Phrases:
"People amaze me."
"How'd you like to be the guy who invented that?"
"Every demon wants his pound of flesh."
"We should be able to fire people based solely on stupidity."
"Take it slow, don't just jump into this."
The scene opens with an office setting and switches between three people in three separate cubicles. The first two, John and Stacey, co-workers at ABC Corp., have been seeing each other for the past few months and have been chatting and emailing probably more than they should while at work. Ted, the IT guy, stumbles onto a folder on the network titled, "Love Notes" while performing maintenance and backup. Seeming out of the ordinary, he decides to investigate. The conversation takes place in each characters head as well as being typed into the love note.
Stacey - Dear John, last night was incredible! The chicken parmesan you made was so delicious and you looked so cute in your little sweater!
John - Dear Stacey, I'm so glad you liked my dinner; it's kind of a specialty of mine from an old family recipe. I loved our little date last night, and it was you who looked stunning! I need to see you again soon. Meet me in the lobby at twelve thirty for lunch?
Stacey - Dear John, I'd love to go to lunch! See you soon!
John - I'll be counting down the hours. How about a picnic by the river, my treat, and maybe after we have a little fun like last night ;)
Stacey - Oh John you're such a dog! We'll see what happens. It would be very spontaneous ;)
Camera pans from behind a computer to show Ted working and cuts to his screen as he browses through some folders finding the suspicious folder titled, "Love Notes".
Ted - ...this definitely looks work related...oh how sweet...HA John and Stacey?!
He slowly peers over his cubicle to look around the office for Stacey then John.
Ted - mmm chicken parmesan...gosh is it lunch time yet?...oh how risque...well this is an excellent use of company resources...how can people be so stupid to think that someone won't find this thing?!...We should be able to fire people based solely on stupidity...
Stacey - Dear John, I won't be able to make it to our little rendezvous this afternoon...I got pulled into a meeting and I'm booked till late today. Can we reschedule?
Ted - oh how terribly awful Stacey, I'm sure John will be crushed.
John - Dear Stacey, it's ok my love, we can reschedule. Can we have a little office affair before your meeting? My body longs for you.
Ted - geez John, being a little forward don't you think?
Stacey - Oh John, your offer is so tempting...save it for tonight, I promise it will be special.
John - *displeased* Ok, darling. I'll see you tonight.
Ted - *mockingly* Ok, darling...people amaze me...hmm maybe I should change his response...to use my powers for good or for evil?!
Good job on the phrases and script. I like the way you have set up a triangle of dialogue yet no one is in the same room. I think the exchange between John and Stacy works really well. Some of the thoughts from Ted seem forced and you may be able to eliminate his thoughts and only show his reactions. Try not to be redundant. If you can show it on the screen, always choose this option over saying it.
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