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HOLLYWOOD ROCKS By Rod Long & Sue Buzzard

STORY REPORT

TITLE: Hollywood Rocks Screenplay AUTHOR: CIRCA: LOCALE: GENRE: Rod Long and Sue Buzzard Present day Los Angeles, California Family drama

FORM: PAGES: 120 SUB. BY: AUTHOR

ANALYST:

Sue Buzzard

LOGLINE: star.

A kids quest to be the true Hollywood rock

Rockn has IT, and is determined to succeed, no matter what it takes; this kid from rural Oklahoma will excel from average Okie to Hollywood megastar in HOLLYWOOD ROCKS.

HOLLYWOOD ROCKS TREATMENT PLAN

BY:

ROD LONG AND SUE BUZZARD

ROCKNROCK LORD and friend BILLY, both born to rock grow up together in Miami, Oklahoma. Both are exceptional athletes who play baseball, wrestle and race moto-cross, but ultimately focus all their efforts in their musicROCK MUSIC. Their loyalty and bond make them inseparable as their band SCUD begins to generate a solid local following. Kids love them, as do most of the local adults. They become local stars. When Billy moves with his family to Hollywood, California, starting a new life, it creates a huge dilemma for BILLY and ROCKN and their band SCUD...their rise to stardom must wait...their destiny is set back. Fate tries to separate them and destroy their mission. ROCKN loves So Cal; everything he has seen or heard about L.A. He sets his sights on Hollywood. He wants the Hollywood lifestyle and believes that is the place to be. When BILLY invites ROCKN to Hollywood for spring-break. ROCKN gladly accepts the invitation. When ROCKN gets to LA, he and BILLY see the sights. ROCKN is totally impressed with LA, Hollywood, and the music scene. BILLY and ROCKN jam some tunes and talk of reuniting SCUD in Hollywood. Billys parents see how happy they are and due to the fact that ROCKNS parents are now divorced, ask them to let him come out and live with them. They consider and hesitantly consent to the arrangement on a trial basis. ROCKN moves to Hollywood where he enrolls at Hollywood Higheasily makes many new cool friends of all styles and cultures. ROCKN fits in well.

ROCKN soon meets AMBER, a true LA#10love at first sight; and they quickly become inseparable. AMBER is also pursuing the entertainment world. As the years pass, Rockn feels the need to get a place of his own, he believes he has imposed on Billys family long enough, but he has to make more money than what the band is making to do so. One of Rockns good bros is SPENCE, who can set him up in a business opportunity as an entrepreneur in the Hollywood Dope Show. A very profitable and adventurous way to allow ROCKN to be his own man No need to rely on anyone. Spence is connected, a high ranking Mexican Mafia member. A risky place for anyone, especially a young, white kid from Oklahoma. Rockn figures with Spence, he has a solid level of respect, and with excellent prices for the top grade merchandise and protection from anyone He goes for it. Rockn and Amber constantly work to accelerate their careers in Hollywood. SCUD, Rockn and Billys band make progress and are becoming one of the hottest bands on the Sunset Strip Club scene. Rockn makes some big bucks and is able to invest in an income property where he and Amber live. Out of high school now, they seek various acting roles. Working on anything that will create experience or exposure in the entertainment world. They are on top of their gamealmost; when two unexpected tragedies in close proximity change their lives. Amber begins working for an escort service. While escorting a big-time Hollywood attorney, she is critically injured in a car wreck that cripples her legs, hips and leaves her unable to bear children. 2

This is devastating to the couple, as they plan to be married and have a family in the future. In spite of it all, Rockn is totally committed to love and take care of her; his soul mate. Shortly after the accident, Rockn makes a delivery to which robbery is in the plan by his gang associates. They plan to get the drugs, Rockns money and give Spence a pack of lies, but Rockns guards take care of the four gangsters which results in Rockn being an instant millionaire in the dope show. With Rockns newly found wealth, he buys a multi-unit property in the Hollywood Hills with eminence, and it provides a beautiful view of the city. He enrolls at USC Film school, which puts him in direct contact with top film producers and film professionals as well as educates ROCKN in the competitive film industry. While in film school, Rockn meets DILLON, a rich, smart future mogul and AUTUMN, a stellar looking, smart, film student that becomes a very important part of their lives. After the graduation ceremonies, Dillon throws a big graduation party in a plush Hollywood hotel. Many industry professionals and stars are in attendance. Rockn meets Autumn again and they strike up a conversation. Rockn is drawn to her partially due to her uncanny resemblance to Amber. They talk about school and what they intend to do in the future, with no intentions of a physical encounter. She invites him to look at a screenplay. They go to her room at the hotel where she is living. Due to too much to drink, their desires are given in to and Rockn spends the night with her. During the party, Dillon, who is trying to score with a hot coed persuades Rockn to hook him up with some blow to bait the chick. 3

Against Rockns better judgment, he helps Dillon out with some premium grade coke. A couple of months pass, Autumn contacts Rockn to talk about casting him in the film she showed him. Rockn sets an appointment to read for the director for the part of Cole. At Rockns appointment with the director, Autumn mentions she is looking for an apartment in Hollywood, at which time Rockn tells her about a unit they have for rent. Finding out his address to the complex, she said she saw an ad on Craigs list and has an appointment to look at it that evening. This concerned Rockn due to their night of infidelity, and her meeting Amber. During the viewing of the apartment, Autumn and Amber hit it off well, talk easily, discussing school, the screenplays, families, etc. Amber and Autumn are both shocked at how much they resemble each other, and when Autumn fills out the application for rental property, Amber notices her birthday is the same as Autumns, and brings that to her attention. Autumn loves the apartment and moves in. Amber and Autumn become very close even before they do some checking on birth records and find they are twin sisters who were put up for adoption at birth. A short time after Autumn moved into the apartment, she calls Rockn wanting him to come over. He goes to the apartment and Autumn surprises him by telling him he has been cast as Cole in the movie she is working on. Also, she tells him that she is pregnant. Of course, truth has to be brought out and they are concerned what it will do to their relationship. When the news is broken to Amber, she loses it and flies off the handle. Of course, Amber is hurt and angry. Rockn 4

confessed that his unfaithfulness was with Autumn at the graduation party. He had already told her about it, but he had not named anyone. Lots of adjustments and decisions had to be made. Autumn pleads for Ambers forgiveness, and tells her that she really needs her now more than ever, as she wants to continue with her career and she would like Amber to care for the children.twins. They would be a family with a father and two mothers. Since Amber could not bear children, the idea of having two slowly brought her out of her bitterness and anger. Sometime prior to this, Dillon proposed a one time deal to do a large drug deal and promises to ROCKN, big money and a major part in a big movie production that he is working on. Again, against Rockns better judgment, greed takes over and the chance to play in a major movie, he agrees to the one time deal. Rockns life is in prime climax with a home in Hollywood Hills and plans for marriage to Amber, the love of his life. Amber and Autumn getting together and everyone accepting the babies. How could it get any better? Oh yeah, remember that ONE TIME DEAL, Dillons promise of getting wealthy and the movie deal? Wellit doesnt happen, because they all are busted by the Feds and go to prison. Rockn is at an all time low, in prison, unable to be there for the birth of his babies, putting marriage to Amber on hold and to be a movie star. Rockn prepares to spend the next several years in prison, but now a dream comes to him write a SCREENPLAY. Complete a script of the adventures of life. With Ambers mother being an agent, and her father is a studio executive which will be instrumental in selling Rockns screenplay. 5

The worst possible result becomes the thing that makes him a star! Well, it took going to prisonbut I finally made it HOLLYWOOD ROCKS.

HOLLYWOOD ROCKS

EXT./ HOLLYWOOD HIGH, HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA/MAY 2001/DAY/ AS SCHOOL LETS OUT SUNSET AND HIGHLAND

EXT./HOLLYWOOD HIGH SCHOOL Kids are exiting the East door of school, all types, ranging from 14 years of age to 18. Mostly Hispanic, but a mix of all cultures represented. Dressed hip, progressive, goth, punk and gangster cholo types. Everyone going their way to buses, taxis, their own cars, some are being picked up by chauffeurs in limos. AMBER and ROCKN exit a little behind the main crowd, hand in hand, swaying along in their own private zone. Not a care of anything outside of their care-free conversation about the events of the day andas they walk South on Highland approaching Sunset, a black sports car pulls up to the curb. A young, sharp looking, Hispanic man driving. SPENCE Hey ROCKN hop in, need to talk to you. Hey Amber! Need

to borrow Rockn for a bit, OK?

AMBER Hey Spence. Thats cool. ROCKN Back in a bit, Babe.

CUT TO: INT. / CAR/ Day ROCKN gets in the car and they speed away drawing a lot of attention from the kids still hanging around, especially the hotties, giving flirting glances and waves. They do a quick U-turn and head East on Sunset toward the 101 freeway speeding smoothly through busy traffic with masterful driving.

SPENCE Got to say, Rockn, she is the hottest babe in Hollywood. wont be long before shes discovered and will be at the top of the list in show-biz. It

ROCKN Thanks, I think you are right. Where we headed?

3 SPENCE Gardena, I have a line on the product you inquired about. ROCKN Which one? SPENCE All of themlisten, these guys are some pretty rough gangsters with G-13. It will take a couple

of meetings for them to get comfortable with you, but I will bring you in with credibility.

After a 30 minute high speed ride with expert grace through Silver Lake, downtown and South Central on the 101 Freeway, then the 110 Harbor Freeway, exiting Redondo Beach Blvd in Gardena. Making it close to impossible for anyone to tail them to the rendezvous. Spence and Rockn arrive at the spot. CUT TO: EXT./ GARDENA SPOT / DAY Sports car rolls up to the spot in the barrio, the gate opens, car pulls into a garage where four Choloes sit smoking weed, drinking 40s and looking like street gangsters. Hispanics in their 20s, shaved heads, tattoos, all packing pistols. Intense looking situation.

4 Seranio, a lieutenant in the MA (mafia) respects Spence, greets him in Spanish. SPENCE This is RocknCheck it out, Rockn is a friend of mine and will be working with us. is all about business. He He

will make the entire operation more profitable. Cool?

Rockn this is RAY-RAY PELON, JESUS, LITTLE MAN, DROOPY and this is SHASHA, Droopys lady.

Shasha smiles, showing a little too much interest, flirting with Rockn which stirs jealousy and leads to confrontation between Droopy and Shasha, and immediate dislike for Rockn. ROCKN (In Spanish)

How you doing?

RAY-RAY You speak Spanish? ROCKN A littlePequeno. (embarrassed)

5 SPENCE No worries, Rockn, these homeys all speak English. this is what up. Okay Rockn, This is Ray-Rays

cell number and when you communicate for orders: 16 = pound, 1 K = Kilo. Vodka is Meth, soda is Coke, weed is cigarettes and Heroin is coffee. Text, then in 25 minutes, call and tell him where and when you want to meet. The pad is your

spot, Rockn and in the hoodits here. ROCKN All sounds cool. Order cycle will be about once every two weeks as long as the prices stay like this and the quality is bueno.

SPENCE

(TO RAY-RAY)

Lets check it out.

RAY-RAY Droopy grab the merchandise.

6 DROOPY Here you go Homes. Pulls out a Ralfs shopping bag and hands it to Ray-Ray. Ray-Ray pulls out contents of the bag, 1 Kilo of Coke, 1 pound of Ice and 2 pounds of Blueberry Cush, the top grade weed.

ROCKN Very nervous, but acts confident and sure of himself, he smiles. NICE! Mind if I test the

quality? Everyone laughs which further embarrasses Rockn. RAY-RAY Hey, whatever makes you happy Homes. But just to let you

know, it will always be top quality and anything youre not happy with, return it and we will replace it or refund your money. Cool?

ROCKN COOL!

7 Then takes a little bottle of bleach and puts a sample of the ice in to see the reaction. ROCKN smiles and nods to show approval, then proceeds to the same experiment with the Cokeand approves. ROCKN (continues) Thatll work! Here is the Address where well meetan underground garage in a secured building where I know the security manager. Ill meet your man there at a specific time in and Ill open the gate with a remote. I will exchange the money with Spence and that way the money and product are never at the same place at the same time. Everyone approves and shakes hands and departs. relieved. ROCKN V.O. TO SELF Rockn is

I just made a major connect in the Dope Show, now I have something everyone in Hollywood wants.

Now that the business is over, things are cool. Rockn and Spence cruise back to Hollywood, back to Rockns safe zone. SERIES OF SHOTS LIFE IN THE HOOD EXT. / STREET/ DAY

8 - - Gang bangers juping a new recruit into a gang. Five teen gangsters kick a young kid while leader looks on. - - Drive by shooting from rival gang which leaves one man down at a homies pad in the hood.

INT / GARAGE / DAY - - Gangsters drinking and doing drugs with underage putas in a garage set up as a gang club house. BACK TO SCENE: SPENCE How long have you lived here?

ROCKN I moved from Oklahoma when I was 13. My parents split up. Billy and I are very

close friends, we had a band andplans to be rock stars. Since I was an only child and so was Billy, we basically became like brothers. When Billys family decided to move to Los Angeles, I was envious, and when they invited me to visit on Spring break, I couldnt wait. Then when his folks saw

9 how well we were doing, they asked me to come and live with them. I belonged in L.A. I always felt

Oklahoma was pretty

dull, especially without Billy. SPENCE WOW!...That was a big move. EXT/ WEST HOLLYWOOD/ DAY Spence pulls up on Martel Ave, just North of Sunset. ROCKN Keep it cool on my street, I dont need any extra attention. SPENCE I hear ya! CUT TO: INT. / HOME ON MARTEL / DAY Billy, Dale and Elizabeth sitting in the den, watching t.v. ELIZABETH Hi Rockn, Are you hungry? I have some Tacos. ROCKN Im starved! (laughter) Thanks, What a great day Ive had. Dont trip.

10 BILLY Rockn, we on the list tonight? ROCKN Absolutely! BILLY What time is show time?

ROCKN 10:30, I figure we get there around 9:30. I told Spence and Amber to show

up around 10:15. BILLY Works for me! Ill bring promo packages.

ROCKN You know it, in fact, see if Jen and some of her hottie friends will come and pass out some flyers and promo material. BILLY Ill call her. EXT./ DARK SAME EVENING/ ROXY

11 Outside the Roxy, Billy and ROCKN are helping with the guest list. for Excited and noisy crowd of young people gathering Several young hotties trying to get on the

the event. list.

ROCKN (Hands guest list to promoter) Hey CHRIS, heres the people ZACK asked me to give you to add to the listIs that cool?

CHRIS is friendly with Rockn and Billy as they have clout through Zack and are doing the SCUD show through Chris production company. CHRIS Sure Rockn, here are passes for you, Billy and Amber, plus a few extra.

INT./ VIP AREA ROXY / NIGHT

ZACK ROCK-N, what up? you up? Did Chris fix

12 ROCKN Yeah, everythings goodyou know Billy? ZACK Billy! Hey man, good to see you.

(Shakes hands and Hollywood hug) The group walks over toward the VIP bar. CAL Hey ROCK-N, what up? ROCKN Hard work, you know? I do. (laughs) CAL Whatd you find out? Thats what

ROCKN I met with them today, and tested the merchandise. CAL Bitchin! ROCKN Dont forget the rules, money up frontpay my guy at which time his runner Its the BOMB!

13 CAL Yeah, I got it Rockn. ROCKN Good we cant afford screw ups. Oh, and never bring anyone else into the business. You are my

only client, and Im keeping this between usits important. CAL Word is bond. ROCKN AlrightYou know I cant live with Billys family forever. I

want to own a home in Hollywood ASAP. I need a ride and lots of other stuff. Oh yes, one more thing Cal,

dont ever be your own best customer. Why do you think they call it DOPE! Here is a sample of Vodka aka Meth, and Soda aka Coke or the Krell. Blueberry Cush and this is your cost. Hands Cal a small slip of paper with numbers, which he

14 looks over. CAL Thats pretty expensive. ROCKN Quality! People pay big for THE KIND,

and my services dont come cheap. I recommend you put a 200% profit as you are the retailer. CAL Okay, that will work. for Friday evening? ROCKN Done! Lets rock, well talk biz later. CAL Yeah, this show is going to ROCK! Thanks for the pass. ROCKN Youre welcome. Were friends Were good Dont work cheap.

first Cal, business is second. Never forget that; and never choose money over friendship. They shake and Hollywood hug. CAL You have my wordfriends to the end. Cool?

15 CUT TO: INT/ ROXY/ DIM LIGHTING STEADY leads ROCKN to the table and party by the main stage where Spence, Amber Billy, Sophie and the girls they met earlier are seated. ROCKN Hey, heyWOWNICE! SPENCE This is way cool. Thanks. AMBER Hey Babe. (Hugs and kisses, but Amber looks sad, not her bubbly self.) ROCKN Howd the audition go? AMBER I read well, but theyre looking for someone older. They embrace and get comfortable as the M.C. takes the stage. The band rocks out for an hour to a full house of all ages and professions. Rockers, industry pros, and a wide array of Hollywood rock stars. The party rocks on for a short time after the show, then most of the crowd moves next door to the Rainbow.

16 CUT TO: RAINBOW CLUB / DIM LIGHTING Italian Bar and Grill in West Hollywood, where lots of music and entertainment industry frequent. A typical after party with rock stars, actors, record executives, fans, friends and groupies. Private party designated section of Rainbow. Owner, Steady meets Rockn and group, welcomes them and warns them about underage drinking. Motions to MICHAEL. STEADY MICHAEL, we have 8 here for Zacks party, Take good care of ROCKNROCK LORD and his guest.. nothing but soft drinks for them, all under age. Zack spots Rockn, waves him over, introduces him to their manager and others in the group. They all mingle with the rock and movie stars, totally impressed. CAL Whats your name beauty? STELLA Hi, Im Stella, and you? CAL Im Cal, nice to meet you. Are you having fun yet?

17 STELLA Loved the concert and this is totally awesome, but I could sure use a blastsee you in a bit K? (flirt)

STELLA wanders into the crowd of partiers and Cal watches with absolute interest in her every sexy move. CAL (to Billy and Rockn) Yummmm bod!

Did you see that? BILLY

Oh yeah, how could a guy not see that, seems to be interested in you too. Who is she? CAL Her name is Stella, Stellar Stella. ROCKN There you go! Give her a flyer for SCUD show.

CAL Give me a few tickets too. I want to

help promote the gig and meet some hot chicks.

18 ROCKN Hey Billy, dont be sneakin drinkin and make sure none of the crew does. It would be easy to get away with, but we dont need any problems..this is all about business. Only have one chance to

make a first impression! Mingle and let people know who we are. Be selective as

to who gets demos, but invite people to the show. Rockn shifts his attention to Amber and friends to make sure they are having a good time. ROCKN Hey Baby-doll, you having fun? AMBER Yes, there are so many stars here. CUT TO: Zack and crew direct selected people including Rockn and his party to a party at STEVE Os Studio in Hollywood Hills.

ROCKN notices Cal making time with Stella.

19 ZACK Hey Rockn, do you and your friends want to come over to STEVE Os for an after party? ROCKN Let me check with my peeps, sounds rad! Gets everyone together, lets them know about party, and figures out who will drive. ROCKN Zack, were in, do we need a pass? ZACK No pass needed, it is at Steve Os Studio on Mt. Olympus. ROCKN Right, see you there and thanks.

CUT TO: INT./ STEVE-OS HOME /NIGHT Rockn and crew enters a modern Hollywood Hills mansion where Steve-O lives and produces platinum records for various artist. A rockers paradise.

20 STEVE O ROCK-N ROCK! Come on in, make yourself at home. (shakes hands)

Approximately 50 people from the Rainbow party are there. Rockns party very impressed and excited to be around the music world elite. Everyone is on their best behavior and are trying to fit in. (Rockn and Amber find a place on a plush lounger to cuddle and talk.) As Rockn scans the crowd with intrigue and joy, he spots a concern; Cal and Stella slip out of the powder-room with a peculiar expression. Rockn suspects they are getting high and he quickly slips into the restroom to investigate. ROCKN Cal, can I please have a quick word with you? CAL (a bit apprehensive and tweaked) S-up ROCKNROCK? ROCKN Cal, were you and Stella doing blast in the restroom? CAL What? I was just Excuse us Stella.

21 ROCKN (SLAPS CALS FACE)

Listen carefully to what Im about to say! First, dont think with the little headthis is my foot in the door to what I will be doing in the futuremy career, music and entertainment! This merchandise is business! Not recreation or bait! Keep this on the D.L! Especially in my presence GOT IT?

and around my circle.

It doesnt matter how loose and heavy duty partying these people are doing, they can help make me or break me. I dont want to appear like a thug. Its all in their perception, they control a lot of the media, and the media controls peoples destiny. Cal, I plan to go to the top, and not to the top of Twin Towers!

CAL Man, Im sorry, I just

22 ROCKN Cal, I know your intentions, she is smoking hot, but dont be stupid. This stuff is evil and

can mess your life up completely. It can make us a lot of money, but it can also get us in jail or dead! Well make lots of money and in a few years, well go 100% legit. GOT IT? CAL (embarrassed) Yeah, sure RocknRockmy bad. ROCKN I cant bring heat on Billy or his family and especially not Amber. Were friends Cal, and I dont ever want that to change, but Im telling you if I see this business affecting that friendship, and our reputations, Im finished with it. The business is only a way to accelerate the road to riches.

23 They both acknowledge the seriousness of the instructions. Rockn rounds up the crew and they make a quick, casual exit. They stroll through a crowd of about 25 people dressed typically Hollywood rocker style. CUT TO: Rockns crew loading into their 3 cars and heading down the hill back to Hollywood. CUT TO: EXT./ PROPERTY ROCKN PURCHASED / DAY Rockn, Amber and Billy moving into the old home in West Hollywood. ROCKN Well, what do you think? Think

we can get this remodeled to have a stellar place to live, have a studio and an apartment to rent if we want to? AMBER Wellits great?

BILLY ROCKN, this is your pad? BADASS! INT./ ROCKNS HOUSE/ DAY Its

24 ROCKN shows Billy and Amber around the house, explaining some changes in dcor that he desires. BILLY Where did you come up with the grip for this? I mean

the down payment had to be at least $60 K, plus you got the BMW less than a year ago. ROCKN When the time is right Ill let you in on it. I dont

want any of you in harms way, so well leave it there. AMBER EYES) You dont need to spell it out, I have suspected something going on, Spence hanging around and the extra income, you are just a gangster. I cant do this. (TEARS AND FEAR IN HER

Something bad will happen, and not just to you, but to anyone associated with you.

25 ROCKN (OFFENSIVE)

WaitI dont get high, and this is just a business to meBilly, what?

BILLY Im not mad at you, but, RocknI wouldnt mind making some extra grip myself. Billy shows hurt, feeling betrayal from Rockn. Billy and Rockn both appear confused and distraught. This is the final straw for Amber and she storms out of the house, angry, hurt and fearful. CUT TO: EXT./ SUBTERRANIAN GARAGE / HOLLYWOOD / NIGHT Rockn meets Cal for money while the ganstas from G-13 roll to the other side of the building with merchandise. Rockn collects the money and walks outside with remote access, gets into Spences Ferrari and spins around the block. Rockn pulls out $5,000 and hands the rest to Spence. Spence drops ROCKN off on the other side of the building where he opens the garage with remote as gangsters pull in. Rockn gets in gangsters G-ride and accepts a shopping bag with the usual delivery. CUT TO: INT./ G-RIDE /NIGHT

26 ROCKN All good Homeys?

RAY-RAY Bueno! As always Homes, you We bring

bring me business. the goods. us.

Youre valuable to

We got your back 100% Homes.

ROCKN Thanks! See ya on Monday Same everything. Later! Cool?...

HOMIES Later, Rockn. Rockn exits G-ride and opens the gate so gangstas can get out of garage. Then he goes through the fire-door to the other side of the garage and gets into Cals Benz. CUT TO: INT./ CALS BENZ /NIGHT ROCKN Sup Cal? Heres the goods,

are you sticking with the rules?

27 CAL Yeah RocknNo flash except for the ride. No using.

Its just me and you and the few regulars on my crew. Rockn gives a thumbs up. CAL See ya Monday! CUT TO: EXT./ FILM SET / DAY Rockn is working as a consultant investor, the job gotten through an established producer who was looking for a deal with Rockn and as an exchange would teach him the ropes. CUT TO: INT./ ROCKNS HOUSE / DAY Rockn is in a whirlwind with construction and redecoration instructions to workers in the new pad. While on the phone with his mother back in Oklahoma, ROCKN is surprised and delighted when Amber comes back on the scene. AMBER Need some help? (SMILING SHEEPISHLY)

ROCKN Would love that! Ive really missed you. Rockn and Amber embrace and assure each other of their dedication and love to one another. ROCKN Mom called and they are getting ready for the annual September birthday party. mine. Nine in September, including It will be a chance for

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them to get to know my future wife and for you to see where I came from. Will you go with me?

AMBER Are you proposing to me? (very happy) I would love to go,

and I would love to spend my life with you. CUT TO: EXT./ BURBANK AIRPORT/ DAY Billy dropping Rockn and Amber at the Southwest Airline Terminal. Opens the trunk and hands two bags to porter. Hugs Rockn and Amber and drives away.

29 CUT TO: Rockn and Amber hurry excitedly through their terminal, check flights and hurry Southwest, Burbank to Phoenix. Just in plane, get seated as the plane taxies. talk during the flight. ROCKN This will be a fun time, different from what we are accustomed to. AMBER It will be nice meeting your family and seeing where you were raised. They engage in plans for their future, their home and marriage, nap a couple of times until they reach Phoenix. CUT TO: EXT./ BACKYARD RANCH/ DAY Ranch in Tulsa, Oklahoma suburb. Family reunion with lots of food, gifts, hugs and visiting. A bright crisp fall day in late September. Rockn and Amber pull into the drive-way of the ranch in their rental car. Everyone is gathered around the picnic tables in the back yard. Talking and laughing. Introduces Amber to everyone. Lots of smiles, hugging and kissing. All welcoming Amber and Rockn home. the airport to to gate 22, time to board the They laugh and

30 AMBER Its such a pleasure to meet all of you, Rockn has told me a lot about you and where he lived, but that isnt like seeing it firsthand. Lots of chatter as they prepare to eat and exchange gifts for all those celebrating birthdays. Fast track through four day week-end, ROCKN and Amber going here and there to visit old friends and family. CUT TO: Mudville, Oklahoma EXT./ PARKING LOT WAL-MART / MID-DAY Rockn sees an old friend from childhood, Plodaka. PLODAKA ROCK-N-ROCK?...Hey man, Whats up? ROCKN Plodaka! (Shakes hands with joy) Whats been happening? meet Amber, my fianc. PLODAKA WOW!...Nice to meet you. California living has been good for you, huh Rockn? Hey,

31 ROCKN Catch me up on you. PLODAKA Im married and have an 8 year old son. ROCKN What?...You mean it has been that long since Ive seen you? PLODAKA I married an older gal that already had a son. You ought You

to come by and meet them. gonna be here long? ROCKN

No, we are flying out tomorrow night. PLODAKA Come by tonight and have supper with us. Meet Anna, say about 5:30, K? AMBER We would love to do that if its no problem. I know you two would like

to visit about old times.

32 PLODAKA Good, see ya then. CUT TO: INT. / PLODAKAS HOME / EVENING DUSK

Rockn, Amber, Plodaka, Anna and Ricky in neat country style home, having dinner in the kitchen. RICKY (OKIE DRAWL)

So yall are movie stars in Hollywood? (EVERYONE LAUGHS) AMBER I appreciate that Ricky..but to tell the truth, just want-to-bes at present. for that. Weve both striving What about you,

what do you like to do?

RICKY (IN AWE OF ROCKNS MUSCLES AND AMBERS BEAUTY) Im in Junior High school, I wrestle and ride motorcycles.

33 ANNA So Rockn, how does it feel to be back in Mudville after the big city life? RICKY Rockn with your muscle, you could play the hulk, and Amber WOW! Ive never seen ANNA Ricky, behave yourself. finish your supper and get your homework done, then you can join the guys. PLODAKA Hey, Rockn, let me show you the boy toys, excuse us well be in the shop. CUT TO: INT./ SHOP / NIGHT Rockn and Plodaka go to the shop in back of house. Motorcycles, pool table, foosball table and a 67 Nova muscle car taking up most of the space. ROCKN Looks like you are doing okay for yourself. (LAUGHTER)

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PLODAKA A man has to support his family the best he can. Whats the coke like out in So Cal? ROCKN What makes you think I would know anything about that?

PLODAKA Come on ROCKN, weve known each other since kindergarten. I remember you as an enterprising dude, and if I know you, you know where things can be gotten, am I right?

ROCKN I might know someone that can help. You dealing?

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PLODAKA Like I said, I provide for my family, I only make 18 K a year as a custodian. I know

a few customers that will pay top dollar for some blow. you help me out? ROCKN How much are you interested in? PLODAKA I have about 4 customers that would buy a key to start with. Rockn doing some fast calculating and knowing they cant get anything decent here, and the prices double what they are in So. Cal. ROCKN/ V.O. TO SELF Considering my wholesale prices through Spence; my profit could be 5000/key and could still give Plodaka a huge profit margin. Make us both a chunk. Can

36 ROCKN Come out for a visit and I will show you what we can do. CUT TO: INT./ RANCH HOME OF ROCKNS MOTHER / EVENING Rockn and Amber preparing to leave for Tulsa Airport to catch their flight back to So. Cal. CUT TO: EXT. /LAX / DECEMBER 26 / DAY ROCKN pulls to curb in BMW to pick up Plodaka, who is standing on the curb in amazement, looking confused at the intensity of the Christmas rush and traffic. Awestruck at the beautiful weather and landscaping. Rockn gets out of the car, excited to see his comrade, shakes hands an hugs Plodaka. ROCKN How was your flight? PLODAKA WOW! This is awesome

Isnt that . ROCKN SLASHER! SLASHER ROCK-N ROCK! (as SLASHER enters chauffeur driven limo.)

37

PLODAKA Slasher, guitarist from Guns and Knives and Velvet Pistol? You know him? ROCKN Ive met him a couple of times. Rockn grabs a bag and tosses it in the trunk, Plodaka pitches the other in. Both hop in the BMW and drive away.

CUT TO: INT. / BMW / DAY ROCKN Alright Browelcome to So. Cal. How long can you stay? PLODAKA Five days, is that cool with you? ROCKN Way cool. Ill show you the sites. CUT TO: INT./ CAR / SUNSET BLVD AND 405 FREEWAY EXIT / HEAVY TRAFFIC /DAY

38 PLODAKA So this is the famous Sunset Strip?...77 Sunset Strip? ROCKN One and the same, starts in the downtown area and ends at Pacific Palisades. Lots of beauty, many

scenes in tv and movies are shot here. I live just off Sunset and Laurel Canyon. PLODAKA I have $84,000, how much can I get for that? ROCKN Four kilos; which I can show you how to turn into eight. PLODAKA Rockn, life here has been good for you. How long have you been

here, about 5 or 6 years? ROCKN (sings)

Yeah, a little over, love L.A. (LAUGHS) HOLLYWOOD ROCKS!

39 CUT TO: EXT./ ROCKNS PAD / WEST HOLLYWOOD / DAY PLODAKA WOW! This is yours? Damn!

(ROCKN BEAMS WITH PRIDE.) ROCKN Mine and the bank. (LAUGHTER) CUT TO: INT./ ROCKNS HOME / GUEST ROOM / SAME DAY ROCKN Tony, you can crash here, make yourself at home. PLODAKA I appreciate you RocknRock. This will really help me out. ROCKN Listen, I need to run the rules down for you which can never be broken. OK? PLODAKA Sure, no problem.

40

ROCKN Never mention anything over the phone. Just mail me your arrival

dates and quantities of product in code. You must never bring anyone No one ever knows where Never mention my Keep a low profile.. Live

else in.

you get product. name in Mudville.

No fancy new cars, motorcycles. like a janitor. No new partners and dont be your own best customer. SAVVY?

CUT TO: INT./ RAINBOW BAR & GRILL / EVENING Rockn and Plodaka having dinner, Hair Band rock music playing. Watching the crowd, Rockn notices Cal enter with some friends. Cal approaches table. CAL What up, guys?

41 ROCKN Hey Cal, this is my buddy from Oklahoma, Tony Plodaka.

CAL

(EXTENDS HAND)

Nice to meet you man, Rockn, see you tomorrow? (Indicating their regular business day.) Cal sizes Plodaka up to understand the connection, noticing the Okie accent. Body language shows intrigue. Plodaka does a quick analysis of Cal and his friends. Looks inquisitive and a little envious. CUT TO: MONTAGE AND SERIES OF SHOTS INT/ GARAGE / EVENING (Fast pace to make scene meticulous and routine.) - Rockn meets Spence, makes payment transaction. - Spence exits garage. - Rockn meets gangsters where delivery is made. - Rockn exits, heads West on Sunset, rock music bumping, back to the pad where Plodaka is visiting with Amber. - - Rockn goes by Cals pad. END OF MONTAGE INT. / ROCKNS CAR / NIGHT ROCKN (calls Cal on cell phone)

Ill be at your gate in 7 minutes.

42 CAL Right, Cya in seven. Rockn pulls up to garage gate as it opens, enters garage where Cal is waiting by his car, opens passenger door and gets in with Rockn.

INT./ ROCKNS CAR / NIGHT ROCKN What it be, Bro? Cal Sall good in the hood. Hows it look? ROCKN Stellar as always. CAL I might be increasing the amount next week. ROCKN How much more? CAL Double on everything. ROCKN Wow! I hope you are staying cool, huh? business? New clients or good (CHECKING MERCH) (BUMP FIST)

43 CAL Actually both, dont worry, its old money from old friends. I know their family

background.

ROCKN

(SERIOUS STERN TONE)

Look, I dont mind increased volume, but remember rules. Be sure no one knows me, my name or that I have any involvement. far, things are tightkeep it that way. So

CAL Rockn, no one will ever know you are involved. Youre my mentor.

without you, Id still be living with my parents. the man. To me, you are

Hollywoods big baller.

Whats up with the Okie?

44

ROCKN Plodaka? HOMEBOY. brothers. He is just my true We were close, like We played ball,

wrestled and raced motocross together back in the day. We even smoked our first joint together. CAL Is he tight with Billy too? How about business? ROCKN Whats it to you, you writing a book? Why dont you leave

that page outIm not one to lie so dont ask! CAL GOT YOU, BRO! CUT TO: Fast pace action back to Rockns pad where he shows Plodaka the merchandise and explains how to test it for quality. Weighs it and details how to cut with a harmless vitamin powder and double the weight.

45 ROCKN Here it isIve given you my rules and regulations for the dope show PLODAKA Scouts honor, I will strictly abide. Soda pop? Right?

CUT TO: EXT. / LAX / DAY Rockn drops Plodaka off at LAX

MONTAGE EVERYONE IS ABIDING BY THE RULES AND DOING WELL. - - ROCKN getting home dialed in. Getting ready for film school. - - Plodaka is debt free, redecorating home, new bikes. - - Cal and Plodaka tripled business thus increasing Rockn and Spences income.

MONTAGE SAN PEDRO / DRAMATIC/ DARK/ EFFECTS OF CRIME UNFOLD.

AS WE SEE THE

- - Little do they know Spence and crew is under investigation by local LAPD, Harbor Divisions Vice Squad.

46 - - We see Spence at his sprawling home in San Pedro, early in the morning, as undercover officers look on with a desire to take him down and destroy his ranch, set on prime real estate, his exotic sports cars, and lifestyle of a well to do Angelino professional, in his early 20s. END OF SERIES OF SHOTS CUT TO: From a cherry picker, undercover cops disguised as SCE linemen; view activity around Spences home in San Pedro.

COP #1 Do you believe this guy? barely out of the HOOD and living like a politician or movie star. COP #2 Nothing illegal about that, right? COP #1 No! But moving big weights of COKE, METH AND HEROIN IS! CUT TO: INT. / L.A. HARBOR INDUSTRIAL BUILDING / DAY

47 Large warehouse in L.A. Harbor, several Mexican immigrants working carefully; breaking down shipments of cocaine and meth. EXT./ WAREHOUSE / DAY In front of warehouse where we see G-13 mules in gangster clothing, shaved heads and tattoos. One of the leaders from the warehouse brings in a huge box containing 20 pounds of meth and 20 kilos of cocaine to the 3 G-13 mules. They accept the box and load it in the trunk of a low-key looking Chevy sedan. MONTAGE GANGSTERS ENGAGE IN CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES.

(No dialog, only intense serious background music) - - Meticulous gangster work in progress. Exchange of drugs; guns. - - In the Barrios where exchange of packages in various drop spots. Gangster hood rats and gangster chicks (Haynas) hang around reaping the benefits for their contribution for sex and favors. - -At Ray-Rays pad in Gardena, Spence waits for his merchandise. END OF MONTAGE SPENCE (SPEAKING SPANISH) (SUBTITLES ENGLISH) Hey Homies, everything good! How is business? What happened

with JOKER and MIDGET, I heard they are in county?

48

GANGSTER #1

(SPANISH)

They got busted over in Torrance Flats for guns. Business is expanding

the ice is powerful. Quality increases and so do sales. Sodas our profits, UH? SPENCE Alright, got to split, wheres my goods? GANGSTER #2 Everything loaded and locked in the work car.

Gangster hands Spence the keys to an Acura parked outside the warehouse, where everything is stashed in a professionally created compartment that is mechanically, remotely accessible. Impossible to find without knowing the combination of switches to engage within the panel of the car. Spence hits 3 buttons in quick combination and pulls a lever which opens a compartment in the back floor boardHigh-tech.

(SPENCE SHAKES HANDS AND HUGS ALL THE HOMIES, GIVES EACH A FRESH PACK OF C NOTES$1000; FOR THEIR DAYS WORK. ALL ARE HAPPY AND SHOW GRATITUDE AND RESPECT TO THE BOSS.) CUT TO: EXT. / STREET / DAY

49 Two undercover cops in a grid, observe from side street with binoculars as the Acura leaves; they tail him. SPENCE Everything is cool! 20 minutes. CUT TO: EXT. /HERMOSA BEACH / DAY Spence meets a tall, surfer type, 30ish customer at Hermosa Beach. He hands Spence a bundle of money in a Burger King bag, small talk, shakes. A hot young chick pulls up and Spence leaves his Acura and takes off with chick in a Benz. INT. / BENZ / DAY SPENCE Sup Sweetness? KIM Everything! Where to? SPENCE Beverly Hills, lets go spend some of this. CUT TO: EXT. / HARBOR AREA / DAY Cops observe the exchange, not sure exactly what happened, although they think they have just witnessed a transaction of some kind. Following the Acura, run a check on the license. Customer in the Acura drives to Hermosa Beach home and parks in the garage accessible through the alley. (ON PHONE) See you in

50 INT./ POLICE DISPATCH / COURT HOUSE Dispatch finds out the owner of the car and owner of the house. Search warrant for the house and garage obtained to be served the next morning at 6:00 a.m. CUT TO: EXT. / HERMOSA BEACH HOME / DAY-BREAK COPS (YELL OUT)

POLICE!...SEARCH WARRANT! (CRASH THROUGH DOOR GUNS DRAWN) They find TONY BELOSE with a young girlfriend, put them both down, cuff them and begin search of the modern two story house. Police ransack the home wrecking a luxury home. Four plain clothed vice cops are with the uniformed cops, all with bullet proof vest. A K-9 unit and three SWAT members. In the bedroom, they find a mirror with lines of coke and straws, sex toys and porn DVDs. CUT TO:

INT. / GARAGE / DAY Where Acura is parked. SERGENT SWADIC (HEAD COP)

Bring the K-9. (OPENS CAR DOOR) After an hour of vigorous work dismantling the vehicle, they find the drugs.

51 CUT TO: INT. / HOUSE / (SAME DAY) SWADIC (TO REPORT OFFICER)

10 keys of coke, 10 pounds of ice, street valuesay one million. MONTAGE - - Unknown to Spence and G-13, Tony is arrested and taken into custody. (END MONTAGE) SWADIC Youve been read your rights? TONY Yes. SWADIC Do you wish to make a statement? TONY What are my options and charges? SWADIC Well Tonyweve got you for conspiracy to transport major quantity of ice and coke! Andpossession of the dope here in this luxurious love palace. You are facing about 15 to 20

52 unless the Feds pick up on this Then you are looking at 30 or more. (TONY FREAKS OUT!) Now we know youre working with Spencewe would be willing to give you a break if youre willing to cooperate with us in order to get him and his organization. about it. MONTAGE TONY SWEATING WHILE WEIGHING IT ALL OUT. - - His hot babe - - His pad on the beach - - His wonderful life fades away as he sits in prison with HARD CORE CONVICTS. (PRISON SCENE) - - Intense prison gangs - - violence and hardened prison guards. (END MONTAGE) CUT TO: INT./ HARBOR DIVISION PRECINCT / DAY Tony sits cuffed in an interrogation room where Sgt. Swadic and another officer grill him. Think

53 TONY What if I cooperate? SWADIC That depends on your level of cooperation. We can sweeten

the deal from prison to possibly just probation. TONY Can I bail out now and think it over? SWADIC No bail til Mondayand this is a one time offer. Once you

lawyer up, the deal goes away! (LONG SILENCE) Now be smart here, Tony, you want to go back to that love nest with your lady?

(TONY OVERWHELMED WITH HIS THOUGHTS, SYMPTOMS OF EMOTIONAL BREAK)

54 SWADIC (CONT.) You tell us where you got the product and make arrangements to do a controlled buy. Until you can instrument a deal where we get these guys, we will hold the evidence and your statement, just in case you change your mind or refuse to help us, then I will prosecute you to the fullest extent of the law. TONY Okay, I understand. What do

I need to do to make this go away? I want to make sure I wont go to jail and that my name will never be on any of the evidence. I

dont want these guys after me! SWADIC We know, and will protect you. You need to write down everything about the evidence found in your garage and how you came into possession of it.

55 SWADIC (CONTD)

Every detail, then sign and date it. Then we can see about getting Next Friday, we

you bailed out. will make a buy. TONY

(CRYING)

Damnyoure trying to get me killed.. CUT TO: ONE WEEK LATER INT. / ONE OF SPENCES WORK APARTMENTS (STASH HOUSE)

We see Tony nervously talking to Spence and Ray-Ray, Tony is wired and police are outside, about a block away. SPENCE Business is good, huh Tony? Youre back a couple of weeks sooner than usual. New clients or just better customers? Ray) TONY No, I got a new guy out of the Long Beach area, I think he is going to be steady work. (laughs as he looks at Ray-

56 RAY-RAY You stay cool, and keep the work steady and we will keep good product and fair market prices. SPENCE Its all here, right? Here

are your keys to the car with the keys(LAUGHING AT THE PUN) TONY Alright, Im out! (SIMULTANEOUSLY POLICE CRASH DOOR IN MULTI-RAID. STASH HOUSE, SPENCES HOME IN SAN PEDRO AND HOME OF RAY-RAY IN GARDENA) POLICE EVERYBODY DOWN! Six SWAT men rushes in with full armor and rifles on point. Intense raid, everyone in disarray. Ray-Ray Tony, Spence and

face down, cuffed as the search team destroy the apartment and seize the work car outside. CUT TO: EXT. / SPENCES HOME IN SAN PEDRO / DAY

57 Spences home being raided and search team conducting a search where no one is home, but Spences dog which police shoot for trying to protect the home. CUT TO: INT./ GARDENA HOME OF RAY-RAY / DAY Three of Pelons homies and gang-chicks are there when SWAT Team bust door with battering ram, yelling POLICE, EVERYBODY DOWN. Three Cholos and four Cholas smoking shurm and drinking Old English Eight Hundred, guns, cards, pool table and lots of illegal contraband throughout the room. Gangsters grab guns and start shooting as SWAT reacts and shoots one of the Cholos and one Cholas. Then apprehend the rest of the crew as the search team enters and begins their search. Lots of narcotics, guns, stolen electronics, cigarettes, CDs and DVDs. CUT TO: EXT. / CALIFORNIA STATE PRISON AT LANCASTER / DAY Aerial view of prison Inmates in a maximum security prison yard, hundreds of hard looking prisoners. CUT TO: INT. / PRISON DAYROOM PHONE AREA / DAY (SPENCE ON PHONE SPEAKING SPANISH CODE) GANSTER (VO) Alright, Ill handle it, dont sweat it. CUT TO:

58 EXT. / TONYS HOME / NIGHT Tonys house 9:00 pm. We see Cholos pull into garage with remote entry, quickly enter the house. INT. / HOUSE / NIGHT Tonys young lady in a sexy negligee, startled by the sight of three huge gangsters in her bedroom. Starts to scream as Choloes point a 357 Magnum at her and demand her to stay quiet. They tear off her clothing and jeer at her in Spanish. They take turns raping her as the others take anything of value, breaking anything they dont want. They have 5 big suitcases of art, jewelry, money, electronics. After they are through abusing Tonys girl, they tie a plastic bag around her head, suffocating her. The three put the suitcases in the car and leave the garage. CUT TO: EXT. / CEMETERY / DAY Angle in funeral dispersing as procession leaves. Close up on Tony uncontrollably crying as they lower the casket into the ground, feelings of guilt that because of his wrong choices, he put the love of his life in the grave. TONY (TALKING TO GRAVE)

Im so sorry babyIm so sorry. I wanted so much for us, but not this! CUT TO: INT./ TONYS HOUSE / DAY House is empty and cold, Tony alone, mourning loss, feelings of guilt and hopelessness. CUT TO:

59 EXT./ TONYS HOUSE / DAY Three G-13 gangsters walk to the back door, guns drawn. They rush Tony and brutally and fatally beat him. CUT TO: INT. / CAR NIGHT / GANGSTER ON PHONE ROCKN Youre on with Rock N-Rock LORD. Hello. JESSE Hey Rockn. ROCKN Yes? JESSE (VO) (SPANISH ACCENT)

This is Jesse, friend of Spence. ROCKN Hey, What up man? JESSE (VO)

Spence got grabbed and requested me to get in touch with you. Can you meet me for some Vodka? ROCKN Ahyeahsure. Where you at? CUT TO: Meeting at the Hustler Parking lot. INT. / BEEMER / ROCKN AND BILLY MEET WITH JESSE

60 ROCKN What happened?

JESSE shaved)

(30s Cholos, head

Spence, Pelon and the rest of the crew got cracked. Check

this out, Spence told me to take good care of you. Same product, same prices, only difference isyou deal directly with me at my spot. He put me in charge while hes busted.

ROCKN They usually deliver to me in Hollywood.

JESSE Im stuck in the area, and it will be cash for now. intimidating) (friendly but

61 ROCKN MAN! (HESITANT AND APPREHENSIVE) Damn, this is not easy for me. How long until Spence gets out?

JESSE Hey Homes, dont worry. Maybe eventually I can make delivery or have delivery arrangedAnyway, Spence will be out in about 9 months, and Im sure you dont want to take that much time off, right? (Jesse seems nervous, but confident with the appearance of mistrust in his demeanor, somewhat intimidating. Billy and Rockn both notice his body language and look concerned.) ROCKN I guess that will work Jesse. So Ill see you Friday, 7pm for one pound of Vodka and one key of Soda. works. (Rockn wanting to feel out the arrangement to make sure that he feels comfortable and things are cool.) Well see how this

62 ROCKN Cool! (Fist bumpthey depart) CUT TO: Rockn doing business with Jesse, quick, no problems, in and out, business as usual. CUT TO: EXT. / GARAGE HOLLYWOOD / DUSK Angle on Cal and Rockn doing their regular business. CAL Hey listen, Rockn, starting in two weeks, my order will increase substantially. Do you have access And

to triple my usual order? what is my cost? ROCKN

I can supply, and the investment will triple minus a 5% discount. Cash! Ill arrange the order.

Be cool though, remember the rules, especially no unknown people in the network! CUT TO: TWO DAYS LATER INT./ ROCK AND AMBERS HOME / DAY

63 Rockn receives letter from Plodaka informing him that he will be arriving in two weeks for a substantial order. He has tripled his sales volume and will need more merchandise. ROCKN (V.O.)

This business is growing, Im going to have enough money soon to afford USC film school and start my production company. AMBER Penny for your thoughts, must be deep. Everything okay? ROCKN Every thing is great. Im going to take the entrance exam at USC Film School. How about you? I know you have

something going right now, but if you AMBER I want to see how this venture Im working on goes, then I might think about that. The money with this is

going to be good and you know I like to make my own way.

64 CUT TO: EXT. / ROCKNS DRIVEWAY / NIGHT Billy waiting on Rockn to go pick up supply. INT. / BILLYS GOLD HONDA ACCORD / NIGHT Billy and Rockn taking off with designer bag filled with cash for buy. Four men heavily armed, fall in behind Billys car a short distance from the house.

BILLY What the hell? tailed! ROCKN Dont trip, thats our backubody guards. You know things have Just in Were being

changed with Spence out.

case these home boys try something stupid. You listen in on the two-way. Anything goes wrong, key word Brazo which signals the soldiers who will do their work and well take all and get back on Harbor FreewayYOU UP FOR IT? BILLY Damn it man! You got a death wish?

65 ROCKN Dont worry Bro, I would never put you in harms way. We will

be okay, havent I always taken care of you? CUT TO: The muscle following Billy and Rockn to the spot where the transaction goes smooth with no problems, everything is exactly as planned. ROCKN S-up Jesse? (BUMP FIST AND SITS)

JESSE This shit is the bomb, Bro! Rockn test products with chemical test. ROCKN Looks good! They weigh the packages of dope and the money, and the count out is $350,000 with auto counter. JESSE Its all there, thanks whats next?

66 ROCKN WellI think it will be a steady order every two weeks, if anything changes, we will meet for the details. The only thing Jesse, I would feel better if I could get product on the front and cash out the following day. we do that? JESSE No can do, Homes, Im only able to work cash deals for now. Dont worry..this is Could

tight.Ive got your back. C-ya in two weeks. CUT TO: INT. / BILLYS CAR / NIGHT Billy and Rockn drive to the Normad Casino and pull in with guards following. ROCKN Hang tight, let me take care of my muscle. Exits car and jumps in the back of a Yukon.

67 We see four 40s, big, white, intelligent commando types. Well groomed with expensive leathers. ROCKN How goes it guys? well, huh? your cut. All went Heres

Thanks!

Same deal in two

weeks, about the same time. Ill get you a Nextel two-way to use while we are working together. Cool? CUT TO: INT. / BILLYS CAR / NIGHT BILLY Rocknyou are the man, a serious ganstra, Bro. (laughs with excitement)

Damn that was BAD! ROCKN ManIm glad thats done. That was scary No, Im no gangster, just hope to play one on t.v. or in a movie someday. Attitude changes to a more serious side. heart with oldest and closest friends. A heart to

68 ROCKN Billy, Im going to be starting film school at USC next semester. BILLY Hey Rockn, thats awesome.. you are going to do it at last! Amber going to? ROCKN I asked her to, but she has something going that she wants check out with some high rollers. My gut feeling is not good, but she is into doing her own thing. BILLY Relax Rockn, let her control her own life and you concentrate on your career and the band. Life is beautiful. CUT TO: MONTAGE: SERIES OF FAST PACE SCENES OF DRUG TRANSACTIONS. - - Rockn and Billy driving to pick up spot with bag of cash. - - Plodaka in a motel near LAX picking up package. END OF MONTAGE

69 CUT TO: EXT. / GARDENA / DAY Meeting between Jesse and Rockn where Jesse acting reckless and sketchy. INT./ ROCKNS BMW / DAY ROCKN Deal is that I have to double the order. I need to get some

on the cuff and need a better unit price since we are increasing volume. JESSE I cant do anything on the front. Sorry Homes, my hands I can give

are tied on that.

you a 5% break on the package. ROCKN Im not sure I can do it, Ill get back to you, will text you.

(Jesse is planning to jack Rockn for the money and keep the product.) MONTAGE: JESSE AND CREW ROBBING ROCKN AND BILLY.

- - Jesse and two other gangsters draw pistols on Rockn and Billy.

70 - - Pistol whip them and take their clothes, money and car.

- - Set a fire in the spot and leave their car there. - - Load the money and drugs in Rockns BMW and takes off. - - Jesse and homies living large in resort like setting in Mexico, partying with young Mexican beauties. BACK TO SCENE CUT TO: INT. / BARRIO THE SPOT / NIGHT Jesse talking with his Choloe, and planning a caper. Making it look like they got jacked. Then they will have it all, drugs and money. (BLACK AND WHITE, very scary evil) JESSE Okay, Homes, here is what we are going to do. Well tell Rockn he

can bring us the $100 K and he can owe the rest. You have the product

and when we have the cash counted, have the homies come in and stage a robbery. Then we just play it off

like we got jacked and keep it all.

71 CHOLOE What about Spence? Hell

trip out, messing with his boy! JESSE Well make it look good, no one gets smoked and well come up with over a mil, then get out of L.A. CHOLOE Thats some ballsy shit Homes! you know how Spence feels about ROCKN, and Spence aint no joke. He wont take it lightly. CUT TO: INT. / GARDENA SPOT / DAY Jesses spot, where he and Choloe prepare to meet with ROCKN. We see Billy driving Rockn on freeway, four body guards in Yukon following. INT. / YUKON / DAY Four burly guards, suited and booted in leather with 8 gauge, tech-nines, Kevlar bullet proof vest, LAPD badges along with two-ways. In touch with Rockn and Billy as they roll up to the spot.

72 Rockn gets out and goes in. The Yukon close, guards with binoculars; watch and listen to conversation going on inside. ROCKN Que pasa, Jesse? (Whats the matter?)

Let me test it and weigh it heres the cash. CUT TO: Security in Yukon, noticing gangsters moving in on the spot. They immediately go into action. EXT. / GARDENA PAD / DAY The four commando type guards crash into the spot where the gangsters are proceeding to rob Rockn. They present themselves as LAPD and proceed to gun down all five G13s, including Jesse when unsuspecting gangsters try to fight back. Not in position to get the drop on the stealth combat unit. Rockn grabs money and drugs and all leave. The entire scene takes less than one minute. Six lay dead in the pad. CUT TO: INT. / HOLLYWOOD GARAGE / NIGHT Hollywood garage where Billy and Rockn are very shook up. The security team seems calm as Rockn thanks them and hands them $100 K for their work. Grateful for the $80 K bonus. ROCKN That was too close for me, heres your fee plus a bonus of $80 K. THIS NEVER HAPPENED!

73 ROCKN Im through! CUT TO: INT. / GARDENA GANG SPOT / DAY Terror and excitement where the 5 dead Choloes in the gang spot as two young G-13s have just discovered the murder scene. CHOLOE #1 Lets get the fuck out of here before we get blamed for this shit, VAMOS!

CUT TO: INT. / ROCKNS HOUSE / (SAME DAY)

Rockn still in a state of shock over the scene where he and Billy was so close to the danger. Feelings of guilt and thoughts of taking the huge profits.

ROCKN

V.O. TO SELF

It could have been the other way around. Billy and me snuffed.

Cant believe the guilt I feel, fear is a powerful persuader.

CUT TO:

74 INT. / ROCKNS HOUSE / DAY Amber and Rockn in emotional conversation about him quitting the dope show and going to school. Plans to relocate within 2 weeks, and to put the property in Ambers name, for insurance if something happens to him.

AMBER Wow! This is intense! Are we in danger?

ROCKN Well be fine.

AMBER I know you have been a little curious about my new venture, so I need to tell you that I will be escorting a big entertainment lawyer tomorrow night to a fundraiser. He represents a lot

of big-time actors and directors. Its a $5000 pay night for me.

75 ROCKN (ANGRY)

Amber, we have enough money you dont want to lower your standards to do this.. AMBER Oh Rockn, you have the money, but Ive already committed to the deal. You know Im only an arm piece, there will be great contacts which could be as or more important than the money.

ROCKN Its not that I mistrust you, but what do you know about this guy? I would be more comfortable with you modeling or acting. I dont

want anything to put you in jeopardy. AMBER You are so protective of me, Ill be fine, chill out.

76 CUT TO: INT. / CALS CAR / HOLLYWOOD GARAGE / DUSK CAL (APPEARS HIGH)

Everything cool Rockn? You seem different, youre not rock-n, you okay? ROCKN Yeah, sureListen Cal, youre high and things just dont feel right here. Im going

to retire from this venture, and get my film career going.

CAL MAN! Just like that? You know

this keeps a roof over my head and food on the table. to enjoy this lifestyle. ROCKN Cal, I told you from the start this is a temporary means to an end, and the end is here. Ive come

CUT TO:

77

INT. / MOTEL 6 LAX / DAY Plodaka and Rockn meet at Motel 6 at LAX. PLODAKA (OKIE ACCENT, APPEARS HIGH) Whats up Rockn, everything okay? ROCKN Tony, Im going to make this our last deal. some changes. Got to make

PLODAKA Dad-burn it Rockn, that sucks. Im enjoying the extra cash.

ROCKN Looks like that isnt the only thing you are enjoying.

PLODAKA Ah shityeah. Ive used on

a couple occasions.

78

ROCKN RIGHT! Once for 5 months and Come on I

once for a year?

can see youve been your own best customer. I warned you about this. Keep in touch. We will

always be friendslove ya Man!

CUT TO: INT. / BALLROOM / NIGHT JOE, a handsome, well dressed gentleman in his late 40s, prideful of showing a graceful beauty on his arm as they enter the ballroom with confidence. Others in attendance notice the striking couple at the fundraiser.

JOE Amber, are you currently working on any film projects or just modeling?

79

AMBER Ive had auditions, but havent found a match lately. Im looking for a

new agent. JOE Theres a script that might be right for you. AMBER Feature film? JOE (NODS)

The directors a friend of mine and is about to get a green-light at Paramount. Theres a character youd be perfect for. it up for you. AMBER Whatll it cost me? Ill set

80 JOE Just call it my good deed for the day. Lets go to my Malibu

office, and you can see the script and take a copy to read.

AMBER As long as we both understand this is strictly a professional arrangement, and I. JOE No funny stuff I promise. AMBER Well, I am getting paid to hang with you for the evening and I would appreciate a part in a feature film, but I need to be back to my car by 1:00 a.m. JOE No problem. Ill have you back

safe and on time. CUT TO: INT./ JOES POURCHE 911 / WEIR CANYON ROAD / NIGHT

81 Joe is driving fast, trying to impress Amber with his car. Amber is not impressed and realizes she has made a mistake. AMBER Joe, would you mind chilling out. JOE No problem honey.

Looking over at Ambers stellar body, he loses control of the car and it slides off a steep cliff. The car rolls over and over. Joe is dead, thrown from the car. Amber pinned in the car, unconscious. The person in the car following them observes the accident and calls 911. EMT ambulances arrives shortly, Amber is taken to the nearest trauma center. She is in critical condition. CUT TO: INT. / HOSPITAL ICU / DAY

SUPER:

THREE MONTHS LATER

Ambers parents and Rockn discussing her condition and the procedures performed with the surgeon. Talk of the therapy that will be required.

82 DOCTOR As you know, Amber has suffered major damage in her pelvic area, hips and legs. She will need

extensive physical therapy. More than likely, she will have partial paralysis due to nerve damage. Damage was extreme in her female organs and the hysterectomy was inevitable. Doctor shows remorse, and Rockn is devastated by the prognosis, especially the inability to have children. Ambers parents try to comfort Rockn and one another. CUT TO: SUPER: ONE YEAR LATER

INT. / ROCKN AND AMBERS NEW PROPERTY IN HOLLYWOOD HILLS / DAY Amber is determined to make the best of what she has left, like always; strong willed, learning to walk again and gain strength. She and Rockn sit overlooking the city view. Rockn is very distressed after receiving news that Plodaka has died in an unusual situation.

83 CUT TO: INT. / USC CLASSROOM / DAY Film lab, where there are various pieces of film equipment for upperclassmen. About 30 students working on several projects in groups of five. Focus on Rockn working with four other students. Rockn concentrates on the leader, Dillon, as they edit footage of a student documentary on drug trafficking, panic grips Rockns gut when he sees his drug-deal on film. ROCKN This is good work, guys. What do you think Dillon? Will we make the grade for this project? DILLON (POMPOUS, CONFIDENT ATTITUDE) Im sure of it, great work team!

CUT TO: INT. / GRADUATION PARTY HOLLYWOODS MONDRIAN HOTEL / NIGHT Big party hosted by Dillon Larzano, a wealthy guy, old family money from Philadelphia, PA. He has inside connections in the film industry and Rockn is his go to guy in Hollywood.

84 DILLON RocknWhats up Brother? We did it. Congratulations!

We are the next generation of A keep you in the loop on all projects that Im working on and please do the same for me, alright?

ROCKN Yeah, lets make plans to put something together soon. We

can be valuable to each other. With your talent and grip, my connections and talentjust like creamwell rise to the top. DILLON Speaking of connections, (WHISPERS) can you score coke? Like now?

This smokin hot co-ed is close but needs a blast, then she is mine. I know you can hook me up! ROCKN I dont mess with drugs, man.

85 DILLON Come onthis is Hollywood, the Coke capital. How about your

buddy Spence over there, or Cal? Rockn, this is a special occasion.

ROCKN (WANTING TO PLEASE DILLON FOR SELFISH REASONS AGREES) Alright, but I dont like this stuff Dillon, its evil and not a sex enhancement, it is a deterrent. CUT TO: Rockn approaches Spence who is making time with a pretty little co-ed. Rockn interrupts, pulling Spence aside to a private booth.

SPENCE Hey Rockn, bad timing. (DISPLEASED) ROCKN I need a ball of soda. SPENCE (SHOCKED EXPRESSION)

Thought you were done with that business.

86 ROCKN I am! But this guy Dillon

is my class partner, this is his party, and I have to stay on his good side. Makes me uncomfortable, but can I get a ball for him? SPENCE So why do.. ROCKN Dillon is persuasive and he can help my career. He is Pronto!

mega-bucks in addition to being extremely talented. I want to continue to be his GO TO GUY. the only reason. CUT TO: Spence sends text message. 15 minutes later he goes to the front door and speaks to security guard, goes out in front of hotel where a G-ride pulls up. Spence gets in the car and they go around the block, come back to Mondrian, drops Spence at front door. INT. / PARTY Spence comes back in easily passing the doorman. Spots Rockn socializing with a beauty that is a dead ringer for Amber. Thats

87 SPENCE Sup ROCKN? ROCKN Hey Spence. This is Autumn.

She just graduated with us. SPENCE Very nice to meet you Autumn. AUTUMN Thank you. Are you also a

graduate of USC? SPENCE (LAUGHS)

Well, not yet, but maybe somedayHey Rockn, I need to split, want to walk me out? ROCKN Sure, please excuse us, (TO AUTUMN)

Ill be right back, hold that thought. Spence and Rockn walk toward door. SPENCE You moving on that chick? ROCKN Come on Spence, you know Im totally committed to Amber.

88 SPENCE Yeah, I know, but that is one hot chick. ROCKN Pretty girl, looks a lot like Amber, just discussing business and goals. Strictly professional.

You get the.. SPENCE Here, that is your grad gift, well one of them. Hey, Ive

got to split, so enjoy and get Autumns number for me, huh? ROCKN Yeah, sure, thanks for coming and for being such a great friend.

Feeling guilty for breaking his creed and giving in to peer pressure, heads back to the party. Rockns eyes meet Autumns who is waiting for him. He indicates one minute, then goes to the booth where Dillon is talking to some VIP guest including the girl he is trying to hook up with. Dillon stands to greet Rockn.

89 DILLON ROCK-N ROCK LORD! (ANNOUNCERS VOICE) You having a good time? ROCKN Absolutely, nice party and perfect location. Dillon guides Rockn to a private area to get package. DILLON (LOWERING VOICE)

Were you able to get it? ROCKN (DISGUSTEDLY)

Much to my disagreement with this ventureI dont like DILLON Hey Bro, youre the best. Were

going up to my room, so keep things under control until we get back. Stay cool with

Autumn, you may be working together someday.

ROCKN Everything is under control. Smiles playfully, shakes, hugs and returns to Autumn who is out on the balcony admiring the beauty of the city.

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ROCKN Beautiful skyline isnt it?

AUTUMN I love L.A. especially from this view. I hope to be moving some Do

place close to here soon. you live here?

ROCKN Yes, I just bought a property about a mile from here. Been

in Hollywood about 8 years. This is my town. when I was a kid. Moved here

AUTUMN So how long have you known Dillon?

91 ROCKN Met him at USC, worked on some projects together, have learned lots from each other. I think

he has a lot of potential in the industry and plan to be working with him. AUTUMN That would be nice. (indicating for herself) What area do you plan to pursue? ROCKN Would like to be a character actor and work into directing. Anything that will move me forward. AUTUMN I can see the,..character, you look like a rocker. ROCKN (EXCITED)

Im in a band called SCUD Do you like rock? Were

playing next week-end on the strip, you should come.

92 AUTUMN Id like that. The party starts to break up as Autumn and Rockn casually and easily talk. Rockn is amazed with the similarities to Amber. AUTUMN Do you need to stay here and watch over things? ROCKN Not really, Dillon was just trying to make me feel important. (laughing) Why? AUTUMN (smiling)

Well, this sounds like an old line butI have a script in my room that is going to be casted soon and I think one of the characters might be a perfect match for you. ROCKN Are you serious? Sounds great.

Excited and impressedrooms are not cheap here and she is living here. CUT TO:

93 INT./ HOTEL LOBBY / NIGHT As the doors open, Autumn and Rockn get into elevator. CUT TO: EXT. / MONDRIAN HOTEL FRONT ENTRANCE / EARLY MORNING Rockn stands outside lobby of hotel waiting for his car. CUT TO: EXT. / MUDVILLE, OKLAHOMA / CEMETERY / DAY Cemetery where services are being conducted for Plodaka. Rockn with head bowed in respect and to hide tears of sadness for the loss of his lifetime friend. Family and friends pick over flowers to retrieve bouquets to take a part of him home with them. As procession disperses, Rockn talks with Plodakas brother who explains that. DANNY Tony was involved with some shady characters, apparently a drug deal went bad and he got shot. MONTAGE: (FLASH TO TWEEKER SHOOTING PLODAKA)

DRAMATIC EVENTS

- - Plodaka meets with two thugs who shoot and rob him. - - Ambers car crash in Malibu. - - Jesses spot where attempted robbery of Rockn takes place. BACK TO SCENE AT CEMETERY.

94 ROCKN Im so sorry, wish there was something I could do to help. If you or the family needs anything, please let me know. CUT TO: SERIES OF SHOTS: DAY

- - Rockn visiting friends and family in Oklahoma. - - Drives by grade school he and Billy attended. - - Goes to family cemetery to visit. BACK TO SCENE CUT TO: EXT. / LAX / DAY Rockn on cell phone, walks from terminal to loading area where Amber is waiting in BMW. DILLON (VO)

Rockn, Im going to be in L.A. this week-end. lunch on Friday. ROCKN I believe Im free, sounds great. Hows Spago? is chef there. So are you ready to start production? (nervously laughs) I have a friend that Lets meet for Can you do it?

95 DILLON (VO) Hey, Ill

Something like that. see ya Friday. ROCKN Yeah.fine!

(click)

CUT TO: INT./ SPRAGOS / DAY Rockn and Dillon sit at corner booth, catching up, having a glass of wine, and eating Dim Sum. Busy Friday lunch crowd hustling around. ROCKN So hows everything going for you? Are we about to start

putting something together? DILLON Yeah, Ive been working with a couple of directors and we have a script we like. Im

going to produce the film and am putting the team together in about four months. I want to

bring you in to play one of the characters and have you do some consulting behind the scenes.

96 ROCKN That sounds tight, but I was hoping to start sooner. Since

youre the MONEYMAN, with the planwhat will I be consulting?

DILLON Some of the West coast properties and stunt projects. But what I

needed to talk to you about is hooking me up with some Krell. ROCKN WHAT?...I cant do that, Dillon. Ive retired from that, bad karma, NO THANKS!

DILLON Come on ROCKN, I know you dont work that business anymore, but you still have the connects. This is really important to me. A onetime dealand Ill never ask againPromise! Dont forget

Im going to make you a big star!

97 ROCKN Youve kept that hanging over my head for a long time, I thought it was already in the cards.

DILLON It is, but I really need to put this together. Help me out

and I guarantee you will be a big part of our first film, and youll make a hundred grand. ROCKN Man, youre putting big pressure on. (very angry). Let me think on it.

Call me tomorrow and Ill let you know. DILLON Cool. I respect that ROCKN.

Slips 3 X 5 card with numbers and codes. ROCKN Ill think about it! (LEAVES SPRAGOS VERY DISGUSTED.) CUT TO: INT. / RAINBOW BAR / NIGHT

98 Rockn and Dillon at corner booth in a heated discussion. Rockn takes a stronger dominant role in the relationship. ROCKN This is the end of the dope show. UNDERSTOOD?

DILLON Thats cool, Bro. All

ROCKN It can only end up with a tragedy, and I cant take that chance. One time, a written guarantee to the film offer. 100K up front, my

people will deliver, you pay my boy and the goods will be delivered after its counted. END OF STORY!

DILLON Appreciate it, will wire you the money Monday and send you a contract.

99 CUT TO: EXT. / REDONDO BEACH STRAND / DUSK SUNSET Spence and Rockn talk business in beach attire as sun sets. ROCKN His guy will meet you with the money then your boys deliver the merch to Ds warehouse, so I want my cut up front, before you make the deal. I need

175K then I will deliver you the instructions. SPENCE Goddamn Gangster. (IMPRESSED AND SMILING)

Thats how you roll?

ROCKN

(SMILING)

Thats the way I dos it, shit, I thought you knews it, Homes! SPENCE Works for me, is this an ongoing project?

100 ROCKN ONETIME DEAL! NOMAS (only) CUT TO: INT. / ROCKNS HOUSE / DAY

Rockn sits at desk in office, working on laptop, on line, checking corporate bank account. Verifies recent transaction totaling $2,275,000 credits. Concerned expression. ROCKN V.O. (TO SELF)

Hope this doesnt come back to bite me. CUT TO:

SERIES OF SHOTS; - - Spence flying, two gangsters; driving to Philadelphia loaded down Mercedes to East coast. - - Rockn on phone with Dillon, confirming time and location. - - Craig, the buyer looking nervous. - - Spence meets Dillon to exchange money. - - Gangsters deliver vehicle to warehouse. Meets Craig, (a clean cut, well dressed, executive type), with his body guards. END OF SHOTS

101 CUT TO: CRAIG Good morning men(NERVOUSLY GREETS GANGSTERS) GANGSTER Hey Homes, lets get to business, got to meet the boss. CRAIG I got youhere are the keys to your new ride.

As Craig points to a new Mercedes exactly like the one they drove in. They get in and drive out of the warehouse as the door automatically opens. Gangsters crank up a Spanish radio station, enthusiastically shake and celebrate their completed mission. CUT TO:

INT. / RESORT LOUNGE NEAR ARIPORT / DAY Spence meets with gangsters. Spence exits leaving a bag full of cash, two Nextell phones, a credit card and a carton of Marlboro Reds. SPENCE Everything go smooth?

102 GANGSTER #1 Muy bien. Smooth sailing. SPENCE Here is your dinero, cc and cigarillos. You guys enjoy

your trip back to So. Cal. Gracias. CUT TO: INT./ ROCKNS HOUSE/ DAY Rockn in office on computer, Amber is busy organizing the office. Phone rings.

ROCKN Youre on with Rock-N Rock Lord, hello.

AUTUMN

(VO)

Hello, its Autumn.

ROCKN Hey, what up?

103 AUTUMN (VO) Im putting things together for my first major project and Ive arranged for you to read for the part of Cole on the script I gave you at the graduation party.

ROCKN Hey, thats awesome.

AUTUMN

(V.O.)

Ive been hired as assistant to the casting director and will be working on various projects. Can you spare about an hour tomorrow?

ROCKN Sure, what time and where? Writes information on a note pad. AMBER What is this about? ANTICIPATION) (SMILING WITH

104 ROCKN I have an audition for the part of Cole. Remember the script

the girl Autumn gave to me to read. was. CUT TO: She was at USC when I

INT. / AUTUMNS OFFICE ON PARAMONT LOT / DAY

AUTUMN Thanks for coming in. GREETS AND SHAKES HANDS WITH ROCKN.) ROCKN I appreciate you remembering me for the part. of guilt that. AUTUMN Forget it, we were caught up in the moment plus being a little buzzed. I hope you dont think I felt a lot (PROFESSIONALLY

I threw myself at you. ROCKN Not even! I hope you dont feel

I took advantage.

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AUTUMN Im cool with the situation. ROCKN I guess my guilt comes from something I didnt tell you I have a fianc. AUTUMN Oh, I see. Well ROCKN Truth is, you remind me so much of her AUTUMN WOW! Im not looking for a I have a career Im wanting to

relationship. to get going.

get an apartment and get moved out of the hotel. Found one

on Craigs list, Im going to look at Friday evening. ROCKN Thats great. We have a unit

that Amber has been trying to get rented out.

106 AUTUMN AMBER!...Thats the girls name I made the appointment with. Whats your address again? CUT TO: INT./ ROCKNS HOME / FRIDAY EVENING (DAY)

Rockn was nervous about the meeting between Autumn and Amber, as he had not told Amber the whole truth about him being away all night after the graduation party. Amber and Rockn sit discussing the part he is reading for as Autumns car circles in the drive-way. Rockn answers the door and greets Autumn. ROCKN Amber, this is Autumn, and you know she has come to look at the apartment. Amber and Autumn look at each other in shock because for each; it was like looking in the mirror. AUTUMN Amber, it is so nice to meet you, Rockn told me how much we resemble each other. I am assisting in the movie production that Rockn is reading for which by the wayis a thumbs up I think congratulations are in order.

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AMBER So pleased to meet you and thanks for your help with the part for Rockn.

The three exit the big house to go look at the apartment, discussing the lease. They bonded right off, talking easily and freely. CUT TO: AUTUMN (ENTERING APARTMENT)

This is perfect, beautiful view, dcor is perfect, just the right size. Now if the price is right! AMBER I have dinner started would love it if you can stay and eat with us, Ill get it finished and on the table while you and Rockn get the paper work done. AUTUMN I would love to do that. Thank you.

Amber goes into the kitchen, leaving Autumn and Rockn in the office discussing cost of unit and getting lease established.

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AUTUMN This is so awesome, I feel like Ive come home, so to speak. ROCKN (STILL SOMEWHAT STUNNED)

This is the lease application. CUT TO: SERIES OF SHOTS - - Rockn reading for director. - - Autumn moving into apartment with Amber helping her. - - Amber and Autumn visiting and bonding. END OF SERIES OF SHOTS CUT TO: INT./ AUTUMNS APARTMENT / DAY AMBER APT.) Autumn, I noticed on the lease application that we have the same birthday. Ironic and the fact that we are so much alike, in looks and build. I feel I have known (AS THEY ORGANIZE THE

you forever.

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AUTUMN I feel the same way. AMBER Have we met before, or are you an actress or model? AUTUMN I have done some print work when I was youngerlocal Orange County magazines and worked on a couple of student films at USC. That is where I met Rockn. AMBER So you are from the O.C.?

AUTUMN Well, I was born at Cedars and was adopted by my parents who are third generation Newport Beach locals in real estate development. CUT TO: INT. / CEDARS SIANI RECORDS / DAY Autumn and Amber both being adopted decide to check

110 birth records after their discovery of the same birth dates, their likeness and closeness.

ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK (Hands documents to Autumn and Amber and explains.) Here are your birth-certificates. Here it is, Amber Grace and Autumn Joy, twins, born June 6, to mother, Chelsea Vanquish, age 18, from Phoenix, Arizona. Put up for

adoption through local agency. AMBER WOWWearetwin sisters! AUTUMN This is amazing! That we found

each other the way we did. (Excitedthey hug.)

CUT TO: EXT. / ROCKN AND AMBERS HOME / DAY Amber and Autumn get back, giddy from their find. Rockn doing some landscaping. ROCKN What up ladies?

111 AMBER HAPPINESS) We did some checking of hospital records and found out that we are twin sisters. (ABOUT TO BURST WITH

ROCKN NEWS)

(ALMOST FALLS DOWN FROM

I didnt even know you had a sister, or that you were an adopted child. AUTUMN I knew I was adopted, but didnt know I am a pair (laughter) CUT TO: INT. / AUTUMNS OFFICE AT PARAMOUNT STUDIO / AFTERNOON Autumn calls Rockn. AUTUMN Hi Rockn, Autumn here, are you free to come to the studio for a short meeting? Did you?

ROCKN

(VO)

Sure 30 minutes, everything okay?

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AUTUMN Yes! Cole. CUT TO: INT. / AUTUMNS OFFICE / DAY Rockn enters office. Its about the part of

AUTUMN Have a seat, there are actually two things we have to discuss.

ROCKN Sounds serious.

(concerned look)

AUTUMN Well, firstYOU GOT THE PART!

ROCKN YESYES.WOOOO! Thats awesome!

Grabs Autumn and hugs her with gratitude.

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AUTUMN So happy for you, one of your dreams coming true. great. Secondly, dont know if youve noticed, but Ive gained a few Youll be

pounds and feel its time to tell you and Amber, but wanted to tell you first that Im pregnant. ROCKN Oh my Godthis is such a blessing what a gift to us, with Amber not able to bear children and WOW!.... (Suddenly stops and has a serious look on face) You do want to be a mother right? AUTUMN Yes, I just didnt plan on it this way. My career is just beginning

to bloom, and this is going to hurt Amber. thing. I wouldnt hurt her for anyWe have to tell her soon.

114 ROCKN She knew I was untrue to her the night of the graduation party, but she doesnt know with whom. If we

can tell her and ask her to assist with caring for the baby, I think with the knowledge of you two being twins, maybe. CUT TO:

INT. / ROCKN AND AMBERS LIVING ROOM / NIGHT Rockn and Autumn arrive home at about the same time, enter living room where Amber is reading a Hollywood Reporter. ROCKN (VERY NERVOUS AND FULL OF GUILT) We need to talk about something pretty serious.

AMBER Sounds bad. Rockn stammering around for words to tell Amber.

115 ROCKN It happened the night of the graduation party, I didnt give you all the details of my infidelity.. Autumn comes in on the conversation trying to give Rockn a break from his nervous confession. AUTUMN Truth is Amber, that night I was talking to Rockn about the movie Im working on. I

thought he would be great for the part of Cole and asked him if he would read the script. As you know I was living at the hotel, we went to my room to get the script, we both had too much to drink and we got caught up in the moment. Now Im pregnant. I know you

and Rockn are going to get married soon, and you both want kids. I want to go on with my career. If you can forgive us and help me raise the children. We need that.

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ROCKN CHILDREN? (STARTLED LOOK)

AUTUMN Yes, it is twins. Amber was completely overwhelmed, tears streaming down her face. She leaves the room crying and confused. AMBER Give me some time to process all of this, so much coming at one time.

Rockn goes to Amber. CUT TO: Ambers bedroom where she is sitting on the bed in tears. Rockn enters, caresses her, begging for forgiveness, assures her of his love for her. AMBER At least I see why you were attracted to her, she is another me.

117 AUTUMN opens) out Please, I need you and I need your help. alone. AMBER Well, we are family and when you put it that way. I guess its Gods way of giving Rockn and me children. All crying and laughing at the same time, Rockn hugs and tenderly kisses Amber who is still in a state of confusion. CUT TO: INT./ STUDIO PRODUCTION MEETING FOR THE BOOMTOWN /DAY QUICK FLASH OF PARTY Large banquet room where the cast and crew meet to get acquainted, pick up their scripts and schedules for the film production. Autumn and Rockn talk with various crew and cast members. CUT TO: EXT. / VALET BRINGING BMW / DAY Rockn and Autumn get into BMW as two Federal Agents watch from the street. Rockn notices, many questions in his mind, but goes on to destination. INT. / ROCKNS CAR / DAY I cant do this (KNOCKS ON DOOR) (Door

Amber, please dont shut me

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AUTUMN Something bothering you Rockn? ROCKN Oh nothingjust thinking. AUTUMN So are you anxious about the movie, or just excited? ROCKN Very excited, Ive wanted this my whole life. They proceed into traffic, chatting excitedly about the turn of events on the way home. Watching the rear view mirror, Rockn notices the car back behind as he enters the gates and lets Autumn off at her apartment. Agents converge with multiple units and take Rockn into custody. CUT TO: EXT / ROCKNS HOUSE / DAY FEDERAL OFFICER Rock ROCKNROCK Lords? ROCKN Yes. FEDERAL OFFICER I have a warrant for your arrest. CUFFS ROCKN AND PUT HIM IN THE CAR. CUT TO:

119 INT. / MDC LOS ANGELES FEDERAL DETENTION CENTER / DAY Rockn and his attorney discuss the charges. LAWYER They have you on a conspiracy charge from an arrest in Pennsylvania last year. ROCKN Ive never been in Pennsylvania in my life. LAWYER A Craig Cohen squealed on Dillon and Dillon pointed the finger at you and Spence,. discovery. Here is the

ROCKN So they have me on hearsay? LAWYER Thats how they do it in the federal system. ROCKN Can we beat the charges?

120 LAWYER The feds have an 81 percent conviction rate. 93 percent

of federal criminal cases result in a guilty plea. ROCKN What about my family, my career, my home and property? LAWYER Thats how they work, but look at the upside, you still have your family. Your home is

protected under your corporation and your acting career will be on hold for about 5 years. - Unless you want to go to trial and chance getting 20 years.

CUT TO: INT. / MDC L.A. /ROCKNS CELL Rockn is locked in a small two man cell with thirty some other prisoners on the block. We see Rockn deep in thought. CUT TO: INT. / PRISON CHAPEL AA MEETING / DAY

121 Thirty men in prison attire at AA meeting standing for quote:

PRISONERS God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change;. Focus in on Rockn in the front row of group.

ROCKN Wisdom to know the difference.

INT.

/ MDC VISITING ROOM / DAY

Amber waiting on Rockn to enter, in crowded prison visiting room with no privacy from other prisoners and their families. Amber looking stellar, prisoners ogle her, trying to conceal their lust from their wives and/or girlfriends. She is stressing hard until Rockn walks through the guarded door. They kiss and embrace with guards watching every move. AMBER We miss you so much. How are you?

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ROCKN Im doing okay, but I want to assure you that I love you and need you to be there for me. We can get through

this, just dont give up on me. Are you doing okay? AMBER How long have you known me? After all weve been through you know Im not going to bail now! Youve always stuck by me and I know our love is binding.

ROCKN Autumn and our babies okay? AMBER They are wonderful. Doing

fine, just like it should be.

ROCKN Thank God, give them my love.

123 ROCKN Ive been thinking and have decided to try my hand at writing a screen play about the life that led to this. Maybe your mom will be willing to help us with this. AMBER Yes, she will, I know. She represents script writers. ROCKN Ive got the treatment almost finished. Ill mail it to you

to proof and format. AMBER GREAT! here? ROCKN Not for sure yet, but as long as you stick with me, it will be okay. (EMOTIONAL, HUGGING) How long will you be

Visiting time about up and prisoners are saying their good-byes with lots of hugging, kissing, tears and some laughter.

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CUT TO: EXT. / MDC / SHOW DOWNTOWN L. A. FEDERAL DETENTION CENTER / DAY

INT./ MDC / ROCKN IN CELL / DAY Rockn sitting in a straight chair at small table, writing. MONTAGE FLASHBACK SPAGO LUNCH WITH DILLON DAY - - One time deal, big money and part in big movie. - - Spence and Dillon exchanging money. - - Craig Cohen under investigation. Spence. Unbeknown to

- - Warehouse where gangsters make transaction. Focus in on one of gunman protecting Craig Cohen, an undercover DEA working in their organization and it had been more than a onetime deal and Craig got pinched. Cohen gave up Dillon.

- - DEA agents bust Craig and seize his money, drugs and warehouse full of guns, drugs and money. Big boy toys and high-tech computer equipment.

- - Billy and SCUD Band at big time concert with huge crowd. - - Dillons home Philadelphia Suburb / Day

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- - DEA comes in where Dillon is entertaining a very beautiful young lady in a private garden terrace. DEA presents warrant and handcuffs Dillon. END OF FLASHBACK SEQUENCE

INT. / MDC VISITING ROOM / DAY Rockn explaining to Amber. ROCKN Dillon being busted on conspiracy was able to give Spence, the crew and me up, nowhere I sit! AMBER That is just wrong! ROCKN I know, you think people are your friends until it comes down to the nut cuttin I should have trusted my gut feeling on this one. FLASHBACK TO GARDENA SCENE WHERE GANGSTERS GOT AMBUSHED BY ROCKNS GUARDS.

126 ROCKN It could have been worse! CUT TO: INT./ OFFICE OF TRISHA (AMBERS MOTHER)/ DAY Trisha in lush recliner reading the treatment on Rockns screen play. Smiling with a confident grin.

TRISHA

(THINKING ALOUD)

This has huge potential. Finishes reading the treatment and gets on the phone to Jack, her husband. TRISHA Hey, I just got Rockns treatment from Amber. JACK Andhow is it? TRISHA Its a winner, I think. Amber (VO)

is polishing it up with a script consultant. I hope to be able to

pitch it soon. JACK (VO)

Ill start setting up some meetings. CUT TO:

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INT. / VISITING ROOM TERMINAL ISLAND FEDERAL PRISON, SAN PEDRO / VISITING ROOM / DAY Amber meets Rockn for her usual visit, after loving greeting, she tells him that Autumn is doing well with the movie and the pregnancy is going well.

AMBER Oh yes,we did it! You are officially a screen play professional.

ROCKN (GRABS AMBER IN BEAR HUG..LAUGHING) WOW, THATS AWESOME!

AMBER Mom sold the script for seven thousand bucks, YOU LIKE?

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ROCKN WOW, thats great give her a big hug for me. I wish I could say that I did it without being locked up, but I would have never sat down and taken time to write on the outside. But we did make it. INDEED HOLLYWOOD ROCKS!

THE END

FICTION STATEMENT:

All names of characters are fictional, and story is fictitious, based on truths. An assumption of a possibility as a fact irrespective of the question of its truth. This story is a fictional screenplay based on real people and true events.

All names of characters are fiction; any similar or duplicated names are pure coincidence and are in no way depicting true identities. Names have been changed to protect individuals true identities.

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