Nobody Gets Used to Hell

Scene 3

NARRTOR

Color, I cannot believe it color. Ever since I met Victory, I no longer see the black and white. My life is no longer laced in grey, but replaced by bright shades of yellow. She makes me smile and laugh. Before, all I wanted to do was escape this cold world. But now all I want to do is be with her. I sit on my bed, staring out the barred window. 

(There is a knock on the door)

JACK

Come on kid, Wednesday! Group time

INT. SPRING HILL MENTAL HOSPITAL, GROUP ROOM- MORNING

MAY

Now, before we go I want to address some rules we have here. You all have to have a buddy. No one is allowed to go to the bathroom or anywhere without a buddy. Or Jack or me. Secondly, you must stick with the group when we enter and exit the theater and van. No wonder off. Lastly, no one will be allowed to bring anything to the hospital. Do I make myself clear?

(All the kids nod and follow MAY and JACK out the hospital building)

NARRATOR (V.O)

People say that when you start to hear voices your crazy. I don’t think that’s entirely true. Maybe the voices they hear are their own conscience getting mixed in with voices of their peers. Maybe it’s just voices they make up. Maybe society is wrong, and they aren’t. However, I do know that when you start to hear those voices, you will do anything and everything to make them stop shouting.

INT. LOCAL THEATER – MORNING

MAY

(Taking the kids out the van) Come on people, we don’t have all day. Let’s go. 

JACK

Is everyone ready?

(The kids nod)

ALL RIGHT LET’S GO!

(Walks over and buy’s a ticket for each kid. In addition, himself and MAY. Then heads the kids in to the Theater)

MAY

Stay in this row.

BRENT

(Grabs VICTORY’S hand.)

Finally, i get to take you out on a date.

VICTORY

(Smiles)

Yeah, I’m glad we were able to get you out of that place.

(Stares at her for a moment then sits down. The lights go off and the movie starts.)

BRENT

(Look’s at VICTORY then starts to hear voices)

No… (Under his breath)

Nonononono…

NARRATOR (V.O)

At first, they were soft. Barley a whisper. I blow it off, as it is just someone talking in the row below me. But... then they begin to get louder until there screaming at me. There are shouting, pleading me to bleed. I close my eyes and mentally shake myself. Trying to lodge them out of my head. That only makes them worse. My hands shake as I grip the armrest beside me and I began to sweat.

VICTORY

Brent, are you okay?

BRENT

(Looks at her and relishes his grip.)

Yeah I’m fine, I just need to go to the bathroom, that’s all. (Stands up) Conner come on buddy bathroom break

CONNER

Hurry up the show’s about to start.

BRENT

Like you really want to watch that chick flick.

(Enter the bathroom)

CONNER

(Flushes)

BRENT

(Flushes)

CONNER

No but it’s better than being in here.

BRENT

Then go back

CONNER

I’m a big boy. I can take care of myself. (Walks out bathroom)

BRENT

(Looks in the mirror and splashes water on his face)

What the hell is wrong with me?