EXT. LINUS' MANSION - NIGHT (LATER)
James stands with the same group. They're all clearly drunk. Behind them, Marco is seen flirting with a DRUNK GIRL (20's).
REESE - That's why I just think if you're looking to make it in film, in entertainment, in whatever-the-fuck-- you got-gotta be here... Like in LA.
Reese raises his finger (coke on it) to his nose. He snorts it. There's slight remains of coke around his nose... But no one tells him. They let him ramble on.
REESE (CONT'D) - It's like there-there's a magic force that just keeps you here. Like what you'd imagine a monster is like as a kid.
They all look at him, confused.
XANDER (patronizing) - The LA monster, sure
REESE - See! Xander gets it.
Reese yells this with a little TOO much conviction. As if he truly believes this -- not just drunk talk. Keenan (most sober one) checks his phone.
KEENAN - I think monster talk is a sign to go the fuck home.
JAMES - Oh, you guys are leaving?
XANDER - We'll see you 'round.
They say their "goodbye's". Marco notices and rushes over.
MARCO (yelling out) - Get home safe you slobs!
Marco puts his arm around James' shoulder and brings him in.
MARCO (CONT'D) - My dear James.
JAMES - Yeah?
MARCO - Tell me.
Marco looks out to Drunk Girl. She sways as she stands while grabbing another drink.
MARCO - What's your love life been like? Ya know since you've been out here.
James scoffs... This says more than he could.
JAMES - Love life?? What love life?
MARCO - Oh fuck you. You were in a major film.
(and)
You've been here for a while now. Surely you've at least fucked a girl? A guy??
JAMES - Girls, definitely girls... But I dunno. Just haven't been lucky yet.
Drunk Girl drinks half her drink in one sip.
MARCO (re: Drunk Girl) - What about that young lady? She seems fun and cute.
JAMES - And drunk.
Marco laughs at this. James appears confused.
MARCO - You think that girl would care if she didn't remember fucking you? A Hollywood star?
JAMES - I dunno...
MARCO - Probably would make her year.
JAMES - I mean I guess. She-she's pretty fucked up though.
Marco turns to James, ready to give him the key to life.
MARCO - And?? You're pretty fucking famous. Why else do these random drunk whores come to these things?
James looks around to see if anyone is hearing this.
MARCO (CONT'D) - They're praying they can fuck someone with the slightest bit of fame -- clout.
JAMES - I guess... I just --
MARCO - Hey, I'm not here to pressure you. Just telling you -- who needs consent when you have fame.
He looks back to Drunk Girl.
MARCO (CONT'D) - Cause if you won't, then I will.
James grows concerned, realizing Marco is serious... The same concern he felt with Sergio and Wendi.
MARCO (CONT'D) - If I'm lucky, she won't remember it at all -- saves me the hassle.
(and)
See you around. Wish me luck.
He sarcastically crosses his fingers and heads over to Drunk Girl. James stands transfixed. This happened too quick (plus he's too drunk) for James to think of what to say or do.
James stares at Marco flirting with Drunk Girl. She's too inebriated to comprehend anything. He guides her drink to her lips and looks back at James. He lends a sinister smile.
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LA Monster (Screenplay)
General FictionAfter visiting Los Angeles for just four days, I knew I had seen enough to write -- what I believe -- is an eerily accurate depiction of what this place means to a lot of people. LA Monster is a screenplay about an aspiring actor that moves to Los...
