Finish Script: page 3-4. WGA Format

Justin Hedberg

Script Writing

Liberty University

CINE 201

Theme: The Wrong Suspect

FADE IN

INT. RESTAURANT-NIGHT

Inside of the restaurant. Dylan is seated on a rounded table at the corner of the restaurant. At a closer look, one will identify that there is an issue running through his head. Probably it is because he is tired of waiting for his date, Marynne.

Dylan has been waiting for Marynne for quite some time and it seems that he started getting bored.

He closely watches as the other couples in the restaurant enjoys their perfect time together.

However, one cannot fail to notice the fact that Dylan, looks a little bit different from the rest.

For instance, most of the gentlemen in this particular restaurant are clad in well-tailored suits while Dylan feels comfortable in his pair of Khakis trousers and a simple polo shirt.

He closely observes a rose flower that he carried along for his date and abruptly looks at his wristwatch.

No sooner has he finished looking at his watch than Marynne walks into the surprise in a bright mood and one cannot fail to acknowledge the smiles that are present on her face.

MARYNNE

Hey Dylan, am sorry for keeping you waiting, I guess I just had a rough day. Starting from a flat tire to heavy traffic on my way here.

DYLAN

There is no problem. I am happy that you made it. Sorry for having a rough day. These issues happen once in a while and are always good that one gets prepared for such incidents. Anyway, how have you been? I hope you have been fine. Well, it’s seem long since I last saw you.

MARYNNE

Yes, and it seems like forever since I put a glance on you. Still, remember that night and thank you a lot. That date was amazing and wonderful like nothing that I have ever seen before. Well, I have some good news that I would like to share with you. I am very happy, since you are the first personal am telling this. Well…….guess what my proposal got an approval from the dean after waiting for that long. I feel super excited

WAITER

Good evening madam? How may I help you? Today we have great offers for our customers and I believe that you will like here tonight.

DYLAN

Thank you very much for your concern but I do not think I will have something to eat. I believe that I have a problem with my digestion. Guess I ate a lot of beef yesterday and beef is not good for my digestion. It will be really nice if you get us a glass of wine. Please. Thank you in advance.

(Smiling back to Marynne)

Well, am happy for you. Last week I told you that I had a strong feeling about your particular proposal.

From the view of things, I believe that am right. I told you not to doubt yourself. I think that calls for a celebration for you my dear and a toss for this great news.

The two drink wine as they chat along about the various activities that they have engaged themselves in since they last met.

They engage in a talk where they talk if throwing a party to celebrate Maryanne’s success or not.

Suddenly, Dylan excuses himself so that he can use the washrooms and respond to a call of nature. Marynne uses this particular occasion to put a white substance on Dylan’s drink. Surprising enough Dylan does not sip this drink after returning from the washrooms.

FROM BLACK

INT. DYLAN’S OFFICE-NIGHT

Dylan cannot imagine how Marynne planned to poison him. It is clear that Dylan saw Marynne put a white substance on his drink and this prevented him from taking any more of that drink.

He is engaging with a fellow detective with whom he tries to share what happened that particular night.

PARKER

Are you sure that is what happened? I do not think that Marynne can do such a thing. Maybe you are mistaken.

DYLAN

There we go again Paker I can believe that you still doubt me after those years that we have worked together. Am sure partner of what I saw double sure for that matter. But I cannot figure out why she wanted to do that.

PARKER

Does she know that you are a detective? Probably that may be one of the reasons as to why she chooses to do that.

DYLAN

To my knowledge, she just knows that am a home-based banker and nothing more. And I do not plan on disclosing my profession to her.

Fade out

THE END

References

Friedmann, A. (2014). Writing for visual media. New York: Focal Press. Samaroo, M. (2012). The Complete Guide to Writing a Successful Screenplay: Everything You Need to Know to Write and Sell a Winning Script. Place of publication not identified: Atlantic Publishing Group Inc.