Logan's Version

Logan's Version 2 (scene 11) - Newest Actor

Logan is seen in the living room typing away on his computer. He is still working on a script he has had since the previous year. Zoey comes out of the kitchen with Jesse, who's ready for school, while she's also going for a movie shoot.
Zoey: I'm so exhausted from all the movie shoots. Someone, please tell me we're going to get this over with.
Logan: Zoey, it's all good. It's going to be over soon.
Zoey: I don't have 50 bucks to lend to you again, William [laugh track].
Jesse: (sweetly) Miss Zoey, it's going to be over soon.
Zoey: (gushes) Thanks, Jesse. (to Logan) See, he's very sincere with his words, and that's all that matters.
Logan: Are you saying that because he's a psychic or because children are always sweetly?
Zoey: (nods) Yes. [laugh track] Anyway, Jesse is off to school at the start of the new year. And I'm off to my movie shoot. Tracy and Trevor will be here any minute now.
Jesse: But do I have to go to school today? I've got super powers now.
Logan: Not to be rude, but it's just a regular ability that works for the greater good.
Zoey: OK, whenever someone puts Jesse's visions and "the greater good" in the same sentence, then it's never good. Gives me mental vibes of a great depression [laugh track] So, let us please not do that, and we'll be on our way now with Trevor. (Zoey and Jesse quickly leave. As Logan continues to work on the script, he gets a phone call. He checks the caller ID - Tracy - and answers).
Logan: (rolls eyes) Hey, blondie. (pause) Please, you know I don't mean it. So what's the problem? [laugh track] (brief pause, then Logan sits up as he widens his eyes in surprise) That's impossible. (He starts to shut down his laptop) You know what? I'm on my way right now. (scoffs) Yes, Tracy. I mean it this time [laugh track]. (Logan stands up and runs out with his laptop and script, neatly packed in his messenger bag).

About 10 minutes later, Logan arrives at Denver's Reel Time, a movie production company, revealed to be the company Logan is preparing a script for. He's with Trevor and Tracy in the former's car. The three quickly step out and hurry inside while discussing. They stand at the reception office.
Logan: I can't believe Mr. George will change the script and hire a new actor for no good reason.
Trevor: Aren't the reasons for getting new actors usually for character and plot development?
Logan: Yeah, but I'm technically the one doing all the work, so I have a say in this.
Tracy: Even in matters that don't concern you, you always have a way to say something [laugh track]. But then, Logan's right. They should have told him on time at least.
Trevor: Come on, guys. It can't be so bad. Not like they will hire someone Logan can't be on good terms with.
Tracy: Do you never listen, too? Logan always ends up not being on good terms with someone? (As soon as Trevor finishes talking, George approaches them, along with Kelsea and a young white guy in his mid 20s).
Mr. George: (cheerfully) Hello, fam. And Logan.
Logan: Why did you call my name separately?
Mr George: (chuckles nervously) Because. [laugh track] (Logan is completely confused at the response, but he brushes it aside) Anyway, I'm so sorry about the sudden change in plans on such short notice. It wasn't in the (pauses as he smiles weirdly) script. (Everyone laughs at the joke, except Logan, who rolls his eyes) [laugh track]
Logan: I made the exact same joke last week, and no one laughed.
Tracy: Well, it's because. (She quickly hi-fives Trevor before they all laugh again). [laugh track]
George: (he clears his throat, as the laughter quickly dies down) Anyway, the main reason I need you to change a part of the script is because this young man here just got a part in the movie and he's very brilliant. He also has amazing script writing ideas and has made a few appearances for a while now. Logan Hilson, meet Nigel Grayton. Nigel, this is Logan.
Nigel: (smiles) Hello, Logan. Nice to meet you; such a huge fan. (He hugs Logan)
Trevor: Huge fan?
Tracy: Hugging a famous actor for the first time?
Trevor/Tracy: Something's up [laugh track]
Kelsea: Relax, Nigel is not like that. But he can be pretty obsessive, though.
Nigel: That is not true, young lady
Kelsea: We work together, and I'm obviously not lying [laugh track]
Logan: (stares at Nigel for a while before grinning) Nah, something tells me we're going to get along just fine.
Tracy: (mutter audibly) Hopefully [laugh track]
George: This is why I need a new script by the end of the week. He'll assist you 24/7 everyday and everywhere.
Logan: Everywhere? Including MY house?
George: That's if you want to. (someone calls his name offscreen) I'll leave you two to get to know yourselves.
Logan: (faces Nigel sassily) Sorry, Angel. I don't want you working in my house [laugh track]
Nigel: It's Nigel.
Logan: (sarcastic) That's what I said [laugh track]
Trevor: Seriously, bro.
Tracy: (irritated) Logan, for once in your life, would you please pretend to be nice?!
Logan: (feigning innocence) But Tracy, I'm not you. You're meant to be the spicy one. U know the nursery rhyme about the red roses [laugh track]
Tracy: Sure, roses are red, and they are just like you. Tend to look sweet, but they've thorns in your flesh [laugh track and applause] (Logan glares at her).
Kelsea: (scoffs) Man, you guys create more drama than my uncle and his ex-girlfriend combined [laugh track].
Trevor: (Kelsea leaves, but Trevor asks a random question) Why does Kelsea give Nigel vibes?
Nigel: Oh, she's my cousin. Yeah, I help out here a lot to supervise and guide her as well.
Tracy: (puts an arm around Nigel) That's so cool, Samuel.
Nigel: (raises an eyebrow) Again, it's Nigel [laugh track]
Tracy: (ignores him) The point IS that Logan is pretty cool - when he wants to
Trevor: Logan here also got a kid, too. He's an amazingly terrible teenage dad.
Logan: I'm 22 now, and Jesse is my student. It's not my fault I look like a 16 year old. Why do you never listen?
Tracy: Logan, come on. I'm not you. You're meant to be the spicy thorn who never listens [laugh track].
Nigel: Sorry, Logan. But I like Tracy's vibes. (grins at Tracy) And she seems funny. (The five start to walk out of the building).
Kelsea: I can't believe I get to be in Logan's home for the first time. (turns to Logan) Are Jesse, Drea, and Danny gonna be there?
Logan: Nope, they're all in school. But Jesse will be home early today. (shrugs) It will be cool to have someone his age in the house for a while.
Tracy: (to Nigel) See, I told you he's a cool yet terrible stepdad.
Logan: (smirks) Yeah, the kind of stepdad who takes you to bed when you've had the roughest night ever on the couch [laugh track].
(The five walk to the parking lot and enter Trevor's car, preparing to leave)
Logan: If you want, you can stay at the front.
Nigel: (grins) Because you care?
Logan: No, halo. Tracy and Trevor said something's up with you [laugh track].
Tracy: (shrugs) Yeah, which is why you're staying with me at the back.
Kelsea: (grimaces) Oh, God, no [another laugh track]. Mr Logan, I don't mind driving.
Trevor: Yeah, but I mind getting questioned by the police [laugh track]. (Everyone seats in the car, with Trevor as the driver and Logan at the front, and Tracy, Nigel, and Kelsea at the back. A grossed out Kelsea sits in between Nigel and Tracy, who are staring at each other).
Kelsea: (shakes her head) Oh, no. YOU'RE not happening! I MIND being in the middle of not so funny business. [laugh track] (Trevor turns on the ignition)
Trevor: Logan's house, here we come. (He starts to drive out of the parking lot as the scene comes to a close).