CRIME NEVER PAYS

by
Timothy M. Stoneman

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BLACK:
BILLY (V.O.)
Wanna know the first rule about being a
good mobster is? First, dont tell anyone
how to do their own business. That just a
bunch of shit you dont wanna mess with.
INT. DINGY JAIL CELL DAY
A TENNIS BALL is being bounced across the room. The person throwing and
catching it repeatedly is BILLY ROOKES (23), dark-haired, bad-boyish
type. He lies down on a worn-out mattress, covers arent fully folded.
CELL DOOR OPENS. A male PRISON GUARD (30s), tall and in uniform enters
the jail cell.
PRISON GUARD
Billy Rookes. Youre wanted for questioning
by one Agent John Banagan.
Billy gets up from mattress. Guard handcuffs Billy. Billy now being
escorted out of cell, and down the HALLS.
INT. INTERROGATION ROOM DAY
With only a TABLE and some FILES stacked up, Billy still handcuffed
with a cigarette in his hand is being QUESTIONED by an FBI Agent,
AGENT JOHN BANAGAN (40s), gray hair, in a clean-cut agent uniform,
weary-looking. Banagan is sitting across from Billy.
BANAGAN
Well, Billy, Im sure you can figure out
why I brought you in here today?
BILLY
Not really. Should I?
Banagan starts opening one of the FILES. Looking through it:
BANAGAN
Says here that youve been working for
a highly dangerous organization the
past few years that involve drug cartels,
mobsters, and violent acts of crime.
BILLY
Been the best 5 years of my life.
BANAGAN
As far as I can tell, Id like to know
how a less-common young man like you
ever been a part of this. Whats the
reason?

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BILLY
I dont gotta tell you shit for nothing.
BANAGAN
Why not just give me an explanation?
BILLY
Why should I explain to you anyhow? Shit
happens.
BANAGAN
I dont see how thats gonna help the
both of us here.
BILLY
(beat)
Does it have to be direct?
BANAGAN
Hows about instead you give me a
location?
Billy decides otherwise. He puts out his cigarette on ashtray on table.
BILLY
Hows this: I get to tell you shit and
you take it and leave it. Thats the
best youre ever gonna get outta me.
BANAGAN
Why are you making this complicated?
BILLY
(near-outburst)
You think I wanna tell you where my
entire clan is, cocksucker, so you
could just put them all away?! Im no
rat, motherfucker -!
BANAGAN
-Hey, hey now. Lets take it easy.
BILLY
How long is this interrogation gonna
take? I gotta take a shit pretty soon.
Banagan slowly begins losing his temper. Pauses. He now poises himself
back into federal mode. All calmed down.
Billy brings a smirk over Banagan nearly losing it.
BILLY (V.O.)
I could see why this sorry-ass prick
never got any respect from his enemies
before.

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BANAGAN
(trying to play cool)
Give me a location and you wont have
to see me ever again. That way well
go both our ways. Itll all be over
sooner than you know.
BILLY
Did you not hear what the fuck I just
said? Im no fucking rat, piece of
shit! Im already in jail!
BANAGAN
You think you know what youre doing?
BILLY
Whats that suppose to mean?
BANAGAN
Clearly, and, Im just speaking
hypothetically, but you dont know
what serious shits gonna come for
you if you dont start cooperating.
This is official police business, and
to make seem less complicated for you
but above all irritating, me and my
guyve been hunting your guys down
for years. Youre not the first. Even
as Im sitting right before you, there
is a possible chance that you could
be facing yourself many years for not
following orders based on what Im
telling you here.
Billy is mostly averting his eyes away while Banagan continues speaking
with him. He just wants the agent to shut up but is stuck with him.
BANAGAN (CONTD)
You wanna play trouble with me thats
fine. But dont think that Im not
gonna stop you from making a big ass
out of yourself. Wanna know how long
Ive been doing this job for?
BILLY
An eternity is what it looks like.
BANAGAN
Close. 15 years. So that means I know
all the steps on what a criminal
like you would play out on when it
comes to this. I dont know how you
still manage to keep it up, but Im
certain youll know what shits gonna
come crashing down on you.

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BILLY (V.O.)
What shits gonna come crashing down on
me? Whada fucks that suppose to mean?
BILLY
Look, okay, if this is about me coming
close to brainwashing you that one time
just let it go, okay? I dont see how
any of this talkings gonna encourage
me to step down on my own crew.
BANAGAN
(beat)
What was it like having killing all
those people for money? Wonder what
that must feel like.
Billy seeming as if Banagan mightve made an offense merely leaps over
the table, wanting to strangle him. Pauses. Silence.
BANAGAN
Better think twice here, Billy. Dont
wanna get the wrong impression here.
Billy summoning down his angers sits back down on chair.
BILLY
So what you really want from me?
BANAGAN
Thats an excellent question: What do
I want from you? Maybe you wanna think
about that for a minute?
Billy starts thinking. He takes awhile to comment. He might not have an
answer on him due to such a simple question.
BANAGAN
(beat)
Whats bothering you, Billy? Whatre you
thinking of?
Billy lost in thought. Hes got the gazing look in his eyes filled with
deep remorsefulness.
Then, as Billy looks straight at Banagan: FREEZE FRAME
BILLY (V.O.)
What Im thinking of is that this poor
bastard here isnt making sense to me.
So, in order for me to get right to
the point on where this storys headed
I thought you might wanna know how a
guy like me ever entered the crime
business.

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CUT TO BLACK
BILLY (V.O.) (CONTD)
Unless you got other shit to deal with
so Ill make this long and simple. As
they say in this business: crime ... it
never pays.
BEGIN OPENING CREDITS
After the credit sequence...
BLACK. TITLE: Los Angeles. Five Years Before
FADE IN:
INT. LA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE HALLS DAY
A huge CROWD of UNDERGRADUATES walking along the college corridors.
In the crowd WE FIND Billy, holding in one hand two books, in an olivegreen sweatshirt, walking to one of his classes.
INT. LA UNIVERSITY LITERATURE CLASSROOM DAY
A male professor, MR. ROBINSON (40s), is giving out an assignment to
the class.
MR. ROBINSON
In order for me to help you get through
with this course were gonna talk about
the importance of literature and what
weve learned throughout this semester.
(holds out The Great
Gatsby in hand)
Now Im sure all of youve read The
Great Gatsby from F. Scott Fitzgerald
by now, for here well discuss ... (etc)
Billy is REVEALED during course seated in the second first row of the
classroom out of nearly 60 students.
BILLY (V.O.)
College has never been my strongest suit.
But I guess this is what youre stuck
with once your parents want you earning
a degree for a better living. Fuck ...
this is only my first year, and right
away is my life going nowhere.
MR. ROBINSON
So who here could tell me on page 17
where Nick ... (etc)
Billy in his seat starts SHAKING rapidly, feeling like hes gonna pass
out for being either bored or cant take listening to the course.

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BILLY (V.O.)
Who ever thought these negligent teachers
could teach guys like me? I mean, fuck.
Ive read this book in high school and
know all I need to memorize about this
wealthy rich bastard, so how come I gotta
suffer the fucking consequences, huh? I
mean, seriously? What the fuck?
STUDENTS clearly notice and are becoming distracted over Billy shaking
at his seat.
BILLY (V.O.) (CONTD)
Why cant I get a fucking life already?
Not because Im un-teachable here but this
course is bullshit, so is everything else
wrong with this community on wanting to
find a clear purpose in life. Isnt that
all we ever wanted, was to find our own
purpose in life? I mean come on already.
Even Mr. Robinson cant help noticing Billy shaking.
MR. ROBINSON
Excuse me? Are you feeling alright there,
young man?
Billy immediately stops. Feels nauseated.
BILLY (V.O.)
Shit did that just happened for real?
Billy noticing all the students locking eyes on him. Awkward moment.
BILLY
(soft)
Im fine. I just need to use the restroom
for a minute if you wouldnt mind.
CUT TO:
EXT. LA UNIVERSITY LATER DAY
Billy joined by other grad-students as they leave the building. He
looks pretty disturbingly cut-off from his exposure earlier.
Billy heads toward his BIKE. He gets on and pedals away.
BILLY (V.O.)
Whenever I feel down I like to go chill
my nerves out at a friends place. Its
only a couple blocks away from here.
EXT. FRANKS HOUSE DAY

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Billys bike parks in front of FRANK ROGGERS house (20s, black).
FRANK
(resting on porch)
Yo Billy, what up, my man?!
Billy exceedingly walks up the stairs with the lack of inspiration.
BILLY (V.O.)
This guy here is Frank Rogers, with two
gs. Hes always been like a brother to
me, always there when I need it most
unlike certain people I know.
Billy shakes Franks hand.
BILLY
Just living in another day of paradise
is all.
FRANK
Cool. Got something you might enjoy.
Step inside.
INT. FRANKS HOUSE CONTINUOUS
Frank introducing Billy inside its like drug dealers live here.
Frank goes across the room to collect something.
Billy sits and relaxes on a recliner.
FRANK
(across the room)
Was wondering when you were coming
back. Do your parents know, bro?
BILLY
Nah, man. They dont know shit.
FRANK
(approaching Billy)
Thats cool. Look-y here. Something I
got cooked out back. Try that shit on
for size.
Frank showing Billy a SMALL BOX that contains folded packs of weed.
Billy cant take his daring eyes off it.
Billy grabs one of the packets. Frank then takes out of his pocket a
lighter, kindly lights the weed up for Billy.
FRANK (CONTD)
The guy that tried bribing me out for ...
(MORE)

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FRANK (CONTD)
...this shit is in for a hell-blazing.
There you go my friend.
Billy takes it from him. Starts inhaling. Hes liking it.
BILLY
This is some nasty shit right here.
FRANK
I knew youd like it.
Frank sits himself down on the couch across from Billys perspective.
He, too, fixes up a smoke.
BILLY
It really sucks donkey-ass balls that
I gotta try working it up to earn a
degree. I just wanna do something
that doesnt acquire having one like
investment.
FRANK
That shit dont come very often. If I
were you, Billy, Id try finding a way
to start off fresh.
BILLY
Man does anyone ever tell you how
good this weed gets after the first
few tries?
FRANK
I doubt it. Those motherfuckers cant
see shit for nothing from where they
come from.
BILLY
Ill bet that one of these days success
will come for the both of us. When in
doubt, gotta try living life at its
fullest while you can.
FRANK
Yeah, cause thats where the real shit
is. No question about it.
BILLY
This is pretty good weed you got here,
Frank. I dont know why I couldnt
started earlier in my life before.
FRANK
Well its not that easy trying to
keep it together in your system.

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BILLY
I think Im getting pretty high right
now.
(looks at his watch)
Ah, motherfucking ...
FRANK
Getting late?
BILLY
(getting up to leave)
Yeah, theyre gonna start wondering
where Im at by now. I should hit the
hay.
FRANK
Until next time.
BILLY
Thanks, Frank. And make some more of
this. It really helps.
FRANK
You got it. Drive safe.
EXT. FRANKS HOUSE FEW SECONDS LATER
Billy strides down the stairs (weed still in his hand) to his bike.
He takes one last inhale before riding off.
BILLY (V.O.)
I dont know why this shits illegal
in this town. I dont see any real
harm to it. Fuckin republicans, or
whoever decided to ban them. Whoever
they are they dont know the real
harm thats occurring in this world
poverty.
EXT. ROOKES HOUSE EARLY EVENING
Were now at the RESIDENCE of the Rookes family. Very low-classy.
Billy parks his bike in the GARAGE. Cleans himself off before entering
the house.
BILLY (V.O.)
My parents worry about me sometimes.
They can be real obnoxious when shit
busts out like my father for
instance.
CUT TO:

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INT. ROOKES HOUSE/ LIVING ROOM CONTINUOUS
We hear the uproarious SOUND of a FOOTBALL GAME on the TV set.
Billys Father, TREVOR (40s), black-haired, watches the game on couch.
His teams losing big time.
TREVOR
No! No, no, no, whatre you doing?!
You could do better than that! Hes
open! Run towards him already! What?!
Billy enters from front door.
BILLY (V.O.)
My fathers love for this game has
made him become such a huge prick.
You think any ordinary guy like him
would overreact like this over a
fucking football game? What do you
think?
TREVOR
(outrage)
Hey, come on now, come on! Hit that
son of a bitch!
Billy, strikingly unhappy, looks the other way and enters ...
INT. KITCHEN CONTINUOUS
Billy sits down on family table for we annoyingly hear his fathers
cocky outbursts occurring still from living room.
TREVOR (O.S.)
Oo! What was that?! the fuck was that?!
Billys Mother, CAROL (40s), gorgeous for her age, cooks dinner around
the stove.
She already notices Billy in kitchen.
CAROL
Hey, where were you? Dinners just
about done here.
BILLY (V.O.)
My mom never gets why I dont give a
rats ass about anything. But shes
alright, even for a chick stuck with
this excuse for a husband my
father that is.
Billy grabs an apple off the polished table, and takes a bite.

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CAROL
Tonight were having pasta.
BILLY
Thats cool I guess.
(re: father)
Say, do you ever get tired of hearing
every word that comes out of his
mouth lately? Hes acting a bit
stubborn, dont you think?
CAROL
Now why on earth would you think of
something like that?
BILLY
Just listen to him...
And WE HEAR from living room:
TREVOR (O.S.)
What the fuck?! Seriously, what the
fucking fuck?! You call that a fowl?!
I would do better than that! Come on!
Think straight! Get your fucking
heads in the game! Come on now! WHAT?!
CAROL
(back to conversation)
Well thats just who your father is.
I guess some men can get a bit carried
away.
BILLY
Carried away?? Ive seen people like
him. Theyre all hypocrites, every one
of them.
CAROL
Well whatever happens, men will be men.
BILLY
I thought its boys will be boys.
TREVOR (O.S.)
YES! TOUCHDOWN!! Alright! Thats how
you do it! WOOO!! FUCK YEAH!
Billy rolls his eyes, annoyed.
He looks at his mother: See what I mean expression on his face.
INT. BILLYS BEDROOM LATER NIGHT
Radio in the room is playing LED ZEPPELINS RAMBLE ON.

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Billy after having dinner recently reads through a PLAYBOY MAGAZINE on
his bed, looking at all the naked girls.
BILLY (V.O.)
Yeah I know. This place is a dump.
But its what I got close to calling
it my private hangout. Some place.
Being a low-class prick is a huge
fucking disgrace. How do I know
that? Try being me for once. See how
that turns out. Thatll turn things
over.
Billy in bed turns off his lamp, and starts jerking off.
FADE TO BLACK.
EXT. PARKING LOT AREA EAST LA MORNING
Area is mostly deserted except for only 2 cars.
Smooth shiny fully converted BMW 5 SERIES CAR rolls in the parking lot
and parks in a space.
Out the vehicle comes 3 YOUNG MEN (all 20-somethings), in fitting gang
outfits. Theyre already in conversation; gangsta-talk.
As they walk:
JIMMY
Come on, Al. Just admit it already.
JIMMY PLIMPTON, pretty face, shorter than the other guys.
ALBERT
I dont gotta explain shit. Just let
it go already will ya?
ALBERT HOOVER, mature-looking, soul head of the group.
JIMMY
But I dont get it. Did she come out
a little heavy at first or was it
just an expression?
ALBERT
Why dont you just leave it the fuck
alone?
DENNIS
Hey, hey, come on now. Whatre we
talking about again?
DENNIS HACKSTER, skinny, looks like an addictive junkie.

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ALBERT
What did I tell you already? Just
forget it already.
JIMMY
(at Dennis)
Al saw a hobo come up to him asking
for money. It was a chick.
DENNIS
Ah, Jesus.
(looks at Albert)
Was she hot at least?
ALBERT
Man, get the fuck outta here...
DENNIS
She wanted to blow you did she? Cause
let me tell ya: if some hobo chick
came up to me asking for a blowjob I
would shoot that bitch down like a
fucking dog on the street.
ALBERT
Do I gotta say it again? Forget it.
DENNIS
Hey now, dont fight it. That bitch
wouldve had it coming to her, thats
for sure.
ALBERT
Fuck you, Dennis.
DENNIS
Hey, fuck you, bro. Im just psyched
to know all this. Youre the one to
talk anyhow. (makes a chuckle)
JIMMY
You like to kiss your mama with that
mouth?
DENNIS
(cross-eyeing Jimmy)
Hey now, dont start. Better watch it,
Jimmy, cause Ill beat your filthy ass
up right now if you keep that act up.
JIMMY
I doubt it.
All 3 guys now step inside of ...

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INT. DRUG STORE CONTINUOUS
They approach the candy aisle, and then the sodas.
ALBERT
Okay so heres the deal: unless the
boss wants us to go snooping around
this dudes pin we need to come with
a plan.
JIMMY
Such as...?
They all talk privately, mostly whispering, trying not to attract any
attention, hoping nobody eavesdrops on them.
ALBERT
First: we gotta start head-on with these
fucker before they start coming at us
first. So Im thinking we should try
blending in. Just the usual format.
They hardly know all their guys anyhow.
The easiest trick in the book.
DENNIS
And hows that gonna be once they
figure out that were not part of their
group?
ALBERT
Thats why Ive planned ahead. Lots of
their people know how to aim straight.
So I guess we practice our straight
aiming. Shouldnt be that hard to try
anyway.
JIMMY
(his hand half up)
Can I say something?
ALBERT
...Dont see why not.
JIMMY
Now this is just a superstition, but
what if they got guards patrolling the
grounds all the time. What about them?
Albert thinks.
ALBERT
(himself)
Fuck!

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DENNIS
Damn. Thats a good question. I mean
theyre always keeping good watch out.
Looks like youre planning ahead got
the worst outta yourself there, Albert.
ALBERT
(other solution)
Hold it I got another one. What if
What if we just go in disguise? That
wayDENNIS
Isnt that trick that same as posing
though?
JIMMY
He might have a point there, Albert.
ALBERT
(tries keeping his
angers silent)
Okay, then you know what if you think
you got all the brains then you fucking
plan it all out, fuckface!
DENNIS
Well that wasnt nice of you.
JIMMY
(beat)
What about federation? Whatre we gonna
do about them?
Albert thinks for a different solution. He grabs a red bull beside him.
ALBERT
I say we do our aiming anyway. That
way well know for sure how were
gonna start nailing em at the first
quarter. We do it simple and be done
with.
(beat)
Now lets buy some shit otherwise the
cashier guys gonna start wondering
why were whispering suspiciously
over here. So hurry it up.
EXT. PRIVATE ALLEY MORNING
Jimmy using a handgun is PRACTICE SHOOTING on 4 empty bottle cans he
stacked together. Hes missing them all by a long-shot.
Albert and Dennis (his arms crossed) watch Jimmy shoot while rested
next to the BMW a few feet away from him.

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As soon as Jimmys fired his last bullet:
ALBERT
Yeah, alright. Thats good I guess.
Jimmy reloads his handgun.
ALBERT (CONTD)
But could you try doing it more
confidently and not swerve your gun
around like that?
JIMMY
(while loading up)
Whats wrong with the way I shoot?
I think I would know how to shoot
right.
ALBERT
Thats not the point, Jimmy. We want
em to think we can aim just right,
unless shit goes out faster than we
know it. Mission would be a fucking
bust already.
JIMMY
(done loading)
Chill-ax, alright? I think I know
what Im doing. Dont judge me.
Jimmy going for another take.
He shoots. Only managed to hit one bottle.
Out of bullets again. Reloads.
ALBERT
Do you need any help there?
JIMMY
(unnecessary)
No.
ALBERT
Its okay if you need more time.
JIMMY
Time? Please. This is just a first
lesson. Beginners next luck.
DENNIS
Man gimme that fuckin thing will ya?
Dennis begins walking over to Jimmy.

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DENNIS (CONTD)
Since youre making a big fool outta
yourself Ill show you how its really
done.
Dennis grabs the gun from Jimmy.
DENNIS (CONTD)
Step aside, fool. Watch and learn.
Dennis using handgun points, aims, and PULLS the trigger. BANG! BANG!
BANG! Hes hit all bottles without missing a single one.
ALBERT
(impressed)
Damn. Nice shooting there.
DENNIS
Thats how we roll it in my crib. You
hear me?
Jimmy disappointed over Dennis triumph retrieves his gun back.
Dennis walks back to BMW.
ALBERT
To be quite fair I thought that was
pretty bad-ass. Ill admit Im
impressed.
DENNIS
You know it.
JIMMY
(reloading gun;
sarcastically)
Yep. You sure showed me. Show-off.
DENNIS
(overheard last
comment)
What you say, Jimmy?
JIMMY
You think I like having to hear every
word coming out of your damn mouth
thats every bit harmful?
ALBERT
Okay, just chill down ...
JIMMY
Fuck you, man!

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DENNIS
Hey! Dont start bursting on the guy,
bro. Ill bet hell beat your filthy
ass up over here for fifty bucks.
ALBERT
Fifty bucks? You kidding me right now?
DENNIS
Come on, Albert, dont take it for
hate. Just making you look more toughas-nails thats all.
ALBERT
Oh, is that right?
DENNIS
Sure thing, player?
ALBERT
(irritated)
Hey, hey dont you start.
DENNIS
What?
ALBERT
You think I like being called that?
DENNIS
What? Player? Whats so harmful about
that?
ALBERT
Come on, you know I hate being called
that.
DENNIS
What?
ALBERT
You heard me.
JIMMY
I dont mind you calling me a player,
Dennis. Im straight-up cool with it.
DENNIS
Was I talking to you, Jimmy? Man, just
shut the fuck up! Enough of your shit
already!
JIMMY
My shit?? Mother...!

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Jimmy feeling like Dennis crossed the line on him rushes over and both
start getting into a BOY CATFIGHT.
Albert being the responsible one tries breaking the party up between
the two snubbing little brats.
ALBERT
Hey! Thats enough you guys.
DENNIS
(outburst)
The fuck is wrong with you?!!
JIMMY
(outburst)
YOU is whats fucking wrong with me!!
ALBERT
Alright you guys, just calm down
already.
JIMMY
Youve seen the way he treated me just
now, Al?!
DENNIS
(no he didnt)
Oh, so you DO have a fucking problem!!
A big feud is about to erupt between Dennis and Jimmy, going absolutely
apeshit on each other.
JIMMY
I swear to Christ, Ill fuck you up!!
DENNIS
Go ahead, like to see you try!!
JIMMY
...That a threat, you piece of shit?!!
DENNIS
You got no goddamn balls, shorty!!
JIMMY
What the fuck did you just call me?!!
DENNIS
Thats right, I said that!! WHAT!
JIMMY
You better watch your back next time!!
DENNIS
Or what?! Whatre you gonna do about it?!!

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JIMMY
(aims his gun at
Dennis head)
Ill shoot your cocksucking brains out,
that way everyone will see what a
ridiculous prick you really are from the
inside, dip-shit!!
DENNIS
Go ahead, man, Im not afraid of death!!
What up now, huh?!!
Jimmy trying not to resist the hatred. Albert, eagerly frustrated over
both their tempered behaviors takes the last straw.
ALBERT
Okay, you know what?! Fuck this! Just
knock it off already! You think this is
a way to treat your fellow colleague
like this?! You should know better, both
of you!
(beat)
How much cocaine did you both take?
JIMMY
What...?!
DENNIS
Whoa, man, come on. That aint me.
ALBERT
You both used it after I told you not to
after we left the drug store, did ya?
JIMMY
Dude, I swear, I didnt take any of
that shit, okay?
ALBERT
Fuck that. How much, you guys?
Both Jimmy and Dennis thinking. They dont have an answer.
ALBERT
Fuck! Youre both on it now are you?
JIMMY
No. I think I would know if Im on it.
DENNIS
Dude, again, not me.
ALBERT
Fuck that.
(MORE)

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ALBERT (CONTD)
You fellas got any idea how much this
shit goes through your head? Do you
two even know what you were fighting
about?
Jimmy and Dennis think. Again, no words coming out of their mouths.
ALBERT
Okay, we need to see the boss right now.
DENNIS
Hey, man, come on!
ALBERT
No, Dennis. You come on. Were going.
JIMMY
Can I say something?
CUT TO:
INT. MAFIA INSTITUTE/ COKES OFFICE ROOM DAY
A Godfather-like sanctuary. Nice display. Very professional quality
touch to it. Only one lamp is turned on that illuminates parts of the
room.
ROBBY COKES (late 60s), a mob boss, seated behind his OFFICE DESK.
Cokes is big for his age. Hair on his head looks like a washed-up old
rug. Ounces of professional instincts run through his features.
COKES
Let me ask you boys something: just
whenever in your guys heads do you
ever think about your saints?
REVEAL: Jimmy and Dennis. Both seated in chairs across from each other,
facing Cokes at his desk.
JIMMY
Our saints?
COKES
Or instincts. Whatever you wanna call
it I guess.
DENNIS
Just to let you know, sir, that I
never meant to show disrespect for you
on any occasion.
COKES
Okay, but lets be honest for a sec.

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Cokes folds his hands together. About to set the bars straight with the
boys.
COKES (CONTD)
Now as far as my entire business here
is considered this is just a personal
matter. Now I know you boys have a lot
on your mind on what Im about to tell
you here is strictly coincidental.
DENNIS
Me and Jimmy are always thinking above
our feet, sir. And we need to keep
our acts together, we know that now.
COKES
Sure you do. Thats just one of the
first things I taught you. But if I
have to hear about this complaint
again theres going to be a few
budget cutbacks.
JIMMY
I understand, sir.
DENNIS
Me, too.
COKES
Now were talking.
BRIEF SHOT of Albert standing next to 2 BODYGUARDS whore keeping the
entrance door tightly secured and locked. Theyre both pretty buff.
Cokes then rises from his chair, and greets on over to Jimmy and Dennis
up front.
COKES
(both his hands on
their shoulders)
Just promises this, and listen good:
keep your angers to a minimum. And
dont do too much cocaine. That shit
will rotten your brains out.
Understood?
DENNIS
Sure thing, Cokes.
JIMMY
We understand.
COKES
Good. Exactly what I wanted to hear.
(MORE)

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COKES (CONTD)
(beat)
Alright, go on now, get out. Enjoy
life while you still can.
EXT. ROOKES HOUSE DAY
Billy carrying his college books comes out of the house, less-satisfied.
Prepared for another stressful day of class.
BILLY (V.O.)
Must be nice that a lotta people
besides me cant afford to go to
college. If I got any helpful advice
for any of you out there hear this:
not everyones meant to go.
Billy exits his yard.
EXT. STREETS - DAY
As Billy walks, a COUPLE SCHOOL GIRLS walk right past him. They even
give cute gestured smiles at Billy as they continue walking together.
BILLY (V.O.)
What a reality Im living in. Man, I
would tap that.
INT. UNIVERSITY HALLS DAY
Billy having a sip at a drinking water fountain. He then heads on over
to his next classroom.
INT. MATH CLASS DAY
Students secured in their seats while taking their quizzes. Billy on
the other hand is locking eyes on his female professor, MRS. HERINGTON
(40s), scalding hot, owl-like glasses, nice rack, over at her desk. She
reads through To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee while her students
take their quizzes.
BILLY (V.O.)
Do I seriously have a thing for older
women? Sometimes - yeah. Why not? But
teachers? This ones alright.
Billy is beginning to have FANTASIES on his professor.
The room seems to light up. Like were already in a fantasized world.
BILLY (V.O.)
Okay, I know where this is going, and
I can already tell that I dont regret
it.

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Mrs. Herington takes her eyes off the book and stares at Billy at his
desk.
MRS. HERINGTON
(seductive)
Something wrong with your quiz, Billy?
BILLY AND MRS. HERINGTON ARE NOW THE ONLY TWO PEOPLE IN THE ROOM.
BILLY
Not at all.
MRS. HERINGTON
Really? Because I couldnt help notice
you looking at my chest for quite
awhile.
BILLY
I didnt mean to stare, miss.
MRS. HERINGTON
Please, Billy. Call me Victoria.
Mrs. Herington (Victoria) rises from her chair with a sexy deviant
smirk, and begins walking like a professional hooker towards Billys
desk. Her heels hitting the floor.
BILLY
...This going where I think its going?
MRS. HERINGTON
What do you think of me? Dont I make
a perfect catch?
BILLY
Define perfect catch...
MRS. HERINGTON
I want you, Billy. You dont know how
badly Ive been dying to say that.
A bizarre what the fuck? look on Billys face.
Shes fully approached Billys desk. She puts her hand on Billys
shoulder. Billy a little flushed over.
MRS. HERINGTON
What do you say? See where it goes
from here?
BILLY
I guess.
MRS. HERINGTON
Youre not nervous are you?

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BILLY
No. Fuck no.
MRS. HERINGTON
Good.
She starts STRIPPING all her clothes off in front of him.
BILLY (V.O.)
Yep. This is happening alright. Guess
theres nothing to stop this fromFAST CUT TO:
INT. MATH CLASS REALITY
Billy vigorously wakes up from his dream for every student in class
begins grabbing their gear and heading out of the class. Billy follows
suit.
CUT TO:
INT. UNIVERSITY CAFETERIA DAY
Billy alone at his TABLE, eating a bowl of chicken salad with a side of
chocolate pudding, Diet Coke can next to him. His books laid down on
top of table.
While eating, he looks through and examines the grad crowd.
BILLY (V.O.)
I cant take it here anymore. Looking
at all these weird-looking people
reminds me of a time when things were
very cheap and life was easy. Time.
What a dick.
A beat. Billy finished with half of his salad purposely tips it over
and walks outta the scene without throwing his food away.
EXT. UNIVERSITY DAY
Billy joined by other students as he and others leave the grounds.
He tries crossing the street. A SPORTS CAR stops and lets Billy cross.
EXT. STREETS DAY
Gangster colleagues Albert, Jimmy and Dennis as they joylessly walk
along the sidewalk.
ALBERT
You know you guys should know everything
Cokes tells you just for safe keeping.
(MORE)

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ALBERT (CONTD)
Now I dont wanna be a burden over here
but maybe its best if I go do this
entire mission by myself.
Dennis stopping Alberts tracks.
DENNIS
Whoa, whoa, whoa...Hold up. What you
mean by yourself?
ALBERT
Come on, you really wanna start arguing
about it now?
JIMMY
Can we talk at least?
ALBERT
Look, its not that I dont appreciate
you guys for at least trying, but
DENNIS
-But you also have other things in mind
about us, that right?
ALBERT
Dont be exaggerating. Maybe it really
is best if I go at this mission on my
own.
DENNIS
What the fuck, man?! I thought we were
a team!
ALBERT
Settle down, dont start. Besides I
dont think the both of yous ready for
this kind of shit yet.
JIMMY
Hey, for me, thats not true. Just give
the steps I need and Ill show you
myself.
DENNIS
Look at you, thinking you got what it
fucking takes.
JIMMY
(angers lifting)
Better watch out.
DENNIS
You wanna go, bro?!

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JIMMY
Like to see you try making the first
move.
DENNIS
Is that a challenge, fool?
JIMMY
You know it.
ALBERT
(here we go)
Alright, chill down. We dont need to
go through this again.
JIMMY
Not my fault. Ask little miss drug
addict over here.
DENNIS
(felt insulted)
Excuse me, what you say?
JIMMY
Chill out, it was just an expression.
They all walk into the same DRUG STORE from earlier.
CUT TO:
EXT./INT. SHELBY MUSTANG DAY
3 MALE GANG-BANGERS (names anonymous), in their 20s, riding in a Shelby
Mustang, cruising.
The DRIVER behind the wheel smokes weed with his window rolled down.
Other 2 are seated in back, already having a gangsta-talk conversation.
GANG-BANGER #1
You know who I saw back at that club
there?
GANG-BANGER #2
Im guessing your papas dick in some
girls mouth?
GANG-BANGER #1
Whoa what you talkin bout, slick?
GANG-BANGER #2
Hey dude, come on. You think Id care if
you saw a celebrity or some shit?
GANG-BANGER #1
Nah, man, it was a friend of mine.

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GANG-BANGER #2
I bet it was that no-good little prick
from the damn clinic.
GANG-BANGER #1
Nah, it was Eric. You know, the one I was
talking about back at Sportys crib.
GANG-BANGER #2
That Eric? I thought he was in jail.
GANG-BANGER #1
Probably got out early for some reason.
GANG-BANGER #2
Bet he wants to come crawling back on our
side after betraying us like that.
GANG-BANGER #1
It wasnt that bad.
GANG-BANGER #2
You serious?! Dude, you remembered what
he did, man? Turns out he was working
undercover for the fucking feds, bro.
GANG-BANGER #1
Really?
GANG-BANGER #2
Yeah! You never knew about that?
GANG-BANGER #1
Not for partake.
GANG-BANGER #2
That fucker deserves bad things to happen
to him. He betrays us, we hit him hard.
GANG-BANGER #1
He was always such a good player. But
working for the feds...?
GANG-BANGER #2
I knew that motherfucker would start
exposing for sometime.
GANG-BANGER #1
Jesus. This chances everything. Now that
I think about it I wanna go back over
there and beat his fucking ass up.
GANG-BANGER (DRIVER)
(pushes the breaks)
Hey, look-y. One of them passing by.

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Both Gang-Bangers from the back watch from the RIGHT-SIDE WINDOW and
sees BILLY trying to cross the street, going into the same located
direction of drug store.
GANG-BANGER #2
...Fuckin college boy think he smarter
than us? Wait till I get a load on his
ass.
GANG-BANGER#1
Yeah, sadly for him we dont need degrees
to make a lotta money for a living. There
was this one time this dude of mine
complained about working his ass off for
this one boss. But hes dead now. I know
since I was there.
Billy enters the same drug store.
GANG-BANGER (DRIVER)
(notices in drug store:)
Whoa. Look in there. You see that?
Both guys now look to the left-side window and SEES from their POV of
Albert and his gang in the store from BEHIND GLASS.
GANG-BANGER #2
Are those the guys that work for Cokes?
GANG-BANGER #1
Guess so. Got the same uniforms on.
INT. DRUG STORE CONTINUOUS
Billy at the candy aisle, deciding on which candy he wants. The 3
gangsters are over at the counter, waiting for the Cashier Guy to hang
up on his phone, giving no direct contact.
INT. SHELBY MUSTANG CONTINUOUS
GANG-BANGER #2
Hold up Arent those the guys the boss
wants us to eliminate? Check the photos.
Gang-Banger #1 grabs out of his pocket 3 PHOTOS. Theyre PICTURES of
DENNIS, JIMMY AND ALBERT. All read underneath the frames with red magic
marker labeled eliminate.
GANG-BANGER #1
Damn right they are. Lets go kill us some
sons of bitches.
GANG-BANGER #2
Sweet. Another paydays around the corner,
boys.

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GANG-BANGER (DRIVER)
Hell yeah.
GANG-BANGER #1
Im totally gonna go bang my girl after
this shits taken care of.
They all start getting out of Shelby Mustang.
EXT. STREETS FEW SECONDS LATER
All 3 Gang-Bangers grab out WEAPONRY from BACK TRUNK of Mustang.
Loading up. Now lock and loaded.
INT. DRUG STORE DAY
Billy grabs his candy choice. Cashier Guy still on his phone. Albert
and his gang decide to not wait any longer. They leave the store. Billy
then approaches counter.
EXT. DRUG STORE CONTINUOUS
Albert and crew step out. Albert already CAPTURES his eyes on the 3
Gang-Bangers approaching them from the lot, POINTING their weapons at
them.
ALBERT
Ah shit...! Get down!
Albert alertly drops to the ground with Jimmy and Dennis, hiding behind
a bunch of NEWSPAPER STANDS.
Gang-Bangers TAKE ACTION, FIRING AT ALBERTS CREW.
INT. DRUG STORE CONTINUOUS
Billy and Cashier Guy notice the shooting from outside. Billy drops to
the floor on his belly.
BILLY (V.O.)
Whoa What the fuck is this?
EXT. DRUG STORE/ BEHIND STANDS CONTINUOUS
Albert and Jimmy (not Dennis) FIRING BACK at the Gang-Bangers. They
have Alberts crew all cornered out during this violent gang-related
shootout.
INT. DRUG STORE CONTINUOUS
Billy still pinned to the floor on his belly. Noticing the Cashier Guy
behind counter hasnt ducked.
BILLY
... The fuck are you doing?! Get down!

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Cashier Guy hides behind counter. Billy deciding to move away, still
ducking, to another aisle as the SHOOTOUT from outside continues.
EXT. DRUG STORE/ BEHIND STANDS CONTINUOUS
Albert and Jimmy still firing back. While hidden behind stands:
JIMMY
Al, were getting creamed out here!
ALBERT
You think I dont know that already?!
Albert takes a SHOT. Hits Gang-Banger #2 right at the face.
ALBERT (CONTD)
I got em. I got one of em fuckers!
Oh shit...!
Albert ducks, almost got hit by a flying bullet. Reloading his gun.
Dennis does nothing.
JIMMY
Theres no way outta this one! They got
us cornered out, Al!
ALBERT
Im trying my best, Jimmy! What you want me
to do about it?!
JIMMY
Get us the fuck outta here!!
DENNIS
(shaking)
Yeah. What he just said.
INT. DRUG STORE/ FROZEN AISLE CONTINUOUS
Billy now hiding next to the frozen part of store, narrowly witnessing
the events taking place from outside. Trapped in a sticky situation.
ALBERT (O.S.)
FUCK YOOUUUUU!!
BILLY (V.O.)
How the fuck did I get myself in this mess?
Are they in a gang? Cause it looks like it.
Man, what a day to head on over to the drug
store and getting caught in this mess. Just
my fucking day.
EXT. DRUG STORE/ BEHIND STANDS CONTINUOUS
More shooting. Wheres the police when you need them?

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DENNIS
(to Albert)
Yo dog? Any chance you could come up with
a plan to get us the FUCK OUTTA HERE?!!
ALBERT
Cool it, Dennis! I got this! Just hang on!
DENNIS
I just wanna see my girl again, to tell
her ... that I just wanna bang her one
last time.
JIMMY
Shut up, Dennis! No time to say your
prayers!
DENNIS
(hallucinating)
I feel like I need a lollypop right now.
JIMMY
(to Albert)
What the fucks gone into him?
ALBERT
I dont know. Just let me shoot these
assholes down.
INT. DRUG STORE/ FROZEN AISLE CONTINUOUS
Billy brainstorming, thinks a way outta this.
He looks past the back entrance.
BILLY (V.O.)
Okay heres my plan: either I head out
the back running away from all of this or maybe I should help those guys out. I
mean theyre getting creamed out there.
What should I do? What should I do? Ah,
fuck it. Hopefully I dont regret this.
Billy begins crawling to the front door.
EXT. DRUG STORE CONTINUOUS
Billy crawling to Albert and his crew whore still ducked behind stands.
Dennis sees Billy first.
DENNIS
Hey, whatre you doing? Get outta here.
JIMMY
Whats happening?

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Jimmy turns away from the commotion and sees Billy. Both exchange eye
contact.
BILLY
Come on, I know a way out. Just follow
me.
ALBERT
Im running out of bullets.
(sees Billy)
Whos he?
JIMMY
I think he wants to help us escape.
BILLY
No time, lets go. Hurry up.
Billy leads the crew back into store. Albert takes one last SHOT. Hits
Gang-Banger #1 right through his skull.
INT. DRUG STORE CONTINUOUS
Billy leading crew through back entrance.
EXT. DRUG STORE/ PARKING LOT CONTINUOUS
Gang-Banger (Driver) fires his last bullet. Hears POLICE SIRENS IN
BACKGROUND. He runs back to Shelby Mustang. Drives off. 2 of his crew
members dead.
EXT. DRUG STORE BACK ALLEY CONTINUOUS
All 4 guys burst out from backdoor. Running away from the disaster.
EXT. PRIVATE ALLEY LATER DAY
Billy, Jimmy, Dennis and Albert finally rest after awhile of running.
They all take heavy breaths. Dennis, stupidly, falls to the ground
losing his balance.
JIMMY
Jeez, Dennis... Come on now.
DENNIS
I need to lie down, bro. Need to rest.
ALBERT
(pants)
That was some nasty shit right there.
Albert calmed down more turns to Billy.
ALBERT
Hey. Thanks for that, bro. Appreciated it.

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DENNIS
Ah, this feels nice. Very nice indeed.
ALBERT
(still on Billy)
That shit doesnt always happen.
DENNIS
Man, I feel happy to be alive still.
JIMMY
(helping Dennis up)
Come on, stand up. Whoa... Youre pretty
heavy for a skinny fella. You should
really consider laying off on the chips.
DENNIS
Dont mention it to me right now.
Albert goes over to help Dennis.
ALBERT
Here, let me have a look at him. We okay
now? No one got hit or anything?
Billy looks around, feeling useless to them now. He decides to leave
without a goodbye.
Albert turns and notices Billy leaving the pack.
ALBERT
Hey, wait up!
Billy stops. Albert approaches him. Theyre few feet away from Dennis
and Jimmy.
ALBERT
Again, just wanted to say thanks.
BILLY
Sure, no problem.
ALBERT
You know wed be dead by now if it wasnt
for your help and navigation back there.
BILLY
Its alright.
ALBERT
Nah, man. More than alright.
We can see from AFAR that Jimmys looking at them few feet away. Dennis
laughing his putrid ass off.

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ALBERT (CONTD)
You know, if you want to But you dont
have to - Well ...
BILLY (V.O.)
Holy shit. Is this guy gonna say what I
think hes gonna say?
ALBERT (CONTD)
Okay, look, we dont do this often, but
JIMMY
(calling to Albert)
Hey Albert?! What you doing over there?!
ALBERT
That theres Jimmy Plimpton. The one
laughing there is Dennis Hackster. Dont
let him get to you. Hes a bit of a nut
job.
DENNIS
(calling out)
I heard that, Albert! You aint fooling
anyone!
ALBERT
(eyes at Dennis)
Man shut up! Aint talking to you!
(switching back to Billy)
So anyway, if you want you could
BILLY
-Im in.
ALBERT
Huh?
BILLY
What you were gonna say - Im in.
ALBERT
You knew what I was gonna ask you?
BILLY
Sorta.
ALBERT
Well I dont like spitting out an apology.
BILLY
No need.
ALBERT
Right So heres the thing...

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JIMMY
(calling out)
Yo Al, what you doing?! Im not playing
around here! What you guys talking
about?!
ALBERT
(back at Jimmy)
What did I say?! Talking to our hero over
here!
Jimmy starts walking over to Albert and Jimmy.
BILLY
(offering to shake
Alberts hand)
Names Billy by the way, case youre
wondering.
ALBERT
(takes his hand)
Albert. Albert Hoover.
Jimmy reaches them.
ALBERT
(murmurs)
I swear to god ...
(spits it out)
... Jimmy, what did I tell you?! Cant you
see were discussing over here?!
JIMMY
Hey if maybe we can rap this up cause
Dennis is losing it back there.
ALBERT
Then maybe if he laid it off on the junk...
DENNIS
(calling out)
Hey! Fuck you, bro!
ALBERT
Dennis, cool it already! Be there in a
moment!
DENNIS
(wearing himself off)
I need a cool drink! Mouth so dry up in
here! Oh shit, dog!
ALBERT
(back to Billy)
So Billy, as I was saying...

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JIMMY
Oh, so your names Billy, huh?
ALBERT
Jimmy, if you wouldnt mind we were in the
middle of a discussion...
JIMMY
Just checking.
(shakes Billys hand)
Thanks for saving our asses back there.
BILLY
No problem.
ALBERT
You mind leaving us alone for a sec, Jimmy?
JIMMY
Just hurry up. We still got that thing in
the city to do, remember?
ALBERT
Ill try not to forget. Now would you...?
Jimmy without further due walks back to Dennis.
BILLY
He seems like a nice fella.
ALBERT
Hes my amateurish problem to deal with.
BILLY
(beat)
You guys in a gang?
ALBERT
(weighing it out; then:)
Something like that. Why?
BILLY
Couldnt help noticing the outfits.
ALBERT
You noticed, huh?
BILLY
Yep. Sure did.
ALBERT
So As I was concluding: Would you?
BILLY
Would I ... what exactly?

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ALBERT
I think you know.
BILLY
You mean ... like joining your crib or
some shit?
ALBERT
I know, youre not familiar at our
business. Its not the first time we let
somebody join our crew.
BILLY
No joke?
ALBERT
No joke. You could join us if you want.
BILLY
Would I get my own gun?
ALBERT
If you want Sure. Why not.
ANGLE ON
Dennis and Jimmy seated at the corner:
DENNIS
Whats Albert talking to him about?
JIMMY
You wouldnt wanna know.
Jimmy while talking with Dennis tries playing it steady. Tries to
consume a friendship.
DENNIS
Course I wanna know. Shit, man, dont
you think youve done enough for me
already?
JIMMY
Yeah, yeah, its always about you.
DENNIS
Well, shit, man, dont think of it like
that. You know weve been through a
lotta tough shit over the years here.
JIMMY
The city of angels.
DENNIS
Exactly.

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JIMMY
You know I think this is the first time
in 3 years youve opened up to me like
that.
DENNIS
Ah, fuck. Shoot. Now you must think of
me as some sorta prick by now.
JIMMY
Nah, dude, come on. We never get along
well. Now could be the time to fix all
that.
DENNIS
Fine with me.
(beat)
But you gotta swear and promise me that
you wont bust the moves on my girl
while were in business still.
JIMMY
(half joking)
Well, I cant promise you that.
DENNIS
(really meaning it)
Hey, Im serious. Dont. And I repeatdont. You hearin me right now, Jimmy?
JIMMY
Fuck okay. I promise I wont bust
the moves on your girl, whoever she is.
DENNIS
(putting his hand on
Jimmys leg; smiles)
Yeah. Now you talkin.
JIMMY
(shoves it away)
Man dont fucking touch me. Get the
hell off.
ANGLE ON:
Billy and Albert...
ALBERT
(mid-conversation)
You wouldnt believe all the money we
make.
BILLY
Shit never thought of it that way.

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ALBERT
You dont know the last of it.
(beat)
So this is the deal: you join us, you
never look back. You get your own
place, we hang, hear what assignment
the boss signs us on, see how were
doing, etc.
BILLY
I see.
ALBERT
Thats how we do things for a living.
BILLY
(beat)
So when do I start?
ALBERT
Ill have to talk to someone. But Ill
call you to make sure. You got a phone
on you?
Billy takes out from his back pocket his phone. Albert looks at phone,
not liking it.
ALBERT (CONTD)
Ah, shit, that wont do. Heres what
Im thinking...
Albert grabs out from his jacket a WAD OF MONEY in a clipper. He hands
some dollars over to Billy.
ALBERT (CONTD)
You go and get yourself a new phone,
say... Galaxy X4. Theyre the bomb.
BILLY
Sure thing. Hated this phone anyway.
(examines money
in his hand)
Whoa shit you sure this aint
too much?
ALBERT
Thats 800 dollars right there. You
take real good care of it, and Ill
see if theyll hire you.
(beat)
Until meantime, Billy, Ill be seeing
you around.
Both men shake hands in agreement.

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ALBERT
Pleasure doing business with you.
BILLY
Pleasures all mine.
Albert then walks back to his crew.
Billy with money in his hand depicts the feeling of enthrallment by
this amazing offer he received.
JIMMY
(Albert approaching)
So what were you guys talking about?
Albert?
ALBERT
Just grab Dennis. Lets get outta here.
Crew leaves together the other direction.
DENNIS
Hey, Albert, can you buy me a cool soda
right now?
ALBERT
Dennis, shut the fuck up.
DENNIS
Ill keep begging till you give me one.
Billy after standing there and watching the crew leave the area starts
exiting the opposite direction.
CUT TO:
EXT. VERIZON STORE DAY
BEHIND THE GLASS for Billy receives his new phone he bought with the
money Albert gave him.
Billy comes outta the store with new phone in his hand. He starts
playing around with it.
CUT TO:
EXT. BILLYS FRONT YARD DAY
Billy fully occupied on his new phone, walks to his front porch.
INT. ROOKES HOUSE DAY
Trevor watches TV in living room in his Best Buy work clothes.
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Carol reads newspaper in kitchen table holding a cup of tea.
Billy enters the house. He starts heading for upstairs.
CAROL
(calling out)
Hey, Billy, how did class go today?
Billy stops his foot on the first step of stairs. He takes a brief
moment to comment back. Then, a beat.
BILLY
Awesome.
He goes upstairs. Still on his phone.
Trevor noticing Billy going up the stairs. Calling to the kitchen for
his wife sounding concerned:
TREVOR
(beat)
Hey Carol - Did Billy just get a new phone?
CAROL
Did he?
(puts paper down)
I didnt know that.
TREVOR
...Wonder where he got the money from.
CAROL
Not from me, thats for sure.
CUT TO:
INT. BILLYS BEDROOM DAY
Billy falls on the bed on his back. Sports an enthusiastic expression
on his face.
BILLY (V.O.)
Just think: me, the low-class prick from
the LA district, being in a gang. Almost
like a dream coming true.
Billy gets off the bed, and heads to his CLOSET. Picks out one of his
old shirts. Suggesting an idea.
MONTAGES:
-Billy picking out few shirts from closet.
-Billy coming down stairs holding the shirts.

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-Billy throwing shirts outside in garbage can.
-Billy running back in his room.
-Billy picking out some pants from his drawers.
-Billy throwing pants in garbage.
-Billy back to closet for he picks out other shirts to throw away.
-Billy running downstairs and for outside.
-Billy already thrown shirts away for he goes back into house.
-Billy jolting back upstairs.
INT. BATHROOM DAY
Billy splashing crystal clear water on his face from the faucet.
He looks at himself in mirror, seeing whatll soon considered to be a
changed person.
BILLY (V.O.)
If I do get this gig and Im hoping I
do what would this mean for me and
continuing college? Fuck since that
thought came up why wait. Probably till
tomorrow though. Better save my hopes
for later other than letting them get
through to me.
Billy turns off light and out the bathroom.
INT. KITCHEN DAY
Billy comes to the kitchen. He heads for the fridge. Picks out a cold
water bottle. Takes a long gulping sip.
Carol whose still at the same spot:
CAROL
Billy, what was all that about earlier?
Billy stops drinking. Beat.
BILLY
Spring cleaning.
He runs back upstairs.
CUT TO:
EXT. DRUG STORE PARKING LOT CRIME SCENE DAY

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POLICE CARS all over the area. An INVESTIGATION takes place. AMBULANCE
picks up 2 dead bodies.
FBI CAR enters the lot. Out comes Agent Banagan, clear-cut agents
outfit, shades on, professional pose. He approaches towards the crime
scene. But a BLACK MALE OFFICE (30s) stops his position.
BLACK MALE OFFICER
Excuse me. You authorized to be here?
BANAGAN
I dont know.
(pulls his badge out)
How about now, officer?
BLACK MALE OFFICER
Proceed.
BANAGAN
Thanks for that heads-up.
Banagan puts his badge away and walks closer to the scene.
He meets up with another agent, known as his partner AGENT JOE ADVENT
(58), white-haired, close to retirement.
ADVENT
Banagan. Another coffee break I assume?
BANAGAN
Have to keep our paces up in some way. So
what happened here, Joe?
ADVENT
Gang shootout. Nothing fancy about it. We
already got 2 dead bodies theyre putting
away, both males.
Both agents walking closer to the drug store.
ADVENT (CONTD)
Never expected something like this to
happen during the springtime around here.
BANAGAN
Danger never takes a day off, cadet.
ADVENT
Im just putting in a few words here but
it really needs to, eventually since my
time in the force is almost over.
BANAGAN
I think you still got a few more good
presumptuous years left in you.

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ADVENT
Should never take it for granted. One day
youll see what its like getting old as
me.
BANAGAN
Just sticking it out of the bag like we
experts do.
They stop right in front of the STANDS where Albert and his crew were
at earlier.
Agent Banagan takes off his shades. Looks at the bullet holes on stands.
Somehow curious over the damage leftover.
BANAGAN
Some people. They just dont appreciate
the LA Times anymore.
ADVENT
The ones that were getting shot at were
hiding behind those stands.
(points to store)
First happened right in there.
INT. DRUG STORE DAY
Same Cashier Guy, shaken a little, is being questioned by a FEMALE
OFFICER. She holds in her hands a notepad and pen.
Agents Banagan and Advent approach them.
BANAGAN
(to Female Officer)
Pardon me. You wouldnt mind if I had a
few words with him for a moment?
FEMALE OFFICER
Not at all. Hows it going, agents?
BANAGAN
Okay. Smoothly. But not too much of a
burden.
ADVENT
Im still catching up on things.
FEMALE OFFICER
Aint that a bitch. Go easy on him over
here. Hes still a bit shaken.
BANAGAN
Sure thing. Well be in touch.
Female Officer departs out of the store.

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BANAGAN
(to Cashier Guy)
So this is where it first started huh?
CASHIER GUY
Barely. Commotion took place out the store.
BANAGAN
Did you see any of their faces by any
chance?
Banagan grabs out from his suit his own notepad and pen. Starts
scribbling. Piecing everything together.
CASHIER GUY
They were white. 3 of them. In their early
20s.
ADVENT
Did you know what they were wearing?
CASHIER GUY
Gang uniforms. You know, like the ones out
of The Sopranos.
BANAGAN
The TV show?
CASHIER GUY
Yeah. Close to that.
BANAGAN
You a big fan of the show there...
(looks at his nametag)
... Adam?
CASHIER GUY (ADAM)
I saw a few episodes. You?
BANAGAN
(eyes off notepad)
Oh I love it. I think its a great show.
Big fan.
CASHIER GUY (ADAM)
Killer. So this was all some sort of
gang-related shootout wasnt it?
BANAGAN
I dont know, Adam. I wasnt around to
see. You tell me.
CASHIER GUY (ADAM)
Im positively sure that it was.

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ADVENT
Were there any others in the store during
the events taken place?
CASHIER GUY (ADAM)
(beat)
Just this one other guy.
BANAGAN
Uh huh. What type of guy if you dont
mind me asking?
CASHIER GUY (ADAM)
White. Black hair. College student. He had
books with him.
BANAGAN
What ever happened with him?
CASHIER GUY (ADAM)
Dont know. I was ducked behind the
counter here. Didnt see where he went.
(thinks)
Although, it did sounded like he was
helping those guys out during the
shooting.
BANAGAN
Helping who out exactly?
CASHIER GUY (ADAM)
The ones that were getting shot at.
(points to it)
Just right behind those stands out there.
Both agents turn their heads at the stands.
BANAGAN
(re: store video cam)
Mind if we have a look at some of that
footage?
CASHIER GUY (ADAM)
(sees it)
Not at all. Right this way.
CUT TO:
INT. DRUG STORE BACKROOM DAY
Cashier Guy, Agents Banagan and Advent watching:
VIDEO PIXELS shown on RECORDING VIDEO: Albert and his crew leaving the
store. Billy then approaching front counter. PAUSE on FOOTAGE.

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BANAGAN
(pointing)
Thats the guy right there isnt it?
CASHIER GUY (ADAM)
Yep, thats him alright.
ADVENT
Seems like we got our first clue already.
BANAGAN
Whoever that guy is he must know where
those gang-bangers are. Mind if we
continue?
Cashier Guy resumes tape.
ON VIDEO: FAST FORWARD. Billy leading the pack to back entrance. PAUSE
FOOTAGE.
ADVENT
So there were 3 of them gang-bangers.
CASHIER GUY (ADAM)
Yep. Like I said. Shown right there.
BANAGAN
This is a start. We might have our tail on
this one. Should probably report it.
ADVENT
Ill get right on it.
Agent Advent leaves the room. Banagan and Cashier Guy follow behind him.
BANAGAN
(to Cashier Guy while
walking out)
Thanks for being such great help.
CASHIER GUY (ADAM)
Anytime, officer.
BANAGAN
Probably best if you head on home now. Ill
make sure to close this place up for you.
You take care.
CASHIER GUY (ADAM)
Thanks.
BANAGAN
(beat)
Dont mention it.

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EXT. PARKING LOT DAY
Agent Advent grabs out a speaker from Agent Banagans FBI CAR. Talks
into it.
ADVENT
(onto speaker)
Yeah this is Agent Joe Advent calling
about the latest drug store shooting, Im
right at the scene as I speak.
WOMANS VOICE (O.C.)
Go ahead, Agent.
ADVENT
We might have our first trace about where
the so-call gang-bangers mightve squared
on off to case you guys were wondering.
(waits for a response)
WOMANS VOICE (O.C.)
Yeah weve heard about it. Want us to start
calling in the chief about this?
ADVENT
Affirmative.
WOMANS VOICE (O.C.)
Copy that. Over and out for now, Agent.
ADVENT
As with you darling, over and out.
Advent hangs up. Banagan standing next to him.
ADVENT
They got the word.
BANAGAN
Great. Probably time to head back to the
office. Ill drive. Wanna come along?
ADVENT
Sure thing, cadet. Be my pleasure.
BANAGAN
I called that.
ADVENT
Not my worries, John.
They enter the car.
INT. FEMALE STRIP CLUB NIGHT

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The STRIP JOINT is filled with TOPLESS WOMEN; whites, blacks, Asian,
Russian, etc. Playing in CLUBS STEREO is BILLY IDOLS DANCING WITH
MYSELF.
We PULL AWAY to seemingly find Albert, Dennis and Jimmy chatting with 2
other MALE GANGSTERS (RICHIE and CRUISE) (20s), at a private booth
corner. Drinks all around. Just hanging.
DENNIS
Im telling you, this is the best joint
I wanna marry in someday.
CRUISE
Dont be so hasty now, Dennis.
JIMMY
You shouldve seen the way he falls to the
ground. Like a sad little pooch who didnt
get his treats.
DENNIS
Hey I think I feel like a pro after being
shot at.
RICHIE
No kidding. Got anyone?
JIMMY
Two of them actually.
CRUISE
Well, hoped those fuckers had it coming.
JIMMY
You know thats how it is.
A topless FEMALE BARTENDER (early 20s, red-haired) approaches the group,
handing them over the other drinks they ordered.
DENNIS
Man, this tequilas where it hits you.
(looks at bartender)
Am I right about that, beautiful?
BARTENDER
You betcha.
DENNIS
Thats what I like to hear.
Bartender departs.
JIMMY
You guys wanna know the craziest shit that
happened after?

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CRUISE
Hey, man, dont start. I know how crazy it
was. What you think of me shorty, a fool?
JIMMY
Nah, nah, you didnt hear how me managed to
escape.
RICHIE
Didnt you say they had you all cornered?
DENNIS
Hell yeah but there was this one dude who
helped us out. Fuckin brave of him.
RICHIE
What dude?
JIMMY
One of em college students. He helped us
outta there. Didnt see it coming, but
thats what happened.
RICHIE
Man youre fuckin crazy. What you mean a
college student helped you all out? For
real?
DENNIS
Exactly. Had us outta there like a jolt of
bursting persona. He knew the way outta
there (looks at Albert) unlike most people.
Albert, thinking theres no precious need in staying more...
ALBERT
Okay, I wont bargain with you anymore. Ill
be out back case you wonderin.
(gets up to leave)
JIMMY
Hey, come on, Al. He didnt mean it like that.
DENNIS
Well .......
ALBERT
Okay, I see how it is. Dont come asking if
Im okay with you lecturing me, Dennis.
DENNIS
Come on, man, why gotta play hardball?
ALBERT
Im out. You fellas take care.

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Albert leaves them and vanishes.
JIMMY
So like I was saying
DENNIS
-Yeah, yeah... they got it, Jimmy.
(raising his glass)
Hows bout we all start partying like its
a Friday night, huh fuckas?!
CRUISE
(cheerful)
Ahhh hell yeah, brother, Im all for it.
RICHIE
Same here.
JIMMY
Never mind.
They clink their glasses.
INT. STRIP CLUB BACKDOOR NIGHT
Albert dials on his phone, making a call. Puts his ear on it. Waits for
answer.
Voicemail:
ALBERT
Dan, its me Albert. I got newsflash for
you. Call me as soon as you get this
message, got something you need to hear.
Call me back.
Albert hangs up.
STACY (O.S.)
Albert?
STACY, Alberts little sister, approaches him.
Stacy has a girl-next-door face. She wears a 80s-like fur coat, curledup blonde hair, high heels. Shes a stunningly attractive young woman
with matters at her own hands.
ALBERT
Stacy, whatre you doing here? Isnt Dan
looking for you?
STACY
I finally left that back-stabbing little
prick.

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ALBERT
Hey, thats my bro youre talking about.
What you mean you left him?
STACY
I couldnt take it with him. Hes a real
snob towards girls like me.
ALBERT
Still
STACY
(interrupts)
Im serious. I couldnt take it anymore.
I want a guy whos really clean, not too
fat for his age and who can take real good
care of me.
ALBERT
Does he know about this?
STACY
Of course he does.
ALBERT
Next time, whenever you decide to dump some
body without confronting me about it first
Im not gonna back you up this time.
STACY
(fake desperate tone)
Come on, Albert. Whyre you doing this to me?
ALBERT
Im not doing this with you right now. So
back off.
STACY
Hey, screw you, I have my limits. What kinda
girl you expect me to be - trampy and
desperate?
ALBERT
If he finds out youre here, and I know about
it hed kill me the minute he sees me.
STACY
Can I find my own guy for now on?
ALBERT
Okay, youre not thinking straight, so
STACY
Yes Im thinking straight.
(MORE)

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STACY (CONTD)
And dont question me about my damn
problems. You may be my big brother but I
wanna start setting the bars on my own
for a change.
ALBERT
Please dont do this to me right now. What
you want me to do about it?
STACY
(beat)
Can you please help me find a guy?
ALBERT
Well its not gonna be Jimmy or Dennis. I
know those guys. Theyre real hogs toward
the girls theyve been dating.
STACY
I wouldnt mind asking you to be the one
since youre my brother and all...
ALBERT
Do not joke with me right now, Stacy! I am
getting this close to start losing my shit
here with you already!
STACY
Dont cuss in front of me, Im your sister.
ALBERT
It doesnt matter, Stacy! Were adults now!
We can say whatever the fuck we please!
STACY
Okay Im sorry. Jesus.
ALBERT
Sorry, too. I just worry about you sometimes.
STACY
(beat)
You dont have to be worried about me.
ALBERT
Thats what brothers are suppose to be there
for.
STACY
Look, Im not getting any younger. Soon I
wanna settle down with a guy wholl take care
of me, not somebody with a bald head or a
foreign exchange student. God they bother me.

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ALBERT
Stacy
STACY
He has to be American. I dont even care if
hes older or younger than me. Hell, I dont
care if hes in high school
(beat)
I want. A fucking. Boyfriend. Get the
picture?
ALBERT
Alright. I understand. Ill see what I can
do.
STACY
Thank you, youre a really good helper.
ALBERT
Yeah, yeah.
Stacy kisses Albert on the cheek. She starts going for the backdoor.
ALBERT
(alerts himself)
Hey wait a minute! No! Go use the front door.
You know how dangerous it is out there right
now? And dont let the guys see you on your
way out.
STACY
(leaving the other way)
Yeah, yeah, youre always right.
INT. BILLYS BEDROOM NEXT MORNING
Billy feeling the sun on his face wakes up and gets outta bed.
INT. KITCHEN MORNING
Billy with books in hands goes to the fridge and takes out a water
bottle. Then leaves for front door.
BILLY (V.O.)
As far as I can tell, today might seem like
a good day.
EXT. STREETS MORNING
Billy walking to college. Another typical average day.
Just then, his new phone RINGS. Looks at an unknown number. Picks it up.
BILLY
Hello?

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ALBERT (O.C.)
(filtered)
Yo Billy. Its me Albert.
BILLY
Albert? How did you get this number?
ON THE OTHER LINE: Albert is seated in BMW behind the wheel, parked at
a curb in different location of town, talking into his phone with Billy.
ALBERT
You know the guy who bought you your new
phone yesterday? I told him to lend it to
you.
BILLY
So you planned it all out already huh?
ALBERT
Sure did.
BILLY
How did you know which Verizon store I
would go to?
ALBERT
Lucky guess.
BILLY
(happily)
Are you trying to play square with me right
now?
ALBERT
Nah. Hey listen, I got something to tell
you. Are you sitting down?
BILLY
Im listening.
ALBERT
(beat)
I think its gonna happen for you, bro.
Billy excited.
BILLY
Shit really?
ALBERT
Yeah. Ive talked to someone and they said
why not. They wanna meet you right away.
BILLY
Shit - I dont believe this.

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ALBERT
Glad youre happy. So where can I come pick
you up?
BILLY
Um, you know the university past east LA?
ALBERT
What time?
BILLY
30 minutes?
ALBERT
I can go for that.
BILLY
Shit, man, I still dont believe this.
ALBERT
How much money you got left I gave you?
BILLY
600. Why, want some of it back?
ALBERT
No, thats alright. Thats your money right
there. Ill come get you in 30 minutes.
Till then dont tell anyone where youre
going. Understand?
BILLY
Sure. I understand.
ALBERT
Alright. So 30 minutes.
Billy hangs up. He continues walking.
BILLY (V.O.)
Holy fuck, I got the gig. Boy I feel lucky
today. Now that Im thinking about it, fuck
college. Why should I argue when Im already
stepping into the big leagues? Maybe Ill
take one last visit inside before saying
goodbye.
Billy DROPS HIS BOOKS to the ground (doesnt need them anymore).
INT. COLLEGE CORRIDORS - DAY
Billy with a permanent grin on his face he cant unglue walks around
the halls, passing through the crowd. Hes enjoying his last few
moments in the grounds.

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MR. ROBINSON (O.S.)
Billy Rookes?
Billy pauses. He suddenly noticed Mr. Robinson (his literature class
professor) calling him from outside his office.
MR. ROBINSON (CONTD)
You mind if I had a quick word with you?
INT. MR. ROBINSONS OFFICE DAY
Billy offered a seat. Mr. Robinson goes over to his desk and sits down.
MR. ROBINSON
Everything going okay with you, Billy?
BILLY
Yeah. Whyre you asking?
MR. ROBINSON
Just curious about your breakdown the other
day. Something happening there?
BILLY
Well...I mightve had a few minor problems
about it, but Im alright right now.
MR. ROBINSON
Sure you are. Ive just been having a hard
time figuring out your back story lately.
BILLY
My back story?
MR. ROBINSON
This is a thing with us professors. We try
helping our closest students, seeing whats
up, fix the problem, and before you even
know it, theyre already a success.
BILLY (V.O.)
Hey, what the fuck? Does he suspect
something from me already?
MR. ROBINSON
Look, Billy...
(leans back)
Just to make this clearer Im sure that
success will definitely come for you. But
you gotta try working it up a bit. You never
know whats to come to you one day.
BILLY
(doesnt like him)
Uh huh.

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MR. ROBINSON
(beat)
Ive been looking through your class work
lately. I dont like what I see here.
Mr. Robinson starts taking out from his DESK DRAWER some of Billys
SCHOOLWORK and puts them on his desk for Billy to see.
MR. ROBINSON (CONTD)
Says right there that you gotta try working
harder on it. I understand that colleges
are harder than it was in high school. Even
for you, and me telling you this, we just
gotta give it a little push. Seem to
understand there, Billy?
BILLY
I think I do, sir.
MR. ROBINSON
(standing up from
his chair)
Thats good.
He greets to Billy up front, who loathes the professor.
Mr. Robinson is leaning against desk. Probing a statement.
MR. ROBINSON (CONTD)
Thats the kind of risk you can get once you
work it up a little. Lots of other students
here wouldnt understand right away about
the skills it takes to make it there.
BILLY (V.O.)
Okay, hes about to cross the line. What
does he really think of me, a pussy or some
shit?
BILLY
I understand very clearly, sir. I know what
needs to be done now.
MR. ROBINSON
Thats the spirit, Billy. Thats the spirit.
Mr. Robinson then PUTS HIS HAND on Billys shoulder. Billy is really
ticked off.
MR. ROBINSON (CONTD)
Now for now on we gotta try getting those
grades up for
WHAM! Billy socks the professor in the face, making him fall to the
ground.

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Billy gets up from chair and starts BEATING THE PROFESSOR UP with his
feet.
BILLY (V.O.)
Fuck this professor. Touching me like Im
the one with a fucking problem.
Billy fearfully keeps beating Mr. Robinson up with his feet until hes
fully unconscious.
Billy finally stops. Then spits on the professor whos knocked out cold.
BILLY
Fuck you, and youre excuses. Im outta
here.
Billy exits the office.
INT. COLLEGE HALLS DAY
Billy boldly walking along after beating up a professor.
He soon finds Mrs. Herington (his math teacher) outside her classroom
while her students are treated with a quiz.
Billy deciding on something drastic/reckless approaches her.
MRS. HERINGTON
(sees Billy)
Can I help you?
Billy kisses her. Starts making-out with her against the wall.
Students outside the classroom (even the ones inside) witness this.
Billy pumping the teacher against wall, opens her blouse out, showing
her tits.
INT. CLASSROOM CONTINUOUS
Students overhearing their teacher having sex with Billy outside the
room.
One MALE STUDENT nearly starts to jerk off. FEMALE STUDENT next to him
stops his tracks.
Over at another MALE STUDENTS corner bringing a smirk to his face:
MALE STUDENT
Damn. Hes my hero right now.
Different Female Student next to him gives him the look: youre
kidding, right?
INT. HALLS CONTINUOUS

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Billy finally stops himself. Mrs. Herington worn out. Billy buttons his
pants back on.
BILLY
You take care now, you hear?
Billy turns around. Students looking at him. Billy busts out:
BILLY
Thats right! You saw all that! Deal with
it!
(beat)
Fuck all of you!
Off he goes. Passing by a male student with nerdy glasses:
BILLY
What are you looking at?
Billy drops the students books on ground on purpose. Proceeds on
walking. No looking back.
INT. CLASSROOM CONTINUOUS
Back at the same male student with the smirk:
MALE STUDENT
Yep. Definitely my hero.
EXT. LA UNIVERSITY DAY
Billy steps out from entrance, a changed person hes starting to become.
Alberts BMW comes up the curb. Billy notices and approaches the car.
He enters. Car drives off.
INT. BMW DAY
Albert driving. Billy in front passengers seat.
ALBERT
Sorry if Im a little late. But youre
gonna like this. An opportunity you wont
regret.
Billys all quiet. Hes lost in thought. Staring out window.
ALBERT
Is there something wrong, Billy?
BILLY
(snaps out of it)
Nah, its cool. Cant wait.

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ALBERT
(points back)
Thats the college you go to?
BILLY
Use to. Im done with it now. Never look
back. Like you said, right?
ALBERT
(beat)
So listen: this guy that wants to meet you
is somebody you dont wanna underestimate.
BILLY
Uh huh.
ALBERT
This is serious here. Hes literally like
not cool feeling underestimated by anyone.
BILLY
Sure, I understand. No underestimating.
ALBERT
Exactly. So you up for it?
BILLY
Right on.
Moment of silence. Then:
ALBERT
(beat)
Hes already on his way over here from
Boston.
CUT TO:
EXT. LAX AIRPORT DAY
Arriving airline just about to land.
INT. AIRPORT DAY
People coming out from their just arrived airline.
In the CROWD thats coming out from the plane, our attention lies on
ONE DUDE.
This is fellow gangster PAL HURVEY (30s), nice shades, professional
clear-cut suit, confident man. He carries a luggage with wheels on it.
He approaches at one of the CHECK-IN COUNTERS. About to give the sweet
talk to the COUNTER LADY.

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PAL
(approaching counter)
Hey yo, sweet darling? You mind?
COUNTER LADY
Not at all, sir.
(he gives her his passport)
So where did you just ship in from?
PAL
From Boston, baby. My hometown. Got a
sweet deal here in LA. You familiar with
that kind of stuff?
COUNTER LADY
I sure do, mister ...
PAL
(takes his shades off)
Hurvey. Names Pal Hurvey. You dont know
me yet. But pretty soon, you will
definitely know me sooner.
Counter Lady scans through computer.
COUNTER LADY
Thats nice to know.
PAL
You know if you want, and Im not asking
you if wanna be my girl or anything, but if
you want ... you could be my newest
associate.
COUNTER LADY
I dont think it best suits me.
PAL
What are you talking about? Course it would.
It doesnt matter if you know all the steps,
baby. Ill be right by you every step of the
way. I dont need a standing ovation for what
ever Im trying to discuss with you here.
This is a one big opportunity Im kindly
offering you. You wanna know how easy it is,
trying to keep up with the pace? Here, Ill
explain it: if you ever, ever so willingly
happen to get past that tiny grandeur of your
life, theres no guarantee that you wont
succeed. And hell, I would know that. Ive
been trying to bust my fucking ass off
trying to reach first place. You know how
humiliating it would be if I backed out on
something like this?
(MORE)

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PAL (CONTD)
Heres another thing about me: all the
ladies dig me. You, on the other hand,
seem to be getting close to understanding
it. Hell, my ex-wife left me before she
found out I was reaching a bigger game I
was already succeeding in. She wouldnt
understand the concepts. That right there
really affected me. A lot of the people
that work for me - they dont get it. So
why am I here talking to you while checking
my passport to even give me a fucking
statement, huh? Huh?? Okay, look. You dont
seem to understand whats happening right
now, so Ill cut to the chase: I like you.
Not because Im right away gonging at you
by the way you work on that face my god,
that face. You use to be a model for
playboy?
COUNTER LADY
No.
PAL
Ah, who really knows. Maybe pretty soon even
after were done talking here Im gonna come
back to this exact counter, see if youre
still here and maybe ...maybe... just maybe
youd be a perfect fit in my business. And if
you dont like, Ill accept that. You see,
thats how I fucking roll with it, baby. Im
sorry, do you mind I keep calling you baby?
COUNTER LADY
Not at all.
PAL
Thats what I like hearing.
(beat)
So anyway, hows life treating you? Hows
that been going?
COUNTER LADY
Fine I guess.
PAL
Then why are you still here? Fuck, you know.
How do you deal with it? Hows it possible?
Do I look like the type of guy who would say
such a thing to such a beautiful woman like
you? And be honest with me for a sec, but
how much time you got left on you?
COUNTER LADY
Excuse me?

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PAL
Okay, clearly this is the typhoon tone thats
talking, not me. Thats not what I am. Only a
fool would think of not letting you be part
of my association. You would make an awful
lot of money in this business. Beautiful
women like you deserves all the attention she
she could get. Even by the book youd be
in charge of your own business one day. Me:
Im already flying high on the solar system.
(she chuckles)
Dont think of it as a joke, darling. Really,
dont. Youd be amazed by what this company
does for a living. So far, so good. Am I
right, beautiful?
Counter Lady with a hyping smile finishes with Pals passport, hands it
back to him.
COUNTER LADY
Maybe Ill think about it.
PAL
That you should do.
(puts his passport away)
Thanks for the talk, darling. Until next
time.
Pal starts walking away.
EXT. LAX AIRPORT/ PICK-UP AREA DAY
Pal feeling good for himself arriving to one of his henchmen who waits
for him next to their limousine.
PAL
Hey, how you doing there Arthur? Nice seeing
you again. Wow, did you lose weight? Come
on, lets get the fuck outta here. Somebody
I gotta hire.
EXT. ALLEY/ BUILDING BACKDOOR DAY
BMW parks outside. Both Albert and Billy exit vehicle. Approaching the
buildings MAIN BACKDOOR.
ALBERT
Alright, this is it. Right this way.
Albert gives a few secretive knocks on door. Waiting.
Someone answers, letting them in.
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INT. BUILDING HALLWAY DAY
Billy and Albert following a TALL HENCHMEN to one of the buildings
doors down the HALLS.
Henchman knocks on a DOOR. Pal answers.
PAL
Alright, alright, you boys made it. Step
inside, brothers.
INT. PALS CRIB DAY
Billy and Albert about to take their seats. Pal sits down behind his
desk. Getting down to a business discussion.
PAL
Nice youve made it here Billy. Pleasure
meeting you. Im sorry I didnt get your
last name. What was it again?
ALBERT
(answering for Billy)
Its Rookes, sir, Billy Rookes.
PAL
Okay, but I wasnt talking to you now was
I? Its fine though. I dont mind getting
you acquainted.
Pal offers himself a glass of wine.
PAL (CONTD)
So, Billy Rookes ... Damn - thats some name
you got there.
BILLY
Thanks.
PAL
Please, Billy, call me Pal.
Pal takes a sip. Somehow disgusted by it.
PAL (CONTD)
Ah shit. Who to thought this stuff would go
bad so soon? Now its gone to waste.
(calling out the door)
Yo Trent!!
Same Henchman (Trent) from outside opens door and enters the lair.
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Something you need, boss?

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PAL
Yeah could you be a good sport and bring
me another bottle. This ones gone bad.
TRENT
Ill get to it. Anything else case Im
out?
PAL
No thats okay. Hurry up though.
Trent closes the door and vanishes. Back to the discussion:
PAL
Well, as soon as we wait until he comes
back with my wine
(starts lighting a cigar)
hows about we get back to business?
BILLY
Sure thing, Pal.
PAL
Hey, you remembered.
ALBERT
So yeah. Billy. I think hell make a fine
addition to this business. You shouldve
seen him in action.
PAL
Is that right? Well Ill be a motherfucker.
(re: cigar in hand)
Ahhh, fuck this thing.
Pal already putting out his cigar on ashtray. Then throws it in a
garbage can next to him.
PAL (CONTD)
I dont get why most people admire cigars.
Ive just realized: they can kill you
within an instant. I hate being a bargain,
but right now Im sensing a dealership is
upon us. And so far... I like where this is
going.
ALBERT
Well, thats great. Exactly what we wanted
to hear.
PAL
You see, Billy? Thats how easy it is hiring
someone for the first time. Getting those
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BILLY
I sure do.
PAL
Excellent. Just excellent.
(gets up from his seat)
Man, fuckin killer up in this joint!
(offers Billys hand; beat)
I think were off to a good start.
BILLY
(shakes Pals hand)
Thank you. the pleasure.
PAL
Pleasures all mine, Billy.
ALBERT
So that means we meet up with Cokes now?
PAL
Oh, yeah, yeah. Shit - Forget all about that.
Ah well. Who cares if Trent comes back with
the wine. Lets move out, fellas.
And out they go.
INT. MAFIA INSTITUTE/ COKES OFFICE DAY
Cokes looks at himself in the MIRROR, preparing for another one of his
appointments. A FEMALE HOOKER helps fix his tie. Cokes looking very
spiffy. A truly majestic mob boss.
COKES
(looks at mirror)
Anything day around the charts, darlings. I
think I look good in this outfit, you agree?
HOOKER
You know it.
COKES
Good. Just what I needed. Alright, I think
were done here. Go on now.
She leaves the room. Cokes looking at himself like a professional in
the business.
A KNOCK on the door. Cokes goes to answer door. Opens it.
CUT TO:
INT. COKES OFFICE MINUTES LATER
Cokes behind his desk. His hands folded together.

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Billy REVEALED sitting in front of Cokes. Theyre the only two in the
room together.
Cold silence. Then:
COKES
Billy Rookes, huh?
BILLY
Thats right.
COKES
So how can we get through with this?
Sometimes, though, I feel like these
appointments are far less useful. Just look
around you. You see anything thats worth
appointing about? I dont. But you know
what so doesnt everybody else here. I can
already feel the touch of gratitude now that
youre here. Surely you must know what I
mean, considering both our companies toward
one another.
BILLY
I think I understand.
COKES
(beat)
How old are you, Billy?
BILLY
18.
COKES
Most of my boys started off here at that
age me including. To me, this goes way
back to the early 60s.
BILLY
No kidding.
Take in a MOMENT
COKES
Heard you saved 3 of my best boys yesterday.
Is that correct?
BILLY
Yes sir.
COKES
Ever been in a situation like that before?
BILLY
Never.

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COKES
Well Ill be damned.
INT. OUTSIDE COKES OFFICE CONTINUOUS
GUARDS standing watch next to the door. Albert waiting patiently for
latest news. His phone rings. He picks it up.
ALBERT
Yeah hello?
STACY (O.C.)
(filtered)
Its me.
ALBERT
Whatre you doing calling me here? Im in
the middle of a business proposition.
STACY (O.C.)
(filtered)
Did you find a guy for me yet?
ALBERT
Still working on it.
STACY (O.C.)
(filtered)
Come on...!
ALBERT
Hey
STACY (O.C.)
(filtered)
No, you hey there! Im not waiting any
longer. You found somebody yet?
Albert thinks. He has a solution. Beat.
ALBERT
Okay, heres this: Hows you like to meet
a guy named Billy Rookes?
INT. COKES OFFICE CONTINUOUS
Cokes starts lighting a cigar for himself. Billy waits for next word.
COKES
Well then. How about the ladies, huh?
Getting any action there?
BILLY
(lying)
Nah. Not really sir.

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COKES
I can tell youre a good kid, Billy. Maybe,
just maybe, we might be in an agreement.
Although, due to having no experience in
the field, we have to do our own charity
fund.
BILLY
Charity fund?
COKES
It means in our language youll be
getting tested by one of our guys. There,
you agree to everything he tells you.
And theres gonna be some blood dripping.
Afterwards, youll become our newest flesh
and blood. No looking back. Sounds alright
with you?
BILLY
Sure.
COKES
And then after youre allowed to do with
whatever your instincts tell you. There
will be assignments youll be put up with.
But the moneys worth it. You know how much
my companys worth? Millions. You wont be
sorry youre here.
INT. MAFIA INSTITUTE/ TEST ROOM DAY
Billy standing at the center. About to be tested in entering the
business.
One of COKES MEN goes over the rules to Billy.
Pal, Cokes and Albert watch aside.
The man uses a KNIFE to cut a mark on Billys hand. Billy drips some of
his DNA in a GLASS JAR already filled with other members DNA.
Everybody in the room now WELCOME BILLY WITH OPEN ARMS.
STARTING OFF A SERIES OF MONTAGES THROUGH BILLYS NEW LIFE AS A LOS
ANGELES GANGSTER:
-BMW stops at a curb. Albert, Jimmy, Dennis and newest member Billy
emerge from vehicle, looking very sleek wearing their gang outfits.
They walk down the streets. Acting all cool and hipster. Walking past
the pedestrians. (DAY)
-Billys crew enters a DINER. Grabs one of the guys at their booth.
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-Billys crew beating up the same guy outside the diner. (SHORT LATER)
-Albert driving in BMW. Dennis in shotgun. Billy and Jimmy in the back,
in conversation. (DAY)
-Billys crew receiving their payday up front in Cokes office. (DAY)
-In the LA STREETS; Billy walks toward a guy on his phone near his car.
Billy handing his gun out. Starts beating up the guy with gun. (DAY)
-Outside a PHARMACY as Billys crew enjoys the fresh air. Chilling out.
(DAY)
-Billy and other members about to kick an APARTMENT DOOR down. They
enter the LAIR; Hookers everywhere. Billys guys go toward a man whose
getting blown by one of the hookers on couch. Beating him up. (DUSK)
-Inside BMW: Dennis rides behind the wheel. Billy and Albert shown in
back. Cruising around L.A. (DAY)
-BARBERSHOP: Barber (mid 40s) finishes with his customer. Dennis and
Cruise, in shades, step in the scene with shotguns. Shoots the barber
down. (MORNING)
-Dennis and Cruise receive their money up front in Cokes office. (DAY)
-Some kids birthday party at CHUCK E CHEESE: Birthday boy blows off
candles. Presents being opened. Billy and Albert step in the scene.
Shoots one of the older guests. Kids and their adults panic. Billy and
Albert leave the scene after. (NIGHT)
-BMW: Jimmy drives. Billy and Dennis in back. (DAY)
-Billys crew dancing around in STRIP JOINT. Surrounded by topless
women. (NIGHT)
-L.A. STREETS: Guy in car talking on phone. Someones hands grab hold
of him, yanking him out the car. Beating him up on streets. (DAY)
-INSTITUTE: Billy receiving a lot of dough after a job well done. (DUSK)
-Billys gang enjoying their meals in a diner. Having a conversation
throughout. (DAY)
-We follow Billy around SOMEONES CRIB seeing the events taking place
as it occurs. The rest TBD (NIGHT)
-In the STREETS a man in his 30s walking among. Billy and Jimmy reach
over to him. They both grab the man and drag his ass into an alley.
(DAY)
-Billy and Albert beating the man up in alley. (SHORT LATER)
-Albert and Jimmy in back of BMW. Billy REVEALED driving behind the
wheel. Dennis in front passenger seat. (DAY)

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Montage ends with ...
INT. BILLYS APARTMENT LIVING ROOM - NIGHT
Billy watches TV in living room. Drinking from a beer bottle.
Hears a knock at front door. Goes to answer the door.
INT. APARTMENT FRONT DOOR - CONTINUOUS
Billy opens his apartment door.
STACY, dressed like a sexy prostitute, at his doorsteps.
STACY
Hey. You must be Billy.
BILLY
(considers this)
Yeah, thats right.
STACY
Im Stacy. You mind?
Billy lets her inside his apartment.
Billy closes the door.
FADE TO BLACK.
INT. FBI HEADQUARTERS/ CHIEFS OFFICE DAY
NEWSPAPER drops onto the chiefs desk. The headlines on the black ink
read: Crime Rave Spreads in Los Angeles.
The HEAD CHIEF (50s) stands up behind his desk, facing somebody.
This is JAMES WITTER, a Walter White-type of police chief. Hes
ferociously angry about the newest headline.
CHIEF WITTER
You seeing this right now?! You know how
this makes me feel seeing this, even if it
didnt hit you directly in the face? Lots
and lots more of complaints have been
emerging through town! Id expect a lot of
professional instincts from you! And for
what: to make sure my top agents dont start
screwing around in their own heads during
these unfulfilling contraptions?! What do you
have to say for yourself?
REVEAL: Agent Banagan standing in front of Witters desk in his usual
FBI uniform as he listens to Witter intently.

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BANAGAN
I dont know to be quite honest here, James.
Somehow these streets arent what they use
to be anymore.
CHIEF WITTER
(sitting down)
How the fuck did I get myself into this
shitty mess?
(beat)
You wish to continue with your duties, or
should I just stop where I am right now?!
(voice rising; distressed:)
Because I am NOT happy right now, Banagan!
Not happy!
BANAGAN
Sorry that youre disappointed.
CHIEF WITTER
Disappointment is all I ever...
(shifts into full-on rage)
... FUCKING GET AROUND HERE!!
Witter TIPS over his desk, dropping most of his stuff off it. Other
agents OUTSIDE the chiefs office noticed the hateful comments from the
chief over the glass.
CHIEF WITTER (CONTD)
You know what that feels like?!! DO YOU?!!
Witter calming down. Sits back down. Fixes his desk. Hold a beat.
CHIEF WITTER
Alright. Hey, listen now, you hear.
(setting it straight)
We need to catch these crooks, one way or
another. It has to be done. I want to see
these streets filled with top security, and
And I repeat... AND Wed be all over the
headlines: The guys who locked away all
the gang-bangers in the city for good.
Seems like a good start for you, Banagan?
AGENT BANAGAN
I understand sir. Loud and clear.
CHIEF WITTER
Thats what I like to hear.
(beat)
Now get the fuck out of my office.
INT. FBI OFFICE LAIR DAY
Agent Banagan is at his DESK, leaning against chair, looking at files.

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Agent Advent strolling by. He reaches Banagans desk. Banagan notices.
ADVENT
Hey. Doing some more schoolwork there?
Agent Banagan leans back. Puts his files down.
BANAGAN
You know how it is. Chief wants us to lend
more of our guys out in the fields.
ADVENT
Seems like hes losing it again. Kinda
reminds me of Walter White.
BANAGAN
It figures.
(beat)
Wanna grab a bite? Be my treat.
ADVENT
Sure thing, cadet.
BANAGAN
Hey. Remember now, were FBI agents, not in
the army.
ADVENT
Always leave me cracking. Lets go, Im
starving.
CUT TO:
INT. DINER WEST LA DAY
Both agents are at their BOOTH having lunch. Theyre in midconversation.
ADVENT
These streets arent gonna be the same once
I leave the nest.
BANAGAN
You dont know that for sure, Joe.
ADVENT
Its not possible.
BANAGAN
Feeling like you dont have what it takes
for one final straw?
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Im past that.

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BANAGAN
Maybe we should throw you a goodbye party.
ADVENT
No, not gonna happen. Havent you heard? I
dont like parties.
BANAGAN
What, afraid of parties there, Joe?
ADVENT
Its never been my strong suit.
BANAGAN
What are you, a home wrecker? Come on. Why
wouldnt you want a goodbye party?
ADVENT
Havent my thoughtful words said enough?
BANAGAN
What would your wife think?
ADVENT
Shed wanted me to have one.
BANAGAN
Bummer. Ah well. Guess us professionals
dont deserve a last minute treat. Hows
about a cake?
ADVENT
Anything other than coconut, fudge, vanilla
or cheesecake Im sold.
BANAGAN
You got it. All the above coming right up.
Both agents smile.
Banagans SPEAKER starts squawking and a WOMANS VOICE reports a public
disturbance.
WOMAN ON SPEAKER (O.C.)
Hello, is anyone there? Come in somebody.
Do you copy, over? Anyone copy? Anyone...?
Banagan answers his speaker and talks into it.
BANAGAN
Yes were here. Whats the emergency?
WOMAN ON SPEAKER (O.C.)
We got a problem down Beverley Hills. Its
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BANAGAN
(off speaker)
Sounds like its coming from Sportys crib
again.
(back on speaker)
Were on our way. Over and out.
Banagan hangs up.
BANAGAN (CONTD)
Finally, a chance to catch that prick.
ADVENT
I should leave a tip.
BANAGAN
Ill get the car running.
EXT. DENNIS CRIB/ FRONT PORCH - DAY
Dennis along with Billy, Cruise, and other member Howard (early 20s)
seated outside in folded chairs having a conversation. Playing in the
radio outside is ROLLING STONES START ME UP.
DENNIS
Hey, look-y here at this thing, fellas.
Dennis shows everyone A SPORTS WATCH hes wearing. Looks like it cost a
fortune.
DENNIS (CONTD)
You know how much this baby cost right
here?
CRUISE
I dont know, man. Fuckin fifty dollars?
HOWARD
Hey, I know that kind of watch. Friend of
mine had the same exact one as that. Cost
nearly 5,000 dollars.
DENNIS
Exactly. After the 2 mil I received I
decided eh, why not. Might be fancy if I
wore it.
CRUISE
Well look-y at this then...
Cruise shows them his new shoes; SAUCONY TOP A5, newly restored.
CRUISE (CONTD)
Fuckers here cost 6 grand a piece. What you
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BILLY
Damn. He got you good, Dennis.
DENNIS
Yeah, yeah, okay. Fine. Who cares?
HOWARD
Hows about trying this one on for
size...
Everybody starting to showoff the expensive shit they bought. Howard
this time shows them A WRESTLING BELT. Looks like its worth millions.
HOWARD (CONTD)
This use to belong to the one and only
get ready for it The Rock himself,
motherfuckers.
DENNIS
Shit, man, how much?
HOWARD
Almost half a million right here.
DENNIS
Shit this aint a game, yo! Why showing
off?
HOWARD
Because you fuckin started it. Besides, it
dont matter about the cost. We rich out
here.
DENNIS
Alright. Okay. Im cool with that.
(switches to Billy)
So what about you, Billy?
BILLY
What about me?
DENNIS
What you got on you?
BILLY
What do you mean, Dennis?
DENNIS
Come on. Show us what you got thats
expensive.
CRUISE
Hey I thought you didnt want it to be a
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DENNIS
Yeah well the rules have changed now,
bitches.
(back to Billy)
So ... ?
BILLY
Man, I dont wanna do this.
DENNIS
Come on, Billy. Show us something.
CRUISE
Hey dude, come on. If Billy dont wanna
show then he doesnt have to show.
BILLY
Yeah, so fuck you, Dennis. Ill beat your
sorry ass up if you keep it up.
DENNIS
Hey, youre starting to go over the limits
there.
A FERRARI rolls into the curb and stops. Jimmy steps out carrying a
Wal-Mart bag. He walks toward the group at the porch.
DENNIS
Hey yo, Jimmy, what up dog?
JIMMY
Fine, but guess what. Got something I need
to tell you all.
BILLY
Yeah, we listening.
JIMMY
Okay, so get this: Sportys place got burned,
yo. Federation got him. He was arrested.
HOWARD
No kidding.
CRUISE
Finally some good news about this.
BILLY
So what happened?
JIMMY
They were all over the fucking place. I know
cause I hid behind a bush seeing it happen.

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EXT. HOUSE BEVERLEY HILLS DAY (MOMENTS AGO)
Outside the house where Sporty lives.
LAW ENFORCEMENTS and S.W.A.T. TEAMS enter the scene, quietly
approaching front of house, intruding on private property.
We find that Agents BANAGAN and ADVENT are part of the group.
At the FRONT DOOR, Banagan with gun out giving the signal and countdown.
Then, they BURST right inside...
INT. SPORTYS HOUSE/ LIVING ROOM CONTINUOUS
BANAGAN
(in self-defense)
FBI, hands where we can see them!!
3 MALE GANGSTERS overreact. One of them being SPORTY (20s), black. The
other two are white (names are unknown), also 20s. They were just doing
cocaine and drinking vodka down their throats.
SPORTY
Ah shit!
Sporty jolts out back.
The other gangsters TAKE FIRE, ducking behind the couch. Police fire
back.
Banagan goes after Sporty, while Advent and others stay put.
EXT. BACKYARD CONTINUOUS
Sporty jumps over the fence. Banagan trying to grab him.
Sporty got away. Banagan dashes back the other way.
Talking in speaker while running:
BANAGAN
(in speaker)
We got a runner! We need back-up pronto!
INT. SPORTYS CRIB/ LIVING ROOM DAY
Advent handcuffing the two male gangsters. Theyre done for.
EXT. BEVERLY HILLS NEIGHBORHOOD DAY
ONE SHOT SEQUENCE: Sporty running away from the law. He soon ditches
his gun into one of the neighbors yards. Still running. Most of the
time during were following him from behind his back. Then suddenly,
Agent Banagan pops out and tackles Sporty to the ground.

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EXT. OUTSIDE SPORTYS HOUSE LATER
Sporty, his hands handcuffed, being thrown into one of the police cars
in backseat by an officer.
JIMMY (V.O.)
And thats how it happened. Seems like he
didnt see it coming.
CUT BACK TO:
EXT. DENNIS FRONT PORCH PRESENT
DENNIS
Shit, I dont believe this. This actually
calls for a celebration. Bitches for
everybody, you hear?
Billys PHONE RINGS. He answers it.
BILLY
Hello? Hey Stacy, whats up?
DENNIS
That your girl right there, Billy boy?
BILLY
(off phone; at Dennis)
Hey, shush it.
(back on phone)
Yeah, you were saying? Baby, come on.
Im out hanging with the guys right now.
Fine, fine. Ill be right there. Bye.
(hangs up)
I gotta go, guys. She seems desperate.
CRUISE
Bet she wants to bang you. I gotta go
also.
HOWARD
Same right here. Heading out.
Billy aided by Cruise and Howard start leaving the place, entering
their vehicles.
DENNIS
Yeah, alright. Thats fine. Well celebrate
another time.
Dennis is left with Jimmy, everybody else gone.
JIMMY
I know a way we can celebrate, Dennis.

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DENNIS
What you got in the bag there?
Jimmy takes out a DVD from his Wal-Mart bag.
JIMMY
Been waiting forever to see this. You mind
if we watch Frozen?
DENNIS
The Disney movie?
JIMMY
Yeah. Heard its fuckin good, man.
DENNIS
Man, I dont wanna watch some kiddy movie.
That shits not for me.
JIMMY
Come on. I really wanna watch it. Please
yo?
DENNIS
Fine, Ill watch. Better not be too cutesy,
or Ill start busting.
CUT TO:
INT. DENNIS LIVING ROOM LATER DUSK
Jimmy and Dennis on couch watching the last couple minutes of Frozen on
flat screen TV.
Jimmy looks like hes enjoying it. Dennis - on the other hand dripping with tears.
Movies over. Jimmy turns it off with DVD remote.
JIMMY
Were you crying the whole time?
DENNIS
(wipes face)
No. Come on. That aint me, man. Im no
crier.
JIMMY
You liked the movie, I can tell. That
Elsa queens something aint she?
DENNIS
(cant hold it)
Ah fuck, man...

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JIMMY
Okay, Ill let you be.
Jimmy gets up and leaves the room. Dennis still crying off over the
movie.
INT. BILLYS APARTMENT/ LIVING ROOM NIGHT
Stacy on couch in pink robe smoking a cigarette, waiting patiently for
something.
Billy enters the apartment. Stacy on her feet, worried.
STACY
Where the fuck were you? I called you like
4 times already.
BILLY
I had shit to take care of.
STACY
You forgot didnt you?
BILLY
No. Course not. Forgot what exactly?
STACY
Are you kidding? Billy, its our 2 year
anniversary today. How could you forget
something like that?
BILLY
Shit - I forgot.
STACY
I knew it. You just like to do nothing all
day but drink with your fuck gang instead
of being with me when I need it most!
BILLY
Stacy, Im sorry, alright? Why so worried?
STACY
(beat)
Dont you love me, Billy?
BILLY
Of course I do, Stacy. You mean a lot to me.
STACY
Then hows this for a change: you go wait
in the other room, and Ill go get myself
ready for your big anniversary surprise.
Hows that sound?

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INT. APARTMENT BATHROOM NIGHT
Stacy looks at her REFLECTION in mirror with same robe on. She
practices her sexy pose. Keeps TALKING to herself through mirror,
saying some nasty sexual words (dialogue TBD).
INT. BILLYS APARTMENT BEDROOM NIGHT
Billy sits on bed, waiting for something to happen.
BILLY (V.O.)
Something tells me that when Stacy comes
through the door I might be in for something
ice cold. God shes beautiful. Do I deserve
a hot chick like Stacy? I mean look at me.
Billy gets up from bed, starts walking to the door when suddenly...
Stacy comes in WEARING HER BIRTHDAY SUIT.
BILLY (V.O.)
Son of a fucking bitch!
Stacy slams door from behind, approaches Billy and they start MAKING
OUT on the bed.
FADE TO BLACK.
INT. MUSIC STORE DOWNTOWN L.A. DAY
Pal in a swingy business suit banging his hands on front counter.
Waiting.
PAL
Alright, wheres my dope like you promised
me?
ETHAN, the store owner, behind counter hands over to Pal his drugs.
Theyre the only 2 people in the store.
ETHAN
Thatll be 3,000 dollars.
PAL
(reacting to the pay)
Whoa, slow down. What do you mean 3,000
dollars? Its just coke is all. Why so
high, Ethan?
ETHAN
Who know how many have died over this shit?
A lot. You really wanna risk that, dying at
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PAL
I dont care if itll kill me. I just need
it for whenever I go low. Its like my
fucking medicine of the day.
ETHAN
Sorry that its gotta be this way but
thats not how I run things here.
PAL
You trying to be oddball with me? Because
Im not gonna leave this store without my
dope, unless you lower the fucking price.
ETHAN
If thats such the case then you got no
other options, my friend.
PAL
(beat)
What are you talking about?
ETHAN
Either you pay up the dough or its no
fucking coke for you anymore.
PAL
Come on, Ethan. Dont do this to me.
ETHAN
Sorry that you got what you deserve then.
Pal whose always been putting up with a friendly smile is all the
sudden FURIOUS.
TIMECUT:
Ethans head gets PRESSED onto counter by Pal, aggressively holding him
down.
ETHAN
Hey What the fuck, Pal?! What is this?!
You fucking crazy already?!
PAL
(gun on Ethan)
Lower the fucking price or Ill shoot your
goddamn brains out RIGHT on this counter,
cocksucker!!
ETHAN
What???!!
Ethan starts squirming around to try setting himself loose. No luck.

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PAL
Hey, hey now, dont squirm. Dont squirm.
Dont start squirming. Hey!! Ethan, you
done squirming yet?!! Helloooooooo???!
Anybody down up in here?!!
ETHAN
Fine, okay! Im done, alright?!
PAL
Good, now heres whats gonna happening.
You listening? Im gonna get my coke, leave
the store and youll never see me again.
Ca-peech?
ETHAN
Thats not gonna fucking happen, Pal!
PAL
Hey!! Dont do this to me right now, Ethan!!
Dont make me fucking do this!!
ETHAN
Youre a fucking dead cocksucker, you hear
me?!
PAL
Sorry to ring in on your parade unannounced.
Pal looks past the front door.
PAL (CONTD)
Hold on a minute will ya?
Pal hits Ethans top head with his gun and he falls behind counter.
Pal then goes to SWITCH the sign on front door from OPEN to CLOSED.
Rolls curtain down afterwards.
Pal starts walking towards a STEREO across his alley. Looks at the
DISCS next to it.
PAL
Look at all this shit you got here, Ethan.
What is this?
(looks through discs)
Prince. Elton John. Metallica. Lady Gaga??
Man, what type of producer are you anyway?
ETHAN (O.S.)
(behind counter on ground;
sounding like hes hurt)
Hey leave those alone, those are for my
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PAL
I hope they arent. Cocksucker.
(finds a favorite of his)
Ah, here we go. Black Keys, bitch.
Pal puts the disc into stereo. START PLAYING LONELY BOY.
Pal cranks the volume up more.
Walks back to the counter. Goes around and starts beating Ethan up with
his boots, unleashing his wild side.
INT. BILLYS APARTMENT/ BEDROOM MORNING
SONG will continue throughout next few scenes.
Billy wakes up on bed next to Stacy, ready for a new day. He starts
getting out of covers.
INT. APARTMENT KITCHEN MORNING
Billy finishing up his bowl of cornflakes.
INT. APARTMENT LIVING ROOM MORNING
Billy starting to leave for door when ... Stacy comes over half-naked,
giving him a strong passionate goodbye kiss. Letting Billy know that
shes got more of that where it came from.
EXT. APARTMENT BUILDING MOMENTS LATER
Billy comes out of the building. Approaches a MUSTANG parked outside.
Billy entering shotgun. Mustang then drives off.
EXT. ABANDONED ALLEY/ STREETS DAY
5 GUYS (all in their early 20s) just wandering around, hanging.
Mustang approaches the group.
Billy and Jimmy step out. Pointing their guns at them. Shots are fired.
2 shot dead. 3 running away.
Billy and Jimmy CHASE after them around the block.
EXT. OUTSIDE DRUG STORE/ STREETS DAY
Billy wearing a cool jacket, jeans and shades steps out from store.
SWITCH TO SLOW-MO: Billy walking down the sidewalk. Lights up a
cigarette.
INT. STRIP JOINT NIGHT
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Billy sitting next to a stripper drinks a scotch, acting cool.
INT. INSIDE CHIEFS OFFICE DAY
Someone drops a newspaper onto desk facing Witter. Print reads: LA the
Most Dangerous Place to Be.
Witter starts bursting over the news, losing his shit.
INT. OUTSIDE CHIEFS OFFICE BEHIND GLASS CONTINUOUS
Guy who threw paper down rushes outta there.
Witter THROWING things around the office, mad as hell. Soon relaxes.
SONG ends.
After a beat, Witter kicks his chair.
CUT TO:
EXT. ABANDONED WAREHOUSE SOMEWHERE IN LA DAY
2 BUSINESSMEN wearing dark shades are present, waiting and standing
next to their vehicle for something. These are gangsters MARCUS NEWTON
and ED PEARSON.
Marcus (50) is short for his age, looks like a former underwear model.
Ed (60) is Irish, tough-looking.
A FERRARI enters the scene. Dennis steps out. Approaching both
gentlemen.
DENNIS
(gangsta)
Alright, whats shakin? So hear this: Cokes
send me over to you to show you the time of
your lives.
Both men give Dennis the stare, almost like they shrewdly want to
murder him.
DENNIS (CONTD)
(gangsta)
You feelin me right now? Yeah, I know you
do. So you guys are in from New York, huh?
Thats cool I guess. Big city, huh? Hey, and
Im just easily breaking balls over here, but
do any of you guys have any insurances?
Dont make me split it out, dogs. Im right
here, right now and ready to do this. Maybe
yall can give me some back stories. Was
your flight alright by
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DENNIS (CONTD)
Hey! What the fuck?! That hurt! Not cool,
man!
MARCUS
(dead serious)
Enough with this gangsta talk and bullshit,
okay?
ED
What are you, high or something?
DENNIS
(drops the gangsta tone)
Dude! What the fuck?!
MARCUS
This heres Ed, and Im Marcus. Last names
Pearson and Newton.
ED
Clearly youre not getting the sense of
isolation out here, you little shithead.
DENNIS
Sorry, alright? Jesus, fuck!
MARCUS
Just the way you talked made me wanna hurl.
ED
You normally talk like this? Cause its
really starting to fucking annoy my guts out
already.
DENNIS
Hey look, Im sorry, alright? Sorry.
MARCUS
Its fine. No real harm done. You okay
there?
ED
...Course hes fine. Look at him: little
fucking ass is weeping away all his sorrows
out already.
DENNIS
Hey, okay, I get it.
MARCUS
Does Cokes know anything about your little
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DENNIS
Say what?
ED
You know.
DENNIS
No, I dont.
Both men giving Dennis the look. Dennis understands.
DENNIS (CONTD)
Oh, okay now. I see. You guys think Im
some sorta junkie based on how I look.
MARCUS
Precisely.
DENNIS
Hey, can we just forget about what happened
here? Jeez, my nose feels all broken.
ED
Itll heal. They always do.
DENNIS
You some expert or something.
ED
(gives Dennis the
evil eyes)
Why the fuck do you care all the sudden?
MARCUS
Hey, Ed, come on. Chill out. Hes just a kid.
ED
Yeah, a kid whos dead meat if he dont
start shaping up next to me. Im not playing
any fucking games around here.
DENNIS
Sorry. Wont happen again. Promise.
MARCUS
Thats the spirit right there. Now were
hearing something.
ED
For now. Lets go, Im starved.
DENNIS
Cool. So do I cruise with you or should I
follow?

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MARCUS
Hows about we walk. Its nice out here.
DENNIS
Okay.
They all start walking. Ed remains unhappily determined.
INT. INTERROGATION ROOM/ FBI HEADQUARTERS DAY
Agent Banagan questioning Sporty from table whos handcuffed to his
chair.
BANAGAN
Wheres the rest of your crew at?
SPORTY
I dont know, man. We dont keep track of
our doings much.
BANAGAN
You lying to me?
SPORTY
I dont know where the rest of my guys are
at, motherfucker!
BANAGAN
Keep talking like that. Only makes things
worst.
SPORTY
This is bullshit right here.
BANAGAN
Just so you know, and for the record, I
can make things a lot harder for you if
you dont cooperate with me here.
SPORTY
Theres no way youll make me talk!
BANAGAN
You certain about that, Sporty? Because
theres no other cops looking past the
window here. Theyre having a celebration
on behalf of one of our agents outside.
SPORTY
You playing with me right now?
BANAGAN
I never play around when it comes to this.
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INT. FBI MAIN OFFICE LAIR DAY
A GOODBYE PARTY takes place around the office on behalf of Agent
Advents retirement. Other agents and co-workers enjoying the party.
Agent Banagan is revealed looking through his computer at his desk. A
slice of cake sitting on his desk. Coming into the scene:
MICHELLE
John?
Banagan turns and finds his neglectful wife, MICHELLE BANAGAN (30s)
approaching him at his desk.
She seems real pissed about something.
BANAGAN
Honey? What are you doing here?
MICHELLE
We need to talk.
BANAGAN
Michelle, this isnt the right time.
MICHELLE
You havent been home in weeks!
BANAGAN
Hey, keep your voice down.
MICHELLE
Your son Juniors been wondering where you
are. Hes not himself right now. How am I
suppose to explain to him why his own
father wont stop working all the time?
BANAGAN
Im still working here.
MICHELLE
(re: party)
Well they arent.
AGENT BANAGAN
Honey, please. Relax. Im trying to keep
these streets safe for all of us. Takes a
mans own duties to protect those closest
to them.
MICHELLE
There are a lot more cops who wanna do
the same, John. Dont act like youre the
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AGENT BANAGAN
Honey, again, just relax. You want me to
come home then Ill come home.
MICHELLE
Well its about fucking time.
AGENT BANAGAN
But Im getting really close with this one
assignment here. I just need a few more
minutes of my time.
MICHELLE
Well just hurry the hell up.
(beat)
Or its over between us.
Wife Michelle heads out.
Banagan sighs irritatingly. Hes got one needy wife.
THE HEAVYS HOW YOU LIKE ME NOW starts on SOUNDTRACK.
EXT. STREETS DAY
FERRARI parked near the curb. Billy seated behind wheel. Jimmy in front
passengers seat.
Billy starts getting out of Ferrari. Walks a few inches down a bunch of
PARKED CARS.
He approaches one where a BUSINESSMAN talks into his phone behind wheel,
his window rolled down all the way.
BUSINESSMAN
(notices Billy outside car)
Can I help you with something?
Billy SHOOTS THE BUSINESSMAN 3 times.
He then opens the door, searching in dead businessmans pockets. Finds
his wallet. He grabs out about 500 dollars. Shuts door. Walks back to
Ferrari after, acts casual as if nothing happened.
INT. FANCY RESTAURANT HOLLYWOOD NIGHT
Billy on an expensive DINNER NIGHT OUT with Stacy.
He wears a fancy suit. Shes in a sexy dress.
Billy hands Stacy over a small box that might contain jewelry. She
opens it and finds a DIAMOND RING he bought for her. Stacy thanks him
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Feeling grateful for the gift, Stacy then PLOWS her head down Billys
pants, giving him a blow-job.
ANGLE ON
At ANOTHER TABLE:
A HOLLYWOOD ACTRESS (late 20s) having a meal with her much UNATTRACTIVE
DATE who keeps talking on his phone, not paying any attention to her.
Actress switches her head to FIND Billy getting blown in the restaurant
at his corner. A look on actresss face: I wish I had that.
INT. HOUSE PARTY LATE AT NIGHT
The night is young for everybody on Cokes side. Dancing to the music.
Drinks all around. People doing cocaine.
EXT. STREETS DAY
A PICK-UP TRUCK parked at a curb outside of the back of a SUPER MARKET
as 2 YOUNG MEN (20-somethings) carrying brown boxes load up the back of
truck.
SHOTS ARE FIRED at the young men, dropping their boxes, hidden behind
truck.
REVEAL: Billy firing at the young boys for he approaches them to get a
clearer shot.
Both men make a run for it. Billy chasing them around the area.
Billy hits one of them behind the back. The other one tries jumping
over a fence.
Billy grabs hold of him. Shoots the man dead.
CUT TO:
INT. BILLYS BEDROOM EVENING
Billy falls on his bed, shuts his eyes and falls heavily asleep, having
worked all day.
Stacy in a SEXY GOWN enters the room, sees Billy sleeping. She
disappointed.
She approaches Billy on bed, shaking him to wake up. Really desperate
for attention.
STACY
Billy? Billy, wake up. Billy? Please?
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Stacy then comes back into scene, and PUSHES Billy off the bed. A
THUMPING sound.
BILLY
(woken up; on floor)
Hey! Stacy - what the fuck?
INT. OUTSIDE BILLYS BEDROOM MOMENTS LATER
Billy comes out of the room, very tired off, and heads down to the
bathroom after having sex with Stacy.
INT. CHIEFS OFFICE DAY
An officer OUTSIDE THE OFFICE shows Witter new headline from over the
GLASS. Witter sees the main print: LA Starting to Lose Its Cool.
Witter starts exasperating with developing anger. Officer bolts outta
the scene.
END OF SONG.
FADE TO BLACK.
EXT. SUNSET BOULEVARD DAY
Cokes and his bodyguard, ASHTON (30s and buff), stepping out of one of
the boulevards stores. They wait next to the curb.
COKES
(getting in conversation)
You know, Ashton, one of these days, after
I die, Im thinking of considering youd
fill in for me once time comes. What you
think about that?
ASHTON
Nah, thats okay. I dont think Id be
ready for it. Besides, I like being a body
guard. Gives me less to think about all the
other assholes in these parts of town.
COKES
Thats a shame. 71 year-old man like me
might have to find someone else. But you
know, still, if you want, its still around
the corner for you if you want it though.
ASHTON
Ill think about it.
COKES
Great.
(beat)
Where the hells Albert at?

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CUT TO:
INT. BMW DAY
Albert in his gang uniform drives behind the wheel. He makes a turn.
CUT TO:
EXT. STREETS/ SUNSET BOULEVARD DAY
Cokes and Ashton still waiting on curb, expects their ride to arrive.
COKES
Just think: what would this city be like
if I wasnt around anymore? You see how
thatll turn out?
ASHTON
Probably fall right into ashes on my term.
COKES
Ive always had a feeling about what life
would come for me. Hard to believe that its
still fucked-up around here. Others
wouldnt get the picture even if they saw
it through their own eyes. But its a great
city, Los Angeles. Id be happy to die in it
anytime of the day for all I care.
BMW enters scene. Cokes and Ashton approach it.
COKES
Albert, there you are. I was starting to
wonder that you abandoned me for a moment
there.
Ashton about to open the backdoor for Cokes when ... GUNSHOTS FIRED.
Both men are hit.
Albert crawls through passenger seat, and out the vehicle as he
approaches both bodies.
Albert looks down on a DECEASED MOB BOSS. A true father figure
hopelessly lost forever.
ALBERT
(beat)
Cokes? Cokes?! COKES?!
GUNSHOTS. Albert hides behind BMW.
REVEAL a pack of GANG-BANGERS firing with their weapons at the BMW.
Albert tries making a run. He sprints to the streets, running with all
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Now begins an explosive 3 MINUTE CHASE SEQUENCE AROUND THE BOULEVARD ON
FOOT.
EXT. BOULEVARD STREETS CONTINUOUS
Albert running as fast as the wind can carry him, being chased around
by the guys who killed his boss.
EXT. WALK OF FAME DAY
Albert now being chased down by gang-bangers down the famous Hollywood
Walk of Fame, passing by the Chinese Theatre. Pedestrians walking
around.
Shots fired at Albert. People around panic.
Albert collides into one of the boulevards stores.
INT. HOLLYWOOD GIFTSHOP CONTINUOUS
Albert trips over and hits the glass door, shattered glass spread all
around. He hurriedly limps back up. Gang-bangers still going after him.
Albert goes for the backdoor. Hits a few people along the way, making
some of them tumble down on ground. Some more shots fired.
EXT. GIFTSHOP BACKDOOR ALLEY A SHORT MOMENT LATER
Albert bursts out through backdoor. Hes getting tired out. Still
running the best he can. Making way past another corner.
EXT. HOLLYWOOD STREETS DAY
Albert still being chased around by gang-bangers. They take fire. One
pedestrian got hit. Albert ducking. Albert now firing back. Hits a
couple of the gang-bangers. Couple more still chase after Albert.
EXT. DIFFERENT HOLLYWOOD STREETS DAY
Albert makes way, ducks and hides behind a BUS STOP. Fires back at the
gang-bangers. One of them goes down.
INT. COP CAR CONTINUOUS
POLICE MEN in cop car parked across the street, witnessing the events
as it occurs. One speaks into the speaker, reporting the authorities.
EXT. STREETS/ PRIVATE ALLEY DAY
A different part of the city.
Albert tired out from running. Hes lost the gang-bangers.
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He starts walking here on.
INT. POLICE CAR WINDSHIELD POV DAY
A different police car. It drives in a rush through the boulevard. Its
siren blinkers on.
SPEAKER (O.C.)
Come in, do you copy, over?! Theres a
shootout down Hollywood boulevard! Its a
massacre out here! Does anyone copy?! They
are heavily armed and extremely dangerous!
We need cops in town right now! Hello?!
Anyone?! Do you copy, over?!
CUT TO:
INT. MAFIA INSTITUTE/ COKES OFFICE DAY
Jimmy, Dennis and Billy sitting patiently in the office. All quiet
until...
Albert BUSTS IN. Guard from outside follows him into room.
JIMMY
Jesus, Al - Where you been all day?
BILLY
You look like shit. Something happened?
ALBERT
Cokes is dead you guys!
DENNIS and JIMMY
What?!!
BILLY
How did this happen?
ALBERT
Sportys group! They fucking killed him!
Hes dead, guys. Even my ride.
DENNIS
(cant believe it)
Holy fuck!
ALBERT
Theyve been chasing me around sunset
boulevard.
JIMMY
What you mean Cokes is dead, man? Youre
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ALBERT
Does this look like Im fucking around
here?! This is serious right now! You
wouldnt believe ...
... and now continues their ARGUMENT.
Billy just stands there as Dennis, Jimmy and Albert complain to each
other about the head boss being dead. The Guard stands where hes at,
not getting into any movements or connections.
Billy then rolls his eyes at COKES EMPTY CHAIR. He detects a though of
idealism.
Billy goes over toward the seat. He then decides very freely to SIT
DOWN on it. Beat.
Albert and others fall silent, turning their heads at Billy sitting on
the bosss chair. Albert first reacting toward Billys reckless bold
move.
ALBERT
No, no, no, no, no. No! Billy, whatre you
thinking? Thats Cokes chair. You cant
sit on that.
BILLY
(putting his feet on desk)
Why not? I dont see anybody else filling
in for him.
DENNIS
Hey yo, get off that. Dont you have any
respect, Billy?
BILLY
Do you have any respect? Because I dont
really see it, considering all our
companies.
Billys acting like hes the boss now. A tough-person look on his face.
JIMMY
Billy. What are you talking about? You
sayin that youre gonna fill in for Cokes
now?
ALBERT
This is not happening right now. This CANT
be happening!
BILLY
Well it did just happen. Does anyone else
feel like theres a problem?

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Everybody once again falls silent.
Billy starts taking out from DESK DRAWER a BOTTLE of whiskey and pours
a glass for himself.
ALBERT
(beat)
Billy?
BILLY
What?
ALBERT
(like trying to protect him)
Dont do this, man. You dont know how to
run a business like this.
BILLY
But you do?
Silence. They dont believe what theyre hearing.
BILLY (CONTD)
What about you, Dennis? Feel like you can
run business here? How about you Jimmy?
Guard? Anyone?
None of them answer. A moment of silence.
BILLY (CONTD)
Good.
(takes sip of whiskey)
Then I guess were done for today.
Albert, Dennis and Jimmy decide to leave the office, except for Guard.
Billy sustaining his control of wisdom turns to the Guard.
BILLY
How much dough does Cokes have left in his
deposit?
Guard is too shell-shocked to respond.
BILLY (CONTD)
Hello? Do I need to speak louder or am I
talking to myself over here?
(speaks louder)
How much does he have in his bank?
GUARD
Around 78 million.
Hold for beat.

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Billy takes that thought in carefully.
BILLY
Well guess what? Its my money now. Cokes
is dead, and we all know it. Time now
that we pay our respects on his debt.
Seems okay with you?
Guard nods.
OFFICE DOOR opens. Pal enters.
PAL
Oh, hey, Billy. Did you hear about Cokes?
BILLY
Sure did. A tragedy.
Billy takes another sip of whiskey.
Pal sits himself down in front of desk.
PAL
(not understanding
the situation)
So, uh... Why are you sitting on his
chair, Billy?
BILLY
Oh, havent you heard the news lately?
Yeah, Im filling in for him now.
PAL
What?
BILLY
(beat)
Thats right. Im the boss now.
PAL
Whoa, whoa, whoa, Billy. Hold up. You the
boss now? You kidding me? Youre not even
close to your 30s.
BILLY
(puts his glass down;
like an insult)
You got a fucking problem with that, Pal?
PAL
(feeling underestimated)
Hey. Better watch it. Remember, I dont
like being underestimated. Im not myself
when someone spills the word on me.
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PAL (CONTD)
So hows am I suppose to deal with that,
huh? You shouldnt be hearing this coming
outta me, but
BILLY
(beat)
Youre fired, Pal.
PAL
(feels heartbroken)
Excuse me?
BILLY
Did you not hear me, dip-shit? I said
youre fired! Get the fucking message now?!
PAL
(standing up; tough pose)
Who the fuck do you think you are? Im the
one who putted you in this business. You
think you could say what you so please just
because youre sitting in Cokes fucking
chair?!
BILLY
(to Guard)
Ill give you a million dollars if you get
him out of my sight.
PAL
HEY! Billy, you stop this nonsense right now!
I will NOT be tolerated by any of your SHIT!!
You think youre so tough, Billy?! Well guess
what - youre not tough, youre just a kid!!
BILLY
(back to Guard; beat)
How about we make it 2 million?
GUARD
(grabs Pals sleeve)
Yes, sir.
PAL
BILLY?!! Billy?! Get your hands off me!
Whatre you doing?!!
GUARD
Thats more money Ive ever made when
Cokes was around.
Guard starts kicking Pal out of the office, and right out of the
institute. Pal yelling out hateful exploding words while being kicked
out.

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PAL (O.S.)
(while Guard drags him out)
Fuck you, Billy!! You son of a bitch! Ill
fucking get you for this!! Youve messed
with the wrong guy!! Ill get you!! Just
wait!! Youll see - !
Silence starts to break in for we cant hear Pal yelling no more.
Billy takes another sip of whiskey. Softly:
BILLY
Fuck you, Pal.
EXT. MAFIA INSTITUTE/ BACKDOOR DAY
Same Guard kicks Pal to the curb.
Guard then walks back into building, locks the backdoor. Pal shouting
at building:
PAL
You think you can treat me like this?!!
Well youre dead wrong, motherfucker!!
Pal flips it off and then walks away without a job.
INT. MAFIA INSTITUTE/ COKES OFFICE DAY
Billy finishes his whiskey.
Then starts taking out from drawer a FULL PACK of the late Cokes
CIGARS. He looks at them. Suggests otherwise.
He throws them away in a garbage can. Puts his feet on desk.
BEGIN ANOTHER SERIES OF MONTAGES:
-DENNIS CRIB: Party occurs. Everybody doing drugs, drinking alcohol.
Front door opens. Bodyguards enter party with Billy, in a professional
suit and dark shades. Hes posing as the boss. Toothpick in mouth.
(NIGHT)
-2 of Billys bodyguards beat up a guy in backyard of the same party.
Billy himself stands aside watching, not moving a muscle, acting all
tough. (SHORT LATER)
-FBI HEADQUARTERS; Agent Banagan trying to piece together past crimes
at his DESK, looking through CAM-SHOT PHOTOS of men in outfits. (DAY)
-A male waiter at an LA DINER finishes on customers order. Shortly,
Billys gang enters the place, goes toward same waiter. Billy handed
over by one of his guards a crowbar. Billy then walks over and beats
waiter up with crowbar. Other people in diner react toward this highly
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-Billy hands over his employees their money in an office. (DUSK)
-On the front lawn, Billy surprises girlfriend Stacy with a NEW HOUSE
he bought. Stacy wraps herself around him. (DAY)
-FBI HEADQUARTERS: Banagan in one of the buildings BULLPEN ROOMS.
Going over clues on an investigative board-thingy he crafted himself.
Still solving more pieces.
Montage ends with ...
INT. BILLYS OFFICE DAY
Billy behind the desk that once belonged to Cokes. Hes in his
professional uniform, posing as the boss.
Hes in a business discussion with 2 GENTLEMAN (both in their early
30s). Billys talking horrendous gibberish nonsense.
BILLY
Let me ask you boys something: does it ever
come to any of our regards as to why I
dont give a shitty fuck about any of this
bullshit youre offering me here?! No deal,
fellas! Now get the fuck outta my office,
Im done looking at both your faces! Hurry
up now! Dont make me ask you twice, you
hear me?!
CUT TO:
INT. BILLYS OFFICE LATER
Billy THROWING things at the wall, unleashing the beast inside him.
CUT TO:
Billy relaxing behind his desk, feet on top, after throwing things at
wall. He lights up a cigarette.
INT. SUBWAY HOLLYWOOD DAY
Dennis having a PRIVATE LUNCH with Ed and Marcus, whore both wearing
their business suits. Both have shades on.
MARCUS
So when will our money get here?
DENNIS
Soon. Its in some sorta delay right now.
ED
Dont you think weve waited long enough
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DENNIS
Sorry guys, but ever since Billys been the
boss since Cokes got killed hes been
taking this shit seriously from people
outside the city.
MARCUS
Then it looks like we need to have a quick
word with him then.
ED
Fuck that, Marcus. It has to come out of
Dennis here. Whats done is done. And
thats the way I want to keep it.
DENNIS
Whats your problem with me, Ed?
ED
(angrily)
Everything, you little shithead. Wheres
our money?
MARCUS
Okay, okay. Ed, calm down. Im sure itll
come.
DENNIS
Precisely. Im still working on it. You can
guarantee it from the bottom of my heart.
ED
Fuck you. I want my money in exactly 3 days
tops, or your little junkie ass is finished.
DENNIS
(beat)
Whats with that accent? You from Ireland
or something?
Ed with the evil eyes stands up like he wants to murder Dennis.
MARCUS
(gently)
Hey, hey, Ed. Enough. Lets just calm down.
Please sit back down, will ya? Thank you.
Ed hindering his angers, sits back down. Fixes his suit up.
ED
Im not having anymore of these discussions
at a fucking Subway, you hear?
DENNIS
But dont you like sandwiches, Ed?

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ED
Yeah, but whats it to you? You dont
think Im not gonna let my angers try
ruining you and your so-cal pass on this
one?
DENNIS
Sorry, okay? Jeez.
(at Marcus)
How do you deal with this all the time?
MARCUS
Ah, its nothing. Just his time of the day.
Where he feels hes getting too old for the
business.
ED
Youre never too old to understand. Ill be
waiting at the car.
Ed gets up gently and leaves for the car outside. As soon as hes gone:
DENNIS
Okay, hes starting to fucking scare me.
Its like he wants to fucking murder my ass
over nothing.
MARCUS
Nah, its fine. Eds real harmless. You
dont have to worry about him.
Dennis heavily relieved.
MARCUS (CONTD)
(serious face; beat)
But its actually me that you should worry
about.
Silence falls in the area.
Dennis stiff, shaken over Marcus words. He swallows nervously.
MARCUS
(leans back)
So Dennis... When will we get our money?
DENNIS
(himself; shaking)
...the fucks happening right now?
MARCUS
(drops the friendly tone)
Come on, Dennis. Better think straight. You
think Im the one whos the more friendliest
pal here? Well guess what, Einstein: Im not.

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DENNIS
Look, alright. The money will come. Just
gots to give me some more time.
MARCUS
You have 3 days to give us our money like
Ed just said earlier, or else.
DENNIS
Or else what exactly?
Marcus brings a smile thats friendly yet very harmful.
CUT TO BLACK. TITLE: 3 DAYS LATER
EXT. ABANDONED ALLEY DAY
Dennis getting BEATEN brutally by Ed with a brass knuckle.
Marcus standing aside in suit and shades, watching his partner beating
the kid up.
2 HENCHMEN from Marcuss side watch also.
Marcus finally giving the signal to stop.
MARCUS
Stop! Thats enough. Hold him down will ya?
Ed viciously throws Dennis down to the dirt.
Marcus hands out from his back a LOADED HANDGUN, goes to Dennis on
ground and points it directly at his bloody disfigured face.
MARCUS
Sorry it has to be this way, Dennis. But
you just fucked us over. Your time is up.
DENNIS
(weeps)
Please! Im sorry I let you down! Im sorry!
MARCUS
(cash out)
You gave us less then what we were promised
with, Dennis! I told you what would happen!
DENNIS
I know! It was suppose to be a thousand,
but 800s all I could come up with!
MARCUS
(feeling letdown)
Ah jeez, Dennis. You really let me down.
(MORE)

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MARCUS (CONTD)
(stands)
Im not doing this with you anymore. Its
over for you.
DENNIS
(mercy)
No, please!! Wait...!
MARCUS
Sorry, Dennis. Im through listening to your
excuses. So is Ed over here. Goodbye.
DENNIS
No! Hang on! Wait -!
BANG! Dennis is dead.
Rising to the heavens:
MARCUS
(acting like a jackass)
WOOOO!! Thats how it is!! Am I right,
fellas?! WOOOO!! Boy do I feel GOOD right
now! Yes!! Man, a killer up in this joint,
huh?!!
Marcus then leans down and stares into Dennis dead eyes.
MARCUS (CONTD)
Just wanna let you know that this is nothing
personal, alright? Sorry I did what I did
there. You knew you wouldve had it coming
anytime soon anyway. Still, nothing personal,
okay? Im sure youd understand.
Marcus fully stands up.
MARCUS
(beat)
Now how else am I suppose to get another 200
bucks around here?
HENCHMAN #1
You just needed 200, Marcus?
MARCUS
Why you ask?
HENCHMAN #1
(hands it out)
Cause I got 200 right here.
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MARCUS
(money in hand)
Well aint this a peach. Im actually
relieved. Oh man. Now I can relax.
(looks down on Dennis)
You heard that, Dennis? Guess I didnt have
to kill ya after all. I guess an apology
should be in order. But its too late for
that now.
Marcus puts money away in suit. A real jerk-off.
MARCUS
Alright, now hes getting blood all over
the place. Put him in the garbage, boys.
Were going home.
Ed along with the 2 henchmen starts putting Denniss body in a garbage
dump.
INT. MAFIA INSTITUTE/ BILLYS OFFICE DAY
Close on Billy behind his desk, wearing casual clothes (nothing
professional), having a discussion with someone hes facing (we dont
see the person just yet).
Billy speaks in a less than demeaning eloquent mob-boss fashion,
playing it by his own rules.
BILLY
How the fuck did I get stuck with this?
You know what I mean. Do I feel needy to
you? You understand whats happening here?
Do I look like the worried type of guy? And
dont play idiot with me. Just be honest
with me for a sec.
CUT TO:
Billys feet on desk.
BILLY
Im not desperate. Im not a married man
either. But I got a girl, and shes
something. You a married man yourself there,
buddy? She hot by any chance?
CUT TO:
Glass of wine next to him.
BILLY
Im probably just talking nonsense, so hows
bout we cut the shit for a sec? Okay, first
off, whats with the get-up?
(MORE)

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BILLY (CONTD)
You work for a law firm, or something like
law firm, or something like that? I dont
go for anything like that. Thats not the
type of shit Im searching for.
CUT TO:
Billy fully sitting up straight.
BILLY
You wanna speak to god on why I should
make you my next trusted acquaintance?
Because, right now, you look like youd be
a rapist. Did I offended you just now?
CUT TO:
Billy with wine glass in hand.
BILLY
Okay. Alright. Its a bit cold in here, you
agree?
CUT TO:
Billy with his hands on desk.
BILLY
I feel like theres heat running through my
veins. You dont feel that? Am I the only
one who feels it?
CUT TO:
Billy leaning over.
BILLY
How can anybody stand getting used to all
the fucking parades around these parts, huh?
Are you apart of it? Do you fuck for money
by the way?
CUT TO:
Billy leaning back on chair.
BILLY
Okay, look, this isnt me. No, Im not lying.
I can never change that. I like being honest
to everybody I work with. Im just the
tycoon with a mean streak up in this corner.
CUT TO:
Billy sitting up again.

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BILLY
Hows your life been so far? Getting laid
by any chance? I can tell what to expect
based on all the disclosure here. Am I right
to startle you like that?
CUT TO:
Billy has a slice of sandwich in his hand.
BILLY
Even if I had the urgency to make myself
wanna beat your ass up at some point based
on that ridiculous-looking face of yours...
CUT TO:
Billy sitting up. His hands on armrest.
BILLY
Why are you crying? Am I frightening you?
Bullying you by any chance? Hey, hey, its
okay. Youre a straight-up cool guy. Dont
cry, okay?
CUT TO:
Billy slams the desk, feeling unhappy.
BILLY
I can already tell I dont like you. I
know when somebody would make me wanna
lose my shit by what youre doing. You
feeling me right now?
CUT TO:
Billy leaning over, feeling sorry.
BILLY
Im sorry for what I did, okay? Really. I
am sorry.
CUT TO:
Billy has an angry face, bangs the desk.
BILLY
Im not sorry anymore. Way I see it its
just an excuse for not letting me beat your
ass up, even for having put on that fucking
thing.
CUT TO:
Billy takes a breath. Doesnt speak.

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CUT TO:
Billy leans over.
BILLY
(Tony Soprano accent)
I did all I could to provide the best for
this family; giving them food on the table,
flat screen TVs, skateboards, video games,
everything we could afford, and for what?
To come home to this!
CUT TO:
Billy sitting up.
BILLY
(speaks normally)
Youve seen that show by the way? I fuckin
love it. Its a great-ass show. You should
watch it sometime.
CUT TO:
Billy leaning over desk. Speaks like Tony Soprano.
BILLY
I appreciate your concerns and all but when
will my money get here? You gonna give me
a straight answer, or do I gotta and start
whacking somebody around here?
(bangs table)
Wheres my money at, you fucking cocksucker?
CUT TO:
Billy leans back.
BILLY
(Soprano accent)
Im gonna start losing my fucking mind
right now.
CUT TO:
Billy does the heavy breathing.
CUT TO:
Billy sitting up.
BILLY
(accent)
Its like everyday I gotta keep dealing
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CUT TO:
Billy throws his wine glass at the wall.
CUT TO:
Billy sitting up, wrapping up the discussion.
BILLY
(back to normal)
Im sorry if this meetings been going
nowhere. Probably wasted your time already.
(looks at his watch)
Wow, look at that. Its already been 1 hour.
And its not even the afternoon. Maybe we
should take a time off. You know what, who
the fuck am I kidding? Why take the time off?
Im in no need for this meeting to continue.
And for the record, I dont think youd fit
into this program. So I guess were done here.
But is there something you wanna say first,
since you havent talked at all while we were
in here, before you start heading out the
door, just for a second there?
REVEAL: a MAN IN HIS EARLY 30s wearing a firm-like uniform in chair
facing Billy.
He looks frightened and scared as shit. No words coming out of him.
Then:
MAN
(beat)
Can I leave now?
INT. RUNDOWN APARTMENT KITCHEN DUSK
Pal sitting down on floor with his back pressed onto refrigerator in
his grungy rundown apartment. His face covered in tears. Jobless.
He grabs a PISTOL off the floor. Loads it up. Hes about to COMMIT
SUICIDE. He puts the trigger in his mouth.
CUT TO:
EXT. APARTMENT BUILDING WINDOW POV CONTINUOUS
GUNSHOT. Then, DEAD SILENCE.
MOMENT
INT. MAFIA INSTITUTE/ HANGOUT AREA NIGHT
Radio in the room begins playing THE ANIMALS HOUSE OF THE RISING SUN.

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Billy relaxing on a recliner. Jimmy across from him sitting on the
couch. About to pour another glass of beer for them both.
They listen to the music while drinking.
BILLY
(starts conversation)
Man, whoda thought being your own boss
can be this fucking amazing.
JIMMY
Looks like youre living the dream, my
friend.
Jimmy hands Billy over a glass of beer. Starts drinking it.
BILLY
Yeah. I dont think it could get any
better now.
JIMMY
What a life youre living in.
BILLY
You know how crazy it is thinking how I
would mess this up if I did?
JIMMY
Not really. Things here have gotten a lot
better now with you in charge.
BILLY
(takes another drink)
And to think that the outside worlds a
mile away from facing starvation.
JIMMY
I agree. You should do something about it.
BILLY
(meant as a joke)
What are you, breaking my balls over here?
JIMMY
Nah, man, come on. Were just being friends
messing around over here.
Both guys feeling deep reverences to one another.
JIMMY
How you and Stacy been doing lately?
BILLY
Good. Very good.

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JIMMY
Maybe you wanna start a family your own one
day?
BILLY
I dont know. Ive never thought of it.
JIMMY
Why wouldnt you? Family is like the best
thing you couldve ever ask for.
BILLY
Well, its just like what Albert said to me:
Gotta leave your close ones behind for the
big leagues.
(takes a drink)
JIMMY
(concerned)
What do you mean by that?
BILLY
Its just something that Al told me. You
know, before coming here.
JIMMY
Whoa, hold on a minute: You had a family,
and you abandoned on them?
BILLY
Yeah. So ...?
JIMMY
(the look)
You seriously by all means left your family
for the life of crime, never visited them
or anything?
BILLY
(wondering)
What are you saying, Jimmy? Tell me.
JIMMY
Oh shit. You really left them, did you?
BILLY
Yeah. I did. Thats what I thought Albert
meant, thinking thats what I should do.
And I did.
JIMMY
Fuck man, I dont believe this. I dont
think you should be knowing this also,
but ...

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BILLY
But??
JIMMY
You seriously never at least visit couple
times?!
BILLY
No.
Jimmy surprisingly upset. He puts his glass down.
BILLY (CONTD)
What about you? You still visit your
family?
JIMMY
Yeah, sometimes.
BILLY
And everybody else here?
Jimmy nods.
Billy frustrated at himself, odious to a fault. He takes the last
remaining sip of his beer.
BILLY
So this was all a big mistake that I
mislead? What the fuck? This is all
Alberts fault. He did this to me.
JIMMY
You probably didnt know that he lend
Stacy over to you too also, did ya?
Snap. Billy feeling the rage.
BILLY
Excuse me?
JIMMY
Shit - I think you had enough to drink for
tonight.
BILLY
(re: Albert)
Im gonna kill that cocksucker.
Jimmy freezes. Billy really means it.
Billy stands on his feet, heading for the door. But first trips over a
garbage can. Kicks it away violently. Right out the door Billy goes.

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JIMMY
(himself)
Shit.
CUT TO:
EXT. MAFIA INSTITUTE BUILDING NIGHT
Same SONG still plays on the soundtrack.
Billy comes out the door, heading for his MUSTANG, filled with vehement
amount of rage.
Billy gets in his Mustang. Driving off into the night.
EXT. ALBERTS CRIB NIGHT
Billys Mustang BUMPS into the garbage cans near the curb.
Billy gets out, still in rage mode.
He walks, madly, towards Alberts PORCH. He bangs on the door. Waits.
Albert answers. Billy forcefully pushes him inside. Then enters the
place.
END OF SONG.
INT. ALBERTS CRIB/ LIVING ROOM DAY
Billy socks Albert in the face, sending him to the ground.
Billy hands his gun out, and points it directly at Albert.
BILLY
You fucking lie to me, you cocksucker!
ALBERT
What is this, Billy?! Whats wrong with
you?!
Billy grabs hold of Alberts sleeve.
BILLY
You said I shouldnt look back on my own
family, motherfucker! Now word comes out
that I didnt have to really leave them
behind??!
Billy wretchedly punches Albert again. Billy then goes and DESTROYS the
living room up.
BILLY
FUCK THIS SHIT! Fuck it all!
(MORE)

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BILLY (CONTD)
You piece of shit, Albert! FUCK YOU, and
your shitty house!!
Albert tackles Billy down, trying to ease him out of his bursting rage
compartment.
ALBERT
(holding Billy down)
Im your friend, Billy!! Ive always have
been!! Dont make me hurt you already!!
BILLY
You get the FUCK off me!!
Billy again socks Albert in the face. He weeps. Billy then pushes him
down. Albert defeated.
Billy then charges for the exit.
EXT. ALBERTS CRIB CONTINUOUS
Billy walking back to his Mustang. Gets in and drives away. Vanishes in
the DARNKESS.
INT. BILLY AND STACYS HOUSE/ LIVING ROOM NIGHT
Stacy watching her program on TV in a black gown. Smokes a cigarette.
BAM! Billy kicks the front door open, approaching Stacy. She freaks out.
STACY
Baby, where have you been? Jesus What
happened to you? Why did you just kick
the door open like that for?
BILLY
I should never have met you, you fucking
whore.
STACY
(ticked off)
Ex-cuse me? Im your girlfriend. Who do you
think youre talking to?
BILLY
(points gun at her)
I know exactly who Im talking to.
STACY
(worried)
Billy, what are you doing? Billy...
Billy then goes over and PULLS Stacys hair. She shrieks.

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STACY
Ow! Billy?!! Stop!! My hair!!
BILLY
(outburst)
All of this was all a lie!! All of it! A
FAT! FUCKING! LIE! What the FUCK, Stacy?!!
What?!!
STACY
Billy - stop it! I love you!
Billy spits at her. She gasps, utterly shocked.
BILLY
Fuck you. You never loved me.
Billy then walks to the bedroom. Stacy follows him.
STACY
No, Billy, thats not true, I do love you.
Were you drinking again? Ow, my hair. That
hurt me. What is up with you?
BAM. Bedroom door closes on Stacys face. We HEAR from INSIDE BEDROOM
Billy packing up his things.
Stacy talks through the door.
STACY
Billy, what are you doing? Billy?
BILLY (O.S.)
Im leaving! House is all yours!
STACY
(breaks into tears)
No!! Billy, please! Dont leave me! Billy?!
Please answer me!! Billy!! Dont go!
BILLY (O.S.)
Fuck you, Stacy?!
STACY
Dont say that! You dont mean it! Billy?!
Please, I love you!! I love you! Billy?!
Billy comes out carrying luggage. Heads for the front door. Stacy
follows him out.
STACY
No Billy. Please? Please, Im begging you.
Billy please, Im sorry! Im sorry! Dont
go!

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BILLY
Why, you never loved me.
STACY
Not true. Ive always loved you. Billy,
no
(blocks the exit)
I dont want you to go, Billy. I want you
to stay here, with me.
BILLY
Stacy, move out of the way. Dont make me
hurt you.
STACY
Please stop it!! I need you, Billy! Ive
always needed you!!
BILLY
Did you not hear me, bitch? I said I dont
love you anymore. Its over.
STACY
(top of her lungs)
BILLY?!!
BILLY
What Stacy, what?!!
STACY
Im pregnant!!
Snap. Billy falls silent. Hold a beat.
STACY (CONTD)
Thats right. Im pregnant with your child,
Billy.
Billy in complete shock over the news. Drops his luggage. Motionless.
Just when we thought hed calm down:
BILLY
Motherffff....!
Billy runs over and starts BANGING ONTO THE WALL WITH HIS FIST like a
monstrous beast.
He finally stops banging. Panting. Breathing hard.
STACY
(scared for him)
Billy...?
Billy turns around. Looks at Stacy. THE LINE ENDS HERE.

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Billy goes and grabs his luggage. Makes for the exit.
Stacy with her mouth opened starts quivering, unable to forget the
decision Billy made.
STACY
(screeching)
BILLY!!!
EXT. FRONT LAWN/ CURB CONTINUOUS
Billy walking to his Mustang with the luggage. Stacy still screeching
from inside house.
A 40s MAN from next door (his wife beside him) shouts to Billy:
MAN NEIGHBOR
Hey! Whats all the ruckus about?! Youre
gonna wake up the whole neighborhood! You
listening to me?! My kids are sleeping
inside! Keep the noise down!
Billy walks over toward the man whos shouting at him from his yard.
BILLY
(walking towards man)
What up, huh?! You got a problem with me,
shithead?!
Stacy comes out the door.
STACY
Billy, stop what youre doing and listen!!
Billy begins beating up the man on his yard. Mans wife screeches,
begging Billy to stop beating her husband up.
BILLY
(beating man up)
You know who the fuck I am?!! Im Billy!
Fucking! Rookes! Motherfucker!!
STACY
(shouting out)
Billy, stop!! Its not his fault!! Please
stop!!
BILLY
Fuck you, Stacy!!
(finishes him off)
Piece of shit!
Billy then walks back to his Mustang.
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STACY
(runs toward Mustang)
Billy!! Billy stop!! Dont!!
Engine turns on. About to drive off when ...
STACY STOPS IN FRONT OF MUSTANG, putting her hands on the front tank.
Billy rolls his window down. Shouting:
BILLY
Move out of the way Stacy!! Dont make me
run you over, you hear me?!!
STACY
(angry; scared)
Youre gonna leave me like that?! Youre
gonna fucking leave me while Im pregnant,
Billy?!
Billy steps out of car. Approaching Stacy up front. Still piping mad.
BILLY
Im not gonna ask you again. Move it.
STACY
(being reasonable)
Billy, please. Youre gonna be a father,
Billy.
Billy without hesitating SOCKS her in the face. Kicks her from blocking
his exit.
He goes back to Mustang. Drives off.
STACY
(crying out loud)
BILLYYYYYY!!! BILLYYYYY!!!
CUT TO:
INT. BILLYS MUSTANG NIGHT
Billy driving in the darkness. His face looks tempered out. Mind racing.
He soon HITS THE BREAKS.
EXT. STREETS CONTINUOUS
Mustang makes a screeching-stop.
SIDE WINDOW POV Billy turning engine off. Tips his head back and
forth, yelling.
CUT TO:

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EXT. STREETS NEXT MORNING
Sun is rising overhead. Billy wakes up in Mustang, completely hung-over.
Opens his door, falls to the ground, pain flows through his system.
Lies there for a MOMENT.
EXT. CURB MORNING
Billy in Mustang behind wheel, PARKED outside someones HOUSE (it looks
very familiar).
He keeps staring at the place. He must know where hes at.
He then after few seconds looking at it starts getting out of car.
EXT. HOUSE FRONT PORCH SECONDS LATER
Billy approaching FRONT DOOR. Gives a few seconds before knocking.
Waits for answer.
CAROL answers door, seeing her son at her doorstep. Her face tells all
that she hasnt seen him in ages.
CAROL
Billy?
Billy just stares at his mother.
She then slaps her son in the face.
CUT TO:
INT. ROOKES HOUSE/ KITCHEN MOMENTS LATER
Billy and Carol sitting at kitchen table across from each other.
CAROL
Where the hell have you been, Billy?
BILLY
If I told you... you wouldnt believe me.
CAROL
Where did you go? Youve been gone for 5
years. 5 years.
BILLY
Wheres dad at?
CAROL
Hes dead, Billy. He had a stroke.
BILLY
When?

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CAROL
(slowly sobs)
Where the fuck were you? You didnt leave
a note or anything.
BILLY
(tear flowing down)
Mom, Im sorry I left you. Im sorry,
alright?
MOMENT
BILLY
What can I do to make it better now?
CAROL
Theres nothing you can do now, Billy.
Its too late for that.
BILLY
(waits a sec before
answering; then:)
I wanna make it up to you.
CAROL
(cant help but cry)
Ive always wanted to protect you from all
the bad things in this world. My baby.
Billy goes over and hugs his mother.
MOMENT of mother and son hugging. Then:
BILLY
(hands money out)
Though maybe you needed this.
Billy gives her about 3,000 in cash. She reacts to the money-giving.
CAROL
What is this?
BILLY
You need it right now more than ever.
That theres 3,000 dollars.
CAROL
Billy, this is too much. I can have this.
BILLY
Its yours. You need it.
CAROL
(starts wondering)
Whered you get this kind of money?

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BILLY
You wouldnt believe me if I told you that
that either.
CAROL
Are you in the business or something?
Billy doesnt comment. He just gives his mom the look for be strong.
Billy starts leaving for the door.
BILLY
I gotta get back now. Just here to visit.
CAROL
Billy, wait...
BILLY
Yeah?
CAROL
Please dont go again. Ive got nothing. I
cant stand being alone anymore.
BILLY
Im not gone, mom. I never left. Ill see
you around.
Billy gives his mom another hug, and then heads out the door.
INT. BANAGANS LIVING ROOM MORNING
Agent Banagan at home watching an episode of The Sopranos on DVD.
CUT TO:
INT. FBI HEADQUARTERS/ BULLPEN ROOM DAY
Agent Banagan trying to figure out the puzzles through his
INVESTIGATION BOARD. Looking through IMAGES of MOBSTERS and GANGSTERS
in unexpected areas.
CUT TO:
INT. FBI HEADQUARTERS/ BANAGANS DESK DAY
Agent Banagan looking over FILE PICTURES. Soon finds one of BILLY
ROOKES. Solves the clue. Banagan notices in background of photo A BAR
TAVERN.
EXT. BAR PARKING LOT DOWNTOWN LA DAY
Billys Mustang parks. Engine turned off. Billy getting out.
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INT. BAR TAVERN DAY
Billy having a few round of drinks.
Starts to light a cigarette. But he thinks otherwise this time.
CUT TO:
EXT. BAR PARKING LOT LATER
Billy walks back to his Mustang. About to open door for drivers seat
when...
BANAGAN (O.S.)
Freeze Billy! Hands up!
Billy turns and finds Agent Banagan POINTING A GUN at him in his own
righteous self-defense. Banagan slowly approaches Billy to handcuff him.
Billy doesnt have his hands up.
BILLY
You sure about that, Agent? Youd be
making a big mistake. Letting you know
now.
BANAGAN
Just stay where you are.
BILLY
You know who I am?
BANAGAN
Just stop talking.
BILLY
Fuck you.
BANAGAN
Yeah, thats cute.
Banagan has fully approached him. Beginning to handcuff Billy.
BANAGAN
Youre going away for a long
WHAM. Billy HEAD-BUMPS Banagan in the forehead and makes a run.
Other agents pop out from their hiding places.
Billy runs the other corner, RUNNING AWAY from the law.
EXT. LA STREETS DAY
Billy being CHASED by agents whore charging after him THROUGH TOWN.

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BILLY
(while running)
Im unarmed! You cant kill me for shit!
Agents wont stop until theyve capture Billy.
Billy makes way through a TARGET STORE. He runs inside.
INT. TARGET STORE CONTINUOUS
Billy trying to keep up the pace. Still running from the law.
He runs toward the CLOTHING AISLE.
3 AGENTS pop out of nowhere and they surround Billy. Billy tries
getting past them.
AGENT
Hold it! Youre under arrest!
Billy punches one agent down, pushes the other two. Billy makes another
run.
Billy now runs to the MOVIE AISLE. 2 agents catch up to him.
Billy COLLAPSES on a bunch of BLU-RAYS and DVDS. The agents have
captured Billy. They start handcuffing him, pinning him down on floor.
BILLY
(rage)
NO!! You MOTHERfuckers!! Get the fuck off
me!! Youre dead!! Youre all FUCKING dead,
you hear me?!! DEAD!!
Agents pull Billy up, his hands handcuffed behind his back.
Agent Banagan comes into scene, small bruise on his forehead. Hes
about to set Billys rights.
BANAGAN
Billy Rookes. By the law of all that stands
upon you, youre under arrest.
BILLY
Fuck you! You cant hold me forever! Im the
boss around here, not you, cocksucker! You
got any idea who youre messing with?!
AGENT BANAGAN
(easy temper)
You have the right to remain silent.
Anything you do can and will Billy SPITS at Banagans face. Banagan then PUNCHES Billy in the face,
knocking him out.

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AGENT BANAGAN
(to agents)
Get him outta here before I start losing
more of my temper on him.
The agents do as they were ordered.
EXT. TARGET STORE DAY
Billy inside the back of COP CAR. Big bruise around his nose.
Door shuts.
Off the car goes.
SLOWLY FADE TO:
EXT. SIDEWALK LONG DISTANCE VIEW DAY
Billys figure from a FAR DISTANCE DOWN slowly walks toward us in just
ONE SHOT.
BILLY (V.O.)
Well this all ended not-so-good. I left the
girl whom I thought was perfect, beat up one
of my friends while drunk, paid a visit to
my mom who I havent seen in 5 years, and got
arrested after having a few drinks at the bar.
Man, what the fuck? I mean - dont get me
wrong. I knew I shouldve seen this coming. I
wonder how that agent knew which place I would
be at the right time. You know he reminds me
a little of that one agent in that one movie I
saw; Wolf of Wall Street. You know, the agent
who puts Leo away in jail at the end? Holy
fuck - Thats what happened to me just now.
Holy fucking shit. Is this like a sign that I
deserved what came to me? Yeah sure - I did
a few bad things in my life the past 5 years:
I killed people for money, filled in for the
boss after the previous one got killed, and I
did beat up my pregnant girlfriend in the
face. Hope shes okay though. I dont think I
hit her that hard. Did I?
(takes a moment; then:)
How did I manage to get through the years like
this? Do I have any sort of right to stand my
ground? Do I need to be asked if Im okay with
that? Who gives a shit, really? Fuck this. Why
argue about it? Not to make anybody upset, but
this is bullshit right here. And please dont
get the wrong idea - because Im definitely
not cool with that - but do all crime stories
have to end where the main character gets ...
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BILLY (V.O.) (CONTD)
...put in jail at the end? I mean, fuck!
Really?! Really.
(takes another
moment; then:)
Okay, I know what you must be thinking: that
Im just the new guy around these parts.
Nothing to stop me from getting away with
anything. I got nothing going for me except
maybe a little forgiveness. Do I hate myself
for it? I dont really know. Im no asshole.
Unfortunately, thats not entirely true. I
always was an ass toward my family. I was an
only child for fucks sake. My mom must be
worried now that Im put away in jail. Ill
bet shell find someone to care for her.
Dont any of you think shes a gorgeous lady?
Im not saying that if I had a shot I
wouldve banged her. I mean shes my mother
for fuck sake. Thats just sick. If youre
out there, and you got yourself a hot mom
whose been raising you this whole time,
dont think otherwise.
(another moment; then:)
Okay, Im about to head out the door on this
one. Sorry if we didnt have a lot more to
tell in this story. What more could we ever
ask for?
Billy has fully approached us and makes a left turn.
BANAGAN (V.O.)
Whats bothering you, Billy?
CUT TO:
INT. INTERROGATION ROOM PRESENT DAY
Were back in the same room where Billys being questioned by Agent
Banagan before the opening credits started.
BANAGAN (CONTD)
Whatre you thinking of?
Billy turns his head to Banagan. Done with remembering.
BILLY
Nah, its nothing. Just reliving the past
5 years is all.
BANAGAN
How did that turned out?
BILLY
Not so good actually.

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BANAGAN
Perhaps you wanna think about it again?
BILLY
No. Im done with it now.
BANAGAN
(beat)
You werent always a bad kid, were you?
BILLY
Nope. Never had.
BANAGAN
So technically, this offer just came to
you.
BILLY
Guess so. I dont know what Ive been doing
with myself the past few years.
BANAGAN
Any chance you can give me the location
now?
BILLY
Man, come on. Why doing this to me?
BANAGAN
Look, you obviously wanna get outta here,
I wanna get outta here. So hows about we
cut the bullshit here for a minute.
BILLY
Look, okay, its not right snitching out
your own guys like this. Wouldnt you?
BANAGAN
Would I ever?
(thinks through:)
Since were the FBI, and I hardly know all
of my co-workers - only if its necessary.
BILLY
(looks away)
What would Tony do in this situation?
BANAGAN
Who?
BILLY
Tony Soprano. You know, from the show.
BANAGAN
Oh, that? Yeah, Im familiar with it.

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BILLY
No kidding. Youve seen it?
Both nemesis are now starting to talk like friendly acquaintances.
BANAGAN
Every episode there is.
BILLY
(really?)
No fucking way.
BANAGAN
(smiling)
Im not kidding. Ive seen it.
BILLY
I own the whole series on DVD. Who cares if
its Blu-Ray. I only care about watching
the show only.
BANAGAN
I own the DVDs myself.
BILLY
Holy shit. So this is basically something
we have in common. We both love that show.
AGENT BANAGAN
Yeah. Fuck me, right?
BILLY
Just think: what it would be like to live
in Tony Sopranos shoes. Sad that the actor
passed away so soon awhile back. I would
just sit back, and watch that show
repeatedly, still wonder how theyve manage
to make a crime show work its magic. Just
like all those times of me living around
the West Coast. Dont know if I can ever
BANAGAN
-The West Coast?
BILLY
(didnt understand)
Sorry?
Banagan thinks it through. Billy suspecting that hes blown his crews
cover.
Banagan starts collecting his files. A beat.
BANAGAN
Thanks for your cooperation.

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Banagan heads out the door. Silence.
Billy sits there pondering to himself: what the hell happened?
BILLY
-

Shit

LED ZEPPELINS COMMUNICATION BREAKDOWN plays on the SOUNDTRACK.

EXT. FBI HEADQUARTERS DAY
Agent Banagan and a few other agents, along with the S.W.A.T. team,
heading down the stairs and into their vehicles. They have their
location at where Billys entire crew lives at.
EXT. JIMMYS CRIB DAY
A knock at the front door. Jimmy answers. Policemen shoving a warrant
at his face. Jimmy tries closing door, but policemen already have him
busted. They arrest him.
EXT. NEIGHBORHOOD SIDEWALK DAY
Cruise and Richie being handcuffed by agents and put into cop car.
Richie yelling out hateful slurs while being put away. Cruise tries
yanking himself free but fails.
INT. ALBERTS CRIB DAY
Albert in living room hears knock on front door. Goes to answer it, but
the S.W.A.T. bust the door open. They have Albert surrounded. They
start arresting him.
EXT. STREETS DAY
Inside the back of cop car already put under arrest is HOWARD. His
hands handcuffed behind his back. Policeman shuts the door on him. Cop
car drives away from scene.
INT. MAFIA INSTITUTE/ HANGOUT AREA DAY
Everybody just hanging out; Some playing poker, some smoking, others
drinking, one watches TV.
Agent Banagan and his partners BUST in the place. They start arresting
everyone.
INT. LIVING ROOM DAY
Stacy with a black eye watching TV and smoking a cigarette after Billy
left her. She hears the door knocking.
EXT. FRONT PORCH SECONDS LATER
Stacy opens door, hoping to find Billy. But, instead finds ...

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Agent Banagan along with fellow agents behind him holds his badge out
at Stacys face. They start arresting her. Stacy confused by whats
happening.
INT. CHIEFS OFFICE DAY
An OFFICER enters and approaches Witter at his desk. Officer shows
Witter the paper: LA Gang-Bangers Finally Caught Red-Handed.
Officer wondering if Witter will burst. But instead, Witter brings a
CHEER. Officer relieved.
CHIEF WITTER
(back in serious mode)
What the fuck are you still doing here?
Officer not thinking it just runs outta there.
Witter after officer has vanished goes back to cheering over this news
coverage. Hes finally happy.
INT. BILLYS CELL NIGHT
Billy sitting in silence on mattress. He cant believe that he
accidentally ratted out on his whole crews base.
INT. LA COURTROOM DAY
Billy as the defendant. The LADY JUDGE gives the order for everyone in
the courtroom to silent down as a FINAL TRIAL begins.
LADY JUDGE
Order. Order in the courtroom!
(silence)
By those that stand upon us and those that
protect the city of Los Angeles this court
is now in section. Does the jury have their
decisions made?
One of the JURY MEN stands up.
JURY MAN
Yes we have, your honor.
LADY JUDGE
Will the defendant rise?
Billy rises from his seat.
Jury Man starts speaking out loud while reading through their answer on
paper.
JURY MAN
We here in the court find Billy Gerard ...
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JURY MAN (CONTD)
... Rookes, due to crimes committed here in
the city, under the verdict ... guilty.
LADY JUDGE
And what is to be the sentencing for it?
JURY MAN
12 months ... in the federal prison.
BILLY (V.O.)
Holy shit. 12 months is a whole year.
Thats nothing. Seem like someones gonna
be outta here in no time.
CUT TO:
INT. PRISON DUSK
Billy in orange uniform being escorted by same TALL PRISON GUARD from
earlier into his NEW CELL.
PRISON GUARD
12 months. Lucky bastard.
Billy enters cell. Guard closes the bars. Walks away, leaving Billy in
his newest cell.
SONG ends.
CUT TO:
INT. BILLYS CELL MOMENTS LATER
Billy lying face up on mattress, THROWS a tennis ball up in the air and
catches it repeatedly.
BILLY (V.O.)
Okay, Im starting to get bored already.
(short moment)
Fuck!
INT. PRISON NIGHT
The LIGHTS about to shut for the night.
BILLY IN HIS CELL is standing in the middle. Staring out from the bars.
Hes the only cell where his lights havent shutdown yet.
BILLY (V.O.)
Ah well. Only 364 days left to go.
Hopefully, before I get outta here, I
should just probably live back in with my
mother.
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BILLY (V.O.) (CONTD)
And for the time being, maybe Ive learned
a lesson from all of this. But when in
doubt, whoever you are out there, dont
beat yourself up just yet. And for the
record, no matter what cost may come to
you, success might be a straight step
away. Fuck the rest.
Hold for a beat.
A LONG MOMENT OF SILENCE.
Billy later brings a SMILE. He wont be in prison for long.

THE END