Crystal Bukenya- AS Film 1.
THE RISE By CRYSTAL BUKENYA
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2. FADE IN: INT. INSIDE LIFT EVENING
JESSIE aged 17, is on the right side of the lift, holding a gun to LENZS(aged 18), temple with both hands, and contemplating whether or not to shoot him. Her hair is messy and she has a small cut on her right eyebrow. She looks exhausted and is taking quick, deep breaths. Her left foot is preventing the lift door from shutting. LENZ is on the rear left side of the lift, kneeled on the floor, weak and partly beaten. He has a cut on his lip and a black eye. He is looking up at JESSIE with no expression on his face.
JESSIE (sympathetic) It doesnt have to end this way. But you need to back off, and leave us alone. Its over.
LENZ (pause) Why you shaking? Like youre not the one holding the gun. (pause) Youre shook init?
JESSIE tightens her grip on the gun, and takes a deep sigh.
JESSIE (firmly) This ends here, I mean it... or else
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LENZ (interrupting) Or else what? You gonna shoot me? (Laughs) I think if you were, you would of done it by now.
LENZ gradually rises up onto his knees, and JESSIE steps back, but is still pointing her gun at his head.
LENZ (annoyed) You know what, youre all talk, but youve got a brave mouth der... use dat on your mum?
JESSIE (agitated) Nah but I used it on yours!
LENZ forms a fist with both hands then attempts to get up, but JESSIE reacts quickly and steps forward, pushing the gun closer to his temple so his head jolts back. LENZ holds back and puts his hands up. He is kneeling again. JESSIE (firmly) Dont even try it.
LENZ (fearfully) Ayt take it easy...
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4. JESSIE (voice gradually gets louder) Never mess with a girl that aint got nothing to do with you. If you try and pull that sh*t again, you best hope I dont knock you the f out. I dont care, cos you wont be seeing me again anyway, I can guarantee it. And bruv if youre doubting how serious Im being right now, just think of where you are now, and how your good-for-nothing life is right in my hands.
JESSIE stares at LENZ for a moment, before gradually walking back and out of the lift still facing LENZ with her gun pointed at him. JESSIE (bluntly) Consider yourself lucky.
JESSIE lowers her gun finally, and turns to walk away, but LENZ abruptly reaches to grab her gun when her back is turned to him. LENZ (shouts) B*TCH!
JESSIE reacts fast, turning and hitting him in the face with the gun, knocking him out. She stares at him on the floor for a moment.
JESSIE What was that?.. Yeah. Say nuttin now rude boy.
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CUT TO 5. INT. HALLWAY- EVENING JESSIE walks down the hallway as the lift closes behind her, leaving LENZ inside. She is taking small steps, before she finally approaches the exit door.
EXT. OUTSIDE ESTATE EVENING JESSIE approaches AMBER(17), who is sitting on the grass by the hedge, with her head in her knees and her arms wrapped around her legs. Her hair is scruffy and her hooded jumper is dirty. Her mascara is running down her cheeks from crying. She looks up at JESSIE as she hears her approaching.
AMBER (hopeful) Is it done? Is he gone?
JESSIE (exhausted) Yeah..its sorted. He wont be hurting us anymore.
AMBER (relieved) Oh my God, youre sick. Im sorry this happened.
AMBER gets up and gives JESSIE a hug.
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5. JESSIE (kindly) Im sorry too.
JESSIE holds on to AMBERs hug. FADE OUT.
THE END
