SOUNDTRACK: LOOSE FUR - THE RULING CLASS
FADE IN:
INT. THE GOLD MINE - MORNING
DUNCAN is seen surveying the store in action. FRIZZO sits at
one counter giving change to a customer while ANDREW stocks
the shelves with new CDs.
DUNCAN (V.O.)
I've been feeling odd lately about
the store. Where as before I
couldn't stand the place I now find
myself becoming active in improving
it. Where as the employees seemed
to be lazy before they now appear
active at the very least.
NASH is seen yawning while sitting on the ground near the
vinyl section.
DUNCAN (V.O.)
And Nash had woke up before noon.
Several TV's in the store are turned on and are showing an
animated movie.
DUNCAN (V.O.)
To increase profits I had began
selling films on DVD.
CUT TO:
INT. THE GOLD MINE - LATER
NASH and FRIZZO sit on the a counter watching Pocahontas on
one of the TV screens while eating sunflower seeds.
NASH
(To FRIZZO)
Are you swallowing those?
FRIZZO
Yeah, why?
NASH
I don't think that's good for your
stomach.
FRIZZO
Neither is alcohol. What do I care?
NASH
(Nods)
You do make a good point. Where's
Franchila today?
FRIZZO
His mother died.
NASH
Really?
FRIZZO
Yeah, like 10 years ago. Why do you
assume I know where he is anyway?
DUNCAN approaches NASH and FRIZZO.
DUNCAN
How are the DVD's selling today,
Steve?
FRIZZO
I wasn't aware I was supposed to
keep track.
NASH
Can I ask you a question, Frizzo?
DUNCAN (V.O.)
Oh god.
DUNCAN
No.
FRIZZO
Why yes, Nash.
NASH
Have you ever heard the wolf cry to
the blue corn moon? Or asked the
grinning bobcat why he grins?
FRIZZO
Haven't we all?
DUNCAN
Guys--
FRIZZO
But can you sing with all the
voices of the mountains?
DUNCAN
(Loudly)
Okay! I get it!
DUNCAN furiously storms away.
CUT TO:
INT. THE GOLD MINE, VINYL SECTION
DUNCAN and CIARA take inventory silently, their backs to each
other.
CIARA
What are you doing for lunch?
(Beat, DUNCAN doesn't
answer)
Duncan?
DUNCAN turns around with a confused look on his face.
DUNCAN
What?
(Beat)
Sorry, I thought you might be on
the phone...
CIARA
It's fine if you don't want to--
DUNCAN
Lunch would be fantastic.
CUT TO:
EXT. RESTAURANT - AFTERNOON
CIARA and DUNCAN sit and have an animated discussion as
DUNCAN narrates.
DUNCAN (V.O.)
Ciara is the kind of girl that is
unattainable for guys like me.
Ciara is a perfect being that has
no business living on planet earth
with the rest of us sad souls.
Ciara is a dream girl. And I have
no idea why she is having anything
to do with me.
(Beat)
Suddenly my confidence that selling
my half of the store was the right
thing to do was fading.
A WAITER comes to the table and brings drinks. CIARA looks at
her watch.
CIARA
Shouldn't we be at work?
DUNCAN
(Smiles)
They can handle it.
DUNCAN (V.O.)
Or not...
CUT TO:
INT. THE GOLD MINE - AFTERNOON
NASH and FRIZZO sit in the same spot as before, except now
they're watching The Big Lebowski. ANDREW looks the two over,
bewildered.
ANDREW
Should you be watching this?
FRIZZO
Probably not.
Suddenly the normally half-buzzed NASH jumps off the counter
and stands, looking alerted.
ANDREW
What the hell's wrong with you?
NASH lifts his head high and sniffs the air.
NASH
She's here.
On cue JESSICA GOLD enters the store. She smiles at NASH in
the disgusted way a rich man would smile at a bum.
JESSICA
It's my birthday.
NASH
(Frightened)
Really? That's great!
JESSICA
You didn't remember, did you?
NASH
Of course I did! I was just about
to call you and tell you that you
could come down and have a... uh...
FRIZZO
(Paying little attention)
20 dollar gift certificate?
NASH
Yeah!
JESSICA
(Laughs)
Good. I'll take five.
NASH
Yeah, that could work too!
JESSICA
You're so cute.
JESSICA pinches NASH'S cheek.
JESSICA
(cont'd)
You say that like you're in charge.
DUNCAN (V.O.)
Such an angel. Little did I know
what was going to happen next.
DUNCAN and CIARA walk into the store. NASH quickly gets
JESSICA's attention that they are there.
NASH
Mom, Duncan said he had a surprise
for you this evening.
DUNCAN looks at NASH stunned.
DUNCAN (V.O.)
Dammit.
JESSICA
(smiling)
Really?
DUNCAN just laughs. When JESSICA turns her attention away
from him he makes sure to give NASH a death look. NASH just
shrugs his shoulders.
JESSICA turns her attention back to DUNCAN and he goes back
to smiling like he never stopped.
CUT TO:
INT. FANCY RESTAURANT - THAT NIGHT
JESSICA and DUNCAN have a table by the window at a very posh
restaurant. JESSICA is enjoying her food as DUNCAN stares
blankly at the ground.
DUNCAN (V.O.)
As I sat with my mom, I
contemplated all the things I'd
rather be doing.
EXT. SPANISH COLISEUM
DUNCAN is dressed in a ridiculous bull fighting uniform
surrounded by spectators.
He holds a red flag as a bull rushes out of the gate at him.
Just as he's about to make contact...
INT. FANCY RESTAURANT - CONTINUOUS
DUNCAN snaps out of his daze and looks out the window.
DUNCAN (V.O.)
If I knew what was going on down
the street, I'd be wishing for the
bull.
EXT. DOWN THE ROAD
NASH and CIARA are walking down the street. Both are holding
ice cream cones and looking very comfortable with each other.
NASH
I didn't get it.
CIARA
What's there to get? It's a banjo
player taking money from homeless
people.
NASH
So?
CIARA
Who cares? As long as it's
entertaining.
They both walk by the window that DUNCAN is looking out of.
All we can see is DUNCAN's hands and face pressed against the
glass. He stares at the two until they are out of sight.
INT. FANCY RESTAURANT
JESSICA
Is something wrong?
DUNCAN
(fidgety)
No, um I just need to get some air.
I'll be right back.
DUNCAN gets up and leaves the table.
CUT TO:
EXT. OUTSIDE CIARA'S HOUSE
NASH and CIARA stand outside the door to her home. DUNCAN
stands behind a tree in the background.
CIARA
You're a fun guy Nash.
NASH
Yeah, I know.
CIARA
You get your brother to lighten up
now.
NASH
Haha, never going to happen. So,
can I come in?
CIARA rolls her eyes.
CIARA
Goodnight Nash.
She shuts the door leaving NASH alone with the stupid grin on
his face.
NASH
She wants me.
NASH walks back to the street and up the road. He doesn't
notice DUNCAN as he walks back. The camera goes to DUNCAN.
SOUNDTRACK: THE FRAY - OVER MY HEAD
DUNCAN (V.O.)
I realized two things at that
moment. I was falling fast for
Ciara, and I had left mom at the
restaurant.
ON THE NEXT EPISODE OF GOLD MINE GUTTED...
DUNCAN (V.O.)
Mom meets a new friend.
JESSICA is sitting in the restaurant by herself looking
annoyed and checking her watch. MR. FRANCHILLA approaches
her.
MR. FRANCHILLA
Is this seat taken?
DUNCAN (V.O.)
And Frizzo is inspired.
FRIZZO walks into The Gold Mine dressed fully as Pocahontas
from the Disney movie. ANDREW and ASHLEY stare at him.
FRIZZO
What?
ROLL CREDITS
FADE TO BLACK.