LOLA

By
Kyle York
Third Draft
May 18, 2014
(281) 610 1454
kyle.theatremagic@gmail.com
1 INT. CHEAP APARTMENT--DAY
Its a hot day. Every window in the room is open for
ventilation. The power is out, making the ceiling fan and
air conditioner useless.
A young woman, LOLA, 21, is sweating heavily, wearing
nothing but her undergarments. She sits on her bed and fans
her face as she talks on the phone with her power company.
LOLA
Im begging you. My apartment is
unbearable. All Im asking for is a
one week extension.
OPERATOR
Maam, youre already six weeks
overdue. Im sorry but another week
is out of the question.
LOLA
Please, I start my new job today. I
guarantee Ill be able to keep up
with my payments for now on. I just
have to wait until I get my first
check.
OPERATOR
Your grace period has passed. My
supervisors wont allow any more
extensions.
LOLA
My final nursing exam is on the
12th. You cant expect me to study
in this heat!
OPERATOR
Im sorry, maam, theres nothing
we can do.
The operator hangs up.
2 INT. LOBBY
Lola exits the elevator all dressed up for her new job. She
walks through the lobby and straight to the front desk. The
bell boy, CHRIS, is working the desk. He doesnt look happy.
LOLA
Chris, good morning. Any mail for
me today?
2.
He doesnt answer.
LOLA
Something wrong?
CHRIS
Its the third, Lola. Rent was due
on the first. Mr. Wright is livid.
He told me to stop you if I saw
you.
She rolls her eyes.
LOLA
Just tell Mr. Wright I apologize
for the inconvenience and I will
have the money next week when I get
my first check.
CHRIS
A week? Are you kidding? Hes never
going to agree to that!
LOLA
Please, Chris, its one week. Help
me out...
She looks at him with a phony puppy dog face in desperate
hope to guilt him. It works.
CHRIS
(sigh)
Ok, look.. I MAY be able to hold
off Mr. Wright until then, but Im
not making any promises.
LOLA
Oh, Chris, Thank You! That would
mean the world to me.
She hugs him.
CHRIS
Now, now, dont get too excited.
Like I said Im not promising
anything. In return I will need a
phone number and address of where
youre working. Knowing Mr. Wright
he will probably ask for proof of
employment.
3.
LOLA
Yes, yes of course.
Lola reaches in her purse for a pen and paper. She writes
down the number and address and gives it to Chris.
LOLA
(looking at watch)
Well, I dont mean to be rude but I
have to go. I dont want to be late
on my first day.
CHRIS
Lola, wait! Your mail!
Chris hands her a small stack of envelopes.
LOLA
Thank you, Chris. Have a lovely
day.
She puts the envelopes in her purse and exits the complex.
3 INT. PARKING LOT
Lola walks through the parking lot to her beat up 91 Honda
Accord. She enters the car and puts the key in the ignition.
She tries to turn the key but it wont budge. She tries
again. Still nothing.
LOLA
(trying to start car)
Oh God, no. Please dont do this to
me today. Come on, come on...
She keeps trying and trying but still nothing. She hits the
steering wheel with frustration and gets out of the car.
4 EXT. OUSIDE
Lola runs to the busy sidewalk and flags down a cab. She
gets in the back.
DRIVER
Where to?
LOLA
The Himmingway Apartments on first
and third. Please, hurry.
The cab drives off.
4.
5 EXT. RICH ASS APARTMENT BUILDING
The cab pulls up to a high class apartment building.
CAB DRIVER
$5.40
Lola digs through her purse. All she has is a five dollar
bill.
LOLA
I... Im sorry, sir, all I have is
a five...
CAB DRIVER
Oh come on, you expect me to
believe a little number like you,
living at the Himmingway, cant pay
a $5.40 cab fair?
LOLA
This is just where I work...
The cab driver rolls his eyes and holds out his hand.
CAB DRIVER
Give me the five and get out.
6 INT. APARTMENT HALLWAY
Lola walks down the long, decorative hallway until she gets
to the last door at the end. She knocks.
An elderly, pissed off NURSE answers. Her name tag says
"BONNIE."
BONNIE
Youre late.
LOLA
Im sorry my car wouldnt start. I
had to take a--
BONNIE
I have other patients to see. Lets
make this quick.
Lola enters.
5.
7 INT. KITCHEN
The nurse leads Lola into the kitchen where all the
medication is kept.
BONNIE
The woman youll be caring for is
Mrs. Billyingsy. She is asleep
upstairs. She will remain asleep
for the most part, she only wakes
up now and then for food or
something to drink. If she needs
you she will ring a small bell she
has by her bed.
The nurse hands Lola a piece of paper.
BONNIE
This is a list of her medications
and proper times to give them to
her. Her next I.V. is due at 2pm.
Follow the dosage exactly and you
should be fine. Do you understand?
LOLA
Yes, I think so.
BONNIE
Good. I also have an emergency
contact list for you..
The nurse scrambles through her big bag looking for the
list.
BONNIE
..I know its in here somewhere. The
main office assigns me so many
patients its nearly impossible to
keep up with everything.
The nurse pulls out a sheet of paper.
BONNIE
Ah, yes, here it is.
She hands Lola the paper.
BONNIE
On here is my number, the office
number, and Mrs. Billyingsys
husbands number. He works a very
stressful job so dont call him
unless its an emergency. If you
(MORE)
6.
BONNIE (contd)
have any questions, call me or the
office.
LOLA
Yes, maam. I understand.
BONNIE
Good. Ill leave you be then. Ill
call to check up later. Dont
forget her next dose is at 2pm.
LOLA
Thank you, maam. I think I have
everything under control.
The nurse leaves.
8 INT. APARTMENT
Once the nurse is completely gone, Lola walks around the
apartment to give herself a tour. The place is filled with
expensive china, original paintings and a giant library full
of first editions. Whoever lives here obviously makes a lot
money.
Lola makes her way to the living room and sits on the couch.
She pulls the stack of mail from before out of her bag and
begins to shift through it. She stops on a letter from her
school. Its from the TUITION DEPARTMENT. Theres a big red
stamp on the front that says FINAL NOTICE. She throws the
letter to the side and covers her face.
LOLA
What am I going to do?
Right then, Lola hears the faint sound of a tiny bell. She
quickly gets up and heads up stairs to the womans room.
9 INT. BEDROOM
Lola slowly enters the room. She hears a quiet sweet voice:
MRS. BILLYINGSY
Is that you, Bonnie?
LOLA
No maam, my name is Lola. Im your
new home health aid.
7.
MRS. BILLYINGSY
Come in, dear. Let me take a look
at you.
Lola walks to the foot of her bed. The woman looks cold,
thin and very sickly. Shes connected to an I.V. and has a
bed pan next to her.
MRS. BILLYINGSY
Oh my, arent you a pretty one. I
bet the boys chase you all day.
Lola blushes.
LOLA
Can I get you anything, Mrs.
Billyingsy?
MRS. BILLYINGSY
Im a bit cold. Will you be a doll
and close the window for me?
LOLA
Yes, maam right away.
Lola walks to the window and closes it.
LOLA
Anything else I can do for you?
No answer. The old woman has already fallen back to sleep.
Lola quietly tip toes out and shuts the door.
10 INT. LIVING ROOM
Lola makes her way back to the living room and sits on the
couch. She pulls a text book from her bag and begins to
study.
"TWO HOURS LATER"
Lola puts her book down and looks at the clock. Its 1:49.
BONNIE (V.O.)
Dont forget, her next dose is due
at 2pm.
She gets up and walks to the kitchen.
8.
11 INT. KITCHEN
Lola picks up the medicine schedule and attempts to read it.
The nurse wrote everything in difficult to read cursive. She
squints her eyes trying to make out her handwriting.
LOLA
(reading out loud)
2p.m. -- Give Mrs. Billyingsy I.V.
and let drip for... let drip for...
She cant make out the last part of the sentence.
LOLA
Does that say "a half hour" or "for
an hour?"
She squints harder. She still cant read it. She looks at
the emergency contact list on the table.
LOLA
I cant afford a mistake.
She picks up the list and looks for the nurses number. She
picks up the phone and dials the number. The phone rings and
rings but no answer. She hangs up.
She looks back at the list and sees the "office number." She
dials. The phone rings and rings but no answer. She hangs up
with frustration.
She looks back at the list and sees the husbands number.
BONNIE (V.O.)
Dont disturb her husband at work
unless its an emergency.
Lola shrugs her shoulders and dials the number.
12 INT. BIG FANCY OFFICE
A MAN in his late 50s sits a lone in a big fancy office.
Hes the CEO of some kind of corporation. He smokes a
cigarette with one hand and writes with the other. He looks
very stressed.
His SECRETARY knocks and enters the office.
SECRETARY
Sir, your wifes home health aid is
on line 1.
9.
MAN
Tell her Im busy, goddammit!
SECRETARY
She says its an emergency.
MAN
Jesus Christ.
He picks up the phone.
MAN
Yea?
LOLA
Oh, huh hi, Im Lola, your wifes
new...
MAN
Wheres the usual girl? Whats her
name.... Annette?
LOLA
I assume Im her replacement.
MAN
Ha. Little brat probably quit.
People can only last so long taking
care of that old hag before they
want to blow their brains out.
LOLA
Huh, Im, Im sorry?
MAN
Never mind. What do you want?
LOLA
Well, huh, I apologize for
bothering you, I know youre very
busy, but your wifes schedule says
its time for her medication--
MAN
AND?
LOLA
And, and.. I cant read the nurses
hand writing on the dosage and was
wondering if you knew? A medication
this potent can be lethal if not
handled properly so I wanted to
double check before I did anything.
10.
The man doesnt answer. He looks as if hes in deep thought
about SOMETHING. He has an idea.
MAN
Is anyone else there with you?
LOLA
Umm... no, sir.
MAN
Youre completely alone? Youre
certain? The nurse isnt close by?
LOLA
Its just me, Sir..
The man smiles an evil grin.
MAN
One moment.
He puts the phone down, stands up, closes the door, shuts
the blinds, and walks back to his desk.
MAN
Lola, is it?
LOLA
Yes, Sir...
MAN
Listen very carefully, Lola... I
want you to replace her I.V. and
just let it run, ok?
LOLA
Let it run, for how long?
MAN
Just let it run, Lola, Ill stop it
when I get home.
LOLA
But, Sir... the I.V. will be long
empty by then. It only has about
three hours worth of medication in
it...
MAN
Thats fine. Just leave it in. Ill
take care of it when I get home.
Lola looks at the I.V. bag in her hand.
11.
LOLA
Sir, I go to medical school and..
well.. this is a VERY potent
medication. The entire bag would
kill--
MAN
I SAID. I will take care of it when
I get home.
LOLA
Um..I...
MAN
Dont stall. Im the one paying you
here. You give my wife her
medication as I say!
LOLA
I think you better find a new home
health aid.
Lola begins to hang up the phone.
MAN
LOLA, LOLA, wait just a second!
Lola puts the phone back up to her ear.
MAN
You want to do it this way? Fine.
How does two hundred thousand
dollars sound?
LOLA
Im sorry..?
MAN
Youre struggling, arent you? I
can hear it in your voice. Im
offering you a chance to make all
your troubles go away, Lola. All
you have to do is replace her I.V.,
go downstairs, read a book, and
dont check on my wife again until
your sift is over. Ill come home
and take care of the rest.
LOLA
Youre asking me to kill..
12.
MAN
Youre not killing anyone! Youre
simply putting her I.V. in and
waiting for me to get home to take
it out. Youre just doing your job
as told. Its not your fault if you
were given the "wrong
instructions."
Lola is speechless. She cant wrap her mind around what
shes being offered.
LOLA
I... I cant. Im almost finished
with school and..
MAN
School? Heh, how deep in debt are
you?
She doesnt answer.
MAN
$200,000 would cover that easy. It
would clear your debt, get you a
new car, a new place... you can
start the life you want.
LOLA
I... I dont know..
MAN
Look, shes a very very sick woman,
Lola. Shes suffering. I want her
out of her misery sooner than
later. Youll be giving her a
blessing.
LOLA
Why dont you do it then?
MAN
It will look too suspicious if it
happens on my watch. The lawyers
would never stop asking me
questions. With you there it will
look like natural causes.
She doesnt respond.
MAN
Two. Hundred. Thousand. Dollars.
13.
LOLA
All I have to do is replace the
I.V.?
MAN
Change the I.V., go downstairs,
leave when your shift ends. Thats
it.
LOLA
What if someone...
MAN
Im a very powerful man, Lola. No
one will ever find out about this.
Right then, the secretary knocks and enters.
SECRETARY
Sir, Im sorry to interrupt but
your 2 oclock is here.
MAN
Thanks Alice, tell him Ill be
right there.
The secretary leaves.
MAN
I have to go. You know my offer.
He hangs up.
13 INT. KITCHEN
Lola slowly hangs up the phone. She looks at the I.V. bag in
her hand. Confusion and anxiety races through her mind. She
slowly looks up at the staircase leading to the womans
room.
14 INT. BEDROOM
Lola slowly opens the door and sticks her head in.
LOLA
Mrs. Billyingsy?
No answer.
She enters the room with the I.V. bag in her hand.
14.
She carefully walks to the foot of her bed. Mrs. Billyingsy
is fast asleep.
Lola takes the empty I.V. bag off the rack and replaces it
with the new one.
She turns around and grabs an I.V. needle and cleaning pad
off the nurses station.
She gently grabs the womans arm and begins to clean the
spot where shes going to stick the needle.
Sweat runs from her forehead like a river. Her heart is
pounding like a drum. Her eyes are blood shot red.
She slowly brings the needle closer and closer to her arm.
She takes a big gulp and penetrates the womans skin with
the needle.
Right then, Mrs. Billyingsys eyes OPEN. Lola jumps back.
MRS. BILLYINGSY
Didnt mean to startle you, dear.
Is it time for my medicine already?
Lola tries to respond as she catches her breath.
LOLA
Huh, I huh, yes, yes, maam. Its 2
oclock.
MRS. BILLYINGSY
My goodness, where did the morning
go?
LOLA
Can, can I get you anything maam?
MRS. BILLYINGSY
Oh, Im fine dear, thank you. So
sweet of you to take care of me.
Mrs. Billyginsys eyes start to drip as the medicine goes
into her veins.
MRS. BILLYINGSY
(drifting)
Im just going to nap a little...
longer... then I may have..a
snack..
The woman falls back to sleep.
15.
Lola quietly leaves.
15 INT. LIVING ROOM
Lola sits on the couch. She looks as if shes regretting
everything. She picks up her text book and starts to read to
get her mind off her horrible deed. It doesnt work.
LOLA
What am I doing?
She quickly stands up and runs to stop what she started.
Before she reaches the stairs the PHONE in the kitchen
rings.
She STOPS. She takes a moment to catch her breath and rushes
to the kitchen.
16 INT. KITCHEN
She answers the phone.
LOLA
Billyingsy residence?
VOICE
LOLA?!
LOLA
Who is this?
VOICE
Mr. Wright, your landlord.
Lola rolls her eyes.
LOLA
How did you get this number?
MR. WRIGHT
I just spoke to Chris, he says
youre not paying your rent until
next week?! Its already three days
late!
LOLA
I, I know, Mr. Wright. Im sorry.
Things have been difficult lately.
I promise to have it next week. I
just started my new job and--
16.
MR. WRIGHT
SAVE IT! Im tried of your excuses,
Lola. You have been late on rent
every month since you moved in. Im
not going to put up with it
anymore. I only called to tell you
to plan on packing your things when
you get home. Im evicting you.
LOLA
Mr. Wright, Please! You cant, Ill
have no where to go!
MR. WRIGHT
You either come home with your rent
or your out.
She doesnt answer. She glances at the staircase leading to
Mrs. Billyingsys bedroom. Shes desperate.
LOLA
Ill have it tomorrow.
MR. WRIGHT
Excuse me?
LOLA
I just need until tomorrow. Not
next week, I will have the money
tomorrow. You can at least give me
that.
MR. WRIGHT
Lola, you and I both know you wont
have the money by tomorrow.
LOLA
Yes, I will. Just trust me. I will
have it in your hands by this time
tomorrow or Ill leave. Please...
Mr. Wright takes a moment to think about it.
MR. WRIGHT
You have exactly twenty four hours.
Not a second longer.
He hangs up.
17.
17 INT. LIVING ROOM
Lola makes her way back to the couch and sits down. She
glances back at the staircase.
LOLA
Sorry, Mrs. Billyingsy...
She picks up her book and continues to read.
"THREE HOURS LATER"
Lola looks at her watch. Its 5 oclock. The I.V. bag has to
be empty by now. She stands up and walks to the stairs.
18 INT. BEDROOM
Lola slowly opens the womans door and sticks her head in.
LOLA
Mrs. Billyingsy?
No answer.
She walks in and quietly tip toes to her bed.
She looks at the I.V. bag. Its empty.
She looks at the woman. Shes not moving.
She grabs the womans wrist to check for a pulse.
Right then, the womans hand GRABS Lolas wrist. Lola
screams at the top of her lungs. Mrs. Billyingsys eyes OPEN
and look straight at her.
MRS. BILLYINGSY
(gasping for air)
Somethings wrong! Call for help!
Lola tries with all her might to set herself free but the
woman has a death grip on her wrist.
LOLA
Stop! Let me go!
MRS. BILLYINGSY
Call an ambulance! Please!
Lola reaches for a near by ceramic bed pan and SMASHES it on
the womans arm. The woman screams in pain. She releases
her.
18.
Panicked, Lola grabs one of her pillows and forces it over
the Mrs. Billyingsys face. The poor woman kicks and screams
with all her might. Lola pushes harder and harder with every
breath she takes.
The helpless woman slowly starts to give in.
Her limbs slowly stop moving.
Lola cautiously takes the pillow off her face. Her mouth is
paralyzed in screaming position with her eyes slightly open.
LOLA
Mrs.. Mrs. Billyingsy?
No response.
She checks for a pulse. Nothing. Shes dead.
LOLA
Oh God...
Lola grabs the bed pan and starts vomiting in disgust for
what shes done.
After she pulls herself together, Lola closes Mrs.
Billyingsys eyes and mouth and tucks her in to make it look
like shes sleeping.
She leaves the room.
19 INT. KITCHEN
Tears run down Lolas face as she picks up the phone and
dials a number.
20 INT. OFFICE
The CEO sits at his desk hard at work.
His secretary enters.
SECRETARY
Your home health aid on line two,
Sir.
MAN
Thank you, Alice.
She leaves.
He answers the phone.
19.
MAN
Lola?
LOLA
Its done.
The man takes a moment to let the information sink in.
MAN
Are you sure? Your certain?
LOLA
Im a nurse. I know a dead body
when I see one.
The man smiles.
MAN
Just leave when your shift ends.
Ill take care of everything else.
LOLA
Wheres my money?
MAN
Excuse me?
LOLA
You owe me $200,000. Where is it?
MAN
(chuckling)
I cant just leave work and give
you $200,000 right this second. You
will have to come by my office next
week so I can write you a company
check. It has to look like a
business transaction.
LOLA
Thats not going to work. I need
money now. If I dont pay my rent
by tomorrow I get evicted.
MAN
I dont know what to tell you, kid.
Theres no way in hell Im writing
a check that large the day my wife
dies of "natural causes."
Lola snaps.
20.
LOLA
Listen, asshole! I did my part! Now
you do yours! You pay me or I will
go straight to the police!
MAN
Go to the police and tell them
what? The husband of the woman you
murdered wont pay you right away?
LOLA
As of tomorrow I wont have a home.
At least in prison Ill have a roof
over my head and food to eat.
The man takes a moment to think. He has an idea:
MAN
Ok, Look.. you just need money for
rent right? I have cash hidden in
various places around the property.
Not $200,000 worth, but definitely
enough to pay your rent. I can tell
you where to find it. The rest of
the money will have to wait until
next week.
Lola smiles.
LOLA
As long as my rent is paid I dont
care how long it takes.
MAN
Listen very carefully.. On the work
bench in my woodshed there is an
old tin can. In there you will find
a roll of bills. Im not sure how
much is there, but if its not
enough I have more in the--
LOLA
(interrupting)
Im sorry, woodshed?
MAN
Yes, its in my backyard by the
pool.
LOLA
Backyard..?
Lola walks to the window and looks outside.
21.
LOLA
But sir... You live on the top
floor of an apartment...
MAN
Excuse me?
LOLA
Mr. Billyingsy, you live on the top
floor of an apartment, you dont
have a backyard?
MAN
What did you call me?
The mans name on his desk says "CLYDE JACKSON, C.E.O."
Right then, the secretary enters.
SECRETARY
Mr. Jackson, your wifes nurse,
Annette, is on line one.
The man doesnt respond. Hes in shock.
LOLA
Hello? Mr. Billyingsy? Are you
there?
No answer.
LOLA
Hello?
The man quickly hangs up.
LOLA
Hello?! Mr. Billyingsy, Hello?!
Lola desperately pushes the receiver button for a response.
LOLA
Mr. Billyingsy! Are you there?
No response. She hangs up the phone with confusion. She has
no idea whats going on.
Right then, the phone RINGS. She anxiously answers it.
LOLA
Mr. Billyingsly?!
22.
BONNIE
Lola? No, its Bonnie, the nurse
from this morning. Is everything
alright?
LOLA
I..I..
BONNIE
Look I dont have time to chat. Im
calling you real quick in between
meetings because I just realized I
gave you the wrong patients
emergency contacts. My bag is so
unorganized I accidentally mixed
them up. Grab a pen and paper so I
can give you the correct numbers.
Lola drops the phone in shock.
BONNIE
Lola? Lola are you there? Hello?
She slowly starts backing up as tears fill her face.
BONNIE
Lola? Seriously, I dont have much
time. Hello?
She slowly gets on her hands and knees and rolls over into
the fetal position.
FADE TO BLACK:
THE END