BLACK SCREEN
BEGINNING CREDITS
FADE INT. HOUSE – MORNING
We are focused on a house in the country; we are panning closer and closer. It has a big front porch that wraps around the whole house. It has a huge front yard. The grass is a beautiful, bright green and the sun is shining brightly. We see a garage and sheds to the side.
INT. BEDROOM – MORNING
JAKE and MORGAN are standing in the room together hugging. MORGAN is crying softly; JAKE looks sad.
MORGAN, 17, high school senior, long blonde hair, beautiful blue eyes, tall, and thin. MORGAN is very pretty, cute and nice. JAKE, 17, high school senior, brown hair, brown eyes, tall, thin and cute.
MORGAN
(sadly)
Why do you have to leave…?
MORGAN looks up at him. JAKE looks down at her with sad eyes.
JAKE
Baby…I’m sorry…
MORGAN hugs him. JAKE hugs her and pets her head; tears come into his eyes.
FADE OUT
SCREEN READS: ONE YEAR LATER
FADE INT. BEDROOM – MORNING
We zoom to the clock next to the bed. It turns from 6:59 to 7:00 the alarm goes off. We see a hand enter the frame and hit the clock.
CAMERA: MOVES TO BED
We see MORGAN moving around in her bed. She smiles and gets out of bed.
“GOLDEN YEARS” by DAVID BOWIE begins to play.
CAMERA ON: CLOSET
MORGAN jumps out of the closet in underwear, tank top, and a cowboy hat. She’s dancing to the music.
MORGAN
(singing)
Angel!
MORGAN laughs and smiles. She twirls around to her closet; she pulls out a pair of jeans and a T-shirt; still dancing.
“GOLDEN YEARS” fades out.
CUT TO: KITCHEN – MORNING
MORGAN enters the kitchen from the stairs.
MORGAN
Hey sexy!
CAMERA ON: JESS
JESS looks up at her and smiles.
JESS, MORGAN’S little sister, 9, shoulder length blonde hair, blue eyes, short and thin. JESS is a cutie and very nice like her sister.
JESS
Hey yourself.
MORGAN smiles and walks over to her. She hugs her and walks to the fridge.
MORGAN
Where’s Mom and Dad?
JESS
Store…we need some more seed.
MORGAN turns around. She looks confused.
MORGAN
We’re out?
JESS nods her head.
JESS
Yeah…darn raccoons!
MORGAN
Watch your language…
They both look at each other and smile.
JESS
Daddy said he’ll get the shotgun out pretty soon.
They both laugh.
INT. BARN – DAY
MORGAN is in the barn piling up hay; her Dad walks in the barn.
STEVEN, MORGAN’S DAD, late 40’s, brown hair, brown eyes, tall, and thin.
STEVEN
Hey…
MORGAN looks up at him and smiles.
MORGAN
Hey Dad. What’s up?
STEVEN
You remember that uh…that Thompson boy…you and him were kind of sweet on each other remember?
MORGAN looks up confused. She throws another bail of hay onto the pile and turns around to face her dad.
MORGAN
Who?
STEVEN
You know…Ed and Marie’s boy.
MORGAN
(shocked)
Jake?
STEVEN
Yeah that’s the one…
MORGAN
What about him?
STEVEN
They moved back…
MORGAN stops her work and stares at him in shock.
MORGAN
What?
STEVEN
Yeah…I just saw them in the store…
MORGAN is still staring at him.
STEVEN
Jake doesn’t have a summer job so I thought he’d come here and work…you know let you go do what you want he’ll stay out here for the summer…now go get cleaned up…they’re coming out in a little bit.
STEVEN smiles and leaves.
CAMERA ON: MORGAN
MORGAN is in shock and looks mad. She takes off her gloves and throws them on the ground. She runs out of the barn.
INT. HOUSE – DAY
MORGAN runs in through the back door. Her Mom is standing in the kitchen with a cake. She’s smiling and putting on the frosting.
AMY, early 40’s, short blonde hair, blue eyes, tall and thin.
MORGAN
Tell me Dad is kidding!
AMY looks up at her confused.
AMY
What are you talking about?
MORGAN
Tell me Jake isn’t coming here!
AMY
Well…
MORGAN looks really mad and yells.
MORGAN
Why! Why does he have to come here! Are you punishing me for something?
AMY
Morgan that’s enough! He’s coming here because we need help…besides I thought you two liked each other!
MORGAN looks upset and looks down.
MORGAN
Yeah…that was until he left me…
MORGAN looks up at her quickly and walks out of the room. AMY looks after her in sadness.
INT. LIVING ROOM – LATER – DAY
MORGAN walks down the stairs in a T-shirt and jeans. Her Mom walks in the room; she looks at her and shakes her head.
AMY
Now couldn’t you have dressed up?
MORGAN gives her an evil look.
AMY
Okay…come on they’re here. Try to look…happy…
Her Mom smiles at her and walks out. MORGAN looks mad.
AMY (O.S.)
Marie!
MORGAN rolls her eyes.
INT. OUTSIDE – DAY
AMY and STEVEN are talking with JAKE’S parents. They hug and laugh. MARIE late 40’s, brown hair, brown eyes, tall and thin. ED late 40’s, brown hair, brown eyes, tall and thin.
AMY
You look so different!
MARIE laughs.
MARIE
So do you!
ED
So…you still live here…
ED and STEVEN smile.
STEVEN
Yep…couldn’t leave it.
ED
I know what you mean…that’s why we came back.
ED smiles.
CAMERA ON: MORGAN
MORGAN walks onto the porch with JESS. AMY looks up at them and smiles.
AMY
Oh Marie…look…Morgan and Jess!
MARIE looks up at them and smiles.
MARIE
They’re beautiful! I see where they get their looks!
AMY and MARIE laugh.
AMY
Come on girls come down here!
MORGAN and JESS walk down toward them.
ED
We haven’t seen you two in ages!
MORGAN and JESS smile. MARIE and ED walk over to them and hug them.
AMY
Where’s Jake?
ED
Still in the car probably.
ED turns around toward the car.
ED
(yelling)
Come on Jake…take off that headset and get out here!
ED turns back to them shaking his head.
ED
Kids…can’t get them away from those things!
JESS
(confused)
What’s a headset?
ED and MARIE look at each other and then at JESS. They laugh.
ED
Cute kid…funny…I like that…
MORGAN rolls her eyes.
CAMERA ON: CAR
The door of the car opens. JAKE steps out of the car slowly in jeans and a T-shirt. He looks really cute. He looks up at them shyly.
JAKE, 17, high school senior, brown hair, brown eyes, tall, thin and very cute.
CAMERA ON: MORGAN
MORGAN looks mad but then her face softens. She looks surprised and looks at him.
JAKE walks over to them slowly with his hands in his pocket. He looks shy; everyone looks at him and smiles.
AMY
Jake!
AMY runs to him and hugs him. JAKE smiles at her and hugs him.
AMY
You look so different!
JAKE gives her a huge smile.
JAKE
You do too! In a very good way!
JAKE turns to STEVEN and opens his arms. STEVEN walks over and hugs him smiling.
STEVEN
Hey Jake…nice seeing ya…
JAKE
Yeah…you too…
AMY
Surely you remember Morgan…
JAKE turns toward MORGAN slowly looking somewhat scared. He gets his first glimpse of her and stares in shock. MORGAN looks angry again and crosses her arms. She gives him the “what” look. JAKE smiles at her.
JAKE
Morgan?
MORGAN rolls her eyes at him very annoyed. JAKE smiles at her. He looks interested but MORGAN doesn’t.
MORGAN
(mad)
Yeah…hi Jake…
AMY
Well…aren’t you going to hug?
JAKE instantly moves toward her with his arms open and a huge smile. MORGAN looks disgusted and moves back away from him with her arms still crossed. A look of anger and annoyance comes across her face.
MORGAN
(snotty)
I’d rather die first!
JAKE stops and stares at her in shock. MORGAN looks him over looking mad and walks away. JAKE stares after her in shock.
STEVEN
Well…let’s eat huh?
INT. OUTSIDE – LATER – DAY
AMY, STEVEN, MARIE, and ED are sitting at the table outside on the patio talking and laughing. JAKE is sitting by himself. MORGAN and JESS come out of the house with lemonade. JAKE looks up at her; he gets up and walks to her. MORGAN is pouring lemonade; JAKE approaches her. JESS takes a glass and walks away. JAKE takes an empty glass from the table and stands next to her.
JAKE
Hi…
MORGAN takes his glass quickly and pours him some lemonade fast. She shoves it in his hand. She looks up at him angry and walks to JESS. She sits down by her and talks to her. We hear JESS giggling in the background. JAKE looks back at her upset; he sighs loudly.
INT. OUTSIDE – LATER
Everyone is sitting at the table. The chair next to MORGAN is the only one left empty. JAKE smiles and sits down by her. MORGAN doesn’t look at him. JAKE looks at her. MARIE hands him his glass of lemonade; she’s talking to AMY. JAKE isn’t paying attention because he’s looking at MORGAN. MARIE lets go of the glass. It spills all over JAKE. JAKE jumps up.
JAKE
Shi…
JAKE looks up and sees everyone staring at him.
JAKE
(continued)
oot…
MORGAN can’t hold in her laughter. JESS bursts out laughing. JAKE looks at her surprised.
STEVEN
Morgan…get Jake different clothes.
MORGAN stops laughing immediately and looks mad.
MORGAN
I think he can find his own…
STEVEN gives her an angry look. MORGAN rolls her eyes and gets up from the table fast. She walks to the house. JAKE follows her.
INT. HOUSE – DAY
MORGAN comes in the door. It slams on JAKE; he looks shocked. He opens the door himself and comes in.
INT. HALLWAY – DAY
MORGAN comes up the stairs and walks into the room in front of the stairs. JAKE comes up the stairs and stops at the top. A pair of jeans is thrown from the room. JAKE catches them. We hear the door slam. JAKE looks at the jeans then back up at the door.
INT. MORGAN’S ROOM – DAY
We are focused on the door. It opens slowly and JAKE comes in. He stops and stares. We revolve around him to see MORGAN’S room. JAKE walks to table by the bed. He looks at her CD player and pushes “Play.” “FAINT” by LINKIN PARK begins to play loudly. JAKE smiles. He’s about to turn away when something catches his eye. He turns back and bends down to the table. He moves a picture of JESS out of the way to reveal a picture of him and MORGAN together. They are hugging and smiling. JAKE looks confused but then smiles.
MORGAN (O.S.)
What are you doing in my room?!
JAKE looks startled and stands up straight quickly; he turns around. MORGAN is standing behind him a ways; she looks mad.
JAKE
Uh…
MORGAN
Get out!
JAKE walks to the door; he turns around to face her from the doorway. MORGAN runs over and slams the door in his face.
INT. HALLWAY – DAY
JAKE is standing in front of her doorway. He puts his arm on the wall and puts his head on his arm. The door opens again; JAKE jumps. MORGAN is staring at him; she pushes herself by him. JAKE turns and watches her leave. MORGAN is hurrying down the stairs.
JAKE
You liked me didn’t you?
MORGAN stops suddenly on the stairs.
CAMERA: REVOLVES AROUND TO SHOW HER FACE
She looks in shock. We see JAKE staring at her from behind. MORGAN begins down the stairs again and walks out of the frame. We focus on JAKE standing at the top of the stairs.
INT. OUTSIDE – DAY
MORGAN walks out the back door. No one is in the back; MORGAN walks around the side of the house to the front. MARIE and ED are getting into their car. JAKE and her parents are waving “bye.” Their car drives away. JESS comes up behind MORGAN.
JESS
I thought they’d never leave!
MORGAN looks down at her and smiles. She puts her arm around her and ruffles her hair. She looks back up. STEVEN, AMY and JAKE are walking toward them. JAKE is behind them walking slowly.
STEVEN
Well…now the real fun begins!
STEVEN and AMY walk by them smiling. STEVEN hits MORGAN’S arm softly and laughs. MORGAN looks at him annoyed. JAKE is walking toward her and JESS. MORGAN looks at him then bends down and picks up JESS in her arms. MORGAN looks at JAKE again and turns around. MORGAN walks away with JESS. JESS looks at JAKE sadly and waves. JAKE smiles a little and waves at her. MORGAN and JESS turn the corner. JAKE walks slowly. We are behind him.
MORGAN (O.S.)
Hey…want to go swimming?
JAKE turns the corner. We see JESS sitting on MORGAN’S lap. JESS cheers.
JESS
Yeah!
MORGAN
Okay go get your suit on!
JESS smiles and looks at JAKE. She turns back to MORGAN.
JESS
Can Jake come too?
MORGAN looks surprised and looks up at him. JAKE looks at her.
MORGAN
I…guess…
MORGAN looks up at him again.
MORGAN
You want to?
JAKE smiles.
JAKE
I’d like that…the pond?
MORGAN smiles at him; JAKE smiles at her.
INT. OUTSIDE – LATER
JESS runs out of the house in her swimsuit. MORGAN and JAKE come out after her in suits. MORGAN looks a little upset.
JAKE
Thanks for letting me come…
MORGAN
Yeah…
They walk through the back yard and through a gate. It’s very pretty in the back; the grass is green and there are wild flowers everywhere. They continue to walk through the grass.
JAKE
So…it’s been a while huh?
MORGAN
Uh…yeah…
JAKE
How’ve you been?
MORGAN
Except the fact that I have cancer I’m fine…