Directed by: , Raphael Peart, Hussain Miah Ricardo Brown & Malachi Davis-Barzey
Written by: Malachi Davis-Barzey
INT. Jack’s Bedroom - Morning
Jack is woken up from his sleep by a phone call from a person demanding sums of money
Jack
Hello (pause) Yes I know I know (pause) I’m gonna have it for you don’t worry
(in a tired and uneasy tone of voice)
Please, please just give me another week and I promise I’ll have it for you like
(stuttering. Jack's facial expressions change
and it becomes more clear he is frightened)
C’mon where am I gonna go (pause) yes I underst……
(phone hangs up mid conversation)
Cut To: Jack in his kitchen
INT. Jack's Kitchen - Morning
JACK enters - the kitchen looks dull and empty. A lack of lighting, the only source of light is a glare threw the window.
He turns on the kettle, then opens the fridge to take out milk but instead takes out a can of beer. He then leaves the kitchen drinking the alcohol. All movements are vague and lifeless as he just woke up.
Cut To: Jack in his hallway
INT. Jack's Hallway - Morning
Jack enters- lighting is similar to previous location, dull and dim. He walks through his hallway carrying the same similar movements as he was in the kitchen. He walks up to his front door and to check his letters. He then freezes to open the letters. Handshaking when reading them as he is nervous because he knows it is bad news about loosing his home.
Cut To: Jack at Work
INT. Work Office - DAY
Jack sits at his desk doing work at the computer. He sits at the desk with good posture The room is lit with natural lighting as well as light source from light bulbs.
Manager enters - Walks towards Jack's desk and begins positive conversation. At the same time Jack is having negative thoughts of a bad occasion at work.
INT. Jack's living room- Morning
Lighting is dim and the room is messy. Jack angry at his past actions throws a tantrum and begins punching,breaking and throwing all his possessions. Whilst doing so he comes across an old picture of him and his ex-girlfriend. He stares at the picture and his mood changes from angry to a more happy state.
Cut To: Jack and girlfriend in a park
EXT. Local Park - Day
Natural sunlight as they are outside. Jack and his girlfriend sit together on a park bench. They hug, kiss, play fight along with other typical things that a young romantic couple would do.
Cut To: Jack and girlfriend at a dinner table
INT. Dinner Table - Night
The couple are sat at a dinner table. It is lit by candles. Jack prepares to propose to his girlfriend but she breaks bad news to him in the process.
JACK enters - the kitchen looks dull and empty. A lack of lighting, the only source of light is a glare threw the window.
He turns on the kettle, then opens the fridge to take out milk but instead takes out a can of beer. He then leaves the kitchen drinking the alcohol. All movements are vague and lifeless as he just woke up.
Cut To: Jack in his hallway
INT. Jack's Hallway - Morning
Jack enters- lighting is similar to previous location, dull and dim. He walks through his hallway carrying the same similar movements as he was in the kitchen. He walks up to his front door and to check his letters. He then freezes to open the letters. Handshaking when reading them as he is nervous because he knows it is bad news about loosing his home.
Cut To: Jack at Work
INT. Work Office - DAY
Jack sits at his desk doing work at the computer. He sits at the desk with good posture The room is lit with natural lighting as well as light source from light bulbs.
Manager enters - Walks towards Jack's desk and begins positive conversation. At the same time Jack is having negative thoughts of a bad occasion at work.
Manager
Jack, I must say I have been very impressed
with your work ethic as of late
with your work ethic as of late
Jack (good conscience)
Thank you sir, thank you very much
(smiling and said happily)
Manager
Yes, you have been working so well that I
believe you are ready to take one step up
Jack (Bad conscience)
believe you are ready to take one step up
Jack (Bad conscience)
Jack (good conscience) F*** You, and this stupid job! I've
What do you mean by that? had enough!
(confused) (Angrily)
Manager Manager
I mean I am giving you a promotion Leave the premises now!
Jack (good conscience)
Wow...erm I don't know what to say Jack (Bad conscience)
THANKS, THANK YOU SIR SHUT UP! I will leave when
Wow...erm I don't know what to say Jack (Bad conscience)
THANKS, THANK YOU SIR SHUT UP! I will leave when
I am ready!
Manager
Leave now!
Jack then punches his manager in his face
Cut To: Jack in his living room
INT. Jack's living room- Morning
Lighting is dim and the room is messy. Jack angry at his past actions throws a tantrum and begins punching,breaking and throwing all his possessions. Whilst doing so he comes across an old picture of him and his ex-girlfriend. He stares at the picture and his mood changes from angry to a more happy state.
Cut To: Jack and girlfriend in a park
EXT. Local Park - Day
Natural sunlight as they are outside. Jack and his girlfriend sit together on a park bench. They hug, kiss, play fight along with other typical things that a young romantic couple would do.
Cut To: Jack and girlfriend at a dinner table
INT. Dinner Table - Night
The couple are sat at a dinner table. It is lit by candles. Jack prepares to propose to his girlfriend but she breaks bad news to him in the process.
Jack
Aren't you gonna eat up the meal babes?
Girlfriend
Yeah (pause) yeah i will was just thinking
Jack
About what?
Girlfriend
Don't worry its nothing really
Jack
Ok, because i've been thinking too. Well we've been together
for so long now, we've been through so much together, even
after I lost my job you still stuck by me thats why i think (pause)
I think we should talk our relationship to the next level
Jack takes out a ring and puts it on the table. His girlfriend looks surprised and interupts him before he asks the question
Girlfriend
Wow erm.... I'm so so sorry Jack but I...I just can't
Jack
Oh You mean im moving to fast, oh no worries babes we can
slow it down... (confused, and worried)
Girlfriend
No i mean (pause) you and me, i can't do it anymore. Ever since
you lost your job you've been a different man. I can take the alcohol
and the drugs, and the phone calls from dodgey men anymore
Jack
I.. I.. I don't understand, what do you mean?
(in near tears)
Girlfriend
I mean me and you are over. Im sorry
The girlfriend gets up and leaves the table quickly. Jack is left in shock, stunned at what just happened. He is left sitting at the table still with the eating utensils in hand
Cut To: Jack in his living room
INT. Jack's Living Room - Morning
Jack is sitting in the dim lighted living room. He holds a knife to his wrist and contemplates slitting himself. A mixture of sad, angry, confused and uneasy emotions is signified via his facial expressions and body language. He is in deep thought of his past and he becomes more distraught the more he thinks.
Fade To: Black
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