CHICKINAWA SUMMER
(Screenplay written by Jacob Jones)
VELVETJ.JONES@GMAIL.COM
EXT. (DALLAS, TEXAS) SMU CAMPUS PARKING - DAY
SMU, A large red brick private college campus, sits on a hill overlooking the city of Dallas. Students are sparse and moving out for summer internships and beach house retreats.
NARATOR (V.O.)
It was the hottest summer to date and I was a “Lifer” at Chickinawa. Lifer is an adult who thrives on spending everyday of the hottest months of the year entertaining kids. Thus, allowing upper class moms and dads a chance to lose their kids for a few weeks out of the year. Camp Chikinawa sales a dream to a child. The dream that next summer will be more liberating than the one before.
A sports car pulls in backward to a parking space right beside the dormitory doors.
Johny, an athletic 23 year old, gets out of his vintage sports car. He is wearing jeans and a wife beater as he picks up a large black bag and throws it into the trunk of his car.
A young couple walks out of the dormitory doors wearing greek letters.
Karl, Johny’s friend, clutches his girlfriend’s shoulder as they approach Johny’s car.
KARL
Is today the first day of camp?
He closes his trunk and looks at the two through his dark shades.
JOHNY
No, it’s tomorrow morning. I’m just getting the car packed.
Karl’s girlfriend, Lizzy, wears a skirt high up her thighs. She pulls her hair back and smiles at Johny.
LIZZY
You know, your not going to be able to drink or get high for the entire summer.
Johny leans back against his vintage sports car.
JOHNY
Some of us have to get paid this summer.
KARL
Don’t worry brother. We’ll have a drink for you.
JOHNY
A bet you’ll have a couple.
Karl smiles lifting up his fraternity cup and shaking it.
KARL
(drawn out scream)Ah! I’m drunk now.
JOHNY
Jesus Karl it’s not even happy hour and your already wasted.
Karl tries to pass the cup to Johny.
JOHNY
No thank’s I just had my vitamins.
KARL
It’s cool. Say,
Karl looks around for any one else tuned in to what he is saying.
JOHNY
I got some new weed at the house.
JOHNY
(intrigued) Really.
KARL
Oh it’s good.
Johny approaches the open driver’s side door and opens it.
KARL
So, did you get your final in from Roland’s class?
Johny holds up four fingers.
JOHNY
Four point zero.
KARL
You got to let me buy you a drink for that brotha.
JOHNY
I leave at seven in the morning mane.
Lizzy puts her hand on Johny’s shoulder and leans in convincingly.
LIZZY
That’s not until tomorrow. You know heather really want to see you one more time before you go.
JOHNY
I didn't hear Heather say that.
LIZZY
You saying a sister’s word isn't worth anything.
KARL
(convincingly)
Lizzy’s parents are out of town for the rest of the week. Pool side bar-b-q, a whole lot of liquor and, did I mention Jacuzzi?
Johny looks at Lizzy.
LIZZY
(cutely)Heather love it if you came.
KARL
Everybody will be there. You know it’s practically impossible to Ace Roland’s final exam and you did it. You owe yourself a drink for putting up with his shit all year. Come on, one shot Johny!
LIZZY
Tonight might be your last night of true fun for a while.
INT. LIZZY’S SISTER’S ROOM- LATE MORNING
The Alarm Clock reads eight fifteen. Johny blinks as wipes his eyes then squints and knocks over a beer bottle as he stumbles out of his bed holding his head.
JOHNY
Fuck! I’m late.
HEATHER
Good morning baby.
Johny looks down at the bed were Heather is laying half exposed.
HEATHER
When do you think you’ll be able to see me?
JOHNY
I don’t know.
Johny puts on his jeans and grabs a shirt off the floor. Heather looks at his butt.
JOHNY
I can come see you.
JOHNY
Don’t worry I’ll call you.
Johny stumbles down a large stair case.
INT. LIZZY’S LIVING ROOM- MORNING
Karl and Lizzy are sitting together, amidst a cloud of smoke that lingers infront of a flat screen television. The two are watching cartoon and sharing the same blanket.
KARL
Whoa, life of the party,where are you going?
JOHNY
I’m late.
KARL
Too late to bake?
Karl holds the joint out for Johny to take.
JOHNY
Come on Bro can’t show up my first day high.
KARL
(Mocking Johny) “can’t show up my first day high.” That’s exactly why you should. You know what you sound like? A fucking pussy.
Lizzy punches Karl in the arm.
LIZZY
Give me the damn thing I’ll hit it.
JOHNY
Hell man driving high is better than hung over.
KARL
Word. Now hit this mutha fucker.
Johny takes the joint from Karl’s hands and puffs on it blowing a bubble of smoke back into his mouth.
EXT. COUNTRY ROAD- MORNING
Johny’s car heads down a two lane road listening to a Gangsta rap song. He reaches for the knob to the cd player and cranks up the volume to it’s maximum capacity. As the volume increases so does the speedometer in his sports car.
INT. SHERIFF CAR- DAY
Sheriff Bill, an overweight peace enforcer is snack when he notices Johny’s car coming from the distance.
SHERIFF BILL
Nice car.
The sheriff swigs down a gulp of coffee.
SHERIFF BILL
That’s right get the wind behind you.
Sheriff Bill points his radar gun at Johny’s car as it passes by.
Sheriff Bill throws the car in drive and takes off after Johny. The sheriff reports his plates to the dispatcher.
SHERIFF BILL
Well, look what we have here? A college boy.
The Sheriff car gets closer to Johny’s Bumber but, Johny is so immersed in the rock song he doesn't hear or see Sheriff Bill on his tail.
INT. SPORTS CAR- MORNING
JOHNY
Get money spend money stay fly.
Johny finally looks in his rearview mirror at the flashing lights of a cop car.
JOHNY
Shit! Should have known I’d get pulled over by some small town fuzz.
INT. SHERIFF CAR- MORNING
DISPATCHER (V.O.)
No prior arrests the plates run clean. The car is licenced to Johny Hash.
The sheriff grips his walkie-talkie.
SHERIFF BILL
Copy that.
Johny’s car pulls over and the sheriff gets out of his car and slams the door with authority then walks up to Johny’s window.
SHERIFF BILL
I usually call for back up when someone doesn't immediately pull over.
JOHNY
I didn't know you were behind me.
SHERIFF BILL
You weren't paying attention. Your lucky I didn't put a gun to your nose and pull your ass out of your fancy car here. Gimmee your license and registration.
JOHNY
Yes sir.
Johny reaches for the glove box and opens it. As he opens the glove box the Sheriff slides his hand on to his gun holster.
Johny hands the Sheriff the documents.
JOHNY
Sorry officer I didn't know I was speeding.
SHERIFF BILL
(pissed of little man syndrome tone) What’s my car say on it boy. Matter of fact what the fuck does this badge say.
The sheriff reflects the sunlight of his proudly worn star.
SHERIFF BILL
I’m a sheriff. The only one. Where are you headed boy?
JOHNY
Camp Chickinawa sir.
The sheriff chuckles.
SHERIFF BILL
It’s that time a year again.
The sheriff looks down at the peice of paper in his hands.
SHERIFF BILL
I’m going to let you off on the speeding violation but, You insurance is expired. I’m going to have to write you a ticket for that.
The sheriff leans down into Johny window and pulls down his shades sniffing the air.
SHERIFF BILL
Sign this. When you get to camp tell Cody hi for me.
Sheriff tears off his ticket and passes it to Johny.
SHERIFF BILL
Have a good day now you here.
EXT. CAMP CHICKINAWA- LATE MORNING
As Johny approaches the camp there is a 15 mile an hour speed limit sign. A sign on a tree reads “You are now in Camp C Zone!”
JOHNY
Ok, I’m here.
Posted on trees are large inspirational phrases.
Johny slows down and reads each sign posted on the trees. The signs read: “The world is what you Make of it,” “happiness is all in the mind” and, “Get your particles in motion.”
JOHNY
What?
A group of people all dressed in khaki shorts and white shirts stand in the road and cheer as if they were welcoming home the super bowl champions.
Suddenly, everyone forms a straight line in the middle of the road. Starting with the first person in line pirouetting away opposite the person ahead of them.
Now in the two separate lines they form on either side of the road the Camp Chickanwaw counselors jump and swing their arms with excitement.
Johny cautiously cruises between them as they applaud with unrivaled enthusiasm.
BAM, A tall dark brown Hispanic counselor attempts to open Johny’s locked door. Unsuccessful BAM knocks on the limo tinted window.
INT. JOHNY’S CAR- MORNING
Johny presses a button and lets the window slowly roll down. BAM leans his head through the narrow gap created by the rolled down window.
BAM
Hey buddy my name is Richard but, my camp name is BAM! Can I get in?
JOHNY
Sure.
The door unlocks and Richard is covered in sweat soaked clothes and breathing like he has just ran a marathon.
BAM
Keep heading down this road and I’ll tell you when to turn left. I mean turn right. Yeah, should know my way around here by now this is my thirteenth year at Chickinawa.
JOHNY
Really?
BAM
Oh yeah! It’s been great. I’m just glad they chose me. I was underprivileged growing up. My mom was a crack head and I never met my dad. The camp owners paid for me to come for a summer when I was ten. Since then they have pretty much adopted me.
JOHNY
Man I’m sorry to hear that.
BAM
Oh don’t feel sorry for me. My life is great now! I get to spend everyday at summer camp having fun with kids. It’s the best
Johny looks at the road.
JOHNY
Is this the turn?
BAM
Take a left here.
Bam turns and looks at Johny vigorously.
BAM
So, you ready for the best summer of your life?
JOHNY
Better than the nineteen fifties?
BAM is confused by Johny’s remark and does not know what to say in return.
JOHNY
Sure, I guess.
BAM
These are the I boy cabins. The I stands for intermediate, ages nine to twelve. (powerfully)I’m head counselor for the I boys. Well, actually second in command over the I boys. Mainly, I’m in charge of getting the cabins ready for inspection.
Johny’s car approaches a group of five cabins just about twenty yards away from a huge lake.
BAM
This is it. Park right here.
Johny parks the car on a small hill overlooking the lake side cabins.
EXT. I BOY CABINS- DAY
Johny steps out of the car and looks at the tranquil lake behind the cabins.
BAM
Need some help unloading your stuff?
Johny pops the trunk and pulls out a large black duffle bag that must weigh eighty pounds. He hands it to BAM who immediately struggles with it.
BAM begins to pull the bag down a rock laid path to the cabins.
BAM
We are in Cabin three together. I got a bottom bunk.
BAM runs and jumps on his bunk. The bunk has a cheesy fluffy quilt on it. A fan is attached to the bed post. BAM grabs the fan and points it on his sweaty face.
BAM
I got to go back and help greet more counselors.
BAM rolls his sweaty ass of the bed.
BAM
Feel free to change into something more comfortable. We are going to meet up at the top of the “C-Dome” in about an hour.
JOHNY
C-Dome, What’s that?
BAM
The big complex to your left is called the “C-Dome.” We’ll meet there every morning for the daily announcements. How else are we going to know what’s going on in the real world.
JOHNY
I thought we were in the real world.
BLUE
Hey gangsta, you are now in Chickanawa World. Hope you straped on your seat belt becuase it is goint to be a wild ride.
Blue addresses a audience of young camp sounselor trainees.
BLUE
We are going to make this year the best ever.
BAM gets excited and jumps in the air.
BAM
Camp C baby! Get ready!
BLUE
We have built up an empire of the goodest people I know. Now lets take a minute to let all that goodness resonate.
Blue closes his eyes and breathes in through his nose deeply.
BLUE
Smell that rich summer scent of pine trees and fun. Get a sun tan and...
Blue opens his eyes and looks down at the group of counselors he is addressing.
BLUE
Like me some of you guys might get lucky and meet the girl of their dreams here. Get married and have a kid. That’s a beautiful thing. Life is a beautiful thing.
Blue looks up at his boss, Cody Fur, who is positively loving Blue’s speech.
CODY
It smells like something is cooking up in the kitchen.
BLUE
You can believe that.
Blue steps back to the middle of the stage.
BLUE
Now we are going to play a game to sort of get to know each other. I want everybody to get up out of their seat and start introducing themselves to as many people as they can for the next three minutes. Go.
Blue looks at his watch and sets the timer.
Johny turns to his left.
JOHNY
Hi Johny.
A young guy, Robby, around eighteen looks at Johny intimidated by his presence.
ROBBY
Hey, how’s it going?
ROBBY
Not bad? So, are you a Spartan or Athenian?
JOHNY
I think they said I was an Athenian.
BLUE
Just hello and get a name you have two minutes left.
Johny turns and looks at the you female counselor beside Robby.
JOHNY
Johny.
APRIL
April.
Crystal quickly throws her hand out to Johny.
CRYSTAL
Johny I’m Crystal.
JOHNY
Hi crystal.
Bam jumps in beside Johny.
BAM
Hey! Johny’s in my cabin!
The girls look at BAM and he suddenly shuts up.
APRIL
There is a counselor movie later tonight at the lodge.
BLUE
Alright guys.
Blue looks right at BAM.
BLUE
BAM! How many new names do you remember?
BAM
Alot! Like twelve.
BLUE
Who are they?
BAM
Sara, Preston, Pual, Mike, Johny, Robby and April.
BLUE
That was about half of what you originally said.
BAM smiles nervously and scratches his head.
BLUE
It’s ok BAM. Cody is going to say a few things to the male counselors so we need all the females to go ahead and head to the bottom of the C-Dome.
The girls follow Cody’s wife, Jill, down the steps of the C-Dome.
JILL
Let’s go girls.
The final female counselor vacates the C-Dome. Cody then looks at the Young men facing him.
CODY
Now guys I know that there alot of really hot junior counselors. They are junior counselors for a reason. The Junior counselors are seventeen. (with conviction)I know it’s hard to fight temptation but, ou have to. I trust everyone of you guys. There are just a few standards we have to cover before the summer gets going. For some of yall this is just a review. BAM what is the difference between a good touch and a bad touch?
BAM quickly shouts out the answer.
BAM
Bad touch is when you touch someone in an area on their body that a one piece bathing suit would cover up.
CODY
I want everyone to watch this film about sorta of what we screen for and what you need to be on the look out for.
Cody dims the lights and a projector begins to play a film. The image of an older man is projected on the screen.
CODY
This is a film about Steven Mortis. He is a three time convicted child molester. This video may make you guys feel a little awkward but, we need to watch it.
A picture of Steven Mortis is in black and white. He has a bald head mustache and thick bottle cap like bifocals. His still image begins to move.
INT. JAIL CELL- DAY
Steven Mortis the child molester is written in times new roman as the interview and runs across the screen in captions under Steven Mortis.
A spider suddenly lowers onto Steven’s shoulder.
STEVEN
I was about 17 when I first started looking at little children as sex objects. I have three convictions against me.
INT. TOP OF C-DOME- DAY
Cody walks up to the projector with a remote in his hand.
STEVEN
I have opted for a surgery to remove my testicles. I believe it is the only way to cure me of my sexual desires.
Cody stops the film.
JOHNY
(to himself)What the hell was that?
CODY
I wanted to show you guys his story so you will never mistake a person like him.
Cody turns on the lights and flicks a frisbee to Blue.
BLUE
I hope you guys are ready for a little game of Ultimate Frisbee cuz, it’s going on! Athenians Verse Spartans.
BAM jumps up.
BAM
Lets do it!
INT. I BOY CABIN- NIGHT
Johny opens the cabin door and hears wall to wall screams. He flips the light on and boys fly across the bunk beds to pretend as if they had been fast asleep.
JOHNY
I thought I told you guys to go to bed.
Johny exhales then hears a whimper coming from the bunk bed in the far right corner of the cabin.
JOHNY
Alright guys what did you do to Joey.
CHUCK
We didn't do shit! Joey is just being a little bitch.
JOHNY
Hey you watch your mouth Chance. That is a demerit.
Johny approaches Joey and touches his shoulder. Just then Joey turns around and squirts the cabin counselor in the face with water. The cabin erupts in laughter.
JOHNY
O.K. What is it going to take to get you guys asleep.
CHUCK
Tell us a ghost story
The others in the cabin chime in “yeah ghost story.”
JOHNY
I’m not aloud to tell ghost stories you know that.
JOEY
We aren't going to rat you out.
The other kids chime in “Yeah”
JOHNY
Maybe just one.
The kids begin to cheer.
JOHNY
Only if you promise to not say a word as I am telling the story and after I’m done. You have to go to sleep.
The kids in unison ‘Yeah we promise.” The lights are flipped out as velvet j holds a mag light up to his face.
JOHNY
Back when I was just a boy about the age yall are My grandfather would take me deer hunting.
Ten minutes has passed the kids look intensely at Johny waiting for him to finish what he was saying.
JOHN
So after my grandfather killed the wild homeless person by cutting him taint to throat he gave the knife to me and said..
KID
What’s a taint?
Johny points the flashlight into the bunks
JOHNY
I thought I said no talking.
CHUCK
It is the space between your balls and your asshole. You know the one you never wipe.
The kids bust out into luaghter.
JOHNY
I guess you don’t want me to finish.
The kids Moan and complain.
KIDS
Finish!
JOHNY
So he hands me the knife and says the words..
INT. CODY’S OFFICE- MORNING
CODY FUR
Johny please come in and have a seat. I understand you told ghost story last night.
JOHNY
It didn't have any ghosts in it and it wasn't scary. It is just some lame old story my Grandfather told me.
CODY FUR
You can rest assure it was’nt lame the kids have been going around all morning talking about it.
JOHNY
I really didn't think it was that good.
The camp director looks down at his desk and sighs.
CODY FUR
Did you happen to mention anything to the kids about...
The camp director acts embarrassed as he point down at his crotch.
JOHNY
What? Your dick
CODY FUR
No!
JOHNY
Your balls your asshole! What man?
CODY FUR
It starts with a “t”.
JOHNY
Taint.
Camp director nods.
JOHNY
What’s wrong with the taint?
The camp directors gasps.
CODY FUR
You will watch your mouth here. This is a Christian camp son of a bitch.
JOHNY
It’s not a genital or even a curse word. It’s just a strip of skin. I did’nt even tell them about it. Chuck was the one who knew what it was. He told the cabin.
CODY FUR
Don’t do that Johny. Don’t blame it on a child. Take responsibility.
JOHNY
(sincere)Sorry Cody.
CODY FUR
Listen Johny. The kids like your stories, just try to keep them PG rated.
EXT. BOTTOM OF THE C-DOME- MORNING
EXT. I BOY CABINS- DAY
Blue and Johny walk to behind the I boy’s cabin.
BLUE
I’ll get straight to the point Johny. There has been word going around that you smoke weed on your off time. Is that true?
Blue looks Johny dead in the eye.
JOHNY
Listen man I signed a a form at the beginning of the summer that I would drink or smoke. That means cigarettes and weed. I don’t break my word.
BLUE
That’s all I needed to know.
Blue stick his hand out for Johny to shake. The two shake and head back up to the cabins.
EXT. LAKE LIVING- DAY
In the middle of a wide open area of Lake Living is a new silver Super Air Nautique. Inside the Nautique sits four girls and two boys around the age of twelve and thirteen.
Johny is sitting on the back of the boat helping a girl put her skis on. The boat is turned off and Brad is sitting with his feet propped up on the wheel just catching some sun rays.
ASHLEY
Brad can I jump in the water.
BRAD
Johny you got those ski’s on yet.
Johny turns around.
JOHNY
Not yet.
HEATHER
The skis are too small.
Heather frowns with frustration.
JOHNY
You just need more soap. The ski’s are the right size.
BRAD
Sure jump in.
Ashley jumps into the Lake and another girl joins her. There is no wind and the water sits still as glass.
JOHNY
There it’s in.
Ashley’s foot slides in to the ski and she falls into the water.
JOHNY
Go ahead and swim away from the boat a little.
Johny turns around and looks across the lake at a boat head toward them. Johny walks to the bow of the watches as the other boat approaches him at a rapid speed.
Johny throws his hands in the air as he catches the first glimpse at the faces of the counselors on the other boat.
At the front of the other boat is Jared, Robby and April. The word lifeguard pops up above the heads of Jared and April who are flirting with each other.
Jared is turned looking at April and laughing at Robby. Above Jared’s head is the word Boat Driver.
BRAD
Oh shit!
Brad jumps to tun the key to the boats ignition and Ashley screams from the water.
JOHNY
Fuck!
Jared finally turns and realizes were the boat is going.
At the same time Johny’s eyes catch Jared’s.
JARED
No!
April and the kids on Jared’s boat scream. Johny jumps off his boat right before the two collide.
While under water Johny hears a loud smashing sound above his head. He tucks his head under his arms as the life jackets brings him back to the water surface a boat propeller cuts through the water above him.
The blades nearly cut Johny before his head pops above water. A Ashley is crying and Johny immediately swims to her.
JOHNY
Are you ok?
ASHLEY
Yes.
JOHNY
Is everyone ok!
Johny pops off his life jacket and hands it to Ashley.
JOHNY
Get to the boat and see if anyone needs help.
Johny swims over to a boy holding his arm in the water. The boy is crying as Johny approaches him.
JOHNY
Just relax. Where are you hurt.
BOY
My arm.
The boys arm is obviously broken. The bone is sticking out the arm.
JOHNY
Don’t move your arm.
Johny swims the boy over to the boat. Brad face has lines of blood trickling from glass cuts on his face.
BRAD
Is he alright.
JOHNY
Give me your shirt. We are going to have to tie his arm up.
Brad takes off his shirt and throws it to Johny. Johny ties up the boys arm and Brad helps Johny get the boy onto the boat. The counselors on the boat are helping the children out of the water.
Another Nautique approaches the two wrecked ones. Blue carefully steers his boat causelessly to the scene of the wreck.
Jared gets on the boat he has just hit and get a full scope of the damage he has just caused.
Jared is shaking as johny just stares at him.
JARED
Oh shit, look at the damage. This is probably twenty five thousand dollars worth of damage I just caused.
Johny gets in Jared’s face.
JOHNY
The damage isn't half as important as one of these kid’s lives. Not to mention mine.
Jared and Johny stare into each others eyes and Jared is speechless.
BLUE
Johny take my boat and get these kids to the shore. Brad go with him. April you to.
Brad is staring at Jared with a furious intent on whooping some ass. April starts wiping tears from her face as she holds Ashley who is in a state of utter panic.
Johny helps the wounded boy and then the rest of the children onto the boat. He then cranks the ignition leaving Blue, Bam, Robby and the Nautiques in his wake.
INT. -- TOP OF THE CAMP C DOME -- NIGHT
Little Raphael is sitting in the corner pulling the top of his hat down to cover his nose. Super counselor BAM runs over to Raphael and kneels down beside him. Robby, in a fake energetic voice holds out his hand and grits his teeth as he speaks.
BAM
To be honest, I should sit your ass out all day and make you watch while everyone else gets to play.
Little Raphael looks up at Robby with terrified tear filled eyes.
LITTLE RAPHEAL
They was picking on me.
BAM
I don’t care I’ve had it with you.
LITTLE RAPHEAL
He put a put on my head.
BAM
I’m not going to let you ruin the night. I wanted to go to the bon fire tonight.
Danny another counselor walks by and looks over at Robby.
BAM
(slightly sweeter tone)
Now I know you can behave so go out there and play nice.
Danny looks away and BAM shoots a furious look at little Raphael with pure hatred in his eyes. Crystal walks by and BAM quickly walks to her side.
BAM
Hey Crystal looking forward to the bon fire tonight.
CRYSTAL
Yeah sure.
BAM
I hope that you will be at the counselor lodge later. There is something I have been dying to show you. It’s a big surprise.
Robby curls his lips and bites the air.
BAM
That’s right I got a big surprise.
CRYSTAL
Yeah, what?
BAM
We are going to win the Competition tomorrow and you know why?
CRYSTAL
What do you know?
BAM
I know who is going to win and by how much. I also know a little something about Johny. I little something I am willing to disclose at a price you might like.
CRYSTAL
What price is that?
BAM
The price of you and me two people that need to do the dirty situational exchange of fluids from our holes.
CRYSTAL
What?
BAM
You know, I like that recreational Bam bang honey that has been me, that’s what I’m all about.
BAM looks around the room and people start listening to what he is saying.
BAM
I know why you want me to fail.
Crystal looks at Robby perplexing.
CRYSTAL
I think you are reading to much into it.
BAM
(upset)It’s because my crystals do not form like yours.
INT. COUNSELOR LODGE- NIGHT
Robby and Bam are entranced in a game of foosball. Bam is by the superior of the two. Playing the sticks like a seasoned veteran all the while gloating about his skills.
BAM
You see that last shot? Of course you didn’t! ‘Cuz it went straight to the back of the net.
Counselors witnessing the thrilling match are feeding Bam’s competitive nature with their cheers and applause. At one point Bam holds the ball with one of his players, turns his head towards Robby and grins, just before sending the game winning into the goal with a devastating spin shot.
ROBBY
Hey! Spin shots aren’t allowed, you of all people should know that!
BAM
Well, when you’re up by 15 does it even matter anymore?
ROBBY
BAM have you ever lost at this?
BAM
Not for the last three years. Don’t feel bad just consider it another notch on my belt.
Johny walks up to the tournament foose ball table.
JOHNY
Mind if I get in on the game?
BAM
Brotha you do have to ask to get ass whooped.
BAM laughs sarcastically and over the top. Johny just smiles as he grips the handles to his miniature soccer team. Bam holds the ball in the air and waves it from side to side.
BAM
Just try to keep your eyes on the ball.
Johny begins a game against Bam. Much to the surprise of Bam, Johny possesses strategy and technique that demonstrate he’s no rookie slouch.
BAM
(nervously)I thought you’d never played before?
JOHNY
(focused on game) I never said that. You must have just remembered your trash talking earlier.
As the game progresses, as well as Johny’s lead, the group within the lodge, sensing an upset, begins to lean heavily on Johny’s side.
BAM
I’m getting pretty sick of this damn beginner’s luck.
Bam spins the handle. Crystal walks through the front door.
JOHNY
I thought no spins allowed.
Crystal starts approaching the table and BAM immediately looks her dead in the eyes.
BAM
(with forced enthusiasm) Hey! I didn't know you had Thursdays off.
CRYSTAL
I switched with April a week ago.
Crystal looks at Johny and he returns the glance. BAM wipes the sweat from his forehead and flings it on the tournament foose ball table.
BAM
No spins are legal. Just don’t shake the table.
Johny looks up for a moment and shakes his head. At the same time, Bam scores only his first goal of the game and lets out an emphatic roar.
BAM
BAM BABY! Back in business! What is the score I lost track.
ROBBY
Damn Bam I think its like ten to one.
BAM
What the fuck do you know Robby I spanked your ass.
ROBBY
Dude just chill.
BAM
Serve the Ball! (under his breathe) I am chill.
Johny score five more quick shots.
BAM
The table is leaning.
JOHNY
Do you want to switch sides.
BAM
Yeah, I usually play on that side anyway.
The two switch sides and Bam catches Crystal checking out Johny’s ass. Johny’s eyes then meet Crystals.
Johny tosses the ball to Bam game point. Bam scowls at Johny
BAM
Best two out of three?
JOHNY
I don’t think a want to play any more.
Bam throws the ball in the center of the table and Johny rapidly scores then walks over to Crystal and the two walk out of the lodge together.
BAM
Son of a bitch!
Robby walks up to Bam and puts his hand on Bam’s shoulder.
ROBBY
It’s cool dude everyone loses.
BAM
I’m always the winner
ROBBY
Ok. You lost your edge when Crystal walked in.
BAM
He said it was his first time.
ROBBY
He played as if was born on that table.
BAM
Bullshit! He was obviously a hustler. His mother probably trained him. Lucky him
Bam looks directly at Robby.
BAM
I was born an orphan.
ROBBY
What? Everybody loses once in a while Bam you have to get over it man. Look I got something that can help you take the edge off. I just don’t want to get in trouble for helping you out.
BAM
(relieved by Robby’s concern) I won’t get you in trouble.
ROBBY
Take two of these and wait an hour. Tell me how your feeling then.
Robby hands a prescription bottle to Bam. Bam opens it up and pours four into his hand then downs them and chases the pills with soda.
INT. CABIN- NIGHT
Bam is laying in bed when the cabin door swings open. The kids start to chatter back and forth
LITTLE RAPHEAL
Johny’s back.
The kids start to wake each other up with fart noises. Bam pretends to snore.
JOHNY
Alright guys knock it off Bam’s trying to sleep.
While laying in bed, Bam replays the humiliation of losing in his head. It’s just at this moment that Bam, reality, and the pills are all beginning to interact. Bam jumps out of bed and begins to rant.
BAM
You clearly cheated and then you go and take her too?
JOHNY
Come on Bam the kids don’t need to see you act like this.
All the kids are sitting straight up in their beds watching Bam and Johny
BAM
Go back to bed!
LITTLE RAPHEAL
How was it Johny? Did you get laid.
BAM
Give me a token and get your loud filthy mouth out of this cabin.
BAM
You’re not gonna come in here and mess it up for me. You’re just another newbie that’ll last only one summer.
JOHNY
I didn't know Crystal was spoken for.
BAM
Well she is and everyone knows we have been a couple for the past three years.
Bam is now standing over Johny’s bunk and becoming more agitated.
JOHNY
Why don’t we just turn in for the night? It’s been a long day today and we have another one set in store for tomorrow.
BAM
Why do you think it’s that easy? You just think you’re gonna smooth it all over like usual. Your so cool Johny.
JOHNY
Bam, I don’t know where you’re going with this but you need to try and relax.
BAM
DON’T TELL ME WHAT TO DO!!
JOHNY
Calm down Bam. No one needs to end up getting hurt over who knows what.
BAM
You’re the only one that’s gonna get hurt, Johny!
As Bam attempts to pounce on Johny, Johny realizes Bam is serious. He springs out of bed and tries to assess the situation. Johny walks out of the cabin. The kids run up to the window.
BAM
Of course you’re gonna run away!
EXT. CABIN- NIGHT
The cabin door swings open. Little Raphael is standing beside Johny. Johny’s back is to the cabin door. Bam puts his arm around Johny’s neck in an attempt to choke him out. Johny struggles for air and little Raphael throws a rock at Bam’s head. The kids evacuate the cabin to witness the fight from the outside.
BAM
Your going to regret taking my girlfriend.
LITTLE RAPHEAL
She never even liked you.
Bam grits his teeth. Johny then manages to take Bam’s pinky finger and twists it back causing Bam to let go of his choke hold and scream. Johny uses the opportunity to twist back Bam’s arm as well as fling Bam’s face to the ground.
BAM
Don’t break it.
JOHNY
I don’t want to hurt you but your making it hard for me
LITTLE RAPHEAL
Make him pay Johny!
JOHNY
Get everybody back in the cabin.
BAM
Get him off of me!
The I boy counselors run out of their cabins and up to Johny pulling him off of Bam.
INT. CODY’S OFFICE- MORNING
Cody and Blue are standing in front of Bam. Bam sitting in a chair looking up at them with a huge swollen black eye.
CODY
Now son just tell us what happened.
BAM
He came in late making alot of noise and I was just trying to get him to be quite so the kids would fall asleep. I asked him to step outside and when I went to go talk to him he threw me down then slammed my face in the ground.
Bam’s face starts to quiver.
BAM
Then he called me a wet back.
CODY
What?
BAM
He said “I’m going to kick your ass your fucking wet back.”
Bam starts to cry.
MRS. FUR
Bam You were born in the United States. You know that’s not true.
Cody looks to his wife with a look of complete disgust.
CODY
Now honey I think Johny may be a racist.
Bam continues to play like he is on the brink of crying.
CODY
Honey, I knew when Johny didn’t want to participate on salvation day that something was wrong with him.
Bam touches Cody on the shoulder.
BAM
There is something I have been keeping a secret from you for the entire summer Cody.
CODY
Bam you know not to keep secrets from me, especially not at your job where kids lives may be at risk.
BAM
I swear it doesn't hurt the kids.
MRS. FUR
Bam what is it?
BAM
I saw Johny smoking weed with one of the junior counselors.
CODY
Oh my god.
MRS. FUR
Which junior counselor?
BAM
Dan.
Mrs. Fur lets out a deep breath.
MRS. FUR
How could you not tell us?
CODY
Why did you keep that a secret?!
BAM
I didn't think it was that big of a deal.
Bam looks down at the ground and innocently shakes his head.
MRS. FUR
Bam you were wrong.
CODY
And you could have been dead wrong buddy!
Cody looks at his wife.
CODY
Imagine him high off his ass on the lifeguard stand.
Cody looks at Bam.
MRS. FUR
It’s ok, we forgive you.
CODY
I don’t know what to say. I am so disappointed in you for not coming to us about this sooner.
BAM
At first it was just him, when he went for his morning jog.
CODY
All this time I thought he was marathon training.
BAM
Just last week after the rodeo I saw a copperhead snake by the blob so I went to the rifle range to grab a 22. I caught Johny, Dan and Crystal at the rifle range they were all getting high.
MRS. FUR
Are you sure they were smoking weed and not some kind of cigarette?
BAM
It smelled really bad. Like a skunk.
Cody and his wife are shocked.
MRS. FUR
Now Bam,you have to be absolutely certain that what you saw was marijuana. Do you understand?
BAM
I’m positive, it was green and it had crystals. (Bam looks puzzled)
MRS. FUR
Crystals, Well I did notice Crystal running the other morning.
CODY
Well there is only one thing we have to do about this. We are going to have to call Bill.
Mrs. Fur covers her mouth in shock.
MRS. FUR
Honey, you can’t! He’ll arrest them. It will be in the news.
CODY
Fine. I’ll handle it tomorrow morning.
Cody looks at Bam.
BAM
Go back to the cabin and make sure those kids are safe. No telling how high he could be right now.
EXT. CAMP COUNSELOR PARKING- MORNING
Johny is jogging up to the entrance when he suddenly stops dead in his tracks.
There are two German shepherds and Sheriff Bill standing beside Johny’s Sports car. The driver side window has been smashed in and there are scratch marks on the door.
SHERIFF BILL
Johny Good morning.
As Johny approaches his car he notices that the driver side window has been busted out. His pipe and a bag of weed sit on the hood of the car.
SHERIFF BILL
Well good morning Johny.
The tall sheriff extends his hand to Johny. Johny’s arms stay by his side as the sheriff continues to hold his out. Johny looks at Blue and Bam who are standing behind Cody Fur.
CODY FUR
Just when I think I can trust a person. (screaming)Johny what you are doing is a serious crime! Not to mention what your mother or your grandmother would think of you if they knew what you were doing.
BLUE
Your a filthy mouth you sorry sac of shit. Look some of these kids probably know everything there is about sex including; oral, anal, masturbation (in low voice) vaginal but, I’ll be god damned if I hear innocent children mumbling the word marijuana. Pack your shit you are going home.
Cody picks up the pipe off the hood. Bam Just stares at it innocently.
CODY FUR
I thought you were better than this. It’s a shame. A shame this camp doesn't need. I don’t think your family need to know about this. That is the soul reason you not in jail right now, because of me.
BLUE
Your a filthy mouth you sorry sac of shit. Look some of these kids probably know everything there is about sex including; oral, anal, masturbation (in low voice) vaginal but, I’ll be god damned if I hear innocent children mumbling the word marijuana. Pack your shit you are going home. How dare you lie to me Johny.
A shocked look runs across Johny’s face.
JOHNY
Sir, I have to perform at the talent show tonight. The children are in my act and will be lost without me.
BLUE
Don’t bring the kids in this you peice of shit
CODY FUR
Did you not hear me? You are fucking fired.
Johny just stares at the group of men.
CODY FUR
Well, What do you have to say for yourself Johny?
SHERIFF BILL
Speak up son.
JOHNY
I reckon I’ll get going.
SHERIFF BILL
Your pitiful boy. Hopefully you learn from this and get your life together.
CODY FUR
If the kids ask were you are going just tell them your driving to Houston to pick up boat parts. One more thing apologize to Bam for the black eye.
JOHNY
Sorry Bam. Next time I’ll get the other one.
SHERIFF BILL
Don’t try and come back here now son. You get going and stay gone.
Johny opens the car door and sits down on broken glass. Cody bends down and looks at Johny through the broken window.
CODY FUR
You got fifteen minutes to get your stuff and get out of here.
INT. I BOY CABIN- DAY
Johny turns and walks away. He opens the cabin door and there is another counselor in there talking to the children. As Johny opens the door the faces of the children light up. Johny hangs his head as he walks into the cabin.
CHUCK
What’s wrong?
Johny looks at the other counselor then at the child.
JOHNY
I got fired.
CHUCK
What the fuck? That’s bullshit. So that means you are not our counselor anymore.
JOEY
They can’t.
JOHNY
They can and they did. I’ll be seeing you guys.
Johny grabs his bags and heads out the door. Little Ralpheal runs out to catch up with Johny.
Little Ralpheal runs up and hugs Johny.
JOHNY
It’s cool little buddy just hear the music in your head and you will be fine.
INT. I BOY CABIN- DAY
The bright orange sun has just peaked over the Lake. The cabin is still asleep with the exception of Johny who is outside stretching.
Johny rolls his shoulders back and starts off for his morning run.
BAM has the attention of a cabin full of twelve year old boys.
BAM
Listen guys when I wake up in the morning I say to myself, I’m going to show this day the respect that it deserves. So lets go out there and kick some Athenian butt.
The kids in red start to cheer as the kids in Blue start to boo.
BAM
Alright guys lets keep up the enthusiasm. Today is going to be great.
Bam looks up and sees that a kid is still curled up asleep in his sleeping bag.
BAM
Who is that still asleep in the bunk.
Marcus looks over at Bam through his thick glasses.
MARCUS
I believe that is Ralph.
BAM
Now come Ralph you know it’s time to get up.
Johny steps through the door trying to avoid eye contact with anyone.
BAM
Johny! Ralph here doesn’t want to get up.
JOHNY
Poke him with a cattle prod, I don’t care.
BAM
I’m going to give him one more minute to sleep and if he isn’t up by the end of that one minute, starting now, then I will take a D.
EXT. CAMP CHICKINAWA TALENT SHOW- NIGHT
The children are all are all sitting with their respective cabins watching the talent show take place on the stage in front of them.
Little Ralpheal then spots Johny motioning for him to get the other children’s attention. Little Ralpeal whispers a word which is immediately passed down the cabin line.
BAM’s solo is interrupted by Johny who walks out on to the stage with the applause of all the children
JOHNY
Sorry Bam but my cabin has a performance to do.
Charles lowers the volume to Bam mic and at the same time raises Johny’s volume.
JOHNY
This is the part of the show were I would normally perform. Well this year I was told I can’t so I’m going to do my kind of music with help from I boy’s cabin 9.
Hard core rap beat begins to play as Johny walks out onto the stage. The kids from his cabin run up to join him.
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