Mock Sides, Volume 1: Original Scripts for Workshop Actors

“I Can Be A Nice Cop”

by
David Dalton & Chad Schnackel

Pages: 2
Characters: 2 men
Grossman, 30+
Jordan, 30+
Synopsis: The two detectives are
watching their subject through the
observation window of the
interrogation room discussing their
“good cop, bad cop” roles.

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INT. POLICE OBSERVATION ROOM - NIGHT

JORDAN and GROSSMAN enter the observation room. They stand in

front of the two-way window watching the suspect they had
just brought in.

JORDAN
Leave him in there awhile?

GROSSMAN
Yeah, it shouldn’t take this guy too long
to sweat.

JORDAN
You want me to handle this one?

GROSSMAN
No, we should double up on him.

JORDAN
Yeah, that will rattle him.
(pause)
Good cop, bad?

GROSSMAN
You bet. That’s what we do best.

JORDAN
Oh yeah, nobody can touch us on that
technique.

They both quietly examine the suspects reactions.

JORDAN
Hey, how bout we switch places. You be
the bad cop, I’ll be the good cop?

GROSSMAN
Not this time. I don’t want this to go
bad. He may be our best shot at finding
the killer.

JORDAN
Yeah, you’re right.

They continue staring through the window. Jordan isn’t as

focused this time.

JORDAN
Why am I always the bad cop?

GROSSMAN
Because you’re good at it.

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JORDAN
I know, but ...it gets kind of old.

GROSSMAN
I hear you. It does get old, but it
works.

They are back to the window, but Jordan is in his own head.

JORDAN
You think I would do good with the good
cop thing?

GROSSMAN
(snickering)
No. You’re a little too rough around the
edges, partner.

Grossman is still focused on watching the suspect, but Jordan

can’t take his eyes off of Grossman.

JORDAN
I can be nice.

GROSSMAN
Yes, Jordan, I know. But it’s not just
about being nice. The good cop has to
lead and manipulate the conversation.
There’ a delicate psychology to the
process.

JORDAN
Yeah, yeah.
(pause)
Well, you know, there’s a delicate
psychology to what I do. It’s like a
fighter knowing when to punch, when to
jab and when to let the guy breath, you
know.

A little puzzled, Grossman stops watching the suspect for

moment and looks at Jordan.

GROSSMAN
Yeah, that’s ...that’s delicate.

They both return to the window. After a long pause...

JORDAN
So, maybe next time...

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GROSSMAN
No.

CUT TO:

END

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