GAYDAR
A story of how Rick and Lori first met...
It's a short film therefore in script format.
EXT: PARK - DAY
DARK…
Sounds that would come from a radar…
Fade in...
POV slow-motion close-up of girl (LORI), on park bench dramatically bracing/ducking as if something was about to crash into her.
Dark with more sounds of radar…
RICK (OS)
Heads up!
POV Lori and another guy (NATHAN) on the bench as Nathan reaches over smacking away incoming football from her face, just in time as she looks up with relief just as another guy (RICK) comes running into scene picking up football.
RICK
Oh my god, are you guys alright?!
Both of them nodding as Lori turns toward Nathan with gratitude.
LORI
Thank you!
RICK
I'm soooo sorry!
Rick looking at Nathan kind of flirtatiously.
RICK
Great hands though!
Rick flashing a smile at him.
POV Lori taking notice with a curious smile before looking back down at her school work.
Rick running back toward his buddy tossing football to him…
Nathan/Lori on bench. Lori still looking downward while Nathan watches Rick, then turns facing Laurie who can feel his gaze, before he turns it back toward Rick.
Rick turning toward him, flashing a smile and quickly turning back to catch football…
Nathan again turning to gaze at Lori who looks up at him.
NATHAN
(with gay demeanor)
That really was a close one huh?
LORI
It really was, and again thank you so much.
NATHAN
You're so welcome… and I'm wondering, since I did you the
favor of preserving that beautiful face of yours, if you'd help me
out with something?
Lori turning toward him with interest and a curious smile.
LORI
If I can.
NATHAN
How's your gaydar?
LORI
(smiling/laughing)
My what?
NATHAN
Gaydar, you know, your ability to spot out those who prefer the
same sex.
Nathan looking back over toward Rick.
LORI
Ahh.
NATHAN
What I'd really like to know is, do you think our friend over there
had his buddy toss that ball over here, so he could get a better look
at you, or of me?
Lori laughing…
LORI
Well it sure wasn't me he was smiling at, before he departed.
Nathan turning toward her with excitement.
NATHAN
You noticed that too?! I almost began to swell after he flashed
that sexy smile of his!
Lori a shocking laugh.
NATHAN
TMI, I know, I can't help myself…
LORI
It's ok, it's cute. I think you should go over and talk to him.
NATHAN
Oh I could never do that! The only thing that would swell then,
would be my anxiety. (Lori a compassionate smile)
Followed by sweaty palms, loss of English and balance, heart
failure, cardiac arrest…(Lori a silent laugh)
Nothing though compared to how bad it'd get once I actually
got up off the bench here!
Lori blurting out a laugh…
Nathan a straight face as he continues to gaze toward Rick.
Lori then puts down her book and extends her hand to Nathan.
LORI
I'm Lori.
Shaking hands.
NATHAN
Nathan. See, it's EASY with you!
Lori laughing.
NATHAN
I could sit here and flirt all day with you cause that's as far as I
know it'll go; but major TMI it'd be to share the things I'd like to
do with, to, or for that fine looking guy over there!
Lori again laughing as Nathan (still straight faced) looks at her.
NATHAN
You should go talk to him, for me!
LORI
No, no… (shaking head)
NATHAN
Oh come on! Yeah it's perfect! Just tell him I'm too paranoid to
come on to guys who might be straight, he'll confirm he's gay and
if he wants, (with a laugh) what I'm willing to give him, then he'll
come over to me.
LORI
(sarcastically)
Oh, you've got it all planned out do you?
NATHAN
Pleeease? I'll make you maid of honor at our wedding!
Lori a laugh and staring at him hesitating to agree…
LORI
I… Fine… (rising) But this counts as your wedding gift!
NATHAN
(as she heads over)
No not true, your reward for this will be a great story to use as your
toast at the reception.
Lori a big smile as she continues toward Rick…
POV Rick eyeing the approaching girl and turning with a big smile as he tosses football toward his buddy…
POV Lori about to arrive as Rick catches ball…
LORI
(muttering to herself)
I can't believe I'm doing this… Hi, I'm Lori.
Rick tossing ball then reaching out to shake her hand with a big smile.
RICK
Hi Lori, I'm Rick, the guy who almost killed you.
LORI
(a laugh)
Yeah, about that… I was hoping to make up for it, you might
be willing to let me introduce you to my friend Nathan over there?
Rick a quizzical expression taking over…
RICK
Introduce us?
LORI
Oh my god… You're not…
RICK
Gay!?
Lori slowly nodding.
RICK
No! I mean, what? Seriously what makes you think I would be? I
mean, I don't mind your friend wondering/hoping…but you actually
seem surprised I'm not.
LORI
I'm so sorry, I…
RICK
No it's ok, I'm totally cool, just…a little worried bout my
appearance or, my… (cutoff)
LORI
No it's totally my fault, I got caught up in my conversation with
him, and he was just…
Lori looking from Rick back toward Nathan…
POV Nathan looking their direction…
NATHAN
(to himself)
Uh oh…
CUT/DISSOLVE TO:
Multiple shots of Lori walking back toward bench, mixed in with a shot of Nathan awaiting, and Rick tossing football with his buddy…
Nathan's POV of Lori arriving…
NATHAN
It's bad huh? Cardiac arrest bad?
Lori quietly sitting and looking right at him…
LORI
My answer to your original question is no, I do not have good gaydar!
NATHAN
Whaaaat? No way, he's totally in the closet! Has to be…
Lori a doubtful expression.
LORI
Afraid not, the creep asked me out…
Nathan looking relieved.
NATHAN
Really? Ok thank god! I was gonna' say next that he was just too far
out of my league and lying to let me down gently! So anyhow…
what'd you say?
LORI
About what?
NATHAN
Going out with him?
LORI
I said no as politely as I could without kicking him in the groin!
NATHAN
Oh it wouldn't bother me; how could I blame you for wanting a
guy like that to play with?
Lori laughing then taking notice of someone approaching as Nathan turns to look...
NATHAN
(quietly)
Maybe you'll get your chance…
POV Rick arriving and extending his hand to Nathan.
RICK
Hey man, I'm Rick. So, after talking to your friend here I couldn't
help but to think of a friend of mine; a friend who happens to like
guys. Also a friend who is at home this weekend feeling sorry for
himself after his recent breakup and, well I thought maybe you
should hang out with me sometime and I can introduce you guys?
NATHAN
Rebound sex, nice I like it!
Lori a shocked laugh and expression.
LORI
Wow 5 minutes ago you were suffering from cardiac arrest at the
thought of speaking to this guy, and now you're talking banter with
him like a pro?
NATHAN
He's straight, it's like talking to you now; and I just used the
marriage concept to get you over there. All along it was just inside
his pants I wanted…
Rick a stunned/disturbed expression.
Lori some of the same and a look at Rick...
NATHAN
(OS)
So rebound sex works for me…
RICK
Um, oookay, and on that note, I'll add that I do have a condition…
Lori and Nathan looking up at him…
RICK
Especially now that I know I've practically been molested by your
dirty mind over here!
Nathan a smile…
RICK
(with a smile)
I'm going to need your friend here to reconsider a drink with me
next weekend…
Lori looking from Rick to Nathan.
Nathan a hopeful look at her.
Lori shaking her head and rolling eyes with a smile…
LORI
Fine…
RICK
Awesome!
Rick pulling out a couple cards handing to both Lori and Nathan.
RICK
Here's my card, I gotta' run but, Nathan I'll definitely be telling my
buddy about ya', and you (looking right at Lori), I'll be expecting
a call from.
Flashing a big smile and running back off toward his buddy.
Lori gathering her books then pulling Rick's card away from Nathan and writing her number on the back of it.
LORI
I actually have to get going myself but here's my number. I am
NOT holding up my end of the bargain until I hear from you that
he's holding up his own. So call me.
Lori smiling and heading off (opposite direction from Rick) as Nathan watches her with a smile that begins to change in demeanor as she goes…
POV Rick watching, tossing ball and again looking…
POV Nathan turning from Lori toward Todd who's approaching his direction now.
POV Rick walking toward Nathan.
POV Nathan rising as Rick arrives…
RICK
You nailed it…
Rick/Nathan sharing a high-five walking past one another.
NATHAN
(losing his gay demeanor)
Thanks bro…
Rick sitting on bench as Nathan runs over toward Rick's buddy…
RICK
(to himself with a smile)
We're gonna' have dates every weekend!
POV Nathan receiving football and tossing it back.
NATHAN
Don't worry Shane, after me the next girl's all yours!
POV SHANE with a big smile and tossing football...
SHANE
(to himself)
Damn...I want that last one!
POV Rick (with radar sounds) eyeing someone…
POV girl (with radar sounds) smiling at him as she sits down on bench.
POV football traveling through air (with radar sounds) landing down in front of bench and the startled expression of the girl who had just sat down there…
DISSOLVE TO:
EXT. SAME PARK - DAY
CAPTIONS: 2 years later
POV scanning over groups and couples, coming to more people who are staring at the excitement of others.
POV Rick (on one knee) and Lori (standing over their blanket/picnic) extremely ecstatic jumping up and down more happy than ever before.
LORI
YES! YES! YES!
Lori instantly hugging him with applause from others...
DISSOLVE TO:
Rick and Lori exiting park hand and hand.
Lori's POV of Nathan hand in hand with a woman and sharing a kiss as they all come face to face...
LORI
(pleasantly surprised at first)
Oh my god, Nathan! (looking to Rick) Baby it's the guy who brought
us together. (Lori becoming confused) But. Wait. (looking from him to
his woman) I thought you were, gay?
The woman just as confused and pointing to Rick.
WOMAN
No...he's gay.
Everyone looking from one to another as Rick looks to Lori and smiles.
RICK
Babe...not exactly sure you're gonna like this story, but our
kids are going to LOVE it!
