WRITTEN
BY
Roger Newcomb
STARRING
(in order of appearance)
Ryan Chandler as Elijah Phillips
Wendy Hammer as Miranda Phillips
Barbara Thomas as Eve Morgan
Angela Mazziotta
as
Jeffrey Richardson as Dr. Brian Morgan
Delaina
Dixon as Dr. Angela Givens
Rick E. Edwards as Manny Ramos
Nick Sullivan as Paul Ramos
Erika Crocco
as Caroline Hart
Anne Sayre as Barbara Whitman
Stephen Seidel as Dante Ramos
Na’Vell
Lee as Damien Givens
ELIJAH is
talking with MIRANDA who is helping CARLOS with Thanksgiving dinner.
ELIJAH
It looks like
people are starting to arrive.
MIRANDA
Why on earth
Paul invited that awful Caroline or his so-called brother today, I’ll never
know.
ELIJAH
Barbara told
me that Dante talked him into it.
MIRANDA
Are you
becoming friends with that woman? Stay
away from her, Elijah, she’s a leech.
ELIJAH
Mom, whatever
she is, she isn’t that way with me. She treats
me like an adult, which is more than I can say for most people in my life.
MIRANDA
Meaning your
mother?
ELIJAH
Meaning
most people. But I don’t understand why you have to always
help Carlos with Thanksgiving dinner.
Isn’t he capable to making it on his own.
MIRANDA
I like to
help Paul and Dante on days like today.
It makes me feel good, son.
ELIJAH
Well, how do
you think it makes me feel knowing that you and I will have Ramos leftovers as
our Thanksgiving meal?
MIRANDA
Oh, don’t
start, Elijah. What is wrong with you
lately? You’re always upset about one
thing or another.
ELIJAH
Mom, have you
ever thought that your erratic actions lately have made me this way.
MIRANDA
Son, if
you’re going to bring up that hit and run accident again, then I’m going to
have to ask you to leave.
ELIJAH
No, Mom. The police have no evidence and I know you’ll
talk about it when you’re ready.
MIRDADA
There’s
nothing to talk about because I had nothing to do with it.
ARDEN, BRIAN
and EVE are waiting for ANGELA to arrive so they can go to the main house for
Thanksgiving dinner.
EVE
Brian, where
is that girlfriend of yours? I’m
starving. And I’m dying to get a better
look at that main house. Judging by this
guest house, it must be spectacular.
I thought you
saw it before when you went to see Aunt Barbara.
EVE
I saw one
room. That witch obviously wasn’t going
to give me the grand tour.
BRIAN
Angela will
be here any minute.
Brian, how
did you guys leave things with her best friend?
BRIAN
Well, we
agreed not to talk about it today. But
it’s definitely a dark cloud hanging over our heads. I’m not sure what to make of the entire
situation.
I like
Angela. And Damien has been a good
friend to me too. I hope it all works
out for you.
EVE
If it’s this
much trouble already, I saw cut ties and run.
BRIAN
Thanks, Mom,
but another piece of your worldly wisdom.
They hear a
knock on the door.
BRIAN
That must be
Angela.
Brian runs over
to the door and opens it and sees Angela.
ANGELA
Happy
Thanksgiving!
BRIAN
Angela, you
look great. Come in.
Angela walks
in.
EVE
Oh my
God. She’s black.
Mother, you
did not just say that.
ANGELA
Hello, Mrs.
Morgan.
EVE
Hello. Brian, can we go now? I need some grub.
PAUL and
BARBARA are talking to their Thanksgiving Day guests, CAROLINE and MANNY.
MANNY
Paul, I have
to say that I was very surprised to get Dante’s call about Thanksgiving dinner. I wasn’t exactly expecting an invitation from
you this year.
PAUL
Dante
insisted, and despite what some may think, my son’s happiness is important to
me. So important, that I would even
tolerate you today.
CAROLINE
And
what about me, Paul? I’m sure Dante had to plead with you to
invite me as well.
PAUL
He promised
me that you would keep your accusations to yourself today and I hope you plan
on doing just that.
CAROLINE
I want to
have a nice, family dinner with my nephew, nothing more.
BARBARA
Can I get
anyone something to drink?
PAUL
It’s only
noon, but I’m sure Manny would be up for a cocktail. He always is.
MANNY
Not anymore,
Paul. I’m fine, Barbara, but thanks.
Damien and
Dante walk into the room.
DANTE
Hi everyone.
PAUL
Hello son. Damien.
Will your guests be arriving soon?
DANTE
Any
minute.
DAMIEN
Hi you guys.
CAROLINE
Hi
Damien.
The doorbell
rings.
DANTE
We just
stopped by the kitchen. Everything
smells amazing.
BARBARA
No nibbling
before dinner.
MANNY
Dante, thanks
for setting this up. I appreciate it.
DANTE
Hey, it’s
about time, the Ramos estate hosted a big family Thanksgiving, right?
Brian, Arden,
Angela and Eve walk in.
Hi.
DANTE
BARBARA
(shocked to see her)
Eve!!!!!!
EVE
Hello
Barbara.
Aunt Barbara,
Mom is staying with me for a few days.
BRIAN
Long
story. We’ll get into all that later.
ANGELA
Things sure
smell good around here.
Miranda walks
in.
MIRANDA
Excuse me,
everyone. Dinner is served.
PAUL,
BARBARA, DANTE, ARDEN, BRIAN, ANGELA, EVE, MANNY, DAMIEN, CAROLINE, MIRANDA and
ELIJAH are all seated at the dining room table.
MIRANDA
Paul, thank
you so much for inviting Elijah and me to join you for dinner.
ELIJAH
Yeah, thanks
Mr. Ramos.
PAUL
You are like
family, Miranda. We’re happy to have you
here. Right Barbara?
BARBARA
Oh. Right. Sure. Of course.
DANTE
Listen up,
everyone. Before we chow down on this
enormous turkey, I want to make a toast, if you don’t mind.
CAROLINE
That would be
lovely, Dante.
DANTE
Since it’s Thanksgiving and all, I want to take this chance to say
what I’m thankful for this year. To be
able to be here today, surrounded by family and
friends means a lot to me. Normally it’s
just me and my Dad, and we have a great time arguing over football, but this is
extra special. I’m thankful my Aunt
Caroline is here today sharing this with us.
I’m happy to have my Uncle Manny back in
EVERYONE
(toasting)
Happy
Thanksgiving.