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OUT OF RETIREMENT
By AlanGrant5
OUT OF RETIREMENT
Story and Screenplay
by
Devin Da Graca
FADE IN:
INT. MAYORS OFFICE (BURBANK) – MORNING
Pacing back and forth past a window overlooking the city of BURBANK, is MAYOR BURBANK himself. Short and overweight, the MAYOR, approaching his mid fifties, leans against a wall, letting out a brief sigh.
In the MAYOR’S office are city officials, including CHIEF DONNELLY, a determined by the books man, with a thin trace of humor found in his persona. DONNELLY is not afraid to speak his mind, which is the ultimate reason he scheduled a meeting with the MAYOR. It is clear that the group was deep in discussion until MAYOR BURBANK came to an abrupt pause.
MAYOR BURBANK
He’s a legend for God sakes. I know he’s
a little on the senior citizen side–
CHIEF DONNELLY
A little? The guy is no more of a legend
than he is an antique! I mean come on
John, let’s put things into perspective shall
we? First of all he’s SEVENTY THREE YEARS
OLD!
A Series of clips are shown, each corresponding with each point DONNELLY brings forth.
CLIP 1
WALLY BUCKMAN (a.k.a. CAPTAIN JUSTICE) stands in a line at a fast food chain. He wears a bright yellow suit, a flowing red cape, and a red blind fold with two holes cheaply cut out in order for him to view his surroundings. There are many wrinkles outlining his aging physic.
WALLY walks up to the fast food attendant. The man’s name tag reads, JAMES. He is a teenager, his face decorated in pimples and gleaming with grease.
JAMES
(His voice crackling)
Welcome to Happy Burger, how may I take
your order?
WALLY
Let me have a Extra Happy Burger and a
side of Jovial Fries.
JAMES
Okay sir, will that be all?
WALLY
That’ll do, yes.
JAMES
Alright then, would you like to use
your senior citizens discount?
WALLY
(His eyes widened, a bit shocked)
Excuse me?
JAMES
(Shouting, thinking WALLY is hard of hearing)
WOULD YOU LIKE TO USE–
WALLY
Do I look like a senior citizen to you?
JAMES
(Stuttering)
Well, not to show any disrespect, but–
WALLY
Okay... Julius, no smart remarks. Just
ring up the bill for me will yah?!
JAMES
(Fumbling with the cashier)
Okay then, your total comes out to
$4.75.
WALLY
$4.75?! What the hell did I order,
a rack of lamb? You must be kidding
me? You are kiddin me aren’t you
Jeremy?
JAMES
(sighs)
Would you like to use your senior
citizen discount, sir?
WALLY, stares at JAMES with great intent, as if trying to make the fast food worker change his mind by telekinesis, rather than by using is senior citizens discount.
WALLY
Fine! But let me just say that this
is the last meal I EVER order from
Happy Burger!
JAMES
Sir, I wouldn’t be surprised if this
was your last meal... EVER.
WALLY
Oh, your the funny guy huh? Why
don’t you just do your job and fetch
my order. Just make sure you don’t
deep fry my french fries in the same
pan you wash your face with! Thanks!
END CLIP 1
MAYOR BURBANK
Okay... that does hold a shred of truth.
DONNELLY
Every superhero is supposed to have
some sort of strength, whether it be
physical or mental, and with Wally
each of those aspects seem to have
deteriorated.
CLIP 2
WALLY is seen trying to twist open a bottle of Apple Juice. It is easily seen that the old man is putting all his effort into the opening of this beverage. Giving up, WALLY looks around, walking over to a cabinet.
Removing a plastic cup from the cupboard, WALLY begins to tap the glass bottle against the kitchen counter, until a small crack forms, sprinkling small amounts of Apple Juice. WALLY places the plastic cup under the crack, allowing the drink to spill into the plastic container.
GARY SHULTZ, a room mate of WALLY’S, walks into the kitchen. WALLY quickly hides the bottle of Apple Juice, ashamed of how he had opened it. GARY gives a greeting nod to WALLY, as he smuggles out a bottle of Apple Juice. Twisting off the cap with ease, GARY walks out with a smile filled with pride.
WALLY sneers at his long time friend.
WALLY
You got off lucky!
END CLIP 2
DONNELLY (CONT’D)
John, letting him go is the right thing
to do. I admit, Wally has been a great
help to our community... THIRTY YEARS
AGO! As time went on, his help became
useless, not to mention embarrassing.
MAYOR BURBANK looks at DONNELLY. The people in the room nod their heads in agreement.
MAYOR BURBANK
Fine, than it’s a done deal. We recruit
a younger, more formidable hero for
our city and... let Wally go.
Everyone nods their head in a agreement once more.
MAYOR BURBANK
Ah, Jesus... how am I gonna fire the guy?
I can’t just say, “Hey you pile of dust,
you’re fired!”
MAYOR BURBANK looks at DONNELLY compassionately. DONNELLY looks around and abruptly rises from his seat.
DONNELLY
Well, that concludes our little meeting.
MAYOR BURBANK
Chris, come on. He hates you, it won’t
be as bad of news to him if it comes
from you.
DONNELLY
Sorry there John, but I gotta get home
to the wife.
A crowd of people rush out of the office, leaving MAYOR BURBANK behind. BURBANK slams his fist into his desk.
MAYOR BURBANK
YOU’RE A DAMN PUSSY!
MAYOR BURBANK sinks into his leather chair, folding his arms into his chest, with a frown on his face.
– Please Comment –
8/23/2002 4:56:14 PM
(Updated: 8/23/2002 8:20:14 PM)
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