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100% of Steem Dollars Received Will Be Used in the Making of the Film
"Better Left Unsaid"
Story and Screenplay by @brian-rhodes
Original Music by @dan-atstarlite
Working Title by @jrcornel
Scenes 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
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EXT. STREET HAMILTON - DAY
BOSTON, a handsome young man, 22, 6', abandonment issues,
trust issues, introverted, sexually unsure, wants to be a
rock star, toned, brown hair, wearing blue jeans, a tee
shirt. taping up poorly designed flyers on telephone poles.
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CLOSE UP: Poster. 'Boston Southcott' Live! The Stokers'
Furnace, 10:PM This Friday the 12th!
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Boston putting up poster...
BOSTON
(Frustrated)
How many more we got?
CURTIS
Half?
CURTIS, 28, looks younger, 6', extroverted, closeted gay,
well-liked, displays confidence but under it insecure, slim
swimmer's build, black hair, piercing through left eyebrow,
wearing Value Village chic, handsome. Curtis and Boston are
close. Uses cell camera, films everything Boston does.
BOSTON
So we keep going til we reach the
Rooster then grab a coffee. K?
CURTIS
Cool.
Curtis moves in closer.
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P.O.V: CAMERA. Frames head shot, subtlely films Boston's
package, reveals sexual interest. Boston struggling with
tape. Curtis gets too close.
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Blocks shot with his hand.
BOSTON (CONT'D)
Give me a break?!
CURTIS
Come on! It's for you! Documenting
your rise to fame.
Looking at cell screen, viewing last take.
CURTIS (CONT'D)
Wow! The camera loves you!
BOSTON
(Self-deprecating)
Glad to hear something does!
Curtis grins, filming again. They move to next pole.
INT. HOSPITAL ROOM TORONTO - DAY
Charlie's sitting up in bed, eyes closed. Dr. James enters.
DR. JAMES
Mr. Leonard. How you feeling today?
CHARLIE
Good enough to go home.
DR. JAMES
Good. We'll be discharging you later
today.
(Beat)
But, before we do, I need to set you
up with an appointment to see a
Gastroenterologist. I'm concerned
about your liver tests. Your heavy
drinking may be catching up with you
sir.
Charlie's heard it all before.
DR. JAMES (CONT'D)
Since we reap what we sow Mr.
Leonard, please, no more alcohol or
non-prescription drugs until we can
get a better idea of what's going on
here. OK?
CHARLIE
(Cheeky)
Sure.
DR. JAMES
(Frustrated)
Not a strong vote of confidence there
Mr. Leonard.
Charlie brushes comment off. Doctor smiles.
DR. JAMES (CONT'D)
The nurse will fill you in on the
details.
(Beat)
Good luck sir.
Doctor exits. Charlie's cheekiness turns to concern.
INT. ROOSTER COFFEE BAR HAMILTON - CONTINUOS
Boston and Curtis enter, Curtis looking at takes on cell,
they find a table and sit. Through patio doors Boston sees
ALLIE, 28, 5'8, a beautiful young woman, mature, confident,
knows what she wants, sitting at patio table. A younger
looking woman is sitting with her, Grace, 5'8", a pretty
girl, uninhibited, sense of humour, more street sense than
Allie and her close friend.
BOSTON (CONT'D)
Hey, there's Allie!
They huddle.
CURTIS
Wow. You know her?
BOSTON
Kinda.
CURTIS
(Frustrated)
So do you or don't you?
BOSTON
Yeah. Seen her around. Said hello.
Curtis urges him on, tests Boston's sexuality.
CURTIS
So go! Invite her to your show.
Boston hesitates. Allie sees him, smiles, waves.
CURTIS (CONT'D)
See that? She smiled at you!
(Elbows him)
Go! I'll get us coffee.
Boston hesitates. Curtis pushes.
CURTIS (CONT'D)
Go!
Boston heads out, reluctantly, awkwardly. Curtis goes to
counter to order.
EXT. ROOSTER COFFEE BAR PATIO HAMILTON - CONTINUOUS
Boston's nervous, flyer in hand, approaches.
BOSTON (CONT'D)
Hi again.
Stands, nervous, rolling up flyer more and more tightly.
BOSTON (CONT'D)
Uh, do you remember me?
Before she can speak...
BOSTON (CONT'D)
Boston? My name. Not the city.
ALLIE
(Smiling)
I remember.
She turns to Grace.
ALLIE (CONT'D)
This is Grace, a friend.
BOSTON
(To Grace)
Hi.
Boston settling down, unrolls flyer, holds it out.
BOSTON (CONT'D)
It's for my show next week. Maybe the
two of you can come?
They look at it, uncomfortable silence. Boston again jumps in
before they can speak...
BOSTON (CONT'D)
(To Allie)
Come... and I'll sing a song, just
for you.
Both smile, enjoy his awkwardness. Boston jumps in again...
BOSTON (CONT'D)
No! Better still.
(Excited)
I'll write you a new song and sing it
for you!
ALLIE
(Politely)
Well, we'll see.
Boston's let down.
BOSTON
Oh. OK.
Looking for a way out, embarrassed, acts up-beat.
BOSTON (CONT'D)
Good then.
(Beat)
Look, sorry, but I can't stay. I'm
having a meeting inside... with my
manager.
He points. Allie looks past him to see Curtis.
BOSTON
So, see you! Bye.
Boston retreats awkwardly. They watch him go.
GRACE
He's cute!
ALLIE
Yeah. Worth checking out.
(Beat)
You got a pen?
Grace pulls one out of nowhere! Hands it to Allie.
INT ROOSTER COFFEE BAR HAMILTON - CONTINUOUS
Boston returns, embarrassed, sits down.
CURTIS
That sounded so desperate!
(Mocking)
"I'll sing you a song".
Gets under Boston's skin.
BOSTON
Screw off.
(Defeated)
The whole thing was stupid anyway.
She's not gonna come.
Curtis taunting, hinting too.
CURTIS
Geez! You and girls... I don't know!
Server sets down two Americanos.
CURTIS (CONT'D)
(To Server)
Thanks.
They sip their drinks.
CURTIS (CONT'D)
So, we'll cover the washrooms and
bulletin board in here and then
another two dozen poles down the
other side of the street, OK?
Boston nods yes, Curtis sips.
CURTIS (CONT'D)
Then we're done.
Boston nods yes, still upset.
BOSTON
I'm such a friggin' dork.
CURTIS
You are!
(Sarcastically)
But a good looking one.
Boston gives Curtis a sour look.
CURTIS (CONT'D)
Whoa! Heads up. Incoming.
Allie and Grace enter from patio, both up-beat. As they pass
by...
ALLIE
See you.
Allie lays flyer, folded up, on table.
BOSTON
(Nervously)
Yeah. Bye.
The women exit. Boston's anxious, should I or not look?
Curtis picks up camera. Starts shooting.
CURTIS
The flyer stupid! Open it.
Boston unfolds flyer. No reaction. Holds it up for camera.
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P.O.V: CAMERA. Written in pen. "Looking forward to my song",
Allie.
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Curtis shows glimpse of jealousy. Boston's awkward.
CURTIS
Looking good.
BOSTON
I guess.
(Concerned)
Hope I don't screw it up.
Boston stares at the flyer. Curtis shooting.
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