Title:A Roachy Reunion
Genres:Comedy · Drama · Slice of Life
Summary:
When the mischievous roach trio Joey, DeeDee, and Marky invite Adam—a somber, teenage black cockroach still haunted by his past—to join them for dinner, hilarity and heartfelt moments ensue. As the three brothers try to lift Adam's spirits with their usual antics, Adam's darker side, Abam, threatens to surface. Through shared laughs, candid confessions, and an unexpected turn of events at the dinner table, each roach learns the true meaning of friendship, acceptance, and the power of a simple meal to bring even the loneliest cockroach out of the shadows.
Screenplay
INT. JOSEPH'S KITCHEN – EVENING
A small, cozy kitchen lit by a single overhead lamp. A round table is set with mismatched plates and crumbs of human food. JOEY (purple, scheming grin), DEEDEE (orange, chubby-faced), and MARKY (green, suave) bustle around placing dishes.
SFX: Clattering plates, the hum of a fridge.
JOEY
(eyeing the food)
Tonight's feast is gonna be legendary! Tuna casserole, leftover pizza crusts, and oh—crispy potato skins! Right, Dee Dee?
DEEDEE
(grinning wildly)
And a mountain of ice cream for dessert! I can already feel my antenna wobbling.
MARKY
(raising an eyebrow)
Let's pace ourselves, Dee Dee. Remember last time you exploded from sugar… we had whipped cream for days.
They all laugh. Suddenly, A SOFT KNOCK at the door. They exchange glances.
JOEY
That must be Adam.
MARKY
(half-whisper)
You sure he's coming? He's… been distant lately.
DEEDEE
(optimistic)
Of course he is! Roach brothers stick together.
Joey opens a crack. ADAM (teenage black cockroach, eyes downcast) peers in hesitantly.
ADAM
(quietly)
Hey, guys.
DEEDEE
(flinging the door open)
Adam! Come on in! You made it!
Adam shuffles inside, avoiding eye contact. They shepherd him to a chair at the table.
JOEY
Glad you could join the feast. Pull up a crumb!
Adam sits. The trio pushes plates toward him.
MARKY
We saved the best pieces just for you.
Adam offers a small, appreciative smile and gingerly takes a bite of pizza crust.
SFX: Soft crunch.
ADAM
(murmurs)
Thanks… it's good.
DeeDee pounds a fist on the table, almost toppling a glass jar of jam.
DEEDEE
So! School project's done? The bug spray research?
Adam tenses, jaw clenching.
ADAM
(stammers)
Yeah… done. It… it went fine.
JOEY
(frowning)
You've seemed off lately. You okay?
Adam looks down, stirring crumbs.
ADAM
I—sometimes I just… I feel alone. Like I don't belong.
The table grows quiet. Joey reaches over and nudges him.
JOEY
You belong here, buddy. We're your family.
MARKY
(gracious)
All three of us. Remember how you taught me to read those comic strips?
Adam's eyes flicker with warmth.
ADAM
You… you liked that?
DEEDEE
Of course! You made stories come alive.
Adam's posture relaxes slightly. He picks up a leftover potato skin.
ADAM
(smiling faintly)
I guess… I guess I'd miss this.
Suddenly, the lights flicker. Adam's eyes flash red; Abam stirs beneath the surface.
ABELM'S VOICE (V.O.)
(whisper, menacing)
They can't contain me forever…
Adam shakes his head, snapping back.
ADAM
(nervous laugh)
Nothing… just a glitch.
Joey exchanges a worried look with Marky.
JOEY
(glancing at lights)
Must be the wiring. Anyway—who's ready for ice cream?!
DeeDee jumps up, grabbing bowls.
DEEDEE
Me! Me! ME!
As DeeDee scoops, Adam laughs—a genuine, lighter sound. The red in his eyes fades.
MARKY
(to Adam)
See? A little dinner, and you're smiling again.
Adam nods, spoon halfway to his mouth.
ADAM
Yeah… thanks, guys. I needed this.
They clink spoons in a mock toast.
ALL
To roach friends and family!
CUT TO:
A shot of their joyful faces around the table—four roaches, lit by warm lamplight, united against the darkness.
FADE OUT.