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Written by: Geoffrey D. Edwards
503 Stilson St
Earlville, IL. 60518
Home: 815-246-9075
Cell: 815-509-6831
Writers Guild Of America West – Registration Number: 1472355 Unsolicited – Not asked for
Begin Lines
1 INT: Camera pans over a room full of cubicles – Mid Morning – Office lighting
An office in downtown Chicago. (Maybe show high-rise buildings first). The sound of computer keyboards and printers in the background.
2 int: Camera settles on Paul French
He's typing away on his computer in his cubicle (show computer code on screen). He's engrossed.
Dan and Mr. Wellington come up behind Paul and watch him work for a second. They look at each other then at Paul.
Then Paul notices them standing behind him.
PAUL
Hey Mr. Wellington, Dan.
WELLINGTON
Hey Paul.
DAN
Paul.
Paul
What's up fella's?
Wellington
Is that the Second National Bank Project?
Paul
Yes sir, it is.
Dan
Looks at Wellington…
…Paul, can we pull you away from that for a second?
Paul
Sure guys.
They walk together to Wellington's office. Dan closes the door behind him.
3 int: wellington's office – mid morning – office lighting
Wellington
Kindly…
…Sit down Paul. Would you like a cup of coffee?
Paul and Dan sit in front of Wellington's desk where he sits. Wellington fumbles through some papers, then looks up.
Paul
No thanks.
Wellington gets up and hands him one anyway.
Wellington
Paul, did you know that Second Bank is changing their system over to Dot Net, their going completely PC-Based?
Paul puts his forehead in his hands. He knows what this means.
Dan
That was, as you know, the last of our customers using your language.
Paul
His head still in his hands…
…Yeah, I know.
Wellington
Paul, you're a great guy, a great employee. Heck I've even considered you a friend, we've tipped a few beers together. I couldn't ever show favoritism but…
Paul nods his head.
…We just don't have a position for your skill set anymore.
Paul
I know, I saw this coming.
Dan
Why didn't you update your skill set? The company offered to pay for it.
Paul doesn't respond.
Wellington
Paul, nothing grieves me more, I just couldn't convince the board to keep you here. Paul, I'm so sorry, if there's anything we can do for you and your family…
Dan
I'm so sorry buddy.
Paul just waves his hand.
Wellington
Paul, we tried to find some companies that still use your language but… we even tried some of our competitors.
Dan
Even the ones who use Main Frames use a different programming language. I mean, face it buddy, that language is a dinosaur.
Paul nods again.
Wellington
We've arranged three month's severance and three more months of benefits.
Hands Paul his walking papers.
God bless you Paul, we all wish you and your family the best.
Paul
Thanks Mr. Wellington.
Wellington gets up, shakes Paul's hand and leaves Paul and Dan alone in the office. Wellington closes the door behind him. Dan, still sitting, leans over and puts his hand on Paul's shoulder.
Dan
Paul, if you're angry with me I understand…
Paul
Interrupts Dan…
…Dan, you know me, I know your hands were tied. You're a great friend. I know you fought for me, our friendship means more to me than that.
Dan
Well… I still wouldn't blame you if you were mad.
Paul
Hell, I ain't mad buddy, I'm just worried about the kids. This is my fault anyway, I should have gone to school and updated my skills. But they're the reason I never went back to school.
I just couldn't with Beck gone and all. They were so young, I just had to be there for them.
Dan
They are great kids, I'll give you that. I wish I was as good a father as you are. I never spend time with Lissa, the mall has become her father.
Paul laugh's a little.
Listen, if we're still truly friends, leave the kids with Mike and come have dinner with Diane and I tonight.
Paul
Thinks…
…You know, that's not a bad idea, what time do you want me there?
Dan
Sevenish.
Paul
I think I'll take you up on that buddy. But don't expect me to be the life of the party.
Dan
Jokingly…
…You never are.
They laugh.
4 INT: Paul's house – Kitchen – early evening – lighting dependant on set
Michael is in the kitchen with his sister Becky doing the dishes. Paul walks in.
MICHAEL
Hi dad, what do you want for lunch tomorrow?
Paul
Pauses, sits down…
…Michael, you and your sisters are the greatest kids a dad could ask for, you know that?
Michael and Becky look at each other.
Both reply (but not simultaneously)
Thanks dad.
Paul
I won't need a lunch, I lost my job today.
The kids react. Becky puts her hand over her mouth. Michael signals her not to let Paul on to her concern.
Mike
It's ok dad, you'll think of something, you always do.
BECKY
Yeah dad, we're not worried.
Paul shakes his head at how great his kids are.
Paul
I think I'm going to go over and have dinner at Dan and Diane's tonight, can you guys handle things?
The kids look at each other again.
Mike
Of course dad, you never do anything for yourself, go ahead.
Becky
Yeah dad, go ahead, we'll get Tina in bed and stuff.
Paul
Thanks, and don't tell Tina yet, you know how she worries.
Becky
Oh, no problem dad, you'll tell her when the time is right.
5 EXT: Dan's house - outside front – Dusk.
6 INT: Dan's kitchen – still early evening - kitchen lighting
Paul is at one end of the table, the house is a-buzz, Diane's at the other end. Dan walks in through the screen door with a platter full of steaks and potatoes off the grill.
Dan
Consider this your last good meal before poverty sets in.
Diane is disgusted with Dan's poor sense of humor. She gives Paul the "sad look".
DIANE
Oh Paul, I'm so sorry. When Dan told me what he was going to do today, I said "if you do I'll divorce you." I said, "you can't, Paul is your best friend!"
Paul looks at Dan
Paul
Did she?
Dan
No.
Diane gives him the sad look again. Paul starts to dig in.
Paul
Dan you are the best back yard griller I know. Diane, everything is terrific!
The doorbell rings.
Dan
Oh, I forgot to tell you. My brother STEVE is in town. He comes and has dinner when he's here.
Dan disappears to let his brother in. Paul and Diane look at each other but don't say anything. The two walk back into the kitchen together.
7 steve
Paul, this is my brother Steve, Steve, Paul.
They shake hands.
Paul
Steve, Proud.
Steve
Yeah Paul, likewise.
Steve sits down.
Steak, wow you must be special Paul, all I ever get is Hamburger Helper… and I love your Hamburger Helper Diane.
Steve eats another bite and talks with his mouth full.
You a truck driver Paul?
They all look at each other but no one speaks. Steve stops eating.
What'd I say?
Paul
Well I was a programmer till Dan fired me.
Steve
Dan did that, Diane you shoulda otta divorced that bastard.
Paul
No, no, now it was my fault. The company gave me ample opportunities. I didn't bite and now I'm payen for it.
Steve
Steve shrugs it off and keeps eating...
…I really thought you were a driver.
Dan
Why?
Steve
He talks the talk. Matter of fact he reminds me a lot of… well… myself.
Diane
Laugh's…
…You two are a lot alike.
Paul
Truck driver ey?
Steve
Hey, they're looking for guys where I work, TTT Tractor Trailer Tires it's not far from here.
Paul
Nah, aren't you guys gone weeks at a time, I can't be away from my kids that long?
Steve
I am, but I think they're actually looking for local haulers. You'd be home every night, weekends and holidays off.
Paul
Ponders this...
…What's it pay?
Steve
Fair to start, but inside two years you could be making upwards of, oh, seventy-thou depending on how many hours you want to put in.
Dan and Diane look pleased.
Dan
Well there you go buddy!
Paul
Well now that all sounds great but how the hell am I supposed to learn this, I don't guess you just jump in and start driving?
Steve
No, you're right. There's schools everywhere. It's about three grand and it takes about three months.
Dan
Paul, that's perfect, you're great with that sort of stuff. You've got three months worth of income and insurance left, and I'm sure I could get the company to pay for the school!
Paul
Really?
Dan
Sure, Mr. Wellington told me that if you needed money to let him know.
Paul
Wow!
Steve
Hey, find a school, get your license and come see me.
Paul
Well alright!
8 EXT: Chicago Hospital façade.
9 INT: Reception Desk – morning – hospital lighting
Dr. Lynn Sue Miyagi
Lynn Sue approaches. People in the background, patients, visitors, staff.
DR. LYNN SUE
Hello, I am Dr. Lynn Sue Miyagi. I am the new Staff Dr.
VIRGINIA (DESK GIRL)
Oh yeah, Dr. Cambridge has been expecting you.
She gets on the phone.
Dr. Cambridge, your new staff Doctor is here. Yeah, ok, ok, I'll tell her.
Hangs up
He'll be right down, just have a seat over there.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Oh, thank you.
Virginia
Nothing better to do…
…So, I guess you're not from around here originally?
Dr. Lynn Sue
Oh, very observant of you.
Pause for effect
No, I'm from Okinawa, Japan.
Virginia
Wow, long way from home. Did you Study there?
Dr. Lynn Sue
Ah… some, but mostly University of Illinois.
9 dr. cambridge
Dr. Cambridge walks up. He looks at Virginia sternly.
DR. CAMBRIDGE
Under his breath
How many times have I told you lower echelon types not to chat with the senior staff!
The others standing around or behind the reception desk look at each other like "Oh, brother". Approaches Lynn Sue.
So, Dr Lynn is it?
Dr. Lynn Sue
Dr. Lynn Sue if you please.
Dr. Cambridge
Put out…
…Oh yes of course. Do you have a last name?
Dr. Lynn Sue
Yes – a – Miyagi.
Dr. Cambridge
Me – a – gee?
Dr. Lynn Sue
Correct.
Dr. Cambridge
Well, good. I'm actually Dr. Yale Cambridge the fourth, you can call me Yale.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Oh, like the colleges.
Dr. Cambridge
Yes, well, like the Universities.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Oh yes, of course.
Dr. Cambridge
Well, Dr. Lynn Sue, can I show you around?
Dr. Lynn Sue
That would be nice.
As they're walking away…
Dr. Cambridge
So, Dr. what kind of car do you drive?
Dr. Lynn Sue
Public transportation for now.
Dr. Cambridge
Oh, most of us Doctors have our own mode of transportation. I drive a Beemer myself.
Several of the Doctors standing around chime in…
DR. 3 - FARCUTE MAZAN
I take the El.
DR. 4 – ALEX DENERLY
Me too.
ORDERLY 1 – NAOKI CHIOKO
I take the bus, haven't driven to work in four years. I don't even own a car.
Dr. Cambridge
Chops busted…
…They're probably not higher educated doctors, probably went to U of I or some state college somewhere. By the way, where did you attend?
Dr. Lynn Sue
U of I.
Dr. Cambridge
So, shall we get started?
They begin they're tour.
montage:
10 EXT: Truck driving school
Music only - about ten other students and a driving instructor. The next few scenes have no dialog. The scenes are backed by music and are of Paul at truck driving school trying to learn to drive. (Scene ends when music ends). Scene should be, comical and successful. He's determined, backing, turning, shifting, bumping, rolling over things, and more of the same.
End montage:
11 INT: Back at the hospital – Emergency room – people waiting all around – Early Afternoon
Dr. Cambridge
Obviously attracted to her…
…So Dr. how would you like to join me for lunch, say a drink to celebrate your first day?
Dr. Lynn Sue
Oh, very sorry, I never date the boss or fellow staff members.
Dr. Cambridge
That some Okinawa tradition or something?
Dr. Lynn Sue
No, this my own tradition. I dated the boss at my last job, it did not work out too well.
DR. 2 DR. BEVERLY MAINES
Perks up…
…What happened?
Dr. Lynn Sue
I had to move to the United States.
(Group response)
Oh.
Dr. Cambridge
Imagine that.
Now Dr. Cambridge looks at Dr. Maines. He's embarrassed. Assigns Dr. Lynn Sue to dirty jobs.
Dr. would you get our new Doctor started in the Curtains, sections one and two.
Dr. Maines knows what he's up to and gives him a look like "Why there?" She shakes her head as he walks away.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Did I say something?
Dr. Beverly Maines
It's more what you didn't say.
Dr. Lynn Sue
What didn't I say?
Dr. Beverly Maines
Yes.
Dr. Lynn Sue
She gets it…
…Oh. Well, might as well get started. Curtains section one and two.
Dr. Beverly Maines
Humors her…
…Ok, lets see, Bowl obstruction in one, wart removal in two…
Lynn gives Reaction…
…infectious leg gash in three and um, sutures in four.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Oh, sutures, that sounds interesting.
Dr. Maines shows Dr. Lynn Sue the chart. They both cringe.
Ewe.
Dr. Beverly Maines
Yeah.
Dr. Lynn Sue
An obvious attempt at humor…
…Oh well, we will just have to start from the BOTTOM up!
Dr. Maines doesn't even laugh a little. Just looks at her like "Was that supposed to be funny?"
Sorry, humor not very popular in Okinawa.
Dr. Beverly Maines
I see that.
12 EXT: Driving school – Late Morning – Outside Facade
13 INT: Driving school classroom – Morning - classroom lighting
Students (Mostly older men) are at their desks taking a test. Paul finishes first and brings his test to the examiner. The examiner takes it and begins to grade it. Takes a couple of seconds, then looks at Paul…
EXAMINER
Perfect! Every test you've taken has been perfect. What was it that you said you did for a living before this?
Paul
Computer Programmer. (Jeff Foxworthy adlib here).
Examiner
Shakes his head…
…Congratulations, you pass.
Hands Paul a document.
Go up front and get your license.
Paul does a small victory dance and heads out to get his license.
11 INT: Hospital – emergency room – Mid day
As Dr. Lynn Sue and Dr. Maines are finishing up their rounds…
Dr. Beverly Maines
…So since humor isn't a big thing in Okinawa, what is?
Dr. Lynn Sue
Thinks for a second…
…Honor.
Dr. Beverly Maines
Honor, who cares about honor?
Dr. Lynn Sue
In Okinawa, everyone cares about honor. My last boss was a Dr. in a large hospital in Tokyo Japan. His father was a great man but his son, my boss, was not, he had no honor. His father was so disgraced by him that he disowned his son.
Dr. Beverly Maines
This guy disowned his own son and that makes him great?
Dr. Lynn Sue
In Okinawa, honor is everything.
Dr. Beverly Maines
Wiping noses and clearing bowl obstructions in an ER ward doesn't seem very honorable.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Have to start somewhere.
4 INT: Paul's house – Next Day – Morning - kitchen.
He's by himself on the phone.
Paul
Yes, that's right, I passed… Yes, I have all my endorsements. Road test tomorrow… what time… eight a.m., alright, I'll be there. Alright, thanks… yeah… thanks Steve… see ya then.
14 int: Hospital – Dr. Lynn's new office – Midday – Her office.
Dr. Cambridge walks up. She is hanging plaques on her wall.
Dr. Cambridge
Wow, how many plaques do you have there?
Dr. Lynn Sue
Eleven.
Dr. Cambridge reads some of them.
Dr. Cambridge
All of these are qualifications! You're a registered surgeon… a registered Obstetrics surgeon!
Dr. Lynn Sue
Yes, I love baby's. How many plaques do you have in your office?
Dr. Cambridge
Stutters…
…Ahhh… Four.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Oh, well maybe you just put up the important ones.
Dr. Cambridge
Yes, yes, that's right, lots more but they're still boxed up.
Pause…
…What position was it you were working toward?
Dr. Lynn Sue
Yours.
They both laugh…
…I mean, not yours specifically…
Dr. Cambridge
…No, no, I know what you meant!
He walks away.
9 int: reception desk – early afternoon
Dr. Cambridge walks out by the reception desk. Dr. Maines and Virginia are there. He looks around at the emergency room triage area. The room is empty except for a few miscellaneous staff walking around.
Dr. Cambridge
Addresses Virginia
Where the hell is everyone, suddenly everyone is healthy?
Dr. Beverly Maines
We're done.
Dr. Cambridge
What'd you mean done, we're never done, the emergency room is never done!
Virginia points to the ER Main Entry way where a woman and her daughter walk in, but at the last second they turn and walk away obviously visitors. The Virginia looks at Dr. Cambridge and says…
Virginia
Done.
For a moment he is taken in but then…
Dr. Cambridge
Oh c'mon, nobody… we don't… that's impos… Wait, let me guess, our cute little refugee from Okinawa?
Dr. Beverly Maines
The one and only.
Dr. Cambridge
That's impossible… I told you to stay with her…
Dr. Beverly Maines
…Never left her side.
Dr. Cambridge
…She can't… you can't…
Dr. Beverly Maines
She did.
Dr. Cambridge edges over to Dr. Maines. Nonchalant.
Dr. Cambridge
Changes the subject…
…Did you happen to notice her qualifications?
Dr. Beverly Maines
Registered Surgeon!
Dr. Cambridge
…Registered Obstetrics surgeon.
Cocky
"I love babies."
Dr. Beverly Maines
And… you know what else she told me?
Dr. Cambridge
Do tell?
Dr. Beverly Maines
Next month she's taking her boards to become a Cardiology surgeon.
Dr. Cambridge
A heart surgeon?
Dr. Maines nods.
She could have my job tomorrow if she wanted.
Dr. Beverly Maines
Oh no, you're safe for about another year.
Dr. Cambridge
How's that?
Dr. Beverly Maines
She has one more year on her residency.
15 EXT: Night time – TTT Company Truck Terminal – Outside the warehouse
Paul and Steve are walking along behind a row of dropped trailers talking.
Steve
…Make sure your paperwork is legible and you have to turn in a copy of that days log every night.
Paul
Log, every night, got it.
Steve
Yeah and…
Steve stops talking mid sentence. He notices some men through open bay doors at the other end of the dock huddled around talking. He stops walking.
Paul
What?
Steve
Looks across parking lot…
…They're Union Mongers. They call themselves The Circle.
Paul
What the hell is a Union Monger?
Steve
Our company doesn't have a union.
Paul
Why not, I thought unions were a good thing?
Steve
They are if you need em. We don't, we got good people running this company. And that particular group seems to have a following.
Not sure what their angle is but it's rumored that if they ask you to join and you don't, you get ousted from the trucking industry or worse. I've heard they beat guys up. Heard they even killed a guy once, beat him to death!
Paul
No kidding.
Steve
I'm not joshing you Paul. Stay away from them, they're trouble and we don't want the union here.
Paul
Ok, ok, call me warned. How'd you stay clear of them all this time?
Steve
We stay in groups, you should too.
16 ext: TTT dock – distant – night – dock lighting
The camera catches one of the Circle members staring at Paul (From a Distance). The guy nudges another member and points out Paul and Steve.
joe
Joe the manager walks out on the dock. He walks up to Paul and Steve.
JOE
French.
Paul
Oh, hey Joe.
Joe
How's your training going?
Paul
Good I guess, you'd have to ask my trainer here.
Steve
He's ready Joe.
Joe
Good, I need you here tomorrow night. We're going to have you on nights until next week, then you'll start your regular day runs.
Paul
That's fine, I'm sure the kids can manage for a few nights.
Joe
Good, eight-o'clock sharp?
Paul
I'll be there Joe, thanks.
Joe
No thank you. We've got guys out on vacation, this is good timing.
Changes subject…
…Oh, by the way, did Steve warn you about The Circle?
Paul
Yep!
Joe
Good, we don't want no union here.
Paul
Thumbs up…
Got it!
Paul and Steve shake hands.
Steve, I can't even begin to tell you how much I appreciate your help.
Steve
You got a phone, if you need anything, you call me.
Paul
Will do man. Have a good night Steve.
They part ways for the night. Steve waves as he walks towards his car.
17 INT: Paul's house - living room - night – he's recently arrived home
Michael and Becky are watching TV.
Paul
Michael, I'm going to have to work nights for the rest of this week. Can you and Beck handle things until I start my day schedule?
Michael
Yeah dad, no problem.
Becky
Sure dad. So you think you're going to like truck driving?
Paul
No one looking over my shoulder, no office politics, no more back biting, time by myself? Sure I think I can handle it.
15 INT: TTT Dock – night - Outside the men's room
Paul steps out of the bathroom. A very large man steps in front of him. Paul bumps into him.
Pete
Paul
Oh, squze me partner.
Paul tries to walk around the large man but the man stops him.
CIRCLE PETE
You that new guy, French is it?
Paul notices the red shirt and baseball cap.
Paul
Hesitantly…
…Oh, Yeah.
Paul offers him a hand shake. Pete doesn't accept.
Circle Pete
French, how'd you like to join the Union, be a Union truck driver?
Paul
No, no thanks.
Pete stops Paul before he can walk away again.
Circle Pete
Lots of good benefits and the Union can protect you.
Paul pushes his hand away.
Paul
Standing his ground…
…Tell you what big fella, I think the only one I need protection from is you.
Paul stands his ground.
I told you, I'm not interested.
Paul begins to walk around Pete. Pete stands aside but a second man gets in Paul's way. Then a third man appears, followed by several others. Paul is surrounded.
Circle Pete
I can't guarantee you protection if you don't join.
Paul
Looks like you got enough members.
Circle Pete
Oh, we can always use one more.
Paul
Pauses, Looks around…
…Not tonight fella's.
18 Fight Scene
As Paul tries to walk away, one of the men blocks Paul's path. Paul cold cocks him knocking him to the floor. Pete grabs Paul's arms. Paul uses Pete as a post and kicks another aggressor.
What Paul isn't ready for is Pete's strength. Pete throws Paul smashing into a nearby pillar. Paul is knocked for a loop! Paul gets up but he staggers forward, another man four-arm smashes him back to the floor. Pete picks Paul up like he was nothing.
Paul tries to hold his own and punches Pete but Pete is unfazed and soon Paul is overwhelmed. The men give him a severe beating. (Maybe show the beating but with some discretion).
When they finally think he's had enough…
Circle Pete
See, I told you, you need the Union for protection.
They all walk away but all you can see is their legs which reveals Paul, beaten and bloody on the floor.
19 INT: Hospital Emergency room – Late Night – Sirens in Background
The room is basically empty but things are a-stir in the background. Dr. Lynn Sue is about to leave for the night when Virginia stops her.
Virginia
I'm sorry Dr. I know you're on your way out but all of the other doctors are busy or on their rounds. You're the only one around and they just brought a man in. He's been beaten very badly!
Dr. Lynn Sue
But I just… oh what the heck…
Lynn Sue runs with Virginia to the emergency room. They come to a bed side. It's Paul and he looks close to death. Ambulance personnel are rushing around him with two nurses. Lynn Sue issues orders (Open to adlib here).
19b time passes:
Before long, she has things in order. She orders the nurses to sedate him and put him in a room upstairs.
As they're wheeling him to his room…
Virginia
Walks up and stands by Lynn Sue's side…
…Wow, wonder who roughed him up like that?
Dr. Lynn Sue
I don't know who but this was not a random attack.
Virginia
Girl, now how do you know all that?
Dr. Lynn Sue
Seen this many times in Okinawa.
20 INT: Next Morning – Paul's hospital room
Camera pans over to Paul's bed.
Dr. Lynn Sue walks in and stands by Paul's side. Paul opens his eyes. He has some band aids on his lip and a few stitches so it's hard for him to talk.
Paul
Painfully…
…Hey doc.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Good morning.
Paul
I've had better.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Glad you still have a sense of humor.
Paul
Adlib…
…Yeah, that's me, a laugh a minute.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Who did this to you?
Paul
Adlib…
…Oh, just some new friends of mine.
Changes subject.
Did you patch me up doc?
Dr. Lynn Sue
Yes.
Paul
Good Job.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Thank you.
Paul
But I still feel like I've been run over by a truck.
Dr. Lynn Sue
You look like you've been run over by a truck.
Paul painfully steels a chuckle. Just then, Paul's kids come through the door, followed by Dan who brought them, Steve, and two men from his company.
Tina
Daaaaad!
She runs to his bed side and hugs him. Paul winces in pain. Mike sees this and pulls her off.
Dan
Geese Paul, you look like you got run over by a truck.
Steve
Yeah man, you're supposed to drive from the cab of the truck, not underneath it.
Paul
(Adlib…)
MANAGER (DAVID ANSILMAN)
Steps up to Paul's bed…
Paul, I'm so sorry about this. I know you don't have insurance yet but the company will cover everything.
Paul
Don't worry Mr. Ansilman, I'm not the suing type. Besides, I still have the insurance thing going from my last job.
Joe
Paul, was it those Circle guys?
Paul
I think so.
Steve
I told you to stay away from those guys!
Paul
Adlib…
Hell, I bumped into them coming out of the Men's room.
Ansilman
Yeah, the way things have been lately, you can't even pee alone.
Paul
I guess not.
Joe
Addresses the Dr…
Is he going to be alright Doc?
Dr. Lynn Sue
I think we can let him go in a day or two, just want to be sure.
Steve
Fix him up doc, the company needs him and he needs to get home to his kid.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Looks at Paul…
…I make a deal with you. I fix you up, you keep the friends you have, no more new friends ok?
The others look confused about the inside joke.
Paul
Sounds fair.
They all go on talking…
20 INT: Paul's Hospital room – Next morning.
Dr. Lynn Sue walks in. Paul is sitting up eating breakfast and watching TV.
Paul
Mouth full
Hey doc. I don't know what you did but I feel a lot better.
Lynn Sue notices that Paul has been cleaned up a little and she finds him somewhat attractive under the circumstances.
Dr. Lynn Sue
You look much better.
Paul
Oh, yeah, I ran a comb through my hair. Your nurses came in and cleaned me up a little.
She begins to examine him. He continues to talk.
Adlib…
…I just feel like…
Winces…
Ouch… a car ran over me instead of a truck.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Still examining…
…Good, good. Who did this to you?
Paul
Some organization around work called The Circle.
Dr. Lynn Sue
These your new friends?
Paul doesn't say anything.
Why doesn't your company do something about this?
Paul
They're some kind of union. I don't think my company has much control over that. But I'll try harder to steer clear of them from now on.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Stops examining and looks at him…
…Good idea. Have you talked to the police?
Paul
Yeah… a guy came in last night after you put me in my room asking me a bunch of questions. I don't know much beyond that.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Ok, I will check on you tonight and tomorrow. If your are ok tomorrow morning I will send you home.
Paul
Great doc.
Dr. Lynn Sue
You stay home for the rest of the week ok?
Paul
I don't think that'll be a problem.
21 INT: Circle Headquarters – Night – dark dirty room
Several Circle members are milling around, some doing paperwork, others moving freight. Camera picks up Viny and Guss stacking boxes on a pallet. The boxes are labeled "5.56 MM". Tony walks up to Viny and Guss.
CIRCLE TONY
Viny, Guss, take a break, I need to talk to you.
They stop working, several people actually step aside recognizing these main members. Pete walks up shortly after.
What the hell do you's guys think you're doing?
They look confused at each other.
Dis guy in the hospital, French? You's almost killed him!
CIRCLE VINY
Procedure Tony, they decline, we convince em to join!
Circle Tony
Let me ask you sompin smart ass, how many have joined after you beat em up?
Circle Viny
None I guess.
Circle Tony
None! Scare tactics, not a beating! Dats procedure! We can't use him if he's dead!
Circle Viny
So now what?
Circle Tony
Now we got no choice cause of you guys. Now we got to get tough. If we can convince this guy to join, maybe he'll drop the charges.
CIRCLE GUSS
How?
Tony thinks.
Circle Tony
Dis guy got family?
Circle Viny
Three kids, no wife.
Tony thinks some more.
Circle Tony
Dats it, we're gonna scare da hell out of him by scaring da hell out of his kids.
Pause, addresses Viny…
…I want you, Guss and Pete to go over to his house right now and give him… his kids, a talking to.
Circle Guss
Can't, he's not home.
Circle Tony
Cocky
Well where is he?
Circle Viny
Still in da hospital.
Tony slaps his forehead.
Circle Tony
Well when's he comin home?
Circle Viny
Don't know, we beat him up pretty good. Maybe in a couple days.
Circle Tony
Scolding…
…Well then you geniuses can stake out his place until he gets home.
They look dejected…
…Invite yourselves for dinner. But wait until HE gets home.
Circle Guss
Why don't we just scare the kids tonight.
Circle Tony
I want him home. Having the whole family together will be more convincing. And don't beat anyone else up, especially the kids, just scare em…
Pauses
…Unless you have to.
20 INT: next day - Morning – Hospital – Paul's room
Dr. Lynn Sue enters. Paul is sleeping. She wakes him.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Mr. French… Mr. French.
Paul
Waking…
…Oh, hey doc.
Dr. Lynn Sue
How do you feel today?
Paul
Thinking…
…Well, I only feel like a motorcycle ran me over today.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Do you think you can go home?
Paul
Yeah, I think I can make it.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Ok. I will sign the release. A nurse will come and help you finish and out process.
Paul
Sounds good doc.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Obviously attracted to him…
…It has been a pleasure to meet you Mr. French.
They shake hands.
Paul
You too doc.
She leaves the room. Paul strains to watch her leave and shakes his head the way men do when they've seen an attractive woman.
9 INT: Hospital – Late Morning – Reception area.
Virginia is working. There are people around. Lynn Sue walks up to the front desk.
Dr. Lynn Sue
What we got?
Virginia
Well we got…
Does a double take…
…What's with you?
Dr. Lynn Sue
What… nothing.
Virginia
I… oh… I know that look.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Trying not to make it obvious…
…What look?
Virginia
Points at her face…
…That look!
Dr. Lynn Sue
Clearly I do not know what you are talking about. Come now, let's get to work.
Dr. Maines walks up unaware.
Virginia
Hey doc, look at her face and tell me what you see.
Dr. Maines looks at her, turns away the then looks back intently this time.
Dr. Beverly Maines
Yeah, I think I see it… she's got it bad too.
Virginia
Yeah she does.
Dr. Lynn Sue
You two are acting like little girls, I have no look.
Virginia
Honey, I don't care where you're from, I don't care what color your skin is, I don't care if you're the Queen of England. There's one look that all women get.
Dr. Lynn Sue
What?
Both
You're in love!
Dr. Lynn Sue
Don't be silly.
Dr. Beverly Maines
C'mon, who is it?
Virginia
Oh no, you didn't fall for Yale did you?
Dr. Lynn Sue
You're not silly, you're crazy!
Dr. Beverly Maines
Then who?
Dr. Lynn Sue
Ok, before you start spreading it all over the hospital and if you tell anyone I could lose my job.
Both women listen intently.
Dr. Beverly Maines
Oh, oh, this is better than a soap opera.
Virginia
Yeah it is!
Dr. Lynn Sue
Do you remember the man who came in late the other night?
Virginia
Yeah, French wasn't it?
Dr. Beverly Maines
Oh yeah, the guy who looked like he'd been run over by a truck.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Laugh's a little…
…Yes, that's the one.
Dr. Beverly Maines
You're dating a patient, that's a no-no?
Dr. Lynn Sue
Well, I'm not dating him, I'm just…
Virginia
…In love with him.
Dr. Beverly Maines
He was kind of cute as I recall.
Virginia looks at her like "How would you know?"
I checked in on him, Yale asked me to check her patients.
Pause…
…Sorry Lynn Sue, nothing personal.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Understandable. How can I see him again if it is against policy? Maybe he is married.
Virginia
Holds up a file folder
Single, got his file right here. Hey girl, I won't say a word.
Virginia hands Lynn Sue a piece of paper.
Dr. Lynn Sue
His address, I shouldn't.
Dr. Beverly Maines
Sure you should.
Virginia
Nothing against policy to make a house call.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Agreeing…
…Hm.
6 INT: Paul's house – kitchen - morning
The family is eating breakfast. The doorbell rings. Paul tries to get up but his body aches prevent him from moving.
Paul
Beck, could you go see who that is?
Becky
Sure dad.
She wipes her mouth and goes into the next room to get the door.
17 INT: French family living room – morning.
Becky opens the door. Dr. Lynn Sue is there.
Becky
Smiles… doesn't recognize her at first
…Oh, hi, um, can I help you?
Dr. Lynn Sue
Yes, I am Dr. Lynn Sue, I took care of your father in the hospital.
Becky
Recognizes her…
…Oh yeah, wow, um, hang on.
She leaves the door open and runs back into the kitchen to tell her dad.
4 INT: Kitchen
Hey um, dad um, it's that pretty oriental doctor that worked on you at the hospital.
Paul chokes down his food in haste…
Paul
…Well for Pete sake, let her in, let her in!
Becky goes back to let her in.
(Camera stays in kitchen).
Becky and the Doctor come into the kitchen together. Becky is holding her hand.
Paul
C'mon in doc, sit down, sit down. Pardon my attire, I figure I'm just going to dress like this for awhile.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Oh, thank you, and no apology necessary.
Paul
Have ya had breakfast yet, Mike's cooking? He makes a mean scrambled eggs and bacon.
Dr. Lynn Sue
That would be nice, I have not eaten yet.
Mike puts a plate in front of her and serves her.
Thank you Michaelsan.
Mike likes the way she says his name and smiles.
Paul
Where'd you say you were from doc?
Dr. Lynn Sue
Okinawa… Japan.
Paul
Oh that's right.
TINA
What do they eat for breakfast in Ok-in-a-wa?
Dr. Lynn Sue
Eggs usually, and rice.
Mike
How do you like the bacon?
Dr. Lynn Sue
It's very good.
Pause…
…Very good! In Okinawa we have a meal called Tamago Kake Gohan.
Paul
Well hey doc, what brings ya out our way?
Dr. Lynn Sue
She has to think of something fast...
…Oh, ah, House call.
Paul
Well great! You remember everyone, Tina, Becky and Michael?
Dr. Lynn Sue
Oh yes and I am Dr. Lynn Sue.
Becky
Is that your full name or do you also have a last name?
Dr. Lynn Sue
My last name is Miyagi.
Becky
Me-ya…
Dr. Lynn Sue
Mee-ya-gee. You can call me Dr. or Lynn Sue.
She looks at Paul…
…How are you feeling today?
Paul
Great, don't know what you did but I've just got a few aches now. I'll be fit as a fiddle by Monday.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Fit as a…
Paul
…Fiddle. It's a Southern expression, means I'll be in good shape on Monday.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Oh, very good.
Paul
Looks around…
…You kids got something to do?
The kids all reply in the negative. Paul gives Mike a look. Mike finally gets it.
Mike
Oh yeah, I think we do have some… chores or something.
He looks at Becky.
Becky
…Chores, I…
Mike interrupts…
Mike
…Yeah Beck, chores.
Becky
Looks around, then gets it…
…Oh yeah, chores, c'mon Tina, let's go do our chores.
She grabs Tina's hand and leads her out of the kitchen behind Michael.
Tina
On the way out of the kitchen…
…But I'm not finished with my cereal… what's a chore?
By themselves now.
Dr. Lynn Sue
They are wonderful children Mr. French.
Paul
Paul, please call me Paul.
Changes subject…
…Yeah, they're great kids, I just live for them.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Yes, I see that. Where is their mother?
Paul
Rebecca, she had a chance to live the good life. I thought I was given it to her. I mean, this is a nice place, I was bringing in good money, she had a nice car…
Dr. Lynn Sue
I think your home is most comfortable.
Paul
I thought so too.
Dr. Lynn Sue
She wanted more?
Paul
She started working down town for a rich lawyer. I should have seen it coming.
Dr. Lynn Sue
I'm sorry Paul, I don't understand this way of thinking, to want and want.
Paul looks at her for a second.
Paul
Doc, did you really come out here for a house call?
Dr. Lynn Sue
Obviously caught off guard by the question…
…Yes, and your children have good hearts…
Points to her heart…
…I can tell. This is rare, even in Okinawa.
Paul
Oh.
Paul pauses and looks down while asking the next question…
…Doc…
Dr. Lynn Sue
Please call me Lynn.
Paul
Oh, ok.
They are both quiet for a moment.
Dr. Lynn Sue
What were you going to say?
Paul
Oh… a… yeah, well, Doc, I mean Lynn, did you really come here to see how I was doing?
She tries to answer…
…Cause if you did that's ok!
Dr. Lynn Sue
I was… very… concerned about you.
Paul
Well, that's… that's nice.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Do you not believe me?
Paul
Stutters…
…Yeah, oh, yeah, I… yeah I… of course!
They both shy away again.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Good.
Paul
Pause…
…Well, you know, if you had another reason for coming out, well that's ok too. I mean, you come out any time you want, you're always welcome here.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Now she pauses…
Paul, I'm afraid I haven't been completely honest with you.
Paul
No? Ah-oh!
Dr. Lynn Sue
In Okinawa it is very dishonorable to tell a lie.
Paul
It is?
Dr. Lynn Sue
And you should know that everything I told you is true… but I left something out.
Paul
Oh, well what's that?
Dr. Lynn Sue
Finding words is difficult…
…I did come to see you.
Paul
Yeah, you said that already.
Dr. Lynn Sue
No, I mean I came to see… you.
Paul
I… oh… Oh… Wow.
Dr. Lynn Sue
I think you are an honorable man and very beautiful.
Paul
Beau… Handsome.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Hand…
Paul
Handsome.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Handsome.
Paul
Perfect, and you are very beautiful.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Not handsome?
Paul
No, a woman is beautiful, a man is handsome.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Ah…
Paul kisses her passionately, she embraces him and returns the kiss. They look at each other for a moment.
Paul
Well, I guess this means we should go on a date.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Yes, a date that would be good.
Paul
Well alright, what time are you off work?
Dr. Lynn Sue
Six O'clock.
Paul
Good, come here for a good old fashioned American dinner.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Ok, what will we have?
Paul
Hamburgers, French fries, and chocolate milk shakes.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Wonderful, I will be here at seven.
Paul
Great!
Dr. Lynn Sue
Oh my gosh, speaking of work, I must get back.
Paul
Oh, right, right!
She proceeds to the door. Paul follows, she turns before walking out.
Dr. Lynn Sue
This has been my first house call.
Paul
Mine too.
She comes back for one more. They embrace and kiss again.
Dr. Lynn Sue
I will be here at seven.
Paul
Well, ok but now I know you Doctors are busy so don't worry about being late.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Thank you for your understanding but I will be prompt.
Paul
Ok.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Drops her guard a little…
…Whew, it's going to be difficult to concentrate.
Paul
Yeah, I think I know what you mean.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Good bye.
21 INT: Circle Union Headquarters – Early evening – Same room
Circle Guss
Why's dis guy so important anyway?
Circle Tony
The big bosses are using computers now…
(The camera zooms out slowly)
Exposing the other members present…
…Dis guys a computer guy. The bosses need'm. Sompin about… software… pirates or sompin.
Circle Viny
I get it… whatever that means.
Circle Pete
Whatever.
17 INT: Paul's house – Night – Almost seven pm – Living room – living room lighting
Paul is still in sweat clothes, kids are making dinner. The doorbell rings.
Paul
Looks at his watch…
…Hm, she's early.
Paul goes to get the door thinking it's Lynn Sue. When he opens the door, it's the gang. (1st Viny, then Pete, then Guss).
22 Fight Scene
Paul tries to slam the door but Viny is an old dock worker and smacks the door back open hard! Then Pete grabs Paul by the throat practically lifting him off the floor. They burst in, Pete backs Paul up.
Paul gives Pete consecutive left and right hooks, blows that would have knocked out the average guy, but Pete is immense, and with a jerk of his arm, sends Paul…
…flying across the room Darth Vader Style. Paul crashes in a heap against the wall and falls to the floor, not unconscious but down for a few.
His kids come running into the room. Michael tries to defend his bad but Viny pins him against another wall. Pete stands over Paul, Guss guards the two girls.
Circle Viny
Michael still pinned
You da oldest?
Michael
Yeah.
Circle Viny
I want you to tell your dad something for me.
Michael
What?
Circle Viny
Dats a good boy, I want you to tell your dad that it is very important that he join the Circle Truckers Union.
Michael
Why?
Circle Viny
Why?
Laughs…
Inquisitive kid… Because he's a computer expert and we need his expertise.
Michael
I'm sure he heard you.
Circle Viny
Looks at Paul…
…Is that right French? Did you hear me?
Paul
Pulling himself up off the floor…
…I heard ya.
Circle Viny
Dats good, cause you got nice kids and we don't like hurtin kids.
Michael
I'm not afraid of you ya dork!
Michael tries to pull away but Viny squeezes his arm tight. Michael cries out in pain…
17 INT: Paul's living room
…Paul tries to get up. Viny is squeezing Michaels arm.
C.U. – Lynn sue's hand
The camera picks up a hand. The hand grabs Viny's wrist.
pan up slowly – zoom out slowly
Camera pans up to show that the hand belongs to Lynn Sue.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Please let go of the boys arm.
Viny looks up, her hand still on his wrist. He smiles.
Circle Viny
Smiles
Who da hell are you?
Dr. Lynn Sue
Girlfriend.
The three guys start laughing. Viny lets go of Michaels arm. Michael pulls back. She lets go of Viny.
Circle Viny
Girlfriend, French we didn't know about no girlfriend, you keeping secrets from us?
Paul moves forward but Pete punches him back down almost knocking him out.
At this point Lynn Sue uses martial arts to knock Pete away from Paul.
23 Fight Scene:
NO BOUNCY CAMERA STUFF!
Lynn takes out all three men. The fight scene should be clear, should last a minute or two. She will have difficulty with Pete but eventually bests him also.
Paul could come around and get in it from the floor but he's limited. The kids and Paul should have surprised reactions as Lynn Sue dispatches the Circle men. Then she comes to Paul's side and helps him up.
Dr. Lynn Sue
She looks at Michael…
…Are you all right?
Michael nods still holding his arm.
Paul
What kind of a truck hit me this time?
The three men start to get up. Lynn Ki-ai's and takes a ready stance. Viny helps Pete up, Guss runs out the door, Pete show's he's had enough and backs out the door with his arm over Tony's shoulder.
End Fight Scene
They're gone. Michael and his two sisters regain their composure and rally to Paul.
Michael
Dad, you alright?
Lynn Sue helps Paul up.
24 EXT: Circle Union Headquarters – Evening – Outside the front door
The three pull up in a car. Tony, walks up noticing that Pete needs a helping hand, Tony opens the door. The three men climb out slowly, obviously beaten.
Circle Tony
What da… You guys look terrible, what da heck happened?
They gather themselves but they don't answer.
Geese you guys!
Tony is looking at them. Then he looks at Viny. Viny doesn't return the look even though he knows Tony is looking at him.
Viny what… French? French did this to you?
Viny doesn't answer. Tony looks at Guss. He doesn't answer but nods his head in the positive.
He got some kind of body guard or something?
Circle Viny
Yeah, dat's it, he's got a body guard.
The other two chime in.
Circle Pete and Circle Guss
Not simultaneously…
…Yeah, yeah, a body guard.
Circle Tony
Good god, that guy must be something!
Circle Viny
Yeah… HE was.
Circle Tony
Pete? All three of ya's at once?
Circle Guss
He knew that martial arts stuff.
Circle Viny
Yeah, the martial arts stuff, he was really good at the martial arts.
Circle Tony
He must have been. Well come on in, let's get you guys patched up.
As they're walking in the door…
…What da hell are we gonna do about this martial arts guy?
Pete and Guss sneak a peek at each other like (Hope he doesn't find out it's not a guy).
17 INT: Paul's house – living room - Same night
The police are there asking questions.
Paul
…So I'm almost down for the count. This guy grabs Mike by the arm. I tried to get up and the big guy cleans my clock, I'm blurry. I'm lying there in a fog when… when…
COP
When…
Paul
Well, hell, when Wonder woman showed up!
Everyone accept Lynn Sue looks at each other.
Cop
Wonder woman?
Paul
Well, yeah, I mean, I could only make out that it was a woman but…
Dr. Lynn Sue
…No Wonder woman, just me.
All
You?
Michael
Realizes it was Lynn Sue…
…Yeah dad, you should have seen her, she was like Bruce Lee!
Bechy
It's true dad. That big guy hit you and the next thing I know there were bodies flying everywhere!
Tina
Yeah dad, bodies flying everywhere!
Paul just looks at Lynn for a moment.
Are you going to marry my dad?
Dr. Lynn Sue
Embarrassed…
…I don't know Tina, why do you ask?
Tina
Cause my dad always says "He don't like girls that can Kick his aa…"
Paul (Adlib)
…Tina, she sure has a way with words don't she?
All laugh.
Cop
Well, I got your statement Mr. French. It's great that you were able to ID these guys, we'll round em up and find out what their malfunction is.
Paul
Thank you officer.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Yes, thank you officer.
Cop
You're welcome… Wonder woman.
Turns…
Come on all, let's leave these people in peace.
The cops leave and close the door behind them. Paul's group all look at each other.
Paul
Well, we got cold hamburgers, cold French fries and warm milk shakes for dinner, anyone hungry?
Everyone is.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Paul, aren't you going to eat?
Paul
Naw, I just had a knuckle sandwich.
Nurses his own bleeding mouth… Lynn Sue pities him as they all walk into the kitchen.
4 Kitchen
Michael
We can't do much about the milkshakes but we can microwave, that alright with everyone?
All agree.
Dr. Lynn Sue
That would be fine Michaelsan.
Michael
While he's microwaving…
Hey Lynn, can you teach me some of that stuff you just did?
Dr. Lynn Sue
Karate and Kung Fu. Yes Michaelsan, I would be happy to teach you.
Tina
Me too, me too!
Paul
Hey, never mind them, I'm the one needing defending around here. Teach me!
Dr. Lynn Sue
Paul, I cannot teach you martial arts quick enough for you to learn to defend yourself. It takes many years of training.
Paul
Yeah, how long did it take you?
Dr. Lynn Sue
I was in training for twelve years of my life. And even now I train on my own.
Michael
Twelve years, wow!
Paul
Yeah, that's a long time. How'd you learn all that stuff anyway?
Dr. Lynn Sue
Ah, this is a very long story.
Paul
Achingly sits down at the dinner table…
…Long night.
Dr. Lynn Sue
True.
Michael
Yeah, tell us!
Dr. Lynn Sue
Oh my, where to begin. When my grandfather was very young, his family lived in China, so for about the first eight years of his life he learned the Chinese art of Kung Fu. But revolution came to China. The Japanese offered refuge to some Chinese families in Tokyo.
Eventually my grandfather moved away from China and came to Okinawa. In the later years of his young adult life he learned the Japanese art of Karate.
Paul
So he had a good amount of schooling in both?
Dr. Lynn Sue
Exactly. One day he met another woman in our little village who was also from China. So they would be married. She would be my grandmother.
Soon after they were married they had a baby, my father. He was their only child. When my father was five years old, my grandfather began to teach him both Japanese and Chinese martial arts.
One day my father was in the town and met a boy named Soto. He and my father became good friends. Soto had no family so the Miyagy's took him in.
Soto and my father trained hard under my grandfather until he was too old to train them anymore.
Michael
Wow, they must have trained for a long time!
Dr. Lynn Sue
Yes Michaelsan, although I don't know exactly how long, I know that at one time my father and Soto were the force to be reckoned with in our village.
Paul
So anyway…
Dr. Lynn Sue
Anyway, one day when my father and Soto were older, a woman came to the village named Yukie. She was Japanese and she was beautiful. Both my father and Soto fell in love with her. Yukie chose my father and Soto became very angry.
My father and Soto were both very honorable men in the village but my father, his friend, left Okinawa as so not to disgrace Soto and came to America.
Paul
So your dad, moved away, rather than disgrace his friend and marry this beautiful woman?
Dr. Lynn Sue
Correct.
Paul
Why would he do something like that?
Dr. Lynn Sue
Honor.
Paul
Honor?
Dr. Lynn Sue
Honor is everything in Okinawa. Or it was.
Paul
Was?
Dr. Lynn Sue
Yes, for even though Yukie was now free to marry Soto, she refused because she was still in love with my father.
This angered Soto even more. Honor left our village for a time. Soto took control of many of the business in our village and ruled with an iron fist.
According to my father, it wasn't long before our village was in shambles.
My father became a citizen of the United States and joined the American Army. He fought in Korea and became a decorated war hero. The American's brought him back to the US so that he could train American troops to fight.
While he was home he met a Chinese woman and they got married. This was of course, my mother. She became pregnant with me but died giving birth to me. I have a picture of the two of them that I will show you if you like.
Bechy
I'd love to see that.
Paul
Yeah, I'd like to know what your pop looked like.
Dr. Lynn Sue
In the mean time, Soto got married to another woman. They had two children. In those days, people got sick easily because there were no inoculations for them. Soto's wife got sick with Pneumonia and died. One of Soto's son's committed suicide over his mother's death. The other son grew to be an expert at martial arts but became even more corrupt than his father. He had no honor and ruled by fear.
Paul
But now you're still alive right?
Dr. Lynn Sue
Correct. My father is still in the Army but too busy to take care of me. I was about three when he brought me back to Okinawa. He left me with Yukie never having visited his mother and father. He left immediately back to the US rather than dishonor his friend.
Yukie kept me a secret from Soto saying that I was an orphan. A couple of years later Yukie wrote that my grandmother had died. My father did not return to morn her. A mistake he would only make once.
When he was out of the military he and Yukie would write and she told him of my early life. When Yukie wrote that my grandfather was dying, my father and an American student of his made the journey back to Okinawa.
Soto had all but destroyed our village. Gambling and prostitution were the commerce of the time. My father and Soto watched my grandfather die.
Soto gave my father three days to mourn. Then he and my father were to fight to the death.
Michael
Why, what would that solve?
Dr. Lynn Sue
Michaelsan, an honorable question from an honorable young man. It would solve nothing but Soto's heart was so clouded with anger that he believed this was the only way he would regain his honor.
My father pleaded with Soto to forgive him but Soto would not. The night of the third day Soto waited for my father at the place where they would battle.
Suddenly a terrible storm came up. This was common in Okinawa. I was in the bell tower warning everyone when I became trapped. My father's student rescued me. The building where Soto was waiting collapsed and trapped him.
My father saved his life and all was forgiven and forgotten. My father said goodbye to me and Yukie and returned with his student back to the United States.
Bechy
Why didn't you go with him?
Dr. Lynn Sue
My father was still afraid that if Soto found out who I was that he would be angry again. Soto became a great and honorable man again and restored our village. He brought all of the children in the village…
…together and trained us all in Karate and Kung Fu. Soto was a great man and he was a brilliant teacher. He trained us for twelve years until he was too old.
Paul
So that… is how you came to know both Karate and Kung Fu?
Dr. Lynn Sue
Correct.
Paul
There must be something you can teach me that will help me out.
Dr. Lynn Sue
I'm sorry Paul, there is just not enough time.
Paul
I guess I understand, probably do more harm than good.
Dr. Lynn Sue
You are again wise, and honorable.
25 inT: paul's Semi
He backs his truck into a warehouse dock. He gets out of the truck and goes into the building. He leaves the truck running.
26 EXT: Outside Misc building
27 INT: Inside the building – Misc freight bldg
Paul Steps up to the counter and hands the lady at the desk his paperwork.
DESK LADY
What door ya in hun?
Paul
Three.
Hands Paul some paperwork.
Desk Lady
Go through that door and wait by door three, someone will eventually help you.
Paul
OK Thanks.
Paul walks through the door, walks over to his dock and waits. Eventually a man on a fork lift stops.
FORKLIFT DRIVER
Wach-ya-got?
Paul hands him the paperwork.
Forklift Driver
OK.
The driver takes off after Paul's freight.
As Paul is waiting he notices a man at another door with a red shirt and cap getting loaded. Eventually he drops it thinking it's his imagination.
Soon the forklift driver arrives with his freight. They exchange business words, Paul signs a document and the man loads his truck. Paul bids him good-bye and walks the length of the dock to the exit.
26 EXT: Outside Misc building
Paul steps outside the building, down the steps and walks the length of the parking lot to his truck. He gets in, organizes his things and starts the truck.
As soon as he starts the truck, the driver's side window is smashed in! The door is opened and Paul is pulled from his seat! He falls down on the ground!
Circle Viny
Standing over Paul…
…So you called the cops on us ey?
Viny kicks Paul in the ribs.
You don't call the cops on us!
Kicks Paul in the ribs again! Other Circle members are now standing around Paul.
Viny tries to kick Paul again but this time he's ready! He grabs Viny's foot and kicks his other foot out from under him! Viny hits the ground! Paul gets up but is taken down by a martial arts kick to the face! He's stunned but gets up slowly.
Circle Viny
Yeah tough guy, we got our own body guard now!
Paul can see the martial arts expert, Chow, out of the corner of his eye. The man does martial arts kicks and flips. He's obviously good.
Paul charges for the back of the trailer. Someone catches his foot. He falls by the back tires. Someone has his leg and is pulling him. He sees the tire chock, it's heavy and attached to a chain. He grabs the tire chock and swings it. Guss is caught in the side of the head and goes down hard. Pete comes from behind Guss. Paul swings again at Pete but misses.
He swings again and let's go, hitting Pete in the chest. Paul then rolls under the trailer, comes up on the other side and quickly climbs in on the passenger side of the tractor.
25 int: Paul's Semi
He closes the door and locks it. Then he locks the driver's side even though the window is broken out. He jams the truck in gear and starts to pull away. Chow jumps up on the running board and tries to stop Paul.
Paul grabs the Microphone of the CB radio and clocks Chow in the forehead. Chow falls off and Paul is out of the lot and down the road. He's relieved at first thinking he's escaped, but soon a pickup truck and a Lincoln are chasing him.
28 ext: A car chase ensues
Before long a police car shows up, then another. Before long three are six and in the chase. Paul sees his chance and turns the truck in order to block his pursuers. The chase stops and the police, guns pulled, apprehend the Circle members.
later on:
15 INT: TTT Building - dock
Sitting on the dock of the warehouse are Paul, Steve, Joe and Lynn Sue.
Joe
I don't know what to say Paul. This thing has gotten out of hand.
Steve
Yeah, Paul, usually they back off by now. They're really after you for some reason.
Paul
Favoring his wounds
I don't know either.
Paul's phone rings. Paul answers and gives a couple responses.
OK thanks.
Hangs up.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Who was that?
Paul
The Police, they've been watching me.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Paul, you were…
Paul
…Bate?
Dr. Lynn Sue
That was very dangerous.
Paul
It's all right, I told them they could. And they did show up just in time.
Joe
I guess they did. Geese Paul, I don't know what to tell you.
Paul
Yeah, you said that Joe.
Joe
Sorry.
Dr. Lynn Sue
What else did the Police tell you?
Paul
They said those guys would be in jail for a month until their hearing. I hate to say it Joe but I think the best thing would be for me to just join em.
Steve
You can't, they'll have you hauling something illegal for them you'll end up in jail.
Paul
What other choice do I have Steve?
Dr. Lynn Sue
Fight!
All
Fight?
Paul
For what?
Dr. Lynn Sue
Your children. For Steve, for Joe, for me, for yourself.
Paul
With what?
Dr. Lynn Sue
Your hands.
Paul
I tried that Lynn, you saw where that got me?
Dr. Lynn Sue
You have a month.
Paul
No I don't. Just cause those guys are gone doesn't mean they won't send someone else.
Joe
Possible but… I don't know about that.
Steve
Steve's right, it might take em awhile to find new thugs.
Joe
That does seem to be the trend.
Paul
I don't know Lynn, even if you could teach me to fight…
Joe and Steve look at each other.
…you said it yourself, it takes years to learn.
Steve
What would she teach you, what are you talking about?
Paul
Don't ask.
Joe
Laugh's
Yeah, what could a woman teach you?
Paul
To Joe
You wanna find out?
Joe
To Paul and Lynn
Hey, you two could train right here at night. Use the warehouse.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Looks around…
…It could work.
Paul
Hell, this ain't gonna work! This is ridicules!
Dr. Lynn Sue
Paul, what is your passion?
15 zoom in - slowly on Paul and Lynn.
Paul
My what?
Dr. Lynn Sue
Your passion? My passion was to be a doctor. I went to school for fourteen years. I never gave up because it was my passion.
Steve
It takes fourteen years to become a doctor?
Dr. Lynn Sue
Eight years in Okinawa, ten years in America. Because of my training in Okinawa, I was able to complete my American medical training in six.
Paul
Can't you just transfer your license?
Dr. Lynn Sue
No, when I came to America, I had to start all over.
Paul
Why did you come to America?
Dr. Lynn Sue
When I finished college in Japan, I worked for big hospital in Tokyo. I fell in love with the administrator. But I soon found out that this man was actually Soto's son.
Paul
The son Soto disowned?
Dr. Lynn Sue
Correct. When I confronted him he was with important people. He said I disgraced him and he released me from my job there.
His word was far reaching and before long, I was unable to find a job anywhere in Japan.
I went back to Okinawa and told Soto about it but Soto said he could do nothing. Yukie and my father where in my village. Soto had eventually invited my father to come home. Yukie and my father were eventually married and lived together in Okinawa until my father died two years ago.
Paul
And Yukie?
Dr. Lynn Sue
Yukie is still alive. We write often. Soto died four years ago. Anyway, I told Yukie and my father what had happened. My father gave me money and sent me to the United States to be a doctor.
It would be six more years before I could practice medicine in this country. Fourteen years all together but I did it because it was my passion. So Paul, what is your passion?
Paul
Thinks…
…I don't know.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Is it truck driving?
Paul
Hesitant…
…No offence Joe, but no, I don't think it is.
Joe
I should hope not, it sure as hell ain't mine.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Is it computer programming?
Paul
Um, no, it paid good and all but I don't think that was my passion either… I guess I'd have to say it was my kids. Yeah, I think my kids are my passion.
Dr. Lynn Sue
I would agree.
Paul
You would?
Dr. Lynn Sue
Very few men in the world can say that. I think it is most honorable.
Paul
Wow, thanks, never thought of it that way.
Dr. Lynn Sue
So what are you going to do about it?
Paul
Geared up now
Fight!
Dr. Lynn Sue
We have one month.
15 INT: Night – TTT Warehouse – dock
Paul and Lynn start training.
Training – montage
The next several scenes are of Paul and Lynn training. I'm open to suggestions here. They should be methodical the way Mr. Miyagi taught Denial in the first movie but attuned to the warehouse setting. She has Paul doing all kind of things that Paul isn't sure about but he keeps doing it. This goes on for nights, weeks.
It's a tire distribution company so there are lots of tires around. They could use the tires to do kicking, throwing, blocking, ducking. Big tires for strength exercises, small tires for karate chopping, breathing like in the first movie. "Breath, in through nose, out through mouth."
Instead of Wax on, Wax off, it could be, tire on, tire off or something like that. Throw the tire, Block the tire, etc.
After a couple of weeks Paul is frustrated and confronts Lynn. This conversation is acted but there are no actual lines. It's all done to music. She finally shows him what he has learned. She turns his training into actual Karate moves. He's astonished, they spare, more training with tires, kicking throwing, karate chopping, ducking, blocking, breathing, etc.
More training
They spare more. Eventually time is up, the month is over. The kids have worked out with them. They spare one more time, his kids watch.
Still on the dock. Paul and Lynn finally stop to take a break.
end montage
Paul
Well, we'll know tomorrow if they got put away or not.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Do you think they will be released?
Paul
I hear tell that's the way of it. They always get off somehow. And that martial arts guy they got, no offence, you're a great teacher and all but that guy walks on air!
Dr. Lynn Sue
Yes, it is going to be difficult with him. Tell me, what was his stance?
Paul shows her how he stood when he was showing off.
I see, he was doing Kung Fu.
She shows Paul the differences between Kung Fu and Karate.
Dr. Lynn Sue
But remember Paul, this man has probably been training all his life. You have been training one month.
Paul
Yeah, so what do I do?
Dr. Lynn Sue
Fight with your mind and your heart. (She uses her hand to point to Paul's head and heart). If you fight with this ( ) and this ( ) and he fights with this ( ) and this ( ) (Pointing to her own head and muscles) …then you might be able to defend yourself and escape.
Paul
Escape?
Dr. Lynn Sue
You cannot hope to beat him. Defend and escape only.
Paul
What good will that do?
Dr. Lynn Sue
My grandfather always said to my father and Soto, "Best way to win a fight, is not to be there." You defend, then you run!
Paul
I like the way your grandfather thinks, but what's to prevent them from coming after me?
Dr. Lynn Sue
If you defend well enough, they may be discouraged and leave you alone.
Paul
(Adlib) yeah or dead.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Then they will leave you alone.
29 INT: Chicago High rise apartment loft – Yale's place – Night
Very fancy party, approximately one-hundred people attending, Paul and Lynn arrive a little late
Paul
I feel underdressed.
Dr. Lynn Sue
You look fine.
The camera picks up Yale
He notices Paul and Lynn and walks over to them. Yale is jealous of Paul.
Dr. Cambridge
Dr. Lynn Sue, welcome to my humble home. Who's your friend?
Dr. Lynn Sue
This is Paul, Paul, Yale Cambridge.
Paul
Yale Cambridge, like the colleges?
Dr. Cambridge
Like the Universities!
Paul
Oh, right.
Dr. Cambridge
So… Paul… What do you do for a living?
Paul
Well, I still haven't decided what I'm going to be when I grow up but at the moment, I'm a truck driver.
Dr. Cambridge
Looks at Lynn…
A truck driver…
Pulls her aside…
…You brought a truck driver to my… can we just talk for a moment…
Looks at Paul…
…In private…
Dr. Lynn Sue
Well, I guess so…
Paul
I'll just grab me a drink.
Dr. Cambridge
No… no… don't do that, just stand there, don't move.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Why can't he get a drink?
Dr. Cambridge
Quietly to Lynn
…because… he's… a… truck driver… they're so dirty and… dusty!
Dr. Lynn Sue
What are you talking about?
Dr. Cambridge
…Oh yeah, you're Chinese…
Dr. Lynn Sue
…I'm Japanese!
Dr. Cambridge
…Yeah, yeah, whatever. Why did you bring a truck driver to my party?
Dr. Lynn Sue
He's my boyfriend.
Dr. Cambridge
Your boyfr… no, no, Doctors and truck drivers don't date!
Dr. Lynn Sue
What?
Dr. Cambridge
They don't… date. They don't get married and they don't have kids! Did he even go to college?
Dr. Lynn Sue
Yes, he has a degree!
Dr. Cambridge
Yeah, yeah, in what, Dumb Truck Driver one-oh-one?
Lynn is shocked!
Look, you know what the Food Chain is?
Dr. Lynn Sue
I think so.
Dr. Cambridge
Gestures with his hands…
…Doctors that's us, we're like the lions in the jungle. Truck drivers are like the… Gazelle. The Lion… eats the Gazelle, get it?
Dr. Lynn Sue
That makes no sense!
Dr. Cambridge
Alright… how about this…
Makes a ruler gesture with his hands…
…this is a truck driver, way down here. This is a doctor way over here, understand?
Dr. Lynn Sue
Taken aback
I think so.
Dr. Cambridge
Good… good… So why don't you take your truck driver home, come back here and we'll find you a suitable date?
Dr. Lynn Sue
I have a better idea.
Dr. Cambridge
Ok!
Dr. Lynn Sue
I will take my truck driver home…
Dr. Cambridge
Anticipatory…
…and…
Dr. Lynn Sue
…and neither of us will come back!
Dr. Cambridge
…Wait, no, no…
Dr. Lynn Sue
…Ever!
Dr. Cambridge
As she's walking back to Paul…
…Wait, that's not what I had in mind.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Turns to reply to him…
…Yes it is. You are so good at making decisions!
Dr. Cambridge
…Dr. Lynn… wait… I…
She puts her arm in Paul's.
Paul
Can I get a drink now?
Dr. Lynn Sue
You don't want to drink from that table.
Paul
Yeah… yes I do, I'm thirsty!
She pulls him toward the door.
Dr. Lynn Sue
I will take you for a drink, c'mon lets go.
Paul goes along, not sure why.
30 EXT: Down town Chicago – Busy street – Chinese restaurant – late night - Facade
They pull up in front and parallel park.
Paul
This is a Chinese restaurant, I thought you were Japanese?
She smiles and ignores his comment. Paul comes around the Jeep, lets her out. They lock arms and go inside.
31 INT: Inside restaurant – Typical setting - not very fancy – a few costomers
A young Chinese girl seats them in a booth.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Tonight we will eat, drink tea and Sockeye.
Paul
I thought Sockeye was Japanese.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Actually Chinese but all Oriental drink Sockeye.
The waitress brings them tea. Lynn Sue orders for them in Chinese.
Paul
You speak Chinese too?
Dr. Lynn Sue
A little, I hope you don't mind, I took the liberty of ordering for both of us.
Paul
Surprise me.
Soon the waitress brings food and Sockeye. Paul picks up the little porcelain cup of Sockeye.
Dr. Lynn Sue
You try…
Paul sips it. He doesn't cough but the audience can tell it's strong.
Paul
Wow, strong stuff!
Dr. Lynn Sue
Drink up…
She drinks hers slowly. Paul follows suite and then begins to eat.
Paul
Wow, this is really good. What is this?
Dr. Lynn Sue
Zhajiangmain (Noodles mixed with heavy flavored meat sauce), Gongbao jiding (Kung Pao Chicken) and Huiguorou (Twice cooked Pork).
Paul
Still eating, changes the subject…
…We left that party because of me didn't we?
Lynn Sue nods the affirmative.
I told you this Doctor, Truck driver thing wouldn't work out.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Paul, can I ask you a question?
Paul
Of course, anything.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Where did you grow up?
Paul
…Pigeon Forge Tennessee grew up on a farm there. Dad was a farmer, Mom was a farmer's wife.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Are your parents still alive?
Paul
Nope, dad died of cancer, mom died of a broken heart, and she might have died of exhaustion too, being a farmer's wife was anything but easy.
Dr. Lynn Sue
I believe that.
Paul
Yep, my brother Jack and I worked the farm till we were old enough to go to college and then we were out of there.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Out of there?
Paul
Yeah, farming was hard and we'd had enough.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Did you know that I grew up on a farm?
Paul
No, I don't think you ever told me that.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Yes, that was how we survived. We grew mostly rice. We only had enough money to survive. I'm not supposed to tell anyone but my grandfather also made rice wine. It was unlawful but it helped.
Paul
What'd ya do for fun?
Dr. Lynn Sue
Played with other children in the village, made up games, swam in the ocean. We did Karate a lot. Once-in-awhile we would read a book if one was available and written in Japanese.
Paul
Sounds like a hard life.
Dr. Lynn Sue
It was the life of a farm child.
Paul
I guess it doesn't matter where you're from, farming's just a hard way of life.
Dr. Lynn Sue
It is true.
Paul
I guess what you're trying to tell me is that we're not so different.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Exactly. Paul, I don't care if you drive a truck.
Paul
Yeah, well what about the fact that you make ten times more money than I do?
Dr. Lynn Sue
Why does that matter?
Paul
C'mon Lynn, even men in Okinawa want to be the bread winners. We're men, that's just how we are.
Dr. Lynn Sue
That is probably true but it doesn't matter to me.
Paul
I have kids already. Don't you want to have kids?
Dr. Lynn Sue
Maybe but I'm older now. I would have loved to have children but I chose my passion over a family.
She pauses…
…Paul if you asked me to marry you right now, I would say yes. And I would never regret my decision. I would honor you, OUR money, YOUR children and OUR relationship.
Paul
Wow, my ex-wife never said anything like that to me.
Dr. Lynn Sue
I would never be anything like your ex-wife.
Paul
Boy Lynn… I've sure never loved anyone like I love you, that's for sure.
Dr. Lynn Sue
And I love you Paul, very much!
Paul
My kids sure like you.
Dr. Lynn Sue
And I love your children.
Paul
Well, this sure seems like a strange place to ask but, Lynn Sue Miyagi, would you like to be Mrs. Lynn Sue French?
Dr. Lynn Sue
I would love to be Mrs. French.
Paul
Well, I guess that means we should get hitched.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Hitched?
Paul
Tennessee way of sayen, let's get married.
By now they're standing next to their table. They embrace and kiss long and hard.
Dr. Lynn Sue
She pulls away for a second…
…Ok.
Paul
Well, Ok then!
They kiss again. The manager of the restaurant comes up to them and chastises them for kissing in his restaurant.
RESTAURANT OWNER
Hey, this is a public place! You want to do that, get a room!
Dr. Lynn Sue
(Tells the restaurant owner in Chinese that they have just decided to get married)
Writer was unable to find the translation that says "We are going to be married" in Chinese. The owner changes his tone. Now he wants to celebrate!
Restaurant Owner
Oh, why don't you say so! Hey everyone, they getting married!
All the patrons clap. The owner tells his staff to react.
Get food, more Sockeye. Move, move, move! Everyone, tonight we celebrate.
He addresses Lynn and Paul again…
…You sit, you sit! Drink Sockeye!
He pours Lynn and Paul more Sockeye.
zoom out slowly
Show everyone in the restaurant celebrating.
15 EXT: TTT dock – next Morning
Joe is standing on the dock, he looks at his watch. Paul pulls up in his Jeep. Gets out looking disheveled.
Joe
Little late this morning Paul.
Paul
Yeah, Joe I'm sorry.
Joe
I'm just messing with you. I really don't care.
Looks at Paul…
…You look a mess.
Paul
Thanks.
Joe
No offence.
Paul
I didn't go home last night.
Joe
Paul, were you out partying?
Paul
You could say that. Have you ever had Sockeye?
Joe
Once or twice.
Paul
Stuff'll knock you on your butt!
Joe
Don't think I ever drank enough to know. Hey, aren't those the same clothes you had on yesterday?
Paul
Smiles…
…Yep.
Joe
Paul, where'd you stay last night?
Paul
MY HOUSE, you know how I feel about staying with a woman when I ain't married!
Joe
Ok but she… you and her…?
Paul
I asked her to marry me last night.
Joe
You're kidding?
Paul
Nope!
Joe
A doctor and a truck driver, now there's something you don't see every day. Congratulations!
Just then Joe and Paul are interrupted, rudely. Tony and his gang walk up behind them.
Circle Tony
Hey French, I couldn't help over hearing, congratulations.
Paul
To Joe…
…I guess it's been a month.
Joe
To Paul…
…I guess we know how the hearing went.
Circle Tony
So French, where is your little bride?
Paul
Working I guess.
Joe
Isn't that where you should be Tony?
Circle Tony
Business first Joe, business first. And speaking of business, why don't you mind yours. Your retirement is coming up, I wouldn't want you to miss it.
Joe
One, I won't miss my retirement and two, Paul is my business.
Circle Tony
There's a scary thought.
Changes the subject…
…French, I'll get right to the point. You had my boys put in Jail. And though a month really ain't dat long, any time in jail ain't happy time. You get my meaning?
Paul
(Adlib) I do.
Circle Tony
So you can imagine my boys, they ain't too happy with you.
Paul
I can imagine.
Circle Tony
Yeah, French, you know, point blank, they want you dead!
Paul doesn't respond.
French, I'm the only thing standing between them and your wedding.
Paul
Stands up…
…Just what the hell is it you want me to do again?
Circle Tony
All right, you're a computer expert. Yeah we know all about you.
Paul
If I'm such a computer expert, why would I be driving a truck right now?
Circle Tony
Pauses, ponders Paul's comment
Yeah… you know, that's a good question. But here's the problem with that, if you ain't a programmer no more… then my boys is gonna have one hell of a good time with you, your fiancé and your kids!
Paul
My family ain't got nothing to do with this!
Circle Tony
Points to other guys standing there…
…Tell them that, I'm not the one who just got outta jail thanks to you.
Circle Viny
Yeah, them little daughters of his sure was fresh looking.
Paul's had enough.
32 Fight Scene
Paul throws a martial arts kick at Viny, knocking him off balance. He tries to throw another one but its blocked by Chow. Chow throws a reverse punch but Paul ducks.
Out of nowhere Joe hits Chow square in the back of the head with a load bar knocking him clean out. Pete pulls Joe out of the fight. A battle ensues with…
…Paul, Guss, Viny and Tony. Paul has his hands full but is holding his own.
Joe notices that Pete has his mind on the fight and only has one hand on his chest. Joe is small but stocky. He grabs Pete's fingers and bends them back. Pete does down in pain. Joe gives Pete a sturdy right hook and knocks Pete down. Then Joe joins Paul's fight. Joe and Tony go at it.
This is the edge Paul needs. He takes out Guss and Viny just in time to run interference on Pete who is about to go after Joe. Paul and Pete get into it. Paul isn't having much affect, Pete isn't going down easy. Joe finishes off Tony. Joe runs and gets his pickup truck. He pulls his truck a long side the dock, Paul escapes Pete and jumps in, the two take off.
End Fight Scene
33 EXT: Joe's Jeep - Convertable
Paul
As they're driving away…
…Thanks pal, I wasn't getting nowhere with that big fella.
Joe
Yeah, that's Pete. He used to work for us until he joined Circle. We used to call him the Human Forklift.
Paul
I guess. Hey you're pretty good in a fight.
Joe
Thanks, you're not bad yourself. Karate lessons paid off ey?
Paul
I guess, today's the first time I had to use it.
Joe
Hey speaking of which, we should go to your house and get your kids outta there.
Paul
Yep, let's go!
They race off to Paul's house.
5 EXT: Dan and Diane's house – Night – Out front
Paul, Lynn and the kids pile out of the truck.
Dan and Paul talk. Diane looks around to make sure they weren't followed and escorts Lynn and the kids into the house.
Paul
…Dan, I need you to stay here, I need you to protect my kids.
Dan
Alright Paul, if that's what you want.
Lynn comes back out of the house.
Dr. Lynn Sue
I'm coming with.
Paul
Don't know where I'm going yet.
Dr. Lynn Sue
You're going to the Circle headquarters.
Joe
You're what?
Paul
Yeah, we're going where?
Dr. Lynn Sue
We have to get something that will get them in trouble, permanent trouble!
Paul
I get it, I think they call that "Damning Evidence".
Joe
That'd be good but how?
Dr. Lynn Sue
I think you say "Sneak."
Paul
That's crazy, we're just going to sneak in and take… what we don't know to take?
Dr. Lynn Sue
Yep.
Dan
Walks up…
…She's right Paul. At this point it's you or them anyway. It's your only choice.
Paul
Thinks a second…
…What choice do we have?
Joe
I don't know but how ARE we gonna get in?
They start to get back into Joe's truck.
Paul
We need to think of something between here and there.
They take off, Dan waves.
34 EXT: Night – Circle Headquarters – Outside
Fence in the street.
35 int: Zoom out slowly
Still in Joe's truck, they crawl to a stop.
Joe
This has GOT to be the dumbest thing I've ever done.
Paul
You know, you're right Joe, I can't ask you to do this.
Joe
And you couldn't ask me not to. What do we do now?
Dr. Lynn Sue
Get in uniform, blend in.
Paul
And we do that how… wait don't tell me, I know what you're going to say.
They park the truck out of site and spy out three unsuspecting Circle workers. They jump the workers.
Soon they all three appear in red hats and red shirts that say "Circle".
Paul
Looks at Lynn's hat…
…That's a good look on you.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Oh, thank you.
Joe
I got the fat sweaty guy!
Dr. Lynn Sue
Points…
…That way.
They follow her.
36 ext: Circle building – Night – parking lot
37 INT: Circle building – Night – Some lights
The next scenes are of the three of them making their way into the building and around to the office section.
Joe decides he knows what he's looking for.
Finally they go up some stairs just outside of an office. But not without being noticed by someone across the warehouse area.
38 int: Circle HQ – Business office
Lynn looks around and quietly breaks the door open. The lights are out, Joe turns them on.
39 int: Lower open area
This is also noticed by the worker who is making his way towards the offices.
38b int: Circle HQ – Business office
Paul
Whispering…
…What are we looking for?
Lynn shrugs.
Joe
Cargo manifests. The ones they don't want anyone to see.
Paul
Why would they keep records if they're hiding something?
Joe
They can't haul freight without records, they have to have a paper trail. It's too hard to remember what everyone picks up and delivers. Besides, it's the law.
Paul spies a locked cabinet and points to it. Joe gives a thumbs up.
They try to open it but the cabinet is like a vault. Lynn tries a martial arts move but it doesn't work. She shrugs again. Joe notices a computer that's running and points Paul to it.
Paul
Whispering…
…I don't know the password, this won't do us any good if I can't get in.
Joe leans over and clicks the OK button on the password screen. The computer comes to life.
Why wouldn't they password protect this?
Joe
I guess we should password protect ours from now on.
Paul starts looking through files.
Joe
There, that one.
Paul opens a folder, then a file.
That's it, that's what we need.
Paul grabs a CD and sticks it in the computer. Soon the files are all down loaded, the computer is fast. He pulls the disk out and puts it in his top pocket. They start to leave but the worker that saw them blocks their exit.
WORKER
Who are you people?
Paul
We're new.
Worker
So, what the hell do you think you're doing in here?
The worker sees that the computer has been messed with.
Alright, don't any of you move, I'm callin…
…K.O. by Paul! One punch! The worker is out cold. But the worker still managed to punch a button that sounds an alarm.
Paul
We're in trouble, let's go!
They, stepping over the ousted worker, head back out.
40 INT: Car – Circle group – driving – night
Circle Tony
I should have known they wouldn't be at French's house.
Circle Viny
Where would they go?
Circle Chow
Listen, I have a friend (chow's brother) who needs a little extra cash. He's close by and he's as good at martial arts as I am.
Circle Tony
How close?
Circle Chow
Two minutes.
Circle Viny
This is all great but how's this gonna help us find French?
Circle Tony
All in good time, we need this guy. Call him, tell him we're on the way.
37 int: Circle Headquarters – Misc Corridors
Joe notices a couple of TTT trailers parked in the Circle Yard. He shakes his head shamefully at this.
41 Fight Scene
The three are making their way out but someone else spots them. Now they have to fight their way out of the facility.
End fight Scene
42 INT: Packed, five into the Lincoln
Tony gets a call on his cell phone.
Circle Tony
Yeah… yeah. No kidding… yeah. Alright, we'll be there shortly, thanks for the heads up.
Circle Viny
What is it?
Circle Tony
Someone broke into the office at headquarters
Guss is driving, he floors it.
41 INT: Circle Headquarters – Night - Corridor
43 Fight Scene
The three are caught-onto and are fighting diligently against all that oppose them.
End Fight Scene
Paul
This way!
Paul leads them outside.
36 EXT: Circle Headquarters – Night – Parking lot
44 Fight Scene
More fighting, Paul and the other two are getting tired. They manage to get almost all the way out when Tony and his gang stop them at the exit. Other Circle employees gather around.
End Fight Scene
Circle Tony
Well, well, well. I have to admit, I never would have even considered this.
He looks…
Whatga ya got French? Why in such a hurry to leave?
Paul doesn't answer.
Look, you guys are surrounded. There's no way out. Put down whatever you have and maybe we'll let your family off easy.
Just then a crash is heard in the background. The roar of an engine grows louder. Everyone looks. It's Dan in his Mercedes crashing through the crowd of people. He pulls up and the three jump in before they're grabbed. Dan races around the yard with no regard for human life. Soon he charges through the front gate. They're off.
45 INT: Dan's car – Racing
Paul
Sorry about your car Dan.
Dan
That's ok, I've been wanting a new one for awhile. Diane'll have to let me get one now.
Joe
She won't need to, she's going to be burying you in this one.
Dan
Where to?
Paul
The Police!
Joe
What about my truck?
36 ext: Dan's car – as their pulling away…
45b Int: dan's car
Dr. Lynn Sue (O.C.)
Circle property now.
They head off toward the Chicago Police Headquarters.
46 INT: Chicago Police Station – Reception Desk – Late night
Other police are working in the background. Lynn, Dan and Joe sit in the waiting area. Paul and a detective come out chatting. (You don't see the detectives face).
Paul
…Thanks detective.
(We still can't see who the Detective is.)
DETECTIVE
You're welcome, you shouldn't go home tonight though. We'll round these guys up as quick as possible.
Paul
Yeah, we'll stay somewhere.
46 int: chicago police foyer
They all meet. Paul introduces them. (Still can't see who the detective is).
Dan
You know you guys can stay at our place as long as you need?
Paul
Thanks Dan.
Joe
I guess I can't go home either.
Dan
Joe, I meant you too, you're all welcome.
Paul
Sorry to get yawl into all this. It just seems to have snowballed out of control.
Dr. Lynn Sue
I'm always looking for a little excitement.
Joe
I've had about all the excitement I can handle. The old body can't take much more, I'm pooped!
Paul
Me too.
Dan
Well, let's head home then. We'll all just lay low at my place until the detective says it's safe to come out.
21 INT: circle Headquarters – Night - Warehouse
Tony and his gang have rounded up more Circle volunteers to go out looking for Paul. (A Posy)
47 EXT: Dan's car – Night –somewhere
As the gang make their way towards Dan's house they're spotted by a Circle contingent. Circle employees start to follow them.
45 int: DANS CAR – DAN
Dan
Looking in his mirror…
…Ah, I hate to be the bearer of bad tidings but I think we're being followed.
They all look back.
Paul
We can't go back to your place unless we lose em.
Dan
Nope!
Dr. Lynn Sue
We must lead them astray.
Dan
Where?
Dr. Lynn Sue
I don't know, I don't know Chicago.
Joe
I know Chicago blind folded. Turn left at the next intersection.
47b EXT: Dan's Car – Night – Any street
Dan swings left and hits the gas. They head onto the Chicago Loop. A short car chase ensues.
Joe finally leads all the vehicles to an abandoned truck depot. Four other Circle vehicles show up. More men pile out.
48 ext: old truck terminal – outside - Night
Paul's gang runs in.
49 int: old truck terminal – corridor - Dark
50 Fight Scene
Dan has a flashlight. The chase is on foot now. Paul's group sticks together. Running about inside the old truck terminal, they take out a couple of the Circle gang but there's more.
51 ext: old truck terminal – empty yard in the center of the terminal – Dim lighting
Eventually Paul's gang ends up out in the open truck parking area. More of the Circle gang has arrived.
End Fight Scene
They're surrounded. Circle is all around them.
Paul
(Adlib) This is a hell of a predicament.
Dan
I'd say.
Dr. Lynn Sue
I'm going to lose my job.
Paul
Your job isn't what you should be concerned about losing right now.
Tony walks up.
Circle Tony
Now, you guys ain't playen fair. We're just trying to do a little business here…
As Tony is talking…
(POV) Person spying
Its detective Larooso, but we don't find that out until close to the end. He's just watching for now.
Suddenly two black limo's pull up. The drivers let their riders out. Two men in black suites find their way through the mob.
CIRCLE OWNER CLARENCE PEABODY
Calls out…
…Tony.
Circle Tony
Makes his way over to the two owners…
…Mr. Peabody, Mr. Powel (LIPTON POWEL).
Circle Peabody
As he's looking around…
…Who are all these people? Lipton, did we hire all these people?
Circle Lipton
I don't recall Clarence.
Circle Peabody
Still looking around…
…Tony, we pay you an inordinate amount of money to keep us out of trouble.
Tony gives an expression but says nothing.
What a frigging mess!
Pause…
Who is French?
Paul
Pause and out of breath…
…That'd be me.
Peabody walks up to him and looks at him for a second.
Circle Peabody
Do you have any idea how much trouble you've caused my partner and I?
Paul
Pauses, still breathing hard…
…(Adlib) It ain't exactly been a picnic for me.
Circle Peabody
Laugh's a little
…No, no, I don't suppose it has.
Pauses…
…The information that you stole off of our computer. We weren't expecting that, you got guts, you know that?
Paul
Thanks.
Peabody
Yeah, yeah, you know that's what we were going to hire you for. You used those talents against us, that's pretty damn good. I don't suppose we could pay you…
Pause…
…well, a lot of money to work for us?
Paul
How much?
His buddy's look at him like "What are you doing?"
Circle Peabody
Enough to retire on starting right now?
Paul
You could, the problem is, I probably wouldn't live long enough to enjoy it, so I suppose not.
Circle Peabody
You suppose not ha? That's a shame. On the other hand, you're probably right, someone would probably just knock you off.
Pause…
…I don't suppose you still have that information on you?
Paul
No sir, you suppose right.
Circle Peabody
Hm, any chance you DIDN'T go to the police yet?
Paul
No sir, as much as I hate to say it in my particular position but chances are the police have had a pretty good look at your files by now.
Circle Peabody
Hm, that is a shame.
Powel
Not as reserved as Peabody…
…You dumb son-of-a-bitch, you may have just brought a multi-million dollar business to its knees!
Paul
And how many people have been brought to their knees because of that business? How many innocent people, how many children? How many have you stolen from? How many people have filed bankruptcy because of you?
Circle Peabody
All you had to do was join.
Paul
And all you had to do was leave me alone.
Circle Peabody
Mr. French, have you ever heard of Software Piracy?
Paul
I'm a computer programmer remember?
Circle Peabody
How many people will get hurt by giving up a little software?
Paul
There's nothing I hate worse than a thief. People worked their whole lives on that software, just to have someone like you take it away from them.
Circle Peabody
We're not taking that much, we're just making a few copies. You could have been a rich man French.
Paul
Ever have kids Mr?
Circle Peabody
None that I know of.
Paul
I would have been a rich man if I never had a dime.
Powel
Awe, how touching. We were actually beginning to like you French, it's a shame.
Paul doesn't reply.
Circle Peabody
You went to the police. About the only thing we can do now is let all these angry truck drivers take revenge.
36 EXT: Circle Headquarters – Night
A police raid is taking place. The Circle organization gets taken down.
51 ext: old Truck temninal – parking lot - Night
Circle Peabody
Turns to Tony…
…Tony, most of these men are probably out of a job now. Probably have the police after them. What would you like to do with these people?
Circle Tony
Yeah, what are we gonna do with you French?
Turns to the other Circle members and calls out…
…How bout it boys (and a few women), what do you want to do with these people? You're out of a job because of them!
Circle people jeer!
Circle Peabody
Well Mr. French, it sound like these people want blood. Shall we let them have it Mr. Powell?
Circle Powell
Yes Mr. Peabody, I think this will be fun to watch.
Suddenly a voice from a different place calls out. (It's Steve)
Steve (O.C.)
Wait a minute, wait a minute!
EXT: detective – still hiding
Looks to see who it is.
51 EXT: (POV) men from Paul's company
I don't think the odds are even here!
Steve and friends advance together.
Circle Peabody
Frustrated…
…Who the hell are you?
Steve
We're the TTT Company, we all work with Paul French. You fight him, you fight us.
TTT men jeer.
Peabody tries to say something but Steve's not waiting, he leads the charge. The brawl is on!
52 Fight Scene.
TTT and Circle Union clash in battle! The next scenes are of different skirmishes. Paul and Circle guys, Lynn and the two Circle martial arts guys, etc. Paul's friend Dan faces off with the Human Forklift, Pete.
Dan
First String, Pittsburg University Line backer.
Circle Pete
Whatever!
Peabody and Powell stand off to the side and watch. Eventually the fight begins to lean towards the TTT gang. Circle employees are dropping off fast. Dan finishes off Pete, not easily but he finally bests him. Circle Tony stands off to the side, he pulls a gun and points it at Paul's head. Everyone stops…
End Fight Scene.
Circle Peabody
…Mr. Powel, how about a wager?
Circle Powell
You know how I love to gamble, what's the bet?
Circle Peabody
I'll bet you that French can't beat that Chow fella. Say, Ten Thousand on Chow?
Circle Powell
Chow to win, you are on! Should we offer them something?
Detective
Comes out of no-where, gun pulled…
…How about if French wins everyone goes to jail tonight?
Circle Peabody
Obviously disappointed at the entrance of his old adversary…
…And if he doesn't Detective Larooso?
Detective
I give you guys one day to run before I turn States evidence.
They really don't have much of a choice. Peabody and Powell both nod in agreement.
Detective
Good.
Peabody makes his way over to Chow. Paul and Chow are about to face off anyway. Peabody calls a beaten Tony over to assist. He whispers to Tony what he wants. The detective still has his gun trained on Tony. Tony puts the gun away.
Tony walks back over to Paul and Chow.
Circle Tony
Out of breath and bleeding…
…Listen you two, the big bosses want a wager.
Paul still doesn't understand what's going on with the detective yet.
Paul
Standing his ground…
Wha… What wager, how about we finish you off and end this thing right here?
Circle Tony
You and Chow face off or someone gets shot in the head.
Dr. Lynn Sue
He cannot win, you know that. It should be me!
Tony looks at Peabody. Peabody nods negative.
Circle Tony
French and Chow!
Paul
If I win?
Circle Tony
You and your friends go free and Circle goes away.
Dr. Lynn Sue
And if he looses?
Circle Tony
Circle goes away anyway cause French will be dead!
Paul
To the Death!
Circle Peabody
Walks up…
…You have no choice Mr. French.
Paul still unaware of the Detectives presence.
Paul
What about that guy standing next to your friend with the gun pointed at him?
Circle Tony
You get to live French, that's all you need to know.
Paul
To the Detective…
…Can't you just… arrest everyone, I'd like to go home.
Detective
Leans against Paul and whispers to him…
…The police are on their way but we need to stall, I can't arrest all of them, get my meaning?
Paul
I think so but what if he kills me?
Detective
It'll never get that far, even if you're losing, we just need a few minutes.
Paul
I guess we don't have much of a choice.
Paul rejoins his little posy.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Quietly
Paul, you must not fight this man!
Paul
Quietly
The police are on their way. We just need to stall. Besides everyone has had enough, we need to end this.
Dr. Lynn Sue
To end you, you mean. You've had enough too!
Paul
Nope, if I can hold out til the police get here we can end this whole thing.
Lynn looks down but then relents.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Remember Paul, you are older and wiser than this man. Karate and Kung Fu against Kung Fu only.
Paul
And…
Dr. Lynn Sue
Your legs are probably stronger than his arms. Stay away from his hands.
Paul
Well there's some good advice.
Dr. Lynn Sue
As Paul is walking away, she walks with him…
…Remember, you have great honor, he has none. Use your love for your children, for me and your heart, and you could beat him. Let his youth, disgrace and dishonor be his undoing.
Paul
She stops, Paul keeps walking…
…You're right! For you and for the kids!
She runs up to him one last time before the fight and kisses him…
Dr. Lynn Sue
…I love you Paul French!
Paul
I love you too Lynn Sue. And by the way…
Dr. Lynn Sue
Yes?
Paul
This guys is probably going to spread me all over this parking lot, so when it's over, pick up my arms and legs and bury them with my head.
She gives him a funny look.
Circle Tony
Ok Fella's make it a fair fight!
Chow smiles a snare.
Go to it!
Dan tries to stop it. Pete holds him back and consoles him.
Circle Pete
To Dan
This guy Chow, he's a chump, give your friend some room, he could win.
Dan looks at Pete.
Let em do this. If it gets bad, you and I can stop it.
53 Fight Scene.
Chow and Paul begin to fight. At first Chow is beating him bad.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Yells out…
…Paul, use your legs, use your legs!
CIRCLE CHOW
To Paul…
…That's not going to help you.
Paul gets back up. They face off again but this time Chow only gets a couple of shots before Paul lands a couple of deadly blows with his feet. Chow falls hard.
Paul catches his breath. Chow gets up. They face off again but now Paul is blocking and soon lands another thunderous blow with his feet knocking Chow hard to the ground.
They both catch their breath. They charge each other. They get locked together.
Circle Chow
You are old and stupid and I'm going to kill you!
Paul has hold of Chows hand, he's older and stronger than Chow and bends Chow's hand back.
Paul
Your right about one thing, I'm older!
Chow goes down in pain. Paul has Chow on his knees. Paul gives him two knock out blows with his feet while still holding his hand. Chow is knocked silly and is losing ground. He gets up disoriented and charges Paul again.
Paul is tired but ready. Chow goes down again. He gets up and charges Paul again. Paul catches him. A few moves and Chow goes down for what looks like the last time.
End Fight Scene
His back is literally broken, he tries to get up but his brother stops him.
CIRCLE CHOW'S BROTHER
Stop Brother, you have lost! You must accept defeat or die.
Circle Chow
Then I die!
Circle Chow's Brother
No my brother, not tonight. There will be a time to die but not tonight.
Chow's brother looks at Paul, who is exhausted almost to the point of falling. He hears their conversation.
You have much honor, I can see it in you.
Paul
Thanks!
Circle Chow's Brother
Looks up at Tony…
…This war is over!
Everyone, TTT and Circle alike are relieved.
Circle Tony
To Chows brother…
…What, you wimp!
Circle Chows brother
I was fighting, that chick over there was kicking my ass! Where the hell were you?
Circle Peabody
Pulls a gun
No! Finish it!
Circle Pete
Get's in front of Peabody…
…No! It's over. No more!
Tony tries to intervene. Pete knocks Tony out and yells out…
I said it's over!
All
All cheer!
Detective
Points his pistol at Peabody and Powell
That's right, it's over.
Police begin arriving and arresting people.
The Detective (Daniel) looks at Paul…
You did good French, very good!
Paul
Now in Lynn's arms…
…Thanks detective.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Looks at Daniel…
…What did you say your name was?
Detective
Larusso, Detective Daniel Larusso.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Looks at him and steps closer. She looks in his eyes…
…Have you ever been to Okinawa?
Detective
Yes, I went there with my Karate teacher. Why, why would you ask me that?
Dr. Lynn Sue
I am Lynn Sue.
Detective
Lynn Sue?
Dr. Lynn Sue
Lynn Sue… Miyagi.
Detective
Oh my Gosh. Mr. Miyagi was like a father to me.
Dr. Lynn Sue
He was my father. Do you remember a bad storm that hit our vil
lage in Okinawa?
Detective
Yes.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Do you remember rescuing a girl trapped in the bell tower?
Detective
Yes, I rescued that little girl.
Dr. Lynn Sue
It was I that you rescued. I am Lynn Sue Miyagi, your teacher's daughter.
Detective
Well I'll be damned. You know, he told me his wife died during child birth but he never said anything about the baby… I assumed…
Dr. Lynn Sue
…My father kept me a secret because of…
Detective
…Soto…
Dr. Lynn Sue
Yes.
Detective
I heard that Soto became a great man.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Thanks to you and my father.
Detective
Ah, we didn't do much.
Dr. Lynn Sue
You changed my village forever.
Detective
I loved your father.
Dr. Lynn Sue
My father spoke of you often in letters to me and Yuki. He said you had great honor.
Detective
He said that? You know, I watched you out there tonight. If your father didn't teach you, Soto must have.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Soto taught all of the children in my village.
Paul
Hey, hey, I'm not dead after all, you gonna marry him or me?
Detective
Oh, sorry French.
Double-take.
Hey you guys an item?
Paul
Paul and Lynn Sue hug
Yep, we're getting hitched!
Detective
Fantastic, when's the wedding?
Dr. Lynn Sue
Don't know yet.
Detective
You guys send me an invite ok?
Paul
You'll be the guest of honor…
Pause…
…No pun intended.
They laugh.
So detective, what ya gonna do now?
Detective
First, turn states evidence. Then I'm gonna shut down Circle all over the rest of the country.
Paul
That's good, that's really good.
Others gather around them.
Joe
It sure is.
Paul introduces everyone.
Detective
Yep, thanks to you guys turning in that disk, I can close a case that I've been trying to close for about five years now.
Dr. Lynn Sue
Danielsan, you come and visit us.
Detective
Thanks Lynn Sue, I will. Can I bring my wife and kids?
Paul
Hell yes, we got lots of room!
54 Fight Scene
Suddenly Tony, Viny and Guss attack them! Daniel sees it coming and uses Karate to take Guss down. Paul and Lynn Sue take out Viny.
Tony pulls his gun on Paul and Lynn! Pete comes from nowhere and grabs Tony's hand, gun and all. He lifts Tony off the ground. Tony cries out in Pain. Viny just watches.
Circle Pete
That's it Tony! We lose, they win, you're out!
Pete sets Tony down, Tony thinks Pete is letting him go but Pete jerks the gun out of Tony's hand and back hands him again, this time, so hard that his feet leave the ground!
It's over, all Paul's co-workers cheer. Police are still rounding up the bad guys.
Detective
You guys need a ride home?
Dan
No thanks detective, they're with me for the rest of the night. Paul and Lynn Kiss long and hard.
As they're walking away…
Joe
Does this mean I can get my truck back?
55 ext: dan's house – from the street - Day
The next scene is of everyone getting out of Dan's car. Paul's kids run out of the house and hug Paul and Lynn. Diane hugs Dan.
zoom out slowly
Credits begin while the reunion is commencing.
THE END