SaidtheFox

Scene 1 - Day

Camera turns on facing the living room floor. A camera bag is visible, it’s contents are strewn about. Our view pans randomly as a hand is placed in the strap. Focus eventually lands on Brian’s face. Camera Zooms in.

Adam: “You’re an ugly son of a bitch – did you know that?”

Camera zooms out to see Brian using his cellphone.

Brian:  “You should probably put that back.”

Adam: “Comeon, show me that million dollar smile.”
Brian does not acknowledge the camera, rolls his eyes and continues using his cell phone.

Brian: “No, really. Just put it away.”

Adam: “Aww, is wittle Bwian camerwa shy?”

Brian: “Seriously, put the fucking camera away.”

Pause.

Adam:[Sighs] “Jesus dude – did your sense of humor walk out the door along with her?”

Brian glares at the camera, annoyed.

Brian: [Annoyed, Sarcastic. Sets cell phone down on the table in front of him.] “Thanks, Adam. I needed that.”

Adam: “Fuckin, it’s been weeks. She cheated on you, I don’t understand why you’re so hung up on th-“

Brian: “Just drop it, alright? …And turn the camera off. I don’t want you recording over anything.”

Adam: [Sighs] “Relax, this one’s blank.”

Brian pauses for a moment - cocks his head a bit as he thinks.

Brian: “What makes you think it’s blank?”
Adam: “Well, it’s the only one that didn’t have some lame title written on the cover. [Sound of plastic rattling.] Everything else is ‘Ex-mas oh Seven… Smiley Face’, ‘

A look of concern is visible on Brian’s face.

Brian: “…..Did you… Did you watch anything on that tape?”

Adam: “No, I told you, it’s blank.”

Brian: “Just because the case is blank doesn’t mean the tape is.”

Adam: “Why would you-?”

Brian: [Adamant, standing up] “Give me the camera.”

Adam: “Wait… [Slowly forms a grin] Did you guys… [Laughing]Ohh shit…”

Adam sets camera down in front of him and fiddles with controls.

Brian: “Adam – I swear to god, if you do not cease and desist this very instant, I will     cut from you the thing you cherish most.”

Adam: “Dude – you are obligated to share this with me.”

Brian: [Grabbing camera] “It’s not what you think.”
Adam: “Ohh, comeon man. What a crock. I think you need to accept that it’s over and done with. [Motions to the camera] There’s no harm in sharing this wealth!”

Brian is walking back to his seat on the couch, across from Adam. The camera is held loosely at waist level.

Brian: “Not going to happen.”

Adam: “Ugh…seriously dude, you need to move on.”

Brian sets the camera down on the table in front of him, facing Adam. Our view is dominated by the display of Brian’s cell phone. We can read a text message being composed to Jody: “We need to tal-”. The camera wiggles slightly as Brian searches for the power button.

Brian: “I have moved on.”

Camera off.