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Three Faces of StevebyR.A.PorterR.A.Porter3054 E. CapitanDreyfusAve.Phoenix, AZ 85032916.813.9000
 
FADE IN:EXT. CHANNEL DRUGS - DAYTree-lined Main St. USA with busy, well-kept sidewalks.Focus on CHANNEL DRUGS, the kind of family-run storestruggling against the onslaught of Megamarts.INT. CHANNEL DRUGS - DAYThe cozy store feels like grandma’s house. Little leagueteam photos compete for space with crayon drawings.STEVEN ENGLISH, in his mid-20swith a mop of hair, flipsitems from hand to hand before shelving, rhythmicallyjuggling. Owner-Pharmacist GERALD TRUDEAU, permanentlysmiling in his late 40s, walks up.GERALDDo you need to leave early?Steven continues his dextrous routine, careful to alignthe items perfectly once shelved.GERALD (CONT’D)Steven?Gerald taps Steven. Steven bobbles a box as he jumps.STEVENGerald, sorry. Didn’t hear youcome up. What do you need?GERALDJust checking to see if you needto leave early.STEVENEarly?GERALDI’m sure you kids would havepreferred going to a disco...He does a little dance move...GERALD (CONT’D)...or one of your Hippy Hop shows,but Jean’s mom and I are tickledyou’re spending her birthday withus.Confusion, shock, and finally memory hit Steven.(CONTINUED)
 
STEVENOh, yeah, it’s going to be great.Just a quiet dinner out--GERALD--In. Remember? Sylvia’s makingher famous pot roast. It’sJeannie’s favorite.STEVENRight, dinner in. Of course Iremember! How could I forget mygirlfriend’s birthday? I mean, what we’re eating for mygirlfriend’s birthday.(beat)You know, I could use a littletime. To uh, get a hair cut. Forthe party. Do you mind?GERALDAlrighty-ho.I can mind the store while you’re gone. I’ll see you atsix-thirty.INT. CAR - DAYSteven alone, drives aggressively. He’s forgotten Jean’sbirthday and has four hours to get a present.STEVEN(to himself)Crap!Crap, crap, crapity--He swerves suddenly and lays on his horn.STEVEN (CONT’D)--learn how to drive, you moron!Reveal THE PROFESSOR in the PREVIOUSLY EMPTY passengerseat. Dressed identically to Steven, but crisper andneater, his carefully combed hair silver at the temples.He could be Steven’s 50-somethingbrother.THE PROFESSORYour windows are rolled up.STEVENI know that, it’s cold out. Why?THE PROFESSORThey can’t hear you yell with your windows rolled up.
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