WIDE SHOT: A SECTION OF A MODERN RESTAURANT IN COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO, THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Across the street from a high window, a few pedestrians are walking down the road, and a number of cars are parked along the street. The sun is setting. A middle-aged woman is pushing a stroller. Behind her stands a restaurant. The blue-painted restaurant has flashing lights and trees in front of it. A black Lamborghini sports car approaches the restaurant. A tall African American man dressed in a royal blue suit and a black cowboy hat alights. Two valets walk towards the man. One of them drives the car away while the other one ushers the man to the restaurant. Towards the door of the restaurant is a beautiful arrangement of Juliet roses that color the path on both sides. The security guards dressed in elegant black suits are standing right next to the main entrance. They usher the man into the restaurant.
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PAN: FRONT OF THE COUNTER
A tall, middle-aged man is standing by the counter. His nametag reads Oscar. His work position is a waiter. He wears a black pair of chino pants, a blue shirt, a black tie, and a gold colored watch. He has long brown hair and hazel eyes. He is holding a bottle of red wine with his right hand. He holds a glass with his left hand. Soft music plays in the background. He begins to make simple moves. He flips the bottle of wine and the glass dexterously with none of them falling. Some few people are gathering around him. They are hysterically clapping for him as they cheer him. Oscar turns around. He stops in his dance move on seeing the man with a royal blue suit and a black cowboy hat.
CLOSE UP: OSCAR'S FACE
Oscar's previously expressionless face forms a smile.
OSCAR
[With an enthusiastic tone in his voice] Jonathan! Is that really you? Hey man long time no see.
JONATHAN
No. This is my twin brother. [Laughs loudly]
Oscar and Jonathan hug briefly. They pat one another's back. They then shake hands.
OSCAR
Cut the crap man. [Laughs sarcastically]
JONATHAN
[In an energetic tone] What have you been up to? The last time I checked you relocated to Los Angeles.
OSCAR
[Jokingly] the hell I did.
JONATHAN
Did you even hear yourself talk?
OSCAR
[Laughs briefly] yes I did. [Uses a fake British accent] with my two ears. Well, brother, a lot happened in Los Angeles. I failed in my casting. I wanted to be an actor man. I ended up being a waiter. [Scoffs]
Oscar leads Jonathan towards the counter and offers him a seat. The people watching Oscar flipping the wine bottle and glass begin to disperse to different directions within the restaurant.
OSCAR
[As he pours Jonathan a glass of red wine] let us catch up brother.
JONATHAN
[As he sips his wine] how did you even fail to be an actor? You are so good at it.
OSCAR
[With a smirk] am I now?
JONATHAN
For real. Back in high school, we used to admire your skills in drama. I remember hoping that you would be an actor someday.
A woman dressed in a green patterned blouse, a pair of blue jeans, and carrying a black purse walks towards Oscar and Jonathan. She places her purse on the table.
LADY
Can I have a double shot, please? Actually, give me two of those.
JONATHAN
[Intercepting] I am sorry to interrupt, but what would make an attractive woman as you want to get drunk?
OSCAR
[Smiling sheepishly] Jonathan!
LADY
[Facing Jonathan] well, a few things would make this beauty drink hard liquor.
JONATHAN
Shall I ask what is up?
OSCAR
[Directing his attention towards the woman] Your make up did not fall in place?
LADY
[Turns to Oscar with a condescending look] Oscar! Really?
OSCAR
I am sorry.
LADY
[Turns her attention to Jonathan] my house search in Colorado Springs has been a disaster. Every single house is occupied. What will I do now? [Wears a desperate face]
A voice calls Oscar. He walks off across the restaurant.
JONATHAN
I am so sorry ma'am for what you are going through. [Fishes out a card from his pocket and hands it to her]
LADY
What is this?
JONATHAN
I believe your search is finally over ma'am. That is my business card. You can call me first thing tomorrow morning.
LADY
No way! Do I get a house that easy after tarmacking for that long?
JONATHAN
You just needed to search for it in the right places. [Laughs briefly]
LADY
[Smiling widely]. You are indeed a lifesaver.
Oscar walks back towards the counter carrying empty glasses and places them on a table away from the counter. He then walks towards Jonathan and the woman.
OSCAR
[Laughs sarcastically]. Looks like you kids are going along quite well.
JONATHAN
Sure we are, brother. Can I have some more wine, please?
Oscar walks off.
LADY
How do you and Oscar know one another?
JONATHAN
Oscar is more than a brother to me. We grew together in Denver and then went to the same high school. How do you know him?
LADY
Oscar is a trendy guy in this town. I doubt if there is anyone who does not know him in the whole of Colorado Springs. [Laughs a little]. He is known for flipping wine bottles as his self-proclaimed dance move.
Oscar comes back with a bottle of red wine. He refills Jonathan's glass. He hands the woman a glass of wine.
LADY
Thank you.
OSCAR
[Gently] anytime for you beautiful.
LADY
Well, it is time for me to head out. [Turns to Jonathan]. Thank you so much for the help. I am Diana Carter by the way.
JONATHAN
Do not mention it, Diana. I am Jonathan Whitley. I hope I am not too forward but would you like to go out sometime?
LADY
I would like to go out for coffee sometime.
JONATHAN
[Beams with a smile]. Thank you. Here is my personal card.
LADY
[Blushing]. You are a man of order, aren't you?
JONATHAN
[Laughs a little]. You are allowed to call me anything.
LADY
[Smiles]. All right. Bye now. Oscar. See you when you see me next.
OSCAR
Take care of yourself.
Diana walks off. Oscar walks towards Jonathan. He occupies the stool next to him.
OSCAR
Back to you man. So what do you do for a living?
JONATHAN
I am a realtor now. That explains why I am here.
OSCAR
Wow! How did you get to such a level bro?
JONATHAN
[Laughs loudly]. Charisma!
OSCAR
Never heard charisma make someone a realtor!
JONATHAN
Well. Um…after high school I attended university at New York City, and pursued a bachelor's degree in real estates and property management. After graduation, I interned at a few realty firms in Chicago before establishing mine.
OSCAR
Hold on! You have a realty company of your own?
JONATHAN
[With a tone of affirmation]. Oh yeah, I do! It has been doing really well. [Fishes out a business card from his pocket at hands Oscar]. There you go.
OSCAR
Oh my goodness! Jonathan & Sons Realty Group. Where are the sons through?
They both laugh loudly. Jonathan smacks Oscar on his back.
OSCAR
Is it a dream?
JONATHAN
[Amidst laughter]. Most definitely bro. So you said that you failed in your auditions to become an actor?
OSCAR
Can you believe it? I know I do not. [Laughs satirically].
JONATHAN
Do not worry bro. If it was not your door, it would not open. Your time is coming.
OSCAR
[Laughs farcically]. Get out! Look who is encouraging me now. However, you do have a point.
JONATHAN
Aren't there any acting opportunities in Colorado Springs?
OSCAR
No idea bro.
JONATHAN
See bro. That is where you are going wrong. You failed once and gave up. Stand up to the failure and make it an opportunity for you to open your eyes wider to more possibilities.
OSCAR
I hate to admit you are right.
JONATHAN
Damn, right I am.
OSCAR
You know what; I am going out there to look for those opportunities right in this city. Hello dream meet Oscar. [Laughs out loudly]. Nevertheless, we should probably have a drink first.
JONATHAN
I suggest something substantial.
OSCAR
[With a smirk]. As huge as that word is for you?
They both laugh loudly. Jonathan smacks Oscar on his back. Soft music plays. Oscar grabs Jonathan's wine and drinks it off. Oscar picks a bottle of wine and a glass. He walks towards an open space between tables. He starts dancing while flipping the bottle and a glass.
OSCAR
[In a loud voice]. Can we have louder music?
The volume of music increases a little. Oscar begins flipping the bottle and the glass. People in the restaurant start gathering around him.
JONATHAN
That is my brother.
OSCAR
You are right.
Jonathan takes out his phone. He records a video of Oscar dancing.
JONATHAN
Oscar! I am out of here. I need to meet a client.
OSCAR
Tomorrow brother!
Scene fades out
SCENE 2
WIDE SHOT: RESTAURANT
The following morning at the restaurant. The tables are empty. The chandeliers are hanging from the ceiling magnificently. The room is neatly arranged.
PAN: THE COUNTER
A few employees are arranging the wine bottles on the shelves behind the counter. One of the employees, a medium sized plump lady who is dressed in a brown dress and has long black hair drops a bottle of wine. The breaking of the glass is heard. A taller slim lady who is dressed in a black skirt, white blouse, silver-colored stiletto heels, and long brown hair walks towards her.
CLOSE UP: THE LADY'S TAG
The lady adjusts her nametag on her blouse. From it, she is Eva. Her post is that of a restaurant manager.
LADY
[Shaking]. I am so sorry madam Eva. I dropped the bottle accidentally.
EVA
[Sternly]. You do realize that this kind of behavior in this restaurant could cost your job young lady, do you?
LADY
[Calmly]. Yes, I do. I am sorry for that.
EVA
Make sure I do not get you in another similar mess girl. Have a firmer grip on the wine bottles. They do not hurt.
The other employees laugh. Oscar walks into the restaurant. He walks towards the counter.
EVA
You are late the second time Oscar.
OSCAR
I am really sorry ma'am. Public Transport in Colorado Springs is hectic.
EVA
[In a disparaging tone]. I have a personal car. How can I know that?
Eva walks off.
OSCAR
[Shouting]. You look good today though, honorable Miss Eva.
Diana walks into the restaurant. She heads to the counter. She looks at Eva and frowns. She beams with a smile as she walks towards Oscar.
EVA
[Responding to Oscar]. Of course, I do. I just had a wardrobe makeover, a new hairdo with hair from a woman in India. I also have a black American Express card. You know what they say: once you go black, you never want to go back.
Oscar shifts his attention from Eva to Diana. The other employees look at Eva with scowls on their faces.
DIANA
[In a low tone]. I hate this arrogant woman.
OSCAR
[Leaning over to Diana]. She can hear you.
EVA
[Walking towards Diana]. Diana. Do you have something you want to say to me?
DIANA
[She faces Eva]. Well, I was not talking to you. But if you insist, I said that I hated you for your show off and pretentiously wealthy lifestyle. You are draining your energy girl.
EVA
I thought we were better friends Diana. Stop hating on me. Hate is not attractive on you darling.
DIANA
I think you have hate written all over you honey.
Diana starts to walk towards the door.
EVA
Does that come from the girl that was dumped last week by her boyfriend and is now actively looking for a new man?
Diana stops in her tracks. She turns around.
DIANA
What did you just say to me girl?
EVA
You must be deaf. It was loud and clear. I told you not to tangle with Eva Montero. My name is known all over Colorado Springs.
DIANA
Yeah well. I will take my business out of here. [She walks a few steps then stops]. On second thought, I will sit and have a glass of wine. Oscar, what is the best wine for a person who wants to shine among their enemies?
OSCAR
[Jokingly]. We have a few on the list.
EVA
[Mockingly]. This place is not good enough for you Diana. Now, run along.
Disgusted, Diana walks out of the restaurant. Eva whistles happily, as she smiles widely.
