SOCO taking pictures of a body lying on the ground.
Close up of the SOCO taking swabs of the area-door handles and table
TOWN, COBBLED STREET - DAY
Long shot of back of man walking down the street
JACK, American, looks 25, works as a detective, involved in robberies.
(VOICEOVER) This was where it all began. It was just a normal day, until the moment I set eyes on her.
Over the shoulder shot to see MARY, femme fetal of the film. She is also around 25, sitting at the bar in a pub.
(VOICEOVER) I knew it as soon as I saw him. It was him. I didn’t expect him to look so good.
(Looking over at Mary) Can I buy you a drink?
(Turning to look at Jack) Glass of wine please. (VOICEOVER) I tried my best to play it cool.
Jack goes up to the bar. He returns with a glass of wine and a beer.
So tell me more about yourself.
There’s not a lot to say. I want to hear more about this business of yours.
My business? How do you know about that?
I know you have a desire to be the richest man in town so I want to know your plan.
(the whole conversation is not shown on the film-cut to talking about meeting up.)
You should give me a call some time.
I don’t have your number.
(hands Mary a piece of paper).
Long shot of Jack walking along the road
(VOICEOVER) I couldn’t believe the look in her eyes. She was so engaging. I want to learn everything about her and spend every possible minute in her company.
Long shot of Mary walking on the footpath
(VOICEOVER) How can I possibly take this sweet, caring American’s money? I want to tell Betty I can’t do this anymore. No. what am I saying? I have to get this money from him, I need this money.
Betty’s living room. Shot of Mary and Betty talking about their plan, whilst drinking tea (flashback).
Have you heard about this new criminal in town? Apparently he’s American (raises eyebrow at Mary and smiles) He’s come over here to avoid getting caught for fraud.
Sounds like we should keep away from him.
I don’t think you understand. He’s the richest man in town. If we got hold of this money, we can do so much with it.
(Thinking) I guess we could.
We?! No. You. You are the pretty one. He’ll fall for you in no time.
How are we going to find him though?
You are going to find him in the pub down the road every Thursday at 6.45pm.
Close up of Mary’s worried expression.
Shot of Betty in a phone box in town.
Jack in his front room. Shot switches between the two.
Hi. I’ve been waiting for your call.
BETTY
Sorry I couldn’t get away from Mary.
JACK
Have you not told her you’re seeing me?
BETTY
It’s complicated Jack. She really likes you.
JACK
She just wants my money.
BETTY
No she doesn't.
JACK
But I want to see you Betty.
BETTY
We can't do this to her.
JACK
Come to mine in the next hour?
BETTY
Okay.
JACK
See you then.
BETTY
Bye.
Mary and Betty outside Jack’s door
Make sure you leave the door on its latch.
I will. Now get out of sight. (Knocks on Jack’s door)
Let me in, it’s freezing out here. (Letting herself in)
Take a seat (gesturing the sofa).
So, tell me more about your business.
Well something’s working (gestures house).
You must have a lot of cash. Is kept in the same place?
I’m going to tell you something that I have never told anyone before. I really like you and I trust you.
Mary looks into the draw-she sees a box, looks at Jack, who nods, she takes the box out of the draw.
As she does so, sees a bundle of money in the draw. She types out a text to Betty that tells her where
the money is-shot of phone on the sideboard (undelivered message?).
(Opening the box from Jack) Wow Jack. This is gorgeous. You didn’t have…
Jack leans over and kisses Mary. Shot reverse shot to Betty walking into the room. She sees the two
kissing but they do not see her. She creeps into the other room and finds Mary’s phone. She sees the
draw that is left half open.
(VOICEOVER) Is she really being this stupid? He doesn’t really like her. And Mary just wants his money. Fools.
Betty finds the money and packs it into her rucksack. She knocks something off the table which results in Mary hearing. She looks at Jack and says.
(To Jack) I am so sorry I didn’t know she was in here. (Rushes off into the other room)
Mary and Betty surrounding the money.
Don’t do this Betty. I can’t do this to him. It was a bad idea. I like him.
You don’t like him. He’s using you. Think what we can do with all this money.
No he’s not. He will lend us some money if we ask. He likes me Betty.
Well, I am leaving with this money whether you are with me or not.
You can’t do this to me….or him.
You don’t even know the man. He doesn’t want you.
Betty. Put the money down. And leave or…
(Pulls a gun from her pocket) Or what? What can you do?
You wouldn’t dare shoot me. After all I have done for you.
(Enters with a panicked expression) What’s going on? Who is she? And why does she have a gun?...Is that…my money?
You didn’t earn this. We know your little plan/scam/idea.
Alright. Put the gun down.
Betty aims the gun at Mary. Mary squeals as Jack runs in front of her to protect her as he pulls out his
own gun. The screen goes black and there is a gunshot.
Very first scene-blanket being pulled over the dead body. Reveals it is Betty.
Or a shot of Mary and Jack walking away from the house.
