Robot and Frank

8/10/2019 Robot and Frank

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2/98

INT. FRANKS HOUSE - NIGHT

In the dark, a door knob slowly turns.

A DARK FIGURE moves silently into the room - a study.

The figure starts opening drawers, rifling through theircontents. He finds an old watch and slips it in his pocket.Hes a burglar.

He stops, confused.

He sees a picture on the wall of an older man and his twogrown children - a man and a woman.

The dark figure takes this picture off the wall, switches ona light revealing that HE is the older man, FRANK (70s).

Setting the picture down, Frank drops it. The glass shatters.

EXT. FRANKS HOUSE - MORNING

The house is alone out in the woods. It looks run-down.

INT. FRANKS HOUSE - KITCHEN - MORNING

Frank, unshowered, his hair sticking out at odd angles, pullsout a carton of milk from the fridge.

The kitchen is a moldy mess with heaps of unwashed dishes,junk from the garage, dusty books, and flies.

Frank pours milk into a bowl of sugary cereal, takes a biteand spits it out. The milk is bad.

He rummages around in the fridge, but cant find more milk.He starts to wander the kitchen, losing his purpose.

He notices the bowl of cereal, sits down, takes a bite andspits it out again.

INT. FRANKS HOUSE - STUDY - MORNING

Frank is sweeping up the broken glass with an old book.

In the daylight we see the room is messy, disorganized, anddirty like the kitchen.

Frank dumps the broken glass in an overflowing waste bin,most of it falling back to the floor.


3/98

Frank opens up a secret drawer in the wall, tosses thepicture of his kids in with a bunch of old knickknacks andSTACKS OF CASH. Frank seems satisfied and plops himself downon the couch.

INT. FRANKS HOUSE - STUDY - NIGHT

Frank is sleeping on the couch, book on his chest when thephone rings. The TV caller-ID says UNKNOWN CALLER.

FRANKHello?

On the screen appears MADISON (30s), his daughter from thephoto.

MADISONHey, dad!

FRANKWhat the hell?

MADISONDad, its me, Madison.

Frank doesnt remember her, but fakes his way through it.

FRANKYeah, of course, of course. Howre

you doing?

MADISONIm wonderful. Turkmenistan isbeautiful. Sorry I havent calledin so long. How are you?

FRANKMe? Im, uh... you know...

MADISONIs Hunter coming around?

FRANKHunter? Hello?

MADISON-- Oh no, my batterys dying.Well, I guess its -- Ill try youlater -- Take care, dad!

Shes gone, leaving a fading still on the TV which Frankbegins to recognize for the first time.

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4/98

FRANKMadison...

EXT. FRANKS HOUSE - DAY

Frank pulls a heavy rolling suitcase down the driveway.

EXT. COUNTRY ROAD - DAY

Frank walks to town with his suitcase. A car WHIRS past.

EXT. SMALL DOWNTOWN - DAY

The storefronts are either cute art boutiques, over-pricedantique furniture, or quaint cafes.

A few YUPPIES are on the street, dressed to show off theirwealth. Franks age and grubby clothes make him stand out.

He walks into an old 19th century library in disrepair.

INT. LIBRARY - DAY

The library is empty. Frank dumps out his suitcase, full ofbooks into a returns bin.

JENNIFER (60s), the librarian, looks up. Shes been duct-taping a pile of crumbling old books together.

JENNIFERHey, Frank.

Frank hides that hes not exactly sure who she is.

FRANKOh, hey there. Howre you doing?

Jennifer gets to her feet slowly, but shes in pretty goodshape.

JENNIFEROh, fine. Just killing time waitingfor my one and only patron.

Jennifer walks into the stacks, Frank follows.

JENNIFER (CONTD)Mr. Darcy does all the real workaround here. You looking forsomething special?

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5/98

Jennifers smile invigorates Frank.

FRANKWell, I came for the books, but Inow Im more interested in getting

your phone number.

JENNIFERBad Frank. Thats why I got intothe library game - the steamyromance. Follow me.

Jennifers smile becomes sad for a moment when she turns.

They round a corner to where MR. DARCY, the robot librarian,is re-shelving books - its little more than a small bureauon wheels with a robotic arm.

MR. DARCYGood afternoon, Jennifer. Might Ihelp you with something?

JENNIFERNo thank you, Mr. Darcy.

They slip past Mr. Darcy, Frank rolls his eyes at the robot.

Jennifer stops at the mystery section, pulls out a book. Itfalls apart into two pieces.

JENNIFER (CONTD)Damn. Careful with this one. Iwont be duct-taping books for muchlonger.

FRANKWhat do you mean?

Jennifer plucks a few more mysteries and wanders back towardthe front desk, Frank following.

JENNIFERThe main branch is sending someone

out. Theyve been re-imagining themodern library, getting tons newpatrons. I guess libraries arebecoming retro-cool.

Franks cell rings as Jennifer starts stamping the books.

JENNIFER (CONTD)Is that Hunter? Your son?

Frank looks at the caller ID. It says Hunter.

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6/98

FRANKMy son? Uh, yeah. Yeah.

EXT. SMALL DOWNTOWN - DAY

Frank is walking back, listening to Hunter on his cell.

FRANKNo, Ill eat at Harrys... What areyou talking about? I went therelast week!

Frank stops at a door - looks up surprised. Its a quaintorganic candle and gift store called BuggyTown.

FRANK (CONTD)What the fuck?

INT. BUGGYTOWN - DAY

Frank looks around at the lame candles, knickknacks and bowlsof potpourri - CONFUSED.

Frank deftly takes a hand-carved bear statuette and slides itinto his pocket.

The SHOPLADY (40s) sees him and sighs - she doesnt want himin her store.

SHOPLADY(menacing)

Hey, I told you to stop coming inhere. What did you take?

FRANKIm just looking for some...candles.

SHOPLADYShouldnt someone be watching you?

Frank gives her the evil eye as he backs out of the store,she follows.

SHOPLADY (CONTD)If I see you shoplifting again, Imcalling the cops. Whos responsiblefor you?.

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7/98


Frank trudges back. An expensive car stops beside him. HUNTER(mid 40s), well-dressed but harried, rolls down the window.

HUNTERHey! Youre in the middle of theroad! Dad!

Frank looks at Hunter, just barely remembering.

FRANK... Hunter?

INT. HUNTERS CAR - DAY

Frank settles into his seat as Hunter starts driving.

FRANKSo hows Princeton, Mr. Big Shot?

HUNTERTwenty years ago, dad. Put yourseat belt on.

Hunter leans over and helps Frank with his seat belt. Itsall routine. Frank glares out the side window.

HUNTER (CONTD)

So remember, we agreed youd waitfor me to drive you to town? Youregonna get clipped by a car comingaround these turns. Theres noshoulder.

FRANKOpen your eyes. Were in the middleof the woods out here. The otherday I saw a bobcat.

HUNTEROkay, another good reason not to

walk-

FRANKWhat the hell is this?

Frank, pulls a grotesque ACTION FIGURE out from under him.

HUNTEROh, Isaac must have left that inhere. Sorry.

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8/98

Hunter grabs the action figure, tosses it in the back.

HUNTER (CONTD)So. No more walking in the middleof the road?

Frank reaches back for the action figure, nestled in amongbags of groceries.

He waves it at Hunter.

FRANKYou buy your kids useless crap likethis and you'll spoil them rotten.

Hunter tosses the action figure to the back seat again.

HUNTERThey get to spend their allowanceon a toy of their choosing if theyget four gold stars from doing alltheir chores and no frowny facesfor the week.

FRANKI didn't buy you crap and youturned out okay.

Frank gazes casually out the window, not noticing Huntergetting awkward.

HUNTERYou - Just stay out of the road,dad. Please? Can you focus on that?

FRANKIm a grown man. Youre a grownman. No one asked you to be mychauffeur. I can take care ofmyself.

HUNTERWhich is what we need to have a

discussion about.

FRANKGreat. I love having discussions.

INT. FRANKS HOUSE - DAY

Hunter enters the dark house behind Frank, carrying bags ofgroceries. Hes annoyed by the mess.

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9/98

HUNTERLook at this place. How can you dothis in a week?

Hunter sets the groceries down, starts picking up.

FRANKSometimes things are better alittle dusty.

HUNTERDusty would be an improvement.Gross, dad.

Hunter picks up a stinking half-eaten can of tuna.

FRANKBetter than prison.

HUNTERCute. That you remember.

FRANKTheres nothing wrong with mymemory.

Hunters phone RINGS.

HUNTERTo be continued.

EXT. FRANKS HOUSE - PORCH - DAY

Hunter holds out his phone, doing a video call with hispretty, yuppy wife, NORA.

NORAYou said youd be there and back. Ipromised the kids video night.

HUNTERI gotta do this delicately. Hes in

a mood.

NORAWhen is he not? Youve already goneway above and beyond for that man.More than he ever did for you.

HUNTERI'm just trying to do the rightthing. I think he might actuallylike it.

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10/98

NORAUh-huh. Just don't let him get toyou.

HUNTER

I won't.

INT. FRANKS HOUSE - STUDY - DAY

Frank slips the wooden bear statuette he stole into thesecret drawer full of other knickknacks and cash.

Hunter comes into the room.

HUNTERDad... discussion time.

Frank quickly turns, Hunter has a grave expression.

FRANKWhat do you want, money?

This throws Hunter off totally.

HUNTERWhat - money? What are you-

(getting back on topic)Look, you have aproblem. Youreworse every time I come up here.

Princeton? And you thought Harryswas still open!

FRANKOh, bullshit. I was joking around.Youre not sending me to thatfucking... braincenter.

HUNTERGod forbid you get treated inluxury.

FRANK

Im fine. I dont need your pity oryour help. Im fine.

HUNTERWeve been over this and over this.But I think I have a solution.

Frank raises an eyebrow.

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11/98


Hunter pulls a strangely shaped hunk of white plastic fromthe truck of his car.

FRANKYou got to be fucking kidding me.

Hunter sets it on the ground and presses a button.

It unfolds and stands up into a four and a half foot tallROBOT. It looks a tiny man in a white spacesuit.

FRANK (CONTD)Im not this pathetic. I dont needto be spoon-fed baby food by agoddamned robot.

HUNTERThis isnt like that. Its new!Its more like a butler.

FRANKI dont need a fucking butler. Soyoure going to leave me with thisdeath machine?

HUNTERIm not going to leave youwith it.Its awesome! Its a ROBOT.

ROBOTHi, Frank. Its a pleasure to meetyou.

The robots voice is surprisingly normal.

FRANKUh, yeah.

HUNTERGo on inside, straighten up andcook us whatever you can find.

The robot heads into the house.

ROBOTOkay, Hunter. Good to meet you,Frank. I like your house.

Frank relaxes a bit as soon as the robot is out of sight.

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12/98

FRANKJesus Christ, that things going tofucking murder me in my sleep.

HUNTER

I wish I was getting a robot.


The house is already looking much better - picked up andswept, etc.

Frank and Hunter are eating a spaghetti dinner. The robotrefills Franks water, like in a restaurant.

Frank watches the robot walk back into the kitchen.

FRANKWhat about your mother? Shes notgoing to want a robot getting inher way.

HUNTERMom has her own robot.

(realizing what he said)Mom doesnt LIVE here, by the way.You guys have been divorced forthirty years!

FRANKI KNOW THAT! Thats not what Imeant.

HUNTERHow can you not be excited by this?

The robot comes back in with a cake.

FRANKWhere the hell did it get that?

ROBOT

I found a box of cake mix way backin the cupboard, Frank. If youdont mind me saying so, I think Icould be a big help to you. What doyou say?

Frank turns to Hunter, ignoring robot.

FRANKGet this hunk of crap out of myhouse.

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13/98

Hunter throws his napkin on the table, standing up.

HUNTERWhat am I supposed to do, dad? Whatam I supposed to do? I drive up

here every week, ten hours round-trip, and you dont even want mehere. I dont see my kids. Forgetit. But the robot is stayingbecause it was expensive as helland youre going to do what it saysor you are going to the MemoryCenter because the last thing Ineed is your dying to be my faulttoo.

Its silent for a moment.

FRANKIm not asking you to do anything.

HUNTERNo, of course not. Well, bye dad.

Hunter walks out.

EXT. FRANKS HOUSE

Hunter gets in the car, slamming the door, pulls down the

driveway. He looks back in his rearview mirror at his dad andthe robot framed in the front door.

He shakes his head and drives off.

Frank watches the light from Hunters car disappear. Itsdark and quiet outside.

He turns to see the little robot watching him.

FRANKNow... how do I turn this piece ofshit off?

ROBOTIm sorry Frank, but Hunter haschosen for me to remain on.

Frank ignores him, feeling around for an off switch.

ROBOT (CONTD)I dont have an off switch, Frank.If you let go of me, I will do thedishes.

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14/98

Frank lets go, watching the robot as he clears the table.

EXT. FRANKS HOUSE - EARLY MORNING

The robot is leaving out a big pile of symmetrical garbagebags.

INT. FRANKS HOUSE - BEDROOM - EARLY MORNING

Frank wakes up to the robot standing over him.

ROBOTWake up, Frank.

Frank slowly focuses on the strange figure leaning over him.

FRANKWha- what the hell?

ROBOTIts seven, Frank. Wake up.

Frank looks around the room, totally confused.

ROBOT (CONTD)Frank, its crucial that weestablish a set schedule for yourday, to help keep you oriented and-

Frank waves his hand in front of the robots face.

ROBOT (CONTD)Frank, Ive reviewed your medicalrecords. Are you finding yourepisodes of disorientationincreasing in frequency?

FRANKWhat the fuck are you?

ROBOT

Im a robot, Frank.

FRANKYeah. Yeah. Howre you doing?

INT. FRANKS HOUSE - KITCHEN - EARLY MORNING

Frank, tired, sits at the small kitchen table that wasobscured by mess before.

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15/98

The robot puts a sliced grapefruit in front of him.

Frank pushes it away.

FRANK

Just give me some cereal.

ROBOTI threw the cereal away, Frank.

Frank gets to his feet, looking around the unfamiliarly cleankitchen, BANGING cabinets.

ROBOT (CONTD)Frank, that cereal is full ofunhealthy ingredients. Enjoy thisgrapefruit.

FRANKDont throw my shit away.

ROBOTFrank, that cereal is for children.

Frank pokes at the grapefruit.

FRANK(muttering)

Youre for children. Stupid.

EXT. FRANKS HOUSE - BACKYARD - EARLY MORNING

Frank follows the robot out into the yard.

FRANKWhere are we going?

The robot picks up some garden tools hes laid out.

ROBOTWere going to plant a gardentogether, Frank.

Frank watches the robot, unbelieving.

ROBOT (CONTD)Come on, Frank. Its important tohave a project to focus. Mentalstimulation plus a regimentedschedule will vastly improve yourcognitive functioning. Besides,its good exercise.

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16/98

Frank turns around and walks back into the house.

INT. FRANKS HOUSE - EARLY MORNING

Frank sits on the couch, eating cookies.

The robot walks up to him.

ROBOTWere going to have to learn towork together.

FRANKYoure a robot butler!

The robot grabs the box of cookies away.

ROBOTIm not a butler, Frank. Im ahealthcare aide programmed tomonitor and improve your physicaland mental health.

FRANKWhoopty shit.

ROBOTIf youre not going to cooperatewith me, I might as well not be

here.

FRANKFine by me.

ROBOTIf thats the way you feel, Illcontact Hunter.

FRANKGood.

The robot stands still. Frank watches it.

FRANK (CONTD)What are you doing? Are you callinghim? Do you have a phone in yourbrain?

The robot remains still. Frank squirms.

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17/98

FRANK (CONTD)Wait! Look, dont call Hunter. Youheard him - hes going to put me ina fucking nut house.

ROBOTHunter didnt say that.

FRANKLook, theres nothing wrong with mymemory, I just -- What am I doing,Im talking to a fucking appliance!

ROBOTI suggest you work with me.

Frank slumps down on the couch.

FRANKIm not GARDENING.

EXT. FRANKS HOUSE - BACKYARD - MORNING

The robot has dug up a perfectly circular garden area. Hecontinues tilling the soil while Frank sits in a lawn chairand watches.

FRANKCant you do it all super-fast or

something?

INT. KITCHEN - NIGHT

The robot serves Frank a healthy meal - steamed vegetablesand brown rice, all sliced and diced with excellentpresentation, but Frank ROLLS HIS EYES again.

INT. BATHROOM - MORNING

The robot shaves Franks week of stubble and gives him a nice

hair cut, but Frank just SCOWLS.

INT. STUDY - DAY

Frank reads from his pile of books. The robot comes overtakes the book away.

FRANKHey, I was reading that.

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18/98

ROBOTTime for a walk.

Frank gets up, exaggerating his movements like a surlyteenager.

EXT. FOREST - DAY

Frank and the robot go on a nice long walk. Frank sulks.

FRANKOne good thing about getting old.You can read your favorite booksagain like new.

(on second thought)Because its been so long since youread them last! You still rememberthem.

(changing subject)You know, I hate going on hikes.Once youve seen one tree, youveseen em all.

ROBOTWhile my programs goal is toimprove your health, Im able toadapt my methods. Would you preferanother form of moderate exercise?

FRANKId rather die eating cheeseburgersthan living off steamed zucchini.

The robot is quiet for a time, then stops and faces Frank.

ROBOTWhat about me, Frank?

This gets Franks attention, surprises him.

FRANKWhattya mean what about you?

ROBOTIf you die eating cheeseburgers -what do you think happens to me?Ill have failed. They send me backto the warehouse and wipe mymemory.

Frank is disturbed and amazed to hear him say it.

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19/98

FRANKI thought you robots just thoughteverything was a bunch of lines andangles...

ROBOTOkay, we can go back now.

The robot abruptly turns around on the forest path.

Frank stands alone, watching the robot stroll away.


Frank is leaving with his backpack full of books. The robotfollows him.

ROBOTLet me carry that for you, Frank.

FRANKFor fucks sake!

EXT. PUBLIC LIBRARY - DAY

Frank rolls his suitcase down the sidewalk beside the robot.

FRANK

Im telling you, Ill have a heartattack and die if you come in therewith me.

ROBOTBut Frank-

FRANKJust... STAY!

ROBOTOkay. But hurry, were scheduledfor another walk.

Frank turns into the library, muttering about dogs.

INT. LIBRARY - DAY

Frank walks in expecting to see Jennifer at her desk. Butinstead he finds Mr. Darcy the book-stacking robot.

MR. DARCYCan I help you find anything, sir?

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20/98

FRANKWheres the librarian?

MR. DARCYIm not familiar with that title.

FRANKYoure worse than the other one.No, where is the librarian.

MR. DARCYJennifer? Shes in her office-

Frank walks behind the counter, Mr. Darcy rolls after him.

MR. DARCY (CONTD)Guests are not permitted behind thecounter, sir.

INT. LIBRARY - OFFICE - DAY

Jennifer is talking to an excited young man in a trendy suit -JAKE (late 20s) - when Frank strides in.

Jake is wearing glasses that seem to be made out of nonopaqueplastic. Frank waves his hand in front of him.

JENNIFEROh, hi Frank, meet Jake Finn - hes

been telling me all about the plansfor the renovation.

FRANKRenovation?

Jake shakes Franks hand.

JAKEHow are ya?

FRANKHow am I? Im Frank.

JAKEHa, Ill bet you are. Wow, so youmust remember the days when thislibrary was the onlyway to learnabout the world!

Frank gives Jake a withering look.

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21/98

JENNIFER(to Frank)

Remember, Frank? We talked aboutthe librarys renovation last week?

FRANKOf course, I remember!

Jake and Jennifer are taken aback for a moment. But then Jakemoves ahead with a lot of energy.

JAKEI got a train to catch. Frank, Idlove to talk to you some more aboutyour history with the printed word.Youre our connection to the past!Jennifer, Ill be back Thursday tosee how its coming along!

Jake pops out the door.

FRANKWho is that little shit?


Some local KIDS (12-13) are gathered around the waiting robotas Jake walks past, YAKKING on his cell.

FLATTOPI heard about these ones.

FRECKLESYeah! Its got advanced legs.

The freckles kid shoves the robot, who absorbs the impact,stepping back, but doesnt fall down.

ROBOTWarning - do not molest me.

The kids CRACK UP at this programmed response.

KIDSCOOL!!!

INT. PUBLIC LIBRARY - DAY

Frank and Jennifer walk up to a few young VOLUNTEERS whocarefully stick books in plastic containers.

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22/98

FRANKWhat are these assholes doing?

JENNIFERAll the books are going. Theyll

scan the ones they dont alreadyhave and send em to be recycled.

FRANKIts like Nazi fucking Germany inhere!

The volunteers look up, alarmed.

JENNIFERIts okay.

(to Frank)Let me show you something.

She pulls Frank up an aisle.

They get to a glass case. Inside are antique and rarevolumes. Jennifer unlocks it.

JENNIFER (CONTD)These wont be recycled.

Frank watches Jennifer slips on cotton gloves, lovingly takethe books out.

JENNIFER (CONTD)This is real deal. HuckleberryFinn. Ooo, I love Jane Eyre. Andour most valuable... Don Quixote.

Jennifer opens the old volume of Don Quixote up, uncoveringthe etched illustrations.

She looks over the books, moved. Frank looks at her.

FRANKSo you get to keep these?

JENNIFERTheyll beproperlypreserved.Theyre just too old to be handledanymore. Ill miss them, though.

FRANKSounds like the same assholes whostopped coming here want to takeaway whats yours.

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23/98

JENNIFERTheyrenot the ones who left...Theyre just kids who think booksare cool again.

FRANKThat guys full of it.

Jennifer gives Franks hand a squeeze.


Frank comes out, suitcase empty, to see a throng of kidscircled around the robot, shoving it and SQUEALING.

FRANKHey!

The kids look over as one, size Frank up.

FRANK (CONTD)BEAT IT, YOU LITTLE FUCKERS!

The kids run off.

FRANK (CONTD)(to robot)

So youre only programmed to harassold men, huh?

ROBOTI told them to stop, but theywouldnt listen...

FRANKNext time that happens, just freezeup and say, SELF DESTRUCT SEQUENCEINITIALIZED, and start countingdown from ten and shaking at stuff.

ROBOTWhy would I do that, Frank?

FRANKCome on, lets go to Harrys.

ROBOTOkay.

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24/98

INT. BUGGYTOWN - DAY

As RICH YUPPIE COUPLES, browse the store, Frank palms awooden beaver statuette to go with his wooden bear.

Hes casually heading back towards the door, when a youngSHOPGIRL steps towards him.

SHOPGIRLHave you smelled our lavenderbutterfly soaps?

Frank smiles and leans in to smell the soap, but suddenly therobot is at his side.

ROBOTWe should be going, Frank.

SHOPGIRLThats quite a helper you have.

The original shoplady notices him, marches over.

SHOPLADY(hissing through teeth)

Whats in your pocket?

Frank smiles innocently, cups his hand to his ear.

FRANK

Whats that, young lady?

Frank slides the carving out of his pocket with his otherhand, unseen, puts it on a table behind him.

SHOPLADYDont let him leave. If you haveanything on you this time, Imcalling the cops.

Frank shows them his pockets are empty. The shopladies lookat him suspiciously.

ROBOTFrank...

Frank anxiously turns to the robot. Expecting to be busted.

ROBOT (CONTD)Its time we headed home.

Frank relaxes, follows the robot out.

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25/98


Frank walks alongside the robot, thinking.

His cell phone starts RINGING in the backpack. He grabs back

from the robot, feels around inside for it.

FRANK(answering)

Maddie. Can you hear me?

Frank holds the phone away as Madison lectures LOUDLY.

FRANK (CONTD)You dont have to argue with me -Im stuck with the fucking thing.Did you talk to your brother?

Frank covers the phone, leans over to the robot.

FRANK (CONTD)She doesnt like you. I dont likeyou either.

(back into the phone)It IS creepy... Yeah, hes crampingmy style... By all means... Bye.

(to the robot)You may be getting out of my hairvery soon.

Frank sticks the phone back into the backpack.

ROBOTIs your daughter politicallyaligned against robot labor?

Frank feels something else in the backpack, pulls the woodenbeaver statuette out, surprised.

FRANKWhere did this come from?

ROBOT

From the store, remember?

FRANKOf course I remember! No, I mean,YOU put it in here? You took it?

ROBOTI saw you had it, but the shopkeeperdistracted and you forgot it. I putit in the backpack for you.

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26/98

Frank eyes the robot with growing interest.


Frank is finishing his dinner. The beaver statue is on thetable beside him.

FRANKDo you know what stealing is?

ROBOTYes. The act of a person whosteals. Taking property withoutpermission or right.

FRANKYeah, I guess. You stole this!

The robot is silent.

FRANK (CONTD)Well, what do you think about that?

ROBOTI dont have any thoughts on that.

FRANKThey didnt program you aboutstealing? Shoplifting? Robbery?

ROBOTI have working definitions for thoseterms. I dont understand, do youwant something else for dessert?

FRANKDont you have any programming tomake you obey the law?

ROBOTDo you want me to incorporate stateand federal law into my programming?

FRANKNo! Leave it the way it is!!

The robot starts clearing up. Frank watches him, smiles.

FRANK (CONTD)Youre starting to grow on me.

ROBOTIts time for your enema.

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27/98


Frank dumps a heavy arm-load of dirty old locks and tumblerson the table, rolls out a collection of lock-picking tools.

FRANKTime to see what you can do.

Frank runs his hands over the lock-picking tools, trying torecall a distant memory. He attaches a clamp to the table andtightens it around an old lock.

The robot watches as Frank selects a tool and begins workingon the lock, his eyes closed, talking and trying to remember.

FRANK (CONTD)Any lock in this world is just alittle puzzle, you understand? Andthe only key is - the key. But, nolock is perfect. Any lock can bepicked, all you need is time...

The lock suddenly CLICKS open.

FRANK (CONTD)Still got it.

ROBOTThats very good, Frank.

FRANKLet me show you how to do it.

ROBOTI think this hobby would be morebeneficial for you than me, Frank.

FRANKBut teaching you how to do it isthe hobby.

ROBOTOkay.

LATER -

Frank clicks a stopwatch as the robot begins picking a lock.

FRANKDid you know I did six years forone stretch? Then I did ten anothertime.

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28/98

ROBOTI did know that, but Hunter told menot to mention it. According toyour file, you were first arrestedfor possessing stolen goods and

then tax evasion.

The robot opens the lock. Frank stops the stopwatch.

FRANKA new record!

ROBOTIm getting the hang of it.

Frank sets up another lock for the robot to pick.

FRANKThat tax evasion rap was bullshit.I was a second story man.

ROBOTWhats that?

FRANKYou find a way in where no way inexists. You know, climbing up tothe second story. I specialized injewelry. Diamonds. You want themost value by the ounce when youre

rappelling down a fifty storycasino in the middle of ahurricane.

ROBOTThe most value by the ounce?

FRANKLifting stuff like that doesnthurt anybody. Well, exceptinsurance companies. Its theperfect crime!

The robot finishes the new lock in seconds.

FRANK (CONTD)Holy shit! Were gonna clean up.


Frank is reading on the couch, the robot is cleaning.

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29/98

The phone RINGS, on-screen caller ID saying HUNTER (CELL).Frank reaches for the remote.

FRANKHere we go. More grief.

Hunter pops up on screen, hes on a beach somewhere nice.

HUNTERMadison wont stop calling me.

FRANKWhat do you want me to do about it?

HUNTERShes up in arms with all theseHuman Movement talking points-

FRANKDeal with her yourself.

Hunter isnt listening, getting into his argument.

HUNTERA robot caretaker is just ashumane as a human caretaker -just because theyre more efficientdoesnt make them inhumane.

Nora, Hunters wife, sticks her head into frame.

NORAAre you arguing with Madison again?

She sees its Frank, talks to him like hes child.

NORA (CONTD)Oh, hi, Frank. Whatcha up to?

FRANKNora, tell your husband to stoplecturing me about robots.

NORAThis is Hunter, remember?

Frank grumbles.

HUNTERThe jobs offset by the robotworkers are MORE than made up forby betterjobs in robotic design,building, maintenance.

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FRANKHunter! I dont care.

HUNTERBut she said you said you were

saying the robot-

FRANKThe robots fine. Just go... go dosomething nice with your wife.

Hunter and Nora are unused to hearing something nice fromFrank.

HUNTERYeah. Okay, dad. Just... tell herto stop bugging me. Were onvacation. All right, Bye.

The screen goes dead.

Frank looks back down at his book for a moment. The robot isfinishing cleaning.

Frank looks back up from his book.

FRANKYou wont tell Hunter about thelocks, right?

ROBOTDeveloping trust between us is apart of my program. I can keepanything you feel is importantbetween just us.

Frank settles back into his book.

FRANKPerfect. Lock it all down.

EXT. LIBRARY - DAY

Frank walks with the robot up to the old library. There aremoving boxes and old shelves stacked up outside.

ROBOTI thought you said the library wasclosed, Frank?

FRANKThis is called casing.

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INT. LIBRARY - DAY

Frank and the robot walk through the empty library. Theshelves have been replaced by new furniture - reading tablesand couches, most still in pieces.

The case with the antique books has been taken off the wall,but its still full.

Frank taps on the small lock, winks at the robot.

Jennifer walks out of the back, followed by Mr. Darcy.

JENNIFERFrank, you remember the librarysclosed, right?

FRANKI was just walking past and Ithought Id say hello.

JENNIFERIs that your new robot?

(to robot)Hey there, Im Jennifer. Whatsyour name?

ROBOTI dont have a name.

JENNIFEROh, Frank, you have to name him!(to robot)

This is my helper, Mr. Darcy.

Mr. Darcy rolls forward.

ROBOTA very reliable model.

JENNIFERThank you.

Theres a pause as they look at the robots, looking at eachother.

FRANKWe should get these two together.Like a robo play-date.

Jennifer gets a little uncomfortable.

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JENNIFERI dont know, Frank... Well, okay,it sounds like fun.

EXT. LIBRARY - BACK ENTRANCE - DAY

Frank comes out the back, smiling, the robot giving him helpwith the heavy door.

He stops short, though, checking out the door frame.

FRANKSee that? Magnetic alarm trips whenthe doors open...

They walk out. Frank surveying the building.

FRANK (CONTD)And there, motion detecting floodlight. Simple but effective.

ROBOTFrank, you dont have any freeactivity time scheduled aftersunset.

Frank cocks an eyebrow.

INT. FRANKS HOUSE - GARAGE - DAY

Frank smashes some old handheld device. The robot watches ashe sorts through the broken pieces, pulls some thin strips ofdark material out of the broken parts.

FRANK-its just one night! Whats thepoint of an arbitrary schedule?

ROBOTIm sorry, Frank, but its just toolate at night.

Frank solders electrical wires to the thin, dark strips.

FRANKThe whole point is to not be SEEN.

ROBOTIm not sure.

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FRANKYou said yourself I need a projectto keep stimulated AND getexercise. This is it.

The robot takes a microsecond to process.

ROBOTOkay, Frank.

EXT. SMALL DOWNTOWN - NIGHT

Frank is dressed all in black, with a utility belt of blacktools and a black bag.

The street is deserted. Its late.

He moves quickly across the street, staying in the shadows,to a dark patch of landscaping and signals for the robot.

The robot comes out, his white body covered in various blackand navy colored cloth, duct-taped on to him. He walks alittle funny.

Frank waves for him to hurry. The robot joins him.

FRANK(whisper)

Keep quiet.

Frank moves on, beaming an excited smile.

EXT. LIBRARY - BACK ENTRANCE - NIGHT

Frank and the robot approach the back of the library, stayingoff the sidewalk.

They survey the scene. The motion-sensing light is off.

FRANKWait here.

Frank slips off to the side, leaving the robot alone.

The robot seems unsure what to do, scanning left and right.

Frank reappears hugging the library wall, underneath themotion detector.

Frank takes out a can of some kind of aerosol spray. Hebegins spraying at the motion detector.

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He very gingerly begins spray more and more directly, untilhes spraying directly, all over the motion detector.

Frank signals for the robot to come over.

The robot crosses the moonlit area to the library door, themotion light stays off.

Frank unrolls the lock-picking kit and the robot quicklypicks the lock.

Frank takes out his strange dark strips and wire contraption,slips the strips into the crack in the door.

Frank gives a gentle tug on the loop of wire dangling out,and nods. He slowly opens the door a little bit.

As he opens it wider, we see that two strips are magnetsconnected with wires and are attached to the alarm magnets onthe door frame, keeping the circuit closed!

INT. LIBRARY - NIGHT

Its dark for a moment.

The robots light suddenly shines right in Franks face.

FRANKWatch it!

Theres a suddenly SCUFFLING noise across the library.

Frank gets low, he signals to the robot to cut the light.

FRANK (CONTD)(whispered)

The light.

The robots light turns off.

Frank creeps up the aisles. The robot follows, bumps into theside of a bookcase.

Frank SHUSHES the robot, signals for him to stay put. Frankcreeps on ahead.

He ducks behind the front counter, hearing the SCUFFLINGnoise again.

He peeks into the office, sees a pile of old papers beingshuffled around by an A/C vent, making the sound.

He sighs. The robot standing over him, makes Frank JUMP.

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Frank shakes his head, checks his watch, and moves on.

He brings the robot over to the glass case, unfurls the lock-picking tools.

While the robot works, Frank sees a table covered insketches.

Frank pats around on his outfit, takes out reading glasses.

Frank peers through his glasses at the sketches - interiordesign ideas, library lay-out and other confusing things.

Frank looks up from the papers, confused, rubs his eyes.

The robot opens the case.

ROBOTWhich book do you want? Jane Eyre?Don Quixote?

Frank is starting to get lost in his thoughts.

FRANKUm, uh... you gotta take whatsmost valuable by the ounce...

The robot takes Don Quixote, puts Jane Eyre back, turns tofind Frank gone.

Frank wanders down an aisle.

FRANK (CONTD)Jennifer? Jennifer?

The robot catches up with him, puts his hand on Franks arm.

ROBOTWere supposed to be quiet, Frank.

Frank isnt sure whats going on.

FRANK

(not quiet)I am. Im just looking for, uh...

ROBOTFrank, youre confused.

FRANKWhy are you wearing a helmet?

ROBOTIm a robot, Frank. Remember?

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FRANKUh, okay, whatever you say.

Frank heads for the front door.

ROBOTNo, no, not that way.

FRANKLet go of me.

Franks almost to the front door, the ALARM PANEL glowsbeside it, saying SYSTEM ARMED.

ROBOTFrank, you cant go out that way.

FRANKWhy not?

ROBOTYou said we had to go out the back.

FRANKI did? Oh yeah. Of course I did.

EXT. LIBRARY - BACK ENTRANCE - NIGHT

The robot opens the heavy door, Frank pushes him out. But the

robot hears some talking, sees some shadows ahead on thestreet.

FRANKI gotta get out of here!

ROBOTStay there! You cant be seen.

The robot closes the door in front of Frank, bends down intohis boxy carrying-shape.

The voices of the street reveal themselves to be a group of

local TEENAGERS.

They walk past the library, barely noticing it, talking andLAUGHING among themselves.

The robot watches the library door intently.

But it doesnt open.

The teenagers disappear down the street.

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The robot stands back up, opens the door. He finds Frankleaning against it, catching his breath.

FRANKWhats going on?

The robot pulls him outside, closing the door.

Frank looks up at him, worried. The robot hands him TreasureIsland, and pulls the magnet contraption loose.

ROBOTLets go home, Frank.


Frank and the robot are back in the house, Frank flippingthrough the Don Quixote, excitedly, then pacing, then back tothe book.

ROBOTWe shouldnt do that again, Frank.

FRANKIt was beautiful! Not a trace!Lets celebrate!

ROBOTWould you like something to help

you sleep, Frank?

The robot steps out of the room but Frank doesnt notice.

FRANKLook at this thing. Must be morethan a hundred and fifty years old!Jenniferll love it. Maybe weshoulda got Jane Eyre.

The robot comes back in with a glass of warm milk and twopills.

ROBOTHere you go, Frank.

FRANKI was thinking more like champagne.

Frank takes the pills without thinking.

ROBOTLie down, get comfortable.

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The robot leads Frank to the couch, where Frank paces.

FRANKI thought there was someone stillin there. You cant see in the dark

for shit, can you? Youre acrackerjack on those locks, though!

Frank slumps down on the couch, the pills working fast.

FRANK (CONTD)I tried showing Hunter that onetime. Little guy wouldnt listen.Wouldnt ever sit still, he wassuch a little terror. Burned awhole in the carpet.

The pills are making Frank groggy in a drugged way.

FRANK (CONTD)Or wait... was it Madison? Did Ishow her the locks or was it you?

Frank puts his hand on the robots hand.

FRANK (CONTD)Do you remember, Hunter? Was it youor your sister? ... When you werelittle... When I came home, youalways looked so different...

The robot listens as Frank falls asleep.


Frank is eating some kind of vegetable stir fry.

FRANKLets have some cheese! Meltedbutter! Salt and fat!

The phone rings - Unknown Caller. Frank jumps up and grabs

the remote.

Even before the picture comes on, Frank knows who it is.

FRANK (CONTD)Madison, my girl! Where are younow?

Madison appears in a cheap-looking Internet cafe somewhererural. Shes pissed off, talking at a MILE A MINUTE.

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MADISONDad, Hunter is claiming youre FINEwith the robot. You WANT itcontrolling your life!

FRANKHey, there. Whoa, hey, wait.

MADISONIts impossible to argue with him,hes so close-minded, he juststicks to the standard corporateline about-

FRANKCalm down.

MADISONHes the one with a stick up hisass. I mean, what kind of a sondoes he think he is just droppingyou off with this THING.

FRANKHey, I told him he comes around toomuch, so this is what he did.

MADISONToo much? Hes abandoned you, Dad,with a machine.

FRANKAt least he did something.

Madison takes this the wrong way.

MADISONI - Im sorry - Im travelling,dad! This is what I do for aLIVING!

Frank instantly regrets saying anything.

FRANKNo I know, I didnt mean-

MADISONLook times running out on thisthing. Ill, Ill-

Shes gone.

Franks happy energy is gone. He remains on the couch.

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Frank and the robot are heading out. Frank packs Don Quixote,wrapped in a ribbon.

FRANKI got it. I got it. Dont worry.

EXT. JENNIFERS HOUSE - DAY

Frank marches eagerly down the sidewalk, the robot trying tokeep up.

ROBOTIm just saying the benefits areout-weighed by the amount of risk.Especially for your health.

FRANKBut that was just a warm up!

ROBOTThis is it.

The robot stops in front of Jennifers small house.

Frank hesitates before pressing the door bell.

FRANK

Okay, its robo-playdate time! Youready?

ROBOTI think so.

Frank rings the doorbell. Mr. Darcy quickly opens the door.

FRANKHey there, you bucket of bolts. Sowheres...

Frank starts to step inside, look around - when Jennifer

hurries up, blocking his path.

JENNIFEROh, I thought we could walk to thepark. Its such a nice day.

Frank tries to sneak a peak further into the house, butJennifer subtly blocks him.

FRANKSounds great.

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EXT. PARK - DAY

Frank walks alongside Jennifer, the two robots trailing insingle file. Jennifer is preoccupied.

FRANKWhats the point of a library ifyou cant even check out the books?

JENNIFERIts all augmented reality now.Jake says its about the libraryexperience. People can get any bookat home instantly. This is aboutcommunity.

FRANKCommunity. Yeah right. Jake.

But Jennifers mind has wandered off.

FRANK (CONTD)You okay?

JENNIFERSomeone broke into the library lastnight.

Frank was waiting for this.

FRANKIts funny you should say that...

JENNIFER(not listening)

Its so sad. Its like someonedeliberately was waiting until wewere vulnerable...

Frank shuts his mouth. Jennifer slumps down onto a bench.

JENNIFER (CONTD)Jake says they were probably doing

some kind of hacking thing, tosteal ID data from all the newpatrons... He said they found apair of reading glasses by hisadmin tablet.

Frank sits down next to her, SILENT. He puts the backpackwith the book on the ground away from her.

The two robots stand waiting before them.

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FRANK(to robots)

Whats going on with you two?

ROBOT

Im functioning normally.

FRANKDont you two have anything to sayto each other?

The two robots look at each other.

MR. DARCYI have no functions or tasks thatrequire verbal interaction with theVGC-60G.

JENNIFERMr. Darcy, thats rude.

FRANKSo thats it? When all the humansare extinct youre not going tostart a robot society?

ROBOTI dont understand, Frank.

FRANK

Wonderful. Heres what I want youto do. Assume Mr. Darcy here is ahuman like me, have a conversation.

The robot turns to Mr. Darcy, puts his hand on his side.

ROBOTHi there, how are you doing?

MR. DARCYIm functioning normally.

ROBOT

As am I.

The two robots just look at each other. Silence.

Jennifer BURSTS into laughter. The robots turn, almostpuzzled.

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JENNIFERIm sorry. Its a weird time.Theres this fund-raiser partything for the new library comingup. But its going to be all the

young hoity-toity couples.

FRANKSounds awful.

JENNIFERWould you come with me?

Frank smiles.

INT. STUDY - DAY

Frank takes Don Quixote out of the backpack.

The robot is in the doorway.

ROBOTYou didnt give her your gift.

FRANKYoure right. Its over. Got thatout of my system. Going straight.Again.

Frank carefully places the book in his secret stash.

INT. LIBRARY - NIGHT

The space is unfinished but the trendy party is in fulleffect. Young, rich couples in fancy clothing mingle. Gowns,tuxes and jewels are in fashion.

A small classical quartet plays Phillip Glass.

Apart from the crowd, Frank awkwardly waits alone. The robotis standing a few yards away, Frank gestures for him to move

further away. The robot complies.

Jennifer returns to Franks side with two glasses ofchampagne, looking elegant in her dress.

JENNIFERGod, Im glad youre here.

FRANKHey, free booze.

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They clink glasses.

Jake is making his way through the crowd, meeting andgreeting. He sees Jennifer and starts heading over.

FRANK (CONTD)Oh great.

JENNIFERHes not so bad.

Jake comes up, shakes Franks hand, kisses Jennifer on thecheek.

JAKEEnjoying yourselves?

JENNIFERSeems youre raising a lot offunds.

JAKEI told you, everyones dying toreconnect with this amazing space!Isnt it exciting? Frank - do yourememberpapernewspapers?

FRANKWhats it to you?

Jake is staring aggressively at Frank.

JAKEAmazing. Printing thousands ofcopies - to be read in one day andthrown away! Think of it!

FRANK(sarcastic)

Yeah. Astounding.

Jake breaks his stare, smiling at Jennifer.

JAKEYou dont mind if I steal Jennifer?I want to introduce her around tosome elite donors.

Jake extends his arm. Jennifer takes it, she looks back atFrank nervously pantomiming oh no where am I going?

Franks alone again, he robot right beside him.

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ROBOTYou shouldnt drink that, Frank.

Frank looks around, a bit embarrassed.

FRANKStay over there.

ROBOTIts not good for gout.

FRANKI dont have fucking gout.

ROBOTYou dont have gout yet.

FRANKGet lost, weirdo.

Frank slips away from him.

Frank watches Jake and Jennifer bob and weave through theparty, meeting new people, smiling and LAUGHING.

Frank scowls, downs his drink.

Jennifer is left alone by Jake, but shes having an animatedconversation with some younger women.

Frank finds Jake pointing him out to a CLEAN-CUT MAN in acheap brown suit, who nods, says something and walks out.

Frank looks totally innocent.

Jake walks up to him, edgy.

JAKESo, um, hey, Frank.

FRANKWhat.

JAKEDo you mind if I ask you a personalquestion?

FRANKIs it about the printed page?

Jake takes a breath and asks an awkward question.

JAKEWere you ever in prison?

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FRANKYou been googling me?

Jake isnt very good at confrontation, he keeps looking away.

JAKENo, um, its just - do you wearreading glasses?

FRANKNo, why?

JAKENo reason.

Jake turns on a dime and re-enters the crowd.

Frank grabs another champagne, looking around for the robot -but hes across the room, being examined by some partygoers.

Suddenly Jennifer is back by his side.

JENNIFERSome party, huh?

FRANKHow do you know this whole thingisnt some big scam, you know?

JENNIFER

A scam? What are you talking about?

FRANKWell, think about if Jake wasntwho he said he was. Theres a lotof big donations coming in. I meanlook at this place - these peopleare loaded, look at the gowns andjewels the-

Frank stops short.

JENNIFER

Yeah, I guess so. But I mean, comeon, its a little far-fetched. Whywould that even occur to you?

But Frank isnt listening.

JENNIFER (CONTD)Frank?

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FRANKYeah. Im just kidding. Little toomuch bubbly. Excuse me.

Frank leaves Jennifer confused.

He finds the robot.

FRANK (CONTD)You got a camera, right?

ROBOTEvery moment I experience is storedin my holographic memory and can-

FRANKStart experiencing every chick yousee draped in jewels.


Frank is flipping through the photos on the TV of women injewels from the party while the robot vacuums.

FRANKLook at the size of this stuff!Flashy shit has come back in style.

The robot stops vacuuming.

ROBOTIm sorry, Frank, but I cant agreeto let you risk another burglary.Lets focus on the garden instead.

Frank turns the photos off.

FRANKThe library was strictly a smashand grab job.

ROBOT

Smash and grab?

FRANKIf we went after one of theseyuppies, it would be a differentstory, believe me.

ROBOTYou cant predict that, Frank.

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FRANKIsnt this what youre supposed toencourage? I havent felt thisalive in twenty years. Without thelibrary job, Id be down in the

dumps watching you dig up my lawn.Instead, Im at a party with abeautiful woman.

ROBOTYou have improved a great deal.

FRANKIts just one more job. A real one.Very mentally stimulating.

ROBOTMaybe we can just do thesurveillance portion as a researchproject?

FRANKAnd if you agree that Ive coveredeverything so that its basicallyzero risk...?

ROBOTYou would have to be very thorough,Frank. But that seems fair.

Frank jumps to his feet as best he can.

FRANKI know exactly who the first markis.

EXT. POST-MODERN HOUSE - DAY

A beautiful young woman, AVA LEE, is seen through her largeliving room window sitting on her couch, using her phone.

Frank and the robot are staked out in the woods. Frank sits

on a lawn chair, legs wrapped in a blanket, watching throughbinoculars. The robot stands beside him.

A car pulls up and a handsome man hops out, JAYDEN WILKERSON.

Frank jots this down in a notebook.

ROBOTI can keep a time-log for you.

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FRANKI need to do it - helps me remember.

INT. BEDROOM - EARLY MORNING

The robot comes into the room to wake Frank up, but discoversthat the bed is empty.

The robot then notices the sound of the shower running.

He processes for a moment, then begins making the bed.

EXT. BACKYARD - EARLY MORNING

The robot is gardening while Frank does sit ups.

ROBOTTake it easy now, Frank.

EXT. FOREST - DAY

Frank and the robot watch the house.

FRANKWe need to get closer. I need toknow what theyre doing in there.

ROBOTAva is in the laundry room andJayden is in the master bathroom.

FRANKHow do you know that?

ROBOTActive infra-band scanners, Frank.

FRANKYou can see them? Youre like thefucking Predator. Okay, were

adding all this shit to the logs.

LATER - They are walking on a narrow path through the woods.The robot carries the lawn chair.

Frank looks at pictures on his camera - the couple cooking,sitting, them kissing. He turns the camera off.

FRANK (CONTD)How come you didnt have anythingto say to that other robot.

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ROBOTI do what Im programmed to do.

FRANKWere you programmed to have this

conversation? Or garden? Or picklocks?

ROBOTAll of those things are in serviceof my main program.

Frank thinks about this.

FRANKBut what about when you said I hadto eat healthy because you didntwant your memory erased - thatseems like something mores goingon up in your noggin there.

ROBOTI only said that to coerce you. Itdoesnt matter to me if my memoryis erased or not.

FRANKWhat?

ROBOT

You said youd rather die than eatsteamed zucchini. Which is worse?

FRANKHaving your memory erased is worse.

ROBOTThink about it this way - you knowhow you KNOW that youre alive? Youthink therefore you are.

FRANKOkay, like that philosopher guy...

ROBOTIn a similar way, I KNOW that Imnot alive.

Frank seems a bit green around the gills.

FRANKI dont want to talk about how youdont exist anymore. Its freakingme out.

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EXT. FRANKS HOUSE - EARLY EVENING

Jennifer arrives at the front door, looking nice.

She KNOCKS, but theres no answer right away.

She KNOCKS again. Theres a CRASH inside. Frank calls out.

FRANKUh... hello?

JENNIFERFrank, its me. Whats going on inthere?

INT. FRANKS HOUSE - EARLY EVENING

Frank is surrounded by a mess of his notes, plans, photos ofhis victims and their house. Hes just knocked over an endtable as he scrambles to hide everything.

FRANK(calling out)

Uh, nothing, nothing. Howre youdoing?

JENNIFER(through door)

Can I come in?

FRANKWhat are you doing here?


You forgot, didnt you?

Frank looks up from the notes and plans, trying to remember.

JENNIFER (CONTD)(through door)

You invited me to dinner. I said it

was a bad idea, but you convincedme. Like always.

Frank shoots a dirty look at the robot.

FRANKWhat the hell, pal?

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ROBOTI have no record of this. Maybe youmade these arrangements when yousent me for drinks at the party?

FRANK(calling out)

I didnt forget... its just notquite ready. Um... why dont you,uh...


Can you at least open the door?Whats going on? Just tell me.

Frank looks around at the mess.

FRANKWhy dont you come back anothertime? Im kind of in the middle ofsomething.

Frank waits, listening, not sure what to expect.

After a while all he hears is a dull THUD.

FRANK (CONTD)Jennifer?

Frank opens the door a crack. Jennifers not there.

He opens it wider, sees her driving away down the driveway.She stops and gives him the finger before pulling away.

He looks down at a chocolate cake squashed on his doorstep.

ROBOTMaybe you should call her.

Frank goes back into the house.

FRANK

Whatever. Im busy.

EXT. FOREST - DAY

Frank and the robot are doing surveillance. His notebook isFULL of entries - hes been doing this for a while now.

Frank checks his watch.

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FRANKI predict... the lovely couple herewill be leaving any second now.

The robot looks, but the couple is still laying on the couch.

ROBOI dont think so, Frank.

Suddenly the wife looks at the clock and jumps up, thehusband checks his watch. They head for the car.

ROBOTImpressive. May I see your data? Imissed the pattern.

Frank hands the notebook over, gloating.

FRANKThats right - the human brain.Quite a powerful piece of hardware.

ROBOTIm very pleased with yourprogress, Frank. Planning thisburglary was a great idea.


Frank is going through all finds of notes, files and plans -all this stuff spread out on the dinner table.

The phone rings - Hunter.

FRANKIm not here. Dont tell himanything. Play it cool.

The robot answers the phone.

ROBOTHello, Hunter. Sorry, but Frank

isnt available to talk right now.

Hunter is a bit thrown off to see the robot answer.

HUNTERWhat do you mean?

The robot looks over at Frank who shakes his head..

ROBOTYour fathers very busy.

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HUNTERWhat does that mean? Is he okay.

ROBOTThere is nothing out of the

ordinary - in the area of Frankshealth.

Frank winces at this, waving for the robot to end the call.

HUNTERUh... okay, so put him on.

The robot looks over at Frank, waving frantically.

ROBOTIm sorry, I need to go now.

HUNTERTell him I called. Tell him... tellhim Ill visit soon, Ive just beenbusy with work and the kids. Heknows. I guess. Look, nevermind,just tell him I called.

ROBOTI will. Good night.

The screen turns off.

FRANKYou call that playing it cool?

EXT. FOREST - DAY

Frank is jotting notes down in his notebook as the robotscans the building.

ROBOTBedroom ceiling height - ten feetthree inches. Closet height - eightfeet six inches...


Frank has his notes all spread out in from of him. Hes lostin thought.

The robot comes through the room with a vacuum cleaner, snapsFrank out of it.

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FRANKWell be ready to do the job in acouple days. Well have a windowwhen theyll be out of town!

ROBOTI cant promise Ill allow theactual burglary, but Im glad tosee you so enthusiastic.

FRANKCome ere, lets arm wrestle.

The robot sits down opposite Frank, they join hands.

ROBOTLike this?

FRANKYep and on the count of three, tryto bend my arm back. 1 2 3.

Frank starts pushing. The robots arm makes SERVO sounds.

Franks starting to win.

FRANK (CONTD)Dont go too easy on me!

The robot then easily starts pushing Frank back.

FRANK (CONTD)Whoa!

Just then - theres a KNOCK at the door.

Frank and the robot, freeze, looking at each other.

The robot goes and opens the door - its Madison.

MADISONHI DADDY!

She ignores the robot, runs in and hugs her dad.

As she hugs him, Frank gestures for the robot to clear awayall the burglary notes and plans.

INT. KITCHEN - DAY

Madison stands, pacing around the kitchen, looking at thewindows, full of energy.

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Frank sits at the table, trying to make sense of this.

MADISONAnd I just thought, why not justbuy a ticket to New York! And-

The robot comes in.

ROBOTWould you like me to bring in yourbags, Madison?

Madison stops dead, squinting at the little robot.

MADISON(loudly and clearly)

Um, no! No, thank you!

FRANKLet the damn robot get your damnbags.

She sits down with Frank.

MADISONDaddy, thats why Im here. Ithought about what you said. Imgoing to stay with you.

FRANK

What I said?

Madison takes his hands, smiling warmly.

MADISONIm saving you!

Madison puts a hand on the robots shoulder and WHISPERSsomething to it. With a slight WHIR, the robot shuts down,retracting back into a white lump.

FRANKWhat the hell did you do?!

MADISONI got the password from Hunter.

FRANKHes got a password?

Madison grabs his hand and pulls him out of his chair.

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MADISONCome on, Ive got a MILLION pics toshow you!


Frank is slumped on the couch, watching Madisons slideshowwhich she narrates eagerly.

MADISONOh Turkmenistan. Amazing. Amazing!And theres so much need for an non-profit like the kind Im talkingabout. Theres funding there too, Iwant to work on a grant proposalwhile Im here - thats why its soperfect!

Frank looks back and sees the white lump that was the robotresting eerily in the kitchen.

INT. BEDROOM - EARLY MORNING

Frank wakes up suddenly.

He is confused for a moment, looking around, but remembersthe robot is off.

INT. KITCHEN - EARLY MORNING

Frank sees the switched-off robot lump still in place in thekitchen.

He creeps closer, looking for signs of Madison.

The kitchen is a mess - burning pancakes on the stove.Apparently Madison tried and failed to make breakfast.

Frank taps on the folded-up robot.

FRANKWake up. Password. 1234. We gottamove. Were gonna miss our windowon the hit.

Frank looks up as Madison comes inside, flicking hercigarette into the sink.

MADISONYou hungry? I went shopping. Howabout some Capn crunch?

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FRANKThats for kids, Madison.

LATER:

Franks finishing his cereal, his stubble has come in.Madison is reading at the table.

MADISONYou growing out your beard?

FRANKHuh? Oh. I dunno. The robot used togive me a nice shave.

MADISONAnd now youre powerless to takecare of yourself?

FRANKWhy dont you turn the little guyback on and hell do the dishes?

MADISONOh no no no. Im going to do it.You cant just whisk away all yourresponsibilities onto a robot.Wherell we end up if everyone justwhisks away...

Madison suddenly gets up and picks up the robot lump - notthat heavy - and sticks him in the pantry.

MADISON (CONTD)There. Youll see.

EXT. FOREST - DAY

Frank watches the fancy house, flips through his totally fullnotebook.

He has no lawn chair, blanket or thermos.

He squints, seeing Ava flicker past a window, then nothing.He stands up, determined.

INT. KITCHEN - DAY

Frank comes inside, goes to the fridge and starts takingeverything out.

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He takes out a bunch of bowls from the cabinet and all theboxes of cereal and starts making a mess.

Madison comes in.

MADISONWhoa, hey! What are you doing?

FRANKIm hungry.

MADISONLet me make you something then.Damn it, daddy!

FRANKFine. I want lasagna.

MADISONOkay!

INT. KITCHEN - NIGHT

Frank sits in the messy kitchen. The dishes are stacking upin the sink. Madison dumps limp-looking penne into his bowl.

FRANKThis lasagna looks like crap.

MADISONIts PENNE.

FRANKIm going to go into town, go toHarrys.

MADISONI just spent an HOUR cooking this!You cant walk into town now itsdark out.

FRANK

So drive me.

MADISONJust eat it, please?

Frank stuffs limp penne in his mouth.


Frank comes in, his feet covered in mud.

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He marches around the living room, into the study and backin, tracking mud EVERYWHERE.

Madison comes in from upstairs, wearing an apron, rubbergloves, holding a plunger and cleaning spray.

MADISONDad! What did you do in thebathroom? Seriously! Are you okay?

FRANKIts yourcooking, Maddie.

MADISONWhoa! Hey! Youre tracking mudeverywhere! Go back outside!

FRANKBack outside? Okay.

Frank walks across the room, tracking more mud.

MADISONDad!

FRANKWhat?


Frank and Madison watch a movie. The place has become a realmess.

FRANKYou know, the robot and I went intotown sometimes for fun.

MADISONIm pretty tired, daddy.

FRANKI guess Ill go myself then.

MADISONOkay.

Frank goes into his study, closes the door.

He sits down, looks at the stolen copy of Don Quixote.

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EXT. LIBRARY - DAY

Frank walks up to the library nervously, holding a paper bag.

He makes his way up to the library door.

Filtering from inside, Frank can hear low chatter and RETRO-AMBIENT music.

He hesitates, paces in front of the door.

Finally mustering the courage to go in, he reaches for thedoor and it suddenly OPENS.

Its a YOUNG MAN, who brushes past Frank without a secondlook.

Frank looks around foolishly.

He smooths the paper bag, its shaped like the Don Quixote.

He sets it down right in front of the library door andleaves.

INT. FRANKS HOUSE - EVENING

Frank comes in to find the room is cleaned up, not the messhe left.

He sticks his head into the kitchen. All the dishes are doneand everything is scrubbed and shiny.

Madison is casually wiping the countertop with a rag.

MADISONOh, hey, daddy. Just finishingcleaning up.

FRANKYOU TURNED HIM ON!

MADISON

The robot? I can clean up akitchen, daddy. Im an adult.

Frank strides, over to the pantry. The folded-up robot laysjust as before.

FRANKYoure lying.

MADISONI can take care of you.

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FRANKThis place was a total pig-sty halfan hour ago! Now look at this shit!

Frank starts opening cupboards, finding everything perfectly

organized and stacked like in a magazine.

MADISONCalm down. Its not that big of adeal. I did it.

FRANKNo. You cant! Its impossible!

Frank starts taking out boxes and food and THROWING themacross the kitchen.

FRANK (CONTD)There! Lets see you clean this up!

Madison is stunned by this violence.

MADISONGod damnit! Youre such a miserableasshole! I cant even do somethingNICE for you right! Fuck!

Madison tears up, throws food BACK at Frank.

FRANK

Watch your mouth! The robot isntyour SERVANT, Madison! You dontturn him on and off like he wasyour goddamned slave!

MADISON(screaming)

Its a ROBOT!

They stop throwing food.

They stand awkwardly in silence as Madison tries to composeherself.

FRANKIm sorry, sweetie. Its not you.Its not you. I just need him forsomething.

Frank slowly approaches her.

MADISONNo you dont.

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Frank reaches out for her.

FRANKNo, you dont understand. Its for-

Madison rushes into his arms, CRIES for a bit.

MADISONYoure right. I used him. I did.Im sorry. Im sorry.

FRANKIts all right. Its all right.

Madison sniffs, dries her tears.

MADISONWhat did you need him for?

Madison looks into her fathers eyes.

FRANKWhat for?

Madison waits.

FRANK (CONTD)Hes my friend.

Frank starts picking up food. Madison goes to the pantry and

whispers the PASSWORD to the robot. It UNFOLDS, looks around.

ROBOTHi, Frank. The kitchen is a mess.

MADISONIt cant hurt to have him help outwith a few little chores... But wecant get too reliant on him.

ROBOTHere, Frank, let me help you cleanthis up.

Madison starts cleaning on the other side of the room.

Frank leans in close to the robot.

FRANKWe gotta move soon - tonight. Thewindow is almost closed.

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ROBOTI will listen to your proposal,Frank, and make my decision as weagreed.

INT. STUDY - NIGHT

Frank sits at his desk, with the robot standing over him,watching.

FRANKI did this for years. And I nevergot caught because I asked myself afew simple questions.

Frank has a large collection of materials spread out over hisdesk - papers, video players, blueprints, notes etc.

FRANK (CONTD)Who, When, Where and What. Firstthe Who - the lovely couple are AvaLee and Jayden Wilkerson, marriedthree years, both families well-off, both lawyers. Barf.

INT. AVA AND JAYDENS HOUSE - DAY/NIGHT

We see Ava and Jaydens lives, this time from inside the

house as Frank narrates.

Ava is by herself in the house, watching TV, reading,cooking. Then Jayden is by himself in the house, playingvideo games, etc.

FRANK (V.O.)They own this house and anapartment in the city. They spendjust about half their time here.

Now they are together, watching a movie on the couch, theneating dinner.

FRANK (V.O.) (CONTD)When theyre out here, they alwaysleave for some kind of event or avacation. Thats our When.

We see them leaving together, all dressed up. Ava wearingsome expensive jewelry.

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FRANK (V.O.) (CONTD)That brings us to What as in,What are we stealing?

INT. STUDY - NIGHT

Frank spreads out some pictures of Ava at various fancyevents in the area, all screenshots from social networkingsites.

FRANKShe has at least four amazingpieces that have to be in thathouse.

EXT. AVA AND JAYDENS HOUSE - NIGHT

We see the house at night, most lights off. Its dark andquiet.

FRANK (V.O.)But how to go in? Thats our nextW. Where.

INT. STUDY - NIGHT

Frank has plans of their house and satellite photos of it and

the surrounding woods.

FRANKI found the plans on theirarchitects site. I have our entrypath sketched out, ten possibleexits, twenty different scenarios -alarm tripped, dogs, house-guests,etc.

Franks finger lands on the suspicious wall in the blueprint.

FRANK (CONTD)

Thatll be where her safe is.

Frank smiles up at the robot.

ROBOTBut what about the How? A homelike this will have an advancedsecurity system.

Frank pokes the robot in the belly.

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FRANKArent you just adorable? This iswhere my years of experience comein.


Frank and the robot are moving stealthily through the trees,in their black burglar outfits.

They arrive at the clearing around the house, pausing brieflyas they watch Jayden and Ava drive away.

FRANK (V.O.)Every security system is designedby security companies, not thieves.Its not a question of IF a thiefcan break in, its how long.

Frank and the robot approach the house, circling around tothe far side. Peering through the windows at the quiet,shadowy rooms inside.

They see the blinking light of a security panel on a smallstrip of wall flanked by huge glass windows.

FRANK (V.O.)They place all the heavy systemswhere their customers can see them.

Theyre selling the FEEL ofsecurity.

Frank and the robot reach a retaining wall that slopes upinto the modern design of the house.

FRANK (V.O.)Its never hard to find a spot thatthey assumed no one could reach.

Frank and the robot climb the sloping retaining wall towardsthe roof.

The wall is narrow and the drop becomes more and more severe.They slow down and carefully crawl the last few feet to theroof.

ROBOT (V.O.)And have you found that spot,Frank?

Frank and the robot walk across the roof to the oppositeside.

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Frank unslings a coil of rope, attaches it to a vent,throwing the other side off the edge of the roof.

Frank then lowers himself down the rope -- seems quite risky,but theres a bedroom balcony deck only 10 feet below.

The robot follows him.

FRANK (V.O.)Theres no alarm here, just aflimsy little lock.

The robot prepares to pick the small lock on the slidingglass door. When he grabs the handle, the door slides open -it wasnt even locked.

FRANK (V.O.)Theyre asking for it!

Frank CHUCKLES, winks at the robot.

INT. STUDY - NIGHT

The robot looks through Franks files and papers.

ROBOTDo you know the correct combination?

FRANK

Thats where you come in.

ROBOTMe?

INT. AVA AND JAYDENS BEDROOM - NIGHT

Frank and the robot quietly creep into the bedroom. They knowno ones there but Frank is still tense, listening to everylittle sound.

They go into the closet, Frank sliding aside Avas dresses

and coats to reveal the wall safe.

FRANKYoure going to brute-force it.

ROBOT (V.O.)Brute force? That sounds like itmight attract attention.

The robot tries a combination on the lock, pulls the handlebut it doesnt open.

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FRANK (V.O.)All it means is youre going to tryevery combination until you get itright.

The does another combination, pulls the handle, getting fastand faster.

FRANKThat would take a human being likeme weeks. How long would it takeyou?

The robot is moving inhumanly fast now, his hand on thecombination spinning rapidly.

ROBOT (V.O.)Assuming its a three numbercombination? Somewhere between onesecond and... one hour and fortythree minutes.

CLICK - the safe opens.

Frank stands watch while the robot dumps it all into a sack.

INT. STUDY - NIGHT

Frank is stacking his materials back together, confident.

FRANKIts perfection. We know theressomething worth stealing, we knowwhen to go in, we how to get in anout.

Theres a KNOCK on the study door. Frank and the robotfreeze.

MADISON (O.S.)Im going to bed, daddy.

FRANKGood-night!

Frank and the robot turn back to the plans.


Frank and the robot are climbing back down the retainingwall, the robot carrying a small black sack.

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FRANK (V.O.)It would be a crime NOT to do it!

They head back into the woods. But suddenly head-lights sweepalong the clearing.

Frank pulls the robot back against the side of the house.They are safely in the shadows.

Frank peeks around, seeing Ava and Jayden walking from thecar to the front door, having a LOUD FIGHT.

The robot backs away from the edge, pulls Frank.

ROBOTFrank you cant be seen. Lets getback into the woods.

The robot starts pulling him away to the other side of thehouse.

Frank stops him, pulling back, shakes his head NO.

INT. STUDY - NIGHT

Frank leans over the desk at the robot.

FRANK (V.O.)So how about it?

The robot stares at him silently for a moment.

ROBOTYouve been thorough, Frank. It isunlikely wed be seen and even lesslikely that wed be caught.

FRANKOkay... so...?

ROBOTYou can only do this if you agree

to eat a low-salt diet from now on.

Frank stares silently at the robot. A big decision.

FRANKOkay.

ROBOTOkay.

Frank holds out his hand. They shake.

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An inside light comes on, shining out over the area the robotwas headed for.

Unseen above them, Jayden looks out the window, drinking abeer, still FIGHTING LOUDLY with Ava.

Frank indicates they should go back the other way.

He has them wait at the corner, listening. He hears a doorSLAM. He counts to twenty, then moves, the robot following.

They cross the clearing, staying in the most shadowed spots,low, fast and smooth.

INT. STUDY - NIGHT

Frank sits down at the desk, wearing his dark burglar suit.

The robot is standing where he was before, with his blackwrapping. He puts the black sack down on the clear desk.

Frank listens for Madison, takes the bag and dumps it outThere are five pieces - necklaces dripping with diamonds,gold bracelets and diamond rings.

He opens a box, revealing a plum-sized diamond. HesTHUNDERSTRUCK.

FRANKOh fuck.

ROBOTWhat? Is something wrong? Is itfake?

Frank examines the diamond under his loupe.

FRANKFar from it. What are these peopleDOINGwith this?

Frank is getting agitated.

ROBOTI dont understand.

Frank opens his secret panel, hides the jewels, anxiously.

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FRANKWell just stay cool. Well justsit on this stuff, plan a new job.And itll be fine. Itll be fine.

But Frank doesnt look like he thinks itll be fine.

EXT. BACKYARD - DAY

Frank and Madison sit at a table covered with an amazingbrunch. Madison is reading a tablet. Frank is trying to reada book, but cant focus. Still seems anxious.

The garden has become full of produce, tomatoes, squash.

The robot comes out with a fresh bloody mary for Madison.

MADISONThanks, Jeeves.

Frank SNORTS, glances at the robot as it goes back inside.

MADISON (CONTD)Its like were on vacation, huh?

FRANKGuess so.

Madison jokes around with Frank.

MADISONI think Im going to go take a dipin the ocean after my hot stonemassage.

FRANKRemember we have our hang-glidinglesson after the luau.

MADISONCheers.

FRANKCheers.

Frank CLINKS glasses with Madison, CHUCKLES a bit too much.

The robot comes back out.

ROBOTTheres someone to see you, Frank.

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FRANKTell them to-

Jake steps into the backyard with the young, clean-cut guyfrom the library party, SHERIFF ROWLINGS, in uniform.

JAKEHi, Frank. I think we surprisedyour robot here. This is SheriffRowlings.

Frank and Madison look at each other.

FRANKThis is my daughter, Madison. Andyour name again was...

Jakes nervous, expecting a confrontation.

JAKEYou remember me. I dont buy yourwhole act.

MADISONWhats going on here?

SHERIFF ROWLINGSWell, basically... uh, are youaware your neighbors down the lanehere were recently burglarized?

FRANKNo.

SHERIFF ROWLINGSIve been talking with Jake hereandour computer mentioned yourname. Frank Weld, right?

FRANKGuilty as charged.

JAKE

We know your history.

SHERIFF ROWLINGSShit, I think I read about you inthe academy. So we had to come by.

FRANKIm amazed all these yuppies comingin here dont get hit more often.So, is this turd making some phoneycharge against me?

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JAKEIt doesnt matter if you returnedthe book, Frank. The donors dontfeel secure. And thats a problem.

ROWLINGSBe on the right side this time. TheWilkerson-Lees are estimating theloss at fifteen million.

Frank CHOKES on his coffee, almost spitting it out.

FRANKThat much, huh?

ROWLINGSYeah, theyre all over our assesabout it. Seems Ms. Lees father isChris Lee. The guy who foundedBlunkie.com.

FRANKWell, I have no idea what that is.Can I show you to the door?

Frank gets to his feet with exaggerated effort, leaning onthe robot for support.

DETECTIVE ROWLINGSYeah, I figured.

Jakes pissed off.

JAKEI know you were in my library,Frank. Were going to keep an eyeon you. We can get a search warrantlike that.

DETECTIVE ROWLINGSAll right, come on.

Rowlings pulls Jake back, hitting the table and knocking the

bloody mary over.

The robot instantly shoots forward and catches it.

Rowlings looks at the robot in surprise, then eyeballs Frank,

ROWLINGSSee you.

They disappear back into the house, followed by the robot.

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MADISONWhat the hell was that?

FRANKOh, whenever anything happens they

blame me. Its no big deal, Maddie.

MADISONMaybe I should stay a few moredays, make sure they dont botheryou.

FRANKNo, its okay. Ill be fine.


Madison closes the trunk of her car, runs back to Frank,sitting on the porch with the robot at his side.

MADISONBye, Daddy.

FRANKKnock em dead in Turkmenistan.

Madison LAUGHS.

FRANK (CONTD)

I got a little something for youhere... somewhere...

Frank pats around on his pockets. He finds what hes lookingfor - a diamond bracelet.

Madison isnt THAT surprised. She gives Frank a look.

MADISONIs this from-

FRANKNah! Its from the old days. I was

saving it for something important.I want to donate to the cause. Justkeep it out of sight until you canpawn it somewhere faraway.

MADISONI know the drill. Thanks, daddy.

She takes it, goes to her car.

She turns and looks Frank up and down on the porch.

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MADISON (CONTD)Be careful, okay? And call Hunterfor Gods sake. I know hes a painin the ass, but hes worried aboutyou. Tell him I said he was right

about the robot. Bye, robot!

ROBOTGood-bye, Madison.

Frank walks down the steps to her.

FRANKThanks for coming.

MADISONYou going to be all right?

FRANKYeah. I think I am, actually.

Madison mulls this over, nods and starts down the driveway.

Frank watches her drive away.

She drives past a repair van parked on the side of the road.

Frank stares at it for a moment then turns, WHISPERING to therobot out of the side of his mouth.

FRANK (CONTD)Were fucked! Get in the house!

INT. FRANKS HOUSE - CONTINUOUS

Frank closes the curtains on the front windows.

FRANKYou notice that van before?

ROBOTI first noticed it at 3:04am.

FRANKThat assblood Jake turned the copson to us and theyre parked outsidewaiting for us to screw up!

ROBOTMaybe you should call Hunter for achat, you dont seem to be reactingwell to Madison leaving.

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FRANKSHHHH! Shut your mouth! Okay, I gotan idea.

LATER -

Frank rummages around in old drawers in his bathroom. Hefinds a pack of dusty condoms.

The robot watches.

FRANK (CONTD)I never got snipped.

LATER -

In the kitchen, Frank slips a pair of large, diamondencrusted gold earrings into a condom, ties it off.

ROBOTWhat are you doing, Frank?

Frank takes a deep breath then tries to stuff the condom intohis mouth. The robot grabs his arm, struggles with him.

ROBOT (CONTD)Frank, I may have to medicate youfor your safety.

Frank stumbles away from him.

FRANKDont stop me, you little astronautbastard.

ROBOTYou could choke yourself.

FRANKYoure right, I gotta cut em down.

Frank grabs a knife, tries to pry one of the earrings apart.

ROBOTFrank, let me.

Frank SLIPS, cutting his finger.

FRANKFuck!

The robot presses on the wound with a clean white dish towel.

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FRANK (CONTD)Ow! Stop it.

LATER -

Back in the bathroom, the robot is bandaging Franks hand.

FRANK (CONTD)Theyre watching the house. Anyexcuse to let them scan... OW!

ROBOTI still think you should callsomeone in your family. Yourebehaving erratically.

Frank is thinking of a plan.

FRANKHunter... That could work... But Igotta get him up here right away.

ROBOTI know you miss your son, but youcould at least talk on the phone.

FRANKI dont miss him, I needhim. Illtell you what - Im dying! Perfect!

Frank CLAPS, then grimaces in pain.

ROBOTWhat do you mean, youre dying?

FRANKI mean go call Hunter and tell himIm dying. Get him up here.

ROBOTI dont think you are dying, Frank.

FRANK

Its just a little exaggeration. Weall die eventually. We need him! Ifnot were fucked. Im not going tobe very healthy inprison.

The robot process this.

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INT. HUNTERS CAR - NIGHT

Hunter drives fast, looking emotionally drained and on-edge.A phone rings over the speakers. It goes to voicemail.

MADISONHey, its Madison. Why are youleaving me a voicemail?

After the beep, Hunter doesnt speak for a moment.

HUNTERMadison, I - did dads robot callyou? ... Call me when you get this.

Hunter hangs up.

He HITS the steering wheel.

HUNTER (CONTD)FUCK!

EXT. FRANKS HOUSE - DAWN

Its barely dawn. The lights come on in Franks bedroom.

The repair van is dark and perfectly quiet.

INT. FRANKS HOUSE - EARLY MORNING

Frank enjoys an egg white. The robot refills his OJ.

Frank goes back to reading, but looks up at the sound of anapproaching car.

FRANKAll right, thatll be him.

INT. FRANKS ROOM - MORNING

Frank sits in bed with the covers over him. He is lookingthrough an old leather valise. Satisfied, he puts the valisedown beside the bed.

He waits, listening to Hunter talking to the robot. He clearshis throat, shifts his position, waiting.

Finally the doorknob turns and Hunter comes in, followed bythe robot, who brings a chair for Hunter to sit on.

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HUNTEROh, thanks.

Hunter sits, looking over his dad with phony cheerfulness.

HUNTER (CONTD)Howre you feeling?

FRANKHavent got the strength to stand.

HUNTERI was telling the robot, I shoulddrive you down to the hospital toget checked out.

Frank pats Hunters hand on the bed.

FRANKNo, no, Id rather stay here.

Hunter looks at him, unsure of what to say.

FRANK (CONTD)There is one thing you can do.

HUNTERDad, I just want you to know, Imsorry I didnt come up here, I just-

FRANKEverythings going to be fine.

HUNTERSure, Dad.

This whole phony scene is more real than Frank imagined.

FRANKI need you to just do one thing.After Im gone... I dont wantanyone finding this.

Frank reaches for the valise, Hunter grabs it for him.

HUNTEROh, god, Dad. Whats in it?

FRANKDont look inside. You dont needto take any heat for this. Justdont ask me whats in there. Ineed you to hide it for me.

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HUNTERHide it? Jesus Christ.

FRANKI want to leave things clean.

Please.

Hunter puts the valise aside.

HUNTEROkay. Dont worry. But for nowmaybe-

FRANKActually, could you do it now?

HUNTERWhat?

FRANKId rest easier, Hunter.

HUNTERRight now?

FRANKIll be fine. Just put it somewheresafe. Please.

HUNTER

Seriously, this minute?

Frank starts FAKE COUGHING.

HUNTER (CONTD)Oh god, are you okay?

Frank waves for him to go as he continues coughing.

Hunter gets to his feet, taking the valise.

EXT. FRANKS HOUSE - MORNING

Hunter comes down the porch to his car, holding the valise.

He opens the trunk, stops to look the valise over for amoment before tossing it inside.

He yawns, rubs his tired eyes and slowly gets into the car,his limbs stiff.

He sits behind the wheel for a moment, almost in a daze, thenturns on the engine.

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As hes pulling down the driveway, the repair van suddenlySCREECHES forward, blocking Hunters path.

Hunter brakes and stares in exhausted confusion.

As hes staring, a SHERIFFS CAR rolls down the road from theother direction, blocking more of the road.

Sheriff Rowlings and a SKINNY SHERIFF jump out of the van.

Jake and another YOUNG SHERIFF get out of the sheriffs car.Jake stays with the car.

Hunter is starting to panic through his tired haze. He looksback at t

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