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REVENGE
Written by Alan Murphy
Copyright © 2011
theiconmurphy@gmail.com
FADE IN:
INT. - BEDROOM - MORNING
PHONE RINGS -- James wakes up and looks at his phone.
"Unknown Caller." He answers.
JAMES
Hey, who's this?
The person on the other end of the phone hangs up.
James, gets up and gets dressed. He then leaves the house, to
head for the store and notices a black car slowly following
him. He calls his brother.
EXT. - OUTSIDE - MORNING
James asks his brother to pick him up at the store. He hangs
up the phone, and walks to the store.
FADE TO:
INT. - LIVING ROOM - MORNING
John hangs up his phone, and kisses his fiancee and baby
daughter. He leaves the house and enters his car.
FADE TO:
EXT. - OUTSIDE - MORNING
John pulls up in front of the store and notices the black
car. James exits the store, and the car speeds off.
James enters the car.
INT. - CAR - MORNING
John puts the music down low.
JOHN
Who do you think that was?
JAMES
(looking scared)
I don't know John.. But shit been
happening recently.
JOHN
You think it's Fra--
JAMES
..Nah I paid Frank a while back..
JOHN
We'll go see him then.. See if he
can help us out.
FADE TO:
EXT. - OUTSIDE - MORNING
They both leave John's car, and head to Frank's door. They
knock on the door, and Frank Jr answers. He brings them
inside the house, and points to the living room. James enters
the living room while Frank Jr entertains John.
James walks up and sits down next to Frank.
JAMES
Frank, I need a favor.
FRANK
I can't help you.
JAMES
So you haven't heard anything.
FRANK
This isn't my business.. I won't
get involved.
JAMES
Anything you want Frank -- I just
need some help
Frank stands up, and goes to pour him and James a drink.
Frank hands James the drink and sits down again.
FRANK
Look James. I'm getting old, and
slowly dying. I'm done with all
this bullshit.
JAMES
You've been like a father to us
Frank --
FRANK
..But, I'm not. I'm not your, or
John's father, so this doesn't
concern me.
James finishes his drink, stands up and starts to walk away.
FRANK (CONT'D)
Don't walk away from me James..
JAMES
Why not Frank? You don't want
nothing to do with us now.
He leaves the room, and finds John on his way out. They both
leave the house.
Frank Jr enters the living room and looks out the window, as
both brothers enter the car and drive off.
FRANK JR
What do you want me to do with
them..
FRANK
Just keep an eye on them, nothing
else.
FRANK JR
Alright Dad. You rest up, I'll come
back later.
Frank Jr, leaves the house and enters the all black car.
FADE TO:
THE NEXT DAY
James wakes John up early to get ready for his Wedding. They
both look excited. John gives James the ring to hold. They
both start getting ready.
JAMES
You ready?
JOHN
A little nervous, but it's an
excited nervous.
JAMES
Yeah, you'll be fine --
James looks at his speech.
JOHN
How about you -- you ready?
JAMES
Oh this(placing down the speech).
Yeah I'm ready.
FADE TO:
CHURCH - MORNING
We see John's fiancee Mia walking down the aisle, looking
beautiful.
They both exchange vows, put the rings on, and kiss.
WEDDING HALL - NIGHT
Everyone is dancing. John is talking to his Dad.
DAD
Your Mom would have loved this.
JOHN
I know Dad. We all miss her.
John asks someone to take the drink off his Dad, and his Dad
leaves. Mia enters.
John and Mia kiss.
MIA
I love you John.
John notices James being pushed into the bathroom in the
distance. He pushes Mia off him and runs towards the
bathroom.
Inside the bathroom, James is talking with two gentlemen. One
being Frank Jr.
John tries to open the bathroom door, but it's locked.
Frank Jr, opens the door and lets John inside, locking it
again.
JOHN
What's this?
FRANK JR
Your brother here John.. Didn't pay
my Dad, the full amount..
James who is being held back by the other man, tries to break
out of it.
JAMES
What?
FRANK JR
That's right James.. You still owe
my father money. So we're here to
collect.
JAMES
So it is you.
JOHN
I thought you paid Frank, James.
JAMES
I did John, don't listen to what
this prick has to say.
FRANK JR
There was no need for that. But
I'll be in touch.
JAMES
There's no reason to be in touch,
because I paid him Frank..
Frank Jr, unlocks the door, and both men leave James and John
in the bathroom.
JOHN
You gonna tell me what the fucks
going on here James?
JAMES
Why would I lie John? I paid Frank.
JOHN
We'll visit Frank then.
JAMES
Tomorrow. This is your Wedding.
Both of them leave the bathroom and join the party again.
FADE TO:
EXT. - OUTSIDE HOUSE - MIDNIGHT
James exits a car with a female. They both walk up to his
door, and he opens it. James walks in first, and flicks on
the light. GUNSHOT goes off and James falls to the floor.
Another GUNSHOT goes off and she falls to the floor. The man,
runs off, in to a car, speeding away.
A neighbor runs over, and she calls an ambulance. James is
moving, but the female is still -- laying in the pile of
blood on the floor.
FADE TO:
INT. - HOSPITAL - MORNING
James is up in his bed, recovering well. The doctor walks in
and announces that the female didn't make it.
He leaves, just as John enters.
JOHN
(looking concerned)
What happened man..How you feeling?
JAMES
I'm good, they just got my arm.
JOHN
You know who it was?
JAMES
Couldn't tell..
JOHN
(angry)
Right..I'm going to see Frank --
John walking out of the the room.
JAMES
(shouts)
JOHN!
John walks out of the hospital and in to his car.
FADE TO:
INT. - FRANK'S HOUSE - MORNING
Frank wakes up, hearing Banging on his door. He quickly puts
on a robe, and goes downstairs. He answers the door.
John walks inside, looking mad.
JOHN
Why'd you do it Frank? I should
fucking kill you right here..
FRANK
What you talking about John?
Where's James?
JOHN
He's laid up in the hospital,
because of what you did.
FRANK
Sit down John -- Now. I didn't do
anything, I don't know what's going
on.
JOHN
Your son, came to visit James, at
my wedding, saying he owes money to
you.
FRANK
Yeah. I didn't get the full amount -
JOHN
-- So, you try and have him killed?
FRANK
You know I wouldn't do that to you
boys. I love the both of you.
FRANK (CONT'D)
And if you think I did this, go
ahead and finish me.
Frank places a gun on the table next to John.
John picks it up, and walks out the house with it.
FRANK (CONT'D)
(shouts)
Don't go doing anything you'll
regret.
John enters his car and drives off.
THE NEXT DAY
John takes James to his house.
JOHN
You'll stay with me for a while.
JAMES
I don't need too, I'm fine.
JOHN
Nah -- I don't wanna hear no
arguments.
John and James sit down in the living room.
JOHN (CONT'D)
Listen James, it's Frank..
JAMES
Are you sure?
JOHN
I'm positive it's Frank.
John hands James the gun Frank gave him.
JOHN (CONT'D)
You or me?
JAMES
This is mine.
James stands up, and tucks the gun in his shirt.
JAMES (CONT'D)
Can I borrow the car?
JOHN
You want me to drive?
JAMES
Nah -- I can take care of myself.
James leaves the house with the car keys.
FADE TO:
INT. - FRANK'S HOUSE - DAY
James enters Frank's house slowly, bringing out his gun. He
creeps up to Frank sitting in his chair, facing the other
way.
FRANK
I've been waiting..
Frank swiftly turns around in his chair, holding papers in
his hand, but James shoots him.
He drops the gun, and takes the papers off Frank.
Frank, still alive.
FRANK (CONT'D)
It was all John.
JAMES
(confused & shocked)
John -- Frank, I'm sorry.
FRANK
I loved you like my son.
Frank dies. James, picking up the gun, runs out the house and
into the car, speeding.
He quickly gets back to John's, bursting through the front
door.
JAMES
JOHN! -- JOHN!!
John comes out with a gun of his own.
James, looking hurt and confused, stares at John and the gun.
JOHN
Before you ask why -- let me tell
you. You're a disease James. You
got me involved with the wrong
people, and made my life hell.
After mother died, I had to look
after you, but you didn't help with
anything.
JAMES
So you try and kill me?
JOHN
You deserve to die James. You're
nothing to this world, you wouldn't
be missed. And now, I'm going to
end you.
John tries to fire off a bullet, but James is quicker,
shooting and killing his brother John.
FADE TO:
EXT. - OUTSIDE - NIGHT
The rain is pouring down outside.
James enters a bar, and asks for a drink.
He starts drinking, and in walks Frank Jr, with 3 other guys.
The bar clears, and it's just James and them.
James has his back to Frank Jr.
JAMES
I'm sorry Frank.
FRANK JR
You know this has to happen.
James stands up, puts on his jacket and turns around.
Frank Jr, shoots him in the head.
The 4 men leave the bar, being followed by the camera until
they reach outside. Still pouring rain they drive off in a
car. The camera slowly starts to look up to the sky and
finally into darkness.
The end.
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