'Wrap Pack' - Tom Corrigan
Episode 1 - the first episode of this soap
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SCENE 1.1.1.
INT: THE OFFICE. MONDAY AFTERNOON. JACK AND COLIN ARRIVE IN THE LIFT.
FX: LIFT "DING", DOORS OPENING. FOOTSTEPS DOWN HALL.
JACK: She's gorgeous man, gorgeous.
COLIN: Better than the last?
JACK: Better than the last.
COLIN: (DISMISSIVE) Heh.
JACK: Jealousy is a wicked thing.
FX: JACK & COLIN ARRIVE AT THEIR DESKS. KEYBOARDS, PHONE NOISES IN BACKGROUND.
COLIN: She works with us Jack… I don't think it's a good idea.
JACK: She does not work with us.
COLIN: As good as. Whatever, just, if Olivia finds out you're a d…
OLIVIA BANGS ON THE WINDOW.
OLIVIA: Jack Flanagan, get in here!
SCENE 1.1.2.
INT: THE LOFT BAR. MONDAY EVENING. JACK IS ON A DATE WITH SARAH, THE
PROPS GIRL.
FX: PEOPLE TALKING, MUSIC, GLASSES CLINKING.
JACK: So she said… "Your social liaisons are a liability and I can not let you jeopardise this deal Flanagan" and… and I thought, there is no way I will take that kind of abuse. "I didn't sign on to this company, nor… nor graft some serious hard work - and talent - for it so I could be treated in such a way…
SARAH: Oh Jack.
JACK …so I left.
SARAH: You left the company?
JACK: No. The room.
SARAH: So what exactly do you do Jack?
JACK: I'm a location finder. I work for Default Settings.
PAUSE
Like, for instance, you make props, right? And, this film we're on at the
mo; The err… The Chalice Of The Black Prince or whatever. While you're
building these props, safely in the comfort of your own home. I'm off…
dangerously searching for suitable locations for them to shoot their scenes.
SARAH: (TURNED ON) Danger? Mmmm you are brave. What dangerous locations do you have lined up for this film?
JACK: Canterbury High Street.
SARAH: (DEFLATED) Oh. Say, if you're interested, I would love to show you some of my work.
JACK: Yeah?
SARAH: At home.
JACK: At home you say? Well I guess that could be okay.
SARAH: I mean my work's not dangerous like yours.
JACK: Few jobs are.
SCENE 1.1.3.
INT: THE OFFICE. MONDAY NIGHT. COLIN AND FLICK ARE WORKING LATE.
FX: KEYBOARD
FLICK: And how many places have you found so far Colin?
COLIN: Well, Jack's been scouting… And found, one location.
FLICK: One!?
COLIN: Hence me working late… What's your excuse Flick?
FLICK: Updating Olivia's Contact list. Where's that slacker of a friend of yours. Shouldn't he be…
Don't tell me… he's… No… He's on a date isn't he?
COLIN: Yep.
FLICK: Typical. Typical boy.
SCENE 1.1.4.
INT: JACK'S CAR. MONDAY NIGHT. JACK IS DRIVING SARAH HOME AFTER THEIR DATE.
FX: ENGINE NOISES.
JACK: 'Voulez vous couchez avec moi ce soir'?
SARAH: Mmmmm speak more French to me…
JACK: That's all I know.
SARAH: (DISAPPOINTED) Ohh.
JACK: I know a few swear words?
SARAH: My house is here…
FX: ENGINE STOPS. FAINT DOG BARKING.
I can't wait to show you the Chalice.
JACK: The what?
SARAH: You know, the Chalice… Of the Black Prince - it's the most important prop for the film.
JACK: Oh… So when you said you wanted to "show me your work", you actually meant, "show me your work"?
SARAH: Of course! Silly.
JACK: (SARCASTIC) Great.
FX: CAR DOOR OPENS. DOG BARKING LOUDER.
SARAH: It took me 22 days to make - I'm very proud. Come on in…
JACK: Just a minute love, I gotta make a phone call… I'll follow.
SARAH: Okay!
FX: DOOR CLOSES. PHONE BUTTONS.
COLIN: (DISTORTED: PHONE) Hello?
JACK: Yeah, Colin? Jack. Look, this is a wasted night. You were right, dating work mates - bad idea. What you up to?
COLIN: I'm in the office with Flick.
JACK: This late? That's my boy! But (MUNDANE) Fe-li-ci-ty? Hey, whatever floats your boat.
COLIN: It's not like that.
JACK: Look… I'll finish up here real quick then I'll swing by. We can pick up some beers or something. Maybe watch some dirty vids. Cool?
COLIN: I'm working Jack. Maybe you don't realise, but this is an important movie, the company is riding on this one. If this movie doesn't go well, we're screwed.
LOUD BANGING ON THE DOOR
JACK: What the…!
DOOR OPENS
SARAH: Jack! The Jewel! It's been stolen!
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