WRITTEN
BY
Roger Newcomb
STARRING
(in order of appearance)
Na’Vell
J. Lee as Damien Givens
Jason Nishimoto-Thompson
as Cyrus Connor
Kurt McKinney as Benny Blaylock
Nick Sullivan as Paul Ramos
Delaina
Dixon as Dr. Angela Givens
Kelly Christopher as Karen Grissom
Wendy Hammer as Miranda Phillips
Ryan Chandler as Elijah Phillips
CYRUS
is working at the nurse’s station when DAMIEN walks up.
DAMIEN
Hey Cyrus. Is my sister in?
CYRUS
I
believe she’s in the middle of a session right now. But she told me her calendar was clear all
afternoon.
DAMIEN
Okay,
thanks. I guess I’ll wait. Is there any news about Karen?
CYRUS
Not
that I know about. I stopped by to visit
her, but she hasn’t woken up yet.
DAMIEN
So
you know the whole story about what happened?
CYRUS
Yes,
Dr. Givens told me. But don’t worry, I won’t say anything to anyone around here.
DAMIEN
Good. I have no idea what’s going to happen with
Karen after she wakes up. But I don’t
think she’ll ever be friends with Angela again.
CYRUS
I
guess you never really know a person, huh?
DAMIEN
I
think sometimes you can, but I’ve been screwed over enough times to be a little
distrusting, which is something I never wanted to happen.
CYRUS
I
remember you broke up with your girlfriend a while back. Sorry about that. I hope my little confession didn’t make
things worse for you.
DAMIEN
It’s fine, Cyrus. I’ve never
had a guy tell me he liked me before, but it’s no big deal. I hope you find someone this year who can
like you back.
CYRUS
So
do I. If fact,
(playfully) I may have already met him.
DAMIEN
Oh
yeah? Good for you.
CYRUS
I
don’t know if he’s gay or if he’ll give me the same reaction as you, but I’ve
definitely gotten some vibes from him.
So we’ll see.
DAMIEN
I
hope it all works out for you, Cyrus.
Maybe 2006 will be a better year for both of us.
PAUL
is working at his desk when BENNY walks in.
BENNY
You
wanted to see me, Paul?
PAUL
Yes. Thanks for working late tonight, Benny. You’re doing a great job around here.
BENNY
Hey,
I just appreciate this opportunity.
PAUL
Look,
the reason I wanted to see you was to talk about Barbara.
BENNY
Oh
yeah? What’s that little spitfire done
now?
PAUL
As
you know, we’re getting married on Valentine’s Day. I’m sure Barbara has you on the guest
list. Anyway, as a gift to Barbara, I’m
hoping to track down her brother, Frank Morgan.
I know he got in touch with her recently and I would love to surprise
her with a reunion at the wedding.
BENNY
Why
Paul, that sounds like an excellent idea.
But how can I help?
PAUL
I’m
going to hire a detective to track Frank down.
But I’m wondering if there is anything you know about him from Barbara
that might help. She’s been very
tightlipped with me about him. His two
kids and ex-wife are all in
BENNY
Hmmm,
let me see. I remember that they were
estranged, but can’t exactly remember why.
I seem to recall her mentioning that something received a postcard from
him from Vegas not long after he skipped town.
I wish I could remember more.
PAUL
Vegas. Well, that’s a start. I’m going to call a PI friend of mine now and
see what he can do for me. Thanks a lot
for your help.
BENNY
Oh,
I’m always happy to help that fiancé of yours.
You have a good night now.
PAUL
You too.
Benny
walks outside and closes the door.
BENNY
(to himself)
Frank
Morgan, huh? Barbara better be grateful
I didn’t tell Paul the truth.
KAREN
is lying in bed unconscious with ANGELA by her bedside.
ANGELA
Karen,
I don’t know if you can hear me or not, but there’s something I want to say to
you.
Karen
starts to moan and wake up.
ANGELA
Karen? Are you waking up?
KAREN
(very groggy)
Angela.
ANGELA
Karen,
let me go get the doctor.
KAREN
No. Wait.
ANGELA
What
is it? Are you in any pain?
KAREN
Angela. I’m sorry.
ANGELA
I
know. But let’s not get into any of that
now. Let me go get a doctor to check
you out.
MIRANDA
is working in the kitchen talking with ELIJAH.
MIRANDA
Listen
to her, in there, fluttering around happy as a clam.
ELIJAH
Mom,
you have to get over your fixation with Barbara. She’s planning her wedding. She’s happy.
MIRANDA
Yeah, yeah. That gold digger has
managed to manipulate the smartest, and richest, man in
ELIJAH
What
makes you think Barbara is a gold digger?
She seems very much in love to me.
MIRANDA
I
know her kind, Elijah. Women like
Barbara have been throwing themselves on Paul ever since Julia died.
ELIJAH
Mom,
sometimes I think the best thing for you would be to find a job some place
else. You’ve worked for Paul Ramos my
entire life, and what has the man ever done for you?
MIRANDA
Paul
is a wonderful man, Elijah. I am
extremely happy to be working for him.
ELIJAH
But not because of the job, Mom. It’s because you have grown way too attached
to the man. And look, I’ve seen you and
Paul together and he has no idea you have feelings for him. He appreciates you as his housekeeper and
nothing more.
MIRANDA
Why
are you such a bitter and jaded young man, son?
And what Paul is or isn’t to me is none of your concern.
ELIJAH
It
is my concern when you take my car and try to run down one of his enemies.
MIRANDA
Oh
dear Lord, let’s not go there again.
ELIJAH
Mom,
if you would just admit to me that you tried to run over Caroline Hart, I would
at least you know what’s going on in your own life. But you’re starting to make me believe you
really don’t remember it which scares me even more.
MIRANDA
Believe
me, Elijah, if I had tried to run down Caroline Hart,
I would gladly take credit for it.