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FADE IN:
INT. JUSTINE AND ADAM'S APARTMENT - DAY
It's evening in an immaculately clean, modern apartment. There's SHOUTING getting louder and louder. ADAM and JUSTINE, both early 20s, burst into the apartment, mid-argument. Justine is dressed in a professional-looking dress, Adam is wearing jeans.
JUSTINEIt's just the same thing every day with you. I don't even know what I can do at this point.
ADAMI'm really trying to understand where you're coming from, but I just don't.
JUSTINEThat's literally what I'm saying.
ADAMWell why don't you educate me then? Tell me what you want me to do.
Justine sighs.
JUSTINEWhat did you do today?
Adam chuckles.
ADAMWhat?
JUSTINEJust tell me everything you did today. I'd love to hear all the exciting things that happened in Adam's world this time.
ADAMOkay fine. Today I woke up and went--
JUSTINEAnd what time was that?
ADAMLike one-thirty I think.
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Silence.
EXT. APARTMENT - NIGHT
The apartment is in a large, brand new complex that does not fit the beat up two-family houses on either side. On the street, there are a group of tough looking guys drinking and smoking cigarettes while yelling at the occasional early morning jogger. We see their third floor window SLAM shut.
INT. BEDROOM - NIGHT
Their room is at the end of a short hallway from the living room. Clothes are strewn around the room, it is much less neat than the rest of the apartment.
JUSTINEI can't even think with all that fucking noise outside. What time even is it?
ADAMIt's gotta be at least 4 or 5 by now.
JUSTINESomeone has to do something about that. Those assholes just stand on the corner and scream at each other all the time.
ADAMOh yeah, I can't imagine someone yelling all the time for no reason.
Justine abruptly rushes out of the room.
ADAMC'mon I'm just kidding, baby, you know that. I love your voice no matter how much you yell.
Adam laughs to himself. After a moment, he casually walks after her.
ADAMI mean in their defense, they were there before we even moved in. Now that I think about it I think they're out there more than we're even home. Pretty sure that corner might be legally theirs now or something--
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Justine brushes by Adam in the hallway carrying a suitcase and keys. She swiftly walks back into their bedroom and throws a few fist-fulls of clothes in. She zips up the bag and proceeds towards the front door.
ADAMOkay you made your point, I'm sorry. Can we please just go to bed now? I'm so tired of all this fighting.
Justine opens the door and pauses. She turns to Adam, calmly.
JUSTINEI'm glad you find this funny.
ADAMI promise nothing's funny. I was just being stupid.
JUSTINEYou're not stupid, Adam, you're oblivious. I hope you figure this whole growing up thing out someday.
(pause)But I'm done waiting for someone who still thinks they're 18.
Justine shuts the door behind her before Adam can say a word. He watches her leave from the window.
ADAMWhere are you even going?
JUSTINEShouldn't matter to you.
Justine unlocks the car door from across the street. The group of guys on the street turn their attention to her, as she walks by.
TOUGH GUY #1What's wrong, gorgeous? Boy troubles?
Justine ignores the comment and continues towards the car. Adam yells out the window.
ADAMWhat the fuck? That's my car!
JUSTINEOh stop, your parents wanted me to
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have it anyway.
Huge laughter erupts from the tough guys as Justine starts the car.
TOUGH GUY #1Ay, if you need some company where you're going just say the word.
ADAMHey, fuck you.
The group stops and looks up to the window.
TOUGH GUY #1Why don't you come the fuck down here huh, tough guy? I'll knock your teeth through the back of your fucking head before your girl puts her seatbelt on.
TOUGH GUY #2Who's this fuck think he is?
The guys stumble towards the front steps and drunkenly bang on the door.
ADAM(quiet)
Sorry.
Adam quickly shuts the window and slowly wanders to the refrigerator, grabs a six-pack of beer, and sits on the couch. He looks at the spotless coffee table, pauses, and slowly places his feet on top.
INT. ADAM'S BEDROOM - DAY
Adam is sprawled out on the middle of the large, messy bed, deep asleep. The room is now completely trashed; empty beer cans and whiskey bottles line the floor, and an open pizza box sits at the foot of the bed.
It is the middle of the day, and the room is extremely bright from the sun coming through the unshaded windows.
A LOUD RINGING fills the room for several seconds before Adam finally reaches for his phone. After he slowly opens his eyes and gets his bearings, he flips over and eagerly grabs his phone. He looks at the name and drops his head before rejecting the call and rolling back over.
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ADAM(mumbles)
Fuck that.
After a few seconds of quiet, the phone rings again. Adam grunts out of frustration and forces himself to sit up. He slaps himself in the face and grabs his phone. He clears his throat and takes a deep breath.
ADAMHello.
ADAM'S DADWow, just waking up huh?
ADAMNah my voice just sounds like this.
ADAM'S DADI'm sure.
ADAMWhat's up, Dad?
ADAM'S DADGood. How's work going?
ADAMIt's good. Real good.
ADAM'S DADIs it now?
ADAMYeah, I'm getting some great experience.
ADAM'S DADWell that's funny because I talked to your boss. He says you haven't come in once this week.
ADAM(pause)
Oh yeah, I've just been crazy busy this week.
ADAM'S DADJeez, well what does Justine think of all this?
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ADAMActually, Justine and I broke up.
ADAM'S DADYou what?
ADAMWe talked about it and we just don't think there's a future because we both want different things.
ADAM'S DADShe was great. That's a real shame. How'd you manage to screw this one up?
ADAMI didn't screw anything up, it just didn't work out.
(pause)Look thanks for checking in, Dad, is there anything else?
ADAM'S DADActually yes. The real reason I'm calling you is because I'm obligated to tell you that you should probably give your mother a call.
ADAMWhat does that mean?
ADAM'S DADI don't really know, but I was told to tell you that things have gotten worse with her.
ADAMWhat do you mean worse? How sick is she? Is she going to be okay?
ADAM'S DADLook, all I know is that apparently she's not doing great. You can do anything you want with that information.
ADAMI should see her.
ADAM'S DADYou can do whatever you want, but it's all on you. I'm not paying for a cross country flight if you're not even going to show up for work.
ADAMWell fine maybe I'll just drive to
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California.
Adam looks out the window, where his parking space is empty.
EXT. STREET - NIGHT
Adam stumbles around, mumbles to himself, visibly hammered. He strolls down the dark, city street, when he hears muffled MUSIC and TALKING. He notices a beat up metal door below the sidewalk with no sign. He walks closer and opens the door a crack to check inside.
INT. BAR - NIGHT
A true dive bar, filled with locals from the neighborhood. Everyone clearly knows each other. Irish music blasts as people loudly talk, dance and drink.
Adam opens the door and tries to casually walk towards the bar. He immediately draws the attention of everyone he passes. He stumbles onto an open stool.
TYLERComing in hot there, huh?
Adam laughs.
ADAMYou didn't see that.
TYLER, early 20s, sits on the stool next to Adam, drinking a beer alone. He wears a ratty, worn jacket and an old baseball cap.
Adam tries to get the bartender's attention for several minutes, while he clearly ignores him. Eventually, a huge man with prison tattoos saunters over.
BARTENDERAlright what'll you have?
ADAM(slurring)
Vodka redbull, please.
The bartender gives Tyler a look of amusement.
BARTENDER(sarcastically)
You want a straw too?
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ADAMIf you've got one sure.
Tyler turns away trying not to laugh. The bartender nods and walks to the other end of the bar.
TYLERLet me guess, just moved here?
Adam turns to Tyler, confused.
ADAMUh yeah...a little over a month ago. How'd you know that?
TYLERBetween the pink polo and vodka redbull, you're not exactly Southie's finest.
ADAM(looking around)
Yeah I've never seen anything like this. Looks like the movies in here.
TYLERThis is what people that are actually from here look like.
The bartender returns with a grin on his face. He carries a glass of whiskey, neat. He slides it to Adam.
BARTENDEROne cosmo. That's ten.
Tyler laughs to himself.
Adam is confused, but drunkenly takes out his wallet and puts a ten dollar bill down.
The bartender looks at him, motionless.
BARTENDERWhat? No tip for this first class service?
Adam sighs, but reluctantly goes back into his wallet and takes out a couple ones. The bartender picks up the cash and walks back.
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BARTENDERPleasure.
Adam takes a sip and tries to hold back his grimace.
ADAMWhat did you say your name was?
TYLERI didn't. What are you doing in here anyway?
ADAM(drunk mumbling)
Hmm, what am I doing here? Where am I anyway?
TYLERGonna have to speak up, buddy. Can't hear shit.
Adam composes himself.
ADAM(serious)
My girlfriend left with my car a week ago.
He drops his head.
Tyler laughs hysterically.
ADAMOf course. Laugh it up. I know I'm a joke.
TYLER(still laughing)
Jesus, that's hilarious. She just took off. I respect it, to be honest.
Adam fights back a smile.
ADAMShe was always ambitious.
TYLERYeah, sounds like a real keeper.
Adam lets out a laugh, then shoots the rest of his whiskey down.
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TYLERThey make a mean cosmo.
Tyler puts his hand up.
TYLER(yells)
Ay, Bobo, can we get another round?
Adam nods.
The bartender comes over with two more glasses of whiskey.
Adam looks around the bar as he sips his drink. He takes note of all the old Boston memorabilia on the walls. There's old Red Sox jerseys and pictures of Irish gangsters everywhere.
He turns back to Tyler, but his seat is empty.
Adam wobbles in his stool, extremely drunk. He throws his hand up and leans over the bar.
ADAMBOBO! Hey, over here!
BARTENDERFuck did you just call me? You think you know me?
Before Adam can respond, a hand slaps down on his shoulder.
TOUGH GUY #1This guy giving you problems, B?
Adam looks up at the guy, but is too drunk to recognize him.
TOUGH GUY #1You gotta forgive my friend, here. Kid's girl took off on him the other day.
BARTENDERYou know this fuck?
TOUGH GUY #1This is my friend.
(turns to Adam)What's your name again?
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ADAM(loudly)
I'm Adam.
Adam sticks his hand out. The bartender walks back to the other side.
The room spins, and Adam drops his head down on the bar.
BARTENDERHey...HEY...Time to go. You gotta get the fuck out of here!
The bartender shakes Adam until he raises his head to see a completely empty bar. All the lights are turned on, and the bartender wipes down the bar.
ADAMWhat? Where am I?
BARTENDERDisneyland. Go the fuck home.
Adam stumbles to his feet and wobbles out the door.
EXT. BAR - NIGHT
Adam walks outside on a cool, fall night. He stops and leans against a wall, holding his head.
TOUGH GUY #2Look who it is!
The group of tough guys walk towards him from the corner. Before he knows it, he is surrounded.
TOUGH GUY #1Adam, right?
ADAMHow do you know my name?
TOUGH GUY #1Aw, I thought we were pals.
He takes out a cigarette and hands it to Adam.
ADAMOh no thanks, man.
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TOUGH GUY #1Come on, smoke up. I insist.
He reaches out and lights Adam's cig.
Adam takes a drag and throws his head back out of pleasure, then coughs.
The whole group laughs.
TOUGH GUY #1That's my guy.
He puts his hand out to dap up Adam. When Adam grabs his hand, the guy pulls him forward. He puts his foot behind Adam to trip him, then throws him backwards onto the street.
TOUGH GUY #1So clumsy. Get the fuck up.
Adam scrambles to get back on his feet. He backs up into the middle of the street. He tries to run, but the group surrounds him again. The first guy delivers one powerful right hand to Adam's jaw. He collapses.
INT. APARTMENT - DAY
A MAN, 40s, is about to leave for work, early in the morning. He wears a mechanic uniform, and grabs his brown bag lunch off the table before heading towards the door. As he opens the door to his apartment, Adam's upper body drops at his feet.
MAN #1Jesus, what the fuck?
EXT. APARTMENT - DAY
Adam's head hits the ground and he wakes up. He rolls on the ground grabbing his head in pain. He clearly passed out while leaning against the man's door.
MAN #1Fuckin' junkies again.
He grabs Adam by his shirt and pushes him out the door. Adam cannot get his balance and falls down the stoop onto the sidewalk. The man walks down the steps and stands over Adam.
MAN #1I better not catch you shootin' up on
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my steps again. Understand?
Adam looks around, still completely lost.
MAN #1Hey! You hear me?
Adam nods, shaking from both fear and his hangover.
EXT. SIDEWALK CORNER - DAY
Tyler stands on the corner, leaning against a brick building. He is wearing ratty, oversized clothes with his hood up. He takes out a large wad of cash from his pocket, and counts.
He hears SHOUTING and turns to see Adam laying on the ground. The man gets into his car and drives away.
Tyler casually strolls down the street towards Adam. He stops and looks down at Adam.
TYLERFuck happened to you?
ADAM(slurring)
I need to go to California.
TYLERThat's kind of a hike for this time of day.
ADAMI need to go home.
TYLERYeah, you really do.
Tyler puts Adam's arm around him, and walks him down the street.
TYLERAlright, move it.
ADAMWhere are we going?
TYLERYou're going home.
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ADAMThat's good. I need to go back to California.
TYLERYa know, I always wanted to see the pacific. Chill with some movie stars.
ADAM(screams)
ROAD TRIP!
Tyler chuckles.
INT. ADAM'S APARTMENT - DAY
Tyler drags Adam through the door, and drops him on the couch. The apartment is trashed.
TYLERDamn, nice place.
Tyler looks up and pokes the elaborate chandelier above his head, not even noticing the mess.
ADAMGood one.
TYLERAlright, take care.
ADAM(to himself)
I wish I could smoke.
Tyler shuts the door and steps back in.
TYLERHow much you want?
ADAMMan, I don't even know. I haven't smoked weed since college, why?
TYLERWell just so happens I've got a little on me.
Tyler takes a jar out of his backpack. He drops a couple nugs of weed into a plastic bag. There is maybe $20 worth in it.
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TYLERHow's forty sound?
Adam nods and reaches for his wallet. He checks all his pockets.
ADAMWell they stole my wallet. Hold on I've got cash somewhere.
EXT. BALCONY - DAY
The two guys sit on the wooden deck, leaning against the apartment wall.
TYLERSo, when we goin to Cali?
ADAMWell I've got no money and no car now, so I don't think I'm going anywhere.
TYLERThink mine'll make it?
He points to a sedan parked on the street below them. The car is covered in rust, complete with cracked windshield and missing hubcaps.
Adam stands up to look at the car, he is in awe.
TYLERIs that not the prettiest shitbox you've ever seen?
ADAM(laughing)
Fuck, I haven't been this high in years. Justine always hated the smell.
Tyler shakes his head.
INT. CAR - NIGHT
Tyler drives through the city streets, alone. The interior of the car is just as worn down as the outside. In the backseat, there are blankets and pillows strewn around. Tyler smokes a cigarette with one hand and shovels McDonald's french fries into his mouth with the other, while nodding to the MUSIC.
EXT. CAR - NIGHT
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Tyler pulls into a dark side street and shuts his car off.
INT. CAR - NIGHT
He reaches into the glove compartment, takes out a pill bottle. He pops one and washes it down with his flask. He then climbs into the backseat and tries his best to get comfortable and sleep.
INT. LIQUOR STORE - DAY
Adam walks up to the cash register and places three bottles of liquor and a 30 rack of beer down. He is wearing an unzipped sweatshirt and sweatpants with sun glasses on to partially cover up his cuts.
He takes out his wallet as the WOMAN, late 50s, behind the counter judgementally glares at him. It is the middle of the day.
INT. APARTMENT - DAY
Adam bobbles his alcohol as he opens the door. His phone RINGS while his hands are full. He struggles to the kitchen where he drops the booze and looks at his phone. He looks at the name and immediately answers.
ADAMHello.
ADAM'S MOMHi, honey. How are you?
INT. HOSPTIAL - DAY
ADAM'S MOM, late 50s, lays in a hospital bed with tubes on her face. She looks sickly, but has a peaceful smile on her face.
ADAM(stammering)
Uh, I'm good. I'm good. Um, how are you, mom? How's everything, uh, going?
ADAM'S MOM(calmly)
I'm okay, sweetie. They got me on some new treatment now.
Her voice sounds hoarse and weak.
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ADAMOh, okay great. That's good, right?
ADAM'S MOM(chuckling)
Who knows? I don't think these doctors like me much. They always tell me I play my music too loud.
INT. APARTMENT - DAY
Adam sits down on the foot of his bed. He looks out the window with his phone to his ear. He laughs, sadly.
ADAM(laughing)
Let me guess, Grateful Dead?
INT. HOSPITAL - DAY
ADAM'S MOMI just don't know what this place has against the Dead-
A NURSE, late 20s, walks in and picks up a tray next to Adam's mom.
ADAM'S MOM(to the nurse)
Excuse me, can I ask you a question? What do you have against the most culturally important band of this century?
The nurse rolls her eyes and walks away.
ADAM'S MOM(to Adam)
Hmm. Probably a fascist.
INT. APARTMENT DAY
Adam shakes his head as he laughs.
ADAMYou never change, mom. You know they are just trying to help.
ADAM'S MOMSure, they are. That's the same thing they say about the police or these
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politicians. Everyone's just trying to help.
ADAMOh stop it, you don't have to make everything political.
ADAM'S MOMMhmm
(coughs aggressively)It's great to hear your voice, sweetie.
Adam drops his head into his hand. He is holding back tears.
ADAMI need to see you, mom. I don't know how but I'm gonna come see you, okay?
ADAM'S MOMSure, honey, you can come surprise me whenever.
INT. HOSPITAL - DAY
A group of nurses and doctors rush into her room. They check the monitors around her, frantically.
ADAMI'm serious. I'm gonna be there.
(pause)Hey, what's going on?
ADAM'S MOM(to the nurse)
What is it now?
NURSEMa'am I'm going to have to ask you to put your phone away, so we can run some more tests on you.
ADAM'S MOMUm oh okay.
(to Adam)Okay, sweetie, I've got to go now. I'll see you soon though, right?
INT. APARTMENT - DAY
Adam stands up and leans against the window.
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ADAMWait, what's happening? Mom?
The phone call ends. Adam covers his face, as he starts crying. He hits the wall with his hand. He then looks up out the window onto the street.
EXT. BAR - NIGHT
Adam paces outside the bar door, trying to build up the courage to go inside. Muffled MUSIC and SHOUTING are in the background.
Suddenly, the shouting gets louder and we hear a loud SMASH as a glass bottle shatters. Adam jumps and turns towards the door when two MEN burst through the door, fighting each other.
Adam jumps out of the way as the two guys throw punches in the street. Five or six other people stagger out to watch the fight. Adam stands back against the wall, shocked.
As he is about to turn and walk home, Adam spots Tyler. He stands a few feet away from the fight, cheering and smoking a cigarette.
TYLEROh come on Fitz, watch the right!
Adam walks around the commotion towards Tyler. He stands a few feet away from him, trying to draw his attention.
ADAMHey...
(pause)HEY!
Tyler turns away from the fight, and looks at Adam with disregard.
TYLERHey, what's up buddy. Good to see ya.
He nods and turns back to the fight. One of the men hits the other with a brutal straight right, and knocks out cold.
TYLERJesus, Fitz what did I tell you about that right.
(pause)Alright, that's all folks.
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Tyler walks towards the two men. He pats the one that still standing on the shoulder.
TYLER(under his breath)
Lucky punch.
He crouches down to look at the guy that got knocked out.
TYLERFiiitzyyy. Yoo hoo.
Suddenly the man jumps up and walks back into the bar. Tyler shrugs his shoulders and stays outside.
Adam walks up to Tyler again.
ADAMWow, what the hell happened there?
TYLERWho knows? Those guys always find a reason to fight. I'd be surprised if they remember it in an hour.
ADAMSo everyone just fights each other for fun here?
TYLERI mean not everyone. You'll never catch me getting my ass beat like that. I never really got it either, but it is entertaining.
Tyler turns to walk back into the bar, when Adam reaches and grabs his arm to stop him.
ADAMWait, hold on. Uh, I actually wanted to ask you a question, Tyler.
(pause)Um, I was just going to ask if you were serious about what we were talking about the other day.
TYLER(pause)
Oh... yeah, yeah! For sure, I've always got weed if you're trying to pick up some more.
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ADAMNo not that. I meant about the whole road trip thing.
TYLEROhhh, right, okay umm... Yeah, fuck it. I mean I'll do anything to get out of this shit hole. When we leavin'?
ADAMWell that's the thing... I still don't have a car so we'd have to take yours. So its really up to you.
TYLERRight. Right... Alright so how's tomorrow sound?
ADAM(shocked)
Oh... tomorrow, wow. Umm yeah. Great. I can definitely do that--
TYLERI'll swing by sometime tomorrow. Can we get the fuck back inside yet? I'm falling behind here.
(holds up empty glass)
EXT. CAR - DAY
It's early morning. The sun rises and brightens the car, while Tyler sleeps. It's parked in an empty lot by the Boston harbor. A seagull sits on the mirror of the car and stares at Tyler. He SCREECHES LOUDLY.
INT. CAR - DAY
Tyler reluctantly opens his eyes at the sound of the bird. He grabs his head and sits up in the back seat. As he stretches, he sees a SECURITY GUARD, male late-50s, walking towards his car from the other side of the parking lot.
Tyler acts frantically in the back seat. He takes his large wad of money and jars of weed and shoves them in a hole under the backseat. In one motion, he jumps into the front seat, starts the car, and skids out of the parking lot.
EXT. PARKING LOT - DAY
The security guard stops and stares as Tyler cruises by. Tyler awkwardly tries to hide his face as he drives.
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Morning talk radio plays in the car. A classic, deep radio VOICE speaks.
VOICEHey all you early birds out there. Those early morning blues aren't stopping us today, and I am here to tell YOU, yes you, that the worm is still out there for the taking.
Adam picks up speed, driving down a straight road, past abandoned warehouses.
VOICEOf course you are tuned into the realest station in Boston, and your- excuse me THE- host from the coast, Matty Miles here to carry you to wherever the road takes you today.
The voice fades as Tyler's surroundings quickly change from dilapidated, industrial buildings to brand new apartment complexes on the same street.
INT. BEDROOM - DAY
Tyler sits on the window sill in Adam's room, across from his bed. Adam is deep asleep and SNORING. He lays in a ball of sheets and blankets, with empty bottles on his nightstand.
Tyler patiently waits and tosses peanuts into his mouth. He starts tossing them across the room at Adam. After four or five land around his head, one hits his face.
Adam jumps up, startled, and tries to cover himself with blankets.
ADAMJESUS CHRIST! How the fuck did you get in here!?
Adam rubs his eyes and holds his head in pain.
ADAMFuck...
(he pats around his bed, looking for his phone.)
what time is it?
TYLERProbably around 7 by now.
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ADAMWhat the fuck? Why?... How'd you get in here?
TYLERYou gotta stop leaving that door open. The next guy won't be so friendly.
Tyler gets up and walks towards the living room.
TYLERWe better get going if we don't wanna get stuck in rush hour... And will you put some fucking clothes on?
A shirt flies through the door, into Adam's room.
INT. LIVING ROOM - DAY
Tyler walks around Adam's still messy living room. He looks at pictures on the wall of Adam's family. He sees pictures of Adam's high school baseball team, graduation photos, and Christmas pictures.
He makes his way over to the couch, where he clears trash off the seat. Tyler sits down, as we hear the SHOWER RUNNING from Adam. Tyler taps his foot impatiently.
INT. LIVING ROOM - DAY
Adam walks out of his room into the living room. Tyler is on the couch, rolling a joint on top of a picture frame of Adam and Justine.
ADAMReally? On my picture frame?
TYLERJust trying to pack for the road. Plus I figured this wasn't all that important to you these days.
Tyler looks around the room at all the other pictures of Justine.
TYLERGuess I was wrong.
ADAMWhatever. I don't even care.
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TYLERSo you have any sort of plan for this trip or what?
ADAMWell I'm still working out the details but I have some family friends that live out near Buffalo, so I figured we could make that our first stop.
TYLERFamily friends?
ADAMYeah my Dad was business partners with this guy back when I lived in California, so our families were always together. Now they live in upstate New York I guess.
TYLERSo you're just gonna show up at their doorstep with some random kid you picked up off the street?
ADAMOh they won't care, they love me. They have a daughter that I was super close with when I was in school.
TYLEROh yeah? An old flame huh?
ADAMI mean I guess you could call it that.
TYLER(laughing)
I see you, adding a little rebound action into this journey.
ADAM(smiling)
You never know I guess, but she's cool you'll probably like her.
EXT. CAR - DAY
Tyler stands outside the car, as he rearranges his belongings before Adam can see. He quickly moves his sleeping bag, pillows and toiletries from his backseat into the trunk.
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Adam trudges down the apartment stairs with his bags. He walks up to the trunk, out of breath.
ADAMWow, how'd you even have time to pack all this so early in the morning?
TYLER(pause)
I just don't own that much I guess.
ADAMAre we going to be able to fit all this?
Tyler looks at the two massive suitcases that Adam brought down.
TYLERJesus, I didn't realize you were bringing your whole fucking apartment.
ADAMLook, I'm gonna need all of it. Plus there's no way I'm carrying these back up all those stairs.
They both look at the already packed trunk.
EXT. STREET - DAY
The trunk of the car is completely open and overflowing with luggage. It contained by an insane amount duct tape wrapped all around the back of the car. Blankets and clothes are flapping out of the back windows too.
INT. CAR - DAY
Tyler is in the driver seat, Adam is shotgun. The backseat is packed with luggage.
They drive out of a tunnel onto the Zakim bridge, with the famous white suspension beams. There is a bit of an awkward silence as Adam looks out the window, trying to think of something to say.
ADAMYou travel a lot?
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TYLER(scoffs)
I don't get much vacation time.
ADAMI get that. My dad always used to take my sister and I on his business trips whenever he got to go somewhere nice like Italy or Hawaii or something. But ever since we grew up and moved out we never seem to find the time anymore.
TYLERWell isn't that tragic.
Adam nods and takes the hint to stop talking. He turns out the window and looks as the last buildings begin to thin out, leaving the city,
TYLERAm I just going straight the whole way or what?
ADAMYeah I think it should be a pretty straight shot since we're going west.
Tyler turns out the window, and looks at the increasingly rural land around the highway.
TYLERThis is the first time I've left.
ADAMLeft? Left where?
TYLERThe neighborhood.
ADAM(shocked)
What? You've never left Boston? That's crazy.
(pause)Well I'm excited for you then. This should be fun. A little change of scenery is always nice.
Tyler quickly regrets sharing that, and gets defensive.
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TYLER(sarcastically)
Yeah it's funny, my Dad always forgot to take me with him on his business trips.
ADAMOh that's too bad. He still around?
TYLERYeah, they're all still there somewhere.
ADAMWho's them all?
TYLERWhat do you want my entire fucking ancestry or something?
ADAMGotcha.
TYLERSo how long til' we get to this girl's house?
ADAMLet me think.
(mumbles to himself)Six? I think like six or seven hours. Something like that.
Tyler quietly nods.
Adam turns and looks out the window again. He puts his head down on the window, and closes his eyes.
Tyler is jittery. He taps his hands on the steering wheel and anxiously scans around. He looks over to make sure Adam is asleep, then fishes under his seat. He swerves on the road before he clumsily grabs a pill bottle and pours it into his hand.
There are pills of all shapes, sizes and colors. He picks out three of them, swallows them with no water, then grimaces and shakes his head.
INT. CAR - DAY
Adam wakes up and sleepily looks around. The sun is just
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beginning to go down now. There is nothing but farmland on either side of the car.
ADAM(yawning)
How long was I out for?
Tyler stares ahead at the open road with a glazed look in his eyes. He is too zoned out to even hear Adam.
Adam takes out his phone to check the time.
ADAMJeez. I wonder where we are.
(he looks on his phone)Oh shit. We're only like a half hour away.
Tyler snaps out of his trance.
TYLERHuh? What?
ADAMApparently we're almost there.
TYLEROh nice. That's great... Hey, I gotta take a piss real quick. You think I could just pull over somewhere?
Adam looks out the window at the wide open landscape. There is not a building in site.
ADAMYeeaah, I'd say you're fine.
EXT. ROAD - DAY
The car pulls onto the side of a grassy farm, with cows grazing in the distance.
INT. CAR - DAY
TYLERAlright, be right back.
Adam nods, and takes out his phone.
EXT. CAR - DAY
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Tyler hustles around the back of the car. He gets ready to pee, but hunches over with his hands on his knees and throws up. When he is done vomiting, he wipes his mouth and collects himself before walking back to the car.
He walks up to the passenger side window to talk to Adam.
TYLERYo, if we're that close, do you wanna just get us to this girl's house, since you know how to get there.
ADAMYeah sure, that makes sense.
Adam gets out and proceeds to the driver side, while Adam gets in the passenger side.
INT. CAR - DAY
Tyler now stares out the window, admiring the open countryside.
TYLERJesus, what the fuck are those things?
Adam looks out the window, towards four to five cows grazing in the distance. Each cow has a black front and behind, but is white in its midsection.
ADAM(laughing)
I believe those are cows.(pause)
Wait, have you really never seen a cow before?
TYLER(defensively)
Look, I've seen plenty of cows. I just didn't know they all looked like fucking oreos. What the fuck is wrong with them?
ADAMI don't know I guess that's just what they look like. I remember driving here when I was little and my mom convinced me that those cows make chocolate milk.
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Tyler finally breaks out of his tough face and laughs. Both boys start cracking up hysterically.
ADAMNot even kidding. I used to always beg her to pull over because I loved chocolate milk so much.
TYLER(laughing)
Weren't the brightest kid, huh?
ADAMI guess not. I remember I came back home to my Dad all excited saying I wanted to buy a cow one day so I could get my own chocolate milk.
TYLERWhat he think of that?
ADAMHe told me farmers don't make any money and I wouldn't either if I keep believing everything people say.
They both stop laughing and sit in awkward silence for a few moments before Tyler finally speaks up.
TYLERSo you excited to see her?
ADAMWho, Liv? Yeah, I guess. It's been a while.
TYLERNah, I mean your mom. That is why we're doing this, right?
ADAMOh. Yes... Yeah I definitely am.
TYLERYou guys close?
ADAMWe used to be. I lived with her until I was like 10 and then my Dad made me move back with him and my sister. I barely ever got to see her after that.
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TYLERWell, that's kinda fucked up.
ADAMYeah, I don't know. There was a whole court thing about custody but I didn't even know what was going on at the time.
Tyler nods his head, not knowing what to say.
ADAMAlright, I think we're almost there. This looks like their road.
EXT. ROAD - NIGHT
It is dusk, now. The car drives through a wide street with huge houses spread out between each other on both sides.
INT. CAR - NIGHT
Tyler looks around in shock at the mansions.
TYLERYou sure they know we're coming?
ADAMYeah for sure. I just texted Liv and she said they're expecting us.
TYLERI mean WE, do they know that I'm with you?
ADAMYup, I said my good friend Tyler is with me.
TYLERI feel like I should change or something. Is this okay?
ADAM(smiling)
Are you getting nervous?
TYLERI'm just trying to make sure.
Adam pulls into a gate with tall hedges on either side. The
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driveway is long, with a huge, modern house at the top of it.
TYLERThis is like fucking Eyes Wide Shut. Am I supposed to put a mask on or some shit?
ADAMCalm down, they're super cool.
Adam stops at the opening of a sleek garage that holds at least five or six cars. He parks the rust bucket next to a sparkling black Bentley. They both get out of the car.
Tyler nervously brushes off his track jacket and sweatpants and looks at his reflection in the window, parting his hair.
They walk on a stepping stone path that wraps around to the front of the house. They get to a large mahogany door with cobblestone steps. Adam casually RINGS the doorbell and looks at his phone.
TYLERWhat did you say her parents do?
ADAMThey're in finance. Same as my dad.
TYLER(puzzled)
Oh cool, cool. Love finance.
Adam rings the doorbell again.
TYLERHonestly, I'm getting a second wind. I think I can just keep driving if you want.
ADAMOh stop. Why pass up a nice bed to sleep in?
Tyler nods his head in agreement at the sound of an actual bed.
Eventually, they hear footsteps and a WOMAN in her late 30s opens the door.
MAIDYes?
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ADAMHey, I'm Adam.
MAIDCan I help you?
ADAMWe're here to see the Lindermans.
She looks at him blankly.
ADAMI talked to Liv, they should be expecting us.
Tyler tries to get Adam's attention to leave. Then a voice yells from inside the house.
LIVOH MY GOD, ADAM?
LIV, an attractive 20 year old girl sprints to the door and gives Adam a big hug. She is wearing a band T shirt, ripped skinny jeans, and white shell toe adidas.
ADAM(smiling)
Hey, what's up? How are you?
LIVI'm great. I haven't seen you in forever! How are you doing?
ADAMI'm doing good. Thanks again for letting us crash here.
LIVDon't even mention it. I can't believe how long it's been!
ADAMI know, I know it's so crazy.
Tyler awkwardly stands on the steps, in awe of Liv's beauty. The maid turns and walks back into the house.
ADAMOh my bad, this is my friend Tyler.
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LIVHi, Tyler. Nice to meet you.
TYLER(stammering)
He- hello. Hey, I'm Tyler. Great meeting you.
They awkwardly shake hands, and Tyler looks down embarrassed.
LIVWell, come on in guys, make yourselves at home.
Liv leads them into a high ceiling living room with marble floors complete with a white fur rug and a massive TV/entertainment section.
LIVThere's a bunch of pizza in the kitchen. You guys must be starving.
INT. LIVING ROOM - NIGHT
Liv and Adam lounge on different ends of a leather sectional couch, watching TV. Tyler is shoveling pizza into his mouth.
LIVSo Tyler, have you lived in Boston your whole life?
TYLER(mouth full)
Mhmm, yeah.
LIVThat's so cool. I love Boston. I used to always go shopping on Newbury Street whenever my Dad had to go there for business. Do you live near there?
TYLERUmm, sort of. I live in South Boston.
LIVOhhh Southie! That's awesome! Good Will Hunting is like my favorite movie ever!
Tyler smiles and nods, not knowing what to say.
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MRS. LINDERMAN, late 40s, walks into the living room. She is in great shape, but has had obvious work done on her face. She is surprised to see Adam and Tyler
MRS. LINDERMANLiv, I didn't know you were having guests over.
LIVMom, this is Adam. Remember I told you he was coming over?
ADAMHi, Mrs. Linderman.
MRS. LINDERMANOh Adam! I didn't even recognize you! Come here.
Adam gets up and gives her a hug. She grabs his cheeks.
MRS. LINDERMANAww look at you. All grown up and so handsome!
ADAMThanks, Mrs. Linderman. This is my friend, Tyler.
Tyler stands up to shake her hand.
TYLERHi, nice to meet you.
MRS. LINDERMANHello.
Mrs. Linderman looks up and down at his ratty clothes and beat up sneakers, then shakes his hand dismissively. She turns back towards Liv.
MRS. LINDERMANOh, Liv honey, did you order pizza again?
LIVYeah, I ordered a bunch for everyone.
MRS. LINDERMANThat's nice of you, but you know you can't keep eating all these fattening
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foods. Your metabolism isn't going to keep you fit forever, trust me.
Liv rolls her eyes. Mrs. Linderman continues to passively criticize her, while maintaining a smile because the boys are there.
MRS. LINDERMANAnd what are you wearing? Is this how you dress for company?
LIVMom, this is just what I like.
MRS. LINDERMANI don't know why your father and I spend so much money on nice clothes when you keep dressing like a homeless person.
LIVI literally never ask you guys to buy me anything. I like these clothes and I don't understand what's wrong with them.
MRS. LINDERMANLiv, please can we not fight in front of your guests? I'm just trying to help you.
LIVGee thanks, Mom. I'm forever grateful.
Mrs. Linderman turns to Adam, shaking her head but smiling somehow.
MRS. LINDERMANI bet you don't talk to your mother like this do you, Adam?
Adam awkwardly laughs and shrugs his shoulders.
MRS. LINDERMANOkay well I'm going to bed, but I just wanted to remind you to pack for tomorrow.
ADAMWhere are you guys going?
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MRS. LINDERMANWe are going to the city to tour some grad programs for next year.
ADAMOh that's exciting.
(to Liv)What are you thinking of doing?
LIVI'm not--
MRS. LINDERMAN(excited)
Graphic design. Liv is one of the best in her class and NYU is basically begging her to come there after graduation.
ADAMHeyy, look at you go. That's so exciting, congrats.
LIVGood night, Mom.
Mrs. Linderman shakes her head, frustrated.
MRS. LINDERMANWell it was great seeing you, Adam. Goodnight you two.
She glares at Liv, then storms out of the room.
Liv, Adam and Tyler sit in awkward silence.
TYLERShe seems nice.
Liv bursts out in laughter.
LIVYou're funny.
TYLERI think I'm gonna go catch some air outside, I'll be right-
LIVI'll come with you. Fresh air sounds great.
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ADAMSame here.
Tyler is caught off guard, but Liv gets up and leads them out to the backyard.
EXT. BACKYARD - NIGHT
Liv, Adam and Tyler sit around a fire pit, passing a joint around. Liv is staring into the fire.
LIV
Adam talks, but Tyler barely listens because he is fixated on Liv.
ADAMSo, I was thinking we should probably shoot for somewhere near Chicago tomorrow. It'll be a long day, but I think we should be able to do it.
TYLER(not paying attention)
Okay, sounds good to me.
ADAMI went to Chicago once when I was little, but I don't really know where to go or any-
LIVI want to come with you guys.
Adam stops and turns to Liv, shocked.
ADAMI thought you were going with your mom tomorrow?
LIVI don't want to.
ADAMI feel like you should at least talk to your parents first.
LIVNo. I'm going to do what I want and I want to go with you guys. Is that okay
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with you?
ADAM(chuckling)
Your dad would straight up kill me if you-
TYLERYes. Fine with us. You should come.
Adam turns to Tyler, in disagreement. Liv looks up from the fire and locks eyes with Tyler. She nods.
LIVThank you.
ADAMWait. Okay the car's already packed. There's no shot we'd even have enough space.
LIVThat's totally fine. I pack light.
TYLERWe'll make it work.
INT. LIVING ROOM - DAY
It's early morning. Liv is perched on the corner of the couch with a backpack at her feet. Adam and Tyler stumble down the stairs, half asleep.
LIVMorning, boys. How'd you sleep?
ADAMNot too bad.
TYLERSo great, that bed was so fucking comfortable.
LIVThat's good, I'm glad. There's bagels in the kitchen if you're hungry.
ADAMOoo bagels.
Adam hustles over to the kitchen counter. Tyler sits down
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across from Liv.
TYLERYou look ready to go.
LIVMhmm, can't wait.
TYLER(points at the backpack)
That's it?
LIVTold you I pack light.
Adam comes back in, eating a bagel.
ADAMFucking unreal bagel.
LIVWe should probably get going after you finish that, Adam. My mom's gonna be looking for me soon.
EXT. HOUSE - DAY
The three walk out of the house into the driveway, where Liv gives surprised reaction to the decrepit car.
TYLERYou know if it wasn't parked next to a Bentley it would look a lot better.
LIVNo it's cool, I like it.
ADAMYeah, she's got character that's for sure.
TYLERAlright how we doing this?
They all gaze at the already overflowing car.
INT. CAR - DAY
They are on the highway now. Adam is crammed against the window in the backseat, with bags packed all around him. Tyler drives while Liv eagerly sits shotgun.
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LIVYou sure you don't want to sit up here?
ADAM(yelling)
What? I can't hear with the windows back here.
LIV(yelling)
I said, are you sure you don't want to sit up here? I don't need much space.
ADAM(yelling)
Oh no, it's actually not that bad back here. It's kinda fun.
LIVIf you say so.
TYLER(smirking)
What a gentleman.
EXT. CAR - DAY
The sun is just starting set, and they are now driving by flat, open fields on either side of the car.
INT. CAR - DAY
Adam is now asleep in the crammed backseat, while Tyler drives with Liv in the passenger seat. She flips through static-filled radio stations.
LIVUgh, there's no music stations here at all. Just this stupid talk radio.
TYLERWhat, you don't like talk radio?
LIVIt's sooo boring. Why would I want to listen to some boring old man talk instead of listening to music?
TYLERI don't know sometimes it's kinda
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nice, ya know? They always have these crazy voices.
LIVOh god, that's the worst part! Who actually talks like that? All radio DJs have sounded the same since the fifties.
TYLERI know its such throwback though. Theres this guy in Boston, Matty in the Morning, that's been doing it forever and he always talks about real shit which is nice.
LIV(laughing)
You listen to him every morning?
TYLERPretty much. Like the other day he was just roasting all the politicians from the debate earlier and I was losing it.
LIVOh that's interesting. Do you keep up with politics?
TYLERPssh. Fuck that, nah I just think it's hilarious when he makes fun of all their bullshit.
Suddenly, there is a loud BANG, as smoke begins to billow out from under the hood of the car.
TYLERFUCK, goddammit.
LIV(screaming)
Oh my god!
Tyler pulls the car over onto the grass on the side of the road. Adam wakes up.
ADAM(yawning)
Jeez, how long was I out for?
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Adam looks forward and sees the smoke.
ADAMOh shit, well that's not good.
EXT. CAR - NIGHT
The car pulls off the road, and everyone quickly runs outside. The sun has just set, and it's beginning to get dark. They are in a flat field, next to a large tree.
Adam and Tyler frantically pour bottles of water on the hood of the car to cool it off. They eventually get the hood open and smoke billows out. They both cough and step back.
Liv stands by the tree, and watches nervously.
LIVOh no! Be careful guys, that really doesn't look like something you should be breathing in.
TYLER(coughing)
Trust me I've inhaled worse.
ADAM(also coughing)
What are we supposed to do now. Where the fuck are we?
TYLERFuck if I know, dude.
(coughs and spits on the ground)Guess we gotta just wait it out for now, till it cools off at least.
Tyler walks over to the tree and sits down. He immediately takes out a cigarette and lights it. Adam and Liv look at each other then reluctantly join Tyler.
LIV(looking at her phone)
Okay it looks like there's a town like a mile or so in that direction.
(points)Not really sure what to do with that information, but there you go.
ADAMWow the sky looks crazy over there.
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The last bit of red and yellow fill the sky before darkness sets in.
TYLERYa know what? I actually came prepared for this shit.
He gets up and walks to the trunk of his car. Liv and Adam eagerly look from the tree.
Tyler takes out a metal suitcase, walks back over, and sits down in between them.
LIVDo you have something to fix the car?
ADAMOr maybe keys to a new car that's on its way?
TYLER(smiling)
Nah not quite.
He spins the dial code on the handle and pops it open. Gold shines out onto their faces, like Pulp Fiction.
ADAMJesus. Christ.
We see inside the suitcase, which is filled with plastic baggies, pill containers, and jars, all filled with various substances.
LIV(shocked)
Oh my god! What is all that!?
TYLERSo what happened was, a few years back, I heard this Triple A commercial talking about how everyone should have an emergency kit in their car in case some shit like this happens.
(pause)I've never been much of a motor head so I started collecting some shit I could actually use.
Adam's wide eyes scan through the suitcase, scared but enchanted.
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ADAMSo what the fuck is all of this?
TYLERA little of this, lil of that. Some fun stuff... some not so fun stuff.
LIV(still stunned)
W- where did you even get all of this?
TYLERI'm a bit of a collector. I guess I just know a lot of different people.
Liv abruptly stands up and walks back towards the car. Adam is still mystified by the contents of the suitcase.
ADAM(to Tyler)
So what are you going to do?
TYLERWell, I was going to recommend we all eat some of this.
He takes out a mason jar filled with magic mushrooms.
TYLERJust since the sky is looking pretty wild and it looks like we're gonna be hiking it.
(looks up at Liv)Might not be for everyone though.
Adam takes the jar from Tyler and examines it in awe.
ADAMOHH are these mushrooms? I took these back in college when we went on a camping trip.
Liv paces back and forth, nervously.
ADAMI'm in. Let's do it. I haven't been able to do anything fun like this in years.
Tyler gets up and walks to Liv, while Adam continues staring at the drugs in the jar.
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TYLERYou don't have to anything if you're not into this kinda stuff. We're gonna need someone to steer anyway while we push.
Liv stares at the ground. Then grins widely and looks back up at Tyler.
EXT. CAR - NIGHT
Adam and Tyler push the car down the dark, country road.
ADAMOh yeah, here we go. I'm totally starting to feel something now.
TYLER(out of breath)
That's fun.
INT. CAR - NIGHT
Liv sits in the drivers seat. She stares at her hands, which are not on the wheel, and touches the fabric on the passenger seat next to her.
TYLER(yells)
Hey, Liv how we doin' up there?
Liv looks around to see where the voice is coming from. Then shrugs her shoulders and picks up her sunglasses.
The car begins to drift over the white line on the side of the road.
TYLER(yelling)
Liv, you good?
LIV(whispering)
Who said that?
TYLER(yelling)
Say something, Liv.
EXT. CAR - NIGHT
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Liv sticks her head out the passenger side window. And looks back at Adam as he pushes the car.
LIVOh hi, Adam. What's up?
Adam looks up at Liv, stands straight up and smiles ear to ear. He stops walking and waves to her as the car keeps moving.
ADAMLiv! Hey, I'm doing good. How are you?
The car rolls off the side of the road onto the grass. Tyler runs around up to the driver's window to check on Liv.
When he gets to the window, Liv sits in the passenger sit. Liv looks at Tyler and suddenly laughs hysterically. She puts her head in her hands and cannot stop her laugh. Tyler smiles and turns around to see Adam about 100 feet behind them
Tyler pauses for a second then breaks out in laughter. Adam sees this and sprints up the road. Liv gets out of the car, and they each stand on different sides of the car, laughing.
EXT. FIELD - NIGHT
The three sit around a weak makeshift fire made up of paper and sticks. They sit quietly and stare into the flames.
ADAMI used to watch a ton of survival shows on the Discovery Channel and they always used say fire was nature's TV. I never understood it until now.
(pause)Who knew they were just tripping the whole time?
They all laugh, and Tyler gets up.
TYLERNext time I'm standing around one in a trash can, I'll have to remember that one.
Tyler walks out of frame, towards the car.
LIVRemember that time we went camping in Yosemite with both our families?
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ADAMI remember when I stayed in your R.V. for the whole week because my parents were arguing the whole time in mine.
LIV(nods)
Well they're not here now.(pause)
We're on our own now, and they can't do anything about it.
ADAM(smiling)
You always did know what to say when to me when we were kids.
Adam looks passionately at Liv. She smiles sweetly then looks back up to see Tyler walk back to the circle. He holds a full bottle of whiskey and sits back down.
TYLERWhat we talking about?
Before Adam can say anything, Liv answers.
LIVCamping! Have you ever been?
TYLERNah, I never understood sleeping outside.
LIVI totally understand that. I just always need my bed.
Tyler stares into the fire, forces a smile and nods. He then unscrews the bottle and takes a big swig. The smile leaves Liv's face and is replaced with a look of concern as she stares at Tyler. He dodges her eye contact.
ADAM(to Liv, excitedly)
You remember the trip to Cooperstown too?
LIVYep. I hate baseball.
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ADAMOh I was all for the baseball part. I remember begging my dad for years to see the hall of fame.
LIVMhmm.
Adam switches his gaze from Liv to the fire. She continues to try to read Tyler's face, as he takes another big swig of whiskey.
ADAMCourse he had to leave the tour for a business call though.
LIV(shaking her head)
Of course he did.(to Tyler)
Is it safe to drink after we took that stuff?
TYLERYeah, I always need to get some booze in my system so my brain doesn't wander off.
ADAM(to Liv)
I think it's fine, I listened to some podcast about how shrooms are the safest drug in the world apparently.
Liv shakes her head and tries to catch Tyler's eyes while he shifts and looks around.
ADAMYou know what? Fuck it. Pass me that shit.
Tyler passes the bottle to Adam, who throws it up to his mouth. Tyler lights a cigarette and jumps up. He looks down the road in the distance.
TYLERI can see some lights over there, that must be the town Liv was talking about. Whattaya say we ditch the car for the night and see what that's about.
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ADAMHell yeah!
Adam stands up and hands the bottle back to Tyler.
TYLERWe can probably find a motel or something for the night too.
Adam and Tyler both look at Liv, smiling hopefully. She looks up and reluctantly nods.
EXT. BAR - NIGHT
The small midwestern town has one "downtown" street with a few flashing streetlights. The town appears dead, except for the muffled MUSIC and TALKING from a small dive bar at the end of the street.
INT. BAR - NIGHT
The bar is dark and dirty. There are maybe 10 people scattered throughout. They look like blue collar factory workers or farmers.
There is a booth towards the back covered in ripped up red leather, with a heavily stained and beat up wooden table covered in beer bottles and cans
Adam and Liv sit on one side, with Tyler facing them. Adam is leaning close to Liv, who has faces straight ahead with her arms on the table. Tyler leans against the wall with his leg draped across the seat next to him and a beer in his hand. He and Adam are both visibly drunk.
ADAMMan, I love this place.
Adam looks down at the table and notices Liv's empty glass.
ADAMOh shit, I think we all need another round, huh?
Tyler nods. Adam raises his hand up and looks towards the bar.
ADAM(loudly)
'scuse me. Could we get another round for me and my friends please?
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The BARTENDER is a tall, overweight man. He wears a flannel with the sleeves cut off tucked into his blue jeans, complete with a gold star belt buckle and a dirty American flag baseball cap.
He walks over to the table carrying two beers and a rum and coke. He places the drinks down on the table.
ADAM(slurring)
Thank you very much, good sir. And thank you for letting us enjoy your lovely town.
BARTENDER 2You got it, chief.
LIVHey, do you know any place near here we could stay the night? We're not picky. We'll take anything that has beds.
BARTENDER 2Well, there's a Motel 6 up the street, and I know they've always got vacancies.
LIVOh okay. Thanks.
BARTENDER 2Or you folks could go to the Inn up the street. My wife's family runs the place, and they'd probably love to take care of you for the night.
LIVWow thank you so much. That sounds great.
BARTENDER 2Sure thing, sweetheart. It might not be what you folks are used to, but just tell em Billy sent you and they'll set you up real nice.
ADAMOh thanks man, that's really nice of you.
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Billy nods and turns to Tyler as he walks away.
BARTENDER 2Sorry chief, no feet on the seats.
Tyler ignores him, and looks around the bar. Billy stops and faces him.
BARTENDER 2Hey buddy, feet gotta be on the floor in here.
Tyler drunkenly looks up at him.
TYLERFuck did you say to me?
LIVTyler, just put your feet down.
Tyler glares over at her then returns his gaze back up to the bartender.
BARTENDER 2Feet off the booth, or I gotta throw you outta here, buddy.
TYLER(chuckling)
Buddy? Really? Do I look like your fucking buddy?
Tyler slowly puts his feet down and turns back towards Adam and Liv. The bartender shakes his head and walks back behind the bar.
ADAMWhat the fuck was that, man? That guy just got us a place to stay.
Tyler looks over at the bar, smiling. He takes out a pack of cigarettes and a lighter from his pocket.
LIVTyler. You can't smoke in here. He's going to kick us out.
Tyler taps the pack on the table a few times, takes one out and puts it in his mouth.
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ADAMDude! Fucking stop.
Tyler lights the cigarette, leans against the wall and puts both feet up on the booth. He tilts his head back against the wall and exhales smoke. The bartender stares from behind the bar.
BARTENDER 2That's it. He's gotta go.
ADAMI'm really sorry about him, he just had a few too many. We'll get him out of here.
LIVSorry!
Adam and Liv hop up and try to pull Tyler out of the booth.
TYLERWhat's wrong guys? I'm just trying to have some fun with my buddy.
Adam grabs Tyler and gets him to stand up. He pushes him towards the door, out of the bar. Liv stays in the doorway and yells back to the bartender.
LIVI'm really sorry again. Thank you so much for everything.
EXT. BAR - NIGHT
Adam stumbles outside with his arm around Tyler. Tyler throws Adam's arm off of him and pushes him away.
TYLERWhat the fuck was that shit? Don't fucking tell me what to do.
Adam freezes in shock.
ADAMWhat do you mean? You're the one that got us kicked out.
Liv walks out of the bar.
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TYLERYou two think you fucking know everything. You college educated fucks don't know shit about nothing. You can't tell me shit.
LIVPlease get out of the street. Let's just start walking to inn and we all just calm down.
Adam nods and they walk up the street. Tyler follows behind and mumbles to himself.
Tyler slows down to light a cigarette. Liv and Adam continue to walk and talk. Tyler looks up at them, and puts the pack back in his pocket. Suddenly, he turns and sprints back towards the bar.
ADAMI don't know I just never really thought I could pull off a cut off like that, but now I kinda want to grab some of my old flannels and-
Liv turns to see that Tyler is gone.
LIVOh no.
ADAMOhhh shit. Where did he go?
LIV(rolls her eyes)
Where do you think?
ADAM(drunkenly thinking)
The bar! Oh no that's bad. What do we do now?
Liv turns and continues the same way they were going.
LIVWe go to the Motel 6.
INT. HOTEL ROOM - DAY
Adam wakes up and frantically looks around, confused. He is on the carpeted floor wrapped sheet with a pillow beside his
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head.
Liv is sitting up at the head of the bed, calmly looking out the window. The hotel room is small and dingy. There is a bed, an ancient T.V. set and a dirty window that barely lets the morning sun in.
Adam grabs his head in pain.
ADAMWhat the fuck happened last night? Where are we?
LIVIndiana. We're in Valparaiso, Indiana.
ADAM(confused)
Wait. Where's Tyler?
Liv sighs and shakes her head, then stands up.
LIVYou boys are really something. Come on. Let's go get him out.
Liv walks out of the room. Adam hurries to get his clothes on and hops out the door after her.
EXT. POLICE STATION - DAY
Adam and Liv walk down the street, Liv turns and walks up the steps of a small brick building with a big black sign that says: VALPARAISO INDIANA POLICE DEPARTMENT
ADAMWait, are you absolutely sure he actually went to jail?
LIVWhere else could he have ended up?
INT. POLICE STATION - DAY
Liv walks in and struts to the front desk, where a WOMAN in her 50s sits hunched over with her head down.
The police station is old and very small. There is just a desk with a couple doors on the wall next to it and a narrow hallway. The walls are blue, with pictures of police officers on them.
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Adam tepidly steps in behind Liv. She steps up to the desk and clears her throat to get the woman's attention. The woman is wearing a floral patterned blouse with a name tag that ready BETH, complete with reading glasses on the end of her nose. She raises her head with an attitude.
RECEPTIONISTCan I help you?
LIVHi! I think my friend might have ended up here last night.
She looks down at the papers in front of her.
RECEPTIONISTMmm oh yeah. I think we've got him. Tyler Shanahan?
She gets up and walks down the hallway. Then returns after a few moments with Tyler. His face is cut up and bruised with a black eye. Adam and Liv gasp as he walks in.
ADAMHoly shit, man.
LIVOh my god.
RECEPTIONISTAlright, get him the hell out of here.
LIVThat's it? I don't have to fill anything out or anything?
RECEPTIONISTI suggest you people leave our town.
Liv nods her head and Tyler walks over to Adam.
TYLERYou should see the other guy.
Adam laughs and shakes his head. The three of them walk out the door. Tyler turns back to the receptionist.
TYLER(smiling)
I hope you have a wonderful day, Janet.
