The All Seeing Prophet

The All Seeing Prophet
by
Douglass Robertson Jr.
DouglassRobertsonJr@gmail.com
Robertsonlove89@aol.com
FADE IN:
EXT. COUNTRY CHURCH - PARKING LOT - NIGHT
SUPER: New Diana, Texas 2002
An old beat up truck parks behind the church. Contemporary

Christian music permeates from the doors.
EXT./INT. TRUCK - NIGHT
ROBERT PRUITT, a studious preacher (30's), his high spirited

son BOBBY PRUITT (7) and astute daughter FAYE PRUITT (10)
look at the building.
Robert observes the cars.
ROBERT
(whispers)
God, let YOUR will be done tonight.
BOBBY
Ok, I understand why I can't have
the new War Craft, but what about
Grand Theft Auto?
Robert scoffs but smiles.
ROBERT
No sir, that is a negative. I've
heard about that one too. Nice try.
FAYE
Stop being silly Bobby.
Robert and Faye get out the truck with Bibles tucked under
their arms.
Bobby hops out with his toy car.
ROBERT
Bobby aren't you forgetting
something?
Robert glances down at Bobby's Bible in the seat.
Bobby reaches back in and grabs it.
EXT. COUNTRY CHURCH - PARKING LOT - NIGHT - CONTINUOUS
Robert wraps his arm around his son's shoulder.

2.
Faye cuts her eye over at her dad's arm.
ROBERT
Maybe we can check out what game is
appropriate tomorrow.
INT. COUNTRY CHURCH - SANCTUARY - NIGHT
Several ceiling fans cool off a nicely decorated sanctuary.
Robert pounds his fist on the corner of the podium. He looks

out at packed house.
Faye sits attentive focused on every word her dad speaks.

Next to her is Bobby and he has the Bible spread open in his
lap, driving the toy car across the pages.
ROBERT
... If we don't know how to read
the word of God properly, Satan
will easily manipulate us!
A PENTECOSTAL PASTOR (30's) in a fine suit sits in a chair on

the stage behind Robert. He waves a hand.
PENTECOSTAL PASTOR
What a word! What a word!
The Pastor nods to a musician on a piano in the corner of the

room.
The musician prepares to play a tune but Robert holds up his

hand to silence him.
ROBERT
The Lord has told us to be wise.
Enough of playing the fool.
Robert glances over at the musician and nods.
The musician plays the organ and the band joins in. People
begin to dance and rejoice.
Faye stands and claps; even Bobby leaps out his seat and does
a jig.
INT. COUNTRY CHURCH - SANCTUARY - NIGHT - LATER
Bobby lies asleep on his daddy's shoulder.
Faye is on the other side wide awake probing the room.

3.
Robert sees the Pastor come from another room with a check in
his hand. He stands and Bobby wakes up.
The Pastor hands Robert the check.
ROBERT
(stares at the check)
Didn't you say another number over
the phone?
The pastor smirks and looks around the empty church.
PENTECOSTAL PASTOR
We gotta keep the lights on
brother. Don't worry. We're gonna
get you back here to preach another
one of those powerful sermons.
(pause)
The Lord is REALLY gonna bless you
then...
The pastor looks at Bobby who's next to his dad's leg. He

rubs the kid's his hair.
PENTECOSTAL PASTOR (CONT'D)

... Ain't that right son?
Bobby nods his head and smiles.
Faye scoffs.
EXT./INT. TRUCK - NIGHT
Robert stares at the check and sighs. He slips a SILVER FLASK

out his coat pocket and takes a swig.
BOBBY
I know just the game I'm going to
get --
Faye observes her dads face.
FAYE
-- Bobby stop being selfish.
BOBBY
I'm NOT, daddy said --
ROBERT
-- That's enough. You guys want
Sonic?
The kids smile and Robert cranks the truck.

4.
EXT. ROBERT'S HOUSE - FRONT YARD - NIGHT
SUPER: Longview, Texas
A house with cracked Sears siding sits nestled in the woods.

The truck pulls into a gravel driveway. Behind the house is a
Cadillac parked under a tree.
INT. ROBERT'S HOUSE - BEDROOM - NIGHT
A half-dressed GUY (early 20's) leans down and kisses a woman

only covered by a sheet, CAROL PRUITT (30's). She reaches up
and caresses his strong chin.
CAROL
... Stay ten more minutes.
GUY
I'm going to be late to work.
Besides, he should be home soon.
CAROL
We have at least another hour. He's
definitely not thinking about
coming home to be with me.
Carol grabs a pack of cigarettes off the nightstand. She

stares at the T.V. but her mind is somewhere else; ironically
in a lonely place.
The Guy glances back at her in sympathy. He walks back over

and removes the cigarette.
GUY
If that's the case, I can stay a
little while longer.
He kisses her with passion.
INT. ROBERT'S HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - NIGHT
Robert and the kids enter the house with ice cream cones in
their hands.
ROBERT
You two get ready for bed.
INT. ROBERT'S HOUSE - KID'S BEDROOM - NIGHT
Faye has finished her cone but Bobby's runs down his arm. She
looks at it.
5.
FAYE
If you get that on your good
clothes, you're gonna be in
trouble.
BOBBY
I think I'll get the new Mario
Cart. You think he'll let me have
that one?
Faye scoffs.
FAYE
Daddy doesn't have enough money for
that.
BOBBY
YES HE DOES --
CAROL (O.S.)
-- BOB?! I thought you were --
ROBERT (O.S.)
-- SO THIS IS WHAT YOU DO WHILE I'M
DOING THE LORD'S WORK.
(pause)
YOU CAN'T CHANGE A WHORE.
GUY (O.S.)
YOU CAN'T TALK TO HER LIKE THAT.
The kids hear a scuffle -- then silence. They look at each

other.
CAROL (O.S.)
NO BOB!
BANG! BANG!
The kids shudder and their eyes widen.
Carol screams and they hear shuffling again.
ROBERT (O.S.)
YOU CHOOSE HIM OVER ME? YOU'RE
NOTHING BUT A FILTHY JEZEBEL.
CAROL (O.S.)
HE GAVE ME WHAT I NEEDED.
ROBERT (O.S.)
IF THAT'S WHAT YOU NEED, THEN BE
WITH HIM.
6.
BANG!
The kids jump again and tears fill their eyes.
EXT. ROBERT'S HOUSE - PORCH - NIGHT
Red and blue lights illuminate the night sky. Several cops
cars are parked in front of the house.
A POLICE OFFICER stands in front of a BLACK COUPLE in their

30's. They have a son wearing a cowboy hat and a holster
around his waist, THEO MITCHELL (7) standing next to Bobby
and Faye.
BLACK WOMAN
... Yes we're like their guardians.
POLICE OFFICER
But are you their LEGAL guardians?
The couple look at each other.
BLACK MAN
Yes.
Bobby watches the officers place his dad in the back of a

squad car.
Robert stares out the back window at the kids.
Bobby's eyes fill with tears and Faye pulls him in close.
20 YEARS LATER:
INT. COUNTRY CHURCH - SANCTUARY - NIGHT
Only one of the ceiling fans spins in the church struggling

to keep a packed house cool.
A flamboyant organist leads a small band in gospel music.
The sanctuary is full of ecstatic energy; church members

dance and shout in the pews.
Beads of sweat seep through the back of the southern

Pentecostal preacher who's now in his 50's, and a little
heavier. He bounces with enthusiasm behind the podium.
Pulling a handkerchief from his pocket, he wipes his face,
and shoves his mouth against the mic --
7.
PENTECOSTAL PASTOR
... He's able to do exceedingly and
abundantly above all you can ask or
think...
The Organist plays with skill behind the Preacher's words.

... He's gonna work miracle signs
and wonders...
The Congregation shouts and claps in agreement.
INT. COUNTRY CHURCH - BACK ROOM - NIGHT - CONTINUOUS

Bobby Pruitt who's all grown up now (late 20's), wears a
tailor-made suit made for someone else peeks in a door that
connects to the sanctuary. He has a southern suave that's
undeniable, puts you in the mind of a young McConaughey.
He reaches into his coat pocket and pulls out the SILVER
FLASK; he takes a swig.
PENTECOSTAL PASTOR (O.S.)

... The man of God that's here
tonight definitely has the call of
God all over his life.
(pause)
His daddy was like a brother to me.
This boy definitely walks in a
STRONG anointing...
Bobby paces the floor and sprays his mouth with Binaca.
PENTECOSTAL PASTOR (O.S.) (CONT'D)

... put your hands together for the
man of God, Prophet - Bobby -
Pruitt!
The Congregation claps!
INT. COUNTRY CHURCH - SANCTUARY - NIGHT - CONTINUOUS
Bobby prances out the back room; he has a cordless mic. He

leaps up onto the pulpit with the pastor.
BOBBY
(shakes mic)
Whatever you need, God is able to
supply! If you believe it say yes!
The Congregation shouts in affirmation.

8.
Bobby probes the crowd.
BOBBY (CONT'D)
God told me that somebody is in
need of a healing!
(pause)
Who am I talking to tonight?
Several people run to the front of the church with their

hands raised; they look at the Prophet with pleading eyes.
Bobby scans the crowd and sees a thin pale WHITE WOMAN (early
30's)in a blue dress in the third pew.
He steps down from the podium with a couple of stout men

guarding him.
He points at the woman --
BOBBY (CONT'D)
You ma'am, come up here.
The woman's eyes widen. She gets up with caution and walks
down the aisle.
BOBBY (CONT'D)
You been praying for a healing
haven't ya?
She nods frantically.
BOBBY (CONT'D)
Your prayers have been heard. God
told me that you were struggling
with constant headaches.
(pause)
Am I right about it?!
The woman looks around surprised. He forces the mic to her

mouth.
WHITE WOMAN
Yes Prophet. The pain just won't
leave.
BOBBY
Well it's leaving tonight. I SAID
IT'S LEAVING TONIGHT!
Bobby holds the mic up for confirmation, and the assembly

shouts for joy.
He looks at the woman and they both smirk.

9.
BOBBY (CONT'D)
Lift up those hands.
The woman hands go up.
Bobby puts one hand on her forehead and keeps the other on
the mic.
BOBBY (CONT'D)
I command you in the name of the
Lord, be healed... NOW!
(pause)
Headaches I curse you back to the
pits of Hell from whence you came!
The woman shakes; she feels the healing energy, and falls to
the floor.
Bobby hops over her and steps up on a pew.
BOBBY (CONT'D)
The POWER is here! You can have
what she has! Do you want it?
(pause)
I said do you want it?!
The congregation claps and shouts!
The Organist plays at a higher tune to drown out the small

crowd church.
INT. COUNTRY CHURCH - BACK ROOM - NIGHT - LATER
Bobby takes off a wet shirt.
The Pastor enters the room with a basket in his hand.
PENTECOSTAL PASTOR
All I can say is, GLORY. The Spirit
used you tonight son. The people
got what they needed.
Bobby smiles and slips into another shirt. He is a lot more

composed.
BOBBY
We serve a mighty God Pastor. He
knows the needs of the people.
PENTECOSTAL PASTOR
He sure does.
10.
The Pastor sits the basket on an old desk, and reaches and
pulls out a fist full of cash. He starts to straighten out
the money.
Bobby observes the crisp green bills, but he tries not to

stare.
BOBBY
Looks like the people were stirred.
PENTECOSTAL PASTOR
(money in hand)
Twenty, thirty, forty --
(pause)
-- When they heard you were coming,
I didn't have to advertise. Don't
think I could've afforded it
anyway.
Bobby sits in a chair and changes shoes.
BOBBY
I'm pretty sure the radio station
would've cut you a deal.
(pause)
They're always running a special,
they are definitely willing to help
out good folks like yourself.
PENTECOSTAL PASTOR
Deal or not, the church is barely
keeping the lights on.
The Pastor looks down at several bills stacked on each other.

Brother you earned this tonight.
What do we owe you?
Bobby glances down at the hole in the wooden floor by the

desk, then looks back at the money.
BOBBY
Let's see the two nights in the
hotel was two-fifty, the gas on the
way, my food --
-- Oh! I had to miss a few days of

work. Tell you what pastor, make it
a solid grand and we'll call it
good for the Kingdom.
The Pastor looks at the money.

11.
PENTECOSTAL PASTOR
All we took up was eight-hundred.
The Pastor pulls out his wallet and adds to the stack of
cash.

I know the Lord is gonna bless this
church for sowing this seed into
your ministry Prophet.
The Pastor pulls an envelope out the desk drawer, puts all
the money into it, and hands it to Bobby.
Bobby closes his eyes and reaches for the pastor's forehead.
The Pastor raises his hands.
BOBBY
I see a hundred fold blessing
coming your way in the next thirty
days.
PENTECOSTAL PASTOR
AMEN. And it is so. Thank you
prophet.
BOBBY
No pastor, THANK YOU.
EXT. GAS STATION - NIGHT
A white Sedan with tinted windows idles in the parking lot.
A 1995 Nissan 300ZX pulls up next to it. Bobby steps out the
sports car and walks over to the passenger side of the Sedan;
he taps on the window.
The lock pops and he open the door --
INT. WHITE SEDAN - NIGHT
Bobby pulls out the envelope, he counts out a few bills and
passes it to the driver.
A boney female hand opens --
FEMALE VOICE
(raspy voice)
God is good.
BOBBY
Yes He is.
12.
Bobby looks at his sister, the WHITE WOMAN in the blue dress
from church; FAYE PRUIT (30's). She looks worn out by life.
FAYE
That's it?
BOBBY
You know church people, the
attendance numbers never match the
offering numbers.
(pause)
Is that going to be enough?
FAYE
This will get me by. That damn
lawyer taking all my money. But if
I get my boy back, it'll all be
worth it.
BOBBY
You're gonna win this thing. God's
on your side.
Faye scoffs.
FAYE
Yeah... God.
Bobby reaches for the door handle.
BOBBY
Talk to you tomorrow.
Bobby leans over, kisses his sister on the cheek, and exits
the vehicle.
EXT. 1995 NISSAN 300ZX - NIGHT
He watches the car drive off, then walks over to his. Bobby
reaches for the door --
MALE VOICE
Excuse me sir?
Bobby looks at a HOMELESS GUY that has on worn out clothes

and a dirty face a few feet away from him.
Bobby looks him up and down.
BOBBY
May I help you?
13.
HOMELESS GUY
I haven't had a meal in a few days.
Could you spare a few bucks?
Bobby sighs; he looks around and pulls out a couple of

dollars from his pocket, he extends it to the man.
The Man grabs it.
Bobby's face grimaces from the smell of the man.
BOBBY
That ought to get you by for a
couple of days.
(pause)
Where are you staying tonight?
The Man points under a bridge some distance away.
Bobby sighs and pulls out the envelope; he looks at it, and
hands it the homeless guy.
BOBBY (CONT'D)
I think I past a Motel six down the
street.
HOMELESS GUY
Thank you so much sir! God is going
to bless you big!
Bobby forces a smile and gets into car.
EXT. TRAILER PARK - NIGHT
The sports car with peeling paint pulls up in front of a

rundown modular home.
INT. BOBBY'S HOUSE - BEDROOM - NIGHT

Bobby enters a dark room and tosses his duffel bag on the
floor. He sits on the edge of the bed and unties his shoes.
FEMALE VOICE
How was church?
BOBBY
It went fine.
The night lamp comes on.

14.
Bobby looks back at his wife, TRISHA PRUITT (late 20's), her
demeanor is pure as the driven snow, but she wears a hair-net
that gives the impression of a no-nonsense waitress.
TRISHA
Was Faye there?
BOBBY
Give it a rest would ya.
He gets up and goes to the bathroom.
TRISHA
God sees your tricks Bobby. Is the
Gospel just another hustle for you?
Water runs in the bathroom, and she hears the sound of teeth
being brushed.
TRISHA (CONT'D)
The love of money is the root --
BOBBY (O.S.)
(muffled)
-- of all evil! I know what the
Scriptures.
He gargles and spit.
Bobby comes out the bathroom, slips off his shirt and pants.
He leaves on his boxers and puts on a North Carolina Tar
Heels T-shirt.
He crawls into bed.
BOBBY (CONT'D)
Ecclesiastes ten and nineteen,
MONEY answers all things. My daddy
spent his whole life preaching and
not taking a dime.
(pause)
We didn't have a pot to piss in or
a window to throw it out of. You
would think the church would've
taken better care of him.
TRISHA
Your father's work was a labor of
love.
15.
BOBBY
You see where that got him. Tell
you one thing, that's not going to
be me. I'm going to have something
in life...
Bobby looks around at his meager room and shakes his head.
BOBBY (CONT'D)
... No, that's not going to be me.
He lays down and pull up the covers.
Trisha turns the light off, and slides over in the bed.
TRISHA
Peoples lives are more important
than money Bobby. The Gospel is
about relationships --
(pause)
-- And I still smell liquor on your
breath. What does the Bible say
about that?
INT. BOBBY'S HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - DAY
Basketball trophies of all sizes decorate a modest size

living room. There is a framed news paper clipping of the
Longview Lobos winning the state championship. A picture of
the North Carolina basketball team is in the center of all
the decorations.
A clock on the wall shows: 5:00 a.m. Soft Gospel music plays
from a stereo.
Trisha sits sideways on the floor; she's a few months

pregnant. Her hands are clasped together.
TRISHA
... Father you know what I need
before I ask. You are the God of
the universe, the Creator of all
things.
(pause)
I humbly ask that you touch my
husband. Let him know your perfect
will for his life.
(pause)
Father God... change his heart like
only you can do.
16.
INT. REED'S AUTO SALES - LOBBY - DAY
Bobby enters the door and eyeballs a shiny red convertible.

He walks over and rubs his hand down the side of it.
BOBBY
(whispers)
Soon we'll be as one.
DAMIEN (O.S.)
I've heard of preachers hearing
voices, but talking to cars? That's
a whole new category.
Bobby rolls his eyes as he turns around and sees a guy

approaching him that looks like he could be on G.Q.
Magazine's cover for the next six issues, DAMIEN COLLINS
(25).
DAMIEN (CONT'D)
(rubs car)
I've prepared a spot for her next
to her playmate.
Damien gazes outside at his immaculate 2021 Chevrolet Camaro.

He then glances at Bobby's piece of junk.
DAMIEN (CONT'D)
Are you seriously gonna make her
play with that?
BOBBY
Dude what's your deal?
DAMIEN
I want to make sure sports jocks
like you don't get a day of rest.
Damien smirks at Bobby and walks off.
BOBBY
WHAT?! We're not even in school
anymore.
RICHARD (O.S.)
Bobby got a second?
Bobby looks at a man inside an office waving his hand to come

in.
17.
INT. RICHARD'S OFFICE - DAY
Bobby taps on the frame of an open door. He sees businessman

and store owner RICHARD REED (50's) glare at a computer
screen.
BOBBY
Yes sir..?
RICHARD
Shut the door and have a seat.
Bobby smiles and does as he is told.
Richard gazes out the window at a clock in the Lobby.
RICHARD (CONT'D)
How are you feeling about your
chances with the contest? A few
more hours and you could be the big
man on campus again.
Bobby extends his arms.
BOBBY
I can feel my hands wrapped around
that steering wheel right now.
Richard leans back in his chair and observes Bobby.
RICHARD
Is everything ok son? You haven't
been yourself lately.
(pause)
That time of the year is
approaching, and if it's bothering
you, I'm here to talk.
Bobby's smile leaves; solemnness takes root.
BOBBY
What's to talk about. The Lord
gives and He takes away, right?
RICHARD
I don't know all the church lingo,
but I know your dad was a good guy.
(pause)
He was one of the best preachers in
this area. People say you're just
like'em. He just fell into a dark
place.
18.
BOBBY
Mr. Reed, thank you. I mean really,
thanks. But I'm nothing like that
guy.
(pause)
You don't kill your wife for one
slip up. I'm not justifying her
actions, but my dad was a real
cheapskate.
(pause)
He's locked up where he belongs. He
can rott for the rest of his life
as far as I'm concerned.
RICHARD
I hope you can find it in your
heart to forgive him one day.
Everybody makes mistakes.
Bobby stands to his feet and walks to the exit.
BOBBY
You know Mr. Reed, the sad thing
about this whole ordeal is... The
guy might ask for forgiveness, and
God being God, will forgive him.
INT. COURTROOM - DAY
A JUDGE bangs a gavel!
JUDGE
... The court hereby awards Ms.
Faye Pruitt sole custody of Preston
Jamar Woods.
Faye eyes widen and she claps. She hugs her lawyer.
FAYE
God bless you sir. I owe all of
this to you.
Faye's celebration is cut short when she sees her bi-racial

son PRESTON JAMAR ROBERTSON (12) hug his African American
father and African American step-mom.
FAYE (O.S.) (CONT'D)

Get your hands off MY son.
Preston turns and looks at his mom with sad eyes.
PRESTON
But mom I was just --
19.
Faye extends her hand.
FAYE
-- but mom nothing! C'mon let's go!
FAYE (CONT'D)
(to her ex-husband)
You make sure that check is in my
account next week!
Faye jerks Preston by the arm and they walk towards the exit.
INT. YOUTH CENTER - GAME ROOM - DAY
A female hand slaps down a Draw four card in the center of a

stack of Uno cards on a table.
Trisha smirks and cuts her eye at a young black kid with a
hat turned backwards, LAMONT (12). Two other kids sit at the
table.
TRISHA
(to Lamont)
You know the drill.
Lamont has one card in his hand; his head drops in disbelief.
LAMONT
Man, that's F --
(pause)
-- I mean messed up! I was just
about to win.
TRISHA
Not today, draw your four cards.
Lamont snatches up four cards from the deck.
The other two kids place down number cards.

Trisha lays down three skip cards, which leads the final play
back to herself --
-- she places her final card down.
TRISHA (CONT'D)
UNO... Game!
Trisha winks her eye at Lamont and holds up both hands in

championship style.
A group of kids surrounding the card table burst into

laughter.
20.
LAMONT
Nah, I can't let you beat me like
that. One more game!
TRISHA
That's fine, but you'll never beat
Numero Uno.
Trisha rakes in all the cards from the table.
Lamont rolls his eyes at the other kids standing around the
table.
LAMONT
See, that wasn't even funny. Ya'll
laugh at anything.
MALE VOICE
Trisha may I talk to you?
Trisha turns and looks at a man wearing wire rim glasses

stand in the doorway. She glances to the other side of the
room at an older BLACK WOMAN sweeping.
TRISHA
Ms. Ruth can you come watch the
kids for me and make sure no one
doesn't cheat.
Trisha cuts her eye at Lamont and smiles.
INT. PAUL'S OFFICE - DAY
Trisha sits in a chair and across from her is the man at the
door, C.E.O. of the Youth center, PAUL MORGAN (30's).
There is a steady drip in the background.
PAUL
... I don't have to tell you the
trouble we are facing with our
finances...
Paul looks up at a leaky roof. The water falls into a trash

can.
PAUL (CONT'D)
... This may be the last day for
the after school program. People
don't see the need to invest in
these kinds of programs any longer.
Trisha looks with concern.

21.
TRISHA
This is the only alternative those
kids have.
Paul gets up from his desk in frustration and walks to the

window; he sighs.
PAUL
I know, it was a program like this
that saved me.
TRISHA
Those kids need this. Lamont is
even starting to participate.
(pause)
If this program fails, no telling
what he might --
PAUL
-- I know, I know. I'm already
giving thirty percent of my OWN
salary to help out.
TRISHA
Paul, I didn't know. Is it anything
I can do?
PAUL
This is not your fight. Besides you
have your own kid you're about to
worry about.
TRISHA
These are my kids too, I love them.
This is not just a job to me.
Paul turns around.
PAUL
I know and they love you too.
Trisha rises to her feet.
TRISHA
Paul I don't know how your
relationship with God is, but He
always makes a way when there is no
way, but you have to believe.
Paul shakes his head.

22.
PAUL
Trisha I have a business degree. I
KNOW numbers, I can see those, and
they aren't adding up.
TRISHA
Paul... He will supply, just watch.
Paul smirks and shakes his head.
PAUL
(sarcastic)
If you say so.
INT. YOUTH CENTER - GAME ROOM - DAY
Trisha passes Lamont his book bag as they stand at the door.
TRISHA
Have a good day Lamont, see you
tomorrow.
Lamont slings the bag over his shoulder and looks up at

Trisha.
LAMONT
You aight Mrs. Trisha? You ain't
smiling like you was earlier.
Trisha rubs her bulging stomach.
TRISHA
I'm fine, just a lot of kicking
going on in there, ya know.
LAMONT
My big mama say if you drink some
of that pink stuff, you'll be good.
Trisha smiles and gives Lamont a hug.
He exits out the door.
RUTH (O.S.)
Thing 'bout kids, they'll believe
anything you tell'em ...
Trisha turns around and sees an African American female that

has wisdom seeping out her pours, RUTH JACKSON (60's) propped
against a broom staring at her.
23.
RUTH (CONT'D)
... What's REALLY going on with you
child?
Trisha sighs with relief.
INT. YOUTH CENTER - BREAK ROOM - DAY - LATER
Ruth and Trisha sit across from each other at a lunch table.
RUTH
,.. That's a lot going on, but you
know God can handle it.
TRISHA
Yes ma'am I know, but it seems the
more I pray, the more things are
adding to my plate.
(pause)
Sometimes I wonder if He's
forgotten about me.
Like a loving grandmother; Ruth swats Trisha on the arm with

a dry dishrag.
RUTH
(loud whisper)
Hush yo' mouth! You know He
listenin'
Trisha smiles and shakes her head.
TRISHA
Can't believe I'm playing the
hypocrite. I just told Paul what
God can do, and look at me.
RUTH
You praying AND fasting?
Trisha rubs her stomach.
TRISHA
I would but I don't know if the
baby can handle it.
RUTH
There was plenty of pregnant women
in the Bible when leaders declared
a fast.
24.
RUTH (CONT'D)
(cont'd)
(pause)
You ain't got to go three and four
days. Just do a few hours.
Ruth reaches over and grabs Trisha's hand.
RUTH (CONT'D)
We gonna do this together baby. God
gonna turn this around for HIS
glory.
(pause)
But first, he gotta change Bobby's
heart... The Head has got to be in
the right! There must be order.
Without a moments notice, Ruth closes her eyes.
Trisha quickly closes her eyes.
RUTH (CONT'D)
God you are a mighty God! There
ain't nobody like you. You is
NOTHING to be played with. Bobby is
yo' child Lord, fix his mind, fix
his heart.
(pause)
Let him see that you are not to be
mocked. In the precious name of
Jesus we pray, AMEN.
Trisha cracks her eyes open and peeks at Ruth; her eyes are
still closed.
RUTH (CONT'D)
I can feel Him workin' already.
He's gonna handle it....
Ruth opens her eyes and fastens them on Trisha.

CUT TO:
INT. REED'S AUTO SALES - BOBBY'S OFFICE - DAY
Bobby writes on a piece of paper at his desk. A BLACK MAN

wearing a work uniform sits in front of him. A gust of wind
whips through that makes only Bobby shiver.
BOBBY
... Whoa, did you feel that?
The customer looks around.

25.
BLACK MAN
Nah dog, I'm good. hey homie, I
really preciate ya'll doing this
for me. My other ride broke down if
it wasn't --
Bobby quickly starts to write again.
BOBBY
-- yeah, yeah, yeah, you wouldn't
know what you would do.
Bobby doesn't look at the man but glances at his watch.
The male customer frowns but then shrugs.
BLACK MAN
Uh... yeah.
Bobby finishes the paperwork and quickly rises to his feet.

He gives an envelope to the man and hurries toward the exit.
BLACK MAN (CONT'D)

Bruh, you aight?
BOBBY
Great, we're about to close that's
all. Trying to get a jump on the
paperwork.
(pause)
You understand right?
The male customer nods and exits the office; he turns to the
right.
Bobby quickly follows and turns to the left holding a

confirmation slip.
INT. REED'S AUTO SALES - LOBBY - NIGHT

Bobby enters the lobby with a big smile. He holds the sheet
of paper high in his hand and sings --
BOBBY
-- we are the champions! I AM THE
CHAMPION OF THE --
Bobby sees all the employees gathered around Damien;

balloons, ribbons are on the floor.
Damien sneers at Bobby.
Richard hands Damien a set of keys and an envelope.

26.
DAMIEN
-- So nice of you to sing me a
victory song Bobby, but please let
me do my speech first...
All the employees glance back at Bobby and chuckle.
Bobby's hand slowly lowers and his smile turns into dismay.
He sees Mr. Reed across the room, and walks toward him.
DAMIEN (CONT'D)
... This has been a wild six
months, but it was no doubt in my
mind that I would come out on
top...
INT. FRONT OF MR. REED'S OFFICE - NIGHT
Bobby leans over to Richard and whispers.
BOBBY
What the Hell? It's not six o'
clock yet.
RICHARD
It's ten after.
BOBBY
No it's not, look --
Bobby holds up his watch. It says: 5;30.
Richard points to a clock on the wall in the lobby, it reads:

6:10.
RICHARD
You need a new watch.
Bobby looks at his watch and the second hand is still. He

taps on the face -- it doesn't move.
BOBBY
Damn it.
DAMIEN (O.S.)
... I would like to thank Joseph
for the sale that put me over the
top.
Bobby looks up and sees Damien point to a WELL-BUILT MAN

stand next to a TEENAGE GIRL --
27.
INT. REED'S AUTO SALES - LOBBY - NIGHT - CONTINUOUS
DAMIEN
Joseph I hope your daughter enjoys
that Mustang. Yellow is going to
look good on her.
Bobby glances out the window at a yellow mustang G.T. He

leans back over to Mr. Reed.
BOBBY
(whispers)
Didn't that car have some serious
issues?
RICHARD
Damien said the mechanics fixed
everything.
BOBBY
Hmm... I bet.
EXT. REED'S AUTO SALES - NIGHT
Bobby stands next to his car unlocking it and a Sheriff car

pulls up next to him. THEO MITCHELL (late 20's) who's head of
law enforcement gets out the car.
THEO
Working late?
Bobby forces a smile.
BOBBY
It's been a rough one bud. What are
you up to?
THEO
Thought you might want to go get a
cold one.
BOBBY
I could use a few.
DAMIEN (O.S.)
Hey thanks again Joseph, you're a
life saver.
A few feet away they see Joseph opens the car door for his
daughter. Damien stands in the doorway looking at them.
DAMIEN (CONT'D)
I was right, yellow IS your color!
28.
Joseph gets into the passenger's side of the car and glances
over at Bobby.
JOSEPH
Hey aren't you Bobby the Buzzer
Beater Pruitt?
BOBBY
(waves)
That's me.
JOSEPH
Wow, I wondered what ever happened
to you. I saw that game you played
in against Duke.
(pause)
How's that knee?
BOBBY
Four surgeries later and it's brand
new.
JOSEPH
If it wasn't for that, you guys
almost had it.
Joseph and his daughter drive away.
Damien focuses on Bobby.
DAMIEN
ALMOST had it. The world is full of
almost champs.
Bobby throws Damien a finger.
DAMIEN (CONT'D)
Yes, I AM number one.
Damien close the door and goes into the building.

Bobby looks at Theo and shakes his head.
THEO
What's up with that guy?
BOBBY
Probably still mad we stuck him in
that locker for the weekend.
They both laugh.

29.
INT. BOBBY'S HOUSE - DINING ROOM - NIGHT
Trisha looks at Bobby with pity in her eyes. He spins his

food around on his fork with one hand and props his face up
with the other hand.
TRISHA
... Look on the bright side, God
blessed you to have a job in this
kind of economy.
Bobby is not impressed; he looks at her and rolls his eyes.
TRISHA (CONT'D)
Maybe it wasn't God's will for you
to have that car. You might have
fell into pride --
BOBBY
-- God's will? God's will?! Yeah,
maybe He couldn't see fit for me to
have a nicer car, OR THAT WONDERFUL
BONUS THAT CAME WITH IT...

Bobby gets up from the table and
paces the floor. He looks around at
his home.
BOBBY
... or maybe we can keep eking by
and you can grow discontent, run
out and get a young stud like her,
and then maybe I can blow your
brains out.
(pause)
How's that sound? Maybe him and I
can share a cell.
A knock at the front door interrupts them. Bobby goes to open

the door.
BOBBY (CONT'D)
(sarcastic)
God's will.
Bobby scoffs while he walks.
INT. BOBBY'S HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - NIGHT - CONTINUOUS
Bobby opens the door and sees his sister Faye and a young
male. He smiles big.
30.
BOBBY
Hey sis! How's it going?
Faye and Preston enter the house. She walks toward the dining
room.
FAYE
(to Preston)
Say hi to your uncle boy.
Bobby looks down at the youngster.
BOBBY
Well look at you. I haven't seen
you in years. What are you like
eight, nine?
PRESTON
Twelve.
BOBBY
Whoa, you're kind of short for
twelve. You play sports?
Preston glances around the room at the trophies.
PRESTON
I like basketball.
BOBBY
My kind of kid!
Bobby grabs Preston around the shoulder and ushers him in the
dining area.
INT. BOBBY'S HOUSE - DINING ROOM - NIGHT
Trisha sits at the table watching Faye fix a giant plate of

food in the kitchen.
TRISHA
Wasn't expecting to see you Faye,
thought you would've been
celebrating getting your son.
Faye comes and sets her plate on the table.
Bobby and Preston enter the room.
Trisha stands up when she spots Preston.

31.
TRISHA (CONT'D)
My goodness is that Preston? You've
gotten so big!
BOBBY
The boy says he likes basketball, I
told him he came to the right
place.
Trisha hugs and kisses Preston.
Faye shovels a spoonful of food in her mouth.
FAYE
(muffled)
I told that boy, if he wants to
make it, he's gonna have to put on
some more weight.
TRISHA
(to Faye)
Well, maybe you would've made him a
plate, he could do that.
(to Preston)
Baby you hungry? Come on I'll make
you something. How's your dad, he's
such a Godly man....
Preston nods his head and Trisha ushers him to the kitchen.
Trisha and Faye lock eyes.
Bobby quickly sits beside Faye blocking their stares.
BOBBY
I told you God would work things
out. That boy has grown so much!
INT. BOBBY'S HOUSE - DINING ROOM - NIGHT - LATER

Preston gobbles his food down, while Trisha watches him with
concern.
Bobby talks to Faye.
BOBBY
... Next thing I know that rat was
making his victory speech!
FAYE
Screw'em! If they can't see you're
the best thing that's happened to
that company, you don't need'em!
(MORE)
32.
FAYE (CONT'D)
(pause)
Go right down the road to another
company!
Bobby pauses to think. Trisha talks in the background.

Nothing matters for a split second. The only word that echoes
in his head is ROAD.
TRISHA (O.S.)
... Bobby. Bobby. Bobby!
Bobby stares at Trisha with wide eyes.
BOBBY
Huh? Yeah? I'm sorry babe, what
were you saying?
TRISHA
I said this is just another trial
that God can use for His glory.
BOBBY
Oh, ok.
Bobby springs up from the table!
BOBBY (CONT'D)
I'm taking the Gospel on the road!
Everyone looks at him with blank stares.
BOBBY (CONT'D)
I know it sounds crazy, BUT Jesus'
ministry wasn't in one isolated
spot, He was everywhere!
(pause)
Faye you can set everything up.
Book as many locations as possible!
Shucks, even Preston can come!
Trisha shakes her head in disbelief.

Preston nods and smiles.
PRESTON
Sounds like fun!
Trisha looks at Bobby with pleading eyes.
TRISHA
(whispers)
Bobby he's just a child.
33.
FAYE
No younger than we were when daddy
had us running round the church.
TRISHA
Bobby you have a job...
responsibilities.
Bobby looks at Faye.
BOBBY
What did you say sis, they had
their chance.
(to Trisha)
God will provide.
Trisha rises from the table.
TRISHA
I've heard enough. Preston it was
nice to see you again. I will keep
you in my prayers --
Trisha glances over at Bobby and then at Faye.
TRISHA (CONT'D)
-- Lord knows you're going to need
it.
Trisha kisses Preston on the cheek and exits the room.
Faye smirks and rolls her eyes.
FAYE
(mumbles)
Goody two-shoes.
Trisha opens the door from the bathroom, she has a blow dryer
in her hand. She stares at Bobby reading a piece of paper in
his hand.
He feels her cold stare and cuts his eye over to her.
BOBBY
What?
She shakes her head and goes back into the bathroom.
Bobby tosses the papers down, hops out the bed, and goes to
the bathroom.
34.
INT. BOBBY'S HOUSE - BATH ROOM - NIGHT
He looks at Trisha's reflection in the mirror. She blow drys

her hair.
BOBBY
You haven't said anything to me
since dinner. Ephesians four and
twenty six, don't let the sun go
down on your wrath.
Trisha shouts over the dryer.
TRISHA
DON'T YOU HAVE ANY SHAME? YOU NEED
TO BE AN EXAMPLE. YOU SEE HOW
PRESTON LOOKED AT YOU TONIGHT? HE
NEEDS A ROLE MODEL.
(pause)
NOTHING MATTERS TO YOU BUT MONEY
AND FAME.
She cuts her eye at him.
TRISHA (CONT'D)
You're just a modern-day Pharisee.
Bobby reaches over and snatches the plug out the socket. He
gets in her face.
BOBBY
Don't you ever call me that again.
She eyeballs him.
TRISHA
What are you going to do, hit me? I
guarantee I'm not going down
without a fight.
They stare at each other in silence.

Bobby walks out the bathroom.
Trisha watches him put on his shoes.
TRISHA (CONT'D)
Can't you see that you're changing?
You need to repent Bobby. Let that
devil of a sister alone, and let
God TRULY use you.
Bobby zips up his windbreaker and exits the bedroom; he slams

the door behind him.
35.
Trisha's mind begins to race, but she thinks about her

conversation form earlier.
RUTH (V.O.)
... No matter what happens, you let
God work HIS plan.
EXT. NEIGHBORHOOD - NIGHT
Bobby jogs down the sidewalk with a slight limp. He has a

pair of ear phones on. He's in a zone --
EXT./INT. X'S CAR - NIGHT
An immaculate black Mercedes Benz cruises down the street.

Inside, two African American males are talking. The
passenger, TONEY-T (early 20), and the driver, XAVIER
JOHNSON(late 20's), better known as, X.
The car is full of smoke and Toney-T rolls a joint.
TONEY-T
... Cuz, they say it's an open
market too! Them white folks do
anything for that Ice.
(pause)
Just like niggas for Crack in the
nineties.
X
That's what's up! I'm always
looking to expand my business
ventures. It's time for me to re-
build the brand. We got to do it
different this time...
Toney-T pauses from rolling the joint.
X (CONT'D)
... Them Laws, lookin' for me to
slip up again. We gon' hit'em with
a different look... put some young
cats on the scene, innocent faces,
they want even see it coming.
TONEY-T
Cuz you wild! You wild! Where you
learn that?
X
Read a lot about how the mind works
when I was in lock down.
(MORE)
36.
X (CONT'D)
A young mind will do anything for
approval. It's all about finding
the right one.
TONEY-T
That's deep cuz.
X
Hurry up and let me hit that, my
mind need relaxin'.
Toney-T smiles and passes X the joint -- the car comes to a

screeching halt!
EXT. NEIGHBORHOOD - NIGHT
-- Bobby runs across the street and the Mercedes comes to a

screeching halt. He looks like a deer caught in headlights as
he stares at the guys in the car.
INT. X'S CAR - NIGHT - CONTINUOUS
TONEY-T
Ain't nothin' changed, even the
trailer park trash think they run
thangs.
X stares at Bobby.
X
I went to school with that cat.
Bobby hurries across the street eyeballing the two guys.
The car window slides down --
X (CONT'D)
You need to watch it. It'll be a
shame if something happen to that
other knee.
X smirks, takes a puff of the joint and speeds off.
INT. BOBBY'S HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - NIGHT
Bobby is asleep on the couch. His face is perplexed as he

tosses and turns --
37.
INT. HOSPITAL - DAY (DREAM)
-- Bobby sees doors burst open; Trisha is wheeled in on

gurney, she is bleeding and unconscious. He sees himself next
to her.
BOBBY
... Is she going to be ok..? Trisha
wake up...
A nurse holds him back from entering the operating room.
BOBBY (CONT'D)
... TRISHA!
INT. BOBBY'S HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - DAY (END DREAM)
Bobby springs up off the couch! His face is covered in sweat.

He glances at the clock; it's: 4:45 A.M.
INT. BOBBY'S HOUSE - BEDROOM - DAY
Bobby peeks in the doorway; he sees Trisha sound asleep in

bed. He sighs.
INT. BOBBY'S HOUSE - DINING ROOM - DAY - LATER
Steam rises up from a plate with toast and eggs sitting on a

table. A rose and a cup of orange juice is next to it. We
also see a letter next to the plate. Bobby slides bacon from
a pan onto the plate.
INT. BOBBY'S HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - DAY - CONTINUOUS
Bobby grabs a back pack from a chair and exits the front
door.
INT. FAYE'S HOUSE - BEDROOM - DAY
Preston enters the room; he sees his mom brushing her hair.
Faye walks over to the bed and tosses the brush in the bag.
She glances at Preston and is startled.
FAYE
You don't know how to say good
morning? I see your daddy didn't
teach you anything.
38.
PRESTON
Where we going?
FAYE
WE aren't going anywhere. I'm going
to meet your uncle Bobby out of
town for church tonight.
PRESTON
Why can't you guys just ride
together if you're going to the
same place?
Faye cuts her eye at him.
FAYE
Didn't your daddy teach you not to
ask grown people a lot questions..?
Faye shakes her head, picks up a bag off the un-made bed, and
walks toward the door.
FAYE (CONT'D)
There is some cereal in the
cupboard, and if you get bored
there is a basketball court down
the street.
(pause)
AND DO NOT stay out past dark. I
will be calling to check.
Faye exits the room.
INT. BOBBY'S HOUSE - DINING ROOM - DAY
Trisha enters the room and sees everything on the table; she
smiles. The letter catches her eye, she walks over to the
table, picks it up, and begins to read --
BOBBY (V.O.)
God led me to you and I know He is
leading me down this path as well.
(pause)
Faye and I will be in Houston
tonight. She booked me a pretty big
venue, one of the top preachers in
America. This has to be God.
(pause)
I made your favorite. I'm sure the
baby will enjoy it too. Be back
tonight. Love you so much... Bobby.
39.
Trisha rakes the food in the trash can by the kitchen. She
walks toward the living room.
INT. BOBBY'S HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - DAY - CONTINUOUS
Trisha hits play on the stereo; soft Christian music plays.

She kneels down on a couch and clasps her hands together.
EXT. BASKETBALL COURT - DAY
A ball bounces off the backboard -- hard! Preston shakes his

head and runs after the ball to catch it before it goes out
of bounds.
He has on jersey that's too big, a pair of shorts that sags

below the jersey. His shoes are worn out and his toes peeks
out the front of one of them.
Preston chases the rolling ball and a size twelve Retro-style

Jordan shoe stops it. He looks up and sees a black guy
wearing a matching jump suit.
X picks up the ball and twirls it.
X
What's poppin' lil homie, workin'
on your game?
PRESTON
Yeah, I'm gonna be a like my uncle
Bobby.
X glances over at Toney-T and flashes a gold tooth smile.
X
Old Buzzer Beater Pruitt yo' uncle?
He was aight back in the day.
Preston grins big.
X starts to dribble the ball with skill.
X (CONT'D)
I used to play wit' yo' uncle. He
was good, but he couldn't do this--
X takes off toward the goal and does a high-flying dunk, and
hangs on the rim.
PRESTON
Whoa! That was cool! I wish I could
do that one day.
40.
X
You will. I'll teach you one day.
After I'm done with you, everybody
go' be talkin' bout ya.
Preston looks at X with wide eyes.
X looks down at Preston's shoes.
X (CONT'D)
First things first, we definitely
gotta get you some mo' kicks.
PRESTON
(looks down at shoes)
My mama said I can get some more
when my birthday comes.
X pulls out a wad of cash from his pocket.
X
Today IS yo' birthday. You like my
kicks? You can have some just like
it.
X tosses Preston the ball then wraps his arm around his
shoulder.
Preston hesitates.
PRESTON
My mom said be back before dark.
X
No problem, we'll have you back WAY
'fore then. I don't want you
messin' your feet up out here
tryin' to play.
(pause)
If you do that, how you gonna be
like uncle Buzzard Eater, I mean
Buzzer Beater?
Toney-T and X share a laugh.
Preston smiles too and he begins to walk with them towards

their car.
PRESTON
Whoa! Is that your car too?!
Toney-T cuts his eye over at X.

41.
TONEY-T
Lil man like the way you roll X.
X
(winks)
Get'em why they young.
They guys laugh as they walk to the parking lot.
EXT./INT. GAS STATION - CAR - DAY
The sedan and old sports car are parked next to each other on
the side of the building.
Faye sits in the passenger's seat of the old sports car.
BOBBY
... You left the kid by himself?
FAYE
He's old enough. I told him he
better be in the house before those
street lamps come.
Bobby shakes his head.
BOBBY
I was hoping you brought him. I had
a special plan. People really love
kids.
FAYE
I can't take a kid asking me where
I'm going, what time I'm coming
back. He's not ready yet.
Bobby looks confused but smiles.
BOBBY
He's just a child Faye.
FAYE
Yeah whatever. What's the plan for
tonight, this is a big church.
Bobby rubs his hand across his beard and looks out the
window.
BOBBY
This may be your best performance
yet. Sure you're up for it?
42.
FAYE
What do you mean?
She stares at him in silence.
Bobby reaches for his door handle --
EXT. 1995 NISSAN 300ZX - BACK OF CAR - DAY
Bobby and Faye stand by the trunk of the car. He glances

around before he opens it.
Faye down into the trunk and her eyes widen!
FAYE
Where did you get that?
BOBBY
Don't worry about it. If you can
pull this one off, I'll be the next
Benny Hinn.
(pause)
Let's go over the plan....
EXT. GREATER LAKES CHURCH - NIGHT
Super: Houston
There is a colossal building that has spot lights aimed at

it. The decorated lawn and shrubbery is immaculate. A few
fine cars are paraded in a packed parking lot.
INT. GREATER LAKES CHURCH - NIGHT
A few people still enter the packed church as the praise team
sings. People clap and sing; it's a jovial atmosphere.
The praise team ends their song and a SMILING PREACHER in a

slick suit stands at a glass podium with a billion dollar
smile.
SMILING PREACHER
I was glad when they said unto me,
let us go into the house of the
Lord!
(pause)
Welcome to the last night of The
power of the Lord conference twenty
twenty-two! All I can say is the
power is here if you want it!
43.
The crowd gives a thunderous applaud.
SMILING PREACHER (CONT'D)

Reverend Clemens came down with the
flu yesterday, and we are praying
for a speedy recovery.
(pause)
I thought we wouldn't have a
speaker for tonight, but how many
know God always has a ram in the
bush?
The crowd cheers in approval.
The Preacher looks over his shoulder at Bobby sitting in one

of the golden chairs on stage.
SMILING PREACHER (CONT'D)
Hallelujah, yes He does! Bobby
Pruitt has came all the way from
Longview, Texas to bring us the
word!
(pause)
Why don't you show him some love.
The Crowd applauds as Bobby walks to the podium. A huge

spotlight shines on him.
The Preacher passes Bobby the mic and embraces him in a

brotherly hug.
Bobby stands at the mic in silence for a second, the

spotlight makes him squint. He takes a big gulp and the mic
squeaks.
WOMAN'S VOICE
That's alright! Just let Him use
you!
Bobby glances over at the musician and nods.

With skill the organist plays a familiar tune.
On que Bobby begins to sing with a southern melodic voice.
BOBBY
You are here moving in this place.
I worship you, I worship you...
The Crowd one by one began to stand and sing along.

44.
BOBBY (CONT'D)
... You're a way maker, miracle
worker, promise keeper, light in
the darkness, my God that is who
you are.
(pause)
Way maker, miracle worker, promise
keeper, light in the darkness, that
is who you are....
EXT. FAYE'S HOUSE - FRONT CURB - NIGHT
The beautiful black Benz pulls up in front of a house that

looks in shambles.
X stares at the simple house; no lights are on. He glances

back at Preston holding a Footlocker bag.
X
You good lil homie? Where yo' peeps
at?
PRESTON
I'm good. My mama said she'll be
back later. She's at church.
X
Aight, here's my number if you need
me.
X passes Preston a piece of paper.
EXT. FAYE'S HOUSE - FRONT CURB - NIGHT
Toney-T arm hangs out the passenger's window. Preston gives

him a soulful hand shake.
PRESTON
Catch you later Toney-T, and thanks
for the shoes Mr. X.
X
Ain't no problem lil homie. I'll
holla at you another day, so we can
test the shoes out, Cool?
Preston nods and grins with glee.
The windows go up and the music bases as the car pulls away.
45.
INT. GREATER LAKES CHURCH - NIGHT
Bobby walks back and forth on the large stage. He has the mic
in one hand and his tie in the other.
BOBBY
... We serve the same God that
parted the Red Sea! He has not lost
his power!
The crowd of people are on their feet. Some are waving their
hands and some are clapping in approval. The praise team
plays music behind his words amping up the atmosphere.
BOBBY (CONT'D)
If God healed then, He can today!
We believe he can save souls, why
can't we believe he can work a
MIRACLE?
(pause)
Who's ready for a miracle? I said
who's ready for a miracle?!
The crowd leaps and jumps with joy.
Bobby spots Faye on the front row in a far corner. He points

to her --
BOBBY (CONT'D)
You there, do you believe in the
power?
She nods vigorously.
Bobby looks to a group of men and points to Faye.
BOBBY (CONT'D)
Gentlemen do you mind...?
The music escalates as the men walk into the audience. They
walk towards the isle where Faye is on.
Faye reaches to the side of her seat and pulls out an
aluminum medical walker.
INT. GREATER LAKES CHURCH - STAGE - NIGHT
Faye stands before Bobby with one hand raised and tears
rolling down her face.
BOBBY
Ma'am you've been in this condition
for far too long.
46.
FAYE
Yes I have Preacher!
Bobby looks at the crowd, sweat rolls down his face.
BOBBY
When the apostle Paul prayed over
handkerchiefs it touched the people
and they were healed!
The music plays behind his words and the crowd claps.
Bobby unfolds his tie, it trembles in his hand.
BOBBY (CONT'D)
I don't have a handkerchief, but
what I have, I give to you in the
name of JESUS, be healed!
Bobby takes the tie and gently whips her with it. He whips it
across her head, arms, and then her legs. He steps back from
her and looks at the men again that helped her --
BOBBY (CONT'D)
Grab that walker.
They remove the walker and the Faye stands with both hands
extended; teetering.
BOBBY (CONT'D)
Take that step of faith sister.
Take that step...
The crowd begins to chant Bobby words.
BOBBY (CONT'D)
... Come on sister, you're doing
it. By faith!
Faye looks like Frankenstein trying to take steps.

The Crowd Oo's and Ah's, some even whisper.
FAYE
Thank you Lord! You are a miracle
worker!
On que the music begins to play and people in the audience

dance, twirl in circles, and shout to the top of their lungs.
BOBBY
He's a miracle worker! God is a
miracle worker!
47.
INT. GRATER LAKES CHURCH - OFFICE - NIGHT
The Smiling Preacher sits in a chair behind his luxury

mahogany desk. He scribbles on a sheet of paper.
Bobby stands drinking a bottled water.
SMILING PREACHER
I must say Mr. Pruitt I've never
heard of you until today, but you
are welcome anytime you come to
Houston Texas. (pause) I only wish
I could give you more, we sowed
into the other ministers as lives
as well. I hope this is enough --
The Smiling Preacher rips the paper from a checkbook, and

extends it to Bobby.
BOBBY
(hand extended)
Awe shucks Pastor whatever you give
is alright with me.
Bobby takes a quick glimpse at the many zeroes. This time he

focuses on the numbers for: $20,000
The Preacher stands up and walks around the desk. He gives

Bobby a hug.
SMILING PREACHER
God is good brother.
BOBBY
Yes HE IS.
INT. GAS STATION - NIGHT
Bobby stands in the back of the store with a cooler door

open. He looks at the many sodas while humming a tune.
FAYE (O.S.)
From now on out, you can call me
the Houdini.
Bobby turns around and sees his sister walking down the
aisle.
Faye smiles and takes a bow.

48.
BOBBY
We make an awesome team, the great
Houdini and Hinn. The greatest
tricksters the world has ever seen.
FAYE
How much did we make tonight?
Bobby grins big and pulls the check out his pocket. Faye
grabs it and observes it --
FAYE (CONT'D)
(whispers)
My God from heaven!
BOBBY
Yeah same thing I said.
Faye looks at the check again for: $20,000.
Bobby comes in the house wearing a jogging suit and beads of

sweat run down his face.
TRISHA (O.S.)
Bobby?
BOBBY
Yeah babe!
Trisha enters the room.
TRISHA
I didn't hear you come in last
night.
BOBBY
You were sleeping so good, I didn't
want to disturb you, so I slept on
the couch.
TRISHA
How was church?
BOBBY
Unbelievable! The power was in that
place for sure.
TRISHA
Whoa, sounds like God worked
miracles.
49.
BOBBY
Did He?! That fancy preacher
shelled out the biggest offering
I've ever seen in my life!
Trisha smile leaves; she pulled back into reality.
TRISHA
(sarcastic)
What was I thinking?
Bobby walks toward his room.
BOBBY
Hey babe, tell your boss I'm giving
five thousand to the youth group
you were telling about the other
day.
Trisha turns quick and looks at her husband; surprised.
TRISHA
You were listening?
BOBBY
I'm going to take Preston to the
court later and show him how good
his uncle was, excuse me, IS.
Bobby disappears around the corner and Trisha stands in the

center of the living room dumbfounded.
Preston fakes a move and Bobby takes the bait. He drives in

for a layup. Bobby smiles.
PRESTON
Uncle Bobby do you think I'm too
short?
BOBBY
You're height God has given you.
That was a good shot but you
should've taken the jumper.
PRESTON
For what, I had an easy layup.
Bobby picks up the ball and stares at his nephew. He points

at a spot on the court.
50.
BOBBY
A three is more than two any day of
the week. Always look to get more
when you can.
Preston nods and smiles.
Bobby dribbles out to the spot and fires up a jumper --

swish! Preston catches the ball as it falls through the net.
Bobby extends his arms and spreads his fingers; to receive

the ball back.
BOBBY (CONT'D)
Ball!
Preston passes the ball --
MONTAGE:
Bobby shoots the ball over and over from different spots at
the three point line, not missing a shot.
END MONTAGE:
PRESTON
Whoa! I want to shoot like that.
BOBBY
Pres, before I'm done with you
they're gonna call you Steph Curry
junior.
PRESTON
My dad tries to do that, but he's a
football guy. Did you learn to
shoot like that from your dad?
Bobby scratches his head and sighs.
BOBBY
Uh...no, he was busy with church
stuff.
(pause)
C'mon let's work on your form.
We see Bobby and Preston at the three-point spot. Preston

holds the ball and Bobby stands behind him positioning his
elbow in a certain direction.
Preston shoots the ball and makes the shot.

51.
EXT. BASKETBALL COURT - DAY - LATER
Bobby and Preston play on the court with other players. He

passes the ball to Preston; who does a fake move and goes in
for a easy basket.
Bobby gives him a high-five.
EXT. BASKETBALL COURT - PARKING LOT - DAY
We see the black Benz park. X, Toney-T, and a few other guys
get out the car.
Toney-T points.
TONEY-T
Hey X ain't that Bobby? Look like
he lost that limp.
They see Bobby do a small dunk to end the game.
X
Guess that knee done got better.
EXT. BASKETBALL COURT - SIDELINES - DAY
Bobby and Preston sit on a bench and drink from water

bottles.
BOBBY
You ready for another one?
PRESTON
Nah, I'm gonna sit this one out.
Bobby rises to his feet.
BOBBY
C'mon kid, you going to let your
old uncle show you up?
Preston shakes his head and smiles.
Bobby pats him on the shoulder.
BOBBY (CONT'D)
Ok, I'll let you slide this time
around, but I want you out there
next game.
Preston nods and Bobby jogs to the center of the court to

meet the other players.
52.
EXT. BASKETBALL COURT - DAY - CONTINUOUS
Bobby and the other players start to play.
Preston watches the game and sips from the bottle.
X (O.S.)
What's poppin' lil homie?
Preston turns to see X and the other guys; he smiles and

stands. They exchange a soulful handshake.
X (CONT'D)
I seen you out there shinin'. They
couldn't hold you.
EXT. BASKETBALL COURT - DAY- CONTINUOUS
Bobby plays defense on an opponent but glances to the

sidelines at X talk to Preston.
EXT. YOUTH CENTER - PARKING LOT - DAY
Paul opens the backdoor of his car and pulls out a briefcase.
He walks towards the youth center.
BEEP! BEEP!
TRISHA (O.S.)
Paul! Paul!
He turn to see Trisha swerve into a parking space.
PAUL
Mrs. Pruitt, is everything ok?
Trisha swings the door open with a big smile. She has an
envelope in her hand.
TRISHA
Things couldn't be better!
Trisha hands Paul the envelope. He looks at it puzzled.
TRISHA (CONT'D)
Well, open it.
53.
Paul opens it and pulls out a check for: $5000. His eyes
widen.
TRISHA (CONT'D)
Didn't I tell you God would supply.
PAUL
My goodness, I don't know what to
say. Thank you.
TRISHA
I understand, but thank Him.
Trisha points to the sky.
Preston, X and the other guys laugh and talk.
BOBBY (O.S.)
Preston gather your things it's
time to go.
X turns and looks at Bobby; he smirks.
X
Well if ain't the ball playin'
preacher... BUZZARD EATER, I mean
Buzzer Beater.
The group of guys with X laugh uncontrollably.
Bobby cuts his eye at X.
BOBBY
Good afternoon Xavier.
X
(sarcastic)
Oh that's what we doin' now?
X turns to his crew and points back at Bobby.
X (CONT'D)
You hear this cat? Whiteboy call
me, XAVIER. He go to college for a
few years and get all proper.
He turns back to Bobby.

54.
X (CONT'D)
Yo' nephew puttin' in work like we
used to do. Maybe one day he'll get
one of these too --
X flashes a thick gold ring.
Preston looks at Bobby.
PRESTON
Whoa, he has a ring like yours
uncle Bobby!
X
State champs. Me and your uncle go
way back. Ain't that right,
Preacher?
(pause)
Only thing yo' uncle always had
problems during clutch time. Good
thing I was always there to bail
him out.
Bobby wraps his arm around Preston's shoulder.
BOBBY
C'mon Pres, we got to get you
something to eat.
Bobby ushers Preston toward the parking lot.
X
Yeah go put some in my lil homie's
belly. I'll holla at you later
Pres!
Preston looks back at X and throws up a power-fist.
Bobby looks back and locks eyes with X.
X (CONT'D)
Catch you later... trickster. I
mean preacher.
The crew with X burst in laughter.
EXT. BASKETBALL COURT - PARKING LOT - DAY - CONTINUOUS
Bobby and Preston get in the car.
X (O.S.)
'member that nigga daddy, he a chip
off the old block.
55.
EXT./INT. 1995 NISSAN 300ZX - DAY
Bobby and Preston ride in his car eating and drinking.
BOBBY
... Where do yo know Xavier from?
PRESTON
X? He's my friend. He showed me
that fake move. He said until I get
taller I gotta focus on speed. He
got me --
BOBBY
-- I want you to stay away from
that guy Preston, you hear me?
PRESTON
Why? I thought you two were
friends.
BOBBY
Not anymore, he's trouble. Promise
me you won't talk to him again.
PRESTON
But he's cool. He got me --
BOBBY
-- PROMISE me Preston.
PRESTON
OKAY... Dang, I promise.
Preston sighs and stares out the window.
BOBBY
A man's promise is like gold.
Silence fills the car.
Bobby glances over at Preston.
BOBBY (CONT'D)
You were pretty smooth out there
today.
Bobby sees Preston reflection smirk in the window.
BOBBY (CONT'D)
That last spin move was kind of
shaky though.
Preston spins around and looks at Bobby.

56.
PRESTON
The only thing that was shaky, was
the guy in front of me! He almost
fell over when I went past him.
They both erupt in laughter.
EXT./INT. 1995 NISSAN 300ZX - NIGHT
Bobby puts the car in park in front of Faye's house.
BOBBY
Ok kiddo, this is your stop. Did
you have fun?
PRESTON
Man, did I?! When are you gonna
show me some more moves?
BOBBY
Uh --
PRESTON
-- Tomorrow?!
BOBBY
... I don't know about tomorrow
what about --
PRESTON
-- C'mon, please! I don't have
anyone else...
Bobby looks down the street; contemplating.
PRESTON (CONT'D)
... Please.
BOBBY
Ok, ok.
Preston focuses on Bobby's eyes.
PRESTON
Say you PROMISE....
Bobby smiles.
BOBBY
Alright, I promise. Go on in the
house, and tell Faye I said get to
work.
57.
Bobby stands at an open dresser shuffling through it. He

looks back and forth at the doorway.
BOBBY
Babe, when you coming to bed?!
TRISHA (O.S.)
Be there in a sec!
Bobby pulls out a small box from the drawer. He hears foot
steps coming. He clutches the box and dives into bed.
Trisha enters the doorway, stomach first with a bowl of ice

cream. She sees Bobby propped in the bed with a rose in his
mouth and a velvet box in his hand.
She smiles.
TRISHA (CONT'D)
What in God's name is this?
She waddles towards the bed.
BOBBY
(playful)
Don't you take the Lord's name in
vain.
(pause)
Had you on my mind today.
Bobby places the box on her side of the bed. She picks it up.
TRISHA
So is this your way of asking for
some loving?
BOBBY
Nothing like that, just open it.
Trisha opens the box and her eyes widen.
Bobby springs to his feet -- he takes out a necklace out the

box. It has a mega-phone as a pendant. He spins her around
and places it around her neck.
BOBBY (CONT'D)
I'm one lucky man.
Trisha turns around and gazes at him.
TRISHA
Why?
58.
BOBBY
I got the head cheerleader of
Longview High.
Trisha blushes and her eyes water.
Bobby moves in for a kiss -- but Trisha's bulging belly

blocks him. They both look down at it.
TRISHA
Future defensive player.
They both laugh.
INT. FAYE'S HOUSE - DINING ROOM / KITCHEN - NIGHT
Faye holds a telephone in her hand and stands in front of a

microwave. She glares in the living room at Preston playing
Fortnite.
FAYE
You're too close to that T.V.!
Preston sighs and slides backwards.
FAYE (CONT'D)
Did you breathe heavy?! I WILL SEND
YOU BACK TO YOUR --
FEMALE VOICE
-- Hello, this is Mariah from Life
Changers Church...
Faye flashes a fake smile.
FAYE
Hello sister, praise the Lord. I
was returning your phone call from
earlier...
MARIAH (V.O.)
Yes we were trying to see if we
could book pastor Bobby Pruitt for
a revival for Friday night.
FAYE
... That's PROPHET Bobby Pruitt,
hun. Let me check his schedule...
Faye places the phone down on the counter and pecks on an

imaginary keyboard while looking in the microwave window.
59.
FAYE (CONT'D)
... Yes ma'am you're in luck, he
had a cancellation a couple hours
ago. They couldn't pay his... LOVE
offering. Will that be an issue?
(pause)
Great. We are all about kingdom
business....
Faye grabs her food out the microwave and exits the room with
the phone on her shoulder.
EXT. HIGHWAY - NIGHT (DREAM)
A yellow Mustang convertible speed around a curve.
EXT./INT. MUSTANG - NIGHT - CONTINUOUS
The teenage girl from the car lot, CINDY, laughs with three
other girls. She tosses a bottle out the window and holds her
hand back for another -- someone from the back passes her a
full bottle.
EXT. HIGHWAY - AROUND THE CORNER - NIGHT
A Semi hauling a wide load speeds down the road. We see in

the cab the driver's head bob left and right.
INT. SEMI'S CAB - NIGHT - CONTINUOUS
The TRUCKER grips the steering wheel with both hands. Rap
music fills the cab; the song comes to an end -- slow R&B
follows.
The Trucker looks at his phone on the stand.
TRUCKER
What in the world? That's what I
get for letting her do my list.
The Trucker grabs the phone and holds it close to the

steering wheel; he looks at the music and highway. Rap music
blares again. He reaches for the stand, but drops the phone.
He reaches down for the phone.

60.
INT. MUSTANG - NIGHT
The girls continue to laugh. A girl in the backseat spots the

semi in their lane.
GIRL
Cindy a car!
Cindy focuses on the road; she blows the horn! The truck
continues in their lane. She swerves into the other lane.
INT. SEMI'S CAB - NIGHT - CONTINUOUS
The Trucker sees the light of the phone. He grabs it and

peers up over the dashboard -- his eyes buck! He swerves into
the other lane.
EXT. HIGHWAY - NIGHT
We see the Mustang swerve off the highway and is clipped by

the Semi. It goes into a spin --
INT. MUSTANG - NIGHT - CONTINUOUS
The girls screams fill the air as the car spins! We see
Cindy's foot press the break but no response --
EXT. SIDE OF THE ROAD - NIGHT - CONTINUOUS
-- The car hits a rock and the girls are catapulted to their
deaths.
INT. BOBBY'S HOUSE - BEDROOM - NIGHT (END DREAM)
-- Bobby springs up in the bed!
BOBBY
Ahh!
Trisha rolls over and looks at him; she's groggy.
TRISHA
Honey, is everything ok?
BOBBY
Huh? yeah. I hope so.
Bobby sits up on the edge of the bed; glancing out the

window.
61.
INT. LIFE CHANGERS CHURCH - OFFICE - EVENING
Super: Dallas, Texas
Bobby concentrates on an open Bible and stands behind a desk.

Voices and music come from another room. Bobby's mouth moves
but nothing comes out.
His phone vibrates on the desk.
BOBBY
Hello...
PRESTON (V.O.)
Where are you?
BOBBY
... Hey buddy I'm at church. I'm
preaching tonight.
PRESTON (V.O.)
But you said we were going to shoot
ball today...
BOBBY
Your mom didn't tell you we -- --
listen when I get back, we can
shoot all day.
A MAN peeks in the door.
MAN
Prophet, you're up in five.
Bobby looks at the man.
BOBBY
(whispers)
Oh, ok. Thanks.
(pause)
Pres, I got to go. See you when I
get back.
CUT TO:
INT. FAYE'S HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - NIGHT
Preston holds a phone to his ear and sits on the couch.

62.
PRESTON
... But you PROMISED.
The phone clicks.
Preston looks at the phone. He sighs and glances at the T.V.
PRESTON (CONT'D)
(whispers)
You promised.
Preston looks at the phone again and goes through the

numbers, he sees: X.
He presses the number --

X (V.O.)
Lil Homie! What's poppin'?
Preston smiles.
PRESTON
Nothing, just chilling. Watching
T.V.
X (V.O.)
Hey we 'bout to make a run. Wanna
roll?
PRESTON
Sure I'll go.
INT. LIFE CHANGERS CHURCH - SANCTUARY - NIGHT
Bobby stands at a podium looking out across the audience. He

sees Faye in the far back left side and Trisha in the front
second row.
Trisha looks at Bobby then glances at Faye in the back next

to a walker. She turns back to Bobby shakes her head and
sighs.
A musician plays the organ.
BOBBY
God is doing something special
tonight...
Bobby steps down to the front of the aisle. He motions for

the musician to stop playing.
63.
BOBBY (CONT'D)
... I had something prepared
tonight, but how many know when God
has something to say, you let Him
say it.
The crowd claps in approval.
Bobby looks across the audience and sees a woman in a purple

blouse on the front row.
BOBBY (CONT'D)
Ma'am, could you come here..?
The woman looks puzzled, but gets up and walks forward.

Faye strains to look over the audience.
The woman stands in front of Bobby.
BOBBY (CONT'D)
God told me that you're about to
experience great misery in a few
days. UNLESS, you do exactly as I
say.
The woman looks around with wide eyes; she's frightened.
BOBBY (CONT'D)
You have a daughter don't you.
The woman nods frantically.
BOBBY (CONT'D)
Is she hear tonight?
The woman whispers to someone on the front row and that

person quickly exits the sanctuary.
INT. LIFE CHANGERS CHURCH - SANCTUARY - NIGHT - MOMENTS LATER

Bobby stands in front of the woman and her daughter; CINDY
from the car lot.
Bobby looks at Cindy with a big smile.
BOBBY
Small world isn't it.
Cindy smiles and nods. Her mom looks confused.

64.
BOBBY (CONT'D)
Cindy the trip you have planned,
God doesn't want you to go on. The
car your daddy got from our car lot
is not in good working condition.
Cindy and her mom look at each other with wide eyes.
BOBBY (CONT'D)
If you do not get the breaks re-
checked on that car, you WILL
DIE.
Cindy leans over and whispers to her mom. Her mom nods and
Cindy steps forward.
Bobby gives her the mic --
CINDY
When I was going over to my friends
house the breaks did something
weird. They didn't do it again so I
didn't say anything.
Bobby pulls back the mic.
BOBBY
God is sending you a warning
babygirl. Scripture say warning
comes before destruction.
(pause)
Amos three and seven; surely the
Lord will do NOTHING, but He
reveals it to his prophets...
The crowd stands and claps.
BOBBY (CONT'D)
... Ain't God alright! I said,
ain't He alright!
The music begins to play.
Trisha looks at her husband and smiles.
Faye rolls her eyes and sucks her teeth.
EXT. THE PROJECTS - NIGHT
We see a set of section-8 apartments that looks like the city

should've shut them down years ago. In the courtyard activity
is going on --
65.
EXT. THE PROJECTS - COURTYARD - NIGHT
Preston is knocked to the ground. One of his eyes is swollen

shut.
X stands at a distance with a couple of goons.
X
This is how we do it lil homie!
Earn them stripes!
Preston stands and charges a BIGGER TEEN to lift him up. The
teen slings Preston to the ground.
TONEY-T
That lil nigga gettin' wore out.
X cracks a smile and zeroes in on Preston.
X
Yeah, but he got heart though...
X walks over to them. The bigger teen has Preston pinned to

the ground pummeling him to a pulp. X knocks him off and
pulls Preston up.
X (CONT'D)
That's what I'm talkin' 'bout lil
homie. You held yo' ground.
(pause)
You BIG homie now. Ya'll give Big
homie some love!
The group of thugs all crowd Preston; they give him soulful
hand shakes and brotherly hugs.
EXT. REEDS AUTO SALES - DAY
A decked down 2022 Porsche 718 Cayman pull up in front of the

building.
INT. REEDS AUTO SALES - LOBBY - DAY
Damien talks to a client and stops to look at the car

outside. His mouth drops when he sees Bobby step out of it.
Mr. Reed sees Bobby enter the door through his office window.
Bobby enters the building sporting slacks and a silk polo. He

eyeballs Damien across the room, then glances out the window
at a truck hauling the yellow Mustang.
66.
INT. REEDS AUTO SALES - LOBBY - DAY
Bobby walks right up to Damien and the customer. He looks at

the customer.
BOBBY
Excuse me sir --
(to Damien)
-- when you get done with this
gentleman, I'm going to need you to
have the guys run a check on my
brakes.
(pause)
And have them do it thoroughly, not
like you did that guy's car.
Bobby points at an angry Joseph entering the building.
INT. FAYE'S HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - DAY
Preston is sprawled across the couch sleep. Faye stands over

him holding a phone in her hand. She hears the phone ring,
then go to voicemail.
FAYE
Preston wake up!
BOBBY (V.O.)
Psalms ninety one and fifteen, he
will call me and I will answer
him...
Faye rolls her eyes holding the phone. She taps her foot
impatiently; waiting to speak.
BOBBY (V.O.)
...but I can't right now, so if you
leave your name and number I'll be
sure to return your call.
BEEP
Faye screams into the phone.
FAYE
You need to get me my money!
Faye hangs up the phone and glares at Preston still sleep.
FAYE (CONT'D)
Didn't I tell you to get up! You're
not going to be freeloading around
here.
67.
Preston rolls over and Faye sees his swollen eye.
FAYE (CONT'D)
What happened to you?
PRESTON
I got into a fight.
FAYE
Short and can't fight.
Faye shakes her head and scoffs.
FAYE (CONT'D)
You better start preaching too.
INT. YOUTH CENTER - DAY
Bobby enters the building and sees Ruth sweeping the floor;
he walks past her.
RUTH
Remember the Lord, for it is He
that gives thee power to get
wealth. Deuteronomy eight and
eighteen.
Bobby turn around with a confused smile.
BOBBY
Excuse me, do I know you?
RUTH
No sir, I'm no one special. Beloved
I wish above all things that thou
mayest prosper even as --
BOBBY
-- thou soul prospers...
They quote the verse together.
TOGETHER
Third John two and two.
RUTH
Now THAT'S what it's about, the
SOUL.
Bobby stares at Ruth puzzled. He is about to speak but Trisha

comes from around the corner. She smiles at her husband.
68.
TRISHA
(pats stomach)
We are starving! Be back in an hour
Ms. Ruth!
Trisha pushes Bobby towards the exit. He turns to look at

Ruth's smiling face.
Bobby exits the door and Trisha walks behind him. She glances
at the shiny red sports car.
BOBBY
How does Olive Garden sound? You
don't think it will affect the baby
do ya?
TRISHA
Olive Garden? Yeah right, that is
only for special occasions.
Trisha stops in her tracks and probes the area.
TRISHA (CONT'D)
Where's your car?
Bobby walks over to the passenger side and opens the door of
the flashy ride.
Trisha's eyes widen and she looks around.
TRISHA (CONT'D)
Uh, whose car is this?
BOBBY
Would ya just get in. I'll explain
everything.
Trisha stands with her hands on her hips. Bobby nods to the
car. She walks toward the car.
INT. BOBBY'S PORSCHE - DAY
A hand wearing a leather glove with the fingers cut out grips
the steering wheel.
Bobby shifts gears like a stock-car race driver.
BOBBY
... God is opening major doors,
I'll have it paid off in no time.
69.
TRISHA
I don't understand, what happened
last night was supernatural. It
didn't do NOTHING for you?
Bobby cracks that million dollar smile.
BOBBY
What do you mean? How do you think
I got this? God wants us to live
the abundant life.
(pause)
Ephesians three and two, now unto
Him that is able to do exceeding
and abundantly --
TRISHA
-- STOP IT. Stop using the Bible to
justify your thirst for money. I'm
tired of hearing it.
Trisha sighs deeply and focuses on the road.
TRISHA (CONT'D)
Faye called and said you're not
returning her calls.
BOBBY
Yeah, I know.
Trisha focuses on Bobby.
TRISHA
And you haven't called HER back...
Wow.
Trisha shakes her head and looks out the window.
TRISHA (CONT'D)
(mumbles)
What's happening to you?
EXT. SIDEWALK - DAY
Lamont strolls down the sidewalk. The swagger of his stride

is hindered by sagging pants. White ear pods poke out his
ears; his head bobs to the music.
The black Benz creeps up behind him -- the back door swings
open, Toney-T jumps out, and muscles the boy into the car.
70.
INT. X'S CAR - DAY
Lamont sits in the middle of Toney-T and X.
X cuts his eye over at Lamont.
X
Look what the cat drug in. I ain't
seen you in a minute lil homie.
What the deal is?
Lamont's eyes shift back and forth.
LAMONT
I've been meaning to come holla at
you but I couldn't find you.
X looks across at Toney-T and smirks.
X
You hear this lil nigga T? Say he
couldn't find ME.
X's fake smile turns into contained rage, he slides his

forearm into the side of the boy's neck, and grits his teeth.
X (CONT'D)
You didn't think I was gon' find
you? Lil nigga I'm like God. I'm
EVERYWHERE.
(pause)
Where my two stacks?
LAMONT
(wheezes)
I'm gonna get it X. I promise.
X lets off the pressure, then smiles.
X
My man. Wasn't no doubt in my mind.
T, let my man out. He got business
to tend to.
EXT. SIDEWALK - DAY - CONTINUOUS
Toney-T reaches in the car and snatches Lamont out. He tosses

him to the sidewalk.
Lamont sits on the ground rubbing his neck. He looks back at

the car. The window slowly descends -- X face appears.
71.
X
You betta be at my door by the end
of the night. If not --
X points his finger like a gun and shoots. Toney-t laughs and
the car creeps away.
Lamont stares at the car in terror as it drives away.
INT. X'S CAR - DAY
A big black guy drives the Benz with dark shades on.
Toney-T passes X a joint in the back seat.
TONEY-T
Oh dude, prolly looking for the
laws right now.
X
I ain't worried 'bout that lil
nigga. He old news. His replacement
gotta put in some work tonight.
TONEY-T
What about yo' money?
X
That's been gone. His mama smoked
that up. I'll let that nigga sweat
tonight and have Pres put'em out
his misery tomorrow.
INT. BOBBY'S PORSCHE - DAY
Bobby drives through a tough neighborhood. He sees a small

figure out his window on the basketball court.
Preston fakes and dribbles like several people are guarding

him. Bobby's car pulls into the parking lot.
BEEP! BEEP!
Preston pauses to look at the car.
Bobby waves for him to come over from the window.
Preston waves but continues to practice. He shoots the ball

and it bounces hard toward the parking lot.
72.
Bobby picks up the rolling ball.
BOBBY
Working on your game I see.
Bobby shoots and misses.
Preston snags the rebound.
BOBBY (CONT'D)
You want to take a break and go for
a ride?
Preston shoots again -- SWISH! He runs to get the rebound.
PRESTON
Nah, I'm good.
BOBBY
Oh... ok.
Bobby observes Preston's shoes.
BOBBY (CONT'D)
Nice kicks.
(pause)
Your mom home?
Preston keeps his focus on the goal.
PRESTON
She was when I left.
BOBBY
Maybe we can play a couple of games
later.
Preston doesn't look at him. He shoots again -- SWISH!
PRESTON
Whatever.
Bobby looks at the shoes again then walks to his car.
Preston glances at him for a second; then shoots again.
EXT. FAYE'S HOUSE - PORCH - DAY
Bobby peers through the window above the door.
BOBBY
Faye?!
73.
Faye enters the living room. She smokes a cigarette and

smacks on a piece of gum.
FAYE
What do you want?!
BOBBY
Could you open the door please?!
Faye strolls over to the door and twists the lock -- she
steps back and eyeballs her little brother as he enters the
room.
FAYE
I think I've seen a ghost.
(pause)
Nah... Ghost don't wear sporty
threads like that.
BOBBY
Where were you after the service
last night? We must have missed
each other.
Faye peers out the window and sees the shiny car.
FAYE
Looks like somebody got paid last
night. You must've left the
building another way. Because I
waited for you oh... AN HOUR!
(pause)
I thought surely my dear old
brother wouldn't try to give ME the
slip. He'll just give me my cut
tomorrow. Isn't that right...
little brother?
Faye extends her hand.
Bobby scoffs.
BOBBY
YOUR cut? Faye you didn't do
anything. Am I suppose to just give
you money?
(pause)
I came over to see if you wanted to
put in some work tonight. I have a
speaking engagement at Harvest
Church.
74.
Faye eyeballs Bobby.
FAYE
Put in work? PUT IN WORK? No Bobby
I don't want to, put in work!
(pause)
After all those years of watching
your back in foster care because
our guardians couldn't have us. I
think I've put in enough work.
Don't you?!
Preston enters the door and looks at them both.
PRESTON
Mom, you ok?
Faye rolls her eyes at Bobby and exits the room.
Bobby looks at Preston, drops his head, and exits the house.
INT. HARVEST CHURCH - LOBBY - NIGHT
Faye enters the building behind a group of people. A Greeter

passes her a program -- Bobby's face with his arms spread
wide is on the cover. She hears laughter in the Sanctuary --
INT. HARVEST CHURCH - SANCTUARY - NIGHT
Faye looks up on a huge monitor and sees a giant foot. She

looks down the aisle at the front of the area and sees Bobby
knelt in front of a woman in a wheelchair.
INT. HARVEST CHURCH - FRONT AREA - NIGHT - CONTINUOUS
Bobby slides a shoe back on the woman's foot. He grabs the

mic off the floor.
BOBBY
... The movement of a big toe may
be insignificant to you, but to her
THAT IS a miracle.
(pause)
Matthew says, if God is concerned
about the birds of the air, how
much more are one you?
The crowd claps in approval.
Bobby looks out across the sea of people. He spots a heavy-

set BLACK WOMAN on the second row.
75.
BOBBY (CONT'D)
(motions her to the
front)
Excuse me ma'am, do you mind?
INT. HARVEST CHURCH - BACK PEW - NIGHT - CONTINUOUS
Faye stretches her neck forward to see who Bobby is talking

to. She looks up at the screen again --
INT. HARVEST CHURCH - FRONT AREA - NIGHT
The woman stands in front of Bobby; she stares at him with

suspicion. He reaches to put his hand on her forehead. The
woman swerves back; she looks him up and down.
Bobby flashes that alluring smile.
BOBBY
I'm sorry ma'am, do you mind?
The woman relaxes and Bobby touches her head. He closes his
eyes and sees bundles of nerves; lights flickering, next he
sees a woman kissing a man -- Bobby opens his eyes and takes
a step back.
BOBBY (CONT'D)
Ma'am it looks like you're having
marital issues. God has revealed to
me that you have a wayward husband.
The woman looks puzzled.
BOBBY (CONT'D)
Has your husband been behaving
different?
Leaning back the woman frowns.

The musician plays a suspense chord.
BOBBY (CONT'D)
Has your husband been working LONG
hours and leaving in the middle of
the night?
The woman nods frantically.
The music strikes another building chord.

76.
BOBBY (CONT'D)
How can I put this... Your husband
is cheating on you ma'am.
The woman's eyes buck and zeros in on an DEACON next to the

pulpit.
Bobby is puzzled, he looks back too --
INT. HARVEST CHURCH - PULPIT - NIGHT - CONTINUOUS
A BLACK GUY is sweating and loosens his tie.
BLACK WOMAN (O.S.)

YOU TWO-TIMING HYPOCRITE!
The Black guy hurries to the side exit.
INT. HARVEST CHURCH - FRONT AREA - NIGHT - CONTINUOUS
We see the Black woman march towards her husband. Bobby

sidesteps out her path!
BOBBY
(smiling)
First Peter four and seventeen, if
judgement comes; let it first begin
in the house of the Lord.
The Crowd laughs.
INT. CONVENIENCE STORE - NIGHT
The OWNER of the store passes a guy his change.
STORE OWNER
Thanks again soul brother. Tell yo'
wife I said hello.
The guy nods and walks toward the door.
The Owner looks at a small T.V. in the corner of the room.
STORE OWNER (CONT'D)

Nah man! Pass the dang ball!
Chimes ring as Preston quickly enters the store wearing a

hoodie; he stands trembling.
The Owner glances back at him.

77.

Can I help you..?
Preston pulls back the hoodie and raises a gun. His hand
shakes violently.
PRESTON
P-p-put the money in a bag!
STORE OWNER
Awe c'mon young blood, don't do
this to me. This all I got.
The Owner raises his hands and walks to the register.
Preston eyes dart back and forth.

The Owner cuts his eyes at him.

What set you from --
(pause)
-- Son you betta than this. Think
about what you doing.
A shotgun is on the bottom shelf under the register.

You a good kid, I can see it in
your eyes. Just --
PRESTON
-- PLEASE. Just give me the money.
The Owner extends the bag.
Preston scoots closer and snatches it! He slowly backs to the

door -- and exits fast!
EXT. CONVENIENCE STORE - NIGHT

Preston sprints toward the black Benz.
X watches Preston with glee from the backseat. Toney-T and

the driver sit in the front.
X
What you think now T, wasn't no
doubt in my mind.
(MORE)
78.
X (CONT'D)
(pause)
Let'em in.
Toney-T steps out the car.
EXT. CONVENIENCE STORE - NIGHT - CONTINUOUS
The Owner swings open the door with a shotgun in hand. He

cock it and aims --
BLAM!
EXT. PAVEMENT - NIGHT - CONTINUOUS
Preston ducks and slips to the ground. He looks back.
EXT. X'S CAR - NIGHT - CONTINUOUS
Toney-T pulls out a pistol from his pants and points it

sideways --
BANG! BANG! BANG!
He looks at Preston.
TONEY-T
Get yo' ass in tha car!
Preston gets up and dives in the backseat!
EXT. CONVENIENCE STORE - NIGHT - CONTINUOUS
The Owner cocks the gun and looks up --
BANG!
The Owner eyes widen. He looks down at the hole in his chest.
EXT./INT. X'S CAR - NIGHT
Preston stares at the Owner slide down against the door. He

passes X the sack of cash, but X pushes it back to him.
X
That's all you big homie. You
earned it.
79.
INT. HARVEST CHURCH - SANCTUARY - NIGHT
Bobby smiles and chats with members of the church when he

spots Faye exit the room.
He quickly weaves through the people.
BOBBY
Faye! Faye!
INT. HARVEST CHURCH - LOBBY - NIGHT - CONTINUOUS
Bobby probes the room, he only sees a few stragglers but no

Faye. He walks to the door and sees Faye's sedan sputtering
away.
Faye enters the house and flips the light on. She sees
Preston is not on the couch.
FAYE
Preston wake up, I'm not sleeping
on this couch!
She walks toward the bedroom --
INT. FAYE'S HOUSE - BEDROOM - NIGHT
Faye sees her unmade bed, but no Preston. She observes the
conjoined the bathroom; nothing.
EXT. FAYE'S HOUSE - FRONT PORCH - NIGHT
The door flings open and Faye looks with wide eyes in both
direction on the street!
FAYE
Preston! Where are you!
Trisha reads a book.
Bobby is knelt on the side of the bed. He gets up.
BOBBY
... Amen.
80.
Bobby climbs into bed and kisses Trisha on the cheek.
TRISHA
Haven't seen you down there in a
while.
She rubs his knee.
BOBBY
They feel brand new.
(pause)
Can I ask you something..?
Trisha puts the book down and stares at him.
He looks around the room and frowns.
BOBBY (CONT'D)
Is this ok for you? I mean, when I
think of people that follow God, I
don't see THIS.
TRISHA
That's because you're looking with
your eyes. Do you think the
apostles lived lavish lives... no.
(pause)
They lived lives on the run, eating
where they could, and dying
humiliating deaths.
(pause)
I'd say we're living pretty good
compared to that.
Bobby gazes at her.
BOBBY
He that finds a wife, finds a good
thing. You truly are fearfully and
wonderfully made.
TRISHA
Psalms one-thirty-nine and
fourteen.
They smile and kiss.
TRISHA (CONT'D)
It's nice not smelling alcohol on
your breath.
BOBBY
Looks like He's healed more than
just my knees.
81.
Bobby flashes that million dollar smile and they kiss again.
RING, RING.
Bobby rolls his eyes and reaches back for his phone on the
nightstand.
BOBBY (CONT'D)
Yeah..?
He sits up in the bed.
BOBBY (CONT'D)
Wait, what? Slow down.
(pause)
Did you call the police?
(pause)
Ok, ok! I'm on my way. YES, I'm on
my way.
Bobby springs out the bed and reaches for his pants.
Trisha eyes widen.
TRISHA
What is it? Is Faye ok?
BOBBY
Preston is missing.
Trisha gets out the bed and reaches for her housecoat.
BOBBY (CONT'D)
No, stay here.
TRISHA
We can pray on the way there.
They both exit the room.
EXT. FAYE'S HOUSE - NIGHT
We see a squad car and Bobby's car parked behind it next to

the curb.
Theo stands next to Bobby with a notepad in hand.
Trisha holds Faye on the couch. She wipes her tears.

82.
THEO
(to Faye)
... I think this will be enough
info. We're gonna find him sis.
Bobby looks at Theo and gives him a soulful hand shake and
hug.
BOBBY
I'm praying God will lead you to
the right spot brother.
Faye looks up at Bobby and scoffs.
Theo waves at everyone and exits the door.
BOBBY (CONT'D)
Come to think about it Preston was
acting a little strange at the
court the other day.
TRISHA
How so?
BOBBY
He was short and unconcerned when
we talked. He seemed to be annoyed
by my very presence.
Faye cuts her eye at Bobby.
FAYE
I bet that was hard for you to
swallow. If all eyes aren't on the,
PROPHET, the world may end.
(pause)
Since you're walking in the TRUE
power of God, where's my son... All
SEEING PROPHET?
Faye stares at Bobby. She scoffs, then gets up and goes

toward the bedroom.
FAYE (CONT'D)
That's what I thought, you still a
two-bit hustler.
Bobby's eyes fill with tears.
Trisha gets up, walks over to Bobby, and holds him.
BOBBY
She's right.
83.
Tears roll down his cheeks.
TRISHA
She's just upset. Give her some
time.
Bobby stares at the door.
BOBBY
Look after her. I'm going to find
him.
TRISHA
Babe, let the police do their jobs.
Bobby exits the house.
INT. BOBBY'S PORSCHE - NIGHT
Bobby's chest is on the steering wheel as he surveys the dark

still streets. The speedometer says: 5 m.p.h.
BOBBY
C'mon kid where are you?
EXT. STREET CORNER - NIGHT
Bobby's car stop cater-corner from Faye's house. The lights

are still on in the house.
INT. BOBBY'S PORSCHE - NIGHT - CONTINUOUS
Bobby looks to the ceiling of the car and whispers --
BOBBY
God YOU said that whatever I ask in
your name believing; you'd answer.
(pause)
Preston I COMMAND you to make your
presence known.
He stares out on the street for a few seconds.
Headlights flash in the distance in Bobby's peripheral. He

looks over and sees a familiar black Benz. Preston emerges
from the car. The car creeps away and Preston walks home.
84.
EXT. SIDEWALK - NIGHT
Preston walks with a new swagger. He flips through his phone

and holds the bag.
A car speeds up next to him and suddenly stops! He freezes in

fear.
BOBBY (O.S.)
Get in here!
Preston peers into the window and sees Bobby. He smiles and
walks toward the car.
INT. BOBBY'S PORSCHE- NIGHT
PRESTON
What's poppin' uncle B, nice whip.
BOBBY
Uncle B? Nice whip? I don't have to
ask where you been. I seen who
dropped you off.
(pause)
I thought we agreed you weren't
going to talk to that guy.
Preston smiles with droopy eyes.
PRESTON
Awe unc', my man straight. He sho'
a homie love.
Preston pulls out a wad of cash from the bag.
Bobby snatches the money.
BOBBY
What did you do? How did you get
this?!
Bobby sniffs Preston.
BOBBY (CONT'D)
Is that weed? C'mon Preston, you're
smarter than this. I thought you
wanted to be a ball player. It's
not going to happen this way.
PRESTON
It'll be aight unc'.
85.
BOBBY
NO, no it's not alright. You're
messing up and don't even know it
kid.
Preston looks out the window and thinks about his uncle's
words.
BOBBY (O.S.) (CONT'D)

You made a promise kid.
Preston turns back and eyeballs Bobby. He answers calmly.
PRESTON
You did too uncle Bobby.
Bobby sighs and turns away. For a second there's
uncomfortable silence.
BOBBY
Looks like we both forgotten the
value of our words.
(pause)
Let's get you home. I'll talk to
your mom.
INT. A MURKY HAZE - NIGHT (DREAM)
Through floating clouds; Bobby sees a kid in the distance

wearing a hoodie. The kid stands still with a gun at his
side. Bobby is zoomed closer to him.
The boy slowly removes his hood -- it's Preston but he looks
demonic. The gun raises to Bobby's face --
POW!
INT. BOBBY'S HOUSE - BEDROOM - DAY (END DREAM)

Bobby tosses and turns in bed. He reaches for Trisha but
grabs a pillow. His eyes pop open.
Bobby peeks around the corner and sees Trisha on her knees
next to the couch. The stereo plays soft worship music in the
background. Drool runs down her mouth.
Bobby takes a quilt from the closet and covers her.

86.
Preston lays sprawled across the used sofa. A dirty blanket

covers him. Someone picks up one of his limp hands -- a
cigarette is mushed into his palm.
PRESTON
OUCH!
Preston snatches away and rolls unto the floor. He sees Faye
standing over him smacking a piece of gum.
FAYE
Thought you got away huh. You come
into MY house at all times of the
night and think it's ok?
(pause)
Where were you?
PRESTON
With friends.
FAYE
I smelled you last night.
(pause)
You play with fire, you get burned.
The only person smoking in this
house is going to be ME.
Faye turns to walk away but a green bill poking from under
the couch catches her eye. She nudges Preston to the side
while she bends down.
Faye stands up with a fist full of money.
FAYE (CONT'D)
What the Hell is this? You been
holding out on me? YOU BEEN HOLDING
OUT ME?
(pause)
You are just like your daddy!
EXT. FAYE'S HOUSE - FRONT PORCH - DAY
Preston is tossed out the front door. He rolls over and looks
back -- A few clothes and a backpack flies across the porch.
Faye stands in the doorway.
FAYE
You come back when you learn to be
grateful.
87.
The door slams.
Preston observes all of his belongings strolled across the

porch and yard. He spots his cracked phone -- Preston picks
it up and dials a number.
INT. BOBBY'S HOUSE - DINING ROOM - DAY
Bobby sits at the table with two plates of food in front of

him.
BOBBY
Darling come here, I have a
surprise for you!
TRISHA (O.S.)
Babe, you seen my phone?
Bobby clasp his hands together.
Trisha rushes into the room.
TRISHA (CONT'D)
(holds phone)
I found it.
She looks at the beautiful spread.
TRISHA (CONT'D)
Awe babe, you should've told me you
were doing this.
(pause)
Hold on, the last time you made me
breakfast you were going out of
town.
BOBBY
I'm not going anywhere. You were
just on my mind and I wanted to
talk.
Trisha grabs a piece of bacon and kisses Bobby on the
forehead.
TRISHA
Today is the last day for the
summer program and I can't be late.
TONIGHT, we can have a romantic
dinner tonight. Ok?
Trisha exits the room.
Bobby stares at all the food on the table.

88.
TRISHA (O.S.) (CONT'D)

Don't be mad! I love you!
EXT. CORNER OF ALLEY - DAY
The driver of the black Benz stands at a corner smoking a

cigarette. He look from left to right.
EXT. ALLEY - DAY - CONTINUOUS
WHAM! CRACK! WHAM!
Toney-T has a DOPE FIEND in a full-nelson. X punches his ribs

like a young Mike Tyson.
X
If I tell you...
WHACK!
X (CONT'D)
... I'm coming for my money...
WHACK! WHACK!
X (CONT'D)
... I don't expect half of it!
X is about to deliver another blow --
RING, RING.
X pauses and slips out his phone. He smiles at the number.
X (CONT'D)
Big homie! What's poppin'?
(pause)
Word?
(pause)
Say no mo'. Let me finish with this
failed business deal I'm in the
middle of and I'll come scoop you
up.
EXT. CORNER OF ALLEY - DAY
BANG!
The Driver flicks the cigarette away and walks toward the
Benz.
89.
INT. YOUTH CENTER - CAFETERIA - DAY
Trisha and Ruth put down pieces of cake on the table.
RUTH
How's Bobby?
TRISHA
AMAZING. He wanted to eat breakfast
together this morning but I was in
a rush.
RUTH
God told me He was gonna change
him. That's a blessing. But I think
there's still more He wants to do
in his life.
Trisha raises her hands to the sky in praise.
TRISHA
I'll take it. He's not drinking
anymore, we haven't fussed in
weeks, he's listening more to my
advice.
(pause)
If it gets any better than this, I
won't know how to behave.
The kids enter the room with Paul.
PAUL
You guys have a seat! We will get
underway in just a minute.
He walks over to a P.A. system.
INT. FAYE'S HOUSE - BEDROOM - DAY
Faye has a piece of foil with a strange substance on top of

it. She holds it over a candle and sucks fumes from a straw
that the substance makes. Her eyes roll back in her head.
FAYE
That's what I'm talking about.
She falls back in the bed.
KNOCK, KNOCK, KNOCK.
FAYE (CONT'D)
Can I get one moment of rest?!
90.
Faye enters the room scratching. She sees Bobby in the window
above the door.
BOBBY
Could you open the door please.
EXT. FAYE'S HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - DAY - CONTINUOUS
Bobby hears the deadbolt turn --
INT. FAYE'S HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - DAY - CONTINUOUS
He enters the house and looks at trash strolled everywhere. A

crusty container sits on the coffee table.
Faye grabs a pack of cigarettes from the dining room table,

sits in a chair and glares at Bobby.
FAYE
What do I owe the pleasure of your
presence today, oh holy Prophet.
She laughs behind a dry embedded cough.
BOBBY
I don't want to fight anymore Faye.
We need to get you some help.
FAYE
Would you look at that, little
selfish Bobby wants to help his big
sister.
Faye scoffs.
FAYE (CONT'D)
I think we're past interventions.
What daddy used to say, we reap
what we sow?
(pause)
Ha, old drunk bastard was right. He
reaped, mama reaped, I guess it's
my time now. Ha, ha, ha --
Her laughs comes to an abrupt end and she eyeballs Bobby.
FAYE (CONT'D)
(points to Bobby)
-- Looks like you're next prophet!
91.
Bobby scoffs.
BOBBY
Where's Preston?
Faye is silent and looks away.
Bobby looks toward the bedroom.
BOBBY (CONT'D)
Preston!
He walks toward the bedroom.
FAYE (O.S.)
I kicked him out.
Bobby swerves back around and focuses on Faye.
BOBBY
WHAT?! What do you mean you kicked
him out?
FAYE
The ungrateful little bastard was
holding out on me!
Bobby shakes his head in unbelief.
FAYE (CONT'D)
He's welcomed back when he's
learned his lesson.
BOBBY
His lesson?
(pause)
That kid really was better with his
dad.
EXT. FAYE'S HOUSE - PORCH - DAY - CONTINUOUS

Bobby exits the house.
Faye comes out seconds later.
FAYE
He has to reap too Bobby! We all
reap!
We hear her hoarse laugh.
Bobby shakes his head and walks to his car.

92.
INT. YOUTH CENTER - CAFETERIA - SMALL STAGE - DAY
Paul stands with a few papers in his hand.
PAUL
... This year's after school
program has been like no other.
I've seen how you all have grown in
such a short time and learned
valuable lessons.
(pause)
I've even learned some things too.
He glances over at Trisha and smiles.
PAUL (CONT'D)
However, someone's journey exceeded
all out expectations. I watched it
personally and was inspired --
(pause)
-- Lamont, would you come?
INT. CAFETERIA - TABLES AREA - DAY - CONTINUOUS
Lamont stands up with sagging pants, raised hands like a

champ, and does a Crip dance.
All the other kids laugh.
Ruth cuts her eye at him.
RUTH
Cut that foolishness out boy and go
get yo' stuff.
Lamont looks back at Ms. Ruth's frowning face and nods

respectively.
He pulls up his pants and walks over to Paul.

Trisha sits next to Ms. Ruth. She nudges her elbow and
laughs.
Ms. Ruth breaks her frown and smiles at Trisha.
INT. - CAFETERIA - STAGE AREA - DAY
Paul gives Lamont a certificate then places a ribbon around

his neck.
93.
INT. CAFETERIA - TABLES AREA - DAY - CONTINUOUS
Trisha stands to her feet holding her phone.
TRISHA
Hold on, let me take a picture!
INT. CAFETERIA - SMALL STAGE - DAY - CONTINUOUS
Paul shakes Lamont's hand.
Lamont grins big.
CLICK! CLICK!
INT. X'S CAR - BACKSEAT - DAY
X passes Preston a joint. He grabs it and takes a puff -- he

coughs and hacks. X laughs and pats him on the back.
X
Take yo' time Big Homie. Take yo'
time.
X looks at Toney-T in the front seat.
X (CONT'D)
My nigga gon' try to tackle it with
one hit.
X grabs the joint, observes it closely, and takes a smooth

drag -- he holds it -- then exhales.
X (CONT'D)
(to Preston)
Gotta make love to it big homie.
He passes it back to Preston.

Preston looks at the joint and follows the same steps as X.
He coughs just a little this time.
X (CONT'D)
That's it. I'm gonna make sure
everything straight wit' ya. You
can stay at my crib.
(pause)
We live like kings ain't that right
94.
T?
TONEY-T (O.S.)
Top shelf!
X
That mean you top shelf too. Just
put in a little work and we good.
How that sound?
Preston smiles and nods.
EXT. BOBBY'S PORSCHE - DAY
Bobby's flashy ride swerve around a corner at high speeds.
INT. BOBBY'S PORSCHE - DAY - CONTINUOUS
He shifts gears in a panic. He looks at his phone, it has no

bars.
EXT. YOUTH CENTER - PLAYGROUND - DAY
Trisha watches the kids play. She calls Bobby's phone -- it

goes straight to voicemail.
Lamont shoots ball on the court with a few other boys.
EXT. X'S CAR - DAY
The black Benz creeps up at the end of street. It's at an

angle from the Youth Center.
INT. X'S CAR - DAY
X
Big homie before we head home, I
got a job for ya.
(pause)
See that dude in the blue shirt on
the court.
Preston observes the young boy playing ball.
X (O.S.) (CONT'D)
That lil nigga gotta go. Send that
lil nigga to Neva Neva land.
95.
X slides a pistol onto Preston's lap. Preston looks at it

with wide eyes, then looks over at X.
X (CONT'D)
That a problem?
Preston looks at X's ice cold stare and shakes his head.
EXT. YOUTH CENTER - PLAYGROUND - DAY
Trisha looks at her phone again and stands to her feet. She
blows a whistle.
TRISHA
Ok everyone it's time for special
projects. Let's go in!
Trisha walks to the side entrance of the building. She turns

and sees some students are coming but some aren't.
Lamont shoots one more shot on the court.
TRISHA (CONT'D)
Special projects!
Lamont bounces the ball but a glare of light catches his eye.
His eyes widen when he turns to see the black Benz.
Lamont drops the ball and jogs to the side entrance. He looks
back while running.
EXT. YOUTH CENTER - SIDE ENTRANCE - DAY
Trisha sees Preston running with panic on his face. She steps
out from the entrance trying to see what's wrong.
EXT. YOUTH CENTER - OPEN AREA - DAY
Preston steps from behind a tree. Lamont clashes into him and
falls to the ground.
Preston looks at him and points the gun; hand trembling. He

closes his eyes --
TRISHA (O.S.)
PRESTON DON'T DO IT!
Preston turns around and sees Trisha in front of him --

96.
BANG!
Trisha collapses on Preston. They both fall to the ground.
A few kids scream in the background.
Bobby's car slams to a stop against the curb.
INT./EXT. BOBBY'S PORSCHE - DAY - CONTINUOUS
Bobby sees Trisha and Preston both on the ground. He jumps

out the car and sprints to the playground.
EXT. YOUTH CENTER - OPEN AREA - DAY
Preston nudges Trisha off of him. He looks at the blood and

runs away.
Bobby slides to the ground and picks up Trisha's limp head.

He sees the blood pouring from her side.
BOBBY
Babe! Wake up Babe!
He looks around.
BOBBY (CONT'D)
Somebody help! Call nine one one!
Please help!
Time slows down.
Bobby sees the gun on the ground. He sees Preston getting

into the black Benz at a distance. He sees Lamont in shock.
He turns to see Ms. Ruth running his way.
INT. HOSPITAL FRONT ENTRANCE - DAY
Doors burst open and Trisha is wheeled in on a gurney, she is

bleeding and unconscious. Bobby is behind the nurse and
holding Trisha's hand.
He looks at the nurses.
BOBBY
... Is she going to be ok..? Trisha
wake up...
97.
A nurse holds him back from entering the operating room.
BOBBY (CONT'D)
... TRISHA!
Bobby paces the floor. He sits in a nearby seat.
BOBBY (CONT'D)
This can't be happening. God this
CAN NOT be happening.
He puts his face into his hands and cries.
INT. HOSPITAL - LOBBY - DAY - LATER

Bobby sits next to Theo.
THEO
... We got the gun. It belongs to X
but Preston's prints are all over
it.
(pause)
X is gonna say it was stolen.
BOBBY
I know he put Preston up to it. And
God help him -- he better hope she
pulls through.
DOCTOR (O.S.)
Mr. Pruitt ...
Bobby and Theo rise to their feet to a doctor with blood on

his shirt.
BOBBY
Yes sir..?
DOCTOR
... We got your wife stable, she's
going to be fine.
BOBBY
Oh thank you doctor!
(pause)
But... what about the baby?
DOCTOR
Right now it's hard to tell. We're
keeping a close eye on him.
(pause)
It's going to take a miracle.
98.
Bobby's stands in stunned silence; tears fill his eyes. Theo

wraps his arm around him. The doctor walks away.
INT. HOSPITAL - ROOM - NIGHT
The door slowly opens and Bobby peeks around it. He sees
Trisha sleep with monitors stuck to her body.
He sits next to her.
BOBBY
(whimpers)
Hey babe. I'm so sorry.
Tears roll down his cheek.
BOBBY (CONT'D)
I saw it. He showed it to me. But
how can you stop something, when
you don't know when its going
happen?
He looks at her stomach.
BOBBY (CONT'D)
I'm going to make it right.
Bobby holds Trisha's hand.
INT. HOSPITAL - SMALL CHAPEL - NIGHT
Bobby looks up at a cross hung on the wall.
BOBBY
WHY!! What are you doing?
(pause)
Why didn't you stop this?
Bobby looks at his hands.

BOBBY (CONT'D)
(whispers)
I could've stopped this.
EXT./INT. SQUAD CAR - NIGHT
Theo monitors the hospital doors. He sees Bobby walk toward

his car.
Theo sees the tail lights come on. He cranks up his car and
puts it in drive.
99.
EXT./INT. SQUAD CAR - NIGHT - LATER
Theo keeps tight eyes on the sports car even though there's a
few cars in between them.
Bobby's car creep around the perimeter of the complex.
INT. BOBBY'S NEW CAR - NIGHT - CONTINUOUS
The speedometer reads: 3 m.p.h. Bobby slumps in the seat as

he surveys the apartments. He spots the black Benz. Looking
up stairs at a balcony; there's a light on and movement
inside.
From high above we see Bobby's car park a few spaces down.
He gets out the car carefully and slips something down the
back of his pants.
The squad car parks on the side of the street leading to the
apartments and Theo gets out.
EXT. THE PROJECTS - COURTYARD - NIGHT
The driver of the Benz stands posted on a corner by a set of

steps leading to X's apartment.
Bobby picks up a rock and throws it. It ricochets and the

driver turns his attention towards it. When he relaxes,
Bobby is in place to deliver a devastating blow to the back

of his head!
Bobby slides the body under the stairwell. He creeps

upstairs. --
EXT. THE PROJECTS - UPSTAIRS - NIGHT - CONTINUOUS
Like a ninja; Bobby tips toward the sound of noise and

cussing.
TONEY-T (O.S.)
Nigga please! You know he was
scared to death!
100.
Loud laughter leads Bobby closer. He slides a gun from the

back of his pants.
EXT. THE PROJECTS - X' APARTMENT - NIGHT - CONTINUOUS
Bobby peeks through the window and sees X on a leather sofa

smoking, Preston sits next to him, and Toney-T stood up with
his back to the door, flailing around like a clown.
Bobby steps to the door; it's open. He gently turns --
TONEY-T (O.S.)
You know me, I woulda put it to
that little nigga dome!
X (O.S.)
Sit yo' scary ass down. You ain't
gon' do sh --
INT. THE PROJECTS - X'S APARTMENT - NIGHT - CONTINUOUS
The door bursts open and Bobby has his gun extended at Toney-
T!
Toney-T turns around with wide eyes.
Bobby rotates the gun from Toney-T to X.
BOBBY
I'm here for the kid Xavier that's
it. Let him go and no one has to
get hurt.
Without fear X stares at Bobby's gun and smirks.
X
Whatchu' gon' do... PREACHER? You
bust up in my crib and make
ORDERS?! You out yo' mind?!
(pause)
T, handle that nigga.
X stares at Toney-T shaking with bucked eyes.
X (CONT'D)
I SAID HANDLE THAT NIGGA!
Bobby looks over at Toney-T.
BOBBY
I don't want any trouble.
101.
Bobby sees X reach for his pistol --
BOBBY (CONT'D)
Don't!
Toney-T rushes Bobby; he knocks the pistol out his hand

during the scuffle.
X gets up and runs to the back; Preston follows.
Bobby kicks Toney-T off him. Tony-T reaches for his pistol in
his pants. Bobby scrambles across the floor for his gun!
He turns around and focuses on Toney-T with an extended gun--
BANG!
Toney-T looks at the gaping hole in his chest. He drops the

gun.
EXT. THE PROJECTS - X' APARTMENT - NIGHT
Theo patrols the perimeter of the apartment grounds. He hears

the gunfire and takes out his sidearm.
INT. X'S APARTMENT - HALLWAY - NIGHT
Bobby peeks from room to room.
BOOM!
A bullet takes off a chunk off the wall by Bobby's face. His
eyes widen as he takes cover.
We see X from the very back of the bedroom with a giant gun
extended under his arm. He laughs.
INT. X'S APARTMENT - BEDROOM - NIGHT - CONTINUOUS
X
This is what I do, Preacher! You
ready to see the light?!
POW!
A bullet whizzes past X and shatters a mirror. He laughs and

grabs Preston for cover.
102.
X kicks open the balcony door behind him.
INT. X'S APARTMENT - HALLWAY - NIGHT - CONTINUOUS
Bobby crouches and moves closer to the bedroom.
PRESTON (O.S.)
Uncle Bobby!
Bobby peeks around the corner to the bedroom.
BOOM!
Bobby gets closer to the ground. He pokes his hand around the
corner and shoots.
X laughs.
X (O.S.)
Just like on the court. You ain't
hit nothin'!
Bobby looks to the ceiling.
BOBBY
(whispers)
Father please help me. I can't do
this alone.
Click, click.
Bobby's eyes widen. He quickly peeks around the corner at a

piece of the shattered mirror. -- X struggles with a jammed
gun.
Bobby stands up and enters the bedroom --
Bobby stands in the doorway with his gun extended.
BOBBY
I don't want to hurt you Xavier.
Just give me the kid.
EXT. X'S APARTMENT - BALCONY - NIGHT - CONTINUOUS
X throws down the big gun and pulls Preston in front of him.
He puts a pistol to Preston's head.
103.
X
Put it down Buzzer Beater or it's
game time for this lil nigga.
PRESTON
I'm sorry uncle Bobby!
BOBBY
It's ok Preston, it's ok.
Bobby takes both hands off the gun.
BOBBY
Ok, ok. No one has to die.
(pause)
I'm putting it down.
Bobby points the gun to the air with one hand while crouching
over. He puts the gun on a nearby bed and raises both hands.
BOBBY (CONT'D)
Alright let him go.
EXT. X'S APARTMENT - BALCONY - NIGHT - CONTINUOUS
X cackles.
X
Ain't nothin' changed. You still
that same lame cat --
(pause)
-- coach said you always froze in
the clutch... I NEVER freeze.
X extends the gun toward Bobby.
THEO (O.S.)
Drop the gun!
X swerves around with the gun pointed.
BANG! BANG! BANG!
X is stunned! Blood flows from the bullet holes in his chest.

He leans over the balcony; he falls --
104.
EXT. THE PROJECTS - X' APARTMENT - NIGHT - CONTINUOUS
Theo stands watching X's still body on the ground. Smoke

swirls from his sidearm.
EXT. THE PROJECTS - NIGHT - LATER
Police cars swarm the area. People stand and watch the scene.
Bobby looks at Preston with handcuffs on. He's being put in

the back of a squad car.
THEO
He got caught up.
BOBBY
Yeah. I should've done more with
him. He was looking for a
relationship with me.
Theo pats Bobby on the shoulder.
THEO
We all reap what we so. Right?
CUT TO:
INT. FAYE'S HOUSE - BEDROOM - NIGHT
Faye is sprawled across the bed. Her eyes and mouth are wide
open; she's still and lifeless.
The candle on the nightstand burns out.
THEO
I gotta get to the precinct. You
cool?
Bobby looks over at his friend.
BOBBY
Huh? Yeah, yeah. See you later.
Bobby watches the car with Preston drive away.
ONE YEAR LATER:

105.
INT. CHURCH - PULPIT - DAY
Bobby looks out across a modest size audience. He reaches for

the mic. Out the corner of his eye he sees the musician raise
his hands to play a tune --
Bobby raises his hand to stop him.
BOBBY
That's ok, thank you.
Bobby looks at the people.
BOBBY (CONT'D)
There was a time when I thought the
abundance of things signified God
was in my life.
(pause)
I have been fortunate enough to see
things different. If you don't
mind, I'd like to show you why.
(pause)
John thirteen and thirty four, a
new command I give you, that you
love one another; as I have loved
you. BY THIS all men will know that
you are my disciples....
INT. PRISON CELL - DAY
Bob Pruitt sits on the edge of his bed reading a Bible.
OFFICER (O.S.)
Bob Pruitt, you got a visitor!
Bob looks at the officer puzzled. He rises to his feet.
INT. BEHIND GLASS - DAY

Bob Pruitt Sr enters a room with several corridors. He slowly
walks down the isle and glances into the empty compartments.
Suddnely, a face he hasn't seen in ages... Bobby and he's

holding a small kid.
BOBBY
(points)
Look R.J., say hi to the real man
of God.
THE END

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Douglass Robertson Jr.

EXT. COUNTRY CHURCH - PARKING LOT - NIGHT

SUPER: New Diana, Texas 2002

An old beat up truck parks behind the church. Contemporary

EXT./INT. TRUCK - NIGHT

ROBERT PRUITT, a studious preacher (30's), his high spirited

Robert observes the cars.

Robert scoffs but smiles.

Bobby hops out with his toy car.

Robert glances down at Bobby's Bible in the seat.

Bobby reaches back in and grabs it.

EXT. COUNTRY CHURCH - PARKING LOT - NIGHT - CONTINUOUS

Robert wraps his arm around his son's shoulder.

Faye cuts her eye over at her dad's arm.

INT. COUNTRY CHURCH - SANCTUARY - NIGHT

Several ceiling fans cool off a nicely decorated sanctuary.

Robert pounds his fist on the corner of the podium. He looks

Faye sits attentive focused on every word her dad speaks.

A PENTECOSTAL PASTOR (30's) in a fine suit sits in a chair on

The Pastor nods to a musician on a piano in the corner of the

The musician prepares to play a tune but Robert holds up his

Robert glances over at the musician and nods.

INT. COUNTRY CHURCH - SANCTUARY - NIGHT - LATER

Bobby lies asleep on his daddy's shoulder.

Faye is on the other side wide awake probing the room.

The Pastor hands Robert the check.

The pastor smirks and looks around the empty church.

The pastor looks at Bobby who's next to his dad's leg. He

PENTECOSTAL PASTOR (CONT'D)

Bobby nods his head and smiles.

EXT./INT. TRUCK - NIGHT

Robert stares at the check and sighs. He slips a SILVER FLASK

The kids smile and Robert cranks the truck.

EXT. ROBERT'S HOUSE - FRONT YARD - NIGHT

SUPER: Longview, Texas

A house with cracked Sears siding sits nestled in the woods.

INT. ROBERT'S HOUSE - BEDROOM - NIGHT

A half-dressed GUY (early 20's) leans down and kisses a woman

Carol grabs a pack of cigarettes off the nightstand. She

The Guy glances back at her in sympathy. He walks back over

He kisses her with passion.

INT. ROBERT'S HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - NIGHT

INT. ROBERT'S HOUSE - KID'S BEDROOM - NIGHT

The kids hear a scuffle -- then silence. They look at each

The kids shudder and their eyes widen.

Carol screams and they hear shuffling again.

The kids jump again and tears fill their eyes.

EXT. ROBERT'S HOUSE - PORCH - NIGHT

A POLICE OFFICER stands in front of a BLACK COUPLE in their

The couple look at each other.

Bobby watches the officers place his dad in the back of a

Robert stares out the back window at the kids.

INT. COUNTRY CHURCH - SANCTUARY - NIGHT

Only one of the ceiling fans spins in the church struggling

A flamboyant organist leads a small band in gospel music.

The sanctuary is full of ecstatic energy; church members

Beads of sweat seep through the back of the southern

The Organist plays with skill behind the Preacher's words.

PENTECOSTAL PASTOR (CONT'D)

The Congregation shouts and claps in agreement.

INT. COUNTRY CHURCH - BACK ROOM - NIGHT - CONTINUOUS

PENTECOSTAL PASTOR (O.S.)

PENTECOSTAL PASTOR (O.S.) (CONT'D)