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Ben and Arthur
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Written By:
SAM MRAOVICH
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"BEN AND ARTHUR"

FADE IN:



1 INT. APARTMENT - DAY 1



Arthur HEARS the phone ring. He wakes up and answers it.



ARTHUR

Hello.

2 EXT. ANYWHERE - DAY 2

Inter cut between Ben and Arthur.

BEN Arthur, did you find out yet?

ARTHUR No I didn’t find out. The TV just broke. I’ve been down here just taking a nap.

BEN Forget the stupid TV. Try the radio! Maybe it’s being broadcast over the radio.

ARTHUR Okay. Let me get out of bed.

Arthur gets up and makes his way to the radio.



ARTHUR (continuing) Alright. (hitting buttons on the radio) Hello? Hey Ben I’m losing you. I think your cell phone is dying.

2. 2 CONTINUED: 2

BEN Arthur! Arthur! Arthur my battery’s low. I think I’m losing you.

ARTHUR Hello? Hello? Oh well.

Arthur hangs up the phone and continues on with the radio. He eventually finds a station.

BROADCASTER Today’s latest news. It’s been a long battle here in Hawaii. The public has long awaited the decision of the court of Hawaii and the courts have voted yes. Homosexuals do have the right to get married. Judge Kevin Chang’s ruling has made history in this country.

INSERT

5 HOURS LATER

FORWARD ON WITH NEXT SCENE

3 INT. BEN AND ARTHUR’S PLACE - THE HALLWAY - EVENING 3

Ben comes out of the elevator and walks toward the door.

4 INT. THE APARTMENT - EVENING 4

Ben enters. Arthur rushes over in amazement.

BEN What did they say?

ARTHUR Ben! They said yes! Let’s fucking go to Hawaii.

BEN Alright! Let’s go. Let’s go. Let’s go!

3.

5 INT. THE APARTMENT - ARTHUR’S ROOM - DAY 5

They are both packing up. Arthur is neat in packing his stuff, taking the time to fold things, matching socks, taking very few things.

6 INT. THE APARTMENT - WHERE BEN IS - DAY 6

Ben takes a box of "junk" and dumps it in the suit case. Throwing all sorts of things in it.

7 INT. THE APARTMENT - ARTHUR’S ROOM - DAY 7

Arthur closes the suitcase, and zippers it easily.

8 INT. THE APARTMENT - WHERE BEN IS - DAY 8

Ben closes the top. It doesn’t close. Ben tries to sit on it, bouncing and trying to get it all crammed in. Frustrated, he throws some stuff out, sits on it, bounces more, till he gets it zippered.

FADE OUT: 9 OMITTED 9

FADE IN:

10 EXT. THE SUNRISE - MORNING 10

We see the early morning.

11 OMITTED 11

12 INT. THE APARTMENT - MORNING 12

Ben is sitting reading the terrible news he has yet to tell Arthur. Arthur enters all happy.

ARTHUR Do you have everything that you need?

BEN Yes. Did you take it out?

4. 12 CONTINUED: 12

ARTHUR Yeah I took it all out. It‘s all out in the car. But we better go because our flight leaves in two hours and we still gotta go to the bank.

BEN Did you read today’s paper?

ARTHUR Who cares about today‘s paper! Let’s go!

Ben throws it at Arthur.

ARTHUR (picking up the paper) What! What’s so important about today’s paper?

Arthur flips through and reads it.

ARTHUR (continuing) Gay people gaining the right to get married in Hawaii yesterday will have major disappointment. The judge has put a stay on his decision allowing gays to marry in the state. That means it is no longer legal for gays to marry in the state of Hawaii until a further decision is made in the state’s supreme court. That however, maybe another two years away.

Arthur looks shocked. A moment of silence goes by.

ARTHUR (continuing) So what are we going to do?

BEN Well, there’s no reason to go to Hawaii.

5. 12 CONTINUED: 12

ARTHUR But Ben, we just bought the tickets. They’re nonrefundable.

BEN Yeah well, what do you wanna do?

ARTHUR Why aren’t you upset is what I’d like to know?

BEN I am upset!

ARTHUR Well you sure don’t seem like it!

BEN Look, in another two years...

ARTHUR Fuck in another two years, Ben! This is ignorance and completely unfair! This country fucking sucks! It just fucking sucks!

Arthur leaves the room to try and cool down. It doesn’t work.

ARTHUR (continuing) And you know what! If we ever get into a war and they draft my ass the first thing I’m gonna tell them is if I’m not good enough to get married in this country, then I sure as hell aint dying for it.

Arthur leaves the room again. We HEAR items being thrown around in anger.

ARTHUR (continuing; throwing things) FUCKING SUCKS BEN!!

6. 12 CONTINUED: 12

BEN Hey! Will you relax.

ARTHUR I wanted to go to Hawaii today, Ben! That was what I wanted to do! And we have to pay for those plane tickets.

BEN I need to tell you something. We’ve been together for three years, and uh, I’m still finishing up a divorce with my wife.

ARTHUR What?

13 INT. ARTHUR’S ROOM - EVENING 13

Arthur is sitting down writing in his journal. We HEAR his thoughts.

ARTHUR Dear Diary. I can’t believe Ben. He’s married to some bitch named Tammy. He was telling me he was always gay and he got married due to peer pressure. I told him to get his stupid wife over soon and get the divorce papers signed. He said okay. I think I took it rather well. I guess regardless of how well you know someone there’s always more to learn. The important thing is we’re going to stay together.

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14 EXT. THE APARTMENT - DAY 14

TAMMY knocks on the door. Ben answers. Tammy walks in. Their emotions between each other are so weird they can’t even greet each other.

7. 15 INT. THE APARTMENT - DAY 15

They walk into the living room, standing.

BEN I want a divorce.

TAMMY What!

BEN I want a divorce.

TAMMY What brought that on?

BEN Tammy, I am a homosexual.

Silent for a moment, slowly Tammy goes into a psychotic laugh.

TAMMY You want me to believe that.

More laughing.

BEN I have the papers right here.

Ben’s face is serious.

BEN (continuing) All you need to do is sign them.

TAMMY I’m not signing those. You’re just confused right now.

BEN I’m not confused. You’re confused.

TAMMY What’s his name?

8. 15 CONTINUED: 15

BEN Not that it matters to you but his name is Arthur. We’re going to get married.

TAMMY Men can’t get married in the United States.

BEN Yes we can. In the state of Vermont.

TAMMY So you never loved me? Is that what you’re saying. These past five years didn’t mean anything to you?

BEN That’s not what this is about. In the past five years you still haven’t even figured this out.

TAMMY I didn’t force you to fucking marry me!

BEN I thought that it would change me.

TAMMY Oh shut the fuck up! I’m fucking getting out of here! FUCK YOU!

Tammy slams the door. Ben picks up the divorce papers.

FADE OUT:

FADE IN:

16 INT. WHERE BEN AND ARTHUR WORK - DAY 16

Ben is washing some dishes. Arthur enters.

BEN I am soaked.

9.

16 CONTINUED: 16

ARTHUR Hey Ben. How’s it going?

(beat)

Ben, I just can’t stand working here anymore, you know this place is just driving me up the wall.

BEN So quit. If you don’t like it, find another job.

ARTHUR Yeah I should. You know I just can’t stand it here anymore. The boss is bitchy, the customers are cranky, the hours suck. You know, and, you know you have a degree in nursing. What the hell are you doing here?

BEN I got my music. That’s what I want to do. It’s, you know, I like this job.

ARTHUR I’m thinking about going back to college. I’m thinking about getting a degree in business.

BEN Really?

ARTHUR Yep! I’m thinking about opening up my own little porno shop.

BEN No shit.

Ben laughs. He is so happy to see Arthur talk about doing something instead of complaining.

BEN (continuing) Well that’s cool. If that’s what you want to do. It’s good to have some goals.

10. 16 CONTINUED: 16

ARTHUR Yeah.

BEN That’s great man! I’m glad. It’s good to see you got some goals. Go for it!

ARTHUR Thanks. (beat) Did you get those divorce papers signed?

BEN That’s another story. My crazy wife, I can’t deal with her. I’m gonna have my attorney give her a call and take care of the whole thing.

17 INT. RESTAURANT - DAY 17

Arthur does the coffee refill check for the customers.

ARTHUR Hi. Would you like some more?

COSTUMER 1 Yes please.

Arthur fills the cup.

COSTUMER 1 Thank you. ARTHUR You’re welcome.

Arthur walks to next table.

ARTHUR You okay?

COSTUMER 2 Yeah.

Arthur walks over to MILDREAD. Mildread is Arthur and Ben’s neighbor.

11. 17 CONTINUED: 17

She is mean and hates Ben and Arthur because they’re gay. Arthur feels the same but tries to be polite.

ARTHUR Do you want more?

MILDREAD Yeah.

Arthur fills the glass.

ARTHUR So how you doing today, Mildread?

Mildread is rude. She doesn’t want to talk to Arthur at all. Arthur walks away.

MILDREAD Hey I want more!

Arthur comes back.

ARTHUR I’m sorry. I just filled it.

MILDREAD There’s a whole two inches left.

Arthur fills it. No complaining.

ARTHUR (sort of smart) Is that okay for you?

MILDREAD Whatever. I need more sugar.

ARTHUR I’ll be right back.

18 INT. DISH ROOM - DAY 18

Ben is hosing off some dishes. 12.

18 CONTINUED: 18

ARTHUR Hey Ben, if I quit right now, would you be okay with it?

BEN Bub, if you’re not happy here, yeah get out of here. And you know what, if worse comes to worse, if I have to go back to work as a nurse, that’s cool.

19 INT. RESTAURANT AREA - DAY 19

Mildread stands up. She’s had it and sick of waiting for something as stupid as sugar. She’s ready to run her mouth!

Arthur comes out.

MILDREAD (to the customers) Doesn’t this service suck! (spotting Arthur) Aren’t you going to get me my sugar?

ARTHUR (laughing)

No. Arthur walks out.

MILDREAD You better get me my sugar or I’ll tell your boss on you!

ARTHUR Bye!

MILDREAD I’m telling you hear! I’m telling! That oughta show him!

20 INT. ARTHUR’S APARTMENT - EVENING 20

Arthur enters. He sits down and opens the paper he brought with him. He picks up the phone. He’s looking at different jobs offered. 13.

20 CONTINUED: 20

ARTHUR (dialing a number) No. I don’t have a degree but I, no. (beat) Hello?

Another call.

ARTHUR (continuing) I’m calling about the job. I was wondering if it was still available.

21 EXT. A BAR - EVENING 21

Arthur walks down an alley. He opens the door and enters.

22 INT. THE BAR - EVENING 22

MAN That’s great. Now let’s see your penis!

23 EXT. THAT SAME BAR - EVENING 23

Arthur walks out and stands there insulted.

24 INT. ARTHUR’S APARTMENT - EVENING 24

ARTHUR Hi.

BOSS Hey.

ARTHUR My name is Arthur Sailes. I’m here for the audition.

BOSS Oh yeah. Glad you made it. You ready?

14. 24 CONTINUED: 24

ARTHUR Um do I get any music or anything?

BOSS No, you don’t need any music. The club hasn’t opened yet. Go ahead. Just wing it. Improvise something. Okay, cut the lights Frank.

Arthur begins to hum a tune and dance around.

BOSS (continuing) Cut!

The lights come on. The Boss walks up to Arthur.

BOSS (continuing) That’s great! Now let’s see your penis!

Arthur is insulted.

25 EXT. THE BAR - EVENING 25

Arthur leaves and rips up the papers he had to get there.

26 INT. ARTHUR’S PLACE - EVENING 26

Another is tired. He makes more calls...

ARTHUR Hello. My name is Arthur Sailes. I was calling in regards to the ad I saw it in the paper for the apartment.

Another call...

ARTHUR (continuing) Hi. My name‘s Arthur Sailes. I was wondering if the apartment is still available? Yeah. So do you want last month’s rent too or just the first month’s rent?

15. 26 CONTINUED: 26

Another call...

ARTHUR Hi. My name is Arthur Sailes, I was wondering if the job was still available. I saw an ad in the paper.

27 EXT. VICTORIA‘S PLACE - DAY 27

Arthur knocks on the door. VICTOR SAILES answers. Victor is Arthur’s brother. The two are not close. Victor has shunned Arthur due to Arthur being gay. This is the first time the two have seen each other in a long time. Arthur is nervous and wondering if he is doing the right thing.

VICTOR Yes.

They stare for a moment.

ARTHUR Hi. Are you Victor?

Another moment...

VICTOR Yes. Can I help you?

ARTHUR Vic, it’s me, your brother, Arthur.

VICTORIA Arthur! I haven’t seen you in what? Seven years?

ARTHUR Yeah.

VICOTOR I barely recognize you.

ARTHUR Yeah.

16. 27 CONTINUED: 27

VICTOR Well the Lord must have sent you to me. Please come in.

ARTHUR Okay. Thanks.

VICTOR I’ve been waiting for this for a long time.

Arthur enters.

VICTOR Anyways...

28 INT. VICTOR’S PLACE - DAY 28

Arthur sit in the living room.

VICTOR Have a seat.

ARTHUR Okay.

VICTOR Would you like something to drink?

ARTHUR Oh no. No I’m fine.

Victor comes over and sits down.

VICTOR So, Arthur, have you finally accepted and found the Lord Jesus Christ as your savior and finally freed yourself from these demons?

ARTHUR Oh Victor don’t start that Jesus God shit up again.

VICTOR Hey look, what are you here for? What do you want?

17. 28 CONTINUED: 28

ARTHUR Victor, I need some money.

VICTOR Money! I knew there was some alternative motive. I knew there was some other reason. So what do you need this money for? Huh?

ARTHUR I’m need two thousand dollars for my tuition to college.

VICTOR (to his cat) Oh you hear that? Oh he need money to go to college. Well, that’s a far cry from your old track record isn’t it.

ARTHUR Victor, maybe this was a mistake coming over here. Maybe I shouldn’t have come over. I just need the money. I was hoping you could help.

VICTOR So, are you still haunted by these demons?

ARTHUR What’s that?

VICTOR I mean are you still a homosexual is what I mean. Those demons.

ARTHUR (CONT’D) I found a great man and we’re getting married. He really inspires me to want to improve my life.

VICTORIA Look, I will help you under one condition. You understand me? Will you agree to this condition?

18. 28 CONTINUED: 28

ARTHUR What’s that?

VICTOR I will give you more than enough. I will give you eight thousand dollars if you bring this man over here to this apartment, and respect me and respect this apartment and respect the Lord Jesus Christ.

ARTHUR Okay.

VICTOR Understood! Will you do that?

ARTHUR (beat) Okay.

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FADE IN:

29 INT. THE APARTMENT - EVENING 29

Arthur is going through some mail. He puts some on the table. Then he gets a YELLOW sheet with a threat written on it. The letter reads, "You will not marry a man. I’m warning you."

ARTHUR Hey Ben!

Ben enters.

BEN What is it?

ARTHUR Read this.

BEN (grabbing it) What is it?

19. 29 CONTINUED: 29

A moment goes by.

ARTHUR I don’t know. Some letter.

BEN (continuing) Who do you think wrote this?

ARTHUR I don’t know. What do you think?

Ben looks over it. Arthur rips it.

BEN No big deal.

ARTHUR Yeah you’re right.

Arthur walks into the kitchen

ARTHUR (continuing) You know Ben, I don’t see why we can’t go see an attorney here in California and get married here. Why do we have to go all the way out to Vermont.

BEN Okay. I know a great lawyer in Beverly Hills. We can give him a call.

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FADE IN:

30 INT. ATTORNEY’S OFFICE - NEXT DAY 30

They are sitting at the desk.

ATTORNEY I’ll see what I can do to help you guys out. (MORE)

20.

30 CONTINUED: 30

ATTORNEY (CONT’D) But getting married out here in California is going to be hard because of this Proposition twenty two, and I’m gonna have to read up on the law more. So it may be in your best interests to go to Vermont to get married. Come back here to California and if for any reason California doesn’t recognize your license from Vermont, then we’re gonna have to fight the full faith and creditability clause.

BEN So we go to Vermont to get our civil union license, if the state rejects to recognize it then it goes to the US Supreme Court?

ATTORNEY That’s right.

BEN That’s gonna cost a lot of money. We can’t afford that.

ATTORNEY I have friends at the ACLU that fund political issues such as this one. So don’t worry. Everything’s gonna be fine.

31 EXT. AIRPORT - VERMONT - MORNING 31

Ben and Arthur arrive in the airplane to get married.

32 OMITTED 32

33 EXT. OUTSIDE CHURCH YARD - MORNING 33

Ben and Arthur walk to the priest.

PRIEST We gather here for a very special occasion. I have the privilege to bond these two souls together. (MORE)

21. 33 CONTINUED: 33

PRIEST (CONT’D)

(to Arthur)

Do you take thee to be your wedded partner to have and to hold till death do you part.

ARTHUR I do.

PRIEST

(to Ben)

And do you take thee to be your wedded partner till death do you part.

BEN I do.

PRIEST May I have the rings.

Ben and Arthur try to find the rings and then realize they forgot them.

BEN I don’t have the rings. Do you have the rings?

ARTHUR No. No. I don’t have the rings.

PRIEST May I please have the rings?

BEN Uh. I don’t have the rings! Can we do this without the rings?

ARTHUR Could we?

PRIEST Yes. We can do without. The most important thing to remember is that you love and accept each other... (MORE)

22. 33 CONTINUED: 33

PRIEST (CONT’D) ...with unconditional love of God that He wants you to have for each other. (beat) Now I pronounce you bonded in love for life. (beat) You may kiss.

Ben and Arthur kiss. They are very happy. They walk off as the Priest gives them further blessings.

34 EXT. VERMONT - AT THE HOTEL GARDEN - DAY 34

Ben and Arthur feel victory yet Arthur feels doubts.

BEN Bub I’m so happy. We did it. We’re married.

Ben kisses Arthur.

ARTHUR I’m happy too, Ben.

BEN You don’t look happy. What’s going on?

ARTHUR Well, it just doesn’t feel like we’re married you know. It’s like... we’re in Vermont so it’s recognized here but you know when we go back to BEN California it’s not going to Arthur! Shhhh! be recognized and it doesn’t feel like we’re married.

BEN We’ll take care of all that shit when we get back to California. Let’s just enjoy it. Enjoy it. We’ve got three more days here. We’ve dinner plans tonight.

23. 34 CONTINUED: 34

ARTHUR Okay.

BEN Alright. We are married. You know. We ARE married.

35 EXT. THE AIRPORT - EVENING 35

Ben and Arthur leave Vermont to head back to Los Angeles.

36 INT. ATTORNEY’S CONFERENCE ROOM - NEXT DAY 36

ATTORNEY Look. I have some good news. Getting your license recognized out here in California may not be a big legal battle.

(pulling out papers)

According to this legal document that I have here it states that the Proposition twenty two is only a marriage between a man and a woman and that will be recognized by California however what you two have is not a marriage but a civil union which non the less is equivalent to that of a marriage. You still bare the rights that married couples do. So the civil union license that you have from Vermont must be recognized here in California

ARTHUR So if it’s law here why do we have to go to court?

ATTORNEY Because it’s all a matter of values and principles and all gays deserve the same rights as anyone else.

37 INT. VICTOR’S PLACE - NIGHT 37

VICTOR (on the phone) Yeah Arthur, hi this is Victor, your brother.

(MORE) 24. 37 CONTINUED: 37

VICTOR (CONT’D) Where are you? I need to talk to you. So please call me back ASAP. Thank you.

38 INT. VICTOR’S PLACE - NEXT DAY 38

VICTOR (on phone; petting his dog) Arthur, yeah? Hello? Arthur? You there? This is Victor again. Gee I need to talk to you so will you please call me back ASAP? It’s important. Alright. Thank you.

(to his dog)

Where is he?

39 INT. VICTOR’S PLACE - A FEW HOURS LATER 39

Victor is ready to give up. One last try, he dials.

VICTOR (on the phone) Hi Arthur. Arthur, yeah this is Victor again. I’ve been trying to call you. I don’t know where you are. I can’t get a hold of you right now so could you please call me ASAP. It’s very important alright? Please call me. Alright. Okay. Thanks. Bye.

40 INT. VICTOR’S PLACE - DAY 40

Victor opens the yellow pages. He flips through the book.

INSERT

SHOT OF THE WORDS PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS

BACK TO SCENE

He looks under PRIVATE DETECTIVES. He picks up the phone and dials a number.

25. 40 CONTINUED: 40

VICTOR Oh yes hello. I’d like to speak with a private investigator regarding a personal matter.

41 EXT. VICTOR’S PLACE - DAY 41

A private investigator, JUSTIN, pulls up in his car. He gets out and walks over to knock on Victor’s door.

PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR I’m the intern private investigator.

VICTOR Shhh. Keep it down.

The intern enters. Victor closes the door.

VICTOR (continuing) Just go in.

42 INT. VICTOR’S PLACE - DAY 42

The two men enter the room and sit at a table.

VICTOR So thanks for coming first of all.

PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR Oh sure.

VICTOR I just gotta question for you. Aren’t you a little young for this detective stuff?

PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR Well actually, um, normally I don’t do this. You see my boss since he’s so busy now, he gave me this. So I’m an intern but this is my first assignment. He gave it to me.

VICTOR What’s your name?

26. 42 CONTINUED: 42

JUSTIN Justin. Justin Abraham.

The two shake hands.

VICTOR Aright I’m Victor Sailes.

JUSTIN Hi Victor.

VICTOR My brother is a homosexual. He’s gonna be marrying a man. I need to find out what his next move is and I need to stop this insanity.

JUSTIN I think it’s morally wrong what you’re doing.

VICTOR That’s none of your concern anyway. I’m paying you money right?

JUSTIN Okay. You’re right. You’re right.

VICTOR I need this information. Okay how much?

JUSTIN I charge eight hundred.

VICTOR Oh that’s fine.

JUSTIN Per day.

VICTOR I have five hundred right here.

JUSTIN Okay.

27. 42 CONTINUED: 42

VICTOR You’ll get the remainder when I get the information that I asked for. Okay. So how you think it’s gonna take?

JUSTIN It’s going to take two days. Two days.

VICTOR Looks like we got ourselves a deal.

JUSTIN Okay. Well it was nice meeting you Victor. Alright. I’ll keep in touch.

INSERT

TWO DAYS LATER

ON WITH NEXT SCENE

43 EXT. THE LOS ANGELES SKYLINE - NIGHT 43

The CAMERA PANS QUICKLY the Los Angeles area sky line to Justin’s face.

JUSTIN Is this Victor Sailes.

VICTOR Yeah, yeah this is Victor Sailes.

JUSTIN Victor, Hi yeah Justin Abraham.

VICTOR Yeah you’re getting some information for me.

JUSTIN Yeah I got all the information you need. I just need to meet with you. Okay. Tonight.

28. 44 EXT. NEAR THE ATTORNEY’S HOME - NIGHT 44

Victor is walking along the sidewalk. He checks his watch. It’s 7:59 p.m. He keeps walking and hides behind a tree.

Then the Attorney pulls in with her car. Victor sneaks in while the gate shuts behind him.

45 INT. THE GARAGE - NIGHT 45

The Attorney is pulling in. Victor, walking frantically, then bursts into a rampage and runs at the Attorney. He buries two bullets into each one of her lungs. The Attorney’s corpse hits the steering wheel. Victor runs.

46 EXT. THE GARAGE - NIGHT 46

Shot of Victor hiding the gun and running.

47 INT. THE APARTMENT - DAY 47

Arthur has the phone. Hesitantly he wonders if he should call his brother. He sighs, then calls.

ARTHUR Hey Victor. Yeah it’s me Arthur. Yeah I was just calling to make arrangements to come over for dinner.

48 INT. VICTOR’S PLACE - DAY 48

Ben, Arthur, STAN, one of Victor’s friends, and Victor are at a table. Stan is very devout Christian like Victor. They’ve known each other for years at the same church.

VICTOR So who do we have here?

STAN (showing pictures his children) My daughter Gloria, my daughter Belinda, and my son Michael.

VICTOR Oh that’s a really beautiful family you have there.

29. 48 CONTINUED: 48

STAN Thank you. (to Arthur) So Arthur, when do you plan to have kids.

VICTOR Well I’m sure as soon as Arthur gets a beautiful wife and children then that’s when he’ll have a nice family. Isn’t that correct Arthur?

ARTHUR Victor, I’m gay. I already told you that.

Victor and Stan laugh.

ARTHUR (continuing) What’s so funny.

STAN You know Arthur, we have ways to cure that for you if you just join us for Bible study five days a week we can take care of that for you and cleanse that sinfulness of yours.

ARTHUR Come on Ben. Let’s go.

VICTOR Wait a minute. Not yet, I have something to say to your friend Ben here.

ARTHUR He’s not my friend Victor. He’s my husband. We just got married.

VICTOR Look at you? What are you? A GAY MAN! You know what! I’m never gonna have any nieces or nephews! Ever! Cause you know what! You’re so fucked up! You know that!

30. 48 CONTINUED: 48

ARTHUR (intense, but soft) You fuck! How dare you talk to your brother like that. You want nieces and nephews? Well I got news for you buddy. You don’t even know how to be a brother! What kind of uncle do you think you’d make?

VICTOR (snapping) I resent that!

Victor stands up.

ARTHUR You care more about some man, named Jesus, that you never even met before than your own family!

BEN We’re leaving.

ARTHUR We’re leaving.

BEN Let’s go.

ARTHUR Let’s go.

VICTOR I’m gonna pray for you and I’m gonna pray for you!

ARTHUR We don’t need prayed for. You need prayed for.

Ben and Arthur leave the room.

VICTOR More drastic measures. Definitely more drastic measures for these two idiots.

31. 48 CONTINUED: 48

STAN Definitely!

49 INT. BEN’S PLACE - EVENING 49

ARTHUR Gee Ben, I’m sorry I took you over there.

BEN Forget about it. Your brother’s a nut. Don’t worry.

ARTHUR You know I can come up with the money another way.

Ben and Arthur hug each other.

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50 INT. THE BEDROOM - EVENING 50

Ben takes off Arthur’s glasses. Arthur takes off Ben’s shirt. They kiss.

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51 INT. IN THE BED - EVENING 51

Arthur is Ben are in bed. Caressing and loving.

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52 INT. THE BED - EARLY MORNING 52

Ben wakes up, finding pretty flowers with a note that reads, "Ben, went to get food. Love ya. Arthur." Ben is happy.

FADE OUT:

32. 53 EXT. OUTSIDE BEN AND ARTHUR‘S APARTMENT - DAY 53

Tammy pulls up in a white car.

54 INT. TAMMY’S CAR - MORNING 54

Tammy is confused. A burning demon with much hatred for Ben breaking her heart.

TAMMY I can’t believe I’m gonna do this.

She reaches in the glove compartment and pulls out a gun. She looks at it and carefully contemplates what she is doing. She get out of the car.

55 EXT. OUTSIDE OF THE CAR - MORNING 55

She closes the door and hits the security alarm "on" for her car. She walks closer to the building.

56 EXT. THE APARTMENT - NEAR BEN AND ARTHUR’S DOOR - DAY 56

Tammy knocks on the door.

57 INT. THE APARTMENT - DAY 57

Ben HEARS more knocks.

BEN Fuck! Okay.

Getting up slowly, he puts on a shirt and goes over to the door. Tammy forces her way in immediately.

TAMMY Hi Ben.

BEN Tammy. What are you doing here?

Tammy pulls out a gun, aiming it at Ben.

TAMMY Remember me?

BEN What are you doing?

33. 57 CONTINUED: 57

TAMMY Oh, I don’t know. Why don’t you tell me!

BEN I have no idea but what ever it is this isn’t the way to do it?

TAMMY Oh and what is the right way to do it? You tell me.

BEN Tammy, what did you come over here for?

TAMMY Well I’ve got news for you, buddy. Leaving me for another man isn’t what I call doing it the right way. Especially after we’ve been married for almost five years.

She steps closer with the gun. Ben backs off.

BEN Is this what you came over here to do? To threaten me for leaving you?

TAMMY No, I came over here to tell you what you’re going to do.

BEN And what’s that?

TAMMY We’re going to get remarried.

BEN Tammy, I’m gay. I’ve already told you that.

34. 57 CONTINUED: 57

TAMMY Well, I’ll be gay too and then that should make it right for us to get married again, huh?

BEN You’re not making any sense.

Ben continues stepping back as Tammy slowly comes forward.

TAMMY Hey! I don‘t make sense? You don‘t make sense! I make sense. That’s who makes sense.

BEN Tammy, put that gun down. If you want to talk to me then put it down.

TAMMY No! No!

BEN I didn’t come over and put a gun in your face...

TAMMY No, no you didn’t.

BEN No, that’s right. I didn’t.

TAMMY You came over and stuck a knife in my heart huh? Yeah.

BEN You are really fucking nuts do you know that!

TAMMY Oh! What are you going to do about it?

Ben rushes her and grabs the gun. They fall to the floor. Ben has it in his hands. The gun goes off a few times.

35. 57 CONTINUED: 57

BEN (while rolling around) Gimme it!

TAMMY No!

BEN Stupid bitch!

Tammy gets some leverage.

TAMMY Oh yeah!

Ben rolls her over and pins her down and takes the gun. Tammy moans in defeat. Ben stands up.

BEN Now get out of here!

TAMMY But I thought you loved me.

BEN No I don’t love you now get the fuck out of here.

Tammy gets up and leaves. She turns and gives Ben an evil grin and then closes the door.

FADE OUT:

FADE IN:

58 INT. APARTMENT - DAY 58

Arthur enters with groceries. Ben stands with the gun.

ARTHUR Well Ben I got some groceries.

(dropping bag)

Whoa man! Where did that thing come from?

36. 58 CONTINUED: 58

BEN

(holding the gun)

My ex-wife demanded I marry her again.

(shaking gun)

And she bought this along too. She ripped my shirt, my sweater. I gotta go change.

ARTHUR Oh Ben. She‘s just a crazy psycho bitch. We gotta go to the police man. She could try this again. She could be nuts like my brother.

BEN I think that’ll be the last we’ll see her. I think she just needs to cool down.

59 INT. THE BEDROOM - DAY 59

ARTHUR Yeah you know Ben, I wanted to talk to you about something else too. I got you a life insurance policy.

BEN For what?

ARTHUR Well in case something happens to me or I get killed in any way, you get a million dollars.

BEN I don’t want this. Nothing’s gonna...

The phone rings.

BEN (continuing) Hello? When the hell did that happen.

(beat)

Okay. Oh my God! Okay. Thanks. Bye Bye.

37. 59 CONTINUED: 59

ARTHUR So who was that?

BEN Margaret.

ARTHUR Who’s Margaret?

BEN Our attorney‘s secretary. Someone killed her.

ARTHUR Oh my god! Do they have any idea who did it?

BEN No. They’re investigating it right now.

The door bell rings.

ARTHUR Gee I wonder who that is.

Arthur goes to answer the door.

60 INT. THE APARTMENT - NEAR THE DOOR - EVENING 60

He opens the door.

ARTHUR Mildread, what do you want?

MILDREAD There’s been a break in in the garage. And the manager asked me to...

ARTHUR

(cutting her off)

Okay thanks.

He slams the door in her face.

38. 61 INT. THE APARTMENT - LIVING ROOM AREA - EVENING 61

Arthur turns around smiling. He feels good slamming the door in Mildread’s face.

BEN Who was that?

ARTHUR That was Mildread. She said somebody broke into the garage. We should go down and check our things.

Ben storms off to the garage.

62 EXT. THE APARTMENT - EVENING 62

Shot of Ben going to garage.

INSERT

A SHOT OF AN EMPTY PLACE WHERE BEN KEEPS HIS BIKE

BACK TO SCENE

BEN Shit!

The bike is gone. He races back to tell Arthur.

63 INT. THE APARTMENT - EVENING 63

Ben enters.

BEN Arthur! My bike is gone!

ARTHUR What? You locked it up, didn‘t you?

BEN I asked you to lock it up for me last time remember?

ARTHUR Well, I thought I locked it.

39. 63 CONTINUED: 63

BEN (full of uncontrolled rage) Damn it Arthur! I need to know that I can count on you!

Arthur is shocked and walks into the bedroom.

64 INT. BEDROOM - EVENING 64

Arthur closes the door behind him. Ben follows.

65 OMITTED 65

66 INT. APARTMENT - BEDROOM DOOR - EVENING 66

BEN I’m sorry.

He knocks on the door.

BEN (continuing) Hey, Arthur. Arthur? I’m sorry!

67 INT. BEDROOM - EVENING 67

Arthur has his head buried in a pillow.

BEN Will you please let me in?

Arthur gets up and opens the door. Ben enters.

BEN I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to hurt you and blow up like that.

ARTHUR Well you did Ben. You hurt me. You know that? You hurt me. And another thing I never told you. Do you remember the day we went to that restaurant to celebrate when you came out of the closet?

40. 67 CONTINUED: 67

BEN Yeah.

ARTHUR What did you say?

BEN What are you talking about?

ARTHUR What did you say when I grabbed your hand and I kissed you on the cheek when we were walking out?

BEN I don’t know.

ARTHUR You pulled your hand out of mine, you turned your head and you said "not here."

BEN I never said that.

ARTHUR Oh you did Ben. You most certainly did. And my heart, my stomach, my liver, everything just fell right out on the floor.

BEN Well you know if it bothered you so much and you felt so strongly about it why didn’t you say something then?

ARTHUR And say what? Why don’t you come out of the closet?

Ben stares at Arthur blankly.

BEN I’m sorry. What am I supposed to say?

41. 67 CONTINUED: 67

ARTHUR Well, you know Ben, if I ever get killed, maybe you can take that insurance money and just go ahead and buy a hundred bikes.

Ben’s ears are shocked. Mustering up his strength, Ben sucker punches Arthur in the mouth. Arthur falls back, knocked out.

FADE OUT:

FADE IN:

68 INT. THE BEDROOM - EVENING 68

Arthur puts a cold bag of frozen vegetables over Arthur’s wound since he can’t find a medical freezing bag. POV of Arthur. Slowly awakening, Ben’s face comes into focus. Arthur is moaning.

ARTHUR Oh Ben.

BEN I’m sorry Bub. That’ll teach not to say stupid things.

ARTHUR What did you do that for?

BEN I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to...I’m going to make it up to you. I promise you. I promise you! I’m going to take you on that honey moon that I promised you.

69 INT. VICTOR’S PLACE - DAY 69

Victor is sitting with his friend, Stan.

VICTOR Stan, I don’t know what to do! I just don’t know what to do!

42. 69 CONTINUED: 69

STAN Well, there’s still one thing that we haven’t tried yet.

Victor looks up, more hopeful look on his face. Stan gestures Victor to follow him.

70 INT. THE KITCHEN - NIGHT 70

We see things cooking on a stove top. Stan takes a little from this pot and that pot and puts it in a small container.

STAN Well I have this secret holy water recipe that you can give Arthur that cleanse him of all his demons that posses him and make him straight.

VICTOR How does it work?

STAN Just make him drink it.

VICTOR I really need him to stop being gay. Thank you. This better work!

71 INT. BEN AND ARTHUR’S APARTMENT - EVENING 71

Victor walks over and plants the solution on the door. He then sneaks off.

72 INT. BEN AND ARTHUR’S APARTMENT - EVENING 72

Ben and Arthur are packing up for the honeymoon.

BEN So how long do you want to stay for?

ARTHUR Let’s stay there forever.

BEN What do you think about this shirt? Huh?

43. 72 CONTINUED: 72

ARTHUR This shirt. Oh my god. I don’t want you to wear anything like this. I’m gonna throw this away. Okay.

BEN Alright.

Arthur opens the door. He finds the solution Victor left behind. He takes it off the door.

ARTHUR Hey Ben.

BEN What. What’s up?

ARTHUR Look at this.

Ben takes it from Arthur.

BEN What is it?

ARTHUR It’s some stupid potion from my brother. It’s supposed to free demons out of your soul when you drink it.

Ben hands it back to Arthur. They both laugh over it.

BEN That’s stupid.

ARTHUR I’m gonna throwing this away with this.

Arthur exits.

73 EXT. THE APARTMENT - EVENING 73

Ben and Arthur put the suitcase into the car.

44. 73 CONTINUED: 73

ARTHUR Okay. This should be everything.

BEN Do you have everything you need?

ARTHUR Yeah.

BEN You want me to drive?

ARTHUR Yeah.

74 OMITTED 74

75 INT. VICTORIA’S PLACE - EVENING 75

Victor, sitting at computer, picks up the phone and calls Arthur. He HEARS the message.

INSERT

The camera moves in on the answering machine at Ben and Arthur’s place as we HEAR Arthur’s voice speak.

ARTHUR (ON ANSWERING MACHINE) Hi. This is Ben and Arthur. We are currently on our honeymoon. We love each other very much. Please do not leave a message. Call us when we get back.

BACK TO SCENE WITH VICTOR

Victor hangs up the phone and calls Stan.

VICTOR Yeah, yeah it’s Victor. The potion didn‘t work! Do you believe it? Yeah. Okay. I’m gonna have to resort to the final plan!

45. 76 INT. THE CHURCH - MORNING 76

Victor enters the church. FATHER RABIN is there. He is the head priest of this church and is someone Victor gives high regard to.

FATHER RABIN Mr. Sailes.

VICTOR Father, they told me you wanted to see me about something.

FATHER RABIN I wanted to talk to you about something.

FATHER RABIN (continuing) Victor, I don’t know your brother. What he looks like, how he thinks, but everybody knows that your brother, Adam?

VICTOR Actually it’s Arthur.

FATHER RABIN Well...the congregation is concerned that your brother’s homosexuality may rub off onto their children and send their souls straight to hell.

VICTOR But Father, my brother hasn’t been to this church in ten years. (beat) What does it have to do with me?

FATHER RABIN It has to do with the fact that members of the congregation don’t want the brother of a gay man in here. Their afraid you may hold some sort of karma or deep seeded evil energy, and well...quite frankly, I’m going to have to ask you to stop offering your services to this church.

46. 76 CONTINUED: 76

VICTOR How dare you! I’ve given over ten thousand dollars to this church. It’s just much a part of my heart as it is for yours father!

FATHER RABIN No! You gave that money freely out of good Christian love. You can not buy your way into heaven and you can not buy yourself a place in this church. Victor your brother is a demon. And we do not want the relative of a man who defies and desecrates God’s Holy word here. Now leave here at once.

VICTOR Father! But Father please!

Father Rabin lifts his hands to silence him.

FATHER RABIN God have mercy on your soul.

Victor leaves.

77 EXT. THE CHURCH - DAY 77

Victor walks out full of hurt and over to Mary to pray.

78 INT. VICTOR’S PLACE - DAY 78

Victor, crying, screams. Victor calls Stan again.

VICTOR Fagot!

Victor murmurs to himself.

VICTOR (hitting his bed) FUCK! FUCK! FUCK! FUCK! (beat) Fucker!

He throws some items around. He calls Stan on the phone.

47. 78 CONTINUED: 78

VICTOR Stan! Stan! It’s me Victor! No! Things aren’t okay! I got kicked out of the church. I got kicked out of the church! Now! No it’s not okay. Look I need to come over right now. Now! Yes, I’ll see you in a second! (hitting his bed) Fuck!

Victor throws one more item on the floor. He is outraged.

79 INT. STAN’S PLACE - LATER - NIGHT 79

Victor enters.

VICTOR Stan!

STAN You okay?

VICTOR No. I mean, I will be. I’ve gotta be accepted by the church. Can you believe I got thrown out? Look I’m a good Christian.

STAN Look. I’ll talk to him first thing in the morning. I’m sure there’s something we can do.

VICTOR The poison didn’t work. Or the potion. Did it?

STAN What is it between you and your brother! I mean...gee.

VICTOR I’m gonna kill him! I am going to kill my brother. I’m gonna shoot him!

48. 79 CONTINUED: 79

STAN Isn’t that a little extreme. You could go to prison for that!

VICTOR God is my witness and God will save me!

STAN You won’t be able to go to church in prison.

VICTOR Yes I can!

STAN Look I’m not into him being gay either but I don’t think that’s the solution.

VICTOR Look I just got to be accepted back into the church! I need Jesus as my Savior now! Okay.

STAN Well...I don’t know what else to say.

80 INT. VICTOR’S CHURCH - FATHER RABIN’S OFFICE - DAY 80

Father Rabin is at his table.

FATHER RABIN Oh fuck!

He opens his desk.

FATHER RABIN (continuing) Where the fuck is the white out! Jesus Christ! Helen! Jesus Christ I just bought some the other day! (beat) Where the fuck is the white out!

Someone knocks on his door.

49. 80 CONTINUED: 80

FATHER RABIN (sounding very nice) Yes who is it?

VICTOR It’s Victor Sailes.

FATHER RABIN (softer voice so he can’t hear him) Well Victor what brings you in today?

VICTOR I’d like to talk to you for a moment. It concerns my brother’s salvation. I take it you spoken to Stan.

FATHER RABIN Yes I have.

VICTOR How is my standing with this church?

FATHER RABIN Victor, your brother is still gay.

VICTOR Has Stan talked to you and told you that I’m willing to do anything, even the final deed, to get accepted back into the church.

FATHER RABIN Yes...but what exactly did you mean by the final deed?

VICTOR Father, I don’t know exactly how to say this and still sound like a good Christian man, but I need you to help me to kill my brother to free him of the demons that possess his soul.

FATHER RABIN I see. You know, Martha Wellner?

50. 80 CONTINUED: 80

VICTOR Yes. What ever happened to her?

FATHER RABIN She got prosecuted for killing her son. Now she’s on death row.

VICTOR Yeah well I’m not afraid of the laws of mankind’s and the consequences I’ll face for killing my brother. It is more important for me to save my brother's soul for the sake of our great Lord Jesus Christ.

FATHER RABIN I understand. (beat) I know a man who can help you. I don’t think you should do this on your own.

He pulls out the man’s address.

FATHER RABIN Here’s his address. I’ll tell you what. I’ll talk to him and get back to you this evening.

VICTOR We can’t wait till this evening! I mean, Satan is laughing right now at these evil deeds. Something’s got to be done right now!

FATHER RABIN Hey hey. It took God seven days to create the world, I think that if I can get back to you this evening, that pretty well on my part. Things take time.

VICTOR Fine.

FATHER RABIN Good. Good.

51. 81 EXT. HOTEL - SWIMMING POOL AREA - DAY 81

Ben sits by the pool. Arthur comes out and hugs Ben.

ARTHUR Isn’t this great Ben. Someday when you become an international musician superstar, we’ll have our own swimming pool in our own backyard.

BEN Yeah. This is great. This is really relaxing.

Ben’s cell phone rings. Arthur imitates the cell phone in an upsetting way.

BEN Hello? Yeah okay. I understand. Okay. Bye.

ARTHUR So who was that?

BEN That was the hospital. They need me to get back there. Two of the nurses quit. They have a lot of patients. They’re short staffed.

ARTHUR So we have to leave right away?

BEN Yeah.

ARTHUR But we just got here Ben.

BEN I know.

ARTHUR This is our honeymoon.

BEN I know. I’ll make it up to you.

52. 81 CONTINUED: 81

ARTHUR Fine. Let’s go.

FADE OUT:

FADE IN:

82 EXT. OUTSIDE BEN AND ARTHUR’S DOOR - DAY 82

Victor is there. He pulls out the gun from his bag. He’s nervous with it. He gets ready to knock, then hesitates, he puts the gun back in his bag. He knocks on the door.

83 INT. THE APARTMENT - DAY 83

Arthur is washing his hands. He HEARS the doorbell. Arthur opens the door.

ARTHUR Victor! What are you doing here.

Victor makes his way in.

ARTHUR I didn’t invite you in.

VICTOR Never mind.

ARTHUR What do you want?

Victor decides he can’t shoot his brother and zips the bag.

VICTOR I’m here to save your soul.

ARTHUR My soul is just fine.

VICTORIA Did you know that they threw me out of my church?

53. 83 CONTINUED: 83

ARTHUR Well probably because you’re some crazy psychotic fuck!

VICTOR No, no. They threw me out of the church because of you’re my brother and because you’re gay. That’s why they threw me out.

ARTHUR Well you should probably find a church that knows the true meaning of love and understanding.

VICTOR I know what kind of little business you’re running.

ARTHUR Oh do you? Tell me. How did you find that out?

VICTORIA I hired a private investigator.

ARTHUR A what?

VICTORIA A private investigator. He told me that you’re running a porn shop. You know I can’t believe you.

ARTHUR Wait a minute.

Arthur exits and then returns with lube and a dildo.

ARTHUR (continuing) Now you see this? Put some lube on it and then shove it up your ass!

Arthur throws them at Victor. They fall to the floor.

54. 83 CONTINUED: 83

VICTOR What is it gonna take for you to realize that you’ve got to divorce that guy and accept Jesus as you Savior. Jesus!

ARTHUR Now... please go.

Arthur opens the door.

VICTOR (walking out) You’ve gotta accept Jesus Christ as your Savior! You’ve gotta accept Jesus as your Savior!

Arthur pushes Victor out. Then Arthur begins to vacuum.

84 INT. FATHER RABIN’S OFFICE - DAY 84

He dials a number.

FATHER RABIN Hello? Victor? I have a man who can help you. He’ll be at your house this evening.

85 INT. BEN’S PLACE - DAY 85

ARTHUR Hey Benny, I’m gonna go to the grocery store. Do you want to go with me?

BEN No. I’m good. I’m good. I’m gonna stay here but can you pick me up some Twinkies, skittles, and why don’t you get some soda too.

ARTHUR Okay.

BEN Alright.

ARTHUR Alright sweetie. I’ll see you later.

55. 85 CONTINUED: 85

Arthur leaves.

86 EXT. BEN’S PLACE - DAY 86

We see PETER, the man Father Rabin told Victor about with Victor. They drive in.

VICTOR Okay, now repeat to me the plan.

PETER I know what we’re doing!

VICTOR Are you sure you can do this? It needs to be done quick!

87 INT. GROCERY STORE - DAY 87

Arthur leaves the grocery store. He drives off.

88 EXT. BEN’S PLACE - NIGHT 88

Victor and Peter drive away after beating Ben.

89 INT. BEN’S PLACE - NIGHT 89

Arthur enters. Ben is badly beaten, barely alive.

ARTHUR (running to Ben) Ben! Hey Ben! Ben! Hey! (slapping face) Ben! Oh my God!!

Arthur races to the phone.

ARTHUR (continuing) Hi, yeah! I need an ambulance!

90 OMITTED 90

91 EXT. VICTORIA’S HOUSE - MORNING 91

AGENT MOREEN steps out of his car. He’s an investigator.

56. 91 CONTINUED: 91

He knocks on Victor’s door. Victor opens the door.

VICTOR Yes can I help you?

AGENT MORREN (showing his badge) Yes. I’m looking for a Victor Sailes?

VICTOR That’s me. Are you the police?

AGENT MORREN Yes. I am Detective Morren of the LAPD. I’d like to have a word with you.

VICTOR Should I step outside?

AGENT MORREN Yes. Would you please?

VICTOR Watch out for my cat.

AGENT MORREN I was wondering if you know anything about a Mr. Ben Sheets? Any information on a Mr. Ben Sheets?

VICTOR Well yeah. He’s dead. What else do you want to know.

AGENT MORREN Who told you he was dead. Why do you say that?

VICTOR My brother.

AGENT MORREN I can assure you Mr. Sheets is fine. (MORE)

57. 91 CONTINUED: 91

AGENT MORREN (CONT’D) I was just at the hospital last night and he’s very much alive. If you could possibly get your keys and come down town with us I need to have a couple words with you down town at the department.

VICTOR Am I being arrested?

AGENT MORREN No but we need to discuss this down town.

92 EXT. FATHER RABIN’S OFFICE - DAY 92

Father Rabin walks to the church. Agent Morren enters.

AGENT MORREN Father! I’m looking for Father Rabin.

FATHER RABIN Father Rain, that’s me.

AGENT MORREN I’m officer Morren of the LAPD. I’d like to ask you a few questions if I may.

FATHER RABIN Sure.

AGENT MORREN There‘s a young man who‘s a member I believe of your congregation. His name is Victor Sailes. Are you familiar with him?

FATHER RABIN Victor is no longer a member of this congregation.

AGENT MORREN Well I’d like to ask you some brief questions about his personality. Do you think that this young man is possibly capable of violent behavior? Perhaps even murder?

58. 92 CONTINUED: 92

FATHER RABIN No! No, not Victor Sailes.

AGENT MORREN Well his brother seems to think contrary to that thought.

FATHER RABIN His brother has problems.

AGENT MORREN His brother has problems?

FATHER RABIN Spiritual problems. He has some rather unwholesome thoughts. Well if you’ll excuse me, I have to go and write Sunday’s service.

AGENT MORREN Of course.

93 EXT. VICTOR’S PLACE - MORNING 93

Arthur jumps over a fence and picks the lock and enters.

94 INT. VICTOR’S PLACE - MORNING 94

Arthur plants a recorder in the phone. Victor enters.

VICTOR How did you get in here? What the fuck are you doing?

ARTHUR I want to know who you hired to do that to Ben you fucking cunt!

VICTOR How dare you speak to me like that!

ARTHUR Who did you hire! Tell me or I’ll burn this place down.

59. 94 CONTINUED: 94

VICTOR Get out!

ARTHUR No I want you to tell me who you hired!

VICTOR Oh you do.

Victor pulls a gun and aims it at Arthur.

VICTOR (continuing) Get out NOW!

ARTHUR Where did you get that from?

VICTOR This little puppy is the same one I used to kill that little fagot friend of yours when you little.

ARTHUR You’re a sick cunt you know that!

VICTOR You know what I should have done back then. I should have finished you off then too but I didn’t have the heart.

ARTHUR Wait till I tell Agent Morren.

VICTOR He’s never gonna believe you you little fucking faggot. Now I am going to tell you one more time. Get out now. Now!

95 EXT. NEARBY THE APARTMENT - MORNING 95

Arthur enters his car. He puts on the headset.

96 INT. THE APARTMENT - MORNING 96

Victor picks up the phone. (Inter cut between the two.)

60. 96 CONTINUED: 96

VICTOR Hello. Father Rabin? My brother was just here. He threatened me! I’m scared.

FATHER RABIN Now just calm down, Victor. What do you mean he threatened you?

INSERT

SHOT OF ARTHUR LISTENING IN TO THEIR CONVERSATION ON HEADSET.

BACK TO SCENE

VICTOR He came over here shouting and very angry. He broke into my place. He called me a fucking cunt! Can you believe that! My own brother!

FATHER RABIN Okay look. I’m going to have Scott over at your house right after tomorrow’s mass. Okay. We’ll take care of Ben and Arthur. You can trust me on that.

VICTOR But what if he comes back?

FATHER RABIN Why don’t you come over to my house tonight. You’ll be more than welcome. I have to talk to you about details. I can’t talk about it over the phone. Just get over here right away.

INSERT

SHOT OF ARTHUR LISTENING IN TO THEIR CONVERSATION ON HEADSET.

BACK TO SCENE

VICTOR Okay. I’m on my way.

61. 97 EXT. WHERE ARTHUR IS - MORNING 97

Arthur takes off the headset. He knows who involved now. He drives off.

98 EXT. VICTOR’S CHURCH - EVENING 98

Shot of Arthur walking into the church.

99 INT. CHURCH - FATHER RABIN’S OFFICE - LATER 99

Arthur knocks on the door.

FATHER RABIN (with his back turned) Yes? Come in.

Arthur enters.

ARTHUR Hello Father Rabin. That was an excellent service that you gave this morning. That was very inspiring.

FATHER RABIN Thank you. I don’t believe I’ve ever met you young man. What’s you name?

ARTHUR My name is Milton.

They shake hands.

FATHER RABIN Well it’s good to meet you.

ARTHUR Milton Blumquist.

FATHER RABIN Well have a seat and we’ll get acquainted.

ARTHUR Okay.

Arthur sits down.

62. 99 CONTINUED: 99

FATHER RABIN So is this your first time to our church?

ARTHUR No. Actually this is my forth time. I’ve been coming here with one of your members his name is Scott.

FATHER RABIN Ah yes, Scott. I know him well. He’s very devoted to our Lord Jesus.

ARTHUR He and I are supposed to have Bible study today at one o’clock today. But I seemed to have lost his address and phone number. Is there anyway you could give that to me?

FATHER RABIN Of course.

Father Rabin begins to write down Scott’s address. Arthur pulls out the poison and puts it on a clothe.

FATHER RABIN (handing over the address) There you go Milton.

ARTHUR Thanks Father! I really appreciate it.

FATHER RABIN You're welcome.

Arthur acts as if he’s ready to leave and then suddenly, Arthur puts the poisoned cloth up to Father Rabin’s nose. They both struggle, but Father Rabin passes out. They’re both on the floor now. Arthur leaves the room.

100 EXT. THE CHURCH - NOON 100

Arthur runs to his car and gets gasoline. He runs back in.

101 INT. THE CHURCH - NOON 101

Arthur spills the gas, strikes a match, and drops it on him.

63. 102 EXT. THE CHURCH - NOON 102

Arthur then drives away.

103 INT. ARTHUR’S APARTMENT - EVENING 103

Arthur enters and sits down. Very shaken about what he just did. He plays with a ball. The phone rings. Arthur doesn’t answer it. The answering machine picks up.

NURSE This is Thomas calling from the hospital. Ben is better and he’s ready to be picked up.

Arthur jumps up and races to the phone.

ARTHUR Wait! Wait! Wait! (picking up phone) Hello! Hello! Fuck.

Arthur races out the door.

FADE OUT:

FADE IN:

104 INT. THE APARTMENT - DAY 104

Ben and Arthur walk in, Ben over Arthur’s shoulder. Arthur puts Ben on couch and pulls comforter over him.

BEN This is uncomfortable. I don’t want to sleep. I don’t want to lay here.

ARTHUR Here, let me help you to the bedroom.

Arthur takes Ben to the bedroom.

105 INT. THE BEDROOM - EVENING 105

After laying Ben down, Arthur takes one look at him and then leaves.

64. 106 EXT. BEN’S PLACE - IN THE STREET - EVENING 106

Victor and Peter drive down the street and park.

VICTOR Good.

They both walk over to Ben’s place.

107 INT. BEN’S PLACE - EVENING 107

Victor changes his mind. He doesn’t want Peter there.

VICTOR Actually. Wait. Stay here. Look. I’ve changed my mind. I gotta take care of business. Go back to the car, wait there a half hour. If I don’t come back in a half hour just leave. Alright? I’ve changed my mind. Do you understand? Okay. Go now.

Victor begins walking towards Ben and Arthur’s apartment.

108 INT. THE APARTMENT - EVENING 108

Shot of Arthur in the shower.

109 INT. BEN’S PLACE - EVENING 109

Victor is ringing the door bell.

110 INT. WHERE BEN IS - EVENING 110

The room is very dark.

BEN Arthur! Arthur! There’s someone at the door!

111 INT. BATHROOM - EVENING 111

ARTHUR Okay, I’m getting out!

112 INT. WHERE VICTOR IS - EVENING 112

Shot of Victor ringing bell.

65. 113 INT. WHERE BEN IS - EVENING 113

Ben decides to answer the door himself. He gets up and walks over to the mirror. He looks at his bruise and then puts on a shirt and walks over and opens the door. The door bell rings again. Just then Victor pulls the trigger and shoots Ben in the abdomen. Ben falls slowly. Victor shoots him again. Ben falls to the floor.

114 INT. BATHROOM - EVENING 114

Arthur puts on a white shirt.

115 INT. WHERE VICTOR IS - EVENING 115

Arthur enters. He see Ben and runs over and hugs Ben corpse. Victor grabs Arthur as he cries.

ARTHUR No. NO! Oh Ben.

VICTOR I did Ben a favor. I saved his soul. Shut up. Quit crying! Now! Get up! Get up quick! Get in the room!

Victor gets more aggressive.

VICTOR (continuing) Get in the room.

Victor puts the gun up into Arthur.

VICTOR (continuing) Did you know that the church kicked me out because of you. You and your homosexual ways. Do you know that?

Victor pulls out a bottle that has fluid to knock Arthur out.

66. 115 CONTINUED: 115

VICTOR (continuing) Arthur, I’m going to give you one chance. One chance only to save your soul. You hear me. Don’t look at me! Look away from me. Look away. Or you’ll be joining your precious precious Ben.

Victor knocks Arthur out with the knock out fluid to calm him down.

FADE OUT:

FADE IN:

116 INT. ARTHUR’S ROOM 116

CAMERA FOCUS on Victor BLURRED, SLOWLY INTO FOCUS. (Arthur’s point of view) Victor is sitting on a chair. Arthur mumbles.

VICTOR So, you’re awake. Looks like the drugs did real nice. A little hope that maybe I can save your soul. Do you understand. Will you accept the Lord Jesus Christ as your savior, Arthur? Will you?

Victor stands up since he doesn’t get an answer from Arthur.

VICTOR (continuing) Will you accept the Lord Jesus Christ as your savior? Answer me! (shoving the gun in his face) Now!

Arthur mumbles more.

ARTHUR Yeah.

67. 116 CONTINUED: 116

VICTOR You know how they save souls don’t you Arthur? Huh? Do you know how? They baptize people. That’s what they do. We’re gonna baptize you. (with much force; and gun in hand) GET UP! GET UP! STOP! Stop right there! Take it off! In the Bible they baptize people naked. Naked in front of Jesus' eyes. Take it off now! Take it off!

Arthur slowly undresses, his mind spinning from the drug. Victor continues to point the gun at Arthur.

VICTOR (continuing) Do you accept Jesus as your Savior.

No answer from Arthur.

VICTOR (continuing) Answer me!

ARTHUR Yeah. I do.

VICTOR Turn around. Get in there! Get in there!

Victor forces Arthur to the bath tub.

117 INT. THE BATH ROOM - NIGHT 117

VICTOR Get down!

Arthur falls to the floor. Victor turns on the water.

VICTOR (continuing; forcing Arthur’s head under the running water) I baptize you in the name of the Father, and the son and the Holy Spirit. I baptize you!

68. 117 CONTINUED: 117

Victor forces Arthur back up and into the bedroom with the gun forcefully at his back.

118 INT. THE BEDROOM - NIGHT 118

Victor knocks Arthur out again with the drug. He smacks Arthur around to be sure he’s out. He leaves the room.

119 INT. THE LIVING ROOM - NIGHT 119

Victor finds a seat and sits down.

120 INT. THE BEDROOM - NIGHT 120

Arthur slowly becomes conscious. He puts on his underwear and a shirt. He takes the gun out of a drawer in the bath room. He heads to the living room.

121 INT. LIVING ROOM - NIGHT 121

He enters the room and closes the door behind him.

ARTHUR Victor!

VICTOR Arthur!

Victor grabs for the gun. Arthur warns him.

ARTHUR Don’t!

Arthur is past the point of no return. He has at this point lost all human judgment. He is full of so much rage that is appears very calm. Revenge is the only thing on Arthur’s mind now.

ARTHUR (running his hand on his chest in side his robe) Is this what you want?

69. 121 CONTINUED: 121

VICTOR Arthur put some clothes on. You’re embarrassing yourself!

ARTHUR You can’t stand having Ben touch me. So you wanna touch me. You wanna fuck me don’t you Victor.

VICTOR Just drop the gun. Put the gun down. You’re going to hurt someone. Arthur, put it down.

ARTHUR Here I am. Come and get me!

He pulls the trigger. It hits a table and everything flies off. Victor is stunned. Smoke blazes out of the gun.

Arthur keeps advancing and getting closer to Victor offering some sex.

ARTHUR Come on Victor. You can fuck me. You know you can.

VICTOR Arthur, I know about the life insurance policy. It’s one million dollars.

Arthur reveals more of his body.

VICTOR (continuing) One million dollars because I killed Ben. But if you kill me, if you kill me now, you’re just gonna go to jail. You’re not gonna get a penny of that money. If you kill me, you’re gonna be condemned to death by our Lord Jesus Christ! DON’T DO IT!

Arthur fires the gun again, hitting Victor in the shoulder.

70. 121 CONTINUED: 121

ARTHUR Come on, Victor. Come here and fuck me now before it’s too late.

Victor realizes there’s no talking to Arthur. He takes a chance and grabs the gun. He shoots it at Arthur, hitting him in the shoulder.

Arthur flies to the ground, over the chair. Victor keeps firing the gun, again, again, and again till he’s out of bullets. Arthur sits there on the chair with rivers of blood streaming out of his mouth. The blood slowly fills his lungs.

Arthur reaches for his gun, barely with enough energy to pull the trigger. He turns around and pulls the trigger, a luck shot hitting Victor in the fore head. Victor stumbles backwards, hitting the wall. A moment goes by that Victor is up against the wall. He falls to the floor dead before hitting it.

Arthur falls to the ground dead.

FADE OUT:

THE END