY IMITATING NOAH (O.S.)
Destroy this burner phone as we
don't need them anymore.
ZAC
I will do that immediately.
CINDY IMITATING NOAH (O.S.)
Gotta go.
ZAC
See you tomorrow.
Zac ends the call then breaks the phone into pieces on the
table. He then sits back triumphantly.
ZAC (CONT'D)
I don't need Cindy anymore, and
Nathalie is all talk. Nothing can
stop me now.
53 INT. BROWNSTONE APARTMENT LIVING SPACE - CONTINUOUS - DAY 53
Cindy hangs up the phone, then Nathalie and Cindy burst out
laughing.
NATHALIE
He has no clue.
CINDY
Sold me down the river in a blink,
so now he gets his.
Nathalie points to each piece of evidence with a finger as
she says them.
NATHALIE
Prints on the knife, DNA on glass,
hair fibers at the site, the
document and Zac's video
performance on Noah's phone.
CINDY
And the bottle of Rohypnol on the
floor behind the bar.
105.
NATHALIE
Aren't the police going to question
why Zac didn't clean the scene of
evidence?
Cindy puts one finger up for Nathalie to wait. She takes out
a cell phone.
CINDY
This is Noah's regular phone, and I
have to use my imitation of Noah's
voice for the last time.
Cindy dials the phone and starts a conversation.
CINDY IMITATING NOAH
Hello Piaywat, this is Noah
Wheeler.
(pause)
Cindy is away at a friend's house.
Can you deliver an order for me?
(pause)
Good, I want two Pad Thai. One very
spicy, and write the name Noah on
that one. And one plain and write
the name Zac on it.
(pause)
How long?
(pause)
I might be in the shower. I will
leave the door open, just walk in
and place it on the bar.
(pause)
Thank you.
Cindy hangs the phone up and places it on the table next to
the wing chair.
NATHALIE
So, Zac is startled by the Thai
delivery boy and runs out the back
door. His prints are all over that
door too.
CINDY
The Thai delivery boy, Phet, will
discover the body. Poor Phet, I
will send him a check when this
blows over.
Cindy picks up one bag, and Nathalie takes the other.
CINDY (CONT'D)
Zac always was the easy mark.
106.
NATHALIE
Let's go to Weehawken!
The two girls run out the back entrance, and you can hear
their footsteps and laughter all the way out.
Genres:
["Thriller","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
42 -
Victory and a Dream
54 INT. INTERNET CAFE BOOTH - SIX MONTHS LATER - DAY 54
SUPER: SIX MONTHS LATER
Cindy wears jeans with a sweater faces Nathalie in an African
print dress with a matching headband.
NATHALIE
Hello, Widow Wheeler.
CINDY
Fancy meeting you here, Miss
Powell.
The two girls both giggle.
NATHALIE
I can't believe Zac signed a guilty
plea.
CINDY
His lawyer knew the evidence
against him was staggering.
NATHALIE
I didn't realize that Zac purchased
the knife in his name.
CINDY
The jury also thought that Noah
gave Zac the broken nose instead of
the feisty girl I'm looking at.
Nathalie blows on her knuckles and dusts them off, which
causes Cindy to laugh.
NATHALIE
How did you pull off the mourning
wife?
CINDY
It was easy as nobody actually
liked Noah, just his money.
NATHALIE
Speaking of money.
107.
CINDY
We don't have to worry about that
ever again.
NATHALIE
What do you want to do now?
CINDY
Let's make a movie!
The two girls laugh wholeheartedly at that idea.
FADE OUT.
THE END