Script

FADE IN: 

CHARACTERS HOUSE – NIGHT 

SOCO taking pictures of a body lying on the ground.  

DISSOLVE TO: 

Close up of the SOCO taking swabs of the area-door handles and table 

STRAIGHT CUT TO: 

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. 

JACK 

(VOICEOVER) This was where it all began. It was just a normal day, until the moment I set eyes on her. 

DISSOLVE TO: 

INSIDE PUB – DAY 

Over the shoulder shot to see MARY, femme fetal of the film. She is also around 25, sitting at the bar in a pub. 

MARY 

(VOICEOVER) I knew it as soon as I saw him. It was him. I didn’t expect him to look so good. 

JACK 

(Looking over at Mary) Can I buy you a drink? 

MARY 

(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. 

JACK 

So tell me more about yourself. 

MARY 

There’s not a lot to say. I want to hear more about this business of yours. 

JACK 

My business? How do you know about that? 

MARY 

I know you have a desire to be the richest man in town so I want to know your plan. 

JACK 

Okay well… 

(the whole conversation is not shown on the film-cut to talking about meeting up.) 

JACK 

You should give me a call some time. 

MARY 

I don’t have your number. 

JACK 

(hands Mary a piece of paper). 

CUTS TO: 

Long shot of Jack walking along the road 

JACK 

(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. 

DISSOLVE TO: 

Long shot of Mary walking on the footpath 

MARY 

(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. 

CUTS TO: 

Betty’s living room. Shot of Mary and Betty talking about their plan, whilst drinking tea (flashback). 

BETTY 

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. 

MARY 

Sounds like we should keep away from him. 

BETTY 

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. 

MARY 

(Thinking) I guess we could. 

BETTY 

We?!  No. You. You are the pretty one. He’ll fall for you in no time.  

MARY 

How are we going to find him though? 

BETTY 

You are going to find him in the pub down the road every Thursday at 6.45pm. 

Close up of Mary’s worried expression. 

DISSOLVE TO: 

Shot of Betty in a phone box in town.  

BETTY

Hello. It’s me. 

STRAIGHT CUT TO: 

Jack in his front room. Shot switches between the two. 

JACK 

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.

CUT TO: 

Mary and Betty outside Jack’s door 

BETTY 

Make sure you leave the door on its latch.  

MARY 

I will. Now get out of sight. (Knocks on Jack’s door) 

JACK 

Hello Mary. 

MARY 

Let me in, it’s freezing out here. (Letting herself in) 

JACK 

Take a seat (gesturing the sofa). 

MARY 

So, tell me more about your business.  

JACK 

Well something’s working (gestures house). 

MARY 

You must have a lot of cash. Is kept in the same place? 

JACK 

I’m going to tell you something that I have never told anyone before. I really like you and I trust you.  

Look inside that draw. 

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?). 

MARY 

(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.  

BETTY 

(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. 

MARY 

(To Jack) I am so sorry I didn’t know she was in here. (Rushes off into the other room) 

JACK 

(Looking confused) Who? 

CUT TO: 

Mary and Betty surrounding the money. 

MARY 

Don’t do this Betty. I can’t do this to him. It was a bad idea. I like him. 

BETTY 

You don’t like him. He’s using you. Think what we can do with all this money. 

MARY 

No he’s not. He will lend us some money if we ask. He likes me Betty. 

BETTY 

Well, I am leaving with this money whether you are with me or not. 

MARY 

You can’t do this to me….or him. 

BETTY 

You don’t even know the man. He doesn’t want you. 

MARY 

Betty. Put the money down. And leave or… 

BETTY 

(Pulls a gun from her pocket) Or what? What can you do?  

MARY 

You wouldn’t dare shoot me. After all I have done for you. 

JACK 

(Enters with a panicked expression) What’s going on? Who is she? And why does she have a gun?...Is that…my money? 

BETTY 

You didn’t earn this. We know your little plan/scam/idea. 

JACK 

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. 

DISSOLVE TO: 

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.