Thursday, 28 November 2013

Research and Planning: Re draft of script

Script

Scene 1


Aby: Chris, I don't understand why we have to go and see them.

Chris: But its my family. I miss them and they really want to meet you

Scene 2


Chris: Look if you don't want to come you don't have to. I just thought it would be nice to spend some time away from uni.


Scene 3


(In car)

Chris: You ready?

Scene 4

[Chris knocks on parents' door, but nobody answers]

Chris: Let me phone my dad.

Aby: Hurry it's cold out here.

[Chris is on the phone to his dad]


Chris: Hi dad where are you?

Dad: We've just nipped over to Paris to visit your Aunt and Uncle. Why where are you?
Chris: Well I'm outside yours with Aby, we drove down to surprise you and Mum.
Dad: Oh well er we're not there. The house sitter should be there soon.
Chris: House sitter?
Dad: Yeah, we asked Megan to watch the house for us.
Chris: Megan my ex girlfriend Megan
Dad: Yep, good luck! Look son got to go we're about to go wine tasting
Chris: Okay, well have fun! See you when you get back

[Chris hangs up the phone]

Aby: So?
Chris: They're in France, won't be back until Monday

Scene 5

[Megan appears from around the corner with bags of shopping]

Chris: [Noticing Megan] Megan

Megan: Chris

Scene 6

[All three characters sitting awkwardly in the living room silently. Tension between Aby and Megan]

Scene 7

Aby: How long has it been since you two last saw each other?
Megan: Must be about 3 years
Chris: Yeah. It's gone fast.

Scene 8

Megan: Look I'll get out of your way. See you around.
Chris: I'll see you out.

(at front door)


Megan: It was really nice seeing you

Chris: You too
Aby: Chris are you coming inside
Megan: Bye

Scene 9

(In guest bedroom)

Aby: I saw the way you were looking at her

Chris: I don't know what you're talking about
Aby: Yes you do, you couldn't keep your eyes off her. It was as if i wasn't even there
Chris: Stop being so dramatic
Aby: Is that what you think
Chris: Well you are aren't you?
Aby: I thought we came here to spend time with each other but you clearly want to be with her
Chris: Its not my fault I haven't seen her for years
Aby: Well you can spend as much time as you like with her. I'm going home.
Chris: You being serious?


Scene 10

(Aby drives off)

Chris: *sigh*


Scene 11

(In living room)

Chris: I can't believe she left, thanks for coming over.

Megan: Its fine honest. I thought you'd be upset so I brought you something
Megan: *Comforting noises* I've missed you
Chris: Ive missed you too

Scene 12

(Guest Bedroom)

Megan: Look, that shouldn't have happened you have a girlfriend


Chris: What did we even do last night

Megan: I don't know but I remember laughing a lot *laughs*
I best be going. Let me know when you're next visiting


Scene 13

(bathroom)

Chris: *sobbing* Why doesn't she love me



Scene 14

(Megans living room)
*tears roll down Megans face*


Scene 15

(at dinner in Parents house. Chris is sat at the dinner table alone in deep thought)

*Knock at the door*


Andrew: Shall I go?

Chris: No its alright I'll get it

*opens door Chris walks to front door and opens it* 


Chris: Megan


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