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F O R Y O U R C O N S I D E R A T I O N

BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY

Written and Directed by

Nat Faxon and Jim Rash


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BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY

Written and Directed by

Nat Faxon and Jim Rash

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IN BLACK:

We hear the faint sound of CAR TIRES running over theCONCRETE SEAMS of a highway. Eventually,...

MANS VOICE (V.O.)

Duncan, are you asleep?

CUT TO:

INT. STATION WAGON - DAY1 1

CLOSE ON DUNCAN, staring off, lost in thought. SomeSUITCASES and COOLERS flank him. Its a little cramped.

PULL BACK to reveal hes sitting in that ill-conceived backbench seat that faces out the rear of a vintage 1971 BuickEstate station wagon.

MANS VOICE (O.S.)... Duncan?

CLOSE ON REARVIEW MIRROR. TRENT RAMSEY (MANS VOICE) glancesback at Duncan.

TRENTDuncan, are you sleeping?

Clearly, Duncan wishes he was.

DUNCAN

No.

DUNCANS POV of a SUV of TEENAGERS passing by. They gawk,flip him off.

TRENTLet me ask you something. On ascale from one to ten, what do youthink you are?

Beat. No response.

TRENT (CONTD)Duncan? Im asking you how you seeyourself. On a scale from one toten.

DUNCANI dont know.

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DUNCAN(louder)

I dont know.

DUNCANS POV of a BILLBOARD on the opposite side of thehighway. It reads, Turn around! You missed it! Water Wizz

Waterpark! Two miles back!

TRENTWhat dont you know? How you seeyourself? You dont have anopinion?

Duncan doesnt respond.

TRENT (CONTD)Im just curious. Pick any numberon a scale...

DUNCANA six.

TRENTWhat?

DUNCANA six!

Trent takes this in.

TRENTI think youre a three.

Damn. Duncan definitely doesnt know how to respond.

TRENT (CONTD)Do you know why I think youre athree? Do you know what would makeme say that?

(beat)Duncan...?

DUNCANNo.

TRENTYou dont know why? You have noidea?

DUNCANNo.

TRENTYouve got to speak up.

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Duncan turns all the way around, making eye contact withTrent in the rearview mirror.

DUNCAN(louder)

No.

TRENTWell, from what Ive observed, Icant say I see you puttingyourself out there, buddy.

From this vantage point, Duncan surveys the landscape. Inthe back seat, comfortably stretched out, asleep, andlistening to her iPod, is STEPH...

TRENT (CONTD)Meeting kids your own age. And,from what your mom tells me, you

seem content just to hang aroundher apartment.

... And, riding shotgun, his mom, PAM. Shes asleep as well.

TRENT (CONTD)Is that a fair assessment? Thatyoure happy to just... Not doanything? Because, see, thats athree to me.

Duncan glances back at Trent in the mirror.

TRENT (CONTD)But, the good news is I can tellyou that theres going to be plentyof kids, and plenty ofopportunities at the beach for youto take advantage of this summer.And, its a big summer for all ofus, really. See if we can makethis work... You and your Mom, meand Steph... All making it worktogether. As a family.

(beat)

So, what do you say? Lets try toimprove that score. Aim higherthan a three?

Duncan sits back down, facing out the back. Grabs his iPod.

TRENT (CONTD)That sound good?

(beat)You up for that, buddy?

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He puts his earphones in, as we... BEGIN MAIN TITLES

EXT. HIGHWAY- DAY2 2

The station wagon, in all its glory. Mint condition.

Strapped to the top, more BAGS. As for the rest of the carson the highway, very much 2012. The station wagon pulls offthe EXIT RAMP. Another BILLBOARD reads, This is it! This isthe exit! Water Wizz Waterpark!

EXT. STREET - DAY3 3

The station wagon drives along the main street. A quaintbeach town. Dated. TOURISTS/LOCALS, flood the sidewalks.The station wagon arrives at a...

STOP SIGN. A CONVERTIBLE pulls up behind. The DRIVER is

wearing classic Vaurnet sunglasses. Although retro, theywork for him. The Driver looks right at Duncan, enjoying theawkwardness. Duncan doesnt know where else to look. TheDriver nods, smiles. The station wagon continues straight,as the convertible turns off to the left, screeching away.

EXT. BEACH HOUSE - DAY4 4

The station wagon pulls into the DRIVEWAY. Beach front.Prime real estate. The house, a very masculine vibe.

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EXT. BEACH HOUSE - FRONT YARD - DAY - MOMENTS LATER5 5

Trent unpacks. Duncan takes in his home for the summer.Pam steps up behind him, puts her hand on his shoulder. Thisis our first good view of Pam, wearing a stylish HEAD SCARF.In fact, her whole look is unique. Her own. Duncan and Pamnotice the name of the house over the DOORWAY. Riptide.

Suddenly, BETTY, pops out, a Greyhound cocktail in hand. Herhouses name: Booze Cruizin.

BETTYYoohoo!

TRENT(under his breath)

Are you kidding? We just got here.

Betty descends the stairs.

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BETTYThank God! One more night ofdrinking alone and I was going tokill myself!

(then, re: cocktail)Yes, Im off the wagon again.

Accept it and move on.(then, re: station wagon)Nice ride, Trent. Does the eighttrack still work?

TRENT(smiling)

What? This is exactly the car mydad used to drive us in.

BETTYHuh. Old and shitty.

TRENTYou know how much I paid for this?Its in cherry condition.

BETTYA car salesman with bad taste.Shocker.

Betty turns to Pam, invading her space.

BETTY (CONTD)Hi. Im Betty.

PAMHi,... Pam...

BETTY (CONTD)Trents probably alreadytalked shit about me. Itsokay if he has. Has he?What did he say?

PAMNo, um... We were just...

BETTY(off scarf)

Im loving this. I couldntpull it off. My hair seemsto hate me.

PAMOh, thank you...

BETTY(to Trent)I like her.

PAM(giving up)... Okay.

Pam goes to pull a suitcase out of the car.

TRENTWhats not to like?

Pam catches Trent, ogling. Embarrassed, she looks at Betty.

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INT. BEACH HOUSE - KITCHEN - DAY - MOMENTS LATER6 6

Duncan sits on a bench. Betty plants herself on a stool andhelps herself to a bag of POTATO CHIPS. Trent makes a MountGay and tonic. Pam, unfamiliar with the kitchen, attempts toput away groceries. Its a trial by fire project.

BETTYSo, how was your winter?

Pam starts to respond, but...

BETTY (CONTD)Because our year was a challenge.My niece was raped in October...

PAMOh my goodness...

BETTYI know. Not even food courts aresafe. Oh, and well, Bob, thats myex-husband, finally came out of thecloset. Not a shock. Lets justsay that, in bed, his favorite viewwas the back of my head. Now, myoldest, Charlie, is still into thedrugs and psychedelic music. Thedrugs I get. But, come on, GaryGarcias dead! Let it go, already!

Betty laughs. Pam glances at Trent, mouthing the word

Gary? Trent waves it off.

BETTY (CONTD)(to Duncan)

Dont do drugs, Declan...

DUNCAN... Duncan...

BETTY(not hearing)

... Theyre just terrible. Oh, and

Susanna. Well, you saw. Shes awalking mood. Going through an Ihate my mother phase. Taking herfathers side, as usual.

Steph enters, wearing the tiniest of tiny bikinis.

BETTY (CONTD)Oh, Steph, sweetie, dont you lookgreat.

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STEPH/KATYWhat?! Are you kidding?/Im hatingyou right now! Im serious.

LAURAMy grandmother came up with us.

So, my moms like, This could beher last summer alive. And Im,like, Yeah, well, Im currentlyliving, so...

KATYWhat a selfish bitch.

LAURAI know. This is, like, my summer.

STEPHWell, we can absolutely party at my

place. My dad only gets to see me,twice a year, so he totally justwants me to be happy.

LAURAThats exactly the type of parentIm going to be.

STEPH/KATYIt just makes sense./Im gonna dodrugs with my kids.

LAURA

Oh my God. I forgot. Willem brokeup with Jessica.

STEPH/KATYAre you serious?/Good. I dont gether face.

STEPHSusanna, you have to get on thatthis summer.

Steph hops up.

STEPH (CONTD)(calling off)

Chad!

ANGLE ON Chad, preoccupied with his friends.

STEPH (CONTD)Chad!

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BETTYOh, just stare at the bridge of hisnose. Thats what I do.

PETERMom. Are you shitting me?

BETTYWell, if you wore the patch, Iwouldnt have to keep tellingpeople that, would I?! Duncan, Iwas thinking that you and Petershould hang out this summer. Lordknows he brought enough of his StarWars dolls. You could have funwith those.

PETERTheyre action figures! And

theyre classics!(then, to Duncan)

Ive got a rare wookie and the C-3PO with detachable arms. Theylose value if I take them out ofthe boxes, but we can still haveawesome battles with them.

BETTYHe needs human contact. Heshaving too many conversations withthose dolls.

PETERNo, Im not!

BETTYIve heard you, Peter! You calledthat Baby Foot, or whatever, yourbest friend.

PETER(not worth the effort)

Boba Fett...

BETTY(ignoring, to Duncan)So, should we set up a time for youtwo to get together tomorrow?

DUNCANUh, I should check with my mom.

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BETTY(calling after)

Okay, well, dont stand us upbecause we know where you live!

(then, to Peter)See, I told you. Your eye makes

people uncomfortable.

PETERYoure the worst parent.

INT./EXT. BEACH HOUSE (FRONT) - DAY - MOMENTS LATER10 10

Duncan enters. From upstairs, PLAYFUL LAUGHING. Pam andTrent are clearly fooling around. With that, Duncan turnsright around, and heads back out.

EXT. STATION WAGON - DAY - MOMENTS LATER11 11

Duncan is lying on top of the roof, eyes closed, listening tohis iPod. Unfortunately, hes listening to REO SpeedwagonsCant Fight This Feeling. AND, hes singing out loud.

He opens his eyes to see...

Susanna standing beside the car, watching. Clearly, shesback from the beach. Duncan fumbles with the iPod, drops it.The earphones stay in, the console falls to the ground.Embarrassed, he looks over, only to see that...

... Shes heading into her house.

INT. BEACH HOUSE - LIVING ROOM/DINING ROOM - DAY - LATE12 12AFTERNOON

Duncan comes down the stairs. Pam is setting the dining roomtable for dinner. Trent, making drinks at the BAR. Withthem, KIP and JOAN, Trents friends. KYRIE, by MR. MISTERblares on the stereo. (We hope.) Theyre all trying to singalong, but clearly dont know the words. Joan is dancing,occasionally tugging on Kip and Trent to join her. But, to

no avail. The song gets to the CHORUS. This part, Trent,Kip, and even Pam know well. However,...

JOAN(singing the chorus)

Carry a laser down the road that Imust travel. Carry a laser throughthe darkness of the night...

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KIP(laughing, shouting overthe music)

Whoa, whoa. Are you singing,Carry a laser?

JOANThats what it is.

Trent, Pam, and Kip laugh.

KIPWhy would anyone in their rightmind write a song called, Carry ALaser?

JOAN(laughing, shrugging)

Because they love outer space.

She goes back to singing and dancing. Finally...

JOAN (CONTD)(noticing Duncan)

Uh-oh. You just walked in at thewrong time, stranger.

Before Duncan can even protest, Joan is coaxing him onto herdance floor.

PAMThis is Duncan. My son. These are

Trents friends, Kip and Joan.

KIPIm the one not grinding up on you.

JOAN(laughing)

Im not grinding up on him.(to Duncan)

Come on, I cant get anyone todance with me.

Duncan looks to Pam for rescuing.PAM

(smirking)Oh. Ill make it worse.

Pam joins in. Duncan halfheartedly gives in. A lot ofawkward movement. At this point, everyone embraces the lyricCarry a laser. Full on singing.

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Save for Trent, who puts on a good face, but is clearly overthe moment. Steph descends the stairs.

STEPHIm out of here.

PAMOh, wait. I made dinner.

STEPHOh, shoot. I have plans.

JOANSteph, check out his moves.

Steph watches for a short beat...

STEPHEnjoy therapy.

She grabs beers off the bar and goes.

TRENTAlright, we did that...

Trent turns down the music. Duncan, self-conscious, stopsdancing. Pam grabs a PLATTER of HOR DOURVES and BOX OFCRACKERS, places them on the COFFEE TABLE.

TRENT (CONTD)Hey, buddy, any chance you were ontop of my car?

DUNCAN... No.

Without even being prompted, Duncan helps Pam, opening theCRACKERS.

TRENTCause there was a dent in the roof.It popped back up. So, its okay.Im just wondering if you knewanything about that?

PAM(innocent)

Well, we did have bags up there,honey.

Not the one he wanted to hear from, but...

TRENTThats true. We did. Fair enough.

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Trent smiles for Pams benefit.

TRENT (CONTD)(pointed, to Duncan)

So, thats probably it.

He winks at Duncan.

JOANCan I help you with this, too, Pam?

PAMOh. No. Thank you.

(then, smiling at Duncan)Weve kind of got a system.

Trent puts his arm around, Pam.

TRENT

Weve got a good team, here.

He kisses her cheek. He seems proud. Duncan steps away,stops helping.

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Post dinner. Joan, holding court. Duncan pushes remnants offood around on his plate.

JOANNo, I can tell you exactly where I

was. Passed out in the dunes.

The guys laugh. Pam is out of the loop, but puts on agracious face.

TRENTThats right!

JOANBecause, you left me there!

TRENT

No, now wait! Kip wanted to go outon his boat. He said youd be fineby the fire.

JOANYou never came back!

KIP(scoffing)

The next day I did.

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I poked you with a stick to wakeyou. It was real romantic.

The guys laugh.

PAM

You know, I once went to thishorrible luau-themed party...

JOAN

(to Trent)Now, was it last summer...?

PAMOh, Im sorry...

JOAN(faux sincere)

No. Go. Please.

PAMNo, please. You were talking...

TRENTTell your story, babe.

KIPYeah. Enough of us, reminiscing...

PAMIts dumb...

JOANWell, now we have to hear it.

PAM(quickly)

One time I went to this luau andpassed out in the dunes, too.

Thats basically it.

Dead air. A flop of a story. But, everyone feigns enjoymentto ease the awkwardness for Pam.

JOAN(passively)

... Oh, how funny.

PAMIt was just... A similar thingto...

Trent pulls in Pam close. Hes very attracted to this sideof her. Kip starts piling more food onto his plate.

KIPOkay, I just have to point out thatIm loading up for the third time.Pam, absolutely incredible.

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PAMThank you.

KIPNo, thank you.

(re: Trent)

Sorry this asshole sprung us onyou, last minute.

PAMIts fine. Im a caterer. I lovecooking for people.

JOANYou cater? That makes sense.

Joan takes a sip of her wine, smiles.

TRENT

One of her many talents.

Trent kisses her. Pam smiles, graciously. Shes not used tobeing put on a pedestal. It shows.

TRENT (CONTD)Shes also got some ideas forfixing up the place...

KIPYou mean,...

(playing it up)... the Riptide?

Trent laughs, deflects. He takes a lot of shit for this.

PAM(clarifying)

I mentioned rearranging a fewthings.

TRENTHey. Put your stamp on it. Imnot set in my ways.

JOAN(scoffing)Tell that to Christine.

Kip lightly nudges Joan. A little awkward silence, then...

PAM(moving on)

Okay. Im sorry, I have to put myson out of his misery.

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(to Duncan)Youre free to go.

With that, Duncan jumps up from the table. Finally, relief.

TRENT

But, take your plate, buddy. Weclean up after ourselves in thishouse.

Duncan complies, as Trent pours Pam some more wine. Shewatches her son head off to the KITCHEN, as...

JOANOkay. My story now. Trent, was itlast summer that you and I gotstuck out on our boat?

TRENT

(pointing to Kip)Yes, cause this bastard buys gas,three dollars at a time!

They all laugh, and continue to reminisce.

INT. BEACH HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - LATER THAT NIGHT14 14

Duncan looks around aimlessly for anything to pass the time.

- Surveys the BOOKCASES. Slim pickings. Mostly LouisLAmour-type novels.

- Checks out a PLAQUE. Its engraved. Trent Ramsey, CarSalesman of the Year.

- Looks at FRAMED PHOTOS. One catches his eye. A GROUPSHOT. Among them, Trent, Kip, Joan, and Betty. AND, theresone WOMAN of interest. While everyone else is looking at theCAMERA, shes looking at Trent. But, shes turned at such anangle that we cant see much of her face, if any at all.Hanging onto her, Steph, smiling at the CAMERA.

- Opens a CABINET. Practically empty, save for one old,

ratty edition of CANDYLAND and a 500 PIECE PUZZLE (Somethinglame, like kittens in a basket.)

INT. BEACH HOUSE - DUNCANS BEDROOM - LATER THAT NIGHTA14 A14

Duncan sits on the FLOOR. In front of him, the almostcompleted PUZZLE. Just two pieces left to put in. He looksaround. Shakes the box. No pieces to be found. Sighs andjust starts taking it apart.

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Duncan walks out, looks out over the dunes.

BETTY (O.S.)Susanna, close the screen door!

Im getting eaten alive bymosquitos!

Duncan looks over at the adjacent deck, noticing Susanna,sitting in a lounge chair. She gets up, slams the screendoor shut.

BETTY (O.S.) (CONTD)I dont like the way youre acting,young lady! You wouldnt be thisway if your dad was here!

Feeling Duncans stare, Susanna looks over. Caught, he looks

away quickly. Beat. Checks back to see if... Yep.Susannas still looking at him.

SUSANNAHey.

DUNCAN... Hey.

Beat.

DUNCAN (CONTD)Sorry about... I didnt mean to...

SUSANNAOh, I dont care. Its not like wewere using our inside voices.

DUNCANThats cool. Thats cool.

Beat. An eternity.

SUSANNASo,... Youre a big fan of REO

Speedwagon?DUNCAN

... What?

SUSANNACant Fight This Feeling?

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DUNCANOh, no. My mom must have put thaton there.

SUSANNAOh, and you just got to it and

thought, What the hell. Im goingto sing the shit out of it,anyway?

DUNCAN(trying to play it off)

Something like that.

We hear LOUD LAUGHTER from inside Trents house.

SUSANNASucks here, huh?

DUNCAN(shrugging)

Its okay.

SUSANNAIt sucks.

DUNCANYeah, no. Totally. Big time.

Beat. Susanna waits for more, then...

SUSANNA

Alright, well...

She starts back inside.

DUNCANFeels like its going to be a hotsummer.

SUSANNAOh. I thought we were done.

DUNCAN

Oh,... I was thinking about thatearlier... That hot thing... And,it just came to me again.

SUSANNAOkay. Well, if something elsecomes to you,... Again. Ill beinside.

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Susanna heads in. Duncan collapses into a lounge chair,making himself as small as he can.

EXT. DUNES - DAWN16 16

The sun is just coming over the horizon.

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INT. BEACH HOUSE - KITCHEN - DAY18 18

Duncan enters. Its a mess. Everything left out from thenight before. Clearly, not everyone cleans up afterthemselves. Steph is there, scavenging the fridge.

STEPH

They drank all the beer.

She slams the fridge door, storms out. Duncan finds a $20BILL on the COUNTER. Next to it, a NOTE. It reads, Uplate. Sleeping in. Love you, Mom.

EXT. BEACH HOUSE (FRONT) - DAY - MOMENTS LATER19 19

Duncan walks down the stairs.

BETTY (O.S.)Peter, dont get mad at me. I

dont know where youre looking!

Duncan stops in his tracks. Shit.

ANGLE ON Betty and Peter, at the base of their front STAIRS.

PETERForget it! Its gone!

BETTYWell, next time you say, Look atthe seagull, you have to remember

to point!Duncan quickly runs around the side of the STORAGE SHED,opens it. A BIKE leans against the back wall, but we cantquite make it out.

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EXT. STREET - DAY - MOMENTS LATER20 20

Duncan rides the bike. A girls PINK CRUISER, complete withfront basket and tassels. But, he doesnt care. For thefirst time, he seems content.

EXT. MARC ANTHONYS - DAY - LATER21 21

Its a PIZZA JOINT. A cool, old school vibe. Duncan leansthe BIKE against the wall. Parked at the CURB, theConvertible we saw earlier.

INT. MARC ANTHONYS - DAY - MOMENTS LATER22 22

Duncan is at the COUNTER, buying a SOFT DRINK. Behind him, atable of rowdy GUYS, all in BLUE SHIRTS, eating pizza. Wehear the familiar MUSIC of a PAC MAN GAME starting. Duncans

attention is drawn to the...

BACK GAME ROOM. Another BLUE-SHIRTED GUY is playing Pac Man.EXCEPT for the classic PAC MAN upright, the rest of the videogames are very 2012. Duncan approaches, standing rightbehind the Guy, watching.

GUYDo you mind standing to the side?Im getting your reflection in thescreen.

DUNCAN

... Sorry.

Duncan steps to the side. As he does, we get our first goodlook at the guy. It is, in fact, the DRIVER of theconvertible.

CLOSE ON LOGO. It reads, Water Wizz.

GUYI wouldnt normally care, but Imhaving the game of my life. Im onthe cherry level.

DUNCANBut, thats the first level.

GUYYeah, and I still have one manleft. So, like I said, its thegame of my life.

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DUNCAN(smirks)

You like Pac Man?

GUYWhat? Its a classic!

(re: other games)Not into all the bells andwhistles, my man. Too much goingon.

CLOSE ON Pac Man screen. Pac Man chases a blinking ghost,barely devouring it before it changes back.

GUY (CONTD)See, my mistake is that I getgreedy. Going for all the ghostsand fruit instead of just clearingpellets.

DUNCANYou know, theres a pattern.

GUYOh, dont tell me youre one ofthose guys. That takes all thechallenge out of it. Anybody canlearn a pattern.

Just then, the blue-shirted GUYS start to get up, putting uptheir TRAYS.

BLUE-SHIRTED GUYOwen, we gotta go!

We hear the familiar sound of PAC MAN DYING.

OWEN (GUY)Well, so much for the game of mylife.

DUNCANYou still have another man left.

OWENNaw, Ive yet to see the secondboard. Gives me something to lookforward to.

DUNCANOh, the boards always the same.

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OWENWell, theres that. Thank you.Now, I can die. Here. You playit.

DUNCAN

No, I...

OWENGo, go. Its all you.

Duncan plays.

OWEN (CONTD)But, its still my quarter. So, ifyou end up getting a high score, Idont want to see... Whats yourname?

DUNCAN... Duncan.

OWENOkay, well, I dont want to seethat up on the screen.

DUNCANOh, they only let you use threeletters.

OWENWow. Nothings left to the

imagination with you, huh?

Owen starts to walk away.

OWEN (CONTD)Oh and hey, no pattern on myquarter, man. Cut your own path.

Duncan watches him leave. Suddenly, we hear PAC MAN DYINGagain.

EXT. BEACH HOUSE - DAY - LATER23 23Duncan pulls up on his bike. Pam and Trent are loading alarge COOLER into the station wagon. Steph, leaning againstthe car, putting on suntan lotion.

PAMThere you are. We were just aboutto leave without you. Where didyou run off to?

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TRENTBut, it still took three months toeven get her to go out with me.

He pulls Pam in.

BETTYThree months? I didnt know youhad that kind of stamina.

TRENTShe definitely made me work for it.But, it was worth it.

BETTYThere may be hope for you, yet.

JOAN(to Pam)

What finally changed your mind?

PAMHe told me that we were already inthis together, so I might as well.Its been almost a year now.

They kiss. Joan finishes her wine. Trent, Kip, and Bettystart to make plates for themselves. Pam notices Duncan,sulking.

ANGLE ON DUNCAN. He glances over at Steph and Susanna.Steph catches him. She nudges Susanna, whispers. They both

laugh. Duncan fumes.

Pam approaches.

PAM (CONTD)(light, jokingly)

Could you look a little moremiserable?

DUNCANCould he be even more of a dick?

Pams smile instantly fades.PAM

Hey. Hes making an effort.

Duncan looks away.

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DUNCANHe says that, but thats not whathe does.

PAMLook, I know its not easy, but...

You promised, remember? That youdgive it a try.

DUNCANI dont know why I cant just go todads for the summer.

Pam puts on a good face, moving through...

PAM... Because youre with me.

Duncan just looks off, checks out. He doesnt feel like

hes with her. Eventually, Pam returns to the group.

EXT. DOCKS - DAY - LATE AFTERNOON26 26

Everyone is unloading. Trent is helping the women off theboat offering them a hand as they step down. Duncan jumpsonto the dock, throws off his life preserver.

TRENTHey, buddy, the coolers not goingto get to the car by itself.

Joan steps up to the side of the boat. Its her turn to stepdown. Trent offers his hand. She makes a point to rejectit, getting down on her own.

INT. BEACH HOUSE - DINING ROOM - LATER THAT NIGHT27 27

Duncan stands among the remnants of a destroyed table.Half-eaten rolls, corn cobs, opened bottles of wine.Clearly, the party had moved to the house.

From OUTSIDE, we hear muffled LAUGHING/TALKING. Duncan looks

out the WINDOW. The adults stumble along the dunes, singingloudly. Duncan sighs and starts to clean up.

EXT. BEACH HOUSE (BACK) - THE NEXT MORNINGA27 A27

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INT. BEACH HOUSE - DUNCANS BEDROOM - SAME TIME28 28

Duncan is awoken by the muffled sounds of ADULTS TALKING,LAUGHING.

INT. BEACH HOUSE - DINING ROOM - DAY - MOMENTS LATER29 29

Duncan descends the STAIRS. Pam, Trent, Kip, and Joan areeating breakfast. Theyre still in their clothes from thenight before. The table, a mess again.

PAM(noticing)

Good morning, sweetie.

Duncan gives her nothing.

PAM (CONTD)

Do you want any breakfast...?

DUNCAN(short)

No. Im good.

Duncan walks off. Pam watches him leave.

EXT. BEACH HOUSE - STORAGE SHED - DAY - MOMENTS LATER30 30

Duncan pulls out the pink cruiser. Standing on her FRONTSTEPS next door, Susanna watches him leave.

EXT. STREET - DAY - MOMENTS LATER31 31

Duncan rides the bike, peddling furiously. Hes doesnt knowwhere hes going. He just knows he wants to be somewhereelse. Eventually, he stumbles upon...

WATER WIZZ WATERPARK.

TRACKING SHOT of Duncan riding up to the park.

EXT. WATERPARK - EMPLOYEE LOUNGE - DAY - MOMENTS LATER32 32

Duncan enters through an open GATE. An EMPLOYEE entersbehind him, carrying a BOX, shuts the gate door. Duncanalready seems overwhelmed and out of place. CHILDREN runamok. TEENS congregate around the lounge chairs. EMPLOYEEScongregate around the MAIN OFFICE.

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OWEN (O.S.)Howd we do?

Duncan finds... Owen, standing on a SMALL DECK over the MAINOFFICE. Hes in a ratty BATHROBE, eating breakfast.

OWEN (CONTD)Nothing less than highest score Ihope. Ive got a reputation toprotect.

CAITLIN, a fellow coworker, emerges from the MAIN OFFICEbelow. Cute. No nonsense. Sardonic. She pretty much runsthe place.

CAITLIN(to Owen)

Hey, whenevers convenient for you,we are open for business.

OWEN(to Duncan)

See? Im held in high regard.(then)

Caitlin, Im going on break.

Caitlin rolls her eyes, heads back into the office.

OWEN (CONTD)See what I did?

CAITLIN (O.S.)

Yeah. It was clever as shit.

As Owen goes into the apartment, Duncan finds an empty PICNICTABLE near the front entrance, sits. Dressed in jeans and aT-shirt, Duncan should stand-out among the scantily cladpatrons, but somehow he disappears. As he watches life inthe waterpark continue around him, we...

DISSOLVE TO:

EXT. WATERPARK - PARKING LOT - DAY - LATE AFTERNOON33 33

Duncan, getting on his bike. Caitlin locks the GATE from theinside. The last remaining GUESTS are walking to their cars.Duncan watches as Owen heads into the apartment above themain office.

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EXT. BETTY THOMPSONS HOUSE/STREET (FRONT) - DAY - A LITTLE34 34LATER

Duncan rides up.

GIRLS VOICE (O.S.)

Sweet ride.

Duncan finds Susanna, on her front steps. In her hands, aCELLPHONE. Duncan seems to be holding onto a littleresentment from the boat incident. He doesnt even get offhis bike. Just circles around and around in the street.

DUNCANOh, its not mine.

SUSANNAYeah, I figured.

Susanna walks down to the street, smiles. But, she canthelp but register Duncans aloofness. She tries anothertactic.

SUSANNA (CONTD)You were right, by the way. It isa hot summer.

Duncan stops, reluctantly smiles.

DUNCANYeah, I just call it like I see it.

SUSANNA(holding up phone)

Im waiting for my Dad to call meback. I dont want to be insidebecause my mom will just stare atme while Im on the phone. Shesall freaked out that Im gonna wantto live with him, or whatever.

Duncan finally stops riding, connecting with Susanna.

DUNCAN

My moms the same way.Duncan rides toward the bike shed.

SUSANNASo, let me know if you have anyother observations on weatherpatterns.

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DUNCAN(glancing back)

Will do.

EXT. BEACH HOUSE - STORAGE SHED - DAY - MOMENTS LATER35 35

Duncan closes the door, starts around the corner...

PAM (O.S.)Ill see if hes out front.

Just as Pam opens the screen door, Duncan pops back againstthe shed wall. Pam checks her watch. Duncan waits untilits safe, then sneaks off toward the ocean.

EXT. BEACH - DUNES - THAT NIGHT36 36

Duncan sits at the edge, looking out onto the beach/ocean.He turns, looks back at the house. One last UPSTAIRS LIGHTgoes OFF.

EXT./INT. BEACH HOUSE - BACK DECK/LIVING ROOM - THAT NIGHT37 37

Duncan starts up the stairs.

TRENT (O.S.)I thought we had a deal aboutleaving notes. Checking in.

Duncan jumps, slightly startled.

ANGLE ON Trent, sitting in a chair, eating a sandwich.

DUNCANMy mom and I do.

TRENTYou worried her. Again. I toldher Id wait up for you.

DUNCAN

Well. Im here.He starts up the stairs.

TRENTHey, Duncan?

Duncan stops. Beat.

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TRENT (CONTD)Im not interested in talking tothe back of your head, so...

Duncan turns around, full of 14 year old attitude.

TRENT (CONTD)If were going to make this work,and it is we, then there needs tobe trust. And, respect. Am Iright? I think thats something weboth want.

DUNCAN... Fine.

TRENTThere you go, buddy.

Duncan turns, and heads upstairs.

EXT. WATERPARK - EMPLOYEE LOUNGE - THE NEXT DAY38 38

Duncan is back on the edge of the same PICNIC TABLE, stillsporting the jeans and T-shirt look.

OWEN (O.S.)Im afraid Im going to have to askyou to leave.

Duncan looks back over his shoulder.

DUNCAN... What?

OWENYeah, youre going to have to takeoff. Im getting complaints.Youre having too much fun. Itsmaking everyone uncomfortable.

DUNCANOh. ... Okay.

Duncan actually gets up, starts out. Owen is genuinelythrown by Duncans reaction... Stifles a laugh.

OWENWhoa. Wait...

(laughs)Im sorry. I shouldnt be... Ididnt think you would actually...

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Duncans not sure whats going on. Owen gathers himself. Hefound that very endearing and funny.

OWEN (CONTD)(gesturing him to follow)

Come on...

Duncan seems reticent. More confused, really.

OWEN (CONTD)Look, I can tell youre in completeawe of that picnic table. It isone-of-a-kind except for the 200exactly like it around here. But,there is more park to be seen.

Finally, Duncan complies, follows.

OWEN (CONTD)

First things first. As much as Ima fan of Tuff Skins, weve got toget you a swimsuit. Seriously,whens the last time you boughtjeans?

DUNCANOh, my mom buys my jeans...

OWENGood. Always take thingsliterally. Hows that working outfor you? You getting laid?

EXT. WATERPARK - RENTAL BOOTH - DAY39 39

Owen and Duncan approach LEWIS, working behind the counter.Hes quite a curmudgeon, pale as can be, and his Water Wizzemployee shirt is WAY too big for him.

OWENLewis, hook up my man, Duncan, herewith one of our finest rentals.

LEWISSome kid threw up near Crazy Tubes.

OWENWhoa, lets try not to impress himall at once.

LEWISThat will not be a challenge.

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OWENLewis is kind of over this place.

LEWISI told you. Im not long for here.

OWENNo, I remember that conversation.In 2003, 5, 11, April, two daysago...

LEWISIve just got things I want to do.

OWENProve it. Without thinking, rattleoff three. Go.

Owen smiles at Duncan. He loves goading Lewis.

LEWIS(complying)

I dont know. See New Mexico. TakeInvent something. Become a stormchaser...

OWENYou had me until number three. Ithink you have to go to school forthat.

LEWIS

(scoffing)Hey, look. Theres a storm.Where? Over there. Cool.Lets go get it. Got it.

OWENWait. Are you chasing them orcapturing...?

Lewis waves him off, pulls out a pair of ragged-looking swimtrunks from below the counter, hands them to Duncan.

LEWISThese dont have any mesh, soyoure basically going commando.Watch sitting. Youre junk willfall out.

OWENAnd like that, youre impressed.And, grossed out.

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Off Duncan,...

EXT. WATERPARK - BUZZARDS BAY GIFT SHOP - MOMENTS LATER -40 40DAY

We STEADY CAM as Owen leads Duncan, now wearing the ill-fitting swim suit, on a tour of the park. This is ourfirst real glimpse of Water Wizz in all its glory. Clearly,built in the 80s and from the looks of it, hasnt changed abit.

OWENWater Wizz Waterpark. Built in thesummer of 83, its the lastbastion of everything that timeperiod stood for. In fact, it wasdecreed by its creator that thisplace shall never age. On his

death bed, he said I dont wantthis place re-painted or updated. Idont even want it brought up tocode. And the minute someonetries, it needs to be destroyed.

Duncan doesnt even bat an eye to this. Owen takes that in.

OWEN (CONTD)We actually have a nuclear bomb forjust such an occasion.

Duncan still doesnt get the joke.

OWEN (CONTD)Bought it off the Russians.

Still nothing.

OWEN (CONTD)Really? Still good with all that?Even the Russian thing? ThatsCold War. Kind of dated.

Duncans still blank.

OWEN (CONTD)Okay. Well, that was a waste of abit.

Caitlin joins them, clipboard in hand.

CAITLINSome kid threw up near Crazy Tubes.

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OWEN(faux pissed)

Why is this the first Im hearingabout this?! Dammit.

(then, introducing)Caitlin, Duncan. Tony, Mary Beth.

CAITLINHi, Duncan.

(then)Also, I need you to reorder more T-shirts...

OWENDid it.

CAITLINFinish the work schedule for nextweek...

OWENDid it.

CAITLINChange all of the filters...

OWENDone.

CAITLINYou know, Im going to check.

OWENOh. Then, in that case, I didntdo any of that.

CAITLIN(slightly bemused)

So, Im doing it.

Caitlin peels back the way she came.

OWEN(calling off)

Its called delegation. I readabout it in a book about it.

Our STEADY CAM SWINGS around as Owen and Duncan turn...

OWEN/DUNCAN POV of Caitlin walking away.

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OWEN (CONTD)(to Duncan)

Thats the one you wait for, myman.

He takes a moment, then we...

OMITTEDA40 A40

EXT. WATERPARK - DAY - CONTINUOUSB40 B40

PAN DOWN from SIGN. DEVILS PEAK. Owen and Duncan approachthe entrance. Clearly, the main attraction. Theres a longline.

OWENThis is Devils Peak. The longest

waterslide in a 50 mile radius.Stretch out the tube, end to end.13 football fields.

We STEADY CAM as they continue up the RAMP.

OWEN (CONTD)Dont Google that for confirmation.That fact predates technology.

Three boys, KYLE, NEIL, and JASON, run up. The nerds of thewaterpark, but they dont see themselves as that. They allmake their way up the RAMP, past the long line of SLIDERS.

KYLEOwen, settle a debate for us.

OWENHello, boys. Duncan, this isVladimir, Ismael, and Ming Lee.

KYLEThose arent our names!

OWEN

Those are the names Im giving you,Vlady.(to Duncan)

These are my illegitimate sons.All different mothers, but I wantto make sure Im a positiveinfluence in their lives.

JASONShut up, jackass!

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We CUT to a CAMERA on a SCISSOR LIFT as Owen and the restcontinue up the STAIRS.

JASON (CONTD)Neil says that years ago some kidfigured out how to pass someone on

the water slide. Is that true?

NEILHe did!

KYLEIts physically impossible, Neil!You cant catch up to someone andpass them!

OWENActually, Ming Lees right. I washere when it happened.

JASONThen howd he do it.

OWENIt happened inside the tube. So,no one knows. Only the kid and theperson he passed,... And, well,Jesus. But, hes hard to get ahold of.

NEILBe serious!

KYLEDont interrupt him, Neil! He wastalking!

We CUT to STEADY CAM as they climb some stairs onto a SMALLLANDING.

OWENGuys, what happens in the tube,stays in the tube. Thats just thelaw of the park.

KYLEBullshit. Well just ask the kidhow he did it.

OWENBe my guest. If you can find him.Last I heard, he went into a deepdepression. The fame was too much.

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He turned to cocaine to escape thelimelight. And eventually, to alife of male prostitution.

Owen stops on the landing.

OWEN (CONTD)Oh, no. Wait. There he is.

Owen points at a VERY YOUNG KID. Couldnt be more than 8.

KYLEScrew you, Owen!

NEILYeah, screw you, Owen.

KYLEI just said that, Neil!

NEILIm being supportive!

The boys head back down the stairs. Owen looks at Duncan,dead serious.

OWENActually, that crack-addled malewhore... was me.

DUNCAN... Really?

OWENWow. Do you get comedy?

EXT. WATERPARK - DEVILS PEAK - DAY41 41

Owen and Duncan ascend the last of the stairs to the TOPLANDING.

DUNCANSo, did he pass by sliding up the

side of the tube?OWEN

(teasing)Im not telling you.

DUNCANBut, I want to know!

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OWENThats a good thing. Dont diewondering.

A lifeguard, RODDY (BLUE-SHIRTED GUY from the pizza parlor),is sitting at the mouth of the slide, pacing out the SLIDERS.

OWEN (CONTD)Hows it going, Hot Rod?

RODDYSome kid threw up near Crazy Tubes.

OWENDamn, pointless news travels fast.

RODDY(to next Slider)

Hold on. Alright, go.

The Slider heads down. Another SLIDER steps up.

OWENCan I get a special ride withbenefits for my man, Duncan, here?

RODDYYeah, hold on.

(then, to Slider)Alright go.

A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN steps up.

RODDY (CONTD)Hold on.

RODDY just stares at her butt for way too long.

RODDY (CONTD)Hold on. Hold. Hold. Hold.Hold. Alright... Hold. Hold.And, were... Holding. Hold.Hold.

Roddy milks this for everything its worth.RODDY (CONTD)

(finally, to Woman)Alright, go.

She goes.

RODDY (CONTD)Okay, Owen, go!

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DUNCANNo, thanks. Ive got my bike.

OWENWhere are you staying?

DUNCANOver by the beach, on Hampton.

OWENThats far. And, people drive likeidiots on the Fourth. Throw yourbike in the back.

DUNCANOh, no. You dont have to...

OWENCome on.

DUNCANYeah?

OWENYes.

DUNCANNo, its too much trouble....

OWENDuncan, weve got to start havingfaster conversations. Put it in

the back.

INT. CAR - POWDER POINT BRIDGE - DAY - MOMENTS LATER44 44

They drive across. There are a few LOCALS carrying COOLERSand BEACH CHAIRS along the bridge.

OWENSo, what brought you to thewaterpark? Not many kids head ourway when the oceans their

backyard.DUNCAN

I dont know... I guess... Theresnot much for me at home.

(then, changing subject)How long have you been workingthere?

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OWENThe park? Ive always been there.

Owen watches as Duncan closes his eyes, enjoying the lateafternoon sun on his face.

EXT. BEACH HOUSE - DAY - A LITTLE LATER45 45

Duncan gets his bike out of the back. We can see thatBettys Fourth of July Clam Bake is in full swing.PARTYGOERS are arriving, carrying lawn chairs and plates offood around to the back. Her house is covered withdecorations, to the point of being garish.

DUNCANThanks for the ride.

Duncan walks the bike up the driveway.

OWENHey, I was thinking. I could usesomeone to be a floater at thepark. Do odd jobs. If youreinterested...

Duncans face lights up.

DUNCAN(too much)

Definitely. Awesome. Yeah.(then, collecting himself)

No, totally. If you need me, sure.I mean, I could help out...

OWENDuncan.

DUNCANYes.

OWENThere you go. Tomorrow. 9AM.

With that, Owen drives off.

EXT. BEACH HOUSE - DAY - CONTINUOUS46 46

Duncan runs up the stairs, just as Pam is exiting, carrying aplatter of food. Its heavy.

PAMWho was that with you?

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DUNCANJust a friend.

PAMA friend who drives?

DUNCANMom.

PAMWhats his name?

DUNCANOwen.

PAMAnd, how do you know him?

DUNCAN

Mom, hes just a friend.

PAM(suspicious)

A friend with a license? Well, youshould bring him by. Id like tomeet him.

DUNCANFine.

He tries to run past.

PAMWhoa. Im not done.

Duncan stops, turns.

PAM (CONTD)And, we dont stay out all nightand disappear all day. Do youunderstand me?

DUNCAN(under his breath)

I could say the same to you.PAM

... What?

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STEPH (CONTD)Come sit next to Willem. Hesbeing hilarious.

Duncan looks over at Betty, Pam, Trent, Kip, and Joan.

ANGLE ON ADULTS.

BETTYI think my first hint was catchingBob coiling our gardeners hose.Then, there was our pool boy.Third strike, was Petersprincipal.

Everyone gasps with laughter.

BETTY (CONTD)(nodding her head)

P.T.A. meeting. You can imaginehow that conversation went. Imconcerned about safety in ourschool. Violence is on the rise.Thats not all thats on therise.

Betty imitates porn music. They all laugh.

BETTY (CONTD)(getting up, re: glass)

This is empty. And, thats justnot right.

(then, noticing)Oh, hey, Duncan.

Pam looks back, reaches out for Duncans hand. He complies.She pulls him closer.

BETTY (CONTD)You should hang out with Peter.Hes playing under one of thesetables.

(calling off)Peter!

PETER (O.S.)What?!

Peters voice, in fact, comes from under one of the table-clothed folding tables.

BETTYThere you go.

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As Betty walks off....

BETTY (CONTD)(noticing)

Charlie, dont do your dead danceso close to the fire!

PAMDo you want me to make you a plateof food?

DUNCANNo, I can do it.

BETTY(walking off)

Be sure to get some clams. Theywere all my doing this year.

PAMBring your food over here and eatwith me, okay?

DUNCAN(smiles)

Okay.

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Duncan approaches the folding table, starts to make a plate.

DUNCANWhats up, Peter?

PETER (O.S.)Hey, man.

DUNCANHows the battle going?

PETER (O.S.)Luke and Leia are hooking up.

DUNCANYou know, theyre brother andsister, right?

PETER (O.S.)Yeah.

DUNCANCool.

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Susanna approaches.

SUSANNAId avoid the clams, if I were you.Theyre one of the many casualtiesof my fathers absence.

DUNCAN... Oh.

Duncan considers, but then puts a few clams on his plate.

DUNCAN (CONTD)(shrugging, to Susanna)

Just because your moms going tosee my plate.

SUSANNAIts your funeral.

CHEERING. Duncan and Susanna look over by the fire. Charlieis clearly enticing the adults with a large bag of pot.

SUSANNA (CONTD)Looks like my brother just madeanother sale.

The adults head off, except for Pam. Trent takes her hand,pull her up. She glances over in Duncans direction.Clearly, torn.

PAM

... Well be right back.

And with that, shes gone. Duncan dumps his whole plate offood into the garbage can. Susanna clocks. Beat.

SUSANNAPeter, do you want to go chaseghost crabs?

PETER (O.S.)Hell, yes!

Peter comes out from under the table.SUSANNA

Duncan? Any interest?

DUNCAN(coming to)

Huh?

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SUSANNAWant to do something really lame?

PETERIts not lame.

DUNCAN(beat)Yeah. Sure.

EXT. BEACH - DAY - DUSK49 49

Susanna and Duncan are walking. He seems lost in thought.In the distance, Peter, carrying a flashlight, is looking forghost crabs.

SUSANNAWhen I was younger, my dad used to

bring me down here to do this allthe time. Hed fill my head withall these useless facts about ghostcrabs. Like, did you know theyreomnivorous? Basically, they feedon both animals and vegetables.

(then)My mom jokes, Leave it to your dadto be interested in a creature thatgoes both ways.

Duncan cant help but smile. Beat.

SUSANNA (CONTD)So, do you want me to keep talking,or are you going to say somethingeventually?

DUNCANMy mom doesnt smoke pot.

Beat.

SUSANNAWell, thats the power of this

place. Its like spring break foradults.

They smile, connect.

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DUNCANGo where?

SUSANNAOn your sexy, pink cruiser?

DUNCANOh. Nowhere.

Susanna smiles.

SUSANNAOh. I see...

DUNCANNo, I just...

SUSANNAIts okay. Let it be yours.

She smiles. They approach...

BETTYS BACK DECK.

Duncan glances over at the DUNES behind TRENTS HOUSE.

DUNCANS POV of Pam, Betty, and a group of women stillsitting around the fire. They are all clearly high, drunk,all of it.

Susanna watches Duncan watch his mom.

SUSANNA (CONTD)... Good night.

DUNCAN(coming to)

Yeah, good night.

Susanna head up the stairs. Duncan continues into TrentsYARD. Suddenly, MUFFLED ARGUING from the side of the housedraws his attention to...

... the side of TRENTS HOUSE. Duncan peeks around. Joan,

clearly drunk, is leaning into Trent. She runs her hand uphis stomach and chest. Trent removes her hand, but she leansin, kisses him. Although Trent doesnt kiss back, hedoesnt pull away immediately. Thinking better of it, hefinally turns his head away.

JOANOh, I see. Just not this summer.

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Pissed, she waves him off. Trent starts walking towardDuncan, who throws himself against the side of the house.Trent walks by, not seeing him. In his hand, a bag ofMARSHMALLOWS. Trent approaches Pam and the rest.

PAM

You were gone that long and youonly brought the marshmallows?

TRENTJoan has the rest.

Trent joins Kip and Charlie who are clearly smoking pot.Duncan watches as Pam looks over her shoulder in thedirection of where Trent came from, just as Joan is roundingthe corner, fixing her hair. Joan joins them at the fire,handing a box of GRAHAM CRACKERS and CHOCOLATE BARS to Pamwithout even looking at her. Pam glances over, noticingDuncan. She takes a moment, then...

PAM(to Group, upbeat)

Who wants a Smore?

Duncan just shakes his head, and walks off.

EXT. WATERPARK - RENTAL BOOTH - THE NEXT MORNING52 52

Duncan rounds the corner of the booth, a little out of sortsfrom the night before. But, at least hes in his OWNswimsuit. Owen is there with Lewis.

OWENYoure late!

Duncan looks like a deer in headlights.

OWEN (CONTD)Are you planning on making this ahabit? If so, were done here.You know what? Im tired of yoursass. Youre fired.

DUNCANBut,... I just...

OWENYou make a valid point. Welcomeback. With benefits.

LEWISYou waste an exorbitant amount oftime.

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OWENSuit up.

Owen throws him a blue shirt. Duncan doesnt emote muchexcitement.

OWEN (CONTD)Come on, get pumped! This is aplace where dreams are made. Or,destroyed. Depends on how you feelabout working at a waterpark.

Duncan puts the blue shirt on over his T-shirt. Caitlinapproaches.

CAITLINUm, we have a situation over atHarpoon Lagoon.

OWEN(dead serious)

Is it a homicide?

CAITLIN(dry)

Yes. Its a homicide. Thats whyIm so calm.

Owen starts off...

OWEN(dramatic whisper)

I knew this day would come.

Caitlin and Duncan follow.

EXT. WATERPARK - HARPOON LAGOON - DAY - MOMENTS LATER53 53

A small crowd of waterpark PATRONS have circled up, watchingsome BREAKDANCERS going to town on a large piece ofCARDBOARD. HIP-HOP BLARING from a BOOM BOX. (NOTE: OurBreakdancers are just TEENS who were at the waterpark. Nota crew. They would be dressed for the waterpark.)

ANGLE ON SNACK SHACK. Roddy and a few other EMPLOYEES arewatching. Owen, Caitlin, and Duncan approach, joining.

OWEN(disappointed)

Oh. Theres no blood.

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RODDY(very matter-of-fact)

They grabbed some cardboard fromthe snack shack and just startedgoing to town. Mostly b-boying.Power, Abstract, Blowup, Flavor...

Mad moves though. Applejacks,Coindrops, Turtles, Jackhammers,1990s...

OWENAny Jookin? Buckin?

RODDY(scoffing)

Not this far from Memphis...

CAITLIN(over it)

Someone needs to take away theircardboard. Its getting toocongested.

OWEN(to Duncan)

You heard the lady.

DUNCAN(taken aback)

... Oh, I dont.

CAITLIN

No. Owen. You need to do this.

OWENNaw, hes got it.

Duncan looks over, nervous.

DUNCANS POV of the BREAKDANCING CIRCLE. A BREAKDANCING GUYmoves center stage, holding court. Hes quite an imposingfellow.

DUNCAN

(meek)But,... Its my first day...

OWEN(off shirt)

Hey. Youre official now. You gotthis.

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OWEN (CONTD)(off Caitlins glare)

Im right here. Ill step in.

ANGLE ON Duncan, slowly approaching. He stops just outsidethe circle, looks back at Owen, who gives him a thumbs up.

DUNCAN(soft)

... Excuse me.

No one hears him over the music. Theyre lost in their dancecircle.

DUNCAN (CONTD)Hey, uh, guys...?

Nothing. Duncan shuffles over to the boom box, turns it off.A smattering of disappointment from the Patrons. Boo.

BREAKDANCERSHey!/What the hell?!

They all turn and look right at Duncan.

DUNCANIm gonna... need to take yourcardboard.

BREAKDANCING GUYWhoa, whoa.

Our imposing fellow steps forward. Duncans eyes only comeup to his chest.

BREAKDANCING GUY (CONTD)What, now?

DUNCANUm,.. I was told to take yourcardboard.

The Breakdancing Guy takes a moment, but eventually steps tothe side. Duncan makes his way through the very intimidating

crowd. He reaches down, grabs the edge of the cardboard. Afoot SLAMS down onto it. Its Breakdancing Guy, again.

BREAKDANCING GUYShow us your moves.

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BREAKDANCING GUY (CONTD)Show us your moves. Then, you cantake it.

DUNCANOh,... I dont... I cant, um,

crunk or any of that.

BREAKDANCING GUYThen, you cant take the cardboard.

He takes a moment, then starts to pop n lock horribly.Its awkward, and jerky. This moment seems to go on for aneternity. Finally, he stops. No one reacts. They all juststare at him, blankly. Beat.

BREAKDANCING GUY (CONTD)(nodding head)

Okay. Okay.

He seems to be signing off. Duncan, relieved, goes toretrieve the cardboard.

FEMALE VOICE (O.S.)Whoa. Were not done.

ANGLE ON a BEAUTIFUL BREAKDANCER emerging from the crowd.She turns the BOOM BOX back on. Grabs Duncans hand, leadinghim to the center of the cardboard.

BEAUTIFUL BREAKDANCERJust mirror me.

The Beautiful Breakdancer does a move, throws it to Duncan.He tries to replicate it. Terrible. More moves. Moremirroring. More butchering. The Patrons start to get intoit.

BREAKDANCING GUYSpin on your head!

Just then, two big BREAKDANCERS pick Duncan up from behind,flip him over. Duncan is now in a headstand. TheBreakdancers start manually spinning Duncan by his legs,

faster and faster, handing him off like a Tetherball.CLOSE ON Duncans face, beaming.

DUNCANS POV as he spins around and around.

Suddenly, the guys let go. Duncan tumbles to the ground.

BREAKDANCERSStick it! Stick it!

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EXT. WATERPARK - TOP OF DEVILS PEAK - DAY56 56

Duncan sits at the mouth of the TUBE. Beside him, Roddy,showing him how to run the line. Like Roddy earlier, Duncanis spacing out the SLIDERS. Just then, a BEAUTIFUL TEENsteps up. Duncan instructs her to hold. Roddy motions for

Duncan to check her out. He complies, staring at her behind,but cant help but blush. Suddenly, a CLEARING OF A THROAT.

ANGLE ON the teens MOTHER, glaring.

RODDY(mock scolding)

Inappropriate, Duncan.Inappropriate.

INT. BEACH HOUSE - LIVING ROOM/BACK DECK - LATE AFTERNOON57 57

Duncan enters. Trent, Kip, Joan and Pam are sitting on theBACK DECK. Joan, holding court. Pam, collecting everyonesdrinks to refill. Without even breaking from her story,Joan hands Pam her glass. Pam watches through the window asDuncan passes by, never connecting with her.

INT. WATERPARK - EMPLOYEE LOUNGE - DAY58 58

The whole staff is gathered. Owen, passing out PAYCHECKS.

OWENRoddy.

He hands Roddy his check.

OWEN (CONTD)Lewis.

Owen reaches over the back of him to Lewis.

OWEN (CONTD)Pop N Lock!

Duncan works his way through the crowd as they laugh,

cheering.

INT. BEACH HOUSE - KITCHEN - DAY59 59

CLOSE ON DUNCAN, woofing down some cereal, chugging orangejuice. Hes hellbent to get on with his day. A differentair to this Duncan. Very tan, healthy-looking. His hair,shaggy.

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PULL BACK to reveal STEPH just staring at him. Not sure whothe hell this is. Duncan looks over, winks.

EXT. WATERPARK - TOP OF DEVILS PEAK - DAY60 60

Duncan is now on his own at Peak Command. Hes wearingclassic Vaurnets a la Owen, spacing SLIDERS out with thegreatest of ease, confident. Among the kids, Kyle, Jason andNeil.

EXT. WATERPARK - BOTTOM OF DEVILS PEAK - DAY - MOMENTS LATER61 61

A variety of SLIDERS come shooting out of the tube one afterthe other. Suddenly, the flow of people stops. Beat. Noactivity. All of the sudden, three MATS come out of thetube. But, no Sliders. We hear a LOUD WHISTLE.

END OF MONTAGE

EXT. WATERPARK - TOP OF DEVILS PEAK - DAY - MOMENTS LATER62 62

Owen and Roddy run up. Duncan has the whistle in his hand.

OWENWhat happened?

DUNCAN(panicked)

Sorry. They rushed me. They said

it was for the good of science.

Owen, Duncan, and Roddy look down the tube.

OWEN(yelling down tube)

Guys, are you okay?!

KYLE (O.S.)(yelling)

No, were not okay, dumbass. Werestuck!

OWEN(to Duncan/Roddy)

Huh. Not sure how Im the dumbassin this scenario.

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INT. TUBE - DAY - CONTINUOUSA62 A62

Kyle, Neil, and Jason are, in fact, stuck. Theyre arms,legs, everything - tangled. Kyle, facing one way. Neil andJason, the other. Water, rushing all around them.

KYLEI told you we shouldnt all go atthe same time!

NEILI thought it would work!

KYLEShut up, Neil! Shut. Up. Neil!


Owen hops up on the railing, addresses the sea of kidswaiting on the ramp.

OWENOkay, listen up. I need a hero.Im holding out for a hero til theend of the night. Hes gotta bestrong. And hes gotta be fast.And hes gotta be fresh from thefight.

(then, off the kids blankstares)

No? Footloose? Bonnie Tyler song?

Kevin Bacon drives a tractor in agame of Chicken?

Still blank stares.

OWEN (CONTD)(giving up)

I need someone to throw himselfdown the tube and knock some kidsloose.

A HAND rises from the CROWD.

KIDS VOICEIll do it.

The volunteer makes his way through the crowd. Its a KIDalright. A quite obese one.

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Duncan, Owen, and Roddy are now joined by MALCOLM (KID).

OWENWhats your name?

MALCOLMMalcolm.

OWENYoure probably going to want toget some momentum, Mack.

MALCOLM(confident)

I got this.

DUNCAN

Owen, I dont know if thats a goodidea. What if we just turn off thewater? They could get theirfooting.

OWENLets call that Plan B.

(then, yelling into tube)Im not going to lie to you. Thisis probably going to hurt.

KYLE (O.S.)(yelling)

Whats going to hurt who?

Malcolm steps into the entrance of the tube. He grabs thesides and starts rocking back and forth. Finally, throwinghimself down the tube.

INT. TUBE - DAY - CONTINUOUS65 65

CLOSE ON Kyle, Jason and Neil, as they feel the tube ROCK andthey hear RUMBLING.

NEIL/JASONWhats happening?!/I cant see!

KYLES POV of Malcolm coming at them, full speed.

Kyle screams.

NEIL/JASON (CONTD)Why are you screaming?!

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EXT. WATERPARK - BOTTOM OF DEVILS PEAK - DAY - CONTINUOUS66 66

Kyle, Neil, Jason, and Malcolm come shooting out of the tubein one big ball. Owen, Duncan, and Roddy run up. Owen jumpsin to help the guys to their feet.

OWEN(faux concern)Oh my God. Ming Lee, Ismael,Vladimir. I thought I lost you.

MALCOLMThat was awesome!

NEILLets do it again!

JASON(to Kid)

Will you knock us loose?

MALCOLM(excited)

Sure!

Caitlin approaches, intercepts. Pissed.

CAITLINWhoa. Whoa. Were done with that.Thank you.

The boys looks disappointed.

CAITLIN (CONTD)(to Owen)

What do think youre doing!

OWENIts all good. No one got hurt.

CAITLINDont just wave it off! Places getshut down because of stunts likethis!

OWEN(to boys)

Is it just me, or is she very sexyright now?

MALCOLM(checking her out)

Shes certainly got my attention.

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TRENTWe can see a movie as a family. Wecould grab Kip and Joan and make anevening of it.

PAM

I dont feel like hanging out withKip and Joan. I feel like hangingout with all of you.

Pam holds her stare on Trent. She means it.

INT. BEACH HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - DAY - MOMENTS LATER70 70

CLOSE ON CANDYLAND BOX. Faded, on its last legs.

PULL BACK to reveal. The family sitting on the flooraround the table. Pam, the only one smiling, trying to sell

them on her idea. She displays the box top.

PAM(pointing)

Its appropriate for people four toeight. So, were good.

Tough sell. Steph studies the top of the box, and reads it.

STEPHHome Sweet Home.

PAM

Okay, lets not hate it right away.(then, holding up gamepieces)

What color gingerbread character doyou want to be, Trent?

Trent doesnt answer.

STEPHI have to be yellow!

She grabs a pawn.

LATER...

CLOSE ON a Gingerbread Character moving from space tospace. It gets to an area called Gumdrop Pass.

PULL BACK to reveal Duncan. Its his turn.

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PAMOh, look, you can take the shortcutthere.

There is, in fact, a bridge that allows you to jump ahead.Duncan moves his character over the bridge.

TRENTWhoa. No, he cant do that.

PAMYes, he can. He crosses thebridge.

DUNCAN(under his breath)

This is so stupid.

Duncan moves back and past the bridge.

PAMNo, youre at the shortcut. So,take it.

Trent picks up the DIRECTIONS.

TRENT(reading, pointedly)

If your Gingerbread Character pawnlands, by exact count, on theyellow space below the GumdropPass, you can take the shortcut.

(then)Exact count. He picked a cardwith a blue square on it, so he hasto go to a blue square.

PAMWell, I dont think it matters.

TRENTIf it didnt matter, they wouldntput it in the directions.

PAMWe can fudge the rule.

STEPH(laughs)

Fudge. Thats good.

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SUSANNADoes your mom know that you workhere?

DUNCANNo.

SUSANNA(impressed)

... Nice.

Suddenly, over the LOUD SPEAKER...

OWEN (O.S.)Duncan, to the AdministrativeOffices International.

Duncan looks over his shoulder. Owen, Roddy, and Lewis arestanding very nearby.

OWEN (CONTD)(into PA)

Duncan, please report to theAdministrative OfficesInternational. I have to announcethis over the PA as my voice wontcarry that far. My throat sufferedmajor damage during an intense make-out session with Lewis mom. Shehas a forked tongue...

LEWIS

I dont have a mom. I have twodads. In your face.

Duncan looks back at Susanna.

DUNCAN... Hold on a sec...

Duncan walks over to the guys...

OWEN(goading)

Whos that, big guy?DUNCAN

(shrugging)Just a girl.

OWENJust a girl? A girl who makes youblush?

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DUNCANSusanna.

RODDYYou pussy hound.

Duncan looks down at the ground, shuffling his feet.

DUNCANI dont know. Shes... older thanme.

RODDYThen, why are you here talking tous and not over there, sealing thedeal with that cougar?

DUNCANWell,... Maybe if you guys hadnt

called me over.

Owen and Roddy react to Duncans hint of bravado. Duncansmiles and AS he walks off...

OWEN(into the PA system)

Duncan, back to his lady friend.Duncan, to his lady friend. Pleaselet her know that our conversationwas entirely about her. In othernews, this is extremely awkward foryou.

EXT. WATERPARK - DAY - A LITTLE LATER76 76

Duncan is giving Susanna the tour, a la the one he got fromOwen.

DUNCAN(excitedly)

Okay. Water Wizz Waterpark. Itwas built in the summer of 83.The creator never wanted the place

to change. So, on his death bed,he said The minute someone triesto repaint or update the waterpark,it needs to be destroyed.

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DUNCAN (CONTD)(off laugh)

Huh. I didnt get that joke asfast.

They pass the SUNBATHING GIRLS on their lounge chairs.

SUNBATHING GIRL(flirty)

Hey, Pop N Lock.

They giggle.

DUNCAN(off Susanna)

Dont worry about it.

EXT. WATERPARK - DAY77 77

A SERIES OF VIGNETTES:

- MUSSEL BEACH. Duncan and Susanna lounge by the giant wavepool.

- LOCKERS. Susanna watches Duncan clean out wet clothes froma abandoned locker.

- EMPLOYEE LOUNGE. Duncan and Susanna have lunch at one ofthe picnic tables.

- Its end of day. Park empty. Duncan and Susanna walk

around the edge of the RIVER.

EXT. BEACH HOUSE (FRONT) - DAY - LATE AFTERNOON78 78

Duncan and Susanna are walking their bikes up the driveway.(NOTE: The station wagon is NOT in the driveway.)

STEPH (O.S.)Thanks a lot for ditching me,bitch.

They both look up. Steph is sitting on the front steps.SUSANNA

(lying)Oh. I wasnt aware we had plans.

STEPHI wasnt aware you two had plans.

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SUSANNASorry, we just...

STEPHIve got a ton of stuff going on inmy life right now. So, it would

have been nice to have a friend.

Just then, Pam comes out of the screen door. Expectant,hoping to see someone who isnt there. Realizing its justthe kids...

Duncan glances over in the direction Pam had.

DUNCANS POV of the missing station wagon.

PAMDinners almost ready.

INT. BEACH HOUSE - DINING ROOM - THAT NIGHT79 79

Pam, Duncan and Steph are seated at the dining room table. Awhole spread of food, untouched. Duncan looks over at thewall clock. 8:30 PM.

PAMNo use in waiting. Lets just eat.

More silence. Just the sound of UTENSILS CLINKING againstthe plates. Beat.

PAM (CONTD)(trying to push through)

So,... Hows Chad, Steph?

STEPHWe broke up.

PAMOh. Im sorry.

Beat.

STEPH(off food)This is really good.

They continue eating in silence.

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INT. BEACH HOUSE - KITCHEN - LATER THAT NIGHT80 80

Pam, cleans dishes. Duncan wraps up the uneaten food. Stephapproaches Pam, carrying plates. Pam motions for her to setthem down. Steph nudges her away, takes over cleaning.

INT. BEACH HOUSE - DUNCANS BEDROOM - LATER THAT NIGHT81 81

Duncan wakes up in bed. Something has stirred him. FromDOWNSTAIRS, he hears the front door OPEN. Duncan looks overat the alarm clock. 2:40 AM.

INT. BEACH HOUSE - STAIRWELL/LIVING ROOM - NIGHT - MOMENTS82 82LATER

Duncan descends, softly. Peers around the wall.

DUNCANS POV of Pam, sitting in a chair, arms crossed.Before her, standing, Trent.

TRENTLook, Im sorry. I was out withKip on his boat all day. And, welost track of time. I would havecalled, but then it was late and Ididnt want to wake you.

PAMJust tell me...

(beat)

... If theres something I shouldknow.

TRENTWhat are you talking about...?

PAMDont make me feel crazy. Ivebeen through this. And, I...

Trent kneels in front of her. He puts his hand on her face,gently caressing it.

TRENTIm right here. You have me. Youalways have.

(beat)Were in this together. Remember?

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With that, he puts his head in her lap. Duncan heads back upthe stairs.

DISSOLVE TO:

INT. BEACH HOUSE - LIVING ROOM/DINING ROOM - THE NEXT MORNING83 83

Duncan descends the STAIRS, finding Pam placing a largeplatter of PANCAKES on the table. She seems happy.

PAM(bright)

Good morning. Ive already madetoo many pancakes, so I hope yourehungry...

DUNCANWhere was he?

Pam pauses. Then, smiles a desperate smile and attends tothe table.

PAMHe was with Kip. But, hes herenow.

She exits into the KITCHEN. Duncan turns as Trent, comesdown the STAIRS.

TRENT(chipper)

Morning, buddy.

Duncan breezes past him.

TRENT (CONTD)Whoa. We dont say, Goodmorning?

Duncan locks eyes with him...

DUNCANWelcome home.

... And heads outside. Trent hesitates, heads into thedining room.

DISSOLVE TO:

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EXT. JOAN AND KIPS HOUSE - NIGHT84 84

Another party. Full swing. People are dancing. A giantbonfire. Tables, set up in the sand. At one, Trent, Pam,and Steph are eating. Duncan sits at the end of the table,brooding. Betty joins, carrying a PLATE.

BETTYHow about this spread, huh? Wheredid Joan find the time to ordertake-out?

Betty winks, Pam smiles.

BETTY (CONTD)And if theres one thing thattravels really well, its friedfood.

Pam and Betty laugh. Trent knows better than to chime in.

PAMI must get Joans recipe for BigDaddys menu.

They laugh even harder, toasting Pam. Joan approaches, alittle tipsy AND oddly donning a HEAD SCARF a la Pam. Pamssmile fades.

JOANIs everyone having a good time? Ohgood, you got some food. Pam, I

dont know what I was thinking. Ishould of had you cater my party.

Pam gives her best pleasant smile, takes a swig of wine.

BETTYWell, at least this way, youregoing to have lots of leftovers.

Joan gives a forced smile. Betty returns the favor.

BETTY (CONTD)

New look?JOAN

No. Just bad hair day.

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JOAN (CONTD)Alright, Mr. Ramsey, youve beenavoiding me all night. And, Iwont have it. Not tonight.

Joan grabs Trents arm, playfully trying to pull him up.

JOAN (CONTD)I said Id get you on that dancefloor!

Trent resists, but not enough. They head over toward thebonfire.

BETTYAnd, they called me a C-U-N-T.

STEPHYou dont have to keep spelling it.

Just then, Kip joins the table, carrying a plate of food.

KIP(jokingly)

Joan found herself a victim, huh?

Kip chuckles. That sits like a lead balloon with the group.

BETTY(changing the subject)

Kip, I expect to be inviting myselfout onto your boat again. When

should I plan to do that?

KIPAh, the motors out of commission.It has been all week. And willprobably be longer until they getthe parts.

Duncan looks right at Pam, as she looks over at Trent andJoan, dancing. Pams eyes well up. She stands, her facedrained of life, white.

PAMI think Im going to grab asweater. Excuse me.

She turns and starts to walk away. Duncan stands.

DUNCANHow much more do you need?

Pam stops, but doesnt turn around.

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DUNCAN (CONTD)Do something, mom. You know whatshappening. Hes sleeping with her.Do something about it!

The table, silent. Duncan has the attention of the whole

party. Trent and Joan, stop dancing.

PAMDuncan,...

She starts to walk away again.

DUNCANYeah, thats it! Walk away! Itseasier! Its right in front ofyour face, mom!

Trent comes over, grabs Duncans arm.

TRENTHey, buddy...

Duncan whips around, pulls free of Trents grasp.

DUNCANLet go of me! Im not talking toyou.

TRENTWell, Im talking to you.

DUNCAN(pointing at Joan)

Just go screw her, asshole! Imean, you have already.

(points to Pam)And, shes certainly not going tostop you! Are you, Mom?!

TRENTYou dont know what youre talkingabout.

DUNCANEverybody knows what Im talkingabout!

Trent grabs Duncan by the arms. He breaks free, and pushesTrent back. Theres some force there. Trent is definitelythrown off balance, but gets his footing, goes for Duncanagain. Just then, Kip steps in between them.

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KIPWhoa, whoa. Trent. Take it easy.

PAMEnough! Both of you! Stop!

DUNCANFine. You dont want to doanything about it? Its your life,but its not mine.

(then)I want to be with dad!

PAMDuncan,...

Trent scoffs. Duncan looks at him.

DUNCAN

Im going to live with my father!

TRENTYour father? Good luck withthat...

Duncan looks a little thrown, confused.

PAMTrent, dont...

TRENTHe doesnt want you, kid.

Duncan stricken, looks at Pam.

DUNCANIs that true?

PAM(pained)

Duncan...

Duncan takes off toward the beach, passing Susanna. Kipturns to Joan. She sips her wine, and looks right at him.

EXT. JOAN AND KIPS HOUSE/BEACH - NIGHT - MOMENTS LATER85 85

Duncan sits in the sand. Susanna approaches, sits. Shechecks in with him, but his gaze is set on the water.

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Susanna smiles, hoping to break the ice. No luck.

SUSANNA (CONTD)I talked to my dad today. I toldhim that we had chased ghost crabs.It made him very happy. Felt like

he was here. Did you tell himabout the eyes?! Youve got totell him about their eyes! Hegets so excited...

Still nothing from Duncan. She pushes on.

SUSANNA (CONTD)See, their eyes can rotate 360degrees. They can see everythingaround them. But, they cant lookstraight up. Which, makes it easyfor birds to attack them. So, they

have to gather food at night forsafety.

(then, shrugging)I dont know. My dad finds itcool. Hes a dork.

Finally, Duncan looks at Susanna, who smiles. Impulsively,he leans in, tries to kiss her. Caught off guard, she pullsback.

SUSANNA (CONTD)Oh,...

Beat. He tries again.

SUSANNA (CONTD)Duncan, wait.

Duncan jumps up.

DUNCANI just wanted... Sorry.

He walks off.

EXT. BEACH HOUSE - BACK DECK - NIGHT - MOMENTS LATER86 86

Duncan rushes toward the STORAGE SHED. On the PORCH, Trentand Pam. Duncan slips under the porch, out of sight.

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TRENTIm an asshole. You deservebetter. But, I can be that. Ihave to be that. Come on, I needyou.

(beat)

We need each other.

He reaches for her hand. She makes a fist. Unwelcome.That said, she doesnt walk away. Duncans seen enough. Hescurries under the house, bumping into...

PETERWhere are you going?

Duncan, startled, jumps. Peter is there, holding some actionfigures.

DUNCAN

(hushed)... Shut up, Peter...

ANGLE ON Pam/Trent, looking in their direction.

PAM(calling out)

... Duncan?

She starts to move toward the SIDE OF THE DECK.

ANGLE ON Duncan and Peter, moving along underneath.

PETER(whispering)

Take me with you.

DUNCANNo. I...

PETER(hushed)

Please!

DUNCAN

No.PAM (O.S.)

Duncan...

Duncan hears Pams footsteps above them, approaching.

PETERIll scream.

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OWENYeah, and Ive spent a night injail before. Theres a limit foreverything.

(to Duncan)Whats your friends name?

DUNCANPeter.

OWENNice eye patch.

PETERThanks.

OWENYou dont sound too cool with it.

PETERMy mom makes me wear it. She saysmy eye confuses people.

OWENOh, well now you have to show me.

Peter takes it off.

OWEN (CONTD)Wait, she wants you to hide that?Is she insane? Id kill to havethat eye.

PETER(smiles)

Youre full of shit.

OWENSeriously. You know how many bitsI could do with it? Daring peopleto look me straight in the eye?That things awesome.

Peter beams. Then, something catches his attention...

PETER(way too excited)

No way! Pizza and chicken wings!(ALT: Mind if I mingle?)

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OWENHey. I went to three differentplaces in the waterpark to findthat. You can use it to catchthunder clouds.

Peter dances by, BEER in hand. Without missing a beat, Owentakes that one from him, too. Duncan plants himself downbetween Roddy and Owen. Hes one of the guys.

DISSOLVE TO:

INT. WATERPARK - EMPLOYEE LOUNGE - NIGHT - A LITTLE LATERA90 A90

Duncan, Owen, Caitlin, and Roddy lounge on the COUCHES.Caitlin, a little tipsy, starts making up a song about WaterWizz. Roddy goads, encouraging her.

ANGLE ON OWEN/DUNCAN. Duncan glances at Owen, whos enjoyingthe fact that Caitlin is center stage and having fun again.

DISSOLVE TO:

INT. WATERPARK - EMPLOYEE LOUNGE - NIGHT - A LITTLE LATERB90 B90

Owen stands up on his desk.

OWEN(to Room)

Alright, I think we need to hear a

few parting words from our guest ofhonor...

LEWIS(protesting)

No, no...

The crowd goads. Owen glances at Roddy, conspiratorially.Roddy, taking the cue, nudges Duncan.

RODDY(to Duncan, conspicuously)

You want to be part of a tradition?Duncan nods. They cross off.

LEWIS(to Owen)

Im not opening myself up to somebit.

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OWENNo, no. Youve been a good friend.Were going to miss you. Plain andsimple. Thats no bit.

Lewis takes a moment.

LEWISWell,... I wont say that I wonttotally miss some aspects of thisplace. It wasnt completely voidof decent times. I remember acouple of days that stick out asalmost memorable.

(beat, then genuine)I guess if theres one thing I willmiss dearly, its...

Just then, a very powerful STREAM OF WATER nails Lewis right

in the face.

ANGLE ON DUNCAN, armed with a major POWER SOAKER water gun.

OWEN(disbelief)

Duncan,...?!

DUNCAN(deer in headlights)

Its... part of a tradition...

OWEN

What kind of warped tradition isthat?!

Duncan glances over at Roddy, catching him grinning.Duncans been duped.

OWEN (CONTD)Lewis was pouring his heart out...

LEWISI was going to say people. Illmiss the people...

Suddenly, Lewis is nailed again in the face.

ANGLE ON RODDY, now armed with a SOAKER as well.

LEWIS (CONTD)Seriously! My doctor said not toget water on my face...!

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ANGLE ON CAITLIN, now armed herself. Lewis, fed up, goes forCaitlins soaker. She relents. And, with that... A free forall.

DISSOLVE TO:

INT. WATERPARK - EMPLOYEE LOUNGE - NIGHT - A LITTLE LATERC90 C90

The place is soaked. As is everybody. Duncan surveys a WALLOF PHOTOS. Summers past at Water Wizz.

DUNCANS POV of PHOTOS. Everyones accounted for. Owen,Caitlin, Roddy, Lewis... And, now, Duncans up there. Hesin his Water Wizz shirt, beaming for the camera.

Duncan notices Owen approaching Caitlin. He hands her aTOWEL.

ANGLE ON CAITLIN/OWEN.

OWENFun night.

CAITLIN... Yeah.

OWENLook, Im sorry. Imdevelopmentally challenged. Itsbad. Like, very special episodebad...

CAITLINI was just frustrated...

OWENI know.

CAITLINIt just started out as one summerhere and then turned into 3 years.And, that had a lot to do with you.I just dont want to look back and

regret that it should have onlybeen one summer.

OWENYou wont.

ANGLE ON DUNCAN, as Owen kisses Caitlin.

ANGLE ON OWEN/CAITLIN.

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OWEN (CONTD)Unless, this place gets swallowedup by a giant sinkhole. Then,youre going to wish you had gottenout sooner.

INT. WATERPARK - EMPLOYEE LOUNGE - NIGHT - A LITTLE LATER91 91

It has become a full on dance circle has formed. No one isholding back. Everyone takes a turn. Duncan, naturallyshows off his new pop n lock moves. Finally, Peter is up,dancing his ass off. They cheer as...

PETEROh shit, Im feeling the beat.

Suddenly,... He VOMITS.

EXT. WATERPARK - EMPLOYEE LOUNGE - THE NEXT MORNINGA91 A91

Owen emerges. Outside, passed out Partygoers on loungechairs. Remnants of the party strewn about. Owen looks upat HURRICANE HILL.

OWEN POV of Duncan up at the top.

EXT. WATERPARK - HURRICANE HILL - THE NEXT MORNING92 92

Duncan sits on the railing. The sun just about to come up.Owen approaches.

OWENI said you could hang out for alittle bit. And, I meant it.Sunrise of the next day is where Ihave to draw the line.

(then)You need to go home.

Duncan doesnt budge.

DUNCANI wish I could stay here forever.

Owen sits.

OWENOh well then, youre going to lovethe winters. Theyre prettyspectacular.

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Painting houses until it gets toocold, bar backing at some dive toscrape rent together, talking toinanimate objects...

DUNCAN

Im serious.

OWENI am, too. Theres a whole worldout there for you, Duncan. Dontsettle, just yet.

DUNCANI dont have anywhere else to go.

OWENI bet thats not true.

DUNCANThis is the only place Im happy.

Duncan starts crying.

OWENOh, hey. Hey.

DUNCANI hate him.

OWENWho?

DUNCANTrent. My moms boyfriend. He saidI was a three. He asked me what Ithought I was on a scale from oneto ten. He said I was a three.

(beat)Who says that to somebody?

OWENSomeone who doesnt know you.

DUNCANI didnt even want to answer! I...shouldnt have to answer!

OWENListen to me. Thats about him,man. Thats all about him. Itsgot nothing to do with you.

Duncan looks at him.

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DUNCANHow do you know?

OWENBecause my father was the same way.

(then)

And thats why I hate patterns. Andthats why you cant buy into thatshit. And thats why you gotta goyour own way.

Owen smiles.

OWEN (CONTD)And you, my friend, are going yourown way.

EXT. WATERPARK - EMPLOYEE LOUNGE - DAY93 93

Peter is passed out on a lounge chair, as is everybody else.Caitlin is cleaning up. Owen gently shakes Peter.

OWENRise and shine, Patches.

Peter wakes up, letting out a loud STRETCH.

PETERLast night was awesome.Did I get laid?

Duncan and Owen shocked, laugh.

PETER (CONTD)I feel like I did. Did I?

They laugh even harder.

EXT. POWDER POINT BRIDGE - DAY - A LITTLE LATER94 94

Duncan is riding his bike, Peter on the handlebars. Beat,then...

PETERStop. Stop!

Peter jumps off, tries to puke. But, nothing.

PETER (CONTD)Im okay.

He hops back on the handlebars. They ride a few feet.

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PETER (CONTD)Stop. Stop!

He jumps off again. Tries to puke. Nothing.

PETER (CONTD)

(jumping on handlebars)Man, Im never drinking again.

A few feet.

PETER (CONTD)That night was epic.

(then)Stop. Stop!

EXT. BEACH HOUSE (FRONT) - DAY - A LITTLE LATER95 95

Duncan and Peter ride up on the bike. The station wagondoors are open. There are already bags inside. Susanna isup on her deck.

SUSANNA(seeing them, calling intohouse)

Mom, theyre back!

Suddenly, Betty bursts out, runs down stairs.

BETTY(to Peter)

Where the hell have you been allnight, young man!

PETERNot now, woman.

Peter walks right past his mom, heads up the stairs. Bettyfollows.

BETTYWhat did you just say to me?!

PETERWell talk when I get up.

BETTYDont you walk away... And, wherethe hell is your eye patch?!

With that, theyre gone. Susanna looks at Duncan, thenfollows them inside.

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ANGLE ON Trent exiting his house, carrying bags.

TRENT(calling inside)

Pam, hes here.

Trent puts down the bags.

TRENT (CONTD)We were worried about you, buddy.

Duncans confused. Why the good mood?

TRENT (CONTD)Listen. Lets forget about lastnight. How does that sound? Startfresh. Clean slate. What do yousay, buddy?

Trent pats his head, walks over to the car. Duncan headsinto the house, passing Steph on the STAIRS, whos exitingwith her BAG.

STEPHI hope youre happy now.

INT. BEACH HOUSE - MASTER BEDROOM - DAY - MOMENTS LATER96 96

Duncan walks into the doorway. Pam is packing a suitcase,her back to Duncan. From her eyes, we can tell it has been ahard night. She looks exhausted, drained.

DUNCANWhats going on?

Pam doesnt turn around.

PAMWere leaving. I need you to getyour stuff.

DUNCANMom, Im sorry.

The tears come back. She keeps her back to him.

PAMI know. Me too.

Beat.

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DUNCANBut, why do you and I have to go?The summers not over...

PAMDuncan,...

DUNCANWe can stay somewhere else. Idont understand...

PAMWe want to leave early, so thatswhat were doing!

DUNCANSo,... Were going with them?

Pam doesnt respond. She knows what hes really asking. She

collects herself, turns to him.

PAMI dont expect you to understand...

His face says it all. Unbelievable.

PAM (CONTD)Youre fourteen. And, I know thatmeans you think you know everythingbut... We do things...

Pam struggles. This doesnt come easy.

PAM (CONTD)... We do things to... protectourselves. Because were scared.Scared of... Being at a place againthat we dont know if we canhandle. So,... We look the otherway. We convince ourselves that wecan make it work... Because, weneed it to.

DUNCAN

(short, clarifying)Were leaving with them.

Pam looks down. Ashamed. Duncans stare is too hard toface. Beat. He leaves. Pam sits on the edge of her bed.

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EXT. STATION WAGON - DAY - CONTINUOUSA100 A100

Pam jumps out, chasing after Duncan. She passes Trent, whosstill pumping gas. Trapped.

TRENT

... Pam...

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