BQE

by
Adrian Manzano

September 27, 2010

WGA-E Registered #17892345

Gran Manzana Productions
67-24 161st, Flushing NY 11365
320-626-9266

OPENING: BROOKLYN, QUEENS, MANHATTAN

FADE UP
INTRO: BQE NIGHT.
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXJiWjMP7oM)
Fade up to a POV shot of a car head lights driving thru BQE
EXPRESSWAY. Its NIGHT. Car lights flash as cars wiz by each
other barley missing each other. The shots transition from
beautiful slow motion to frenzied high speed traffic. Jonny
Colons - Merencumbe, gives it a dramatic and dangerous air.
Like we are entering jungle of concrete. The exotic NYC
Skyline enters with a slight pink glow from sunset.
Just as the salsa music hits a crescendo we see JULIAN on his
cruiser motorcycle. Gracefully whizzing through traffic. Hes
not wearing biker gear, instead wears a silver suit, with
cowboy boots. A cocky smile on his face. Not your usual
biker.
Julians begins a Woody Allen-esqe monologue. Juxtaposed with
visuals of the 3 boroughs:
JULIAN
BQE, The artery, the track that
connects my beloved borough which
means donkey in Spanish, or butter
in Italian. I digress...
Queens - Dirty, filthy,
immigrants...Archie Bunker, the
rednecks of NYC. Give me your
tired, your poor,Your huddled
masses yearning to breathe free,
The wretched refuse of your teeming
shore, and put them in Queens.
This is where your taxi driver
comes home to at AM after you
forgot to tip him. Where your 5
dollar kebab king sleeps in his one
bedroom castle with 5 children. Its
all here one 7 train away.
Brooklyn - The dodgers left this
place 50 years ago and some pretend
they remember or even care.
Believe the hype and believe the
rent. This is gentrification on
steroids.
(MORE)

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JULIAN (CONT'D)
Streets you couldnt walk down a
few years ago now sell condos you
could never afford. What a
difference a decade makes. Leave it
to the yuppies, the wanna-be
hipsters, The coked out
trendsetters without a clue. Who
are quick to take off their rolex
to order another caramel machiato.
Believe the hype.

Manhattan - ah yes, the big city,

the Gran Manzana. Downtown uptown
midtown. This aint your town. And
dont the name fool you. Man-hattan
is a woman. A very bitchy one at
that. Shes fickle, fake, and full
of herself. She is flashy
deceptively beautiful,
unattainable. She will use you and
abuse you. Take your last dollar
and destroy the global economy and
leave you wanting more.
This holy trinity makes up my
emerald city. My SUAVE CITY. And
the BQE is my yellow brick road.
And Salsa is my sound track
CUT TO:
SCENE 1 - SALSA CLUB. GENNY ONE PICK UP.
Merencumbe continues playing, now in Descarga. We cut to
Salsa dancers. In ecstasy dancing, sweat flying off their
faces as they execute dangerous turn patters. The hot
colorful lights give them fantastical aura.
JULIAN (V.O.)
Memphis has the blues, Calis got
swing, but in New York we cook
Salsa, hard. Drum slapping, bass
thumping, horn blasting. Salsa...
POV shot of Julian is seen as he opens the door and enters
the club. Several people say wassup, slap his hand, and are
generally happy to see him. Almost like he owns the place.
POV continues till we enter DJ booth see JONATHAN with
headphones on the laptop.

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JULIAN (CONT'D)
Oye! Mariconson!
JONATHAN
Hey yo what up playa.
JULIAN
Whats crackalakin.
JONATHAN
Man its a good night. Not bad for a
Monday.
JULIAN
What do we got tonight
JONATHAN
As far as girls. Not much. Couple
of older chicks some couples. But
take a look at that.
POV as Julian scans the room.
JULIAN
Salsa often gets diverse crowd. You
got your salsaholics, sweaty non
stop dancing, every night of the
week. You got awkward couples
trying to rekindle their
relationships. Also there are the
chubby white girls pack dancing in
circle looking around self
consciously. And of course the old
Papi chulos looking to feel up and
impress the chubby white girls.
Jonathan points to GENNY standing at the bar with LIZA. Genny
with cinnamon skin and tight body is dancing and talking to
her friend Liza.
JULIAN (CONT'D)
Cono! esta buena. Has anyone
approached her yet?
JONATHAN
A few. But she keeps turning them
down.
Hhmmmm...

JULIAN

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ROBERTO approaches both Genny and Liza. He gets rejected but

is pushy and gets Genny to dance reluctantly. Roberto is Old
and Cheesy
JONATHAN
Ha. Too late. You snooze you lose
brotha.
JULIAN
fuck. I hate that guy.
Genny is digging Robertos moves. Julian is not happy.
JULIAN (CONT'D)
You know what time it is.
JONATHAN
Dont doit.
JULIAN
Its girl snatching time!
JONATHAN
Bro, last time you did a salsa
snatch I had to squash the fight.
JULIAN
Dont worry Im a professional. You
got Lavoe- para Ochun?
Yea.

JONATHAN

JULIAN
Mix that in.
JONATHAN
I dont think Ochuns gonna help.
JULIAN
Here take the camera.
Julian makes his way around and studies Robertos moves.
Jonathan zooms and pans and nararates like BBC documentary.
JONATHAN
(narrates with fake
British BBC accent)
Here we have the young male
circling his prey. It is mating
season in Brooklyn.

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He circles them. At the right moment he cuts in and grabs

Genny.
JONATHAN (CONT'D)
A Well executed play knocks off his
competitor and attaining his mate.
Genny is totally surprised and they both smile and dance.
Roberto is Pissed off.
JONATHAN (CONT'D)
However in the jungle, competition
for partners can get fierce.
With a little more force Roberto bumps Julian almost knocking
him off his feet and gets Genny back. The Duel is on. Roberto
gives Julian a I will fuck you up look. Julian Deliberates
on what to do next. He suddenly grabs Liza and starts dancing
with her, getting her turned on.
JONATHAN (CONT'D)
He appears to have set his sights
on a more modest prize.
Liza is loving it, But Julian is keeping on eye on Genny.
With perfect timing he manages to Spin Liza into Robertos
arms and snatches Genny.
JONATHAN (CONT'D)
A red herring! He trades off
obstacle to his competitor and wins
the prize. Good show!
Liza is all over Roberto. Genny and Julian dance romantically
and ends the song with a dramatic dip and kiss.
CUT TO:
INT. SALSA CLUB. LATER THAT NIGHT.
Julian is at the bar talking to Genny, they are in their own
bubble
JULIAN
Word, I live in Corona.
GENNY
Oh Shit were neighbors...

6.

JULIAN
Ill you give a ride home. You
shouldnt take the subway at this
time of night
GENNY
Uh. I dont know. I mean I have my
friend Liza.
Liza is still dancing with Roberto. She is all over him but
he looks bored.
JULIAN
I think shell be fine. Come on
lets go.
GENNY
Well... OK ...
CUT TO:
EXT. ON BQE RIDING.
Julian is on his bike like a cowboy carrying Genny.
Jonathans British V.O. Continues
JONATHAN (V.O.)
Here the young male carries his
prize back to his nest. However he
is not out of the woods yet. The
female of the species will always
put up a bit of last minute
resistance.
CUT TO:
EXT. OUTSIDE JULIANS HOUSE.
Julian parks right in front of his house. And non chalantly
leads her towards his door.
GENNY
Whow, whow, hold up. Where is this.
JULIAN
Just need to stop here for a bit,
GENNY
Ok Ill wait outside.

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JULIAN
Just come in for minute
GENNY
I ... I cant
JULIAN
Come on one minute. I want you to
meet my dog.
GENNY
Im not interested in meeting dogs
at this time of night.
Julian comes in a kisses her softly. Then on her neck. She is
turned on.
JULIAN
Come on real quick.
GENNY
Quick. You promise?
I promise

JULIAN

He gives her a salsa spin and then leads her to his door.
FADE TO BLACK.

JULIANS BEDROOM - HIDDEN CAMERA

A black and white night vision camera catches some of the
action of Genny and Julian having sex. The video is grainy
and we can see only when one is on top. Julian smiles and
looks at the camera several times. Hes an exhibitionist.
As the images blend together of their sex, the dialogue from
later on is layed over the montage. They whisper intimately.
GENNY
You know I don't do this
Do what
This
Its OK

JULIAN
GENNY
JULIAN

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GENNY
I take it you do
JULIAN
Sometimes..I felt really
comfortable with you
DEBORA
Yea me too.
JULIAN
I mean from the moment I saw you It
was like in the movies. When you
pass by I saw you and I thought. I
want her. I know her. Was it like
this for you?
GENNY
i like the way you held me when we
danced. i haven't felt like that in
a long time.
They kiss softly. She starts to cry.
JULIAN
Hey... shhhh.. Its ok...
Im sorry.

GENNY

JULIAN
Its alright.
GENNY
Its just... This is not like me...
JULIAN
Hey look its ok. Were adults these
things happen
Im 18
18?

GENNY
JULIAN

GENNY
Im sorry I should have said
something.
JULIAN
Its ok. Its not a big deal.

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GENNY
My family would kill me. If they
knew about this.
JULIAN
Hey its alright. You wanna go home
now?
GENNY
No. I mean just hold me a little
while longer.
Julian hugs her and looks at the camera gives an oh shit
look, and smiles.
FADE OUT:

SCENE 2: BREAKFAST WITH FAMILY

JULIAN IS EATING CEREAL DRESSED IN A RED BATHROBE (HUGH
HEFFNER) HIS LONG HAIR DISHEVELED. HIS FATHER JOINS HIM AND
BEGINS SERVING THEM. JULIANS PARENTS HAVE THICK SPANISH
ACCENTS.
GLORIA
Why don't you get married and get a
real job
JULIAN
Mama I have a real job
GLORIA
Going to bars and every night and
having sex with loose women, come
on Julian that isn't a life. Look
at your brother
JULIAN
Yea Ill get married like Danny so
I can get divorced
GLORIA
Theyre not divorced yet
JULIAN
They will be
GLORIA
I get the feeling they will work it
out

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JULIAN
Come on ma, they filed papers
already its over.
GLORIA
Its not over until its over. I
dont believe in divorce. I dont
understand why people are so weak.
Just work it out. When your father
and I had problems we worked it
out.
JULIAN
Yea that's YOU. Youre different.
There are very few women like you.
GLORIA
Everyone wants to run away and make
it easy. Why. Just stay.
JULIAN
What do you think dad?
MANUEL
About what?
JULIAN
About Danny's divorce
MANUEL
Well you know, its unfortunate.
GLORIA
Its stupid. We worked it out and so
will they.
MANUEL
I think marriage is not easy. I
know for me it wasnt easy. I got
married at 24, but it was the best
thing for me at the time. I met
your mother and we helped each
other.
GLORIA
Its a partnership its important.
MANUEL
You know youre 30 years old now.
29

JULIAN

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MANUEL
Dont you think its time to settle
down.
No.

JULIAN

MANUEL
You know they say behind every
great man is a good woman.
GLORIA
A man is nothing without a woman.
MANUEL
Dejame hablar cono.
GLORIA
You want more coffee
Gloria pours Manuel more coffee.
Danny enters the kitchen dressed in clean cut polo and
khakis. Stark contrast to Julians disheveled bath robe.
DANNY
Hey Ma, Dad, sorry Im late I had
to move somethings around.
MANUEL
You work today?
DANNY
Not really. I gotta play golf with
the head of an investment bank in
Long Island, So its business...
Networking
GLORIA
Can you get Julian a job.
JULIAN
Ma I have a job.
GLORIA
Yea right. Ahaha
MANUEL
Its an interview?

12.

DANNY
Yea kinda, I just gotta play a
little golf tell a few jokes, and
le them win, you know, show a
competitive edge.
GLORIA
That's good, and once you get the
job see if Julian can work there
too.
Ma!

JULIAN

DANNY
Let me focus on getting myself a
job first. Hows it going bro.
Hustling.

JULIAN

DANNY
Of course. Business good?
JULIAN
I cant complain. We were just
talking about you.
DANNY
Yea? Of course. Bad Things I
suppose.
JULIAN
Well, mom and dad were just selling
me on the benefits of being
married. Im sure you have some
opinions on that.
DANNY
I better just keep my mouth shut.
GLORIA
Marriage is the foundation of
society. Without marriage this
society is damaged. That is the
reason why the world is so screwed
up today.
JULIAN
So Its official.

13.

DANNY
Well we filled papers. Now the
lawyers have to work it out amongst
themselves.
JULIAN
Im sorry bro. Must be expensive.
DANNY
Yea it is, but you know that's
life. Shit happens.
JULIAN
Shit doesnt just happen. Patricia
is a biatch.
MANUEL
Hey, dont talk like that at the
table.
JULIAN
Im sorry but its true. Patricia Is
a fucking vividora, Gold-diggin,
puta. I saw it coming
GLORIA
Julian, porfavor, that's your
brothers wife.
DANNY
Ex-wife. Please.
GLORIA
Have you tried talking to her.
DANNY
Look ma, there is nothing to talk
about. I tried to work it out, but
she is not the one.
GLORIA
I know papi, but I liked her.
JULIAN
You liked her because she is
Colombian.
GLORIA
Yea so, I always wanted my sons to
marry Colombian women. Traditional
,catholic, conservative.

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DANNY
Mama, trust me she aint
traditional.
JULIAN
Fucking bitch is what she is
GLORIA
Julian, basta. You came from a
woman so you have to respect women.
JULIAN
I love women!
DANNY
Pass the salt.
MANUEL
Is that a new camera?
JULIAN
Yea, the panasonic Gh1 DSLR, Check
it out
Camera changes hands. Camera sees Julian for the first time.
Hes in a red Hugh Heffner robe.
MANUEL
Oh.. Nice. It does video?
JULIAN
Yea its recording right now.
MANUEL
Oh. Hello mami, you are on candid
camera.
GLORIA
No, no me filmes, estoy sin
maquillaje
DANNY
You know Im moving back home.
What?

JULIAN

DANNY
Yea, were selling the condo.

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JULIAN
But wait, youre gonna let that
bitch stay in the condo while you
move here.
DANNY
Yea, lawyer says its for the best
JULIAN
Man, that's fucked up
DANNY
Hey look on the bright side, we get
to be roommates again.
Oh yay.

JULIAN

DANNY
Just like old times.
JULIAN
Ok, just dont fuck up my shit.
What shit.

DANNY

JULIAN
You got to sleep on the couch and
when I bring bitches home you have
to keep quiet.
DANNY
Ohhh can I watch.
JULIAN
Yea, you can watch you perv. Maybe
youll learn something.
DANNY
Awesome I get to learn from the
master, Mister Flavor of Suave
JULIAN
Haha, yea that's right
GLORIA
Danny, you want me to talk to
Patricia?

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DANNY
Look Ma, I rather not talk about
it.
MANUEL
Maybe you can get her back?
GLORIA
What did you do wrong
Nothing

DANNY

GLORIA
Nothing? A woman wouldnt leave
unless you did something wrong.
JULIAN
Why does it have to be his fault?
DANNY
Look sometimes people just fall out
of love. & you have to just accept
that.
CUT TO:
JULIANS STUDIO
Danny is sitting on a stool against a brick backdrop. Julian
fixes the cameras focus and gets behind. He is not seen,
only heard.
DANNY
Look man I really dont wanna do
this.
JULIAN
Hold on, let see.
DANNY
Yet hes forcing me. (sigh)
alright.
JULIAN
Tell us about yourself..
DANNY
Danny Suarez, 38, stock broker, and
recently separated.

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JULIAN
Tell us about that.
DANNY
I had been married
what I thought was
life, Patricia and
But hey that's how

for 4 years to
the love of my
it really sucks.
it goes.

JULIAN
Do you still believe in love?
Man I
think
right
about

DANNY
dont know... Id like to
that maybe there is. But
now I dont want to talk
it.

JULIAN
Why do you think your marriage
ended with Patricia?
DANNY
Guess I dont know. I thought it
was ok. You know the sex had kind
of died down. About a year ago.
JULIAN
You think shes seeing someone
else?
DANNY
Yea probably. Who the fuck knows.
Its done. I dont care really. I
got cau--JULIAN
Which -- sorry go ahead.
DANNY
No I was just gonna say, I think I
got caught up in the physical. And
That's a mistake. Because, its all
fake. And in Patricias case it
literally was. You need to find
someone youll be compatible with
in the long term. Because all that
hotness... It doesnt last.
JULIAN
Do you think youll marry again?

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DANNY
I cant answer that now. I mean...
Yes. I think ideally, I still want
to believe in the sanctity... let
me rephrase that. Theres a lot of
pluses to being married. Building a
life together. And starting a
family. I want to find someone who
I can do that with . But it seems
harder and harder to find that,
amongst all the cynicism that's out
there. But Im still willing to
give it shot. To find that.
JULIAN
So you hear that ladies, Danny is
successful and single, his number
is 347-968-...
DANNY
Please dont say my number, I dont
need stalkers. I can find women on
my own.
How

JULIAN

DANNY
How? Look I know what you do with
your pick-up lines ...
JULIAN
I told you we dont use pickup
lines.
DANNY
What ever, thats just not me. Im
not a club guy.
JULIAN
It doesnt have to be bar or club,
you can meet women during the day.
DANNY
See that I like.
JULIAN
But in a bar or lounge you can get
a lot of practice. That's how you
get skills to pickup a woman
anywhere

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DANNY
Im not looking to be a pimp or
player.
JULIAN
Come on man, what does pimping or
playing got to do. These are just
terms society throws around to make
men feel trapped.
DANNY
Whatever man
JULIAN
Im not a pimp
Fine

DANNY

JULIAN
Im poly amorous.
DANNY
Ok polyamourous.
JULIAN
Let go out tonight.
No
Please

DANNY
JULIAN

DANNY
Julian, you know I dont like that
scene.
JULIAN
Scene? You act like its some cult.
come on
DANNY
No dude, Im not coming.
JULIAN
Your coming
DANNY
Im not coming.
JULIAN
Youre coming bro.

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DANNY
No Im not.
CUT TO:
230 5TH AVE ROOFTOP BAR. NIGHT.
Quick montage of the rooftop bar over looking manhattan, see
groups of people dressing fancy, holding martinis. Julian is
sitting at the end of one of the couches with 4 students
including Danny crowded around him and Jonathan to his left.
He is conducting a seminar. Jonathan and Ingrid are flanked
on both sides of him.
JULIAN
This aint a fucking movie. The
hero doesnt get the girl. There is
no glass slipper. Disney is dead.
This is war gentlemen. The
nightclub, the lounge, the bar,
this is your battlefield. Women are
not the enemy they are the bounty.
Your not fighting women, your
fighting yourselves. Your own
insecurity, your past as wimp, a
sissy, a coward. You are your own
worst enemy. Always have been.
Youve been self sabotaging
yourself with excusitis. That whiny
bitch voice in your head Im too
scared. I cant doit. I want you
all to grab your balls. Do it.
There you feel that? You know what
that means? That means your a
fucking man. Like your father
before you and his father and
greatest fucking grandfather, all
down the line had one thing in
common. They fucked women. If they
didnt you would not be here. You
it to them tonight to stand up and
be a man.
JULIAN (CONT'D)
That's not all. You owe it to the
women too. I hear women all around
me saying, pleading with me, where
are the real men! They dont want
the sissies, the oh, can I please
buy you a drink, please. Can you
please take my balls please, I have
no use for them NO!
(MORE)

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JULIAN (CONT'D)
The want real, true men! And we are
not going to let them down. We are
not going to let them go home
tonight alone, lonely, bored. We
need to give them what they WANT,
your cocks. OK. Does everyone have
their cheat sheets? Good... if you
run out of things to say just pull
it out non chalantley and continue
talking. John demonstrate.

JOHNATHAN
Ladies, you notice how a guy... bla
bla bla .
John pulls out his sheet, pauses reads. Then puts back in his
pocket and continues.
JONATHAN
Oh that reminds me, who lies more
men or women?
JULIAN
You see, simple, you control the
conversation all costs. Lead, lead,
lead. Show dominance and
directness. Tim let me hear your
opener.
TIM
(shy)
My opener, now?
Yes, go.

JULIAN

TIM
Um. Hello my name is Tim, how is it
going this evening.
JULIAN
Good, good smile, good eye contact.
Poised. A little slower perhaps.
But over all very good. George, how
about you.
GEORGE
Im gonna go with an opinion opener
at first. Is that ok?
JULIAN
Sure, whatever crutch you need,
just dont get hooked on it. Let me
here it, go.

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GEORGE
Hey guys, check this out. Me and my
mate were having a discussion and
we wanted to get a female
perspective. Is kissing cheating?
JULIAN
Aha! The old kiss cheating. I like
it, good. Good smile, just dont
get stuck to it.
INGRID
You know that's a good opener to
find out if a woman is Bisexual.
JULIAN
True it can go many different
directions that opener. But for now
you can just do the banter we
practiced.
INGRID
If you feel like you have a
possible bisexual feel free to
consult with me.
JULIAN
shes an expert in that.
INGRID
Thanks, and Ill be around Ill pop
in and out to give you social proof
when ever possible.
JULIAN
And you Danny.
DANNY
Ay ay captain.
JULIAN
For those of you who dont know
Danny is my older brother. We need
to congratulate him on his recent
divorce (clap) and return to the
brotherhood.
DANNY
Yes I hope I can up hold the
standards of The Pussy club.
(MORE)

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DANNY (CONT'D)
And I know the first rule of pussy
club is you do not talk about pussy
club.

JULIAN
For tonight just watch and wing
some of the guys. I know this is
new to you so I dont want you to
get hurt.
DANNY
Dont worry Im wearing a cup.
JULIAN
Its a good night gentlemen. I can
smell it in the air. Cheap perfume,
overpriced drinks, and moist
vaginas. Hands together.
ATTRACTION...!
ALL
IS NOT A CHOICE!
JULIAN
MAKE THE HO...
SAY NO!

ALL

JULIAN
Go make me proud.
The three men disperse into the crowd. Their previous nervous
look now replaced with determined looks.
DANNY
That was beautiful man, almost
brought a tear to my eye. I
especially like the moist vagina.
JULIAN
Ok Im seeing two girls, ones about
7ish the other a 9.
DANNY
ok, that makes them 16, do I fold
or should I find a 6 to make 21.
JULIAN
If you not gonna take this fucking
serious just go home. Bro, this is
my job, I take this shit seriously

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DANNY
Im sorry bro, Im sorry I cant
help it.
JULIAN
Look Im trying to help you. Youve
been out of the game for four years
and before that you were always the
most pussy whipped mother fucker
with your girls. Trust me I know I
was there.
DANNY
Was I that bad?
JULIAN
We both were.
DANNY
No man, come one you always had
girlfriends
JULIAN
But I never had choice. This is
about having choice. Choosing the
life you wanna have.
DANNY
And this is the life you chose?
JULIAN
Yes! I can walk into a club and
pickup any woman I want. And it
doesnt matter how much money I
have, how I look, or what car I
drive. Looks have nothing to do
with it. You have the good looks I
dont
DANNY
True, I did get the good looking
genes.
JULIAN
And your smart.
DANNY
People say I look like Rob Lowe.
Your smart too, but your street
smart.

25.

JULIAN
Exactly. Its time you got a street
education Mr. Wall street. Alright,
you see them. I want you to go up
and just Hi, My name is Daniel, How
are you girls doing this evening..
Go.
That's it?

DANNY

JULIAN
Yea, smile, lean back, talk slow
and deliberate. Go.
DANNY
Wait dont I need a wing.
JULIAN
Youre hesitating. Hesitation
killed the warrior.
DANNY
No but its a 2 set, I need someone
to work the cockblock, right?
JULIAN
Jonathan will wing you in a minute,
you never approach with your wing
it shows fear. GO! Go!
Julian pushes Danny, He opens the two women, and it appears
to be going well.
JULIAN (TO THE CAMERA) (CONT'D)
Teaching men to pickup women is not
easy. But in one night Ive seen
total wussbags turn into the
biggest pimps with a little help.
(looks off camera) Oh fuck...
Danny is being ignored by the two women. He stands nervously
not sure what to do. He wants to leave. But Julian motions
him to stay and keep going. He tries reengaging but they give
him the loser look and walk away. He returns to Julian
defeated.
DANNY
Im no good at this.
JULIAN
Yes you are

26.

DANNY
Those women were bitches. Theyre
all bitches.
JULIAN
Stop. Stop. Dont get negative.
Woman are not bitches. Theyre just
ruthless. They will not put up with
bullshit.
DANNY
I miss the days when you could just
buy a woman. You know like 10
camels and Ill take your daughter.
JULIAN
Ok Bro. Im gonna go in with you.
Just hang back and let me do most
the talking. Ok Im seeing a
bachelorette party. 9oclock
5 women are sitting and laughing. One is the bride to be who
is obviously pregnant. Julian doesnt hesitate he walks over
and sits right down on an open seat.
JULIAN (CONT'D)
Hey Guys, sorry Im late, traffic
was a bitch. Did you order without
me?
BRIDE
Yea, we got you a big mac.
JULIAN
Oh... you sure know how to please a
man.
BRIDE
Well obviously look at me. Im
getting MARRIED BITCHES!!!
All the women scream like a sorority. Danny hasnt sat down
yet. He stands awkwardly.
JULIAN
WOOO... ladies this is my brother
Danny. Sit Danny.
Hi...

DANNY

27.

JULIAN
Danny and I are also celebrating.
Hes DIVORCED BITCHES!!! WOOOO!!
DANNY DOESN'T JOIN HIM. IT GETS AWKWARD.
JULIAN (CONT'D)
Alright. You know the funniest
thing happened to me today. I was
out walking my poodle. When
suddenly ...
Dialoge fades out
DISSOLVE TO:
MONTAGE MOMENTS LATER.
Shots of the four men approaching and talking to women making
them laugh, getting hugs and kisses, phone numbers, Make
outs. Julian & Ingrid are at the bar with a cute college girl
trying to seduce her.
INGRID
You are so beautiful
Thank you.

COLLEGE GIRL

INGRID
I really like your lips too. So
soft
She reaches to touch her lips and then moves in to kiss her.
Julian is pleased. Jonathan comes in and get Julians
attention.
JONATHAN
Dude, this is great. Everyone is
doing great. George has two women
locked-in showing mad social proof.
Tims isolated his 4th girl of the
night. The guys an animal, might
have a future coach on our hands.
JULIAN
Beautiful. Hows Danny.
JONATHAN
Your little bro had a rough start.
But then I helped him out with that
bachelorette party.
(MORE)

28.
JONATHAN (CONT'D)
He extracted one and has been
sitting with her for 30 minutes.
Shes a little fat though. Id give
her a 6 or 7, But Im picky when it
comes to fat chicks.

JULIAN
Awesome, and Alex? I havent seen
him.
ALEX
I gotta say for a guy his age hes
doing alright. His sets are longer
and need to do more physical
escalation, but you gotta see hes
talking to this smoking hot Latina,
Im like wow man, big tities, big
butt, bam!
JULIAN
Word, where she at?
ALEX
Check her out. Gold dress.
Camera pans and zooms to reveal Patricia laughing as she gets
her palm read by Alex.
Oh fuck.
What

JULIAN
JONATHAN

JULIAN
That's Patricia
JONATHAN
You know her?
JULIAN
My brothers ex-wife.
JONATHAN
Oh word? Damn shes hot!
JULIAN
Shes a fucking skank. I gotta
handle this. Do me a favor wing
Danny, make sure he doesnt lose
that girl. Try to see if we can
extract her to a wine bar. See if
shes one night stand material.
(MORE)

29.
JULIAN (CONT'D)
If not get the digits and then
well take the bootcamp somewhere
else.

JONATHAN
Ok, all the guys?
JULIAN
Yea , just text me.
Julian heads straight to where Alex and Patricia are sitting.
The camera zooms to catch the action. He stands over them and
interrupts.
Excuse me.
Oh. Hello.

JULIAN (CONT'D)
PATRICIA

ALEX
Jules! I want you to meet Patricia
PATRICIA
Pleasure to meet you.
JULIAN
We already met. Alex we got to go.
ALEX
Uh , what why?
PATRICIA
Excuse me we are having a
conversation
JULIAN
I dont give a fuck what your
having, we are outta here.
What!

PATRICIA

ALEX
What! Wait, shouldnt I number
close
PATRICIA
What the fuck is your problem
JULIAN
Your my problem.

30.

ALEX
Is something wrong?
JULIAN
Just do me a favor go to Jonathan.
PATRICIA
Look jackass, I dont know who you
think you are, but your brother and
I are over.
JULIAN
Ok, Fine I dont care, but Alex is
a friend. I dont want you messing
him up too.
PATRICIA
Look the one who is about to get
messed up is you, you know what.
Fuck you and your pussy brother. I
dont need this shit.
JULIAN (GRABS HER CLOSE)
Danny is here.
Hes what?

PATRICIA

JULIAN
He is here. And if you have nay
decency, I need you to leave.
PATRICIA
Why should I leave.
JULIAN
Because if you dont, he will get
hurt. Hes trying to forget you and
meet new women. He still loves you.
He does.

PATRICIA

JULIAN
Yes! That's why you need to do your
gold digging else where.
PATRICIA
Golddigging is that what you think
Im doing?
JULIAN
Well youre not selling arepas now.

31.

PATRICIA
Look Julian let me explain
something to you. When I came to
this country I was determined to
make it. Any way any how, as a
young Colombian woman there is only
so much you can do to make it in
this city. And my only asset was my
ass and my tits. Im not proud, its
not who I am. But when you have to
pay the rent, its what you do when
you gotta doit. So stripped, and
men gave me money. But you dont
have to strip in night club you can
also strip for men on the street.
But its more subtle. You drop your
book, you ask for directions and
conversation. Bla bla bla you date
and then you marry some rich
sucker. And now viola I have the
green card.
JULIAN
Well congratuations and you only
had to ruin one life to get it
PATRICIA
Look your brother is nice. I feel
bad but at the same time I dont.
The same way I used him he was
using me. Looking like the
successful Wall Street Jackass with
BMW and a pretty wife. He got what
he wanted for a while. I had to
fuck him and pretend I enjoyed it.
Now He might be sad but he got
everything given to him. I had to
work. I had to hustle. and that's
something you men will never
understand.
Jonathan interrupts.
JONATHAN
Dude, I got everyone we are ready
to bounce.
JULIAN
Patricia just do me a favor sit,
play with your phone, just dont
let him see you. Please.

32.

Fine.

PATRICIA

Julian and Jonathan head back and bump into the guys sharing
their war stories.
GEORGE
Incredible, I got so many numbers
TIM
I know, I was like wow, this has
never happened to me before.
JULIAN (TO INGRID)
What happened to our girl?
INGRID
She hesitated a little after the
kiss. I could have used your
masculine energy to balance it out.
JULIAN
aaaww. Well look Dont worry Ill
still fuck you tonight.
INGRID
Aawww thank you your so sweet.
JULIAN
How about you Danny.
DANNY
I did alright.
JULIAN
Come one big bro, I saw you, you
had that girl eating out of the
palm of your hand.
DANNY
Man she was alright. I think Im
gonna go home bro.
JULIAN
You sure. Dude you were pimpin!
DANNY
This just isnt me you know. Im
not like you.

33.

JULIAN
Wait hold up man. I saw you, you
opened well, just need to work on
target selection. ok How about
this. Salsa. You know how to salsa.
DANNY
Yea I guess.
JULIAN
TONIGHT! were going dancing. Im
gonna show you the ropes.
He puts his arm around Danny blocking his view of Patricia.
Patricia glances at them as they walk away.
CUT TO:
TAXI.
Everyone crammed into a taxi.
JULIAN
Brooklyn, Williamsburg.
DANNY
Oh great, I know how much hipster
girls like Wall Street guys
JULIAN
Look brother, its all good. When it
comes to salsa, you dont even have
to talk.
DANNY
Man I havent danced salsa since
Tios wedding.
INGRID
Dont worry Danny I dont dance
either.
JULIAN (TXT MESSAGE)
Look at this hey baby where are
you
INGRID
Whos that?
JULIAN
This young chick I fucked on
Monday.

34.

INGRID
Oh yea , she cute.
JULIAN
She is. But Im starting to sense a
clinger.
DANNY
Clinger, man Id love to have
clinger right now.
JULIAN (TO TAXI DRIVER)
Take the BQE!

SCENE 4 - SALSA CLUB - MARIA

SAME SALSA CLUB AS BEFORE. JULIAN ENTERS WITH HIS ENTOURAGE.
MONTAGE OF DANNY AND JULIAN DANCING SALSA WITH DIFFERENT
WOMEN. DANNY IS HAVING SOME SUCCESS. MONTAGE IS SPLICED WITH
JULIANS VLOG WEBCAM
JULIAN (WEBCAM)
Id been to Medallo many times but
I have never noticed her before
Maria is dancing. Having the time of her life. Shes good.
Very good.
JULIAN (CONT'D)
She was beautiful, sexy,
effervescent, As soon as I saw her,
I knew she was the One... I was
going to sleep with that night
Julian moves in eagerly to dance with her when the song ends.
She is shocked by his aggressiveness.
JULIAN (CONT'D)
I want to dance with you.
Ok.

MARIA

They move to the dance floor but the dancing is off and
awkward.
MARIA (CONT'D)
Look youre dancing all wrong.

35.

JULIAN
You gonna tell me how to dance
salsa?
MARIA
Uh yea. Where did you learn to
dance
JULIAN
My Mommy taught me.
Cute.

MARIA

JULIAN
Where did you learn.
MARIA
Here in New York. Stepping out
Studios.
JULIAN
See the problem with those studios
is they dont know how to teach.
Really?

MARIA

JULIAN
Yea half the teachers there dont
have any soul, they arent real
dancers.
MARIA
I teach there.
You do?
Yea.

JULIAN
MARIA

JULIAN
What do you teach?
Salsa.
Oh

MARIA
JULIAN

MARIA
Look its ok. Lets just have fun.

36.

They continue to dance more awkwardly. Julian knocks her in

the head with his elbow.
Sorry
Im sorry.
Its ok.

MARIA (CONT'D)
JULIAN
MARIA

JULIAN
You do dance pretty well.
I know

MARIA

JULIAN
You know. Ha. Cocky. I like that.
Let me get your number.
MARIA
I don't think so.
Why not.

JULIAN

MARIA
Youre a player.
JULIAN
No Im not.
MARIA
Yes you are. Ive seen you here all
the time.
JULIAN
When did you see me?
MARIA
It doesnt matter
JULIAN
Look Im not a player
MARIA
Hey, its ok. Im not gonna give you
my number.
JULIAN
That's fine. How about facebook.

37.

MARIA
Facebook... fine.
JULIAN
Ok whats your name?
Maria Lara

MARIA

JULIAN
Where you from Maria?
MARIA
I am from Espain.
JULIAN
Maria Lara from Espain. I am Julian
Suarez from New York. Mucho gusto.
Un placer.

MARIA

JULIAN
And your phone number...
MARIA
Im not giving you my phone number
JULIAN
Yes you are.
No Im not
Put it in
No
Go
No

MARIA
JULIAN
MARIA
JULIAN
MARIA

JULIAN
Just right there.
Im not

MARIA

38.

You will.
No
Yes.

JULIAN
MARIA
JULIAN

MARIA
Stop it. Youre crazy
JULIAN
Just a little bit
Ok bye.

MARIA

Maria leaves Julian alone on the dance floor. Danny is scene

getting a phone number.
FADE OUT.
INT: INGRIDS APT.
Ingrids apt is very modern and posh. Her window looks out to
a beautiful view of Manhattan. Julian and Ingrid are laying
bed naked, and chatting. Start with a julian voice over
JULIAN (V.O.)
Ive been fucking ingrid for about
a year now. and I gotta say. some
of the most amazing craziest sex.
Which is why I am documenting this.
MONTAGE:
SCENES OF JULIAN AND INGRID HAVE 3-SOMES.
JULIAN (V.O.)
Whats great about her is that she
is down for anything. Which could
be good and bad. I have yet to find
something that she would not do.
Now I considered myself to be well
versed when it came to sex with
women. But nu uh. Ingrid takes the
cake.
(MORE)

39.
JULIAN (V.O.) (CONT'D)
However I was not prepared for what
she was about to ask me next.

CUT TO:
POV SHOT OF JULIANS CAMERA FILMING INGRID LYING BED NAKED.
INGRID
So?...What are you doing?
JULIAN
Wait, I wanna get this.
INGRID
Jules, please can we stop filming
for once.
JULIAN
I can film us fucking but I cant
when you ask me something this
serious.
INGRID
Exactly, Im trying to talk to you
please just put the camera down
Julian lowers the camera but still has it pointed at her face
and his and we are able to spy on the entire conversation.
JULIAN
Ok so let me get this straight. You
wanna get pregnant,
Yes
By me.

INGRID
JULIAN

INGRID
Yea, I mean...I like you Julian, I
think youre a funny guy, your
tall, handsome. and I just..
JULIAN
Please dont stop this is good for
my ego.
INGRID
And, look I dont wanna marry you,
you know how I feel about marriage.
Its stupid.. And I feel really
comfortable with you.
(MORE)

40.
INGRID (CONT'D)
and look you dont every have to
worry about paying. I make enough
money, I can handle the cost, the
babysitter, etc... From you I just
need... well youre Esperma

JULIAN
You want my strudle?
INGRID
I know this might sound weird.
JULIAN
Uh yea... I knew you were into some
freaky stuff.. but this is really
different
INGRID
Yea, I mean. Its something Ive
been thinking about for a while.
And I never wanted to go to a sperm
bank because... that's just
disgusting, having some strangers
blood in side me. I just... I like
you Julian. And I know this might
seem strange.
JULIAN
But you know whats gonna happen its
gonna change things.
INGRID
Well of course it will change
things. Its a baby.
JULIAN
Are you just not happy with your
life.
INGRID
No, I mean of course Im happy with
my life. Im really successful at
the firm. And Im not looking for a
serious relationship. or labels
JULIAN
This would make things serious and
labels, I mean you would be Mommy ,
and I would be Daddy.
INGRID
But you see that's the point, you
dont have to be Daddy... if you
dont want to. (They kiss)

41.

JULIAN
This is big... This is not... I
have to think about this.
INGRID
Ok, I understand.
JULIAN
Yea I mean Im 30.
INGRID
29... I know its a big commitment.
JULIAN
That's right. I am 29.. Commitment.
Yea It would be... Lets go to
sleep.
.
They kiss.
FADE TO BLACK.

SCENE 6 - UNION SQUARE

STEPHANE
Pregnant eh?
Yea.

JULIAN

STEPHANE
That's a little freaky freaky.
JULIAN
I dont what to do.
STEPHANE
Well I wouldnt doit.
JULIAN
You dont have kids?
STEPHANE
Hell no. Never will
Why not

JULIAN

42.

STEPHANE
Kids are a pain in the ass. They
shit, they eat, they talk too much.
Too expensive. dont tell me your
thinking about this.
JULIAN
Well... Its just. Shes a good
friend.
STEPHANE
Yea but come on Julian. What are
you 25
JULIAN
Well Im turning 30.
STEPHANE
Look, Im 42 and I never had them
and I dont think Im missing much.
JULIAN
But it would be really easy,
because she says she can handle the
cost and all that. Basically Im
just a friendly sperm donor.
STEPHANE
Dont doit. You know how possessive
women can get. (LOOKS O.S)
Hold on I see 2 blonds. They look
doable. Come on lets get into
character. Wheres the cameraman.
Julian points to the camera.
Ok.

STEPHANE (CONT'D)
CUT TO:

MONTAGE CASANOVA ACTION

Cheesy montage of music and images of Stephane talking to
women having them laugh and giggle and getting kisses and
make outs. Quick zooms and pans set to TECHNO.
MOVIE VOICE
Now you can learn from the worlds
greatest seducers. So you can GET.
THAT. GIRL!

43.

STEPHANE
Watch me in CASANOVA ACTION!
End montage.
CUT TO:
EXT. UNION SQUARE
Stephane walks valiantly towards the 2 blonds. and opens
STEPHANE
Excuse you two seem like you know
where I can find some cotton candy
Huh?

BLOND

STEPHANE
Im sorry do you speak English.
BLOND2
Who is this guy
STEPHANE
Allow me to introduce myself, my
name is Stephane.
BLOND2
Why are you talking to us.
JULIAN
Maybe we should cut.
STEPHANE
Because ladies you have just met
two of the most charismatic and
exciting men you will ever meet.
Blonds laugh
STEPHANE (CONT'D)
Blonds look at each other and laugh confused. In the
foreground you see MARIA in a red shirt stroll by. Julian
immediately follows her with his eyes.
JULIAN
Wait, I just saw something. Im
gonna take the camera.

44.

STEPHANE
Wait where you going.
Julian signals Juan to follow him with the camera. Julian
walks briskly to get Marias attention.
Hey , hey.
Hey.

JULIAN
MARIA

JULIAN
I know you.
MARIA
Yea, Julian right?
JULIAN
Yea, Maria de espania.
MARIA
Ha, very good.
Gracias

JULIAN

MARIA
What are you doing here.
JULIAN
What do you mean. Its Union Square.
I cant be here.
MARIA
No, Its just funny running into you
again.
JULIAN
How are your toes?
MARIA
Theyre feeling better
Yea.

JULIAN

MARIA
You you know after dancing with you
that night. I put ice on it and the
swelling is down.

45.

JULIAN
Funny, is she always this funny.
FRIEND
Not usually. Maria I got to go.
MARIA
Oh ok, cuirdate. Ill see you at
the studio
Friend leaves.
JULIAN
Another salsa teacher?
MARIA
Actually shes my student.
JULIAN
So they let you socialize with
students.
Stephane enters.
Hey Jules,

STEPHANE

JULIAN
Stephane, hey this is Maria.
STEPHANE
Maria, It is a pleasure to meet
such a beautiful woman.
MARIA
Uh yea sure.
JULIAN
We were just...
MARIA
Well I gotta go.
JULIAN
No wait. I want to talk to you for
a minute. Dont go.
STEPHANE
Dude, what are you doing?
Takes stephane aside.

46.

JULIAN
I need the cameraman, trust me this
is a good pickup , you can use it
on your site.
STEPHANE
Ok remember Attraction is...
JULIAN
Yea, yea. Its not a choice.
He goes back to Maria
MARIA
That guys was... interesting.
JULIAN
Yea, hes a character.
MARIA
Where we going.
JULIAN
Just come with me ...
Where.

MARIA

JULIAN
To get some coffee.
Julian...

MARIA

JULIAN
2 minutes. Come on its Sunday. Come
on, I want to hear more of your
jokes.
MARIA
My jokes aint for free. Im keeping
tabs.
As they cross the street they get some free hugs from the
free hugs people. They walk towards COFFEESHOP and get an
outside table. Camera follows them as they take a table
outside.
JULIAN
What are you up to today?

47.

MARIA
I got class at 6, so I was gonna
read
JULIAN
Oh yea what you reading?
MARIA
Eckhart Tolles a New Earth
JULIAN
No Kidding, you like Tolle?
MARIA
Yea do you?
JULIAN
I cannot stand him.
How come.

MARIA

JULIAN
Oh man, where do I start. Its just
new age horeshit. I mean some of it
is ok, I guess its more the way he
writes things, its all just
repackaged eastern bullshit for the
walmart generation...
CROSSFADE
EXT. COFFEESHOP
Slow crossfade show the passage of time. They now have
coffees and are snacking.
So...
So what...

MARIA
JULIAN

MARIA
Youre a funny guy Julian.
JULIAN
Why thank you. I find you to be
amusing .

48.

MARIA
I have to admit I admire your
consistency in trying to pick me up
JULIAN
Who said Im trying to pick you up.
Im just having coffee with a
friend.
A huh.

MARIA

JULIAN
Let me ask you something. If you
could do anything in the world,
what would you do.
MARIA
What do you mean?
JULIAN
I mean, like, what do you like to
do?
MARIA
You mean besides dance?
JULIAN
Well dancing would be it right?
MARIA
I mean, Dancing is who I am. Its
my passion, my art, my curse. Since
I was a little girl, Ive been
dancing.
JULIAN
Ok good, hold that. Now imagine the
perfect scenario of your dancing.
Ok.

MARIA

JULIAN
Describe it.
MARIA
It would have to be at the ballet
national in Madrid. Its like this
big beautiful theatre. & I would be
performing a piece by cameron de la
isla with the full orchestra
playing behind me.
(MORE)

49.
MARIA (CONT'D)
& I would just be in the most
craziest trance... you know.
Spinning and clapping, the crowd
screaming OLE!

JULIAN
Great, that's a great image, now
hold that image and tell me how do
you feel?
MARIA
How do I feel?
JULIAN
Yea, like what would you be feeling
in that moment.
MARIA
Pppff, yo que se tio. I mean... It
would have to be like an excstasis.
Excstasy.

JULIAN

MARIA
Yea ecstasy.
JULIAN
So there. That is your most
important value and feeling in
life. Your goal in life is to be in
ecstasy.
MARIA
Yea I guess so.
JULIAN
So in that moment you just felt it.
You can die now.
MARIA
Ahaha clever.
JULIAN
Look I want you to teach me how to
dance salsa
Ok.

MARIA

JULIAN
But not just that, I want to
perform, like what you just
described.

50.

MARIA
You want to perform ? Salsa?
Yea,
In Madrid?

JULIAN
MARIA

JULIAN
No, in Brooklyn at Medallo.
MARIA
Really why?
JULIAN
Well, I want to improve and I think
that I would be fun, you get to
perform, I get to improve my salsa
MARIA
Wait hold up.
JULIAN
They competitions.
MARIA
I know Ive performed.
JULIAN
We could win.
MARIA
Yea maybe. I mean we would have to
be good.
JULIAN
I know we can be good. We mix our
two styles. My streets salsa and
youre flamenco style salsa.
MARIA
So like a ghetto flamenco salsa
fusion
JULIAN
Ghetto. Yea ok whatever.
MARIA
It could work
JULIAN
I know it could work

51.

MARIA
Ok Suarez. Maybe. But I have to see
you at my studio. Every week. We
need to practice.
CUT TO:
INT. SALSA STUDIO
Julian and Maria are dancing salsa, there is still an
awkwardness to them. Sean a flamboyantly gay black dude is
helping them choreograph. He is teasing Julian.
SEAN
Come on Rico Suave, I want see you
sweat. One two three five six
seven...
Julian is annoyed, but he keeps on.
MARIA
Watch my feet. You see the two is
the main beat. You got to hear the
slap of the conga. Ready clap
They both clap. Cutaway to a conga being played
JULIAN
Ok, I think I got it.
JULIAN (V.O.) (CONT'D)
It was not easy working with Maria
and Negro Simmons. Over here. I can
tell this salsa competition was
going to be more of a challenge. I
needed something easy to break into
CUT TO:
SCENE - QUE BAJO - GENNY
Genny and Julian are walking into a warehouse party in
brooklyn. The party is a little ghetto. Julian is a little
uneasy in this environment, but he tries to hide it. They go
thru meeting people saying wassup. Genny is all over julian
kissing him and dancing with him. Shes in love.
JULIAN
You like this music.

52.

GENNY
Yea dont you.
JULIAN
Well you know Im more of a salsa
guy.
She doesnt really pay attention shes too busy enjoying the
music and lights. She then thrusts him to the wall and begins
grinding her ass onto him. Very sexual.
JULIAN (CONT'D)
Damn girl , I just gave you sweet
sweet loving this evening.
GENNY
What can I say I really like you.
Julian notices 2 guys looking at him and watching him and
Genny. Oh shit.
JULIAN
Genny, Genny, dont look but there
is these two guys looking at us.
Dont look. Just right there by the
door.
She nonchalantly looks over. And gets excited.
Oh Oscar!

GENNY

She runs over to the 2 guys and gives them hugs. I guess she
knows them. She runs over to Julian.
GENNY (CONT'D)
Come I want you to meat my brother.
Oh fuck. Julian gets dragged by Genny. These guys are pretty
tall and big. Julian does his best to blend in .
Whats up.
yo whatup.

JULIAN
OSCAR

Get a little awkward Genny breaks the silence.

GENNY
Hes my boyfriend.

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OSCAR
Word , Im Oscar her brother
JULIAN
Julian, but you can call me Jules.
Funny guy.

OSCAR

He takes genny to the side.

JULIAN
Why did you call me your boyfriend
GENNY
Because your are.
JULIAN
No Im not.
Ok...

GENNY

The dance silently.

GENNY (CONT'D)
So then what are we?
JULIAN
Were dancing.
Dancing?

GENNY

JULIAN
Look I just dont like being put on
the spot like that. Ok, specially
with your brothers.
Genny is silent.
Ok... geez

GENNY
CUT TO:

MONTAGE - BUYING EPT

Julian and Ingrid are out shopping around. Buying groceries.
Julian picks up the EPT and puts it in the cart. We hear
Julians V.O Before we see him vlogging in Ingrids bedroom.

54.

INT INGRIDS BATHROOMJULIAN

Ok so ingrid has been in the
bathroom for like 10 minutes now.
Honey youve been in there for an
hour now. How much peeing do you
have to do.
No response.
JULIAN (CONT'D)
So we got one of those home
pregnancy things to see if the oven
is still cooking.
Door opens abruptly, she passes right by him and goes to the
bed.
So what.

JULIAN (CONT'D)

Shes silent.
JULIAN (CONT'D)
Wheres the test. Did it work?...
honey?
We see his POV as he goes to the bathroom. Grabs some toilet
paper and grabs the test. There is an red plus sign
JULIAN (CONT'D)
Honey, its plus. That's means your
pregnant right? ... babe I think
your pregnant
INGRID
Im fucking pregnant.
JULIAN
Honey your pregnant. YOUR PREGNANT!
His POV as he jumps on her, scaring her.
JULIAN (CONT'D)
Your fucking pregnant!
INGRID
I know. God.. Im scared. I cant
believe it.

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JULIAN
Believe it baby. Wooohooo!
INGRID
Julian this is crazy. Its
happening.
JULIAN
Yea, I know, I should probably not
sit on you.
INGRID
I cant believe it. Its surreal
JULIAN
I know. Im gonna be a dad. I hope
its a boy
INGRID
I hope its a boy too
They kiss.
INGRID (CONT'D)
I love you.
They hug silently.
Im sorry
Its ok

INGRID (CONT'D)
JULIAN

INGRID
I shouldn't have said that
Its ok.

JULIAN

INGRID
Really stupid of me.. I mean...
just so much emotions. Coming.. Im
pregnant. Oh julian, was this
right.
JULIAN
Hey , it was, look don't worry,
Ill be there for you.
You will.

INGRID

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JULIAN
Yes, I promise.
FADE OUT:
INT: SALSA STUDIO 2
We see Julians POV as he walks to the salsa studio from the
Manhattan street. While in the building he turns the camera
to do an in camera VLOG
JULIAN
So Im running a little late to
salsa practice with Maria. I must
say I admire her work ethic. She
really knows her stuff. Not bad for
an Espanola.
He asks the receptionist for Studio S. He walks in Maria is
in mid Flamenco dance. This must be her own project. She sees
Julian and smiles but doesnt stop her dance. She continues
and Julian records the inpromptu dance video. Its quite
impressive. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1orreicjE8
She ends her dance. Bravo.
MARIA
Thanks. You ready.
Lets doit

JULIAN
CUT TO:

INT: SALSA STUDIO 2 - TRIPOD.

Julian has placed the camera on tripod and its just the two
of them dancing. He is getting frisky but she manages to push
him away. There is a lot of flirtation and sexual tension.
JULIAN (V.O.)
The arrangement was coming quite
well. Maria knows how to move her
body. Which is a big turn on for
me. Shes very sexy when she
dances.
CUT TO:
INT: NIGHT CLUB - STEPHANE AND

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INT: NIGHTCLUB
Stephane and Julian are out on prowl. They hang by the bar.
STEPHANE
This Maria chick is on your mind.
JULIAN
Yea, its obvious.
STEPHANE
You hit that?
No.

JULIAN

STEPHANE
Whats the problem
JULIAN
Dude, I dont know. She think Im a
player.
STEPHANE
OMG. And where would she get an
idea like that.
JULIAN
I cant believe it but I just might
be in the friends zone.
STEPHANE
Hahha. Not the friendzone.
Ingrid walks into the scene.
INGRID
Hey sorry Im late. My hormones are
acting up.
JULIAN
Ingrid, what are you doing here.
INGRID
Im just hanging out. What you
dont want me here.
JULIAN
No of course. Here give me a
kiss... mmm. You look good.

58.

INGRID
Ahhhk. feel like a bloated goat.
Nice.

JULIAN

STEPHANE
Ok, I see a 3 set. Im gonna go in.
The blond is my target. Ill signal
you to come in. Alright! Attraction
is not a Choice!
Stephane exits.
Ingrid and Julian share a silent moment and smile awkwardly
INGRID
Is there something wrong.
No why.

JULIAN

INGRID
Just asking. See anything good
tonight?
JULIAN
No Im not really in the mood for
that right now. Just want to lean
back see what happens.
They lean against the bar.
INGRID
Hows Maria...
JULIAN
Shes good.
INGRID
Yea are you escalating enough.
JULIAN
Its wierd. I seem to be in the
friendzone.
INGRID
Whats the friend zone again?

59.

JULIAN
Its when a woman slots a man into
plance in their lives in which he
wont be any sexual contact just
friends.
INGRID
Oh. Alright. So whats wrong with
that
JULIAN
Whats wrong is I want to fuck her!
INGRID
Alright geez you dont have to be
such a pig.
Im sorry.

JULIAN

INGRID
You know we were supposed to meetup
the othe day.
When.

JULIAN

INGRID
The other day I had a doctors
appointment. And you said you were
gonna take me.
JULIAN
Oh right that was thursday. Im
sorry I had an early morning
rehersal.
Ingrid is silent.
That hurt.
Im sorry

JULIAN (CONT'D)

INGRID
Its ok, I probably shouldnt be
riding your motorcycle anyway. Im
gonna get a drink you want
something.
JULIAN
A drink, yea let me get a redbull
and vodka.

60.

INGRID
Two redbulls and vodkas,
JULIAN
Wait a minute youre not ordering a
drink for your self.
Yea sure.

INGRID

JULIAN
Vodka redbul? isnt that bad for
the baby
INGRID
What do you care.
What.

JULIAN

They are silent. This unlike their usual playfullness. drinks

are served. She goes to take a sip. He stops her. they go
back and forth and eventually he spills it on himself. she
runs off and he runs after her.
JULIAN (CONT'D)
Hey wait up
INGRID
Stop dont touch me
JULIAN
Honey its the hormones calm down
INGRID
Dont call me honey.
JULIAN
Look I didnt want this. You did
INGRID
I didnt force you.
JULIAN
I know but... its too much. Having
a baby its too much.
How far along is it.
INGRID
Two months.
JULIAN
Look Ill pay for the abortion

61.

What?
Ill pay.
No...

INGRID
JULIAN
INGRID

JULIAN
Please let me pay
Ingrid cant hold back any longer she gives him a nice slap
that surprises both of them.
INGRID
Fuck you Julian, go fuck yourself.
And all your bitches you selfish
prick.
She walks off. Julian is left alone. He ponders what to do
next and finds stephane talking to 3 girls he pulls him over.
STEPHANE
And this is my mate Julian, One of
the coolest funnest guys youll
meet.
Julian puts on his plastic smile but its obvious he doesnt
want to be there.
STEPHANE (CONT'D)
So Im gonna warn you watch out for
this girls shes the troublemaker.
GIRL 1
No Im not.
STEPHANE
Oh yea, youre trouble. You are
naughty naughty (aside to Julian) I
need you to work the cock block.
In autopilot he taps the girl and gets her to turn towards
him as he sits.
JULIAN
So, Im intrigued by you. What are
3 interesting things about you that
would make me want to get to know
you?

62.

GIRL 2.
Oh well.. Uhh... Im smart... I
mean I graduated college last year
so... Oh I love travel... Ive been
to Paris, Rome, and London last
year for spring break. It was so
amazing the art, the history and...
Julian listens bored. His fake smile fading and sadness
overcoming him. Is this my life?
FADE OUT.
INT: WEBCAM, SMOKING.
Julian talks directly into webcam.
JULIAN
Jenny and I have been getting
really close. And the sex, well, I
should let you know that its been
good, real good
Splice sex scene shots. Night vision, B/W
JULIAN (CONT'D)
Im only the 2nd man shes been
with, be shes gotta natural talent
that girl. Of course, She doesnt
know about the camera. The other
day we went to flushing to have
some Korean food and fun in
flushing park. I had Juan follow me
with the camera undercover.
CUT TO:
EXT: FLUSHING PARK HIDDEN CAMERA
Scene of immigrants families, playing soccer, break dancing.
Jenny and Julian are walking and talking, holding hands.
Jenny laughs at all his jokes and is looking more and more in
love with him. The camera is obviously spying and catches a
brief conversation as they walk across a soccer field
JENNY
So my parents wannna meet you.
Really...

JULIAN

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Yea

JENNY

JULIAN
Well I dont know if thats a good
idea.
GENNY
Ok ... lol... why?
JULIAN
Well ... its just.. You know...
GENNY
I know, I know, you wanna keep it
casual.
Yea

JULIAN

GENNY
Well I don't know how casual you
always have to be.
JULIAN
Genny we talked about this alrea-GENNY
Fine then forget it. Forget the
whole thing.
She stops walking and turns her back to him. Julian tries to
hug but she pretends to see something and walks off. Julian
doesnt follow he just stand and watches her. She looks like
she might be in tears. Julian looks at the camera and gives
a keep rolling motion to Juan. She turns to face him arms
crossed. They share a long stare. The come together and talk.
Julians Voice over is heard
JULIAN (V.O.)
These little tests were starting to
become more and more common. I
usually deal with it by ignoring
and just changing the subject.
CUT TO:

64.

INT: 7 TRAIN, SUN SETTING.

An almost empty 7 train Sun is setting and casting orange
light into the wagon with Queens brick building passing by
the windows. Julian and Genny are in mid conversation. Only
Julians V.O Is heard at first.
JULIAN (V.O.)
But it seems to be the relationship
declaration talk is gonna be an
issue with this one.
GENNY
If you dont wanna meet my parents.
Then maybe ... maybe we shouldnt
be together.
JULIAN (DELICATE)
If that's how you feel...
GENNY
Is that what you want.
JULIAN
Genny, you know how I feel about
you. I enjoy our time together.
GENNY
I mean, like, WTF. Weve been
dating for like almost 5 months now
& where Im from thats kinda
serious. Thats boyfriend and
girlfriend serious.
JULIAN
Boyfriend and girlfriend. I know
you used to putting labels on
things but Im an adult.
GENNY
Oh youre a fucking adult. That's
right, excuse me sir. Im just a
little girl I don't know anything
about nothing.
JULIAN
Look we just have different ways of
looking at this kind of thing. You
know, and 5 months is nothing.
Theres a woman Im seeing now for
almost 2 years.

65.

GENNY
Oh really? Well Im not gonna be
another one of your hoes.
JULIAN (LAUGHING)
Another what? Hahaha.
GENNY (LAUGHS)
What, its not funny!
JULIAN
Yo yo yo, what up my ho.
GENNY
That's not funny
JULIAN
Look Genny, Im just not looking
for that kind of commitment. Im
sorry.
GENNY
Ok, so when.
When?
When?

JULIAN
GENNY

JULIAN
How the fuck am I supposed to know.
GENNY
You know youre 30.
JULIAN
29! Im not 30 yet, and so what Im
still young.
GENNY
I dont know about that.
JULIAN
And besides, youre only 18. You
should be out fucking like 10 guys.
GENNY
Yea well maybe I will.
Good

JULIAN

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GENNY
In fact, I met a guy today on the
subway.
Really?

JULIAN

GENNY
Yea. I gave him my number
JULIAN
Really? Wow. Wheres he from.
GENNY
I think Hes Israeli.
Oy Vey.

JULIAN

GENNY
Hes really good looking too.
JULIAN
Yea but is he as tall and charming
as I am? Huh? Huh?
Hes cute.

GENNY

JULIAN
So what. My dog is cute.
GENNY
Dont get mad
JULIAN
Im not mad. Whateves. You do you.
GENNY
You Im gonna do me. Im gonna work
it. Cuz you see all this?
Genny gets up and uses the subway poll as a stripper poll.
Camera zooms out to catch the impromptu action.
GENNY (CONT'D)
You like that?
JULIAN
Mmmhhmmm. Yes I do...
He goes to grab her ass but she deflects.

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GENNY
(singing beyonce)
If you like it then you gotta put a
ring on it. uh uh oh...
Genny proceeds to dance and Julian dances with her as they
kiss and continue fooling around. Julians Voice over is
heard.
JULIAN (V.O.)
Jenny was starting to get intense,
But I really liked her. Shes a
sweetheart. But these little fights
were becoming more and more common.
But in the mean time I was really
starting to like Maria.
CUT TO:
INT. DANCE STUDIO. SALSA PRACTICE.
Maria and Julian are sweaty and dancing up a storm. Juan is
skillfully twist the camera around them catching some
dramatic movements. They discuss dance patterns and are
building the dance. Julian is playful and flirtatious. Maria
reciprocates but is still very coy. Voice over is heard over
their choreography.
JULIAN
Maria on the other hand. Now was
really starting to get to me. But
in a good way. The dance was coming
out really well. And occasionally
we'd have a romantic moment or two.
I got to say I was really starting
to like this girl. I mean look at
her, shes beautiful, skillful
dancer. Im a sucker for accents.
CUT TO:
WEBCAM.

Originally I just wanted to make

her my dance partner, but I decided
that I needed to game her. I really
want to... have sex with her.
CUT TO:

68.

HAVANA OUTPOST- OUTSIDE CAFE.

Julian and Maria sit opposite each other looking at menus
deciding what to order. Juan is filming. They refer to camera
occasionally.
JULIAN
So what do you think?
MARIA
I think were good, Suarez. Its
coming out well.
Yea it is.

JULIAN

MARIA (TO CAMERA)

What about you Juan?
Como?

JUAN (O.C.)

MARIA
Que que piensas del Baile?
JUAN
Pues si, me parece bonito lo que
estan haciendo. Especialmente la
parte en que tu la tiras parriba y
sale con la musica.
MARIA
He says he likes the part..
JULIAN
Yea I got it. I can undestand
Spanish. I just dont really speak
it well.
MARIA
Well that's another thing Im
gonnna have to teach you
JULIAN
Yea, very funny.
MARIA
Does he always have to record? its
kinda uncomfortable
JULIAN
Hes not recording? Estas grabando

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Si.

JUAN

JULIAN
Oh.. Cut. Un momento.
CUT TO:
HAVANA OUTPOST- HIDDEN CAM
Same location. Maria and Julian are in mid conversation.
Camera is lower and appears to be on the table. So that Maria
doesnt know shes being filmed.
MARIA
No no, its not that. It has to have
something more. You know?
Like what?

JULIAN

MARIA
I dont know...
JULIAN
Am I off the beat?
MARIA
No youre definatly on2. Now,
finally.
Finally

JULIAN

MARIA
Is just. Eh. I don't know. Hmmm...
Hmmm.

JULIAN

Waiter arrives to take plates.

WAITER
You all done? Can I can you
anything else?
JULIAN
No, just the check please thank
you.
Waiter leaves

70.

MARIA
Oh man, that was some good food.
JULIAN
Yea, one the best Cuban sandwiches
Ive had ever.
MARIA
Yea one of the perks of living in
Brooklyn.
JULIAN
Oh wait hold up hold up, we got
some kick ass restaurants in
Queens.
MARIA
Really, I never heard of them.
JULIAN
Well have you been to Queens.
No

MARIA

JULIAN
Well there you go. You should come
sometime.
MARIA
Oh yea. Are you going to take me
out on a date?
JULIAN
Date? No, but you can come buy my
dinner.
MARIA
Ha! I am a poor artist. I cant
even buy myself dinner.
JULIAN
Well when we win the competition,
you can treat me to dinner.
MARIA
You should treat me to dinner if we
win the competition.
Beat.
JULIAN
What are you doing tonight.

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MARIA
I dont know, maybe just go to a bar
with some friends.
JULIAN
Lets dance.
MARIA
We just rehearsed for 2 hours!
JULIAN
Yea but lets go, I wanna take you
out.
On a date?

MARIA

JULIAN
Yea a date whatever.
MARIA
Where we going
JULIAN
I want to take you on a night on
the town. Lets go on an adventure.
Dramatic pause. Hhhmmmm...
MARIA
Bueno ... Lets go!
CUT TO:
EXT. JULIAN AND MARIA RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE
The Colorful images of Brooklyn fade to grainy Black and
White as they cross the bridge to Manhattan.
CUT TO:
INT. SALSA CLUB
Julian is Dancing with Maria at a salsa club, they talk as
they dance.
MARIA
You know, I really have fun with
you.

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JULIAN
I have fun with you too.
MARIA
Its too bad youre a player
JULIAN
Im not a player. Where did you get
the idea that Im a player.
MARIA
Come on Julian. You have like 5
girls friends.
JULIAN
No, no. I only have 2
MARIA
Only have 2, haha, do you hear
yourself.
JULIAN
Yea just 2 honest. In New York,
thats hardly a player.
MARIA
Oh yea thats really low. And what
am I a spare?
JULIAN
You? Youre the dance partner.
MARIA
Just a dance partner.
JULIAN
Do you want to be more than just a
dance partner.
MARIA
I dont know. Probably not. Your not
my type.
JULIAN
Whow, ho ho, maybe your not my
type?
Realy
Yea

MARIA
JULIAN

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MARIA
Your right, Im too pretty.
JULIAN
Oh you are one cocky little....
She laughs
CUT TO:
EXT. WASHINGTON SQUARE PARK. NIGHT.
They are walking thru washington square park. the hippies are
out playing drums.
JULIAN
Why are you so cocky
MARIA ()
I dont know. I think you have to
be. Tbe in this city.
JULIAN
Did you get your heart broken
Maybe

MARIA

JULIAN
Maybe.. By who...
By a guy

MARIA

JULIAN
Oh Im sorry to hear that.
MARIA
Ha... its ok... todos venimos a
este pais a sufrir.
JULIAN
What does that mean.
MARIA
We all come to this country to
suffer.
JULIAN
Thats pretty depressing.

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MARIA
Its the truth.
JULIAN
its no the truth
MARIA
You cant handle the truth! For you
its easy. You have everything given
to you. Not like us immigrants.
JULIAN
Oh here we go...
MARIA
Alright! the truth is my parents
help me out with money
Thats ok

JULIAN

MARIA
Im not proud of it , but its
expensive in this city.
JULIAN
So your family is rich
Yea

MARIA

JULIAN
Ok cool thats fine
MARIA
Are you going to judge me?
JULIAN
Not at all.
MARIA
To be honest Id rather not have
it. Thats why Im here. Im trying
set my own path, be independent.
Money sucks you know. It just
complicates things. It can destroy
famlies and ruin relationships.
JULIAN
Your parents still together

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MARIA
No. They divorced when I was young.
They still talk like their best of
friends. I lived with my Daddy and
his girlfriend. But I couldnt
stand either of them. As soon as I
could I left home and came here to
get away from him.

JULIAN
So get away from daddy, as long as
hes still paying your rent.
MARIA
Hey thats not funny.
JULIAN
Haha, come on.
MARIA
Ok you know what fuck you.
Fuck me.

JULIAN

MARIA
Yes fuck you julian.
She turns around and starts crying.
JULIAN
Oh jeez. Come lets go someplace
else.
MARIA
I dont care anymore, why do you
have to be so mean.
JULIAN
Look Im sorry. Im not--She reveals that she wasnt crying at all.
MARIA
Haha, I had you there
JULIAN
This little bitch.
She slaps him. Laughs and runs off.

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JULIAN (CONT'D)
This girl is crazy.
CUT TO:
INT: TANGO MILONGA AT TRIANGULO.
Shots of people dancing tango. Old and Young. Manhattan
shines thru the windows. Julian and Maria dance well together
MARIA
So how many girlfriends do you
have.
JULIAN
Mmmm...About a thousand.
MARIA
Haha, yea you wish.
JULIAN
Its not easy for me.
Why

MARIA

JULIAN
I just enjoy women
MARIA
Yea but to an extreeme I mean
youre that guy.
JULIAN
Im not that guy.
She points to an old man huggin a younger girl. Oh shit its
Roberto from the first salsa scene.
MARIA
Yes you are. That will be you, in
10 years. Maybe less.
JULIAN
Uh maybe more.
MARIA
That is your future, the old man in
the club. That cheeseball dude,
thats you. The old man salsa
dancer.

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JULIAN
hey I got much better style.
MARIA
Hey Im sure so did he back in the
70s when disco was cool.
Julian takes a moment to acknowledge that point. Ok, shes
digging deep.
JULIAN
So what is your point.
MARIA
Nothing, its your life.
CUT TO:
INT. TANGO SALON SAME.
They sit sipping wine, and talking.
JULIAN
You see what happened was my dad
cheated on my mom.
So.

MARIA

JULIAN
And he had a baby.
Oh.

MARIA

JULIAN
Now I was only 11 when that
happened. But I knew it was
something bad. Didnt quite know
how. I mean. I saw them fighting .
I saw the tears, the crying, the
cursing. You can imagine how
violent Colombians can be. My dad
became an alcoholic which I found
out later was mixed with cocaine
usage. All because he knocked up
his mistress. So look. All I know
is now Im 29 going on 30. I just
dont want that to happen to me you
know.
(MORE)

78.
JULIAN (CONT'D)
I dont want to be 35 thinking Im
having a midlife crisis and I need
to cheat on my wife and drive my
kids bananas.

MARIA
How did you guys cope.
JULIAN
Danny coped well. I, not so well...
I started doing bad things in
school. I would cut class and like
start fires. I had no friends,
teachers hated me. And you know
eventually I did get back on track.
And I did well in school. But I
guess my view of the world shifted.
I dunno. I started feeling sorry
for my mom, her shame. She got
really nasty. And I love my mom.
You wanna talk about Mommas boy, I
was a mommas boy. And I felt
closer to women in a way, so I
loved women. I loved them sooo
much. And they started loving me
back sometimes. And then I
discovered the community and I got
really good a loving women.
Julian begins to dance more passionately. Going in for the
kill.
MARIA
And do you think you are loving
your women well
He goes in to kiss her on the dip, but she turns her head. He
gets the cheek.
JULIAN
I dont know.
CUT TO:
EXT: MOTORCYCLE
They are riding on the bridge to Queens. The image goes from
Black and White to grainy yellow pallete.

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INT: SANTOS PARTY HOUSE

Julian and Maria are now walking into santos party house. The
same club he was at before with Genny. Abrazame is playing.
This is the moment.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_rcpk_iho8
They dance very provocatively and finally they kiss over the
song ABRAZAME - LOS RAKAS.
CUT TO:
EXT. LONG ISLAND CITY PEIR. NIGHT
Julian and Maria are scene making out by the peer in long
island city. Its a magical scene with Manhattan shining in
the background. Scene is cut with Julian in front of the
camera talking directly. Interview style. With Maria out of
focus in back and then Maria doing the same with Julian in
the background
JULIAN
So far so good. I was finally able
to kiss her at the last venue.
Physical escelation is proceeding,
quite well I would say.. So... uhh.
I really like this girl. Something
about it. Shes really cool. Ive
never met anyone like her so far.
CUT TO:
MARIA
You know Julian is really cool guy.
a little cocky. A little arrogant.
But hes fun. I think we have good
times together. Really fun. Not
sure what we are going to do next.
I think...
CUT TO:
JULIAN
Obviously we are going back to my
place..
CUT TO:

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MARIA
I think Im gonna go home now. Its
getting late kind of. As much fun
as I am having, I dont want him to
think hes getting lucky tonight.
CUT TO:
JULIAN
Yea put on some music. Head back to
my place. Just got to find an
excuse.
CUT TO:
MARIA
Yea thats about it. Maybe see him
tomorrow, have lunch, or dinner.
Probably lunch.
CUT TO:
JULIAN
And then make sweet sweet love.
CUT TO:
EXT: MOTORCYCLE ON BQE
They ride the BQE, which is empty, and NYC rushes past them.
Dark and Desolate. They pull up to the front of Julians apt.
she doesnt get off the motorcycle right away.
MARIA
Ok, what is this.
JULIAN
What? Oh this is my place.
MARIA
Huh... alright ... fine.
Fine what.

JULIAN

MARIA (TESTING)
Is this supposed to be the end of
your movie? I go into your apt. And
we have sex. And then you... is
this what you want. You want
another notch on your belt. is that
what you want.

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No

JULIAN

MARIA
I want you to take me home suarez.
Im not that kind of woman.
JULIAN
I know. Thats why I like you.
He kisses her and helps her off the bike.
MARIA
So you want me to come inside and
meet your goldfish?
JULIAN
Maybe, listen to some music, play
guitar, smoke hookah.
Oh really.

MARIA

JULIAN (WISPER)
Actually I just want you to feed my
Goldfish.
Oh really.
Yea.

MARIA
JULIAN

MARIA
... and is Juan going to join us as
well.
JULIAN
No. I think juan will go home now.
You wanna go home juan.
Yes.

JUAN

MARIA
Ok, Ill let you have the ending.
But thats it. But no ones gonna
know what happens inside.

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JULIAN
Sure, sure... ok Juan, dame la
camara.
Julian reaches out and grabs the camera. Its now his POV
JUAN
Ok, hasta manana.
JULIAN
Gracias juan que descansas.
(beat)
JULIAN (CONT'D)
So its just you and me Lara.
MARIA
Yes Suarez.
JULIAN
Ladies first.
MARIA
Oh Thank you, youre so sweet.
She walks down the steps to his apt.
FADE OUT.
EXT: SUNRISE OVER QUEENS.
We see the sunrise over a sea of brick buildings. Its a
beautiful and rare scene.
JULIANS 30TH BIRTHDAY
Shot of Julian having fun on his 30th birthday. with a number
of women and friends.
JULIAN (VLOG)
The big 3. 0
An iphone catches some of the shaky footage with people
saying things about julian. Julian is seen dancing with
MARIA, very romantically.
Julian out of the corner of his eye sees Genny walk in. OH
SHIT. He excuses himself and walks to Genny. Genny sees him
and thrusts herself on him.

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GENNY
Hey sweetness. Lets dance
He takes Genny to the far corner so no one else sees them
dance. But Maria is talking to someone so its cool .
JULIAN
Genny, so happy to see you...
GENNY
Yea Im sure you are.
Listen Genny, you know I like you.
But I think I met someone else. You
know your young and we were just
having a good time. I thank you for
all --Genny abruptly slaps Julian. They both pause and stare
surprised by what just happened. Julian slowly kisses her
hand and backs away slowly. He got off lucky.
Genny goes to the bar and Julian goes back to Maria and
friends. Genny is ordering shots for herself. She is shaking.
Julian takes Maria out on the dance floor and is dancing with
her some Reggae. They look very cute together. Genny cant
stand this. She storms up to both of them and forcefully
seperates them.
GENNY (CONT'D)
So you guys are dating? Huh?
MARIA
No. Hes all yours. Haha.
Julian confused, laughs as well to keep things cool. His
laughter just infuriates her more. She begins to punch him.
He grabs her wrist but she manages to bite his arm.
JULIAN
HEY! Stop it! Come here.
He drags her out of the club, she is crying.
JULIAN (CONT'D)
What the fuck is wrong with you.
GENNY
What the fuck is wrong with you!
You dooshe bag you fucking dooshe
bag.

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JULIAN
Look I told you what we were. you
shouldnt have come.
GENNY
I dont understand what the fuck it
is she has that i dont have huh,
huh!
JULIAN
Look, Genny I cant do this. no
more. You fucking bit me!
GENNY
Im sorry. It was a reaction.
JULIAN
Who the fuck bites people.
GENNY
Im sorry please.
JULIAN
No . Thats it its over.
Please.

GENNY

JULIAN
Im ending this. Its done.
Julian storms back into the club. Hes suprised by a audience
of people watching his fight with Genny.
JULIAN (CONT'D)
Why is everyone standing around?
come on lets drink! Its my fucking
birthday. Lets dance have a good
time.
He goes to give Maria a kiss but she moves her head.
CUT TO:
SCENE 39 - SALSA COMPETITION
The competition is starting and Maria and Julian are in full
gear. Ready to go. Their names are announced and they get
ready. Hes dressed in a Black and White suit and she in
glittery red dress.

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The song starts and they dance. All the hardwork paid off.
The dance is very dramatic and full of tension between them .
They end their dance to a roar of applause. Julians given
hugs by everyone, his parents, former students. Even Ingrid.
INGRID
Congratulations, it was beautiful
Thank you.

JULIAN

He looks down to her belly. Its flat.

INGRID
I had some complications.
He hugs her.
INGRID (CONT'D)
I got to get going. Ill see you
around sometime.
He was going to stop her but hes distracted by a terrible
sight. Maria Hugging another guy and then kissing him. You
see her surrounded by her hipser friends. Eventually she sees
Julian and walks to him smiling.
MARIA
Well Suarez, we did it. Not bad
huh.
JULIAN
Maria can I talk to you for a
minute
They step outside.
EXT. OUTSIDE SALSA CLUB
They go outside and you see but dont hear their conversing.
The audio stays inside with salsa music playing and people
applauding new unseen dancers. Julian is pissed. Maria gets
pissed to. There is hand grabbing and yelling. Maria finally
mouths no, no its over. The crowd cheers, she enter the
salsa club. Julian stands outside alone. Contemplating what
just happened. Out of no where GENNY comes into frame. Julian
is shocked to see her. She quietly gives him a kiss on the
cheek and runs off. He tries to get grab her but before he
can OSCAR and a friend grab him and start punching him. Hes
caught off gaurd and falls to the floor.

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The kick him and yell something like Thats what you get.
The crowd cheers and the announcer congratulates the dancers.
Julian slowly gets up and limps back to the salsa club. As he
walks into the club. They are announcing the winners.
ANNOUNCER
And the winner is ... Julian Suarez
and Maria Lando!
He gets pulled to center stage and the crowd is appalled by
his disheveled appearance.
CUT TO:
INT: SAME SALSA CLUB.
People are now dancing enjoying themselves. Julian sits alone
in the corner sopping up blood with a napkin. As he sits he
sees a little boy and little girl playing around him running
under his table. They are cute. He watches them and smiles.
this triggers something in him. He gets up grabs his helmet
and heads out the door.
CUT TO:
EXT. MOTORCYCLE. LAST RIDE.
This sequence should mirror the first scene, if not be
exactly the same. slow motion. Lights flashing. NYC skyline
blazes in the background.
CUT TO:
EXT. 230 5TH ROOFTOP BAR.
Julian rushes in past a swarm of party people. Bolts towards
Ingrid.
INGRID
Julian, what happened to you face?
JULIAN
Nothing. I fell
INGRID
You fell off the bike?

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JULIAN
No, dont worry. Listen I need to
talk to you. Excuse us.
Julian takes her hand and leads her to an isolated part of
the bar on the ledge looking over the city.
INGRID
Julian, what the hell. Are you ok.
Whats wrong.
Julian lunges towards her tries to give her a passionate
kiss. She pulls back
JULIAN
Look Im sorry.
INGRID
What are you doing?
JULIAN
Im sorry for being a dick. Im
sorry about all the other women.
Im sorry about the baby, Im sorry
about everything.
INGRID
Sshh.. Its ok
JULIAN
I want to be with you.
What

INGRID

JULIAN
I want to be with you. only you.
INGRID
You must be joking.
Im not.

JULIAN

INGRID
Julian please
JULIAN
I love you.
I...

INGRID

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JULIAN
I love you.
Julian lunges at her, and suprises her with a hug. Shes
shocked and notices the camera. Not sure what to do.
INGRID
Julian. Im with somebody.
Who?

JULIAN

BRIAN, Mr.Big Type enters concerned.

BRIAN
Is everything ok?
JULIAN
Yea dude, everything is fine. Peace
out.
Julian gives brian a passive aggressive tap on the shoulder.
Brian stays cool and incontrol.
BRIAN
I was talking to Ingrid
INGRID
Brian, its ok. This is my friend.
Ill be back just give me a minute.
ok honey.
Brian backs away eyeing Julian.
JULIAN
Whos the square?
INGRID
Julian, you need to go.
No
Yes.

JULIAN
INGRID

JULIAN
No, Ingrid, youre my best friend.
I realize that now. Please . Lets
give it another shot. I want to
start a family.

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INGRID
Family! Im too old for that.
JULIAN
I want you to have my baby. No
youre not.
INGRID
We tried this already.
JULIAN
I want to try again.
No.

INGRID

JULIAN
Ill be there for you. Ok. Just
you...
INGRID
Do you really believe that?
Yes...

JULIAN

Beat
JULIAN (CONT'D)
What do you say...
Ingrid just stares at Julian not sure how to reject him. She
looks at the camera. He manages to smile in last attempt to
charm her.
FADE OUT.
ADRIAN MANZANO
New York City, 2010