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Part VIII
The following is part eight of a thirteen part serialization for the screenplay Blinded, written by Robert Sterling. It is suggested for mature audiences only. Though it is copyrighted, feel free to forward it to others, or to put it on your website.
Sit back, turn down the lights, microwave a bag of popcorn, and enjoy the show.
INT. DOWNSTAIRS HALLWAY - AFTERNOON
Carl is alone here. He looks around to see no one's
near, then walks to the shelf, and reaches in to move
the boxes.
INT. SECRET CHAMBER - CONT.
Carl enters, turns on light, and walks upstairs.
CARL
(v.o.)
I keep thinking of her. How she
smiles. Laughs. Everything. I
need her. Badly.
He walks to secret opening and opens it.
INT. EVELYN'S BEDROOM CLOSET - CONT.
The closet has slats in the door so he can see the
empty bedroom. Carl is crowded in, surrounded by furs
and coathangers. He sits and waits.
INT. EVELYN'S BEDROOM CLOSET - LATER
He looks up and sees Evelyn walk in the room with
Sigmund. Romantic music plays in the background, shot
intercut between him and her with Sigmund. She gets on
the bed with Sigmund and unbuttons her top. Carl looks
with lust on his face. There is a sound of a zipper
unzipping and ruffling of cloth. He stares on as she
drops her bra and reveals a bare nipple. He looks in
disbelief and excitement. Intershot between her
breastfeeding and him staring in excitement. In slo-
mo, she lifts her head and looks up in the sky. Carl
licks his lips and closes his eyes, with a look of
ecstasy. Shot of Evelyn and Sigmund, with a loud
background sound of the baby sucking on the nipple.
Carl, looking satisfied, lifts his left hand which has
been unseen, and wipes his forehead, covered with
sweat, on it. He exits the closet.
INT. PEERCEX WAITING ROOM - DAY
The shot opens with a picture of a big breasted African
woman feeding a baby milk, from a National Geographic
that Mr. Hood reads in this typical lobby. The door
out front says "PEERCEX INC., HEADQUARTERS". An
attractive female secretary walks up to him, MISS MAY.
MISS MAY
Mr. Pierce will see you now.
He smiles and follows her to Mr. Pierce's office.
INT. MR. PIERCE'S OFFICE - CONT.
MR. PIERCE sits behind his desk on the phone. He hears
a knock on the door.
MR. PIERCE
Come in.
The two enter. Mr. Pierce smiles.
MISS MAY
Mr. Pierce, Mr. Hood is here.
MR. PIERCE
Thanks. (smiles) Oh, Miss May,
could I have some more coffee?
MISS MAY
Certainly, Mr. Pierce.
She picks up the coffee pot in the room, walks over to
Mr. Pierce, bends over, showing her cleavage right in
his face, and pours the coffee. He smiles. She stands
upright and walks out of the room as the two stare at
her. Mr. Pierce looks at Mr. Hood.
MR. PIERCE
What a piece of ass. I love this
job. (smile, pause) So, what's
the latest news?
MR. HOOD
(sitting down)
Good. I've had discussions with
some judges there, and they've
indicated we're in the right.
MR. PIERCE
(smiles at good news)
I see. This discussion, I take,
explains your well used expense
account.
MR. HOOD
I've talked to the plaintiff's
lawyers, and explained the
situation. They seem ready to
settle. I believe I could get it
in the hundred million range, or
one billion less than what they're
asking. It'd mean much for the
future profitability of this
corporation.
MR. PIERCE
So you think we should accept?
MR. HOOD
I don't think it's in our interest
to go to court. The press has
butchered us enough as it is by
calling the dye "castratinine".
If we fight, the vulture's may
really be out. You may lose some
friends in Washington.
MR. PIERCE
But what if the media finds out
about our little deal and
discovers that we're trying to
cover everything up?
They both stare at each other a second, and then they
both begin to laugh.
MR. HOOD
That's a good one.
MR. PIERCE
(pause)
One billion, huh? (beat) Hey,
what's a hundred million, anyway?
Go through with it.
MR. HOOD
It's the best hundred million
you'll ever spend. No press, no
hype.
MR. PIERCE
(smiles)
Well, once again you've limited
our liabilities. You've been
quite an acquisition. You know,
our company is growing. By the
end of next decade, we'll be one
of the ten biggest leading edge
companies in the U.S. And while
others are getting cutbacks, we're
actually receiving more defense
projects each year. (beat) Why I
say this is I think it's time you
had a more financial interest in
Peercex. The board of directors
are in agreement with me on this.
MR. HOOD
(pause, smiles)
Well, this is certainly surprising
news. I have to fly to New York
tomorrow to finalize the
settlement. When I return, we can
work out the terms.
MR. PIERCE
Wonderful. I'm looking forward to
it.
They shake hands and smile.
INT. CARL'S BEDROOM
The scene starts with Carl in bed, eyes open, staring
upward as he tries the handcuff trick, cards lying next
to him solitaire style. There is the background noise
of Mr. Hood shouting.
CARL
(v.o.)
I still can't sleep. Two nights
in a row. I took a nap this
afternoon, but that's it. I lie
in bed and imagine caressing her,
treating her how she deserves to
be treated. And all I hear is
him. (pause) I must keep my
hands busy.
INT. BREAKFAST TABLE - MORNING
Carl, Mr. Hood, and Evelyn are there. Mr. Hood reads
the paper, that says, among the usual gloom, "UFO
SIGHTINGS IN L.A.", and a flash for the business
section, "PEERCEX AWARDED 'TERMINATOR' MISSILE PLAN".
Evelyn and Carl look sick.
CARL
(v.o.)
This morning, Mr. Hood said he was
going to New York for a few days.
Good riddance. Maybe Evelyn will
feel better. Her headaches are
getting worse. Me, I don't think
I can make it through the day.
Slo-mo of him staring at Evelyn.
INT. RECEPTION ROOM EVELYN'S OFFICE - DAY
Mr. Chamberlain is on the phone. Evelyn exits her
office, carrying a briefcase, and begins to walk out,
looking very sick. She walks to Mr. Chamberlain.
EVELYN
Mr. Chamberlain, I'm going to
lunch. I'll be back at one.
MR. CHAMBERLAIN
(putting phone on hold)
I was just about to ring, Ms.
Hood. The Wilshire Emergency
Clinic called.
EVELYN
(closing eyes)
Oh Jesus. Not now.
MR. CHAMBERLAIN
There's a patient who needs to be
seen immediately. Slashed his
wrists. (beat) They need someone
to talk to him, calm him down.
EVELYN
(long pause, breathing in)
Tell them I'll be right over.
She looks very sick.
INT. PADDED CELL - AFTERNOON
AN EMERGENCY PATIENT is in a straight jacket lies in
it. He screams obscenities. Evelyn slowly enters the
room, looking even worse. They stare at each other a
moment, and he begins mumbling obscenities to himself.
He looks up at her again.
EMERGENCY PATIENT
You gonna fuck me?!
He receives a blank stare from Evelyn.
EMERGENCY PATIENT
I said, you gonna fuck me ?!!
That's all I want from you.
Just fuck me!!!
EVELYN
I don't think I...
EMERGENCY PATIENT
You think! You all fucking think!
All the fucking time!!!
EVELYN
My name's Evelyn. I'm here to
talk.
EMERGENCY PATIENT
DON'T TALK! JUST FUCKING BLOW ME!
EVELYN
(pause)
Does it make you happy saying
that?
EMERGENCY PATIENT
Yeah. It makes me real fucking
happy. (beat) Ever been treated
like shit, bitch? Have you? I
don't think so. None of you have.
Ever been dropped? Huh? I have.
My girlfriend found another dick
and dropped me like I was fucking
shit. (beat) So, you gonna fuck?
EVELYN
I want to talk.
EMERGENCY PATIENT
Talk's shit!! I want your pussy!!
EVELYN
(pause, looking sicker)
How did you feel about what your
girlfriend did?
EMERGENCY PATIENT
How did I feel? How did I fucking
feel?! I wanted to fucking kill
her!! (beat) No, first I'd
fucking rape her, then I'd kill
her. Then I'd fucking rape her
again! And I'd cum in her fucking
mouth! (beat, smiles) You know
the difference between a dead
chick and a sex doll? (beat) A
dead chick's got movable fucking
lips. (laughs) I'm a fucking
comedian!! Aren't I fucking
hilarious?!!
EVELYN
You've done this before, haven't
you? (pause) You have, haven't
you?
EMERGENCY PATIENT
You got a fucking file on me,
don't you?!!
EVELYN
No file. I can tell. (beat)
It's okay. You don't have to act
like this.
EMERGENCY PATIENT
FUCK YOU!!
EVELYN
It's okay. I won't laugh.
EMERGENCY PATIENT
Fuck you, fuck you, fuck you!!!
He begins crying as she walks to him.
EMERGENCY PATIENT
Fuck you, fuck you, fuck you.
He starts really crying. She walks to him and cradles
him, like a mother. He cries in her arms as she tries
to soothe him.
EXT. GARDEN MONTAGE - AFTERNOON
Carl works in disguise, looking tired and sick.
CARL
(v.o.)
God, it's hot, must be the hottest
day of the year. I work and work,
and as I do, I feel like I'm being
watched. (beat) I miss Evelyn so
much, even though she only left
this morning. (beat) I feel
like something's gonna blow...
He looks delirious, covered with sweat.
EXT. MANSION GROUNDS - EARLY EVENING
Evelyn's car pulls up. He stares at it, looking sick
and full of lust. She gets out and walks to him, also
looking sick. They stare at each other.
CARL
How was your day?
EVELYN
Not good. I'm not feeling well.
(beat) If you don't mind, I don't
think we should do therapy today.
CARL
(looking down)
Okay.
She begins walking away.
CARL
Wait.
She turns back to him.
CARL
Evelyn, I, I... need you.
EVELYN
(long pause, sick look on face)
Wh... what?
CARL
I... need you. (pause, looking
down) I love you, Evelyn. I'm
crazy about you.
She stares at him, sick and confused, as he has his
eyes closed in fear. He opens them, and sees her
staring at him. Suddenly, they both move towards each
other. They embrace and kiss passionately. As they
do, there is a shot of the garden snake, slithering
into a hole in the ground, out of sight. The shot
pulls up, and we see an aerial view of them kissing.
The shot pulls up until its behind a window from the
top of the house, still looking down on them.
INT. EVELYN'S BEDROOM - EVENING
They're in bed together, caressing each other. Slowly,
they take off each other's clothes. They kiss, lick,
and tongue each other's bodies. As they are about to
have an orgasm, the camera pulls back to the closet.
From it, a clicking sound of a camera snapping a
picture is heard, as they have a passionate orgasm.
INT. EVELYN'S BEDROOM - LATER
They lie in bed together, holding each other. They
look at each other and smile.
CARL
You feeling better?
EVELYN
I'm feeling wonderful. And you?
CARL
(smiles, kisses her)
I love you.
EVELYN
I knew you did from the moment we
first met. And I felt the same.
CARL
When I first saw your picture in
the phone book, you struck a cord
inside of me. I had to meet you.
He kisses her, then looks to the side of the bed.
There are some pieces of cardboard. He lifts them up,
and sees they're ink blots. He smiles.
EVELYN
We were going to do this our next
session.
CARL
Let's do it now.
She smiles, and takes the cards from him. She lifts
one, and puts it in front of him.
EVELYN
What's this remind you of?
CARL
(looks, then smiles)
I see your face. The most lovely
face in the world.
She smiles back. She changes blot drawings.
EVELYN
What do you see in this?
CARL
(looks, then frowns)
Him. I see him. (beat) How did
you two meet?
EVELYN
(looking away painfully)
At a business conference. Let's
not talk about him.
CARL
I hate him. I wish he was dead.
EVELYN
I know you do. But you don't know
him. He can be awful, but he can
be so, so sweet.
CARL
You deserve better.
EVELYN
I have better.
They look at each other and smile, then they kiss. He
takes the cards from her, and tosses them away.
CARL
Let's forget the therapy. I don't
care who I was anymore.
EVELYN
I was thinking the same thing.
(beat) You know, I've been reading
about people without sight at
birth due to cataracts. When a
safe operation was developed for
it, there was studies done on
those operated on. The surprising
thing was many still couldn't see,
even though their cataracts was
gone.
CARL
What was stopping them?
EVELYN
They were stopping themselves.
Sight was a new experience for
them, and it overwhelmed many
patients. For many, sight was too
stressful to use, so their mind
blocked it out. I think the same
thing is happening to you.
Whatever caused you to go into a
fugue, it's gone now. But
remembering who you are is just
too stressful, so you choose not
to know.
CARL
(pause, thinking)
I think you're right. Will I ever
remember who I was?
EVELYN
(smiles, touches his face)
I think so. When you're ready, it
will all come back, just as sight
eventually did for most patients.
But there's no hurry.
CARL
No, there isn't.
(smiles)
I don't give a shit who I was. My
life begins with you.
(he kisses her)
Besides, I know who I am now.
EVELYN
And who's that?
CARL
Your love slave.
They smile, look at each other, and begin to tumble in
the sheets.
