Temple U (3)
William Wright

 

CUT TO:
INT. HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - NIGHT
Jim home with the kids. George is smashing his Tonka trucks
together while Lorena holds her guinea pig, Crystal.
LORENA
(baby talk)
You wuv me, don'cha Crystal? Yes
you do.
She turns to Daddy.
LORENA (CONT'D)
Where's Mommy?
62.
JIM
She had to go out for a little while.
LORENA
Why?
JIM
She needed private time.
LORENA
Private time?
JIM
Time to be by herself.
LORENA
Like when you're in the bathroom?
The word "bathroom" gets George's attention, and he turns
from his trucks to Daddy.
JIM
Kind of like that.
GEORGE
Maybe she had to poop.
Lorena laughs as George makes fart sounds. Jim shakes his
head.
CUT TO:
INT. HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - NIGHT
Late at night, kids already in bed. Jim is watching TV when
Tammy walks in. He turns the TV off as she sits down beside
him.
JIM
Everything go OK?
TAMMY
Yes, we had a good time - dinner and
a movie. We caught the late show.
How were the kids?
JIM
The kids were fine.
TAMMY
Just so you know, Dan didn't even
kiss me good night. You found a
great guy for me, thank you.
Tammy leans her head on Jim's shoulder.
63.
TAMMY (CONT'D)
Everything's OK, Jim. You're still
my husband, and I still love you.
FADE TO BLACK.
FADE IN:
EXT. CAR DEALERSHIP - LOT - DAY
Jim and Dan, waiting for customers.
JIM
Listen, I appreciate you taking my
wife out last night. If you wanna
tell me what it all came to, I'd be
happy to cover half.
DAN
Not a chance, Jim! Keep your money.
JIM
OK, well thank you. What movie did
you see?
Dan thinks for a moment.
DAN
You know, I don't even remember.
Tammy picked it out, some chick flick.
The important thing was, I was sitting
next to this incredible woman. I
got goose bumps, swear to god, like
some geeky freshman in high school.
JIM
Great...
DAN
I know it must sound crazy. I mean,
we only went out once, and of course
I was the guy who said men are
naturally polygamous and all
that...but I'm different now - I feel
different. I want to make this work,
Jim.
JIM
I have to be honest, Dan. I'm having
second thoughts.
DAN
Just keep an open mind.
64.
FADE TO BLACK.
FADE IN:
INT. BUILDING - HALLWAY - DAY
MARILYN'S POV
A young professional WOMAN, cute as a button, smiling at us -
smiling at Marilyn Manson (off-screen). Behind her is a
closed door.
WOMAN
Thank you so much for coming, Mr.
Manson. You look fantastic.
MARILYN (O.S.)
When do we start filming?
WOMAN
Whenever you walk through this door.
MARILYN (O.S.)
You know, I can't go into the bathroom
and masturbate to the Playboy when
my girlfriend's on the cover and
she's waiting in the bedroom. So
that's very odd.
The woman's smile fades into confusion.
WOMAN
Excuse me?
MARILYN (O.S.)
In three, two, one...
INT. BUILDING - CLASSROOM - DAY
Filming starts as the front door opens and Marilyn (lookalike,
possible cameo) walks in, toward a small table before
a large group of students. He is wearing his trademark makeup
and black suit, and carrying the same black leather bag
displayed in the opening scene. The students, taken
completely off-guard, applaud as they (and we) see him face
to face.
FADE TO BLACK.
FADE IN:
EXT. GARDEN - DAY
Eden - Adam and Eve are sitting together.
EVE
It's nice not having Steve around.
65.
ADAM
I still have feelings for him, Eve.
I mean, I was very attracted to him
before you came into the picture.
He's still kind of attractive.
EVE
But you like me more, right?
Adam smiles.
ADAM
Eve, you are without a doubt the
most beautiful creature I've ever
laid eyes on. I do like you more.
EVE
And you like the idea of making love
to me on a regular basis, right?
ADAM
Very much so.
EVE
Then let's go through with it. Let's
get married.
ADAM
But what about Steve?
EVE
Forget about Steve. You can never
be with him, so just move on.
ADAM
I guess you're right...you know, I
still can't get over how different
our bodies look.
EVE
I can't wait to finally see you naked.
You know what I'd like to do to you?
Adam shakes his head. Eve leans over and whispers in his
ear. What Eve whispers clearly turns him on.
GOD
You know, I can still hear you.
The moment has been ruined.
GOD (CONT'D)
Save it 'til after you're married.
Can you both do that?
ADAM
Yes, God.
66.
A pause as God waits for Eve, who clearly looks upset about
her steamy encounter with Adam being interrupted.
EVE
Yes, God.
GOD
I'm watching you.
FADE TO BLACK.
FADE IN:
EXT. GARDEN - DAY
Adam, Eve and Steve are sitting together, quietly. It is a
tense silence, finally broken by God.
GOD
This is supposed to be a happy place.
STEVE
How can I be happy when I can't even
be with the one I love?
GOD
...What about you, Adam? You and
Eve are getting married soon. That's
pretty exciting.
STEVE
Well, I'm not going.
EVE
No one invited you, anyway.
GOD
Quiet, both of you. I was talking
to Adam.
ADAM
I don't really feel like talking
right now.
GOD
You need to tell me what's on your
mind.
ADAM
Not now, God. Please.
GOD
...Very well. Eve, I want you and
Adam to have a good life together.
EVE
Thank you.
67.
GOD
And Steve, you can either come to
the wedding or stay away. I'm sorry
things didn't work out for you.
STEVE
I have no one.
GOD
...I tell you what, if you want I'll
let you conduct the ceremony yourself.
You can even wear a big fancy robe.
ADAM
That's a good idea.
STEVE
I don't know...
EVE
Um, excuse me. Did anyone stop to
think about what I want?
GOD
OK, what do you want?
EVE
I want Steve out of our lives for
good. That way it can be just Adam
and me.
GOD
Where should I have him go?
EVE
Anywhere but here.
GOD
I'm not going to do that. As long
as he follows the rules, he's welcome
here.
STEVE
She hates me, God. Maybe she feels
threatened by me.
EVE
I don't hate you. I just want you
somewhere else.
GOD
Look, no one's going anywhere. We're
going to have the wedding, and
everything's going to be just fine.
Steve, if you want to perform the
ceremony, we need to start practicing
right away.
68.
Looking menacingly at Steve, Eve grabs Adam's hand.
EVE
May I hold his hand, God?
GOD
By all means. C'mon, Steve.
Eve smiles and waves her free hand at Steve.
EVE
Buh-bye.
Defeated, Steve walks away.
FADE TO BLACK.
FADE IN:
EXT. HOUSE - FRONT - DAY
America - Lorena and George run ahead of their parents and
knock on the front door of Tammy's grandpa and grandma's
house. GRANDPA and GRANDMA answer the door and greet the
kids with happy hugs. Jim and Tammy are also greeted with
hugs.
CUT TO:
INT. HOUSE -LIVING ROOM - DAY
Grandpa, grandma, Jim and Tammy are sitting together as Lorena
and George run in wearing their swim suits.
LORENA
We're ready!
TAMMY
OK, be careful out there.
LORENA
We will.
With that, she and George scamper off.
GRANDPA
They're such good kids.
TAMMY
Yes, they are. A little ornery...
GRANDPA
Of course!
TAMMY
But good.
69.
GRANDPA
We missed you on Easter, Jim.
JIM
I missed you, too. I wanted to be
here. I just...couldn't.
GRANDMA
We know, Jim.
JIM
Tammy said you all had a nice time.
GRANDPA
It was very nice, the whole day.
JIM
Did you go to church?
GRANDMA
Oh yes, the same one we always go
to.
GRANDPA
Wouldn't miss it for the world.
TAMMY
I remember that church. I went there
with you a few times growing up.
GRANDPA
Yes, you did.
TAMMY
I never really understood what was
going on, just that it was pleasant
sitting there with you, Grandpa,
watching Grandma in the choir and
just...taking in everything.
GRANDMA
We loved having you.
TAMMY
I never told you this, but one time
in college, I was visiting you. It
was a weekday, I think a Friday. I
left and was driving home alone,
when I decided to stop by the church.
GRANDMA
That's nice, honey.
TAMMY
No one was there, so I went up to
the front door.
(MORE)
70.
TAMMY (CONT'D)
I thought it would be locked but it
wasn't, so I went in...the place was
empty, and I took a seat at one of
the pews. Light was shining in
through the stained-glass windows,
and it was so quiet and peaceful...a
perfect peace.
GRANDMA
What a lovely story. I also feel
that peace.
GRANDPA
It's comforting to know we have
someplace to look forward to after
we die.
CUT TO:
EXT. HOUSE - BACK YARD - DAY
Lorena and George, sitting together in a kiddy pool.
LORENA
SpongeBob is a cartoon character,
George. Cartoons aren't real.
GEORGE
You're a boobie head.
LORENA
Oh, that's real intelligent.
GEORGE
SpongeBob is real.
LORENA
He's not real, OK?
GEORGE
He's real.
LORENA
Sponges can't talk, sponges can't
walk. Sponges don't dance in their
underpants.
GEORGE
I like Patrick.
LORENA
Anyway, what's two plus two?
GEORGE
Four!
71.
LORENA
Good, and what's two plus four?
GEORGE
Five!
LORENA
No, two plus four is six.
GEORGE
Six!
Lorena holds out the two fingers of her left hand like a
peace sign.
LORENA
Here's two fingers. Count my fingers.
GEORGE
One two.
Lorena holds out four fingers on her other hand.
LORENA
Here's four more fingers - one two
three four.
GEORGE
One two three four.
LORENA
Now count them all.
GEORGE
One two three four five six.
LORENA
So what's two plus four?
GEORGE
Six.
LORENA
By George, I think you've got it.
CUT TO:
INT. HOUSE - BEDROOM - NIGHT
It is dark in the room, but not so dark that we cannot see
Jim and Tammy in bed lying face-up.
TAMMY
I want to sleep with him, Jim.
JIM
I don't know, Tammy. I mean, doesn't
this seem a bit fast?
72.
TAMMY
Please, Jim. It's important to me.
Give me your blessing.
JIM
It really means that much to you?
TAMMY
It does.
Jim sighs.
JIM
OK.
Tammy smiles, satisfied. She puts her arms around Jim and
kisses him - softly at first, then harder and harder.
TAMMY
Fuck me, Dan.
FADE TO BLACK.
FADE IN:
INT. BAR - NIGHT
Same bar as before. On duty, Stacy sees Jim sitting alone
and approaches.
STACY
Jim, good to see you. How've you
been?
JIM
Hi, Stacy.
STACY
What can I get for you?
JIM
I was wondering if I could talk with
you privately.
STACY
Sure...hold on.
Stacy walks away, is gone briefly then returns.
STACY (CONT'D)
Follow me.
CUT TO:
EXT. BAR - NIGHT
Jim and Stacy are now outside, behind the bar.
73.
STACY
What's on your mind?
JIM
...I like you a lot, Stacy.
STACY
I like you, too.
JIM
And I don't want to lose your
friendship.
STACY
You won't, as long as you're honest.
JIM
I need to ask you something before I
lose my nerve altogether...Stacy,
would you go out with me?
STACY
You mean out as in romantically?
JIM
Yes.
STACY
...I want to Jim, I do. I've been
thinking about you ever since we
met. But Jim, you're married, and I
don't date married guys. I'm sorry
Jim, but we can only be friends.
JIM
My wife's already seeing someone.
STACY
Come again?
JIM
They're going out tonight to sleep
together. And you'll never guess
who it is...Dan.
STACY
You mean Dan as in...Dan?
Jim nods.
STACY (CONT'D)
Jim, you have to put a stop to this.
I'm telling you as a friend - end it
now.
JIM
My wife and I have an arrangement.
I agreed to it.
74.
STACY
Do you have children?
JIM
Yes.
STACY
How many?
JIM
Two.
STACY
What have you told them?
JIM
Nothing.
STACY
It's not right, Jim. You have to
know that.
Jim thinks about it, then nods.
STACY (CONT'D)
Save your family before it's too
late.
CUT TO:
INT. HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - NIGHT
Jim walks in the front door just as Tammy walks into the
room, dressed to kill.
TAMMY
Home so soon? I already called the
sitter.
JIM
Tammy, we need to talk.
The kids walk into the room.
LORENA
Hi, Daddy.
JIM
You and George go into the other
room.
LORENA
What other room?
JIM
Any other room.
Lorena turns sadly, grabs George's hand and leaves.
75.
JIM (CONT'D)
Thank you.
No response.
TAMMY
So talk.
JIM
I don't want you going out with Dan.
Tammy groans.
TAMMY
I knew it! I knew you were gonna
cave like that.
JIM
It's not worth it, Tammy. Don't you
still love me?
TAMMY
Yes, I love you. I love you very
much, and I love the kids very much.
But you know who I also love very
much? Me, Jim. I love me, and I
want to be happy. Maybe that sounds
selfish, but I don't care anymore.
I'm tired of being stuck here all
day alone with the kids. I like
going out with Dan. Dan makes me
happy - you and him both. I want
both of you.
JIM
You can't have both of us.
TAMMY
Why not?
JIM
Because I said so. It's either him
or me. Which is it?
At that moment, there is a knock on the door. Fazed by the
question, Tammy walks over and answers the door - it's Dan.
Dan looks confused by the sight of Jim but nonetheless extends
his hand for a shake.
DAN
Hi, Jim.
Jim doesn't take Dan's hand. Dan gets the point, lowering
his hand and turning to Tammy.
DAN (CONT'D)
I like your dress.
76.
TAMMY
Thank you.
An awkward moment, before Dan turns back to Jim.
DAN
Anyway take care, Jim. We'll be
sure to use protection.
JIM
I think you need to leave, Dan -
without Tammy.
TAMMY
Jim, please.
JIM
I'm serious. Dan, it's time to go.
DAN
Only if Tammy wants me to go.
JIM
(to Tammy)
Tell him to go.
DAN
You always order your wife around?
JIM
Tell him to go!
TAMMY
I don't want him to go.
JIM
Tell him to go!
DAN
Let her make up her own mind.
JIM
You stay out of this!
DAN
Make me!
With that, Jim takes a swing at Dan. Tammy and the children
scream as the two men fall to the ground and tussle.
TAMMY
Stop it!
Tammy runs up and pulls Jim off Dan, but not before both men
are bloodied.
77.
DAN
Ask her how long we've known each
other, Jim.
Jim pauses, as Tammy turns white as a ghost.
JIM
How long, Tammy?
Tammy has no response.
JIM (CONT'D)
How long?
TAMMY
Dan, how could you?
DAN
It's time he knew the truth.
JIM
How long?
DAN
Tell him.
TAMMY
Before the arrangement.
JIM
...And you've already...
DAN
Slept together? Lots of times.
Jim nods, resigning himself to the news.
JIM
Then that's it. It's over.
TAMMY
No, Jim.
JIM
It's all over. The marriage is over.
Goodbye, Tammy.
Jim turns and walks away as Lorena and George run up,
screaming and grabbing his legs. Jim pushes them aside.
JIM (CONT'D)
Stay with Mommy, at least for now.
TAMMY
Jim, come back! I love you! I'll
leave Dan!
78.
JIM
Too late.
Jim leaves Tammy and the kids crying at the door.
LORENA
Daddy!
CUT TO:
INT. HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - NIGHT
A doorbell ringing at Stacy's house. Stacy answers the door.
It is Jim, dried blood still on his face.
STACY
Oh, god! Jim, what happened?
JIM
May I come in?
STACY
Yes, of course.
Jim walks in.
JIM
The marriage is over, Stacy.
STACY
Where is she? Is she all right?
JIM
She's fine. I was fighting with
Dan.
STACY
This is crazy.
JIM
She was seeing him the whole time.
STACY
Before your little...
JIM
Arrangement.
STACY
So she was what, cheating on you?
JIM
Right.
STACY
A bit hypocritical, don't you think?
79.
JIM
But it's more than that. Tammy has
genuine feelings for Dan. She
demonstrated that tonight. Nothing
I can say will change that. Nothing
she can say will change that. I
can't live with that, Stacy, so I'm
leaving her.
STACY
You can't live with that? But it's
what you wanted.
JIM
What I thought I wanted.
STACY
...Do you have genuine feelings for
me?
JIM
I do.
STACY
Can anything anyone says change that?
JIM
No.
STACY
Do you have genuine feelings for
your wife?
JIM
Yes.
STACY
Can anything anyone says change that?
JIM
No.
STACY
Then screw it. You want to sleep
with me, sleep with me - her and me
both.
Jim smiles, the first time in a while.
JIM
Both of you?
STACY
Sure, why not?
Jim pauses, then kisses Stacy.
80.
STACY (CONT'D)
Give peace a chance. Give love a
chance.
CUT TO:
INT. HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - NIGHT
Dan is sitting with an ice pack over his eye, while Tammy
attempts futilely to comfort her children. The front door
opens, and Jim comes in. Stacy is with him. He drops to
his knees as the kids run crying into his arms.
LORENA AND GEORGE
Daddy!
JIM
It's OK, it's OK...I'm home.
Dan takes off his ice pack. Stacy speaks to him with mock
disgust.
STACY
Dirty bastard.
Dan groans, putting the ice pack back on.
TAMMY
I'm really sorry, Jim. Please forgive
me. I don't want to be with Dan
anymore.
Jim stands, releasing himself from his kids and focusing on
his wife.
JIM
Yes, you do.
TAMMY
I don't!
JIM
You do! You were very direct about
it. You want two men in your
life...and I'm OK with it.
Stacy takes Jim's hand, and they turn to each other.
STACY
We're OK with it.
TAMMY
You are?
Dan takes the ice pack back off, this time to stay. He and
Tammy look quizzically at Jim and Stacy.
81.
DAN
What are you saying?
Jim turns back to Tammy.
JIM
What I'm saying, Tammy, is that maybe
I never really gave our arrangement
a fair shot. Maybe we should at
least try it out before giving up on
our marriage.
Tammy breaks into a wide grin.
TAMMY
Really?
JIM
Really.
Overjoyed, Tammy runs up to Jim, jumping into his arms. Jim
lets go of Stacy, so he can hold his wife.
TAMMY
I love you I love you I love you!
Happiness everywhere as Jim looks down at his kids, now
clinging to his legs.
JIM
Mommy and Daddy are going to go out
with other people sometimes.
LORENA
I don't care.
JIM
To spend the night.
LORENA
I don't care!
JIM
And we won't have as much money
anymore, because I'm quitting the
car business and going back into
construction.
LORENA
I don't want money. I want you.
GEORGE
I want Daddy!
Jim and Tammy laugh.
TAMMY
I can't believe it!
82.
JIM
Believe it.
Jim and Tammy kiss. A long, wonderful kiss.
JIM (CONT'D)
I don't want to lose you, Tammy.
TAMMY
Then never leave me again.
JIM
Unless it's with Stacy.
Tammy laughs.
TAMMY
As long as you come back.
JIM
Deal.
Another kiss. Tammy turns to Dan.
TAMMY
Dan, I'm sorry but you're gonna have
to take a rain check. Tonight, I'm
with my husband.
Dan nods, smiling.
DAN
I'm holding you to that.
More kisses between husband and wife.
TAMMY
(to Jim)
Welcome home.
As Jim and Tammy cuddle, Stacy turns quizzical.
STACY
Hey, wait a minute. What about Dan
and me?
TAMMY
What about you?
STACY
Who else can we be with?
Jim and Tammy pause. They hadn't thought of that.
JIM
I don't know...maybe you can be with
each other. I mean, if you like
each other.
83.
Dan and Stacy pause, then size each other up.
DAN
(to Stacy)
I don't know, what do you think?
STACY
I think you better get over here and
kiss me.
Dan walks up to Stacy, and they kiss. It is a passionate
kiss, and the family applauds. As Dan and Stacy pull away,
he winks at her.
DISSOLVE TO:
INT. BUILDING - CLASSROOM - DAY
Marilyn Manson stands beside the table before the stillapplauding
class. On the table is his black bag. Behind
him on the blackboard is written "Mr. Manson." Above the
blackboard is a large banner with the words "Temple
University."
MARILYN
Thank you.
A STUDENT raises her hand. Marilyn calls on her.
MARILYN (CONT'D)
Yes?
STUDENT
So what does it mean, going back and
forth between the two stories like
that?
MARILYN
Don't forget Jessica's cold sore.
Scattered chuckles.
STUDENT
Exactly.
MARILYN
It means whatever you think it means.
For some, it won't mean anything at
all.
STUDENT
That's it?
MARILYN
That's it.
Marilyn pauses briefly before reaching into his bag and
pulling out a bottle.
84.
MARILYN (CONT'D)
Can I share a bottle of red absinthe
with you?
All is quiet as he sets his bottle down on the table.
MARILYN (CONT'D)
I brought enough for everyone.
A student named KAREN raises her hand, and Marilyn calls on
her.
MARILYN (CONT'D)
What's your name?
KAREN
Karen.
MARILYN
Nice to meet you, Karen. Let me
just say that from now on, no one
needs to raise his or her hand to
talk. The only rule with talking is
don't interrupt - it's rude, OK?
A few nods.
MARILYN (CONT'D)
Good. Now Karen, what did you want
to say?
KAREN
Well, I just thought you should know
that many of us, myself included,
aren't legally old enough to drink
alcohol. You could get in trouble,
and so could we.
MARILYN
That's a good point. Yes, I know
there are risks involved, but I accept
those risks. I'm inviting you to
accept them with me.
From the back of the room, a student named JERROL interjects.
JERROL
That's stupid.
More chuckles.
MARILYN
And your name is?
JERROL
Jerrol. Listen man, you gotta be
careful with that shit.
(MORE)
85.
JERROL (CONT'D)
You think just 'cause we're young,
we don't know what absinthe is.
That shit's illegal, dog.
MARILYN
Jerrol, I never assumed that because
you're young, you don't know what
absinthe is. You're the one assuming
here, not me. If you want to call
the police, go right ahead but
understand this, I was only trying
to be nice.
JERROL
That's not nice!
MARILYN
Thank you, Jerrol. Anyone else?
A student in front named BILL.
BILL
...Hi, I'm Bill.
MARILYN
Hi, Bill.
BILL
I just wanted to say...it's not
stupid.
MARILYN
I appreciate the sentiment Bill, but
I'm not really concerned about whether
people think what I do is stupid.
Jerrol thinks it was stupid, and
that's fine. You think it wasn't,
and that's fine too. We all have
our opinions. The problem is not
that we disagree, but that we live
in a society where expressing
unpopular views is discouraged, and
even censored - right here in America,
land of the free.
BILL
May I have a glass?
Marilyn smiles.
MARILYN
Why yes, of course.
Marilyn prepares two glasses of absinthe, hands one to Bill
and keeps the other for himself. They drink together.
86.
MARILYN (CONT'D)
Back to Adam and Eve. Let's see,
where was I? Ah yes, the wedding.
As always, it was a beautiful day in
the Garden of Eden.
Over Marilyn's last sentence, the sound of an organ beginning
"The Wedding March."
DISSOLVE TO:
EXT. GARDEN - DAY
Eden - as the music continues, we find ourselves at an outdoor
wedding. Steve, as the priest, looks every bit the part.
Before him is Adam (in a groom's tuxedo), and both are
awaiting Eve, who is coming down the aisle. Once Eve is
beside Adam, the organ stops. Bride and groom turn toward
Steve and wait for him to begin the ceremony. But Steve is
silent, until God offers to help.
GOD
Dearly beloved, we are gathered here
today-
STEVE
I know the words.
GOD
Then let's go.
More silence.
GOD (CONT'D)
I'm getting tired of waiting.
EVE
Spit it out, Steve.
Steve slowly shakes his head.
STEVE
I can't.
GOD
Steve...this marriage is going forward
whether you like it or not.
Steve looks longingly at Adam.
STEVE
It doesn't have to.
EVE
Yes, it does.
ADAM
She's right, Steve.
87.
Steve's eyes moisten.
STEVE
Don't do this to me, Adam.
ADAM
I don't have a choice.
STEVE
Yes, you do have a choice! You're
just making the wrong one! Damn
you!
With that, Steve turns and runs away. Adam wants to run
after him.
ADAM
Steve!
Eve grabs him by the arm.
EVE
Let him go, Adam. Marry me.
GOD
Steve will be fine. I can do the
ceremony myself. Let's continue,
shall we? Dearly beloved, we are-
ADAM
I need to go after him. Please,
it'll only take a minute.
EVE
Don't you dare.
ADAM
It'll only take a minute.
GOD
Don't do it, Adam.
Adam runs after Steve.
EVE
Come back!
Adam does not come back. In a rage, Eve screams.
FADE TO BLACK.
FADE IN:
EXT. GARDEN - DAY
Adam walks over and sits beside a despondent Steve.
88.
ADAM
I hate to see you like this.
STEVE
I hate to be like this.
ADAM
I do care about you, you know.
STEVE
But only as a friend.
ADAM
The dearest friend a guy could ever
have.
Adam takes Steve's hand.
ADAM (CONT'D)
Are you my friend?
Crying, Steve falls into Adam's arms. Adam tries to comfort
Steve, rubbing Steve's back.
ADAM (CONT'D)
Be my friend, Steve. Be my friend.
EVE (O.S.)
How touching.
Eve walks into view. She is naked again, and she is holding
a piece of fruit. She has a strange way about her, as if
she has just seen a vision. Adam and Steve separate and
stand, bewildered.
EVE (CONT'D)
That was pretty gay, Adam.
STEVE
Why are you naked, and what's that
in your hand? It looks like the
forbidden fruit.
GOD
It is the forbidden fruit. She ate
it, and now she's just like the
serpent who tempted her. Don't listen
to a word she says.
EVE
God said we would die if we ate it.
I believed him. But guess what, he
lied.
GOD
I never lied. You will die, just
not at this moment.
89.
EVE
So what else has he lied about? Did
he lie when he said we had to be
married before we could fuck?
GOD
She's evil, Adam.
STEVE
An evil skanky bitch.
Eve sets the fruit down and grabs a thick stick.
EVE
(To Steve)
What did you call me?
Steve's anger toward Eve becomes fear as she approaches.
STEVE
Stop her, God.
ADAM
Eve, no!
EVE
Hey, batter batter batter. Swing!
Eve swings the stick like a bat, only Steve's head is the
ball. Steve hits the ground with a thud, after which Eve
proceeds to beat him mercilessly.
ADAM
Stop it!
EVE
Is this what it means to die, God?
Is this what you were talking about?
When she is finished, Eve casually tosses the stick aside.
EVE (CONT'D)
Punk ass.
Adam rushes to Steve's side.
ADAM
Steve, can you hear me? Say
something.
EVE
He's dead, Adam. Deal with it.
ADAM
Is he really dead, God?
GOD
...Yes.
90.
ADAM
Why didn't you save him?
EVE
'Cause God hates fags.
GOD
Enough! Eve, I want you out of my
garden now!
A ball of smoke. Two bouncer-type angels appear, standing
rigid.
GOD (CONT'D)
Go with the angels.
Eve never takes her eyes off Adam.
EVE
Now God can have you all to himself.
Obsessive to the end.
ADAM
Don't take her, God.
GOD
You don't need her, Adam. You only
need me. It'll be just like old
times.
Eve picks up the fruit and holds it out to Adam.
EVE
Try it, you'll like it.
GOD
Leave it alone, Adam.
EVE
Or what, will he die too?
GOD
Angels, take Eve away.
Eve sets the fruit back down just before the angels get to
her.
EVE
Adam, eat the fruit.
GOD
Tell Eve goodbye.
ADAM
Please God, no.
Eve goes willingly, an angel on each side.
91.
EVE
Eat the fruit and fuck me.
ADAM
I love you!
EVE
Eat the fruit and fuck God.
Suddenly, Adam picks up the fruit and takes a big bite. Eve
and the angels stop in their tracks and turn around, unsure
what to do next. All is silent, except for the sound of
Adam slowly, calmly chewing his food. Eve smiles.
EVE (CONT'D)
Pretty good, huh.
Adam returns a smile then devours the rest of his fruit,
tossing the core to the ground and wiping the juice off his
chin.
ADAM
Time to get naked.
As Adam strips, God expresses his genuine sadness.
GOD
You were everything to me, Adam.
All I wanted was your love.
ADAM
You gave me a choice, and I made my
choice.
Adam removes the last of his clothes and stands beside Eve.
ADAM (CONT'D)
I choose Eve.
GOD
...You two should be going now.
EVE
We were just on our way.
GOD
Sinners!
Adam reaches out to Eve.
ADAM
Ready?
Eve takes his hand.
EVE
Ready.
92.
Adam, Eve and the angels leave, and all is quiet until we
hear the voice of the serpent.
SERPENT (O.S.)
Looks like you owe me five bucks.
GOD
Go to hell!
CUT TO BLACK.
The Paris Hilton impersonator.
PARIS (O.S.)
That's hot.
CUT IN:
CLOSING CREDITS
FADE TO BLACK.

 

 

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