(pt 10)

[continued:]

[Inside the restuarant Rob works at after close, the first shoot is being set up. Squibs oversees Ryan and Sam setting up the equipment and cheap lighting equipment while David goes over lines with Kyle and Beth, both of whom are dressed with matching uniforms and waist aprons. Rob talks to a large part of his fellow staff who are acting as extras.]

Rob:

First of all, thanks for sticking around after close for everyone that worked tonight. I know you guys are all tired and probably smell a little bit like onion rings but, since most of you work for $2.15 an hour, you guys are used to being cheap labor.

[Everyone laughs. Rob picks up a small bulletin board with pieces of scrap paper pinned to it.]

Rob:

This is what we have to accomplish. We're going to attempt to get through these tonight. They're all really easy scenes, mostly just dialog between Beth and Kyle, and we're going to get some B roll to fill in and then you're free to go. I'd also like to thank you guys still working in the kitchen to make some food for everyone. You guys are superstars. We'll start up in just a few minutes.

[He puts the board down and walks toward Squibs, who gives him a thumbs up, and David, who does the same. David and Rob sit down in chairs near the camera.

David:

Okay, let's rehearse it a couple times first, then we'll shoot it. Whenever you're ready, Beth, you start.

Beth:

Okay.

[She takes a breath and walks over toward Kyle. Sam practices the movements by panning with her. Kyle and Beth start their scene.]

David:

[whispering] We totally cast the right girl, didn't we?

Rob:

I think so.

David:

Any girl that can work a black cotten tee like that is the right girl for the part.

Rob:

[smiling] Pay attention, man

David:

Seriously, she's looking foxy.

Rob:

I know. I'm trying to listen.

David:

[after a brief pause] Do you think we should put in some different shoes. Like some strappy sandals or something?

Rob:

There's no way anyone working in a place like this would be serving tables in strappy sandals. You want to be comfortable if you're going to be on your feet all the time.

David:

What about those athletic sandals? And, ooh, capri pants! Or, like yoga pants or something.

Rob:

That's like the worst combination ever. She's not lounging around the house. What are you talking about?

David:

All right, all right. I just want it to be perfect.

Rob:

By putting her in give-ups? Why not just have her in sweats?

David:

Because that wouldn't be as hot --

Rob:

What? I don-- oh my God. It's a foot thing, isn't it? You want her to show off her ankles?

David:

Who would it hurt?

Rob:

Me. You hurt me. I know too much about you now.

Kyle:

[loudly to interrupt their whispering] Guys!

David:

Huh?

Kyle:

How was that?

Rob:

I'm sorry, let's run through it again real quick because Jabberjaw over here was flapping his gums.

David:

My gums do not flap.

Rob:

Sorry. Let's take it again. [to Squibs] How did it look?

Squibs:

Good. It looked good.

Rob:

Excellent.

[Beth and Kyle take their marks again as Sam resets the camera to its initial position. They wait for a cue.]

Rob:

[to David] You got anything else for me?

[David doesn't respond. Rob turns back to Beth.]

Rob:

Whenever you're ready, sweetheart.

[The scene rehearsal starts again. Just as it's getting underway Rob and David hear something behind them from the crowd of waitstaff. They turn around and see Sara, dressed in a tank top, a hoodie and jeans, talking to some of the people, friends of hers through Rob. Rob gets up, taps David to pay attention to the scene, then walks over to his girlfriend.]

Rob:

[whispering] Hey, you. Decided to swing by and watch?

Sara:

Actually, you forgot your keys. I would not have been pleased to have to let in in the middle of the night.

Rob:

You would probably have just left me out there.

Sara:

Nah. I'd think about it for a few seconds. But then I'd eventually get up.

[They smile then kiss. Ryan, holding the boom, frees up one hand to slap Sam in the shoulder. Sam looks up from the lens.]

Sam:

[whispering] Gah. What?

Ryan:

Check that out.

Sam:

What? [looks back at Rob and Sara] Oh, who is that?

Ryan:

I think that's Rob's girlfriend.

Sam:

What? How did Rob pull ass like that?

David:

Hey, that's my sister.

Ryan:

Rob is doing it with your sister?

David:

Ugh, do you have to put it like that?

Sam:

Are they together together? Or is she dating other people?

David:

Are you trying to hook up with my sister?

Squibs:

[slapping Sam on the arm] Hey, pay attention.

[They go back to their jobs in silence for a few beats.]

Sam

But growing up you've had to walk in on her in the shower or something at least once. How does she look naked?

David:

What is wrong with you?

Kyle:

Ahem.

[David turns back to Kyle and Beth who are waiting, arms crossed. Rob goes back to sit in his seat.]

Rob:

Sorry about that guys. So, how was it, David?

David:

Um, I, uh -- [leans over to Rob] So heels would be way over the top, right?

Rob:

One more time, guys, sorry.

[With a sigh, Beth and Kyle take their marks again and Sam resets the camera. Rob nods and the scene begins again. Outside of Kyle and Beth there is silence for a few moments.]

Sam:

So what's the story with you and that girl over there? Are you guys serious?

Rob:

[in a normal tone] Excuse me?

Kyle:

Hey, are you guys going to pay attention or am I doing this because I hate sleep? Because I don't. I would rather be sleeping at 2am.

Squibs:

[walks from behind the camera toward the actors] Okay, Beth, you cheat that way a little bit. Make sure of where you are in regards to the camera. Kyle, when you're talking to her try not to sound too smooth. You're being smooth but you have no idea that you are. Beth: you're doing great. Keep it up, okay? We're shooting for real this time. Quiet, everyone.

[She nods and he walks back toward the camera, looking at Rob and David.]

Squibs:

You two: get your lives together.

David:

[after a couple stunned beats] Okay. Places. Here we go.

[continued]