AN ITALIAN SANDWICH

Written by Screened6767

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FADE IN: EXT. A CITY PARK - DAY The park is green and beautiful, but in these morning hours only a few pedestrians are out and about. One of these pedestrians, walking along a cemented path, is HAMPTON, about 20 years old and tall, with a slim build and a soft face. Hampton meanders up to a street vendor whos still busy setting up his stand. HAMPTON Hey Maurice how you doing, buddy. MAURICE, a 40 year old Italian man, fat and dark haired, looks up and smiles gleefully at Hampton. MAURICE Ey, Hampton! Youre out of bed early today, huh! HAMPTON I could smell your juicy buns from my apartments window, Maurice! Maurice laughs and points his finger at Hampton. MAURICE More like from your penthouses, am I right?! You, buddy, youve got it good. Hampton laughs. Maurice quickly fumbles with his phone. HAMPTON Yeah, I do dont I. Old money, its the best kind. Maurice claps his phone shut and leans closer to Hampton. MAURICE And the only kind you dont have to lift a precious little finger for, too. Maurice winks at him. HAMPTON Thats right, Maurice. Thats exactly right.

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Maurice prepares a hot breakfast sandwich for Hampton. He hands it to him. MAURICE Drink? HAMPTON No, Im good, thanks. MAURICE Here you go. Maurice hands him a cup. Hampton begrudgingly takes it. Hampton salutes him, takes his sandwich, and leaves without paying. Maurice smiles as he departs. MAURICE (CONTD) (to himself) Such a nice boy. Hampton walks over to a bench and takes a seat. He indulges in his sandwich. After a few moments of peaceful silence a WHITE VAN SCREECHES TO A HALT in front of him. HAMPTON What the fuck? A man comes running from behind Hampton and ELECTROCUTES HIM WITH A TASER. Hamptons limbs SPASM and then fall limp. His sandwich drops to the sidewalk, beside his drink. The Vans door swings open, and Hamptons attacker grabs him by the neck and drags him over to the van. He tosses him in. The door shuts and the van speeds away. CUT TO: INT. KNOXS KITCHEN - DAY KNOX, a tall, skinny African-American man with tall hair stands in his cramped kitchen, hovering over sizzling pans. Hes wearing a COLORFUL APRON to protect his white sweater. His left hand holds a phone to his ear, while his other holds a spatula.

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KNOX (into phone) Baby, Im tryin alright?! Im fuckin trying! A woman, MARIA, is on the other line. Her voice is shrill and obnoxious. MARIA(O.S.) Not tryin hard enough, Knox! You get pinched last weeCHARLIEd for some murder mess down in Detroit-KNOX Yeah but baby they didnt prove shit! MARIA(O.S.) I dont care what they prove or dont prove, Knox! I heard from Vivian you broke some poor bodyguard's legs with a baseball bat last night! Is that true?! Knox lets his forehead lay against a cupboard. KNOX (muffled) But baby I didnt have a choice. MARIA(O.S.) Yeah, thats what I thought. I just feel like I have a moral obligation. Knox glances at his food - its smoking! He reacts and begins jabbing at it with his spatula. KNOX A moral what the fuck? An obligation to do what?! MARIA(O.S.) To dump you! You hurt people, Knox! And not just for fun, its actually your fucking job! I cant be a part of this! KNOX Baby, wait!

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MARIA(O.S.) No, Im finished with you, Knox. Were over. I was just calling to let you know Im changing the locks. KNOX No, Maria! Youre not done with me, Im not done with you, youre not changing the locks, wanna know why? MARIA (O.S.) No I dont fucking care-KNOX Because Im gonna change, baby! Knox grabs a nearby plate and shovels his burnt fajitas onto it. MARIA(O.S.) How?! You gonna get a new job? A legit job? Head back to school? KNOX Maria, you know I cant get a job. I tried that. I got a record, babe. Its not goin anywhere. And Im not gonna jump back into fucking finance, lets be real. MARIA(O.S.) Then this is it between us, Knox. Im done. Im just done. Knox throws his hands up. He almost drops his plate. KNOX Wait! Baby, what if I still work for Jack, except I dont hurt anyone anymore? MARIA(O.S.) How the fuck can you be Jacks errand boy without hurting people?! Its the only thing you do! KNOX Just give me a chance, Maria. One chance to prove myself. Please. A beat.

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MARIA(O.S.) Whatever, Knox, fine. You have one chance. But I hear about one single tiny fly getting the tiniest slap on its tiny wrist and we are officially two peas in two different pods. KNOX Yes!! Oh thank you baby thank you! MARIA(O.S.) Uh-huh, just dont-A ring from Knoxs phone. He glances at it. KNOX Oh, baby, I got Jack comin through, Ill talk to you soon. Knox sits down with his plate, takes a deep breath and presses a button on his phone - silencing Marias voice. JACK, with a deep gravely tone, is on the line. JACK (O.S.) Knox. KNOX Yo, Jack, whats up my man, how be your travels of the far east?! Knox laughs to himself and raises a fajita to his mouth. JACK Some fuckers kidnapped my boy, Knox. They took Hampton. Knox sets the fajita down. KNOX Well they fucked up big fuckin time this time. Oh shit, jack. This time - this time its personal. Knox grabs a pad of paper and a pen from across the table. JACK I want blood, Knox. KNOX First of, Boss, do you know who they are?

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JACK No. Youre gonna find them, and then youre gonna tear their organs out through their fucking anal cavity. Knox shakes his head and taps his pen. KNOX Well shit, Jack. Id love to invade some anal caves but how am I supposed to find em?! JACK This kid, this little Jewish fuck. Hes some Bookies calculator-boy. Knox scribbles on the paper. It reads, Little Jewish calculator KNOX So I have to go snooping around every fuckin bookie in town to find this Jew for what? JACK He knows what went down, says the birds. And his names Adam Something-or-other. Lives over in-Muffles and shuffles from Jacks side. JACK (CONTD) I had it here a fucking second ago where the FUCK DID IT-- oh, here I have it. Jack clears his throat. JACK (CONTD) Parkway. House number 5541. KNOX Hah, a suburban mothafucka, alright. JACK Call me with good news, Knox. KNOX Leave it to me, Bossman. Im bringin em both.

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Knox laughs. JACK Thank you, Knox. Youve got a future. I just hope Hampton does, too. Hes not cut out for this kinda life, Knox. Hes soft. He needs our help - your help. Gods speed. Jack ends the call. Knox sets his phone down and slides his plate away. CUT TO: INT. A DARK CORRIDOR - DAY Two men stand opposite each other in the center of a dimly lit, grungy hallway, with a white wooden door at the far end. On the far side is SULLIVAN, a mid-30s man with a scruffy beard and a massive beer belly. Across from Sullivan is DAVE, a skinny, good looking guy about the same age as Sullivan, wearing a black sweater and black pants. DAVE Engagement rings are bullshit. SULLIVAN Oh be quiet. DAVE Seriously. Only fucking jerk-offs fall for that shit. Sullivan shifts his weight and crosses his arms, resting them on his gut. From behind the door a MANS SCREAM RINGS OUT. SULLIVAN Fall for what, exactly? What have you gone and read now, Dave? DAVE What have I gone and read now? Why you gotta say it like that?! UNKOWN MAN HELP! HELP! HELP! AAGHHHH!!

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SULLIVAN Like what? DAVE Like that tone! That fucking degrading tone. I don't care for it, Sully. SULLIVAN I dont care what you care for, Dave. I make my own decisions. I decide the tone of my voice. UNKOWN MAN OH GOD SOMEONE FUCKING HELP ME!! DAVE Yeah, and I wish youd stop making your own decisions. Youre as dumb as a fucking fence post, Sully, admit it. Sullivan grabs Dave by the collar. SULLIVAN Youre nothing, Dave. I took this job cause I fucking had to, not because I enjoy the company of such a tragic waste of skin as you. A beat. BEEP! Daves wrist-watch rings out. He tugs at Sullivans hands. DAVE Its time to check on our friend, man. If youll let me go. Sullivan hesitates, then lets him go. DAVE (CONTD) God damn. The two make their way over to the door. Dave reaches into his back pocket and retrieves a black ski mask. He slips it on. SULLIVAN Well continue our talk later. DAVE Sure, Sully, sure.

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SULLIVAN You ready? Dave nods. Sullivan unlocks the door and opens it, revealing Dave to whoevers inside. He steps into the room. INT. ABANDONED LIVING ROOM - CONTINUOUS The room has two boarded up windows. The walls are peeling and fungus infused. The floor has a blanket of dust, soot, and other random trash one would expect in an abandoned building. HAMPTON, bloodied and dirty, cowers in the corner. Bouncing around the room is a white, fluffy BUNNY RABBIT. DAVE Acid is one hell of a drug. Destroys minds and communities alike, but god damn is it useful. CUT TO: EXT. A SUBURB - DAY KNOX drives along a quiet suburban road in a classic muscle car. He sings along to some feel good music. He puffs on a cigar. The sun glistens off his aviators. He makes his way down the street and pulls into the driveway of a small green house. EXT. ADAMS HOUSE - CONTINUOUS Knox walks up to the door and rings the bell. The door swings open. ADAM, a short, scrawny 20-something with a jew-fro, is standing in the doorway. ADAM Hey, Knox, whats up buddy! Come in, come in.

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INT. ADAMS HOUSE - CONTINUOUS The house looks like a nuclear family up-and-left in a hurry, and let their teenage son care for it in their stead. Knox steps into the house and takes off his sunglasses. Adam closes the door behind him. ADAM Coffee? Adam walks past Knox through a doorway and into the kitchen. KNOX No thanks. Knox studies the house and slides his sunglasses into his pocket. ADAM (O.S.) So, uh, I gotta ask man, whats with the apron? Knox inspects various pictures of Adam. He tinkers with Adams nick-knacks. ADAM (O.S.) (CONTD) Knox? KNOX I was cookin fajitas. Knox turns to face the direction Adam walked. KNOX (CONTD) That is till I had to drive twenty minutes to meet up with your dumbass so you could tell me somethin you coulda told me over the fucking telephone. ADAM (O.S.) Shit, dude, Im sorry. Cant be too careful. Safety first. Did you say you wanted coffee? INT. KITCHEN - CONTINUOUS Knox walks into the kitchen and leans against Adams counter.

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KNOX Now, Im not the type to hold that shit against you, but that is your first strike. Dont test my patience. ADAM Okay, man. Still got two strikes. Adam laughs nervously. ADAM (CONTD) Thats good. Coffee? KNOX No, you get two strikes. ADAM Yeah, thats what I said. KNOX No, damnit. Look motherfucker, you used one. Now you only got one left. ADAM But dont you get three strikes? KNOX Not when I make the fucking rules you dont. Two strikes. ADAM Thats stupid, dude. KNOX God damnit do you WANT to lose your last strike?! ADAM No! Adam puts his hands up. KNOX Then chill. ADAM Okay, man. Adam sets a cup of coffee down in front of Knox, and takes a sip of his own.

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KNOX So? Whos got him? ADAM I gotta, uh, see some money first, man. Knox pulls a fat roll of hundreds from his pocket. He sets it down on the counter without relinquishing his grip. KNOX (soothingly) Tell me whooo, Adam. Dont fuck this uuup. ADAM May I? Adam reaches for the money. A tense beat. Knox hands it to him. Adam skims through the roll. A beat. KNOX I can feel my patience being pushed, Adam. Thats not good. ADAM Sorry, sorry! Its, uh, Dave and Sully. Knox stands up straight. KNOX Who the fuck is that? Adam starts to sweat. ADAM You know! Uh, Frank and Beans! KNOX Oh, shit. That fat motherfucker and that skinny motherfucker? ADAM Thats them. Knox relaxes against the counter.

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KNOX Two foolish fucking men. What are they doin with Jacks kid?! Did they really think Bossman would pay em? ADAM I guess so, man. Theyre in some deep shit probably. KNOX Six feet deep when I get my hands on em. ADAM Yeah. Cool. Yeah. So, sorry, did you say you wanted milk or sugar, or-KNOX So? Where they got him hid at? Adam backs up. ADAM Whoa, dude, its extra for where. You asked who. KNOX I asked WHO so I could go get his ass back! How the fuck am I supposed to accomplish that without his whereabouts?! ADAM Thats your problem, bro! Knox starts breathing rhythmically. KNOX My fuckin problem? ...Its my fucking problem? ADAM Did I stutter, man? Knox SNAPS. He SMACKS the coffee cup across the room, sending it CRASHING into a glass cupboard above Adams head - he drops his coffee. It EXPLODES on the floor. KNOX Motherfucker I aint SINGIN THIS FUCKIN SONG!

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ADAM Chill the fuck out! Im running a business here! Knox grabs a nearby kitchen stool and TOSSES IT across the kitchen! KNOX A business? You stupid motherfucker. Guess one shitty ass business owner is dying today. Knox stuffs his hand under his apron and reveals TWO MASSIVE PISTOLS in his waist. He pulls one out and points it at Adam. ADAM What the fuck?! Knox looks around. He shakes his head, and then BLOWS ADAMS FOOT CLEAN OFF! ADAM (CONTD) Agghh! Fuck! You fucking shot me! Adam collapses against his fridge, writhing in pain. Knox walks over to him. KNOX I just wanna know where my friend is Adam. Why did you make me be violent with you? ADAM Im gonna die, oh god, Im fucking dead. Knox squats down in front of him and grabs his face. KNOX Yes you most definitely will die, if you dont tell me where the fuck he is! A KNOCK on Adams front door. They both look. ADAM Someones here! A beat. Knox turns to Adam.

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KNOX Who the fuck is it?! Knox puts the end of his pistol to Adams temple. Adam tries to pull away. ADAM I dont know! I swear to god Knox I dont! Please! Knox pulls away his pistol and stands up. ANOTHER KNOCK at the door. KNOX (to himself) Fuck. Knox stuffs the gun into the back of his pants. KNOX (CONTD) Adam you make one sound and Ill blow your fucking head off. One move and youre dead. ADAM I know, okay? You dont have to keep telling me Im dead. Look at my foot. I fucking know Im dead. Knox walks over to the door and peers through the glass. Standing outside is a young (20s) couple. Knox opens the door. INT/EXT. ADAMS FRONT DOORSTEP -CONTINUOUS KNOX Can I help you people? CHARLIE, a muscular young man with short black hair and large, blue eyes, steps forward. CHARLIE Hey there, stranger! Im CHARLIE, and this is my wife Lilly. LILLY, short and plump with long blonde hair, sticks her hand toward Knox. They shake. LILLY Yeah, sorry to bother yall, but we heard a pretty loud bang over here!

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CHARLIE puts his hand on Lillys arm. She shrugs it off. CHARLIE Is everything okay? KNOX Oh, yeah. Everythings cool. CHARLIE What was that noise? Adam is AUDIBLY MOVING AROUND in the kitchen. Knox wipes a bead of sweat from his forehead. KNOX Me and my friend got into a, uh, argument and the crazy bastard through a coffee mug at me. LILLY Oh my goodness! KNOX Yeah. He missed, though. Its all good. Thank you-Knox begins closing the door. CHARLIE STOPS IT WITH HIS FOOT. CHARLIE Sorry, I never caught your name? KNOX Its Knox. Charlie stares at him. A beat. CHARLIE Like the Ville? Charlie and Lilly BURST OUT LAUGHING. KNOX ...Yeah. Like Knoxville. The city. CHARLIE So, does your friend throw mugs often? Is he mentally sick? Knox anxiously glances back at Adam, and places a hand on his pistol for a moment.

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LILLY Thats kind of scary, Hubby! We might have a crazy nut living next door! CHARLIE Yeah, maybe. Charlie slides his hand onto Lillys waist. She steps away. KNOX No, nothin like that. We were arguing about... religion. You know how passionate a man can get about that. CHARLIE Oh, yeah, sure, yeah. Come to think of it we saw some Jehovahs witnesses here a little bit ago. KNOX How wonderful. LILLY Yes we did! On their way back from this house we chatted to them-CHARLIE --Cause were Jehovah's witnesses also. Lilly an Charlie both smile at each other. LILLY Yes, yes we are. And so we chatted to them and they were very nice people. Oh, and they said your friend was really enthusiastic about joining the church! Knox perks an eyebrow. KNOX ...Really? Knox looks back at Adam. Hes still slumped against the fridge. LILLY Yeah! He asked them to go get more pamphlets so he can pass them out to his friends!

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KNOX What? And youre sure that was him? Lilly nods. LILLY Yep. Yep it was. Two skinny white men in suits approach Adams front door. KNOX (to himself) Oh where the fuck do these white people come from. JEHOVAHS WITNESS 1 Hey, there, strangers! Charlie excitedly whips round to face them. CHARLIE Hey, fellas! Knox, this is BOB and GEORGE. CHARLIE points respectively. KNOX Gentlemen. Well, this has been great but I gotta, so... BOB Hold your horses, buddy! Your friend asked for more pamphlets and we got em! George hoists up a large white trash bag. KNOX Christ. Lilly, Charlie, Bob and George are all startled by Knox. KNOX (CONTD) Shit, sorry! I love the lord, you know. But can you excuse me just one moment? Knox slams the door. INT. ADAMS HOUSE - CONTINUOUS Knox walks over to Adam, still slumped and still bloody.

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KNOX Hey, fucker! ADAM What? Who was it? Are they gone? KNOX No! Its your fucking fundie neighbors! And some fucking Jehovah's Witnesses! Adam throws his head back. ADAM What... KNOX Yeah. Knox leans his head against the wall. KNOX (CONTD) You asked them for more pamphlets? Adam shakes his head. Hes been crying. ADAM She was hot. So hot. She was gonna bang me, you know, when she brought back the pamphlets. Saw it in her eyes. Adam looks down at his toe and gags. He lets out a sigh. KNOX Theres two male men out there, Adam. Im thinkin you scared that little woman away. ADAM WHAT?! Adam collapses into DISTRAUGHT WEEPING. ADAM (CONTD) Im a failure!! Knox walks to the door and peers through the glass. All four are waiting patiently in silence. Knox opens the door.

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I/E. ADAMS DOORSTEP - CONTINUOUS IN CHORUS (Charlie, Lilly, Bob, George) Hey, there! Knox JUMPS. KNOX Uh, hey. Look, you people need to leave now. Youre fucking crazy, alright? Im entitled to some god damn privacy, damnit! All four exchange glances with each other. Charlie steps forward. CHARLIE Well, Mr. Knoxville, weve decided that we dont like your attitude. Knox laughs. KNOX Is that right? CHARLIE Yes. And as four out the six Neighborhood watch board members are present, weve declared probable cause to search your premises. Charlie smiles to his troops. They smile in return and Bob pats him on the back. KNOX No. CHARLIE What? The four shift in their shoes. KNOX No. Get the fuck off of my porch, NOW. LILLY Fine! Then well FORCE OUR WAY IN! KNOX Sorry, what?

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Lilly rushes forward and KICKS KNOX IN THE BALLS! Knox keels over and collapses. LILLY Take that, evil colored man! Bob and George CHEER! CHARLIE Nice one, honey! KNOX What the fuck are you doing?! Are you people insane?! Lilly KICKS KNOX IN THE FACE! Blood starts gushing! He rolls over, revealing the gun in his left-hand holster - Lilly GRABS IT! Knox holds his nose and scrambles to his feet. He puts his free hand up tentatively. LILLY Put your-- yeah! Yeah, thats right, keep your hands up! Charlie puts a hand on Lillys shoulder. He squeezes. CHARLIE Youre doing terrific, Babe. LILLY Stop touching me, Charlie! Enough! Charlie rubs her arm. CHARLIE Honey-boo, weve talked about this. I get to touch you now, were married. Charlie smiles at her. Lilly SMACKS CHARLIE ACROSS THE FACE. LILLY I am not comfortable with you touching me in those ways, Charles, and I want you to appreciate that. FUCKING APPRECIATE IT! Charlie rubs his cheek and backs up.

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BOB Lilly, honey, its high time you gave that gun over to your husband. CHARLIE Relax, Lilly. Just toss me the gun, Hun. Lilly fidgets. She keeps the gun pointed at Knox. LILLY No. This man is obviously a criminal. No mug was thrown. No religious argument was had. Theres something inside he doesnt want us to see. Knox squeezes the door closed a little, but keeps his hand up. KNOX Youre fucking crazy, lady. Youre all going to prison for this. This is straight up racism. Thought this shit was over with... LILLY This is for the greater good of the greater community, shit stain! Charlie tentatively reaches for the gun. CHARLIE We can search this mans house, Lillian, but first you need to give me the gun, now. LILLY NO! Youre too weak! None of you have the guts to kill him if we have to! KNOX What the fuck?! Tell her shes insane! Why does she still have that fucking gun fella's?! Do something! Bob and George are shocked. BOB Lilly, if I thought we were threatened by this man, I would kill him.

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GEORGE Yeah, me too! Were not weak! KNOX Well fuck me. Charlie grabs at the gun and Lilly SPINS ROUND AND POINTS THE GUN AT HIM! BOB Lillian! GEORGE What are you doing!?

CHARLIE Baby, relax! Knox stuffs his hand in his ass AND WHIPS OUT HIS OTHER PISTOL. He SHOOTS ONE OFF into the air! They all freeze! KNOX Bitch. Give me that gun now. Lilly doesnt move the gun away from Charlie. CHARLIE Lilly, do as he says. KNOX Hand it over. This is finished now. Knox, still clogging his bleeding nose, motions with his pistol. Lilly LETS OUT A WILD SCREAM AND TURNS TOWARD KNOX! Knox SHOOTS HER IN THE CHEST. She drops to the ground. The Pistol scatters across the floor and Knox swipes it up. IN CHORUS (CHARLIE, Bob, George) OH MY GOSH! CHARLIE CALL AN AMBULANCE! AND THE POLICE! Knox steps inside and shuts the door. He locks it. INT. ADAMS HOUSE Knox looks to Adam. HES GONE.

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KNOX Adam neither of us have time for this shit! The pigs are marching! Knox keeps his pistols at the ready and slowly walks toward the kitchen. KNOX (CONTD) Ill blow your other foot off, Adam, I swear to god. INT. KITCHEN Knox steps into the kitchen. He turns to his left: clear. He turns to his right: ADAM POUNCES AT HIM WITH A MASSIVE KITCHEN KNIFE! ADAM FUCK YOU KNOX!!! Knox deflects the blade but drops both of his pistols! He stumbles backward! ADAM (CONTD) You are going to PAY for killing me, Knox! Adam CHARGES AT KNOX! Knox dodges him, grabs his knife-hand, and jams his boot into the hole where Adams foot used to be! ADAM (CONTD) AAGGHH GOD! AGHH FUCK! FUUCK! Knox leans into Adams face. He presses into Adams leg hardr. Red, plushy flesh squirms and spits blood under the boots pressure... KNOX Where. The fuck. IS HAMPTON!? CUT TO: INT. ABANDONED LIVING ROOM - DAY DAVE Come here little buddy. The BUNNY hops over to Dave. He picks it up and starts stroking it. DAVE (CONTD) Hey, Hampton! Look alive!

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Hampton rolls onto his back, panting. SULLIVAN enters the room and stands next to Dave. His face is hidden behind a balaclava. SULLIVAN Look at this little lad. Hes a mess. DAVE Yeah. Thats the point, Sully. Were wearing him down. Little bit of pain, little bit of panic; perfect mix. HAMPTON Where am I? Dave steps toward Hampton. DAVE Nowhere near anywhere you want to be, thats for damn sure. Now Im going to ask you a question. HAMPTON You have my permission to ask, yes. DAVE Funny guy. HAMPTON Yeah, funny, coming from the guy who has three heads and a walking stick. What do you use that walking stick for, professor Grimwald? Walking? Well, I suppose thats probably it. Is it? A beat. DAVE How much did you give him? SULLIVAN It didnt exactly come with a fucking instruction booklet, Dave. I gave him some. DAVE Some?! SULLIVAN Yes. I gave him some.

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Dave tosses the bunny onto Hamptons stomach. He SCREAMS and jumps to his feet. HAMPTON What the fuck! Get that fucking monster away from me! You maniacs! DAVE Hampton. Listen to me. Where is your treasure chest? HAMPTON Im pretty sure I saw a little bit of it in my toilet bowl this morning...After I took a big, wet, SHIT. Dave walks across the room and grabs Hampton by the neck. DAVE Where the fuck is daddys stash?! HAMPTON Just told you man. Maybe you cant hear cause you got that fluffy condom on your head. SULLIVAN Fluffy condom? DAVE Its a ski mask, dipshit. HAMPTON Like I give a fuck. You guys are dicks. Hampton jumps! HAMPTON (CONTD) And that, that is a talking wall. Dave PUNCHES Hampton in the face, sending him sprawling. Dave turns to Sullivan. DAVE Well, this obviously hasnt worked, has it. SULLIVAN Told you it wouldnt.

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DAVE Grab my gun for me. CUT TO: EXT. A SMALL CITY STREET - DAY A large white van is the only car visible. Its parked alongside the road. A group of four masked men stand near it. One of them (Masked Man 1) is plump. MASKED MAN 2 So, run us through this again. MASKED MAN 1 For fucks sake. Mr. Shallnotbenamed hired me - well, and you guys - to take out these two assholes. MASKED MAN 2 That's it? So there's only two guys up there? MASKED MAN 3 I thought there was like five. MASKED MAN 1 No, theres three. See, thats where my genius comes in. These two guys think they kidnapped some important son of some important man. MASKED MAN 4 Who did they really kidnap? MASKED MAN 1 This dumbass kid I know. It doesnt matter. What matters is theyre now waiting, in an abandoned building, to be killed. Genius, eh? The masked men laugh. MASKED MAN 3 So...theres three up there? MASKED MAN 1 Yes.

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MASKED MAN 3 But were only supposed to kill two? MASKED MAN 1 Yeah. MASKED MAN 4 Which two? Masked man 1 takes a deep breath. MASKED MAN 1 The fucking two who dont look like theyve just been kidnapped. MASKED MAN 4 Oh. MASKED MAN 1 We good now, yes? MASKED MAN 2 We good. MASKED MAN 1 Okay. Remember, dont shoot till I say so. The four reveal their guns and approach the buildings door. One of them kicks it in; they cautiously enter. A few beats. KNOX steps into the shot. He limps, while holding a fist of red tissue to his nose, up to the door. He notices its been kicked in. KNOX (to himself) What the fuck is this... Knox steps through the doorway. CUT TO: INT. AN ABANDONED LIVING ROOM - SAME TIME Sullivan enters the room with two pistols. He hands a revolver to Dave. Dave checks the rounds, and spins it shut.

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DAVE Okay, Hampton. Listen to me nice and carefully-At the end of the hallway the DOOR IS KICKED IN! The men in masks begin FIRING at Dave, Sullivan and Hampton! Bullets ricochet off walls and rip through the wooden furniture! MASKED MAN 1 What the fuck are you guys doing?! Oh fuck it, AHGGGHHH!! Masked Man 1 OPENS FIRE WITH HIS MACHINE GUN! DAVE GET THE FUCK DOWN! -Dave and Sullivan scramble to cover beside the doorway. -Hampton drops to the ground and fumbles his way out of the crossfire. -A tense fire fight ensues. Dave and Sullivan fair remarkably well. -Dave and Sullivan run out of ammo. -After losing three men, the lone masked invader presses his attack all the way into the room. MASKED MAN 1 Drop your guns! Drop your fucking guns! Sullivan and Dave drop their guns. Hampton cowers in the corner. DAVE Dont shoot! You have no idea how valuable this kid is! The Masked Man laughs, and kicks the guns away. MASKED MAN 1 Hes bait. Turns out the predator was actually... The prey. The Masked Man tears his plastic mask off to reveal he is MAURICE. HAMPTON Maurice?!

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DAVE Were prey? What? MAURICE Sorry, kid. Business is business. You were just my bait, thats all. No foul play, am I right? Alls fair. Maurice raises his gun. MAURICE (CONTD) You fuckers crossed the wrong Italians this time. BANG! Maurice DROPS TO THE FLOOR! KNOX stands behind him. His nose full of bloody tissues, and sporting his blood stained apron. He steps over the body, right into Dave and Sullivans faces. KNOX This kid belongs to me, and his Daddys worried sick. Dave and Sullivan are silent. HAMPTON Knox! Oh god is it really you?! Hampton screams like a little girl on Christmas morning. KNOX Yes, sir. Im here to get your ass back home. Cmon. Hampton scurries over to Knox. Knox raises his gun at Dave. KNOX (CONTD) Should I kill you? DAVE I ask the questions around here, Nimrod. BANG! BANG BANG BANG BANG! Knox guns him down. Knox turns to a silent Sullivan.

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KNOX Should I kill you? SULLIVAN No. Knox looks into his eyes. KNOX Are you Jewish? SULLIVAN No sir. Knox nods. He turns to leave. SULLIVAN (CONTD) Im a Jehovah's witness. A beat. BANG! EXT. A SMALL CITY STREET Knox and Hampton hobble into Knoxs car. It roars to life, and after a moment, peels out into the sunset. CUT TO: AN EXPENSIVE OFFICE - NIGHT - SOME TIME LATER JACK (65) with a white beard, white head, and white face, sits in a plush leather chair. Hampton stands next to him, a little bruised but clean and content. Knox stands opposite them with a very gorgeous, vary Latino, MARIA, on his arm. JACK Knox, I just cannot thank you enough for what you did. KNOX Oh, it was all for Hamptons sake. HAMPTON Youre my hero, Knoxy. JACK I cant believe Maurice would be involved in something like this.

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KNOX People just cannot be trusted. Always something more going on. Especially street vendors. And neighborhood watches. Everyone looks confused except Knox. HAMPTON Yeah, yeah. And Knox, you did it without shedding a single drop of blood! No violence involved! Amazing. Hampton winks. Maria hugs Knox with all her strength. MARIA Oh, baby!!! Changing your bad habits for my own personal preference its... Its just amazing, honey. I love you. KNOX Oh you know it, baby. I love you too. Knox winks back. JACK But, hey, Knox, you good at math? KNOX Got halfway through my finance degree a couple years back. Why? JACK I know a guy who needs a new finance guy. If Maria is okay with a little employment change. Maria jumps and waves her arms. MARIA Yes I am! Oh baby you better take that job. KNOX Well, I think Im his guy. Knox smiles. FADE TO BLACK.

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