Unexpected Side Trip

1 BOULDER CREEK CONVEINIENCE STORE- AFTERNOON LONG SHOT OF THE STORE ABOUT NOON TIME

2 INT. BOULDER CREEK CONVEINCE STORE- ATERNOON

RIAN and BRITTNEY, both attractive young ladies are standing

in the middle of an aisle looking at a four pack of toilet

paper. Rian, dressed in brown cowboy boots, blue jean pants,

a plaid shirt, over an olive green undershirt, and a brown

cowboy hat, shakes her head in disgust.

BRITTNEY

Unbelievable

RIAN

God, these prices suck.

Rian rolls her eyes in annoyance.

BRITTNEY

Ten bucks for this, it's extortion.

Brittney, wearing a pink summer dress, white shoes, and a

white cowboy hat, grabs at a pack of beef jerky. Looks at

Rai, who shakes her head no, then looking defeated, puts it

back.

RIAN

Sorry babe, fifteen dollars for jerky?

Ain't happening.

Rian gives Brittney an apologetic look.

BRITTNEY

It would have been cheaper to make it

at home. Speaking of which, can we get

a dehydrator?

Brittney looks excitedly at Rian.

RIAN

Babe, relax. I still have to earn my

first paycheck.

Brittney kisses Rian's cheek and runs over to grab some soda.

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A middle-aged couple walks into the store. BILL, wearing a

blue Hawaiian shirt, and tan cargo shorts walks towards the

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beer. CONNIE, wearing capri pants, blue shirt, beaded

neckless, and a large brim hat, stops to talk with the

CASHIER.

As Brittney comes back to Rian, she looks happy. Bill over

hears their conversation.

BRITTNEY

These good choices?

Rian opens her wallet to show only fifteen dollars. Brittney

starts to look disappointed.

RIAN

Soda, or toilet paper?

BRITTNEY

Toilet paper.

Brittney defeated, takes the soda back. Bill heads back up to

the cash register. Brittney walks back to Rian.

RIAN

Soon, things will get better.

BRITTNEY

I know we don't need the soda. Still

sucks.

In the background, Bill and Connie are paying the cashier and

leave. Taking the toilet paper, and grabbing a bottle of

water, Rian and Brittney walk to the register. They put their

supplies on the counter. Rian reaches for her fifteen

dollars.

CASHEIR

I was told to tell you to keep your

money.

Rian gets a puzzled look on her face.

CASHEIR

That couple who just left said that

they were gifting you forty-dollars

towards your purchase.

Really?

Oh my God!

RIAN

BRITTNEY

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Brittney starts to cry. Rian looks at Brittney.

RIAN

Well, I guess you can get the soda.

BRITTNEY

And a few snacks?

RIAN

Sure

Brittney heads back towards the soda and snacks. Rian looks

at the cashier.

RIAN

Incredible.

CASHEIR

There are still nice people out there.

Brittney comes up behind Rian with soda and some snacks. She

sits the items on the counter, and Rian leans over to kiss

her.

BRITTNEY

Thanks, Mister.

After the transaction, Brittney and Rian grab their supplies

and walk out.

3 EXT. BOULDER CREEK CAMPGROUND-EVENING

RIAN is putting some wood on the campfire. BRITTNEY is

singing and playing her guitar.

RIAN

You sure do sound pretty. I love to

hear you sing.

Rian is hunched over the fire stoking the flame wit a stick.

Brinttney looks down at the guitar.

BRITTNEY

You make me blush, but I sing just for

you.

Rian sits down on the right side of Brittney. Rian looks

around.

RIAN

This is beautiful, I'm glad that we

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decided to do this.

BRITTNEY

Well, we are celebrating.

Rian looks at Brittney, and slides a bit closer. Brittney

nuzzles her head into Rian's shoulder. Rian touches

Brittney's thigh.

RIAN

I'm just anxious.

Brittney sits up and looks hard at Rian.

BRITTNEY

Don't be. You deserve this. You've

worked hard to get this job.

Rian bends down and gets a couple of sodas. She hands one to

Brittney and they toast.

RIAN

To new beginnings!

Rian and Brittney hit their cans together and start to

giggle.

BRITTNEY

Life's gonna change for the better.

A voice comes from off camera.

CONNIE

Look Bill, it's the two lovebirds from

the store.

BILL and CONNIE walk towards Rain and Brittney's campsite.

Brittney looks a bit confused as the couple gets closer.

Hello?

BRITTNEY

CONNIE

Hi, I'm Connie, and this is my husband

Bill. We we just on a stroll and

noticed you two seemed to be

celebrating.

RIAN

Brittney, this is the couple from the

store.

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Brittney still looks a bit confused.

RIAN

They paid for our stuff.

BRITTNEY

Oh!

Brittney gets excited, jumps up, and hugs Bill and Connie.

BRITTNEY

Thank you both, so much! It really

meant a lot to us.

Brittney lets go of the hug and tears up.

BRITTNEY

You two are the nicest ever.

Connie pats Brittney on the back.

CONNIE

It's no problem. You two looked like

you could use some kindness.

RIAN

Would you like to join us? It's the

least we could do

Bill walks up and shakes hands with Rian.

BILL

I'm Bill, nice to meet you.

RIAN

Rian, and this is Brittney.

Rian points at Brittney. Connie takes a seat across from

Rian.

CONNIE

That sounds nice, I'm Connie by the

way.

BRITTNEY

It's really nice to meet you both.

Bill and Brittney shake hands. Connie digs into her bag for

her crocheting needles and some yarn. Bill sits next to

Connie.

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BILL

So, what's the occasion?

CONNIE

Bill, don't be rude.

BRITTNEY

Ri and I are celebrating Ri's new job.

Brittney leans over and gives Rian a peck on the cheek.

BILL

Well, hell, congratulations.

Rian gets a smile.

RIAN

Thank you. I landed a job at an army

base near Paradise's Bluff.

Connie looks up from her craft approvingly.

CONNIE

That's lovely, Bill and I are from the

Bluff.

Bill nods approvingly.

BILL

Those jobs pay fairly well.

Bill stands up.

BILL

I know just the thing. Excuse me for a

moment.

Bill heads out back away from the campsite.

CONNIE

Soon you'll be rolling in the money.

BRITTNEY

I sure hope so.

RIAN

I've never had steady work like this

before.

CONNIE

You'll do well, I'm sure.

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Connie looks around.

CONNIE

I wonder where that man went off too?

Rian looks at Brittney.

RIAN

Sing us a song, baby.

Brittney grabs her guitar tightly, and starts to play. She

starts to sing a melancholy song.

MOMENTS LATER

Bill comes back with some drinks. He sits back down next to

Connie and leans towards her. He whispers in her ear.

BILL

What did I miss?

CONNIE

Rian was just talking about her

nervousness over the new job.

Brittney finishes her song. Bill over enthusiastically claps.

BILL

Bravo my dear! Bravo! Truly special.

Brittney gets a bit shy at the compliment.

BRITTNEY

Thank you, Bill.

Bill hands drinks all around as he sits down.

BILL

So tell us about yourselves.

CONNIE

Bill! They don't know us from Adam.

Sorry girls.

Brittney looks at her drink and puts it down.

BRITTNEY

Maybe later.

RIAN

It's okay Connie, we don't mind. It's

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actually nice to have someone who's

genuinely asking us questions.

Connie gives an approving look. Bill takes a drink. Connie

goes back to crocheting.

BRITTNEY

My family doesn't speak to me. Hell,

this trip feels like it's the first

time things have gone right for us in

a long time.

BILL

Why would your family shun a lovely

girl like you?

BRITTNEY

My father doesn't approve of who I

chose to marry.

Connie looks a Brittney.

CONNIE

Oh?

Rian clenches her jaw.

RIAN

It's always been this way. We were

teased in school for being different.

Brittney stares into the fire. She speaks with a bitter look

on her face.

BRITTNEY

People don't seem to like seeing two

pretty dykes together.

Bill gets a sympathetic look on his face.

BILL

Kids can be cruel. I'm sorry.

BRITTNEY

Adults aren't any better.

CONNIE

You're two sweet girls. We don't

judge.

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BRITTNEY

That's appreciated.

RIAN

It only got worse after graduation.

One night, Brittney's car got tagged

with you lesbos need a good dick.

Bill gets a horrified look across his face. Connie looks down

and shakes her head.

BRITTNEY

Rian got a text saying that he needed

to be raped real good, and know what a

man feels like.

Connie sympathetically looks at Rain.

CONNIE

You poor thing.

Rian hugs Brittney.

RIAN

It's hard to survive when nobody wants

to rent to a lesbian couple.

BILL

We'd rent to you two any day.

Brittney looks at Bill with a puzzled expression. Bill gets

up and moves to sit between Brittney and Rian.

BILL

We know a thing or two about being

landlords. Connie and I have our own

real estate investment company.

CONNIE

We just happen to have a few places in

Paradise's Bluff.

Brittney gets an excited expression.

BRITTNEY

That's awesome.

Brittney looks at Rian.

BRITTNEY

Ri!

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Brittney then gives Bill an enthusiastic hug. Bill looks at

Connie and she smiles back.

BILL

As impressive as that may sound, we've

ran into a slight problem.

Brittney's face turns from excitement to defeat. Rian has a

similar reaction to the news.

BILL

We invested in an apartment complex.

It looked promising at first, but it's

quickly become a money pit.

RIAN

Oh.

BILL

Now we've seem to become slum lords.

CONNIE

William! Don't you dare call us that.

A fearful look comes across Bill's face.

CONNIE

We honestly do try to make sure our

places are as good as can be.

Rian gets a look on her face that says she doesn't really

believe Connie. Connie puts down her crocheting.

CONNIE

We believe that everyone should have a

decent place to stay, regardless of

their income.

Brittney gets a hopeful look in her eyes.

CONNIE

Not everyone can have a luxury

apartment, and none of ours are, but

even low income should be able to

maintain a level of dignity.

Bill nods in agreement and takes a swig of his drink.

BILL

Hell, we've been there ourselves.

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Brittney strums her guitar and stares into the fire.

BRITTNEY

We just need to catch a break. Just

one time.

Rian gets up and kneels in front of Brittney. She grabs

Brittney's hand and kisses it.

RIAN

It's gonna be okay. Life is starting

to look up.

Bill grabs the bottles and takes them back to the box behind

Connie. Then he sits down next to his wife. Rian looks over

her shoulder towards Connie and Bill.

RIAN

We've been dealing with judgmental

people for so long... it's just nice

to meet people who are different.

BILL

It's no problem.

CONNIE

Besides, you did get that new job.

BRITTNEY

Yeah, that'll help.

Brittney pats her belly.

BRITTNEY

Our baby will have a better chance

than we did.

Bill and Connie react to the news.

BILL

Baby?

Rian and Brittney giggle at the reaction. Rian then stands

up.

RIAN

We're having a baby!

Connie gets an even more puzzled look on her face.

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CONNIE

How can..?

BRITTNEY

Oh, Ri's brother donated his seed so

that we could share DNA.

Bill picks up a bottle of Rum, and pours shots.

BILL

Hell, that explains why you haven't

touched your drink. We should

celebrate!

Bill hands Rian a shot. The smell makes Brittney

nauseous.Brittney whispers to Rian.

BRITTNEY

I'm not feeling so good. I think I'm

gonna lie down.

RIAN

Okay baby.

Brittney looks at Connie and Bill.

BRITTNEY

I'm sorry, I think the baby is telling

me to settle down. I'm gonna turn in

for the night.

CONNIE

Get some rest dear.

BILL

Take care.

Brittney gets up and goes to the trailer. Bill tries to hand

Connie a shot, but she declines.

CONNIE

No thanks Sweetie, but you two have

fun. I'm feeling a bit tuckered

myself.

Connie gets up, gives Bill a kiss, and heads towards her

trailer.

CONNIE

Don't party too hard.

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The scene shows Bill and Rian trading shots, and having a

good time.[This will be filmed in 120fps for the slow effect]

4 INT. RIAN'S CAMPER-MORNING

RIAN is passed out on the bed next to BRITTNEY, who's

completely wrapped up in a blanket. The sun from the vent is

pouring down into Rian's eyes. The sunlight causes Rian to

stir. As she opens her eyes, Rian turns her head towards

Brittney who appears to have her back towards Rian. Rian

starts to feels sick and turns her head towards the edge of

the bed. She vomits, then moans and grabs her head.

RIAN

(mumbling) What Ruf niaa

Rian starts to struggle to get up and swings her legs off the

side of the bed. She tries to sit upright. After a few

moments, she gains her composure and standup, stepping into

the vomit. She slips and falls on her butt.

RIAN

Ow!

With a painful expression on her face, Rian pushes herself up

off the floor. She rubs the spot that she landed on with her

right hand.

RIAN

Urp!

Rian looks like she's going to get sick again when she feels

the vomit covering her leg and hand.

RIAN

Shit!

Rian looks towards Brittney to make sure she didn't get

disturbed. Rian hobbles to the sink and gets a washcloth wet.

She then wipes herself down.

RIAN

Never drinking rum again.

Rian throws the washcloth into the sink. She washes her hands

and rubs her temples.She limps towards the bathroom, pulls

down her panties, and sits on the toilet. She rests her head

against the wall. Looking around, she realizes something

isn't right.

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RIAN

Brit? Honey? Was that you?

Rian quickly pulls up her panties and starts to get up. as

she stands, there is a thump and the trailer bounces.

RIAN

Shit! We're moving!

Rian catches her balance. She then gets to a window and pulls

back the curtain to reveal that the window is blackened out.

RIAN

The hell?

Rian looks towards the bed.

RIAN

Brit? Baby?

With another bump, the trailer jerks up, knocking Rian to the

floor. Rian tries to get up quickly, but as she raises, she

smacks her head on the table, and knocks herself out.

5 EXT. BOULDER CREEK CAMPGROUND-NIGHT BILL and RIAN are still celebrating.

BILL

I hope she gets to feeling better.

Rian holds up her shot glass.

RIAN

Fix this for me, will ya?

Bill grabs her glass, and fills both glasses up. He then

hands Rian back her glass.

RIAN

I guess the rum made her sick.

Bill gets a serious look on his face.

BILL

But she didn't drink.

RIAN

She's got super pregnancy smell.

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Bill and Rian bust up laughing. Bill raises his glass.

BILL

Salue! A toast to super pregnancy

senses!

They continue laughing, then Rian raises her glass.

RIAN

To new friends, and new starts!

BILL

New jobs, and kids!

Rian stops, and gets a serious look on her face.

RIAN

I'm gonna be a parent.

6 INT. RIAN'S CAMPER-MORNING

RIAN starts coming too. She tries to clear the fog and get

focus back. She starts to shake her head. The trailer starts

to slow down.

RIAN

Oh God! We're stopping! Brit, help!

Rian starts trying to get back to her feet. As she gets

steady the trailer speeds up and she looses her balance.

RIAN

Brit! Baby! Wake up!

While the trailer moving at higher speed, Rian struggles to

get to the bedroom.

RIAN

I need to to wake up.

7 EXT. BOULDER CREEK CAMPGROUND-NIGHT

CONNIE is cleaning around the campsite. She's putting bottles

in a trash bag. BRITTNEY walks out of her trailer, yawning

and stretching. Seeing movement, she gets startled.

BRITTNEY

Shit!

Connie looks at Brittney.

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BRITTNEY

You scared me.

CONNIE

I'm sorry dear.

Connie continues to clean.

BRITTNEY

It's no, you're good. It's just...

Connie stops and looks at Brittney.

CONNIE

What is it?

BRITTNEY

You and Bill are great.

CONNIE

Thank you. You and Rian are both

wonderful too. But?

BRITTNEY

It's just...things are finally going

good for us for once. I'm just scared.

Connie walks over to Brittney and gets closer to talk. Then

she gives Brittney a hug.

CONNIE

It's gonna be alright Sweetie. Things

are going to be okay.

Brittney looks unsure of herself. Tears start to roll down

Brittney's cheeks as she shuffles back a few steps.

BRITTNEY

Oh, Connie...It's just life has been

so rough... even before Ri came into

my life.

Connie gets a surprise look on her face.

CONNIE

I figured that you two had been

together forever.

BRITTNEY

We were fifteen.

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CONNIE

Anyway, you were saying?

BRITTNEY

Before Ri...my life was a mess. Mom

died when I was eleven.

Connie gives Brittney a tighter hug and pats her back.

CONNIE

I'm sorry, it must've been rough. How

did your daddy take it?

Brittney gets a disgusted look on her face.

BRITTNEY

My father wasn't very nice. He lost it

when my mom died. He started drinking,

but it didn't stop there...

Connie gets a shocked look on her face.

CONNIE

He hit you?

Brittney nodded.

CONNIE

Oh, honey.

BRITTNEY

There were night's, he'd get really

drunk...then he'd get lonely...did

things...

Connie starts to tear up.

BRITTNEY

He'd get on top and pin me down. The

smell of rum on his breath.

Connie starts to get uncomfortable with the conversation. She

grabs a shovel and starts to work on putting out the fire.

BRITTNEY

The sound of his voice, calling my

mom's name out.

Connie looks at Brittney.

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CONNIE

No child should endure that.

BRITTNEY

After that, I got into drugs,

partying.

Connie goes back to cleaning up.

CONNIE

All kids rebel at some point.

Brittney starts to sob.

CONNIE

Honey, it's okay with everything you

went through. I'm not judging you.

BRITTNEY

I'm not sure I can do this.

Brittney falls to her knees. Connie moves in like she's going

to try and catch Brittney.

CONNIE

I know it's scary, but you have Rian.

BRITTNEY

My childhood was so fucked up. I don't

want this baby's life to be hard.

CONNIE

You can only do your best. You and

Rian seem to have good heads on your

shoulders.

BRITTNEY

After all the abortions, this may be

my only chance to have a re-do.

Connie gets a scowl across her face.

CONNIE

What did you say?

BRITTNEY

I had a few abortions. I was

stupid..and reckless...

Connie gets angry at hearing this and starts to move towards

Brittney with a threatening look.

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CONNIE

Abortions? As in more than one?

Brittney starts to look at Connie.

BRITTNEY

Yes, Connie..what..what...

CONNIE

How could you? How could you end a

precious baby's life like that?

Connie picks up the shovel again and starts to grip it tight.

Brittney gets frightened and starts to scoot back.

BRITTNEY

I was scared.

CONNIE

There are other options!

Connie lifts the shovel above her head.

BRITTNEY

What are you doing?

CONNIE

Some of us aren't lucky to have

children!

Brittney tries to shield herself while Connie smashes down

the shovel on Brittney's head.

8 INT. RIAN'S CAMPER-MORNING

RIAN pulls back the blanket to reveal BRITTNEY covered in

blood, with her head smashed in. Rian falls back and screams.

RIAN

Oh, no...

Rian crawls over to Brittney.

RIAN

Oh...baby...

Rian kisses Brittney's cheek.

RIAN

Oh...baby

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The trailer stops and the momentum shifts. Rian reacts and

starts towards the door.

9 EXT. WAREHOUSE-MORNING

The trailer is being backed into a dilapidated warehouse.

CONNIE gets out and starts to unhook the trailer. Screaming

and banging are being heard from the inside. Connie double

checks to make sure there's no way to escape. She then goes

back towards the highway and hitchhikes back to camp.

10 INT. RIAN'S CAMPER-MORNING

As the camper backs up, the light from the vents stat to go

dark. The trailer stops, and RIAN begins to look around.

RIAN

Help! Help!

Rian starts to scream and bang the walls as the noise of

Connie unlatching the trailer.

RIAN

Someone...help...

11 INT. BILL AND CONNIE'S RV

CONNIE sneaks in to the RV and undresses. She fills up a

glass of water and takes some pills. She heads to bed where

BILL is still sleeping.

Bill wakes up and grabs his head.

BILL

I'm not twenty-one.

Bill looks at Connie, who's sleeping heavy. She starts to

stir and thrash like she's having a nightmare. Bill wraps his

arms around her. Connie jerks wide awake.

CONNIE

No!

Bill pulls Connie down and kisses her forehead.

BILL

It's okay, I'm here.

Connie starts to tear up.

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BILL

You're not in the war.

CONNIE

Those girls! Bill...I...I...

BILL

No, sweetie. it was just a dream.

12 EXT. WAREHOUSE-EVENING

A MAN and his KIDS are in a pick-up truck on the highway. The

LITTLE BOY posts to a warehouse in the distance.

BOY

Look Daddy! Let's check that out!

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