51 lines
1.3 KiB
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51 lines
1.3 KiB
Plaintext
Executable File
EXT. WEEKI WACHEE SPRINGS PARK - DAY
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JAKE, 14, skinny and pimply, stands in an usher’s uniform. He grips a spray hose in one hand, and looks uncomfortable. Behind him is what looks like a run-down theme park: a hot- dog stand, some green space, some benches.
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Jake comes to the foot of --
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EXT. DOCK
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A narrow dock that projects out into a body of water. The water is ringed with trees and, at one end, a low building with a sign featuring giant painted mermaids. Jake shifts nervously at foot of the dock.
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SEYMOUR (O.S.)
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Y’alright, Jake?
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Jake turns to see SEYMOUR, 65, in work gloves and dirt-stained jeans -- he’s been pulling up weeds. He’s got a kindly face and coke-bottle glasses.
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Jake nods -- unconvincingly.
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JAKE
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Mr. Fussell asked me to spray down the dock -- Al’s out sick.
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SEYMOUR
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I seen you tend to avoid the water.
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JAKE
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Used to swim pretty good. I just -- had a bad experience.
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SEYMOUR
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I got it, kiddo. Don’t worry.
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Seymour takes the hose and walks out along the dock, spraying it down. Jake sighs with relief.
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INT. MERMAID THEATER ENTRANCE - DAY
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Jake and Seymour stand by the door, now in usher’s uniforms.
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A FAMILY of four approaches, the father holding out the tickets. Jake tears them.
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MAN
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Where should we sit for the best view?
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JAKE
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(hesitates)
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