Broken Halo By R.A.

Johnson

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FADE IN: EXT. HEAVEN. DAY GOD (ShayCarl) is reviewing a large scroll while talking with ANGELO, a new angel (KassemG) in training. Angelo is dressed in all white. GOD (Godly voice) Youre doing great my son. You have just earned your halo. God opens his hands, a HALO appears, glowing brightly. He places it above Angelos head. Angelo proudly looks up at his new halo. God then switches to his "bro" voice. GOD (CONTD) (bro voice) Nice right? Its still got that new car smell and everything. Angelo stares, confused. God returns to his Godly voice. GOD (CONTD) (Godly voice) Next, you must descend upon Earth, and perform 100 good deeds in order to get your wings. But be warned, Earth is no paradise. It is filled with hardships, temptations and crossroads that will challenge your soul. Angelo, timid yet eager, turns to leave. GOD (CONTD) (Godly) Wait. Angelo stops, turns back. GOD (CONTD) (bro voice) Will you also bring me back the new iphone? (beat) Ill knock it down to 75 good deeds? Angelo glares disappointingly at God.

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GOD (CONTD) (bro voice) What? Im tired of the this crackberry. I need one now, but Im going to wait until the new iphone 5 comes out. Angelo smiles. ANGELO Sure thing boss. Angelo turns, jumps down through the clouds with childlike enthusiasm. EXT. STREET ON EARTH - CONTINUOUS Angelo lands on the sidewalk like an Olympic gymnast. Several pedestrians bump into him rudely as they walk by. ANGELO Oh, excuse me, sorry. Angelo straightens his halo with avid intent. He scans his new world in search of opportunity. ANGELO Alright Earth, you dont look so scary. We see a series of shots as Angelo: Helps an older LADY with her groceries. Helps a MOTHER and CHILD cross the street. Holds the door open for a beautiful GIRL. Picks up a MANS dropped wallet and returns it. On screen, we see a counter with numbers scrolling up, tallying the good deeds, stopping at 50. End montage. Angelo walks down the street with pride. Across the street, some KIDS are playing soccer. Their ball bounces toward Angelo, into an alley.

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CONTINUED: ANGELO (to kids) Dont worry, Ill get it. Angelo turns into the alley. EXT. ALLEY - CONTINUOUS

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The camera zooms to a close up of two snarling thugs. The THUG LEADER (Ray William Johnson) has his foot smashed on top of the soccer ball. THUG LEADER This your ball? ANGELO No, I was just helping out some kids. THUG LEADER Well now, arent you a little angel. THUG #2 Look at that big gold chain of his boss. THUG LEADER Yeah, thats nice. THUG #2 What are you? Some sort of religious rapper? ANGELO I just earned this halo, and I am on my way to becoming an THUG LEADER Youre not on your way anywhere, until I get that big gold chain of yours. THUG #2 Halo must be a new type of diamond. ANGELO Its not a diamond, its holyTHUG #2 Bet we can get some nice cash with that bling from Titos Steal-N-Deal. (CONTINUED)

CONTINUED: ANGELO My halo doesnt belong to you and neither does that soccer ball. Now if youll just give it to me -

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The thug leader steps back behind the soccer ball to line up his shot. THUG LEADER Oh, Ill give it to you alright. The kids show up in the alley entrance just as the thug leader takes a big kick and launches the ball at Angelos face. The ball bounces hard off of Angelos face, knocks him to the ground with a CRACKING sound. We see the thugs grimace. The ball rolls back into the kids possession. The thugs rejoice. THUG #2 Gooaaalll. The thugs rush over to steal Angelos halo. THUG #2 Damn thing wont budge. We hear SIRENS in the background. We see Angelo knocked out on the pavement. The halo is CRACKED, and its glow begins to flicker on and off. THUG LEADER The cops? Who called the cops? We see one of the kids on his iphone. THUG LEADER (CONTD) Ah, those damn family plans. THUG #2 Lets get out of here. The damn thing looks broken anyway. The thug leader looks down at Angelo. The halo FLICKERS, Angelos appearance changes. When the halo is ON, we see GOOD ANGELO, dressed in all white, wearing glasses. When it flickers OFF, we see BAD ANGELO, wearing a black leather jacket, no glasses, and a more stylish hairstyle. We look up from Angelos POV, as he is regaining conscious. We see: (CONTINUED)

CONTINUED: THUG LEADER What the hell are you? Freak. The kids huddled, looking down at Angelo. KID #1 Are you okay mister? KID #2 Thanks for getting our ball back. End montage.

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BAD ANGELO stands up. The halos light is OFF. He pushes the kids out of the way. He grabs the ball and punts it. KID #2 Hey. BAD ANGELO Get over it. Life is tough. Any of you kids got a cigarette? Bad Angelo exits the alley. EXT. STREET ON EARTH - CONTINUOUS The halo flickers ON. We see a flash of the Good Angelo, then flickers OFF, as we stay with the Bad Angelo. He scans his new world with sinister eyes in search of opportunity. We see a series of shots as Bad Angelo: Takes and eats an apple from an OLD LADYS grocery bag. Steals a HOMELESS MANS flask, chugs it, tosses it. Holds the door open for a busty GIRL, sneaks a peak at her cleavage, and stares at her ass as she walks away. Bumps into a MAN on the street, pick-pockets his wallet. The on-screen counter starts to roll backwards, stopping at 45. End montage. Bad Angelo counts the money, then tosses the wallet. BAD ANGELO Being human feels so good. Earth is awesome. I feel so alive. (beat) I need a cigarette. (CONTINUED)

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He sees a street MUSICIAN (NicePeter) playing the guitar and smoking a cigarette. He approaches the musician, listens. The musician continues to play. Bad Angelo pretends he is enjoying the song, then snatches the cigarette from his mouth. MUSICIAN Whats your problem bro? Thats my cigarette. Bad Angelo takes a drag, exhales slowly. BAD ANGELO Was your cigarette. MUSICIAN Well you can go to Hell for all I care man. That was my last smoke. Bad Angelo takes another drag, exhales. BAD ANGELO This is my first taste of Hell. Now I see what all the fuss is about. Bad Angelo takes another drag, turns, walks away. The musician picks up a nearby rock, throws it at Bad Angelo. MUSICIAN Get lost man. The rock HITS Bad Angelos halo, it flickers ON. We now see Good Angelo, choking on the smoke from the cigarette. GOOD ANGELO A cigarette? Oh no, this isnt good. Forgive me Lord. He approaches a store front window, looks at his reflection. He touches the CRACK in his halo, sees his alter-ego flicker. GOOD ANGELO Oh geez, How am I going to get my wings now? The big man isnt going to be happy. Good Angelo turns to ponder. He sees a car speeding toward a disheveled repair MAN (Nick Rutherford) who has dropped his belongings in the street.

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CONTINUED: GOOD ANGELO Hey. Sir. Watch out.

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Good Angelo runs over to the repair man quickly, pulls him to the curb just as the car rushes by, blaring its horn. They end up on the ground, near the sidewalk. The repair man is wearing an old mechanic-style uniform. There are several odd looking tool boxes strewn about. REPAIR MAN (awe-struck) Youre an angel. You saved my life. The on-screen counter scrolls up to 75. GOOD ANGELO Just doing my job sir. That was a close call. Youve got to be more careful. REPAIR MAN I cant believe Im alive. How can I ever repay you? Good Angelos halo flickers. REPAIR MAN (CONTD) Oh my. Your halo is cracked. Perhaps I can repair it for you? The halo flickers OFF. We see Bad Angelo. BAD ANGELO Dont even think about it tool box. REPAIR MAN What? Who are you? Bad Angelo grabs a wrench from the ground near the strewn about tool boxes. He raises it forcefully in the air. BAD ANGELO Me? Im just like you. I can act on every impulse without consequence or punishment. And Im sick of that goody two shoes trying to get his wings. Ive got a taste of being human, and there is no way Im going back. A hot, busty girl walks by, smiles. Bad Angelo grabs her, kisses her, then releases her.

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BAD ANGELO (CONTD) (aggressively) I want to get laid. I want to live. Bad Angelo thrusts the wrench around in the air. The repair man shields himself with his arms. REPAIR MAN That is not your destiny. Youre an angel now. BAD ANGELO Being an angel on Earth is like a strip club, you get to see her but you cant touch. I want to touch. Bad Angelo swings the wrench, striking his halo. REPAIR MAN Wait. What are you doing? BAD ANGELO Im turning this light off once and for all. REPAIR MAN No. I cant let you do that. The repair man lunges at Bad Angelo. We fade to black. FADE IN: INT. EARTH - REPAIR MANS WORKSHOP. NIGHT We see a montage of shots: A quirky workshop, shelves filled with old LAMPS. A workbench with lots of random tools and gadgets. The repair man tinkering with Angelos halo, as it flickers on and off. End montage. We fade to black.

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FADE IN: EXT. HEAVEN. DAY We see the back of an angel, without wings, facing God. He is dressed in all white. His halo is shining brightly. God is reviewing a giant scroll. GOD (Godly voice) Well, Angelo. I see youve done the bare minimum of 75 good deeds. (beat) Well, that was the deal, if... Good Angelo hands him a new iphone box. GOD (CONTD) (bro voice) ...Oh sweet. A-lo you are the man. Thats whats up. High five bro. Good Angelo reluctantly high fives God. GOOD ANGELO Well... God clears his throat. GOD (Godly voice) Oh, yes. Right. Angelo, with these wings, you are now officially a second level angel. God does the double hand-gun point with his hands toward Angelo. WINGS appear on his back. Angelo turns in circles looking at his wings, like a puppy chasing his tail for the first time. GOOD ANGELO These are so awesome. GOD (bro voice) They are pretty sweet right? Did you see how I zapped them on to your back. Only I can do that. Two random ANGELS walk by, glaring at God and Angelo. God clears his throat.

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GOD (CONTD) (Godly voice) So, Angelo. You accomplished such great deeds with your time on Earth, that I am also promoting you to our official Earth Adaptation Trainer. Youll accompany new recruits on their journey to Earth to oversee their good deeds, to ensure their purity and to shield them from Earthly pleasures. GOOD ANGELO (smirking) It will be my pleasure boss. God gives Good Angelo an uneasy look. EXT. STREET ON EARTH - CONTINUOUS Good Angelo and three new wingless, angel RECRUITS land on the street like a team of gymnasts. Good Angelo steps back as a crowd of people rudely bump into the angel recruits. Good Angelo chuckles. GOOD ANGELO Okay angels. Get out there and start performing good deeds. The eager angels scatter. GOOD ANGELO (CONTD) Dont get into any trouble and meet me back here before night fall. Earth can be full of temptation when the lights go out. We close up on Good Angelos face. He smirks as he uses the lamp pull-chain switch connected to his halo. The halos light switches OFF. We see Bad Angelo. He smirks. Fade out.