Ben

The

Last

David Omar

Thanksgiving

Sandoval & Villagomez

Original Short Story By: Alejandro Javier Garza

2009TLTproductions

David Sandoval 2906 Sabrina Dr. San

Juan,

TX

956-212-2150

78589

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CONTINUED:

2.

Ok you’ve been busy, if you help me take off my boots I’ll help you pack the rest after I say hello to your mom. His son smiles back and does what his father asks. As he pulls off the second boot he doesn’t notice the colorful toy boat fall from his pocket onto the rug. CARLOS Should I start putting everything into the car? TRUJILLO (In Spanish) No, podemos hacer eso manana, solo prepara todo por ahorita. No, we’ll do that tomorrow, just put everything together for now.

CARLOS Ok

pops.

The boy runs through the kitchen and out the back door to bring more fishing supplies from the storage room in the yard. 3 INT.

TRUJILLO’S

HOME

-

DAY

(LIVING-ROOM

/

3

KITCHEN)

Trujillo gets up and sees the toy on the floor then smiles before he goes into the kitchen.

Huele It

TRUJILLO sabroso!

smells

good.

He walks up to her from behind and kisses the back of her neck.

WIFE (In Spanish / Playfully) Roberto, Carlos esta afuera. Roberto, Trujillo

turns

her

Carlos

is

around,

TRUJILLO (In Spanish)

outside. and

smiles

teasingly.

No te preocupes, se va tardar un rato. (CONTINUED)

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CONTINUED:

4.

OK,

WIFE (cont’d) you bring the

did

wine?

TRUJILLO (In Spanish) me olvido.

Se Oh,

I

forgot.

Trujillo pushes the stove back in place failing to notice the faint metallic crack and flames going out. TRUJILLO (In Spanish) Bueno, dejame ir por el vino ahorita regreso.

Ok, well let me go I’ll be right back.

get

the

wine,

WIFE (In Spanish) Esta bien, la comida estara lista para cuando regreses. All right, the food will be ready by the time you get back. TRUJILLO (In Spanish) Necesitas algo mas?

Do Alma

looks

you at

need

him

anything

with

a

else?

hopeful

expression.

Un

WIFE (In Spanish) Chocolate.

Some

chocolate.

Trujillo looks at his wife and smiles before walking back into the living room to put his boots & coat back on. As he opens the door to leave, Carlos walks into the living room.

CARLOS Dad, where you going? You said you were gonna help me. TRUJILLO (In Spanish) Voy a la tienda, regresare en

veinte minutos. (CONTINUED)

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6.

5 EXT.

DONNA

TX.

TRUJILLO’S

HOME

-

5

NIGHT

Trujillo hears the sirens right behind him as he reaches the door.

(In

the

background

a

fireman

yells.)

FIREMAN NOOO!! He kicks it in and shields his face with his arm just as the flames burst out. The fireman in the background races to reach him on time. GET

FIREMAN BACK!!!

He staggers back as the fireman pulls him out of the way then drops to his knees and cries to himself. TRUJILLO (In Spanish) Alma... Carlos... Que

hice?

Alma.................................Carlos What Fading to black intensifies.

as

the

sound

OFFICER (O.S.) What happened here?

I

Mate

killed

Que

the

I

done?

burning

paso

house

aqui?

TRUJILLO Spanish)

(In Los

of

have

Los them

Mate

... I

killed

them

...

FADE

OUT

6 EXT.

DONNA

TX.

DIRT

ROAD

-

DAY

6

Subtitle:

30

YEARS

A tractor rides road, giving way

stop,

a

along to a

LATER

scruffy

dog

the

grassy bus.

school

anxiously

shoulder of an old dirt Up ahead at the four-way

waits

for

his

owner.

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CONTINUED:

8.

LALO today. Come

Not Juan

and

Antonio Are

the

come

by

up

ANTONIO puppies

to

tomorrow. a

levee.

almost

ready?

JUAN My mom says not for another week or two. Remember,

ANTONIO you promised

me

a

boy.

JUAN I won’t forget. Besides we have an extra week to play with them. ANTONIO Yeah, I don’t know who I’m glad they did."

did

it

but

JUAN For real, anyways I gotta go feed this guy, he’s getting necio. ANTONIO right, Later

All Later

Juan.

JUAN Antonio.

Juan runs off with his dog chasing after him. Antonio hesitantly crosses the levee and glances at the neglected lot when a loud noise startles him as he passes. He stops for a second look and searches to see where the sound came from. He scans through the remnants of charred brick walls and stretches up to see over the tall weeds. 9 EXT.

TRUJILLO’S

HOUSE

-

9

DAY

Mr. Trujillo is looking out his window and staring at Antonio. 10 EXT.

TRUJILLO’S

HOUSE

/

GRANDMA’S

HOUSE

-

DAY

Antonio spots an old man’s sunburned face at the window

10

and quickly runs home. As he reaches his house he gets stuck at the front gate. Looking back he screams and in a panic he tries to shake it loose but it doesn’t budge.

(CONTINUED)

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10.

CONTINUED:

GRANDMA Okay. Antonio leans on her as she hugs him and kisses his forehead.

ANTONIO nothing. I feel

It’s

better

now.

GRANDMA All right, why don’t you take a nap while I make dinner. She gets up and walks to the door; before she leaves she turns back.

GRANDMA I miss him too. You’ll get to talk to him on Sunday. She closes the door and Antonio lies back on his bed and tries to relax. Antonio yawns deeply and dozes off shortly; after a couple of seconds he twitches waking himself up. He gets up, walks towards the window and looks out at the front yard. 12 INT.

/

EXT.

GRANDMA’S

SUN

SETTING

-

DAY

(ANTONIO’S

ROOM)

12

Antonio sees a hooded figure walking towards the window and clenches his hands on the sill, paralyzed with fear. As the figure gets closer he is able to see an old reddish face. Antonio snaps awake from his nightmare panting and looks over to his window. He then looks at the clock on the nightstand and it reads 5:57 p.m. He gets up and walks to the window to peer out. Seeing that it is clear, he opens it. 13 EXT.

GRANDMA’S

-

NIGHT

(HOUSE

ROOF)

DUSK Antonio sneaks out and quietly climbs up to the roof. He settles on a spot where he can watch for the old man

13

living in the overgrown lot. The sky is layered with tones of pink and dark purple as the sun sets in the background. FADE

OUT

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12.

CONTINUED:

LALO Yeah, I know but our gonna be watching TV maybe next time. ANTONIO guys, what’s

Hi

What’s So

going

on?

JORGE Antonio?

up

JESSE are we

what

Um,

dads are all day,

doing

ANTONIO let’s go hang

here?

by

the

levee.

LALO Yeah, maybe we’ll catch some cool things this time. JESSE (SARCASTICALLY) Sounds like fun. We should have brought some of those cher-.

Jorge

interrupts Yo!

Jesse

before

JORGE head

Let’s

he

finishes.

out.

They ride their bikes further down the street toward the levee when Jesse stops abruptly in front of the overgrown lot. The other boys stop and back up as he looks at the small shelter built over the charred remnants of foundation.

That’s

LALO old man

You So

mean what

Trujillo’s

JORGE the neighborhood JESSE happened

to

the

place. bum. house?

ANTONIO (Looking at Trujillo’s house) Tell ’em, Lalo. Lalo

nudges

Jorge

and

winks

signaling

them

to

follow

along.

(CONTINUED)

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14.

CONTINUED:

JESSE (Upset tone) There’s nothing here,

let’s

go.

They all start for the door when a noise startles them from above. Jorge and Jesse run out as Antonio and Lalo trip over a chair next to the wall. Jesse and Jorge laugh teasingly from the outside as they both realize what had caused the noise. Lalo pushes Antonio off as he turns to get himself up from the ground. Get What

A

LALO me man.

off was

ANTONIO that?

JORGE (O.S.) stupid pigeon!

Antonio pushes himself up from the dirt floor and rubs his shin after dusting himself. They both look at each other and laugh; as they get ready to leave Jorge calls out to them from outside. Come

JORGE on, let’s

go

Antonio walks out then looks back from the entranceway as Lalo grabs the chair, slams it to the ground and kicks it back against the wall. After the dust clears a metallic shimmer beside the chair catches his eye from where it stood. LALO Hold

up!

Antonio, Jorge, and Jesse peak in from the entrance as Lalo bends down and gets on his knees.

Hurry,

JESSE there’s

more

stuff

out

here!

Jesse & his brother wander into the back yard as Lalo digs the object out. Antonio walks back in and kneels down next to Lalo to see what he found just as he shoves the object into his pocket. As Antonio begins to stand and help Lalo up another hand reaches out from behind. What

did

ANTONIO you fin-?

(CONTINUED)

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16.

CONTINUED:

JORGE Why’d you guys stay in there so long anyway? You should’ve gone outback with us. LALO Cuz.

HAHAHA

Lalo pulls the filthy watch out from his pocket and shows it to them.

I

found

LALO something.

Dude,

JESSE that

is

gold?

LALO I don’t know, but I bet we can get some cash for it. What

ANTONIO he comes

if

looking

for

it?

They all turn to look at Antonio as Jorge questions his actions. JORGE (Attitude) What’s up with you? You sound like a little baby: "What if he comes looking for it." Lalo I can’t believe you actually hang out with this kid.

Are

JESSE with us

you

or

not,

Antonio?

Yes,

I

Save

it.

ANTONIO just-. JORGE Let’s

go

inside.

They turn and go inside Lalo’s house leaving him standing out by himself. FADE

OUT

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18.

CONTINUED:

Grandma nods her head as he places his plate in the kitchen sink. Antonio walks into the living-room, turns the TV on and lies down on the couch. A few minutes later he dozes off, and hour passes as he sleeps. The phone rings and brings Antonio to his feet as Grandma answers it.

GRANDMA Hello? VOICE ON PHONE Mom it’s Daniel, can you hear me okay? GRANDMA Mijo? Yes I can hear you. Como estas? I’m

DANIEL mom, and

good

you?

Antonio anxiously waits as Grandma continues with the conversation.

I’m I

fine, miss

GRANDMA mijo. We

DANIEL you guys,

miss

you.

too.

GRANDMA I saw in the news, there was an explosion close to where you work. You should come home already mijo, I worry too much. DANIEL Mom, I’m fine. Don’t worry, I almost have enough money saved up, I’ll be home before you know it. GRANDMA I know you’re tired of hearing me say it, but it’s getting too dangerous. Come home, Antonio needs you. DANIEL I know mom, just a little longer. Hey two more weeks and I’ll be home for a whole month.

(CONTINUED)

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20.

CONTINUED:

DANIEL Yes Mijo, some people actually got hurt and we had to close down for a few days. ANTONIO sucks.

That

DANIEL Hey, where’d you learn to talk like that? ANTONIO you mean?

What’d

DANIEL Never mind, How you doing in school? ANTONIO Good, we just started Thanksgiving vacation.

our

DANIEL So

early?

ANTONIO Yeah, they have to fix a pipe at school. DANIEL Oh, okay, well hope you enjoy it but don’t slack off on your chores, you need to help your grandma. Don’t

ANTONIO worry, I will.

DANIEL Bueno mijo, I have to go they’re calling me. Listen to your grandma and stay out of trouble, I love you. Ok

pop.

Okay, Bye.

ANTONIO I love

DANIEL I’ll talk

you to

too. you

next

week.

(CONTINUED)

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22. She kneels down and places the towel over the broken glass of milk. 19 INT./EXT.

GRANDMA’S

-

DAY

(ANTONIO’S

/

FRONT

YARD)

19

Antonio opens his bedroom window, climbs out and runs to the side of the house where he grabs his bike and rides to Lalo’s house. 20 INT.

GRANDMA’S

-

LIVING

ROOM

-

20

DAY

As Grandma & Trujillo finish their conversation, she sees Antonio riding out of the driveway.

GRANDMA Sure you can have them; we throw tons of cans away every week. 21 INT.

LALO’S

ROOM

Antonio

-

21

DAY

follows

Lalo

to

his

room.

LALO Let me call Jorge and Jesse; they need to hear this. ANTONIO Yeah call them, we’re in big trouble!! LALO Don’t worry man, they’ll know what to do. 22 INT.

GRANDMA’S

-

DAY

Grandma sits in her recliner watching the evening news as the front door opens and Antonio walks in. Trying to be quiet and not wake her, he tip toes behind her and along the hall into his room. Right before opening his door grandma wakes and calls Antonio to the living room.

22

GRANDMA (Half asleep) Antonio, Mijo come here. I need to tell you something. Antonio reacts with a scared tone to his voice and walks slowly into the living room.

(CONTINUED)

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24.

25 EXT.

CANAL

/

TRUJILLO’S

LOT

-

25

DAY

Jesse and Jorge ride their bikes along the canal; Antonio and Lalo follow. When they reach Trujillo’s house Jorge reminds them all what they need to do. JORGE Antonio, you and Jesse got rocks, me and Lalo got bottles, Okay now remember, were trying to scare him so throw as hard as you can. JESSE Don’t worry, we got it. Antonio lets go. They pair up and surround Antonio getting the front out from his back pocket, small opening next to the Jorge yells out.

the shack each at a corner. corner pulls his sling shot loads it and aims for the door. From the other side

JORGE NOW! The boys begin throwing rocks and bottles at the shack nonstop. Antonio sees Old Man Trujillo sitting on his bed as he moves in for a closer shot. LALO, JORGE, JESSE (In The Back ground) Don’t stop, keep going!!!

As

Antonio

reloads

he

yells

out.

ANTONIO He’s not moving, I don’t think were scaring him. As Antonio aims Old Man Trujillo turns his back and lowers his head. Antonio pauses and notices such sadness in his face. ANTONIO (Whisper) What am I doing?

Jesse

runs

out

of

bottles

and

runs

up

JESSE Hey, why aren’t you shooting? Give

to

Antonio.

me that!

(CONTINUED)

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26.

CONTINUED:

ANTONIO There you are, my whole life savings. Next time I’ll hide you somewhere easier for me to remember. Antonio looks at the clock, 4:05pm then walks over and opens one of his drawers, pulling out a small baseball bat. He then sits on the floor and smashes the bank open. After he separates the money from the broken pieces he begins to count it. ANTONIO thought I

25,30

had

a

little

more.

27 INT.

GRANDMA’S

-

DAY

(ANTONIO’S

ROOM

/

LIVING-ROOM)

27

Antonio gets up, puts the money in his pocket and walks out of his room. He passes by grandma who was watching TV in the living room. ANTONIO Grandma.

Bye A

GRANDMA vas mijo?

Donde

Where

are

you

going?

Lalo’s

ANTONIO house.

Ok

be

GRANDMA careful.

I

will.

ANTONIO Antonio kisses her cheek and walks to open the door, steps out and closes it behind him. 28 EXT.

GRANDMAS

-

DAY

As he stands on the front step he turns at the sound of a rattling noise and see old man Trujillo walking away with

28

a sack of cans. He takes a deep breath. TRANSITION

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28.

CONTINUED:

LALO How much?

HAHAHAHA,

ANTONIO Well, I have thirty dollars with me. JESSE It will save us the trouble of having to go pawn it. LALO Okay, but the game cost fifty so that still leaves you owing me the other twenty. Antonio gets up off the floor to pull his money out and hands it over to Lalo.

ANTONIO Okay, I’ll try to have it by next weekend. I

want

LALO the rest

by

tomorrow.

Lalo walks over to his closet, opens it and pulls out a small box. After unlocking it he takes out the old watch and tosses it to Antonio. Here,

LALO catch.

Antonio reacts too slowly and misses. He picks it up off the floor and puts it in his back pocket.

ANTONIO Thanks. LALO I don’t even wanna know why you want that stupid watch. JORGE Come on, let’s keep watching the movie. ANTONIO Okay, I better go; my grandma’s making enchiladas.

Antonio

walks

out

of

Lalo’s

room.

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30. 32 INT.

GRANDMA’S

-

Antonio

NIGHT

(ANTONIO’S

finally

32

ROOM)

finishes

cleaning

the

watch.

ANTONIO DONE. He winds up the watch to see if it still works, then shakes it close to his ear and hears it ticking. He clicks it shut, then wraps the watch in a cloth and places it in his back pocket. He grabs his shoes and quietly opens his window then sneaks out. 33 EXT.

TRUJILLO’S

HOME

-

33

NIGHT

Antonio slowly walks into Trujillo’s yard being cautious not to make a sound. He reaches the back entrance with ease and peaks in to make sure Trujillo was either asleep or gone.

34

EXT.

ALLEY

BEHIND

TRUJILLO’S

HOME

Walking home, Trujillo spots someone hides to not be noticed. 35

EXT.

TRUJILLO’S

HOME

-

-

3 4

NIGHT

lurking

in

his

EXT. (AS

TRUJILLO’S ANTONIO

LOT

RUNS

-

HOME

NIGHT chair

3 6

NIGHT TRUJILLO

He 3 5

Antonio quickly walks in and places the watch on the where it was found. He then walks out and runs home. 36

yard.

WALKS

INTO

THE

SHOT)

Just a few feet away from his entrance Trujillo walks in quickly and sees a white cloth on his chair. He walks over picks it up and unwraps it. He then turns and looks out his entrance. 37 EXT.

GRANDMA’S

-

DAY

(YARD)

Grandma working on her yard sees Mr. Trujillo walking nearby; she calls him over to the fence.

37

GRANDMA Mr. Trujillo, can I talk to you for a moment. He

(CONTINUED)

walks

over

and

politely

greets

her.

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32.

CONTINUED:

TRUJILLO Gracias.

Muchas

She continues to remove the few weeds from the garden as Mr. Trujillo walks off. 38 INT.

GRANDMA’S

-

Grandma

DAY

walks

to

Breakfast Antonio

38

(HALLWAY)

mumbles

a

Antonio’s

door

GRANDMA is almost

response

as

and

ready.

knocks.

she

walks

WAKE back

to

UP. the

kitchen.

ANTONIO (O.S. / half asleep) It’s too early. 39 INT.

GRANDMA’S

-

DAY

(ANTONIO’S

39

ROOM)

With a crinkled brow Antonio turns over, wraps himself up in his comforter and tries to get back to sleep. As he begins to doze off, Grandma knocks again and enters. Come

on,

GRANDMA time to

wake

up.

ANTONIO I know... I know, I’ll water the plants in a bit. GRANDMA I’ve already done that, Breakfast is waiting.

now

get

up,

He gets up with a bothered look and sits for a few moments before finally getting out of bed to wash up in the bathroom. 40 INT.

GRANDMAS

-

DAY

(KITCHEN)

Antonio takes a seat in front of a plate with bacon and eggs. Grandma wraps a stack of hot tortillas with a kitchen towel and places it on the table as she takes the

40

seat across from Antonio. Thanks, Ready

(CONTINUED)

to

eat,

he

ANTONIO grandma. reaches

for

one

but

is

quickly

interrupted.

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34.

CONTINUED:

ANTONIO Okay Grandma, I understand. When I’m done here I’ll go clean my room, Okay? GRANDMA Actually I have something else in mind. Instead of your regular punishment, you’re going to have to face the consequence of your actions. With

a

look

Okay

of

confusion,

Antonio

ANTONIO Grandma, whatever

agrees

you

with

her.

want.

Grandma smiles, takes a sip of her coffee and clears her throat.

GRANDMA After you’re done eating breakfast, put a long sleeve shirt on and go to Mr. Trujillo’s; your gonna go help clean his lot. ANTONIO What? Help clean his lot, Grandma are you crazy? I’m not going to help him do anything. GRANDMA Antonio I’m not asking you, I’m telling you. ANTONIO Please Grandma, I don’t wanna help that man. He scares me. GRANDMA Antonio, I already told him you would go.

Why

ANTONIO (Almost crying) would you do

that?

GRANDMA You need to do this. It’s for your own good.

(CONTINUED)

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36.

CONTINUED: ANTONIO (In a whisper) Please be gone, Please be gone, Please be gone.

Right before reaching the entrance to his shack a footstep from behind startles him.

TRUJILLO think you me.

Didn’t Follow

were

coming.

Antonio stands and listens but doesn’t move. Trujillo walks away and leaves Antonio standing there with a blank stare on his face. Trujillo turns and watches Antonio. He calls out once more to catch his attention. Antonio.

TRUJILLO This way.

He waits for a few seconds then continues walking to the back of his shack. Antonio looks down at his shoes and notices one of his laces undone. Antonio kneels down on one knee to tie his shoe then quickly tries to get on his feet but falls back as the sight of Trujillo scares him. Trujillo extends a helping hand but Antonio refuses and gets up on his own. He sees a broom in Trujillo’s hand, with a confused look in his face he looks up at Trujillo. ANTONIO So what exactly do you need help with? Come

on

TRUJILLO this way.

Trujillo leads Antonio to the back of his shack where he turns and hands him the broom.

Here

you

TRUJILLO go.

Antonio grabs the broom and looks down at the broken glass on the ground. In the background of his head he hears Jorge, Jesse and Lalo’s voices. JORGE, (V.O) Throw it,

throw

JESSE,

LALO

it!!

Trujillo walks away and breaks Antonio’s concentration. He watches Trujillo make his way through the patchy pathway

and lets out a sigh accepting his responsibility. He looks back at the floor and begins to sweep.

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38.

46 EXT.

TRUJILLO’S

(40

LOT

-

minutes

46

DAY

later)

Walking back from the dumpster Antonio looks around for any more pieces; he sees the last 2 x 4 by the front entrance.

ANTONIO Last

one.

He picks it up and notices a charred lump of multicolored plastic. Antonio reaches for it but stops midway as Trujillo passes to go inside. TRUJILLO (O.S.) Finished? Antonio grabs it from the ground and examines the partially melted little toy boat.

Woah.

ANTONIO (In a whisper)

He puts it in his pocket and gets ready to leave as Trujillo comes back out with two plastic cups. Trujillo walks over to the hose, rinses them and fills them both to the top. He walks back towards Antonio. You Trujillo

hands No,

must him I’m

TRUJILLO be thirsty. one

of

the

cups.

ANTONIO okay.

Antonio places the cup on the floor and swallows his pride with a dry gulp as he watches Trujillo drink down his full glass. TRUJILLO After your break you can pull the weeds from around the bricks. Antonio looks over at the remnant brick walls, which were overgrown with weeds. He grabs the gloves, walks over to the bricks and begins pulling out the weeds. TRUJILLO

Take

(CONTINUED)

a

moment

to

rest.

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CONTINUED:

ANTONIO Wait, there’s just a few left. Let me finish. After

a

pause

and

sigh

he

TRUJILLO right, just be

All

responds. more

careful.

The old man turns and walks inside him home and takes a seat, staring off at nothing in particular. 48 EXT.

TRUJILLO’S

LOT

-

48

DAY

Antonio looks at the repaired spot then looks over to the left wall. He thinks back several weeks ago when he and Lalo had been playing. 49 EXT.

TRUJILLO’S

LOT

-

49

DAY

LAYERED

OVER

PRESENT

SEQUENCE

FLASHBACK FADE

Antonio watches as he & Lalo run across the levy and into Trujillo’s lot. Lalo jumps over the brick wall and continues to run across the lot. Trailing close behind, Antonio makes the attempt but stumbles over. He gets back up on his feet as Lalo comes back. LALO You Yeah,

okay? I’m

ANTONIO good.

LALO Stupid wall, someone should knock it down already! ANTONIO Yeah! Lalo kicks the wall breaking a few bricks off and cheers as Antonio follows his lead. The two boys continue yelling enthusiastically while they run off.

IN

FADE

(CONTINUED)

OUT

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TRUJILLO Let’s get you home; it’s getting late. That’s

ANTONIO okay, you

don’t

have

to.

TRUJILLO I’ll walk you halfway; it’ll give us time to talk about the watch. ANTONIO (Dim look on face) What watch? TRUJILLO The watch you found, cleaned and returned last night. Oh,

that

ANTONIO watch.

50 EXT.

DONNA

Sun

TX

-

NEIGHBORHOOD

setting

STREET

-

50

DAY

(Dusk)

They begin walking towards Antonio’s house at a casual pace. The old man takes the watch out from his pocket and looks at it fondly. Where

did

TRUJILLO you find

it?

ANTONIO Under your chair, it was buried in the ground. TRUJILLO All these years and it was right under my nose. I thought I lost it for good. ANTONIO Guess you lost a lot of things in the fire. Trujillo becomes quiet once again, so Antonio changes the subject.

ANTONIO Did you buy it cause you like

trains?

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JORGE Yeah, we saw you with the old man, cleaning his yard. What,

LALO are you

his

ANTONIO grandma

Naw!

My

Yeah

JESSE right!

friend

made

me

now? go.

ANTONIO She did! And while I was there, I found some proof that there was kids there! He

enthusiastically

shows

them

the

partially

melted

toy.

LALO Huh? ANTONIO You know, that he would take kids but the fire destroyed any proof! Lalo

and

his

cousins

begin

to

crack

up.

LALO Dude! I just made that up to scare you! Antonio’s

eyes I

gloss

can’t

as

JESSE believe

they you

laugh

at

fell

for

him. that!

As they continue laughing, Antonio steps in between them to leave.

LALO Where are you going? I came to collect my twenty dollars! ANTONIO I couldn’t get my grandma to give me the money, so I’m trying toJORGE Well if you can’t pay for it, then give it back.

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Lalo shoves Antonio, making him trip over Jorge’s foot. He falls back hitting his elbow on a large rock.

ANTONIO (Scowling) Oww! JESSE You’re lucky we don’t kick your ass! LALO I want my twenty bucks by five o’clock tomorrow or else we will-. TRUJILLO (O.S.) watch belongs

The

to

me.

The three boys jerk in place at the sound of the voice behind them and turn to see a hooded figure in the dim light. Their eyes widen as the man slowly reaches for Antonio. Lalo & Jorge yell out before running off behind Jesse. Antonio looks at Trujillo and takes his hand appreciatively. TRUJILLO (Helping him up) okay?

You Yeah.

ANTONIO Thanks.

Holding his sore elbow, he crinkles his brow and watches the boys run off.

So I

those guess

TRUJILLO are your

friends?

ANTONIO not, anymore.

TRUJILLO And you don’t owe them anything. C’mon, I’ll walk you home. He places his hand on Antonio’s shoulder as they walk towards Grandma’s house.

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As Antonio turns to go inside, he lifts the latch to the front gate then stops, turns back, and reaches into his pocket as Trujillo steps away. ANTONIO Mr. Trujillo, I found this under a 2 x 4. I don’t know if it means anything to you. Trujillo recognizes it immediately and slowly reaches for it. He smiles and become transfixed as he looks at the intact part of the little toy boat. His smile fades when he turns it and see the charred half. Antonio sees the sadness in his eyes. This

was

TRUJILLO my son’s.

Antonio’s stomach begins to knot up as he realizes what happened.

Thank Another

memory

you

TRUJILLO for finding

surfaces,

bring

this.

his

smile

TRUJILLO Would you like to go fishing with me? ANTONIO Yeah! I haven’t been fishing since my dad took me last year. Let’s

TRUJILLO go this Saturday.

ANTONIO Yeah, I’m not doing anything this weekend. TRUJILLO Okay, come to my house before 8 and bring a jacket; it’s gonna be cold. ANTONIO All right Mr. Trujillo I’ll be there, Goodnight. Goodnight,

TRUJILLO Antonio.

back

again.

Trujillo turns and walks home. Antonio closes the gate and walks into the house.

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CONTINUED:

Oh

yeah!

ANTONIO I forgot

about

the

game!

While Grandma’s turned away plating the food, Antonio walks over to the phone.

You

can

GRANDMA call him

after

we

eat.

Antonio sits down as Grandma turns carrying both plates of pork chops & eggs. She sets them on the table then goes back for the stack of tortillas and her coffee. After whispering grace, they begin to eat. So

what

GRANDMA did you

do

yesterday?

ANTONIO (With some attitude) A bunch of yard work. GRANDMA You could have been enjoying your vacation instead of working. I hope you’ve learned your lesson. Antonio

looks I

at

have,

Grandma

with

sincerity.

ANTONIO Grandma.

GRANDMA And I don’t want you talking to Lalo anymore. You may think he’s ’cool’ but he’s just a troublemaker. ANTONIO Your right Grandma, I’m not hang out with him anymore. GRANDMA (Rambling On) You could probably learn more from Mr. Trujillo in a week than in a lifetime with friends like that.

ANTONIO Grandma, what really Mr. Trujillo?

happened

to

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CONTINUED:

Hey

JUAN (Filtered/O.S.) Antonio.

Hey

ANTONIO (Teasingly) Juanito.

JUAN (Filtered/O.S.) Anyways, what’s up? You playing tomorrow?

ANTONIO Yeah, I just have to get out of doing something else. JUAN (Filtered/O.S.) Cool. Well come over so we can go practice, and don’t forget your glove.

ANTONIO Were going to my aunt’s first; she’s giving us a 20lb turkey but don’t worry, we should be back by five thirty. JUAN (Filtered/O.S.) Okay, just be on your way as soon as you get back.

ANTONIO Hey, can I look up something on your computer? JUAN (Filtered

/

O.S.)

Sure. Okay,

see

ANTONIO you later.

JUAN (Filtered/O.S.) Laters. Antonio

hangs

up

the

phone

and

walk

to

grandma.

CUT

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CONTINUED:

ANTONIO No, I’m good. Hey Juan, how are the puppies doing? JUAN ready.

Almost Cool,

I

ANTONIO can’t wait.

JUAN Hey mom we’re going to be hanging out in my room. MRS. PENA Okay, Antonio, will you be joining us for dinner? Were having mole’. Antonio

thinks

about

walk

for

ANTONIO that sounds

Yeah,

They

it

a

great.

Take

MRS. PENA Tonto with you.

Come

JUAN here, Tonto!

down

the

Dinner’s

hall

to

second.

Juan’s

room

MRS. PENA almost ready. JUAN

Ok

Mom.

They enter his room and wait for Tonto to come in so Juan can close the door. He resumes playing the game on his TV.

Go

head

JUAN and turn

on

the

computer.

ANTONIO Okay. Antonio

sits

So

on

you

the

computer

ANTONIO ready for

chair

and

tomorrow’s

turns

game?

it

on.

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CONTINUED:

JUAN that’s Trujillo.

Hey,

Antonio stares at the computer as Juan keeps talking in the background. JUAN’S

JUAN (Audio Fade

VOICE

FADES

OUT

In)

Hey! Antonio

snaps

out

of

it

and

ANTONIO sorry, I was

Oh

turns

just

to

look

at

Juan.

-.

Juan’s door opens in the background and Mrs. Pena sticks her head in.

MRS. PENA Hey, your dad just got home, time to eat. Be She

closes

right the

Yeah, walk

door.

Juan

looks

back

at

Antonio.

JUAN ready to eat?

You

They

JUAN there.

down

ANTONIO let’s go. the

hall

to

the

kitchen.

JUAN So why you so interested Trujillo anyways?

in

ANTONIO Just wanted to see if what Lalo said was true. JUAN Lalo. They enter the dinning room and greet Juan’s dad while he finishes his conversation with Mrs. Pena at the table.

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MR. PENA That was a long time ago. Grandpa might not even remember. Grandpa sets his utensil down and begins to speak, disregarding Mr. Pena’s comment.

GRANDPA (Monotone &

PENA Wistful)

Robert Trujillo, I haven’t thought of that name in a very long time. I remember when we got there the house was already lost; He was on his knees crying, when I asked him what happened he said he killed them, so we took him into custody. A few days later it turns out it could have been an accident and caused by a leak in his propane tank... It’s sad to see a man consumed by his guilt. Antonio is left hanging on Grandpa’s first hand recollection.

MR.

PENA

(O.S) All right enough of that... So you guys ready for tomorrow’s game? Both boys respond at the same time as the subject gets changed and dinner continues. CUT

TO

57 EXT.

JUAN’S

HOUSE

-

57

NIGHT

Antonio walks out the front door and picks his bike off the ground, he gets on and slowly begins for the street. Juan stands behind him as Tonto runs alongside his bike. I’ll

JUAN see you

later.

ANTONIO Yea I’ll see you next week, sorry about my arm. JUAN Don’t worry about it, just get it ready for next week’s game. Antonio

rides

into

the

street

back

to

his

house.

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60.

Cold & Afraid, Antonio looks back at the three boys for a moment before being chased across the levee and into the citrus grove. 62 EXT.

DONNA

CITRUS

GROVE

-

62

NIGHT

He cuts in-between several rows of trees then looks behind to see he had lost them. Antonio pedals hard through the orchard to gain some distance before turning back towards the canal. Cutting back through the trees he quickly reaches the last row and looks to the right. JESSE (O.S) There he is!

JORGE (O.S) Don’t let

him

get

away!

Antonio books it straight for the canal. As the boys get close they spread out and begin throwing oranges. Antonio feels one hit his tire from the side; almost losing control he swerves and feels another one hit his back, he grunts from the pain then peddles even harder. I

got

LALO him!

Antonio feels a few more oranges hit and pushes himself harder to get farther away. ANTONIO (Whispering to self) Please God, Get these guys off my back.

Though it was dark Antonio knew where to cross, as he approached the canal he speeds up hill then crosses the narrow cement walkway. The boys chase Antonio up hill at full speed. Lalo remembers the cement walkway and heads for it but loses control, falling into the canal. Jorge and Jesse yell out as they follow Lalo’s lead. Antonio turns back, slowing down and notices everything calm and quiet. He looks back to see no one behind him; a peaceful chill runs through his body. Catching his breath, he continues down the street and heads home.

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CONTINUED:

TRUJILLO (Smiling) Yes, I’m sure.

ANTONIO Yea, if we pack light then we can carry more fish on the way back. TRUJILLO Actually, we’re only taking what we need. ANTONIO Oh. Trujillo drinks the last of his coffee and rinses the cup with the hose.

Did

you

Yeah,

I

TRUJILLO already have ANTONIO ate some

breakfast?

cereal.

TRUJILLO Good, let’s get going; we have to be at the stop for our ride. They gather their things and begin to walk towards the stop sign across the canal. 64 EXT.

STREET

-

DAY

(STOP

SIGN)

ANTONIO How did you know it was going to be cold today? TRUJILLO The clouds. They spread out wide and flat before the cold front rolls in. ANTONIO Sounds like you know about the weather? TRUJILLO Sometimes all I can do I watch the weather change while I...

64

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CONTINUED:

Antonio listens to Mr. Trujillo and the cashier ramble on about life in the background. His attention then focuses on a wall filled with pictures of people and their catches. Some pictures look like they had been there for years. Some have names on them, others don’t. One specific picture catches his attention, a little boy holding a toy boat, an older man with a fishing pole and a good size catch; the writing on it had the initials R.T and 17 inches on it. Antonio turns and looks at Trujillo as his conversation continues. Trujillo turns and smiles. You

TRUJILLO ready?

Antonio smiles back, hesitates for a second, turns to the picture once more then walks towards him.

EMPLOYEE Hey little man, If you catch a big one come back and I’ll take a picture of you with it. ANTONIO man?

Little

Trujillo and the employee laugh at the sound of Antonio’s voice debating the name.

TRUJILLO Come on let’s go, thanks we’ll see you later. ANTONIO Do you really think I’ll catch a big one? TRUJILLO Maybe. Trujillo walks over and opens the back door for Antonio who was holding both poles to help with some of the load. 68 EXT.

BOCA

CHICA

RIVER

-

68

DAY

As Trujillo walks to the edge of the river Antonio looks around at the scenery and notices a few people leave empty handed. TRUJILLO This Antonio

follows

way. Trujillo

carrying

both

fishing

poles.

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CONTINUED:

TRUJILLO A small one, but this is the spot all right. He unhooks it, tosses it back in and grabs some more bait. Antonio feels a few nibbles and quickly reels it in only to see the hook. Aw

ANTONIO took my bait.

he

TRUJILLO You know they can feel the tension on your line... Relax, they’ll come back; beside we’re going to be here awhile. ANTONIO right.

All

As they cast their line again, a man across the river hurls a net causing a big splash.

TRUJILLO That should scare more fish this way. ANTONIO Cool. He

turns

and Do

looks

at

Trujillo.

ANTONIO fish here

you

often?

TRUJILLO Twice a month.

Once...

Antonio continues to look at the old man as he begins to understand him a little more.

ANTONIO I use to go fishing once a month too, when my dad was here. Where He’s

is in

TRUJILLO he now? ANTONIO Iraq?

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CONTINUED:

Antonio slams his pole on the ground. Trujillo reels his line in sets his pole down and picks up Antonio’s to examine it. TRUJILLO This line is too old; it isn’t good anymore. The

day

ANTONIO is ruined.

TRUJILLO All we need is one fishing pole; we’ll just take turns. ANTONIO But that was my cool fishing pole... you don’t understand. TRUJILLO You don’t need an expensive pole to catch a fish, you just need a simple one and some patience. He

sets

the

fishing

pole

down

and

hands

Antonio

his.

ANTONIO Thanks Mr. Trujillo, sorry for getting upset. TRUJILLO That’s all right Antonio. Now hurry up and throw it in; I bet that big guy is still hungry. Antonio smiles and swings it sideways, casting it smoothly next to the stump. He looks at the old, man expressing how well the old pole works. Trujillo smiles back and tousles his hair. TRANSITION

(Not

Audible,

Music

in

the

back

ground)

Trujillo pulls back his reel and casts the line out into the river. TRANSITION

(Not

Audible)

Antonio

grabs

another

shrimp

and

baits

the

hook.

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CONTINUED:

ANTONIO All right! I’m so hungry, how do you wanna cook the fish? TRUJILLO Two houses over there’s a rosemary bush; take a branch from it longer then the fish and bring it back here. What’s

ANTONIO rosemary

a

bush?

TRUJILLO It looks like a small pine tree and it smells like... well it smells good. I’ll

ANTONIO be right

off

towards

Ok, Antonio

runs

back.

Trujillo’s

neighbors

home

70 EXT.

NEIGHBOR’S

LOT

-

70

NIGHT

He walks around the house next door and follows the fence, finding the bush along it. Keeping quiet, he walks over and smells it to double check. ANTONIO Mmmm. He

breaks

off

a

long

branch

and

walks

back.

71 EXT.

TRUJILLO’S

-

71

NIGHT

As he approaches Trujillo, he notices him transfixed by the flames. The old man stares at the flames in front of him trapped in a memory from his past. Audio

Flashback FADE

TRUJILLO (V.O) NO!

IN

The

(CONTINUED)

sound

of

fire

crackling

becomes

louder.

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CONTINUED:

ANTONIO Cool! My dad’s never cooked a fish that’s way before. TRUJILLO This is the best way to cook fresh fish. After drizzling some oil over it, he places it on the grill and covers it.

ANTONIO Wow, that smells really good; I bet my grandma would like it. TRUJILLO I don’t think were going to finish this together; you can take the rest home for your mom and grandma. My

mom

ANTONIO passed away.

TRUJILLO sorry.

I’m

ANTONIO It’s ok. My dad says she gave everything she had so that I could be born, so I should be proud, not sad. TRUJILLO father sounds

Your

like

a

good

man.

ANTONIO He is. I really miss him; I can’t wait till he gets here. Maybe we can all go fishing together! Though he is thinking of something else, Trujillo smiles at the notion.

Do Trujillo

you

turns

ANTONIO have any

and

meets

more

family?

Antonio’s

eyes.

TRUJILLO Family? He

turns

and

looks

over

to

what

was

left

of

his

home.

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CONTINUED:

He’s

ANTONIO friend.

my

GRANDMA What kind of a man make friends with little boys? ANTONIO Grandma, he doesn’t have any friend. GRANDMA Is there something you should be telling me? What

ANTONIO you talking

are

about?

GRANDMA I don’t want you hanging out with that old man anymore! ANTONIO why?

What,

GRANDMA Don’t you like hanging Juan anymore?

out

with

ANTONIO Yeah, but what does this have to do with Trujillo? GRANDMA Everything, you should be hanging out with boys your own age! ANTONIO I Antonio

do.

breaks I’m

down so

crying

as

GRANDMA mad at you,

Grandma

continues.

Antonio!

ANTONIO Why, cuz you made me help someone and I became their friend? Antonio...

GRANDMA you don’t

understand.

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TRUJILLO Antonio, you don’t bother me. Come, have a seat, let’s talk. Antonio thinks about it for a second then leads the way back. He sits and waits for Trujillo to get comfortable.

Did

I

waits

wrong?

TRUJILLO course not.

Of He

ANTONIO something

do

another

few

seconds

and

continues

the

conversation.

ANTONIO I got into a fight with my grandma last night. Trujillo watches Antonio’s uncomfortable words and hesitates but doesn’t interrupt.

ANTONIO She was so mad. I still don’t know why. Trujillo

clears

his

throat.

TRUJILLO Was it cuz you were over here with me? I

don’t

ANTONIO know.

TRUJILLO I don’t want you to get in trouble for being over here Antonio. But

ANTONIO you’re my friend.

Antonio catches the corner of Trujillo’s mouth stretch as he restrains his smile.

TRUJILLO Thank you Antonio, that means a lot to me. So

are

ANTONIO you mad

at

me?

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74 EXT.

STORE

-

74

DAY

Younger Trujillo walks out of the store and notices a propane truck pass by

TRUJILLO (V.O.) I didn’t check the gas tank correctly, I just thought it was empty. I remember walking out the store and seeing a propane truck pass by, all I had to do was make a phone call. FADE

TO

75 EXT.

TRUJILLO’S

He

-

pauses

75

DAY

to

recollect

his

thoughts.

TRUJILLO We’d still be together if I hadn’t forgotten the wine. Trujillo leans forward with his elbows on his knees and his head clasped between his hands.

TRUJILLO Carlos wanted to go with me; I told him to stay and help his mother. If I wouldn’t have taken so long at the store they might still be here. It

wasn’t

ANTONIO your fault.

He picks up his head and turns away from Antonio. Antonio feeling Trujillo’s pain walks up to him and wipes a few tears from his own eyes. He places one arm around Trujillo’s neck and then completely hugs him. ANTONIO It’s ok... You know my grandma always says not to dwell in the past, eventually we pick up the pieces. Trujillo looks at Antonio, smiles, then stands and walks to the hose. He drinks a few gulps from it and turns back

to Antonio.

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77 EXT.

TRUJILLO’S

-

77

DAY

Antonio rides up to Trujillo’s and notices him standing close to the mesquite tree in back of his house. He quickly jumps off his bike and runs towards him. Hey

ANTONIO Trujillo!

Mr.

Trujillo turns around and waves to Antonio as he approaches him.

Trujillo

Are

you

tosses

a

Yes, Antonio

looks

I

ANTONIO feeding hand

and

missed

full

of

birds? bird

feed

around

the

tree.

TRUJILLO feeding Chico.

I’m up

the

tries

finding

Chico

in

the

branches.

TRUJILLO you yesterday.

ANTONIO Yea, I wanted to stop by but we had family over and I didn’t want to be rude. I Antonio

TRUJILLO understand.

looks

up

at

the

tree

again.

ANTONIO I can’t see what kind of bird it is. The

bird

swoops

down

and

takes

a

few

seeds

back

up

with

him.

ANTONIO Ah, it’s just a mockingbird, I thought it was one of those colored ones; mockingbirds are boring. Patiently

amused,

Trujillo

look

at

Antonio

TRUJILLO Mockingbirds are special Antonio; they blend in with the trees for protection. They can imitate any

and

smiles.

other bird’s call and other sounds (MORE) (CONTINUED)

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82.

CONTINUED:

It’s He

looks

at

ok,

ANTONIO Mr. Trujillo.

Antonio

and

sees

the

sincerity

in

his

eyes.

TRUJILLO Why don’t you make sure it’s OK with your grandma first. She

ANTONIO already said

I,

TRUJILLO Antonio, OK...

yes. I’ll

be

there.

Antonio smiles as Trujillo continues with his dinner preparations. CUT

TO

78 INT.

GRANDMA’S

-

78

NIGHT

Antonio walks out from his room and heads to the kitchen; he sees Grandma reading the newspaper and drinking a cup of coffee. He pours himself some juice then takes a seat next to Grandma. She finishes up her read and pulls the paper from her face as Antonio speaks. Grandma,

ANTONIO can I ask

you

something?

GRANDMA Sure. ANTONIO Can we have a real Thanksgiving this year? What

do

GRANDMA you mean

real

Thanksgiving?

ANTONIO You know, mash potatoes, green beans, biscuits, and pie. GRANDMA What’s wrong with turkey, beans and tortillas? ANTONIO

Nothing grandma, I love it, I just wanted to see what our thanksgiving (MORE) (CONTINUED)

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84.

CONTINUED:

ANTONIO Grandma, you’re

Thanks

the

best.

GRANDMA Ok, well go get in bed; we have a lot of work to do tomorrow. I

Love

ANTONIO you Grandma,

goodnight.

Antonio hugs and gives her a big kiss on the cheek then heads to his room. 79 EXT.

GRANDMA’S

-

79

DAY

Antonio and Grandma get into the car, turn it on and reverse out of the driveway. CUT

TO

80 EXT.

TRUJILLO’S

-

80

DAY

Trujillo

walks

out

his

door

and

towards

the

canal. CUT

TO

81 INT.

STORE

-

81

DAY

Antonio walks behind Grandma at the grocery store pushing a shopping cart. CUT

TO

82 EXT.

STREET

-

82

DAY

Trujillo

picks

a

few

flowers

as

he

walks

down

the

street. CUT

TO

83 INT.

STORE

-

83

DAY

Antonio

holds

up

a

10lb

turkey

for

Grandma

to

look

at.

CUT

TO

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86. 89 EXT.

CEMETERY

-

89

DAY

Trujillo gets up from the floor and begins to clean Carlo’s grave also. In the background the sun has begun to set. CUT

TO

90 EXT.

TRUJILLO’S

-

90

DAY

Antonio rides in, jumps off his bike and looks inside. Antonio calls out for Trujillo but hears no response.

Mr.

ANTONIO Trujillo!

Antonio then walks over and stands in the middle of the lot and watches the sun go down. FADE

OUT

91 INT.

GRANDMA’S

-

91

NIGHT

(Thanksgiving

Day)

Antonio opens the door and two aunts, an uncle and three cousins walk in. Antonio and Grandma greet everyone at the door. UNCLE Wow, everything looks good, hey look guys, food’s ready. After Antonio finally says hello to everyone, he goes back into the living-room and stands at the window looking out.

GRANDMA Antonio, get away from the window and go wash up. Antonio looks back at her and then retreats to the couch. His uncle sits down after Antonio and begins a conversation.

So,

UNCLE you’re waiting ANTONIO

for

someone

huh?

Yea,

my

friend’s

GRANDMA (V.O) Antonio, did you

(CONTINUED)

coming

wash

over.

up

already?

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88.

CONTINUED:

I

ANTONIO you’re coming

But Trujillo

smiles I

After

a

TRUJILLO something

forgot

back

went

at

Antonio. back

right.

Antonio.

ANTONIO to your house

sentimental

last

night.

pause.

TRUJILLO I went to go do something... I’d been putting off for too long. ANTONIO Oh, ok. Well Grandma’s barely taking the turkey out of the oven, so we should be ready to eat by the time you get back. Trujillo continues walking to his home and Antonio walks back inside. 93 INT.

GRANDMA’S

Antonio

-

93

NIGHT

closes Is

the

door

behind

GRANDMA everything ok,

him.

mijo?

ANTONIO Yea grandma, he’s just gonna go get something he forgot. GRANDMA OK, well go wash up but for real this time. Ok,

ANTONIO grandma.

Antonio walks away to the bathroom as the family continues to set each of the dishes on the table. CUT

The family patiently waits as Grandma places the fresh warm biscuits in the center of the table. The doorbells

TO

rings, Antonio quickly excuses himself from the table and answers it, Trujillo walks in holding a bottle of wine. (CONTINUED)

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90.

CONTINUED:

Dessert plates empty on the table hold crumbs of pie and cobbler, the glasses of wine empty, the coffee mugs steaming as Antonio holds his stomach. Grandma reaches for the exposed wishbone of the turkey and pulls it out. GRANDMA Antonio, would you like to break the wishbone? ANTONIO Yeah, Mr. Trujillo grab the other side and break it with me. Antonio holds up the wishbone towards Trujillo, offering the other side. They both grab the ends and close their eyes. They open their eyes and look at each other as they begin to pull. FADE

TO

BLACK

The sound of the wishbone snapping is clearly audible in background. 94 EXT.

TRUJILLO’S

Antonio

-

94

DAY

and

Trujillo

return

from

a

casual

walk.

TRUJILLO It’s getting chilly; I’m going to start a fire. ANTONIO Can we make the hot chocolate I brought? That’s

a

TRUJILLO good idea.

ANTONIO I still can’t believe you gave me the watch. They walk up to the house and Antonio takes a seat. Trujillo enters the house then walks out holding a teakettle. He starts the fire and places it on the grill. Antonio pulls out the watch from his pocket and looks at it.

TRUJILLO You’re welcome, Antonio, just remember to wind it every night before bed and it should stay on time.

(CONTINUED)

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92.

CONTINUED:

TRUJILLO Thank you Antonio, I guess the coffee isn’t helping tonight. I can’t stay awake anymore. ANTONIO Ok, well do you have enough blankets for yourself? TRUJILLO Oh yeah, don’t worry about me, I’ll be fine. Antonio

hugs

Trujillo

and

heads

home.

95 EXT.

GRANDMA’S

-

95

NIGHT

Antonio rides into his front yard through the open gate and sees his uncle’s car still in the driveway. He clicks the pocket watch open to check the time (8:15pm) before going inside. 96 INT.

GRANDMA’S

-

96

NIGHT

Antonio walks in to see Grandma sitting on the couch and watching the news. His pillow and blanket were folded on the cushion beside her. GRANDMA Mijo, your aunt and uncle are gonna stay in your room another night. I

thought

ANTONIO they were

leaving

GRANDMA Time just flew by and it got too late for them to travel with the baby. ANTONIO All right. Are there any extra blankets? GRANDMA No mijo, they have them. You can use the electric heater; it’s in my room.

today?

(CONTINUED)

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94.

CONTINUED:

Trujillo feels the blood on his forehead as he comes to, then struggles with his seat belt before pushing the door open. CUT

TO

ANTONIO

Antonio throws the blanket off of himself and it lands over the heater. CUT

Trujillo

continues

to

run

to

his

burning

TO

house. CUT

The

blanket

catches

TRUJILLO

TO

ANTONIO

fire. CUT

TO

TRUJILLO

Trujillo reaches the door and opens it to see everything is as it was before the fire. Carlos runs to him from the kitchen. (Note:

as

Trujillo

walks

in

he

no

longer

has

any

cuts.)

CARLOS you’re back!

Dad,

TRUJILLO Mijo. They hold each other tightly and after a moment Carlos lets go and takes out the gold watch. He presses the button. CUT

TO

ANTONIO

The lid of the gold watch pops open. (5 seconds to midnight) the fire spreads closer to him. CUT

Carlos

still

holds

Right

on

the

TO

TRUJILLO

watch.

CARLOS time, too.

Trujillo looks towards the kitchen as a familiar song plays softly on the tape deck.

ALMA Amor,

(O.S) ya esta (MORE)

la

cena.

(CONTINUED)

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96.

CONTINUED:

ANTONIO Trujillo, are

Mr.

you

okay?

Antonio walks in a little closer and realizes Mr. Trujillo has passed.

He

quickly

turns

and

runs

out.

98 EXT.

CEMETERY

-

98

DAY

Antonio, Grandma and a few people stand over Mr. Trujillo’s casket.

Ashes

to

PRIEST ashes,

dust

to

dust.

EVERYONE (together) AMEN. As the casket begins to lower the few people begin to leave. Grandma walks away, giving Antonio some time alone.

GRANDMA I’ll be in the car... whenever you’re ready. Antonio turns back and stands at the foot of the casket as it reaches the bottom. Antonio looks up at Trujillo’s headstone then turns to look at Alma’s and Carlos’s. He finally notices the slightly withered flowers in front of her stone. 99 INT.

TRUJILLO’S

-

DAY

99

Antonio sits on Trujillo’s bed and notices the bigger half of the wishbone over an envelope on top of his box. It brings a smile to his face and he walks over to pick it up. Under it the name Antonio was written on the envelope. Excited to see his name he quickly opens it and begins to read. TRUJILLO (Voice Over) My Dear Antonio, yesterday was the first time in over 30 years I actually enjoyed a part of my life.

Since the loss of my family I felt I could never be whole again, after meeting you I realized i wasted most of my life dwelling in the (MORE) (CONTINUED)

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98.

CONTINUED:

ANTONIO Hey

Dad!

Hey

son,

DANIEL what’s

going

on?

ANTONIO I’m just outside playing with my new puppy. DANIEL You sound a little down for just getting a new puppy, what’s wrong? ANTONIO Well my friend Mr. Trujillo just passed away. DANIEL Oh, I’m sorry to hear that. I’m sure he’s in a better place right now. Antonio pulls out the picture of Trujillo and his son and looks at it while he continues his conversation with dad.

ANTONIO You know what, I think you’re right. DANIEL I’m gonna be home in a couple of days, why don’t we go fishing? Wow,

yeah

ANTONIO that’s

a

great

idea!

DANIEL Hey, remember that surprise, I’m a go pick it up before I go to the airport tomorrow. ANTONIO Forget about that dad, just make sure you get home safely. OK.

DANIEL I’ll see you

I

love

ANTONIO you, Dad.

in

a

few

days.

(CONTINUED)

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