A Legend's Story: Volume One

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ADRIANA HART (V.O.)

“Breaking News! President Calvin Jennings just made an announcement a few hours ago that crime in America has been constantly rising recently after his re-election. It is expressed that his main focus will be to speak at conferences around the world about decreasing violence and organizing a plan with various police departments on how to minimize the crime. Sorry Mr. President… but words do not speak louder than actions. People are being buried every day from crimes and murder. Violence is temporary, and yet death is permanent. When we will we realize that we don’t need a president to lead us nor to show others how bright we can shine. We can change this world without the help of a political figure. Just remember not to be scared to rock alone. The sun is ALONE every day and it still shines bright. This is Adriana Hart with you Channel 6 action news…

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INTERIOR - JOHN LEWIS HOUSEHOLD - EVENING

JOHN

Julie! Do you know where my wallet is? I can’t find it and I’m going to be late for work. Oh my God. I keep losing that thing. I am not even driving tonight…

JULIE

Relax honey! It should be over above the stereo where you always leave it.

John passes by and camera follows him over to the stereo to where he finds his wallet.

JOHN

Found it. I can never keep up with this thing and it has my whole life inside it.

John then approaches his daughter that is sitting on the couch watching cartoons.

JOHN (CON’T)

Hey baby girl. You enjoying your show?

JENNIFER

Yes, daddy. Are you leaving now?

JOHN

Yes, sweetheart. Daddy has to go to work with Uncle Jesse, but I will see you tomorrow. It’s the weekend and maybe we can skip out to the park. It’s supposed to be a nice day.

JENNIFER

Yay! A day at the park! Can Sky come?

JOHN

I knew you would like that, but I don’t know about your baby brother. He is still very young. But maybe we can convince your mom and him to tag along.

JENNIFER

Yay! I can’t wait daddy!

Julie enters.

JULIE

What’s all the commotion about?

JENNIFER

Daddy is going to take me, you and Skylar to the park tomorrow.

JULIE

Oh really?

JOHN

I mean, well, I said maybe. Not for sure. Maybe you can sit on it. It would be nice

for us all to get out and spend a little family time together.

JULIE

I don’t know, Jennifer. I know you love having become a big sister now, but I might wait until your brother is a little older. Just enough time for us to adjust to things. I wouldn’t want anything to happen to him.

JOHN

Oh yea, that reminds me.

JULIE

What?

JOHN

I was at the jewelry store earlier and I bought these necklaces for the kids. It has the names inscribed on them. So, even if we lose them...

JULIE

You got the kids dog collars!

JOHN

They aren’t dog collars. It’s jewelry and its cute. Look!

John comes over and leans into the crib to place the necklace around Sky’s neck. The innocent baby laughs with drool coming down his face.

JOHN (CON’T)

See! He likes it.

JULIE

I don’t know if he is ready for a choke chain.

JOHN

Funny. I think they’re cute.

JULIE

They are cute and all, but I still think they are like dog collars for our kids. Might as well put a tracker chip in them.

JOHN

Do they make those? (small pause) I'm kidding. Give it time to grow. I think you will come around to liking them.

JULIE

I don't know. Maybe. Come here. Your tie is all crooked. Let me fix it for you.

JOHN

Can’t have your one true love going into work looking like the riff raff he used to arrest on these streets.

JULIE

Well more like fifth true love. (small pause) Just kidding. I am so happy you and Jesse got the promotion. That kind of work at the police station was so dangerous and I know Marie and myself are happier seeing you both working for the FBI in a more desk job kind of atmosphere. (small pause) Oh that reminds me.

Julie goes to corner of the living room and pulls out a drawer to grab a thing of pictures.

JULIE (CON’T)

I got these pictures printed up from the summer fishing trip that all of us, Marie and Jesse went on. I think they turned out well. Great memories.

Julie files through and takes out a particular picture and begins to snicker.

JOHN

What? What is it?

JULIE

Oh nothing.

JOHN

I know it’s something. What?

JULIE

It’s just this one picture of you and Jesse holding the fish you both caught. He had that one big ole fish and it looks like you caught the bait he used to catch his fish.

JOHN

Laugh it on up. It was the part of the lake I was fishing in. I swear.

JULIE

I am sure it was. Where is Jesse anyway?

JOHN

You know him. He is always late. We won’t have the job long, if I keep letting him drive us to work every time.

JULIE

The bureau loves you both. I am sure you will be fine. I am the one more bothered with your late night shifts. I would love to see my husband more often is all I am saying.

JOHN

I know. But it was the only time slots available. We still have to work our way up in seniority. But don’t worry, I will see you tomorrow, we will have fun at the park and then maybe a nice candlelit dinner after the kids go to bed.

JULIE

Mmmmm. Don't get any bright ideas Casanova.

JENNIFER

Are you guys talking grown up stuff in code?

JOHN

Can’t get anything past you. Yes. As long as you don’t know the code, then we are fine.

JULIE

Don’t think I didn’t hear you try to sneak in your park idea either.

JOHN

It’s just that...

A horn honks outside while loud music is heard bumping from outside.

JOHN (CON’T)

Saved by the bell. Look hon, I gotta get going. Jesse is here.

JULIE

Don’t think that we won’t talk about this later.

JOHN

Of course. We can talk about it in the morning when I see you.

JULIE

Aren’t you forgetting something?

JOHN

I didn’t forget about my sweet little boy. How could I ever forget about him? Come here Sky.

John lifts Sky out of the crib and kisses him on the forehead.

JOHN

My innocent little boy. Oh how I appreciate being a father every day I see my kids' beautiful smile. I know they will grow up and do great things to help others in the world. Both of them.

Horn honks again.

JULIE

Jesse is getting impatient. And tell him to turn down the music in this neighborhood, so we don’t get any noise complaints.

JOHN

I will honey.

JULIE

And don’t forget the pictures from the trip.

JOHN

Oh shit.

JULIE

Language.

JOHN

My bad. I meant shoot.

JENNIFER

Ooooo. Daddy said a bad word.

JOHN

No, never sweetheart! I don’t use bad words. I don’t swear at all sweetheart.

John grabs his suitcase and begins headed to the front door.

JULIE

Tell Jesse to have Marie give me a call this weekend. Girl talk.

JOHN

I will. Love you, babe. Love you Jennifer. Love you Sky. I’ll see you guys tomorrow. Oh what’s for dinner.

JULIE

We’re fine John. You worry too much. I didn’t feel like cooking tho, so I ordered a pizza. Might make it a movie night tonight. It should be here soon. We are good. Trust me.

JOHN

Okay. Just making sure. You know I am a worrier.

JULIE

Now get out of here before you are more late than what you both already are.

John heads out to the car and opens the door to the sound of blaring rap music.

JOHN

What the fuck is wrong with you?

JESSE

What? That’s my shit.

JOHN

Well turn YOUR shit down! You can save it for your mixtape.

JESSE

My bad. You know how much I love rap music. What’s new with you?

JOHN

Same shit. Different day.

JESSE

I hear ya, man.

JOHN

Oh before I forget. Julie told me to give you the pictures from the fishing trip and to also have Marie call her sometime. You know, girl stuff.

JESSE

Sure thing. Oh, let me see how the pictures turned out.

Jesse opens the packet to view the pictures. He flips through until he gets to the same picture Julie had snickered about earlier as he begins to laugh under his breath.

JOHN

And what the hell is so funny over there?

JESSE

Nothing. It’s just that I remember the laughs we had that week about when we both caught our fish and compared them in size. I am not going to lie; I didn’t know that was a fish. I thought maybe you had snagged onto a small piece of algae. At least we are all relieved you found Nemo.

JOHN

Real funny asshole. You and Julie keep laughing it up. You always fish in that area, so you have home court advantage.

JESSE

I know. I’m just saying, none of us would get full off the fish you caught. We were better off feeding that one to your son, Sky. (laughs)

JOHN

Are you done?

JESSE

Yeah, man. I am done. Though I do feel like all the fish at the pet stores get nervous when you come inside the building.

JOHN

Drive the damn car so we can get to work.

JESSE

No problem. I'm just saying it looks like you caught Moby Dick’s sperm.

JOHN

DRIVE!

JESSE

Just giving you shit man. I have to actually stop and get gas though first. That cool?

JOHN

Jesse! Why didn’t you do that before you got here?

JESSE

I tried to but Marie and I had a small argument.

JOHN

Are things still not going so well?

JESSE

I mean it’s better. Not perfect. Better, I guess.

JOHN

I understand man. Hopefully it does get better. (small pause) Oh hey, there is a gas station around the block and down about two blocks called ‘Wheelers’. We can stop there. I actually need a cup of coffee. Or two.

JESSE

Great.

Jesse pulls off with the camera still running one continuous shot as they drive around the corner towards the gas station.

JESSE (CON’T)

So enough about me. How are the kids?

JOHN

Great. I love being a father. Jennifer is a bundle of joy. And Sky is my sweet innocent little boy.

JESSE

That’s great man. What I would give to be a father someday?

JOHN

You will man. You’re still young.

JESSE

Yea. We have tried. between low sperm count amongst things with her and her health, we haven't had any luck.

JOHN

I am sure that is too much information.

JESSE

I know, but, plus there are a few things to work out in my marriage. Cut down on the arguments.

JOHN

It’ll be fine. You both just got married about two years ago. Knowing someone and living with them as part of your everyday life and routine are two different things.

JESSE

Ain’t that the truth.

JOHN

Turn right here. The gas station is right on the corner.

JESSE

Oh that is close. I see it.

Jesse pulls in and up to one of the pumps.

JOHN

You want anything from inside?

JESSE

Just get me a coffee as well. And have the clerk put thirty on pump four.

JOHN

No problem.

Jesse hands John some money as he gets out the car and begins walking towards the entrance. He notices a man dressed in black getting out of an SUV as he is arguing with two other guys.

DOMINIC

Just hurry the fuck up! Jarvis? Keep an eye on him.

JARVIS

Will do.

John walks by Dominic and enters the store as Drake and Jarvis enter shortly behind him.

STORE CLERK

Good day, sir!

JOHN

Same to you.

John heads over to the coffee maker as Drake and Jarvis enter.

STORE CLERK

Good day.

JARVIS

Yeah yeah.

DRAKE

Whatever man.

JARVIS

This fucking guy!

John notices the two's response as they suspiciously walk around the store.

STORE CLERK

Do you both need help finding anything?

JARVIS

Man, get off our back. Can we shop in peace?

JOHN

Hey, he is just asking. No need to be rude.

JARVIS

Mind your fucking business, man.

John shakes his head as he brings the coffee up to the counter to pay.

JOHN

Sorry about their behavior and that you have to deal with that?

STORE CLERK

It’s okay. I am used to dealing with all sorts of customers. Nice and sometimes rude.

JOHN

I know. But you still deserve to be talked to with respect. Hopefully they hurry up and purchase something and get out of your hair. Can I also get thirty dollars on pump four?

STORE CLERK

No problem.

The clerk punches a few keys on the register and accepts the money from John before he returns change to him.

STORE CLERK

Thanks for coming in. Have a great day!

JOHN

You too.

John exits the store and makes his way back to the car before being stopped by Dominic.

DOMINIC

Hey?

JOHN

Me?

DOMINIC

Yea. You smoke?

JOHN

I actually quite not long ago, but I do have a lighter.

DOMINIC

Help me out, would ya?

John walks over and sets down his coffee. He signals to Jesse who starts pumping the gas and notices some blood on Dominic’s hand.

JOHN

You okay man? Are you bleeding?

DOMINIC

I didn’t ask to chit chart. I just need a lighter. What the fuck?!

John scoffs and reaches into his pocket and pulls out a silver lighter with an American flag on it as Dominic takes notice to it.

DOMINIC (CON’T)

I used to have a lighter just like that one. My dad had given it to me.

JOHN

Was he in the army?

DOMINIC

In his younger years he did.

JOHN

So was my dad. He and his battalion received them as a gift after the war.

Dominic lights his cigarette and starts to hand back the lighter.

JOHN

Keep it. Like I said. I quit.

DOMINIC

Alright.

JOHN

Hope whatever you got going on isn’t too crazy and gets better for ya!

DOMINIC

What the fuck did you just say??

JOHN

I was just...

DOMINIC

Don’t you ever use those words again to me.

JOHN

You know what. I was just trying to help. Take care man.

John grabs his stuff and begins walking back to the car. The continuous shot switches to now following and having focus on Dominic.

DOMINIC

FUCK YOU!

Drake and Jarvis come out the store with snacks in their hand while laughing as they approach Dominic.

DRAKE

You good?

DOMINIC

Shut the fuck up and fill the gas cans in the back.

DRAKE

I know things have been rough today after everything with Sarah and...

Dominic lifts his shirt to reveal his gun.

DOMINIC

Another fucking word from you that isn’t the words 'Yes sir!' or 'I’m done filling up the gas cans' and I’ll put four in your chest for breathing and three in your head for thinking, bitch!

DRAKE

Yes, sir.

Jarvis and Dominic get into the front seat.

JARVIS

You gonna be okay Dom?

Dominic is quiet for a second as he pauses to collect himself.

DOMINIC

I’m fucking good. Let’s pull these jobs. Tired of the rich being rich, while they step on the little man’s throat. What makes them think they are better than us? We deserve this money!

JARVIS

Just checking on you man after what happened.

DOMINIC

If I had a fucking problem with how things played out. I wouldn’t come to you for help or advice. I said I’m good!

JARVIS

But what about...

DOMINIC

I said I’m good.

JARVIS

Alright.

Drake gets into the car.

DRAKE

All done filling up the gas cans.

DOMINIC

Good.

Drake closes the door behind him before they pull off.

JARVIS

So what’s the plan boss?

DOMINIC

Just like I said back at the house. Find the homes that look like they would have some valuable shit. Quick in and out. Grab what we can.

JARVIS

Gotcha. Hey, make a left. Let’s head through this neighborhood. There are some really nice houses in here.

Dominic drives into the neighborhood.

DRAKE

Wow, there are some big houses in here. Nothing like what any of us grew up in. I know they gotta have some good shit.

JARVIS

Slow down boss. Right here.

Dominic decelerates and comes to a complete halt in front of someone’s house.

JARVIS (CON’T)

Take your pick, sir! Loaded houses all around.

DOMINIC

Hmmm...

DRAKE

How we gonna get inside? I am sure all of these houses have security systems.

DOMINIC

You have to scout the area and wait for the right time.

Dominic looks in his rear view mirror and sees some headlights coming down the street behind him as he screws a silencer onto his weapon. The car passes by and he realizes that there was a pizza delivery sign on top of it.

DOMINIC (CON’T)

Look. A perfect sign. I have an idea.

Dominic starts to follow the vehicle a few houses down and turns the corner. The pizza delivery car pulls into the driveway of a house and Dominic stops his car and turns off his headlights.

JARVIS

What you thinking, Dom?

DOMINIC

Grab your shit and follow me. Stay behind me and take my lead.