ACT TWO
EXT. LAS VEGAS STRIP - SUNSET
Aerial establishing shot of the strip.
TITLE CARD: "LAS VEGAS"
EXT. THE PARISIAN - CONTINUOUS
The entrance of the hotel/casino is very busy and Chuck and Sarah walk in.
INT. HOTEL LOBBY - THE PARISIAN - CONTINUOUS
Chuck and Sarah stand at the front desk checking in to their room. Chuck has his arms around Sarah and their matching wedding bands are clearly visible. Chuck and Sarah are posing as extremely affectionate newlyweds. The desk clerk's name tag reads Portia.
PORTIA
Hi. May I help you?
Sarah turns her gaze away from Chuck.
SARAH
Yes. We have a reservation for Carmichael.
Chuck takes his wallet out of pocket and puts it on the counter.
CHUCK
Charles Carmichael.
PORTIA
(while typing on computer)
Ok, the Carmichaels for one night. We have you down
for a one bedroom suite. You two were lucky to get a
reservation, we are very busy this weekend. As I'm sure
you are aware tonight is the opening of theGrand Poker Room.
Sarah fakes shock and excitement, and looks at Chuck.
SARAH
Oh my god! Charlie do you believe our luck?
CHUCK
This is too incredible. I feel like the luckiest
guy in the world! This is going to be one hell
of a night.
SARAH
It sure is sweetie!
Chuck kisses Sarah. They turn toward the desk clerk, giggling.
CHUCK
We better get that key from you Portia.
PORTIA
Here you are. Suite 1802. You two enjoy your stay.
SARAH (smiling)
Thank you.
Chuck and elevators the up arrow button for the elevator, and leans in to give Sarah another kiss to 'protect their cover'.
Sarah walk out of the main lobby and towards the with their arms linked together. Chuck presses
The desk clerk takes a Blackberry out of her pocket.
PORTIA
(into phone)
We might have a problem.
Chuck and Sarah get into the elevator and the door closes.
INT. CHUCK, SARAH, AND MORGAN'S APARTMENT - EVENING
Morgan is sitting on the couch playing Duck Hunt. Devon opens the door and comes in.
MORGAN
Hey Awesome.
DEVON
Have you seen Chuck around?
Morgan pauses the game and turns to face Devon.
MORGAN
Maybe.
DEVON
(Confused)
What is that supposed to mean? I need him.
It's Ellie's birthday tomorrow and I need help.
MORGAN
Chuck and Sarah have decided to go away for
the night, so it's just me.
DEVON
Chuck will be back tomorrow, right?
MORGAN
Yeah yeah.
DEVON
I special ordered a cake from Ellie's favorite bakery
for tomorrow but I just found out I'm on call tonight.
MORGAN
So you want me to pick it up? Consider it done.
DEVON
Great. The only problem is it needs to be
picked up tomorrow morning before 6:30.
MORGAN
No worries. I'll bring it by in the morning.
DEVON
Thanks bro. You are a lifesaver.
Devon leaves the apartment.
Morgan sits back down on the couch and restarts the game. He shoots two more ducks and the screen on the TV shows a "Perfect Score."
INT. GRAND POKER ROOM - NIGHT
Chuck and Sarah are sitting at a poker table sharing a hand. There are four other people playing at the table and Casey is posing as the dealer. Chuck has a martini with three olives next to their poker chips.
Chuck and Sarah have just won a hand and erupt in cheers. As Casey slides over the large pile of chips, Sarah kisses Chuck.
Chuck pulls the chips they just won closer.
CHUCK
(excited)
Alright!
One of the men playing poker grabs his remaining few chips and stands up defeated, and walks away from the table.
Chuck and Sarah, laughing, stack the chips they just won, as a tall man, Halding, comes to the table and sits down. He puts a stack of cash on the table. Casey pulls in the cash.
CASEY
Change only three thousand.
Casey gives Halding his stack of chips. Sarah looks up and sees the man's jacket move to reveal a gun. She quiets her laughing and nudges Chuck and looks at Casey to direct their attention to Halding.
Casey deals everyone a new hand. The man sitting next to Halding points to Chuck.
MAN #1
(to Halding)
Look out for this one. He's the one to beat.
Chuck smiles uncomfortably.
HALDING
(not amused)
I'll remember that.
