CHICKINAWA SUMMER
(Screenplay written by Velvet J)
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. Student population is sparse and moving out for summer internships or their parents beach house retreats.
NARATOR (V.O.)
It was the hottest summer to date and I was signed up to be a “Lifer” at Chickinawa. Lifer is an adult that 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 it’s guests and staff. 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 wears jeans and a tight wife beater. He curls up a large black bag. Then throws it into the trunk of his car.
A young couple walks out of the dormitory doors wearing their greek insignia on their T-shirts.
The dormitory doors fly open and out comes Karl, Johny’s friend. Clutches his girlfriend’s shoulder as they approach Johny’s 1985 V12 Jaguar coupe.
KARL
Is today the first day of summer camp fun?
JOHNY
Jesus Karl you fucking hammered.
Johny closes his trunk and looks over at the two through his dark shades.
KARL
(slurring) Hey sir! I am not drunk just slightly buzzed.
JOHNY
Yes you are and no, it’s tomorrow morning. I’m just getting the car packed.
Karl’s girlfriend, Lizzy, is wearing a short blue Jean skirt high up her thighs. She pulls her hair back and smiles at Johny.
KARL
What is the check list? Lots of mosquito spray sun block and a package of condoms.
JOHNY
Something like that.
Lizzy takes a drink of Karl’s flask.
LIZZY
Those kids are going to piss you off and your going to wish you had a J.
Johny leans back against his vintage sports car.
JOHNY
If I were you I would take drugs up there and get caught my ass is grass.
Karl throws his hand through his hair.
KARL
I would at least take some pain pills with me. You know just in case.
JOHNY
I’m not going to risk that. I doubt the boss smokes weed or is even cool enough to accept people that do. Besides, they might even drug test me man.
KARL
(hyper) What? No way dude you smoked last night bro what are you going to do?
JOHNY
Chill man. That is why I bought this hundred dollar system cleaner. You drink it thirty minutes before you pee and it masks all traces of any drugs in your urine.
KARL
Thinking of everything.
JOHNY
Well, they could take a hair sample.
KARL
That’s fucking lame. Why did you even sign up for this shit in the first place.
JOHNY
I did’nt my grandmother signed my up for it.
Karl puts his hand on Johny’s shoulder.
KARL
There comes a point in a man’s life when he has to drop his balls and say listen grammy.
JOHNY
It’s Mam Maw.
KARL
Whatever. You say thanks but, I’ll find my own job. What happened to that internship in New York?
JOHNY
I did’nt get it. I think this summer camp might actually be fun.
KARL
I’m sure you’ll have a grand oh time staying sober for the entire summer.
JOHNY
We get a forty eight hour break at the end of June. I might be able to make a trip back here for a day.
KARL
Don’t worry brother. We’ll have a case of beer ready for you to drink.
JOHNY
A bet you’ve already had a couple cases yourself.
Karl smiles lifting up his fraternity cup and shaking it.
KARL
(drawn out scream)Ah! Damn it quit calling me a drunk.
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. Wouldn't want to just piss them out.
KARL
Dude your such a fucking health nut. Say,...
Karl looks around for any one else tuned in to what he is saying.
JOHNY
I got some new blueberry muffins at the house.
JOHNY
(intrigued)
Last time I ate one of those I was high for a day?
KARL
How about you kick it with the muffin man before you go off.
JOHNY
I don’t know.
Karl looks at Lizzy.
JOHNY
Should I?
KARL
Grab my cock and touch my chain.
Lizzy’s eyes lower and she powerfully grabs Karl’s cock and dangles his chain with her finger.
JOHNY
Uhm... Sounds good.
KARL
Oh, it is. It’s the fucking lift off.
Johny approaches the open driver’s side door and leans on it. Karl smacks his head with his hand.
KARL
Dude, did you get your final in from Roland’s class?
Johny holds up four fingers.
KARL
Four point zero. Dude what was all that triangle theory shit.
JOHNY
It would take all night to explain.
KARL
Fuck Citizen Kane!
Lizzy throws up the flask in her hand.
LIZZY
Fuck Herman Mankiewicz!
Karl slaps Lizzy’s ass.
KARL
Shut your meat flaps.
KARL
You got to let me buy you a drink for that brotha.
JOHNY
I leave at seven in the morning mane.
KARL
So. You got one night to party then you can go chase those dollars. Wake up in the morning and get on the grind.
Lizzy puts her hand on Johny’s shoulder and leans up to his ear.
LIZZY
(persuasively)
That’s not until tomorrow. You know heather really wants to see you.
JOHNY
I didn't hear Heather say that.
LIZZY
Are 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
(cute voice)
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 wipes his eyes then squints at the alarm clock. Johny knocks over a beer bottle as he stumbles out of his bed holding his head.
JOHNY
Fuck! I’m late.
HEATHER
Good morning baby. That was quite a night.
Johny looks down at the bed were Heather is laying half exposed.
HEATHER
Do you think you’ll be able to see me at all this summer?
JOHNY
I don’t know.
Johny puts on his jeans and grabs a shirt off the floor. Heather looks at his butt.
HEATHER
I want to come visit 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 in front of a flat screen television. The two are watching cartoons and sharing the same blanket.
KARL
Whoa, life of the party,where are you going Johny?
JOHNY
I’m late.
KARL
How’s about a beer boy.
Johny starts to gag as if he is about to throw up.
KARL
Here take some medicine. Reload.
Karl Chunks Johny a bottle of water. Lizzy passes Karl a joint.
KARL
Want to wake and bake?
Karl holds the joint out for Johny to take.
JOHNY
Come on Bro! I 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 twat.
JOHNY
I might get drug tested.
KARL
They are not going to drug test you. They already would have.
Lizzy pinches Karl’s arm.
LIZZY
You don’t know that for sure.
KARL
Are you going to live your life or let the man live it for you. Bro, they just want you to sign the paper. You know how much a drug test costs? No way they are doing that for every fucking employee there.
Karl holds takes a puff of the joint in his hand.
KARL
You got a three hour drive. Do you want to do it hung over or high?
LIZZY
Don’t do it Johny.
Johny reaches for the joint.
KARL
That’s what I’m talking about.
Johny takes the joint from Karl’s hands and puffs on it blowing a bubble of smoke back into his mouth.
JOHNY
Oh shit.
Johny starts coughing.
KARL
Yeah. How do you feel?
JOHNY
Late.
Johny starts to laugh at the cartoon when Lizzy and Karl join in.
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 crank the volume to maximum. As the volume climbs so does Johny’s speed.
INT. SHERIFF CAR- DAY
Sheriff Bill, an overweight peace enforcer in his mid thirties, is eating a sandwich with everything when he notices Johny’s car coming from the distance.
SHERIFF BILL
Don’t slow down.
The sheriff swigs down a gulp of coffee.
SHERIFF BILL
Let the wind get 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 car gets closer to Johny’s Bumber.
SHERIFF BILL
Well, look at what we have here. An SMU boy. This car must have cost your daddy a pretty penny.
Johny is so immersed in the rap song he doesn't notice Sheriff Bill on his tail.
INT. SPORTS CAR- MORNING
Johny begins singing along to a verse in the song he’s listening to as he heads down a country road with a cop on his tail.
JOHNY
(shouting)
Get money spend money stay fly but my level you can’t get it I’m hustler I’m a hustler yeah!
Johny finally looks in his rearview mirror at the flashing lights of a cop car.
JOHNY
Shit! Just my luck to get pulled over by some small town fuzz.
INT. SHERIFF CAR- MORNING
Taped to the dash is a picture of the sheriff with his wife and kid.
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
Keep your hands on the wheel
The sheriff circles Johny’s car with his hand on his gun.
JOHNY
I didn't know you were behind me.
SHERIFF BILL
Your lucky I don't put a gun to your nose and pull your preppy ass out of your car here. Give your license and registration boy.
JOHNY
Dude come on.
SHERIFF BILL
Dude? Just say yes sir and do what I tell you to.
SHERIFF BILL
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.
SHERIFF BILL
Real slow like.
Johny hands the Sheriff the documents.
JOHNY
Sir, officer. I didn't know you were behind me.
SHERIFF BILL
(little man syndrome)
What’s that car say on it boy.
Sheriff Bill points at his squad car.
SHERIFF BILL
Matter of fact what the fuck does this badge say.
The sheriff reflects the sunlight proudly off his gold star.
SHERIFF BILL
It says sheriff and I’m the only one in this town. Where are you headed to son?
JOHNY
Camp Chickinawa.
The sheriff starts to chuckle.
SHERIFF BILL
It’s that time a year again.
The sheriff looks down at the piece of paper in his hands.
SHERIFF BILL
My boy is a Spartan there. His names Ralpheal.
Johny looks at watch.
SHERIFF BILL
I’m going to let you off on the speeding violation but, Your insurance is expired. I’m going to have to write you a ticket for that.
The sheriff leans down into Johny’s window and pulls down his shades as he sniffs the air.
SHERIFF BILL
Sign this and 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 ya hear. Try and watch the speed limit. Nice car by the way.
The sheriff walks back to his squad car.
JOHNY
Fucking prick.
EXT. CAMP CHICKINAWA- LATE MORNING
As Johny approaches the camp zone there is a 15 mile an hour speed limit sign. On a tree beside the road is a sign that reads “You are now in Camp C Zone!”
JOHNY
Ok, I guess I’m here.
Posted on trees are large inspirational phrases in red and blue.
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 counselors all dressed in khaki shorts and white shirts that read “Chickinawa Summer 05,’”stand in the road and cheer as if they were welcoming home the super bowl champions.
JOHNY
You have to be kidding me.
Suddenly, everyone forms a straight line in the middle of the road. Starting with the first person in line the counselors start pirouetting away opposite the person ahead of them.
Now in two separate lines on either side of the road Camp Chickanwa counselors jump in the air and swing their arms with excitement.
Johny cautiously cruises between them as they applaud with unrivaled enthusiasm.
JOHNY
Ok, don’t jump in front of car.
Bam, A tall dark brown Hispanic counselor attempts to open Johny’s locked door. Unsuccessful, Bam knocks on Johny’s 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 between the car door’s window.
BAM
Hey buddy! My name is Richard but, my camp C name is BAM! Can I hop in?
JOHNY
Sure.
The door unlocks and Bam is covered in sweat soaked clothes. Bam is breathing like he has just ran a marathon.
BAM
Nice ride man.
JOHNY
Thanks.
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 tenth year at Chickinawa.
JOHNY
Really? That’s a long time.
BAM
Oh yeah! It’s been great. I’m just glad they chose me. I’d probably be dead if it wasn't for Cody and the camp owners. I was underprivileged growing up. My mom was a crack head and I never met my dad. I won a free summer here when I was ten. Since then they have pretty much adopted me. This camp is my life.
JOHNY
Man I’m sorry to hear you had a rough childhood.
BAM
Oh, don’t feel sorry for me. My life is great now!
This summer is going to kick butt!
JOHNY
That’s good to know.
BAM
I don’t remember much of my old life, just getting shuffled from one foster home to the next. I finally feel at home here. 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 I’m supposed to make?
BAM
Take a left here Johny.
Bam turns and looks at Johny with a vigorous grin.
BAM
So, you ready for the best summer of your life?
JOHNY
Better than the nineteen fifties?
BAM is confused by Johny’s remark.
JOHNY
Sure, I guess.
Pointing at a small cluster of cabins beside Lake Living.
BAM
These are the I boy cabins. The I stands for intermediate. That’s ages nine to twelve.
JOHNY
Your an I-boy counselor?
BAM
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 daily inspections.
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. He then pops the trunk and pulls out a large black duffle bag.
BAM
Need some help unloading your stuff?
Johny hands the bag to Bam who 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 ninja theme blanket covering the mattress. A fan is attached to the bed post and a fluffy rug sits in front of the bed. Bam grabs the fan and points it on his sweaty face.
BAM
Ah! I could take a nice nap. I got to go back and help greet more counselors.
Bam heaves heavily as he rolls his sweaty ass of the bed.
BAM
Feel free to change into something more comfortable. We are going to be doing some physical activities later. Once your unpacked meet up at the top of the “C-Dome.” in There is a meeting in about an hour.
JOHNY
Where’s that?
BAM
The big complex up the road. It’s called the “C-Dome.” We’ll meet there every morning for the Spartan Athenian scores and the daily news. How else are we going to know what’s going on in the world.
JOHNY
I thought we were in the real world.
BAM
Not anymore.
Bam puts his hand on Johny’s shoulder.
BAM
Welcome to camp.
INT. TOP OF THE C-DOME- DAY
A large black man with dreadlocks addresses an audience of camp counselors.
BLUE
Each summer we call out to adults of this country and any other to pray about being a counselor at Chickinawa. And you know what? Each summer we a blessed to have the greatest staff with the most unique and fun individuals. I don’t think any other place in the world can compare to the level of fun you will achieve here.
Blue looks at Johny.
BLUE
Your not just going to have fun. Your going to grow in mind body and spirit.
Blue grabs the microphone and walks across the stage.
BLUE
Hey guys, you are now in Chickanawa land. Hope you strapped on your seat belt because it is going to be a wild ride.
The counselors and hold up their hands forming a C. As everyone in the room cheers Johny looks around and begins to clap. Blue motions for there silence.
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. We got a new youth minister, Shep.
Shep waves his hand at everybody. 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
Some of you guys might get lucky and meet the girl of your dreams here. Then get married and have a beautiful caramel child like mine. That’s a beautiful thing. Life and children are beautiful things.
Blue looks up at his boss, Cody Fur, who is positively loving Blue’s speech.
BLUE
Most of you guys here know Cody and his wife Shelly. Then we have the Camp director and everyone’s boss Tony Sprinter.
The camp counselors put their hands in the air making C’s with them.
COUNSELORS
(in unison) C!
Cody smiles and walks up beside Blue pointing at Tony.
CODY
It smells like something is cooking up in the kitchen this summer.
BLUE
You can believe that.
Cody turns on the staff promo video.
CODY FUR
You guys are going to be having the best fun this summer.
Blue steps back to the middle of the stage.
CODY
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.
Cody looks at his watch and sets the timer. Johny turns to his left.
JOHNY
Hi, Johny.
Robby, a young guy around the age of 18, shakes Johny’s hand.
ROBBY
Hey, how’s it going?
JOHNY
Not bad. You?
ROBBY
Just checking out the talent.
Johny and Robby stare at a group of girl counselors.
CODY
Just say hello and get a name people. You have two minutes left come on. See how many people you can meet.
Johny turns and looks at the young female counselor beside Bam.
JOHNY
Johny.
APRIL
April.
Crystal quickly throws her hand out to Johny.
CRYSTAL
Johny I’m Crystal.
JOHNY
Hi crystal.
Bam jumps 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.
CODY
Alright guys.
Blue looks right at BAM.
BLUE
Bam! How many new names do you remember?
BAM
A lot! Like around twelve.
BLUE
Well, who are they?
BAM
Uhm...Sara, Preston, Pual, Mike, Johny, Robby and April.
BLUE
And...
BAM
And.
BLUE
And you already knew there names. How about someone you just met.
Bam smiles nervously and scratches his head.
BAM
Johny.
BLUE
It’s ok Bam.
The counselors laugh at Bam. Cody looks at his wife and she nods.
CODY FUR
We need all the females to go ahead and head to the bottom of the C-Dome. Cody is going to say a few things to the male counselors so no girls allowed.
The girls follow Cody’s wife, Jill, down the steps of the C-Dome.
JILL
Let’s go girls. Time to talk about the cutest guy at camp.
Crystal is the final female counselor to vacate the C-Dome. She does so but, not before looking Johny in the eyes. Cody then looks at Johny and the other young men facing him.
CODY
Now, guys I know that there a lot of really hot junior counselors. Remember guys they are junior counselors for a reason.
ROBBY
So that next year they are ready to dunk!
BLUE
(with conviction)
The Junior counselors are seventeen! I know it’s hard to fight temptation but, you have to. I trust everyone of you guys. There are just a few standards we have to cover before the summer gets going.
Cody looks over at Blue.
CODY FUR
Fighting temptation is part of life guys. What it is now? I think there are around 400,000 registered child molesters in our country.
BLUE
Now I’m not saying any of yall are but, you need to know how to spot them. 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
Exactly! I want everyone to watch this film about sort 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 child molester with multiple convictions. This video may make you guys feel a little awkward but, we need you guys to watch it.
A picture of Steven Mortis is now projected 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.
EXT. PARK- DAY
Steven Morris is standing in the shade under a tree smoking a cigarette watching several children play with a frisbee.
STEVEN
People think I can help it but, I can’t. It’s a sickness. It’s a disease but, I’m not scared of it anymore. While in prison I made the decision to cut off my nuts.
INT. HOSPITAL- DAY
Steven Mortis is in a medical gown on an examination table facing a doctor. The doctor examines Steven’s crotch and squints with disgust.
STEVEN
The pain was temporary and the effects are life time. I feel like a new person clean of all the dirty sex thoughts I once had running my life.
EXT. PARK-DAY
A frisbee lands on Steven’s foot. He picks it up and looks at a little boy who has run up to his knee to retrieve the frisbee.
STEVEN
For me the decision was a simple one. I just placed several rubber bands around my nuts and waited till they had no feeling.
Steven picks up the frisbee and hands it back to the little boy. The small child looks up at Steven. Steven begins to breathe deeply and winks at the kid who smiles then runs away.
STEVEN
Now I work with police to help catch what I used to be. It’s important to recognize what a child molester is. It’s someone you know and trust.
INT. TOP OF C-DOME- DAY
Cody walks up to the projector with a remote in his hand. He holds up the remote and 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. If you paid attention Steven will teach you an important lesson.
BAM
He got what he deserved!
BLUE
I think he tried real hard until he realized balls just weren't for him.
Every guy in the Top of the O-Dome is shocked and silent. 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
I love it! Let’s get it on!
Bam barks like a dog. The other male counselors look at him with an unimpressed expression.
EXT. SOCCER FEILD- DAY
All the male counselors jog down to the soccer field beside the C-Dome. In the middle of the field stands Bam and Blue. Bam throws the frisbee to Robby as more guys begin to close in to a tight group.
BAM
Blue’s the Athenian chief and I’m the Spartan chief. As much as all you guys want to be Spartans we had to divide half of you to blue. Those chosen few will join my team. You other losers can go with Blue.
Bam looks directly at Robby.
BAM
Robby come with me.
KEVIN
How come I wasn't chosen yet Bam.
BAM
Cool it! Kevin you will get your turn.
BLUE
Today you will find out whether you are a Spartan or and Athenian. We are not deciding. Your teams were randomly chosen before you arrived at camp. Rest assure that if you are an Athenian you will win the Chickinawa Games.
BAM
Robby, Your a Spartan.
ROBBY
Word.
Blue looks over at Johny.
BLUE
Johny your an Athenian go on and join me team.
A combination of pointing and nods the guys begin to break into groups of Spartans and Athenian. Blue begins to hand out blue flags for his team to wear around their waist.
Bam snaps the plastic buckle to his belt. The two red flags hanging from his hips and wave in the wind.
BLUE
The rules are basically the same as flag football except for one big difference. Instead of a pigskin we are using a frisbee. Guys lets try to avoid full body contact. Spartans are shirts and Athenians are skins.
Blue looks at Bam.
BLUE
Heads or tails?
BAM
Heads.
Blue tosses the coin in the air and watches it land by his foot.
BLUE
Heads it is.
BAM
We’ll take the ball first.
Bam looks at Johny seriously.
BAM
Good luck Johny.
Bam starts to run down to the opposite end of the field.
BAM
Spartans lets rock and roll.
BLUE
Athenian lets huddle up.
Johny and the other guys in the Athenian team gather around Blue who is sweating up a storm despite the fact they haven't started the game. Blue takes a knee with the frisbee in his hand.
BLUE
Ok guys we are kicking off I want everyone to run down field and cover who ever has the frisbee. Watch for fake hand off’s and laterals.
JOHNY
What’s the cover formation.
BLUE
Just go after Bam. He likes to run these back to house.
Blue gets off his knee. Bam is stretching his legs with anticipation.
BLUE
Remember guys it’s just a game so lets have fun but, don’t over due yourself.
The Athenian huddle breaks and the Athenians line up for kick off.
BLUE
Ok here we go!
Blue cranks back the frisbee and lets it loose flinging it high in the air. Johny takes off down Field.
Bam jumps in front of his team mate and grabs the frisbee and starts running with it like a NFL pro.
BAM
Spin move.
Bam escapes the grasp of an Athenian.
BAM
(to himself) Dig Baby
BAm starts high stepping toward Johny. Who breaks down right before Bam get to him. Bam tries to juKe Johny but falls over his own feet.
Johny bends down to grab Bam’s flag. Bam rolls over and tries to crawl away from Johny. As he crawls away Johny grabs his flags.
JOHNY
Your down here.
Bam looks down at the ground where he fell and steps.
BAM
It’s uneven here.
ATHENIAN
No it’s not.
BAM
Lets huddle up!
The Spartans huddle up around Bam.
BAM
Alright guys I’m starting all time quarterback. I got a lot of accuracy with this thing so be on point.
Bam begins to draw receiver routes on his open palm.
BAM
You two run a fly.
ATHENIAN
What’s a fly.
BAM
All the way to the ozone.
Bam Looks at Kevin, a skinny red head with light skin and freckles.
BAM
Kevin you run a hook. That’s five steps and turn around. Ready...
SPARTAN TEAM
Break!
The Spartan’s approach the line of scrimmage and Bam pretends to be taking a snap.
BAM
On two. Red set hit, hit!
Bam pulls back and searches for open receivers. Johny is covering an Athenian on a fly route.
BAM
Three one thousand!
Bam takes off running. He dodges several Athenians as Johny takes an angle of pursuit on Bam. Bam Looks at Johny then runs straight into an Athenian.
ATHENIAN
Damn dude take it easy. We’re not playing tackle.
KEVIN
Bam your nose is bleeding.
BAM
I don’t give a shit. Huddle up!
Bam trots backward with blood running down his nose.
BAM
Lets do this.
Cody Fur and Tony Sprint walk down from the C-Dome and Start to observe the Male Counselors play.
CODY FUR
I think we got some real energetic kids. It’s going to be fun to see how the kids react to the new guys.
TONY
Johny is a pretty athletic guy. The way his grandmother described him I was expecting a bookworm.
Bam cranks back the frisbee and sends it toward a down field receiver.
BAM
Catch it. Catch it. Catch it!
Johny watches the pass carefully and leaps for the frisbee as it makes it’s decent.
BAM
No!
Johny intercepts the pass and is immediately downed by a Spartan player.
BAM
Kevin that was your pass. I thought you were going to dive for it. It’s cool guys We’re still in the game.
KEVIN
Bam can I play QB next down.
Bam Psychotically laughs.
BAM
Buddy I need you as a receiver. Maybe after half time.
KEVIN
I could do a good job I just need a chance to prove myself.
Bam turns around and points at Kevin.
KEVIN
Please just give me a
chance to throw it once.
Bam walks up to Kevin and whispers in his ear.
BAM
Just run your route and I’ll put this puppy right in your hands.
Bam walks up to the line of scrimmage and pretends to slide his hands under a centers butt.
BAM
Set, Hut! Hut!
Bam backs up in the pocket looking for receivers.
BAM
Three one thousand.
Bam takes off running down the field. He dodges two Athenian would be tacklers. He then runs behind Kevin using his body as a shield he pushes on Kevin’s back sending him flying face first at Johny’s knees. Johny jumps over Kevin then rolls out of bounds.
KEVIN
Dude why did you pushed me.
BAM
Somebody pushed me into you come on your on my team bro! Your block got us another touchdown.
Bam slaps Kevin on his ass.
KEVIN
It’s cool.
Johny brushes the leaves off his shoulders and points at Bam.
BAM
Lets do this.
JOHNY
I got you next time.
BAM
There won’t be a next time I’m fast as shit.
Bam jukes then does a spin move back to the huddle.
BAM
Ok we are going for the T. D. this time. I’m going to play it like I see it and just star throwing bombs at the the farthest man open ready Break.
Bam leaves the huddle and the rest of his guys disperse to the line of scrimmage.
BAM
Down Set Hut!
Bam draws back into the pocket Johny follows the tallest receiver to the end zone. Bam decides to tuck the ball and run. He dodges several players as Johny draws back down the field after him.
BAM
Bamzzy Turn!
Bam shakes off another would be tackler as Johny slowly takes his angle toward Bam. Bam balances just enough to juke Johny but, rolls his ankle trying to avoid him.
BAM
Shit!
Bam screams and lets everyone around him here his pain for a minute.
BAM
Oh! God! Ala! This shit hurts. It’s broken! Jesus Christ it’s fucking broken.
Bam tries to scoot on his ass to the side line when two team mates help him.
BAM
Don’t fucking touch me! I’m fine it don’t hurt.
Bam doesn't move for a second then puts his face in the dirt and screams.
BAM
You can do it. Just get up Bam.
EXT. ROAD TO C-DOME- DAY
A long line of cars full of parents and eager children enter the camp grounds. Bam and Blue are directing the cars to a stop where a counselor hops in the car with them.
Bam approaches the window of an old minivan.
BAM
Hey buddy, what cabin you in?
The boy looks at Bam but, doesn't say a word.
BOY’S FATHER
He’s in cabin five.
BAM
Awesome that means your going to be with me and Johny this summer.
Bam looks over at Johny.
BAM
Johny show these guys were cabin five is!
Johny jogs over to the van and opens the door. As Johny opens the door it makes a squeaking sound.
BEN’S FATHER
Don’t open the door all the way. It comes off the hinge sometimes. Benjamin shut the door.
JOHNY
It’s ok I got it.
Ben a scrawny twelve year old boy with brown hair runs out of the van and slams the door shut for Johny. Ben’s father spits tobacco juice into a beer can sitting in a cup holder.
BEN’S FATHER
Ben’s real excited about getting to water ski this summer. He’s ready to get out of the house.
JOHNY
You got a water ski class? Thats great Im teaching a water ski class. I bet our going to be im=n my class. Have you ever skied before.
Ben shakes his head.
JOHNY
Well, I bet it will only take you a couple tries before your gliding across that water like a pro.
BEN
Really?
JOHNY
Oh yeah bro.
Ben’s dad turns and looks at Johny.
BEN’S FATHER
Ben is kinda slow it may take him longer than the other kids.
EXT. LAKE LIVING- DAY
Johny is sitting on a canoe with a lifeguard float across his lap. Little Raphael walks up behind him and sits on the other side of the canoe.
JOHNY
What’s up squirt?
LITTLE RAPHEAL
Johny do you believe everything in the bible is true.
Johny looks out at the calm lake water then back out
JOHNY
It could be.
LITTLE RAPHEAL
But, do you think it is?
JOHNY
The bible is a great book to live your life by I just don’t think everything in it is a fact. Did you know that the New Testament was written hundreds of years after the death of Christ.
LITTLE RAPHEAL
Christ came back from the dead didn't he Johny?
JOHNY
That’s what the bible says.
LITTLE RAPHEAL
That’s horse shit nobody comes back from the dead.
JOHNY
It’s the moral your looking for and that’s that everyone can bounce back from anything.
LITTLE RAPHEAL
Do you believe in heaven?
JOHNY
I’d like to believe in something.
LITTLE RAPHEAL
My dad told me they call it a religion if its hard to believe. Johny do you believe in heaven and hell?
JOHNY
Well, I guess I see myself coming back to make life better for people.
LITTLE RAPHEAL
That’s reincarnation. Are you a Buddhist?
JOHNY
I’m a spiritual person.
LITTLE RAPHEAL
Can I tell you a secret Johny.
Little Raphael begins to cry.
LITTLE RAPHEAL
Promise me you won’t tell anybody.
JOHNY
Yeah sure budy. What’s wrong?
Johny puts his arm around little billy and hugs him.
JOHNY
It’s ok. You don’t have to tell me.
LITTLE RAPHEAL
My dad hits me and my little brother.
JOHNY
How does he hit you?
LITTLE RAPHEAL
He hits me on the head real hard for no reason.
Little Raphael is shaking and trying to control the tears streaming down his face.
JOHNY
Don’t worry buddy it will be ok.
An “Odsmobile Cutlus Supreme” approaches the designated kitchen staff parking lot.
BIG MIKE
Sup pimping.
Ricky Pulls up in his truck with the base pumping. He points at Johny and Johny points back.
JOHNY
Nothing much man. You ready for the freestyle lesson later.
Big Mike laughs.
BIG MIKE
Your going to get on the mike later. Ain’t you off tonight.
JOHNY
Oh yeah. I’ll be there.
Johny flips out a cd for Big Mike.
JOHNY
This is that new famous people blow trees cd also some M pegs of that O.P.P.
Big Mike grabs the CD from Johny
BIG MIKE
Hell yeah that’s what I’m talking about.
JOHNY
I’m get up on it.
INT. CAMP C CAFETERIA- DAY
Johny walks in through the doors. Female counselors hanging out by the door swoon over him as he steps out and heads toward the parking lot.
BIG MIKE
Going acapella now mane! I’m off the brain. Watch me break it open then do the thang.
Johny stands and watches as Big Mike wrecks the mike.
KEVIN
It’s sort of like Karaoke but you make up your lyrics and you have to make it rhyme.
Johny just watches on at the crowd of people surrounding Big Mike. It truly was a show he was putting on.
BIG MIKE
I might not drive the bat mobile But I’ll steel your wheels. Got dark tint sou you cain’t see what I’m doing law pull me over hell yeah I’ve been abusing. He’s just mad cuz I be getting head while I’m cruzin.
Big Mike looks up at Johny with red eyes and the two stare each other down.
KEVIN
Get on the mike Johny.
Somebody else grabs the mike and starts to rap.
BIG MIKE
What’s up cousin who you bring?
KEVIN
This is my home boy Velvet J.
BIG MIKE
VelvetJ as you know if Cody or any of the other staff knew we were to get wind of our use of this fine stereo equipment we’d get fired.
Johny looks around at the groups of off duty Chickinawa kitchen staff.
BIG MIKE
As far as the rules. If you think you got what it takes there is only one mic if you got it then you got to wreck it.
JOHNY
That’s what’s up.
Big Mike walks back to the turn tables and starts to chop up the beat as another man starts to freestyle.
JOHNY
(to himself) That’s what’s up.
KEVIN
You know why these guys are cool Johny? They don’t give a shit about Tom Cruise. This country is so fucking screwed the media feeds you bull shit and makes you eat.
JOHNY
They do?
KEVIN
Yeah, how come Tom Cruise is such an icon.
Johny looks at Kevin.
JOHNY
Honestly, I wish someone would punch that guy.
KEVIN
Or punch his baby. That’s what I feel like when I hear this music. This is trap music or, “Hustle Musik.”
JOHNY
I’ve never heard this before.
KEVIN
That’s what I’m saying this is’nt Hollywood shit. This is down south music that is just originating here. Nobody else is doing it like this.
JOHNY
I like Big Mike’s words.
KEVIN
It’s a freestyle. He’s making it up as he goes along.
INT. CODY’S OFFICE- MORNING
Cody is standing in the office doorway drinking a mug of coffee and passing out candy to people walking by his office.
CODY FUR
Hey, Johny how about a fireball.
JOHNY
No thanks. Cody can I talk to you about something in private?
CODY FUR
Sure, go ahead and have a seat. Super Bubble?
Johny sits down. Cody offers him a peice of bubble gum.
JOHNY
Nah, I’m good.
CODY FUR
What is it?
JOHNY
Lil’ Raphael told me not to say anything but, i think it is in his best interest if I do.
Johny pauses and looks to the floor.
CODY FUR
Go on Johny what’s the matter.
JOHNY
He says his father abuses him.
Cody takes a deep breath.
CODY FUR
He does this every year. Somebody should have told about this. Listen Johny. Lil’ Raphael is kind of retarded. He likes to make things up to get peoples attention.
JOHNY
I don’t think he was making it up. I believe him.
CODY FUR
Johny don’t get sucked into some little boys lies. I know his father and he wouldn't harm a fly. Why don’t you take the night off. Get a break from these kids and there wild stories. Lil’ Raphael will be fine just trust me.
JOHNY
Your full of shit Cody.
CODY FUR
What did you say?
JOHNY
I know when some one is fibbing and when they are pouring out there heart to me. You may know this guy but I don’t.
CODY FUR
Hey! Cool your ass off. Now I gave you the night off so just take the these keys...
Cody passes the keys to the Ski Nuatique to Johny.
CODY FUR
Take her for a spin tonight. I’ll call his dad and schedule a meeting.
Johny looks at the keys in his hands. Cody spits out his gum and opens another one. Johny walks out of Cody’s office as he stares a hole through Johny’s back.
EXT. FRONT OF THE CAFETERIA- DAY
Bam is eating a giant sandwich watching Crystal talk to a group of young girls. He looks at a face of a young girl and is suddenly transported back in time lost in his memory.
EXT. TRAIL TO LAKE- DAY (10 YEARS AGO)
A young boy runs down a trail chasing a young girl. The young girl stops and screams. A mean sized copperhead is wrapped around it’s eggs. Two blood lines of blood leak out holes in Crystals calve.
CRYSTAL
Ow!
She collapses beside the snake and Bam runs up to Crystal he watches the snake raise up at them. He picks up a stick and hits the snakes head knocking it back.
CRYSTAL
Help me.
He drags her away then puts his mouth on her calf and starts to suck on the bite. She begins to cry.
CRYSTAL
It hurts.
BAM
I got you.
Bam picks up the girl and runs with her in his arms up the trail. Covered in sweat and exhausted the young Bam approaches a Cabin with Crystal in his arms.
He sits her down gently and runs into the cabin.
EXT. CAMP DANCE- NIGHT
The two young kids dance together and Crystal lays her head on Bam’s shoulder. Slowly the age as they dance together.
EXT. FRONT OF CAFETERIA- DAY
Bam is looking at the scare on Crystals leg and she looks over at him.
CRYSTAL
Ok. Girls go ahead and start your warm up and I’ll be right back.
Crystal walks over to Bam.
BAM
Too bad you don’t have the night off I was thinking of getting a movie and fast food.
CRYSTAL
Uhm. Sounds good.
BAM
Listen, I don’t know what you are thinking but, I think you are my girlfriend.
CRYSTAL
I thought that too.
BAM
Can I ask you a question?
CRYSTAL
Sure.
BAM
Do you and Johny have something going on.
CRYSTAL
No, he’s just good friend.
BAM
Sorry I just wanted to ask you.
Johny walks out from the bottom of the O-Dome and Crystal watches him walk across the soccer field.
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.
JOHNY
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 laughter.
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 wasn’t 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.
Johny jumps in his car and peels out. As he flys over the speed Bumbs Tony Sprinter waves at him confused by Johny’s traveling out of the camp so quickly.speed.
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.
A hard core rap beats begins to play as Johny walks out onto the stage. The kids from his cabin run up to join him. The rest of the camp watches on with anticipation as little Rafael grabs the microphone.
LITTLE BAY BAY
Listen up bitches and hos. We got a new camp song here at Chickinawa want to hear it?
The kids go wild cheering for Johny.
JOHNY
My name is Johny and i like to smoke blunts and I dont give a fuck if you mom run up than her ass gets punched. Big boys can eat that for lunch im ready for a punk steady knocking out his fronts.
LITTLE BAY BAY
And I may be tiny but i aint no chump all cops are punks take my grandma out for lunch leave her ass stuck with bill for fun cuz im a kid i dont pay for shit and Cody Fur can straight suck my dick. Bam is whack but what do you expect his mom smoked crack.
JOHNY
Crack is all I get Bam’s just jealous cuz im laying pipe in his bitch. Bay Bay got skills and she is the best kid once again im a ripe rapper that got picked to go to camp so i did now them leaders make me want to quite but i came back cuz the haters aint shit.
Cody is Banging on the closet door and Blue is crying and balled up in the corner.
BLUE
My wife will put a stop to this. Honey! Unlock the door.
Blues wife is dancing to the music.
The entire male kitchen staff take there turn dancing erotically with Blue’s wife.
EXT. LAKE LIVING- NIGHT
Bam pulls out several pills from a bottle in his pocket and takes everyone of them.
He is on the Lake just sitting in the boat looking at the moon reflecting off the water when he begins to cry.
Bam then looks at the blob floating on the calm water. Bam turn the boat on and gives gas to the engine and starts speeding away from the lake shore.
Bam turns around in the middle of the lake. He looks intensely at the blob in the distance then begins to speed toward it. Bam screams as the boat bounces off the water at a high speed.
Bam rapidly approaches the blob then hits it launching the boat high into the air. The boat flies over the shore and into a tree then explodes.
INT. CABIN- NIGHT
Kids wake up in the cabin to a loud thunderous crash. They look out the window at a glowing fire coming from by the lake shore.
KEVIN
Stay in your bunks I’ll be right back.
Kevin runs out of the cabin towards the fire. As he approaches the scene of the wreck He sees Tony Sprinters truck. Bam crawls against a pine tree and looks up at Kevin with a bloody face.
KEVIN
Bam! Are you alright?
INT. CABIN- DAY
Lil’ Ralpheal walks up to Johny and points up at the top bunk over Johny’s bed.
JOHNY
Are you sure you want a top bunk.
Lil’ Ralpheal acts like he knows kung-fu.
LITTLE RAPHEAL
Woah. I can handle anything.
JOHNY
Well we will see. How about that bunk over there.
LITTLE RAPHEAL
I want a top bunk.
INT. CABIN- EARLY MORNING 5:00 AM
There is a loud smashing. The children watch as Lil’ Raphael falls out of the top bunk.
BAM
What the hell? Ralpeal get in your bunk.
Ralphael begins to cry. Bam looks at his watch.
BAM
It’s five in the morning Ralpeal go back to bed.
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