Escape
 
 
 
written by
 
 
Joe Hough and Marsha St. Julien
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Address
Phone 609-4331701
E-mail marshast.julien@gmail.com
 FADE IN:

1 INT. FLEMINGTON HOUSE/LIVING ROOM - NIGHT 1

The International Cornhole Championships is showing on the
TV. WILLARD is into the program while sewing custom bow ties.
Bow ties are on everything in the room and on himself.
MARGE steals glances at the program while she kneels on the
floor enthusiastically encouraging a cat, sporting a bow tie,
to jump through a hoop. The cat is not engaged.

2 EXT. FLEMINGTON HOUSE/FRONT DOORSTEP - NIGHT 2

RICK and DESIREE stare in horror at the front door.
RICK
We’ll have a good time.
Desiree turns to run. She hugs a large box wine into her
chest. Rick grabs hold of her mid sprint.
RICK (CONT'D)
Oh no you don't Dessie!
They tussle. The box wine makes the struggle very awkward.
DESIREE
 
Fine I'll stay! But don’t leave me
again. I'll go insane from boredom.
RICK
There's a million other things I
rather do then spend it with you
and the Flemingtons. I wouldn't be
here if my mom wasn't sick. She
wants Willard and I to be closer so
just suck it up for me... and
tomorrow night, I promise we'll
have a 'good time'.
Desiree sighs but remains standing.
Rick KNOCKS on the door.

3 INT. FLEMINGTON HOUSE/LIVING ROOM - NIGHT 3

A KNOCK on the door is heard. Willard and Marge jump up to
the door. Willard opens it, revealing Rick and Desiree
sporting overly forced smiles.
 2.

WILLARD MARGE
Hey Rick! Desiree!
Marge leans in to give Desiree a hug. Desiree shields her
chest with the box wine and nods.
Marge attempts to hug Rick but he quickly places an arm
around Willard and walks him into the living room.
RICK
Hey bro what’s up! Thinking of
going to the bar and getting some
brewskis. You're not doing anything
right?
Desiree shoots Rick a death stare.
WILLARD
Well we’re watching the game.
RICK
Yeah? The game didn't start yet.
What game are you...?
Rick looks at the TV surprised.
DESIREE
Beanbag throwing?…
MARGE
Cornholing!

WILLARD
It's the international
championships. Idaho is winning.
RICK
Championships… right. Hey I was
thinking me and you head out and
get crazy.
WILLARD
Well I really don’t want to miss...
MARGE
Its alright. I’ll record it.
RICK
See, Margie will record it.
MARGE
This will give Desiree and I some
needed girl time.
 3.

Desiree forces a painful smile.

WILLARD
(to Marge)
Well... okay fine. But don’t ruin
it by telling me who won before I
watch it okay?
MARGE
Of course Willard.
(to Desiree)
Oh! I can show you Richard's
progress. He's taking to his
training so well. You will be so
impressed! -Richard!
Marge roams away from the group, searching.
The men head toward the door. Desiree sneaks to leave with
them. Rick spins her around and nudges her to sit.
RICK
Stay!
Desiree growls at him. Defeated, she sits on the couch.
Marge returns, still searching.
MARGE
He just has a bit of stage fright.
Desiree shapes her fingers like a gun and pretends to shoot
herself in the head.

4 INT. BAR - NIGHT 4

Rick and Willard are seated at a bar. Rick is preoccupied
checking out a woman across the bar.
WILLARD
I'm betting on Iowa to win. Their
stats have been real consistent.
Their lead player has been their
star player for the past-
RICK
Yeah corn-skipping right- Say
Willard, what do you and Marge do
for fun?
WILLARD
For fun?
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5 INT. FLEMINGTON HOUSE/DINNING ROOM - NIGHT 5

Marge and Desiree sit across from each other at the dinning
room table. Marge fiddles with her full glass of wine.
Desiree is preoccupied with her cellphone. A close to empty
wine glass and the box wine sits in front of her.
Desiree downs her wine like a shot, eyes glued to her phone.
DESIREE
Hello "Heavysax6969"!
MARGE
Gosh Desiree. That's a bit crass!
DESIREE
It's a guy's profile name.
MARGE
Oh. I just thought you shouldn't
say it with Richard in the house.
Desiree eyes Marge suspiciously. She pours herself more box
wine then fills Marge's glass to the brim.
DESIREE
What are some of the exciting
things you and Willard do?
MARGE
Well... Willard likes to tie me up
and take pictures.
DESIREE
Are you serious??

6 INT. BAR - CONTINUOUS 6

WILLARD
Yeah.
RICK
Wow really??
WILLARD
Yeah want to see them?
RICK
Sure. Lets see what you got.
Willard takes his phone from his pant pocket and searches.
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7 INT. FLEMINGTON HOUSE/DINNING ROOM - CONTINUOUS 7

Marge scrolls through her cell phone.
MARGE
Okay, it's a little extraordinary.
DESIREE
Yeah lets see them.
Marge shows Desiree her phone screen.
Desiree's excitement quickly fades. She side eyes Marge.
DESIREE (CONT'D)
They are pictures of you, fully
dressed, in full length skirts,
wearing different, bow ties.
MARGE
I know, it's a bit excessive. But
Willard loves designing them and
he's not bad at photography.
DESIREE
Yeah, that's pretty… extraordinary.

8 INT. BAR - CONTINUOUS 8

Rick’s head is on the bar top, watching the phone, bored.
RICK
That’s great. I’ll be right back.
Rick gets up and approaches the woman he was eyeing earlier.
Rick leans in and talks to the woman. Willard cannot hear.
Disgusted, the woman grabs her drink and stomps away.
Rick returns to Willard.
WILLARD
Someone you know?
RICK
(winks)
I will later on.
Willard gives Rick a puzzling look.
WILLARD
Hey Rick you're married. Aren’t you
worried that Desiree will find out?
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RICK
Not really, Desiree will be okay with it.
WILLARD
How can she be okay with it?
Rick gives Willard a smirk.
RICK
Dude, we’re swingers that's why.
WILLARD
What?
RICK
Yeah bro. Desiree and I have
accounts on this blind dating app;
Escape. You and Marge should try
it, it's great!

9 INT. FLEMINGTON HOUSE/DINNING ROOM - CONTINUOUS 9

Desiree is involved with her phone.
DESIREE
They have someone for everyone on
here. Even guys like you use this
app. So you don't have to feel
awkward about setting up a profile.
MARGE
(laughs)
Like you have a profile on there.
DESIREE
Hell yeah I do!
MARGE
Desiree you're married! Rick knows?
DESIREE
Yeah! He set up my profile.

10 INT. BAR - CONTINUOUS 10

RICK
I'll set up your profile.
WILLARD
My life with Marge is plenty
exciting.
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RICK
Dude, you're excited about a corn-
chucking competition.
WILLARD
Cornhole-
RICK
And that's great but when's the
last time you got exited to go home
and bang your wife? This app makes
all that possible.
WILLARD
I work for corporate. I can't have
my picture on a swinger's site.
RICK
You can choose to not see each
other until the actual date. They
even have a special restaurant to
meet up for a date and everything.
WILLARD
And Marge? What would she think?
RICK
She’d probably think you had a
secret wild side.
WILLARD
I’m a pretty wild guy when I want
to be. Last year we got front row
seats to the NCC game we drove all
the way to Idaho.
RICK
NCC?
WILLARD
National Cornhole Championship
RICK
Again with the Corn thing. Really
Willy, explore the space! I’ll take
care of this…
Rick pulls out his cellphone and starts searching it. He
begins typing.
WILLARD
Wait…what are you doing?
Rick puts up is finger to tell Willard to hold up.
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RICK
There. Now your a professional
scuba diver and G.Q. Model fashion
designer…and semi pro drag racer.
WILLARD
I can’t picture myself like that.
RICK
Your right. I picture you as this.
Rick takes off Willard’s bow tie and glasses, pops his collar
and slicks his hair back with a hand full of his drink.
RICK (CONT'D)
BEAUTIFUL! Now give me a look of
sexy.
Willard gives him a grimace like smile.
RICK (CONT'D)
I said sexy not constipated. Just
look at me.
Willard squints at Rick while taking a picture of him.
RICK (CONT'D)
I love it!!! Now to upload… and
done!! Welcome to the wonderful.
WILLARD
Please don't post that.
Rick's phone BUZZES in his hand. Rick looks at the screen.
RICK
Shit. Mercedes' throwing up. I got
to pick her up from mom's.
WILLARD
She'll be alright?
RICK
Yeah, she probably just finished
eating Desiree's packed dinner.
WILLARD
And mom?
RICK
Yeah, she'll be alright man...
Hey, when you wise up let me know
and your profile will be live!
(MORE)
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RICK (CONT'D)
Make sure you keep your hair like
that and wear something sexy on
your dates, like a V neck or
something.
Rick rushes out.

11 INT. FLEMINGTON HOUSE/DINNING ROOM - CONTINUOUS 11

DESIREE
Come and check this guy out.
Marge hesitates but sits next to Desiree. She takes a look at
Desiree's phone.
DESIREE (CONT'D)
He's handsome, a graduate, loves
chess...and owns a sex dungeon.
MARGE
What the H Desiree!
DESIREE
What Marge?! He seems really
straight edge like Willard except
he knows how to let loose. Oh and
look! He has a cat.
MARGE
This is all very much. I really
don't think we're a good fit for...
Desiree swipes through her phone.
MARGE (CONT'D)
Awe! His kitty eats the same
sensitive digestive food as
Richard!
DESIREE
See! You'll love this app! If
Willard's not interested you should
do it for yourself. You don't need
to take bow tie photography
forever. We can set up a profile
for you to filter in guys with your
interests... well, interests better
than just your cat.
MARGE
I have interests other than
Richard. I also like...ugh...
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Desiree's phone BUZZES.

DESIREE
Oh shit it's Rick's mom. Mercedes'
sick. I gotta go.
Desiree chugs her wine, slams the glass down, and rushes to
the front door. Marge follows her to the door.
Desiree halts at the door. She looks at Marge very seriously.
DESIREE (CONT'D)
I'm serious Marge. I wouldn't
suggest this if I didn't think your
marriage needed it. You have to do
things for yourself. Trust me, this
app saves marriages.
Desiree rushes out the front door.
Marge walks to the dinning room table, pondering.
The front door opens. Willard enters, heavy in thought. He
heads to the couch.
MARGE
Had fun?
WILLARD
Yeah. Their daughter is, a-
MARGE
-Sick. Yes I know.
Willard takes the remote, plays the championships on the TV.
Marge sits next to Willard. He doesn't react.
MARGE (CONT'D)
Did you want something to eat?
WILLARD
No. No thank you.
MARGE
I thought Richard a new jump. Let
me grab him to show you.
Marge walks away looking for Richard.
MARGE (CONT'D)
Richard!
He sighs, takes cloth for the bow tie he was sewing earlier.
 11.

Marge returns with Richard and a hoop in hand. She places him
on the ground and holds up the hoop, encouraging Richard to
jump through it.
MARGE (CONT'D)
Come on honey bunny. Jump like you
did before. Come on Richard! Jump!
Willard looks disgustingly at Marge.
Willard's POV: Marge is rolling around on the ground, covered
in cat hair, laughing, praising Richard in a baby voice.
Disturbed, Willard turns his attention to sewing and the TV.
Marge is kneeling on the ground. She looks up at Willard.
Marge's POV: Willard is feverishly sewing his bow ties. He
grabs a bunch of bow ties and throws them in the air and rubs
them on himself as he cheers for his team on the TV.
Marge is disgusted with what she sees.
MARGE (CONT'D)
Iowa lost.
WILLARD
Marge!
Willard takes his phone in hand, he hesitates, then texts to
Rick: "Let's go live."

12 INT. TAYLOR'S HOUSE - DAY 12

Desiree is typing on a laptop. Marge sits next to her
involved on her cellphone. Marge holds her phone to Desiree.
MARGE
This is me at Richard's graduation
from Academy for Devine Felines.
Desiree tries to hold a composed expression, but is failing.
DESIREE
Marge...You both are wearing pastel
bow ties.
MARGE
I know it sucks. Willard made us
wear them so we could match his
pink and sage suit.
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DESIREE
You're wearing a glittered skirt
from the 80s? Was that your
mother's?
Marge slams her phone down.
MARGE
Sorry I don't have any hip photos
of me shirtless with a snake.
DESIREE
You don't have to have a pic like
mine. You're great as you are,
minus bow ties and granny glitter.
MARGE
You said no one would have to see
my photo anyway.
DESIREE
Yes no one will see it unless
you're a match. Then if you want to
reveal your pic you can or you can
meet at their special restaurant.
Desiree examines Marge's face.
DESIREE  (CONT'D)
Take off your glasses and let your
hair down. I'll be right back.
Desiree runs into another room. Marge hesitates but obliges.
Desiree returns with a leopard print shirt and lipstick. She
hands the shirt to Marge.
DESIREE (CONT'D)
Put this on.
MARGE
This isn't really my style.
DESIREE
Come on you love cats. Put it on.
Marge removes her shirt and puts on the leopard print one.
The shirt reveals Marge's cleavage. She tries to pull the
shirt up to cover her exposed skin.
DESIREE (CONT'D)
It's supposed to be worn like this.
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Desiree adjust the shirt back to how it originally fit. She

teases Marge's hair and applies red hot lipstick to her lips.
DESIREE (CONT'D)
Perfect! Smile only with your eyes.
Desiree holds the cellphone up to Marge. Marge gives a
painful look, attempting to follow Desiree's direction.
DESIREE (CONT'D)
Yeah, okay, but less like you have
Big Bird tied in your basement.
Marge changes her expression but fails again.
DESIREE (CONT'D)
Okay... Great...
Desiree reluctantly posts the photo onto the laptop.
DESIREE (CONT'D)
Alright... so they're asking for
your life passions.
MARGE
I'm really passionate about
enrolling Richard into the
Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
DESIREE
Richard's a cat.
MARGE
Duh. But he holds potential.
DESIREE
Say you train exotic cats. Trust
me, that'll get you a lot of likes.
Desiree types on her laptop.
MARGE
I guess.
DESIREE
You're occupation we'll say... you
travel the world creating apps for
social networks.
MARGE
If working remotely in IT counts as
international app crafting...
 14.

DESIREE
"What are your interests in men?"
Tall and handsome, must have abs.
Marge looks at the screen.
MARGE
We still have to answer what my
escape dream life would be.
DESIREE
Well it would be to incorporate a
hot guy to your marriage.
Marge flinches. Desiree types.
DESIREE (CONT'D)
Okay. Your interested in a male
aged eighteen to ninety nine,
height six to six eleven, body type
athletic, and likes pets. Done.
Marge scrunches her face. Desiree rolls her eyes.
DESIREE (CONT'D)
Is there a problem?
Marge opens her mouth to speak.
DESIREE (CONT'D)
I'm doing this because I care about
you and Willard and I want you both
to be happy. For a long time.
MARGE
I was going to say I love it. Let's
save and search for Mister right.
DESIREE
Hell yes!
Desiree clicks the enter button on the laptop.

13 EXT. SISTER CITIES PARK/TABLE SECTION - DAY 13

Willard strolls by. His hair is slicked back. He is wearing
an extremely long V neck.
MONICA walks up to Willard.
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MONICA
Are you BADBOYBABE13? I hope so. I
asked three guys who walked by
earlier. I was so looking forward
to seeing you. I really like this
park. Do you like parks? I think
this is the best park in
Philadelphia!
Willard is overwhelmed by Monica’s yammering and tries to
calm her by sitting her down trying to get a word edgewise.
WILLARD
I’m assuming your Monitalks99?
MONICA
Yeah it’s a pun. I like puns they
are soo cute and funny. I’m so glad
you’re a great listener. I think
listening is a great thing because
I love to talk. Do you talk? You
seem to be the quiet type. Btw are
you into S&M? I like whips and
chains and stuff like that…
Willard is overwhelmed. He tries hard to get a word in.
Willard’s phone RINGS. It’s Rick.
WILLARD
Sorry Monica, I have to take this.
RICK
Hey bro how’s it’s going with the
date?
WILLARD
Hey Dad…Wait what? My sister Rachel
was in a car accident? I’ll be
right there.
Willard up and rushes away.
WILLARD (CONT'D)
Sorry about this. It’s an
emergency. I’ll talk to you later
ok thanks. Bye.
MONICA
Another guy with another emergency.
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14 EXT. SISTER CITIES PARK/TABLE SECTION 14

Marge sits at an outside table. She wears Desiree's leopard
print shirt and an ill matched long skirt and booties. She
has one ear bud in her ear.
VO (DESIREE)
What is that skirt?!
Marge presses her ear bud into her ear.
MARGE
You told me to wear your shirt with
a skirt and heels.
Desiree is revealed sitting a few tables behind Marge wearing
a large floppy hat and sunglasses.
DESIREE
Yes! With a skirt that matches and
is sexy. Not one from your
grandmother's closet!
MARGE
Next time be more specific! Do you
think I should just walk away? I
should leave...
Marge gets up.
DESIREE
...No just sit down! Look you're
first date is coming!
A handsome man sits at the table in front of Marge.
HANDSOME MAN
Kittybangbang101?
Marge is in awe.
MARGE
Yes. Hi.
SAM
It's me. Heavysax6969. Well Sam.
He shakes Marge's hand.
VO (DESIREE)
See told you he was normal.
MARGE
I have to say I was a bit nervous.
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SAM
Why? Did you think I was going to
try to murder you or something?
Marge and Sam laugh. Sam laughs much louder.
SAM (CONT'D)
That's not a mistake you make
twice!
Marge stops laughing.
VO DESIREE
Abort abort!
 
BEGIN MONTAGE:
 
Montage of Marge and Willard in different outfits sneaking
out the house, dating different men and woman at the same
park table. Marge and Willard are upset with each date.
 
QUIT CUTS:
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END MONTAGE

15 INT. FLEMINGTON HOUSE/KITCHEN - NIGHT 15

Marge irritatingly struggles to grab plates and utensils. Bow
ties are on every surface. The countertop, in the cabinets.
Willard, exhausted, enters. He takes a beer from the ridge.
He searches the countertop. Richard jumps on the countertop
in Willard's way.
WILLARD
Oh come on!
MARGE
What's your problem?
WILLARD
Does this damn cat have to be
involved in everything? He's on the
countertop for goodness sakes.
That's unsanitary!
MARGE
I could say the same about your bow
ties. The other day the garbage
disposable wasn't working.
(MORE)
 18.
MARGE (CONT'D)
You know why? Because your stupid
bow tie was trapped in it!

16 INT. FLEMINGTON HOUSE/DINNING ROOM - CONTINUOUS 16

Willard moves into the dinning room with his beer. He tries
to twist it off with his hands, teeth. Nothing is working.
Marge follows.
WILLARD
That stupid cat is all over the
place! His hair balls in every
corner. It's disgusting.
MARGE
He is NOT disgusting!-
WILLARD
-It's disgusting! Not him-
MARGE
-All the crap I put up with
supporting you with your stupid bow
tie fetish. The photography,
creating your webpage, even making
Richard sport that hideous bow tie!
Willard gasps.
WILLARD
That tie was made with Ginuwine
imported French polyester!
MARGE
I don't care!
Marge takes the bow tie off Richard and throws it at Willard.
She picks up Richard and storms off.
Willard angerly sits down at the table.

17 INT. FLEMINGTON HOUSE/BEDROOM - NIGHT 17

Marge sits on her bed angrily eating a candy bar. Richard is
beside her.
A PING from Marge's phone goes off. She looks at the screen.
MARGE
Eighteen year old interested in
badass kitties. Ugh!
 19.

Marge chucks her phone across the bed.

She crawls over, picks it up, searches through her phone.

18 INT. FLEMINGTON HOUSE/DINNING ROOM - NIGHT 18

Willard aggressively eats his dinner at the table. Alone.
He gets up, then sits back down.
He takes his phone out of his pants pocket. He searches his
it. He deletes all of his profile information and picture.
He scrolls to the question: "What are your life passions?"

19 INT. FLEMINGTON HOUSE/BEDROOM - CONTINUOUS 19

Marge ponders.
She types: "Pushing the boundaries of what's expected. First,
by having my pet be entered into a Westminster Kennel Club
Dog Show."
She smiles.

20 INT. FLEMINGTON HOUSE/DINNING ROOM - CONTINUOUS 20

Willard types: "Owning my own affordable boutique with men
wear made from Ginuwine material. Thus, even the average man
can feel like he's important."
Willard smiles.

21 INT. FLEMINGTON HOUSE/BEDROOM - CONTINUOUS 21

MARGE
"What would your escape dream life
be...?"
Marge ponders.

22 INT. FLEMINGTON HOUSE/DINNING ROOM - CONTINUOUS 22

Willard ponders for a beat, smiles, then types.
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23 INT. FLEMINGTON HOUSE/BEDROOM - NIGHT 23

Marge fixes her hair, looking in the dresser mirror. She has
Desiree on speaker phone.
DESIREE
This is a bad idea! You need me as
backup, especially since you
changed all your answers to boring
ones.
MARGE
Those answers are me.
DESIREE
Yeah I know that and I love you for
who you are but other guys need to
ease into who you are because
you're so... unique. You know, it's
a lot to handle.
MARGE
Well if he can't handle it then,
he's not worth my time.
DESIREE
Very true. But let me be there just
for support. You don't even know
what this guy looks like and you'll
be blind folded.
MARGE
Alright you can come but only if
you actually support me.
DESIREE
...Yeah.

24 INT. TAYLOR'S HOUSE/BEDROOM - NIGHT 24

Rick paces around his room. He checks his watch.
RICK
Come on buddy, we're going to be-
Willard steps out of the bedroom's bathroom. He is wearing
his normal attire. Sporting a bow tie.
RICK (CONT'D)
What the hell happened? What about
the the look I had for you?
 21.

WILLARD
Look Rick. It wasn’t me. I also
changed my profile to be more
honest.
RICK
It’s a swingers app. There’s
nothing honest about it. But hey if
you want to go this route then let
do it. Okay.
WILLARD
Thanks Rick. This person pinned me
on the app almost instantly and
sounds great. I hope Marge won’t
be mad about it.
RICK
I’m sure she’ll like her. Come on
let’s head over.
Rick and Willard head out.

25 INT. ESCAPE BLIND DATING RESTAURANT - DAY 25

A host holding a silk cloth approaches Rick and Willard. The
hosts attempts to blindfold Rick.
RICK
Whoa! Not me man.
(points to Willard)
Him!
HOST
Sorry sir. I thought you were here
on another date.
RICK
No, it's my man Willard here.
The host blindfolds Willard. He leads him to a secluded area.

26 INT. ESCAPE BLIND DATING RESTAURANT/BAR - DAY 26

Rick is at the bar eyeing women in the surrounding area.
Desiree walks up, stands behind Rick. His back is to her.
DESIREE
(to the bartender)
You got box wine? Or any on tap?
Rick turns around to see his wife.
 22.

RICK
What the hell are you doing here!?
You have a date?
DESIREE
No. But if I did what's the big
deal, you want me to see other men.
RICK
You want to see other men. You
flirt with just about everyone.

27 INT. ESCAPE BLIND DATING RESTAURANT/DATING AREA - DAY 27

Willard and Marge are seated at a table across from each
other, both blindfolded.
MARGE
This is... kind of awkward huh?
WILLARD
Yeah kind of...
MARGE
Are you from around here?
WILLARD
Yeah... not too far.
MARGE
I don't mean to seem awkward here
but... you sound very familiar.
WILLARD
I do?
MARGE
Strange...You sound a lot like...my
husband.
Marge takes off her blindfold.
MARGE (CONT'D)
Willard?!
Willard takes off his blindfold.
WILLARD
Marge?!
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28 INT. ESCAPE BLIND DATING RESTAURANT/BAR - CONTINUOUS 28

DESIREE
I do not flirt with everyone! And
if I do I do it because a little
attention once in a while is nice.
RICK
I pay attention to you!
A woman walks by. Rick watches her go. Desiree glares at him.
RICK (CONT'D)
That didn't mean anything!
DESIREE
I don't have time for this Rick!
I'm going to check on Marge.
RICK
Great!... wait What??
DESIREE
Yeah she's right over there...
They both see that Willard and Marge are at the same table.
Rick and Desiree are shocked.
DESIREE (CONT'D)
What the hell?? Is that Willard??
RICK
Shit! How the hell did they match
up with each other?
Desiree looks to Rick with concern.
RICK (CONT'D)
I'm here as Willard's support.
DESIREE
We have to stop this!
Rick and Desire stumble over each other to get to Willard and
Marge.
The host from earlier approaches them.
HOST
You two can't go in there without
reservations.
DESIREE RICK
SHUT UP DARRELL! SHUT UP DARRELL!
 24.

Rick and Desiree attempt to get through Darrell.

DARRELL
Security!

29 INT. ESCAPE BLIND DATING RESTAURANT/DATING AREA - CONTINUOUS 29

WILLARD
I had no idea looking at that
profile that was... you. Roller
derby?
MARGE
Yeah. It's been my dream since I
was a kid. I like the hard
competition. I guess that's why I'm
so hard on Richard.
WILLARD
BB
Why didn't you tell me. That's...
awesome!
MARGE
Really? I didn't think you'd be
interested. And what about your
escape dream life to be a pro cliff
diver?
WILLARD
Yeah. I just want to let loose and
take risks. I picked up making bow
ties because it's safe and I have
control. But maybe it's distracted
me for too long
They smile loving at each other.
MARGE
I love you Willard. I'm sorry I did
this. Desiree put me up to it but I
should have refused.
WILLARD
I'm sorry too. I should have told
Rick no but he swore our marriage
needed this and he and I were
finally hanging out. I got caught
up.
MARGE
It's okay. I know spending time
with him is important to you.
 25.

WILLARD
I should also focus on the
wonderful things I do have. Like my
amazing wife... and Richard.
Willard and Marge smile lovingly at each other.

EXT. ESCAPE BLIND DATING RESTAURANT - DAY

Rick and Desire wait outside of the restaurant.
DESIREE
I guess they're not coming out.
RICK
I was sure as soon as they saw each
other they'd freak out and leave.
Desiree laughs.
RICK (CONT'D)
What's funny?
DESIREE
This. It's so awkward... I can't
believe this worked...
Rick laughs.
RICK
They're weirder than I thought.
DESIREE
They know what they want and accept
each other. It's... beautiful.
Rick examines Desiree for a moment.
RICK
Yeah, I guess my bro's alright...
 
Come on Dessie, lets go. I think
they'll be okay from here. I know
this nice restaurant we can go to.
DESIREE
Just the two of us?
Rick extends his hand to Desiree. She takes it. They leave
holding hands.
FADE TO BLACK.