Int. Sarah's House - Foyer - Day (Four Months Pregnant)
Sarah is standing in front of her stepmother, with hunched shoulders, staring at the floor.
Sarah's Stepmother
How could you do this to us! Your father and I have given you everything... everything! And this is how you repay us!
Sarah lifts her head, her eyes flashing.
Sarah
You've given me everything! I think you have me confused with Toby!
Sarah's Stepmother
Don't attack your brother! He didn't lie to us about a pregnancy for two months! Honestly Sarah, you won't even tell us the name of the father!
Sarah's looses it.
Sarah
You want to know who the father is! Fine... his name is Jareth and he's the goblin king of the labyrinth. He impregnated me in a dream and now he wants me to come back to the labyrinth and be his queen!
Sarah's stepmother throws up her hands.
Sarah's Stepmother
I've had it! If you won't take responsibility for your actions you leave me no choice...
She points at the door.
Sarah gapes.
Sarah
What! But that's not fair, I was telling the truth!
Sarah's Stepmother
Just go! And don't come back until you're ready to be honest with us!
Ext. Sarah's House - Day (few minutes later)
The door slams behind Sarah. She stands on the porch with a bag draped over one shoulder.
Sarah looks around and sighs.
Sarah
Well... c'mon feet. That old witch isn't going to let us back in for a while.
Sarah holds her slightly swollen belly and slowly makes her way down the front walk.
Int. Castle - Day
Jareth watches Sarah from a bubble, he seems worried.
Jareth
(mumbling)
She should have given up by now!
Some goblins near his feet giggle and hiss.
Goblin
She'll never give up!
Jareth glances down at them.
Jareth
Oh, she will. She'll soon give up when she realizes that her stepmother is relieved to be rid of her, effectively leaving her pregnant and homeless!
Jareth laughs loudly, and then glances around himself.
Jareth (CONT'D)
Well, laugh.
The goblins laugh
Jareth appears contemplative.
Jareth (CONT'D)
Still... we can't leave the child in total danger.
He points at a few goblins.
Jareth (CONT'D)
You three! Follow Sarah and watch her carefully, but don't alert her to your presence. We want to encourage her desperation, without actually harming her.
Jareth resummons the bubble, staring at Sarah longingly.
Ext. Park - Night
Sarah carefully lowers herself onto a park bench.
The sun is setting, casting long shadows over a burbling fountain and sweeping manicured lawns.
She strokes her belly thoughtfully.
Sarah
(to belly)
Its not that I hate you... I know its not your fault, you couldn't pick your parents after all... its just that your father can be so unbelievably arrogant. I mean, if just once he would ask, rather than demanding all the time, maybe we could...
Sarah shakes her head.
Sarah (CONT'D)
But Jareth is a king, and used to having his way. He's probably only heard "no" a handful of times in his entire life, without being able to bully someone into giving him what he wanted.
Sarah glances down, smiling sadly.
Sarah (CONT'D)
And I'm just Sarah...
Sarah sighs.
Sarah (CONT'D)
Even if I gave into him, I wouldn't belong in his world. I don't even know if his feelings are genuine, or just coming from the need to acquire another fawning subject.
Sarah laughs quietly.
Sarah (CONT'D)
Like you have any idea what I'm saying anyway...
Sarah gets to her feet.
Sarah (CONT'D)
Well... c'mon. Lets see if the old witch will let us back in the house. She can't stay mad at us forever!
Int. Castle - Day
Jareth sweeps through the hallway, growling to himself.
Jareth
Silly girl! You have no understanding of my feelings for you! I've turned the world upside down and reordered time for you! I'm tired of living up to your expectations...
Jareth stops and leans against the wall. He stares at the ceiling hopelessly. In one hand is a bubble of Sarah, sitting on the park bench.
Jareth (CONT'D)
How can I make you understand that its all just a formality! You have to say the words for the magic to take effect... and I have to be cruel to you to make sure the words come out right...
Jareth falls down on his knees and begs the bubble.
Jareth (CONT'D)
What can I do, Sarah! Just tell me what to do to make you understand...
Jareth turns his head as a couple of goblins round the corner, chattering and giggling to each other.
In a flash Jareth is back on his feet, an arrogant expression plastered on his face.
Jareth (CONT'D)
You two! I thought I told you to watch Sarah! Now get out of here before I throw you into the bog of eternal stench!
He aims a kick at them as they turn and scramble down the hallway.
As soon as they are gone, a pained look returns to Jareth's face.