Sunset S01E03

SUNSET
"Weight of the World on Your Shoulders"
written by
Tommy Delk
SUNSET
CAST
RUTH HOWELL
ERIN HOWELL
WALTER HOWELL
SPENCER HOWELL
REID HOWELL
CAIN HOWELL
GABE HOWELL
LEXI HOWELL
THERESA KING
DERRICK KING
LAINEY KING
OLIVIA DAVIS
TAE LEUNG
SAMUEL HOWELL
MIRANDA CARTER
WREN STEPHENSON
SAL STEPHENSON
ZELDA STEPHENSON
DANI BARNES
SUNSET
SETS
INTERIORS
DERRICK'S CAR - PARKING LOT - DAY 1.
SUNSET RESORT - ANNEX - BEDROOM - DAY 1./ DAY 2./ NIGHT 2.
- LIVING ROOM - DAY 1.
SUNSET RESORT - MAIN HOUSE - KITCHEN - DAY 1./NIGHT 1./DAY 2./
NIGHT 2.
- LIVING ROOM - DAY 1. / DAY 2.
- GABE'S ROOM - NIGHT 1.
SUNSET RESORT - IN-LAW HOME - LIVING ROOM - DAY 1.
- KITCHEN - DAY 2.
HOSPITAL - FOURTH FLOOR NURSE'S STATION - DAY 1
- HALLWAY - DAY 2.
- EXAMINATION ROOM - DAY 2.
SAL'S RESTAURANT - DINING ROOM - DAY 1.
SAMUEL'S APARTMENT - DAY 1./ DAY 2.
TAE'S APARTMENT - LIVING ROOM - NIGHT 1./ DAY 2./ NIGHT 2.
- KITCHEN - NIGHT 1.
IVORY GOLF RESORT - FOYER - DAY 1.
- WOMEN'S BATHROOM - DAY 2.
EXTERIORS
A CATHOLIC CHURCH - DAY 1.
WALTER'S CAR - MOVING - DAY 1.
- PARKING LOT - DAY 2.
SUNSET RESORT - DAY 1./NIGHT 1./DAY 2.
HOSPITAL - ROOF - DAY 1.
- PARKING LOT - NIGHT 2.
SAMUEL'S APARTMENT - DAY 1.
TAE'S APARTMENT - BALCONY - NIGHT 1.
PIER - NIGHT 1.
GABE'S CAR - MOVING - NIGHT 1.
SUNSET
Weight of the World on Your Shoulders
FADE IN:
1
I/E. DERRICKS CAR - PARKING LOT - DAY 1.
We are in the parking lot of LAINEYs school as THERESA and

DERRICK drop her off. Through the whole exchange Theresa is
just sort of staring out the window, not paying any attention
to her husband or daughter.
DERRICK
Okay sweetie, got everything?
LAINEY
Yes, Daddy.
DERRICK
Okay, have a good day at school! Be
good!
Lainey opens the car door.
LAINEY
I will! I love you! Bye mommy, by
daddy.
DERRICK
Bye, sweetie!
They both sort of look expectantly at Theresa.
LAINEY
Mommy?
Derrick nudges her to get her attention.
THERESA
(disoriented)
Huh? What?
DERRICK
Your daughter is saying goodbye.
THERESA
Oh. Bye sweetie. I love you!
Lainey closes the door and hurries away and Derrick starts
the car and they begin to drive.
DERRICK
Ok, what is going on in your head
thats so important?
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SUNSET "Weight of the World on Your Shoulders"

1
CONTINUED:
2.
1
THERESA
Nothing.
DERRICK
Bullshit. Youve been checked out
for three days. Its like youre on
autopilot. Even your Mom has asked
me whats going on with you.
THERESA
Im just tired.
DERRICK
Youre sure thats all it is?
THERESA
Yes, Im sure. How about this:
tonight Im going to ask my mom to
keep an eye on Lainey for dinner.
Why dont we pick up something on
the way home and just relax
together? Sound good?
It is obvious that this is making Derrick even more
suspicious, but he goes along with it.
DERRICK
That sounds great. Ill get some
wine on the way to pick you up.
THERESA
(louder than she wants)
No wine.
(attempting to recover)
We already have some at the house,
so no use spending money on some
tonight.
DERRICK
Okay, okay, if you say so.
CUT TO:
2
INT. IVORY GOLF RESORT - FOYER - DAY 1.
We are in the foyer of the Ivory Golf Resort, which is far

busier than we have seen it in the past. Lots of resort staff
are running around, getting things in order, gathering in
small clumps and talking amongst themselves. SPENCER stands
in the center of the foyer, directing the chaos to some
extent.
(CONTINUED)

2
CONTINUED:
3.
2
This is what Theresa happens to walk in on as she comes

through the doors on her way in. She is confused by whats
going on around her. Theresa spots Spencer and moves to him.
THERESA
Uncle Spencer, whats going on?
SPENCER
(teasing)
What, with all your sources, you
dont know? The new COO is arriving
today.
THERESA
(surprised)
Today? Are you kidding? How could
he show up without any notice? That
isnt very fair to the staff!
SPENCER
People in his position rarely care.
THERESA
Yeah, I guess thats true.
Theresa pats her uncle on the shoulder and then moves back
towards her normal spot behind the desk. CLAIRE, her
receptionist coworker is there already.
CLAIRE
Have you been sleeping at all? You
look worn out.
THERESA
Thats what every girl wants to
hear first thing in the morning.
Thanks, Claire.
CLAIRE
Sorry. Of course you look great.
(a beat)
So what do you think he will be
like?
(off of Theresas confused
look)
The new COO.
THERESA
Oh, I dont know. Probably an
asshole. A new person in charge is
always trouble.
(CONTINUED)

2
CONTINUED: (2)
4.
2
CLAIRE
I hear that its the owners son
from England.
THERESA
I didnt know the owner had a son.
CLAIRE
Neither did I.
ANGLE ON THE DOOR where we can see a black sedan pull up
outside.
EMPLOYEE 1
(nervous, to Spencer)
The car has arrived.
Spencer immediately shifts into business mode, striding
towards the door. After a moment he stops, surprised.
BACK TO THERESA, who sees what Spencer sees, and is just as
shocked.
THERESA
Thats the new COO?
ANGLE ON the door, where DANI BARNES, 40, beautiful and
glamorous in a way that speaks of being wealthy but not
flaunting it, has entered.
TO SPENCER, who seems completely taken aback, and who glances
over his shoulder towards Theresa, both of them having the
same expression, before he looks back to Dani.
CUT TO TITLES.
SUNSET
2A
INT. IVORY GOLF RESORT - FOYER - MOMENTS LATER - DAY 1.
2A
Were right where we were before the titles, Dani looking

around the foyer, taking in the building, though she isnt
paying too much attention to the actual people.
Spencer recovers himself and crosses to her, but is obviously
still put off.
SPENCER
Good morning, and welcome to the
Ivory Golf Resort. I am Spencer
Howell, the resorts Operations
Manager.
(CONTINUED)

2A
CONTINUED:
5.
2A
He extends his hand for a handshake, but Dani doesnt take

it, and after an awkward moment he lowers his hand.
Dani starts to walk, so Spencer joins her.
SPENCER (CONTD)
I have arranged for two staff
members to give you a guided tour
of the facilities.
DANI
I want you to do the tour, Mr.
Howell.
SPENCER
Me?
DANI
I imagine you are the most familiar
with the day to day operations of
the resort, yes?
SPENCER
As Operations Manager, yes.
DANI
Then it would be much more
beneficial for you to do the tour.
You can film me in on the details
as we go.
Dani does not wait for his agreement, she continues to walk
at a slightly faster pace, and eventually Spencer just shakes
his head and moves to catch up with her.
CUT TO:
3
EXT. SUNSET RESORT - DAY 1.
Were in the main yard of the Sunset Resort, and its a

beautiful day, as the shot establishes.
3A
INT. SUNSET RESORT - MAIN HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - DAY 1.
3A
ERIN sits on the couch across from LAURENCE, 40s, handsome,

an agent representative, OLIVIA next to her. Laurence is
going through some papers and discussing things with Erin,
who is in full business mode.
LAURENCE
Theyre really excited about doing
a second book after the success of
the first.
(MORE)
(CONTINUED)

3A
CONTINUED:
LAURENCE (CONT'D)
They want to act on it while
theyve still got the option on it.
6.
3A
ERIN
Im really happy that thats how
they feel, but Laurence, I havent
even begun to think about another
cookbook. Im still in full force
filming most of the week. Doing
another cookbook would mean lots of
cooking for photographs.
LAURENCE
Yes, it would, but think about it,
Erin. This is the biggest advance
offering on a cookbook Ive ever
seen. I bet Paula Deen doesnt get
this much. This is a huge
opportunity. If you let the option
expire any second offers you got
would be half this.
ERIN
Im just trying not to think about
all of the work that involves.
Cooking, plating, prepping,
writing, finding recipes-LAURENCE
Isnt that what you have an
assistant for?
OLIVIA
If you want to do the book, of
course I will help in whatever way
I can.
ERIN
Are you sure? You werent here for
the last one, you dont know what
it was like.
OLIVIA
Im sure, maam.
Erin takes the paperwork from Laurence.
LAURENCE
This would be good, Erin.
ERIN
(reading)
Jesus Christ, no.
(MORE)
(CONTINUED)

3A
CONTINUED: (2)
ERIN (CONT'D)
Not Genevieve Trenard. I refuse to
work with her again. She was a
nightmare.
7.
3A
LAURENCE
Come on, Erin.
ERIN
You go back and tell them that I
want to pick my own photographer,
and then we will have a deal.
Gabe comes downstairs, gym bag over his shoulder as this
meeting is wrapping up, Laurence and Erin moving towards the
door.
LAURENCE
I will talk to Madeline Tilly and
let her know what youve said. Ive
got a very good feeling about this,
Erin. They want this bad. This can
be nothing but good for you.
ERIN
Thanks, Laurence. Get back to me
ASAP.
Laurence turns to go, reaches out and shakes Gabess hand as
he runs into him.
LAURENCE
Goodbye.
Laurence leaves.
GABE
How was your meeting?
ERIN
It was good.
Erin turns to Olivia, cautiously optimistic.
ERIN (CONTD)
That was good, right?
OLIVIA
I think it was, yeah.
ERIN
I just hope he can get her to agree
to let me pick my own photographer
this time.
(CONTINUED)

3A
CONTINUED: (3)
8.
3A
GABE
Oh, you need a photographer?
ERIN
(kidding)
Why, you know one?
GABE
Yeah, actually I do. Hes a friend
of mine. Hes never done anything
professional before.
ERIN
Is he good?
GABE
I think so.
ERIN
Thats great! If I end up needing
him Ill let you know!
GABE
Alright. Later, Mom.
(to Olivia)
Goodbye.
He exits.
3B
3B
GABE is walking from the main house towards his car as CAIN
leaves the large guest kitchen, and they sort of meet in the
middle.
CAIN
I thought today was your off-day.
GABE
It is. Im just heading to the gym.
CAIN
Since when do you work out?
GABE
My friend has got me started going
with him.
CAIN
Good. You need to exercise more
than that brain of yours, Doc. You
doing this because youre single
again?
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3B
CONTINUED:
9.
3B
GABE
(laughing)
You know me.
CAIN
Keep it up and you wont be able to
keep the ladies off of you.
GABE
I gotta get going.
Cain pats him on the shoulder and the two head off in their
different directions.
3C
INT. SUNSET RESORT - MAIN HOUSE - KITCHEN - DAY 1.
3C
Olivia and Erin are in the kitchen shuffling through papers

and such, digging up recipes and such and boxes with them,
making a bit of a mess.
CAIN (O.S.)
Mom? Mom?
ERIN
Im in the kitchen!
Cain comes in, sees the big mess that shes making.
CAIN
What are you doing?
ERIN
Ive got to start piecing together
recipes for a new cookbook.
Erin opens a cabinet, reaches for a box that is too high for
her.
ERIN (CONTD)
Could you?
Cain gets the box down, placing it on the counter.
CAIN
Have you forgotten that the monthly
barbecue for the guests is tonight?
This makes Erin stop what shes doing.
ERIN
Youre kidding right?
CAIN
Nope. You forgot?!
(CONTINUED)

3C
CONTINUED:
10.
3C
ERIN
I thought it was next week. Jesus
Christ. I havent even done the
shopping for it yet. Damn it, why
did it have to be today of all
days?
OLIVIA
(trying to be helpful)
Couldnt you just reschedule for
next week?
CAIN
The day of? My dad wouldnt do
that.
ERIN
Thats just not an option, not the
day of. Its unprofessional.
(to Cain)
How many reservations do we have?
CAIN
Twenty-eight.
ERIN
And counting you, Sal, Zelda and
Wren, thats 31.
OLIVIA
Well, if it will help, I could do
the shopping for you.
ERIN
Thats not necessary, Olivia.
OLIVIA
Really, I dont mind. With all the
things going on right here, youve
got your hands full. I can do the
shopping and you can do a little
work on the cookbook until I get
back, then I can help you with the
barbecue meal.
ERIN
Thats asking way too much of you.
OLIVIA
Youre my mentor. How else am I
supposed to learn if I dont watch
you cook?
(CONTINUED)

3C
CONTINUED: (2)
11.
3C
By Erins smile it is obvious that she likes Olivia; the two

have a very nice working relationship.
ERIN
Fine, but youre not going alone.
Cain, do you have any divers this
afternoon?
CAIN
(cautious)
No.
ERIN
Good. Go with Olivia to help.
This gets an immediate and visceral reaction from both Olivia
and Cain at the same time; neither of them are happy with the
idea.
OLIVIA
CAIN
Really, thats not necessary.
Shes a grown-up, Im sure
Im sure I can manage the
she doesnt need someone
groceries on my own.
tagging along.
Their vehemence catches Erin off guard.
ERIN (CONTD)
Groceries for thirty people is a
lot to have to carry by yourself.
Go together. There isnt a lot of
time to get it done, itll be
faster this way.
There is no arguing on this note, and they both know it.
OLIVIA
(forcing a smile)
Of course.
CAIN
Whatever you say, mom.
ERIN
Thats better. So you two get going
and get back here as soon as
possible.
3D
3D
Cain and Olivia emerge from the main house and start towards
the parked cars.
OLIVIA
Im parked over here.
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3D
CONTINUED:
12.
3D
CAIN
Were taking my truck.
OLIVIA
Why?
CAIN
Because Im driving.
OLIVIA
My gas mileage is compensated by
the studio. Well take my car.
Dont worry, the seats in the back
fold down for trunk space.
She doesnt wait for his reply, just crosses to her car and
gets in, leaving him standing there, annoyed.
Olivia rolls down her window after a moment.
OLIVIA (CONTD)
(saccharine sweet)
Well, are you coming?
Cain grumbles and reluctantly joins her. As they drive off
we:
CUT TO:
4
Erin is sitting on the couch, scribbling notes as she thumbs

through papers. After a moment the doorbell rings.
ERIN
Just a second!
She gets up and opens the door, stopping, confused.
ERIN (CONTD)
Can I help you?
MIRANDA (O.S.)
Hi, Mrs. Howell?
We turn and see Miranda standing in the door.
MIRANDA (CONTD)
Im Miranda. Gabes girlfriend.
FADE TO BLACK.
END OF ACT ONE
13.
ACT TWO
FADE IN:
5
INT. HOSPITAL - MRI ROOM - DAY 1.
We find ourselves in a room with an MRI machine, watching

SAMUEL go through the machines test. We pull back and find
we are watching this through a window, where WALTER is
watching, obviously emotionally impacted by seeing his father
go through this.
We linger on this a few moments before:
CUT TO:
5A
INT. HOSPITAL - DOCTORS OFFICE - DAY 1.
5A
Walter and Samuel are sitting across from DOCTOR MORROW (60s,
house-call look to him) in the doctors office.
DOCTOR MORROW
Based on all of the tests weve run
the last few weeks I can tell you
that what weve tried so far isnt
working. The cancer is spreading
more aggressively than we
anticipated. We still have plenty
of time, but my suggested course of
action would be a regiment of
chemotherapy combined with
radiation.
SAMUEL
Absolutely not.
WALTER
Dad-SAMUEL
No. I said from the beginning that
I wasnt going to do chemo or
radiation. You were fine with that
then, doc.
DOCTOR MORROW
Back then I had hoped that we could
use other treatments, but now
thats not an option.
SAMUEL
Then I guess there isnt any option
now.
(CONTINUED)

5A
CONTINUED:
14.
5A
Samuel rises, much to Walters dismay. Without another word

he leaves the office, not bothering to shut the door behind
him. Walter rises to go too.
WALTER
(to Doctor Morrow)
Im really sorry. Ill talk to him.
Doctor Morrow scribbles out a prescription and hands it to
Walter.
DOCTOR MORROW
Hes going to need this.
WALTER
Thanks.
With that Walter walks out of the office and to:
5B
EXT. HOSPITAL - PARKING LOT - DAY 1.
5B
Samuel is already starting across the parking lot, Walter

hurrying to catch up with him.
WALTER
Dad, just wait a second, alright?
We really need to go back in there
and talk to the doctor some more.
SAMUEL
What for? Its a waste of time.
WALTER
We need to figure out how to treat
this!
SAMUEL
Whats done is done. Theres
nothing else for it now.
WALTER
How can you say? Are you just
giving up without a fight? Theres
plenty more you can do.
SAMUEL
Im done with this, damn it. Im
done with the poking, the prodding,
the endless tests, the medicines,
the dizziness, the exhaustion, ALL
OF IT. I wont push myself to the
brink of death just to escape it
for a short time.
(MORE)
(CONTINUED)

5B
CONTINUED:
SAMUEL (CONT'D)
What good is having a life if Im
too weak and feeble from treatment
to enjoy it, huh? The more time
passes the more I realize how
important it is to be, just be.
15.
5B
WALTER
If you dont get treatment, youre
going to die.
SAMUEL
So if I take this chemo, Ill live
forever? Were all destined to die.
And thats mans real test, right
there. Accepting it. In the end we
have no choice in the matter.
Samuel starts walking again, towards the car.
SAMUEL (CONTD)
Take me home, Im tired.
Samuel stands there, looking forlornly after his father
before he walks further, joining him.
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6
Miranda is seated on the couch as Erin comes in with a tray

of tea, handing a cup to Miranda.
MIRANDA
Thank you very much.
ERIN
(a little confused)
Youre welcome. So, Miranda, was
it?
(Miranda nods yes)
Right. So what brings you by today?
Cant say I was expecting it.
MIRANDA
I know it was a little rude of me
to come unannounced, but I just
really wanted to meet Gabes
family, and was nearby and figured
it would be a good time to
introduce myself.
ERIN
Thats very kind of you.
(a beat)
(MORE)
(CONTINUED)

6
CONTINUED:
ERIN (CONT'D)
Listen, not to be rude or anything,
but... how to put this? I was under
the impression that you and Gabe
were no longer seeing each other.
16.
6
MIRANDA
That was my fault. Things just
werent where I thought they would
be by now and it scared me a
little. But I talked to him, told
him I didnt want to call it off,
that I wanted to keep trying as a
couple.
ERIN
And what did he say?
MIRANDA
(slight confession)
He hasnt said much yet.
ERIN
Something you have to understand
about Gabe is that he doesnt work
under anyones expectations but his
own. If I remember right youre a
nurse at the hospital, right?
MIRANDA
Right.
ERIN
Then youve seen how methodical he
is. That isnt just when it comes
to medicine; he applies that to
every part of his life.
MIRANDA
Im starting to see that. I think
its admirable.
ERIN
Its frustrating, thats what it
is. The boy can drive you to the
brink of insanity with his habits
and ways. Hes not always the
easiest person to deal with, and I
can only imagine its equally
difficult to have feelings for him.
(a beat)
Does Gabe know you were coming by
today?
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6
CONTINUED: (2)
17.
6
MIRANDA
Actually, no. I came by because I
wanted to talk to you specifically,
and he would probably try to
discourage it, knowing him. Hes so
hesitant to introduce me to the
family. Its almost like hes
scared of commitment.
ERIN
What is it you wanted to talk to me
about?
MIRANDA
I was hoping you could give me some
advice on dealing with Gabe.
ERIN
Well, for starters, you cant be
wishy-washy. You have to either be
all-in or youre all-out. Those are
your only options with him.
MIRANDA
I didnt realize he saw the world
so black and white.
ERIN
He always has. Sometimes it puts
people off, because there is no
middle ground. He doesnt have
friends and acquaintances. If
youre not a friend, then youre
not there.
MIRANDA
I really want things to work with
us. What should I do?
ERIN
If thats what you really want then
stick to it. You cant say one
thing and then decide a little
later that youve changed your
mind.
MIRANDA
Ill remember that. Sorry if Ive
caused any kind of commotion for
you.
ERIN
Its nothing. Hes very... reserved
about his private life, even here.
(MORE)
(CONTINUED)

6
CONTINUED: (3)
ERIN (CONT'D)
But if youre serious about making
things work, and you think he is
too--
18.
6
MIRANDA
Im sure he is. I am.
ERIN
Then Ill talk to him.
(a beat)
Now I dont want to be rude, but
theres a lot to do around here
right now.
MIRANDA
(rising)
Of course, of course. Thank you for
your time. It was a real pleasure
to meet you.
ERIN
Yes, it was.
She sees Miranda out the door, a thoughtful look on her face.
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7
I/E. OLIVIAS CAR - DRIVING - DAY 1.
Were riding inside Olivias car where the atmosphere is

extremely heavy. Neither Olivia or Cain are speaking, and the
radio is off. Cain casts the occasional dubious look towards
Olivia as she drives, but she seems not to notice.
CAIN
(beat)
You swerve a lot when you drive.
Some cop is going to think youre
drunk, you know.
This does not garner any sort of response from her, and he
goes back to staring out the passenger window, but hasnt
given up yet.
CAIN (CONTD)
(beat)
How has it been, working for my
mom?
(no answer, another beat)
I know she can get a bit obsessive,
at times, so I imagine its hard to
work under her.
(longer beat)
(MORE)
(CONTINUED)

7
CONTINUED:
CAIN (CONTD)
Its rude not to answer someone
when they talk to you, you know. At
least have some courtesy.
19.
7
OLIVIA
Oh, now thats funny.
CAIN
What?
OLIVIA
Nothing. I dont know why you feel
the need to-CAIN
Hey! Watch out!
7A
EXT. STREET - DAY 1.
7A
A car pulls out in front of Olivia, and she comes a little

close to hitting it, but doesnt.
7B
I/E. OLIVIAS CAR - DRIVING - DAY 1.
7B
CAIN
Why arent you paying attention to
the road? We could have been
killed!
OLIVIA
Youre the one who insists on
carrying on a conversation while
Im trying to drive!
CAIN
I dont like riding in silence.
Its strange. I thought women were
supposed to be able to multi-task.
Olivia turns the radio on, blaring some pretty bad pop music.
OLIVIA
If you dont like silence, here,
have some music.
CAIN
Id prefer the silence. This is
terrible.
Discovering that Cain hates the music, Olivia reaches over
and turns the volume on it up, a satisfied look on her face.
(CONTINUED)

7B
CONTINUED:
20.
7B
Cain looks miserable and leans his head against the glass
with a kill me now expression on his face. From this
expression we:
CUT TO:
8
EXT. IVORY GOLF RESORT - GOLF COURSE - DAY 1.
We are near a golf cart, where Dani and Spencer and the
carts driver are standing, surveying the golf course. There
are varying amounts of people at the different holes.
SPENCER
(typical spiel)
As you are no doubt aware, we keep
the course up to meet all PGA
standards. We naturally hope to one
day host a PGA Tour event.
DANI
Are we being proactive about this
hope? What sort of lobbying are we
doing?
SPENCER
At the moment we dont quite have
the facilities to do this. IN the
next three years we hope to put
plans into motion.
DANI
I see.
(a beat)
Okay, Mr. Howell, now tell me
something that isnt in your
typical pitch to potential
investors.
SPENCER
Come again?
DANI
Everything out of your mouth so far
sounds as if you are selling the
place to me. I can see that it is a
fine establishment, but I am not a
potential investor. Tell me
something else.
SPENCER
Im afraid I dont quite know what
you mean.
(CONTINUED)

8
CONTINUED:
21.
8
DANI
Okay. Hows this? Why do we not yet
have the facilities to host a PGA
event?
SPENCER
To put it simply, we just do not
have the size to accommodate such
an event at the present time. We
lack room space, lack proper
preparation for the influx of
people, and are severely
understaffed. We hold golf events
here twice a year, nothing on a
grand scale, and so far thats been
all we can handle. There are also
other events hosted by our other
amenities, like horseback riding.
DANI
And these are all problems you hope
to alleviate in the next two to
three years?
SPENCER
That is the current hope, yes.
DANI
I see. Where to next?
SPENCER
Well I guess next would be-DANI
I want to see the stables.
SPENCER
Then next would be the stables.
Spencer walks her back to the golf cart, tells the driver
where they are going, and then gets in himself. The golf cart
pulls away but we remain where we are, watching them move
before:
CUT TO:
9
We are in the main yard of the sunset resort. RUTH sits on

her porch, snapping green beans. The front door of the main
house opens and Erin emerges, crossing the yard to Ruth.
ERIN
Need any help?
(CONTINUED)

9
CONTINUED:
22.
9
RUTH
Its just beans. Besides, dont you
have your own work to be doing
right now?
ERIN
I can take a break for a few
minutes to help.
Erin starts snapping the beans for Ruth, tossing them into
the bowl.
ERIN (CONTD)
Youre snapping them too small.
RUTH
You might have your own cooking
show but Ive been doing this
longer than you.
ERIN
Okay, okay, well do it your way.
(a beat)
I had a visitor come up today,
Ruth.
RUTH
Ive never much cared for that
Laurence. Hes as slippery as a
snake.
ERIN
Not him, someone else. Her name was
Miranda. Said she was Gabes
girlfriend.
This gets Ruths attention.
RUTH
Did he say she would be coming?
ERIN
No, she said she hadnt said
anything to him. She wanted my
advice on how to make things work
with him.
RUTH
Well, for starters coming by
unannounced is a no-no.
(CONTINUED)

9
CONTINUED: (2)
23.
9
ERIN
I know. It made me feel very
strange. But she very much wants to
make things work with him.
RUTH
Does he want to make things work
with her?
ERIN
I dont know. She said the breakup
was her fault, that she just rushed
into a choice that she regretted.
Im guessing that means she dumped
him and now wants him back.
(beat)
Shes pretty.
RUTH
I know what youre thinking, and
dont do it.
ERIN
Do what?
RUTH
Dont get involved. If he wants to
work things out with this girl,
then he will. If he doesnt, then
thats that.
(a beat)
If you were going to meddle you
should have started years ago. Its
way too late now.
ERIN
Ill try harder with the other two.
Ill follow your example.
RUTH
What is that supposed to mean?
ANGLE: THE DRIVEWAY
Gabe is getting out of his car and walking towards them.
GABE
What are you two up to? You both
look happy today.
ERIN
Just enjoying a beautiful day while
I take a break from slaving over
recipes.
(CONTINUED)

9
CONTINUED: (3)
24.
9
RUTH
I hear shes pretty.
GABE
Come again?
RUTH
Your girlfriend.
GABE
What do you mean.
Erin is glaring at Ruth the whole time.
ERIN
Miranda stopped by to talk to me
today.
GABE
(astounded)
She did what?
He starts off back towards his car, pulling his phone out of
his pocket.
ERIN
She just wanted to talk to me-Gabe!
Gabe ignores her, dials a number, putting the phone up to his
ear. It rings a few times before it is answered.
MIRANDA (O.S.)
(through the phone)
Gabe! Im glad you called. I was
planning on calling-GABE
(harsh)
What exactly were you thinking,
coming to my house?
Behind him we can see that Erin is feeling pretty bad about
this whole thing.
CUT TO BLACK.
END OF ACT TWO
25.
ACT THREE
FADE IN:
10
EXT. TAES APARTMENT - BALCONY - DAY 1.
10
Tae is standing on his balcony, on the phone.

TAE
She actually went to your house to
talk to your mother?
10A
INT. SUNSET RESORT - MAIN HOUSE - GABES ROOM - DAY 1.
10A
Gabe is pacing his room on his phone. We cut back and forth
between the two locales throughout the conversation.
GABE
Im stunned too. She figured
talking to my mom might help
convince me to get back together
with her. I told her to meet me for
dinner tonight.
TAE
(dislikes the sound of
that)
What for?
GABE
To talk. Hopefully I can get
through to her.
TAE
What are you going to tell her?
GABE
I dont know. Why are you being
like this?
TAE
Like what?
GABE
I dont know, you sound like youre
angry.
TAE
Youve told her things before and
they dont seem to be working.
Shes not getting it through her
head.
(MORE)
(CONTINUED)

10A
CONTINUED:
TAE (CONT'D)
I dont know why you dont just
tell her that youre not interested
and dont want to see her?
26.
10A
GABE
Because I dont want to hurt her!
TAE
And shes not getting hurt now? You
think having these hopes of getting
back together isnt painful for
her? Every time she gets her hopes
up they get dashed again, but never
enough to send her away. Each time
has to hurt. Its more cruel to
draw it out.
GABE
(snapping)
You think I dont know that?
(composes himself, lowers
his voice)
I feel terrible that shes gotten
caught up in this, Tae. Its my
mess and I pulled her into it.
TAE
Well now youve got to fix it.
GABE
I know.
TAE
(a beat)
What are you going to say?
GABE
I dont know, Ill take care of it.
TAE
Be sure-GABE
I said Ill take care of it!
TAE
(a little hurt)
Good. Take care of it. Let me know
when youve actually done that.
GABE
Tae, wait, I--
(CONTINUED)

10A
CONTINUED: (2)
27.
10A
But Tae hangs up his phone. Gabe sits down on the edge of his
bed, disheartened by everything.
CUT TO:
11
INT. SUPERMARKET - CONTINUOUS - DAY 1.
11
Olivia is moving through the supermarket, occasionally

stopping to put things in the basket. Cain comes up with two
heavy bags of potatoes and puts them in the basket.
OLIVIA
(icy)
Those go under the basket.
Cain rolls his eyes, digging the bags out and putting them on
the space under the basket.
CAIN
Okay, what next?
OLIVIA
You should have made a copy of the
list.
CAIN
Or you could just stop being
difficult and show me whats on it.
Olivia is not paying Cain any attention. He walks beside her,
annoyed.
CAIN (CONTD)
You know, you shouldnt act this
way towards your bosss son.
OLIVIA
Just what is that supposed to mean?
Just because youre Mrs. Howells
son doesnt mean youre guaranteed
respect, you know. That isnt how
it works in a civilized society.
CAIN
And here I thought being human
meant I was guaranteed respect in a
civilized society.
OLIVIA
Interesting to be hearing about
being treated with respect from
you.
(CONTINUED)

11
CONTINUED:
28.
11
CAIN
(exasperated)
What are you talking about?
OLIVIA
Four full racks of ribs.
CAIN
(caught off guard)
Uh... what?
OLIVIA
Thats the next item on the
shopping list. Four full racks of
ribs.
Cain just stares at her as she continues to push the cart,
stopping and adding something else to the basket. She doesnt
even glance back.
OLIVIA (CONTD)
Well, are you going to get them or
not?
Cain heaves an exasperated sigh and turns to go get the
things shes mentioned.
CUT TO:
12
INT. IVORY GOLF RESORT - RESTAURANT - DAY 1.
12
Were in the resorts fairly busy restaurant around lunch

time. Sitting at a corner table by herself is Theresa, a
small salad mostly untouched in front of her. Shes zoned
out.
As she sits there her cell phone rings and rings a few times
before she finally answers it.
THERESA
Hello?
DERRICK (O.S.)
(through the phone)
Hey sweetie. Im on my lunch break
so I thought Id give you a call.
How are you feeling?
THERESA
Tired. Its not even two yet.
(CONTINUED)

12
CONTINUED:
29.
12
DERRICK (O.S.)
(through the phone)
Just hang in there, sweetie. What
were you wanting to eat tonight.
THERESA
Anything is fine. Whatever youre
thinking is fine.
DERRICK (O.S.)
(through the phone)
How does pizza sound?
THERESA
Sounds fine. Listen, its getting
busy here again, so I need to go.
Ill see you after work.
DERRICK (O.S.)
(through the phone)
Ill be there at five. Love you.
THERESA
Love you too.
With that she hangs up the phone, and just sits there,
staring at her salad. After a moment she is joined by Claire.
CLAIRE
Are you okay? You havent eaten
anything.
THERESA
Im fine. Just not hungry today.
CLAIRE
Still feeling shitty?
THERESA
Yeah, you could say that.
CLAIRE
Have you been to a doctor yet?
THERESA
(weary)
Yes, I went.
CLAIRE
And?
THERESA
Everythings under control.
(CONTINUED)

12
CONTINUED: (2)
30.
12
CLAIRE
Youre pregnant, arent you?
Theresa glares at her.
CLAIRE (CONTD)
Youre not? I could have sworn you
were. The symptoms you have are the
same as my sister both times she
was pregnant.
THERESA
(snippy)
Ive already had one child before,
I think I would know what Im like
when Im pregnant.
CLAIRE
Wow. That really surprises me.
Everyone here thought you were.
THERESA
Everyone?
Claire realizes that shes made a mistake and instantly
regrets it.
CLAIRE
Well, maybe not everyone. No one
asked your uncle what he thought.
THERESA
Do you all have nothing better to
do than debate amongst yourselves
about whether or not Im pregnant?!
CLAIRE
No, of course not. There wasnt
really any debate. Everyone thought
you were.
Theresa scowls and gets up, stomping away.
CLAIRE (CONTD)
(calling after her)
Getting angry isnt good for the
baby!
THERESA
(yelling back)
Shut up!
CUT TO:
13
31.
INT. SUPERMARKET - CONTINUOUS - DAY 1.
13
At this point the basket that Olivia is pushing has gotten

really full and really heavy; shes having trouble pushing
it.
Cain comes into the aisle carrying one of those big twentyfour packs of bottled water, which he has placed into a
second basket. He sees Olivia slightly struggling to control
the unwieldy basket.
CAIN
Here, switch baskets with me.
OLIVIA
(stubborn)
Im fine.
CAIN
That basket is way too heavy. Just
take this one.
OLIVIA
I said Ive got it.
Cain just moves around, reaching out and stopping Olivias
basket by grasping the front of it.
CAIN
Just give me the basket.
OLIVIA
Im not helpless!
CAIN
Im not saying you are.
Olivia stares him down for a moment, unwilling to surrender
this, then she finally-- reluctantly --switches to push the
other basket.
CAIN (CONTD)
Thank you. Is that everything on
the list?
OLIVIA
It is, but I think your mom forgot
something.
CAIN
What?
(CONTINUED)

13
CONTINUED:
32.
13
OLIVIA
Well its a barbecue, right? The
cooking food outside with music and
all that stuff?
CAIN
Yeah.
OLIVIA
What about charcoal?
CAIN
Oh. We dont need any. We have a
big supply for the barbecue events.
And with that she just pushes her basket out of the aisle,
leaving Cain behind, more confused than he was before.
CAIN (CONTD)
I dont understand this girl.
OLIVIA (O.S.)
Are you coming?
Cain sighs in a very put-on-upon way and pushes his basket
out of the aisle and we:
CUT TO:
14
INT. IVORY GOLF RESORT - CLUBHOUSE - DINING ROOM - DAY 1. 14

Spencer follows Dani into the clubhouse dining room, Spencer
explaining all the while.
SPENCER
The clubhouse is equipped with its
own restaurant and chef. It
consistently receives high marks,
and patrons have never lodged a
complaint about anything more than
how busy the place can get, barring
the occasional picky customers.
DANI
It seems a bit empty, doesnt it?
SPENCER
TThere is always a down period at
peak golf and horseback riding
times.
DANI
So its mostly resort patrons that
dine here?
(CONTINUED)

14
CONTINUED:
33.
14
SPENCER
At the moment, yes. You must be
staying at the resort to eat here.
DANI
I would think that this is leaving
a rather large avenue of profit
untapped.
SPENCER
We have contemplated opening it as
a general restaurant before, run
the scenarios, drawn up
projections. It was researched
thoroughly, but the numbers that we
got simply didnt justify the
expenses of the project, so we did
not bother pursuing it any further.
DANI
I see. Perhaps we should re-explore
this thought in the near future,
yes?
SPENCER
Of course. Where would you like to
go next?
DANI
Im hungry, so I would like to
sample the restaurants acclaimed
food.
SPENCER
Of course. How long do you think
your meal will be?
DANI
Why do you ask?
SPENCER
Well, once you have finished I will
return to resume the tour.
DANI
Nonsense, you havent had lunch
yet, so youll dine with me.
SPENCER
Im not sure Im comfortable with
that idea, maam.
DANI
I insist.
(CONTINUED)

14
CONTINUED: (2)
34.
14
Spencer is completely put off by this. He does not like being

in this situation, but Dani doesnt seem to care; she simply
starts walking towards a table. Spencer shakes his head, put
out, and follows.
CUT TO:
15
EXT. SUNSET RESORT - DRIVEWAY - DAY 1.
15
Walter is sitting in the drivers seat of his car, just sort

of staring off into space. REID comes up the driveway, back
from one of the many jobs he does around there, and sees
this. Concerned, he crosses to the drivers side window, taps
on it to get Walters attention. Walter looks at him but
doesnt make a move to get out of the car, so Reid crosses
around to the passenger side and gets in.
15A
I/E. WALTERS CAR - DRIVEWAY - DAY 1.
15A
Once hes in the car Reid waits patiently for Walter to talk.
When he doesnt after several moments, Reid takes it upon
himself to start.
REID
Whats going on?
WALTER
(a beat)
I just cant understand what would
make someone give up on everything
so easily.
REID
Im not following you.
WALTER
I dont care how bad the situation
gets, or how tough the road. If
there was even the slightest chance
of getting better I would leap at
it. How can someone be so willing
to just lay down and wait to die?
REID
(realizing)
Ah. The doctor didnt go well,
then?
We can see that it is becoming difficult for Walter to hold
it together as he informs Reid; this is something hes been
holding inside, unable to tell anyone, so it is a relief to
him that he can confide in Reid.
(CONTINUED)

15A
CONTINUED:
35.
15A
WALTER
The cancer has spread pretty far.
The doctor says its still possible
to beat it, but he refuses to even
consider the options.
REID
I dont know that I blame him,
though. Your perspective is from
the outside. We dont know whats
going on inside his body. I havent
personally experienced it, but I
know people with fathers, mothers,
uncles, grandparents, that have
gone through chemo. They say they
shrivelled up to nothing. All
throughout it the treatment made
them sicker than the cancer had.
Its easy for us to say how its
obvious that he needs to do it,
because in the end its not us who
has to go through the consequences
of that choice. Im sure hes
thinking about it differently. Hes
scared of what will happen if he
gets the chemotherapy.
WALTER
But its the only chance he has-REID
Maybe he doesnt see it that way.
Im sure hes thinking that theres
no guarantee that the treatments
will work, and if not, then what
was it for? Think of his age. Which
is worse, the symptom or the cure?
WALTER
Okay, thats fine. I can respect
that choice. But he says hes done
with all of it, the tests, the
doctor visits, all of it. There are
a lot of experimental treatments
out there we can try. But I think
hes just throwing in the towel.
REID
We dont know what hes been
through in the last twenty years.
(CONTINUED)

15A
CONTINUED: (2)
36.
15A
WALTER
What about what weve been through,
Reid? How can he not try? Hes got
a family!
REID
Well, did you expect him to start
thinking about that this late in
the game?
With that said Reid pats Walter on the shoulder and gets out
of the car. Walter sits there, staring at the steering wheel
for a moment, and then he turns the keys in the ignition,
starting the car, a determined look coming across his face.
He backs the car out of the driveway, and on his departure
we:
CUT TO BLACK.
END OF ACT THREE
37.
ACT FOUR
FADE IN:
16
EXT. IVORY GOLF RESORT - MAIN ENTRANCE - DAY 1.
16
Were with Theresa as she stands outside the resort, waiting

for Derrick now that her shift is over. She doesnt seem to
be in good spirits; shes a woman who lets her long days get
to her. She keeps checking her watch as if Derrick is late.
Finally Derricks car arrives and Theresa hurries to it and
gets in, and Derrick pulls off.
16A
I/E. DERRICKS CAR - MOVING - DAY 1.
16A
Derrick glances at Theresa every now and then, expecting her

to say something. When she doesnt he decides to talk.
DERRICK
How was work today? Are you feeling
any better?
THERESA
Work was same as ever. And Im just
as drained as usual.
DERRICK
Maybe you should take a day or two
off work to get some rest.
THERESA
Dont be ridiculous. We cant
afford for me to do that. We have
bills, remember?
DERRICK
Our situation isnt so bad you have
to work yourself to death, Theresa.
THERESA
Its not that serious. Besides, we
still havent paid my parents back
what we borrowed yet.
DERRICK
It seems pretty serious to me!
Youre always tired and always-THERESA
(sharp)
Im fine!
(CONTINUED)

16A
CONTINUED:
38.
16A
DERRICK
(a little hurt)
Okay, okay, Ill drop it.
They fall silent, and it is apparent that Theresa regrets
being sharp with him, and she takes a deep breath to prep
herself for the effort shes about to make.
THERESA
(almost forced)
Have you thought about what you
want for dinner? What kind of
pizza?
DERRICK
I know you arent that big a fan of
pepperoni. How about plain cheese?
THERESA
(smiling)
Sounds great.
Theresa turns to look out the window and as she does we ANGLE
ON HER FACE IN THE REAR VIEW MIRROR, her smile slowly fading
until shes very somber-looking. From this we:
CUT TO:
17
17
Olivias car pulls up and we can see that it is overflowing

with grocery bags; theyre all in the back seat and Cain even
has some in his lap, and looks none too happy about it.
CAIN
I told you to let me drive my truck
but you just had to have your way.
He gets out of the car with the bags and closes the car door
hard. Olivia follows him out of the car, annoyed by his
attitude.
OLIVIA
What are you complaining about? So
what if you had to ride with bags
in your laps for ten minutes?
She starts unloading the car, moving things towards the
porch. Cain grabs several bags and heads off after her.
CAIN
You really need to get that
attitude checked out!
(MORE)
(CONTINUED)

17
CONTINUED:
CAIN (CONT'D)
Someone might think youre insane,
being rude to somebody for no
reason.
39.
17
This gets Olivias attention, and she turns around, glaring

full on.
OLIVIA
No reason? Thats what you said,
right? You think theres no reason.
Before we even had the chance to
introduce ourselves properly you
were being rude to me.
We can tell from Cains face that he knows what she means but
doesnt want to admit it.
CAIN
OLIVIA
The day your mother introduced us
in the kitchen you didnt even
acknowledge my presence. You acted
like I wasnt there, never even
looked at me. And you want to
lecture me about being rude or
coming off as insane. Thats funny.
Olivia turns, carrying as many of the grocery bags inside as
she can. This leaves Cain standing there feeling like shit.
After a moment he turns back and continues to unload the car.
CUT TO:
18
INT. IVORY GOLF RESORT - FOYER - CONTINUOUS - DAY 1.
18
Spencer returns to the foyer with Dani, finally finished with

the tour. We can see that he has not exactly enjoyed his time
with her.
SPENCER
As you can see, despite being
fairly new as an establishment we
have entered into a smooth method
of operation, and are always
planning to expand. Weve developed
lucrative arrangements with several
business and companies and are
doing our best to foster a sense of
loyalty from our members.
(CONTINUED)

18
CONTINUED:
40.
18
DANI
Yes, this is all very impressive,
Mr. Howell. My father speaks very
highly of this place, and of you. I
was delighted when he let me know
that you would be providing me with
everything I need as I settle in
here.
SPENCER
Excuse me, but settle in here?
DANI
I have no taste for Los Angeles.
The west coast doesnt agree with
me much, Mr. Howell, and to be
honest, being in my fathers shadow
there is more than a little
intimidating, wouldnt you think?
My father has been saying for a
while that the Ivory Resort is
going to be the shining new jewel
for the company.
(a beat)
You have an office, yes?
SPENCER
Of course, maam.
DANI
Please, call me Dani. Or at least
Ms. Barnes.
Spencer doesnt have anything to say to this.
DANI (CONTD)
Show me to your office.
Spencer starts guiding her along the way.
DANI (CONTD)
I dont have much of a head for
business, but my father wants me to
share in the family company. I lack
experience in this field, and so he
and I both agreed that learning
first to deal with the company on a
singular level would help me in
dealing with it on a larger scale.
They reach the elevators, pushing the button.
(CONTINUED)

18
CONTINUED: (2)
41.
18
SPENCER
I was unaware that you would be
taking a permanent position here,
Ms. Barnes. The president never
discussed that with myself or
anyone else as far as I know.
DANI
I would not be surprised. That is
very much like my father, wouldnt
you agree?
The elevator arrives and they step into it.
18A
INT. IVORY GOLF RESORT - ELEVATOR - DAY 1.

The elevator doors close and they start moving.
DANI
While I dont have a head for
business I am a fast learner and
with a good teacher I am confident
that I will be able to manage a
company superbly.
SPENCER
(politely)
Im sure you will.
DANI
I am aware that this will be
terribly inconvenient for you, but
please bear with me for a few
months while I get my legs under
me.
SPENCER
Im not sure I entirely understand
what youre telling me, Ms. Barnes.
DANI
My father speaks very highly of
you, Mr. Howell. Hearing that, I
knew that if I wanted to learn what
I need to know to do my father
proud, you would be the man to see.
My father has assured me that you
will be available to guide me as I
learn.
Spencer is flabbergasted by this.
The elevator reaches its destination and the doors open.
18A
18B
42.
INT. IVORY GOLF RESORT - OFFICES - HALLWAY - DAY 1.
18B
SPENCER
Mrs. Barnes-DANI
Ms. Barnes. Im not married
anymore.
SPENCER
Ms. Barnes, I dont think Im the
person you should be looking to.
DANI
I disagree, and so does my father.
He isnt a man that gives praise
well-- trust me on this. The fact
that he speaks well of you is
enough to convince me.
(a beat)
I understand your objections. I
assure you I will be as little a
burden on you as possible.
After this she pauses and offers him a cheery smile.
DANI (CONTD)
Shall we?
She continues on, a rather confused Spencer behind her.
CUT TO:
19
INT. SAMUELS APARTMENT - DAY 1.
19
Samuel is laying on his bed, seeming rather morose. There is

a knock on the door, but he doesnt move to answer it or show
that hes noticed it at all. The knock comes a second time,
but still he doesnt open it. After a moment we hear the door
unlocking, and then Walter comes in.
WALTER
Sorry to just come in like this,
but I really need to talk to you
about something. Its important.
Samuel shows no signs of having heard Walter, but Walter
doesnt seem to mind.
WALTER (CONTD)
I know youre tired of all the
doctors visits and you dont want
the chemo and the radiation, and
thats fine.
(MORE)
(CONTINUED)

19
CONTINUED:
WALTER (CONTD)
All I can do is respect your
choice. But there are plenty of
alternatives out there. Dont give
up completely, Dad.
43.
19
Samuel slowly sits up and turns to his son.

SAMUEL
One thing your mother always used
to say to me, and Im sure shes
said it about me to you kids, is
that Ive never done anything but
live my life exactly how I wanted
to. She was right. My choices have
always been my own, because its
what I wanted, and to hell with
anyone else. Some people might take
issue with that-- fine, they
probably have some right to. But I
fully intend to die exactly how I
lived: on my terms. I want to be
strong for as long as I can be. I
want to be comfortable for as long
as I can be.
Walter sits on the edge of the bed by his dad.
WALTER
But there are treatments that wont
do that to you, Dad. There are
options, if you would just look at
them.
SAMUEL
What options? All of them would
involve me traipsing to and from
hospital visits or specialists or
doctors offices. Everything
becomes about this damn disease. I
refuse to let this cancer own the
last few years of my life any more
than it already has.
WALTER
What about your family?
SAMUEL
The life Ive lived? What family do
you think I have?
WALTER
(hesitant)
Do you... are the three of us the
only children that you have?
(CONTINUED)

19
CONTINUED: (2)
44.
19
This is obviously something that has been on Walters mind

for a while now, but hes only just now found the courage to
voice the question.
Samuel doesnt seem taken by surprise by the question; he
almost seems relieved by it.
SAMUEL
There are two others, but... well,
lets say that they could
sympathize with you. I havent
heard from them in years. They
dont give a damn about me.
(a beat)
I dont have any delusions of how
the world or my children see me,
you know. Im not stupid. Ive
caused a lot of pain to a lot of
people, and its too late to say
that I regret it. A man has to live
with the life hes led, the good,
the bad, the regrets, the memories,
all of it. Theres not a damn thing
we can do about it.
They sit there like that, father and son, the father unable
to look at his child and the son unable to look away from his
dad. After a few painful beats, Walter reaches out and puts
his hand on Samuels shoulder. From this we:
CUT TO:
20
EXT. SMALL CAFE - NIGHT 1.
20
Gabe is sitting at a table on the small patio of the mom-andpop-looking cafe. Theres no one else there, and the street
traffic seems minimal. There are already two menus on the
table and two glasses of water.
Miranda appears, and Gabe, noticing her, gets up to meet her,
but doesnt seem very pleased, but Miranda is putting on a
cheerful front.
MIRANDA
This isnt what I expected when you
asked me to meet you for dinner.
The place looks really cute. Is the
food good?
Gabe leads her to their table and sits down, waiting until
she does, too.
GABE
Its pretty good.
(CONTINUED)

20
CONTINUED:
45.
20
Miranda reaches for a menu, the whole environment seeming a

little tense.
MIRANDA
Its not very busy. Are we the only
ones here?
GABE
The business doesnt really pick up
until later. Thats why I picked
it.
(beat)
Listen...
MIRANDA
Im starving. What are you having?
GABE
Im not hungry.
This puts her off a little, but she doesnt show it, instead
perusing the menu.
MIRANDA
Well, what have you had here
before?
GABE
Its all pretty good. Listen-MIRANDA
Me first, please? Ive felt
terrible since you called. I want
to apologize. I know I overstepped
my boundaries a little.
GABE
(irritated)
A little? You went to my house to
meet my mother without saying
anything to me, without even
getting an answer from me about
where we stand. Thats crossing the
line completely. What were you
hoping to accomplish?
MIRANDA
I just wanted to meet your mother
once. Weve dated for so long and
you never let me even get a glimpse
of your family. But really, what I
wanted was to get some advice on
how to figure out whats going on
in your head.
(CONTINUED)

20
CONTINUED: (2)
46.
20
GABE
You should have asked me.
MIRANDA
I tried! I asked you what you were
thinking, and you begged for space
to sort things out. What was I
supposed to do?
(confession)
I keep trying to figure out whats
wrong with me.
Her words are getting to Gabe, who reacts physically, blaming
himself for the emotional turmoil that shes in.
GABE
Why do you think theres something
wrong with you?
MIRANDA
Theres something that makes you
not want me.
GABE
(guilty)
Miranda, that has nothing to do
with you.
MIRANDA
Is there someone else?
GABE
Miranda, listen to me-MIRANDA
There is, isnt there? What does
she have that I dont? What could
you not love about me?
GABE
Miranda, let me talk, please.
Youre perfect: sweet, smart,
beautiful, funny, everything a guy
could ask for.
MIRANDA
(doesnt believe)
If thats the case then you
wouldnt be so... so icy with me.
The entire time we dated you never
took the romantic lead. You were
always so formal with me, so
distant.
(CONTINUED)

20
CONTINUED: (3)
47.
20
Gabes guilt is building and building; this is not something

that hes able to handle well.
GABE
Miranda, just listen to me for a
second, please?
At that moment Gabes cell phone goes off, and he stops,
pulling his phone out of his pocket. He looks at it a second
before answering the ring.
GABE (CONTD)
(quietly)
Im out right now. Ill call you
back when I can.
He hangs the phone up. We can see that Miranda has made an
assumption about who that was.
MIRANDA
Who is she?
GABE
(firmly)
Listen to me.
Miranda starts to say something but stops, nodding.
GABE (CONTD)
I feel terrible, because this whole
time I havent been fair to you.
Youre such a sweet girl, and I
really do love spending time with
you, but not in a romantic sense. I
cant think of you as more than a
friend, and thats where the issue
for me is. I should have told you
that a long time ago, and I tried,
god knows I tried, but I didnt
want to hurt you. I didnt realize
how deep into it youd gotten until
it was too late, and by then I
wasnt sure what to do. I figured
if you figured out that I couldnt
give you what you wanted that youd
break things off and it would be
easier than if I did it. I know it
was a terrible idea.
Miranda is getting emotional at a conversation that is
obviously not going the way that she envisioned it going.
(CONTINUED)

20
CONTINUED: (4)
MIRANDA
Why cant you see me as more
friend? I thought there were
there, and you yourself said
Im anything a guy could ask
48.
20
than a
sparks
that
for.
GABE
You are, please, dont think that
youre not. Youre amazing. But I
cant think of... that way.
Miranda has started crying a little now.
MIRANDA
Why?
GABE
Because...
(quieter, nervous)
Because Im gay.
Mirandas shock is evident.
MIRANDA
(a long beat)
Oh.
CUT TO BLACK.
END OF ACT FOUR
49.
ACT FIVE
FADE IN:
21
INT. SUNSET RESORT - NIGHT 1.
21
The resorts barbecue event is in full swing. There are about

fifteen guests there, along with Reid, SAL and ZELDA and WREN
and Cain. Wren and Sal are manning the grill while Zelda
moves amongst the guests, making sure theyre each having a
good time. Cain and Wren, too, are amongst the guests,
talking and laughing. Sitting between Wren and Cain is a
TEENAGED GUEST, who looks happy to be included by the older
guys.
WREN
(RE: the Teenaged Guest)
You really should have seen this
kid, Cain! Hes a natural in the
water.
CAIN
Oh really?
TEENAGED GUEST
(embarrassed but pleased)
No, no. I had no idea what I was
doing.
CAIN
Thats the part that makes you a
natural.
WREN
Every so often in the summer we do
an internship for people interested
in diving. Could be a nice
opportunity.
TEENAGED GUEST
That would be awesome!
TEENAGED GUESTS MOTHER
If he manages to keep his grades
up.
That puts the tiniest damper on Teenaged Guests excitement,
but Cain pats his back.
CAIN
Shouldnt be too hard, right?
(CONTINUED)

21
CONTINUED:
50.
21
WREN
(off something we cant
see)
Cain.
Cain turns and we turn with him to see Olivia coming down the
steps of the porch, a big tray of drinks in hand.
Cain immediately gets up and crosses to her, taking it from
her. Without saying anything Olivia starts down the path
towards her car.
CAIN
Hey, hey. Where are you going?
OLIVIA
Home. Im done for the night.
She keeps walking, but Cain goes after her.
CAIN
Listen, please. Wait a sec. Just
wait.
She stops grudgingly and turns around.
OLIVIA
What do you want?
CAIN
I thought about what you said
earlier. Youre right, I was rude.
Theres no excuse for it, no
apologies for it. I just want to
say Im really sorry about it. I
hope we can start over again, clean
slate.
OLIVIA
It took me pointing out to you that
it was a rude thing to do. What
does that say about you?
CAIN
I made a simple mistake, and Im
saying Im sorry!
Cain is very earnest but it really isnt making any impact on
whether or not Olivia accepts his apology.
(CONTINUED)

21
CONTINUED: (2)
51.
21
OLIVIA
Saying Im sorry isnt all it takes
to make something go away, you
know. Sure, you say youre sorry,
and maybe you actually mean it.
CAIN
Of course I mean it!
OLIVIA
But meaning it isnt enough. There
are a whole lot of people like you
in the world. Sure, youre earnest,
sure youre cute, but thats not
all its made out to be.
Cain has no idea what she means anymore, and on some level
its obvious that Olivia doesnt either.
CAIN
What does that even mean?
OLIVIA
I mean that you go around callously
hurting peoples feelings, not even
aware that its happening. Thats
not the way people should be.
Cain stands there, processing what shes saying, unsure how
to respond to it. As they talk Walter arrives home, coming
along the path towards them. Noticing this, Olivia decides to
bring the conversation to a close.
OLIVIA (CONTD)
Its been a long day. Im going
home. Good night.
As she walks away she passes Walter, who gives her a friendly
greeting.
WALTER
Heading out?
OLIVIA
I am.
WALTER
Drive safely.
OLIVIA
Yes sir. Good night.
She departs and Walter comes up to his son.
(CONTINUED)

21
CONTINUED: (3)
52.
21
CAIN
Where have you been all day?
WALTER
Ive had some things to take care
of. Everything okay here?
CAIN
Yup, everythings great. Barbecue
is popular as usual.
WALTER
Good. Im tired, so Im going to go
on in.
CAIN
Alright. Goodnight.
Walter departs for the house as we:
CUT TO:
22
EXT. SMALL CAFE - NIGHT 1.
22
Gabe and Miranda are sitting at their table, eating small

dinners, neither of them saying much. It is painfully
awkward.
GABE
(hesitant)
Are you okay? You havent said
much.
MIRANDA
Im sorry, Im just... shocked. I
would have never expected this.
GABE
I know its a surprise, and Im
really sorry.
MIRANDA
For what?
GABE
For leading you on.
MIRANDA
Well, everything makes sense now,
and as I think about it Im pretty
sure that the only one leading me
on was me.
(CONTINUED)

22
CONTINUED:
53.
22
GABE
I should have told you earlier. I
just... I just didnt know how.
MIRANDA
Thats understandable.
(a beat)
I cant say that Im not hurt by it- by the fact that I cant have
you, not by the fact that youre
gay. I wish you were straight, but
I know that its not your choice.
You have nothing to be sorry for.
GABE
Thats not true. Ive caused you a
lot of pain and worry. You dont
deserve that.
MIRANDA
(a beat)
Can I ask a question?
GABE
Of course.
MIRANDA
Tae. He and-GABE
(embarrassed)
Yes.
MIRANDA
I totally should have figured that
out earlier.
The two share a laugh that breaks the tension.
MIRANDA (CONTD)
(raising her glass)
Heres to you for telling me. It
took a lot, I know.
GABE
You dont hate me?
MIRANDA
Of course I dont. I see now that I
cant have you in the way that I
would really like to, but that
doesnt mean that I dont want you
in my life.
(MORE)
(CONTINUED)

22
CONTINUED: (2)
MIRANDA (CONT'D)
I just have to readjust the way I
see you in it. I can at least have
you as a friend, right?
54.
22
Here words are a huge relief to Gabe, who nods gratefully.

GABE
Of course. I would really like
that.
MIRANDA
To us being friends.
They clink their glasses together.
CUT TO:
23
INT. SUNSET RESORT - MAIN HOUSE - KITCHEN - NIGHT 1.
23
Ruth is helping Erin clean up after the prepping and cooking

for the barbecue event when Walter walks in. They both notice
how worn out and tired he is.
ERIN
You look like youve had a rough
day. Ive got your dinner warm in
the oven.
WALTER
Thanks.
Erin bustles about, getting the dinner and stopping at he
fridge to get a beer out for him.
RUTH
Where were you off to so early this
morning?
WALTER
I had some appointments to see to
all day.
RUTH
Everything alright?
WALTER
Time will tell.
Walter starts eating as Erin goes back to cleaning. Ruth,
however, rises and sits near her son at the table.
(CONTINUED)

23
CONTINUED:
55.
23
RUTH
If theres one thing youve always
done, its carry the weight of the
world on your shoulders. I feel
like Im partly responsible for
that. I always expected you to take
on responsibilities that werent
yours, and here you are, doing it
as an adult.
WALTER
(tired)
They are my responsibilities, Mom.
You taught me to never turn my back
on things that I have to do.
And with that Ruth knows what is going on, but for her sons
sake she doesnt say anything about it. What she does is
reach across the table, grasp her sons hand, and hold it.
Walter gives her a happy smile, and she returns it, then gets
up and turns to Erin.
RUTH
You can do without me for the rest
of the night, right? Im tired and
just want to lay down.
ERIN
Of course. Thank you so much for
your help. I wouldnt have been
able to do it without you.
RUTH
Good night.
ERIN
Good night.
WALTER
Sleep well, Mom.
Ruth walks out of the room, and Erin takes her place at the
table.
ERIN
Reid said the news wasnt good.
WALTER
Yeah. He refuses to fight.
ERIN
Maybe he isnt refusing to fight
honey. Maybe hes choosing to fight
for something else.
(CONTINUED)

23
CONTINUED: (2)
56.
23
Walter thinks on this, slowly eating his meal. Seeing that

hes lost in his own thoughts, Erin leans forward, kissing
him on his forehead before going back to cleaning the dishes.
CUT TO:
24
INT. TAES APARTMENT - LIVING ROOM - NIGHT 1.
24
Tae is sitting on his couch, reading a book, drinking a glass

of wine. As hes sitting there his doorbell rings, and he
rises, setting the wine down and crossing to the door. He
opens it and is surprised to find Gabe standing there.
TAE
(curious)
What are you doing here?
GABE
What, I cant come by?
TAE
You know thats not what I meant.
Tae opens the door, Gabe walking in.
GABE
(a bit antsy)
I just got back from my seeing
Miranda.
TAE
(less than thrilled)
How did that go?
GABE
I told her the truth.
TAE
(caught off guard)
What?
GABE
I told her the truth.
TAE
You mean-GABE
About us. She knows now.
Tae sits back down on the couch, Gabe sitting down next to
him.
(CONTINUED)

24
CONTINUED:
57.
24
TAE
How did she take it?
GABE
She was shocked, naturally, but she
took it alright. At least now she
understands.
TAE
And how do you feel?
GABE
I dont know. Like a big weight has
been lifted off. I still feel
guilty about dragging her into
this, but I feel better know that
she knows.
TAE
Good. Thats a big step.
(pulls Gabe into his arms)
Im proud of you.
Gabe basks in his words and in the feeling better about the
whole situation. The two are quiet for a moment.
TAE (CONTD)
Next step is your family.
Gabe pops his arm playfully.
GABE
Lets handle this one step at a
time, yeah?
Tae laughs and hugs him tighter.
CUT TO:
25
INT. SUNSET RESORT - ANNEX - LIVING ROOM - NIGHT 1.
25
Derrick and Theresa are sitting there, eating pizza. As we

enter the scene Derrick is finishing up a slice of pizza. He
sees there is one more in the box and offers it to Theresa,
who shakes her head in refusal.
DERRICK
Honey youve barely eaten anything
tonight.
THERESA
Im just not that hungry tonight.
Are you done?
(CONTINUED)

25
CONTINUED:
58.
25
DERRICK
Yeah. If I eat any more youll just
lecture me about becoming fat.
Theresa gets up and starts to clean up the small mess theyve
caused, but Derrick stops her, gathering the trash.
DERRICK (CONTD)
Dont worry about it. Ill clean
up.
Theresa reluctantly sits down as Derrick cleans.
DERRICK (CONTD)
I was thinking about what you said
earlier, about our financial
situation. I just dont think its
as bad as youre making it out to
be. I know we went through a hard
time, but were getting back on our
feet, right?
THERESA
Of course we are, but its taking
time. The last thing we need right
now is a new financial
responsibility.
The tone of voice Theresa uses gets Derricks attention, and
he is instantly wary about what shes saying.
DERRICK
THERESA
(reluctant)
Because I havent been feeling well
I paid a visit to Gabe a few days
ago.
DERRICK
I thought you didnt want to go to
the hospital.
THERESA
My brother is a doctor. Might as
well take advantage of it, right?
DERRICK
What did he say?
THERESA
Im getting to that now.
(CONTINUED)

25
CONTINUED: (2)
59.
25
She turns and leaves the living room, going off into the
bedroom. This confuses Derrick, who is now visibly concerned
and agitated. She returns with something in a ziplock bag.
She tosses the bag to Derrick, who catches it, looking down
at it at a loss for words.
ANGLE ON THE BAG and we can see a pregnancy test in there,
the one she took in the last episode. Derrick just stares at
it, finally looking at Theresa with the question obvious on
his face.
DERRICK
Does this mean... are you?
THERESA
(not at all thrilled)
Yeah, Im pregnant.
DERRICK
(elated)
Thats amazing! This is amazing!
He crosses to Theresa, embracing her happily, but she doesnt
let him, stepping back from his arms.
THERESA
No, this isnt amazing. This is the
worst thing that could happen right
now.
DERRICK
(stunned by her words)
How can you say that?
THERESA
You said it yourself. Were just
starting to get back on our feet.
Having a baby would set us back so
far.
Derrick slowly sits down on the couch, unable to believe that
hes hearing this from his wife.
Theresa sits down next to him, talking to him cajolingly,
almost like she would a child whom she is trying to convince
something.
THERESA (CONTD)
If we were in a better position
with money it would maybe be a
different story, but were not,
Derrick. Theres no way I can take
time off work, so Id have to work
through my pregnancy.
(MORE)
(CONTINUED)

25
CONTINUED: (3)
THERESA (CONTD)
Think of the stress this is going
to put on you, too. We cant have a
baby right now.
60.
25
An idea sparks in Derricks head, and he slowly stands up,

looking at her hard.
DERRICK
I know youre not suggesting what I
think you are, Theresa.
Theresa stands up to, resolved.
THERESA
I have no intention of having this
baby.
She heads off into her bedroom, leaving a completely
devastated Derrick behind. The words make him sink to the
couch, looking like a bomb has gone off around him.
CUT TO BLACK.
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SUNSET

"Weight of the World on Your Shoulders"

I/E. DERRICKS CAR - PARKING LOT - DAY 1.

We are in the parking lot of LAINEYs school as THERESA and

SUNSET "Weight of the World on Your Shoulders"

INT. IVORY GOLF RESORT - FOYER - DAY 1.

We are in the foyer of the Ivory Golf Resort, which is far

SUNSET "Weight of the World on Your Shoulders"

This is what Theresa happens to walk in on as she comes

SUNSET "Weight of the World on Your Shoulders"

INT. IVORY GOLF RESORT - FOYER - MOMENTS LATER - DAY 1.

Were right where we were before the titles, Dani looking

SUNSET "Weight of the World on Your Shoulders"

He extends his hand for a handshake, but Dani doesnt take

EXT. SUNSET RESORT - DAY 1.

Were in the main yard of the Sunset Resort, and its a

INT. SUNSET RESORT - MAIN HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - DAY 1.

ERIN sits on the couch across from LAURENCE, 40s, handsome,

SUNSET "Weight of the World on Your Shoulders"

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EXT. SUNSET RESORT - DAY 1.

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INT. SUNSET RESORT - MAIN HOUSE - KITCHEN - DAY 1.

Olivia and Erin are in the kitchen shuffling through papers

SUNSET "Weight of the World on Your Shoulders"

SUNSET "Weight of the World on Your Shoulders"

By Erins smile it is obvious that she likes Olivia; the two

EXT. SUNSET RESORT - DAY 1.

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INT. SUNSET RESORT - MAIN HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - DAY 1.

Erin is sitting on the couch, scribbling notes as she thumbs

SUNSET "Weight of the World on Your Shoulders"

INT. HOSPITAL - MRI ROOM - DAY 1.

We find ourselves in a room with an MRI machine, watching

INT. HOSPITAL - DOCTORS OFFICE - DAY 1.

SUNSET "Weight of the World on Your Shoulders"

Samuel rises, much to Walters dismay. Without another word

EXT. HOSPITAL - PARKING LOT - DAY 1.

Samuel is already starting across the parking lot, Walter

SUNSET "Weight of the World on Your Shoulders"

INT. SUNSET RESORT - MAIN HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - DAY 1.

Miranda is seated on the couch as Erin comes in with a tray

SUNSET "Weight of the World on Your Shoulders"

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I/E. OLIVIAS CAR - DRIVING - DAY 1.

Were riding inside Olivias car where the atmosphere is

SUNSET "Weight of the World on Your Shoulders"

EXT. STREET - DAY 1.

A car pulls out in front of Olivia, and she comes a little

I/E. OLIVIAS CAR - DRIVING - DAY 1.

SUNSET "Weight of the World on Your Shoulders"

EXT. IVORY GOLF RESORT - GOLF COURSE - DAY 1.

SUNSET "Weight of the World on Your Shoulders"

EXT. SUNSET RESORT - DAY 1.

We are in the main yard of the sunset resort. RUTH sits on

SUNSET "Weight of the World on Your Shoulders"

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EXT. TAES APARTMENT - BALCONY - DAY 1.

Tae is standing on his balcony, on the phone.

INT. SUNSET RESORT - MAIN HOUSE - GABES ROOM - DAY 1.