..........................................................................................................

( by Roger Kumble)

>based on the novel Les Liaisons Dangereuses<

by Choderlos De Laclos

February 10, 1998

1 EXT. MANHATTAN SKYLINE - DAY 1

We circle around the island of Manhattan moving closer and

closer till we're looking down on Fifth Avenue. As the

melody continues to play we MOVE towards a building and ZOOM

into a window.

2 INT. THERAPIST'S OFFICE - DAY 2

A fifty-year old female therapist (DR. GREENBAUM) sits at

her desk, frowning as she takes notes. Books of Jung and

Freud line the shelves.

A young man (SEBASTIAN VALMONT) sits in a chair in front

of her looking impatient.

The therapist continues to write notes.

DR. GREENBAUM

Jesus. We've been at this for six

months.

SEBASTIAN

I know.

DR. GREENBAUM

And you haven't made an ounce of

progress.

SEBASTIAN

I know.

Sebastian takes out a cigarette.

DR. GREENBAUM

(not looking up)

There's no smoking in my office.

Sebastian sneers at her then puts the cigarette away. Dr.

Greenbaum finishes her notes and looks up at him, shaking

her head.

SEBASTIAN

What do you want me to say? That I'm

supposed to feel remorse because I act

the way I do? The truth is I don't.

Dr. Greenbaum shakes her head and takes notes.

SEBASTIAN

 (cont'd)

Look, I'm not like all the other kids

in high school. I don't care about book

reports and extra-credit. Teachers

are idiots anyway. The only challenge

out there for me is women. You see a

girl you like. You pursue them. You

conquer. You move on. It's exciting.

DR. GREENBAUM

But you said you have the worst

reputation.

SEBASTIAN

I do.

DR. GREENBAUM

Don't you want to change that?

SEBASTIAN

Let me tell you something, doctor.

Chicks love a guy with a bad rap.

They say they don't, but they don't

mean it. They all think that they're

the ones that are going to "save me."

The trick is to let them think it's

true.

DR. GREENBAUM

I think that's all the time we have

for today.

SEBASTIAN

Same time next week?

DR. GREENBAUM

No. This is going to be our last

session.

SEBASTIAN

Why? I like spending time with you.

You know, you're quite attractive for

a woman your age. You have killer legs.

Killer.

DR. GREENBAUM

This isn't a joke. Your parents spend a

lot of money to send you here. I'm

trying to help you.

SEBASTIAN

Don't be insecure, Doc. You're a big

help.

Sebastian picks up a book of Freud.

SEBASTIAN

 (cont'd)

He was a coke addict, you know.

DR. GREENBAUM

You think you can come in here with that

cute little smirk on your face and try

and flirt with me. It doesn't work,

Sebastian.

SEBASTIAN

It works a little.

DR. GREENBAUM

No it doesn't. I see right through you.

SEBASTIAN

You do?

DR. GREENBAUM

I hope for your sake you grow out of

this immature phase. It's going to get

you into trouble.

SEBASTIAN

Well, you don't have to get nasty about

it.

Sebastian approaches a photo on her desk and picks it up.

DR. GREENBAUM

My daughter, Rachel.

SEBASTIAN

Yummy.

DR. GREENBAUM

Don't even think about it. Rachel is an

exceptionally well rounded young

woman, who happens to be attending

Princeton this fall. She's way too

smart to fall for your line of b.s.

SEBASTIAN

Really? Care to make a wager on that?

DR. GREENBAUM

Good luck, Sebastian.

SEBASTIAN

What, nervous I'm going to win?

DR. GREENBAUM

Would you please leave.

Sebastian puts on his glasses and leaves.

DR. GREENBAUM

 (cont'd)

Asshole.

The doctor stews for a moment, then reaches into her

desk, sifts through some papers where she finds a pack of

Benson & Hedges and lights one up. She looks at the photo

of her daughter, then hits the speaker phone and dials.

DR. GREENBAUM

 (cont'd)

Rachel, it's mom.

INTERCUT WITH:

3 INT. RACHEL'S BEDROOM - DAY 3

RACHEL, Doctor Greenbaum's daughter sits at her desk,

crying while holding the phone.

RACHEL

Hi, mom.

DR. GREENBAUM

Honey, is something wrong?

Rachel cries for a moment.

RACHEL

He told me he loved me and I believed

him.

DR. GREENBAUM

Who told you?

RACHEL

You don't know him. I'm so stupid.

She continues to cry.

DR. GREENBAUM

Alright honey, just calm down, take a deep

breath, and step out of the circle.

RACHEL

Would you cut the psycho babble bullshit,

mom. There's pictures of me on the internet.

WE PAN OVER TO HER COMPUTER CONSOLE. CLOSE ON: COMPUTER

MONITOR - A nudie web-sight. The title reads "Ivy League

Bound." Beneath the caption is a photo of Rachel tied to

a bed and smiling with a Princeton banner covering her

privates.

DR. GREENBAUM

What kind of pictures?

RACHEL

Nudie pictures, what do you think?

DR. GREENBAUM

Jesus Christ, how can you be so

stupid?

RACHEL

I don't know. He was just so charming.

All he did was talk about how I had

killer legs and how we wanted to

photograph them. Things just got out

of hand from there.

(she hears the phone drop)

Mom? Are you there? Mom?

(screaming)

Mother!!!!

4 INT. THERAPIST'S OFFICE BUILDING - HALLWAY - DAY 4

Doctor Greenbaum bolts out of her office and spots

Sebastian standing in the elevator.

DR. GREENBAUM

You son of a bitch.

Doctor Greenbaum races down the hall pushing several

people out of her way. Sebastian stares at her

expressionless as the elevator doors close.

DR. GREENBAUM

 (cont'd)

You're gonna pay for this you little

shit. You hear me.

A DENTIST peers outside of his office to see what's

going on. He exchanges looks with Doctor Greenbaum.

DR. GREENBAUM

 (cont'd)

Fuck off, Harold.

He gasps.

5 EXT. VALMONT TOWNHOUSE - DAY 5

A METER MAID is writing a ticket on a car when a Porsche

pulls up in front of the townhouse and parks in a red

zone. Sebastian steps out of the car and walks up the

steps to the townhouse.

METER MAID

You can't park there.

Sebastian turns to her and sneers. He takes out a wad of

money and shoves it in her breast pocket before entering

the townhouse.

6 INT. VALMONT TOWNHOUSE - KITCHEN - DAY 6

A SERIES OF SHOTS

CLOSE ON: A tuna on a chopping board. WHACK! A butcher

knife comes down on the tuna cutting it's head off.

CLOSE ON: Two hands ripping open the fish.

CLOSE ON: Two hands rolling a chunk of tuna into a rice

roll.

7 INT. VALMONT TOWNHOUSE - HALLWAY - DAY 7

CLOSE ON: Two hands which carry a lavish tray of sushi

through several doors until we enter the final door

leading into -

8 INT. VALMONT TOWNHOUSE - LIVING ROOM - DAY 8

A enormous living room by Manhattan standards, with a

view that overlooks the park. Eclectic art from around

the world emphasize the Valmont's passion for travel.

SOOK-HEE, the Valmont's housekeeper sets a tray of sushi

in front of -

KATHRYN MERTEUIL, a seventeen year old porcelain

skinned WASP with all the grooming you could want in an

East Coast child. She sits with a forced smile on her

face and listens attentively as -

BUNNY CALDWELL, a forty year old nouveau-riche socialite

talks incessantly. CECILE CALDWELL, her beautiful

teenage daughter, sits by her side. She wears a T-shirt

with a Koala Bear on it.

MRS. CALDWELL

I can't tell you how happy we are that

Cecile is going to be attending Oakwood with you

this fall. You've always been an

inspiration to Beau and I on raising

her. We just hope she can rise to the

high standards which you've set for

her.

KATHRYN

I'll do my best.

Sook-Hee pours a dish of soy sauce in front of Kathryn.

KATHRYN

 (cont'd)

(to Sook-Hee, in Vietnamese)

Thank you, Sook-Hee. That will be

all.

Sook-Hee leaves.

CECILE

What was that?

KATHRYN

I was thanking her. Vietnamese is such a

beautiful language.

MRS. CALDWELL

 (cont'd)

Kathryn is a straight A student at

Oakwood as well as being President of

the French Club. Listen to whatever

she has to say and you'll go far.

KATHRYN

(in French)

You're too kind.

MRS. CALDWELL

How do you do it? I mean with all peer pressuring

that goes on in high school. Where

do you get your strength?

KATHRYN

I know this sounds corny, but whenever

I feel temptations of peer pressure,

I...

(takes out her crucifix)

turn to God and he helps me through the

problem. Call me an anachronism, but

it works.

MRS. CALDWELL

That's beautiful.

CECILE

What are the boys like?

MRS. CALDWELL

Cecile, is that the best you can do?

(to Kathryn)

You must forgive her, Kathryn. She's never

been in a co-educational atmosphere before.

KATHRYN

Don't worry, it's totally understandable.

Most of the boys that matriculate at Oakwood

are very upstanding gentleman, however

there are the occasional bad apples.

MRS. CALDWELL

Like your step-brother Sebastian. I can't

believe they didn't expel him after what he

did to the school nurse.

SEBASTIAN

 (O.S.)

I hear she's recovering quite well.

Mrs. Caldwell turns to see Sebastian standing in the

doorway. He walks over and takes a seat.

SEBASTIAN (cont'd)

Nice to see you again, Mrs. Caldwell.

MRS. CALDWELL

You remember my daughter, Cecile.

SEBASTIAN

My, what an adorable shirt you're

wearing.

CECILE

My father just took me on a trip to Australia.

SEBASTIAN

How are things down under? Blossoming I hope.

KATHRYN

Cecile's attending Oakwood in the fall.

SEBASTIAN

Outstanding.

CECILE

What year are you in?

SEBASTIAN

I'm what you would call a fifth year senior.

CECILE

But I thought high school is only four years.

SEBASTIAN

It is, unless you're a fuck up, like myself.

He winks at Cecile.

MRS. CALDWELL

I think we'll be going now.

(to Kathryn)

Thanks for all your help.

Kathryn stands and approaches Cecile.

KATHRYN

I'll call you later and we'll get together

and plan your curriculum.

CECILE

Thanks.

(to Sebastian)

Nice meeting you.

SEBASTIAN

Ciao.

MRS. CALDWELL

Let's go, Cecile. Now!

Cecile follows Mrs. Caldwell out the door. Kathryn

closes the door behind them.

SEBASTIAN

Do you care to tell me what Mrs. White-trash

and her stupid daughter are doing in my

house?

KATHRYN

I'm just taking the poor girl under my wing.

Kathryn sits on the sofa next to Sebastian. She unscrews

her crucifix. The top part becomes a small spoon and the

bottom part a small vial of coke.

KATHRYN

 (cont'd)

The parental units called while you were out.

SEBASTIAN

Lovely. How is your gold digging whore of a

mother enjoying Bali? Zipping through my

inheritance per usual?

KATHRYN

Hopefully, though she suspects that your

decrepit alcoholic father is diddling the

maid.

Kathryn uses her crucifix as a coke-spoon and snorts a

bump.

KATHRYN

 (cont'd)

What's wrong with you today? Therapy not

going well?

SEBASTIAN

It was fine.

He leaps off the sofa and starts to pace.

SEBASTIAN

 (cont'd)

I'm sick of sleeping with these insipid

Manhattan Debutantes.

He walks over to the wall where nude Botticelli hangs.

SEBASTIAN

 (cont'd)

Nothing shocks them anymore.

He scratches the nude's pubic area.

SEBASTIAN

 (cont'd)

I'm beginning to feel like I'm losing my

touch.

He kisses it.

KATHRYN

Oh, poor baby. Well you can relax. I have

a mission for you.

SEBASTIAN

What?

9 EXT. PARK - DAY 9

COURT REYNOLDS, an Aryan seventeen year old preppy, wears

a Polo sweater with an American Flag.

KATHRYN

 (V.O.)

You know Court Reynolds, son of Garret

Reynolds?

Kathryn steps into frame and embraces him. She is wearing

the same sweater. He kisses her forehead and messes

up her hair.

SEBASTIAN

 (V.O.)

You mean the Nazi who dumped you over Fourth

Of July Weekend?

10 INT. VALMONT TOWNHOUSE - LIVING ROOM - DAY 10

Kathryn throws a sushi at him. Sebastian catches it.

KATHRYN

He didn't dump me. We had a parting of

the ways.

Sebastian stares her down.

KATHRYN

 (cont'd)

Alright he dumped me.

He smiles, then swallows the sushi.

11 EXT. PUBLIC PARKING GARAGE/INT. COURT' S CAR - NIGHT 11

A drunk Court sits in the driver's side and takes a final

swig from his flask. He quickly passes out.

KATRYN

 (V.O.)

I went to great lengths to please Court.

Huge sacrifices were made on my part to

keep him happy.

Kathryn rises up INTO FRAME, looks at Court and scowls.

SEBASTIAN

(V.O.)

Swallow?

She spits on him, then wipes her mouth.

KATHRYN

 (V.O.)

What do you think?

Kathryn sprays her mouth with Binaca.

SEBASTIAN

 (V.O.)

Sorry.

12 INT. VALMONT TOWNHOUSE - LIVING ROOM - DAY 12

KATHRYN

In any event, my feelings were hurt when I

learned that he had fallen for someone else.

Someone chaste... pure... innocent.

SEBASTIAN

You don't mean?

13 EXT. PARK - DAY 13

Cecile turns toward the camera, while eating a double scoop

ice cream cone and wearing a Mickey Mouse Club hat.

KATHRYN

(V.O.)

None other than Cecile Caldwell.

She takes a lick of the ice cream, which falls off the cone.

She mouths the word "shoot" and stomps her feet

14 INT. VALMONT TOWNHOUSE - LIVING ROOM - DAY 14

Sebastian snickers.

KATHRYN

I don't find this very funny,

SEBASTIAN

So that's what this is all about.

(imitating Kathryn)

We'll get together and plan your

curriculum.

KATHRYN

Keep your friends close and your

enemies closer. When I get through

with her, she'll be the premier Blow

Job Queen of the Tri-State area and

poor little Court's heart will be

shattered.

SEBASTIAN

Why go through Cecile? Why not just

attack Court?

KATHRYN

Because if there's an attack made on

Court it could be traced back to me.

I can't allow that to happen.

Everybody loves me and I intend to

keep it that way.

SEBASTIAN

I see your point... though why should

I care?

KATHRYN

I need you to seduce our young Cecile.

Introduce her to your world of

decadence and debauchery.

SEBASTIAN

Sounds intriguing.

KATHRYN

She's quite cute you know. Young

supple breasts, a tight firm ass and

an uncharted pootie.

Sebastian watches Kathryn rub herself. He licks his

lips.

KATHRYN

 (cont'd)

Be her Captain Picard, Valmont.

Boldly go where no man has gone

before.

Sebastian places his hand over Kathryn's as she continues

to rub herself. He thinks for a moment, then:

SEBASTIAN

I can't.

Kathryn throws his hand off of hers.

KATHRYN

Why not?

SEBASTIAN

Oh come on, Kathryn. It's too easy.

"But I thought high school was only

four years." I mean, please. She knows

nothing. She's seen nothing. I could

have her under the table at Au Bar

sucking me off before the appetizer

arrived. Go get one of those moron

friends of yours to do it. I have a

reputation to uphold.

KATHRYN

Oh but diddling the therapist's

daughter is a challenge?

SEBASTIAN

That was just simple revenge. What I

have planned requires sheer genius.

He takes a magazine and throws it on the table. Kathryn

picks it up. It's the latest issue of "Seventeen."

KATHRYN

I'm not interested in the latest dating

tips from Jonathan Taylor Thomas.

SEBASTIAN

Shut up and turn to page 64.

She turns to the page. INSERT MAGAZINE ARTICLE: The title

reads: A VIRGIN'S MANIFESTO. "Why I Plan To Wait

Until Marriage," by Annette Harrison. Age 17. Kansas

City, Missouri.

KATHRYN

Jesus Christ, is she for real?

SEBASTIAN

Oh yes. I've read it over and over again.

This baby's the real deal. Daddy's little

angel. A paradigm of chastity and

virtue.

KATHRYN

B.F.D. What do you plan to do? Fly to

Kansas and woo little Dorothy.

SEBASTIAN

It just so happens we're not in Kansas

anymore. Our little angel's father has

accepted the new headmaster position at

Oakwood. She's staying with my aunt up

in Connecticut while Daddy sells his

house. Can you imagine what this would

do for my reputation? Screwing the new

headmaster's virginal daughter before

school starts? It will be my greatest

victory.

KATHRYN

You don't stand a chance. Even this is

out of your league.

SEBASTIAN

Care to make a wager on that?

KATHRYN

I'll think about it...

SEBASTIAN

Oh well, duty calls. Time to add another

chapter to my work of art.

He holds up a leather bound JOURNAL.

KATHRYN

Oh gee, your journal. Could you be more

queer?

SEBASTIAN

Could you be more desperate to read it?

Sebastian stands to leave and heads to the door.

KATHRYN

Oh Sebastian. About that little wager

of yours.

He stops.

KATHRYN

 (cont'd)

Count me in.

SEBASTIAN

What are the terms?

KATHRYN

If you lose, then that hot little Porsche

of yours is mine.

SEBASTIAN

And if I win?

She approaches him.

KATHRYN

I'll give you something you've been

jerking off about ever since our parents

got married.

SEBASTIAN

Be more specific.

KATHRYN

In English.

(whispers in his ear)

I'll fuck your brains out.

SEBASTIAN

What makes you think I'd go for that

bet? That's a seventy thousand dollar

car.

KATHRYN

Because I'm the only person you can't

control and it kills you.

Sebastian sneers at her.

KATHRYN

 (cont'd)

Do we have a deal?

SEBASTIAN

No way, that car means everything to

me.

She kisses him and licks her tongue over his lips.

KATHRYN

(whispering)

You can put it anywhere.

SEBASTIAN

Even there?

KATHRYN

(baby talk)

It would feel so yummy.

Sebastian hesitates, then shakes her hand.

KATHRYN

 (cont'd)

Happy hunting.

15 EXT. ROSEMOND ESTATE - AERIAL SHOT - DAY 15

WE MOVE across the sky looking down at lush greens and

stately mansions till WE PASS over the ROSEMOND ESTATE.

Enormous in size. WE SEE two riders on horseback.

16 EXT. ESTATE - MEADOW - DAY 16

ANGLE ON: The two horseback riders. One, a woman of

seventy. This is HELEN ROSEMOND, Sebastian's aunt.

The other rider is a beautiful seventeen year old girl.

The one and only ANNETTE HARRISON.

ANNETTE

It's a beautiful home you have here

Mrs. Rosemond.

AUNT HELEN

Thank you, Annette. Chance Hill has been

with my family for over sixty years.

Does your family do much riding?

ANNETTE

My mother and I used to ride a lot,

before she got sick.

AUNT HELEN

I'm sorry about that.

ANNETTE

My Grandpa, used to breed horses on his

farm so I would come over and ride all

the time.

AUNT HELEN

I'm familiar with a lot of breeders in

the mid-west. What's his name?

ANNETTE

Ben Schwarz.

AUNT HELEN

Schwarz. Jewish?

ANNETTE

German.

AUNT HELEN

Doesn't ring a bell.

Annette throws her a concerned look.

AUNT HELEN

 (cont'd)

In any event, I want you to consider

this your home for the time being.

ANNETTE

Thank you. It's so peaceful and quiet

around here.

BANG! A shotgun sounds in the distance.

ANNETTE

 (cont'd)

What was that?

AUNT HELEN

Sebastian must be here.

Aunt Helen gallops down the ridge followed by Annette.

17 EXT. ESTATE - GARDEN - DAY 17

Sebastian stands holding a shotgun. A groundskeeper,

FRANKLIN stands by the trap.

SEBASTIAN

Pull!

The TARGET soars into the air,

SEBASTIAN

 (cont'd)

Die motherfucker!

He fires the gun, missing the target.

SEBASTIAN

 (cont'd)

Shit, shit, shit.

Franklin shakes his head. WE HEAR a cat MEOW. Sebastian

perks up.

SEBASTIAN

 (cont'd)

Kitty. Kitty.

He quietly reloads his rifle. WE HEAR the cat MEOW

again. Sebastian searches for the cat.

SEBASTIAN

 (cont'd)

Puss Puss Puss Puss Puss.

He raises his rifle and takes aim.

AUNT HELEN

(O.S.)

Sebastian!

He lowers his rifle and turns to SEE Aunt Helen and

Annette riding over to him. He waves.

Aunt Helen dismounts from her horse and they hug.

SEBASTIAN

 (cont'd)

I've been looking all over for you.

God, I've missed you.

AUNT HELEN

I've missed you too. How are your

parents?

SEBASTIAN

They're coming back next week. I write

them everyday.

She strokes his cheek, lovingly.

AUNT HELEN

Sebastian, this is Annette Harrison.

She's going to be staying with me for

a few weeks.

SEBASTIAN

I guess that makes two of us. Welcome.

He extends his hand and they shake.

SEBASTIAN

 (cont'd)

(to Aunt Helen)

Why don't you head in and whip us up

some of that ice tea of yours? We'll

take care of the horses.

AUNT HELEN

Anything for you, my dear.

Sebastian climbs on Aunt Helen's horse.

AUNT HELEN

(cont'd)

Stay out of trouble you two.

SEBASTIAN & ANNETTE

We will.

He smiles at Annette and beckons her to follow.

18 INT. ESTATE - STABLE - DAY 18

Sebastian and Annette put the riding gear away.

SEBASTIAN

So what year are you going into?

ANNETTE

Junior.

SEBASTIAN

Got a boyfriend back home?

ANNETTE

No.

SEBASTIAN

Why not?

ANNETTE

I don't know. Relationships seem too

distracting. I'd rather concentrate on

my studies.

SEBASTIAN

You a lesbo?

ANNETTE

(annoyed)

No.

She bends over to pick up the saddle.

SEBASTIAN

Nice.

She sighs, disgusted, then turns toward him.

ANNETTE

Are you often this offensive on a first

encounter?

SEBASTIAN

I was just being honest. You happen to

have a nice ass. Sorry.

She shakes her head and continues with her chore.

SEBASTIAN

I read your teen beat manifesto.

ANNETTE

You did?

SEBASTIAN

I must say I found it rather appalling.

ANNETTE

That's a first. Most people praised me

for it.

SEBASTIAN

Most people are morons. I mean who are

you to knock what you've never experienced?

ANNETTE

I wasn't knocking anything. It's just my

belief that people shouldn't actually

experience the act of love until they are

in love and that people our age are too

immature to be in touch with those

emotions.

SEBASTIAN

Oh really?

ANNETTE

Take yourself. You've slept with several

women. Are you happier because of it?

SEBASTIAN

How do you know I've been with several

women?

ANNETTE

A friend wrote me.

SEBASTIAN

(pissed)

Well maybe you should get to know the

person before you judge them instead of

listening to some bullshit gossip.

ANNETTE

I'm sorry. I didn't mean to upset you...

but you still didn't answer the question.

An uncomfortable silence falls between them,

SEBASTIAN

Who the hell is taking the time to write

letters, spreading this shit about me?

ANNETTE

It's not really important.

SEBASTIAN

Fine, forget it. It's obvious that we're

not going to be friends.

ANNETTE

Why are you being so dramatic?

SEBASTIAN

Look, I've got a lot of problems and I'm

trying to deal with them and the last

thing I need is people spreading shit

about me.

ANNETTE

Alright, I said I was sorry.

(beat)

Can we start over again? I think we've

gotten off on the wrong foot.

She approaches him and they shake.

ANNETTE

 (cont'd)

Annette Harrison.

SEBASTIAN

Sebastian Valmont.

She smiles, but before he releases her hand:

SEBASTIAN

 (cont'd)

So tell me, Annette. I'm curious, since

you've never had sex do you touch

yourself?

She whisks her hand away and storms out of the stable.

SEBASTIAN

(cont'd)

What did I say?

19 INT. CALDWELL APARTMENT - STUDY - DAY 19

CLOSE ON: A hand stroking the bridge of a cello.

RONALD (O.S.)

That's good, that's good.

WE PULL BACK

Cecile sits in front Of a cello. Next to her sits RONALD

CLIFFORD, a well-mannered fifteen year old African

American. Holding his own cello, he is giving her a

music lesson.

RONALD (cont'd)

Now let's try the A minor scale.

Cecile attempts the A minor scale, fucking up badly.

Kathryn enters and shudders in silence.

RONALD

 (cont'd)

Once more, and remember the third note

is flat.

Cecile tries again and once again screws up.

CECILE

Oh, I suck. I suck.

RONALD

Relax. It's okay. Take a deep breath.

Cecile takes a deep breath

RONALD

 (cont'd)

You're concentrating too much on your

bowing. Let it flow.

He stands and sits behind her.

RONALD

 (cont'd)

Here, let me help you.

He places his hand over hers.

RONALD

 (cont'd)

Now close your eyes and let's try again.

She closes her eyes and they repeat the scale. It sounds

much better. Ronald takes the moment to study Cecile's

face. It's obvious he's smitten with her.

ON KATHRYN: who watches from the door. A grin crosses

her face.

Ronald replaces her other hand and plays a beautiful Bach

Sonata, with he and Cecile sharing the bowing. He closes

his eyes as the music takes over him. Now Cecile opens

her eyes and gazes into his. The feeling is mutual.

ON KATHRYN: She accidentally bangs her hand onto a table

which causes a metal tray to fall to the ground.

Ronald and Cecile look up as Kathryn replaces the tray

KATHRYN

I'm sorry. I didn't mean to interrupt.

Your playing was beautiful.

Ronald quickly stands and moves away from Cecile

CECILE

Kathryn, this is Ronald Clifford. He's

giving me music lessons over the

summer.

Ronald approaches and shakes Kathryn's hand.

RONALD

Pleased to meet you.

KATHRYN

Likewise I'm sure.

CECILE

Ronald is one of the few high school

students attending Juliard. He's

composing his first opera.

RONALD

It's based on the life of Doctor

Martin Luther King.

CECILE

Doctor King is my favorite.

Ronald shakes his head, but laughs. Cecile looks at him

and smiles. Kathryn rolls her eyes.

RONALD

I guess our hour's up. Same time

tomorrow?

Cecile nods.

20 EXT. BLAINE'S HOUSE - DAY 20

Another nice home in Connecticut. Sebastian's Porsche is

parked outside.

21 INT. BLAINE'S HOUSE - BEDROOM - DAY 21

A typical teenagers bedroom, expect this one is a shrine

to Herb Ritts homo-erotic art.

BLAINE TUTTLE, Oakwood Prep's resident drug-dealer and

open homosexual, sits at his desk separating pot seeds

from his stash.

Sebastian paces behind him.

SEBASTIAN

Unbelievable. Some fag, no offense -

BLAINE

- none taken -

SEBASTIAN

- wrote a letter to this chick and saying

shit about me.

BLAINE

Any ideas who it could be?

SEBASTIAN

Blaine, if I knew who it was that person

wouldn't be alive right now.

BLAINE

Where did you say she's from?

SEBASTIAN

Kansas. Who the hell do I know in Kansas?

BLAINE

Greg McConnell.

SEBASTIAN

The football stud?

BLAINE

He's from Kansas City. I wouldn't be

surprised if he was your rat.

SEBASTIAN

It would make sense. McConnell hates me.

I fingered his girlfriend at the game

last year.

BLAINE

I don't think that bothered him.

SEBASTIAN

What do you mean?

BLAINE

Let's just say Greg likes tackling tight

ends on and off the field.

SEBASTIAN

Are you shitting me?

BLAINE

I shit you not. McConnell used to sneak

in my dorm room drunk every month. We'd

go at it for a while, then as soon as

he'd cum, he starts freaking out. You

know -

(imitating Greg)

"What are you doing, man? I'm not a fag.

I'll kick your ass if you say anything."

(beat)

It's like, for Christsakes Greg, you're

gay, deal with it. The only reason why

I let him continue with his charade is

because he's got a mouth like a Hoover.

SEBASTIAN

Too bad he's in Kansas this summer.

BLAINE

Not anymore. Football team started

practice last week. He's already called

me to hook up.

SEBASTIAN

Really. You think you could arrange a

little get together with him tonight on

my behalf?

BLAINE

Hmmm. I do believe Bravo is showing

Spartacus on television tonight.

SEBASTIAN

Outstanding.

BLAINE

Don't think it's not going to cost you.

SEBASTIAN

No problem. Just make sure your front

door is unlocked. Shall we say the

"stroke of midnight" no pun intended?

Sebastian hands Blaine two hundred dollar bills.

22 EXT. CENTRAL PARK - DAY 22

Kathryn and Cecile sit on a blanket. A lavish picnic lies

around them. Kathryn wears large sunglasses, a scarf and

a hat to protect her from the sunlight. She sits behind

Cecile and braids her hair.

KATHRYN

So, rumor has it that you went on a date

with Court Reynolds. I hear he's very

nice.

CECILE

He's alright.

(giggles)

He kept talking about this bulimic

headcase he dumped over Fourth Of July.

KATHRYN

Really? Bulimic headcase.

CECILE

What a loser she must be.

(beat)

Anyhow, Court's invited me to the Hamptons

for Labor Day Weekend.

KATHRYN

That's great.

CECILE

You think so? I don't know. I guess I'm

just scared.

KATHRYN

What are you scared of?

CECILE

Ah duh. Boys. I've never even gone to

first base with a guy. What do I do?

KATHRYN

Haven't you ever practiced with one of

your girlfriends?

CECILE

Eww. No. That's gross.

KATHRYN

It's not gross. How else do you think

girls learn? Here turn around and

face me.

Cecile turns and faces Kathryn, who removes her glasses.

KATHRYN

(cont'd)

Now close your eyes and wet your lips.

CECILE

Are you for real?

KATHRYN

Do you want to learn or not?

CECILE

I guess. It still sounds gross.

Cecile does as instructed. Kathryn leans in and kisses

her on the mouth.

KATHRYN

See that wasn't so bad.

CECILE

It was nothing.

KATHRYN

Let's try it again, only this time I'm

going to stick my tongue in your

mouth. When I do that I want you to

massage my tongue with yours. That's

what first base is.

CECILE

(reluctant)

Okay.

KATHRYN

Eyes closed.

Cecile closes her eyes. Kathryn leans in and kisses her

again, only this time longer. She continues to kiss her

then gently pushes her tongue into Cecile's. Cecile does

as instructed and they start to make out.

Kathryn eyes look towards the ground where Cecile's hands

are now clutching the grass. Kathryn smiles and

continues her seduction.

She places her hand on Cecile's thigh and moves it under

her dress. Cecile lets out a soft sigh.

Kathryn breaks from the kiss. They look at each other

and smile.

KATHRYN

 (cont'd)

Not bad.

CECILE

That was cool.

KATHRYN

Maybe you should try it on your friend

Ronald sometime.

CECILE

What are you saying?

KATHRYN

Oh come on Cecile. He's crazy about

you.

CECILE

Is it that obvious?

Kathryn nods.

CECILE

 (cont'd)

He sends me letters you know. Love

letters.

KATHRYN

That's so romantic. Have you

responded?

CECILE

No.

KATHRYN

Well do you like him?

CECILE

I don't know.

KATHRYN

Cecile, we just made out in the middle

of Central Park. You can trust me.

CECILE

(beat)

I do like him. I can't stop thinking

about him.

Cecile starts to cry. Kathryn hugs her.

CECILE

(cont'd)

What am I going to do? If my mother

found out about Ronald she would kill

me.

Kathryn grabs her and looks her straight in the eye.

KATHRYN

Listen to me. Your mother must never

know. Never.

CECILE

Okay.

KATHRYN

Did you hide the letters?

CECILE

Yes. They're in this antique doll house

in my room.

KATHRYN

I want you to make me copies of his

letters and bring them to me.

CECILE

Why?

KATHRYN

Cecile if there's one thing I'm great

at it's love letters. With my help,

he'll be eating out of the palm of

your hand. Perhaps we can arrange a

little get together for the two of you

at my house.

CECILE

You'd do that for me?

KATHRYN

Of course I would. We're friends,

right?

CECILE

Best friends.

Cecile kisses her on the cheek and hugs Kathryn.

23 INT. ESTATE - ANNETTE'S GUEST ROOM - NIGHT 23

Little touches of Annette's life (photo of dead mother)

adorn the room. Annette is reading The Fountainhead when

she HEARS singing coming from outside. Unable to

concentrate, she walks out onto the balcony.

24 EXT. ESTATE - ANNETTE'S BALCONY - NIGHT 24

Annette steps onto the balcony.

HER P.O.V. - Sebastian lies in a floating pool chair

sipping a cocktail and listening to his Walkman and

singing Beethoven's "Ode to Joy" in German.

ANNETTE

(calling out)

Excuse me. Excuse me!

SEBASTIAN

You talking to me?

ANNETTE

Look, I know this is your house and all,

but do you think you couid keep it down?

I'm trying to read.

SEBASTIAN

What'cha reading?

ANNETTE

The Fountainhead.

SEBASTIAN

Great book.

ANNETTE

(skeptical)

You've read The Fountainhead?

SEBASTIAN

Several times. I'm not as dumb as I act,

you know. When Howard Roark makes love

to Dominique Francon... most romantic

scene in all of literature.

ANNETTE

Romantic? He rapes her.

SEBASTIAN

That's a matter of opinion.

ANNETTE

You need help.

SEBASTIAN

Why don't you come join me for a swim

and we'll discuss it.

ANNETTE

At this hour? I don't think so.

SEBASTIAN

Oh come on. Quit acting like a

geriatric and get in the pool.

ANNETTE

Gee, with an invitation like that how

could a girl refuse.

SEBASTIAN

Please.

ANNETTE

Give me a minute. I'll be right down.

SEBASTIAN

Thank you.

She re-enters the guest room. Sebastian's cell phone

RINGS. He answers it.

INTERCUT WITH:

25 INT. VALMONT TOWNHOUSE - KATHRYN'S BEDROOM - NIGHT 25

Kathryn sits in her bathrobe. One foot soaks in a small

tub of water while Sook-Hee tends to her other foot.

KATHRYN

Fuck her yet?

SEBASTIAN

I'm working on it.

KATHRYN

Loser.

SEBASTIAN

Blow me.

KATHRYN

Call me later.

SEBASTIAN

Okay.

She hangs up and lights a cigarette. Sook-Hee accidently

jabs her toe.

KATHRYN

Ow. That hurt you stupid bitch.

SOOK-HEE

Sorry.

Kathryn kicks some water in her face.

KATHRYN

Oops.

26 EXT. ESTATE - SWIMMING POOL - NIGHT 26

Annette comes down, wearing a bathrobe. She sits by the

pool as Sebastian treads water away from her.

ANNETTE

(holding out the letter)

You know it amazes me that someone as

bright as you can be so horrible.

SEBASTIAN

What? Another letter from your friend?

ANNETTE

This is my favorite part.

(reading the letter)

Even more treacherous and dangerous than

he is charming and fascinating. He has

never taken a single step or spoken a

single word without some dishonorable

or criminal intention. Every young girl

he has successfully pursued has

regretted it.

SEBASTIAN

You know you could at least have the

decency of telling me who's badmouthing

me so I might have the opportunity to

confront them face to face. How do you

know it's not some girl who's pissed

off at me for breaking up with her?

ANNETTE

I sincerely doubt it.

SEBASTIAN

Give me the fucking letter.

Annette smiles and tears the letter up.

SEBASTIAN

 (cont'd)

Why did you do that?

ANNETTE

The last thing I need is you going into

my room searching for this while I'm

away.

SEBASTIAN

(mocking)

Is that the last thing you need? My

your clever.

She takes pieces of paper and sticks it in her bathrobe. She

then stands and takes off the robe, revealing a one piece

bathing suit underneath.

ANNETTE

How's the water?

SEBASTIAN

Refreshing.

She dives in the pool and surfaces.

SEBASTIAN

 (cont'd)

You're right you know.

ANNETTE

About what?

SEBASTIAN

About what you said today in the stable.

I'm not a happy person.

ANNETTE

I never said that.

SEBASTIAN

You implied it.

ANNETTE

Look, I didn't mean to give you a hard

time.

SEBASTIAN

No, it's okay. I mean I look at you

with all your morals and values and

well, YOU seem to be happy in your

choices. I envy you. No bullshit.

ANNETTE

(caught off guard)

Thank you.

SEBASTIAN

Seriously, you're amazing. You have

everything going for you.

(counts with his fingers)

You're smart, you're beautiful, you're

determined. You're everything I want

in a girlfriend.

ANNETTE

(jokingly)

Shut up.

SEBASTIAN

I wasn't kidding. I'd like to take you

out.

ANNETTE

Look, I'm flattered but, seriously it

could never work.

SEBASTIAN

Why not?

ANNETTE

Because you act like a pig.

He swims towards her.

SEBASTIAN

Do you deny that there's an attraction

between us?

ANNETTE

I don't... I don't want to answer that...

look we're friends.

SEBASTIAN

You don't find me cute? Come on, look

at these muscles.

He flexes for her. She laughs.

ANNETTE

I'm sorry, but you're not my type.

SEBASTIAN

Fine. Friends it is. I can live with

that.

He extends his arms out for a hug. She moves in and hugs

him. Her smile turns to a look of horror.

ANNETTE

You're naked.

SEBASTIAN

It's my house.

She pushes him off her.

ANNETTE

That's repulsive.

SEBASTIAN

What's the big deal? We're friends.

Haven't you ever seen your friends

naked before?

Annette climbs out of the pool.

ANNETTE

Get some manners.

She walks into the house.

SEBASTIAN

Sorry, I didn't know you were peenaphobic.

She flips him the bird as she heads into the house.

SEBASTIAN

 (cont'd)

Oooooo, naughty naughty. Ten Hail

Mary's for you.

(beat)

Good night.

27 EXT. BLAINE'S HOUSE - NIGHT 27

Sebastian's Porsche is parked outside.

28 INT. BLAINE'S HOUSE - HALLWAY - NIGHT 28

Sebastian presses his ear to the door.

GREG (O.S.)

(moaning)

Oh baby... oh baby...

SEBASTIAN

Baby?

(checks his watch)

Right on time.

29 INT. BLAINE'S HOUSE - BEDROOM - NIGHT 29

GREG McCONNELL, All-American star football player for

Oakwood prep is busy getting his cock sucked by Blaine,

who lies under the covers.

GREG

(near orgasm)

Oh God... Oh God, I'm gonna cum. I'm

gonna cum... I'm gonna...

The door swings open and Sebastian enters.

SEBASTIAN

Hey Blaine, did I leave my... holy

shit.

GREG

Jesus!

Greg throws the covers over his face. Sebastian smiles

and sits. He lights a cigarette. No movement from under

the covers.

SEBASTIAN

Greg, is that you under the covers?

GREG

(from under the covers)

Get out of here.

Sebastian stands YANKS the covers off the bed, revealing

Greg and Blaine.

SEBASTIAN

Whoa!

GREG

I told you to lock the door.

BLAINE

I thought I did.

GREG

Look Valmont. This was the first time

I've ever done something like this. I

was --

SEBASTIAN

(apathetic)

-- really drunk and blah blah blah

blah blah.

GREG

Please don't tell anyone. This could

ruin my career.

SEBASTIAN

Your career? What about your family?

Can you imagine the humiliation your

father's going to feel when he finds

out his pride and joy is a fudge-

packer.

BLAINE

Hey hey hey. Careful Valmont, he's

not a fudge packer. Cum chugger yes

but not a fudge packer.

GREG

(to Sebastian)

Please. I'm begging you. I'll do

anything. Let's just forget the whole

thing.

SEBASTIAN

Hmmmmmmm... nah. I can't help you

there. It's too good to pass up.

Greg starts to cry.

SEBASTIAN

 (cont'd)

After all, it is you who's bad-

mouthing me to Annette Harrison.

GREG

Annette Harrison? I don't know what

you're talking about.

SEBASTIAN

Come on Greg. You're the only one who

knows her. The truth will save you.

GREG

(sobbing)

I swear on my life, I never said a

word to her about you.

BLAINE

I think he's telling the truth

Valmont. Greg couldn't write a

grocery list let alone a letter.

SEBASTIAN

Alright, I believe you. Stop crying.

Your secret's safe with me.

Greg wipes his eyes.

SEBASTIAN

 (cont'd)

However, this whole incident's kind of

turned me on.

Sebastian unzips his fly.

SEBASTIAN

 (cont'd)

You get my point.

Greg, completely defeated, crawls off the bed and over to

Sebastian. Blaine shakes his head and smiles.

Greg places his hand on Sebastian's thigh when -

SEBASTIAN

 (cont'd)

Jesus Christ, I was only kidding.

What do you think, I'm gay? My God,

haven't you had enough for tonight.

BLAINE

Our boy just can't get enough dick.

GREG

You sick son of a bitch.

Blaine and Sebastian laugh.

SEBASTIAN

I'll leave you guys alone.

(macho voice)

Score one for the team, Greg.

Sebastian leaves the room, then re-enters.

SEBASTIAN

 (cont'd)

Come to think of it, there is

something you can do for me.

30 EXT. ESTATE - ROAD - DAY 30

Annette jogs up a dirt road on her morning run. THIRTY

YARDS BEHIND HER - a golf cart drives off a meadow and

lands on the road. Sebastian is driving.

Annette looks back and scowls. Sebastian catches up to

her.

SEBASTIAN

Need a lift?

ANNETTE

No thank you.

SEBASTIAN

How are you today?

ANNETTE

Give it up.

SEBASTIAN

Oh right, last night. I guess I owe

you an apology.

ANNETTE

I'm not going to speak to you till you

realize that you can't intimidate me.

SEBASTIAN

I said I was sorry.

She continues her jog. Sebastian follows alongside.

SEBASTIAN

 (cont'd)

Have a nice sleep last night?

ANNETTE

It was fine.

SEBASTIAN

I wish I could say the same for

myself. I was up thinking about you

all night.

ANNETTE

I thought we agreed that we were going

to be friends.

SEBASTIAN

Yes, well unfortunately I can't just

switch the "on" button to "off." The

sad fact of the matter is that you've

unintentionally rubbed off on me.

Annette stops running and turns to him.

ANNETTE

And that's a bad thing?

SEBASTIAN

I'm trying to better myself, but the

one person who can help me is the same

one pushing me away.

ANNETTE

I'm sorry, but I'm not here to be your

savior.

SEBASTIAN

Well try this one on for size. I think

I'm falling in love with you.

ANNETTE

You don't even know me.

SEBASTIAN

Don't you believe in love at first sight?

ANNETTE

Yes, but only when it's mutual. And this

is far from mutual.

SEBASTIAN

Ouch. Do you think we could spend some

time together this morning?

ANNETTE

I can't. I'm seeing a friend.

SEBASTIAN

Who?

ANNETTE

That's none of your business.

SEBASTIAN

How about tonight?

ANNETTE

I'm busy.

SEBASTIAN

Doing what?

ANNETTE

That's also none of your business.

SEBASTIAN

Tell me what to do, Annette. How can I

win your heart. I'll do anything. I

can't get you out of my mind.

ANNETTE

You truly want to do something to make

me happy?

SEBASTIAN

Yes.

ANNETTE

And you promise to abide by it?

SEBASTIAN

Without question.

ANNETTE

Alright.

(beat)

I want you to leave and go back to

New York.

SEBASTIAN

What?

ANNETTE

If that's a problem, then I'll make

arrangements to stay with some friends.

Sebastian thinks for a moment. He's pissed.

SEBASTIAN

I'll leave this afternoon. Happy?

ANNETTE

It's not about being happy. You and I

can't -

He shifts the cart into reverse and backs away.

31 EXT. BEACH - DAY 31

Annette and Greg walk along the beach and gaze out at the

ocean.

GREG

He told you he's failing in love

with you? I've never known him to

say those words before.

ANNETTE

Really? I thought he said it all

the time.

GREG

That's not his style. one thing I can

say about Valmont. He always speaks

the truth.

Annette looks lost.

GREG

(cont'd)

What's wrong?

ANNETTE

Nothing.

GREG

Is there a mutual feeling between you

two?

ANNETTE

No. I mean. I don't know.

(beat)

What else do you know about him?

GREG

Not a whole lot. We take some classes

together. He's got a bad rep, but it's

mostly bullshit.

ANNETTE

What do you mean?

GREG

Well, a lot of people are jealous cause

he's loaded.

ANNETTE

(sighs)

I don't know. I've been hearing some

awful things about him.

GREG

From who?

ANNETTE

I can't tell you. I'm sworn to secrecy.

Greg takes her hand.

GREG

Annette, how long have we known each

other?

ANNETTE

Forever.

GREG

Now it's my job to look out for you.

You're like a kid sister to me. Do I

look like some kind of gossip queen?

Annette laughs.

ANNETTE

You promise not to say anything?

GREG

On my mother's life.

ANNETTE

(beat)

Okay...

32 INT. PORSCHE - DAY 32

Sebastian drives down the highway towards Manhattan. He holds

his cell phone in one ear.

SEBASTIAN

That nosey bitch. Are you sure?

INTERCUT WITH:

33 EXT. BEACH - DAY 33

Greg talks on a pay phone, out of Annette's sight.

GREG

Positive.

SEBASTIAN

Did you do everything I asked you to?

GREG

Yes.

SEBASTIAN

You told her I never said I love you

before?

GREG

Yes!

SEBASTIAN

You told her that people are jealous

cause I'm loaded?

GREG

Yes!

SEBASTIAN

And you think she bought it?

GREG

I'm pretty sure she did.

SEBASTIAN

Pretty sure or sure sure?

GREG

She bought it.

SEBASTIAN

I'll be in touch.

Click. The line goes dead.

34 INT. VALMONT TOWNHOUSE - LIVING ROOM - DAY 34

Kathryn is sitting in front of the television, scowling.

ON TV - A HIDDEN VIDEO OF RONALD AND CECILE IN THE

VALMONT LIVING ROOM.

Ronald plays Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata" at the piano

while Cecile listens and sways to the music.

ANGLE ON: LIVING ROOM -

KATHRYN

Enough with the music. Fuck her

already.

She throws a magazine at the television. Sebastian bursts

into the living room.

SEBASTIAN

You would not believe what--

KATHRYN

Shhh.

ON TELEVISION - RONALD FINISHES THE SONG. CECILE STANDS

AND APPLAUDS. RONALD TAKES A BOW.

CECILE

 (ON VIDEO)

That was beautiful.

RONALD (ON VIDEO)

Almost as beautiful as you.

Cecile blushes. Ronald checks his watch.

RONALD (ON VIDEO)

Well, I guess it's getting late.

Please thank Kathryn for the use of

her Steinway.

CECILE

 (ON VIDEO)

I'll see you tomorrow.

RONALD

 (ON VIDEO)

Absolutely.

He approaches her, awkwardly then shakes her hand.

KATHRYN (O.S.)

Idiot!

ANGLE ON: LIVING ROOM - Kathryn FREEZE FRAMES the image.

KATHRYN

What's wrong with you?

SEBASTIAN

You ready for this? I've recently

discovered that our good friend Mrs.

Caldwell is the one who sent the

letter to Annette urging her to stay

away from me.

KATHRYN

Interesting.

SEBASTIAN

I now plan to devote all my energies to

destroying the douche bag. Any luck

corrupting her daughter?

KATHRYN

No.

SEBASTIAN

Call Cecile up and get her to come over.

I'll bust that cherry in a heartbeat.

She walks over to the "freeze frame" image of Ronald and

Cecile on the television.

KATHRYN

The plot thickens. It appears that

Cecile has fallen for her music teacher.

SEBASTIAN

Ooo, I'm sure Mrs. Caldwell will love

that.

KATHRYN

Not to mention Court Reynolds.

Unfortunately, Ronald's moving with the

speed of a Special Olympic Bobsledder.

SEBASTIAN

What's your plan of attack?

KATHRYN

I rat Cecile out to mommy. Mommy goes

ballistic and ends their relationship.

Boo hoo.

SEBASTIAN

But who will they turn to for help?

Kathryn smiles and sits on Sebastian's lap.

KATHRYN

Cecile is planning to go away with Court

next week. I'll need you to speed

up her sexual awakenings.

Sebastian rubs her shoulders.

SEBASTIAN

I'm at your service.

KATHRYN

Thank you. Mmmm, that feels good.

SEBASTIAN

Oh sis. You're so tense.

Sebastian moves his hand down her shirt and under her bra.

He's met with no resistance.

KATHRYN

I hate when things don't go my way. It

makes me so horny.

SEBASTIAN

I hate it too.

He takes his hand out from her shirt and slides it under her

skirt.

SEBASTIAN

 (cont'd)

(baby talk)

Oh baby, your soaking.

KATHRYN

I know.

She closes her eyes and rubs his crotch. She unzips his fly.

KATHRYN

 (cont'd)

(seductively)

Any luck with your girl?

SEBASTIAN

Moving along quite well.

KATHRYN

Have you succeeded in your task?

SEBASTIAN

Any day now.

KATHRYN

Well, let me know when you do. Until

then.

She takes his hand out from under her pants.

KATHRYN

 (cont'd)

No pootie.

Kathryn smiles.

KATHRYN

 (cont'd)

Sorry.

35 EXT. TOWNHOUSE - NIGHT 35

A meter maid writes a ticket on Sebastian's car when she

grabs her neck in pain.

36 INT. VALMONT TOWNHOUSE - SEBASTIAN'S BEDROOM - NIGHT 36

Sebastian closes his window and sets down a bb rifle with

an infrared scope.

SEBASTIAN

Goodbye Mister Bond.

He picks up the phone and dials.

SEBASTIAN

 (cont'd)

Hi, it's Sebastian. I didn't wake you

did I?

INTERCUT WITH:

37 INT. ESTATE - ANNETTE'S GUEST ROOM - NIGHT 37

Annette sits in bed talking on the other end of the

phone.

ANNETTE

No, not at all.

SEBASTIAN

Well, I was just calling to see how

you're doing.

ANNETTE

I'm... I'm alright.

SEBASTIAN

How was your date?

ANNETTE

It wasn't a date. He's just a friend.

There's a moment of uncomfortable silence.

SEBASTIAN

Well, I was just calling to tell you

I was thinking about you and I miss

you. I'll let you go.

ANNETTE

Wait, don't hang up.

SEBASTIAN

Okay?

ANNETTE

What are you doing?

SEBASTIAN

Reading.

He crosses over to his circular bed where two scantily clad

twins (GRETCHEN & MORA) are licking popsicles.

ANNETTE

What are you reading?

SEBASTIAN

Of Human Bondage.

ANNETTE

Somerset Maugham.

SEBASTIAN

Yeah, it's pretty relevant considering

my situation.

ANNETTE

You're not gonna start that again.

He takes out a bottle of baby oil and pours it on the

girls' butts.

SEBASTIAN

No. I'm through with my childish

games when it comes to you. Hold on,

that's my other line.

(to the girls)

Rub.

They rub the oil on each other then turn to him and

smile. He clicks the phone back on.

SEBASTIAN

 (cont'd)

Annette that's my mom calling. Can I

call you tomorrow?

ANNETTE

Sure. Have a good night.

SEBASTIAN

I will.

BACK TO:

38 INT. VALMONT TOWNHOUSE - SEBASTIAN'S BEDROOM - NIGHT 38

GRETCHEN

Of Human Bondage. You're such a

bullshit artist.

SEBASTIAN

Shut up, Gretchen. You don't even

know what it is.

GRETCHEN

Duh, it's a book.

SEBASTIAN

Do you know what it's about?

MORA

Who cares. Books are for fags.

SEBASTIAN

Books are for fags. I weep for the

future.

39 EXT. BOUTIQUE - DAY 39

Establishing shot.

40 INT. BOUTIQUE - DAY 40

A SALESWOMAN approaches Kathryn who's checking out an

assortment of fur coats. The saleswoman holds up a

beautiful dress.

SALESWOMAN

Here's something you might like.

Kathryn examines the label.

KATHRYN

Do you carry any real fur?

SALESWOMAN

No. All our fur is faux.

KATHRYN

Of course. The animals. How silly of

me.

The saleswoman smiles, then walks away. Kathryn sneers

then looks over at a small child, staring at her.

KATHRYN

(cont'd)

(mouthing the words)

Fuck off.

She "shoos" the child away, when Mrs. Caldwell

approaches.

MRS. CALDWELL

I got your message and came as quick

as I could.

KATHRYN

I hope I didn't keep you from

something.

MRS. CALDWELL

Not at all. What's wrong?

KATHRYN

It's Cecile.

MRS. CALDWELL

What about her?

KATHRYN

Well... you promise you won't say

anything to her. We've developed a

friendship and...

MRS. CALDWELL

Kathryn, you have my word. It isn't

drugs is it?

KATHRYN

It's worse. I think there's something

going on between Cecile and her music

teacher.

MRS. CALDWELL

Ronald? That's crazy.

KATHRYN

I know. She's so young and he's so -

MRS. CALDWELL

Black.

Kathryn reacts to her remark.

KATHRYN

He's been sending her love letters that

she hides under her doll house. I

questioned whether or not to tell you,

but something like this could destroy

her reputation at Oakwood and I don't

want to see her get hurt.

Kathryn picks out an expensive suit and approaches the sales

counter.

KATHRYN

 (cont'd)

I hope I did the right thing in telling

you. I'd hate to see Cecile ruin things

with Court.

MRS. CALDWELL

I can't thank you enough.

KATHRYN

You will be discreet about this?

MRS. CALDWELL

Absolutely.

SALESWOMAN

Will that be cash or charge?

Kathryn looks through her purse.

KATHRYN

Oh poo. I left my credit cards at home.

Mrs. Caldwell takes out her purse.

MRS. CALDWELL

Let me get that for you.

KATHRYN

Oh please. I can't have you do that.

MRS. CALDWELL

It's the least I can do.

Mrs. Caldwell hands the credit card to the saleswoman.

Kathryn turns to Mrs. Caldwell.

KATHRYN

Thank you.

41 INT. CALDWELL APARTMENT - STUDY - DAY 41

Ronald gives Cecile a cello lesson when Mrs. Caldwell

bursts into the room.

MRS. CALDWELL

Who the hell do you think you are?!

RONALD

Excuse me.

MRS. CALDWELL

I'm paying you to give cello lessons.

Not to pervert my child.

RONALD

Mrs. Caldwell I think you're

misunderstanding something.

MRS. CALDWELL

Is that so?

Mrs. Caldwell holds up Ronald's letters.

MRS. CALDWELL

(cont'd)

You care to explain this then?

Ronald and Cecile exchange looks of worry.

CECILE

Where did you find those?

MRS. CALDWELL

Margarita found them while cleaning

your room.

CECILE

Those are my letters!

MRS. CALDWELL

Don't you raise your voice at me. Go

to your room, now.

Cecile turns to Ronald.

MRS. CALDWELL

(cont'd)

Now!

Ronald nods and Cecile runs out of the room. Mrs.

Caldwell turns to Ronald.

How dare you treat me with such

disrespect. I got you off the streets

and this is how you repay me?

RONALD