SCENE 1

INT: bedroom.......camera zooms in on two sleeping bodies

(A woman gets up; she's naked, starts to rush about
gathering scattered clothes; she grabs a pair of men's
trousers and throws it at the sleeping form on the bed)

Michelle
Hey get up... rushes to take a shower, (rushes to
bathroom, walks out again with wet hair to see the guy
still sleeping)

Michelle
Christ!!!...what the fuck? (Mutters to herself)
(She walks over to him; starts to shake him to wake him
up, he looks up and smiles)

Man
Hey babe (reaches for her) what’s the rush, have time for
one more?

Michelle
Listen (she pauses) what's your name?

Man
(Has a blank expression on his face) Wait, you don't know
my name, after everything that happened last night?

Michelle
Look, sorry but I was pretty wasted last night; I could
barely remember my name. Anyway it doesn't matter; it’s
my first day at a new job so I don't really have time for
this

Man
(He starts to get dressed) first day huh? How about I
take you out to celebrate, then after ................we
pick up where we left off

Michelle
(Smiling) don’t think so but thanks anyway
(She pushes him out of the door still half undressed and
closes the door; she leans on the door and takes a deep
breath.)
(The door bell rings, startling her she opens the door to
find the guy she's just thrown out)

Man
It’s Shane by the way

Michelle
(Blank expression on her face) uh???????????

Man
My name is Shane

Michelle
Shane right, bye Shane (closes the door again)
(Michelle is startled when her mobile phone rings, she
rushes to the living room searching for the phone)

Michelle
(Smiling) Hey Vic what’s up?
(She listens for a while) OK, see you in a bit (cuts the
call and continues to get dressed)
End
 
 
 SCENE TWO
EXT:  busy street with cafes and shops, Cut to Three guys
and a girl sitting round a table.
(Michelle walks to their table dressed in a business
suit)

Guy 1(Mark)
(Whistles) wow you look hot

Guy 2 (David)
Watch out guys at new job

Girl (Vicky)
Don’t put ideas in her head, you know how she gets

Michelle
(Smiling coyly) don't worry, I don't shit where I eat

Guy 3(Hugh)
Well that will be a first

Michelle
Fuck off

Guy 1(Mark)
Someone’s touchy today

Michelle
Just lay off you lot; I’m a bit nervous it being my first
day and all

(David)
You? Nervous? This is a first

Vicky
OK enough teasing at least till tonight, what do you want
to order? It’s our treat

Michelle
Nice (she picks up the menu smiling)
END
 
SCENE THREE
INT: Office
(Michelle sipping water at a reception area whilst a
secretary types at her desk, phone rings and the
secretary picks up

Secretary
Miss Connor, Mr. Walsh will see you now

Michelle
Thanks (walks into the office)

Walsh
Miss Connor, it's nice to see you again, are you ready to
get stuck in

Michelle
I was born ready; I actually have a lead so I might have
an event this weekend or next week we'll see

Walsh
God you don't waste any time do you?

Michelle
Not if I can help it, now if you can show me my office,
when’s my old assistant getting here?

Walsh
I think he’s already here, my secretary will show you to
your office, good luck

Michelle
Thanks (turns to him when she's almost at the door) and
for future reference, the name is Michelle; Ms. Connor is
the Medusa who calls herself my mother (She opens door
and walks out)
End
 
 
 
 
SCENE FOUR
INT:  Office
Michelle walks into her new office and watches as her
assistant arrange his desk and settles in, smiling she
clears her throat to get his attention

Michelle
How’s my favourite assistant?

Kevin
He’s eternally grateful to you for saving him from that
hell hole

Michelle
(Gives him a hug) Oh Kev you know I’ll take you anywhere;
we make a great team, talking about team work how’s it
going with the tip I gave you? Did you find out what we
can do to reel him in?

Kevin
Oh yea it was a fun research, tailing celebs and their
minions

Michelle
Awww sorry darling (stroking his head) I know how you
hate the hetro den of iniquity. (Smiling)

Kevin
Actually it wasn’t that bad, all the free champagne eased
the pain.

Michelle
That‘s the spirit, when we land the gig you get a whole
weekend at your dream spa as promised

Kevin
So what will you be doing?
 Michelle
Oh the usual, trying to close the deal just do your end
and I’ll take care of the rest.
(Walks into her office and closes the door)
End
 
 
 
 
 
 SCENE FIVE
EXT: Evening outside an office building
(Michelle walks out onto busy street, hails a black cab)

Cabbie
Where to?
Michelle
15 London road, off Earls court tube station

Michelle
(Phone rings, she answers) yes?
(Listens for a while) who's this?
(Pauses for an answer) oh you're the guy from last night,
what's your name again.
Laughs (pauses and listens) Shane right.........no Shane
I’m not free tonight.
Listen how about I call you when I’m free? (Irritatingly)
Christ

Cabbie
Possessive boyfriend?
Michelle
Worse, possessive one night stand. ....I was pretty
pissed.

Cabbie
You know what they say about too much drinking?

Michelle
(Holds her head) what are you? A public service
announcement? Please drive and leave the advice thanks
End
 SCENE SIX
INT: Dinner table
Michelle, Vicky and Vicky’s mother eating dinner

Michelle
Thanks Ma for this; my favorite food, great wine, my two
favorite people in the whole world, great first day at my
dream job now all I need is to get laid then it'll be the
a great day.
(Vicky laughed but her mother looked horrified, almost
chokes on her wine)

Mrs. Murphy
Language young lady
Michelle
Yes mother (she said mockingly)

Mrs. Murphy
Now I know you girls are no angels especially you
(pointing at Michelle). But is it too much to ask for a
little restraint in front of your parents

Michelle
See I wouldn't know; I don't have any

Mrs. Murphy
Don’t give me that, I know you think you were born of a
tree, but you're grown up now, you should put all that
stuff behind you

Michelle
I don't want to talk about it, besides don't change the
subject....I’ve seen pictures of you when you were our
age; you weren't exactly that innocent

Mrs. Murphy
I know you say and do things just to shock and get a rise
out of people, grow up will you?
 Michelle
I say and do things because it is honest, as for shocking
people it's a perk I enjoy.
(Smiling sweetly) please mother can I have some more
(extending her wine glass, both Mrs. Murphy and Vicky
laughs)
 
END
 
 
  SCENE SEVEN
Vicky and Michelle about to leave after dinner, at the
door they both turn and give Mrs. Murphy a kiss
Michelle
Thanks for dinner, I’m stuffed

Mrs. Murphy
Good, you girls need to eat

Vicky
See you mum

Mrs. Murphy
See you girls
(They walk down the stairs towards the pavement, with
Mrs. Murphy looking from the door)

Mrs. Murphy
(She shouts) and Shelly call your mother

Michelle
(Under her breath) like hell I will
(They stand on the curb waiting for a taxi)

Vicky
So when was the last time you saw your mother

Michelle
Don’t know perhaps 7 or 8 months ago

Vicky
Why don't you pass by this weekend and say hi? I’ll go
with you

Michelle
Thanks but no thanks, I’m busy
 
Vicky
Doing what?
 Michelle
I don't have the specifics yet but I’m sure it will
include sex and alcohol

Vicky
Christ, who do you think you are? Mick Jagger?

Michelle
(Laughing) no but if I was am sure I’d do a better job
than Mick Jagger

Vicky
Conceited much? But seriously though we'll spend about 10
minutes and then leave

Michelle
Oh but why spoil a good run? She’s probably happy
torturing some poor cats somewhere why put myself back in
her firing range

Vicky
(Turns and puts her arms around Michelle in a hug)
Come on we'll go together that way she'll behave herself

Michelle
Don’t know, it never stopped her before anyhow I’m busy
this weekend.

Vicky
I know, I know, sex, drink and rock and roll but that's
Saturday; so how about Sunday?

Michelle
Sunday is a day of rest, even God saids so?

Vicky
God? You’re using God as an excuse now? Careful you might
burst into flames (laughing)
 Michelle
All the same, I’m busy

Vicky
Oh come on, late Sunday afternoon should be fine, you
should have recovered sufficiently by then

Michelle
If you say so (looks at Vicky suspiciously) Why are you
pushing this? Did someone put you up to this? (Vicky
looks guilty but saids nothing)

Michelle
I knew it who was it? Your mum? The Medusa herself?

Vicky
Is there any chance you'll ever call her mom? And no your
uncle Charlie was the one who wanted me to help. 
Apparently your mother saids she's not heard from you in
over a year

Michelle
(Shaking her head) I should have known and no your mother
was more of a mom than she ever was so no I can't call
her mummy. And I’m not going

Vicky
Please what difference does it make who wanted me to talk
to you? It’ll be a flying visit, say hi and duck out
again

Michelle
(Stops as an idea occurs to her) if I go, what do I get
in return? You will owe me big time

Vicky
Christ you need an incentive to go visit your own mother?
Fine I’ll owe you......I’ll do anything you want?

Michelle
 Anything (slyly)
Vicky
Wait...........within reason; anything within reason
 
Michelle
I find a lot of things reasonable you know that
(a taxi goes past without stopping, they scream and chase
after it, it stops and they hop in. taxi speeds away)
END
 SCENE EIGHT
INT: Daytime in the office: Michelle is working when her
assistant walks in
Michelle
What is it Kevin?

Kevin
I’ve got a Levi Shaw on the line for you

Michelle
Great put him through
(Pause as she picks up phone) hey Lee got anything for
me?
(Listens for a bit)  So you've given him my number?
Brilliant, Oh Lee you saved my ass, I’d fuck you if you
weren't into asses. (Laughs) oh I know darling I owe you
big time. There’s a couple VIP passes and champagne in
this for you. Okay Lee will talk soon. Bye

Kevin
So?

Michelle
So I scored a big client for my new company in my first
week, (Starts to dance) do you know how good this will
look to Walsh?

Kevin
Yea I can judge how good by your dance
(Phone rings and Kevin answers his hands free)
Plush PR, Michelle Connor’s office. I’ll check if she's
available please hold, (Turns to Michelle) there's a
Misty on the phone for you

Michelle
Misty?

Kevin
She’s calling on behalf of a Craig Jackson?
 Michelle
Christ that was fast

Kevin
Who is Craig Jackson?

Michelle
Who is Craig Jackson? Come on Kevin you can't be that
gay, (Tom still has a blank expression on his face) hell
he's only one of the biggest football stars on the planet

Kevin
Ooh football, men in shorts

Michelle
I thought you might like that, well, don't just stand
there, put Misty through.

Kevin
Misty, please hold for Ms. Connors

Michelle
Mr. Jackson, Michelle Connors here …
END
 
 
 SCENE NINE
INT: daytime Michelle and her friends are watching
football a Saturday afternoon.

Vicky
Hey Shelly, isn't that your new client (pointing to the
TV)

Michelle
Yea, cute and talented I hear he scored a goal last
Wednesday.

Mark
New client? How come we're just hearing about it?

Michelle
Because it just happened yesterday, she knows because we
spoke last night.

David
I envy your job; you have to get us autographs
Michelle
Yea but you can ask him yourself at the party I’m
throwing for him

David
Oh cool, when is it?

Michelle
I don't know yet we're going out tonight to check out
venues (Smiling)

Mark
Oh I know that look

Hugh
Christ you're going to sleep with him aren't you? 
(Shaking his head) slut
 Michelle
Hey fuck you.....you know I hate that label, when guys
sleep around you call them studs so don't give me that
double standard crap
 
Mark
Oh here we go again, (turns to Hugh) thanks for starting
this again.

Hugh
(Jokingly) whatever a man can do, a woman can do too

Michelle
And why the fuck not? I worked twice as hard to get to
where I am now, I am better at my job than most men and I
don’t make the same money as my male counterparts so my
philosophy is I can fuck whoever I want if that makes me
happy. Don’t judge me because you don't have the balls to
do it yourself

Vicky
(In an attempt to defuse the tension) guys second half is
about to start
END
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 SCENE TEN
Int: There’s a knock on the door we see Michelle all
dressed up for a night out, she opens the door

Michelle
(Smiling holds out her hand to greet him) Mr. Jackson

Craig Jackson
Please call me Craig, everyone does.

Michelle
Ok and you can call me Michelle

Craig Jackson
Ok then Michelle, are you ready to hit the town?

Michelle
I am but I’m more interested in what you think of the
places we're going; we need to choose a venue and fast

Craig Jackson
Lead the way, you're the expert

Michelle
Oh I’m not the only one, I read about you clubbing in the
tabloids most of the time

Craig Jackson
I suppose I do know a few places (smiling coyly)

Michelle
Yeah I bet, shall we?

END
 SCENE ELEVEN
EXT: Outside Michelle’s apartment
Michelle is getting into Craig’s car when someone calls
her name, she turns round; it's Shane, the guy she slept
with some time back

MICHELLE
(Turns to Craig), sorry about this give me a minute,
(walks towards Shane) what is this? are you stalking me
now?

Guy (Shane)
Of course not, you didn't call so I thought I’ll drop by

Michelle
You thought you'll drop by just like that? Without me
knowing

Shane
I obviously didn't know you'd be going on a date. I mean
what about me? And who is this guy? He looks like a jerk

Michelle
who he is, is none of your business and you can't just
drop by unannounced (pause) look the other night was fun
and maybe we'll do it again sometime but stop calling and
showing up unannounced. I’m busy now when I have time
I’ll call you

Shane
Really? How without having my phone number? I bet you
still don't know my name. (Folded his hands on his chest)
what is my name?

Michelle
Look I don't have time for this; I have a client I have
to attend to, so I don't know your name it's no big deal;
last Sunday was the first time I laid eyes on you and as
for your number am sure I can find it somewhere on my
answering machine with all the missed calls I’ve received
from you

Shane
You are unbelievable

Michelle
I know but I don't have time to be adored right now.
(cheekily) I have to go, See you around (she turns round
and climbs into the waiting car)

Michelle
Sorry about that, just an old friend I needed to put
straight

Craig
He looks miserable, whatever you said to him, I wouldn't
want to be in his shoes

Michelle
(Shakes her head) it's nothing let's get back on track
End
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 SCENE TWELVE
INT: Nightclub
Music in background, both Michelle and Craig are a bit
tipsy and people are coming up to Craig for his autograph

Michelle
Ok this is the final club, it's past 3am, have you
decided which venue to have your party in?

Craig
(Whilst signing an autograph) hmm not yet but I have a
good feeling about this one though

Michelle
That’s what you said about all the others, I’ll go get us
a drink

Craig
No need; (he flips his hand and the bartender, rushes
over with a bottle of champagne and two glasses)

Michelle
Well it must be good to be you; all you have to do is
flip your hand and they come running

Craig
Oh yea? So if I flip my hand will you come running?

Michelle
Probably not as I usually do the flipping not the other
way round

Craig
Maybe it's time for a change of routine; you're a real
heartbreaker I saw what you did to that poor guy at your
apartment
 Michelle
I didn't do anything; we had sex once, that isn't what
fairy tales are made of. It’s not my fault if he's
dreaming of a happily ever after.

Craig
You are a real pit bull uh?

Michelle
Isn’t that what most guys dream of? All the sex and none
of the drama. Some girls like that too and I happen to
subscribe to that particular school of thought

Craig
Ahh a girl after my own heart, come on let's dance (They
move to the dance floor, slow dancing and smooching Craig
leans in and starts to kiss her neck)

Michelle
We should find somewhere more private for this

Craig
I like the sound of that; Where to? My place or yours?
The car?

Michelle
I actually had somewhere closer in mind, the vip
bathroom; from what I hear it's really comfy

Craig
And where did you hear that

Michelle
Hmmmm I keep my ear to the ground and some firsthand
experience, of course

Craig
Of course, come on let's go (Grabs her hand and they rush
towards the VIP bathroom)
 INT: VIP bathroom stall

Michelle
So where were we?

Craig
So I have decided about the venue;
I think this place will be perfect

Michelle
Really? And what swayed it

Craig
I seem to be having so much fun and right here and now is
what decided it for me.
(They start to kiss and have steamy sex)

END
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 SCENE THIRTEEN
INT: Michelle’s apartment
Vicky lets herself into the flat with her key; she walks
into the bedroom, Michelle’s asleep

Vicky
Hey sleepy head it’s past 2pm; time to go to your mum's

Michelle
I don't think so; I’m not in the mood to see the Medusa
today

Vicky
Hey we made a deal remember?

Michelle
Fuck the deal, make me breakfast, we'll stay in and watch
TV.

Vicky
No (pulling the duvet off her) and that will be lunch not
breakfast, it’s past 2pm remember. Get up and go take a
shower you stink

Michelle
It’s alcohol and bodily fluids

Vicky
ewwwwwwww, I don't want to know, take a shower, I’ll
clean up.

Michelle
(On her way to the bathroom, she turns round) Talking
about bodily fluids, when was the last time you got laid?

Vicky
Don’t know, can't remember

Michelle
If you can't remember, then it's been too long. Here’s
what I want in exchange of going to see the medusa, I’ll
 be inviting you guys to Craig Jackson’s birthday party
next weekend and you have to hook up with somebody

Vicky
You know I don’t just meet people and sleep with them

Michelle
Uh ha but I’m trying to get you have a bit of fun, you
need to get laid, without having to bond or get to know
him blah blah blah. But if you don't want to I can always
climb back into bed, I had a late night.

Vicky
Fine you win; I can't promise anything but I’ll try

Michelle
Oh you'll do more than try; I’ll see to that

Vicky
I know you think I’m stupid

Michelle
(Shaking her head), I don't think you are stupid, but I
think the whole getting to know him and the idea of
finding the one is stupid and a waste of time

Vicky
I know I know, but we have different opinions about this
but I want a relationship and to one day settle down.

Michelle
God you should hear yourself, like settling down is what
life is all about, as if that is what will make you happy

Vicky
I know that will fulfill me and one day having a family
will give me a purpose in life

Michelle
So you don't have a purpose now that is just a croak of
shit. You sound like you have been brainwashed by some
 male chauvinist looking to cement his dominance on an
already paternalistic society. It’s a joke to think that
getting married and having babies will make you happy and
that's what you're on this earth for, what crap?
 
Vicky
Hey I don't rubbish what you believe in

Michelle
That’s because what I believe in is real not some
fantasy, I believe in working hard and playing hard.
I believe in making myself happy not relying on some guy
or some babies to make me happy.
I mean what if you get all that and you're still unhappy?
How many truly happy married people do you know? They’re
all miserable and unsatisfied. Not to mention how messy
it gets when you decide to end it and your children hate
you for life

Vicky
Just go take a shower

Michelle
Hit a nerve did I? Just trying to give you a balanced
outlook baby (She walks into the bathroom)
 SCENE FOURTEEN
EXT: Outside Michelle’s mother's house

Vicky
Ready?

Michelle
Wait (she takes a small bottle of Jack Daniels from her
coat jacket and takes a large sip) ready

Vicky
Christ didn’t you have enough last night?

Michelle
It’s never enough when my mumster is involved; (She rings
the bell; a middle aged woman answers the door)

Daisy Connor
(Hands folded across her chest) well well look what the
Cat dragged in

Michelle
(Removes her sunglasses) well hello to you too mother

Vicky
Hi Ms. Connor

Daisy Connor
Hello dear, how are you (she turns to Michelle), so to
what do I owe this pleasure?

Michelle
Oh the pleasure is all yours; besides I heard you've run
out of cats to torture so I thought I’ll come by and
provide you with a new target

Daisy Connor
Smart mouth just like your father, it didn't bode well
for our marriage
 Michelle
Oh here we go again, I’m sure his smart mouth caused the
titanic to sink as well; so can we come in?
(Daisy Connor moves aside and gestures the girls in)

Michelle
(Looks around as they enter)
Looks like much hasn't changed in Belmarsh prison

Daisy Connor
Vicky, do you want a cup of tea?

Vicky
Yes thanks

Daisy Connor

(To Michelle) you?

Michelle
No thanks I brought my own drink (Takes the Jack Daniels
out of her pocket)

Daisy Connor
See, an alcoholic just like her father

Michelle
(Laughing) oh no I’m not an alcoholic; I have more will
power than that. As for my father he was a wimp and you
drove him to drink if I recall

Daisy Connor
(To Vicky) look at what I had to put up with? The
ungratefulness and contempt from her all these years

Michelle
Of course it had nothing to do with you right? It’s  all
my fault. I thought you'd be free of all that when I
moved out so why do you have people hounding me to come
see you?
 Daisy Connor
Your friend Emma is getting married and for some reason
your invitation came here.

Michelle
Oh thanks but you could have posted it on (turns to
Vicky) anyway I don't know what she's playing at? I don't
do weddings

Daisy Connor
And why not? It wouldn't hurt for you to settle down you
know, learn so responsibility.

Michelle
Saids who? You’re not exactly a poster child for marriage
and settling down are you? Besides the only person I have
to be responsible for is myself and please don't tell me
what to do. I stopped listening when I moved out of this
prison

End
  Elsie Boat.