Scriptwriter Chronicles: MEN ON THE ROAD (Part 16)

Part 16 - True Stories

Julian and a policeman are ending their conversation on the motorway....

Policeman
It's ok we've all been there mate, just make sure you dont take it out on the roads. National Radio of all places, sorry mate

The policeman gets into his car simultaneously with Julian in his

Gerald
We good to go?

Julian
Yup. Thought I was drinking, obviously not, let me go Julian starts the engine and drives

Ritchie
You're like the worst liar on the planet

Julian
What you mean?

Ritchie
Gerald if you may...

Gerald
Thank you Ritchie. Exhibit A, notice the already observed quivering lips which was shown on numerous occassions during convo with the officer. They all nod in agreement Exhibit B, the throbbing vein in Ritchie's temple was also indication that he was fuming and Exhibit C is the more obvious deduction of words in a sentence. In conclusion, liar liar, pants are indeed on fire.

Nadine
So what happened Julian? talk to me. I did a module in Psychology for one term at Uni too. I can help

Julian
That's wonderful! I did a module for Business. It was called None of Ya! Ritchie laughs until Nadine looks at him

Gerald
Sebastian why you so quiet?

Sebastian
I'm just thinking bro, just thinking

Ritchie
Dont worry mate you'll be on the bench, dont be nervous

Sebastian
Funny

Julian
Oh yeah you didnt answer my question earlier, how do you two know each other?

Sebastian
Erm, he looks at Nadine she is...

Nadine
An unofficial sister in law

Julian, Ritchie & Gerald
What?!

Nadine
He's going out with my sister Kim

Julian
Ah Kim looks at Sebastian who's shaking his head

Nadine
Yeah 9 months now. You know her?

Julian
Nope. Just surprising since he told his best friends that he was single

Nadine
single!?!

Sebastian
Single?

Sebastian looks around. Meanwhile at Jane's House.....

Michelle
So tell me more about Sebastian. Have you two....? Nat looks at Jane

Jane
Dont look at me, this is your life

Natalie
Yes, yes we have!! He's so aggressive with it but I love it!! stares and smiles at Jane

Michelle
Really? He seems kinda dopey to me but if you say he brings it then..

Natalie
Believe he does, his body is.....Ooo Im gonna need a drink Natalie smirks as she walks past Jane

Michelle
Start bringing the drinks, that brings the truth out of everyone!!

Jane
We should wait til Evelyn gets back

Michelle
She's tending to her future kids. I'll get you some wine?

Jane
I'll have a Brandy and Coke, hold the Coke Michelle walks into the kitchen. Jane types a text on her phone "I miss you" and sends...

Nat and Michelle are mixing drinks when Natalie's phone rings

Natalie
Shit!!...Erm Hello?

Kim (sniffing)
Hi Nat, it's Kim, erm Nadine cant do French lessons today

Natalie
That's actually perfect because I dont think I'm in the right mode to teach. It's really hectic round....are you ok Kim?

Kim
..No. Im really confused right now. I thought I was making too much out of a situation but Im convinced my boyfriend's cheating on me and I just need, I dunno

Natalie
Wow another relationship declining? What's going on today?

Kim
Sorry, I just needed to tell someone.

Natalie
I'm here for you Kim. I tell you what, give me a call in a couple hours and I'll organise for you to come join me and my friends deal?

Kim
Yeah thanks.

Michelle
That's what happens in winter, make-ups and break-ups. Yet despite the cold season the sun's out....Metaphorical.

Natalie
Hmm, Evelyn needs to hurry up.

Across the road Evelyn has been told part of the secret by the Boy (Joshua)....

Evelyn
Are you serious?

Joshua
Yeah I saw them! I know I shouldnt be looking but I wanted to test out my new gadget. Anyway he jogged to the car but he dropped the packet of...

Evelyn
Medicine, medicine. I dont get it, they kissed and then he ran out? So where was the argument?

Joshua
No they were going upstairs but two women...A phone call interrupts the conversation

Evelyn
Ok Ok Im coming. ends the call Wow so he went with the intention to ruin the marriage? Joshua, me and you will finish this talk a little later. I'll be back

At the petrol station, the group are picking up essentials for the last hour of the trip....

Nadine
So, single? Nadine follows Sebastian

Sebastian
Nadine would you leave me alone?

Nadine
Rhetorical question mate, you know the answer. What's the matter, are you ashamed?

Sebastian
leave me alone

Nadine
Afriad to commit?

Sebastian
Leave me alone

Nadine
Afriad to commit?

Sebastian
Leave me alone
across the shop...

Ritchie
You think Sebastian's seeing Nadine?

Gerald
Yep Ritchie looks at him I'm playing. She says he's with her sister so leave it at that. Do I sense sprung activity?

Ritchie
Behave. What's up Julian?

Julian
Two things; some guy kept beeping me on the motorway, Im surprised none of you heard it. Secondly there's a guy over there by the cereals they all look at a man in all black who looks suspicious and shaky He looks awfully dodgy

Julian's back is suddenly met by a gun. He turns his face to a man in a ski mask

Man 1
Shh you and your friends stay quiet and you leave here standing....

PART 17 NEXT SUNDAY....