{"id":5518,"date":"2013-05-13T00:00:39","date_gmt":"2013-05-13T04:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gadflyonline.com\/home\/?p=5518"},"modified":"2013-05-13T16:44:14","modified_gmt":"2013-05-13T20:44:14","slug":"betn-jive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/gadflyonline.com\/home\/index.php\/betn-jive\/","title":{"rendered":"Bet’n Jive"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"BetNJive_585x585\"<\/a><\/p>\n

The following is an excerpt from Shannon Ko’s screenplay,<\/em>\u00a0<\/i>Bet’n Jive:<\/p>\n

EXT. UNIVERSITY QUAD – DAY<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a small Catholic University. The type that hosts haunted castles, secret underground passageways and cemeteries.<\/p>\n

BET (O.S.)<\/p>\n

(Shaken)<\/p>\n

He\u2026 I\u2026 woke up in the communal<\/p>\n

bathroom. There was… blood on<\/p>\n

my thigh. My name is Angela Roberts.<\/p>\n

Sun shines upon a healthy student body \u2013 we see an ultimate Frisbee match, theater club dressed in medieval costumes rehearsing and beach bodies sunbathing.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

BET (O.S.)<\/p>\n

My name is… Angela Roberts. Last<\/p>\n

night, I was…<\/p>\n

BET (20s) dangerously attractive female stands at the bottom of the quad staring up at the castle on the hilltop. She\u2019s very PALE and visibly BRUISED, her clothes are RIPPED. She LIMPS her way up the walkway.<\/p>\n

BET (O.S.)<\/p>\n

Raped<\/p>\n

(weeps)<\/p>\n

\u00a0INT. CAMPUS SECURITY<\/p>\n

DEAN HOWARD (50s) stares at several monitors, images fast forward.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

SECURITY MAN<\/p>\n

Two fifteen?<\/p>\n

DEAN HOWARD<\/p>\n

There.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Security guard hits play.<\/p>\n

VIA Monitor – we see Bet at the entrance of a dormitory. She reaches into her purse when a masked man attacks her from behind and drags her into the dormitory.<\/p>\n

In walks VICE PRESIDENT DAVIS (60s).<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

VICE PRESIDENT DAVIS<\/p>\n

Well…<\/p>\n

DEAN HOWARD<\/p>\n

I\u2019m afraid so…<\/p>\n

(motions to the screen)<\/p>\n

Vice President Davis leans in. We see her getting attacked again.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

VICE PRESIDENT DAVIS<\/p>\n

That\u2019s the second one…<\/p>\n

DEAN HOWARD<\/p>\n

Third…<\/p>\n

VICE PRESIDENT DAVIS<\/p>\n

Jesus John, the semester hasn\u2019t even<\/p>\n

started yet. Set up a meeting now.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Dean Howard nods.<\/p>\n

VICE PRESIDENT DAVIS<\/p>\n

And John. Quietly.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

DEAN HOWARD<\/p>\n

(To security guard)<\/p>\n

Second floor, South west corner.<\/p>\n

Dean Howard nods. Vice President exits.<\/p>\n

Security guard punches into a keyboard. Dean squints his eyes searching… Security guard takes another sip of coffee.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

SECURITY GUARD<\/p>\n

There… he took off his ski mask.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Security guard rewinds the image and points.<\/p>\n

VIA SCREEN we see the back of a man\u2019s head in regular clothes carrying a woman in his arms down the hallway and into a communal bathroom.<\/p>\n

INT. EXAMINATION ROOM<\/p>\n

Bet lays on an examination bed with her legs wide open. On her neck we see her skin has been chewed off.<\/p>\n

The doctor examines her.<\/p>\n

INT. CASTLE DEAN HOWARD\u2019S OFFICE<\/p>\n

A strong wooden desk rests in front of huge floor to ceiling windows. The books on the shelves match the carpet on the floor match the life size fully armed and armored jouster in the corner.<\/p>\n

Bet sits on a chase lounge. She stares out of the windows at college life passing her by.<\/p>\n

She looks down at a cup of coffee.<\/p>\n

Dean Howard walks in with THERAPIST WOO.<\/p>\n

They startle Bet.<\/p>\n

They smile warmly at Bet.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

DEAN HOWARD<\/p>\n

The University agrees with your<\/p>\n

decision. We fully support you. We\u2019ve<\/p>\n

reimbursed your tuition in full.<\/p>\n

(Beat)<\/p>\n

In exchange, we hope to keep this quiet.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s no reason to cause panic.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Dean Howard hands her a tissue.<\/p>\n

She doesn\u2019t take it.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

DEAN HOWARD<\/p>\n

Angela? Angela?<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Bet snaps out of it.<\/p>\n

DEAN HOWARD<\/p>\n

This is Doctor Woo.<\/p>\n

Bet turns to Doctor Woo; her face is full of pain.<\/p>\n

INT. DEAN OFFICE\u2019S BIG STATE UNIVERSITY – DAY<\/p>\n

JIVE a late (20s) male is curled up on a window sill. He\u2019s flamboyant with his colorful hair and quirky fashion sense. He clashes against the sports memorabilia which dominate the space.<\/p>\n

DEAN SMITH (60s) teddy bear of a man shifts his attention to COACH TOM PARSONS a 40s man child.<\/p>\n

Parsons plays with his cap which reads BEAT ALABAMA!!!<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

DEAN SMITH<\/p>\n

Mr. Randolph, I assure you that<\/p>\n

Coach Parsons will be rightfully<\/p>\n

disciplined when the time is right.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Jive jumps off the window sill. He drags a chair across the room. \u00a0He crosses his legs. He uncrosses his legs.<\/p>\n

JIVE<\/p>\n

They did things to me sir. Things that\u2026<\/p>\n

Fuck your national championship!<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

He stands up and walks back to the window sill. He curls up again and consoles himself.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

DEAN SMITH<\/p>\n

Hazing is not\u2026<\/p>\n

JIVE<\/p>\n

That was not hazing!<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

INT. BANK \u2013 DAY<\/p>\n

Banker counts a bundle of money. Bet\u2019s really enjoying a smoke.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

BET (O.S.)<\/p>\n

My name is Sylvia Roe and I was violated\u2026<\/p>\n

(weeps)<\/p>\n

Banker stops counting and points to the no smoking sign.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

JIVE (O.S.)<\/p>\n

(distraught)<\/p>\n

My name is Douglas Gannon and I was<\/p>\n

Violated\u2026<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Bet blows smoke in his face.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

BET (O.S.)<\/p>\n

(screams)<\/p>\n

I was violated…<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

He gestures – how rude. Banker continues counting.<\/p>\n

INT. GREYHOUND BUS – MORNING<\/p>\n

JIVE is caught off guard by a newspaper article and picture of a woman. Jive touches the picture. He\u2019s full of guilt.<\/p>\n

A male passenger sits down next to him, trapping him. Man stares at him.<\/p>\n

Jive feels his gaze, but, ignores him. He swims in a bitter memory.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

MALE PASSENGER<\/p>\n

You do that too huh?<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Jive notices that the paper is opened to the obituary page. CU we see a few names <\/i>and lives circled.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

MALE PASSENGER<\/p>\n

…read the obituaries. Sometimes<\/p>\n

you get a good one, you know.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Jive is uncomfortable, but not shaken.<\/p>\n

JIVE<\/p>\n

Excuse me.<\/p>\n

Man doesn\u2019t budge, stares at Jive some more. Jive tries to push his way through. He looks up at the man and again the slightest hint of guilt escapes his cool calm exterior.<\/p>\n

We see Bet board the bus and immediately exit after spotting Jive\u2019s situation.<\/i><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

MALE PASSENGER<\/p>\n

Do you mind?<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Man points at the newspaper.<\/p>\n

Jive hesitates.<\/p>\n

He rips out the section that he\u2019s circled.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

MALE PASSENGER<\/p>\n

Bet you got all the good ones.<\/p>\n

Male passenger lets him by. He continues to watch Jive.<\/p>\n

EXT. BUS STATION BENCHES<\/p>\n

Jive and Bet sit on the bench. They\u2019re full of sexual tension.<\/p>\n

A line of passengers with their luggage and travel accessories stand in line at gate 30.<\/p>\n

Bet uncrosses her legs and rests her playful hand in between. Her sunglasses fall off. We see her eyes are closed. She moans. She gets up and rolls her luggage toward the station.<\/p>\n

Bus pulls in. Jive looks at the bus, and then watches Bet\u2019s sway. He looks down at his penis – a rock and a hard place.<\/p>\n

INT. BUS STATION BATHROOM<\/p>\n

Jive enters to the very long, very luscious leg show. Jive tries to lock the door behind him – it\u2019s broke.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

BET<\/p>\n

Uncle, Cousin?… Daddy<\/i>.<\/p>\n

JIVE<\/p>\n

Boss.<\/p>\n

BET<\/p>\n

Boss<\/i>.<\/p>\n

(She likes that)<\/p>\n

Boss<\/i>.<\/p>\n

Jive\u2019s in a sexual trance.<\/p>\n

She touches her body and breathes a delicious erotic breath. She pushes her breasts together, opens her mouth and is about to… then changes her mind. She lets go of her breasts and Jive watches them talk to him.<\/p>\n

She makes her way to him. She goes right for the crotch. She fondles him just the way he likes.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

BET<\/p>\n

Well…<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

JIVE<\/p>\n

You lost.<\/p>\n

BET<\/p>\n

Yeah?<\/p>\n

JIVE<\/p>\n

Yeah.<\/p>\n

BET<\/p>\n

Well?<\/p>\n

JIVE<\/p>\n

No, no, you first.<\/p>\n

She unzips his fly, reaches her hand inside. Jive\u2019s playing it cool, but, well his little partner can\u2019t.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

BET<\/p>\n

No, you first.<\/p>\n

JIVE<\/p>\n

70.<\/p>\n

Bet looses her zest. She pulls his fly back up. She waits, she suspects, but, nevertheless she enjoys the games.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

JIVE<\/p>\n

…at Big State.<\/p>\n

BET<\/p>\n

70 at Big state alone.<\/p>\n

(twitches)<\/p>\n

I think I just came a little.<\/p>\n

JIVE<\/p>\n

Well, I guess you\u2019ve had yours…<\/p>\n

BET<\/p>\n

So what are we talking?… 140?<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Jive pulls his fly back down. He gestures. She knows what that means…<\/p>\n

BET<\/p>\n

FUCK!<\/p>\n

Jealousy and admiration surface on Bet\u2019s face.<\/p>\n

She pulls it out and makes him feel like a man – a very spoiled man. In between the oral sex, she interrogates him. She can\u2019t get an exact figure and it\u2019s making her all the more excited.<\/p>\n

MALE PASSENGER ENTERS.<\/p>\n

Jive can\u2019t get his pants half way up when he\u2019s met with a powerful right, followed by an impressive combo.<\/p>\n

Bet sits on the sink and enjoys the show as they fight near and around her.<\/p>\n

Jive duck and well, jives. Jive spears him, man swings Jive\u2019s off of him. They lock heads. They exchange blows. Jive head butts him – busts open the man\u2019s lip. Man smiles – he apparently enjoys pain.<\/p>\n

Man kicks him. Jive catches his leg. He slams the man. Man gets Jive into a submission hold. He gargles. Jive reaches back. He rips away at the man\u2019s eyes. Man holds steady. Jive wiggles free.<\/p>\n

Jive catches man with a violent elbow to the man\u2019s throat. He chokes. Jive lands a series of punches, kicks and knees. Man finally falls over. Jive catches his breath.<\/p>\n

He kicks him once more for good measure.<\/p>\n

Jive pretty roughed up.<\/p>\n

He turns around to see Bet lying on the floor in a FETAL POSITION dealing with a ton of pain.<\/p>\n

INT. HOSPITAL<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

JIVE<\/p>\n

Leave it… please.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Male Nurse hesitates.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

NURSE<\/p>\n

Are you two siblings<\/i>?<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Jive doesn\u2019t answer.<\/p>\n

Nurse\u2019s disgusted. She exits.<\/p>\n

Bet and Jive stare at a pan on top of an elevated platform in the corner of the room.<\/p>\n

Bet takes Jive\u2019s hand and kisses it.<\/p>\n

CU blue lips, Chunky thighs and one slightly opened eye. We pan out on that slightly open eye.<\/p>\n

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EXT. UNIVERSITY QUAD – DAY<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a small Catholic University. The type that hosts haunted castles, secret underground passageways and cemeteries.<\/p>\n

BET (O.S.)<\/p>\n

(Shaken)<\/p>\n

He\u2026 I\u2026 woke up in the communal<\/p>\n

bathroom. There was… blood on<\/p>\n

my thigh. My name is Angela Roberts.<\/p>\n

Sun shines upon a healthy student body \u2013 we see an ultimate Frisbee match, theater club dressed in medieval costumes rehearsing and beach bodies sunbathing.<\/p>\n

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