29 INT. GOBLINS - NIGHT
Crowded place. ERICA, JENNY, JUDITH and JULIANNE are sitting around a table. They all have glasses of champagne.
JENNY
Now, cheers to our over the top friend and editor
that is single for four days!
They raise the glasses, except for Erica.
ERICA
Really?
JENNY
Come on, girl!
Erica raises the glass. They make a toast.
ERICA
But - most important, Julianne -
cheers to our business. We're expanding faster than I imagined.
JUDITH
Really?
JULIANNE
Yeah, we can compete with the big players, now. That's us!
JENNY
Oh, I've already bought the book!
ERICA
Good. Very good. You did your job,
considering you didn't go to the book launch.
JENNY
I know! But I was so tired. I'm a big girl now.
JUDITH
Jenny finally found what working means.
JULIANNE
And we found out again what "success" means, chickens!
ERICA
Oh yeah!
They make another toast.
JENNY
And Max... How is he?
JUDITH
(A little uncomfortable)
He is... With Anthony.
ERICA
Oh.
JUDITH
You know, he spends one week with me, another week him Anthony...
We thought it was better this way.
ERICA
Good.
JENNY
Yeah.
JUDITH
(To Jenny)
Anyway, how about you, gossip girl?
JENNY
Me?
JULIANNE
Any "juicy" stories?
JENNY
Oh, no, no, no. Like I said, I'm a big girl. I work now.
And that's what I should focus on. Right?
I've had my range of experiences and foolishness, thank you.
Erica drinks her whole glass of champagne and fills it again.
ERICA
Are you calling me fool? Because I have a boyfriend.
JENNY
Oh, it's not that. You, my friend,
of all the people, now how I am with guys.
I always mess everything up. You know, maybe this is a sign.
(Playful)
Maybe I should open my horizons and explore the feminine side of life.
JUDITH
But life's not just work, you know that, right?
JENNY
I know that more than you.
JUDITH
(Laughs)
true.
JENNY
And you said it yourself, Erica. I should take things slow.
Erica doesn't hear Jenny.
ERICA
(Raises her voice)
Hey, Ivan!
Ivan approaches.
IVAN
Yes, madam?
ERICA
A shot of... Absinthe, please.
The girls get surprised.
JENNY
Go girl!
IVAN
Are you sure?
ERICA
Why?
JULIANNE
Erica... How can I say this without hurting you?...
You see, when you get drunk you're not the most calm and "pacific" chicken in the world.
ERICA
Oh, come on. I'm not getting drunk.
And you said it yourselves. I'm allowed to party!
And, in fact, I think you should join me.
JENNY
I'm in!
JULIANNE
Oh, no, no, no. I can't drink too much alcohol.
It burns my throat and my delicate vocal chords.
ERICA
Yeah. That's why you got drunk in my last birthday.
JULIANNE
Hey, that doesn't count! I was desperate back then.
ERICA
(Mutters)
And I'm desperate now.
JULIANNE
What?
JUDITH
I'm also out. I'm going to be one who'll carry you girls home.
JENNY
(To Ivan)
So... Two shots please.
IVAN
(Sighs)
Okay, but, Erica, today there's no ice penises for you to smash, okay?
ERICA
(Adverting tone)
Ivan!
IVAN Just saying, my lady.
Ivan goes away.
ERICA
Okay, so...
(To Jenny)
You were saying...?
JENNY
Oh, I was saying that I'm putting a hold on everything man related.
ERICA
But... Are you happy like that?
JENNY
Oh, come on! I'm not desperate to find a man.
ERICA
I know, but... You've been single for way too long.
JENNY
And I'm okay with that. That's the way it has to be.
JUDITH
Well, if you're happy, we're happy.
JENNY
I will only be happy if anyone accepts doing Karaoke with me.
JULIANNE
Oh, no! I'm a loner!
JUDITH
Oh, don't look at me! I never liked Karaoke.
JENNY
Erica?
ERICA
Oh, come on! I'm not that drunk.
30 INT. GOBLINS - NIGHT
Everyone applauds. IVAN is on the stage.
IVAN
Okay, and our next singers are - God help us -
Jenny Zalen and Erica Strange!
Ivan goes away. Everyone applauds. JENNY and ERICA go up the stage. They're drunk. Erica stumbles. They laugh.
JENNY
Come on! Hit it!
The song starts. It's 'Hot n Cold', by Katy Perry.
ERICA AND JENNY
(Pointing to each other)
You...
(Pointing to their heads)
Change your mind...
Like a girl changes clothes
Yeah you PMS
Like a bitch, I would know
And you overthink
Always speak cryptically
I should know
That you're no good for me
'Cause you're hot then you're cold
You're yes then you're no
You're in then you're out
You're up then you're down
JUDITH and JULIANNE laugh. Ivan is shocked.
ERICA AND JENNY
You're wrong when it's right
It's black and it's white
We fight, we break up
We kiss, we make up
(Pointing to the audience)
You! You don't really want to stay, no
You! But you don't really want to go-o
You're hot then you're cold
You're yes then you're no
You're in then you're out
You're up then...
(Erica stumbles and falls)
you're down.
Jenny and Erica laugh. Erica gets up. Notices a purse covered with feathers on a table. Picks it and shows it to Ivan, laughing.
ERICA
Ivan! Ivan! I found your hair!
The owner of the purse takes it away from Erica and goes away, upset.
ERICA AND JENNY
We used to be
Just like twins, so in sync
The same energy
Now's a dead battery
Used to laugh 'bout nothing
Now you're plain boring
I should know that you're not gonna change
Erica and Jenny get on the tables.
ERICA AND JENNY
'Cause you're hot then you're cold
You're yes then you're no
You're in then you're out
You're up then you're down
Erica unintentionally throws a bottle of wine down and it breaks. Ivan approaches, angry.
ERICA AND JENNY
You're wrong when it's right
It's black and it's white
We fight, we break up
We kiss, we make up
Ivan tries to put her down, but she perches on his back.
ERICA AND JENNY
You! You don't really want to stay, no
You! But you don't really want to go-o
You're hot then you're cold
You're yes then you're no
You're in then you're out
You're up then you're down
Ivan tries to put Erica down and goes against some customers.
Julianne and Judith try to put Jenny down from the table.
31 INT. KAI'S BEDROOM, FUTURE - NIGHT
KAI walks in, only wearing boxer shorts. Holds a cup of tea.
Sits on the bed, thoughtful. Looks at an old coffer. Gets up and opens it. Takes a book out. It's 'A Tattered Rose', by Jay Manuel. Smiles. Goes to bed and starts reading it.
ANDREA walks in, tired. Talks on the phone.
ANDREA
What about the PowerPoint file concerning the budget cuts for 2022?... Ok.
Please, for God's sake, don't forget that. Bye.
Andrea disconnects the call. Sits on the bed and starts undressing.
ANDREA
Oh, honey... Today was the most tiring day.
We have tons of meetings tomorrow about the Connect.U financial state.
We have to avoid bankruptcy at all costs.
And...
KAI
(Cuts her off)
So... You're saying that you are not coming tomorrow?
ANDREA
Tomorrow where?
KAI
Andrea...
ANDREA
Oh! Oh my God! I can't, baby. I really can't.
Kai ignores her and reads the book. Andrea feels bad.
Approaches to him.
ANDREA
Kai, I'm sorry... You know that if I could, I'd go watch you.
Of course I would.
KAI
You always say that. But that's okay. Whatever.
ANDREA
I'm really sorry, but I'm scared.
I'm panicking, because my business,
my dream, is falling apart. Honey,
I'm so sorry.
Kai puts the book away and hugs Andrea.
KAI
It's okay. I know what Connect.U means a lot to you.
ANDREA
Thank you, baby boy. And I know that you're going to do great.
You're a Rockstar. And...
Andrea takes the rest of the clothes off.
ANDREA
(Seductive)
To compensate you, I thought we could have a... Crazy, sexy, wildy,
dreamy night of sexy sex. What do you think?
KAI
Are you sure? You're not tired with all the stress...
Andrea cuts him off with a kiss.
ANDREA
Does it feel that I'm tired?
KAI
(Chuckles)
No.
They start kissing and touching. They cover themselves with the bed sheets. Andrea takes off Kai's underwear. They continue to kiss. Stop.
ANDREA
Are you okay?
KAI
(Embarrassed)
Y-yeah. I mean, no. I... It's just...
ANDREA
You don't want to do it?
KAI
No, it's... I'm nervous about tomorrow's concert.
ANDREA
(Feels sorry for him)
Oh, poor baby! I'm sorry.
KAI
No, it's fine... I... I'm sorry.
Look, I need a splash of water.
I'll be right back.
ANDREA
Okay.
Kai gets up. Puts the shorts on. Walks through the door.
32 INT. DR. FRED'S OFFICE - NIGHT
KAI walks in. DR. FRED is sitting on a chair.
DR. FRED
Good evening.