INT. HAWTHORNE DINING ROOM. NIGHT
Bryan and Wendy each sit at the ends of the table. Stephen and Mike sit on one side, with Stephen next to Bryan and Mike next to Wendy. Lucas sits on the other side next to his mother, with Kelsey next to him and Valerie between Kelsey and Bryan.
Okay guys, hate to do it, but tomorrow we got to get right back to work.
Right, work. Ha!
What's on tap for tomorrow Uncle Mike? You holding out?
Meeting at the studio with the director of the project.
And screen tests with the actresses auditioning to play opposite you.
Girls…
Kelsey looks at Lucas.
Can Kelsey come Dad?
Of course, you're gonna be there all day, so Valerie has to be there and Kelsey will naturally be along as well.
Great.
Mike rolls his eyes at the exchange and Stephen grins.
EXT. SWIMMING POOL. LATER
The boys sit on the edge…their feet in the water. Each are far enough away from each other that they can't touch, or be pulled in. Lucas appears to be deep in thought. Stephen splashes some water in Mike's direction to get his attention. Once he was it, he motions for Mike to take a look at Lucas, who's looking at the bottom of the pool as though it were something mystical.
Lucas man, what you looking at?
Lucas continues staring…lost maybe, in thought.
Lucas?
Huh?
Where were you?
Um…I guess I'm a little nervous about tomorrow.
You? You're a freaking natural in front of the camera. What's going on?
Dunno. Never mind. I'll be okay.
Stephen squints at his brother.
You'll tell us if you're gonna lose it, huh?
Yeah. Of course. You'll be the first to know.
Lucas smiles wickedly, causing Mike to look at him questioningly.
Stop it…
Lucas laughs and splashes him.
EXT. HAWTHORNE HOUSE. NEXT MORNING
A passenger van is parked out front. Michael is pacing. He is the only one to be seen. He reaches though the driver's side window and honks the horn.
Come on, we're gonna be sooooo late…
The front door of the house flies open and the kids come running out, with Lucas and Kelsey battling for front position. Kelsey reaches the van first and slams into Michael in order to stop.
We have a winner! Where's your mom?
Getting instructions from Mrs. Hawthorne.
Michael's head drops in frustration. Valerie appears in the doorway of the house with Wendy.
Keep your pants on Little Man, I'm coming!!
The boys and Kelsey laugh at this and Michael gives them a cease and desist look.
Whoa!
Valerie runs over and gets into the passenger side of the van. Michael starts it as she's closing the door.
Do you want me to drive?
Why?
Because I know where it is and you don't.
Why don't you just navigate and we'll see how it goes.
In the back the kids exchange looks.
Um…could you guys wait to maim each other until after we get to the studio?
Not a problem Steve.
Uncle Mike?
Sure thing.
Stephen rolls his eyes and sighs.
EXT. MOVIE STUDIOS. DAY
Michael pulls up to the gate and a guard approaches the driver's side window with a clipboard.
Yes?
The Hawthorne Brothers.
Would they be listed as anything else?
Maybe just Hawthorne? You know, the singing group?
The brothers? With that song "My Angel"? No way…you got any ID?
Michael slumps over the steering wheel.
Lucas, get out of the van.
What?
Michael!
Oh he's young, he moves fast, trust me.
Leave the door open.
Okay.
Lucas slides open the door and jumps out onto the pavement. Stephen and Mike keep their eyes on him. Using his hand, Michael counts off five. As he's counting, a low rumbling is heard.
Here it comes.
Get ready Lucas.
Mike and Stephen position themselves near the door _ with Mike prepared to shut it and Stephen prepared to pull Lucas in.
You might want to alert the rest of your security team.
The pounding is mixed now with the sound of excited voices as the girl swarm from everywhere. Stephen reaches out for Lucas.
Lucas!
SFX: crowd of teenage girls screaming
Stephen grabs Lucas, yanks him into the van and Mike slams the door shut. Lucas slides into the seat next to Kelsey, who hugs him protectively.
Welcome to my world buddy. This is Hawthorne. You wanna open the gate?
The guard quickly opens the gate and Michael drives through. Lucas turns to watch the gates close behind them.
Well that was exciting.
Thanks Steve.
No prob.
Hey!
You too Mike. Hey, Uncle Mike? Was that payback?
Maybe.
Mike laughs first but soon everyone joins in.
INT. PRODUCTION OFFICES. DAY
Kelsey watches Lucas as he fidgets. Mike watches people passing by the window. Valerie and Stephen are chatting as Michael paces. Finally, an assistant breezes out of an interior room.
Okey dokey, everything's ready folks. Come on in.
INT. PRODUCTION OFF./CONFERENCE ROOM. DAY
The assistant leads everyone into the room. On the other side of the table, a young man stands up. He's wearing jeans, a t-shirt that says, "It ain't over til I say it's over," and a solid color baseball hat, no logo. He looks and acts young.
Hey hey, the gang's all here. How you doin? I'm Rob McIntyre!
How old are you?
Fair question. 25. How old are you?
14
Cool. You're Lucas then, huh?
Yep, n' that's Mike, and the big guy's Stephen.
Robin comes round to their side of the table, and shakes hands with each of the boys, stopping when he comes face to face with Michael.
Family or management?
Both actually, uncle in charge of everything Dad can't do. Michael.
Uncle Mike?
Why not…you wouldn't be the first…
Great, well why doesn't everyone get comfortable?
Robin motions towards the table and everyone starts to take seats, Kelsey and Valerie sitting between Lucas and Michael.
Wait!
What?!
I don't believe I've been introduced to the ladies yet…
Valerie Lincoln, the boys tutor. And this is my daughter Kelsey.
Lucas beams proudly as Valerie introduces Kelsey. Mike and Stephen exchange "what's-going-on" looks.
Like I said then, the gang's all here. I trust you guys have all seen the script?
Pieces of it…
Shit!
All eyes are on him. He looks around the room.
Oh my vocabulary is going to have to…is damn okay?
Around the room, heads shake no.
How about darn? Cut me a break? Jake, move your darn butt and get those darn scripts in here, darn it!
Kelsey giggles. Robin blushes. The assistant, Jake (22, clean cut, earnest) comes kidding in with 5 copies of the script. He stands as Robin, script by script, hands one to Stephen, one to Mike, one to Lucas - who shares with Kelsey, one to Michael - who shares with Valerie, and then takes the last copy for himself. He swats Jake gently with it.
Go help Chelsea prep the sound stage for the auditions.
Jake runs out and Robin moves back round to his side of the table. He sits down and begins consulting his notes.
Okay, of course you'll read the whole thing later. But for now, the girls have been reading three different scenes. Stephen, your scene is on page 26. Mike, your scene is on page 58, and Lucas, yours is on 73. So, if you wanna familiarize yourself with those…those are the scenes the girls are going to be reading with you.
INT. CONFERENCE ROOM. LATER
MUSIC - Time (Rolling Stones)
Robin is gone, everyone else remains, reading. Stephen and Mike are a few chairs apart at the table. Michael and Valerie are also at the table, close together, reading the same script. Valerie has a highlighter in her hand and occasionally makes notations. Lucas and Kelsey are stretched out on the floor reading his script. Jake bursts into the room, causing everyone to look up. He notices Valerie and her highlighter.
Ooh, notes, Rob's gonna be… Never mind…you guys ready? The girls are stacking up already. Looks like it's gonna be a full afternoon.
He winks in the boys' direction.
Come on then, I'll take you on over to the stage.
RESUME MUSIC.
INT. SOUNDSTAGE. DAY.
Jake leads the boys in. Michael, Valerie and Kelsey bring up the rear. The place is packed with girls, all sorted into ages. Each cluster is rather large. When Lucas surveys the scene, he drops back to be near Kelsey.
Can you believe this?
That must be your group over there.
Look, wouldja just look?
I'm looking! All these girls are auditioning for this movie?
Oh God.
What?
There's a kiss in my scene. I have to…I'm going to…kiss…all…oh…all these girls.
And the insurmountable problem with that would me?
What if they scream or something?
They won't. These girls are here to work. Plus Rob threatened them, screamers will be immediately weeded out and escorted to the front gate. Come on, we gotta get started.
INT. SOUNDSTAGE. LATER
Auditions are underway. Robin goes from brother to brother, with Jake and Chelsea (a redhead with a mound of curls and a sunny disposition) monitoring the videotaping of each actress.
It's not a problem. You look like you need the ride.
Thanks, it wasn't my plan to end up like this.
Hey, you go to Belmont? You look familiar.
No, I'm nobody you know…
Are you somebody I'd wanna know?
***
You're not like all the others.
I should hope not.
You're different.
Thanks.
She kisses him on the cheek. He stares at him for a moment, takes her face in his hands and kisses her back.
***
Where do you live?
Around.
What? What…
What do you mean…around?
Lucas looks at the girl, expecting her to say another line.
Lucas…you're supposed to say…what kind of address is around.
Right…um…what do you mean…around? What kind of address is around…
Each scene is repeated numerous times. Finally, a confident brunette of about 19 strolls up to take her place next to Stephen.
Hi…I'm Colette Franklin.
Stephen Hawthorne.
Gee, really?
Stephen looks at her.
Joke.
She takes his hand and places a cassette in it.
I brought you something.
Trying to break into the music business?
Not hardly, just thought you might like it. It's Colin James.
Cool. Early stuff. You Canadian?
Yeah, I grew up there.
You like his stuff?
Well, I grew up in Vancouver. So you kinda hafta. It's like a rule there…him, Bryan Adams, Sarah McLaughlin, Barney Bentall…
What's a Barney Bentall?
I can lend you the tape if you want…if I get the part…
Stephen grins and laughs.
Mike finishes kissing Meline Brooks, a 16 year old with dark hair and a dark complexion, and they break from what has appeared to have been a passionate matter. She continues to look at Mike affectionately.
Cut. Good.
Meline waits maybe a split second before wiping her mouth. Mike just stares at her.
No offense.
Huh? Was it that gross? I've been kissing so much I think my lips are numb.
Nah, it's not you, it's me. I'm bisexual, and my current partner is a girl.
Mike's mouth is wide open. He closes it quickly.
Great. As long as you're happy.
***
Where do you live?
Around.
What kind of address is around?
Cut! Lucas…you're skipping lines now.
I'm sorry.
Robin looks at Michael, who turns to Valerie and Kelsey.
What's wrong?
Valerie shrugs.
I dunno. He was doing fine in the office. Can I go see if I can help?
Go right ahead.
Kelsey gets up and walks onto the set.
Excuse us a minute please.
The girl gets up and walks over to Robin. Kelsey sits down next to Lucas and gets him to look in her eyes.
So what's wrong Banana Head?
Dunno…guess I'm nervous.
But you were reading the scene in the office. Here, try it with me…
Kelsey picks up the script. Robin, who has been watching, prods the camera operator, who begins taping.
Where do you live?
Around.
What? What do you mean…around? What kind of address is around?
All I've got at the moment.
All? Where's your family?
Gone. I don't know where and I don't want to remember when.
I'm sorry.
Not as much as I am.
Lucas pulls Kelsey into a hug. Robin turns to Michael and Valerie with his eyes wide and arms open.
Cut. Nice job. Perfect.
