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Cruel Intentions (1999)

by Roger Kumble.
Based on the novel "Les Liaisons Dangereuses" by Choderlos De Laclos.
February 10, 1998.

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FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY


1    EXT. MANHATTAN SKYLINE - DAY                               1

We circle around the island of Manhattan moving closer and
closer till we're looking down on Fifth Avenue. As the
melody continues to play we MOVE towards a building and ZOOM
into a window.

2    INT. THERAPIST'S OFFICE - DAY                              2

A fifty-year old female therapist (DR. GREENBAUM) sits at
her desk, frowning as she takes notes. Books of Jung and
Freud line the shelves.

A young man (SEBASTIAN VALMONT) sits in a chair in front
of her looking impatient.

The therapist continues to write notes.

                         DR. GREENBAUM
          Jesus. We've been at this for six
          months.

                         SEBASTIAN
          I know.

                         DR. GREENBAUM
          And you haven't made an ounce of
          progress.

                         SEBASTIAN
          I know.

Sebastian takes out a cigarette.

                         DR. GREENBAUM
               (not looking up)
          There's no smoking in my office.

Sebastian sneers at her then puts the cigarette away. Dr.
Greenbaum finishes her notes and looks up at him, shaking
her head.

                         SEBASTIAN
          What do you want me to say? That I'm
          supposed to feel remorse because I act
          the way I do? The truth is I don't.

Dr. Greenbaum shakes her head and takes notes.

                         SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
          Look, I'm not like all the other kids
          in high school. I don't care about book
          reports and extra-credit. Teachers
          are idiots anyway. The only challenge
          out there for me is women. You see a
          girl you like. You pursue them. You
          conquer. You move on. It's exciting.

                         DR. GREENBAUM
          But you said you have the worst
          reputation.

                         SEBASTIAN
          I do.

                         DR. GREENBAUM
          Don't you want to change that?

                         SEBASTIAN
          Let me tell you something, doctor.
          Chicks love a guy with a bad rap.
          They say they don't, but they don't
          mean it. They all think that they're
          the ones that are going to "save me."
          The trick is to let them think it's
          true.

                         DR. GREENBAUM
          I think that's all the time we have
          for today.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Same time next week?

                         DR. GREENBAUM
          No. This is going to be our last
          session.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Why? I like spending time with you.
          You know, you're quite attractive for
          a woman your age. You have killer legs.
          Killer.

                         DR. GREENBAUM
          This isn't a joke. Your parents spend a
          lot of money to send you here. I'm
          trying to help you.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Don't be insecure, Doc. You're a big
          help.

Sebastian picks up a book of Freud.

                         SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
          He was a coke addict, you know.

                         DR. GREENBAUM
          You think you can come in here with that
          cute little smirk on your face and try
          and flirt with me. It doesn't work,
          Sebastian.

                         SEBASTIAN
          It works a little.

                         DR. GREENBAUM
          No it doesn't. I see right through you.

                         SEBASTIAN
          You do?

                         DR. GREENBAUM
          I hope for your sake you grow out of
          this immature phase. It's going to get
          you into trouble.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Well, you don't have to get nasty about
          it.

Sebastian approaches a photo on her desk and picks it up.

                         DR. GREENBAUM
          My daughter, Rachel.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Yummy.

                         DR. GREENBAUM
          Don't even think about it. Rachel is an
          exceptionally well rounded young
          woman, who happens to be attending
          Princeton this fall. She's way too
          smart to fall for your line of b.s.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Really? Care to make a wager on that?

                         DR. GREENBAUM
          Good luck, Sebastian.

                         SEBASTIAN
          What, nervous I'm going to win?

                         DR. GREENBAUM
          Would you please leave.

Sebastian puts on his glasses and leaves.

                         DR. GREENBAUM (cont'd)
          Asshole.

The doctor stews for a moment, then reaches into her
desk, sifts through some papers where she finds a pack of
Benson & Hedges and lights one up. She looks at the photo
of her daughter, then hits the speaker phone and dials.

                         DR. GREENBAUM (cont'd)
          Rachel, it's mom.

                                             INTERCUT WITH:

3    INT. RACHEL'S BEDROOM - DAY                                3

RACHEL, Doctor Greenbaum's daughter sits at her desk,
crying while holding the phone.

                         RACHEL
          Hi, mom.

                         DR. GREENBAUM
          Honey, is something wrong?

Rachel cries for a moment.

                         RACHEL
          He told me he loved me and I believed
          him.

                         DR. GREENBAUM
          Who told you?

                         RACHEL
          You don't know him. I'm so stupid.

She continues to cry.

                         DR. GREENBAUM
          Alright honey, just calm down, take a deep
          breath, and step out of the circle.

                         RACHEL
          Would you cut the psycho babble bullshit,
          mom. There's pictures of me on the internet.

WE PAN OVER TO HER COMPUTER CONSOLE. CLOSE ON: COMPUTER
MONITOR - A nudie web-sight. The title reads "Ivy League
Bound." Beneath the caption is a photo of Rachel tied to
a bed and smiling with a Princeton banner covering her
privates.

                         DR. GREENBAUM
          What kind of pictures?

                         RACHEL
          Nudie pictures, what do you think?

                         DR. GREENBAUM
          Jesus Christ, how can you be so
          stupid?

                         RACHEL
          I don't know. He was just so charming.
          All he did was talk about how I had
          killer legs and how we wanted to
          photograph them. Things just got out
          of hand from there.
               (she hears the phone drop)
          Mom? Are you there? Mom?
               (screaming)
          Mother!!!!

4    INT. THERAPIST'S OFFICE BUILDING - HALLWAY - DAY           4

Doctor Greenbaum bolts out of her office and spots
Sebastian standing in the elevator.

                         DR. GREENBAUM
          You son of a bitch.

Doctor Greenbaum races down the hall pushing several
people out of her way. Sebastian stares at her
expressionless as the elevator doors close.

                         DR. GREENBAUM (cont'd)
          You're gonna pay for this you little
          shit. You hear me.

A DENTIST peers outside of his office to see what's
going on. He exchanges looks with Doctor Greenbaum.

                         DR. GREENBAUM (cont'd)
          Fuck off, Harold.

He gasps.

5    EXT. VALMONT TOWNHOUSE - DAY                               5

A METER MAID is writing a ticket on a car when a Porsche
pulls up in front of the townhouse and parks in a red
zone. Sebastian steps out of the car and walks up the
steps to the townhouse.

                         METER MAID
          You can't park there.

Sebastian turns to her and sneers. He takes out a wad of
money and shoves it in her breast pocket before entering
the townhouse.

6    INT. VALMONT TOWNHOUSE - KITCHEN - DAY                     6

A SERIES OF SHOTS

CLOSE ON:  A tuna on a chopping board. WHACK! A butcher
knife comes down on the tuna cutting it's head off.

CLOSE ON: Two hands ripping open the fish.

CLOSE ON: Two hands rolling a chunk of tuna into a rice
roll.

7    INT. VALMONT TOWNHOUSE - HALLWAY - DAY                     7

CLOSE ON: Two hands which carry a lavish tray of sushi
through several doors until we enter the final door
leading into -

8    INT. VALMONT TOWNHOUSE - LIVING ROOM - DAY                 8

A enormous living room by Manhattan standards, with a
view that overlooks the park. Eclectic art from around
the world emphasize the Valmont's passion for travel.

SOOK-HEE, the Valmont's housekeeper sets a tray of sushi
in front of -

KATHRYN MERTEUIL, a seventeen year old porcelain
skinned WASP with all the grooming you could want in an
East Coast child. She sits with a forced smile on her
face and listens attentively as -

BUNNY CALDWELL, a forty year old nouveau-riche socialite
talks incessantly. CECILE CALDWELL, her beautiful
teenage daughter, sits by her side. She wears a T-shirt
with a Koala Bear on it.

                         MRS. CALDWELL
          I can't tell you how happy we are that
          Cecile is going to be attending Oakwood with you
          this fall. You've always been an
          inspiration to Beau and I on raising
          her. We just hope she can rise to the
          high standards which you've set for
          her.

                         KATHRYN
          I'll do my best.

Sook-Hee pours a dish of soy sauce in front of Kathryn.

                         KATHRYN (cont'd)
               (to Sook-Hee, in Vietnamese)
          Thank you, Sook-Hee. That will be
          all.

Sook-Hee leaves.

                         CECILE
          What was that?

                         KATHRYN
          I was thanking her. Vietnamese is such a
          beautiful language.

                         MRS. CALDWELL (cont'd)
          Kathryn is a straight A student at
          Oakwood as well as being President of
          the French Club. Listen to whatever
          she has to say and you'll go far.

                         KATHRYN
               (in French)
          You're too kind.

                         MRS. CALDWELL
          How do you do it? I mean with all peer pressuring
          that goes on in high school. Where
          do you get your strength?

                         KATHRYN
          I know this sounds corny, but whenever
          I feel temptations of peer pressure,
          I...
               (takes out her crucifix)
          turn to God and he helps me through the
          problem. Call me an anachronism, but
          it works.

                         MRS. CALDWELL
          That's beautiful.

                         CECILE
          What are the boys like?

                         MRS. CALDWELL
          Cecile, is that the best you can do?
               (to Kathryn)
          You must forgive her, Kathryn. She's never
          been in a co-educational atmosphere before.

                         KATHRYN
          Don't worry, it's totally understandable.
          Most of the boys that matriculate at Oakwood
          are very upstanding gentleman, however
          there are the occasional bad apples.

                         MRS. CALDWELL
          Like your step-brother Sebastian. I can't
          believe they didn't expel him after what he
          did to the school nurse.

                         SEBASTIAN (O.S.)
          I hear she's recovering quite well.

Mrs. Caldwell turns to see Sebastian standing in the
doorway. He walks over and takes a seat.

                         SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
          Nice to see you again, Mrs. Caldwell.

                         MRS. CALDWELL
          You remember my daughter, Cecile.

                         SEBASTIAN
          My, what an adorable shirt you're
          wearing.

                         CECILE
          My father just took me on a trip to Australia.

                         SEBASTIAN
          How are things down under? Blossoming I hope.

                         KATHRYN
          Cecile's attending Oakwood in the fall.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Outstanding.

                         CECILE
          What year are you in?

                         SEBASTIAN
          I'm what you would call a fifth year senior.

                         CECILE
          But I thought high school is only four years.

                         SEBASTIAN
          It is, unless you're a fuck up, like myself.

He winks at Cecile.

                         MRS. CALDWELL
          I think we'll be going now.
               (to Kathryn)
          Thanks for all your help.

Kathryn stands and approaches Cecile.

                         KATHRYN
          I'll call you later and we'll get together
          and plan your curriculum.

                         CECILE
          Thanks.
               (to Sebastian)
          Nice meeting you.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Ciao.

                         MRS. CALDWELL
          Let's go, Cecile. Now!

Cecile follows Mrs. Caldwell out the door. Kathryn
closes the door behind them.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Do you care to tell me what Mrs. White-trash
          and her stupid daughter are doing in my
          house?

                         KATHRYN
          I'm just taking the poor girl under my wing.

Kathryn sits on the sofa next to Sebastian. She unscrews
her crucifix. The top part becomes a small spoon and the
bottom part a small vial of coke.

                         KATHRYN (cont'd)
          The parental units called while you were out.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Lovely. How is your gold digging whore of a
          mother enjoying Bali? Zipping through my
          inheritance per usual?

                         KATHRYN
          Hopefully, though she suspects that your
          decrepit alcoholic father is diddling the
          maid.

Kathryn uses her crucifix as a coke-spoon and snorts a
bump.

                         KATHRYN (cont'd)
          What's wrong with you today? Therapy not
          going well?

                         SEBASTIAN
          It was fine.

He leaps off the sofa and starts to pace.

                         SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
          I'm sick of sleeping with these insipid
          Manhattan Debutantes.

He walks over to the wall where nude Botticelli hangs.

                         SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
          Nothing shocks them anymore.

He scratches the nude's pubic area.

                         SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
          I'm beginning to feel like I'm losing my
          touch.

He kisses it.

                         KATHRYN
          Oh, poor baby. Well you can relax. I have
          a mission for you.

                         SEBASTIAN
          What?

9    EXT. PARK - DAY                                            9

COURT REYNOLDS, an Aryan seventeen year old preppy, wears
a Polo sweater with an American Flag.

                         KATHRYN (V.O.)
          You know Court Reynolds, son of Garret
          Reynolds?

Kathryn steps into frame and embraces him. She is wearing
the same sweater. He kisses her forehead and messes
up her hair.

                         SEBASTIAN (V.O.)
          You mean the Nazi who dumped you over Fourth
          Of July Weekend?

10   INT. VALMONT TOWNHOUSE - LIVING ROOM - DAY                 10

Kathryn throws a sushi at him. Sebastian catches it.

                         KATHRYN
          He didn't dump me. We had a parting of
          the ways.

Sebastian stares her down.

                         KATHRYN (cont'd)
          Alright he dumped me.

He smiles, then swallows the sushi.

11   EXT. PUBLIC PARKING GARAGE/INT. COURT' S CAR - NIGHT       11

A drunk Court sits in the driver's side and takes a final
swig from his flask. He quickly passes out.

                         KATMRYN (V.O.)
          I went to great lengths to please Court.
          Huge sacrifices were made on my part to
          keep him happy.

Kathryn rises up INTO FRAME, looks at Court and scowls.

                         SEBASTIAN(V.O.)
          Swallow?

She spits on him, then wipes her mouth.

                         KATHRYN (V.O.)
          What do you think?

Kathryn sprays her mouth with Binaca.

                         SEBASTIAN (V.O.)
          Sorry.

12   INT. VALMONT TOWNHOUSE - LIVING ROOM - DAY                 12

                         KATHRYN
          In any event, my feelings were hurt when I
          learned that he had fallen for someone else.
          Someone chaste... pure... innocent.

                         SEBASTIAN
          You don't mean?

13   EXT. PARK - DAY                                            13

Cecile turns toward the camera, while eating a double scoop
ice cream cone and wearing a Mickey Mouse Club hat.

                         KATHRYN (V.O.)
          None other than Cecile Caldwell.

She takes a lick of the ice cream, which falls off the cone.
She mouths the word "shoot" and stomps her feet

14   INT. VALMONT TOWNHOUSE - LIVING ROOM - DAY                 14

Sebastian snickers.

                         KATHRYN
          I don't find this very funny,

                         SEBASTIAN
          So that's what this is all about.
               (imitating Kathryn)
          We'll get together and plan your
          curriculum.

                         KATHRYN
          Keep your friends close and your
          enemies closer. When I get through
          with her, she'll be the premier Blow
          Job Queen of the Tri-State area and
          poor little Court's heart will be
          shattered.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Why go through Cecile? Why not just
          attack Court?

                         KATHRYN
          Because if there's an attack made on
          Court it could be traced back to me.
          I can't allow that to happen.
          Everybody loves me and I intend to
          keep it that way.

                         SEBASTIAN
          I see your point... though why should
          I care?

                         KATHRYN
          I need you to seduce our young Cecile.
          Introduce her to your world of
          decadence and debauchery.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Sounds intriguing.

                         KATHRYN
          She's quite cute you know. Young
          supple breasts, a tight firm ass and
          an uncharted pootie.

Sebastian watches Kathryn rub herself. He licks his
lips.

                         KATHRYN (cont'd)
          Be her Captain Picard, Valmont.
          Boldly go where no man has gone
          before.

Sebastian places his hand over Kathryn's as she continues
to rub herself. He thinks for a moment, then:

                         SEBASTIAN
          I can't.

Kathryn throws his hand off of hers.

                         KATHRYN
          Why not?

                         SEBASTIAN
          Oh come on, Kathryn. It's too easy.
          "But I thought high school was only
          four years." I mean, please. She knows
          nothing. She's seen nothing. I could
          have her under the table at Au Bar
          sucking me off before the appetizer
          arrived. Go get one of those moron
          friends of yours to do it. I have a
          reputation to uphold.

                         KATHRYN
          Oh but diddling the therapist's
          daughter is a challenge?

                         SEBASTIAN
          That was just simple revenge. What I
          have planned requires sheer genius.

He takes a magazine and throws it on the table. Kathryn
picks it up. It's the latest issue of "Seventeen."

                         KATHRYN
          I'm not interested in the latest dating
          tips from Jonathan Taylor Thomas.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Shut up and turn to page 64.

She turns to the page. INSERT MAGAZINE ARTICLE: The title
reads: A VIRGIN'S MANIFESTO. "Why I Plan To Wait
Until Marriage," by Annette Harrison. Age 17. Kansas
City, Missouri.

                         KATHRYN
          Jesus Christ, is she for real?

                         SEBASTIAN
          Oh yes. I've read it over and over again.
          This baby's the real deal. Daddy's little
          angel. A paradigm of chastity and
          virtue.

                         KATHRYN
          B.F.D. What do you plan to do? Fly to
          Kansas and woo little Dorothy.

                         SEBASTIAN
          It just so happens we're not in Kansas
          anymore. Our little angel's father has
          accepted the new headmaster position at
          Oakwood. She's staying with my aunt up
          in Connecticut while Daddy sells his
          house. Can you imagine what this would
          do for my reputation? Screwing the new
          headmaster's virginal daughter before
          school starts? It will be my greatest
          victory.

                         KATHRYN
          You don't stand a chance. Even this is
          out of your league.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Care to make a wager on that?

                         KATHRYN
          I'll think about it...

                         SEBASTIAN
          Oh well, duty calls. Time to add another
          chapter to my work of art.

He holds up a leather bound JOURNAL.

                         KATHRYN
          Oh gee, your journal. Could you be more
          queer?

                         SEBASTIAN
          Could you be more desperate to read it?

Sebastian stands to leave and heads to the door.

                         KATHRYN
          Oh Sebastian. About that little wager
          of yours.

He stops.

                         KATHRYN (cont'd)
          Count me in.

                         SEBASTIAN
          What are the terms?

                         KATHRYN
          If you lose, then that hot little Porsche
          of yours is mine.

                         SEBASTIAN
          And if I win?

She approaches him.

                         KATHRYN
          I'll give you something you've been
          jerking off about ever since our parents
          got married.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Be more specific.

                         KATHRYN
          In English.
               (whispers in his ear)
          I'll fuck your brains out.

                         SEBASTIAN
          What makes you think I'd go for that
          bet? That's a seventy thousand dollar
          car.

                         KATHRYN
          Because I'm the only person you can't
          control and it kills you.

Sebastian sneers at her.

                         KATHRYN (cont'd)
          Do we have a deal?

                         SEBASTIAN
          No way, that car means everything to
          me.

She kisses him and licks her tongue over his lips.

                         KATHRYN
               (whispering)
          You can put it anywhere.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Even there?

                         KATHRYN
               (baby talk)
          It would feel so yummy.

Sebastian hesitates, then shakes her hand.

                         KATHRYN (cont'd)
          Happy hunting.

15   EXT. ROSEMOND ESTATE - AERIAL SHOT - DAY                   15

WE MOVE across the sky looking down at lush greens and
stately mansions till WE PASS over the ROSEMOND ESTATE.
Enormous in size. WE SEE two riders on horseback.

16   EXT. ESTATE - MEADOW - DAY                                 16

ANGLE ON: The two horseback riders. One, a woman of
seventy. This is HELEN ROSEMOND, Sebastian's aunt.
The other rider is a beautiful seventeen year old girl.
The one and only ANNETTE HARRISON.

                         ANNETTE
          It's a beautiful home you have here
          Mrs. Rosemond.

                         AUNT HELEN
          Thank you, Annette. Chance Hill has been
          with my family for over sixty years.
          Does your family do much riding?

                         ANNETTE
          My mother and I used to ride a lot,
          before she got sick.

                         AUNT HELEN
          I'm sorry about that.

                         ANNETTE
          My Grandpa, used to breed horses on his
          farm so I would come over and ride all
          the time.

                         AUNT HELEN
          I'm familiar with a lot of breeders in
          the mid-west. What's his name?

                         ANNETTE
          Ben Schwarz.

                         AUNT HELEN
          Schwarz. Jewish?

                         ANNETTE
          German.

                         AUNT HELEN
          Doesn't ring a bell.

Annette throws her a concerned look.

                         AUNT HELEN (cont'd)
          In any event, I want you to consider
          this your home for the time being.

                         ANNETTE
          Thank you. It's so peaceful and quiet
          around here.

BANG! A shotgun sounds in the distance.

                         ANNETTE (cont'd)
          What was that?

                         AUNT HELEN
          Sebastian must be here.

Aunt Helen gallops down the ridge followed by Annette.

17   EXT. ESTATE - GARDEN - DAY                                 17

Sebastian stands holding a shotgun. A groundskeeper,
FRANKLIN stands by the trap.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Pull!

The TARGET soars into the air,

                         SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
          Die motherfucker!

He fires the gun, missing the target.

                         SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
          Shit, shit, shit.

Franklin shakes his head. WE HEAR a cat MEOW. Sebastian
perks up.

                         SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
          Kitty. Kitty.

He quietly reloads his rifle. WE HEAR the cat MEOW
again. Sebastian searches for the cat.

                         SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
          Puss Puss Puss Puss Puss.

He raises his rifle and takes aim.

                         AUNT HELEN (O.S.)
          Sebastian!

He lowers his rifle and turns to SEE Aunt Helen and
Annette riding over to him. He waves.

Aunt Helen dismounts from her horse and they hug.

                         SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
          I've been looking all over for you.
          God, I've missed you.

                         AUNT HELEN
          I've missed you too. How are your
          parents?

                         SEBASTIAN
          They're coming back next week. I write
          them everyday.

She strokes his cheek, lovingly.

                         AUNT HELEN
          Sebastian, this is Annette Harrison.
          She's going to be staying with me for
          a few weeks.

                         SEBASTIAN
          I guess that makes two of us. Welcome.

He extends his hand and they shake.

                         SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
               (to Aunt Helen)
          Why don't you head in and whip us up
          some of that ice tea of yours? We'll
          take care of the horses.

                         AUNT HELEN
          Anything for you, my dear.

Sebastian climbs on Aunt Helen's horse.

                         AUNT HELEN (cont'd)
          Stay out of trouble you two.

                         SEBASTIAN & ANNETTE
          We will.

He smiles at Annette and beckons her to follow.

18   INT. ESTATE - STABLE - DAY                                 18

Sebastian and Annette put the riding gear away.

                         SEBASTIAN
          So what year are you going into?

                         ANNETTE
          Junior.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Got a boyfriend back home?

                         ANNETTE
          No.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Why not?

                         ANNETTE
          I don't know. Relationships seem too
          distracting. I'd rather concentrate on
          my studies.

                         SEBASTIAN
          You a lesbo?

                         ANNETTE
               (annoyed)
          No.

She bends over to pick up the saddle.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Nice.

She sighs, disgusted, then turns toward him.

                         ANNETTE
          Are you often this offensive on a first
          encounter?

                         SEBASTIAN
          I was just being honest. You happen to
          have a nice ass. Sorry.

She shakes her head and continues with her chore.

                         SEBASTIAN
          I read your teen beat manifesto.

                         ANNETTE
          You did?

                         SEBASTIAN
          I must say I found it rather appalling.

                         ANNETTE
          That's a first. Most people praised me
          for it.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Most people are morons. I mean who are
          you to knock what you've never experienced?

                         ANNETTE
          I wasn't knocking anything. It's just my
          belief that people shouldn't actually
          experience the act of love until they are
          in love and that people our age are too
          immature to be in touch with those
          emotions.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Oh really?

                         ANNETTE
          Take yourself. You've slept with several
          women. Are you happier because of it?

                         SEBASTIAN
          How do you know I've been with several
          women?

                         ANNETTE
          A friend wrote me.

                         SEBASTIAN
               (pissed)
          Well maybe you should get to know the
          person before you judge them instead of
          listening to some bullshit gossip.

                         ANNETTE
          I'm sorry. I didn't mean to upset you...
          but you still didn't answer the question.

An uncomfortable silence falls between them,

                         SEBASTIAN
          Who the hell is taking the time to write
          letters, spreading this shit about me?

                         ANNETTE
          It's not really important.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Fine, forget it. It's obvious that we're
          not going to be friends.

                         ANNETTE
          Why are you being so dramatic?

                         SEBASTIAN
          Look, I've got a lot of problems and I'm
          trying to deal with them and the last
          thing I need is people spreading shit
          about me.

                         ANNETTE
          Alright, I said I was sorry.
               (beat)
          Can we start over again? I think we've
          gotten off on the wrong foot.

She approaches him and they shake.

                         ANNETTE (cont'd)
          Annette Harrison.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Sebastian Valmont.

She smiles, but before he releases her hand:

                         SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
          So tell me, Annette. I'm curious, since
          you've never had sex do you touch
          yourself?

She whisks her hand away and storms out of the stable.

                         SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
          What did I say?

19   INT. CALDWELL APARTMENT - STUDY - DAY                      19

CLOSE ON: A hand stroking the bridge of a cello.

                         RONALD (O.S.)
          That's good, that's good.

WE PULL BACK

Cecile sits in front Of a cello. Next to her sits RONALD
CLIFFORD, a well-mannered fifteen year old African
American. Holding his own cello, he is giving her a
music lesson.

                         RONALD (cont'd)
          Now let's try the A minor scale.

Cecile attempts the A minor scale, fucking up badly.

Kathryn enters and shudders in silence.

                         RONALD (cont'd)
          Once more, and remember the third note
          is flat.

Cecile tries again and once again screws up.

                         CECILE
          Oh, I suck. I suck.

                         RONALD
          Relax. It's okay. Take a deep breath.

Cecile takes a deep breath

                         RONALD (cont'd)
          You're concentrating too much on your
          bowing. Let it flow.

He stands and sits behind her.

                         RONALD (cont'd)
          Here, let me help you.

He places his hand over hers.

                         RONALD (cont'd)
          Now close your eyes and let's try again.

She closes her eyes and they repeat the scale. It sounds
much better. Ronald takes the moment to study Cecile's
face. It's obvious he's smitten with her.

ON KATHRYN: who watches from the door. A grin crosses
her face.

Ronald replaces her other hand and plays a beautiful Bach
Sonata, with he and Cecile sharing the bowing. He closes
his eyes as the music takes over him. Now Cecile opens
her eyes and gazes into his. The feeling is mutual.

ON KATHRYN: She accidentally bangs her hand onto a table
which causes a metal tray to fall to the ground.

Ronald and Cecile look up as Kathryn replaces the tray

                         KATHRYN
          I'm sorry. I didn't mean to interrupt.
          Your playing was beautiful.

Ronald quickly stands and moves away from Cecile

                         CECILE
          Kathryn, this is Ronald Clifford. He's
          giving me music lessons over the
          summer.

Ronald approaches and shakes Kathryn's hand.

                         RONALD
          Pleased to meet you.

                         KATHRYN
          Likewise I'm sure.

                         CECILE
          Ronald is one of the few high school
          students attending Juliard. He's
          composing his first opera.

                         RONALD
          It's based on the life of Doctor
          Martin Luther King.

                         CECILE
          Doctor King is my favorite.

Ronald shakes his head, but laughs. Cecile looks at him
and smiles. Kathryn rolls her eyes.

                         RONALD
          I guess our hour's up. Same time
          tomorrow?

Cecile nods.

20   EXT. BLAINE'S HOUSE - DAY                                  20

Another nice home in Connecticut. Sebastian's Porsche is
parked outside.

21   INT. BLAINE'S HOUSE - BEDROOM - DAY                        21

A typical teenagers bedroom, expect this one is a shrine
to Herb Ritts homo-erotic art.

BLAINE TUTTLE, Oakwood Prep's resident drug-dealer and
open homosexual, sits at his desk separating pot seeds
from his stash.

Sebastian paces behind him.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Unbelievable. Some fag, no offense -

                         BLAINE
          - none taken -

                         SEBASTIAN
          - wrote a letter to this chick and saying
          shit about me.

                         BLAINE
          Any ideas who it could be?

                         SEBASTIAN
          Blaine, if I knew who it was that person
          wouldn't be alive right now.

                         BLAINE
          Where did you say she's from?

                         SEBASTIAN
          Kansas. Who the hell do I know in Kansas?

                         BLAINE
          Greg McConnell.

                         SEBASTIAN
          The football stud?

                         BLAINE
          He's from Kansas City. I wouldn't be
          surprised if he was your rat.

                         SEBASTIAN
          It would make sense. McConnell hates me.
          I fingered his girlfriend at the game
          last year.

                         BLAINE
          I don't think that bothered him.

                         SEBASTIAN
          What do you mean?

                         BLAINE
          Let's just say Greg likes tackling tight
          ends on and off the field.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Are you shitting me?

                         BLAINE
          I shit you not. McConnell used to sneak
          in my dorm room drunk every month. We'd
          go at it for a while, then as soon as
          he'd cum, he starts freaking out. You
          know -
               (imitating Greg)
          "What are you doing, man? I'm not a fag.
          I'll kick your ass if you say anything."
               (beat)
          It's like, for Christsakes Greg, you're
          gay, deal with it. The only reason why
          I let him continue with his charade is
          because he's got a mouth like a Hoover.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Too bad he's in Kansas this summer.

                         BLAINE
          Not anymore. Football team started
          practice last week. He's already called
          me to hook up.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Really. You think you could arrange a
          little get together with him tonight on
          my behalf?

                         BLAINE
          Hmmm. I do believe Bravo is showing
          Spartacus on television tonight.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Outstanding.

                         BLAINE
          Don't think it's not going to cost you.

                         SEBASTIAN
          No problem. Just make sure your front
          door is unlocked. Shall we say the
          "stroke of midnight" no pun intended?

Sebastian hands Blaine two hundred dollar bills.

22   EXT. CENTRAL PARK - DAY                                    22

Kathryn and Cecile sit on a blanket. A lavish picnic lies
around them. Kathryn wears large sunglasses, a scarf and
a hat to protect her from the sunlight. She sits behind
Cecile and braids her hair.

                         KATHRYN
          So, rumor has it that you went on a date
          with Court Reynolds. I hear he's very
          nice.

                         CECILE
          He's alright.
               (giggles)
          He kept talking about this bulimic
          headcase he dumped over Fourth Of July.

                         KATHRYN
          Really? Bulimic headcase.

                         CECILE
          What a loser she must be.
               (beat)
          Anyhow, Court's invited me to the Hamptons
          for Labor Day Weekend.

                         KATHRYN
          That's great.

                         CECILE
          You think so? I don't know. I guess I'm
          just scared.

                         KATHRYN
          What are you scared of?

                         CECILE
          Ah duh. Boys. I've never even gone to
          first base with a guy. What do I do?

                         KATHRYN
          Haven't you ever practiced with one of
          your girlfriends?

                         CECILE
          Eww. No. That's gross.

                         KATHRYN
          It's not gross. How else do you think
          girls learn? Here turn around and
          face me.

Cecile turns and faces Kathryn, who removes her glasses.

                         KATHRYN (cont'd)
          Now close your eyes and wet your lips.

                         CECILE
          Are you for real?

                         KATHRYN
          Do you want to learn or not?

                         CECILE
          I guess. It still sounds gross.

Cecile does as instructed. Kathryn leans in and kisses
her on the mouth.

                         KATHRYN
          See that wasn't so bad.

                         CECILE
          It was nothing.

                         KATHRYN
          Let's try it again, only this time I'm
          going to stick my tongue in your
          mouth. When I do that I want you to
          massage my tongue with yours. That's
          what first base is.

                         CECILE
               (reluctant)
          Okay.

                         KATHRYN
          Eyes closed.

Cecile closes her eyes. Kathryn leans in and kisses her
again, only this time longer. She continues to kiss her
then gently pushes her tongue into Cecile's. Cecile does
as instructed and they start to make out.

Kathryn eyes look towards the ground where Cecile's hands
are now clutching the grass. Kathryn smiles and
continues her seduction.

She places her hand on Cecile's thigh and moves it under
her dress. Cecile lets out a soft sigh.

Kathryn breaks from the kiss. They look at each other
and smile.

                         KATHRYN (cont'd)
          Not bad.

                         CECILE
          That was cool.

                         KATHRYN
          Maybe you should try it on your friend
          Ronald sometime.

                         CECILE
          What are you saying?

                         KATHRYN
          Oh come on Cecile. He's crazy about
          you.

                         CECILE
          Is it that obvious?

Kathryn nods.

                         CECILE (cont'd)
          He sends me letters you know. Love
          letters.

                         KATHRYN
          That's so romantic. Have you
          responded?

                         CECILE
          No.

                         KATHRYN
          Well do you like him?

                         CECILE
          I don't know.

                         KATHRYN
          Cecile, we just made out in the middle
          of Central Park. You can trust me.

                         CECILE
               (beat)
          I do like him. I can't stop thinking
          about him.

Cecile starts to cry. Kathryn hugs her.

                         CECILE (cont'd)
          What am I going to do? If my mother
          found out about Ronald she would kill
          me.

Kathryn grabs her and looks her straight in the eye.

                         KATHRYN
          Listen to me. Your mother must never
          know. Never.

                         CECILE
          Okay.

                         KATHRYN
          Did you hide the letters?

                         CECILE
          Yes. They're in this antique doll house
          in my room.

                         KATHRYN
          I want you to make me copies of his
          letters and bring them to me.

                         CECILE
          Why?

                         KATHRYN
          Cecile if there's one thing I'm great
          at it's love letters. With my help,
          he'll be eating out of the palm of
          your hand. Perhaps we can arrange a
          little get together for the two of you
          at my house.

                         CECILE
          You'd do that for me?

                         KATHRYN
          Of course I would. We're friends,
          right?

                         CECILE
          Best friends.

Cecile kisses her on the cheek and hugs Kathryn.

23   INT. ESTATE - ANNETTE'S GUEST ROOM - NIGHT                 23

Little touches of Annette's life (photo of dead mother)
adorn the room. Annette is reading The Fountainhead when
she HEARS singing coming from outside. Unable to
concentrate, she walks out onto the balcony.

24   EXT. ESTATE - ANNETTE'S BALCONY - NIGHT                    24

Annette steps onto the balcony.

HER P.O.V. - Sebastian lies in a floating pool chair
sipping a cocktail and listening to his Walkman and
singing Beethoven's "Ode to Joy" in German.

                         ANNETTE
               (calling out)
          Excuse me. Excuse me!

                         SEBASTIAN
          You talking to me?

                         ANNETTE
          Look, I know this is your house and all,
          but do you think you couid keep it down?
          I'm trying to read.

                         SEBASTIAN
          What'cha reading?

                         ANNETTE
          The Fountainhead.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Great book.

                         ANNETTE
               (skeptical)
          You've read The Fountainhead?

                         SEBASTIAN
          Several times. I'm not as dumb as I act,
          you know. When Howard Roark makes love
          to Dominique Francon... most romantic
          scene in all of literature.

                         ANNETTE
          Romantic? He rapes her.

                         SEBASTIAN
          That's a matter of opinion.

                         ANNETTE
          You need help.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Why don't you come join me for a swim
          and we'll discuss it.

                         ANNETTE
          At this hour? I don't think so.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Oh come on. Quit acting like a
          geriatric and get in the pool.

                         ANNETTE
          Gee, with an invitation like that how
          could a girl refuse.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Please.

                         ANNETTE
          Give me a minute. I'll be right down.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Thank you.

She re-enters the guest room. Sebastian's cell phone
RINGS. He answers it.

                                             INTERCUT WITH:

25   INT. VALMONT TOWNHOUSE - KATHRYN'S BEDROOM - NIGHT         25

Kathryn sits in her bathrobe. One foot soaks in a small
tub of water while Sook-Hee tends to her other foot.

                         KATHRYN
          Fuck her yet?

                         SEBASTIAN
          I'm working on it.

                         KATHRYN
          Loser.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Blow me.

                         KATHRYN
          Call me later.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Okay.

She hangs up and lights a cigarette. Sook-Hee accidently
jabs her toe.

                         KATHRYN
          Ow. That hurt you stupid bitch.

                         SOOK-HEE
          Sorry.

Kathryn kicks some water in her face.

                         KATHRYN
          Oops.

26   EXT. ESTATE - SWIMMING POOL - NIGHT                        26

Annette comes down, wearing a bathrobe. She sits by the
pool as Sebastian treads water away from her.

                         ANNETTE
               (holding out the letter)
          You know it amazes me that someone as
          bright as you can be so horrible.

                         SEBASTIAN
          What? Another letter from your friend?

                         ANNETTE
          This is my favorite part.
               (reading the letter)
          Even more treacherous and dangerous than
          he is charming and fascinating. He has
          never taken a single step or spoken a
          single word without some dishonorable
          or criminal intention. Every young girl
          he has successfully pursued has
          regretted it.

                         SEBASTIAN
          You know you could at least have the
          decency of telling me who's badmouthing
          me so I might have the opportunity to
          confront them face to face. How do you
          know it's not some girl who's pissed
          off at me for breaking up with her?

                         ANNETTE
          I sincerely doubt it.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Give me the fucking letter.

Annette smiles and tears the letter up.

                         SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
          Why did you do that?

                         ANNETTE
          The last thing I need is you going into
          my room searching for this while I'm
          away.

                         SEBASTIAN
               (mocking)
          Is that the last thing you need? My
          your clever.

She takes pieces of paper and sticks it in her bathrobe. She
then stands and takes off the robe, revealing a one piece
bathing suit underneath.

                         ANNETTE
          How's the water?

                         SEBASTIAN
          Refreshing.

She dives in the pool and surfaces.

                         SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
          You're right you know.

                         ANNETTE
          About what?

                         SEBASTIAN
          About what you said today in the stable.
          I'm not a happy person.

                         ANNETTE
          I never said that.

                         SEBASTIAN
          You implied it.

                         ANNETTE
          Look, I didn't mean to give you a hard
          time.

                         SEBASTIAN
          No, it's okay. I mean I look at you
          with all your morals and values and
          well, YOU seem to be happy in your
          choices. I envy you. No bullshit.

                         ANNETTE
               (caught off guard)
          Thank you.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Seriously, you're amazing. You have
          everything going for you.
               (counts with his fingers)
          You're smart, you're beautiful, you're
          determined. You're everything I want
          in a girlfriend.

                         ANNETTE
               (jokingly)
          Shut up.

                         SEBASTIAN
          I wasn't kidding. I'd like to take you
          out.

                         ANNETTE
          Look, I'm flattered but, seriously it
          could never work.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Why not?

                         ANNETTE
          Because you act like a pig.

He swims towards her.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Do you deny that there's an attraction
          between us?

                         ANNETTE
          I don't... I don't want to answer that...
          look we're friends.

                         SEBASTIAN
          You don't find me cute? Come on, look
          at these muscles.

He flexes for her. She laughs.

                         ANNETTE
          I'm sorry, but you're not my type.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Fine. Friends it is. I can live with
          that.

He extends his arms out for a hug. She moves in and hugs
him. Her smile turns to a look of horror.

                         ANNETTE
          You're naked.

                         SEBASTIAN
          It's my house.

She pushes him off her.

                         ANNETTE
          That's repulsive.

                         SEBASTIAN
          What's the big deal? We're friends.
          Haven't you ever seen your friends
          naked before?

Annette climbs out of the pool.

                         ANNETTE
          Get some manners.

She walks into the house.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Sorry, I didn't know you were peenaphobic.

She flips him the bird as she heads into the house.

                         SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
          Oooooo, naughty naughty. Ten Hail
          Mary's for you.
               (beat)
          Good night.

27   EXT. BLAINE'S HOUSE - NIGHT                                27

Sebastian's Porsche is parked outside.

28   INT. BLAINE'S HOUSE - HALLWAY - NIGHT                      28

Sebastian presses his ear to the door.

                         GREG (O.S.)
               (moaning)
          Oh baby... oh baby...

                         SEBASTIAN
          Baby?
               (checks his watch)
          Right on time.

29   INT. BLAINE'S HOUSE - BEDROOM - NIGHT                      29

GREG McCONNELL, All-American star football player for
Oakwood prep is busy getting his cock sucked by Blaine,
who lies under the covers.

                         GREG
               (near orgasm)
          Oh God... Oh God, I'm gonna cum. I'm
          gonna cum... I'm gonna...

The door swings open and Sebastian enters.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Hey Blaine, did I leave my... holy
          shit.

                         GREG
          Jesus!

Greg throws the covers over his face. Sebastian smiles
and sits. He lights a cigarette. No movement from under
the covers.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Greg, is that you under the covers?

                         GREG
               (from under the covers)
          Get out of here.

Sebastian stands YANKS the covers off the bed, revealing
Greg and Blaine.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Whoa!

                         GREG
          I told you to lock the door.

                         BLAINE
          I thought I did.

                         GREG
          Look Valmont. This was the first time
          I've ever done something like this. I
          was --

                         SEBASTIAN
               (apathetic)
          -- really drunk and blah blah blah
          blah blah.

                         GREG
          Please don't tell anyone. This could
          ruin my career.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Your career? What about your family?
          Can you imagine the humiliation your
          father's going to feel when he finds
          out his pride and joy is a fudge-
          packer.

                         BLAINE
          Hey hey hey. Careful Valmont, he's
          not a fudge packer. Cum chugger yes
          but not a fudge packer.

                         GREG
               (to Sebastian)
          Please. I'm begging you. I'll do
          anything. Let's just forget the whole
          thing.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Hmmmmmmm... nah. I can't help you
          there. It's too good to pass up.

Greg starts to cry.

                         SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
          After all, it is you who's bad-
          mouthing me to Annette Harrison.

                         GREG
          Annette Harrison? I don't know what
          you're talking about.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Come on Greg. You're the only one who
          knows her. The truth will save you.

                         GREG
               (sobbing)
          I swear on my life, I never said a
          word to her about you.

                         BLAINE
          I think he's telling the truth
          Valmont. Greg couldn't write a
          grocery list let alone a letter.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Alright, I believe you. Stop crying.
          Your secret's safe with me.

Greg wipes his eyes.

                         SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
          However, this whole incident's kind of
          turned me on.

Sebastian unzips his fly.

                         SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
          You get my point.

Greg, completely defeated, crawls off the bed and over to
Sebastian. Blaine shakes his head and smiles.

Greg places his hand on Sebastian's thigh when -

                         SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
          Jesus Christ, I was only kidding.
          What do you think, I'm gay? My God,
          haven't you had enough for tonight.

                         BLAINE
          Our boy just can't get enough dick.

                         GREG
          You sick son of a bitch.

Blaine and Sebastian laugh.

                         SEBASTIAN
          I'll leave you guys alone.
               (macho voice)
          Score one for the team, Greg.

Sebastian leaves the room, then re-enters.

                         SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
          Come to think of it, there is
          something you can do for me.

30   EXT. ESTATE - ROAD - DAY                                   30

Annette jogs up a dirt road on her morning run. THIRTY
YARDS BEHIND HER - a golf cart drives off a meadow and
lands on the road. Sebastian is driving.

Annette looks back and scowls. Sebastian catches up to
her.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Need a lift?

                         ANNETTE
          No thank you.

                         SEBASTIAN
          How are you today?

                         ANNETTE
          Give it up.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Oh right, last night. I guess I owe
          you an apology.

                         ANNETTE
          I'm not going to speak to you till you
          realize that you can't intimidate me.

                         SEBASTIAN
          I said I was sorry.

She continues her jog. Sebastian follows alongside.

                         SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
          Have a nice sleep last night?

                         ANNETTE
          It was fine.

                         SEBASTIAN
          I wish I could say the same for
          myself. I was up thinking about you
          all night.

                         ANNETTE
          I thought we agreed that we were going
          to be friends.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Yes, well unfortunately I can't just
          switch the "on" button to "off." The
          sad fact of the matter is that you've
          unintentionally rubbed off on me.

Annette stops running and turns to him.

                         ANNETTE
          And that's a bad thing?

                         SEBASTIAN
          I'm trying to better myself, but the
          one person who can help me is the same
          one pushing me away.

                         ANNETTE
          I'm sorry, but I'm not here to be your
          savior.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Well try this one on for size. I think
          I'm falling in love with you.

                         ANNETTE
          You don't even know me.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Don't you believe in love at first sight?

                         ANNETTE
          Yes, but only when it's mutual. And this
          is far from mutual.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Ouch. Do you think we could spend some
          time together this morning?

                         ANNETTE
          I can't. I'm seeing a friend.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Who?

                         ANNETTE
          That's none of your business.

                         SEBASTIAN
          How about tonight?

                         ANNETTE
          I'm busy.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Doing what?

                         ANNETTE
          That's also none of your business.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Tell me what to do, Annette. How can I
          win your heart. I'll do anything. I
          can't get you out of my mind.

                         ANNETTE
          You truly want to do something to make
          me happy?

                         SEBASTIAN
          Yes.

                         ANNETTE
          And you promise to abide by it?

                         SEBASTIAN
          Without question.

                         ANNETTE
          Alright.
               (beat)
          I want you to leave and go back to
          New York.

                         SEBASTIAN
          What?

                         ANNETTE
          If that's a problem, then I'll make
          arrangements to stay with some friends.

Sebastian thinks for a moment. He's pissed.

                         SEBASTIAN
          I'll leave this afternoon. Happy?

                         ANNETTE
          It's not about being happy. You and I
          can't -

He shifts the cart into reverse and backs away.

31   EXT. BEACH - DAY                                           31

Annette and Greg walk along the beach and gaze out at the
ocean.

                         GREG
          He told you he's failing in love
          with you? I've never known him to
          say those words before.

                         ANNETTE
          Really? I thought he said it all
          the time.

                         GREG
          That's not his style. one thing I can
          say about Valmont. He always speaks
          the truth.

Annette looks lost.

                         GREG (cont'd)
          What's wrong?

                         ANNETTE
          Nothing.

                         GREG
          Is there a mutual feeling between you
          two?

                         ANNETTE
          No. I mean. I don't know.
               (beat)
          What else do you know about him?

                         GREG
          Not a whole lot. We take some classes
          together. He's got a bad rep, but it's
          mostly bullshit.

                         ANNETTE
          What do you mean?

                         GREG
          Well, a lot of people are jealous cause
          he's loaded.

                         ANNETTE
               (sighs)
          I don't know. I've been hearing some
          awful things about him.

                         GREG
          From who?

                         ANNETTE
          I can't tell you. I'm sworn to secrecy.

Greg takes her hand.

                         GREG
          Annette, how long have we known each
          other?

                         ANNETTE
          Forever.

                         GREG
          Now it's my job to look out for you.
          You're like a kid sister to me. Do I
          look like some kind of gossip queen?

Annette laughs.

                         ANNETTE
          You promise not to say anything?

                         GREG
          On my mother's life.

                         ANNETTE
               (beat)
          Okay...

32   INT. PORSCHE - DAY                                         32

Sebastian drives down the highway towards Manhattan. He holds
his cell phone in one ear.

                         SEBASTIAN
          That nosey bitch. Are you sure?

                                             INTERCUT WITH:

33   EXT. BEACH - DAY                                           33

Greg talks on a pay phone, out of Annette's sight.

                         GREG
          Positive.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Did you do everything I asked you to?

                         GREG
          Yes.

                         SEBASTIAN
          You told her I never said I love you
          before?

                         GREG
          Yes!

                         SEBASTIAN
          You told her that people are jealous
          cause I'm loaded?

                         GREG
          Yes!

                         SEBASTIAN
          And you think she bought it?

                         GREG
          I'm pretty sure she did.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Pretty sure or sure sure?

                         GREG
          She bought it.

                         SEBASTIAN
          I'll be in touch.

Click. The line goes dead.

34   INT. VALMONT TOWNHOUSE - LIVING ROOM - DAY                 34

Kathryn is sitting in front of the television, scowling.

ON TV - A HIDDEN VIDEO OF RONALD AND CECILE IN THE
VALMONT LIVING ROOM.

Ronald plays Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata" at the piano
while Cecile listens and sways to the music.

ANGLE ON: LIVING ROOM -

                         KATHRYN
          Enough with the music. Fuck her
          already.

She throws a magazine at the television. Sebastian bursts
into the living room.

                         SEBASTIAN
          You would not believe what--

                         KATHRYN
          Shhh.

ON TELEVISION - RONALD FINISHES THE SONG. CECILE STANDS
AND APPLAUDS. RONALD TAKES A BOW.

                         CECILE (ON VIDEO)
          That was beautiful.

                         RONALD (ON VIDEO)
          Almost as beautiful as you.

Cecile blushes. Ronald checks his watch.

                         RONALD (ON VIDEO)
          Well, I guess it's getting late.
          Please thank Kathryn for the use of
          her Steinway.

                         CECILE (ON VIDEO)
          I'll see you tomorrow.

                         RONALD (ON VIDEO)
          Absolutely.

He approaches her, awkwardly then shakes her hand.

                         KATHRYN (O.S.)
          Idiot!

ANGLE ON: LIVING ROOM - Kathryn FREEZE FRAMES the image.

                         KATHRYN
          What's wrong with you?

                         SEBASTIAN
          You ready for this? I've recently
          discovered that our good friend Mrs.
          Caldwell is the one who sent the
          letter to Annette urging her to stay
          away from me.

                         KATHRYN
          Interesting.

                         SEBASTIAN
          I now plan to devote all my energies to
          destroying the douche bag. Any luck
          corrupting her daughter?

                         KATHRYN
          No.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Call Cecile up and get her to come over.
          I'll bust that cherry in a heartbeat.

She walks over to the "freeze frame" image of Ronald and
Cecile on the television.

                         KATHRYN
          The plot thickens. It appears that
          Cecile has fallen for her music teacher.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Ooo, I'm sure Mrs. Caldwell will love
          that.

                         KATHRYN
          Not to mention Court Reynolds.
          Unfortunately, Ronald's moving with the
          speed of a Special Olympic Bobsledder.

                         SEBASTIAN
          What's your plan of attack?

                         KATHRYN
          I rat Cecile out to mommy. Mommy goes
          ballistic and ends their relationship.
          Boo hoo.

                         SEBASTIAN
          But who will they turn to for help?

Kathryn smiles and sits on Sebastian's lap.

                         KATHRYN
          Cecile is planning to go away with Court
          next week. I'll need you to speed
          up her sexual awakenings.

Sebastian rubs her shoulders.

                         SEBASTIAN
          I'm at your service.

                         KATHRYN
          Thank you. Mmmm, that feels good.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Oh sis. You're so tense.

Sebastian moves his hand down her shirt and under her bra.
He's met with no resistance.

                         KATHRYN
          I hate when things don't go my way. It
          makes me so horny.

                         SEBASTIAN
          I hate it too.

He takes his hand out from her shirt and slides it under her
skirt.

                         SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
               (baby talk)
          Oh baby, your soaking.

                         KATHRYN
          I know.

She closes her eyes and rubs his crotch. She unzips his fly.

                         KATHRYN (cont'd)
               (seductively)
          Any luck with your girl?

                         SEBASTIAN
          Moving along quite well.

                         KATHRYN
          Have you succeeded in your task?

                         SEBASTIAN
          Any day now.

                         KATHRYN
          Well, let me know when you do. Until
          then.

She takes his hand out from under her pants.

                         KATHRYN (cont'd)
          No pootie.

Kathryn smiles.

                         KATHRYN (cont'd)
          Sorry.

35   EXT. TOWNHOUSE - NIGHT                                     35

A meter maid writes a ticket on Sebastian's car when she
grabs her neck in pain.

36   INT. VALMONT TOWNHOUSE - SEBASTIAN'S BEDROOM - NIGHT       36

Sebastian closes his window and sets down a bb rifle with
an infrared scope.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Goodbye Mister Bond.

He picks up the phone and dials.

                         SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
          Hi, it's Sebastian. I didn't wake you
          did I?

                                             INTERCUT WITH:

37   INT. ESTATE - ANNETTE'S GUEST ROOM - NIGHT                 37

Annette sits in bed talking on the other end of the
phone.

                         ANNETTE
          No, not at all.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Well, I was just calling to see how
          you're doing.

                         ANNETTE
          I'm... I'm alright.

                         SEBASTIAN
          How was your date?

                         ANNETTE
          It wasn't a date. He's just a friend.

There's a moment of uncomfortable silence.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Well, I was just calling to tell you
          I was thinking about you and I miss
          you. I'll let you go.

                         ANNETTE
          Wait, don't hang up.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Okay?

                         ANNETTE
          What are you doing?

                         SEBASTIAN
          Reading.

He crosses over to his circular bed where two scantily clad
twins (GRETCHEN & MORA) are licking popsicles.

                         ANNETTE
          What are you reading?

                         SEBASTIAN
          Of Human Bondage.

                         ANNETTE
          Somerset Maugham.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Yeah, it's pretty relevant considering
          my situation.

                         ANNETTE
          You're not gonna start that again.

He takes out a bottle of baby oil and pours it on the
girls' butts.

                         SEBASTIAN
          No. I'm through with my childish
          games when it comes to you. Hold on,
          that's my other line.
               (to the girls)
          Rub.

They rub the oil on each other then turn to him and
smile. He clicks the phone back on.

                         SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
          Annette that's my mom calling. Can I
          call you tomorrow?

                         ANNETTE
          Sure. Have a good night.

                         SEBASTIAN
          I will.

                                                  BACK TO:

38   INT. VALMONT TOWNHOUSE - SEBASTIAN'S BEDROOM - NIGHT       38

                         GRETCHEN
          Of Human Bondage. You're such a
          bullshit artist.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Shut up, Gretchen. You don't even
          know what it is.

                         GRETCHEN
          Duh, it's a book.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Do you know what it's about?

                         MORA
          Who cares. Books are for fags.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Books are for fags. I weep for the
          future.

39   EXT. BOUTIQUE - DAY                                        39

Establishing shot.

40   INT. BOUTIQUE - DAY                                        40

A SALESWOMAN approaches Kathryn who's checking out an
assortment of fur coats. The saleswoman holds up a
beautiful dress.

                         SALESWOMAN
          Here's something you might like.

Kathryn examines the label.

                         KATHRYN
          Do you carry any real fur?

                         SALESWOMAN
          No. All our fur is faux.

                         KATHRYN
          Of course. The animals. How silly of
          me.

The saleswoman smiles, then walks away. Kathryn sneers
then looks over at a small child, staring at her.

                         KATHRYN (cont'd)
               (mouthing the words)
          Fuck off.

She "shoos" the child away, when Mrs. Caldwell
approaches.

                         MRS. CALDWELL
          I got your message and came as quick
          as I could.

                         KATHRYN
          I hope I didn't keep you from
          something.

                         MRS. CALDWELL
          Not at all. What's wrong?

                         KATHRYN
          It's Cecile.

                         MRS. CALDWELL
          What about her?

                         KATHRYN
          Well... you promise you won't say
          anything to her. We've developed a
          friendship and...

                         MRS. CALDWELL
          Kathryn, you have my word. It isn't
          drugs is it?

                         KATHRYN
          It's worse. I think there's something
          going on between Cecile and her music
          teacher.

                         MRS. CALDWELL
          Ronald? That's crazy.

                         KATHRYN
          I know. She's so young and he's so -

                         MRS. CALDWELL
          Black.

Kathryn reacts to her remark.

                         KATHRYN
          He's been sending her love letters that
          she hides under her doll house. I
          questioned whether or not to tell you,
          but something like this could destroy
          her reputation at Oakwood and I don't
          want to see her get hurt.

Kathryn picks out an expensive suit and approaches the sales
counter.

                         KATHRYN (cont'd)
          I hope I did the right thing in telling
          you. I'd hate to see Cecile ruin things
          with Court.

                         MRS. CALDWELL
          I can't thank you enough.

                         KATHRYN
          You will be discreet about this?

                         MRS. CALDWELL
          Absolutely.

                         SALESWOMAN
          Will that be cash or charge?

Kathryn looks through her purse.

                         KATHRYN
          Oh poo. I left my credit cards at home.

Mrs. Caldwell takes out her purse.

                         MRS. CALDWELL
          Let me get that for you.

                         KATHRYN
          Oh please. I can't have you do that.

                         MRS. CALDWELL
          It's the least I can do.

Mrs. Caldwell hands the credit card to the saleswoman.
Kathryn turns to Mrs. Caldwell.

                         KATHRYN
          Thank you.

41   INT. CALDWELL APARTMENT - STUDY - DAY                      41

Ronald gives Cecile a cello lesson when Mrs. Caldwell
bursts into the room.

                         MRS. CALDWELL
          Who the hell do you think you are?!

                         RONALD
          Excuse me.

                         MRS. CALDWELL
          I'm paying you to give cello lessons.
          Not to pervert my child.

                         RONALD
          Mrs. Caldwell I think you're
          misunderstanding something.

                         MRS. CALDWELL
          Is that so?

Mrs. Caldwell holds up Ronald's letters.

                         MRS. CALDWELL (cont'd)
          You care to explain this then?

Ronald and Cecile exchange looks of worry.

                         CECILE
          Where did you find those?

                         MRS. CALDWELL
          Margarita found them while cleaning
          your room.

                         CECILE
          Those are my letters!

                         MRS. CALDWELL
          Don't you raise your voice at me. Go
          to your room, now.

Cecile turns to Ronald.

                         MRS. CALDWELL (cont'd)
          Now!

Ronald nods and Cecile runs out of the room. Mrs.
Caldwell turns to Ronald.

                         MRS. CALDWELL (cont'd)
          How dare you treat me with such
          disrespect. I got you off the streets
          and this is how you repay me?

                         RONALD
          Got me off the streets? I live on
          59th and Park.

                         MRS. CALDWELL
          Whatever. You are never to set foot
          in this house again and you are never
          and I mean never to see my daughter
          again. Is that understood?!

Ronald packs up his sheet music, while Mrs. Caldwell
waits.

                         RONALD
          First of all, maam, I never touched
          your daughter and second, I would like
          to think that in these times someone
          of your status could look beyond
          racial lines.

                         MRS. CALDWELL
          Oh don't give me any of that racist
          crap. My husband and I gave money to
          Colin Powell.

                         RONALD
               (sarcastic)
          I guess that puts me in my place.
          Thank you for the hospitality Mrs.
          Caldwell. It was a true awakening.

He storms off.

42   INT. CALDWELL APARTMENT - ELEVATOR - DAY                   42

Ronald rides down in the elevator.

                         RONALD
               (angry)
          Took me off the streets?

The elevator stops and the doors open. Sebastian and
Kathryn stand in the doorway, wearing shades. Kathryn
hands Cecile's letter.

43   INT. VALMONT TOWNHOUSE - SEBASTIAN'S BEDROOM - DAY         43

Ronald sits in a chair and reads Cecile's letter.
Sebastian and Kathryn watch.

                         RONALD
          Wow. I never knew she had these kind
          of feelings.

                         SEBASTIAN
          You're a lucky guy.

                         RONALD
               (eyes tear up)
          She really loves me.

Sebastian and Kathryn roll their eyes.

                         RONALD (cont'd)
          What do I do?

                         KATHRYN
          What do you do? Tell her you love
          her.

                         RONALD
          But I can't even see her. She doesn't
          have her own phone, I don't even know
          her e-mail address.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Ronald, e-mail's for geeks and
          pedophiles. Be romantic. Write her
          another letter.

                         RONALD
          How will I get to her?

                         SEBASTIAN & KATHRYN
          We'll make sure she gets it.

                         RONALD
          Why are you being so good to me?

                         KATHRYN
          Because we want to see Cecile happy
          and we know you make her happy.

She hands Ronald a pen and paper.

                         KATHRYN (cont'd)
          Now you just march yourself into the
          study and start writing. We'll be there
          to check on you in a minute.

Ronald leaves the room. Sebastian closes the door while
Kathryn picks up the phone and dials.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Who are you calling?

                         KATHRYN
          Cecile.

Sebastian hangs up the phone.

                         KATHRYN (cont'd)
          What are you doing?

                         SEBASTIAN
          Before we go through with this, I just
          want you to be aware of the damage we're
          going to cause.

                         KATHRYN
          I'm aware.

She picks up the phone and he hangs it up again.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Are you really? I mean, we've done some
          pretty fucked up shit in our time but
          this... I mean, we're destroying an
          innocent girl. You do realize that.

                         KATHRYN
          What is that? Oh my God, it's your
          conscience.

She reaches out toward his temple, plucks a handful
of something, throws it to the ground and STOMPS on
it.

                         KATHRYN (cont'd)
          Court Renolds is going down and if you're
          not going to help me, someone else will.

                         SEBASTIAN
          You amaze me.

                         KATHRYN
          Eat me, Sebastian. It's alright for you
          to fuck everyone, but because I'm a girl
          it's wrong. Well let me tell you
          something, I didn't ask to be a girl.
          Do you think I relish the fact that I
          have to act like Mary Sunshine twenty
          four seven, so I can be considered a
          "laaaady." Do you think I take great
          delight when I hear - "Kathryn is so
          wonderful." "Kathryn is a model child."
          "Kathryn is going to make an excellent
          wife one day."
               (beat)
          I'm the Marsha fucking Brady of the
          upper East Side and sometimes I want to
          kill myself for it. No, I don't enjoy
          being a part of the weaker sex and for
          that reason everyone around me is going
          to suffer. So there's your psychoanalysis
          Doctor Freud. Now are you in or are you
          out?

Sebastian says nothing. Kathryn picks up the phone and
dials.

                         KATHRYN (cont'd)
          Hello, Cecile. It's Kathryn. Alright,
          stop crying. I understand. Hold on for
          Sebastian.

She hands the phone to Sebastian.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Cecile. Now I need you to listen to me
          very carefully. I have a letter from
          Ronald that he asked me to give to
          you. Now I can't exactly bring it to
          your house, since your mother
          despises me so here's what we're going
          to do.

44   CALDWELL APARTMENT - CECILE'S BEDROOM - NIGHT              44

The clock reads 1:30. A large collection of antiques
and stuffed animals line the room and walls. Cecile
lies in bed, eyes wide open. She crawls out of it,
dressed in sweats.

45   MANHATTAN STREET - NIGHT                                   45

Cecile exits a building and steps into a waiting
taxi.

46   INT. VALMONT TOWNHOUSE - SEBASTIAN'S BEDROOM - NIGHT       46

Cecile lies on Sebastian's bed. She finishes the letter
while Sebastian fiddles with a camera.

                         CECILE
          Finished.

She hands the letter to Sebastian, who looks it over.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Excellent.

                         CECILE
          You think he'll like it?

                         SEBASTIAN
          He'll love it.

He points the camera at Cecile and snaps a photo.

                         CECILE
          What are you doing?

                         SEBASTIAN
          Just taking your photo.

                         CECILE
          I look terrible.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Mmmm, you're right. Those clothes
          don't do you justice. Why don't you
          take them off.

Cecile gasps.

                         CECILE
          I'm getting out of here.

She stands to leave. Sebastian blocks her path.

                         SEBASTIAN
          I'm sorry that was out of line.

                         CECILE
               (scared)
          I want to go home.

                         SEBASTIAN
          I was just kidding.

                         CECILE
               (eyes watering)
          I want to go home.

He moves toward the phone

                         SEBASTIAN
          Okay, okay. I'll just call your mom
          and have her come pick you up.

                         CECILE
          My mom? Don't call my mom.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Why not? ... Oh wow, she doesn't 
          know you're here. In fact, you're
          grounded. Jesus, you could get in a
          shitload of trouble for this.
          I think I should call her anyway.

Cecile runs over to him, sobbing, and wraps her arms
around his legs.

                         CECILE
          Please please please. I'll do
          anything. Just don't call my mom.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Cecile, all I want to do is give you a
          kiss.

                         CECILE
          And then I can go home?

                         SEBASTIAN
          Of course. I'm not a monster.

Cecile breathes a sigh of relief. He pulls her up to her
feet.

                         CECILE
          Just a kiss, right?

                         SEBASTIAN
          I swear.

She closes her eyes, then puckers up. Sebastian takes the
string holding up her sweats and pulls it open.

Cecile bolts up.

                         CECILE
          What are you doing?

                         SEBASTIAN
          You promised to let me kiss you.

                         CECILE
          But -

                         SEBASTIAN
               (pointing at her lips)
          I don't want to kiss you here. I want
          to kiss you there.

Sebastian points to her crotch. She moves her hands to
her sweats and looks up at him. Sebastian shrugs.

Cecile pulls the string to her sweats. They fall to the
floor.

47   INT. CALDWELL APARTMENT - CECILE'S BEDROOM - DAY           47

Mrs. Caldwell enters the room.

                         MRS. CALDWELL
          Cecile are you up yet? We're gonna to
          be late for the -

She notices the bed is empty.

                         MRS. CALDWELL (cont'd)
          Cecile?

She walks over the bathroom door and knocks.

                         MRS. CALDWELL (cont'd)
          Cecile?

                         CECILE (O.S.)
          I'm in the bath, mom.

                         MRS. CALDWELL
          Well hurry up. I want to be at Mrs.
          Rosemond's before lunch.

                         CECILE (O.S.)
          Okay.

48   INT. CALDWELL APARTMENT - CECILE'S BATHROOM - DAY          48

Cecile stands in front of her mirror, crying. She applies
make-up to several hickeys on her neck. She XXX down
her shirt and grimaces. She sticks her finger the make-
up bottle, then puts her hand down her shirt.

49   EXT. ESTATE - TERRACE - DAY                                49

Aunt Helen, Annette, Mrs. Caldwell and Cecile are having
lunch. Cecile is wearing a turtle neck.

                         MRS. CALDWELL
          It was nice of you to invite us up
          for the weekend, Helen.

                         AUNT HELEN
          More the merrier.
               (to Cecile)
          Is everything alright my dear?

                         CECILE
          I'm just not feeling well.

Sebastian enters carrying his tennis racket.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Afternoon ladies.

Cecile is stunned that he's there. Sebastian takes a
seat at the table.

                         MRS. CALDWELL
          I didn't know you'd be here,
          Sebastian.

                         SEBASTIAN
          I wasn't planning on it, but being
          such a lovely day, why waste it in the
          city. Anyone for tennis?

He looks at Cecile and strokes the shaft of his racket.

Cecile stands and rushes into the house.

                         SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
          What's wrong with her?

No one knows.

                         MRS. CALDWELL (cont'd)
          Would you excuse me for a minute?

Mrs. Caldwell follows her into the house.

                         SEBASTIAN
               (concerned)
          I hope she's alright.

                         AUNT HELEN
          I better go check on them.

Aunt Helen stands and enters the house.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Alone again.
               (beat)
          What are you up to today?

                         ANNETTE
          I'm doing some volunteer work.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Need any company?

                         ANNETTE
          You? Volunteer? I don't think so.

                         SEBASTIAN
          I don't know? Maybe I'd like it. I'm
          trying to change here. You could be
          supportive.

                         ANNETTE
               (smiling)
          Okay.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Babe, you're looking at the next Mother
          Teresa.

Annette shakes her head and laughs.

50   INT. ESTATE - CECILE'S GUEST ROOM - DAY                    50

Cecile talks on the phone.

                         CECILE
          Please. I need you. I don't know what
          to do. You're the only one I can talk
          to.

51   INT. VALMONT TOWNHOUSE - LIVING ROOM - DAY                 51

Kathryn listens on the other end of the conversation.

                         KATHRYN
          I'll be there in a few hours.

She hangs up the phone and smiles.

52   EXT. RETIREMENT HOME - DAY                                 52

Establishing shot.

53   INT. RETIREMENT HOME - HALLWAY - DAY                       53

A NURSE escorts Sebastian and Annette down the hall.

                         NURSE
          It's really nice when the young people
          help out. Most of our patients don't
          have any family nearby.

They stop at a door and open it. An OLD MAN sits in his
hospital bed.

                         NURSE (cont'd)
          Mister Gottlieb, we have a visitor for
          you.

Sebastian starts to enter the room, when the nurse stops
him.

                         NURSE (cont'd)
          Actually Sebastian, you're going to be
          spending the hour with Mrs. Sugarman.

The Nurse escorts an unhappy Sebastian down the
hall. Annette waves "bye bye" to him.

54   INT. RETIREMENT HOME - MR. GOTTLIEB'S ROOM - DAY           54

Annette sits by Mister Gottlieb's bed and reads from a book
of poetry.

55   INT. RETIREMENT HOME - MRS. SUGARMAN'S ROOM - DAY          55

A senile MRS. SUGARMAN sits in bed, while Sebastian does
a newspaper crossword puzzle and ignores her. He smokes
a cigarette and flicks the ash into her bedpan which lies
next to her on the bed.

                         MRS. SUGERMAN
          Did I ever tell you the time when my
          late husband sent me -

                         SEBASTIAN
          Yes, you already did.

                         MRS. SUGERMAN
          I did?

Sebastian never takes his eyes off the paper.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Right after we played backgammon.

                         MRS. SUGERMAN
          We played backgammon?

                         SEBASTIAN
          Uh huh. You beat me three times.

                         MRS. SUGERMAN
          I did?

                         SEBASTIAN
          Yep. Then I fucked your daughter.

                         MRS. SUGERMAN
          Excuse me?

He turns to her and extinguishes his cigarette.

                         SEBASTIAN
          I said, do you want some water?

                         MRS. SUGERMAN
          Oh... no thank you...

There's a knock at the door.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Come in.

Annette and the nurse enter.

                         NURSE
          How we doing in here?

                         MRS. SUGERMAN
          I won three games of backgammon.

Sebastian smiles at Annette, who smiles back.

56   INT. PORSCHE - DAY                                         56

Sebastian and Annette drive towards the estate.

                         SEBASTIAN
          It's weird. I actually feel good about
          myself. Can we do this again next week?

                         ANNETTE
          Oh please.

                         SEBASTIAN
          What?

                         ANNETTE
          "I actually feel good about myself?"

                         SEBASTIAN
          I do.

                         ANNETTE
          You must take me for a real idiot.

                         SEBASTIAN
          I don't.

                         ANNETTE
          You're going to tell me that you had a
          good time with the old lady.

                         SEBASTIAN
          I did. We played three games of backgammon
          and...

She throws him a look.

                         SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
          Alright. I was bored out of my fucking
          mind. I hate doing charity.

                         ANNETTE
          That's okay. It doesn't make you a bad
          person.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Yes it does.

                         ANNETTE
          No, it doesn't. I'm happy you're being
          honest with me.

                         SEBASTIAN
               (sighs)
          I can't win with you.

                         ANNETTE
          It's not about winning. You know what
          your problem is? You take yourself way
          too seriously.

                         SEBASTIAN
          I do not.

                         ANNETTE
          Lighten up.

                         SEBASTIAN
          I am lighten. Can we drop this?

                         ANNETTE
          Fine.

They drive on in silence. A smile comes over Annette's
face. She turns to him, crosses her eyes and makes a
face. Sebastian looks over.

                         SEBASTIAN
          What are you doing? Stop it, it's
          distracting.

She holds the face. Sebastian starts to laugh.

                         SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
          Cut it out.

He continues to laugh. She stops making the face.

                         ANNETTE
          Oh dear, are you actually laughing?

                         SEBASTIAN
          No.

                         ANNETTE
          No?

She makes the face again. He laughs.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Stop that.

She laughs with him.

                         ANNETTE
          There's hope for you, yet.

She reaches out and holds his hand. He squeezes it.

57   INT. ESTATE - CECILE'S GUEST ROOM - DAY                    57

Cecile lies in the bed. There's a knock on the door.

                         CECILE
          Who is it?

                         KATHRYN (O.S.)
          It's Kathryn.

Cecile bolts up and unlocks the door. Kathryn stands
there with a worried look on her face.

                         KATHRYN (cont'd)
          Are you okay?

                         CECILE
          No.

Kathryn enters and locks the door behind her. Cecile is
crying.

                         KATHRYN
          Calm down. Tell me what's wrong.

                         CECILE
          Something awful happened last night.

                         KATHRYN
          What do you mean?!

                         CECILE
          I... I don't think you want to know.

                         KATHRYN
          Cecile, you have to tell me.

                         CECILE
          It involves your brother. He... took
          advantage of me.

                         KATHRYN
          Does your mother know?

                         CECILE
          If she knew, she'd kill me. It
          happened at your house last night.

                         KATHRYN
          Why didn't you do something?

                         CECILE
          I don't know.

                         KATHRYN
          So, let me get this straight. You
          came over to our house late last night
          and he forced intercourse on you.

                         CECILE
          Well... not exactly.

                         KATHRYN
          He made you give him a blow job.

                         CECILE
          No.

                         KATHRYN
          Well what then?

Cecile waits a moment, then whispers in her ear.

                         KATHRYN (cont'd)
          He ate you out?

                         CECILE
          If that's what you call it.

                         KATHRYN
          Cecile, I think you're going to have
          a hard time crying rape if that's all
          he did.

                         CECILE
          What do I do then?

                         KATHRYN
          Well did you like it?

                         CECILE
          Well... I don't know - it was weird.
          At first it felt icky, then it felt
          kind of okay. Then, I started getting
          really hot and then I started shaking
          and then like, I don't t know... it
          felt like an explosion, but a good one.

Kathryn laughs.

                         KATHRYN
          Cecile, you had an orgasm.

                         CECILE
          I did?

                         KATHRYN
          I'm so proud of you. You're becoming a
          woman.

                         CECILE
          I am?

Kathryn nods. Cecile embraces her, happy.

                         KATHRYN
          Now listen. Now that you're on your
          way, it would be stupid of you to stop.
          Think of Sebastian as a tutor. Let him
          instruct you.

                         CECILE
          I don't love him. I love Ronald.

                         KATHRYN
          So? Don't you want to make Ronald a
          happy pappy? Practice makes perfect,
          Cecile. My advice is to sleep with as
          many people as possible.

                         CECILE
          But that would make me a slut.
               (beat)
          Wouldn't it?

                         KATHRYN
          Cecile, everybody does it. It's just
          that nobody talks about it.

Cecile takes the information in.

                         CECILE
          It's like a secret society.

                         KATHRYN
          That's one way of looking at it.

                         CECILE
          Cool.

58   EXT. ESTATE - GARDEN - DAY                                 58

Annette sits on the grass reading Gabriel Garcia
Marquez's Love In The Time Of Cholera. She puts the book
down and wipes a tear from her eye.

59   INT. ESTATE - SEBASTIAN'S ROOM - DAY                       59

Sebastian peers out his window with a pair of binoculars.
Kathryn enters his room.

                         KATHRYN
          I just had a nice chat with Cecile. I
          don't think she'll be giving you
          anymore problems.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Yippy.

                         KATHRYN
          Who are you spying on?

                         SEBASTIAN
          Take a look for yourself.

He hands the binoculars to Kathryn, who looks out the
window.

                         KATHRYN
          That her?

                         SEBASTIAN
          Yeah.

                         KATHRYN
          Jesus, she reeks of Laura Ashley.
               (sarcastic)
          Oh, she's crying. Wittle baby's upset
          by the big bad book.

Sebastian grabs the binoculars from her.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Shut up.

                         KATHRYN
          What's your problem?

                         SEBASTIAN
          Nothing.

                         KATHRYN
          She's really getting to you, isn't
          she?

                         SEBASTIAN
          If you must know, yes. I don't know
          what to do. I can't stand that holier
          than thou bullshit and yet, I'm
          completely infatuated with her.
               (beat)
          She made me laugh.

                         KATHRYN
          And that's why you're losing your bet?

                         SEBASTIAN
          I'm not losing the bet. It's just
          taking longer than I expected.

                         KATHRYN
          Do you mind if I take my new Porsche
          for a ride?

                         SEBASTIAN
          Kathryn, the only thing you're going to
          be riding is me. Now if you'll excuse
          me, I have some work to do.

He storms out of the room.

60   EXT. ESTATE - GARDEN - DAY                                 60

Sebastian walks over to Annette, who continues to read her
book. She notices him and sets the book down.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Am I bothering you?

                         ANNETTE
          Not at all. Have a seat.

He sits down next to her.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Don't tell me you finished The
          Fountainhead already?

She nods. He points to her book.

                         SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
          Great book. What's the guy's name,
          Florentino...

                         ANNETTE
          Florentino Ariza.

Sebastian sticks his hand in his pocket and fiddles
around.

                         SEBASTIAN
          My friend Monsieur Philipe is a friend
          of Florentino.

                         ANNETTE
          Who's Monsieur Philipe?

                         SEBASTIAN
          You don't know Monsieur Philipe?

Sebastian takes out a SOCK PUPPET.

                         SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
               (low voice)
          Bonjour mademoiselle.

                         ANNETTE
               (laughs)
          Bonjour Monsieur Philipe.

                         SEBASTIAN
               (Monsieur Philipe voice)
          You are very pretty. I would like to
          kiss you.

The puppet kisses her on the cheek.

                         SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
               (Monsieur Philipe voice)
          Oooo, that felt good.

                         ANNETTE
          Thank you.

He kisses her on the cheek.

                         SEBASTIAN
               (Monsieur Philipe voice)
          That felt good too. I will kiss you
          all over.

The puppet attacks a laughing Annette. She playfully
grabs Sebastian and starts to tickle him. Sebastian
tickles her back.

They roll around on the ground until Sebastian lands on
top of her. A moment of tense silence passes and
Sebastian kisses her. The kissing intensifies until she
pushes him off her.

Sebastian stands.

                         SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
          I'm sorry about that.

                         ANNETTE
          I am too.

He paces for a moment and his mood turns to anger.

                         SEBASTIAN
          You know what? I don't take it back.

                         ANNETTE
          Why are you doing this?

                         SEBASTIAN
          Because I'm in love with you.

                         ANNETTE
          I thought you said we were going to be
          friends.

                         SEBASTIAN
          I can't handle it. I can't keep my
          feelings bottled up like you. Can you
          honestly tell me that you feel nothing
          for me? ... Tell me!

                         ANNETTE
          I have feelings for you.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Then what's wrong? I love you Annette.
          It's not like you have a husband,
          unless your married to Jesus.

                         ANNETTE
          That's not fair.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Why can't we be together?

Annette's eyes well up with tears.

                         ANNETTE
          You really want to know?

                         SEBASTIAN
          Yes.

                         ANNETTE
          It's because I don't trust myself with
          you.
               (beat)
          I took a vow and because of you I'm
          tempted to break it. Don't destroy that
          for me. Please.

She hurries off.

61   INT. ESTATE - SEBASTIAN'S ROOM - DAY                       61

Sebastian enters the room and slams the door behind him.

                         SEBASTIAN
               (frustrated)
          Shit.

He hears the shower running from the bathroom.

62   INT. ESTATE - SEBASTIAN'S BATHROOM - DAY                   62

Sebastian enters the room. Cecile sticks her head out
from the shower curtain.

                         CECILE
          Want to join me?

                         SEBASTIAN
               (indifferent)
          Some other time, Cecile.

He leaves the room. Cecile looks confused. A moment
passes and Sebastian re-enters taking off his clothes.

                         SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
          What am I, an idiot?

Cecile smiles.

63   INT. ESTATE - SEBASTIAN'S ROOM - NIGHT                     63

Sebastian and Cecile lie in bed. Sebastian smokes a
cigarette and writes in his journal.

                         CECILE
          Am I suppose to be this sore?

                         SEBASTIAN
          For the first time, yes. It'll pass.

A moment of silence.

                         CECILE
          I like it better when I'm on top.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Cecile. This is what I like to call
          quiet time. This is time when we
          reflect on what we've done.

                         CECILE
          I'm sorry.

She looks at the troubled expression on Sebastian's face.

                         CECILE (cont'd)
          Something's bothering you?

                         SEBASTIAN
          You think?

                         CECILE
          Is it me?

                         SEBASTIAN
          No, you were fine.

SEBASTIAN'S P.O.V. - He looks out on the balcony, where
Kathryn is eavesdropping. They make eye contact and she
waves.

                         CECILE
          It's that girl, Annette.

He stands and walks over to the balcony, where he closes
the blinds.

                         CECILE (cont'd)
          You love her, don't you? It's okay.
          I don't love you either. I love Ronald.

                         SEBASTIAN
          I'm getting out of here.

Sebastian heads to the bathroom.

                         CECILE
          Where are you going?

                         SEBASTIAN (O.S.)
          I'm taking a shower.

                         CECILE
          Need any company?

                         SEBASTIAN (O.S.)
          No.

                         CECILE
          Want a blow job?

                         SEBASTIAN (O.S.)
          Good night Cecile.

                         CECILE
               (under her breath)
          Prude.

64   INT. ESTATE - ANNETTE'S GUEST ROOM - NIGHT                 64

Annette is reading in bed. There's a knock on the door.

                         ANNETTE
          Come in.

Sebastian enters the room.

                         SEBASTIAN
          I just came to say goodbye.

                         ANNETTE
          Where are you going?

                         SEBASTIAN
          Back to the city. I may take off to
          Europe for the rest of the summer. I
          just can't handle it around here.

                         ANNETTE
          I think that's for the best.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Good for you.

                         ANNETTE
          Sebastian, please. I don't want us to
          end on bad terms.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Well, I'm afraid you don't have a
          choice in the matter. You make me
          sick. You're a hypocrite and I don't
          associate with hypocrites.

Annette's eyes well up with tears.

                         ANNETTE
          How am I a hypocrite?

                         SEBASTIAN
          Oh please Annette. You spend all your
          time preaching about waiting for love.
          Well here it is. Right in front of you,
          but you're going to turn your back on
          it. I'm sorry that we're not at the age
          where we can get married. If we were,
          I'd propose, but that's not going to
          happen. So I guess we're just fucked.
          I'll move on, but you... you're going
          to have to live with yourself knowing
          you've turned your back on love. And
          that makes you a hypocrite.

Sebastian heads to the door.

                         SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
          Have a nice life.

Annette races toward him and throws her arms around him.

                         ANNETTE
               (sobbing)
          Please don't go.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Get off me.

She kisses him passionately.

                         ANNETTE
          I... I want you.

Sebastian embraces her and draws her over to the bed.

She lies down and starts to unbutton her dress. Sebastian
stands over her watches her. Her crying does not let up
as she continues to undress.

Sebastian stands, stunned and watches her.

                         SEBASTIAN
          I'm sorry, I can't.

A pained look crosses her face. Sebastian leaves the
room and closes the door.

65   INT. ESTATE - SEBASTIAN'S ROOM - NIGHT                     65

Sebastian closes the door and leans against it.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Shit.

He wipes his eyes, which are starting to water. He goes
over to a mirror at looks at himself.

                         SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
          Get it together you pussy.

A stern look comes over his face. He smiles, then walks
away.

66   EXT. ESTATE - FRONT OF HOUSE - DAY                         66

A cab pulls up to the house. The front door opens and a
crying Annette quickly leaves the house and climbs into
the cab. She closes the door and the cab pulls away from
the house. WE PAN up to a second story window where
Kathryn is looking down and smiling.

67   INT. ESTATE - SEBASTIAN'S ROOM - DAY                       67

Sebastian lies sleeping in his bed. His journal lies
beside him. A FEATHER tickles his nose. He stirs awake
and looks up to see Kathryn staring down at him.

                         KATHRYN
          Morning!

                         SEBASTIAN
               (sarcastic)
          Morning.

                         KATHRYN
          So? How'd it go last night?

                         SEBASTIAN
          With who?

                         KATHRYN
          Well I know how it went with Cecile.
          She won't shut up about it. How'd it
          go with Mrs. Jesus?

Sebastian sits up in bed.

                         SEBASTIAN
          If your asking if I nailed her the
          answer is no.

                         KATHRYN
          She shot you down.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Exactly the opposite.

                         KATHRYN
          So what went wrong?

                         SEBASTIAN
          I don't know. She was lying on the bed,
          ready to do it, but I-- I don't, I
          was... I just didn't feel right about
          it.

                         KATHRYN
          You're telling me you had the chance to
          fuck her and you didn't. God are you a
          chump.

                         SEBASTIAN
          A momentary lapse of judgment, soon to
          be rectified.

He climbs out of bed and puts on his robe. He starts out
the door, when -

                         KATHRYN
          If you're heading towards her room, you
          won't find her.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Where is she?

                         KATHRYN
          You don't know?
               (big smile)
          She left thirty minutes ago.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Where'd she go?

                         KATHRYN
          She wouldn't say. She apologized to
          your aunt and told her she was going
          to stay with some friends.
               (beat)
          You blew it, Sebastian. That girl has
          come to her senses and she will never
          go near you again.

Sebastian throws off the robe and starts to dress.

                         SEBASTIAN
          We'll see about that.

68   INT. GREG'S DORM ROOM - DAY                                68

A shrine to hot babes, who's posters adorn the walls. Greg
is busy dumping muscle magazines, several issues of Teen
Beat and some Musical Theater CDs into a trash bag when the
phone rings. He answers it.

                         GREG
          Hello.

                                             INTERCUT WITH:

69   EXT. HIGHWAY/INT. PORSCHE - DAY                            69

Sebastian is talking on his cell phone.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Is she with you?

                         GREG
          Who is this?

                         SEBASTIAN
          Sebastian, you faggot. Is she with you?

                         GREG
          No.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Where is she?!

                         GREG
          I don't know. Why don't you leave her
          alone.

                         SEBASTIAN
          McConnell, I'm gonna out your ass in
          two seconds if you don't tell me where
          she is.

                         GREG
          I told you I don't know.

                         SEBASTIAN
          One.

                         GREG
          Alright. She's staying with some
          friends of her parents. The O'Sheas.
          She caught the train twenty minutes ago
          into Grand Central.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Grand Central. You better not be
          fucking with me cause it's your ass on
          the line.

Sebastian clicks off his cell phone.

                         SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
          Motherfucker.

He bangs on his dashboard.

70   EXT. HIGHWAY - DAY                                         70

The Porsche weaves in and out of traffic on it's way to
the city.

71   INT. TRAIN CONCOURSE - DAY                                 71

A group of passengers exit the train. Annette is among
them. She stops when she SEES -

Sebastian, standing in the distance.

Annette stops in her tracks. She drops her bag, rushes
over to him and embraces him. Sebastian's cruel demeanor
drops, when he realizes how happy she is to see him. He
looks her in the eyes and smiles. They kiss.

72   INT. VALMONT TOWNHOUSE - SEBASTIAN'S BEDROOM - DAY         72

Sebastian carries a laughing Annette into the room. They
continue to kiss and he carries her over to the table.

He sets her down and accidentally knocks over a lamp.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Ooops.

They both laugh. They kiss some more, then start to
unbutton each other's clothes. Sebastian struggles with
her pants' button.

                         SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
          Fuck this.

He picks her up again and moves to the bed. They
collapse on the bed and he accidently falls off it.

                         SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
          Suave.

Annette cracks up. Sebastian reaches up and YANKS her
down on top of him. They both laugh, then kiss.

73   EXT. VALMONT TOWNHOUSE - NIGHT                             73

Establishing shot

74   INT. VALMONT TOWNHOUSE - SEBASTIAN'S BEDROOM - NIGHT       74

Annette sits on the windowsill watching Sebastian as he
sleeps. He slowly starts to wake and looks at her.

                         ANNETTE
          Hi.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Hi.

She walks over to him and kisses him.

                         SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
          You alright?

                         ANNETTE
          I'm fine. I have to get going to my
          friends' house.
               (beat)
          Was it --

                         SEBASTIAN
          It was perfect.

She smiles and holds her hand out. He takes her hand in
his.

75   INT. VALMONT TOWNHOUSE - HALLWAY - NIGHT                   75

Annette closes the door to the bedroom and walks down the
hall passing a mirror on the wall. In the mirror's
REFLECTION is Kathryn, looking very angry.

76   EXT. VALMONT TOWNHOUSE - DAY                               76

Establishing shot.

77   INT. VALMONT TOWNHOUSE - HALLWAY - DAY                     77

Sook-Hee carries a bundle of folded laundry down the
hall. Sebastian enters the hallway from his bedroom. He
grabs her.

                         SEBASTIAN
          You work way to hard. Here.
               (hands her a wad of money)
          Take the day off. Merry Christmas.

Sook-Hee smiles and moves on. Sebastian continues down
the hall. He passes Kathryn's door and hear noises.

                         KATHRYN (O.S.)
          Slower.

Sebastian leans against the door.

                         KATHRYN (O.S.)
          A little to the left. Look, pretend
          like you're writing the alphabet.
          A... B... mmm, stay on B.

Sebastian knocks on the door.

                         KATHRYN (O.S.)
          One second.

Sebastian hears some fumbling then a door close from
inside the bedroom.

                         KATHRYN (O.S.)
          Come in.

78   INT. VALMONT TOWNHOUSE - KATHRYN'S BEDROOM - DAY           78

Sebastian enters the room, to find Kathryn lying in bed,
wearing only her bathrobe.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Bad time?

                         KATHRYN
          Kind of.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Well, you obviously wanted me to
          witness your little adventure or else
          you wouldn't have invited me in.

Sebastian walks toward the closet.

                         SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
          Who is our little friend so
          inexperienced that you have to resort
          to the alphabet game?

He throws open the closet door. Ronald stands there
covering his genitals with his hands.

                         SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
          Well, well, well.

                         RONALD
          It's not what it seems like.

Ronald picks up his clothes. As he leaves:

                         SEBASTIAN
          Say hi to Cecile.

Ronald's head drops as he closes the door behind him.

                         KATHRYN
               (calling out)
          Call me.

Sebastian throws Kathryn a look.

                         KATHRYN (cont'd)
          You can't have all the fun.

Sebastian sits on the bed.

                         KATHRYN (cont'd)
          You seem to be in a good mood.

                         SEBASTIAN
          I am.

A big grin appears on Sebastian's face

                         KATHRYN
          You didn't?

                         SEBASTIAN
          Oh yes.

                         KATHRYN
          Tell me all the details.

                         SEBASTIAN
          It was... Fantastic.

                         KATHRYN
          Oh come on. For her first time?

                         SEBASTIAN
          I know. That's the amazing part of
          it. I mean, it wasn't like Cirque du
          Soleil acrobatics, just standard
          missionary stuff, but it was... ah
          forget it. I'm going to sound like a
          Hallmark card.

                         KATHRYN
          No, tell me.

                         SEBASTIAN
          It was... it was like the emotional
          part outweighed the physical part.

                         KATHRYN
          Wow. So you made love. Ooo, I hear
          the birds chirping.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Mock, mock, mock.

She places her hand on his crotch.

                         KATHRYN
          So I assume you've come here to make
          some arrangements.

Sebastian stands.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Some other time.

                         KATHRYN
          Excuse me?

                         SEBASTIAN
          I'm not in the mood.

                         KATHRYN
          And that's why you're leaving?

                         SEBASTIAN
          It clearly is why.

                         KATHRYN
          I want to fuck.

                         SEBASTIAN
          And I don't.

He leaves and slams the door behind him.

79   INT. VALMONT TOWNHOUSE - SEBASTIAN'S BEDROOM - DAY         79

Sebastian talks on the phone.

                         SEBASTIAN
          I'll pick you up in an hour. I love
          you too.

He hangs up the phone. Kathryn stands in the doorway.

                         KATHRYN
          Oh my God. You're completely p-whipped.

                         SEBASTIAN
          No, I'm not.

                         KATHRYN
          P-whipped, p-whipped.

                         SEBASTIAN
          What's wrong with you? Why are you
          acting this way?

Kathryn starts to cry.

                         KATHRYN
          I'm sorry. It's just upsetting. You're
          in love with her. You don't love me
          anymore.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Oh come on, Kathryn, it was just a
          contest.

                         KATHRYN
          At first it was, but now it's become
          something bigger.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Kathryn, you know I love you. I've
          always loved you.

                         KATHRYN
          Not anymore you don't. It's obvious.

                         SEBASTIAN
          I can't believe you're reacting this
          way. You're just saying this because
          you lost the bet.

                         KATHRYN
          Is that what you think?

He nods. Kathryn sits down on his bed. She slips her
underwear off from under her bathrobe and tosses it
aside, spreading her legs.

                         KATHRYN (cont'd)
          Alright, come on, let's get it over
          with. But mark my words, this is the
          only time it'll happen.

She picks up the phone.

                         KATHRYN (cont'd)
          Whenever you're ready. Just stick it in
          me. While you're doing that I'm gonna
          make some phone calls.

                         SEBASTIAN
          That's not fair. You're taking all the
          fun out of it.

                         KATHRYN
          Then do me a favor and get rid of her.
          If not for me, then do it for you.
          Look at yourself. You're a joke. She's
          turned you into jelly. What do you want
          to be, one of those losers who walk
          down the halls holding hands and
          smiling. People used to respect you.
          They feared you and now you're going to
          throw that all away.

Sebastian stares at her, lost in thought.

                         KATHRYN (cont'd)
          Poor Sebastian. He used to be cool, but
          now he's just another love-struck
          faggot. One of the many.

80   EXT. MANHATTAN STREET - DAY                                80

A taxi drives down the street.

81   INT. TAXI - DAY                                            81

Kathryn and Sebastian sit in the back seat. Her arm is
around his. Sebastian looks nervous.

                         KATHRYN
          Why so nervous?

                         SEBASTIAN
          I've never done this before.

                         KATHRYN
          How have you dumped girls in the past?

                         SEBASTIAN
          Screening calls. Any suggestions?

                         KATHRYN
          I knew this guy last summer in the
          Hamptons. He and his girlfriend at the
          time were madly in love with each
          other. But she had this huge weight
          problem. His friends taunted him
          mercilessly about it. You know, "How
          do you breathe when she sits on your
          face?" "It's embarrassing for you to
          be seen with her." Finally he couldn't
          take it anymore and decided to dump
          her. She flipped and he went on the
          defensive. I distinctly remember him
          saying the same thing over and over
          again. "I'm completely fucked up."
          "I'm completely fucked up." "I'm
          completely fucked up."
               (beat)
          Poor fatty never had a chance.

82   EXT. O'SHEA APARTMENT BUILDING - DAY                       82

The cab pulls up to the curb. Sebastian gets out and
heads into the building. Kathryn leans out the window.

                         KATHRYN
          Don't be weak.

The cab drives off.

83   INT. O'SHEA APARTMENT BUILDING - HALLWAY - DAY             83

Sebastian rings the doorbell. A woman (MRS. O'SHEA)
answers the door.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Hi. Is Annette at home?

                         MRS. O'SHEA
          You must be Sebastian. I've heard such
          nice things about you.

He smiles.

                         MRS. O'SHEA (cont'd)
               (calling out)
          Annette.
               (to Sebastian)
          Come on in.

84   INT. O'SHEA APARTMENT - FOYER - DAY                        84

Sebastian closes the door behind him. Annette enters the
room.

                         ANNETTE
          Hi.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Hi.

                         MRS. O'SHEA
          Well, I'm going to head back to the
          kitchen. You two have fun.

Mrs. O'Shea mouths "He's cute" to Annette. Annette
smiles and nods. Mrs. O'Shea leaves the room.

                         ANNETTE
          Would you like a tour?

                         SEBASTIAN
          Sure.

She takes his hand and leads him down the hall.

85   INT. O'SHEA APARTMENT - ANNETTE'S GUEST ROOM - DAY         85

They enter a guest room.

                         ANNETTE
          And this is my room.

She closes the door behind them. She smiles and kisses
him.

                         ANNETTE (cont'd)
          You think we can be quiet?

She embraces him. Sebastian remains lifeless.

                         SEBASTIAN
          This isn't working out for me anymore.

                         ANNETTE
               (smiling)
          Yeah, me neither.

She looks him in the eye and can tell he's not joking.

                         ANNETTE (cont'd)
          What's wrong?

                         SEBASTIAN
          It's not you, it's me. I'm completely
          fucked up.

                         ANNETTE
          What are you saying?

                         SEBASTIAN
          Why aren't you understanding?

                         ANNETTE
          I love you.

                         SEBASTIAN
          I know. I wish I felt the same.
          Unfortunately, I feel nothing. I think
          it was just the conquest. Sorry, I'm
          completely fucked up.

Annette bursts into tears.

                         ANNETTE
          Why are you trying to hurt me?

                         SEBASTIAN
          I'm just being honest. I just wanted to
          see what you were like in bed.

She attacks him but he grabs her hands and fends her off.
He pushes her against the wall and covers her mouth with
his hand.

                         SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
          Shh! Shh! I don't think Mrs. O'Shea
          would appreciate you acting like a
          total psychopath.

She slinks to the ground and continues to sob.

                         ANNETTE
          You don't know how to love.

                         SEBASTIAN
          You don't even know me. The fact of the
          matter is there is some one I love.
          She's smarter, prettier... you don't
          even compare to her. The only reason I
          am here is because she wants us to be
          exclusive.

                         ANNETTE
          But you knew this was important to me.

                         SEBASTIAN
          What, your virginity? Well that's over
          now.

Annette clutches her stomach and continues to sob. He moves
towards her.

                         ANNETTE
          Please go.

He opens the door.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Sorry. I'm completely fucked up.

He leaves and closes the door behind him. Annette
continues to sob.

86   EXT. VALMONT TOWNHOUSE - DAY                               86

A cab driver carries several shopping bags out of a cab.

87   INT. VALMONT TOWNHOUSE - HALLWAY - DAY                     87

Kathryn walks down the hallway and enters her room.

88   INT. VALMONT TOWNHOUSE - KATHRYN'S BEDROOM - DAY           88

The room is dark. Kathryn flips on the light.

                         KATHRYN
          Jesus.

Sebastian is sitting in a chair, wearing his shades,
journal in hand.

                         KATHRYN
          A little melodramatic, don't you think.

                         SEBASTIAN
          I have a flair for drama.

                         KATHRYN
          Mind if I ask what you're doing in my
          room?

                         SEBASTIAN
          You wanted an answer to your question.

                         KATHRYN
          Annette?

He takes off his glasses. We can tell he has been
crying.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Devastated beyond repair. I doubt
          she'll ever trust a man again.

                         KATHRYN
          Well done.

He holds up a bottle of champagne.

                         SEBASTIAN
          I thought we should celebrate.

                         KATHRYN
          I'd love to, but unfortunately I'm
          expecting some company.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Ronald?

                         KATHRYN
          Not that it's any of your business but
          yes.

Sebastian holds up a letter.

                         SEBASTIAN
          From Ronald.

Kathryn takes the letter.

                         SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
          I haven't had a chance to read it, but
          I'm sure it goes something like "yahdah
          yahdah yahdah you mean a lot to me.
          Yahdah yahdah yahdah I hope we can be
          friends. Etcetera, etcetera, etcetera."
          You see, I expected your sort of
          bullshit so I took the liberty of
          phoning Ronald and Cecile. Right now
          they're having a little get together
          in my love shack at the Grand Central
          Hyatt. I'm so sorry he chose Cecile
          over you, but I promised him I would
          see you through your crisis.

                         KATHRYN
          Well done.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Thank you. Now, where were we?

POP goes the champagne cork.

                         SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
          Oh yeah, the celebration.

He reaches down and picks up two glasses. He fills them
and hands one to Kathryn.

                         SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
          What shall we toast to?

                         KATHRYN
          To my triumph, of course.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Not my choice of toast, but it's your
          call. To your triumph over Annette.

Kathryn giggles.

                         SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
          What's so funny?

                         KATHRYN
          Silly rabbit. My triumph isn't over her.
          It's over you.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Come again?

                         KATHRYN
          You were very much in love with her and
          you're still in love with her. But it
          amused me to make you ashamed of it.
          You gave up on the first person you
          ever loved because I called you names.
          Don't get me wrong, I'm flattered that
          you chose me over her, but please
          understand, I never loved you,
          Sebastian. You're just a toy. A little
          toy I play with. And now you've
          completely blown it with her. I think
          that's the saddest thing I've ever
          heard.
               (smiles)
          Cheers.

She clicks his glass and drinks. Sebastian doesn't
drink. He looks ill.

                         SEBASTIAN
          In any event, you still owe me my
          reward.

                         KATHRYN
          I'm sorry, but unfortunately I don't
          fuck losers.

Sebastian slaps her across the face.

                         KATHRYN (cont'd)
          You motherfucker!

She grabs him and starts throwing wild punches. They
fall to the ground.

                         KATHRYN (cont'd)
          Nobody hits me.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Calm down.

He rolls on top of her and pins her to the ground.

                         KATHRYN
          Get off me!

                         SEBASTIAN
          Will you calm down?

                         KATHRYN
          Fine! Get off me!

He stands and gives her a hand up. They both catch their
breaths.

                         SEBASTIAN
          I'm very sorry about that. I apologize.

                         KATHRYN
          I accept. Now get out.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Get out? We had an arrangement.

                         KATHRYN
          Didn't you hear what I said?

                         SEBASTIAN
          I don't care what you said, we had an
          agreement. You've slept with half of
          the borough so don't tell me you're
          being choosy.

                         KATHRYN
               (screaming)
          Get out!

                         SEBASTIAN
          I'm giving you to the count of three to
          plop your ass down on the bed.

                         KATHRYN
          And if I don't?

                         SEBASTIAN
          Then I will consider it a declaration
          of war. One. Two... three.

                         KATHRYN
          I think you have your answer.

                         SEBASTIAN
          War it is.

He grabs his journal, leaves and SLAMS the door behind
him.

89   INT. VALMONT TOWNHOUSE - SEBASTIAN'S BEDROOM - DAY         89

Sebastian paces while talking on the phone.

                         SEBASTIAN
          It's desperate that I talk to her.

                         MRS. O'SHEA (O.S.)
          I've already told you, she's not home.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Well please leave a message that I
          called.

                         MRS. O'SHEA (O.S.)
          I'll do that.

He hangs up the phone and THROWS it into a mirror, which
SMASHES.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Shit.

He collapses on his bed and buries his face in his hands.
Exhausted he looks up and sees his journal lying on the
floor. He picks it up and flips through it.

90   EXT. O'SHEA APARTMENT BUILDING - NIGHT                     90

Sebastian walks down the street carrying a small package.
He enters an apartment building.

91   INT. O'SHEA APARTMENT BUILDING - HALLWAY - NIGHT           91

Sebastian rings the doorbell. Mrs. O'Shea answers the
door.

                         MRS. O'SHEA
          What do you want?

                         SEBASTIAN
          I need to talk to Annette.

                         MRS. O'SHEA
          She's not here.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Do you know where she is?

                         MRS. O'SHEA
          She's out.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Do you know when she'll be back?

                         MRS. O'SHEA
          Later. Listen, we're entertaining
          some guests so -

                         SEBASTIAN
          Annette! Annette!

                         MRS. O'SHEA
          Young man, I already told you she's
          not here.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Fine. Could you please see that she
          gets this.

He hands her the package.

                         MRS. O'SHEA
          I'll do that.

                         SEBASTIAN
          It's really important.

                         MRS. O'SHEA
          I understand. Good night.

She closes the door.

92   INT. O'SHEA APARTMENT - FOYER - NIGHT                      92

Mrs O'Shea turns away from the door towards Annette,
who stands in the hallway.

93   INT. VALMONT TOWNHOUSE - KATHRYN'S BEDROOM - NIGHT         93

Kathryn sits in a chair doing her nails. She checks her
watch, takes a moment and makes herself upset. She picks
up the phone and dials.

                                             INTERCUT WITH:

94   INT. RONALD'S BEDROOM - NIGHT                              94

Ronald is sleeping. The phone rings. He awakens and
answers it.

                         RONALD
          Hello.

                         KATHRYN
               (voice cracking)
          Ronald?

                         RONALD
          Yeah?

                         KATHRYN
          It's Kathryn.

Ronald sits up, nervous.

                         RONALD
          Hi Kathryn. Is everything okay?

                         KATHRYN
          No.

She cries.

                         RONALD
          What's wrong?

                         KATHRYN
          It's Sebastian. He's out of his mind.

                         RONALD
          What do you mean?

                         KATHRYN
          I think he's high on drugs. He hit me,
          then took off. I'm afraid to be alone.
          Please come over.

                         RONALD
          I'll be right there.

He hangs up the phone and grabs his pants

                                                  BACK TO:

95   INT. VALMONT TOWNHOUSE - KATHRYN'S BEDROOM - DAY           95

Kathryn hangs up the phone. She instantly becomes calm and
returns to doing her nails.

96   INT. O'SHEA APARTMENT - ANNETTE'S GUEST ROOM - NIGHT       96

Annette sits and stares at Sebastian's package.

She picks it up and opens it. She takes out a journal
and a letter. She opens the letter and reads it.

                         SEBASTIAN (V.O.)
          Dear Annette. Thank you for reading
          this letter. I don't know what I can
          possibly say to rectify the harm I have
          caused you. For once in my life I'm at
          a loss for words.

97   INT. VALMONT TOWNHOUSE - SEBASTIAN'S BEDROOM - NIGHT       97

Sebastian sits at his desk, writing the letter.

                         SEBASTIAN (V.O.)
          The truth of the matter is that being
          with you was the only time I have ever
          been happy. My whole life has been a
          joke. I prided myself on taking joy in
          others' misery.

98   INT. MANHATTAN STREET - NIGHT (MONTAGE)                    98

Sebastian walks the streets of New York. He seems sad
and lonely.

                         SEBASTIAN (V.O.)
          Well, it finally backfired. I succeeded
          in hurting the first person I loved. I
          wish more than anything I could take it
          back, but I guess that's not possible.

99   INT. O'SHEA APARTMENT - ANNETTE'S GUEST ROOM - NIGHT       99

Annette continues to read the letter.

                         SEBASTIAN (V.O.)
          Enclosed is my most prized possession...
          my journal. For a long time I
          considered it my trophy. A sordid
          collection of my conquests. If you
          really want to know the truth, then
          please read it. No more lies.

100  EXT. O'SHEA APARTMENT BUILDING - NIGHT                     100

We PAN down the side of the building to the ground.
Sebastian lies against the building waiting for Annette
to return.

                         SEBASTIAN (V.O.)
          A car is picking me up tomorrow and
          taking me to Martha's Vineyard, where
          we have a summer home. Nothing would
          make me happier than if you joined me.
          I'm a fucking wreck without you. If
          you're interested please meet me
          outside my building at nine. If not, I
          understand. Love, Sebastian.

101  INT. VALMONT TOWNHOUSE - LIVING ROOM - NIGHT               101

Ronald sits and listens as a grieving Kathryn tells her
story.

                         KATHRYN
          And when I confronted him about his
          affair with Cecile he told me it was
          none of my business. Then when I said
          "Well what about Ronald," he said you
          were nothing more than a stupid... the
          n word and that you deserved what you
          got...

                         RONALD
          And this happened before you and I
          hooked up?

                         KATHRYN
          It's been going on for a while.
               (beat)
          Then he called me a disgrace to our
          family and that's when he hit me.

                         RONALD
          Racist piece of shit.

                         KATHRYN
          I'd be careful if I were you. God knows
          what he's up to.

                         RONALD
          He doesn't scare me. I'll kick his ass
          in.

                         KATHRYN
          Will you stay here for the night? You
          can leave in the morning. That's when
          my parents get back and --

                         RONALD
          Don't worry about it. I'll stay.

Kathryn hugs him.

                         KATHRYN
          Thanks Ronald. You're a good friend.

102  EXT. O'SHEA APARTMENT BUILDING - DAY                       102

A STREET CLEANING MACHINE drives past the apartment

103  INT. O'SHEA APARTMENT BUILDING - LOBBY - DAY               103

Sebastian lies sleeping on a sofa in the lobby. The
NIGHT DOORMAN taps him awake.

                         SEBASTIAN
          What time is it?

                         NIGHT DOORMAN
          Eight o'clock. You got to go.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Did she show up?

                         NIGHT DOORMAN
          Nope.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Do you mind if I check upstairs?

                         NIGHT DOORMAN
          I can't have you do that, nor can I
          have you hanging around the lobby all
          day.

                         SEBASTIAN
          I understand. Thanks for letting me
          crash here.

                         NIGHT DOORMAN
          Don't worry about it.

Sebastian stands and staggers out of the building.

104  EXT. VALMONT TOWNHOUSE - DAY                               104

Ronald walks out of the building and heads toward the
corner.

He stops when he SEES - Sebastian crossing the street.

                         RONALD
               (under his breath)
          Son of a bitch.

Sebastian walks toward Ronald, who blocks his path.

                         RONALD (cont'd)
          Sebastian!

Sebastian looks up at Ronald.

                         SEBASTIAN
               (tired)
          Hey Ronald.

                         RONALD
          It seems that you and I have some
          talking to do.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Can we do it later. I've had a really
          bad night and -

Ronald SHOVES Sebastian.

                         SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
          What's your problem?

                         RONALD
          Where the hell do you come off hitting
          women?

                         SEBASTIAN
          What are you talking about?

                         RONALD
          Kathryn. Did you hit her?

                         SEBASTIAN
          Kathryn? Oh Christ, she got to you too?

                         RONALD
          Did you hit her?

                         SEBASTIAN
          Ronald, you don't know what you're
          talking about.

                         RONALD
          Don't know what I'm talking about? I
          know that you fucked Cecile.

Sebastian says nothing.

                         RONALD (cont'd)
          It's true, isn't it?

                         SEBASTIAN
          Ronald, I'm sorry.

                         RONALD
          You bastard!

Ronald TACKLES Sebastian to the ground. Ronald lands on
top of him and hits in the mouth.

                         RONALD (cont'd)
          I trusted you!

Ronald hits him again. Blood pours out of Sebastian's
mouth. Sebastian is dazed. Ronald grabs him by the
collar.

                         RONALD (cont'd)
          I trusted you!

Sebastian takes a moment to catch his breath.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Fuck you.

He knees Ronald in the groin. Ronald screams in pain and
falls over. Sebastian climbs to his feet.

                         SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
          Why don't you give me a chance to
          explain.

Sebastian kicks him in the ass. Ronald falls over.

                         SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
          Don't you get it? We were all part of
          her game.

Sebastian pins him to the ground. Ronald struggles.

                         SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
          I'm gonna let you up, but you have to
          give me a chance to explain. Understood?

Ronald nods. Sebastian releases him and Ronald catches
his breath. Sebastian looks up and SEES -

Annette, standing across the street, witnessing the
event.

                         SEBASTIAN (cont'd)
          Annette!

Sebastian stands and races over to her, blindly crossing
the street.

Annette notices a speeding cab and -

                         ANNETTE
               (pointing)
          Sebastian!

Sebastian looks up just as -- WHAM! The taxi HITS him
dead on, sending him flying over the car and onto the
street.

Annette SCREAMS. The cab SKIDS to a stop. Annette runs
into the street and over to Sebastian, who lies in shock,
He sees her and grabs her hand. She starts to cry.

                         SEBASTIAN
          I'm okay. I'm okay.

Ronald and the Cab driver run over to them.

                         ANNETTE
          Get an ambulance!

The cab driver races back to his car. Sebastian looks up
at Annette.

                         ANNETTE (cont'd)
          We're getting you to a hospital.

Sebastian nods.

                         SEBASTIAN
          Holy shit.

                         ANNETTE (cont'd)
          You're gonna be fine.

Sebastian nods.

                         SEBASTIAN
          I'm sorry.

                         ANNETTE (cont'd)
          It's alright.

                         SEBASTIAN
          I'm okay. Everything's good.

                                             DISSOLVE TO:

105  INT. VALMONT TOWNHOUSE - LIVING ROOM - DAY                 105

Blaine, twenty high-school girls and several friends of
the family are dressed in black, making polite conversation
and consoling Sebastian's parents and his Aunt Helen.

Mrs. Caldwell stands in the corner with Cecile and her
husband, MR. CALDWELL.

                         MRS. CALDWELL
          Sad, sad, sad. To think of the
          opportunities that boy had. This should
          be a lesson to us all that our children
          need constant supervision.

She puts her arm around Cecile.

                         MRS. CALDWELL (CONT'D)
          It's all about quality time.

106  INT. VALMONT TOWNHOUSE - SEBASTIAN'S BEDROOM - DAY         106

Annette enters Sebastian's room, now cleaned up. She
walks around the room, taking it in, then approaches the
window. She stares out of it for a moment.

                         KATHRYN (O.S.)
          He loved that view.

Annette turns and sees Kathryn at the door. She enters
the room.

                         ANNETTE
          I can see why.

Kathryn extends her hand.

                         KATHRYN
          I'm Kathryn.

                         ANNETTE
          Annette Harrison.

They shake.

                         KATHRYN
          Have we met?

                         ANNETTE
          I don't think so.

                         KATHRYN
          Did you know Sebastian well?

                         ANNETTE
          You might say that.

                         KATHRYN
          Now I remember. Annette Harrison. Your
          father's the new headmaster at Oakwood.

                         ANNETTE
          That's right.

                         KATHRYN
          I'm sure you're going to love it there.

Annette nods.

                         KATHRYN
          Are you okay?

                         ANNETTE
          I'll be fine.

                         KATHRYN
               (beat)
          Well, I'll leave you alone now. I just
          came in here to get something of mine.

Kathryn walks over to Sebastian's desk and takes the keys
to his Porsche. She goes to leave, when she turns back to
Annette.

                         KATHRYN (cont'd)
          You sure you're going to be alright?
          I'm here if you need a friend.

                         ANNETTE
          Thank you.

                         KATHRYN
          Look, I know this sounds corny, but
          whenever I feel like I can't go on I...
               (takes out her crucifix)
          turn to Jesus and he helps me through
          the problem. Call me an anachronism,
          but -

                         ANNETTE
          Oh cut the shit, Kathryn.

                         KATHRYN
          Excuse me?

                         ANNETTE
          You heard me.

                         KATHRYN
          Who the hell do you think you are
          coming into my house and saying those
          things to me. My brother is dead, have
          some respect.

                         ANNETTE
          Kathryn, I know all about you and
          Sebastian.

                         KATHRYN
          Sebastian was a pathological liar. I
          wouldn't believe a word he -

                         ANNETTE
          I have his journal.

                         KATHRYN
          You what?

                         ANNETTE
          His journal. He sent it to me the day
          before he died. Everything about you is
          in it. The blow jobs, the hand jobs,
          the menages, your bout with bulimia,
          the affair you had with your guidance
          counselor and how he gave you... eww.
          Let's see, then there's your coke
          problem... You still keep it in your
          crucifix, don't you? It's all in there.

                         KATHRYN
          You didn't show it to anybody?

                         ANNETTE
          Actually, I was planning on running
          down to Kinkos. Do you think you could
          give me ride?

                         KATHRYN
          You can't do this to me. It could ruin
          me.

                         ANNETTE
               (smiling)
          I know.

Kathryn starts to cry.

                         ANNETTE (cont'd)
          Kathryn, please. Crying? Didn't you
          once say that crying is a sign of
          weakness? I'm very disappointed in you.

Kathryn continues to sob.

                         ANNETTE (cont'd)
          Alright, stop crying. There's a bright
          side to this you know.

Annette puts a comforting arm around her.

                         ANNETTE (cont'd)
          You're going to be my pet project next
          year. You're going to do what I tell
          you to do, wear what I tell you to
          wear. You're going to befriend the
          unpopular, sleep with the insecure.
          Think of the social ramifications it
          will cause. You and I are going to turn
          this school around. And do you know why
          you're going to do it?
               (beat)
          Cause your ass is mine.

Annette grabs Kathryn by the face, KISSES her forcefully
on the mouth, then shoves her back. Kathryn looks at her
in horror.

                         ANNETTE (cont'd)
          We'll be in touch.

She winks at Kathryn then leaves.

CLOSE ON: Kathryn. She sits down on Sebastian's bed,
utterly defeated.

                         ANNETTE (cont'd)
          Forgot something.

Annette steps back into frame and takes the car keys out
of Kathryn's hands.

107  INT. PORSCHE - DAY                                         107

Annette races down the highway. She opens up the glove
compartment and rifles through some cassettes. She takes
out The Carpenter's Greatest Hits and inserts it.

CUE UP: The Carpenter's singing "Goodbye To Love."

Annette reaches down and takes out Sebastian's
sunglasses. She puts them on and checks herself out in
the rear-view mirror. A grin crosses her face.

108  EXT. WESTSIDE HIGHWAY - AERIAL POV. - DAY                  108

We MOVE off the Porsche and ascend into the air. The
Porsche weaves through traffic as it disappears into a
sea of cars. WE SEE the Manhattan skyline in the background
as WE -

                                                  FADE OUT.

                         THE END
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