CARLA:(Curt)You lost? YOUSEF:(Smiling politely)No, I’m here for dinner. I heard the burgers are good. CARLA:(Skeptical)This is an American diner. YOUSEF:(Still calm)And I’m an American. Born and raised in Ohio, actually.…
CLAIRE:(Whispers)You might want to keep an eye on him. He’s been by the same rack for ten minutes. EMPLOYEE:(Confused)Ma’am, he hasn’t done anything. CLAIRE:Exactly. That’s how they do it—waiting for…
MRS. WALTERS:Three dollars? For one chocolate bar? TYLER:Yes, ma’am. It’s for charity. I’m raising money for the children’s hospital downtown. MRS. WALTERS:(Putting her hands on her hips)I can buy the…
LINDA:Can I help you? ARIANA:(Smiles)No thanks, just looking. LINDA:(Slowly)You sure you can afford anything in here? ARIANA:(Beat. Looks at her.)Excuse me? LINDA:I’m just saying—this isn’t the kind of store for……
SARAH:(Stopping in front of him)What are you doing here? Hanging around like this… I know what you’re up to. JAMAL:(Looks confused, raises an eyebrow)What? Excuse me? SARAH:(Squints, voice accusatory)You’re just…
WOMAN:(Stops, scoffing)You know, if you put half the energy into getting a job as you do sitting here all day, maybe you wouldn’t be in this position. HOMELESS MAN:(Looks up,…
KAREN:Excuse me, young lady. LILA:(Looks up)Hi…? KAREN:Don’t you think that outfit is a little… much? LILA:(Glances down at herself)Nope. Feels just right for 80 degrees. KAREN:Well, when you dress like…
LI WEI:Good evening. Welcome to Jin Blossom. May I take your order? KELLY:(Squinting at the menu)Ugh, these names are so weird. Can’t you guys just use English? LI WEI:(The smile…
OFFICER HARRIS:Evening. Everything alright here? MAYA:Yeah, we’re good. Just grabbing dinner. JAYDEN:Is there a problem, officer? OFFICER HARRIS:(Glances between them)You sure you’re safe, miss? MAYA:(Surprised)Safe? Yes. Why wouldn’t I be?…
INT. MONICA AND CHANDLER’S APARTMENT – EVENING (Monica and Chandler are nervously setting the table. There’s way too much silverware. Monica is clearly stressed.) MONICA:Okay, Chandler, just remember—when my dad…