Black Charna Monologue

SLASH/CUT TO BLACK
SUBTITLE FADE IN: "SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA"
The ominous guitar riff from Creedence Clearwater's 'Suzi Q,' plays against a black background.
CUT TO:
EXT. A HOUSE ON THE OUTSKIRTS OF SYDNEY -- DAY
A girl nineteen is seated in a station wagon holding her daughter who has just turned one. Her friend, CONNOR, same age is inside the house, bringing her out luggage.
The man brings the last bag out, tosses it into the wagon. He slides behind the driver's seat, starts the car and drives off. The young woman, LEIGH, peers at the only home she's ever had.
LEIGH
-- Wave goodbye to Australia, Becky!
DISSOLVE TO:
INT. THE STATION WAGON -- TRAVELING -- MOMENTS LATER
Leigh sits with her daughter in her lap, beholding the Australian landscape
CONNOR (CONT'D)
Maybe I'll come visit you one day.
Leigh finally snapped out of her daydream, turns to her friend, managed a smile.
LEIGH
-- Only reason I'm going, Connor is because Becky's Great-Grandmother offered us a home. She has lots of money -- I can learn a trade -- take care of my daughter.
Leigh smiles at Becky, kisses her on the forehead.
DISSOLVE TO:

SUBTITLE FADE IN: 'TWELVE YEARS LATER'
EXT. THE CASTLE HOUSE - EVENING
The house has been painted white, the roof has been repaired. A green front lawn, flowers are planted. The weathered, ugly iron gate has been replaced with a white picket fence. Three lap dogs play in the yard. In the driveway, a new yellow SUV is parked.
INSIDE
The aged house looks totally different with bright vibrant colors.
BEATRICE BEDROOM
Beatrice, now in her mid-nineties is gravely ill. Becky now thirteen is by her side.
BEATRICE
-- I'm leaving this house to you, Becky. It's been in our family for nearly a hundred years -- you can't sell the house until you're twenty-five. Do you understand?
Becky is baffled.
BECKY
Why then, Great-Grandma?
BEATRICE
-- Because when you're twenty-five you will have learned why I made this
She grabs her keys, crosses over to him, he flashes a smile that could light up a funeral. His eyes are now locked on her every move. She's way out of her league.
GREG
(captivating)
I guess the rental dealers charge extra for a working battery these days?
Linda leaps at the opportunity to help the tall handsome stranger.
LINDA FAY
(all smiles)
-If you havd cables I can give you a jump?
Greg eyes her, she'll do -- in fact, she's perfect.
GREG
-- I'm in luck -- cables I've got.
A noisy MIDDLE AGE WOMAN driving a station wagon glances at the two. She slows for a red light. She glances at the two. Greg notices her and abruptly turns his head to conceal his face.
The noisy woman continues to study the young teenage girl talking to what appears to be a grown male adult in the drizzle.
Her curiosity gets to her as she continues to glance. Linda Fay glances at the woman in the station wagon who continues to gawk at them. Linda, annoyed shouts at the woman.
LINDA FAY
(annoyed)
Can I help you??!
The Elderly Woman quickly turns her attention back to the road and drives off. Greg smiles, his plans may have to change. He ponders for a beat.
LINDA FAY (CONT'D)
-- Let me pull my car next to yours?
She heads off before he can say a word.
GREG
(to himself)
-- Sure.

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