FIREFIGHTERS DRAFT

written by
Charles Edward Duncan III
Tom C. Erb

Copyright (c) 2011 Tom C. Erb

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March 8, 2012
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INT - TIM SULLIVAN'S BEDROOM - MORNING

An alarm clock reading 5:15 AM springs to life.

TIM SULLIVAN robotically reaches over and turns it off.

There is no sense of rush or anxiety. Just another day on
the job.

MARTHA SULLIVAN, sleeping next to her husband, barely

mutters..

MARTHA
Have a good day.

Tim stares at the ceiling. He's tired.

TIM
Yup.

Tim turns and places his feet besides the bed. Another day
has begun.

SERIES OF SHOTS:

1. Tim brushes his teeth without an ounce of urgency.

2. Tim carefully shaves himself with an electric razor. He

feels his face with the back of his hand. He's satisfied.

3. Tim get's the coffee going.

4. Tim fires up some bacon and eggs.

5. Tim reads the morning paper while sipping on coffee at

the kitchen table. An empty plate with scraps sits idle in
from of him.

EXT - SULLIVAN HOUSE - MORNING

Tim exits his house dressed casually in a light blue

buttoned down shirt and khaki pants carrying a briefcase.
His house is small, but cozy and tidy.

EXT/INT - TIM'S CAR - MOMENTS LATER

Tim attempts to start his car. Doesn't work. He tries again.

Doesn't work...Tries again. Got it! However, no sign of
celebration from Tim.. it's just another day.

EXT - NEWSPAPER GAZETTE OFFICE - MORNING

Tim's car pulls into his office. Time for work.

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INT - NEWSPAPER OFFICE

Tim silently marches toward his work area. Here we get a

real sense of what it feels like to work in a low level city
newspaper. Papers shuffling, fingers hitting keys.. Quiet
whispers and laughs..etc..

Tim nods at a passing woman before sitting down at his desk.

As he begins to settle in, a younger man in his mid twenties
stops behind him and gives a slight slap on the back.

MATT
Hey..Good morning.

Tim turns in his chair.

TIM
Matty boy. What's cooking?

MATT
Catch the sox?

TIM
No. How'd they do?

Matt sets the stage.

MATT
Bottom of fourteen. Ortiz at the
plate. Two outs. Two strikes. Full
count. Then guess what happens?

TIM
Home run?

MATT
No. He fouls off not one, not two,
not three, but seven pitches..

TIM
Seven?!

MATT
Seven..It was ridiculous. Then
boom! Line drive right field. Game
over.

TIM
Big papi!

MATT
Unbelievable. But I need to ask
you a question.
 3.

TIM
What's up?

MATT
You used to cover Rogers high
school football, right?

TIM
Fifteen years ago. Coach Ellis is
a good guy.

MATT
Alright.. Would you ever, in a
column, be openly critical of a
coaching decision?

This should be clearly scene as a mentor/student moment.

TIM
No. And the reason is, is that
high school coaches, especially
football, are ultra, ultra
sensitive to any.. even a whiff of
criticism and they'll tune you out
like this(snaps fingers).
And I've seen it where the coach
will tell the entire team to shut
you out! So, whatever happened,
just write it out, but don't give
any feeling towards it. Okay?

MATT
Thanks. Appreciate it.

TIM
No problem. Just play it straight.
Best advice I can give you.

MATT
Thanks. And I guess Frank wants to
see you about that firefighting
thing.

TIM
Ugh. Fantastic.

MATT
Have a good one.

TIM
You too.

With a spring in his step Matt treks toward his desk. Tim
knocks his knuckles and rises.
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INT - FRANK'S OFFICE - MOMENTS LATER

FRANK O' CONNOR, 42, has his eyes set intently on the piece
he is reading. His office is somewhat of an organized
pigsty.

Knock on his door.

FRANK
Open!

Tim steps in. Although Frank is Tim's boss, Tim doesn't

necessarily respect him.

FRANK (CONT'D)
Morning, Timmy!

TIM
(unenthused)
Morning.

FRANK
Listen, Timmy. This firefighting
thing, Go down there..

TIM
(interrupting)
Get a few quotes from the
firemen..

FRANK
Yeah, right..

TIM
Something from the mayor..

FRANK
Right..

TIM
Maybe a line from a soccer mom on
the courage of fireman..

Franks beams a smile. Assured.

FRANK
I don't need to tell you
anything..

TIM
Is that it?

FRANK
That was it, babe. You got it.
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TIM
Bye.

Tim turns to leave. Frank puts his head back down to work
but he suddebnly remembers something. Tim is halfway out the
door..

FRANK
Wait, wait, wait, Timmy..I'm
sorry.

TIM
(frustrated)
What?

FRANK
There's this local artist gonna be
down there.. Richard Davenport.
Does pastels or portraits or
something.. Talk to him and see if
you can set up an interview.

TIM
Richard Davenport?

FRANK
He's kind of famous.

BEAT

TIM
Can I go?

FRANK
You're dismissed, babe.

Tim simply turns and shuts the door.

EXT - FIREMAN'S BENEFIT - DAY

Tim chomps on some hors d'oeurves. It's a beautiful day

while dozens of people pace around the park area.

KATY (O.C.)
Mr. Tim..

KATY MORIARTY, a perky photographer in her early 30's, comes

up from behind Tim.

TIM
Katy. How are you?
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KATY
A little perturbed actually.
I thought today was the day for
sure.

Tim slowly turns his head towards Katy.

KATY (CONT'D)
That I'd find my husband! Come on!
Firefighters, Tim! You know me.

TIM
Just stop it.

KATY
I practically jumped on Richard
Davenport. Maybe it's the camera.
What do you think?

TIM
Richard Davenport?

KATY
I know when a man is attracted to
me Tim and he was most definitely
scoping me out.

TIM
He's here?

KATY
Yes. He is.. by the bar. Oh my
God, Tim.. Don't stare!

RICHARD DAVENPORT lingers happily around the bar while

chatting it up with the bartender.

TIM
I'll be back.

KATY
What? This better be for the
paper!

TIM
It is.

Tim trucks over towards Richard.

KATY
Tell him I'm sorry!
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FIREMEN BENEFIT - CONTINUOUS

Tim cautiously approaches Richard from behind.

RICHARD
..So he ended up buying three
horses for the price of one. Smart
fellow..

TIM
Excuse me...Richard?

Richard whips around and sticks out his hand.

RICHARD
Hello there! Richard Davenport.
Painter of people. Painter of
places. Painter of life.

Tim is thrown off by this regal like introduction.

TIM
Hi. My name..

RICHARD
(interrupting)
What are you drinking?

TIM
Oh. No, thank you.

Richards nods at the bartender who begins to make a drink.

RICHARD
Please. On me. Young Bradley here
needs money and I'm in desparate
need of some good company.

Tim is simply caught off guard.

TIM
Mmm..

RICHARD
Now I'm not sure about you kind
sir, but good company to me
consists of good companions. And a
good companion is always willing
to have a drink with another
fellow companion regardless of how
disgustingly early it may be.

Bradley lifts up a mix drink and hands it towards Tim. Tim

looks at the bartender and then at Richard. He's got no
choice. He's got to take it.
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TIM
One drink.

RICHARD
That's a good fellow! So what's
your name and line of work there,
friend?

TIM
Tim Sullivan. I'm a journalist for
the Gazette.

RICHARD
And what better place than Newport
to be a journalist! I'm sure your
acquainted with the history of
your profession in this city.

TIM
I am.

BEAT

RICHARD
Please! Let Bradley here know
where the journalistic fervor
running through your genes comes
from?

TIM
Well.. The mercury, America's
longest running paper, was started
by the family of Benjamin
Franklin.

Richard turns to Bradley.

RICHARD
Did you know that, Bradley?

BRADLEY
I did not, Mr. Davenport.

RICHARD
Well, as they say, now you know.

Richard let's out this obnoxious laugh. Tim doesn't know how
to react. Bradley has seen this before.

TIM
Richard, would you mind if we got
together some time for an
interview.
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RICHARD
I would be more than happy, too.
Take this..

Richard hands him a business card..

RICHARD (CONT'D)
Call me any time between the
nines.. and we'll do lunch.

Richard flips Bradley some cash.

RICHARD
Thank you, Bradley.

BRADLEY
See you tonight, sir.

Richard Davenport struts off leaving Tim wondering what the

hell just happened.

BRADLEY
Don't be offended by Mr.
Davenport's sudden and unexplained
exits. That's just his thing.

TIM
I'll keep that in mind.

Tim takes a look at Richards business card and shoves into

his pocket. He then looks at Bradley and lifts his drink.

TIM
You want this?

Bradley takes Tim's drink. From Tim's view we watch Richard

gallantly stride toward the front of the crowd and shake the
hands of firefighters in their dress blues. Richard is then
introduced by someone in a shirt and tie. The crowd gives a
token applause. Tim looks over to Katy who mouths "I love
him" as she points to Richard. Tim shakes his head.

EXT - RICHARD'S HOUSE - DUSK

A car cautiously drifts by in the early hours of the

morning. A window rolls down and a wrapped up newspaper
SPLASHES to the ground.
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EXT - RICHARD'S HOUSE - MORNING

CU on Newspaper. We can hear footsteps approaching. Two

expensive looking clogs appear next to the paper. A hand
comes into view and grabs the paper. We follow the hand back
to see that it is Richard, decked out in some elaborate
pajamas. He sucks in the morning air and turns back toward
his house.

EXT - CAFE - LATER

Richard sits alone during the steady rush at a local cafe.

He sips his latte and carefully peruses the paper.

ANGLE ON PAPER

We see Richard's painting in the paper with the headline

next to it saying "LOCAL FIREMEN BENEFIT RAISES THOUSANDS".
A small head shot of Tim Sullivan rests above the
corresponding article. Richard see's the face his eyes
suddenly widen. He has an idea.

INT - NEWSPAPER OFFICE - DAY

A woman in her mid forties is heavily concentrating on a

computer game. Her name is Mary.

MARY
Oh! Rats!

Phone rings. Mary snags and answers it just like the perfect
secretary she is.

MARY (CONT'D)
Good Morning! Newport Gazette...
May I ask who's calling?.. Hold
please.

Mary puts the caller on hold and peers down line of

cubicles.

MARY (CONT'D)
(cheerily)
Hey Tim!

Tim slides backwards in his cubicle and makes eye contact

with Mary.

MARY (CONT'D)
Line two. A Mr. Richard Davenport!

TIM
Richard Davenport? You're joking.
 11.

MARY
Do you want me to tell him you're
out?

TIM
I'll take it.

Tim slides back to his cubicle.

TIM (CONT'D)
(whispers to
himself)
Mr. Davenport..
(Picks up
phone)
.. Hello.. Yes, how are you?.. Do
I still want to
meet?....Aaahh..Yes, if you don't
mind... Well, how about
tomorrow?..

Katy slips behind Tim and gleefully listens to Tim's

conversation. Tim looks at her with a "what the hell's going
on?" look.

TIM (CONT'D)
No..Then what about..Today? At
three?...Aaaahhh..Sure, why not?
Where?.. At your home.. and where
is that?..On the card you gave me.
I'm looking at it right now..
Fantastic.. Then I'll see you at
three.. HAHA Ice tea will be
fine.. Goodbye, Richard.

Tim hangs up and smiles at Katy.

KATY
An afternoon rendezvous with
Newport's most famous artist, Mr.
Tim?

TIM
Apparently. But I'm a little in
the dark here. You say he's
famous?

KATY
For his watercolors! Yes! You
should be excited!

TIM
You know where that is?
 12.

KATY
Tim, don't you read the paper?

TIM
Funny.

KATY
You know on when you're on spring,
and you pass Narragansett and then
there's this huge wall to your
right that you can't see over.

TIM
Sure.

KATY
He lives behind that.

TIM
What? In the castle looking thing?

KATY
I believe it's a chateau.

TIM
Are you serious?

KATY
He's a world famous artist, Tim.
The man has some serious mooch.

TIM
Anything else I should know?

KATY
Mmmm...He's somewhat of a cad.

Tim ignores this. Thinks.

TIM
You know what he said to me when
he hung up the phone?

KATY
What?

TIM
Chow.

KATY
So?

BEAT
 13.

TIM
Never mind.

EXT - RICHARD'S HOUSE - DAY

Tim's car comes to slow stop in front of a large, brick,

castle looking house. He takes a deep breath.

TIM
Okay.

He grabs his briefcase and opens the door.

He looks up at the house in disbelief.

RICHARD (CONT'D)
It is a bit much, isn't it?

Tim looks up to see Richard staring down at him through a

window. He's chewing on an apple.

TIM
Richard. Good afternoon.

RICHARD
Good? It's a fantastic afternoon,
Mr. Sullivan! A beautiful day such
as this has endless possibilities.
Wouldn't you agree?

Tim has no idea how to answer that.

TIM
May I come in?

RICHARD
HA! Of course. Walk right in and
make yourself comfortable. I'll be
with you in a moment.

INT - RICHARD'S HOUSE - MOMENTS LATER

Tim sits inside the house and gazes at his surroundings

which are completely foreign to him. An expensive coffee
table with an antique tea set rests in front of him. There
is a note on the base. Tim see's it and picks it up. It
reads in cursive: "Freshly Brewed Ice Tea, Mr. Sullivan.
Help Yourself. - Richard."

Tim puts the note down and is about to pour himself a drink
when LAUGHTER is heard coming from the upstairs.

Indecipherable voices are heard before a tall, beautiful,

sexy woman in her thirties comes strolling down the stairs.
She gives Tim a passing smile and exits. Tim is awestruck.
 14.

Just as he getting over this, Richard confidently cruises

down the stairs.

RICHARD
Mr. Sullivan! How are you?

TIM
Who was that?

RICHARD
My two o'clock.

Richard extends his hand to Tim and laughs at own joke. Tim
shakes his hand but is still in disbelief.

TIM
She was a siren! You and her..?

RICHARD
On Tuesday's mostly. Yes. But
please sit. We have something
important to discuss.

Richard's demeanor has now become earnest. Tim follows

suit..

FADE INTO

RICHARDS HOUSE - MOMENTS LATER

Richard pours some ice tea, adds a lemon wedge and slides it
over to Tim.

RICHARD
So, Mr. Sullivan, you wanted to do
an interview for your paper,
correct?

TIM
Thank you. And.. yes.

Tim can't help but look at the mystique surroundings.

Richard see's this.

RICHARD
Are you familiar with any of my
work?

TIM
No. And to be frank, it's not that
I don't appreciate artistic
talent..
 15.

RICHARD
But you couldn't give a damn about
what I do.

TIM
No. I wouldn't say that..

RICHARD
It's fine, Mr. Sullivan. I'm not
insulted. I've found that artistic
appreciation comes in all sorts of
shapes and sizes. Just because one
may not acknowledge the craft of
one artist doesn't mean they're
completely immune to art. You
follow?

TIM
I understand.

RICHARD
Of course you do. Now, I know you
wanted to ask me a few questions
but before we do that I have an
offer for you.

TIM
For me?

Richard rises and pushes over to Tim a thick catalog. Tim

politely takes it and begins to flip through it.

RICHARD
What you are holding in your hand
is the complete, up to date,
catalog of the work I do here in
Newport. It is the only catalog I
have and if you tell anyone about
it, I'll kill you.

Tim looks up. Confused. Richard bursts out a laugh.

RICHARD
A joke, Mr. Sullivan! A joke. I'm
sorry. I know it's rather
adolescent but I amuse myself
saying those things. But please,
continue looking. As I'm sure you
can see, they are watercolor
portraits of people right here in
Newport. Real people.

Tim looks through the pages of the book with interest.

 16.

TIM
Sure. I'm good buddies with a
couple of the people in here.
These are wonderful!

RICHARD
Thank you.

TIM
But..

RICHARD
What does it have to do with my
offer? See..flip over a few more
pages.

Tim obeys. Holds up the book.

TIM
Hey! This is the one we used for
the paper.

RICHARD
That's right. Now, are you
familiar with the people in that
painting?

TIM
I know who this is is in the
middle..

Tim holds up the book and points..

TIM (CONT'D)
That's David Sullivan. He was
killed in Afghanistan about four
or five years ago.

RICHARD
Right again. And the rest of the
people are his family. His father
is the one towards the back.

Tim eyes the portrait intently.

TIM
Now that you say it. I think I
knew that.

RICHARD
See, Mr. Sullivan, there is a
story there. In that very painting
and in all of my paintings that go
far beyond a brush and canvas.

Tim is still flipping through the book.

 17.

RICHARD (CONT'D)
Are you listening?

TIM
Yes.

RICHARD
I want you, starting with that
painting with the firemen, to
publish the true, unheard stories
that rest in my work.

This catches Tim's attention.

TIM
Excuse me?

RICHARD
These people in my paintings.
Every one of them has a story.
That is why I paint them.

TIM
I'm sorry.

RICHARD
I can't explain it, Mr. Sullivan.
But the people I choose to paint
aren't just chosen at random. Some
I know very well, others not at
all. But, all these people have
something to share. Extraordinary,
fascinating, rich, jubilating,
heartbreaking, colorful slices of
life! And all of them are right
here in Newport.

Tim is still somewhat confused.

RICHARD (CONT'D)
See, I got this idea from seeing
your tidbit in the paper about the
firefighting benefit. Your piece
was next to my painting. But what
should have been there is the real
life story of those people in that
painting.

TIM
What story? The kid getting
killed?
 18.

RICHARD
That is just a small part, Mr.
Sullivan.

TIM
I'm still not comprehending.

RICHARD
You're a journalist. A very good
one. I know. In your hand are
hundreds of stories yet to be
heard. I want you and your paper
to be the teller of these stories.
I don't want any money. I don't
need any publicity. Look at it
like a public diary. Real,
everyday, blue collar people who
have some fascinating tales in
their lives. I can't give them
that with a painting, but you can
with your pen. What do you say?

Tim stares down at the coffee table books.

INT - NEWSPAPER OFFICE - LATER

Tim still has a pensive look while looking at the

firefighting portrait in his cubicle. He stands up and walks
away for a second.. As he does we focus in on the painting
until...

EXT - FIRE STATION - DAY

CLICK! We are now in the painting!

RICHARD
Now, one more. Make the most
contorted, absurd, hysterical face
you can imagine.

UNCLE MIKE
Hydrant. Act normal.

Bursts of laughter from all the firefighters and surrounding

folk.

HYDRANT
Shouldn't you be arresting some
jaywalker, asshole.

RICHARD
Here we go now, gents. One, two,
three!

All the firefighters make some sort of contorted face.

Richard snaps the picture.
 19.

RICHARD
Excellent. All done.

Huge sense of relief felt by the firefighters..

HYDRANT
Finally. Jesus Christ!

RICHARD
Now am I to understand that all of
you are somehow related?

Hydrant steps up and wraps his two younger brothers by their

shoulders.

HYDRANT
Yes, sir! Us three here are
brothers. Tin here, is two years
younger than me and on my left
shoulder here with the million
dollar face is Davey.

RICHARD
Davey and.. Tin?

HYDRANT
Tin! In high school Tinny here
used the plow through tins of dip
like they were packs of skittles.

TIN
My real name is Steve but Tin just
sort of stuck.

Tin's attention is momentarily deterred by a beautiful woman

he see's some thirty yards away talking to an older woman.
The beautiful woman is SHAWNA. Davey runs over to talk to
Shawna.

HYDRANT
This loser over here is John. He
got stuck marrying our sister.

JOHN
Hey.

HYDRANT
The asshole cop over there is
Uncle Mike. That's Eddy. And up
there is dad. Everybody call's him
Tug.

Standing up on the edge of the firetruck is Tug. He doesn't

say anything because he doesn't have to. He is an
intimidating force to the eye.
 20.

RICHARD
And your name, friend?

HYDRANT
Daniel. But everybody calls me
hydrant.

RICHARD
Hydrant? Because you're a fireman.

UNCLE MIKE
It originally started because when
Daniel played linebacker in high
school, he was laying out kids
left and right. This guy here
could hit! I'll see ya, Dan.

Uncle Mike leaves.

RICHARD
I see. Good football player? Yeah?

HYDRANT
Honorable mention All State,
buddy.

RICHARD
Football never quite suited my
rather aaah.. sensitive and
aesthetic needs.

HYDRANT
You play a sport?

RICHARD
Of course! Track and Field.
Javelin specialist.

HYDRANT
How did track satisfy your
sensitive needs or whatever you
said?

Richard leans into Hydrants ear..

RICHARD
Have you seen teenage girls jog in
formation? It's marvelous.

Hydrant get's a good laugh out of this.

 21.

HYDRANT
You sly dog, you. Hey, I have to
tell you this. I thought that you
being an artist that you might be
aaah.. you know, a little.. tweet
tweet.

Hydrant mockingly lifts his hands like flaps them like wings
of a bird. He's implying that he thought Richard was gay.

RICHARD
Thought or hoped?

Richard pats Hydrant on the back and walks briskly away. It

takes Hydrant a few seconds to realize what just happened.

HYDRANT
Hey! I got a girlfriend!!

Richard half turns a gives little wave.

Shawna steps in with the boys..

SHAWNA
Oh Hey!

HYDRANT
Shawna!

Shawna is Davey's wife. She's beautiful but not in a flashy

model way but a woman has been blessed with good looks and
has the depth of character to match.

SHAWNA
Did everyone behave themselves in
front of the photographer?

HYDRANT
What? You thought we'd bully him
up a bit?

SHAWNA
That's exactly what I thought. Hi
Tin!

A simple "hi" from Shawna is a big moment for Tin.

TIN
Hi.

SHAWNA
How are ya?
 22.

TIN
Not bad. How are you?

SHAWNA
I'm good.

Shawna looks over and sees that Davey is preoccupied with a

couple older folks about ten yards away and leans in to
whisper to the two brothers.

SHAWNA
So what is the deal with Davey's
going away party?

HYDRANT
Two weeks. Down at Buskers. Friday
night. They'll closing down the
place at six. Party starts at
seven.

SHAWNA
Open bar?

HYDRANT
No.

Shawna looks confused and rightfully so. Tin shakes his

head.

HYDRANT
Of course it's open bar! What are
you? Freaking out of your mind,
Shawna! Shit! I'll tell you one
thing. If it ain't open bar
they'll be the biggest fucking
riot in the history of Newport and
there won't be no firefighters to
put it out cause we'll be idiots
doing it! Jesus! He's going to
fuckin Afghanistan for heaven's
sake!

EDDY
Hydrant! We need your minimal
expertise here for a moment!

A few laughs are heard off camera.

HYDRANT
Be right over! But.. yeah, two
weeks. Buskers. Don't be a party
pooper and spill off the details
to Davey, please!

Shawna takes her hand to her mouth and "locks" her lips like
she's holding a key.
 23.

HYDRANT
Just don't spoil surprise.

Hydrant turns and leaves leaving Shawna and Tin. ALONE.

SHAWNA
Always so mean to me.

TIN
He has this grudge with you..

SHAWNA
Right? Like, you remember when I
first started dating you. He used
to pelt me with nerf darts and
beer caps until your dad put to a
stop to him.

TIN
He used to get you pretty bad..

SHAWNA
Ten years later, no more nerf
darts.. but..

TIN
But still beer caps..

BEAT.. Shawna and Tin each look at another and smile.

SHAWNA
So what's going on with you, Tin?
I haven't seen you. What happened
to that Maryland girl?

TIN
She's back in Maryland is what
happened..

SHAWNA
Oh no! Poor Tin!

TIN
Got a job with some internet
marketing thing down there.

SHAWNA
Yeah.. Well don't sound so
defeated Tinny, I'm sure you'll
find another girl.

Shawna leaves in and gives him a slight peck on the cheek.

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SHAWNA (CONT'D)
I'll see you later, Tin.

TIN
Bye.

Tin eyes Shawna jog back to her husband.

EXT - TIN'S STREET - DAY

Tin shuts his door and mopes toward his apartment. It's a
fairly nice area but all the house's seem to be stacked
together.

Outside his apartment ALBERT, Tin's landlord, is on the

ground messing with the plants.

ALBERT
Good afternoon, Steve.

TIN
(mopey)
Hey.

ALBERT
(not looking)
Uh Oh! What's wrong?

TIN
Oh. Nothing.

ALBERT
(not looking)
Huh? What was that?

Tin stops. Albert looks up.

TIN
Nothing. What are you doing down
there?

ALBERT
Trying to get this foundation
ready but the earth here isn't
cooperative. Thinking about laying
something down here. Would you
mind?

TIN
You're the boss, Albert.

Tin heads up to his front door. Albert continues his

gardening.
 25.

INT - TIN'S APARTMENT - DAY

Tin opens his front door and mopes towards the kitchen area.
It's a one person apartment and for the most part it's very
neat.

Pictures of him and his brothers are posted on the

refrigerator. Tin opens the fridge and cracks open a beer.
He turns towards a different room. We stay in the room and
check out the pictures on the wall. There's one in
particular of he, Davey and Shawna.

Tin sits ALONE watching TV.

INT - IRISH BAR - NIGHT

Uncle Eddy is talking to another older man at the bar who's

name is Bobby.

UNCLE EDDY
..and Tug got his nickname because
he when he was a rook he was
always the one tuggin..the..the
aahh..

UNCLE MIKE
The fire hose?

UNCLE EDDY
Fire hose. Thank you. 'Got fore
arms as strong as mules!

HYDRANT (O.C.)
He's coming! He's right around the
corner. Jimmy! The lights!

Hydrant steps in from the outside and now we see how crowded
the bar is. There are dozens of people anxiously waiting
someones arrival.

The lights go off. Outside we see Davey and Shawna walk past
and turn into the bar. Door opens.. And then.. Lights on..

EVERYONE
Surprise!

All sorts of celebratory remarks are heard as Davey is

completely taken at back in shock in what's happening to
him. Hydrant jumps up to him.

HYDRANT
What? You think we were just gonna
let you go without getting
hammered first?
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INT - IRISH BAR - LATER

Dancing! Revelry! Everyone's having a blast. Tin sits at the

bar smiling and laughing. He glances over at the dance floor
and sees Davey and Shawna laughing and dancing.

EXT - IRISH BAR - MOMENTS LATER

Tin, with lit cigarette in hand, gazes into the night sky.
Hydrant stumbles out into the scene.

HYDRANT
You got one?

TIN
Yeah..

Tin labors out the lighter and cigarette from his pocket and
hands it to his brother.

Hydrant lights his cigarette like a pro..

BEAT

HYDRANT
Afghanistan, Tinny. Has it hit you
yet?

TIN
It's messed up.

HYDRANT
I mean he might fuckin die over
there.

TIN
Davey always been the one to
sacrifice, you know?

HYDRANT
Oh fuck us, Tin. How about Shawna?
She looks great tonight, huh?

TIN
Spectacular.

HYDRANT
Like she did when you guys were in
high school. Though I don't have
to tell you that, huh?

Hydrant lets out a half giggle. Tin smiles but doesn't

necessarily look amused.
 27.

HYDRANT
What? Like you don't regret
screwing things up with her?

TIN
With Shawna? That was years ago.

HYDRANT
So? Be straight with me. It's got
to be nagging at you sometimes,
right? I mean... Jesus, Tinny!
She's a knockout. And she's with
Davey! Fuckin little Davey!

TIN
It's your brother, too!

HYDRANT
Hey, I never had her. But if I
did, I wouldn't have been an idiot
and let her walk. That's like, I
mean, I almost feel bad for you
that you got to live with yourself
knowing you screwed things up with
the prettiest girl in New England!

Hydrant lets out a good laugh. Tin can't help but genuinely
smile because Hydrant DOES have a point.

TIN
Asshole.

HYDRANT
What? Am I lying? Look at her.
She's an angel.

TIN
I know.

FADE TO BLACK

TWO MONTHS LATER

INT - FIRE STATION - DAY

Tug pops out of his office.

TUG
Tin.

Tin takes a break from cards and jogs over to his father.

TIN
What's up?
 28.

TUG
Have you heard from Shawna at all?

TIN
Last week. I called her. She
sounded great.

TUG
Why don't you go visit her? When
you get a chance.

TIN
Yeah?

TUG
Yeah. We need to be doing that
kind of stuff. So when you get a
few hours?

TIN
Yeah. No problem. I'll go.

TUG
Tell the boys to start dropping in
on her more, will ya?

TIN
Will do, dad.

TUG
Thanks, Tin.

Tin turns and heads back to the card game.

INT - SHAWNA'S HOUSE - DAY

Knock on door is heard. Shawna speeds around the corner in

her living room and opens the door. Tin is smiling waiting
for her.

SHAWNA
Hey!

TIN
How are you?

Shawna gives Tin a hug and turns to let him in.

SHAWNA
What a welcoming surprise! Day off
today?

Shawna turns and immediately heads towards a back room. She

appears to be in a rush.
 29.

TIN
Yeah.. Thought I'd come by and
bother you..

Tin takes a step into the house and immediately feels like a
man in another mans castle.

SHAWNA (O.C.)
Don't be ridiculous!

TIN
No Ryan today?

SHAWNA (O.C.)
With my mom.

Tin takes a few steps towards the fire the place and then
immediately sets his eyes on the pictures above them. The
pictures are of Davey and Shawna.. One of them being a prom
picture.

SHAWNA (CONT'D)
Hey! You want a beer or anything!

TIN
(clearly not
loud enough)
Sure..

Shawna steps back in the room..

SHAWNA
What was that?

TIN
Did you wear the exact same dress
to my prom?

Shawna steps up next to Tin.

SHAWNA
Yeah.. You don't remember that?

TIN
I remember you wearing it at my
prom.

SHAWNA
I still have that dress..

Shawna turns to go back to kitchen.

 30.

SHAWNA (O.C.)
So was that a yes on the beer,
Tin?

TIN
Oh..Yeah. Thanks.

SHAWNA (O.C.)
You should take some back with
you. I have thirty just sitting
here!

Tin is still fascinated by the picture.. FLASHBACK:

INT - TIN'S OLD CAR - NIGHT

Shawna and Tin belly aching laughing in the car. Tin

slightly moves his head forward. Shawna grabs his head and
gives him a big kiss. They continue laughing.

SHAWNA'S HOUSE - CONTINUOUS

Back to reality for Tin. Shawna hands Tin a beer.

SHAWNA
So, what's new? Sit.

They ease their way to the couch.

TIN
Nothing, really. Just the usual.
Work. Rest. Patriots.

SHAWNA
Awesome..

This get's a slight chuckle from both.

TIN
Have you heard from..

At first Shawna tries to answer this like its normal

conversation but her emotions get the best of her..

SHAWNA
I did actually. I got an email a
couple days ago. I guess his unit
has mmmm.. been in some hostile
neighborhoods but, you know.. he
sounded..

Shawna begins to break down here...

 31.

SHAWNA (CONT'D)
..happy..

Tin shifts over and comforts Shawna..

TIN
Jesus Shawna!! Don't do this to
your self.. Here..

Tin grabs a couple Kleenexes from an adjoining coffee table.

SHAWNA
.. and.. it didn't sound like he
was scared.. He said he's with a
strong group of guys..

TIN
Well, that's great. Shawna, that's
great. Here take some more..

Tin hands her some more Kleenex..

SHAWNA
Thanks..

TIN
Listen though, bud.. Don't be
torturing yourself over here. Give
me a call.

SHAWNA
I know.. But, I don't want people
thinking I'm not tough enough, you
know? Because, I'm really okay
with all this. It just get's a
little overwhelming but I don't
want everyone, like, checking in
on me and feeling sorry for me
because I can handle it!

TIN
No one, I mean no one can "handle"
this. What? Like you think I'm not
immune to it. I was playing
softball with the guys the other
day and at one point while I was
running the bases I just froze in
the middle of the base paths
thinking of Davey. Literally,
stopped 'cause I was thinking of
my brother. Come here..

Tin and Shawna hug. They stay together..

 32.

TIN
Don't beat yourself up.

SHAWNA
Okay.

TIN
Call me or any of the guys.
Anytime. Alright?

SHAWNA
Thanks, Tin.

They ease back out of one another and Tin gives Shawna some
more Kleenex. They look directly into eachother's eyes.

TIN
Now you're going to make me cry.

SHAWNA
Shut up!

Tin and Shawna each share a laugh.

EXT - SHAWNA'S STREET - DAY

CUT BACK AND FORTH:

1. In the distance, two vehicles turn down the road.

2. Inside Shawna's house, she plays games with the baby.

3. The vehicles are a little closer but still hard to

distinguish.

4. Shawna continues to play with the baby.

5. Cars pull up in front of Shawna's. Military personal

dressed impeccably exit the car.

6. Shawna continue to plays with the baby. Doorbell rings.

SHAWNA
Looks like someone wants to see
you. Come here.

7. Shawna opens the door and her face reveals all the fears
that she had.
 33.

EXT - CEMETERY - DAY

A string of cars floods past the front gates of a cemetery.

MASTER SHOT:

Hundreds of mourners surround the casket of Davey Sullivan.

A quarter of them are firefighters in uniform. A military
figure, stands and marches towards Shawna and hands her the
American flag.

Behind everyone, five servicemen take aim in the air and

fire three times.

EXT - CEMETARY - LATER

Shawna remains at Davey's grave. ALONE..

Tin quietly comes up from behind her and removes his hat.

INT - IRISH BAR - NIGHT

JESS, an older waitress, carries three drafts over to

Hydrant, Tug and Tin.

HYDRANT
Thanks, Jess.

JESS
Anything you need.

BEAT. No one has anything to say.

TUG
Did aaahh.. someone go home with
Shawna?

HYDRANT
Her mother did, Dad. Went home
with her mother.

TUG
That's right..Aaahh.. I forgot.

TIN
Come on. Drink up, Dad.

HYDRANT
How about a toast?

TIN
Good idea.

All three raise their drinks.

 34.

HYDRANT
To all serviceman..Their families,
and to David Sullivan. A loving
husband, son and brother. And a
fucking damn good fireman.

The three clash their beers with solemn enthusiasm and take
a healthy swig. Hydrant raises his glass to the heavens.

TUG
Well said, Daniel.

TIN
Spot on.

FADE TO BLACK

THREE MONTHS LATER

INT - DRUG STORE - DAY

Tin quietly peruses the cereal/snacks isle holding a hand

basket that already has a few token items.

Something then catches his eyes and his glance drifts

towards the left as he now see's Shawna in the store going
about her business. She's on the move looking for something
but she's a little stuck. She pauses and asks one of the
employees there who happily points her in the right
direction. Shawna thanks her and moves in that way. Tin eyes
follow.

INT - DRUG STORE - MOMENTS LATER

Shawna is now locked on some of the hair cleansing products

where she hears a familiar voice..

TIN
Shawna.

SHAWNA
Hey!

They each meet one another for a quick hug.

SHAWNA (CONT'D)
(cheerily)
How are you?

TIN
(slightly taken
back)
I'm good. You seem a little more
cheery than the last time I saw
you...
 35.

SHAWNA
Oh my God. I'm so sorry. That
must've been so embarrassing.

TIN
Shawna..

SHAWNA
But you guys have been so sweet.
Stopping by all the time..

TIN
It's nothing, bud. Really.

SHAWNA
Granted, last week, I did get a
little emotional..

TIN
Don't worry about it. Everything
okay?

SHAWNA
I feel horrible though! It's not
like I'm the only one going
through this. I should be at least
baking you cookies or something.

TIN
Please, Shawna. It's nothing.
It's.. We love you. That's all.

Slightly awkward BEAT.

TIN (CONT'D)
Yeah..Ahh..Friday night, me and
Dan may try to head to Tickets for
the sox game. I don't know if
you're up for it at all..

Shawna gets a real concerned look at her but she's actually

just thinking.

TIN (CONT'D)
Hey, if you don't think...

SHAWNA
No, no, no, no! Sorry. I'm just
thinking who's going to watch
Ryan.

TIN
Oh shit. Ryan..
 36.

SHAWNA
Yeah. But like I do want to go
out. You know? I haven't really
been out ever since..and you guys
are always fun to go out with.

TIN
Do you have a sitter or..

SHAWNA
I can just call my mom. So, what
did you say? Friday night?

TIN
Yeah. Game starts at seven. So,
till about ten.

SHAWNA
Okay. I'm going to call her and
then I'll get back you sometime
either tonight or tomorrow..

TIN
You don't have to come, Shawna.
Don't feel forced..

SHAWNA
No. I really want to. I think
lately I've been getting my feet
back under me. It's felt nice.

TIN
Me too..me too.

BEAT

SHAWNA
Well, I will give you a buzz
either tonight or tomorrow!

TIN
Okay. No pressure.

Shawna leans in and gives Tin a bear hug. Tin doesn't really
know what to do. Shawna whispers:

SHAWNA
Thank you, Tinny.

She gives him a peck on the cheek and backs away. She gives
Tin a smile and then continues down the aisle. Tin watches
her for a moment and then turns away.
 37.

INT - TIN'S APARTMENT - DAY

Tin combs his hair in the bathroom. He looks ready to go out

with some red sox apparel.

Tin's phone rings from the adjoining room.

TIN
What's up?

We can only hear Hydrant's voice.

HYDRANT
Hey, listen up. There's no way I'm
going to make it tonight.

TIN
What's wrong?

HYDRANT
Ah..man. I fucked up. I'm up in
Providence. I was at the mall and
I parked my car in some freaking
hidden handicap spot and now my
car got towed by some gutless
yahoos.

TIN
Wait. You stuck up there? You need
a lift back?

HYDRANT
No. I got a buddy to get my to the
impound spot but you know how
freaking aggravating this crap can
be. The spot was fine, Tinny! Un
fucking believable.

TIN
Alright. So, you're not going to
make it?

HYDRANT
No. I gotta wait for my buddy..
But Tinny, I think you should
still take Shawna out.

TIN
Yeah?

HYDRANT
Hell yeah. It's a good place for
her. A lot of friendly faces, you
know? And you know she's
comfortable with you.
 38.

TIN
Yeah.

HYDRANT
Take care of her. Have fun. This
is important to Shawna. Listen
though, my buddy is calling me
who's picking me up. I fucking
swear Tinny! These Providence
yuppies! I'm going to murder
somebody tonight!

TIN
Okay. Bye.

Tin hangs up and slowly brings his phone down from his ear.
He drifts back into the bathroom and looks at himself in the
mirror.

INT - SHAWNA'S HOUSE - DAY

Doorbell rings. Shawna, looking great in some sports attire,

gleefully answers the door. She's appears very happy to see
Tin.

SHAWNA
Hey! Come in! Come in!

TIN
How's it going?

Tin follows Shawna into the house. Shawna's mother, JANET is

in the house playing with the baby.

JANET
Tin. How are you?

TIN
Very good, Mrs. O'Malley.

JANET
Are the sox going to take it this
year?

TIN
If they pitching holds up, you
never know.

JANET
Same every year, right?

TIN
Same every year.
 39.

SHAWNA
Where's Hydrant?

TIN
He couldn't make it. He's stuck in
Providence.

SHAWNA
So just you and me?

TIN
Like old times.

SHAWNA
This could be trouble, Tinny.

TIN
What's that supposed to mean?

SHAWNA
All set, Mom?

JANET
I'm good. Go! Please!

SHAWNA
Okay. We'll be back right after
the game. I promise.

JANET
Take your time. Me and the little
Prince here are going to have a
whale of a time. Aren't we? Look
at you. So adorable!

TIN
Good night, Mrs. O'Malley!

JANET
Tin, I think I told you this ten
years ago. All I ask is that you
being my daughter home at a
reasonable hour, that she is safe
and that she is sober.

SHAWNA
Mom!

TIN
Will do, Mrs. O'Malley.

Tin turns and exits. Shawna turns and looks at her Mom.
 40.

SHAWNA
We will speak later.

Shawna's Mom just looks at Ryan.

SHAWNA'S MOM
Can you say Nana? Na-Na Ryan!

Shawna turns and exits.

FADE INTO

INT - SHAWNA HOUSE - DAY

Shawna speeds down the hallway towards the bathroom.

Meanwhile, downstairs, Janet is comforting the baby on her
lap..

SHAWNA
Mom, you're going to have to speak
much louder..

JANET
I said if you'd like, I'll be
available on Saturday!

Shawna is clearly rushed upstairs. She's moving with purpose

but without any clear cut direction.

SHAWNA
No..That's completely unnecessary.
(to herself)
Okay. Shoes.

JANET
You sure? I don't mind.

SHAWNA
Positive!

JANET
Maybe we should have this
discussion when you're not so
rushed..

Shawna practically steps dead in her tracks.

SHAWNA
What is that supposed to mean?

Shawna's mom ignores the question and continue to plays with

the child?
 41.

JANET
Who's our little Prince of
Newport?? Who's the cutest little
thing thing since Mommy?

Shawna turns the corner to face her mom.

SHAWNA
Mom?

Shawna's Mom answers without looking at Shawna.

JANET
You just seem to be preoccupied at
the moment, sweetie.

SHAWNA
Yes. I am being picked up in five
minutes and I would prefer to look
like at least half decent.

Janet doesn't respond.

SHAWNA
(giving up)
What?

JANET
This is the third time Tin has
taken you out in the past two
weeks..

EXT/INT - SHAWNA'S STREET - NIGHT

Tin's car slowly comes to a halt in front of Shawna's house.

Tin appears to be nervous. He looks at himself in the
mirror. He takes a few breaths in an effort to compose
himself before getting out of the car.

As Tin is coming out of his car Shawna is leaving the

house..

TIN
You're not even going to let me
come to the door!

SHAWNA
I was! But you were just sitting
there looking down the street or
something. I was like "Oh, I guess
he wants me just to come out."

BEAT
 42.

TIN
Your Mom's here, huh?

SHAWNA
Being a trooper as always.

TIN
You ready?

SHAWNA
I am! I'm starving!

INT - RESTAURANT/BAR - NIGHT

Tin and Shawna enjoying their burgers in a stylish, pub

style restaurant. The place is crowded but certainly not
slammed.

SHAWNA
This has to be the first bacon
cheeseburger I've had since
forever and it's so freaking
delicious! Oh my God!

TIN
I told you these burgers are
king.. I don't know if it's the
beef, the grill.. But when you
need a burger, this is the place!

SHAWNA
Now, do you eat here a lot?

TIN
Aaaah...Not usually, no.. I'm
sorry..

Tin slightly chuckles to himself.. Awkward.

SHAWNA
What? What is it?

TIN
I just remembered something funny
that happened
(Tin turns and
points towards
a booth behind)
years ago right over there where
that older couple is eating.

SHAWNA
Yes?
 43.

TIN
I think I was like, thirteen years
old when it happened..

BEAT. Shawna eyes Tin.

SHAWNA
Well, are you going you to divulge
this funny something or am I going
to left wondering if you were
laughing at me?

TIN
I wasn't laughing at you!

SHAWNA
Don't be rude. Tell me the story.

TIN
Alright..aahh.. One day, years
ago, me, Davey and a couple other
buddies came in here after a
little league game and we told the
waitress that it was my birthday
so they would do that birthday
song jive that they do and we can
coax some free cake out of it.

SHAWNA
And it wasn't your birthday?

TIN
No.

SHAWNA
You sly, little prankster. I hope
you left a nice tip.

TIN
Aaaahh...no tip.

SHAWNA
What??

TIN
We didn't pay anything! We
ditched.

SHAWNA
Steven Francis! You dined and
dashed!
 44.

TIN
I told you! We were thirteen! We
didn't have anything better to do.

Shawna is too shocked to say anything.

TIN (CONT'D)
What? You never did it when you
were younger.

SHAWNA
Of course not! That's just flat
out adolescent!

TIN
Exactly! I was thirteen!

SHAWNA
How much was the bill?

TIN
It was..seventy seven dollars and
thirty four cents...

Shawna waves down a waitress..

SHAWNA
Excuse me!

Waitress steps in.

WAITRESS
Everything okay over here, folks?

SHAWNA
No, we actually have a serious
problem here. See, my friend
actually owes this establishment
seventy seven dollars and thirty
four cents and if he doesn't own
up to this debt I'm afraid either
you or I are going to have call in
the proper authorities because
this is just not right for us to
continue to be served like this.

The waitress is completely confused. Tin cannot believe

Shawna has the boldness to pull off such a move. Shawna is
staring at Tin with cheeky grin on her face.

TIN
You're serious?
 45.

SHAWNA
(sarcastic)
I"m sorry, Tin, but I just can't
move forward without this being
settled.

TIN
Wow.

Tin pulls out his wallet. Takes out four twenty dollar bills
and hands them to the waitress.

TIN
See, here! Eighty dollars. I am
giving eighty dollars to this
young lady! Is that good enough?

SHAWNA
Mmmm..I think a twenty percent
gratuity is also necessary..

WAITRESS
You want me to have this?

TIN
You win! Twenty more! And when you
get a chance,
(looks at
Shawna)
You want some dessert?

SHAWNA
I would love some.

TIN
We'll take a look at the dessert
menu.

Shawna is getting a good laugh out of this. The waitress is

still very much lost.

TIN (CONT'D)
That money is yours.

WAITRESS
Are you sure?

TIN
Take it. Split it with whoever but
I'm not gonna let this one here
get the best of me.
 46.

WAITRESS
I'll be right back with the
dessert menu..

With a big smile the waitress turns and walks away. Shawna
can't stop laughing.

TIN
I hope you brought some money,
bud! Because.. I can't believe you
just did that.

Shawna continues to laugh as Tin shakes his head in

disbelief.

EXT - - NIGHT

JOHN and Brian are exit a bar to have a smoke..

JOHN
...the other girl that was there
was Gina Hayes. Remember her?

BRIAN
"Straight A's" Gina Hayes! Holy
shit! Now there's a name that
brings me back..

JOHN
I almost fell off my chair when I
saw her. She..

John's attention drifts across the street.

JOHN POV

Tin and Shawna happily stride out of the restaurant. They

aren't holding hands but they're overall joviality suggests
they are a happy couple. John see's them.

BRIAN
You alright, man? Something wrong?

JOHN
No, no. Just thought I recognized
somebody...

JOHN lights up his cigarette.

 47.

EXT/INT - TIN'S CAR - NIGHT

Tin's car slowly come to a halt in front of Shawna's house.

Shawna is laughing historically..

TIN
...free coffee. I guess that's
what happens when give the
waitress a hundred bucks! Imagine
what happens next time we go.
We'll be treated like a couple
movie stars or something.

SHAWNA
No wait for a table..

TIN
Are you kidding! They'll kick
people out to seat us. I'm telling
you we'll have to come back soon
take advantage of our now royal
status.

SHAWNA
Oh! That was funny..

BEAT

TIN
I guess it's time to go, huh?

Shawna and Tin's eyes meet..

EXT - TIN'S APARTMENT - DAY

Tin excitedly closes his car door and strides confidently

towards his apartment.

In front of his apartment complex, Albert is on his hands

and knees straitening out a garden.

ALBERT
Hey! You got visitors!

TIN
Huh??

Albert nods towards some cars on the street. Tin looks where
he's motioning. Tin recognizes the cars.

ALBERT
A couple guys. Your age. One older
one.
 48.

TIN
My knucklehead family is paying me
a visit. They let them selves in?

ALBERT
Had to.

TIN
How rude. I'll see ya!

ALBERT
Have a good one!

Albert continues messing with the soil.

INT - TIN'S APARTMENT - MOMENTS LATER

Tin strolls in to his apartment with a big smile on his

face.

TIN
(yelling)
Alright! What is it? Is Brady done
for the season? Is the station
getting shutdown! What could make
you guys --

Tin stops ABRUPTLY. Sitting down at Tin's small kitchen are

Tug and Hydrant. Both are of their faces reveal that this is
not a pleasant visit. Standing behind them is John, who's
face is neutral and his body language suggests he's just
there to be there.

TUG
Sit down, Steve.

Tin looks and is uncomfortable.

TIN
What's going on?

TUG
Everything's fine. Just sit down.

TIN
What's going on? Just tell me.
Jesus..

Tug is about to speak up buy Hydrant beats him up.

HYDRANT
Are you seeing Shawna?
 49.

TIN
Am I seeing Shawna? Like --

HYDRANT
(frustrated)
Just answer the question. And keep
in mind we're not stupid and that
we know the answer already.

Tin takes a moment before answering.

TIN
It's not what you think..

HYDRANT
Fucking Christ..

TUG
Daniel..

HYDRANT
Then why don't you enlighten
everyone on what it is. But now
keep this in mind fuckin hotshot.
Last night Frankie calls me at ten
o'clock saying that John saw you
and Shawna strolling out of the
Red Parrot happy as fucking clams.
And last week, I bumped into
Shawna's mother at the grocery
store. She says "isn't it great
Tinny's seeing Shawna again." I
thought she was being delusional
but apparently Tin here can't get
find a girl in Newport so instead
he makes his moves on his dead
brother's wife.

TIN
(to John) You piece of shit! (to
both) You're both a piece of shit!

Tin practically leaps off the ground and goes after John and
attempts to swing at him.

TUG
Steven!

However, he and and John are both off balance and they
simple tangle up into the counter. Hydrant attempts to swing
at Tin but Tug grabs his arms and Hydrant stops. By this
time are up and grabbing each of them like they're breaking
up a hockey fight.
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TUG
Break it up! Break it up!

The boys separate.. Tin just takes a couple steps back.

TUG
John and Daniel. Other room. Now.

HYDRANT
If you were going to close it out,
you should've done it in high
school.

TUG
Shut up and go in the other room!

HYDRANT
Instead, you're ten years and a
brother too late..

TIN
Fuck you, you asshole!

Tin tries again to get into it with his brother but Tug is
now in between the two brothers and even though he's older,
he's still quite strong. His arms keep each of the brothers
at bay.

Tug's sternly eyes Daniel.

TUG
Another word from you, and I'll
rip your arm out of your socket.
Just shut your trap, and sit quiet
in the other room.

Hydrant slowly turns and drifts into the other room. John
follows. Tug then turns to Tin.

TUG (CONT'D)
Now sit.

Tin listens to his father and takes a seat. Tug does the
same.

TUG(CONT'D)
Look at me. Whatever is going on
with Shawna, you gotta cut it out.

Tin doesn't say anything and Tug let's the weight of the
statement sit in.
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TUG (CONT'D)
Now, does that mean you never see
her? No. You're her brother-in-
law. You're an uncle to her son. A
wonderful uncle. You wanna pitch
in now and then? Great.
But..Remember, everybody is messed
up over what happened. What we
can't do is take all of these
mixed up emotions and do something
foolish and mess around. You
understand? It's just best for
everybody if you we all stay back
and continue to help her out the
way we've been doing it.
Collectively, and as a family.

Tin doesn't say anything.

TUG (CONT'D)
I'm not trying to be threatening.
I'm not upset with you. But this
isn't going to go any farther. You
realize that it's best for
everybody, right?

Tin, with eyes down facing the table, slightly nods.

TUG (CONT'D)
Good. Come here..

Tug slides over and sticks his arm around his son..

TUG (CONT'D)
Don't listen to your brother. He's
an asshole.

Tug leans over and plants a kiss on Tin's head. He rises and
exits towards the other room. Tin doesn't say anything.

TUG (O.C.)
You boys gonna play nice?

John and Hydrant stagger onto the kitchen. Hydrant EYES Tin
with disgust.

TUG (O.C.)
Hey. This all ends here. I don't
one here one fucking word about it
at the station. You go to work and
you work. No catty bullshit.
Understood?

John and Tin both nod. Hydrant remains looking at Tin.

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TUG (O.C.)
Daniel?

HYDRANT
I'm straight.

TUG
Good.

John and Hydrant trudge out.

TUG
I'll see you at work.

TIN
Yeah.

Tug staggers out leaving Tin.

EXT - OCEAN DRIVE - DAY

Tin pensively looks out into the ocean. He's a man with a
decision to make.

INT - SHAWNA'S HOUSE - MOMENTS LATER

CU on front door.

Shawna whips it open. Tin is standing there. Shawna is

delighted to see him and her look and smile tell us this.

SHAWNA
Hi! I was just thinking about you.

TIN
Hey.

SHAWNA
What's wrong?

BEAT - Tin takes a strong look and Shawna and then dart
elsewhere. As usual she looks beautiful without much of an
effort.

TIN
I don't think we should see each
other anymore..like we've been
doing.

SHAWNA
Oh.

This has hit Shawna hard. Neither can really face each
other.
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TIN
Not to say we've been doing
anything wrong but...where are we
going with this thing? You know?
And what are..people going to
think if we go there?

A man washing his car with a hose across the street

temporarily catches Tin's attention.

TIN
You see what I'm saying?

SHAWNA
Yes.

TIN
Let's just take it easy for a bit.

Shawna nods.

TIN
Okay..mmm.. I gotta run. Bye.

Tin turns and speeds away. Shawna closes her door and
immediately sits down and lets off a huge cry.

Tin's car zooms down the street but suddenly pulls over. He
looks into the rearview mirror. He's thinking...

He aggressively puts the car back into drive and pulls away.

EXT - STREET CORNER - DAY

A man grabs a paper out of the newspaper paper machine..

FADE INTO the same setting, now months later. Snow covers
the newspaper machine.

EXT - IRISH BAR - NIGHT

The bar is PACKED with people standing shoulder to shoulder.

It's New Year's Eve so the atmosphere is upbeat and festive.
All sorts of chatter and laughter fill the room.

At one of the side tables our firefighters are a storm of

LAUGHTER.

HYDRANT
..I couldn't take my eyes off of
her!
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PATRICK
I'm yelling, fucking screaming:
Hydrant! Dan! He doesn't flinch!
So I'm like "What the Jesus?" is
he staring at?

TIN
Anybody need one?

PATRICK
Yeah. I'll take one, Tinny.

HYDRANT
Me too, Tin.

Tin stands and fights his way to the bar. He at the bar for
a moment.. Eddy continues telling his story.

JESS (O.S.)
Hey Tin! How many you need, hon?

TIN
Three!

Jess nods back at him. Uncle Mike appears behind and slaps
him on the shoulder.

UNCLE MIKE
Tin!

TIN
Uncle Mike! Happy New Year!

UNCLE MIKE
Hey, guess who I ran into today?

TIN
Who?

UNCLE MIKE
Shawna's mother.

TIN
Oh yeah?

UNCLE MIKE
Guess she's been seeing some guy
seriously for a couple months now.
You know about it?

Tin's face doesn't reveal how seriously devastated he is by

this news.
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TIN
No. Couple months you said?

UNCLE MIKE
Yeah. Some property attorney or
something from Jamestown. I
suppose it's a good thing if she's
trying to get out there again.

Tin spaces out for a moment.

UNCLE MIKE (CONT'D)

You think?

TIN
Huh?

UNCLE MIKE
Shawna still trying to find
someone. She's still so young and
pretty, you know?

TIN
She is.

JESS drops the three beers in front of Tin. Then on cue the
rest of the bar begins the countdown to the New Year... TEN,
NINE, EIGHT.. etc. Tin is left standing shell shocked at the
bar.

EXT - TIN'S APARTMENT - DAY

Tin is smoking a cigarette by himself when his landlord

whips around the corner holding a couple gardening tools.

ALBERT
Steven. What's cracking? Oh! I
know it's a couple days late. But
happy new year!

TIN
You too.

ALBERT
Something wrong?

TIN
No. I'm just a little tired.

ALBERT
Nonsense! What's eating up my
favorite tenant? Spill it out!
Come on! It's not some girl is it?

Tin looks at him and acknowledges he's right.

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ALBERT (CONT'D)
Really? No doubt you're telling
the truth but I don't recall you
aaahh.. having any lady friends
over here.

TIN
It's a little complicated.

ALBERT
Now, now! That is where you are
mistaken, young man!

Tin is amused by his landlords presumption.

TIN
How is that?

ALBERT
When there's a skirt involved it's
always the same. There's the girl
that you got your eye on and the
rest is just mental gah-gah.
That's it.

TIN
Yeah. You don't know the delicate
circumstances surrounding --

ALBERT
Stop right there, son! Listen to
me. Whether she's sleeping around,
robbing the gas stations or she's
an angel but her family's a
gigantic pain in the butt; the
question you have to answer is
always the same. Do I care enough
about this girl in spite of her
faults or for your sake, in spite
of these "delicate circumstances."

TIN
Is that simple, huh?

ALBERT
It is. You giggle all you want but
that's why people years later kick
themselves over someone they let
slip away. Because at one point
they knew, at least once, they
knew!; that whatever
"circumstances" there may have
been, they were ready and willing
to make that sacrifice and accept
whatever good or bad came with it.
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BEAT

ALBERT (CONT'D)
So what are you waiting for?

INT - SHAWNA'S HOUSE - DAY

Door swings open. Tin is standing there looking a bit unsure

of himself. Shawna smiles.

SHAWNA
Hi!

TIN
Are you seeing somebody?

SHAWNA
No.. Well, yes, but it's nothing
seri --

Tin leans over and kisses Shawna right on the lips for a
good three seconds and then steps back. Both look like they
don't know what just happened.

TIN
I'm sorry..

SHAWNA
No..

Shawna now leans in and kisses Tin passionately and he

reciprocates. This is obviously steamy but there is still
some slight restraint from both sides. They stop. Shawna
whispers:

SHAWNA
Ryan..

Shawna quickly exits a few steps off camera. Tin begins to

lazily wonder towards the TV room. Shawna steps back in. Tin
looks at Shawna before his eyes wonder elsewhere.

TIN
I love you, Shawna. I've loved you
since I was sixteen years old.

SHAWNA
Me too.

Tin looks up.

SHAWNA (CONT'D)
I mean, when I was with Davey, I..
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TIN
I know.

SHAWNA
What are we gonna do?

TIN
It's not going to be an easy road,
I can tell you that.

SHAWNA
Your family?

Tin nods.

SHAWNA (CONT'D)
I think I can do something about
that.

Tin's face reveals some cautious interest.

INT - FIRE STATION - DAY

The main crew are chatting it up while playing Texas

Hold'em.

JOHN
Raise fifty.

The chatting comes to a stop.

HYDRANT
What? You have like a pair of
threes or some other horse shit
hand?

JOHN
Put in the fifty and I'll show
you.

HYDRANT
Wipe that jerk off smile from your
face! You got nothing! I know it!

John and the other guys chuckle.

HYDRANT
I call. What you got smart guy?

JOHN
Straight.

The table erupts with Oh's and Ah's! Hydrant is flustered

with this finding. He stares down the board.
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HYDRANT
Straight? Four..five.. six.. Oh
fuck me a new..! I didn't even see
that.

Eddy looks to someone off screen.

EDDY
Shawna. What are you doing here?

All the chatter suddenly stops as everyone turns to look at

Shawna; who as usual looks beautiful without trying a bit.

SHAWNA
Hi. Hope I'm not interrupting
anything serious?

EDDY
Not at all. Hydrant was just
aaahh.. giving away money again.

BEAT. The atmosphere is uncomfortable with the guys still

not sure how to behave around Shawna.

Tug steps out of his office and watches intently.

EDDY
You want to sit down, Shawna? I
can get you some coffee.

SHAWNA
No, no. Thanks Ed. I just need to
say something real fast and I'll
be on my way. Mmm...Okay. I just
want to say thank you, all of you,
for being so super supportive with
me and Ryan this past year. I know
I can say unequivocally that a day
hasn't past without one of you
either stopping by the house or
giving me a simple phone call and
that has been huge for me during
this tough transition period. I
could never thank you enough for
that. But, moving on, I think I
should clear the air about
something so there's no confusion.
As some of you if not all of you
know, a couple months ago Tin and
I went on a few harmless dates and
I mean harmless. He was an
absolute gentleman and I had a
wonderful time and I believe he
did as well. But, we stopped going
out. And the reason was not
(MORE)
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SHAWNA (CONT'D)
because we didn't want to see each
other it was because there were
certain people who may have
disapproved of us seeing one
another. That will not stop me
from seeing him anymore. I like
Tin. I have a history with Tin and
I deserve..We deserve to revisit
that. Again, I'm extremely
thankful for the sacrifices you've
made for me this past year but I
also hope I've made myself clear
today.

Shawna paces over to Tug and gives him a peck on the cheek.
No one has anything to say. Shawna exits.

ALARM fires off! No one moves but Patrick.

PATRICK
Hey! That's the alarm boys and
girls! Let's hit the road!

Hydrant eyes Tin.

EXT - FIRE STATION - MOMENTS LATER

SERIES OF SHOTS:

1. A firetruck cautiously exits the firehouse and speeds up

the street. Tin, John and Hydrant are on the back hanging
on.

2. Patrick drives while Eddy is in the passenger seat.

EDDY
You know about Tin and Shawna?

PATRICK
Yeah. For awhile.

EDDY
No one told me. Hydrant know?

PATRICK
Yup.

EDDY
How come no one told me?

PATRICK
What street is it? Turner?

3. Tug looks anxious over the empty firehouse. He steps into

his office and looks at the picture of his sons together.
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4. John, Hydrant and Tin on the back of the truck.

HYDRANT
So you didn't have the balls to
speak up so you made her do it,
huh?

Tin doesn't respond. John wants to say something.

HYDRANT
Tell me something..

JOHN
Just can it, man.

HYDRANT
What? You're on his side?

JOHN
See, man. That's it. It's not
about sides. It's about you. Why
are you so fucking angry?

HYDRANT
Go fuck yourself, John! Davey was
my brother so why don't --

JOHN
Oh please! Your brother and I ran
into a hundred fires together. I'm
just as much as brother as you are
and you know that. Just say it.
You like Shawna too and you're
pissed your brother get's a second
chance before you even get one.

Hydrant's got nothing for that.

5. The truck continues down the street.

EXT - ABANDONED BUILDING - DAY

The truck comes to a sudden halt in front of a burning

abandoned building. The blaze is a decent size but nothing
apocalyptic. A small group of people gather around. Our
firefighters act swiftly and professionally.

(NOTE: THE ACTUAL FIREFIGHTING SEQUENCE IS ALWAYS UP FOR

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CHANGE DUE TO LACK OF KNOWLEDGE ON FIREFIGHTING)

SERIES OF SHOTS:

1. John and Tin muscle the fire hoses to the nearest hydrant
and screw it in.

2. Hydrant, with nozzle in hand aims and fires up towards

the second floor of the building.

3. Eddy talks to an older local standing bye. The fire has

worn down a bit.

EDDY
You know what was in there before?

OLDER LOCAL
It was a shoe shop when I was
younger.

EDDY
A shoe store? This? No. It was an
aaaahh.. antique type of deal.

OLDER LOCAL
In the seventies and eighties, it
was a shoe store. I bet my life on
it.

Eddy can't believe it.

EDDY
Sully!

PATRICK
What?

EDDY
This place. Back in the seventies.
It was an antique shop, right?

PATRICK
No. Shoe store. An older Jewish
guy ran it.

OLDER LOCAL
Hey! That's right! Good memory.

EDDY
I guess I just don't know squat.
Present or past.
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EXT - MOMENTS LATER - DAY

Tin and John step out from the front of the building.
Hydrant is still manning the hose. Patrick is at firetruck
door with a walkie.

PATRICK
We'll be good, Tug. I'll let you
know...
(to Tin)
How's it looking?

TIN
The first floor in the back is
strong. Gotta be where it started.

PATRICK
Hear that Hydrant?

HYDRANT
Got it.

Tin walks over to Hydrant.

TIN
You can probably just walk over to
the side. There's a good size
window. I think if you just smash
it it should be perfect.

Hydrant does not acknowledge his brother at all. The other

firefighters notice this too and basically roll their eyes.

Suddenly, a dog bark is heard from the building.

PATRICK
You hear that?

TIN
Yeah. But we were just in there. I
didn't..

Dog barks. AGAIN.

JOHN
Shit.

TIN
(to John)
You want to go around the back?

John jogs around the towards the back. Turns and yells:
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JOHN
How the hell we miss it?

Tin cautiously steps towards the front.

PATRICK
You want me to back ya, Tinny?

TIN
I'm good.

Tin carefully enters the burnt building. Most of the

building is now safe with just some lingering smoke hanging
around. Just one room is burning up.

PATRICK
Hydrant, take the fucking hose and
get to the side of the house. Wake
up!

Hydrant doesn't respond but does as commanded and drags the

hose to the side of the house.

EDDY (O.C.)
Sully!

PATRICK
What?

Eddy is still babbling with the Older Local.

EDDY
He remembers the antique place!

PATRICK
Oh Jesus!

Patrick now wonders towards that conversation leaving ONLY

Hydrant on the outside of the house.

OLDER LOCAL
This place did used to sell
antiques.

PATRICK
When the hell was that?

BACK WITH TIN IN SMOKEY HOUSE:

Dog barks again.

TIN
Where are you, doggie? Come here,
boy! Come on! Come to Tin!

Dog barks again.

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TIN
Shit! John! You hear that?

JOHN (O.C.)
I hear it. Nothing out here!

TIN
Where the hell's it coming from?

JOHN
Wait a second!! Hold on.. Here
comes' the little bugger!!

In the back, a smaller sized dog comes running out into

John's hands. John immediately mingles with it.

JOHN
Ah! Look at you? Were you just
napping while the house was
burning down? Silly, silly! Did we
wake you?

Back inside the house with Tin.

TIN
You got 'em?

JOHN (O.C.)
All set!

TIN
Alright. I'm coming out!

UMPH!! A heavy piece of wood falls from above Tin's head and
strikes him on the helmet knocking him out cold amid some
smoke. This was not loud and by no means could anyone hear
it from the outside.

Hydrant continues to casually spray the hose in the

direction of the little fire that's left.

John continues to happily play with the dog.

Eddy and Patrick are still arguing with the local.

EXT - ABANDONED BUILDING - MOMENTS LATER

Eddy, Patrick and the Local. Patrick is getting fed up.

PATRICK
...Maybe in the nineties but not
the seventies or eighties!
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OLDER LOCAL
No. Eighties too. I swear.

PATRICK
How old are you?

John comes out from around the back holding the dog in his
arms.

JOHN
Sully! Eddy! You think Tug would
let us have a pet?

EDDY
Hey! Isn't he an adorable little
creature! I'll take him.

PATRICK
Where was he?

JOHN
I don't know. I was in the back
and he just snuck his way out to
me. Didn't you? Didn't you my
little friend? I never had a dog.

PATRICK
Where's Tin?

JOHN
He said he was coming out.

John looks up. John looks back at the house. Hydrant is now
aware of the situation.

JOHN (CONT'D)
Tin!

HYDRANT
Steve! Stop messing around!

No response. The atmosphere quickly changes.

Hydrant drops the hose and sprints towards the front of the
house. John follows suit.

OLDER LOCAL
Is everything..

PATRICK
Shut up. Eddy, call it in.

BACK IN HOUSE: Hydrant and John enter the building.

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HYDRANT
Steve!

JOHN
Tin!

Hydrant turns a corner and see's the motionless Tin.

HYDRANT
Oh! Jesus! Over here, John!

Hydrant and runs over quickly followed by John.

HYDRANT
Get 'em up. Watch his head!

EXT - ABANDONED BUILDING - CONTINUOUS

Hydrant and John exit through the front with the motionless
Tin. They lay him down on a flat piece of grass. Hydrant
looks down and just before he's about to perform CPR, he
suddenly becomes hesitant, almost shocked. John picks up on
this and jumps right in for him without saying a word.
Patrick looks on with deep concern.

JOHN
One, two, three, four, five... One
two, three..

PATRICK
Breath that fresh air, Tinny. Come
on!

Tin coughs a bit. He slowly comes around.

PATRICK (CONT'D)
There he is! Holy Shit!

JOHN
Tinny, you with us buddy?

TIN
Something hit me on the head.

Hydrant looks on at his younger brother.

HYDRANT
You sure you're set, Steve?

TIN
I'm good. Just a little shaken up.

Hydrant kneels down and gives his brother a hug. He

whispers:
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HYDRANT
Don't fucking do that again. Okay?
I don't think Shawna needs any
more bad news.

Tin looks at his brother. What is he trying to say? Eddy and

Patrick stay silent.

HYDRANT (CONT'D)
Now get up you clumsy, moron!
Before I start feeling sorry for
ya!

PATRICK
Easy Hydrant! Jesus!

BEAT

TIN
Where's the dog?

OLDER LOCAL (O.C.)

You know, come to think of it..

OLDER LOCAL, with dog in arms, strolls over..

OLDER LOCAL (CONT'D)

That antique shop was on a
different street.

PATRICK
Oh my God..

FADE INTO..

EXT - TIN'S APARTMENT - MONTHS LATER

Tin shuffles out of his apartment. It's a clear, bright,

sunny day. The Older man is working on his garden which is
now in full bloom.

TIN
Coming in pretty!

ALBERT
I told you. It's all about the
preparation.

A car horn beeps off camera.

TIN
Take it easy!
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ALBERT
Steve, before you go. This
Saturday at ten thirty someone's
coming to look at the apartment.
That work for you?

TIN
Works for me.

ALBERT
Have a good day.

TIN
You too!

EXT/INT - TUG'S CAR - DAY

Tin hops into Tug's truck.

TIN
Where's Hydrant?

TUG
Red Sox tickets.

TIN
That lucky piece of..He would.

EXT - BRENTON POINT - DAY

Tin and Tug stroll down the scenic Brenton point. Tug is a
little nervous due to the touchy subject matter.

TUG
So, you and Shawna moving in
together?

TIN
Yeah. Two months. Daniel has
already gotten me a housewarming
present.

TUG
Oh Jeez. What was it?

TIN
A microwave.

TUG
A microwave?
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TIN
I thought it was like a gag at
first but he seemed pretty serious
about it.

TUG
Shawna has a microwave already,
don't she?

TIN
I think he was trying to say he
doesn't mind us moving in
together, you know?

Tug and Tin slow down and stare out in the ocean. Tug
appears unsettled.

TUG
So, you and Shawna doing okay?

TIN
Yeah. Dad. We're moving in
together.

TUG
That's right. That's right. Good.

BEAT

TUG
I don't know what I was thinking.

TIN
With what?

TUG
With you and Shawna.

TIN
It's old news, Dad. Forget it.

TUG
I'll tell you, when your brother
first told me you and her were
seeing one another I didn't..

TIN
Dad. Forget it. Come on. I have to
something to show you.

TUG
What?

They start to turn down a steep hill.

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TIN
You remember when were kids and
Davey used to always hide before
we left?

TUG
Yes.

TIN
I'll show you where he hid. It's
down this way.

Tug and Tin race down the hill. We fade into the sky.

INT - FIREMEN BENEFIT - DAY

The man in the shirt and tie who we saw from afar earlier
introduces Richard. Behind him is a large painting covered
by canvas.

EMCEE
It is without a doubt an honor to
introduce the man behind this
masterpiece, world famous painter
and Newport's own, Richard
Davenport!

Token applause. Katy looks to Tim and mouths "I love him."
Tim, by the bar with Bradley, shakes his head.

RICHARD
Thank you, Thank you. Mr. Maguire,
would you care to assist me?

Tug, in his dress blues, emerges from the fireman. He

actually looks happy. He and Richard stand on either side of
the canvas and flip it over revealing the gigantic painting
of the firefighters.

The whole firefighter gang is there and everyone is in a

celebratory mood. Hydrant and Tin look at one and shake
hands and then proceed to hug.

RICHARD
Folks, may I ask for an even
louder ovation for the inspiration
of this work, and the real hero's
of this city, the Maguire
firefighting family.

The crowd erupts even louder than before. The firefighters

smile and nod toward Richard.

Tim looks at Bradley and shakes his head. Bradley smiles.

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EXT - RICHARDS HOUSE - DAY

SPLASH! Newspaper hits the ground. The headline reads

"FALLEN SOLDIERS FAMILY PULLS TOGETHER THROUGH FAMILY
BUSINESS" with once again Richard Davenport's painting and
Tim Sullivan's head shot next to it.

EXT - RICHARDS HOUSE - DAY

Richard whips open the front door. He's covered in overalls

and is obviously working on a painting.

RICHARD
Mr. Sullivan. Job well done, sir.

TIM
How many more paintings you got?

RICHARD
Please. Come in.

Tim steps in past Richard who shuts the door with a smile.

EXT - CEMETARY - DAY

Little feet scamper across freshly cut grass..

TIN (O.C.)
Slow down, Ryan!

Ryan, now four years old, sprints his way towards his
father's grave. He stops to grab some flowers. Continues
running.

Tin and Shawna stroll happily behind.

TIN
Every day. Everywhere. Full
sprints. He's the energizer bunny.

SHAWNA
I know. He's going to hurt
himself. Ryan! Stop!

CEMETARY - CONTINUOUS

The family walks up to Davey's grave and stops. Tin and

Shawna look at one another and smile. Shawna then takes
Tin's hand and draws it to her (NOW REVEALED PREGNANT)
belly. Smile again.

Tin takes his hat off and places it on Davey's head.

FADE OUT

THE END