1/04/2005

Tussle Part 1 script (2nd entry)

I'm not particularly proud of the dialogue on this part of the script. Even though the dialogue is gonna be very malleable on set I still want to get a better version on paper. But I still like the development that goes on in this particular scene.

INTERIOR PAID’S OFFICE
We see a door shutting as someone is exiting and Paid is doing a line of coke off his desk and putting something in his pocket. Paid stares off for a bit, until Michael comes up the stairs.
PAID
Sit down.
MICHAEL
No thanks. This wont take long.
Michael pauses expecting harsh words. Paid just looks at him expectantly.
MICHAEL
I’m looking for-
Paid as if suddenly snapping-to begins to show anger.
PAID
You come in here demanding to see me ignore my hospitality. Get to the fucking point.
Michael is perplexed by the sudden change of mood continues on.
MICHAEL
Matt Foster is my brother. I was told you might know where I can find him.
At hearing this, Paid hesitates and then changes his mood suddenly smiling.
PAID
Please sit down. I’m so sorry for my rudeness. I’ve got a lot on my mind.
Pause between both. Then Michael sits down cautiously.
PAID
So you’re looking for Matt. Well that’s great I think I can help you with that. You see-
MICHAEL
Look, No offense but I don’t want anything to do with what’s going on here. I just want to see my brother, it’s been a long time and I need to find him.
A hint of frustration creeps along Paid’s face but a smile rushes up to hide it.
PAID
Heh. Of Course. Well obviously you’re somewhat aware of I do but I must explain a bit. Matt does work for me, but it appears he has gotten himself involved with some people beyond my reach. Well not quite beyond my reach but it would be best if I didn’t otherwise there would be trouble for everyone involved, your brother included. I have no reason to suspect he is in danger, but the people he is dealing with are mohaows, wetbacks who don’t know anything of common courtesy. And Matt as good as he is will eventually step on somebody’s toes given too much time. Unfortunately I was unable to warn him of this before he got involved. I was made aware of a party where Matt was to be working today. I was planning on going to get him there, But it would be a lot less stressful for everyone if merely his brother showed up. Here’s the address, you should be able to catch him there around 10:30.
Paid scribbles down the address and hands the slip of paper to Michael. Then offers his hand.
PAID
I’m Pedro, it’s been a pleasure.
Michael pockets the paper after glancing at it. Then takes paid’s hand and nods slightly.
MICHAEL
Thanks.
Michael stands and exits. Paid sighs of frustration and picks up the phone and dials two digits.
PAID
Primo! Did you see that fucking Joto? In here like he owned the place. Fuck that bitch.
PHONE
Yeah I saw what do you want to do?
PAID
Go see Don Carlos and put El Ojo on that fucking gringo. I don’t want that little bitch Matt’s head hitting a pillow tonight.
PHONE
and his tribute?
PAID
Damn that fucking fiend...bust some out of the corner boys’ stash.

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