Open_Roads_3-18-15 FINAL FINAL

Open Roads
Written By:
Grant Stoner & Andy Lauer
Story By:
Jared Kirchheimer
Open Roads Chicago, LLC
WGA Registered 2015
www.openroads-movie.com
312-498-9982

EXT. CHICAGO STREETS - SUNRISE
The camera soars over the city - Wrigley Field, Lakeshore
Drive, Lake Michigan, Sears Tower - moving towards the South
side.
FATHER THOMAS (V.O.)
I’m not a gambling man. I never have
been. But that doesn’t stop me from
looking at the odds. The odds of a
juvenile kid making it out of the
system are 100 to one. Every year
they go up. But once in a while,
only a few times in this Priest’s
life, a kid made it. But the journey
there...that’s something most of us
couldn’t bare....
Austere brownstones and glimmering glass towers slowly fade
into bustling urban blight; half-abandoned projects,
neighborhood liquor stores.
Two African American boys DEXTER PARK, 8, handsome but
reserved and CLAYTON DUNN, 9, bold. They speed through on
bikes, easily traversing the chaos.
An Elderly Woman crosses the street. Clayton cuts it too
close causing the woman to drop her newspaper. Dexter swoops
in, scoops the paper and hands it to her.
CLAYTON
Hurry slow poke!
DEXTER
On your heels hot shot!
CLAYTON
Got something to show you... this
way!
EXT. CHICAGO STREETS - CONTINUOUS
The boys speed into a more gentrified part of town -
renovated buildings, Mom n’ Pop stores.
EXT. CONSTRUCTION SITE - CONTINUOUS
They stop in front of a construction site, surrounded by a
chain fence and posted sign: "Future home of City Pharmacy."
Clayton drags the bikes behind a row of bushes.
(CONTINUED)

CLAYTON
Tommy told me a way in.
DEXTER
A way in?
CLAYTON
Yeah, lets explore, it will be cool.
DEXTER
I can’t. My Nana done told me-
CLAYTON
Shoot - your Nana wont beat you like
my daddy will if he found me in
trouble. I’m C-ton the magnificent.
DEXTER
We ain’t got no business up in -
A CAT cries quietly in the distance.
CLAYTON
Shhhh....you hear that? What if he’s
stuck in there? We get a reward.
Clayton runs ahead. Nervously, Dexter follows Clayton’s
path.
INT. CITY PHARMACY UNDER CONSTRUCTION - CONTINUOUS
Clayton slips through two upright plywood boards. Dexter
comes and they enter ...
The store near completion, with shelving standing empty.
Some boxes lay open, one full of plastic hangers. The SOUNDS
OF CHICAGO have all but ceased.
No sight or sound of the cat
DEXTER
No cat. Probably wasn't even in
here.
CLAYTON
No....but there’s a hanger coming at
your head!
Dexter reacts quick enough to avoid a hanger thrown by a
laughing Clayton. And the competition has begun.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
2.

The boys chase each other down the aisles, Dexter loosening
up and going with the flow.
CLAYTON (CONT’D)
Panting( )
See, I told you it would be fun.
Besides its Sunday, nobody around.
Hey, check this out, got it from my
Aunt's boyfriend.
Clayton pulls out an M80 FIREWORK from his jacket pocket
along with a ZIPPO LIGHTER.
DEXTER
Whooaaa... that's cool.
Dexter pulls a lighter.
DEXTER (cont'd)
Someone will hear.
CLAYTON
That's why we’re running like hell!
The fuse catches, moving quickly to the explosive device.
Clayton HEAVES it across the empty store and the boys turn
and run. BOOM! Its louder than expected.
A painting tarp catches fire and heads to the rafters
DEXTER
Damn.
CLAYTON
exiting( )
Forget it! Move!
EXT. CONSTRUCTION SITE - SAME
SIRENS sound in the near distance. Clayton and Dexter burst
out and run to their bikes but its too late as the emergency
responders descend. Clayton panics.
CLAYTON
crying( )
He gonna kill me, D. My daddy gonna
tear me apart.
Dexter thinks quick. He spots a drainage ditch. They share a
beat between them.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
3.

DEXTER
Get in there. Now. Go!
Dexter pushes Clayton toward the hole, then runs towards the
cops/fire, making himself an easy target to spot. Cops
approach, dragging him down. He gives one last look to
Clayton, peeking out from inside the safety of the ditch.
POLICE OFFICER #1
off both bikes( )
Where’s your friend? Huh? You better
talk, son!
Dexter remains tight-lipped as firemen run to extinguish the
blaze.
FADE TO BLACK
INT. JUVENILE COURT ROOM - THE NEXT DAY
Dexter, looking tired, worried and scared, faces the
Juvenile Court JUDGE.
JUDGE
I'm going to give you one last
chance to name your accomplice.
Nothing from Dexter.
JUDGE (cont'd)
Very well. You have shoplifting,
truancy and now this. Where are your
parents, Dexter?
DEXTER
My momma died, and my Nana told me
that my daddy went away to find
work. I ain’t seen him since....
JUDGE
(looking through file) You’re under
the custody of your Grandmother? Is
she in the courtroom?
Dexter points to GRACE, 80’S, an elderly black woman sitting
in back row, caring eyes, and oxygen tubing stretching past
her nostrils.
JUDGE (CONT’D)
Now Dexter, I need you to understand
what I'm about to say is for your
own good ... your own safety.
(MORE)
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
4.

It is in my judgment, based on past
JUDGE (CONT’D) (cont'd)
actions and in-home investigations
by state social workers, that, while
perhaps well-intended, the resources
in your current home are not
adequate to serve your needs.
To the court( )
Therefore, I remand him to the care
of the State. Grace Park will have
full visitation rights, but Mr. Park
will be in foster care until he is
either legally adopted or reaches
the age of
Dexter realizes the levity of the judgment by the tear
running down his grandmother’s face.
CUT TO:
INT. JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER VISITATION ROOM - LATER
Dexter and Grace sit closely together in this brightly lit
yet drab office space. The lack of windows adds to the
claustrophobia. Dexter in tears, his Nana comforting him.
GRACE
You deserve better. Just know I
ain't abandoning you. Your Nana will
always be here.
DEXTER
But who will take care of you, Nana?
GRACE
Oh you don't go worrying about me,
angel. I've survived this long, I'll
get by. You're a good boy, Dexter.
Remember that.
DEXTER
I'm scared.
GRACE
No need for that... we’re a strong
lot. Survivors. You'll do just fine.
There's one thing I've learned in
this long life. You can't change the
cards you're dealt, you just have to
play the hand the best you can.
The DETENTION GUARD sticks his head in to end the meeting.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
5.

GUARD
Mam
GRACE
Yes sir, just one more moment with
my boy.
INT. JAIL CELL HALLWAY
Dexter is lead past cell doors. Other kids jeer him as he
enters his own shared cell.
The darkness in a man’s soul starts
when he’s a child. And carries with
him through the rest of his days.
The cracks become wide. And vicious.
But eventually could be what lets
the light in.
Dexter stares. Defeated. The guard slams the door shut.
FADE TO:
TITLE CARD: 7 YEARS LATER
EXT. MERCY HOME FOR BOYS AND GIRLS
A quiet snow cover falls onto now 15 year-old Dexter. He
stands in a worn coat and black knit cap looking anxiously
at the entrance of the impressive, red brick building. Dex's
face belies his young age, still defiantly proud.
He re-cinches a duffel bag hanging over his shoulder and
enters.
INT. MERCY HOME
PAM STEWART, 40’s, yanks him inside. She’s kind under the
tough veneer, a serial multi-tasker.
PAM
Keep that damn cold out or we’re all
gonna be ice cubes.
off to her desk( )
Name?
DEXTER
Dexter Park, ma'am.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
6.

PAM
Sit down. If you don’t ask me any
questions I wont throw you out.
Father Thomas will be out here
shortly.
Dexter looks around and notices other children walking out
of the cafeteria. No hand cuffs, no guards. A calm comes
over his face.
A trophy case displays some aging wins but nothing recent.
FATHER THOMAS, late 50’s, African-American, gruff, the
weight of the world on his shoulders.
Upon his approach Dexter rises. Thomas stands before him. He
says nothing, sizing Dexter up. For a lonnnng time.
Finally.
FATHER THOMAS
I'm Father Thomas. How are you, son?
DEXTER
shivering( )
I’m ok, Sir. A little cold -
Pam drops 2 cups of hot cocoa.
DEXTER (cont'd)
But getting better.
FATHER THOMAS
Follow me.
Thomas goes. Dexter grabs his bag and goes. Stops. Runs back
for the cocoa, dodging Pam’s watchful eye.
He catches up to Thomas and paces behind him.
Dexter’s POV of a framed inspirational message on the wall:
"The Lord shall preserve your going out and your coming in
from this time forth and forevermore - Psalm 121, Verse 8."
They enter his OFFICE
FATHER THOMAS (cont'd)
Have a seat.
Thomas picks up a file.
Insert File: Dexter’s photo and rap sheet chronicling his
successive years in juvenile hall. Each year gets better.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
7.

Father: Unknown. Mother: Deceased. Cardiac Arrest - Drug
Related. Known relatives: Grandmother.
How old are you, Mr. Park?
DEXTER
You been fostered?
DEXTER
mumbles( )
Twice.
FATHER THOMAS
Speak up. Look at me when you
answer.
DEXTER
Twice, Sir. Once in Bloomington.
Foster Dad tossed me around pretty
good. Protective services pulled me
out. Second time they ran outta
money. State shut the house down.
FATHER THOMAS
poker face( )
Hum. Sports?
DEXTER
Bball.
FATHER THOMAS
twinkle in his eye( )
Any good?
DEXTER
I guess.
Its a challenge. Thomas is speaking Dexter’s language but
Dexter’s not sure where to go.
FATHER THOMAS
You good or not? I don’t have time
for “I guess”
Without warning Thomas fires a basketball to the left of
Dexter, heading towards the window. Dexter reacts
stealthily, palming it. It’s damn impressive.
Beat between them.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
8.

FATHER THOMAS (CONT’D)
I noticed in your file you
apprenticed for a construction
foreman. I'll make you a deal. Work
hard, be respectful, and do all your
chores, then I'll see about getting
you into a trainee program for
construction laborers.
DEXTER
Yes, Sir.
FATHER THOMAS
returning to his(
work)
Good night, Park.
Dexter backs away.
DEXTER
Guard.
FATHER THOMAS
What?
DEXTER
One or two guard. I play either.
FATHER THOMAS
Good for you.
DEXTER
I’d like to try out for your club
team, Sir. Been three years since
you qualified. Seven since you won
City.
How the hell did he know that? Thomas plays it off.
FATHER THOMAS
I'll think about it.
DEXTER
Yes, Sir.
Dexter exits. A smile slowly overtakes Father Thomas.
FADE TO:
EXT. A ROAD CONSTRUCTION SITE, SOUTH SIDE CHICAGO, 10 YEARS
LATER. - DAY
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
9.

A bustling, efficient 50-person construction crew is hard at
work.
JOE MARIANO, 40’s, large, burly, Italian foreman with a
thick Chicago accent, looks closely at a slab of curing
concrete.
Joe approaches his son, JUNIOR, 20’s, dense but steady and
currently at the helm of the backhoe, loaded with cinder
blocks.
JOE
Bring it around, Junior.
JUNIOR
Where?
JOE
Here.
JUNIOR
I thought it was - ?
JOE
losing patience( )
Right there Junior. Right there
where my finger is pointing. Follow
my finger.
JUNIOR
Where the stake is?
JOE
Eg-fuckin-zactly. Praise Jesus.
Junior pops the gear but the hoe lurches, too quickly,
speeding for a pool of fresh laid concrete.
Other LABORERS can only watch the on-coming disaster. Except
one.
Like a flash, Dexter, now 10 years older, jumps from his
position on-point and guns it. With nano-seconds to go, he
leaps to the controls and punches the kill switch. Some
bricks tumble into the pool but nothing like what it
should’ve been.
Spontaneous applause erupts but dies quickly as a white CITY
OF CHICAGO truck arrives. The Laborers re-task as if nothing
happened.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
10.

A CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICER enters. He’s sharp, smelling
something amiss. He spots a cinder block’s last glimmer of
light before sinking.
A glance over to Joe and a check mark on his check list lets
us know he won’t let this one slide.
CODE COMPLIANCE
That could compromise the pour.
JOE
dry( )
You read my mind
checks his watch( )
Wasn’t expecting you til after two
o’clock. Nothing to do with the Cubs
game?
They play each other well. The CC Officer lowers his check
list. As Joe moves off with the Officer he sidles up to
Dexter.
JOE (cont'd)
Go ahead to that doctors appointment
you have.
DEXTER
I don't -
Dexter is slow to catch on until he spots the Cubs tickets
surreptitiously being extended to him by Joe. Dexter is on
the move.
DEXTER (cont'd)
Yes, sir. Thank you, Sir.
EXT. WRIGLEY FIELD - DUSK
Dexter speeds past Wrigley Field, screaming "CUBBIES!" out
the window at the fans entering the stadium.
INT./EXT. - STADIUM SEATS - NIGHT
Dexter, alone, enjoys the game. In a sea of thousands now,
Dexter seems lonely. An empty seat is next to him but in the
next seat is a kid, 10, shy. His dad yells obnoxiously at
the game, embarrassing him. The kid and Dexter share a beat.
MONTAGE:
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
11.

Dexter drives through Chicago, at once both magnificent and
overwhelming.
FADE TO BLACK
EXT. MERCY HOME - MORNING
Dexter’s pickup screeches to a halt in the staff lot. Dexter
races to the front doors.
EXT./INT. MERCY HOME FOR BOYS AND GIRLS - EVENING
Dexter enters. Pam, graying now but still a firecracker.
PAM
You're late.
DEXTER
referring to clock( )
Nope... on time.
PAM
On time is late. Math lab.
She hands him a manila folder.
DEXTER
But -
PAM
No “buts” or its Computer lab also.
You have a room full of students.
Goodbye.
Dexter grabs the folder and two-steps down the hall until
his attention boomerangs in another direction.
MAUREEN O'BRIEN, 28, a non-traditional beauty with charming
flaws. She’s staring up at something above a door frame.
ANGLE: Above the door, a small, long-dead twig hangs by
fraying twine and nail.
DEXTER
shy( )
Its a uh, branch. A twig.
She turns and they briefly meet eyes. His heart jumps. Her’s
stays cool.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
12.

MAUREEN
I see that.
DEXTER
Its supposed to represent what this
place is all about. Strength and
Peace.
beat( )
But the idea kinda got lost. Most of
‘em fell. (beat, extending his hand)
Are you visiting? I'm -
PAM (V.O.)
LATE!
Down the hall Pam stands rigid, ready to pounce.
Dexter is on the move. He braves a glance back.
DEXTER
I’m Dexter.
MAUREEN
Hello Dexter.
Maureen heads out, poker face, leaving Dexter with no clue
if he’s got shot at this intelligent beauty.
INT. CLASSROOM - CONTINUOUS
Dexter floats in.
DEXTER
Ok guys. How we doing? Letecia,
please put the phone away. Lets hop
on the Math train.
A dozen kids turn his way. A little rambunctious but eager
to learn.
BOY
What’d you talkin to dat girl about,
Mr. Dexter?
Dexter pauses. Two ways to go with this. He opts not to take
the bait.
DEXTER
STUDENTS
Awwwwww.
CONTINUED:
13.

EXT. CONSTRUCTION SITE - THE NEXT DAY
Broken down neighborhood.
A sewer crew is laying a pipe. Machine operator SAM
obnoxiously directs the trucks. Blaring his horn
incessantly. Nearby, CARPENTERS work on framing a curb.
Dexter, driving a lift, guides a piece of pipe into place.
DEXTER
Lay off, Sam!
under his breath( )
What a whack job.
Joe stands close to the Site Inspector who hovers with a
clip board.
CODE COMPLIANCE
looks around(
nervously)
I don't know how you guys work in
this part of town every day.
JOE
Hey, we're like superheroes... we go
where the city needs us most.
CODE COMPLIANCE
Well, Batman... Is this the right
size pipe?
JOE
Right pipe.
ANGLE: Down the street two thugs work together trying to
jimmy open unmonitored work trucks.
SAM
Back it up! Back it up!
CODE COMPLIANCE
How's the elevation?
JOE
On the nuts.
CODE COMPLIANCE
The backfill doesn’t look like CA6.
JOE
Annoyed( )
Best CA-6 I've ever seen.
(CONTINUED)
14.

CODE COMPLIANCE
Manhole needs to be boarded.
JOE
sarcastic( )
Is that right?
Suddenly... GUNSHOTS ring out. All of the crew members,
scatter in their work trucks or on foot.
Dexter jumps down behind his lift. When the shooting stops,
Dex goes to the running equipment abandoned by the crew and
turns the machines off, one by one.
EXT. CONSTRUCTION SITE - MOMENTS LATER
The police arrive almost immediately.
Officer PAUL JOHNSON, 6'2, 210 pounds, black, trimmed
mustache, approaches Dexter. With a calm demeanor, he's
definitely seen it all.
OFFICER JOHNSON
Did you see anything?
DEXTER
Nothing I haven't seen before.
OFFICER JOHNSON
OK. Watch your back out here.
DEXTER
Will do. Thanks for gettin our
backs.
Dexter starts to head to his truck.
OFFICER JOHNSON
I got yours, you get mine.
Officer Johnson hands Dexter his business card.
DEXTER
Thanks.
EXT. CONSTRUCTION SITE -
Dexter makes it to his car.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
15.

Once he's sure the police are out of sight, he breaks down
in a cold sweat, gripping the steering wheel until his
nerves calm. He spots the basketball in the floorboard of
his truck, starts the engine and heads out.
EXT. SOUTH SIDE CHICAGO PARK - BASKETBALL COURT - EVENING
A lively full court game going on under the park lights.
Dexter laces up his beat up Jordans. He looks around
tepidly. A kid watches.
KID
You ain’t never been here.
DEXTER
Never have.
KID
Ten bucks a game. Pay Sausage over
there.
He points to one of the onlookers, SAUSAGE, a heavy set
white man in a Scottie Pippin jersey. Dexter walks over and
hands him the cash.
A 3-pointer scored by “C”, 25, a vicious player, ends the
current game.
C
Yelling( )
You out! Who’s next one Ima kill?!
Dexter heads on to the court with four other guys who were
waiting.
The game starts, and Dexter runs point like a field general.
He's definitely got game, scoring and defending.
But C is quick to answer.
As the best two players on the court, the two eventually go
head to head.
PLAYER
Yo, C, show this dude how we do it.
A FEMALE SPECTATOR yells out.
FEMALE SPECTATOR
Get this chump off the court, Clay!
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
16.

The mention of "Clay" takes Dexter aback. He stops which
gives Clayton enough time to blow past him.
DEXTER
under his breath( )
Clayton....
Clayton makes the winning shot
CLAYTON
Ya boy!
As the teams disperse the two find themselves pulled
together.
They posture. Half in respect, half in force.
CLAYTON (CONT’D)
Not bad.
They eye each other.
DEXTER
Clayton.
CLAYTON
not happy( )
You call me C. Unless I tell you
different.
DEXTER
Ok. You can call me, Dexter. Dexter
.... Park.
CLAYTON
beat, realizing( )
...Damn. That you....?
The two embrace.
CLAYTON (CONT’D)
Ho-ly sh.... Dex? Damn, don’t do me
like that.
Clayton reaches out and the two men bear hug.
CLAYTON (CONT’D) (cont'd)
So how you doin, man? My old man
said you got out but they said not
to call and shit you know. Said you
went to some halfway home.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
17.

DEXTER
Mercy Home.
CLAYTON
Ya, some shit like that.
DEXTER
Place saved my ass. But, been here
and there. Doing okay now.
CLAYTON
I tried to find you....
DEXTER
Don’t worry about it man. It’s
done.
CLAYTON
Ya. Ya.
DEXTER
beat( )
Hey, you wanna grab a beer or
something? After you lose?
CLAYTON
Now you’re talking some crazy shit.
But sure, Ill let you buy me a beer,
another day though, right? I gotta
go pick up my kid-
DEXTER
Kid?
CLAYTON
Ya. Christopher. Christopher Dexter
Dunn.
Dexter braces. He didn’t see that coming. Clayton knows it.
CLAYTON (CONT’D)
He's tryin to hone his skills like
his old man. He's a good one, not
sure how that happened, but thank
God nonetheless.
Beat( )
Fulton Park. Tomorrow at 5?
DEXTER
If I’m not too sore, I’ll be there.
They laugh a beat and Dexter departs. Clayton collects the
cash from Sausage.
CONTINUED:
18.

CUT TO:
EXT. FULTON PARK - PARKING LOT/BASKETBALL COURT - NEXT DAY
CLAYTON (V.O.)
Small but quick as lightning and
won't back down to anyone.
On the basketball court, a handsome kid, Chris, 9, runs
circles around his competitors.
Clayton and Dexter watch the action from a distance.
CLAYTON
Just turned 9, so he's the youngest
on the club.
DEXTER
He looks like you.
CLAYTON
You think?
DEXTER
Better looking but ...
CLAYTON
Now or when we when I was his age?
DEXTER
Both, I guess. We were all handsome
then, right?
Dexter wasn’t going there but the elephant, the reference to
when they were kids, just walked in the room.
DEXTER (CONT’D)
So you married, Clay?
CLAYTON
If you could call it that. We got in
trouble from the get go and I know
I'm not perfect, but I try to do
right, so I married her. But it was
a mess. I got in deep in some bad
stuff. Did some time...
Clayton stares off...focuses on Christopher.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
19.

DEXTER
I can see the pride in your eyes. As
long as he has that, that's all he
needs.
beat( )
There were times I hated you, Clay.
CLAYTON
There were times I hated me.
Probably even more than you did. So
many times I wished it was me who
went to jail. You’re a better man
than I am.
DEXTER
Don’t go there man. Its done. It’s
done now. Its over. Now we just
gotta stay outta trouble.
Across the park a woman, RONI, 28, all-street, shorts, tight
top, verbally accosts her companion, BONES, 22, a street
thug.
She goes to slap him but he deflects and slaps her instead.
She backs off and heads to the basketball court.
CLAYTON
Oh no ... speaking of trouble.
Clayton goes to cut her off. Dexter follows but gives them a
wide berth.
CLAYTON (CONT’D)
Roni, what the hell you doing out
here, and what are you on?
RONI
I've come to get MY son and I'm
clean Clay. Clean as a whistle.
(re: Dexter)
Who's your new friend? Whatchu
hanging out with dudes I don't know?
CLAYTON
He's an old friend and none of your
business. Now get out of here before
Chris sees you like this.
Dexter looks on uncomfortably.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
20.

RONI
You don’t talk to me that way,
nigga. Or I’ll make sure you never
see that boy.
Bones and another THUG approach.
BONES
You got a problem?
CLAYTON
Not til you showed up.
BONES
You know better than to fuck with my
girl.
CLAYTON
snaps back( )
I have no inter-
He stops, collects himself. Takes a breath.
BONES
You got somethin’ to say?
to Dexter( )
What about you, fool?
Bones cinches up his hoodie revealing the barrel of a gun.
As oblivious as she is Roni realizes she’s the conduit. She
breaks the tension.
RONI
to Bones( )
He ain’t worth it, Baby.
(sotto to Clayton)
Why you wanna fuck with that man?
You know he’s a crazy ass.
to the group( )
I just wanna give my baby a kiss.
You can have him til Monday or
Tuesday, whatever.
yells to Chris( )
Little boy you come to your mama.
Chris looks over from his game. He grudgingly obliges.
She steps away and manages to pull herself together pulling
Chris into her drug-fueled world.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
21.

RONI (CONT’D)
Mama loves you baby. You gon’ be
with your daddy few days cuz mama
has to work so she can feed you
proper, you unnnerstan?
CHRISTOPHER
pulling loose( )
Ok.
Bones comes and places a $20 into Chris' palm. An overt move
to ‘win over’ Chris in front of Clayton.
BONES
Here you go little man.
Clayton looks on. Dexter comes and lays a hand on his
shoulder.
INT. MERCY HOME FOR BOYS AND GIRLS - THE NEXT DAY
Dexter is in the gym, in full on coach's garb. The boys run
drills, weaving up and down the court.
DEXTER
The ball should not hit the ground!
This is a passing drill.
One of the boys, XAVIER, shows off some handles, dribbling
between his legs before a no-look pass. Looks slick, but not
what Dex is looking for.
DEXTER (cont'd)
X-man! What was that? Follow the
drill, man. I know you wanna show
off, but save it for the playground.
You know what's up... ball hits the
ground, you hit the ground and 20.
Shrugging, Xavier drops and busts out twenty pushups.
Pam pokes her head into the door and signals to Dexter.
DEXTER (CONT’D)
Five minutes left. Make it count.
Dexter heads over towards Pam.
PAM
Father Thomas will see you now.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
22.

DEXTER
I'm in the midd-
PAM
As in right now.
DEXTER
Dang!
yelling to his team( )
Run the gauntlet, and nobody leaves
until the last man finishes. I mean
it!
INT. FATHER THOMAS’ OFFICE
Dexter bursts in. Then thinks better and quickly exits. Then
knocks on the door.
FATHER THOMAS (O.C.)
What!?
Dexter enters timid but with a goal.
Father Thomas is practically hidden behind paperwork. He’s
grumpy.
Sit down.
He doesn’t
DEXTER
Well, Sir, I was playing ball at the
park down Congress yesterday and -
FATHER THOMAS
Get to it.
DEXTER
I ran into an old, friend. We were
best friends. For years before...
before I got sent away. Felt good,
you know, like I was home somehow.
The storm stops. Beat.
FATHER THOMAS
slowly. Quietly( )
Home. Home.
Thomas looks up for the first time.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
23.

That’s not home. That’s the street.
I'm going to tell you something you
may not want to hear. You don’t have
a home. The street may feel familiar
and look familiar but it ain’t your
home. That got ripped out from under
you, a long time ago. You have to
make a new home. There’s trouble out
there.
beat( )
You've come a long way. I’ve never
told you this, not because you don’t
deserve to hear it. I’ve never been
man enough to say it. I'm proud of
you.
The statement from this rough man takes the wind out of
Dexter.
INT. SOUTH SIDE CHICAGO DIVE BAR - THE NEXT NIGHT
Inside the dark and dingy, yet friendly sports bar on the
south side, Dexter and Clayton share a secluded booth and
cold beers, catching up with stories from their past.
CLAYTON
Bottom line is I got caught. Selling
pharmies - oxy and shit like that.
Served 3 years. And as amazing as
it may seem his mom’s only got a few
misdemeanors so Judge gave her full
custody. She’ll mess that up
eventually but for now I have to
play nice if I wanna see my boy.
DEXTER
Must be hard...keeping your cool.
DEXTER (CONT’D)
I’da socked that -
CLAYTON
Socked that damn fool
They laugh.
CLAYTON (CONT’D)
I know, I know.
beat( )
So what’s it like being a ‘foster’
kid?
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
24.

DEXTER
So, I spent a little time up in
Detroit with some foster parents, if
you could call them that. She worked
three jobs so I never saw her. The
dude was a construction foreman, and
I was learning the trade under him.
He hit the bottle often, and when
there wasn’t anybody at the bar to
throw punches he’d come home and
find me. Also told me I was stupid
all the time. One time took a two-
by-four to my leg ... cracked the
knee cap. Pretty much closed the
door for any chance at a basketball
scholarship. Eventually I had
enough, knocked him out with a right
hook and took off. Back here. Back
home.
CLAYTON
Damn, that's rough. You got some mad
skills too. Not as good as me, you
know, but good enough to get paid.
DEXTER
Ha. Well we’ll see. I appreciate
that. So how about you?
CLAYTON
How about me? I’m king of the court.
That’s all that’s important right?
They both know it means nothing but chuckle anyway.
CLAYTON (CONT’D)
Hey you hungry? I'll let you treat
me to the best tacos on the south
side.
Clayton and Dexter head out the door into the Chicago night.
EXT. SOUTH SIDE CHICAGO = POP’S DOGS - NIGHT
Dexter and Clayton stand in line at a well-known taco stand
in the seedy but popular part of town.
A beautiful woman holds eyes on Dexter just a beat too long.
Clayton is all over it.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
25.

CLAYTON
sotto( )
Ohhh there it is.
DEXTER
grinning( )
No, no, no...
CLAYTON
You going home alone tonight?
DEXTER
Alone and happy, my friend.
BANG! Gun shots ring out. The crowd hits the ground. Some
thugs enter laughing, led by Bones - humored by their own
rebel-rousing.
A WOMAN stands.
WOMAN
You fools.
BONES
Shut your mouth, bitch.
He gets in her face and raises his hand to scare her or
strike her. Hard to tell. A fist grabs his arm from behind.
It’s Clayton’s. The room tenses.
CLAYTON
I don’t care how bad your ass think
you are, you don’t raise your hand
to no woman.
Bones shakes his arm free. Another thug (THUG ONE)
surreptitiously pulls a gun from his waist.
BONES
You tired of living, dude?
From behind the counter, STORE EMPLOYEE
STORE EMPLOYEE
Please we don’t want trouble. I call
the police.
Clayton backs away. A white flag.
Dexter fades to the back of the room and palms a metal
napkin dispenser.
Bones’ posture seems to relax, he backs towards the exit.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
26.

BONES
See you soon, my man.
THUG ONE isn’t ready to settle this another day, though. He
raises the gun and fires but Clayton rushes him, knocking
him down. The gun slides along the floor to a corner.
All hell breaks loose. Thug Two pulls a knife and goes after
Dexter. Dexter has no where to hide or protect himself.
Bones goes for Dexter as well.
Clayton goes for the loose gun, firing at Thug Two
mitigating the force as the knife enters Dexter’s arm.
Thug Two falls, dead.
Bones and Clayton turn the guns on each other but Clayton
gets off the first shot, grazing Bones in the ear.
Thug One recovers and drives his body into Bones, sending
them both out the door to safety. They flee.
Clayton runs to Dexter, who bleeds from his forearm. Bad but
not serious.
CLAYTON
Dex you okay? You okay?
DEXTER
pained( )
Damn.
Beat.
CLAYTON
You gotta get outta here. You need
to run.
DEXTER
I didn’t do shit. We were protecting
ourselves.
CLAYTON
You think the police care about
that?
Clayton looks down at his stomach. Blood seeps.
The woman who first spoke up calls quietly to Dexter
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
27.

WOMAN
Get your ass outta here. Police take
you down for nothing.
Angle on Thug Two: Eyes open in a last rage, blood covering
his lifeless body.
Sirens approach.
Clayton pulls Dexter in.
CLAYTON
fighting pain( )
Take care of my boy. Please, for me.
Dexter nods, leaps up and runs out.
On Clayton as police lights fade up on his face.
GO TO BLACK
INT. FATHER THOMAS’ OFFICE - NIGHT
A needle passes through skin.
Dexter’s face winces in pain as Father Thomas sews his wound
up.
FATHER THOMAS
You get one pass, boy. One. I’m
warning you. Stay off the streets.
INT. JAIL - VISITING ROOM - DAY
Clayton talks to Roni on a phone in between the glass wall.
No sign of Christopher.
RONI
He ain’t going to testify against
you. You just be thankful for that.
But I know they listening so that’s
all Im gonna say.
CLAYTON
He was coming after me -
RONI
That don’t matter. A man was killed.
Only God up there keeping eye. Now
who’s gonna help me raise that boy?
You his father.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
28.

CLAYTON
Please. Take him to Mercy Home. It's
the only place-
RONI
You don’t know shit. How you know
about no Mercy Home? Who told you?
Some fool?
CLAYTON
Just trust me.
Roni looks away and looks back, knowing he's right.
Beat.
CLAYTON (cont'd)
Is he here?
Roni gets up and exits. A beat before Christopher enters.
He’s been crying. He picks up the phone. Just the sight of
his dad lights up his eyes.
CLAYTON (CONT’D)
Hey buddy.
CHRISTOPHER
Hi Daddy.
CLAYTON
I’m not gonna be here long okay?
Just have to straighten it all out.
beat; sotto( )
Look at me. You’re going to be okay.
I promise you. I promise you.
Christopher nods, drops the phone and walks out, his head
buried.
INT. MERCY HOME FOR BOYS AND GIRLS - 2 WEEKS LATER
It's a rainy Chicago day... Dexter enters the administration
area from the back entrance. He places Great Expectations
down on the table. He overhears a conversation Pam is
having with a client.
RONI
I really can't do it on my own, and
he... his father.. got in some
trouble, and I just need some help,
he's a real good kid...
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
29.

Reveal it’s Roni. Christopher sits in the opposite end of
the room, looking lost.
Roni finishes signing a stack of documents and hands them to
Pam.
PAM
You missed this ... you need to sign
here also. What's the boy's name?
WOMAN
Christopher.
Dexter starts at the mention of the name, realizing it's
Roni and Christopher. He moves closer to the office.
PAM
Christopher. Would you like some
cocoa?
RONI
Nervous; loud( )
She axed you if, you want cocoa,
Answer her.
He doesn’t respond.
PAM
I’ll be right with you.
Pam gets up and walks back towards the kitchen.
Roni leans down to Christopher to speak to him.
RONI
You stay right here for a minute.
Mommy forgot her cigarettes in the
car. I'll be right back.
CHRISTOPHER
Ok mom. You'll be right back?
RONI
Right back.
Roni turns and walks away, giving a quick glance back.
Christopher meets her eyes, then looks down. He knows she is
not coming back.
After a beat, Dexter walks in to the lobby where Christopher
is sitting.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
30.

DEXTER
Hey Christopher, I'm Dexter. One of
the volunteer staff here at Mercy
Home.
Christopher takes a moment....
CHRISTOPHER
I know you. You know my daddy.
DEXTER
I do, yeah.
CHRISTOPHER
My daddy in trouble but he say he
didn’t do nothing.
DEXTER
Well, maybe he didn’t.
CHRISTOPHER
My momma said she coming back.
Dexter goes to the window and meets Roni’s eyes as she pulls
off in a car. He also recognizes Bones in the drivers seat,
his ear still bandaged.
CHRISTOPHER (cont'd)
(dipping his head to hide the tears)
She said she coming back.
Dexter reaches out to grab Chris' hand.
DEXTER
Ya.
beat( )
You hungry?
Christopher doesn’t respond. Dexter sees a tear land on the
table. He goes to him and lightly strokes his head.
INT. JOLIET CORRECTIONAL FACILITY. JOLIET, ILLINOIS
Dexter sits across from Clayton in the brightly lit yet
dingy prison visiting room.
DEXTER
He looked good. He’s a fighter like
his pop.
CLAYTON
And you can watch him? He’s ok?
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
31.

DEXTER
I mean he’s gotta get used to it you
know? Its a different environment.
There’s some rough kids but think
about his options.
shaking his head( )
His mom. And Bones...? you don’t
mess with that.
beat( )
He’s getting a clean start.
Clayton nods, trying to keep positive.
DEXTER (cont'd)
What’s going on with the case?
CLAYTON
The lady who was there, the one who
spoke up to Bones...my lawyer said
she wont testify. She’s scared. And
the employees don’t wanna get
involved. Nobody wants to get
involved.
DEXTER
So I’ll testify! We were protecting-
Knowing they might be overheard, Clayton, cuts in quickly.
And lies in case authorities are listening.
Clayton eyes Dexter to “shut up”
CLAYTON
You ain’t gonna lie and say you were
there. You’re just gonna cause more
trouble. They know they’re gang-
bangers and thieves. It’ll all come
out.
A beat between them.
INT. MERCY HOME FOR BOYS AND GIRLS STUDY ROOM. LATER THAT
WEEK
A dorm room full of sleeping kids. Except One.
Chris lies awake confused, sad. Alone.
CLAYTON (V.O.)
Just stay clean. If you get involved
who’s gonna look after Chris?
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
32.

INT. MERCY HOME FOR BOYS AND GIRLS DORM ROOM. LATER THAT
WEEK
Dexter, pencil in hand, sits down at a table with
Christopher going over some math problems. It's clear Dex
has a passion for this and cherishes this interaction with
Christopher.
DEXTER
How's school going?
CHRISTOPHER
Cool.
DEXTER
Alright. What are we studying
tonight?
CHRISTOPHER
Math.
DEXTER
Good thing I came prepared.
Dexter opens up a math workbook.
During this exchange, an orientation group is checking out
the facilities. Maureen brings up the rear and peeks in on
Dexter and Christopher. She internalizes her admiration for
the interaction. Christopher catches her eye, after a small
smile she moves on with the group.
DEXTER (cont'd)
What's 3 times 6?
CHRISTOPHER
DEXTER (cont'd)
Great, good job. 10 times 10?
CHRISTOPHER
Easy. 100.
DEXTER
OK, genius. Guess we need to step up
the math game for you. My bad!
CHRISTOPHER
Yeah, maybe so.
Beat( )
Some of the other kids told me you
used to stay here.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
33.

DEXTER
Yeah. I did for a while.
CHRISTOPHER
Did you have a nerd help you with
your homework too?
Dexter does a slow burn to Christopher and shows the
slightest hint of a smile, with the realization that
somewhere in there, this kid has the heart, soul and quick
wit of his dad.
INT. MERCY HOME GYM. LATER THAT NIGHT
Dexter and Chris play on one end of the gym while a 3 on 3
game goes on on the other side.
DEXTER
Have you been working on your
crossover?
CHRISTOPHER
You been working on yours?
Chris smiles, dribbles, crosses over, shoots, and scores.
He is exceptionally quick. Dexter’s limp is a bit more
noticeable on the basketball court.
DEXTER
What's your 50 time?
CHRISTOPHER
What?
DEXTER
50 yard dash?
CHRISTOPHER
7 flat...
DEXTER
Pretty good.
CHRISTOPHER
Damn good.
Chris hits another layup.
DEXTER
What's your 100 time?
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
34.

CHRISTOPHER
13 flat
DEXTER
doubting( )
What? 13?
CHRISTOPHER
Antonio timed me. He got an iPhone
DEXTER
That a school record?
CHRISTOPHER
(mummbling)
I don’t know.
DEXTER
What’d your coach say?
Christopher shrugs. Beat.
DEXTER (CONT’D)
Why didn’t your coach time you?
CHRISTOPHER
I don’t know. Coach don’t know I’m
fast like that.
On Dexter...he figures it out.
DEXTER
sotto to himself( )
Because you don’t have a coach.
INT. MERCY HOME CAFETERIA - THE NEXT DAY
Dexter is sitting with a group of kids of mixed ethnicities
having dinner. The kids are loud and obnoxious. TONY, a 12
year old, cocky, Italian kid who thinks he’s a rapper, is in
the middle of a performance.
TONY
His name is Dex and he's ugly like a
T-rex. Feel my flow and see the
effects. I wreck the mic so show me
respect.
Father Thomas approaches the table and Tony abruptly stops
rapping. The table falls silent. Thomas’ authority is clear.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
35.

DEXTER
Thank you for dinner, Father.
FATHER THOMAS
Boys, you know Mr. Park (Dexter)
used to be a resident here just like
yourselves. I hope some of you
return to help out when you're
older.
TONY
I'll try to fit it into my schedule.
Cuz, you know between record deals,
movies and endorsements -
Tony stops short realizing he’s out of line. The boys brace.
The slightest of grin comes over Thomas.
FATHER THOMAS
Is that right?
The kids exhale. Tony lights up
TONY
You know it.
remembering( )
Sir!
Chris enters unnoticed except by Dexter.
Two tables away, a group of well dressed volunteers are
dining together, including Maureen.
Chris, seeing that there is no room at Dexter’s table, goes
to set his tray at an empty table near Maureen.
MAUREEN
Hey. Chris, right?
CHRISTOPHER
shy( )
Um hum.
MAUREEN
Sit here. With us.
He does.
MAUREEN (cont'd)
I'm Maureen.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
36.

MAUREEN (cont'd)
You new here? How do you like it so
far?
Shrug.
MAUREEN (cont'd)
Food’s pretty bad. The lasagne’s ok.
Wednesdays are rough: Macarooni and
Sneeze. Friday’s good because they
have Blondies.
He looks over.
CHRISTOPHER
What’s that?
MAUREEN
What....you don’t know Blondies?
Brownies with chocolate chips and a
little bit of coconut. You like
coconut?
CHRISTOPHER
shrugs( )
I don’t know. ...brownies pretty
good.
Beat
MAUREEN
Are you a friend of Dexter’s?
CHRISTOPHER
Ya, I guess. He knows my daddy.
MAUREEN
Okay.
CHRISTOPHER
They’re friends.
MAUREEN
looking at Dexter( )
Seems like a good guy.
beat( )
You play basketball?
Finally some fire in his eyes.
CHRISTOPHER
Yes, Mam.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
37.

MAUREEN
Heard he’s a good basketball player.
He’ll probably beat you.
CHRISTOPHER
(under his breath but audible)
Don’t think so.
FADE TO:
INT. MERCY HOME RECREATION ROOM - LATER THAT NIGHT
Dexter and Chris are both sweating, watching their videogame
alter egos boxing.
DEXTER
Left! Left! Left! You're going down
in 2.
CHRISTOPHER
Keep your hands up, punk.
DEXTER
(Imitating a sports commentator)
He goes to the body like no one else
from this century.
Chris’s alter ego on the screen is wobbling and goes down.
Dexter wins and he starts breaking out all kinds of dance
moves celebrating his win as the victory music plays. Chris
falls to the ground laughing at Dexter’s bad dancing. When
Dexter is done, Dexter massages his own knees and grimaces.
CHRISTOPHER
Man, you're old. Hey, by the way,
that tutor Maureen was asking about
you earlier.
DEXTER
What was she asking?
CHRISTOPHER
Nothing.
Dexter pulls out a dollar.
DEXTER
What was she asking?
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
38.

CHRISTOPHER
sarcastic( )
Wanted to know your shoe size. I
don’t know - just girl stuff.
DEXTER
Like?
Holds out a $5.
CHRISTOPHER
Why you're such a chump!
Chris snatches Dexter's money and runs out of the room.
Dexter takes off after him, but Chris is exceptionally
quick.
They laugh down the hall.
EXT. INNER CITY CONSTRUCTION SITE, CHICAGO, THE FOLLOWING
DAY.
Dexter sits on break down the street from the site - getting
some peace away from the machinery. Four black and hispanic
teens dash by the site, Rowdy but without malice.
A police cruiser passes them. Honks. They all wave back at
OFFICER JOHNSON, black, 50, seen it all.
SMART-ASS KID
in good fun( )
Library’s that way, right?
OFFICER JOHNSON
Your girlfriend is on the phone, let
me ask her.
Everyone cracks up.
Johnson stops. Looks at Dexter, friendly.
OFFICER JOHNSON (cont'd)
How ya doing?
DEXTER
Serving the city, just like you.
OFFICER JOHNSON
Wish they’d pay us more. What's your
name?
DEXTER
Dexter Park.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
39.

OFFICER JOHNSON
Paul Johnson.
DEXTER
Yeah, I know.
Dexter pulls out his wallet, removing a business card.
DEXTER (cont'd)
You gave me your card.
OFFICER JOHNSON
Oh, right. I remember you now. The
construction crew hero.
Laughs( )
DEXTER
Ha. I suppose so.
(Looking at the dashboard)
Those your kids?
OFFICER JOHNSON
Yeah, when they're angels. When
they're not, they're Missus
Johnson's kids.
A drugged out WHITE MAN comes around the corner. He’s high,
jittery. Speeded up. Each car he passes, he gives the
driver's side window a solid punch.
OFFICER JOHNSON (CONT’D)
Excuse me
Officer Johnson gets out of his car and gauges his approach.
The White Man just now notices the cop car.
OFFICER JOHNSON (CONT’D) (cont'd)
Wanna take a seat?
WHITE MAN
No.
OFFICER JOHNSON
It wasn’t a question.
Johnson approaches him with purpose.
Don’t mess up your day more than you
have to.
The Man makes a run for it but Johnson’s quick. He launches
his baton at the mans legs and he goes down.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
40.

Johnson overtakes him but the man brandishes a knife.
Johnson kicks it away and in a second he’s cuffed.
OFFICER JOHNSON (CONT’D) (cont'd)
22 calling for back up. I have a 10-
14. Suspect in custody.
DISPATCH
Copy 22. Location.
OFFICER JOHNSON
looking around( )
Brookline and -
DEXTER
23rd. Brookline and 23rd.
OFFICER JOHNSON
Brookline and 23rd.
Seems like only seconds before back up shows up. Rookies
take over the minutia.
Johnson looks to Dexter, nods his head in gratitude. Takes
off.
Be safe kid.
DEXTER
Thanks, back at you
OFFICER JOHNSON
Piece of cake.
Johnson drives away.
As Dexter is gathering his tools, he notices that the school
bus is dropping kids off on the corner. The kids gather
around the crossing guard and they are all looking at an ice
cream truck across the street.
CROSSING GUARD
You kids hungry?
The children follow the Crossing Guard to the truck and they
each place their order. He pays for all of them. Dexter is
moved by this simple act and heads to a truck where he
breaks down in tears
After a few moments, he sees Joe crosses to him.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
41.

JOE
Are you ok?
Beat( )
What did the cop want?
DEXTER
I've seen him out here before, after
the shooting. Gave me his card and
said they could station an officer
out here if any of us were ever
working alone.
JOE
Good to know. But next time, you
take off right away. Equipment can
be replaced... family cannot.
DEXTER
Family?
JOE
Yeah, you boys are my family out
here. One big messed up family.
Chuckles( )
DEXTER
That's real nice Joe.
JOE
Don't get all sappy on me. It's not
that great, ask my real kids,
nobody's voting me dad-of-the-year.
beat( )
I'll see you tomorrow.
Joe leaves and Dexter starts to drive away slowly.
INT. MERCY HOME BASKETBALL GYM. LATER THAT NIGHT.
Chris sits in a far corner of the bleachers quasi-paying
attention to a rough game of kids and staff playing a 5v5.
Including wise-ass rapper Tony.
Dexter enters. He notices Chris. He dribbles a bit and
shoots some warm up hoops near Chris.
DEXTER
What's up?
beat( )
See your mom? Saw she was coming by
on the schedule.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
42.

Nothing from Chris. Dexter stops shooting.
DEXTER (CONT’D)
She didn’t come then?
CHRISTOPHER
bad liar( )
Doesn’t matter.
Dexter sinks a 3 pointer. And keeps sinking one after
another.
DEXTER
My favorite player was D Rose. For a
long time. But bad knees, you know.
Then I switched to - and you can
switch by the way - to Westbrook.
Guy's unstoppable.
Dexter hard bounces a ball directly at Chris who
instinctively traps it.
DEXTER (CONT’D)
Sorry about your mom.
Chris rises. He sinks a few nice ones but can’t hit from the
pocket.
DEXTER (CONT’D) (cont'd)
Aim for the glass, not the net.
CHRISTOPHER
That’s not-
DEXTER
The glass not the net.
Chris does and .... sinks it. Repeats.
CHRISTOPHER
Who’s better, you or my dad?
DEXTER
Depends on which one of us you ask.
CHRISTOPHER
He can get around anyone and get to
the rim.
DEXTER
Yeah. You ever see the Bulls?
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
43.

CHRISTOPHER
nodding yes( )
One time we saw ‘em play. Some man
gave him tickets. And we sat pretty
far down near the floor. Got hot
dogs and nachos and snow cones and -
DEXTER
Cotton candy?
CHRISTOPHER
No that stuff’s no good for you.
Dexter laughs.
An argument breaks out in the 5v5. Two guys storm off. A
STAFF MEMBER yells to Dex and Chris
STAFF MEMBER
Hey we’re down two pussies. Wanna
play?
Chris looks uncomfortable. Dexter whispers to him.
DEXTER
They got nothin.
The game gets rough right away but soon Dexter and Chris’
team dominate which angers opposing player Tony in
particular.
TONY
To Chris( )
Who's your daddy?
Dexter hears it. Chris doesn't respond.
TONY (cont'd)
I said, who's your daddy, punk?
Chris stops.
CHRISTOPHER
Don't talk about my dad.
TONY
I'm your daddy.
Tony sinks a deep 3-pointer then shoves Christopher to the
ground.
Although twice his size, Chris violently attacks Tony and
gets in a blood-drawing shot before it can be broken up.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
44.

CHRISTOPHER
Don’t talk about my dad!
Chris is disproportionately angry, almost rabid -
Several adults come and yell at things to calm. Dexter holds
Chris down.
DEXTER
Calm down. Calm down!
STAFF MEMBER
Go sit down! We don’t play that shit
around here.
Chris sulks off to the corner bleacher. Dexter comes.
DEXTER
Congratulations, that’s exactly what
he wanted you to do.
CHRISTOPHER
Fuck you!
Dexter loses it and goes to strike Chris who doesn’t even
wince. As if he’s been trained to take the hit of whatever
adult is supervising him.
Dexter stops himself. Takes a breath.
EXT. SKETCHY POOL HALL, CHICAGO. NIGHT.
Roni gets wasted at the bar with some girl friends. Bones
shoots pool with some THUG FRIENDS.
THUG FRIEND ONE
They’re moving Clay in two weeks
from Maximum to General Population.
INTERCUT BETWEEN Bar and Prison
INT. PRISON YARD - DAY
A serious barrier divides Maximum Yard section from General
Population (GP)
GP has a more lively situation: basketball court, gym
weights, chess and checkers area, etc. Clayton lays low on
the maximum side. Its stark; just asphalt.
He looks longingly to the court.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
45.

BAR -
Roni comes.
RONI
What you doin’?
BONES
Taking care of business.
RONI
I going to see my boy.
BONES
Nah, we see him tomorrow. Gotta
surprise for him.
RONI
That boy need somethin or he gone
fuck it all up. Clay a fuck up but
he good to that boy. Boy needs his
daddy.
BONES
Ya I seen that.
PRISON -
The two thugs watch Clayton through the fence. They look to
another inmate in Maximum. A silent look between them
signals their prey.
INT. MERCY HOME - OFFICE CUBICAL - EVENING - ONE WEEK
LATER.
Dexter reads “Catcher in the Rye” inside his cubicle. A
stack of books sit near: Little Women by Alcott, A Separate
Peace by Knowles.
It's a quiet evening with a light rain. Maureen walks to the
reception desk, looking through some . Dexter watches. He
starts to say something but gets shy.
She plugs in the hot pot to boil some water. Waits. Nothing.
Checks the outlet and cord. The cord is frayed.
Dexter watches as she snoops through drawers eventually
finding her target. She pulls out a roll of electrical tape
and wraps the cord. Success. The water heats and she makes
her cup.
Dexter takes in her ingenuity. He breaks the silence.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
46.

DEXTER
Got room for another cup?
She jumps.
DEXTER (CONT’D)
Sorry. Sorry. I didn’t mean to
scare you.
MAUREEN
No, you didn’t. Actually yes you
did. I thought I was the last one
here.
DEXTER
Usually I’m gone but
MAUREEN
Catching up on work? Wait you work
early don’t you? In construction.
DEXTER
I, ah ya. I was going but just
waiting out the storm.
Tires on my truck turn into waterskis when its like this.
MAUREEN
I see, fair enough.
DEXTER
So just me and my man, Salinger.
MAUREEN
Re-reading your middle school books?
Smart. I should do that. I can’t
even remember how half of them go.
How can we help our kids if we don’t
know the answers. It feels like all
the literature we read in college
somehow pushed all the good stories
away. Like your Catcher in the Rye,
right?
DEXTER
beat( )
Ya, gotta keep ahead of ‘em.
MAUREEN
How is my man Holden?
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
47.

DEXTER
Holden Caulfield? Haha You know he’s
a good guy stuck in a bad world. He
is trying to make the best of his
life, though ultimately losing that
battle. So whereas he’s aiming for
stability and truth, the adult world
cannot survive without suspense and
lies.
She’s taken aback by his spot on critique.
DEXTER (CONT’D)
Its something like....like a
testament to his innocence and
decent spirit. But ultimately, he
might lose, right?
MAUREEN
laughing( )
You want me to tell you how it
ends?!
DEXTER
Nah....I think he loses. Its the
cards he got dealt.
(reflective, hint of sadness)
It's his destiny.
Beat. She lightens it.
MAUREEN
Think there’s a young man who’s fond
of you. He might like this. Let
his mind go away.
She holds out The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe by CS
Lewis.
DEXTER
What do you mean?
MAUREEN
I wrote my thesis in child
development. Kids dealing with tough
situations tend to find comfort in
issues that mirror their own but in
a fictionalized setting.
DEXTER
joking( )
Does it work for adults?
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
48.

MAUREEN
smiling( )
Afraid not. No, of course it does.
DEXTER
So rumor has it you’re going for
your masters?
MAUREEN
self-deprecating( )
Something like that.
DEXTER
stumbling( )
How do you...? I mean what’s the -
MAUREEN
laughing( )
Where am I going?
DEXTER
Thank you.
MAUREEN
Like every one else, I’m gunning for
the West coast.
DEXTER
Ha. California?
MAUREEN
No I look terrible in a bikini. I’m
strictly a one-piece girl. Oregon...
Washington, maybe. They have a good
program in Portand. I have an
application in but it's a hundred to
one shot. Really competitive. And
you, Mr. Salinger? Where’d you do
your undergrad?
DEXTER
My undergrad. Well...I ah...didn’t
go to college.
Beat. Dexter’s unease rises to the surface. Maureen easily
spots it.
MAUREEN
I'm sorry, I didn’t mean -
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
49.

DEXTER
No I guess I should take it as a
compliment right? I look like a
college-boy?
MAUREEN
Yes, yes. You should. I’m really
sorry.
DEXTER
It’s all good. I’m um...I’m hoping
to...I’m studying to get my GED.
Ashamed to say I don’t even have my
high school diploma. I’m not re-
reading these. I’m reading them.
First time.
Silent beat. Maureen searches. The mutual attraction is
there for both of them but the social divide mounts.
A BEEP from outside. She goes the window.
MAUREEN
That’s my sister.
She takes a breath
MAUREEN (CONT’D)
Well, if you ever want to go over
some of this stuff, let me know. I
could really use the brush up.
She loses her nerve.
MAUREEN (CONT’D) (cont'd)
I mean only if you want to.
DEXTER
Right. No, I definitely want to. It
seems pretty basic to me but some of
the questions go into this other
stratosphere.
MAUREEN
Yes, Academics like to complicate
simple stuff. Makes them feel
important.
DEXTER
Truth is, I never really thought I
was smart enough for all that
college stuff. I’m okay at
remembering things though.
(MORE)
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
50.

Facts, numbers, things I read.
DEXTER (cont'd)
Foster dad called it a, um... parlor
trick, that's it.
MAUREEN
You seem pretty smart to me. What
you just said about Caulfield was
not a "parlor trick." I've seen you
with the kids too. Give yourself
more credit.
Nervousness. Dexter feels awkward, but can't help crack a
little smile. The ice broken. Beat.
DEXTER
Can I email you?
She writes her number, drops it and goes.
MAUREEN
Too slow. Call me. I don’t get much
sleep these days so try to keep it
before midnight and after 6. Let me
know what Chris thinks of the book.
Done. She’s gone. He watches her navigate the rain and dip
into her sister’s car.
He looks at the number. Committing it to his heart.
INT. MERCY HOME TUTORING ROOM. A FEW WEEKS LATER
Dexter and Christopher are talking. Two copies of the book
sit close. They’re playing a video game.
CHRISTOPHER
The Lion is really like a Christ
figure. He was killed see, just like
Jesus. Like Crucified or whatever
they call it.
DEXTER
Cool huh?
CHRISTOPHER
Well ya, oool that he came back and
blasted those fools.
DEXTER
Like I’m about to blast you.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
51.

CHRISTOPHER
In your dreams.
Dexter notices the time.
DEXTER
Hey your mom’s going to be here any
second. Better get ready.
Christopher deflates momentarily but recovers.
DEXTER (CONT'D)
You doing ok with her?
CHRISTOPHER
I guess.
DEXTER
She’s your mom. You’re lucky to have
her.
It's cliche and in truth Dexter doesn’t buy it himself but
he’s got to keep a positive front.
They walk to the dorm.
CHRISTOPHER
So, when you finally going to go out
with her?
DEXTER
With?
CHRISTOPHER
Ok you want to play stupid?
Beat( )
I've got people on the inside.
DEXTER
Oh, you got it all figured out don't
you?
CHRISTOPHER
She likes you.
DEXTER
A. You don’t know what you’re
talking about. B. She’s out of my
league and C. She’s wayyyyyyyy out
of my league. I haven't even seen
her for a while.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
52.

CHRISTOPHER
Because you stopped coming in on
Tuesdays and Thursdays when she’s
here-
DEXTER
I close the site those days -
beat( )
I'm going to call her.
CHRISTOPHER
Shoot, I'll be old enough to date
her by the time you call.
DEXTER
Forceful( )
I'll call her.
Pam shouts down the hall.
PAM
Christopher your mom is here.
EXT. MERCY HOME - SAME
Roni waits at the sidewalk. She looks to the car where Bones
sits, impatient.
CUT TO:
INT. DEXTER'S TRUCK/MAUREEN'S OFFICE, LATER THAT EVENING.
Dexter is rifling through his truck, trying to find the
paper with Maureen's number. His frustration building as he
can't find it, he pulls out his wallet, and it's not there.
He pulls out his phone anyway, testing his memory.
MAUREEN (O.S.)
Hello.
DEXTER
Hi, Maureen?
REMAINDER OF CONVERSATION CUTS BETWEEN DEXTER AND MAUREEN
Maureen is working in her office, documents strewn across
her desk as she frantically works on her laptop while
talking on speaker.
MAUREEN
Hi. Who's this?
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
53.

DEXTER
It's me. I mean, it's Dex, from
Mercy Home?
MAUREEN
Hey.
DEXTER
Sorry, just been busy with work and
things, you know?
MAUREEN
Tell me about it.
DEXTER
I was WONDERING...Well, finished my
book. Two books actually. I was
wondering if your offer still stood.
MAUREEN
No expiration date. But its going to
cost you a glass of wine.
CUT TO:
INT. CAFE IBERICO TAPAS BAR, LATER THAT NIGHT.
The place is colorful, lively. A mix between young
professionals, dating couples and students hitting the
books.
Dexter and Maureen are seated at a table looking out on to
the wintery Chicago street. Dexter’s books sit close.
MAUREEN
How did you find this place?
DEXTER
My neighbor’s niece’s cousin’s
husband
MAUREEN
Neighbor’s niece’s....cousin. You
lost me on the geneology but I’m
with you.
DEXTER
Ya we have some big families going
on. So he goes to school at City
college.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
54.

MAUREEN
I was beginning to think you were
avoiding me.
DEXTER
I've just been busy with work, and
dealing with some other things.
Maureen starts laughing.
DEXTER (CONT’D)
What?
MAUREEN
You've got mortar splatter on your
ear.
DEXTER
How do you even know what mortar
splatter looks like? I mean it
coulda been concrete... or stucco.
MAUREEN
No, mortar wouldn’t have the grain.
Or stucco. Mortar is for finishing.
off his blank stare( )
My dad works in the trades.
DEXTER
That's cool. Who does he work for?
MAUREEN
He owns his own firm.
DEXTER
Nice.
MAUREEN
Do you like your work?
DEXTER
It's ok. Pays well, I enjoy the guys
and being outdoors.
MAUREEN
Doesn't sound like a ringing
endorsement.
DEXTER
To be honest, I want to teach and
coach full time. But...
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
55.

MAUREEN
But?
The two smile at each other.
MAUREEN (CONT’D)
Pause( )
Why did it take you so long to call?
DEXTER
Didn’t want to bother you and...I'm
used to being alone.
MAUREEN
Why do you like being alone?
DEXTER
I didn't say I liked it. It's just
what I'm used to.
MAUREEN
Not really close with your family?
DEXTER
Don't really have a family. Are you
close to yours?
MAUREEN
I love them, but I work a lot so I
don't see them much. What do you
mean you don't have a family?
DEXTER
My parents weren't really around, so
my Nana took care of me. I got into
some trouble and got taken away from
her. Spent time in foster care, and
now she's gone. So... no family.
MAUREEN
Did you ever try to contact your
parents?
DEXTER
My mom died. Looked around for my
dad but - I don’t know. I already
know what I’m going to find so....if
it happens, it happens. I know it
sounds crazy but I’m at peace with
it. Some people aren’t and I get it
but I just am. No pity parties here.
A server arrives at the table.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
56.

SERVER
Do you need a minute?
DEXTER
To Maureen( )
May I?
MAUREEN
Please.
DEXTER
Sangria, por vavor. Y Calamares a la
Plancha, Pincho de Pollo, Tortilla
Espanola, Ganbas Al Ajillo, y
Patatas Bravas.
Maureen and the server are both surprised and impressed by
Dexter's Spanish.
MAUREEN
What just happened?
DEXTER
About?...Oh I work with a lot of
Latinos.
MAUREEN
So do I, it doesn’t mean I speak
Spanish.
DEXTER
I guess I just picked it up, you
know.
MAUREEN
What other tricks do you have up
your sleeve?
Dexter smiles.
DEXTER
Who me?
INT. ARCADE - NIGHT
Christopher sits with Roni and Bones in front of a half-
eaten pizza, some wings, soda, chips. Wonderful, healthy
meal.
Christopher looks to the arcade where kids are playing
games. Bones notices. Roni is clueless.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
57.

RONI
skeptical( )
And you like them books? Thought you
was reading comic books. You don’t
have to read all that stuff they
give you. That ain’t right.
BONES
Nah, this boy’s smart. He done with
comic book shit. Ain’t you boy?
Roni grabs the soda cup and goes for a refill.
BONES (CONT’D)
Smart enough to make your own
decisions. Right?
CHRISTOPHER
I guess.
BONES
Don’t guess. I know you are.
beat( )
You gonna take care your mom like I
do. Be a man and make your own
money. Come work for me.
Christopher looks up. He shifts uncomfortably, instinctually
uneasy with the offer.
BONES (CONT’D)
Make some hard-earned dollars.
Bones slides a shiny bag of golden game tokens to Chris.
BONES (CONT’D) (cont'd)
Go on. Go have fun. Work hard and
play hard.
Christopher goes, psyched to go play but contemplating the
offer.
EXT DOWNTOWN CHICAGO CONSTRUCTION SITE.
Dexter’s favorite incessant horn honking operator, Sam, is
at it again directing trucks that are dumping stone. A lot
of beautiful women are passing by the job.
SAM
Maria! I love you!
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
58.

"Maria" winks at Sam and walks on by, but he is quickly
distracted by a trucker backing up traffic, struggling to
get in to the work one. Sam honks at the trucker and directs
him in.
Dexter and Joe are prepping for the concrete pour, Joe bent
over with full on plumber's crack.
JOE
I’m gonna fire that guy, I swear. On
a stack of freakin’ bibles.
DEXTER
None of my business but he’s a damn
good operator.
JOE
You’re right, it is none of you’re
damn business. I need Tylenol every
time I work with him.
Fast as lightning Dexer drops two Tylenol into Joe’s hand.
JOE (CONT’D)
Seriously, you just saved that man’s
life.
Sam is honking incessantly again, this time at another hot
girl.
JOE AND DEXTER
Shut up!!
INT. JOLIET CORRECTIONAL FACILITY. JOLIET, ILLINOIS.
Dexter and Clayton sit between a plexiglass wall Clayton
looks gaunt, unshaven, and his eyes are glazed over.
CLAYTON
How's he doing?
DEXTER
He's good, man. Working on a sick
crossover. Good in school too.
Clayton lights up for a moment.
DEXTER (CONT’D)
How are you doing?
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
59.

CLAYTON
I'm alive. Has he heard from his
mom?
DEXTER
He saw her a few times. With that
fool. Not recently though, I don't
think she's doing too well.
CLAYTON
Bones?
DEXTER
Yeah, he likes to lure kids off the
street get ‘em carrying drugs. Chris
too smart for that shit.
Clayton smiles, but quickly turns somber. They are silent
for a moment.
DEXTER (CONT’D)
You should let him come and see you.
You'd be so proud of him. He’s
reading books -
CLAYTON
I don’t want him to see me like
this. They transferred me to GP and
I see the judge in a few days.
Public Defender found some witness,
who gonna talk on my behalf.
DEXTER
If I could change places with you
right now I would.
CLAYTON
You won’t have to. I’m done man.
Outta here.
CLAYTON (cont'd)
Enough about me. How you doin man?
DEXTER
Met a girl.
CLAYTON
You dog, you! Don't screw it up.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
60.

DEXTER
She's way out of my league,
hopefully I can keep fooling her
long enough that she never realizes
that! Chris actually helped set it
up.
Clayton laughs.
DEXTER (cont'd)
Clay... Let Chris come see you.
Clayton gets up and motions to the guard to take him back to
his cell. He puts his fist up to the glass and Dexter does
the same.
CLAYTON
I'll see you, Dex. On the right
side.
DEXTER
See you, Clay.
Clayton walks through the prison door, giving one last
glance back to his friend.
EXT. PRISON - NIGHT
Dexter drives. He calls Maureen.
DEXTER
Hey guess what?
MAUREEN
You just finished War and Peace and
you’re learning French.
DEXTER
Silly girl. No, Clayton caught a
break.
Intercut with:
INT. JOLIET CORRECTIONAL FACILITY, GENERAL POPULATION,
CONTINUOUS.
Clayton heads back to his cell, but takes a detour to the
john. Two prisoners follow. At the urinal doing his
business, he hears footsteps, turns his head and sees the
prisoners, one hispanic (PRISONER 1) one black (PRISONER 2).
The black prisoner has the same tattoo on his neck as Bones.
Clayton finishes and turns around.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
61.

PRISONER 1
Bones has a message for you.
Prisoner 2 suddenly lunges towards Clayton. Driving a SHIV
into his side repeatedly until Clayton falls to the ground,
blood pooling under him. The prisoners drop the shiv and run
off.
DEXTER’S TRUCK -
DEXTER
He may get out as early as next
week.
MAUREEN
That’s good.
DEXTER
Chris is gonna flip.
MAUREEN
You shouldn’t tell him, Dexter. The
legal system is full of tangles.
Promise me you wont tell him until-
PRISON -
Clayton bleeds out. A tear falls from his eye and he takes a
last breath.
DEXTER
Ok. You’re right. But I can’t wait
to see the look in his eyes when he
finds out his dad is coming home.
EXT. STREETS OF CHICAGO. LATER
Bones interacts with a couple of young STREET KIDS, handing
them each a package while looking around for anyone
watching.
An older kid approaches, hands Bones a wad of cash.
BONES
Delivery go ok?
(TOO ON THE NOSE; how about: “You right on time”. I mean
these guys would have some code phrases right?
OLDER KID
Yep.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
62.

BONES
And the other business?
OLDER KID
It's done.
BONES
Good, here's a little bonus.
Bones hands him a small baggie. The older kid immediately
heads to the alley, away from onlookers, and shoots up.
INT. MERCY HOME REC ROOM. THE NEXT DAY
Dexter and Chris are mid-game. A rough 2v2. Both drenched in
sweat.
DEXTER
You want to compete with St.
Lawrence or Joyce Prep? You have to
think faster, you have to work
harder. (driving to the basket,
scoring) You have to be tougher.
Chris recoups. Bracing for the next attack.
DEXTER (CONT’D)
Father Thomas give you any news?
CHRISTOPHER
No. About what?
DEXTER
You don’t ask the questions. I ask
the questions.
Dexter makes a move and blasts into Christopher who goes
down hard.
Dexter fans out from the 3. Blood drips from Chris’ nose.
DEXTER (CONT’D)
You can’t guard point from the
outside. Player will just force you
in. All the good guards. Magic,
Isaiah, they stop the drive from
inside-
Dexter drives hard but Chris goes into him with equal
conviction and immense speed. This time and despite the 100
pound difference, Chris blows into Dexter. The impact throws
them both back.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
63.

They hit the ground, breathless and bruised.
Off Chris’ bleeding cut.
DEXTER (CONT’D) (cont'd)
Need a bandaid?
CHRISTOPHER
No. You?
Dexter follows Chris’ eyes. Sure enough, Dexter is bleeding
too. They laugh despite themselves.
DEXTER
Not bad little man. Maureen’s going
to ask what happened to me.
CHRISTOPHER
Ha ha. You're so whipped.
DEXTER
Tell me about it.
CHRISTOPHER
Pause( )
Where did you learn to play?
DEXTER
Here and there. Foster home I lived
in for awhile. Bunch ball rats. One
guy played college.
CHRISTOPHER
Any good?
DEXTER
Nah.
CHRISTOPHER
Was he cool?
DEXTER
Beat( )
No.
CHRISTOPHER
Then why did you live with him?
DEXTER
He gave me a job.
CHRISTOPHER
So you had to live with him?
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
64.

DEXTER
I was his apprentice. When you're
someone's apprentice, you play by
their rules. Don’t question.
Dexter takes a big swig of water.
CHRISTOPHER
What did you do for him?
DEXTER
Carpenter's apprentice.
CHRISTOPHER
Were you good?
DEXTER
That was the problem. I was better
than him.
CHRISTOPHER
Why'd you stay?
DEXTER
Money. Food. A warm bed.
CHRISTOPHER
Why did you leave?
DEXTER
Beat my shit up. All the time. No
matter if I did a good job.
CHRISTOPHER
Did you ever fight back?
DEXTER
The day I left. I was doing the
dishes. He sucker punched me. I had
it. I turned and smacked his head.
Knocked his ass out.
CHRISTOPHER
Damn, with one punch.
DEXTER
His bad timing. I was washing a
skillet. 10 pound. Grabbed my stuff
and never looked back.
beat( )
Point guard.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
65.

CHRISTOPHER
What?
DEXTER
From now on you play point.
CHRISTOPHER
What? Why? I can’t-
DEXTER
Run.
CHRISTOPHER
What?
DEXTER
Speed. It's your gift.
They look at each other. This is good stuff.
Father Thomas enters the gym. Dexter brightens. Knows its
the good news about Christopher’s father.
But Thomas face reads something else.
FATHER THOMAS
Christopher. Need to talk to you
son.
Dexter’s confused. Chris goes slowly to Thomas. He knows bad
news when its on the way.
They depart.
Dexter works away. Phone rings. Checks the number. Mercy
Home.
FATHER THOMAS
Dexter?
Pause( )
Chris is missing.
DEXTER
What do you mean?
FATHER THOMAS
Woke up this morning. He was gone.
Broke out through the basement.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
66.

DEXTER
That doesn’t make sense.
FATHER THOMAS
Have you seen him?
DEXTER
No. No! What do you mean he’s gone.
FATHER THOMAS
It's Clayton. It's his father.
DEXTER
What about him?
FATHER THOMAS
He’s dead, Dexter. Killed on the
inside.
Dexter goes numb.
I’m sorry, I know he meant a lot to
you.
beat( )
Dexter? Dexter? Listen to me. Let
the police handle it. I just called
to see if you had heard from him.
He’s probably with his mom.
DEXTER
You should have told me. Why didn’t
you tell me?
FATHER THOMAS
That was my call, son. I didn’t
think it was a good idea. You need
to keep a level head.
Off Dexter....
EXT. STREETS OF CHICAGO - DAY
Dexter enters the ‘hood. Rife with drugs, thugs and street
life. He walks with cautious strength.
Begin Montage:
- 7-8 year-olds on bikes
- 12 year-olds eyeing the world cautiously.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
67.

- Old woman on porch.
- Women in tight shorts
- Middle aged father bearing the weight of the world
Dexter drives to 55th and Loomis Avenue. He passes a piece
of plywood nailed to a tree. On it is a spray painted
message: "STOP KILLING EACH OTHER!" A young, teenager
stumbles by, high as a kite, puke all over his shirt and
pants.
Dexter searches in vein for Christopher.
On the phone: He calls Joe at the construction site.
EXT. CONSTRUCTION SITE - SAME
JOE
No problem. Feel better. See you
tomorrow
EXT. CHICAGO LAKEFRONT. LATER THAT DAY
Dexter is alone and drunk, sitting on the rocks overlooking
Lake Michigan.
DEXTER
To himself( )
"Many are the afflictions of the
righteous, but the Lord shall
deliver him out of them all."
Dexter grabs a beer from the half-drunk six pack by his
side, opens it and takes a drink.
DEXTER (CONT’D)
Where'd you go, kid?
FADE TO:
INT. MERCY HOME. THE NEXT DAY
Dexter approaches Pam at her desk in the lobby.
DEXTER
Hey there. Uh, sorry to bother you,
are you busy?
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
68.

PAM
When am I not busy?
Looks up above the(
glasses perched on
her nose)
Go ahead.
DEXTER
A couple of the girls were telling
me there are no clean towels in the
locker room.
PAM
Those girls.... I just stocked up.
Time to enforce the one-towel rule
again.
Beat( )
I'll be back. Mind the phones, will
you?
DEXTER
Sure thing.
When the coast is clear Dexter sneaks opens the door in the
file closet and rifles through the folders. He grabs
Christopher's file and commits the information to memory.
INSERT: Roni’s listed address.
Dexter hears Pam come sooner than expected forcing him to
shove the paper in his back pocket, hop out of the back room
and into her chair, just in time.
EXT. RONI’S NEIGHBORHOOD. LATER THAT DAY
Dexter approaches the address listed for Roni. It's an
abandoned store front.
Frustrated, he goes a few doors down and slips into...
INT. ‘HOOD BAR - CONTINUOUS.
Dexter sidles to the back of the bar sipping a beer. Soon
after, two thugs come in. Dexter recognizes one as a friend
of Bones. He slips back into the darkness, watching. Biding
his time.
CONTINUED:
69.

INT. MERCY HOME. THAT SAME DAY
Pam and Father Thomas go through the same file cabinet,
Christopher’s file. A detective and two uniformed Chicago
police officers stand nearby. They both notice they are
missing some critical pages.
PAM
Quietly so the(
police can't hear)
Dexter.
Father Thomas knows. Shakes his head and sighs, the reality
of the situation permeates his being.
Maureen enters. Off her look....
EXT - DEXTER’S TRUCK - STREETS OF CHICAGO - DUSK
Dexter follows the thugs through town. Soon they pull up to
A MID-LEVEL HOUSE. It’s in decent shape relative to the
neighborhood.
Dexter parks, watches at a distance
Bones emerges and converses with the thugs.
Soon a boy comes from the house. Timid. Slow. His eyes are
covered with a baseball cap pulled down low, making it
impossible to see who it is.
The boy looks up. It's Christopher.
Dexter gets out of his car. He walks to the opposite curb
revealing himself. Bones spots him first. Then Christopher.
Bones pulls Christopher’s face into his. He says something
inaudible and Christopher slouches then heads back into the
house.
Bones turns back to Dexter, a cold stare.
Confident, Bones chuckles and walks down the street with his
pals.
Dexter is powerless.
DEXTER
To himself( )
I made a promise. I’m not going to
let you go.
(CONTINUED)
70.

END MONTAGE
Dexter works like a man possessed. Joe comes. Grumpy mood.
JOE
I got 3 days before Compliance is
breathing down my neck again.
Phillips is out. You’re taking his
crew -
DEXTER
I don’t - I’m struggling with my own
guys.
JOE
I’m not asking you. I’m telling you.
DEXTER
I got some other stuff on my plate
now, Joe.
JOE
Look at me. I’m not a doctor. I’m
not a lawyer. I’m not smart like
most people. But I made it here. And
I gotta nice house and a nice yard
and I put up Christmas lights. Point
is, I made sacrifices, Dexter.
You’re good. One of the best. But
you have to make a choice.
Joe goes.
EXT/INT. MERCY HOME - DUSK
Dexter rushes up the stairs and barrels into the lobby.
DEXTER
Father, Pam, I found him -
He stops abruptly. Roni is there, sober somehow. A file in
her hands. The same Detective stands close along with Child
Services.
Officer Johnson is next to Father Thomas.
His face drops.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
71.

DEXTER (CONT’D)
to Roni( )
What’s she doing here?
realizes( )
You can’t.
FATHER THOMAS
Dexter -
DEXTER
You can’t let her take him.
FATHER THOMAS
Enough.
Father Thomas grabs Dexter and forces him into the hallway.
Dexter yells.
DEXTER
No.
to Detective and(
Child Services)
You don’t understand. He’s going to
die out there. He’s got no chance.
FATHER THOMAS
Shut your mouth. That’s the way it
is.
INT. FATHER THOMAS’ OFFICE - CONTINUOUS
Father Thomas pushes Dexter into his office and slams the
door shut. Both are at high volume
Officer Johnson watches.
DEXTER
You have no idea what you’re doing.
They’re gonna force him to sell
drugs They-
FATHER THOMAS
Shut your damn mouth. You don’t
think I know that? You don’t think
I’ve scraped kids like him off the
street and put them in a coffin? You
don’t think it kills me? It does.
Every time.
beat( )
That’s his mom out there. At least
he has that -
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
72.

DEXTER
She’s a junkie! She’s a fucking
hooker.
Thomas whacks him across the face.
FATHER THOMAS
That boy is not your problem. You
understand me? He has a home.
Services checked it out. That’s more
than I can say for three quarters of
the kids in this damn place. I have
no choice. She’s his mom. And she
has rights. Just like you and just
like me.
beat( )
Now pull yourself together.
Dexter brews. It’s killin him.
DEXTER
barely audible( )
I made a promise.
FATHER THOMAS
Promises get broken. Welcome to my
world.
Dexter’s heard enough. He exits, slamming the door
Off Father Thomas and Officer Johnson.
INT. DEXTER'S APARTMENT. LATER THAT EVENING.
Dexter sits on his modest balcony looking out onto the night
street. A half drunken fifth of vodka sits close.
SFX Maureen comes home.
She’s still dressed from her day. Work suit, heels.
She sees him facing out.
DEXTER
soft( )
I lost him.
MAUREEN
I know. I talked to Father Thomas.
She sits down next to him.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
73.

DEXTER
Why are you with me, Maureen?
MAUREEN
A bit taken aback by(
the question)
Because....you’re kind and...you may
not know this but you’re probably
the smartest man in the room, no
matter where you are.
DEXTER
not buying( )
I’m not drinking the kool aid today.
Sorry.
MAUREEN
Drink what you want. I’ll explain it
one day.
beat( )
But its more. It's the way you take
on the burdens, the negativity, the
bullshit of everyone around you as
your own. You don't see it in
yourself, but I do. Chris did, too.
You did what you could, Dexter.
This hits Dexter hard, bringing a tear to his eye.
MAUREEN (CONT’D)
It's not your fault.
DEXTER
Everyone says that, like you are all
automatically programmed to say
that. The fact is, it is my fault. I
was there the night Clayton got
arrested.
MAUREEN
stunned( )
What-?
DEXTER
I was there. Clayton took the wrap.
I could have helped him. Clayton
stepped in. He wouldn’t take shit
from Bones. Always messing with
people. I didn’t do anything. I just
watched it all happen. He asked me
to look after Chris because he
trusted me.
(MORE)
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
74.

beat( )
DEXTER (cont'd)
So you’re wrong. It is my fault. I
could have done something.
beat( )
Still think I’m the smartest man in
the room?
She goes to put her hand on his shoulder but he pulls away.
Her instinct moves her away from him but then another
emotion kicks in and she comes back in moving her hand back
down to his shoulder. This time he accepts her, his body
sinking into her strength.
Soft images as they make love.
INT. BEDROOM - NIGHT
Dexter sleeps. His head curled up inside her warm body. A
pained man finally at rest at least for a little while.
She lies awake.
EXT. BONES HOUSE - NIGHT
A hypodermic needle slides into an arm. Pull back to reveal
Roni easing into the heroin as it takes it course.
Bones pulls the hypodermic needle out and watches her float
away.
Christopher sleeps just feet away.
Time Lapse: clock goes from 3am to 5am
Bones wakes Chris gently.
BONES
Time to go little man.
Chris struggles awake. He tries to orient. Sees his mom
basically in a coma. He puts on a coat, having slept in his
clothes.
He spots his mom’s cell phone. Eyes it.
Bones comes back in the room and tension fills the room. His
veneer is calm his eyes tell a different story. He hands
Christopher a “lunch-box”.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
75.

BONES (CONT’D)
I take care of you now, boy.
Understand? Real simple. You do what
I say.
Christopher nods and steps out into the darkness
EXT. CHICAGO STREETS - DAWN
Chris walks through the darkened morning. He can't shake his
chill. Scant shadows permeate his path.
A cop car cruises by but continues past ‘an innocent boy’
He dodges past alleys and short cuts.
INT. TENEMENT HOUSING HALL - DUSK
Finally ending up before a calloused door inside tenement
housing.
He knocks. The door opens to a DRUG-RIDDEN Thug. He hurries
Christopher in.
Christopher digs into his backpack and hands over the
‘lunch.' The Thug disappears down a hallway.
Christopher notices a pair of legs from the couch. He creeps
forward enough to see a 12-year-old girl, half-naked, eyes
glazed over. High as a kite. A needle just inches away.
DRUG-RIDDEN THUG
The fuck you think you doing?
Christopher startles. Moves backward. The Thug shoves the
lunch box back in Christopher’s back pack and shoves him
out. He backs up against the hallway. He turns to go but
stops short. Another man, halfway down hall, all but his
eyes in shadow glare, at him.
He spins and takes off, and runs out back into darkness.
EXT. DEXTER’S TRUCK - MORNING
Dexter is parked down the street from Bone’s house. He
remains unnoticed, at least he thinks so.
No movement at the house. Shades are drawn....
Dexter drives off.
CONTINUED:
76.

EXT. CHICAGO STREETS - LATER
Chris walks down the street. Passers-by offer some solace -
just the fact that there is other human life outside of
druggies and thugs.
AN OLDER WOMAN watches him.
OLDER WOMAN
Get to school, boy.
CHRISTOPHER
Yes, mam
Christopher accelerates into a strong jog.
EXT. MIDDLE SCHOOL - MORNING
Kids pile into school. Dexter holds a coffee, watching for
Chris.
Down the street Chris rounds the corner, heading for school.
From out of nowhere steps Bones. Chris halts.
BONES
Need to come home, Little Man.
CHRISTOPHER
swallows( )
But I have -
Bones steps into Chris, reiterating the edict. Chris
complies, getting into the back seat of the car.
UP THE STREET NEAR THE SCHOOL ENTRANCE
Dexter sees the last trickle of kids enter the school. No
Chris.
He walks away.
EXT. CONSTRUCTION SITE - DAY
Dexter pounds away. Its crunch-time. Everyone is tense,
tired.
Code Compliance Officer shows up with his finely sharpened
pencils and He and Joe exchange Fuck You glances.
Montage through the CC Officer fine-combing the site. Joe
keeps his cool no matter what.
(CONTINUED)
77.

The crew have all stepped aside and watch, wait.
Finally the CC officer scribbles a document, hands it to Joe
and leaves.
Joe doesn’t even look at the results. He walks to the crew,
slow grin.
JOE
You done a fine job fellas. I’m
proud of you. Even you, Sam.
WORKER
But you didn’t even read the
results.
JOE
Thirty two years a dis shit you
don’t think I know when we pass?
beat( )
Take the rest of today and tomorrow.
I’ll see you all Monday. Phase
three’s gonna make this look like we
at a cookout. Go have fun. Be with
your families.
They depart.
JOE (CONT’D)
Dexter. Mind stepping into my
office?
INT. JOE’S “OFFICE”
Joe sits across from Dexter. Dexter holds a contract in his
hand. He splits his look between it and Joe.
The tension is a bit thick. Something is hanging in the air.
DEXTER
I don’t know what to say.
JOE
Don’t say anything. Just sign and
get outta here. The position doesn’t
officially start until June.
Benefits bump, 15% hike. I’m not
surprised but I didn’t know it was
coming this soon. So sign the -
DEXTER
It’s just -
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
78.

JOE
Look at me. I know you gotta a life.
We all do but this won’t come around
again, Dexter. They like quick, firm
decisions.
Beat. He sees Dexter struggle.
JOE (CONT’D)
Look....I’ll hold ‘em off. You got
til’ Monday. 8am. You’re in or
you’re out.
Off Dexter.
Dexter sees his phone buzzing. No Caller ID. He reluctantly
declines it.
EXT. STREETS OF CHICAGO - NIGHT
Dexter drives. His mind swirling. He checks his voice mail.
A message from “No Caller ID”.
The message plays.
SFX: Sounds in the BG. Industrial noise. Then muffled voices
the line goes dead.
Dexter tenses. He pulls over. Watches the night ‘hood.
Street thugs, cautious citizens. Tired workers with eyes
glazed over. Street kids running wild.
His phone rings. It's Maureen. He ignores it.
His phone rings AGAIN.
ANGLE: NO CALLER ID
His heart races. Answers. Nothing on the other line. Just
background noise. Someone is there.....
DEXTER
slowly( )
Christopher?
Beat
CHRISTOPHER (V.O.)
I’m sorry I didn’t say goodbye.
DEXTER
Don’t worry about it. Are you okay?
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
79.

Nothing.
DEXTER (cont'd)
Chris.
CHRISTOPHER
I’m okay.
DEXTER
I’m sorry, Chris. I’m sorry about
your dad.
beat( )
I think you should come back.
In the background Bones calls him.
BONES (V.O.)
Boy! Where you at? Chris! Little
fucker where-
The phone clicks off.
DEXTER
Chris! Chris....
Dexter shivers. He hangs up and calls 911.
911 OPERATOR
911. What’s your emergency?
INT. FATHER THOMAS OFFICE - MERCY HOME - LATER
A candle flickers. Dexter sits in a chair. His head buried
in his hands. Father Thomas watches Dexter intently.
FATHER THOMAS
The hell do you think you’re doing?
You’re the one who’s going to get
thrown in jail. She’s got custody.
Police can’t do anything and why
should -
DEXTER
Because he needs help.
FATHER THOMAS
I’m not saying he doesn’t. But
there’s a process. And who’s to say
she won’t straighten out. Maybe she
needs that boy. Maybe that boy needs
her.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
80.

DEXTER
You don’t understand.
FATHER THOMAS
No? You sure I don’t understand?
Don’t count on it. I know these
streets. I know these faces.
Look at me. That boy? He ain’t your
problem. You have to let God handle
this.
Dexter’s on his way out the door.
DEXTER
God doesn’t come to this side of
town.
SLAM!
Thomas shakes his head
FATHER THOMAS
(under his breath)
God’s working overtime on this side
of town.
Dexter sits in his truck He’s exhausted.
His phone rings. It’s Maureen. He ignores.
CROSSCUT TO
INT. MAUREEN’S APT - CONTINUOUS
Maureen watches her screen. Her frustration and hurt
growing.
Her phone rings and she quickly picks up.
DEXTER
Can I come over?
She closes her eyes.
INT MAUREEN’S APT - LATER
Dexter sits on the floor against the wall. She’s on the
couch - they might as well be a thousand miles apart.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
81.

DEXTER
If I take the job, I can pay for
Chris’s schooling and take care of
him.
MAUREEN
His mom is alive, Dexter. You’re
acting as if you can just take him-
DEXTER
No, I know that. But she doesn’t
care! I’ll pay her. I’ll give her
money.
MAUREEN
What are you saying?
DEXTER
I know it sounds crazy but I’ll buy
him. She’ll give me custody.
MAUREEN
You talked to her?
DEXTER
No, it’s my idea. She won’t care.
She just wants drug money.
Maureen watches him. A side she’s never seen: desperate,
bordering on crazy.
MAUREEN
Did you talk to Father Thomas about
it?
His head sinks.
DEXTER
I don’t know. No.
She braces herself.
MAUREEN
Dexter, I know how much he means to
you - - but the things you’re
talking about, they are permanent.
As in for the rest of your life -
DEXTER
I know that
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
82.

MAUREEN
Then I’m wondering how I fit in.
Because I’m making some plans here,
Dexter. And no one ever talked to me
-
DEXTER
You know what I’ve been going
through, you know what Chris is up
against
MAUREEN
This doesn’t make me any less of a
person. You made a promise but did
you ever think about how it affected
us? Me?
He stands.
DEXTER
That boy needs help, not just from
me-
MAUREEN
Dexter, where I’m going, I’m not
just going to help one or two. I’m
in it for the long haul. Like Father
Thomas. You make a decision like
this? And just expect me to go
along?
DEXTER
I didn’t say that
MAUREEN
No you’re right. You’re talking
about buying some kid as if he’s for
sale and giving some junkie her drug
money. And you just expected us to
all rally around you.
DEXTER
Who wouldn’t? Who wouldn’t look at
the situation and say ‘damn, that’s
messed up. We gotta do something”
MAUREEN
Something that makes sense! Listen
to yourself.
DEXTER
I thought you liked that kid.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
83.

MAUREEN
I do like that kid. I love that kid.
It's not about him. I’d welcome into
my life. But not on crazy terms. On
our terms.
DEXTER
“our” terms? Is there an “our”?
He grabs his jacket, preparing to leave.
MAUREEN
bold( )
I was doing just fine and I’m going
to stay doing just fine. I have a
plan and it's almost taken the life
outta me just to keep that plan.
Call me selfish, call me stupid but
I’m keeping my goals intact. This
woman is keeping her goals intact! I
made a choice. Now it's your turn.
DEXTER
My choice isn’t about me. Its about
another human life.
He goes. Slamming the door. Gone. She stands, bruised. Pulls
out a an envelope from her purse. Opens it.
MAUREEN
softly, to herself( )
I got in.
Close up on the letter: “Congratulations! You have been
accepted to University of Oregon. We are also offering you a
full scholarship...”
The night is cold. Dangerous. Dexter walks aimless but with
conviction. Street life passes by - beckoning any and all to
a dark life.
Its 10:30. His phone rings. No Caller ID.
DEXTER
Chris.
Over the phone comes a deep cry desperately suppressed in
silence.
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
84.

DEXTER (cont'd)
Christopher, where are you?
CHRISTOPHER
He gonna kill me. I’m scared Dexter.
I’m....I’m ....I’m
The words can’t even come out.
DEXTER
He’s not gonna kill anybody. Listen
to me, where are you? Tell me where
you are.
CHRISTOPHER
I can’t he told me-
DEXTER
Christopher just listen to me. He’s
not going to know. I’m coming for
you. Tell me where you -
Click. The line goes dead.
INT. - UNKNOWN LOCATION
Insert: A finger hits the “SHARE MY LOCATION’ button a
second before the phone goes flying.
Bones slaps the fuck out of Christopher, knocking him to the
floor, drawing blood.
He retrieves the phone. He can see the last dialed number
but nothing else.
He goes in for another round at Christopher.
EXT. CHICAGO STREETS - NIGHT
Dexter sprints back to Maureen’s apartment. Buzzes. No
answer.
INSIDE - Maureen hears the buzz but doesn’t respond. He goes
to the garage gate and pounds on the bars. No one around.
He takes off running. Through the streets, hard core. He
fumbles to dial 911, out of breath and on the run
(CONTINUED)
CONTINUED:
85.

911 OPERATOR
911 Operator, what is your
emergency.
DEXTER
A boy is being harmed. He’s
911 OPERATOR
I can’t understand you, Sir
DEXTER
A boy! A kid, He’s in danger!
Between the running and the static the line is muffled
911 OPERATOR
I’m having a hard time understanding
you. What’s your address, Sir?
DEXTER
What? I don’t have an address, I’m-
Frustrated he clicks off. He continues on.
INT. BONES HOUSE - NIGHT
The lights are out. No sign of life. Dexter runs to the
gated pre-door. Bangs hard. Looking in windows.
DEXTER
Christopher! Christopher! Bones!
Nothing. He runs around the sides jumps up to the high
fences and looks over. Nothing.
His heavy breathing subsides slightly and with it his wits
kick in. He’s got an idea. He presses the No Caller ID bar.
There it is. The location. He takes off running.
INT. LIVING ROOM = DRUG HOUSE -(FORMERLY ‘UNKNOWN
LOCATION)’ - NIGHT
A run down environment. Sparse furniture, some bikes, a
table. Party house.
Roni sleeps on a floor blanket. Christopher is next to her
pretending to sleep.
Bones and a Thug watch them for a beat then quietly walk
down the hall together into...
CONTINUED:
86.

INT. - DRUG ROOM
A small brick of heroin lays on the table next to several
smaller portion bags.
THUG # 2
You should just finish that bitch.
BONES
Nope. As long as I got her, I get
the boy. Just gotta keep a balance
on him. He’s a stupid fuck like his
father. I’m just gonna start getting
his ass high.
Bones leaves and turns the light out.
EXT. DRUG HOUSE - SAME
Dexter, huddled in a corner, watches the light go out. He
settles for the wait.
INT. DRUG HOUSE - LIVING ROOM
A hand wakes Christopher. Bones speaks in hushed tones.
BONES
Listen to me. I like you. I aint
gonna hurt you. Ima treat you with
respect and you treat me with
respect. We gonna have some good
times together.
Christopher winces slightly as the syringe moves slowly into
his arm. In a moment it’s over. He slides into oblivion.
INT./EXT. DRUG HOUSE - FRONT DOOR - NIGHT
Bones exits carrying Christopher’s listless body. He places
him into a car. He looks back to the open door. Waits
annoyed for a beat. Shakes his head and walks back in
leaving Christopher.
He dips into the house for a beat then both he and the Thug
come back out. They go the car.
Christopher is gone. They move quickly. Just 50 feet down
the street Dexter carries Christopher in his arms.
Christopher’s eyes are glazed over in a heroin haze.
(CONTINUED)
87.

DEXTER
Stay with me. Stay with me little
boy.
Second later the lights from Bones’ car come in a flurry.
Dexter’s no match. The Thug grabs him first. Throwing him to
the ground.
Bones comes a beat later but Dexter is quick, first landing
a solid punch into the Thug then turning on Bones.
BONES
You a dead nigger
Bones cracks him over the head with his gun. Dexter falls
hard. The Thug brings him to his feet, keeping him in a arm/
head lock.
BONES (CONT’D)
I’d cap your ass right now but I
don’t wanna waste a bullet.
He takes a knife and plunges it into Dexter. But Dexter is
quick and maneuvers just enough so the knife enters but just
into his side.
Suddenly the street is lit up with sirens and police lights.
Bones and the Thug run but are quickly felled by police and
dogs.
Dexter’s on the ground....he knows its over but doesn’t have
the strength to get up.
A man’s voice: Officer Johnson.
OFFICER JOHNSON
Good timing. My shift was ending. We
were about to leave, go get some
donuts.
DEXTER
That’s one crazy fuck.
OFFICER JOHNSON
Piece of cake.
More sirens blare. Paramedics, etc. Dexter looks up the
skyline, dawn breaking. His eyes take one last glimpse
before he passes out.
FADE TO BLACK
CONTINUED:
88.

EXT. OPEN ROAD - MIDDLE AMERICA - BEAUTIFUL DAY
A late model car flows calmly with the wide open highway.
Driver and destination unknown.
INTERCUT
INT. COURTROOM - DAY
Father Thomas stands behind a table in the courtroom. He
faces the judge.
JUDGE
The court hereby grants permanent
custody of the boy to The Mercy Home
for Boys and Girls until a foster
family acceptable only to this court
can be found.
Father Thomas turns back to his table, a wide grin. We only
see the back of the head of the boy, who Father Thomas hugs.
INTERCUT
The car. A boys hand sticks out of the window, riding the
wind.
INT. UNKNOWN OFFICE.
A stamp comes down on an official document:
APPROVED
INT. ROOM - DAY
Maureen reads an email. Whatever it is sure is good news.
She shuts the computer and breaks into joyful tears.
INT. BASKETBALL GYM - DAY
Father Thomas watches a group of boys play basketball.
Tough, rough, pushing.
I’m not a gambling man. I never have
been. But that doesn’t stop me from
looking at the odds. But odds are
for suckers.
89.

EXT. DOOR - UNKNOWN HOUSE - DAY
Maureen lays a bouquet of flowers on the door mat.
And a twig over the door.
Odds are for bookies. Not human
lives. We deserve better. And
sometimes, when the time is right
and we fight for what we believe in,
the journey leads us....home.
INT. CAR - DAY
Dexter and Chris share a laugh as they pass a sign that
reads: WELCOME TO OREGON
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FADE OUT.
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