26. INT- Manchester Prep Hallway- Day

KATHRYN and COURT are walking down the hallway together.

People who pass look at them.

A GIRL comes up to KATHRYN.

GIRL #1:

Hello Kathryn, Court. I'm having a party this weekend and I would love for both of you could come.

KATHRYN:

(Takes an Invitation)

We'll see if we can make it.

COURT and KATHRYN walk away.

COURT take's the invitation and throws it in the garbage.

KATHRYN:

Why did you do that?

COURT:

Please, she's a freshman; neither of us can show up at a freshman's party.

KATHRYN:

Oh, All right, probably wouldn't have been any good anyways.

COURT:

(Puts his arm around KATHRYN)

(Whispering)

There is Marc Cameron, He works in the file office. This is your chance to get some dirt on the other candidates.

KATHRYN turns and kisses him.

KATHRYN:

(Whispering)

I won't let you down.

KATHRYN walks over to MARC CAMERON.

KATHRYN:

Hi Marc. What are you doing?

MARC:

(Surprised)

Kathryn.

(Calmer)

I'm not busy at all.

KATHRYN:

(Pointing into a classroom)

Can we talk?

MARC:

Sure

(Walks into classroom.)

Intercut with:



27. INT- Classroom- Day

MARC walks into the classroom. KATHRYN shuts the door.

MARC:

What did you-

(KATHRYN pushes him up against the wall and kisses him)

(Pushes her away)

Kathryn.

KATHRYN:

What? Don't you like me?

MARC:

It's not that, aren't you dating Court Reynolds?

KATHRYN:

I'm such a bad person. I came here with other motives, but I couldn't help myself?

MARC:

What are you talking about?

KATHRYN:

(wiping away fake tears)

You work in the file office don't you?

MARC:

Yes-

KATHRYN:

Can you get me the other candidates' files?

MARC:

It could mean a great deal of trouble for me.

KATHRYN:

Please. I'll give you anything.

MARC:

Meet me by the gardens at Lunch. I'll give them to you then.

KATHRYN:

(Kisses his cheek)

Thanks, You're the best.

KATHRYN leaves.



28. INT- Hallway- Day

SEBASTIAN is chatting with a girl when he sees KATHRYN walking down the hallway. He stops talking and walks up behind her.

SEBASTIAN:

And what were we doing?

KATHRYN:

Business, as usual.

SEBASTIAN:

Highly unlikely. Were we giving blowjobs in the janitor's closet?

KATHRYN:

Sebastian I don't have to sink to your level, people like me.

SEBASTIAN:

Really, we will see. So where are you heading.

KATHRYN:

My classroom.

(Beat)

You should think about doing that also.

SEBASTIAN:

Please, I have English.

KATHRYN:

Sebastian do you intend on being a fuck up you who life? Or are you just going to get daddy to help you succeed?

SEBASTIAN:

(Smiles)

Nice talking to you Kathryn.

(Walks away)

KATHRYN continues walking down the hall. See's JASON TIRISON walking down the hall. Stops him.

KATHRYN:

(Pulls him over)

I need to talk to you.

JASON:

What about?

Start walking down the hall.

KATHRYN:

(Whispering)

I was wondering if you could get me more of the stuff I had the other night.

JASON:

The coke? I'm not the one you should be talking to about getting that.

KATHRYN:

Whom should I talk to then?

JASON:

Blaine Tuttle is who, he provides most of Manchester who anything you could imagine.

KATHRYN:

I'll look into it then. Thanks.

(KATHRYN turns on her heal and walks in the opposite direction.



29. INT- Townhouse- Day

LAURA and KATHRYN are sitting in the living room drinking a bottle of wine.

LAURA:

I must say that you are doing exceptionally well. Without my help you would still be the same priss you were when I met you.

KATHRYN:

Well I'm not there yet but if we keep working on it.

LAURA:

So where are these Candidate profiles you managed to get in you possession?

KATHRYN reaches into her book bag and pulls out 5 file folders.

LAURA:

(begins to read)

Wow some of this stuff is very personal, it should be easy to ruin their reputations.

KATHRYN:

(Unsure)

Ruin their reputations?

LAURA:

It's the easiest way to guarantee a win Kathryn. I say you hold a party for all candidates and we will make sure this information becomes availably for everyone to see.

KATHRYN:

If it means I'll win.

LAURA:

Trust me when I'm through, you will own that school.

(Smiles)

Now where is Sebastian?

KATHRYN:

I do believe he went to pick up my mother and stepfather. Why?

LAURA:

Because we should get his help for this party. You need to remember that you can never take the blame. Everyone needs to love you. You should always use Sebastian to take the fall.

KATHRYN:

What if he won't allow me to?

LAURA:

Don't tell him, just make sure he does whatever you tell him to, play with his mind. It's extremely easy Kathryn.

KATHRYN:

I can do that.

SEBASTIAN, EDWARD and TIFFANY enter living room.

KATHRYN:

Mother,

(Stands up and walks over to her mother, hugs her)

How was your vacation?

TIFFANY:

Excellent, I hear from Sebastian that you're running for president.

KATHRYN:

(Smiling)

I see Sebastian can't keep his mouth shut. I wanted to tell you.

EDWARD:

Your mother and I are very proud.

KATHRYN:

(Half smile)

Thank you Mr. Valmont.

TIFFANY:

(Noticing LAURA)

And you are?

KATHRYN:

Mother this is Laura Briand; she is a friend of mine.

TIFFANY:

You attend Manchester?

LAURA:

(Kindly)

I'm afraid I never had the luxury of attending such a school as Manchester. My father hasn't gain his fortune until recently.

EDWARD:

And what does you father do?

TIFFANY:

Please Edward; we shouldn't bore Kathryn's company with such boring matters.

LAURA smiles.

LAURA:

Actually I should be leaving, Kathryn I will see you later. Good day Sebastian.

LAURA exits.

TIFFANY:

What a nice girl. How did you meet her?

KATHRYN:

Sebastian introduced us actually.

EDWARD:

(worried)

And how did you meet her?

SEBASTIAN:

Oh you mean did I fuck her?

EDWARD:

Sebastian!

(Pulls on his arm)

We need to talk.

SEBASTIAN and EDWARD exit.

TIFFANY:

So how did Sebastian behave himself?

KATHRYN:

(Looks toward door way)

Just between you and I, he had quite a time if you know what I mean. He had a different girl in here each night.

TIFFANY:

What a shame, he could have such a bright future, like you.

KATHRYN:

(Smiles)

Mother, I have something I need to do, I will see you in the morning.

(Leaves)



31. EXT- BLAINE's House- Late Afternoon

KATHRYN is dressed in large sunglasses and a black over coat.

Rings Buzzer.

Intercom- BLAINE:

Who is it?

KATHRYN:

Someone important, open up.

Moment or two pass.

Door Opens.

BLAINE:

(Looking at her)

Who are you?

KATHRYN:

May I come in?

BLAINE moves to let KATHRYN in.

KATHRYN:

(Looking around)

My name is Kathryn Merteuil.

BLAINE:

Aren't you running for President?

KATHRYN:

Glad I'm remembered, but I'm not here in order to get your vote, I've come for something else.

BLAINE:

And that would be?

KATHRYN:

Some of your lovely product.

BLAINE:

You don't look like the drug type.

KATHRYN:

Appearances can be deceiving.

BLAINE:

You do realize I only accept Cash.

KATHRYN pulls out a large sum of money.

KATHRYN:

I'm sure that won't be a problem.

BLAINE walks over to large wooden chest and opens it. Inside it is full of drug paraphernalia.

BLAINE:

So what are you looking for?

KATHRYN:

Cocaine.

BLAINE:

You like the good stuff

(Pulls out a small vile of coke)

You do know how to use this?

KATHRYN:

Of course,

(Hands him money)

Do you have anything I can keep this in, so I can have it on me all the time?

BLAINE:

(Continues digging through the chest. Pulls out cross necklace)

How's this?

KATHRYN takes in out of his hands.

KATHRYN:

How does it work?

BLAINE takes in into his hands and opens the top part to reveal a coke spoon.

BLAINE:

Just place you vile of coke in the hallow bottom and use when needed.

KATHRYN smiles wickedly. Hands him the money.

KATHRYN:

Thank you for doing business with me,

(Hands him money)

Now remember, this never happened.

BLAINE nods and KATHRYN leaves.



32. INT- KATHRYN's bedroom- Night

KATHRYN sits on her bed and uses her coke spoon. She closes the cross and lies it beside her bed.

SEBASTIAN enters.

KATHRYN:

We don't knock in the house?

SEBASTIAN:

I just off the phone with Laura, she says that you are having a little party to let some information about candidates out. Anything I can help with?

KATHRYN:

There is actually. I need someone to let the information out. Now I won't get into office if I do it, but if you do then I can make sure when I become President that you get something special.

SEBASTIAN:

And what would this special thing be.

KATHRYN:

Name it; all you have to do is help me, please?

SEBASTIAN:

I couldn't say no to you Kathryn. What can I do?

KATHRYN:

You'll see.



33. INT- Townhouse- Day

There are CROWDS of students inside the townhouse. KATHRYN and COURT stand near the front. COURT has his arms around KATHRYN.

COURT:

(Whispering)

So what is your plan for tonight?

KATHRYN:

(Whispering)

Ruin any chance of anyone else winning but me, then fuck you.

COURT:

(Whispering)

Sounds good to me.

KATHRYN:

Time to get the fun started.

KATHRYN walks over to where a little podium has been placed. Pictures of each candidate flash on the wall behind her.

KATHRYN:

Hello everyone, and welcome to my party for the student body president race. I thought since we all the candidates, including me, are important in the school we should have a party honouring them before the real mud slinging happens.

(Fake laugh)

Now if you will pay attention to the wall behind me, I had my loving stepbrother make profiles for each one of the candidates.

Behind her it shows a picture of KYLIE SAMPSON then under her picture reads:

In rehab 4 Times.

At last school stole money from school treasury.

CLOSE UP- Crowds reactions as it changes.

STUDENT#2:

What the hell is this.

KATHRYN:

(Shocked)

I'm not sure. Where is Sebastian?

STUDENT #3:

I'm leaving!

KATHRYN:

(Steps down from podium and walks over to door as everyone begins to leave)

I'm so sorry this happens. I was looking forward to a nice evening. Please drive safe.

(Close door)

COURT walks over.

COURT:

I need to leave, nice show.

KATHRYN:

It's going to get even better.

(Kisses him)

I will see you tomorrow.

(COURT exits)

Sebastian!

SEBASTIAN comes in from back bedrooms.

SEBASTIAN:

I'm sure the party was enlightening?

KATHRYN:

For the most part, except Serena Wallace didn't have a bad profile. Why?

SEBASTIAN:

I'm afraid that girl is a clean cut as they come. Even more so then you were.

KATHRYN:

We will see about that. I think Serena and I should get together real soon.

(Smiles)

She can meet you.

SEBASTIAN:

I'm afraid not Kathryn, I'm not going to be your personal messenger.

KATHRYN:

(Pouts)

Sebastian,

(Hand reaches down out of view)

Please?

SEBASTIAN:

I think we can work something out.

KATHRYN:

(Smiles)

Yea, I win. Goodnight Sebastian.

(Exits.)

SEBASTIAN:

Dammit.