INT. THE MCDOWELL'S LIVING ROOM — LATER
The doorbell rings. Derek answers it and unleashes his charm.
DEREK
Date with Derek reservations?
Kristy smiles, bubbling with anticipation.
KRISTY
Yes, please.
DEREK
That'll be ten bucks.
Kristy hands over the cash.
DEREK
Right this way...(checking his phone)Kristy.
Kristy giggles as she enters.
DEREK (CONT'D)
Welcome to the McDowell residence. I am your date Derek, at your service. What date would you prefer this morning?
Derek turns to a chalkboard that lists the possible date choices: Movie, Breakfast, the Breakfast and a Movie Combo or, the Special of the Day, Chatting on the Back Porch Swing. Kristy thinks it over.
KRISTY
Let's go with breakfast.
DEREK
Excellent choice. This way, please.
He extends his elbow. Kristy gladly takes hold of it and Derek ushers her into the kitchen.
INT. MCDOWELL KITCHEN – CONTINUOUS
The table is draped with red cloth and in the center a single rose sits in a crystal vase. Two steel dome covered plates sit on opposite sides of the table. Derek pulls out Kristy's chair and helps her in before taking his seat. He lifts the steel domes to reveal matching glazed, cinnamon rolls. Kristy takes in the atmosphere.
KRISTY
It's so nice that you're doing this for charity.
DEREK
It's a cause very close to my heart.
Kristy looks sadly at her plate.
KRISTY
My ex-boyfriend Jim never did anything like this for me.
DEREK
His mistake.
Kristy looks away shyly. The doorbell rings.
DEREK
One second.
Derek returns to the living room.
INT. MCDOWELL LIVING ROOM – CONTINUOUS
Derek opens the front door.
DEREK
I know you're eager to date me, but Kristy...
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