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Subject: Re: Alternate Screenplay: DIMINISHED SKILLS Author: K [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 17:04:56 01/28/05 Fri In reply to: SS 's message, "Re: Alternate Screenplay: DIMINISHED SKILLS" on 22:16:36 01/27/05 Thu INT - OMV Office - morning. Donnie is strolling into the office almost on time and just a little hung over. A young worker approaches him as he nears his cube. ALBERTO My man, my man - how you livin'? DONNIE Oh hey ... I'm doing well, and you? ALBERTO (smiling) Sheeeeeeeeet, playa... Donnie gives the stranger a weird look. ALBERTO (Cont'd) (clears throat)...I am fine as well. Donnie leans over to Jake's cube as Alberto walks away. DONNIE (laughing) What's up with that guy? JAKE (serious) Yeah, I don't know who that is. DONNIE Well okay then. So... how is OMV's most dedicated workaholic? JAKE Excuse me? DONNIE One of these days you might want to step away of that cube and take a walk outside. You have your whole life to draw toilets and urinals Jake - your whole life. JAKE Very funny. At least I didn't blow the Larabee job. DONNIE What??? Did you hear something about Larabee? JAKE I overheard Old Man Vickers say Larabee actually tore up the contract with the firm. DONNIE Hmmm....well, you can't win 'em all Jake. That project was a dud from the start - c'mon, a cheese warehouse renovation? Tell me, where's the profit in a job like that? JAKE I dunno. But you are screwed. DONNIE Hell, I'm glad we lost that job. JAKE Hey work is work. At least it brings in some revenue. Besides, who are you to decide which projects the company pursues? When did you all of a sudden become partner? DONNIE Relax man, it's not like I sabotaged anything. I presented the design and Larabee obviously wasn't happy. What more am I supposed to do? I'm not gonna dwell on it. Alls I was saying is that there's bigger and better work out there. JAKE Yeah well, I guess the goldenboy ain't so golden anymore. DONNIE What's your problem man? You seem to be taking an awful lot of pleasure in my failure. Go get laid or something and ease up on this competitive bullshit you have with me. JAKE What competitive bullshit? DONNIE C'mon - you're so jealous of me. All I've ever tried to do is help you - show you how to lighten up. You take this shit so serious and where has it gotten you? JAKE Fuck off Don. Believe me, I am so not jealous of you. DONNIE I'm telling you man, if you'd just follow my lead you could make a name for yourself. You think I'm gonna stick around here forever? There's no future here with Vickers in charge. You know how much credit he's taken for my shit? He's a celebrity in this city, but you know what? Before I started here, he was a washed up hack. JAKE You're unbelievable Don! Are you actually taking sole credit for this firm's success? DONNIE Well... I have done my part. JAKE(pissed) You are delusional. Just remember you couldn't even hack the Larabee job. ...I got work to do. DONNIE Me too. Donnie sits down in his chair and looks around his empty cubicle. DONNIE(Cont'd) I think. CUT TO: [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> [> [> Subject: Re: Alternate Screenplay: DIMINISHED SKILLS Author: K [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 19:06:21 01/28/05 Fri EXT. Outdoor Cafe - lunch time Donnie and Kate are seated at a table at an upscale outdoor cafe on Michigan Avenue. DONNIE Thanks for agreeing to see me Kate. KATE (uncomforatble) Donnie, we need to talk- DONNIE (interrupting) Now I know I've fucked up a few too many times lately, but I want to let you know- KATE -Donnie, let's not go through this again- DONNIE -Please Kate, listen. It's just that I've been under so much pressure lately at work. You know my job is demanding. KATE You make it so. DONNIE But there's a reason. I'm trying to achieve something here that not many people my age can accomplish. KATE I know you're talented, but you're also very reckless. Believe me, I've seen you at your worst. DONNIE I know I've made a mess of things, but what I'm doing right now is for us Katie. When my building is selected, it's going to change everything. KATE How is that going to change everything? DONNIE Don't you see? I'm going to be rich and famous. I'll be published in magazines. I'll be able to start my own firm. Clients are going to be lined up down the block. KATE Really? DONNIE Trust me, baby. KATE (contemplating) Donnie, you need to know that I came here today to break up with you. DONNIE Over the drugs? Please Kate, I only did it to take the edge off, but I promise I quit - for real. KATE And the drinking? DONNIE Let's not get carried away. KATE (hesistant) Donnie, there's something else you need to know. DONNIE What's that? KATE (embarrassed) I don't know how to tell you this... DONNIE Go ahead Katie, what is it? KATE Donnie... I'm late. DONNIE Late?....Late? Dear god! Are you serious? KATE Yes... DONNIE (frantic) This is crazy! But we've always been carfull! How can this be? You're late??? KATE I'm late for work Donnie. DONNIE What??? KATE I only get 30 minutes for lunch. I have to go. DONNIE (confused) What the ... but ... I thought ... KATE Ha! You're such an ass. Donnie is clutching his chest as if having a heart-attack. DONNIE (catching his breath) Waiter! Scotch! Quickly! Kate gets up from her seat, places her napkin on the table and starts to walk away. KATE See you later Donnie. DONNIE Does this mean you'll take me back? KATE We'll talk. CUT TO: [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> Subject: Re: Alternate Screenplay: DIMINISHED SKILLS Author: K [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 19:51:08 01/28/05 Fri INT - OMV Office - afternoon. Donnie is casually strolling back to work after his lunch with Kate. When he gets to his cubicle, Jake pops up. JAKE (fake) So, how did your lunch with Kate go??? DONNIE It went fine thank you. Are we talking again? JAKE (confused) Fine? She took you back??? DONNIE As a matter of fact she did. Don't look so surprised. OLD MAN VICKERS (interrupting) Good afternoon Donald! DONNIE (startled) Bah! ....Hello sir - snuck up on me there. OLD MAN VICKERS My apologies. Donald, I was just wondering if you were planning on working today. DONNIE Yes? OLD MAN VICKERS Oh that's excellent. DONNIE It is? OLD MAN VICKERS Indeed. I just spoke with Mr. Larabee. DONNIE You did huh?...About that, uh, I can explain. OLD MAN VICKERS What's to explain? They have advised me to go ahead and proceed with the design. DONNIE (surprised) You're kidding? OLD MAN VICKERS Of course I am. Thanks to you we almost lost a national contract with the Larabee Corporation. DONNIE Almost? OLD MAN VICKERS I spent the last 48 hours trying to convince Mr. Larabee to reconsider. DONNIE And he agreed? OLD MAN VICKERS Only after I agreed to waive our fee. DONNIE Makes sense. OLD MAN VICKERS The fee, however, will be coming from your salary. DONNIE What??? OLD MAN VICKERS You don't expect the firm to take a loss over your foolishness do you? ...Jake, I'm putting you in charge of the Larabee project. ...Donnie, you will report to Jake. JAKE Yes sir, Mr. Vickers sir! DONNIE (dumbfounded) I got nuthin'. OLD MAN VICKERS Surprised? I'm a firm believer in second chances Donald. I suspect you wont let me down again. Old Man Vickers walks away. Jake looks over to Donnie. DONNIE Was that a threat? JAKE Who's your daddy now, bitch??? CUT TO: [ Post a Reply to This Message ]