Plane Ransom

written by

Ryan Meyer

950 S Fairfax
Los Angeles, CA. 90036
rmeyer@tbsnetworks.net
FADE IN
TEASER
The sounds of a jet engine roars as we then hear the soft
ding of a check-engine light turning on...
INSIDE an airplane.
A FLIGHT ATTENDANT is seen checking the luggage storage
compartments.

INT. AIRPLANE. FIRST CLASS - AFTERNOON

FLIGHT ATTENDANT
Hot towels?
A FEMALE AND MALE
Sure-
The flight attendant gives the couple hot towels.
The one the man takes burns the skin off of his hands as he
handles it ... seen SCREAMING and eventually seen dropping
the towel to the floor.
MALE PASSENGER
AH!
(a beat.)
You wanna put a bullet in me too?
Jesus christ that burned the shit
outta me!
The flight attendant takes a minute to respond...
FLIGHT ATTENDANT
I am so sorry sir.
(a beat.)
Would you like some ice?
ANGER.
MALE PASSENGER
(Sharply.)
No.
(a beat.)
Thank you.
The WOMAN next to our burn victim cuts in.
FEMALE PASSENGER
(To the flight attendant.)
Excuse me, miss?
(MORE)
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FEMALE PASSENGER (CONT'D)
When are we going to take off?
(a beat.)
I need to go to the bathroom for
some insulin.
The woman pats the case of insulin and needles she has in
hand-
FLIGHT ATTENDANT
Yes, we are currently on route to
take off, any minute now actually.
(a beat.)
I am actually heading to my seat
after a brief demonstration.
(a beat.)
You will be able to get up in a few
minutes.
The flight attendant then goes into her routine show of how
to sit in a chair and fly on a plane properly.
As the worker is seen clicking a detached seatbelt in her
hands, the couple talks.
FEMALE PASSENGER
(Quietly, to the man.)
Once we take off, I am going to go
to the bathroom and make sure I'm
all ready.
The woman pats her insulin case once again, as the man
expresses a confused look on his face.

FEMALE PASSENGER (CONT'D)

Have to check a few things-
The man gives a heavy look towards this insulin case.
MALE PASSENGER
Do you have a problem with your
insulin?
FEMALE PASSENGER
No.
(a beat.)
Don't worry about it.
(a beat.)
Just concentrate on the girl.
The woman stares DAGGERS.
MALE PASSENGER
Okay, and before anything else
happens ... you have to promise me:
(MORE)
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MALE PASSENGER (CONT'D)
You Cannot. Hurt. Anyone.
(a beat.)
If I am going to agree to be doing
this, then you have to agree to
that.

FEMALE PASSENGER
Deal.
The flight begins to take off, and the flight attendant sits
in her little pop-out chair.
The TELEVISION in-front of each chair begin to automatically
play; shown to be an well-made advertisement for visiting
Costa Rica.
TELEVISION
Visit Costa Rica today! Why go to
places like Los Angeles or New York
City when you can swim in the
crystal clear waters of Ticos!
(a beat.)
Come now ... we will be waiting!
A montage showing sunny beaches and beautiful blue water
plays. The woman smiles at her screen as she continues to
hold her insulin case tightly.
With the plane taken off now, see the same flight attendant
as before walk up.
FLIGHT ATTENDANT
Okay miss, you can go to the
bathroom now.
FEMALE PASSENGER
Thank you.
As she gets up, the man grabs and squeezes her leg,
reiterating the seriousness in his previous statement.
The woman slaps his hand away, and walks to an unoccupied
bathroom.

INT. A TIGHT AIRPLANE BATHROOM - AFTERNOON

The woman is now in a cramped bathroom. How was this made to
fit a full-grown human?
She turns on the light and puts the case of insulin that is
in her hand onto the counter.
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The woman then pulls down her pants and uses the bathroom.
When she's done, she washes her hands, and opens the case. In
the case contain multiple needles.
She checks each point to make sure they are in proper
condition, and puts them back in the case. As she is seen
reaching the bathroom door to leave, cut to in the main cabin
of the plane, where this woman is now seen.

INT. AIRPLANE - AFTERNOON

The woman walks back to her seat, eyeing up the other
passengers as she walks back.
Once she gets back, the woman taps on her man for him to get
up so she can sit back down.
HEAR a message from the CAPTAIN on the loudspeaker.
LOUDSPEAKER
Ladies and gentlemen, we are well
on our way to the sunny shores of
Costa Rica.
(a beat.)
Its gonna be 80 degrees SHARP, so
make sure you got your sunscreen!
The woman is now seat-belted down as her man leans over
towards her.
MALE PASSENGER
How did it all go?
The woman SLYLY smiles.
FEMALE PASSENGER
We are ON POINT.
FADE OUT
END TEASER
FADE IN

INT. A BEDROOM OF AN APARTMENT - MORNING

TITLE: San Diego, California. September 15th, 2008
CUT to a SYLISH bedroom. HUNTER, age 26, is seen passed out,
laying down on a well-kept mattress.
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His eyes are completely shut, and the sun is seen peaking
through the nearby window.
The alarm clock on the nightstand next to the bed begins to
ring.

The alarm time, that was set for 6:30am, clearly reads
7:15am. The clocks roaring is unsuccessful in its attempt to
wake Hunter up-
The eyes of Hunter then quickly RIP open. After a few seconds
pass by, Hunter SCREAMS.
HUNTER
(To himself.)
FUCK!
Hunter jumps out of bed and races to his bedroom door,
turning off the light and leaving.

INT. A NICE LOOKING BATHROOM - MORNING

Next to one of the sinks in the bathroom is a note that
Hunter begins to read, "Honey, had to leave early. Showing a
beautiful apartment today."
Hunter smirks a little bit, puts the note down, and begins
his rush again, running back into the bedroom.

INT. A BEDROOM OF AN APARTMENT - MORNING

Hunter, the man seen on the plane earlier, turns towards his
closet and grabs whatever clothes he can grab first.
He quickly throws on some slacks and buttons up a shirt, then
sticks his keys, wallet, and phone in his pockets.
Running to the bathroom with a tie around his neck now, the
man is seen throwing a tooth brush into his mouth.

INT. A NICE LOOKING BATHROOM - MORNING

Hunter seems to be doing it all-
Brushing his teeth while putting on a tie; an impressive
feat. He then exits the restroom with turning off the lights.
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INT. ENTRANCE OF THE NICE LOOKING APARTMENT - MORNING

Making his way to the door, he once again checks to make sure
he has his wallet and everything.
Looking at hallway closet, Hunter opens it to reveal multiple
pairs of shoes ... he eventually picks a pair of black dress
shoes.

INT. HALLWAY OF APARTMENT BUILDING - MORNING

Hunter then realises that he forgot to lock his door, causing
him to have to go back and extend his tardiness. Until we
HEAD OUT to...

EXT. SUNNY SAN DIEGO - MORNING

Hunter exits his apartment. We finally see his wealth at full
scale of his home ... the apartments surrounding Hunter's are
as equally beautiful.
Hunter hitches a right and begins to walk down the sidewalk.
A few minutes later, Hunter arrives at a building, with the
outside sign reading "Beachy Builds".
Stopping in front of the building, he looks to his left to
see a small coffee stand.

EXT. A BOUGIE COFFEE STAND - MORNING

Hunter enters the kiosk to order right away, as there is no
line.
HUNTER
Hey Charlie.
(a beat.)
I'll take a large, black.
The worker behind the counter winks and waves his hand.
CHARLIE
You got it, boss.
A few minutes pass as Hunter continues to wait for his
coffee, mindlessly staring at his phone.
He reads four text messages from his boss ... they all say
something along the lines of, "Where the fuck are you?"
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Hunter reluctantly replies to the messages with a simple,

"Right outside". He sighs and puts his phone away, with a
nearby clock on the coffee stand reading the time: 7:30am.
CHARLIE (CONT'D)
(Handing Hunter his
coffee.)
Here ya' go. Three dollars and some
change.
Hunter pays for his drink and enters the Beachy Builds
building.

INT. BEACHY BUILDS BUILDING - MORNING

Entering the building, Hunter is greeted by the receptionist
sitting at a nearby desk.
RECEPTIONIST
Hunter, you're late.
(a beat.)
Again-
HUNTER
I know, I...
A VOICE can be heard from behind a desk.
MAN $4
Hunter!
(a beat.)
Finally!
As soon as Hunter is about to speak, the same voice SPEAKS
AGAIN.
MAN #4
If you're late again, the boss is
gonna beat your ass.
MAN #4 (CONT'D)
And, I heard he is gonna fire
someone soon!
Hunter plays this comment off, seen walking over to the desk
where a man is sitting at a chair ... not caring about a
potential firing.
HUNTER
Pftt, the boss is my uncle.
(a beat.)
He isn't gonna fire me. I ain't
worried.
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Hunter walks over to a desk that has a picture of him and the
woman WE SAW ON THE PLANE. He then sits down and begins to
unpack his bag.

INT. HUNTER'S SHARED OFFICE SPACE - MORNING

Now fully unpacked, Hunter begins to work; the same man as
before walks by Hunter's desk.
MAN $4
Hunter.
(a beat.
Meeting in 20 minutes. And boss
says to not be late.
(a beat. Very sternly).
Again.
Hunter gives a look that says "yeah".
A few minutes go by whilst Hunter is seen getting up, walking
over to the water cooler, and beginning to talk to another
COWORKER.
MAN #6
-I heard that your uncle is
definitely firing someone today, at
the meeting.
Hunter coughs on his drink a bit but keeps his composure.
HUNTER
Hm? That soon?
MAN #6
Yep apparently its getting reaal
bad out there-
HUNTER
Hmh.
(a beat. Then
confidently...)
You really think he would ever
think about firing his own nephew?
Come on.
Hunter finishes his water, crushes the cup into the trash
can, and walks back to his desk confidently ... and then
begins to get back to work...
Except he is quickly interrupted by a sweet-looking GOLDEN
RETRIEVER that comes out of nowhere and puts his face in
Hunter's lap. Initially shocked, Hunter then quickly goes
into "dog mode".
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HUNTER (CONT'D)
(To the dog and very high
pitched.)
Awww, where did you come from boy?
Hunter scratches the dog behind its ears as it kicks its leg
up and down.
ANOTHER MAN pops up from the desk across from Hunter's as he
is seen having a little moment with this pooch.
MAN #7
She's actually a girl.
(a beat.)
Named her Saké.
Hunter continues to scratch Saké, loving this time.
HUNTER
Your are such a good girl, Saké.
MAN #7
I was allowed to bring her in: she
gets so lonely when I'm not home.
Hunter looks up while scratching the dog.
HUNTER
That's nice bossman allowed you to
bring her in. Nice to have such a
sweet girl with you to prepare for
our meeting!
(Back to the dog.)
Aren't you the cutest.
And suddenly, cutting off this conversation between
coworkers, a fire alarm in the building goes off.
Sirens blare and everyone stands up.
As everyone is in a state of confusion, the MANAGER steps out
of his office and speaks up.
BOSS
Alright everyone, it's your lucky
day.
(a beat.)
We will need to postpone our
meeting until next Monday as I am
leaving soon.
(a beat. With little
emotion.)
Enjoy the weekend-
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The manager leaves the building as the sirens continue to

ring; everyone follows suit.
HUNTER
Welp-
(a beat.)
Guess I was misspoken about the
meeting. Guess I gotta take a break
from work.
The scene SLOWLY FADES from Hunter exiting his office for a
tripped fire alarm, to him OPENING UP the door of a BATHROOM
in a San Diego CLUB.
DISSOLVE TO:

INT. A SAN DIEGO CLUB BATHROOM - NIGHT

In a stall, Hunter is seen snorting cocaine off a key, where
a fellow MAN is seen standing outside the stall Hunter
occupies.
HUNTER
(While snorting cocaine
and to himself, quietly.)
Holy FUCK. This shit is fucking-
(a little blood dribbles
down his face as Hunter
quietly sneezes.)
Insan-
(Sees the blood.)
Christ-
Hunter wipes up his nose with some toilet paper and
completely tidies himself up before leaving.
Outside the stall, he discreetly gives the bag of coke to his
guard/friend. The man takes the bag and thanks his friend,
seen walking into the stall next.

See the partier put some coke on that used key and snort the
powder. After a few minutes of muffled snorting while Hunter
stands guard, the two men leave together.

INT. A NICE LOOKING SAN DIEGO CLUB - NIGHT

Hunter and his friend are then seen meeting up with two
WOMEN. One of them questions Hunter when he gets back-
WOMAN #4
You got it?
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HUNTER
Of course, D.
Hunter subtly hands the woman the small bag of cocaine. She
walks away with her friend.
Seconds later, she comes back, alone.
WOMAN #4
I need the key.
Hunter hands her a key and as she is walking off again...
HUNTER
My bad.
The two girls walk are seen walking into the woman's bathroom
with the bag of cocaine. Crowded, they begin to talk while
waiting in line.
WOMAN #5
Dolores, we should get drinks
after-
This is our FEMALE PLANE PASSENGER from before. DOLORES, age
27.
The other is just a FELLOW PARTIER; like Hunter's fellow
partner in crime and coke guard.
DOLORES
Definitely.
WOMAN #5
Although, I doubt Hunter needs
another really.
Dolores takes this comment in stride.
DOLORES
Yeah, he's been acting like an
idiot. I don't think the booze
helps him.
WOMAN #5
Yeah, he's an idiot.
Dolores scolds her friend.
DOLORES
Hey.
(a beat.)
I can talk about him, not you ...
he's my boyfriend.
(MORE)
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DOLORES (CONT'D)
(a beat. Pointing to the
girls mouth)
No words come out of these lips.
The two girls continue to wait in line ... SILENTLY.

INT. WOMAN'S BATHROOM OF A CLUB - NIGHT

Finally, after a few minutes of waiting that feel like hours
to Dolores, a stall opens up and it is our heroes time to
shine.

INT. A BATHROOM STALL - NIGHT

Dolores walks in and locks the door. She grabs a handful of
toilet paper and wipes off the seat covered in mystery fluid-
DOLORES
(To herself.)
Animals.
After cleaning the seat, Dolores sits down with her pants up.
She pulls out the small baggie of cocaine and the DIRTY
looking key from her front pocket.
She dips the key into the bag, and pours some on the edge of
the key. Before doing anything, she flushes the toilet to
help mask any sound that she makes.
While the sound of the toilet runs, wide-eyed Dolores takes a
big snort, emptying the contents off the key.
DOLORES (CONT'D)
(Quietly, to herself.)
Jesus-fucki...
The rest of what she says is masked by the sound of the
toilet.
Whilst the toilet makes aftermath noises, Dolores makes sure
she does not waste any of the cocaine but dipping her key
into the bag again. She takes one last snort before unlocking
the door and leaving.

INT. WOMAN'S BATHROOM OF A CLUB - NIGHT

Dolores walks to the opposite end of the bathroom to wash her
hands. There, with her friend seen waiting, she is seen
discretely handing off the bag and key.
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Once the friend is finished snorting, the two are ready to

leave, walking out of the bathroom to go back to Hunter and
friend.

INT. A NICE LOOKING SAN DIEGO CLUB - NIGHT

Dolores and Hunter are now standing in the center of the
club, with the lights continuing to flash in tune with the
music that pounds around the couple.
Hunter then taps Dolores on the shoulder.
HUNTER
(Pointing to his friend.)
We're gonna get some drinks - Do
you want anything?
DOLORES
Round of beers for us would be
great.
HUNTER
Okay.
Hunter and his male friend WALK-OFF. Just seconds after
leaving Dolores and her friend, a STRANGE MAN steps in front
of the two men ... out of sight from the girls.
STRANGER
Hey,
(a beat.)
-you two, come over here.
The man drags the two men over to a corner of the club...
STRANGER (CONT'D)
What.
(a beat.)
Ya'll getting some drinks?
Hunter and his friend nod to this pointless question, not
knowing what to say, or do.
The stranger then HANDS OVER some pills to the two gentlemen.
STRANGER (CONT'D)
Use these.
(a beat.)
You'll have a great time.
The confusing man snickers softly and walks off as...
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Hunter and his friend are seen looking at each other ... the
look of bewilderment would not accurately describe these
faces.
Hunter, along with his friend, then walk up to the bar area-
Before the two can process what just happened, the men are
pushed to the front of the bar, now FACING the BARTENDER.

INT. BAR OF A CLUB - NIGHT

HUNTER
4 Peroni's please.
BARTENDER
$39.99, boss.
Hunter takes out cash.
HUNTER
(Under his breath,
loudly.)
Fucking 39.99
The bartender hears this remark and...
BARTENDER
First day in San Diego, pal?
The BARTENDER takes the cash Hunter has in his hand and then
gives some change back with a receipt that Hunter looks over.
After reading it over, he scoffs at it.
HUNTER
Thanks for the drinks...
The bartender smiles and waves goodbye, as Hunter and his
friend are seen walking off with the drinks...
DOLORES
What took so long?
HUNTER
Someone stopped to give us
something actually-
Hunter pulls out the pills he received from that STRANGER.
Dolores reaches to examine them. A smile begins to form on
her face.
And suddenly...
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DOLORES
Let's put them in our drinks and
then go to this club I know of!
(a beat.)
I can get us in for free; no cover.
(a beat.)
And it's a sick-ass place, trust
me!
Hunter immediately frowns upon the idea.
HUNTER
Yeah, you sure thats a good idea,
D?
DOLORES
(Rolling her eyes.)
Stop being a priss; it'll be fine-
Dolores grabs a beer from Hunter and drops a pill in it ...
then beginning to drink.
Hunter looks on absolutely dumbfounded.
HUNTER
What are you doing!
Dolores shrugs it off.
DOLORES
Come on, do it-
The others, including the reluctant Hunter, follow suit; they
all take a drink, drop a pill in it, and begin to guzzle.

INT/EXT THE SAN DIEGO CLUB - NIGHT - MONTAGE - VARIOUS

A) INT. A Nice Looking San Diego Club - We see Dolores,
Hunter, and friends, completely lose it on the dance floor of
the club they are at.
Whatever drug they put in their drinks is going right through
them. They are seen dancing and vibing out whilst listening
to a live DJ set. Dolores and Hunter are loving it...
B) EXT. Outside That Same Club - The group of four are seen
leaving the club and heading to one that Dolores can get in
with no cover charge.
The four leave their current spot and arrive at a new one.
They walk up to the bouncer and say hello to the owner and
his son who are seen standing outside.
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BACK TO SCENE

EXT. ANOTHER NICE SAN DIEGO CLUB - NIGHT

Dolores, Hunter, and friends say hello to the OWNER of the
club as well as his son, seen EYEING UP Dolores...
The group are seen DANCING together over the span of a few
hours ... see the drugs they took continue there influence-
Dolores and Hunter are getting after it on the dance floor;
seen really getting into the music ... as well as each other.
The owners son, CHARLIE, is seen watching from the opposite
side of the club; visibly jealous.
Later, Dolores is seen to walk away from Hunter to get more
drinks, one for herself and one for her boyfriend. Charlie is
seen WALKING OVER to the same bar area Dolores is heading
towards.
Dolores, seen leaning against the bar waiting to order,
noticeably and unintentionally sticks her ass out. Charlie
walks right next to Dolores and grabs her waist, and then
whispers in her ear.
CHARLIE
Come up to the office upstairs and
I'll rock your world-
(a beat.)
Got the office keys right here-
Charlie DANGLES some keys next to Dolores ear. Charlie moves
his hand onto Dolores's butt and pulls her closer towards
him...
Dolores is seen to FIGHT away from this predator as Hunter
quickly appears on the opposite side of Dolores in order to
defend his girlfriend.
But before Hunter can say or do anything, Dolores RIPS
Charlie's hand off from her waist and PUNCHES him straight in
the nose, completely shattering part of this man's face.
From that punch, Charlie's nose is clearly broken, as blood
is seen splattering in every direction.
Hunter begins comforting Dolores as Charlie is seen
recovering on the floor, holding his cracked nostrils. As
Charlie begins to regain his posture, Hunter steps in the way
and a wrestling match breaks out.
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SECURITY quickly comes to break the fight up, with both boys
being grabbed and pulled to separate sides of the club.
SECURITY
You two ... knock that fucking shit
out now! You fight, you're out!
(a beat.)
Get the fuck out, now!
SECURITY #2
(While throwing Hunter
out.)
I said get the fuck out!
Hunter is tossed on his ass whilst Charlie talks his way out
of this situation to the bouncer in front, and is allowed to
stay.
Dolores and the others meet Hunter outside the club minutes
later ... but not before Dolores can get a final word out.
DOLORES
(To Charlie.)
I better not see you again, fuck
face!
(a long-beat ... and then
to the gang.)
Well, that was fun. Let's just get
on home. I got some vodka and some
more-
Dolores imitates a sniffing noise and taps her nostrils.
The night ends with the four going back to Dolores and
Hunter's place-
DISSOLVE TO:

INT. BEACHY BUILDS OFFICE - MORNING

Hunter is seen diligently working at his desk, and as the
clock strikes 11am, Hunter's boss COMES OUT from his office
to announce something to the team-
BOSS
Okay everyone!
(a beat.)
We will have our meeting in the
conference room.
(a beat.)
Let's go, everyone!
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Some members are actually seen sprinting as to get a chair to

sit in, while most are seen slowly strolling in.
As most of the workers actually begin to arrive in the
conference room, the boss begins a speech:
BOSS (CONT'D)
Okay everyone.
(a beat. More somber.)
We have had to make some tough
decisions ... and I am sorry to
announce this but we will
unfortunately be forced to make
some hard budget cuts in every
single department.
(a beat and a long sigh.)
That means we will be losing close
to 25% of our work force. Some of
you will be rehired into different
positions of the company ... and
some of you will unfortunately be
let go completely.
A WOMAN in the back of the room yells out from the crowd-
WOMAN #6
When will be find out about our
positions with the company!?
People around the room begin to yell. Pandemonium rightly
breaks out between everyone ... except Hunter.
BOSS
Everyone!
(a beat.)
Settle down.
(a beat.)
Now!
The workers begin to calm themselves.
BOSS (CONT'D)
Okay-
(a beat.)
You will find out about your status
with the company individually.
(a beat.)
We do not want to cause a mass
panic, so this will be done
privately.
(a beat.)
We will go in alphabetical order.
(a beat.)
(MORE)
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BOSS (CONT'D)
And please, everyone, go back to
your desks. This process will begin
shortly-
Sadness fills the room as it empties out.

INT. THE OFFICE OF BEACHY BUILDS - MORNING- MONTAGE - VARIOUS

A) Worker after worker goes into the Bosses office to find
out their statuses with the company...
Hunter continues his work, and does not seem to worry in the
slightest bit.
B) Workers that continually get fired walk on by Hunter's
desk, looking very somber.
See Hunter's overconfident face radiate in this desperate
time for many-
C) Hunter then hears his name called from inside the Bosses
office...

BACK TO SCENE
Hearing his name called from his uncles office, Hunter gets
up and walks on over.

INT. HEAD OFFICE AT BEACHY BUILDS - MORNING

Hunter faces his uncle and boss, and begins to talk to him-
HUNTER
So...
(a beat. Jokingly.)
When do you think we can start
talking about a raise, haha?
Hunter laughs but quickly pauses. The face on the opposite
side of the desk is not one made of joy.
BOSS
Hunter...
(a long-beat and a sigh.)
The boys at the top of the company
have come to a difficult decision.
Hunter's smile fades completely and...
Now motionless, Hunter is shown clearly afraid of what the
boss is going to say next.
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BOSS (CONT'D)
We are unfortunately going to have
to let you go from the company-
Hunter stands still like a street artist does whilst
performing ... with his uncle seen going into a long speech.
BOSS (CONT'D)
It is not a personal decision, nor
one based on the disapproval of
your work. Honestly, Hunter, you
are so talented ... if you weren't
my nephew, I would have still hired
you.
(a beat.)
But this is a decision of
necessity-
(a beat.)
The market is not doing well right
now by any means ... and Beachy
Builds as a company is stuck in the
depths ... with no light at the end
of the tunnel.
SILENCE.
BOSS (CONT'D)
I'll give you a moment to yourself,
Hunter.
(a long-beat.)
I am sorry.
In his mind, Hunter rolls his eyes to that last comment as
his uncle leaves the room with a shoulder pat.
Suddenly, the phone in Hunter's pocket buzzes. A TEXT comes
in from Dolores.
The phone screen reads, "WHEN ARE YOU COMING HOME..."

"I JUST LOST MY FUCKING JOB. WHERE ARE YOU?"

Hunter reads the text to himself, silently. He then turns the
phone screen off, and puts it back in his pocket without
doing anything.
The boss then walks back in-
BOSS (CONT'D)
Hunter, again, I am so sorry.
(a beat.)
But this had to be done ... not
other way to get around that fact.
(a beat.)
(MORE)
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BOSS (CONT'D)
I know this tough but you'll make
it. I believe...
(a beat. And then.)
You can leave through the front
door whenever you are ready, I need
to get going-
The boss leaves for good now, and Hunter sits in the chair
motionless for a few more minutes while he thinks over what
just happened.
After a few minutes, Hunter gets up to leave ... still trying
to process his firing.

INT. BEACHY BUILDS BUILDING - MORNING

The man at the desk who once greeted Hunter walking into the
office, looks up to see Hunter again, leaving the building.
RECEPTIONIST
(While smiling.)
Leaving so soon?
SILENCE.

EXT. SUNNY SAN DIEGO - MORNING

Hunter begins his short walk home ... the surrounding world
seems to be crumbling around him.

EXT. SUNNY SAN DIEGO - MONTAGE - VARIOUS - MORNING

MUSIC CUE: "Wings" a song by Mac Miller, begins to play.
As the lyrics of the song begins, see Hunter now OUTSIDE.
A) Hunter walks by the coffee stand that he went to earlier
that morning. The worker, Charlie, inaudibly calls out to
Hunter; a "how was the coffee this morning" can be read
THROUGH the LIPS of the coffee man.
There is no response from our now-former real estate agent
... Hunter continues to walk forward whilst donning an 1000
yard stare.
B) Hunter is seen walking through San Diego. Even though it
seems that his life is collapsing, the sun is still brightly
shining.
To Hunter, everything around him seems to be frozen in time.
 22.

C) Hunter is about at his home ... he is seen not being able

to control his anger and confusion.
As Hunter arrives to the entrance of his building, he whips
open the front door and then slams it shut, cracking one of
the glass panes on the door.
As Hunter steps through, time around him resumes.

BACK TO SCENE

INT. A NICE LOOKING APARTMENT - LATE MORNING

THAT SAME DAY, Hunter, now in a full robe, is seen walking
into his kitchen to prepare a cup of coffee.

INT. A NICE LOOKING KITCHEN - LATE MORNING

Hunter is seen walking up to a turned-on coffee machine and
makes a hot cup.
He then turns on the television to NBC news, which is showing
the current collapse of the U.S. housing market. Hunter is
hooked to the television as he watches the news showing the
market completely imploding.
The news displayed on the television can only make Hunter
seem to think about what had just happened to HIM.
A few moments later, the front door can be heard quickly
opening, and then a few seconds later, slamming shut. A
WOMAN's voice calls out.
DOLORES (O.S)
HUNTER?
Hunter says nothing. Instead, he just gazes around the room
with a glossy look in his eyes.
DOLORES (O.S) (CONT'D)
HUNTER!? WHAT THE FUCK?
The audio of a TELEVISION REPORTER can now be heard.
TELEVISION
...housing market in America has
completely fallen. Real Estate
companies are beginning mass
firings.
(a beat.)
(MORE)
 23.
TELEVISION (CONT'D)
Unemployment is sky-rocketing as we
speak.
(a beat.)
And I am also hearing now...
The audio coming from the television begins FADING OUT-
Footsteps can now be heard, with...
Dolores entering the kitchen.
Both are now quiet, with Dolores seeming to pay her attention
towards the television reporting doom-
DOLORES
(After a few seconds of
watching the TV.)
This is such fucking bullshit!
Hunter nods his head in agreement.
After a few more minutes of silence whilst the couple looks
towards the TV, Hunter speaks.
HUNTER
(Quietly.)
Hey, I saw your text. I get it.
(a beat.)
I'm like you.
(a long-beat.)
I'm done.
DOLORES
What?
SLOWLY.
HUNTER
I. Lost. My. Job.
Hunter nods his head and sips at his coffee ... both SILENT
now.
The sound coming from the TV can be heard again-
TELEVISION
And now our very own, RON AVERY, is
down near Austin, Texas with the
founder of the Keller Williams
company, a global leader in real
estate, GARY KELLER.
(a beat.)
Gary, thank you for joining us
today...
 24.

GARY KELLER
Thank you for having me, Ron.
RON AVERY
Gary, I have a question coming from
the American people-
(a beat.)
In your expert opinion, as an
entrepreneur and real-estate guru,
what seems to be the cause for this
unexpected financial dip in recent
times?
(a beat.)
And what can the American citizens
expect to see happen to the market
in coming weeks?
GARY KELLER
Well, I am not exactly sure what
the cause is ... it's to early to
tell, honestly. I mean, this whole
fiasco is very new!
(a beat.)
As for what will happen in the
coming weeks ... I recommend to
every American family to stay
strong. We will get through this
financial struggle, and come out
stronger than before. Nothing can
bring the American people down!
Dolores and Hunter simultaneously roll their eyes.
RON AVERY
Well...
(a beat.)
Thank you, Gary!
The sound coming from the TV fades out again as Hunter looks
at Dolores again....
DOLORES
Both of us fired ... what are we
gonna do?
Bit of an open-ended question from D. She shakes her head as
the audio from the TV can now be heard again.
GARY KELLER
It's going to be okay.
(a beat. The news camera
zooms in on Gary's face.)
And to all the American people
watching, stay strong!)
 25.

Dolores reaches over for the television remote, eventually

grabbing it, and chucks it at the tv in frustration.
Instead of damaging anything, the channel on the TV changes
to...
An episode of a show called NUDE AND SCARED (NAKED AND
AFRAID), a show where two naked people are dropped off in a
remote location and forced to survive for an undisclosed
amount of time.
The couple watches the show as the television audio can now
be heard once AGAIN-
Follow a man and a woman, who are seen meeting up in a REMOTE
jungle, getting ready to begin a SURVIVAL JOURNEY.
In the show, the two find each other, and the man is seen
introducing himself.
ACTOR
Hey!
(Looking around.)
Man ... there is NOTHING out here-
(a short-beat. Back to the
man's costar.)
What up? I'm Charlie!
ACTRESS
Hi! I am Michelle.
(a beat. Thinking.)
Haha, yeah it is empty out here.
(a beat.)
If you had 5 billion dollars and I
wanted to STEAL from you, nothing
could be done to prevent it!
The woman smiles as the two survivalists are seen chuckling
at this comment until...
ACTRESS (CONT'D)
(Changing the subject.)
So, what is your experience like?
Once again, the focus quickly TRANSFERS from the television
to now, the face of Dolores.
A spark goes off in Dolores's mind as she is seen popping out
of her chair.
DOLORES
Hunter-
Hunter slowly LOOKS UP at his girlfriend.
 26.

DOLORES (CONT'D)
What if there was a way to get a
lot of money...
(a beat.)
Very quickly?
After not saying ANYTHING, Hunter finally speaks...
HUNTER
You got a rich uncle I don't know
about?
DOLORES
No, idiot.
(Pointing to the TV.)
See this show right here?
(a beat.)
We could do that-
HUNTER
...go to remote locations, naked,
and look to survive?
DOLORES
Once again ... no, idiot.
(a beat.)
I'm talking about going to remote
locations and taking a boat load of
money from different people!
SILENCE ... until-
HUNTER
(Chuckles.)
What the hell are you talking
about, D?

DOLORES
We fly to different places in the
middle of nowhere... First,
befriend a fellow, rich passenger
... and two: Ransom. Boom, easy!
(a beat.)
Bing, Bam, Bop.
(a beat.)
We don't actually need to hurt
anyone ... we just make the
illusion that we would, in exchange
for their money. If yah think about
it, it would be so easy.
 27.

HUNTER
Where did you even get this idea?
(a beat.)
You want to KIDNAP people? The fuck
are you on about, D?
DOLORES
Any jackamo could think of this
idea, really ... this would be the
perfect plan, Hunter. Think about
it ... money for us, and no one
gets hurt.
(a beat.)
Whats the harm?
(a beat.)
And we will be so remote, that no
one is ever going to question or
know what's going on.
Dolores is seen getting excited just TALKING about this plan.
DOLORES (CONT'D)
Again, we wouldn't hurt anyone, we
just take their money ... that's
it!
HUNTER
Are you fucking kidding me?
(a beat.)
Hey D, you also wanna tell me you
think we should start robbing banks
and shooting heroin too?
HUNTER (CONT'D)
-Jesus-fuck Dolores, what are you
talking about? Are you just
thinking about the best ways about
how to get sent to prison?
(a beat.)
I mean ... are you out of your
mind?...
Hunter continues to ramble on, essentially to himself, as the
TV continues to play this "inspiring" show "Nude and Scared"
... now at the episodes end.
The TV audio can be heard more prominently AGAIN.
TELEVISION VOICE-OVER
Charlie and Michelle need to do
everything out here to survive.
(a beat.)
Out here in the wild, it's EAT or
BE EATEN.
(MORE)
 28.
TELEVISION VOICE-OVER (CONT'D)
(a beat.)
Animals don't feel bad for you, and
Mother Nature is a cold-hearted son
of a [LIONS ROAR].
(a beat. See visuals of
the two actors.)
Tune in next week to see this story
unfold ... will Charlie be able to
build shelter, and will Michelle be
able to kill a mongoose for dinner?
(a beat.)
And remember that while watching,
this can happen to anyone! You may
be up next to play in ... NUDE AND
SCARED!
The television plays clips about next weeks episode and then
FADES AWAY-
Once again, see Dolores ... a smile is slowly seen curling
across her face-
DISSOLVE TO:

INT. A SUNGLASS HUT - AFTERNOON

TITLE: September 15th, 2008
Dolores is seen out shopping in the Gaslamp Quarter of San
Diego.
In a sunglass store, Dolores proceeds to try on multiple
pairs of sunglasses and looks at herself in the mirror with
each pair.
Putting on pairs of glasses after glasses makes Dolores think
to herself how easy it would be to disguise herself.
DOLORES
(To herself ... quietly.)
I take off my Ray-Bans ... and I
put on these Prada's, and ... ta-
da!
Dolores is amazed by her "ingenuity" of disguise. After
finding a few different pairs of sunglasses that she likes,
Dolores walks over to the checkout line-
Whilst in line, she sees a storage case that she likes, and
actually THROWS IT deep within her purse.
 29.

INT. SUNGLASS HUT CHECKOUT LINE - AFTERNOON

A WOMAN in-front of Dolores turns around ... a potential
witness of Dolores's crimes.
WOMAN #1
Are you buying those Ray-Bans? I
loved my pair, but they weren't
expensive enough for me...
(a beat.)
Dolores stares blankly at this woman's density.
WOMAN #1 (CONT'D)
I needed glasses that really felt
right.
(a beat. Pointing to
Dolores's many glasses.)
Like, I needed more than ... that.
Best of the best-
...Dolores is eventually forced to cut the woman off.
DOLORES
(Back to the woman's FIRST
question.)
Yeah, I actually AM buying all of
these ... a few pairs of sunglasses
cause you can never skimp out!
(a beat.)
I always lose them!
Dolores fake laughs-
WOMAN #1
Well, you're getting some good
pairs! I mean, I need better ones,
but they will definitely work for
you!
Dolores fake smiles and quickly turns around, praying for the
line to move faster. Now at the checkout counter, the
pretentious woman in-front pays for her items, and begins to
leave.
WOMAN #1 (CONT'D)
(Waving to Dolores.)
Cya later!
(a beat.)
Enjoy your many glasses, haha!
The woman smiles and waves ... Dolores's face says have a
good day whilst her eyes say fuck you.
 30.

Still in line and along with the glasses case she stole,
Dolores is seen putting a FEW DIFFERENT PAIRS of glasses in
her purse-
Now up to checkout, Dolores is seen walking up with ONE pair
of glasses.
CASHIER #1
How are you today miss-
DOLORES
Great, thank you.
(a beat.)
Just these, please.
The cashier takes the glasses whilst Dolores hands her a
credit card. After the transaction is done, Dolores is seen
walking out ... with the expensive glasses she bought, along
with the STOLEN items.

EXT. SUNNY SAN DIEGO - AFTERNOON

Walking out of the store, Dolores looks across the street to
see a few different buildings-
A CLAM (Shell) Gas Station, and the law office building of
BOKK LEGAL, a business and real estate law office based out
of San Diego.
To any normal person, seeing any old boring law office is
nothing new. But once again for Dolores, a lightbulb in her
brain pops up.
She goes back on her original plan of Ransom, and thinks to
head into the law office ... looking to start a business ...
Dolores begins a WALK over from the Sunglass Bungalow towards
the law office.

INT. THE LAW OFFICE OF BOKK LEGAL - AFTERNOON

Inside, Dolores is greeted by a WOMAN at a desk.
WOMAN #2
Welcome to B-O-K-K! How can we help
you today, Miss?
Dolores looks around, and then walks over to the
receptionist.
DOLORES
Hi.
(a beat.)
(MORE)
 31.
DOLORES (CONT'D)
I'm looking to start a new company
in Switzerland for me and my
significant other.
(a beat.)
I am looking about how I would I go
about that?
WOMAN #2
Okay, we can get that started for
you ... we'll just need both
parties here.
Heat slightly seethes off the forehead of a quickly angered
Dolores.
DOLORES
Okay, that's fine.
(a beat.)
I'll be back in a little bit, then
... with both parties.
WOMAN #2
(Extra cheery.)
We will see you then!
DISSOLVE TO:

INT. THE INSIDE OF A MICROWAVE - MORNING

TITLE: September 21st.
A loud ROARING coming from inside a microwave dampens a
conversation heard from our future Bonnie and Clyde.
A blurry hand is then seen punching open the microwave door,
with the WHOLE scene becoming visible now...
Hunter is seen having a heated argument with his girlfriend
in the kitchen of the apartment-
HUNTER
No!
(a beat.)
How stupid do you have to be?
(a beat.)
You say that this plan could
"fulfil" all of our desires in life
... I'll say it once and I say it
again: Is it your desire to go to
jail, D?
 32.

DOLORES
Stop being such a bitch!
(a beat.)
It's not like we're hurting anyone-
Hunter is seen blowing on the coffee mug he took out from the
microwave. He takes a sip, and the drink burns his tongue.
HUNTER
Ah, fuck!
(a beat.)
Hunter holds out his tongue in pain whilst Dolores is seen
disregarding her boyfriends pain, speaking over his agony.
DOLORES
I'm leaving you then...
Hunter straightens up.
HUNTER
...What?
Dolores then RAPIDLY slams her fist down on a nearby kitchen
table.
DOLORES
Good! Now focus on what I'm talking
about, not drinking your fucking
coffee!
(a beat.)
Come on, Hunter! We need this
goddamn money! In case you have
forgotten, be both got fired from
our jobs! I don't see anyone
handing out pay checks anywhere...
DOLORES (CONT'D)
Unless you have a secret bank
account in the Cayman Islands or
some hidden savings bond ... or can
come up with something fucking
better, then we gotta do this! It's
not like we got any savings....
(a beat.)
You wanna start living out by Kate
Sessions park?
(a beat.)
If that's your plan then lets go
get us a nice big tent to setup in
the coming months!
Dolores picks up a nearby coffee maker and POINTS to it-
 33.

DOLORES (CONT'D)
Do you think this shit is free,
huh?
She sets down the coffee maker and picks up the rice-cooker
next.
DOLORES (CONT'D)
What about this?
(a beat.)
You think you can just shit out a
fuck-load of money and buy one of
these things?
Dolores drops the rice-cooker and walks over to Hunter who is
now sitting down with his coffee down by the table.
DOLORES (CONT'D)
Look ... this is the last thing I
want to do; but, we need to do it!
Think about it.
(a beat.)
If we don't get a good income soon
... then...
(a beat.)
I don't even wanna think it!
(a beat.)
You think San Diego clubs are
cheap, huh?
Hunter looks confused, yet even he cannot deny that they need
to start making money again soon.
HUNTER
What would we need to do?
DOLORES
We need to go down to a lawyers
office ... BOKK ... and see about
starting an offshore business
account.
(a beat.)
I was down there earlier. If WE are
doing this, then WE both gotta do
it, yah know?
HUNTER
(An skeptic response.)
Mhm.
 34.

DOLORES
We need a new account so when we
get new money coming in, we have
somewhere to put it and don't have
the police breaking down our door.
(a beat.)
First thing to do to setup yourself
up as a successful criminal is to
ensure a future, right?
HUNTER
What's next then?
Dolores SMIRKS.
DOLORES
You have to come down to the
lawyers office with me.
HUNTER
(Choking a bit.)
Now? It's 7:30 in the morning.
(a beat.)
Can I drink my coffee first?
Dolores grabs her keys from the counter.
DOLORES
They open early, I've already
checked. Wanna be the first down
there...
(a beat.)
Let's go, now.
In pajama-like clothing, the couple are seen putting on their
shoes and walking outside together...

EXT. SUNNY SAN DIEGO - MORNING

Dolores is seen walking excitingly fast, WAY UP ahead of her
boyfriend-
HUNTER
(Screaming to Dolores who
is ahead.)
D!
(a beat.)
Wait!
Dolores stops to turn around and yell at Hunter.
 35.

DOLORES
Hurry up!
(a beat.)
I don't know about you, but I don't
like waiting!
Hunter finally catches up to Dolores ... both ready to go
inside.

INT. LAW OFFICE OF BOKK LEGAL - MORNING

They are greeted by the same woman as Dolores saw before.
WOMAN #2
(Without looking up from
her desk.)
Welcome to B-O-K-K!
(a beat.)
How can we help you today?
WOMAN #2 (CONT'D)
(Finally looking up.)
Oh!
(a beat.)
Welcome back! How are you doing
today, miss?
Dolores smiles warmly.
WOMAN #2 (CONT'D)
You're interested in opening up a
new account, right?
DOLORES
(Presenting Hunter.)
Yep!
(a beat. Pointing to
Hunter.)
I brought my other half in here to
co-sign.
WOMAN #2
(Directing the couple to a
man seen wearing a grey
suit.)
Great!
(a beat.)
You're just gonna walk over there
to that gentleman, and he will get
ya'll sorted right away.
(a beat.)
Have a wonderful day!
 36.

The couple then walk over to a MAN who is seen working behind
a computer.
MAN #5
How are ya'll doing?
(a beat.)
My name is Henry. How can I help
today?
DOLORES
Hi, Henry.
(a beat.)
We are interested in opening up a
new business account.
HENRY
Oh I thought ya'll were coming down
here to buy a new car!
(Laughing to himself and
then trailing off.)
Ahh, okay, great. And do you
already have an office here in the
city? Or...
Dolores cuts in-
DOLORES
We are actually interested in
purchasing a business ... abroad.
Henry chuckles softly to himself.
HENRY
Running from the law then, eh?
DOLORES
(Chuckling to herself.)
Yeah, something like that.
HENRY
Okay...
(a beat)
Let me get this all setup. I'm just
gonna give you this form and you
can fill out ya'll's personal
information here.
(a beat.)
And what would you like this
companies legal name to be?
DOLORES
Final Destination Enterprises ...
FDE for short.
 37.

HENRY
Mhm.
(a beat.)
Very interesting name!
HENRY (CONT'D)
And where are you going to be
located at?
Dolores and Hunter look at each other.
DOLORES
Primarily in Zurich-
A few seconds pass by while Henry is finishing up-
HENRY
Okay, we are all set.
(a beat.)
With all your information here, FDE
will be officially recognised in
Zurich, Switzerland.
(a beat.)
All we need is a payment method for
this transaction today and we are
all set!
DOLORES
Great.
(a beat. Then seen handing
the man a card taken from
Hunter's wallet.)
Here you go.
DOLORES (CONT'D)
And that account can be used right
away, correct?
HENRY
Relatively soon, yes ... you will
just have to wait by the end of
today, but everything will be all
setup.
Henry hands back the credit card to Dolores.
DOLORES
Thank you for your help, Henry.
HENRY
No problem! Glad we could get this
done today ... nice and fast!
(a beat.)
Enjoy your new company.
 38.

As the couple is seen getting up to leave, Dolores takes

notice to a specific flower in a brown pot, sitting on
Henry's desk, seen basking in the sunlight from a nearby
window.
DOLORES
Is there a secure portal where I
can access my new account?
As Henry is turned away, Dolores is seen slyly moving the
flower from the sun to a significantly shaded part of the
desk.
It leaves bring to droop back. Henry notices this once he
turns back around but says or does nothing.
HENRY
Yes, just go to our portal at BOKK
dot com; you can access all your
information there.
The flower falls fully backwards now. Dolores coyly smiles as
she and Hunter leave.
DOLORES
Perfect.

EXT. OUTSIDE THE LAW OFFICE - LATE MORNING

HUNTER
So, what now?
Instead of saying anything, Dolores POINTS to a BILLBOARD
that features a plane flying over the blue waters of Costa
Rica.
The crystal clear water in this advertisement MORPHS into
dirty and murky water seen in the SINK of a kitchen.
DISSOLVE TO:

INT. A NICE LOOKING KITCHEN - MORNING

TITLE: September 26th, 2008
Hunter is seen sitting at the kitchen table, once again,
drinking coffee, whilst the kitchen faucet runs.
Dolores can then be heard walking through the doorway...
 39.

DOLORES
-so FDE is now listed as an active
business in Switzerland.
(a beat.)
The next thing we gotta do is find
a good destination.
HUNTER
Costa Rica, yeah?
DOLORES
Yeah, but we still need to look up
flight info, right?
As Dolores is seen picking up a nearby laptop, she is heard
muddling to herself.
DOLORES (CONT'D)
"such a greattttt criminal..."
Dolores sits down at the table next to Hunter with a now open
laptop screen, shown to be searching for flights-
Trips to Madagascar...
South Africa.
Hawaii.
Mexico.
And then ... Costa Rica.
DOLORES (CONT'D)
Bingo.
Dolores scrolls over to the Costa Rica flights and begins to
find something that will work.
One flight, three days from now, direct from San Diego to
Costa Rica ... FIRST CLASS, of course.
DOLORES (CONT'D)
So, once we get this flight, we are
all set to start.
(a beat.)
You like Costa Rica, right?
HUNTER
Well, I don't like any of this, D.
(a beat.)
But yah know...
(a beat.)
Yeah, I love Costa Rica.
 40.

DOLORES
(That devious smile.)
Perfect.

INT. A NICE LOOKING APARTMENT - MORNING

TITLE: September 29th, 2008
Three days later.
Hunter, downstairs looking at his phone whilst drinking
cofee, hears a voice scream down to him from another room.
DOLORES
DID YOU PACK YOUR SHIT YET?
An audible groan accompanied by a roll of the eyes.
HUNTER
(Too himself)
Fuckin' piece of..
His grumbling is interrupted by more screaming.
DOLORES
HUNTER!
(a beat.)
LET'S FUCKING GO!
Hunter downs what's left in his mug, grabs his passport off
the counter, and walks to the front door.

INT. ENTRY HALLWAY - MORNING

Dolores eyes Hunter up and down-
DOLORES
The fuck are you doing?
A CONFUSED look.
HUNTER
What?
(a beat.)
Is my overall being too much for
you today, huh?
DOLORES
Why aren't you dressed? We're
leaving for another country in a
few minutes, and you look like a
bum.
 41.

Hunter pats a pair of clothes that is sitting next to him.

HUNTER
Relax ... I got the clothes I'm
wearing right here.
(a beat.)
I don't think the plane cares if
I'm dressed nice or not.
(a beat.)
And whether its your business or
not, but I was planning on changing
right before we left considering it
takes me like two minutes tops to
change clothes.
(a beat.)
Wanted to relax a bit and drink my
coffee ... thank you very much.

Hunter then takes off his shirt, and pulls down his shorts
and boxers, revealing his genitals to Dolores. A few seconds
pass as Hunter just stands there.
Dolores laughs as she basks in her boyfriends nudity. A RARE
glimpse we see of SOBER AFFECTION.
HUNTER (CONT'D)
Ooh,
(a beat.)
Sorry. Didn't know you were there.
Dolores laughs and shakes her head as she begs Hunter to
cover himself up.
Hunter then puts on some Dolores-approved clothing as the two
are now ready to leave.
DOLORES
You finally ready now?
HUNTER
Let's go.
The opening apartment door slowly MORPHS into an opening taxi
cab door...

EXT. SAN DIEGO AIRPORT - MORNING

Dolores is then seen paying a driver and leaving with Hunter
to go into SAN International.
 42.

INT. SAN DIEGO AIRPORT - MORNING

In front of Dolores and Hunter sits multiple kiosks listed
for international flights ... the two are seen walking up to
a kiosk to confirm their already chosen seats; 2nd row, first
class.
After getting two boarding passes, the couple walks up to
another kiosk and give away their checked bags.
DESK-WORKER
(Talking to Dolores and
Hunter as they leave.)
Have a nice day!
Dolores smiles at the WORKER as the two walk down a lengthy
hallway to reach another queue.
Next to the couple is another line, seen completely empty,
and reserved for TSA pre-check security members, which the
two are seen walking into.
The two walk down the line towards the large metal detector.
Hunter puts his carry-on bag down and walks through the
detector; no issues.
Dolores does the same; except with her, she has to take off a
belt she is wearing. As she walks through, the machine goes
off; lights begin to flash in accordance with blaring sirens.
A TSA AGENT is seen checking the woman's feet, up her legs,
around her butt and pelvis region, and then up her chest.
Dolores was clean until the agent runs her hand across a case
of something in her back-right butt pocket. Dolores feels her
butt again, and sticks her hand in her back pocket. With much
shock, she takes out a case that holds two syringes and a
small vial of insulin.
DOLORES
Shit.
(a beat.)
I thought I stored that in my
suitcase.
(a beat.)
I am so sorry!
The agent sighs and whips out a hand-held metal detector.
TSA AGENT 1
(Lazily.)
Please spread your arms and legs.
(a beat.)
Please...
(MORE)
 43.
TSA AGENT 1 (CONT'D)
(a beat.)
Take your insulin out of your
pocket; and have the correct
documentation for the medication
ready. Thanks-
The agent scans Dolores's body, everything eventually coming
out clean.
TSA AGENT 1 (CONT'D)
Okay, you're all set.
(a beat. Then to
everyone.)
Keep it moving, please!
Dolores puts her shoes back on at the end of the line. Hunter
and Dolores meet and continue to walk on to their gate. In
front of them is an electronic sign that has a list of active
departures and arrivals.

INT. POST-SECURITY, SAN DIEGO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - MORNING

The middle of the sign reads "AA flight 1020 to Costa Rica".
Next to the number reads "Gate 26C".
The couple then begin to walk towards their gate.
HUNTER
I'll meet you at the gate.
(a beat. Pointing)
I wanna get some coffee from this
shop right here. Do you want
anything?
DOLORES
No, I'm okay.
HUNTER
I'll see you soon-
Hunter turns to his left and walks up to a breakfast place.
The line is short as there is only one woman seen waiting,
named KALI, aged 26.
Hunter begins to get a little annoyed as he is forced to wait
in this "line" for a long time ... he continues to stand
still as he then begins to wonder to himself if anyone
actually works at this store.
A conversation between the two strangers then begins-
 44.

KALI
This wait is kinda ridiculous ... I
have no clue whats going on.
(a beat.)
The guy that took my order walked
into the back and hasn't appeared
since ... and I was the only one
here...
HUNTER
No worries.
(a beat.)
I got some time to kill before my
flight leaves.
The woman SMILES warmly.
KALI
(Extending her hand.)
Hi, I'm Kali.
HUNTER
(Smiling.)
Hunter.
(a beat.)
Nice to meet you.
KALI
You live in the city?
HUNTER
Yeah, I'm not to far from Gaslamp.
What about you?
KALI
Yeah, I have a few places in the
city. Two apartments are owned by
my business, and one of them is
personal.
(a beat)
Where are you going?
HUNTER
I'm going to Costa Rica with my
girlfriend-
KALI
No shot!
(a beat.)
That's where I am going! Flight
1020?
 45.

HUNTER
Yeah, that's it! We have a massive
suite at a hotel in the outskirts
of the city.
KALI
Oh wow ... that sounds amazing.
HUNTER
Yeah, the place looks so massive-
Before Kali can reply, a WORKER pops up behind the counter.
WORKER #1
(Examining the coffee
cup.)
Sugar no milk for ... Kali.
KALI
Yep, that's me.
Kali walks up and takes her drink from the counter, ending
pleasantries.
KALI (CONT'D)
(Smiling.)
I'll see you on the flight.
Kali gives Hunter a little wink. As Kali walks away, she
lifts up her baggy shirt, revealing herself in some way to
Hunter.
As Hunter is distracted by the girl, the worker behind the
counter begins YELLING.
WORKER #1
Sir!
(a beat.)
Are you ready to order?
Hunter finally turns.
HUNTER
Oh, yeah...
HUNTER (CONT'D)
I'll take a large-black to go. Only
sugar, no milk please.
WORKER #1
6 dollars sir.
Hunter inserts a card into the machine and pays.
 46.

HUNTER
Thanks.
Hunter is then seen BACK AT THE GATE.

INT. SAN DIEGO AIRPORT - LATE MORNING

TITLE: Gate 26C
Hunter arrives at gate 26C to see Dolores sitting with her
legs crossed up, and her bags sprawled on both sides of her;
making sure that nothing touches the floor.
Now back with his stuff, Hunter moves some bags to the floor
so he can sit ... upsetting his girlfriend, seen sighing
heavily.
HUNTER
We are literally going to sit in a
hunk of dirty metal for the next
eight hours, and you're worried
about getting your bags dirty from
the floor?
Dolores looks Hunter up and down, saying nothing ... UNTIL...
DOLORES
Really?
(a beat.)
You didn't get me anything from the
store?
HUNTER
Do the words "No, I do not want
anything", mean something different
to you?
DOLORES
It was just what people say ... a
kind gesture.
(a beat.)
You're supposed to get me
something.
(a beat.)
Idiot.
HUNTER
Fine, I'm sorry...
(a beat.)
Why are you getting so mad?
Disrupting the conversation, Kali is seen WALKING by.
 47.

KALI
Hunter! It's so good to see you
again.
(a beat.)
Where are you sitting on our
flight?
Dolores pops up.
DOLORES
(Waving.)
Um, hello.
KALI
Hi! I'm Kali.
DOLORES
Dolores.
Dolores looks Hunter's way-
DOLORES (CONT'D)
(Staring intently.)
Hunter, can I talk to you for a
second?
The couple walks a few feet away.
DOLORES (CONT'D)
Who is that?
HUNTER
Just some girl I met literally 5
minutes ago who's on our flight.
Dolores is clearly INTRIUGED.
DOLORES
(Imitating Kali.)
And is it so good to see her too?
HUNTER
Again...
(a beat.)
...literally met this girl five
minutes ago.
(a beat.)
You think I cheated on you in the
two seconds I was gone getting
coffee?
Dolores rolls her eyes.
 48.

DOLORES
I don't give a shit about that.
(a long, suspenseful
SILENCE.)
She's perfect.
HUNTER
Perfect for?
Dolores flutters her eyes back and forth ... queue a SMILE.
DOLORES
Ransom-
Dolores walks back over to Kali before Hunter can get a
second word off. Hunter is heard shouting as Dolores is seen
drifting off.
HUNTER
Wait ... what?
A LOUDSPEAKER suddenly goes off throughout this section of
airport whilst Dolores and Hunter make their way back.
LOUDSPEAKER
Ladies and gentlemen.
(a beat.)
Flight 1020 heading to Costa Rica
at gate 26C is about to begin
boarding in a few minutes,
beginning with first class!
Back on Kali with the couple.
DOLORES
(To Kali.)
So, where are you staying at?
A phone begins to ring in Kali's back pocket. She pulls it
out.
KALI
Sorry, I'm gonna have to take this.
HUNTER
(Now alone.)
What did you mean, "she's perfect?"
Dolores eyes up Kali from behind with Hunter right by her
side ... just watching.
DOLORES
Look at her.
(a beat.)
(MORE)
 49.
DOLORES (CONT'D)
She's wearing ray-ban glasses on
her head...
(a beat.)
...and she has a Louie bag and
Gucci on.
(a beat.)
She's basically asking for us to
rob her.
HUNTER
Shush! You want everyone in on
this?
DOLORES
Here's the plan ... you just gotta
flirt with her on the plane, and
once we get her back to our place,
I will take over.
(a beat.)
You just gotta' reel her in.
Kali begins to walk back over-
KALI
Sorry ... just my mom.
(a beat.)
Gotta get my pre-flight call in.
KALI (CONT'D)
Dolores, did you ask me something?
DOLORES
I...
Dolores begins to speak, but, before she can say anything,
Hunter cuts in, changes the subject, getting his flirt on.
HUNTER
Kali!
(a beat.)
Its so great to see you!
(a beat and then grabbing
his own shirt.)
Where did you get your shirt? I
love it.
As he says this, Hunter slyly outlines the breast portion of
his own chest with his finger.
Dolores looks over at Hunter and smilies nonchalantly;
surprised yet happy with Hunter's performance. As Kali
blushes, see Dolores take a step back, along with Hunter seen
moving forward towards the girl.
 50.

KALI
Thank you.
(a beat.)
My mom got it for me in Italy.
Dolores cuts back in-
DOLORES
I'm gonna get something to snack on
before we take off ... boarding
soon.
(a beat. )
I'll see both of you back here. If
you want anything, holler at me.
Alone, see Kali's phone buzz again in her back pocket. This
time, she takes it out, but slides left to decline the call.
KALI
Jesus ... please stop.
Kali drops her phone as she was going to put it back in her
pants and it rolls to her left. Whilst going to grab the
phone, she bends over, deliberately sticking her butt close
to Hunter's face.
While Hunter is looking the other way, she rotates her phone
and body right in the direction of Hunter's vision.Kali
finally sits back down after this little show.
HUNTER
Kali, you want to come see our
hotel suite in Costa? It has a
great view of the city outskirts.
KALI
Yeah, that would be great!
(a beat.)
My friend who I'm meeting in Costa
won't really be ready until later,
so that works perfectly!
The loudspeaker turns on again, echoing throughout the walls.
LOUDSPEAKER
Okay folks, we are officially
boarding for flight 1020 to Costa
Rica. All Ruby and Gold members can
begin boarding, following our
members of the military, and then
first class passengers!
Hunter thinks to himself while people begin to board.
 51.

HUNTER
Well, I guess we're not boarding
first, but soon.
Hunter looks around for Dolores, nowhere to be found.
HUNTER (CONT'D)
Ugh, of course...
(a beat.)
Where the hell is she?
A few minutes go bye ... no Dolores.
KALI
I'm gonna go in.
(a beat.)
I'm a ruby member, so I'll see you
there. I like to get on early and
put my bags close to me.
(a beat.)
Cya in there!
Kali leaves, whilst the TV playing CNN over Hunter's head
plays ... the sound can now be heard which Hunter tunes in to
whilst he waits for Dolores.
TV
And we are down with Brian Burk,
who is talking with Josh Henderson,
who is on trial for the kidnapping
of the Mayor of New York's child,
Andrew.
(a beat.)
Mr. Henderson, 26, was an
instructor at the Mission Bay
Aquatic Center for San Diego State
University, and only lived 20
minutes way from the Mayor's
office.
(a beat.)
Two weeks ago, Mr. Henderson
proceeded to break into City Hall
where it was "take your child to
work day". Mr. Henderson had
intended on shooting the Mayor, for
he believed that the Mayor was
responsible for quote, screwing him
out of work and running the city
into hell, end quote.
(a beat.)
Once inside the building, Mr.
Henderson went into the Mayor's
office where the man was nowhere to
be found.
(MORE)
 52.
TV (CONT'D)
So, he did the next best thing;
kidnapping the Mayor's child who
was present, little 8 year old
Andrew.
(a beat.)
Mr. Henderson could receive a
sentence for up to 20 years-
The TV audio fades out again.
To Hunter, a prison sentence of 20 years sounds like
something that could happen to him if he goes through with
D's plan.
He begins to panic as Dolores is seen coming back.
DOLORES
You ready to board?
Hunter's face is white.
DOLORES (CONT'D)
Hello?
(a beat.)
What's going on with you?
Hunter continues a thousand-yard stare.
LOUDSPEAKER
Okay, we are now boarding group 1.
(a beat.)
Group 1, you are up!
DOLORES
Hunter, we are boarding now!
(a beat.)
Get. Up. Please!
Dolores shakes Hunters head, spanning him back into reality.

INT. SAN DIEGO AIRPORT. GATE ENTRANCE - LATE MORNING

The couple is greeted at the gate.
WORKER
Hello folks!
(a beat.)
Tickets please-
Dolores takes Hunter's ticket, and scans it herself along
with her own, like she was his mother.
Both tickets flash green.
 53.

WORKER (CONT'D)
Have a nice flight!
(a beat.)
NEXT!
A FLIGHT ATTENDANT is seen at the edge of the plane to greet
the couple.

INT. A CLEAN PLANE - AFTERNOON

WORKER #2
Good afternoon! Welcome to flight
1020 to Costa Rica!
DOLORES AND HUNTER
Hello.
Dolores and Hunter do not have to walk to far to get to their
seats. When they arrive at the second row, they look to their
right, and there Kali is.

INT. AIRPLANE - AFTERNOON

Title: First Class
KALI
Hey!
(a beat.)
Hunter and Dolores!
Dolores and Hunter both turn around ... both donning fake
wide-eye smiles.
Dolores sits down in the window seat, so Hunter can chat-up
Kali.
HUNTER
Hey!
Hunter and Kali sit down across from each other.
KALI
So ... what are you first gonna do
when we land?
HUNTER
Probably drop all my bags and lay
down on my bed.
(a beat.)
I'm dead tired.
 54.

KALI
Sounds fun.
HUNTER
You know, we got a presidential
suite. The room is massive! Plenty
of chairs ... bed we got is pretty
big, too.
KALI
I'll get a good look of everything
when I come over.
Kali smiles slyly as she says this. The two Chatty Cathy's
are quickly interrupted by a first-class FLIGHT ATTENDANT,
who is seen handing out hot towels-
Return to the same scene we saw from the TEASER.
FLIGHT ATTENDANT
Hot towels?
DOLORES AND HUNTER
Sure-
The flight attendant gives the couple hot towels.
The one that Hunter takes burns the skin off of his hands as
he handles it ... he is seen SCREAMING and eventually seen
dropping the towel to the floor.
HUNTER (CONT'D)
AH!
(a beat.)
You wanna put a bullet in me too?
Jesus christ that burned the shit
outta me!
The flight attendant takes a minute to respond...
FLIGHT ATTENDANT
I am so sorry sir.
(a beat.)
Would you like some ice?
ANGER.
HUNTER
No.
(a beat.)
Thank you.
Dolores, next to our burn victim, cuts in.
 55.

DOLORES
(To the flight attendant.)
Excuse me, miss? When are we going
to take off?
(a beat.)
I need to go to the bathroom for
some insulin.
Dolores pats her case of insulin and needles she has in hand-
FLIGHT ATTENDANT
Yes, we are currently on route to
take off, any minute now actually.
(a beat.)
I am actually heading to my seat
after a brief demonstration.
(a beat.)
You will be able to get up in a few
minutes.
The flight attendant then goes into her routine show of how
to sit in a chair and fly on a plane properly.
As the worker is seen clicking a detached seatbelt in her
hands, the couple talks.
DOLORES
(Quietly, to Hunter.)
Once we take off, I am going to go
to the bathroom and make sure I'm
all ready.
Dolores pats her insulin case once again, as Hunter expresses
a confused look on his face.
DOLORES (CONT'D)
Have to check a few things-
Hunter gives a heavy look towards the insulin case.
HUNTER
Do you have a problem with your
insulin?
DOLORES
No.
(a beat.)
Don't worry about it.
(a beat.)
Just concentrate on the girl.
Dolores stares DAGGERS.
 56.

HUNTER
Okay, before anything else happens
... you have to promise me; You
Cannot. Hurt. Anyone.
(a beat.)
If I am going to agree to be doing
this, then you have to agree to
that.
DOLORES
Deal.
The flight begins to take off, and the flight attendant sits
in her little pop-out chair.
The TELEVISION in-front of each chair begin to automatically
play; shown to be an advertisement for visiting Costa Rica.
TELEVISION
Visit Costa Rica today! Why go to
places like Los Angeles or New York
City when you can swim in the
crystal clear waters of Ticos!
(a beat.)
Come now ... we will be waiting!
A montage showing sunny beaches and beautiful blue water
plays. The woman smiles as she holds her insulin case closer
to her body now.
With the plane taken off now, see the same flight attendant
as before walk up.
FLIGHT ATTENDANT
Okay miss, you can go to the
bathroom now.
DOLORES
Thank you.
As Dolores gets up, Hunter grabs and squeezes her leg,
reiterating his seriousness in his previous statement.
Dolores slaps his hand away, and walks to an unoccupied
bathroom-

INT. A TIGHT AIRPLANE BATHROOM - AFTERNOON

Dolores is now in this cramped bathroom built for a toddler.
How was this made to fit a full-grown human?
She turns on the light and puts the case of insulin that was
in her hand right onto the counter.
 57.

Dolores then pulls down her pants and uses the bathroom. When
she's done, she washes her hands, and opens the case. In the
case contain multiple needles.
She checks each point to make sure they are in proper
condition, and puts them back in the case.
But before turning off the light and opening the bathroom
door to leave, see Dolores...
...take her insulin case back out. Looking at HERSELF in the
mirror, Dolores raises a fist, holding a now-open needle, up
to her neck and begins talking to Mirror-Dolores in the most
menacing voice she can muster up.
With her other hand, Dolores is seen quickly cupping and then
un-cupping her own mouth.
DOLORES
(To mirrored Dolores.)
Say one word and this needle goes
into your neck...
She takes a step back and adjusts her first.
DOLORES (CONT'D)
...huh? You want to fuck me with
me?
(a beat.)
One slip up and I drive this in
deep-
Dolores is then seen mimicking quick stabbing motions with
the needle ... then bring her fist down to her own belly ...
once again talking to her mirrored-self.
DOLORES (CONT'D)
Shh, shh, shh.
(a beat.)
Any sudden movements, and...
Dolores waves the needle low, and then...
Puts all of her needles away and takes out a pair of
sunglasses. Dolores begins posing in front the mirror,
"trying on" different faces on attitudes.
Think "HIDING IN PLAIN SITE".
After she is done, she puts the glasses away, adjusts
herself, and finally leaves the airplane bathroom.
 58.

INT. AIRPLANE - AFTERNOON

Dolores walks back to her seat, eyeing up the other
passengers as she walks back.
Once she gets back to her seat, Dolores taps on her man for
him to get up so she can sit back down.
HEAR a message from the CAPTAIN on the loudspeaker.
LOUDSPEAKER
Ladies and gentlemen, we are well
on our way to the sunny shores of
Costa Rica.
(a beat.)
Its gonna be 80 degrees SHARP, so
make sure you got your sunscreen!
Dolores is now seat-belted down as Hunter leans over towards
her.
HUNTER
How did it all go?
Dolores SLYLY smiles as we...
FADE OUT
END PILOT