THINK

By
Jack Stillman

Henley College
Henley-On-Thames
07887491798
966365@henleycol.ac.uk

FADE IN:
1
It was a dark, eerie night. The faint sight of flashing
lights can be seen in the distance. The smoke from a
vehicle can be seen rising up into the moon lit sky. A man
lay in his car, blood on his face. The sound of muffled
voices can be heard from outside the car. It goes silent as
an angelic woman slowly approaches.
ANGELIC WOMAN
Peter.
PETER JOHNSON
Hello? Whos there?
ANGELIC WOMAN
Peter its fine. There is no need to be
afraid. Youve had an accident, but youll
be okay.
PETER JOHNSON
Whats happened, someone? Help.
ANGELIC WOMAN
Just relax
Everything around Peter seems to go black. The surrounding
scene doesnt seem to matter anymore. All he can hear is
his slow and steady heartbeat.
Fades to black.
[Flashback] Peter finds himself living a moment which
happened two weeks ago. Its the morning of his
presentation at work, a presentation which would hopefully
gain himself a promotion and the big money deal. However
this day didnt go as planned. He was hungover, almost
drunk, when he walked in to work that morning.
PETER JOHNSON
Err good morning everyone.

MR JONES
Peter.
Mr. Jones nods his head at Peter. However senses that
something is wrong as Peter stumbles as he begins to set up
his presentation.
MR JONES
Everything okay Peter?
PETER JOHNSON
Sure.
Peter continues to stumble around and then, without any
warning starts being sick all over his presentation.
MR JONES
Right. [Shouting] GET OUT! And dont come
back!
PETER JOHNSON
I can explain Sir, I promise
MR JONES
Enough Peter, youve had your chance and
youve fucking blown it. Now leave!
[Flashback ends]. Peter opens his eyes and still finds
himself sat in his car. The lights and sounds have all
stopped, its just silence. Hes breathing heavy, almost
getting a sweat on.
[Flashback starts again] Peter finds himself outside his
house. This is the first time we would have seen his
girlfriend since he lost his promotion as she has been out
of the country. He slowly walks in, expecting the worst. He
goes to grab the door handle but Samantha opens it before
he does.
SAMANTHA
PETER! Its been so long, how have you
been?

PETER JOHNSON
Samantha hey. Look, we need to talk.
SAMANTHA
What, why? Have you cheated on me? Peter?!
PETER JOHNSON
No no, nothing like that.
Peter slowly sits Samantha down opposite him. She looks
worried, unaware of the events that happened two days
prior.
SAMANTHA
(Worried) Peter, talk to me.
Peter is sat starting at his hands, distressed about his
current situation.
PETER JOHNSON
(Calmly) Before I tell you, just promise
me you wont shout or doing anything
radical.
SAMANTHA
Peter
PETER JOHNSON
(Interrupts what Samantha is saying) I
didnt get the promotion okay.
The pair sit in silence as Samantha takes in the
information. Peter stands up and starts pacing back and
forth in the living room
PETER JOHNSON
I got drunk. I was nervous, it was
supposed to be one drink.
SAMANTHA
(Distressed) I thought you had stopped
drinking! The one moment we have to go up
in the world, and you blow it? What were

you thinking?
PETER JOHNSON
Look, Im sorry. I know I messed up but
SAMANTHA
But what Peter, but what!
Samantha stands up aggressively and starts pushing Peter.
She stops and breaks down into tears as she sits back down.
SAMANTHA
(Sobbing) Get out, just get out Peter.
Peter turns to leave the house. He opens the door and as he
slams it shut the flashback ends.

Peter finds himself still sat in his car. Time has moved
slowly its only been 1 minute since his crash.
PETER JONHSON
(To himself quietly) what did I do to
deserve this I made one mistake, everyone
makes mistakes. One drink, thats all that
it was supposed to be.
The angelic woman reappears.
ANGELIC WOMAN
Peter, you deserve better than this. Go
back. Make those moments count.
Fade out.
Peter
up in
in to
seems

wakes up from what he thinks is a bad dream. He sits

bed and is shocked. As he climbs out of bed and walks
the bathroom, he has a sense of Dj vu; however
to believe that he has lived this moment drunk.

As he gets ready for work and adds the final preparations

for his presentation.
As he gets to the studio for his chance to become a big
producer he has a sense that everything is going to go
well.

PETER
Morning everyone!
MR JONES
Good morning Peter. Whenever you are
ready.
Peter opens up his documents and gets the presentation
started.
PETER
And thats why you should choose me. Thank
you
Mr. Jones sits in silence briefly then slowly applauds him.

MR JONES
Well done Peter, youve really amazed me
on this one
PETER
Thank you, sir. I cant wait to start this
new project.
They shake hands and Peter walks off with a grin on his
face.

Its two days after Peter has received his promotion. He

rushes up to his door as he tries to escape the rain. He
takes his umbrella down and bangs it against the wall by
his door. As he goes to open his door it suddenly gets
flung open by Samantha who is on the other side.

SAMANTHA
Peter! Its been so long, how have you
been?
PETER JOHNSON
Actually really good. I have some news for

you take a seat.

SAMANTHA
Peter, what have you done?
PETER JOHNSON
Just sit down
Peter walks over to the side of his living room and pours
himself a drink. Cautiously he takes the drinks and walks
towards where Samantha is and sits down
SAMANTHA
Can you just tell me?
He sits in silence as he down the remainder of his drink
PETER JOHNSON
So, as you know I had my presentation the
other day
SAMANTHA
Yes what happened? You didnt get drunk
did you?
PETER
No well, I got the promotion!
SAMANTHA
What! Thats amazing!
Samantha stands up with joy and stands Peter up with her.
They start celebrating.

THE END